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Cop survey ﬁnds UPD morale low Marisela Pulido STAFF WRITER

Of the 22 university police chiefs statewide, University Police Chief Robyn Hearne ranks No. 20 on a leadership survey conducted by the Statewide University Police Association. The University Police department scored a 2.2 out of 5, said Jeff Solomon, president of SUPA, a university police union. SUPA determines scores by asking university police officers to critique their managers anonymously. Some comments in the survey stated that Hearne “leads through fear and intimidation” and that she once called herself “dangerous” in a meeting. Other comments also said that Hearne is “unapproachable” and that some officers are hesitant to speak to her, according to the survey. “Morale is beyond low due to lack of trust,” Solomon said. “Staffing levels, equipment and leadership are all factors in constructing a wellmanaged university police system.” SUPA released the ranking Sept. 27 and will disclose the results of the survey if morale does not improve and ask University Police officers to hold a vote of no confidence, Solomon said. Hearne said she is doing a good job as >> please see HEARNE | A5

Champs practice string theory in yo-yo competition THE ORION •PHOTOGRAPH BY KEVIN LEE

BY A STRING Yoshi Mikamoto jumps to his feet after executing a forward somersault while slinging his yo-yos. Mikamoto took fourth place in the 2A division at the National Yo-yo Contest Saturday. Turn to B5 to read which string-slingers dominated the field.

UC Riverside chancellor chosen to lead CSU system MORE ON Timothy White The new chancellor has: Attended schools in California’s community college, CSU and UC systems

After current Chancellor Charles Reed announced his retirement in May, the CSU system began a search for a new leader that ended with the hiring of Timothy White on Oct. 4. Aubrey Crosby

Co-authored 46 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, most of them on muscular activity

STAFF WRITER

Appeared on an episode of “Undercover Boss” SOURCE • CALSTATE.EDU

The California State University will get new leadership in December with the hiring of a new chancellor. Timothy White will head the system and its nearly 427,000 students, according to a press release from the CSU. White’s experience includes work as

president at the University of Idaho and as a dean and temporary president for Oregon State University. White has been UC Riverside’s chancellor since 2008. “Tim White’s background and experience reflect the institutional values and mission of the CSU,” said Bob Linscheid, the chair of the CSU board of trustees. “His demonstrated leadership and commitment to student success are the right combination for the university’s future.” It is a good sign to see someone who has experience in higher education in the position, said Vince Ornelas, the president of the Chico State chapter of the California Faculty Association.

Chico pump prices peak Sunday, slow to decrease back online soon after scheduled maintenance. STAFF WRITER The Chevron refinery in Richmond, Chico gas prices jumped to the the largest in the state, produces highest they’ve been since 2008 on 240,000 barrels of oil a day but has been offline since Aug. Sunday. MORE ON 6 due to a fire, LaskoProblems with CaliGas prices ski said. fornia pipelines have On Tuesday, the state“The huge reduccaused a rise in gas wide average gas tion in supply has prices across the state price decreased by about caused gas prices to and in Chico, where a cent from the previous increase,” he said. the average increased day, from $4.67 to $4.66. The Chevron refinfrom $4.11 a gallon Oct. ery is set to get 1 to $4.54 a gallon just Three gas stations were tied for offering the running again within a week later, according lowest gas price in Chico a few months, he said. to GasBuddy.com. at $4.39 Monday. California could Three of the 13 refin-Arco on Ninth and not borrow oil from eries in California Main streets other states because experienced issues -Costco on Dr. Martin other refineries do not last week, and another Luther King Jr. Parkway include clean-burning has been offline since -Arco on the Esplafuel additives, LaskoAugust, contributnade and East Avenue ski said. ing to higher prices at Ann Howells, the the pump, said Gregg parent of a Chico State Laskoski, GasBuddy student, drove up to Chico from San senior petroleum analyst. The Exxon Mobil refinery in Tor- Diego this weekend to see her daughrance, which produces 150,000 barrels ter despite the increase in gas prices. “It’s worth it to come see her,” Howof oil a day, had a pipeline shutdown last week due to power problems, ells said. Laskoski said. The refinery is back online, and two others in Arroyo Allison Weeks can be reached at Grande and Rodeo are set to come aweeks@theorion.com

The new chancellor will replace Charles Reed as head of the California State University system in December.

Report says university policy endangers First Amendment liberties

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“His firsthand experience will serve him well, because his profile mirrors that of many other CSU students,” Ornelas said. “He does not come from wealth, and that will help him understand the role that the CSU needs to play in education.” While the hiring process was performed by a closed committee, Susan Green, treasurer for the CFA, thinks White was a good choice. “I have faith in the Chico >> please see WHITE | A5

Pedro Quintana STAFF WRITER

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EVERY CENT COUNTS Junior psychology major Justin Matthews fuels up his car Tuesday, after Chico gas prices spiked to the most expensive they’ve been since 2008. As of Monday, the cheapest price in town was $4.39 a gallon.

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni criticized Chico State’s student conduct policies in a report released in June, claiming that the university restricts free speech. The report also pointed out a funding decrease in Chico State’s instructional budget over five years and an increase in funding to administration during that time. The report, titled “Best Laid Plans: the unfulfi lled promise of public higher education in California,” examines colleges and universities throughout California and rates them on the quality of courses offered, the climate of free speech on each campus and how money is spent. The organization looked at speech codes in student handbooks, codes of conduct and residence life guidelines, said Azhar Majeed, associate director of legal and public advocacy for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. “We are looking at these policies, whether they comply with the school’s obligation to respect students’ First Amendment and free speech rights,” he said in an email interview. >> please see COSTS | A4

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Proposed ‘meatless’ policy sparks debate A British teenager consumed an alcoholic drink that contained liquid nitrogen, which led to stomachremoval surgery. The sale of “nitro Jagermeister” is currently suspended along with that of otherdrinks containing liquid nitrogen. Source: The Huﬃngton Post

Shinya Yamanaka and Sir John Gurdon were awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize Monday for their work in physiology and medicine. This was the ﬁrst of a series of prizes that will be awarded this week. Source: CNN

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Students argued on Chico State’s Facebook page over the weekend and into Monday as to whether Associated Students should implement Meatless Mondays at Sutter Dining. Katrina Cameron STAFF WRITER

Associated Students Dining Services is changing the name of its veggie-friendly meal plan after debate erupted on Chico State’s Facebook page. The dispute started after the Humane Society of the United States distributed a press release that announced Chico State’s participation in Meatless Mondays, a program that would provide a meat-free menu every Monday at one of Sutter Dining’s food stations, said Keaton Bass, Chico State’s A.S. Director of Business and Finance. As soon as representatives from A.S. Dining Services realized people were upset that their student corporation was aligning itself with the Humane Society of the United States, they backed away from the name, Bass said. “We were co-opted into this movement, and that was not our intent,” Bass said. Labeling the program Meatless Mondays pits one diet preference against another and shows favoritism against the meat industry, said Trevor Airola, a junior agriculture major and member of the Young Cattlemen’s Association. Sara Avila, a junior agricultural business major, doesn’t think A.S. Dining Services should

endorse Meatless Mondays, a program created by the Humane Society of the United States, because it suggests that the university is supporting political agendas that the organization represents, she said. MORE ON Meatless Mondays Chico State was still listed as a Meatless Monday participant on the program’s website Tuesday afternoon, along with 11 other California universities. Cal Poly Pomona

UC Berkeley

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UC Davis

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San Diego State

UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz SOURCE • MEATLESSMONDAY.COM

“A majority of money they raise goes to political lobbying,” Airola said. “They’re a lobbyist group on a national level.” A.S. shouldn’t play into any activists’ organization, Airola said. “I applaud them for trying to be more diverse with campus options,” Avila said. “I just think they should steer away from political agendas.” Meatless Mondays isn’t a campaign against the agricultural students, said Casey Shaﬀer, a senior biology major and president of the Chico for

Animal Rights club. ‘We’re trying to bring more options for students.” “Hopefully students will recognize that we’re not taking away their choices,” said Kristie Middleton, the outreach manager for the Humane Society of the United States. On Friday, Jennifer Fox, the dean of the College of Agriculture, sent an email to Chico State’s agriculture students urging them to tell Associated Students what they thought of the new policy. “You have a strong voice and a civic obligation to make sure that your student body organization hears what you have to say,” Fox said. She ended the email saying that she looked forward to eating tri-tip at the Young Cattlemen’s Association barbecue. “And now I’m oﬀ to grab a hamburger,” Fox said. The whole controversy was caused by a misunderstanding, said Dave Daley, the associate dean for the college of agriculture. In response to the controversy, Chico State posted on its Facebook page Monday that A.S. Dining Services will not be using the Meatless Monday name. Katrina Cameron can be reached at kcameron@theorion.com

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The Humane Society of the United States publishes a news release declaring Chico State a participant in Meatless Mondays, prompting a discussion on Chico State’s Facebook page, with students and alumni arguing for both sides.

A.S. asks the Humane Society of the United States to take down a news release distributed by the organization declaring Chico State as a Meatless Mondays participant. A.S. begins re-evaluating the decision to join the Meatless Mondays program.

The university announces on its Facebook page that A.S. Dining Services will not be using the Meatless Monday name. Rather, “the students and staff at the A.S. will work together to find another name for offering vegetarian choices at the Sutter Hall dining facility.” SOURCE • CHICO STATE FACEBOOK PAGE, CANINERESCUEFLIGHTS.ORG

Student debt rises while state support drops

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A helicopter, rangers on horseback, 23 rangers on foot and six dog teams are searching for missing Yosemite National Park employee Jessica Rose Garcia, 23. She didn’t show up for her ﬁrst day of work and was last seen wearing her uniform. Source: The Associated Press

The article “Governor signs bill to guarantee student control over new fees” that ran on A1 in last week’s issue of The Orion was based on an earlier draft of the Senate Bill 960, which would have required a student vote before the imposition of any new campus-based fees. The amended bill, which was passed and signed by the governor, makes it clear that a student vote is only required when the university plans to reallocate funds from a campus-based fee. The Orion staff strives for accuracy in all it publishes. We recognize that mistakes will sometimes occur, but we treat every error very seriously. If you feel a correction needs to be made, please email the editor-in-chief at editorinchief@theorion.com

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NASA’s Curiosity rover is now the mayor of Mars since checking in on the social media application Foursquare. This ﬁrst use of social media on another planet could potentially have reached 25 million Foursquare users.

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than the national average of about $22,000, Thara said. STAFF WRITER This is more than the California Nineteen percent of American average of $17,000, according to the households carried student debt in report. The state cut $650 million from the 2010, more than twice the percentage in 1989, according to a report recently CSU budget for 2011-2012 and may cut another $250 million after the Novemreleased by the Pew Research Center. The report, published Sept. 26, ber election. “California’s investment in public stated that 40 percent of households headed by those younger than 35 carry higher education, as a percentage of the highest amount of debt among all California’s economy, is at its lowest point since 1965,” Thara said. age groups. In July, the California Student Aid At Chico State, 2010 graduates who Commission disstarted as freshqualified 154 men accrued an schools from paraverage of $18,350 ticipating in the in loans, accordCal Grant Proing to the report. gram because The state avertheir students age at that time of households led were not graduwas $18,113, and by persons younger ating on time and 2009 Califorthan 35 have student many defaulted nia graduates on their college amassed $17,326 debt loans. in student loans, Students eligiaccording to the ble for Cal Grants 2009 report. SOURCE • PEW RESEARCH CENTER at both private “Students are and public uniborrowing more because their educational expenses versities will receive about $500 less have increased,” said Kentiner David, than they did in the previous year. New standards were set in the legisChico State’s associate director of fi nancial aid in an email interview. lature and Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget “Their educational expense have that took funding away from Cal increased in the form of higher tuition Grants, according to a frequently asked fees and other necessary things like questions sheet published by the California Student Aid Commission. housing, food, gas, etc.” About 14,500 students eligible Fifty-five percent of Chico State students from 2009-2010 took out stu- for Cal Grants received notices in dent loans, compared to 48 percent July that said their university had California State University students been cut off from Cal Grants and as a whole during that same period, that they could continue to receive grants if they transferred to different according to the report. Student debt has not increased by a institutions, said Patti Colston, a repsignificant amount in the CSU system, resentative for the California Student said Stephanie Thara, a spokeswoman Aid Commission. for the 23-university system. The average CSU graduate carries Allison Weeks can be reached at a debt of about $18,000, which is less aweeks@theorion.com Allison Weeks

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Campus discusses Labor Day float with community Pedro Quintana STAFF WRITER

Sept. 9 After a weeklong search involving friends, community members and people on Facebook and Twitter, missing Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student Brett Olson is found dead in the Sacramento River.

Oct. 2 The Glenn County Sheriﬀ’s Department releases the results of Brett Olson’s toxicology report, which conﬁrm that the student had a .23 percent blood alcohol content at the time of his death.

Oct. 3 University officials, along with law enforcement, students and faculty attend a Labor Day debriefing and discuss the rowdy labor Day float.

Chico community members gathered to discuss what happened at this year’s Labor Day weekend float in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium Oct. 3, and there hopes to come up with ways to regulate future ones. Chico State President Paul Zingg addressed the audience, which included Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones, representatives from Associated Students, Chico State faculty and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, telling them the community had an obligation to provide a “safer, saner and sober Labor Day float.” Zingg said he and other university officials experienced what cops deal with on the Sacramento River over that weekend, and he recounted an experience in which he pulled an intoxicated woman out of the water. “We can’t control stupidity,” he said. “We have to talk about what more we can do to make the float a safe community event.” There were no Glenn County supervisors present at the meeting. The three groups responsible for floater safety at different parts of the river are coordinated by representatives from California State Parks and other officials, said Travis Gee, a California State Parks peace officer. One division patrolled the heavier traffic coming onto Beer Can Beach, while the two others patrolled the less

trafficked waters, Gee said. For 2012, officials brought in a rape taskforce because of past sexual assault incidents on the beach. In many cases, women expose their breasts to other floaters, which sometimes incites people to grope them, he said. The Labor Day weekend float is advertised on social media, which encourages music entertainers to go out to the beach, Gee said. The drinking encourages students to stay until night. Police policy advises officers not to go on the beach because the attendees vastly outnumber them, he said. “Many will start to throw beer bottles and rocks at cops trying to rescue intoxicated floaters,” Gee said. Floaters left more than 200 pounds of recyclable material on the beach this year, Gee said. The Glenn County Sheriff’s Department spent more than $30,000 in resources on the Labor Day float this year, Jones said. The search for Brett Olson cost Glenn County $15,000. “We are a very small agency with limited resources,” he said. The university will work with regional community leaders and the campus community to bring their messages to students. The next discussion of the Labor Day weekend float is scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Chico Town and Gown Committee meeting.

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A.S. INCOME STATEMENTS Associated Students’ income statements reveal significant losses and gains over the past two years. the Wildcat Store, constitute A.S.’s cash operations. Sales were down last year, and a plan is being implemented to improve efficiency, Bass said. Cash operations are up so far this year, said Darlene Chester, A.S. Dining Services staff member. Other income comes from the residence halls, which have a contract with the university so expenses and revenues are fixed, unlike cash operations where a lot of variance can occur, Bass said. There is no single thing that made dining come in under expectations, Bass said.

The Wildcat Store is far oﬀ its budgeted goal of $43,382 mostly because of dead stock that was discovered by Wildcat Store Director Rob Meyers, said Keaton Bass, A.S. Vice President for business and ﬁnance. “Well, no one came in and robbed us,” Bass said. “We were just over optimistic about how much our inventory was worth.” Dead stock is inventory that has no value, such as a 10-year-old math book, Bass said. “Had this not happened we would have been pretty close to our budgeted goals,” Bass said. The convenience stores on campus, such as Butte Station, Holt Station and

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“We can’t control stupidity. We have to talk about what more we can do to make the ﬂoat a safe community event.” PAUL ZINGG Chico State president

July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 -$552,337 -$600,000

SOURCE •A.S. INCOME STATEMENTS, JULY 2010- JUNE 2012

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POLICE BLOTTER Information cited directly from Chico Police Department or University Police Department. University Police Thursday, 6:34 p.m.: Medical aid at Meriam Library, Janet Turner Print Museum. “Male having a stroke. Medics on scene. Subject transported by ambulance.” Thursday, 6:50 p.m.: Bike stolen near Esken Hall. “Taken sometime last night from bike racks. Big Shot, white frame, pink chain, green handle bars and multi-colored rims.” Thursday, 11:40 p.m.: Narcotics violation reported at Whitney Hall. “Smell of marijuana. Marijuana odor, however, no one admitted to having any. Housing to handle in-house.” Friday, 12:31 a.m.: Vandalism near Meriam Library. Unknown subject “jumped on vehicle. Footprints on vehicle, hood and roof. However, reporting party advising no damage. Released case.” Friday. 3:06 a.m.: Suspicious subject reported on Bell Memorial Union second floor. “Reporting party out with attempted suicide who appears disoriented. Found her wandering outside.” Friday, 7:34 p.m.: Elevator malfunction reported at new structure. “Advising elevator won’t open on first through third floors. Friday, 10:56 p.m.: Suspicious subject reported at the softball field. “Smell of marijuana on arrival. Counseled and moved along.” Saturday, 6:49 a.m.: Public urination reported at University Police Department. Out with three in the back lot. All three cited for urinating in public.” Saturday, 9:13 a.m.: Alarm fire reported at Whitney Hall. “Smoke detector. Fires cleared, cause appears to be from curling iron.” Sunday, 12:42 a.m.: Drunk in public reported at the parking structure. “Reporting party advising white female adult in silver sequin dress with blonde hair stumbling and falling down, appears extremely drunk.”

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Chico Police Thursday, 11:17 a.m.: Suspicious person reported at 700 block of Mangrove Avenue. “Reporting party was sitting at tables at Safeway, overheard a make subject say he just stole a bike from an elementary school on East Avenue. Reporting party walked away to call, subject still at store with a bike, which is behind the picnic table .” Thursday 11:59 a.m.: Transient reported at East 20th Street. “Camping. Transients sleeping under table they have set up in parking lot. Appear to have set up a small camp area.” Friday, 6:09 a.m.: Theft from vehicle reported at the 400 block of Columbus Avenue. “Reporting party lent her vehicle to a subject. When vehicle was returned, it was missing a bag that contained reporting party’s personal info (social security info). Reporting party believes the subject who borrowed her car is into ID theft.” Friday, 11:28 p.m. Drunk in public reported on 1000 block of Regency Drive. “Subjects vomiting and urinating in reporting party’s yard. One subject got into van and parked in front of address.” Saturday, 2:07 a.m.: Drunk in public on 800 block of Ivy Street. “Male person, trying to open reporting party’s door. Reporting party told subject to leave shined a flashlight in his face. Subject flipped reporting party off and is still trying to open the door. Reporting party tried to talk to the man but he is too intoxicated to communicate.” Saturday, 2:33 a.m.: Assault/battery reported on 800 block of Warner Street. “Reporting party reporting two males approached reporting party and her friends from parking lot at high school and then hit boyfriend in the head with a crowbar. Reporting party at gate next to the parking lot back side of Chico Senior High School. Declining medics.” Saturday, 4:25 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 400 block of West Fifth Street. “A vehicle with very loud exhaust keeps pulling up and then males get out and yelling with an accent.” Compiled by Laura Hass and Marisela Pulido

COSTS: Campus spends more money on admin while instruction dollars decrease continued from A1

of speech, he said. The university provides inforThe report includes an analysis by the Foun- mation and assistance for students to learn about dation for Individual Rights in Education on free sexual harassment, and university staff goes through training on sexual harassment. speech policies on California campuses. “Our campus supports laws on sexual harassChico State received a red light, the organization’s lowest grade, for vague wording in its ment and take it very seriously if an incident residence life handbook under the “our commit- occurs,” Wills said. Chico State can easily bump up its ranking by ment to community respect” policy. The policy states that students are not allowed revising its policies to conform to First Amendto practice bigotry or say things that denigrate ment standards, Majeed said. In 2005, the university spent more than $109 others on the basis of characteristics including million for instructional services but cut about sexual orientation, race or gender. While many people may find such speech offen- $9 million by the 2010 school year, according to the report. The university also sive, that does not remove it from raised the administration budFirst Amendment protection. get by about $1.3 million from For example, the policy can “This is where the 2005 to 2010. be construed to prevent a reliemphasis should In comparison, Cal State gious student from declaring be: on educating Stanislaus has increased its homosexual marriage as wrong students.” instructional budget by about or a homosexual student from $3.3 million while reducing declaring certain religions as administration budgets by invalid, he said. MICHAEL POLIAKOFF about the same amount over the Chico State also received a red American Council of Trustees and Alumni same period. light grade for its sexual harassChico State’s instructional ment policy, which prohibits “subtly demeaning behavior, including sexist budget goes toward the colleges to provide acajokes and assumptions,” without defining these demic instruction, adult basic education and public service, said Michael Poliakoff, the vice vague terms at all, Majeed said. Because “subtly demeaning behavior” is not president for policy for the American Council of well defined, students are likely to censor them- Trustees and Alumni. Administrative spending selves rather than risk punishment, which consists of day-to-day operational support of the could put a damper on free speech, he said. institution and expenses for general administraAdditionally, sexist jokes are almost always con- tive services. California state universities exist to educate stitutionally protected speech. Chico State’s policies exist to ensure the students and to support staff with the tools they safety and security of students, and Chico State need, Poliakoff said. “That is where the emphasis should be: on eduis respectful toward free speech, said Joe Wills, the Chico State director of public affairs and cating students,” he said. publications. Someone just can’t sexually harass another per- Pedro Quintana can be reached at son and say that they’re expressing their freedom pquintana@theorion.com

If a university’s policies do not seriously threaten free speech, it earns a green light. Schools may also recieve this distinction if the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is unaware of the campus’ free speech policies.

A yellow light means the institution restrict a limited amount of free speech or could easily be construed to limit free speech. A ban on verbal abuse or posters depicting drugs would warrant a yellow grade.

The school has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. A red light policy can usually be applied broadly to a lot of different categories of expression. SOURCE • THEFIRE.ORG

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HEARNE: Police chief believes she is performing well, finds job challenging a police lieutenant said that morale University Police chief in an email to improved slightly when she took over as acting chief and that she “seems to The Orion. care about people that She receives support work there.” Another from university leadercomment called her a ship, and they have set “We want to work “heavy-handed microgoals together, includmanager” and said ing upgrading safety with her, not against that she “lacked trust features such as blue her.” in staff.” light phones, Hearne Hearne approaches said. JEFF SOLOMON her job by asking three Being a police chief President of the Statewide University things of her officers, is a challenging job, Police Association she said. but it’s a privilege “Is it good for the being a public servant and leading a team of men and women campus community we serve?” Hearne who are responsible for looking out said. “Is it good for our employees? Is for students, faculty and staff, Hearne it good for our agency?” said. One comment from a 2011 leadership Marisela Pulido can be reached at survey conducted while Hearne was mpulido@theorion.com continued from A1

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Chancellor Charles Reed announces his retirement after working as chancellor for 14 years.

CSU board of trustees Chair Bob Linscheid appoints seven trustee members to serve on a committee to pick the new chancellor.

The California State University system selects UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy White to take over Reed’s position.

White is expected to take over as chancellor at the end of December.

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WHITE: CSU chancellor to be paid $421,000 a year continued from A1

people who were on the committee, and I am excited that he knows more about our state’s ﬁnancial situation than if somebody were brought in from out of state like Charles Reed was,” Green said. Ornelas hopes White will

do a good job of raising funds for the university system, he said. White was instrumental in fundraising at UC Riverside. “I hope he continues to outreach to other sources of funding, such as private industry, rather than the

students,” Ornelas said. “That will help him and the CSU.” White will start the position with the same salary as the previous chancellor, making $421,000 a year. Aubrey Crosby can be reached at acrosby@theorion.com

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High hopes for new CSU system chancellor The California State University board of trustees has selected Timothy White to take over as the system’s new chancellor in December. In recent years the CSU has been plagued by declining state support, ever-escalating tuition, tense faculty contract negotiations and overall disillusionment

with the state of higher education in California. The potential of another $250 million midyear reduction in state support hangs in the air awaiting the November vote on Proposition 30. Needless to say, the job White faces is not an easy one, but we have high hopes that he, a former student of four California public

universities and the chancellor of another, will prove to be an effective leader, and a more inspiring one than his predecessor, Charles Reed (an easier task). When he takes over, as the man in charge of 23 campuses and their 427,000 students, we hope he remembers his time as a student at Diablo Valley College,

Cal State Fresno, Cal State Hayward and UC Berkeley, and how the opportunity to attend those schools allowed him to make a prosperous future for himself. That’s the reason the CSU exists — to provide access to an excellent education to all who wish to participate. If the system doesn’t change

its course, that opportunity — higher education as a means to attain a successful future — may not be viable for many. So as White leads us forward, we hope, above all, that he makes it his goal to once again provide a CSU education that is accessible to all who dream of a life like his.

Sustainable practices need be applied to higher education Kevin Crittenden OPINION COLUMNIST

Sustainability is more complex than using a Kleen Kanteen or driving a Prius. Chico State has done a decent job of institutionalizing green practices that make sense. Recycling, composting and the diversion of man-made electricity from elliptical machines in the Wildcat Recreation Center are steps in the right direction. But just because the university has implemented such measures does not mean its students are aware of another critical definition of sustainability in an educational setting. With the increasing popularity of green initiatives, the definition of the word sustainability has been blurred and morphed into a word that, when pronounced, automatically reflects environmentally clean movements in most people’s minds. Even with this skewed definition, we are trying to live an environmentally sustainable lifestyle with an unsustainable economic system in our university. If the California State University system increases fees while decreasing services and class sections, then it is the opposite of sustainable. It is wasting our money, and it will not be able to stay afloat with the current rate of spending. Companies and universities have seized the opportunity to use green rhetoric in marketing campaigns to increase profit and enrollment. Advertisements have done a great job of portraying the question of sustainability as one that can be answered through loyal selection of their green products or green campuses. This is nonsense. A cup made from corn in a world where people starve every day is a shortsighted contradiction. In the same way, raising fees with no improvement in service is blind, unsustainable policy. It reflects a monetary-minded abuse of trust that does not serve the population. While tuition has become inflated, students receive less individual assistance and fewer class sections to choose from. In fact, the most sustainable lifestyles are the least favorable to consumer culture in that the more self-sufficient people are, the less they stimulate the economy.

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Yet, like a snake eating its own tail, the CSU system feeds on itself and wears a green plastic badge as it chokes its way to complete fiscal depletion.

Besides, hybrid vehicles and reusable shopping bags do not amount to significant change without a well-informed

population. These are small parts of an ongoing sustainability process that is difficult to measure. Yet, like a snake eating its own tail, the CSU system feeds on itself and wears a green plastic badge as it chokes its way to complete fiscal depletion. Enrollment rates are down, programs are being cut, and tuition is set for a $300 hike if Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative does not pass in November. This is separate from a “student success” fee proposed by Chico State President Paul Zingg on Sept. 24. The stated purpose of this fee is to improve

Chico State by collecting a yet to be determined amount from most students. Chico State has made strides toward environmental sustainability in a shallow sense while turning from the bigger picture. An affordable higher education system can support the mainstreaming of practical sustainable habits, create innovative solutions to mounting environmental issues and create jobs that are consistent with an environmentally sound future. Kevin Crittenden can be reached at kcrittenden@theorion.com

Recent assaults ruin peace of mind, Chico atmosphere Carly Caumiant C OPINION COLUMNIST O

My bicycle rides home after night classes are no longer the same. Every shadow could be a threat, every distant voice or sound of a crunching leaf shifts me into fight or flight mode.

Chico’s small-town flavor is now evolving negatively, and in order to stay safe, we need to evolve to protect ourselves.

I have always known that walking home alone at night is not a good idea, but the threat suddenly feels very real. Since August 2011, 10 collegeaged women have reported being assaulted in Chico. The Orion’s news article and editorial last week made the importance of

this issue clear, informed Chico residents about each case and encouraged a more mindful approach to commuting. Men and women alike should feel safe to roam the streets. Unfortunately, due to these recent assaults, this luxury is slowly being taken away from us. The selfish acts of perpetrating hooligans, who deem it their right to abuse the physical and psychological integrity of members of our community, have thrust us into an atmosphere that includes predators. These attacks not only affect the victims but the entire population of Chico. Chico’s small-town flavor is now evolving negatively, and in order to stay safe, we need to evolve to protect ourselves. Although it is our responsibility to have safe practices, I think that, as taxpayers, we deserve better protection from the city government. I usually felt safe biking, but the Avenues north of campus are poorly lit and unsafe for biking or walking alone at night. After late

classes and activities on campus, with parking as unreliable as it is, I am subjected to a dark bike ride home. This is something for law enforcement to consider. Why should any street be dark? We need to be able to watch out for our neighbors as well as ourselves. With few lights to halo my commute, the dark Avenues make me question my safety even when on a quick commute on my bicycle. I need to keep reminding myself that I am not invincible and always stay mindful of my surroundings, both day or night. A couple of weeks ago, I was walking home from campus around noon and came across two middle-aged men drinking what appeared to be liquor from brown paper bags. The men didn’t make contact with me, but they made me aware of my extended vulnerability while walking. I found myself finding a threat where there wasn’t one. I don’t want to fear everyone I see in public, nor do I want to be

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associated with a town that cannot do enough to prevent further assaults. Changes in Chico need to be made, and quickly. As individuals, all we can do is be mindful. As for the Chico City

Council and police officials, serious changes need to be considered in order to keep our small town safe for everyone. Carly Caumiant can be reached at ccaumiant@theorion.com

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‘You are the funniest person, I love you, lol’ Dani Anguiano D OPINION COLUMNIST OP

I love you. But I also love Facebook, those shoes and my mom. We all love everything, but in doing so, how can we possibly know what we actually love? The word love has lost its meaning, leaving people unsure of what it actually means in relationships and reducing the word to an obligatory exchange. If a friend you’re not very close with, or even a friend of the opposite sex, has ever laughingly said that they love you, you have probably felt that moment of panic. Should you respond with a forced, “Love you too,” smile or just simpy laugh? Love should be unambiguous. There is a difference between a friend saying they love you or your personality and another friend throwing

around the L word like it’s you.” Or he could have actually been telling his friend going out of style. While social media is such he loves him. Either way, a constant presence in our there was confusion for the lives, the love situation is person on the receiving end because it was on a Facebook only further complicated. photo, and While tone doesn’t browsalways ing my The word love has translate Facebook turned into a high-five, well in newsfeed, and we just can’t leave type. I spotted a It was painfully our friend hangin’. already awkward obviously situation. awkward. One of my Using love friends commented on a photo, “This and lol in the same sentense photo is so hilarious, haha. is an issue, and the situation This is why I love you.” My was only made more uncomother friend uncomfortably fortable for the commenter responded, “Love you too by coupling the two, because it was unclear whether it was man lol.” The first commenter prob- a serious usage of the word. As recipients of the word, ably didn’t think much of telling his bro he loves him. we often feel an obligation to It was casually said and respond. The word love has probably meant something turned into a high-five, and more along the lines of, we just can’t leave our friend “This is hilarious, and this is hangin’. It is made all the worse why I like hanging out with

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when it’s said by someone you’re dating. It is a delicate time when the L-Bomb is dropped. The L-Bomb dropper should carefully study the target, calculate the proper timing and strive to keep casualties to a minimum. There is more than one kind of love, and saying it casually can put a new relationship on shaky ground. There shouldn’t have to be such confusion regarding the word. If a friend casually says he or she loves you, you can respond with a smile or even with a like or a heart if its on Facebook. It may not be the most comfortable situation, but it is better than forcibly loving everyone. By ignoring the sense of obligation you feel to reciprocate, the meaning of the word might start to become less vague.

Thumbs up to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wearing pink isn’t just for Wednesdays this month.

Thumbs down to the CSU chancellor’s $421,000 salary. That’s more than eight times what some households make.

Thumbs up to the women’s volleyball team ending its losing streak. Cheers to the players spiking their way to playoffs.

Thumbs down to high gas prices. I guess driving home for Thanksgiving break is no longer an option.

Dani Anguiano can be reached at danguiano@theorion.com

WEEKLY TOP FIVE Top ﬁve texting downfalls

Tara Miller OPINION COLUMNIST OP

“Hey.” Message sent. Phone calls have much become a thing of the past. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing – walking, sitting, biking, having a conversation or enjoying a few drinks with friends – it only takes a few seconds to escape an activity and send a text. But are we always on target with what we want our texts to say? Texting has proven to be a faulty form of communication. Here are a few examples of how texts can go terribly wrong.

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Oh, the joys of being drunk with friends on a Friday night. There are no voices of reason. It’s just you, your drunken state of mind and your phone. One thing could lead to another, and before you have time to even comprehend what you’re doing and who you plan to send the text to, you’re professing your love to someone you haven’t talked to in weeks in a 120-character text. You tap send, and the message is on its way. Oops. Didn’t plan that one, did you? You can expect a series of questions you won’t be able to answer in the morning.

An accident waiting to happen It will only take a few seconds, but as you focus on the screen of your phone, you don’t Wrong person This is one of the most embar- realize what’s going on around rassing things in the history of you. It’s as if nothing else exists texting. A revealing text to your except for you, your phone significant other can easily end and the keyboard. Watching the letters spell out words can up in your father’s pocket. A few months ago, I was tex- become mesmerizing, until you ting my boyfriend at the time find yourself face-first on the about what I had for dinner. My concrete with a broken phone and possitext had some bly a broken language that Oh, the joys of being nose. was only meant Texting for his eyes. drunk with friends on can prevent Unfortua Friday night. you from nately, the seeing that wrong name hole in the popped on the screen as I pressed send and I sidewalk or the cyclist that’s accidentally sent it to my friend heading your way. The damAmy. I was so embarrassed. I age is only increased if you text tried to avoid her the rest of the while riding your bike, or even night. Always double-check worse while driving. Please, whom you’re sending the text just wait until you get to your to. Having to avoid your friends destination. is not fun. Losing human interaction Face-to-face and telephone Drunken texting “Just text him already,” they conversations are dying. There are no real conversations said. “It’ll be fun, and he’ll never going on when you text, just a stream of scattered phrases. know you’re drunk,” they said.

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No emotions are going into the conversations. I admit, I text a lot more than I should, and it takes away from my interactions with others. But that’s no excuse for me, and it definitely shouldn’t be for you. So put down your phone for a bit and go hang out with your friends. If you don’t, they’re going to miss you and assume you fell of the face of the earth, and they may end up never talking to you again. Spelling errors stick Abbreviations, shortened sentences, missing punctuation, you name it. Texting is slowly killing the English language. Almost every text you

send and receive will have some sort of grammatical or spelling error, and a lot of those times it’ll be both. Because of these major errors, it’s starting to seep into schools and the work place. Many people are starting to use the same language and grammar that is used in text messages, because it’s what we’re used to using in our everyday lives. If you want to keep your grades up or maybe even land that job, start talking and using the same grammar and spelling you would use in formal situations. It’ll make you sound smarter, trust me. Tara Miller can be reached at tmiller@theorion.com

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The University Police department scored third lowest in a recent leadership survey, primarily because of low morale. With results like this, it may become hard for students to believe in a police force that does not believe in itself. The recent reports of women getting assaulted may add to the low morale issues campus police oﬃcers are struggling with. Students need a better commitment from University Police to provide safety to students. Story A1

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, As an alumna from Chico State’s College of Agriculture, I was very disappointed by the recent partnership of the school with the Humane Society of the United States to bring the “Meatless Mondays” initiative to campus. By implementing this program, the school is choosing to support an organization that believes animal agriculture is a cruel industry. I believe this is a mistake. The College of Agriculture at Chico State is known for supporting the school by providing food for the students and the community, as well as being an excellent representation of the diversity and acceptance that Chico is reputed for. It saddens me to think that the school would make such a statement to withdraw support of a department that has gone so far to give the

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university such an excellent name. I am honored to have received my bachelor’s education from Chico State. The College of Agriculture is dedicated to producing a healthy, safe product used to feed the world. It is the right of every student to choose the food they consume; however, by promoting this initiative I believe the school is being discriminatory against the students in the agriculture program. As a former student I do not appreciate these values being slandered in such a fashion. I hope the administration at Chico State reconsiders its position on this initiative. I cannot support a school that would send such a negative message about one of the colleges to its student population. Audra Harl

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Dear Editor, I am writing today because I fully support Meatless Mondays. I think the outrage from the College of Agriculture is uncalled for. They are only one college and their opinion should not represent the entire school. I know many vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters who support Meatless Mondays. Can going meat-free one day a week really make a difference? Yes, in fact, a big one. Here’s how. Meat production is incredibly resource intensive, far more so than plant production. When we eat vegetables, we just eat, well, what grows from the earth or a fruit that it bears. When we eat meat, we have to first grow vegetables, like corn and soy, then process and transport them to feed to animals, then grow the

animals, slaughter them and then eat them. Aside from the production, animal agriculture is responsible for more than 18 percent of all human-induced global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. That’s more than the entire transportation sector — all the planes, trains, cars and boats combined. According to a study done by Carnegie Mellon University we could do more good for the planet by eating meatfree one day a week than by eating everything local for an entire year. The facts about the benefits of Meatless Mondays are undeniable. As a vegetarian for more than four years I fully support Meatless Mondays at Chico State.

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MOVIE REVIEW: “Moonrise Kingdom” Director Wes Anderson comes back with a new take on love stories in his signature detail-focused cinematography. His witty, eccentric brand of comedy will have those who appreciate the mindful craft of his work gasping for air between laughs one moment and the next falling hopelessly in love with the innocent romance between 12-yearolds Sam Shakusky and Suzy Bishop in the next. Anderson remains faithful to the style developed in movies such as “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” but with a more movingly heartfelt approach than before. For those of you who missed “Moonrise Kingdom” in theaters, the opportunity to see it on DVD or Blu-ray Disc will ﬁnally be here Tuesday.

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SPIN TO WIN John Narum placed in the top 10 in the 1A, 3A and 5A competitions at the National Yoyo Contest.

more so than when he was younger. STAFF WRITER “My generation remembers it as a toy like a hula-hoop,” he said. Spinning brightly colored toys on “Today it’s creative. It’s expressive. It strings, twirling across the stage and comshows your ability to master something.” pleting both technical and crowd-pleasing Paul Han has competed in nationals 16 tricks, performers competed against each times, since he was 10 years old, and in other for a national crown. 2006, he won first place in the 1A national The 20th annual National Yo-yo Contest championship, in which a single longwas held in Chico on Saturday with skilled spin yo-yo is used. Han travels around the yo-yo enthusiasts coming from all across world to compete and has gone to Florida the country to show off their talent. for the world championship and Bob Malowney owns to Prague for the European the National Yo-yo championship. Museum on BroadMy generation Though there is not a cash way Street, which remembers it as a prize, some contestants get includes the world’s money from sponsors. Han’s biggest yo-yo. toy like a hula-hoop. sponsors pay for his travel and Malowney started the Today it’s creative. planned to give him $1,000 if contest in 1993. BOB MALOWNEY he won. “It really started National Yo-yo Museum owner Han knows many of the here because 25 other competitors, he said. years ago we held a “I’ve seen all of these people yo-yo contest and everyfor years,” Han said. “I mean, half of these one goes, ‘Wow, we haven’t been to a kids I taught how to yo-yo.” yo-yo contest in a long time,’ and so they Chico residents and college students started coming and they started coming,” stopped to watch the final round at the Malowney said. “There were people comCity Plaza. ing from the East Coast, and finally I said, “I thought it was a great thing for ‘Well, why not be the nationals?’” the town,” said Ryan Fashing, a Chico A title run includes more than just a stop resident. “I was impressed with the showin Chico though. There are nine satellite manship of some of the guys and just preliminaries across the country where the skill.” contestants have to qualify before moving on to semifinals and finals in Chico. Yo-yoing is bigger than ever Sarah Morin can be reached at as a sport, Malowney said, smorin@theorion.com Sarah Morin

HANGING 10 Kevin Nicholas, an Indonesia native, was a top-10 ﬁnisher in the 1A competition.

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Interns analyze criminal supervision Editor’s note: This series will highlight programs that beneﬁt the community and allow students to work in their ﬁelds of study. Risa Johnson STAFF WRITER

A student intern who seeks a career in the criminal justice system has been working directly with sheriffs and inmates. Lauren Crane, a junior criminal justice major, observes interactions between sheriffs and inmates and takes notes as a contribution to a report published by four political science professors. The report follows the October 2011 passing of AB 109, or California’s Public Safety Realignment Act, which called for a decrease in the population of non-serious, non-violent and non-sexual offenders in state prisons, Butte County Undersheriff Kory Honea said. Crane and the four professors, Jon Caudill, Ryan Patten, Sally Parker and Matt Thomas, published the report Sept. 19 to detail the promising effects of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office’s Alternative Custody Supervision program, which was created last year to find

alternative ways to deal with the negative a way that is similar to home arrest, Crane said. Inmates are assessed to see if they are effects of AB 109. The population of non-serious offend- appropriate for community supervision, and ers had to go somewhere, and many were if they are, they must wear an ankle bracediverted from state prisons to county jails let with a GPS monitor in order to serve their because of the bill. This caused problems time outside of jail. Interns, such as Crane, go along with a for jails with too little space, including Butte sheriff to visit offenders in their homes. County Jail. Through the ACS proCounty jails have gram, sheriff’s deputies not historically can analyze offenders’ housed convicted fel“We didn’t get paid to do thought processes, the conons for long periods of sequences of their actions time but have instead the report. We wanted to and how they influence been used for misdebenefit the community.” inmates’ lives, Caudill said. meanor offenders or It helps them develop a new those awaiting pretrajectory. trial. But due to AB JON CAUDILL “Within the ACS program 109, inmates from the political science professor they have a lot of treatment state prisons are now and rehabilitation programs,” Caudill said. staying in county jails for years. The report shows that the repeat rates for The Chico State team worked directly with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office to analyze offenders who go through this program are Alternative Custody Supervision and to rec- lower than for the same types of offenders that are sent to state prison. ommend ways of coping with this issue. “It’s easy to succeed in this program if you The ACS program involves non-serious offenders serving their time outside of jail in want to,” Crane said.

The report was started because immediately following the passage of AB 109, Parker told Honea that the professors were interested in studying the ACS program and could provide input on whether it was on the right track, Honea said. “We jumped at the chance to do that,” Honea said. “We saw a great deal of value in partnering with the university and partnering with professor Caudill, bringing his expertise into the situation and evaluating our program.” “We didn’t get paid to do the report,” Caudill said. “We wanted to benefit the community.” The group spent hours collecting data while keeping up with university work because the subject matter impacts the community, especially students. “Our students are victims of crimes a lot, and we want to make sure it’s a safe place for everybody in the community,” Caudill said. Risa Johnson can be reached at rjohnson@theorion.com

Studio renews mission, creates artists’ images Nicole Gerspacher Words from the adviser

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A new music production group has settled in at the Performing Arts Center. The School of the Arts Productions was once called Wild Oak Music Group, but the name changed when the School of the Arts decided to adjust its mission in order to keep up with changing industry standards. Anita Rivas became the adviser for SOTA Productions this semester and has been instrumental in the changes. She has used her career experience as a lawyer for artists and record companies to help determine the revisions to the student-run company. Students who intern at SOTA Productions are enrolled in the music industry course, Music 350. The goal of the class is to make Chico State a hub for talent, Rivas said. Rivas’ music industry model of 360 participation is SOTA Productions’ strategy when working with artists. SOTA Productions works to be there for every step of an artist’s career, from helping write songs to picking out the right clothes for an artist to wear to an event. “The record industry is trying to ﬁnd its place in today’s world,” Rivas said. “That is how they came up with the idea of 360 participation in an artist’s career.” There are currently two musicians whose work is being produced by SOTA Productions, and the group hopes to produce three or four musicians each semester. Hugh Hammond, a senior music composition and music industry and technology double-major, is one of the musicians whose work is currently being produced by SOTA Productions. He was recruited by Rivas, who heard that he was a talented musician. Hammond had been perfecting his music since he graduated from high school, but SOTA Productions has helped him further his career in the music industry. SOTA Productions is producing Hammond’s record, deciding what genre to classify it under and choosing what kind of image he will project. “I came into the class thinking I was folk rock,” he said. “They are calling it modern singing-songwriting.” Hammond received a wardrobe makeover from two Swedish exchange students who are image coordinators and graphic designers for SOTA Productions. “We wanted to give him an edge,” said

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Anita Rivas is living two lives. She works as a professor at Chico State and ﬂies to Los Angeles for her other job as a music industry lawyer. She is an adviser for School of the Arts Productions, a student-run music production group on campus.

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The Orion: What is the typical day like for you? Rivas: No sleep. Just going nonstop. It has always been that. I just do nonstop work. There is no end. The Orion: How did you get involved with SOTA Productions? Rivas: I came here for the KCSC reunion last fall, and I met up with some people and taught a class while somebody was on vacation. Then the person who was here before retired and the position became open, and they said if I wanted to do it, I was welcome. The Orion: What steps did you take to get where you are now? Rivas: Everything that comes my way, I do it. I don’t really discriminate as much as I should. If somebody says they need something, I do it.

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COLLABORATION Hugh Hammond, left, Jonathan Nichols, center, and Chris Harvey, right, who are all music students, work together with School of the Arts Productions, a student-run music production studio course, in the Performing Arts Center. Elin Gunnarsson, one of the exchange students. Gunnarsson and Lina Falck, the other exchange student, decided that a Scandanavian look would best suit Hammond’s musical style, Falck said. Hammond now weas dark skinny jeans and has been accessorized with masculine jewelry such as leather bracelets. Jonathan Nichols, a senior music business industry major, is the group’s event coordinator and the liaison for the Chico Songwriters Guild. Nichols can’t see himself pursuing a career in anything other than music, he said. “I see myself managing and working with

songwriters,” Nichols said. “I can deﬁnitely tell my passion is in the music business industry.” While many students hope to reach a future profession as a musical powerhouse, some are working toward smaller goals. “My dream would be to be able to live a fairly simple existence and be able to support myself by writing and playing music,” Hammond said. SOTA Productions’ new model provides opportunities for music junkies to fulﬁll their dreams and learn about the music industry in class.

The Orion: Who is the most famous person you have worked with? Rivas: I have met a lot of famous people. When I was in college they had Billy Idol play here, and they invited us to go to hang out with him. The Orion: What is your favorite kind of music and what kind of music can you just not stand? Rivas: My favorite kind of music is deﬁnitely ’60s British rock. There is too much music I don’t like. The Orion: Where do you see the music industry going in the future? Rivas: It is going to live on. There won’t be the kind of money there that there once was, and some people will rise to the top while others will work hard and struggle.

Nicole Gerspacher can be reached at ngerspacher@theorion.com

O-FACE: Get it on, on campus

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There’s nothing as thrilling as having sex with the possibility of getting caught — especially in public. Finding a quick place for a hookup in the middle of a busy day can be a challenge, but there are more locations available than you might realize. Here are some of my top picks of places to get down on campus.

have your way with your partner in the enclosed stairwell leading to the third floor. This location makes for a perfect rendezvous — if you’re quick. While students seldom use those stairs, people who work in the BMU often do. To give yourself an optimal amount of time to collect yourself in the event that you hear someone coming, try staying in one of the corners. You’ll have a bit more time to separate yourselves and fix your sex hair.

1.Langdon Engineering Center elevator This little gem on campus is not necessarily as discreet as I would personally like, but that aspect adds to the fun. You may have heard that you need a student ID to access the Langdon Engineering Center elevator, but the truth is, it’s fair game for everyone, and I have only ever seen it used a handful of times. Because it is an industrial-sized elevator, there’s plenty of room to romp around if you want to do a little more than just standing-up sex.

3. George Petersen Rose Garden This is definitely the most romantic of my picks and one of the few places I would not recommend doing the deed in during the day, because people constantly walk through the garden to stop and smell the roses. I would save this for one of the more romantic evenings in the fall semester, before winter when the flowers are pruned. Bring a blanket to put on the ground and maybe some candles if the mood permits. If not, the stars and roses definitely make enough of an amorous atmosphere on their own — as cheesy as it sounds.

2. Bell Memorial Union stairwell Let’s be honest, when it comes to the BMU, most students only use the main open area staircase or the elevator. Take advantage of that knowledge and

4. Roth Planetarium pathway This is my favorite area on campus for a quick hookup. Few people know that a small planetarium exists outside the Meriam Library facing Warner Street.

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You can ﬁnd this spot by following the spiral walkway that leads down to the planetarium. Ignore the video camera. It points in the opposite direction, giving couples the ideal privacy to get it on. If you follow the walkway down there’s a picnic table, which is great for those who enjoy the rush of having sex in plain sight, but there is also a dark corner. I prefer the corner. This location is

hidden but close to the street, and the dsounds of the cars and bikes make it more exhilarating. Sometimes all anyone needs is a good sexing up between classes. When you don’t have time to run home, take your lover to a discreet location and have your way with them. Aubrey Crosby can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com

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FOOD COLUMN: Cheese please

Annie Paige FOOD COLUMNIST

I never realized that some people hated cheese until I came to Chico State. A larger social setting will do that to you – make you see the tiny quirks each person has, especially when those quirks are totally diﬀerent from your own. Let me try to give you an idea about how much I love cheese. It’s my midnight snack. It’s the glue that holds most of my meals together. When I was 10, I remember reading a book about poor kids who had to eat cheese and bread every meal. I was jealous. Beyond the classic cheddar cheese, which is easily one of the top-three staples residing in my refrigerator, I have a few other loves in my life. Let’s start with Brie. Whether you know exactly what I’m talking about or you’re running through the diﬀerent shapes and sizes of cheeses in your mental library, let me help with your memory jog. It’s the cheese most people make a beeline to when at a party, served with little crackers and the baby-sized version of a butter knife. You probably eat more than you mean to. Don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about. Then there’s goat cheese. Go ahead, make a squeamish face, but most of you have had goat cheese and had no idea. If a recipe calls for a crumbly cheese, this is my go-to. Clearly, I have an addiction to cheese, and that’s why I’m making bacon cheese poppers this week.

THE ORION •PHOTOGRAPH BY ANNIE PAIGE

Bacon cheddar popovers PREP 5 minutes TOTAL 35 minutes MAKES 6

HOW TO MAKE IT

WHAT YOU NEED 4 4 2 1/2 2 1/2

slices raw bacon, diced eggs cups milk teaspoons salt cups all-purpose ﬂour cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 12-cup metal muﬃn tin

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PLACE one oven rack about 5 inches above the bottom. PREHEAT oven to 450 F. GREASE a 12-cup metal muffin tin. DISTRIBUTE diced bacon among 12 muffin cups. PUT tin in oven while it preheats so that the bacon browns and sizzles. BEAT 4 eggs lightly with a fork in a medium-sized mixing bowl. ADD milk, salt and flour to eggs. MIX into a lumpy batter. CHECK to see if oven is preheated and bacon is brown and sizzling.

SAVVY SAVING: Expired?

QUEER WEEK

Chico provides open space for LGBTQ community Sexual diversity has been celebrated through Queer Week at Chico State for the past ﬁve years. LGBTQ groups look to raise awareness and show support. Emilia Spittler STAFF WRITER

When Morgan Covington, a senior psychology major, first stepped into Gender and Sexuality Equity Center, she felt alone. “I had identified with being gay for years, but my view completely changed after finding my spot in GSEC,” said Covington, who is now the LGBTQ Program coordinator at the center. Located in Bell Memorial Union Room 005, the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center, is a student-run activist organization that empowers students. This week marks GSEC’s fifth annual Queer Week. “The point of Queer Week is to educate the community about LGBTQ issues, as well as to bring visibility to them and celebrate,” Covington said. “It’s easy to be fearful of things you don’t understand.” GSEC, as well as organizations such as the Stonewall Alliance Center and the Transgender Taskforce, want people to see that sexuality is not the only characteristic that defines a person. GSEC was founded in fall 2011 by Jillian Ruddell, a senior multicultural and gender studies major. “I came to Chico in 2008 as a member of the LGBTQ community and immediately realized there was not an identifiable space for students to come and participate in activist-minded work,” she said. Ruddell grew up in the small, conservative area of Atascadero. After feeling isolated when she was younger and coming out as queer, she started a gaystraight alliance at her high school. At Chico State, she helped organize Queer Week from 2008 through 2011, and she

currently sits on the board of directors for the Stonewall Alliance Center. For the most part, awareness of LGBTQ issues is expanding, and community members are starting to become more educated on the subject of sexual and gender minorities, Ruddell said. “There is a pretty good atmosphere of celebration of diversity,” she said. “Chico is a beautiful place for people of all walks of life to make home.” Despite the progression, there is still discrimination within the community and violence toward LGBTQ students, she said. Ruddell has had experiences with discrimination, and those who commit these acts are generally uneducated about LGBTQ issues. MORE ON Queer Week Wednesday • “Meet the Rainbow” discussion panel with members of the LGBTQ community 5 p.m., Bell Memorial Union Room 210 Thursday • National Coming Out Day • Coming Out of the Closet photo shoots, hosted by GSEC and No H8 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Commons • “Voices of Tolerance” short ﬁlm, hosted by the Oﬃce of Diversity 3 p.m., Selvester’s Cafe-by-the-Creek • “Coming Out for Art” show, hosted by Stonewall Alliance Center 6 p.m., 200 Broadway Street Friday • Pride March through downtown 6 p.m., begins at Trinity Commons March preceded by poster-making 4 p.m., Gender and Sexuality Equity Center, BMU Room 005

SOURCE • STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMOVE pan from oven and pour batter into muffin cups, filling each one about 3/4 full. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top of each muffin cup. RETURN pan to oven. BAKE at 450 F for 20 minutes. ADJUST temperature to 350 F and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes. TAKE muffin tin out of oven when popovers are puffed, browned and centers are firm. RUN a thin-bladed knife around the edge of each popover to release. SERVE hot.

“It is empowering to make an effort to do better for yourself and for others,” Ruddell said. Other students have also gotten involved. Ange Bledsoe, a junior geography major, is the Prevention Early Intervention program coordinator at the Stonewall Alliance Center. “There will be people who disagree with you everywhere you go, but you just have to stick with it and know that you are supported and loved,” Bledsoe said. It’s important to fi nd people who will let you know that whatever your sexuality is, it is natural, Covington said. “The biggest thing is to fi nd a support system,” Covington said. “It can be really hard if you feel like you’re alone. There are so many emotions and family issues that come along with it.” Elizabeth Uribe, a senior intern at GSEC, joined the program because of the negative stories she heard from friends who came out to their parents. “My experience with coming out was pretty good,” Uribe said. “One day my mom just asked me about it, but I had friends whose parents were not as accepting.” Although Uribe says there is still plenty of ground to cover on the road to true equality and acceptance of all sexualities, she thinks the Chico community has come a long way in the past few years. Uribe began attending Chico State in 2007, took a hiatus and returned last year to complete her bachelor’s degree in child development. “Since I’ve come back, the LGBTQ community is much more broad,” Uribe said. “Back then it was just not something you would see.” Uribe would like to see more LGBTQ clubs and involvement within the Chico community. “We’re everywhere,” she said. “I want to make that recognized.” The Orion can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com

Samantha Youngman MULTIMEDIA MANAGER

Grocery shopping for one person is tough. I tend to buy too much, and it goes bad before I can eat it. I can’t aﬀord for my food to perish before I eat it. It’s hard to tell the shelf life of a lot of produce, and although expiration dates exist to let customers know they are getting fresh products, grocery stores are only required to put dates on infant formula and baby foods. But since we’re not eating baby food, there are many ways to tell if food has actually gone bad. The most common indicators are the obvious mold or color changes, strange odors and bad taste. Now what about produce or leftovers? For these sticky situations, I turn to one of my favorite websites, stilltasty.com. Still Tasty shows the life expectancy of thousands of food items in many storage situations. It tells you how long things last in the freezer or fridge, and it will also tell you the proper way to store your food. Some food is still safe to eat after the expiration date passes. Don’t waste your money by throwing out perfectly good food just because of a silly date on the package. What are your ways to save? Let us know. Samantha Youngman can be reached at multimediamanager@theorion.com

HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP Cream cheese in a tub • unopened: one month after the expiration date • opened: one to two weeks Ketchup • unopened: one year stored in a cool, dry place • opened: six months refrigerated Tomato-based spaghetti sauce • unopened: 12 to 18 months stored in a cool, dry place • opened: seven to 10 days refrigerated Non-dairy coﬀee creamer • unopened: 12 to 18 months stored in a cool, dry place • opened: seven to 10 days refrigerated SOURCE • STILLTASTY.COM

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