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Say aloha to the big time Cross-country earns NCAA berth in Hawaii BIG WINNERS Junior runner Ayla Granados embraces her teammate after both the men’s and women’s cross-country teams earned National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II West Regional championship titles on Saturday in Kahuku, Hawaii. The teams will travel to Joplin, Mo., to compete in the NCAA championships Nov. 17. To read more, please see “In case you missed it” on B4.
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Zingg decides students won’t vote on compact Katrina Cameron Ben Mullin
Sept. 24 President Paul Zingg proposes the Chico Compact for Student Success at an Associated Students board of directors meeting.
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Chico State President Paul Zingg has chosen not to put the establishment of a campus fee up for general student vote. He is instead opting to consult with the campus community by other means. The fee is part of the Chico Compact for Student Success, a proposal to bring revenue to Chico State following steadily declining state support for universities. The money gained from the fee, which is tentatively set at a maximum of $450 per year per student, could be used to increase the number of class sections, improve campus learning technology and provide more advising hours, said Maggie Payne, the dean of the College of Communication and Education. The fee could be phased in with $150 increments beginning in fall 2013. Instead of having students vote, Zingg has decided to get opinions through alternative consultation after considering how he could best ensure a strong student role in the governance of
Nov. 2 The College of Communication and Education holds a meeting with student leaders to discuss how fee money could be spent.
Spring 2013 After receiving more feedback from students, university administrators will consider the compact. SOURCES • PAUL ZINGG, BELLE WEI
the fee, he wrote in an email to The Orion. “The latter is particularly important because this is not a one-shot deal,” Zingg said. “It will require informed student involvement and leadership for the long haul.” Alternative consultation is a long-term campus-wide conversation that involves students, faculty and staff. Zingg has already instructed college deans throughout campus to meet with student leaders to figure out where students stand on the compact, Payne said. He has also met with the Associated Students, the Campus Fee Advisory Committee and the Chico Parent Advisory Council. The council supported the proposed fee unanimously. The California State University system requires Zingg to consult with Chico State’s campus fee advisory committee and Associated Students if there will be no general student vote, according to an executive memorandum from the 23-campus system. A.S. officers have discussed putting the fee up for a vote in its spring elections. “This is a process that can end in a ballot >> please see FEE | A3
Following a series of late-night sexual assaults in the south-campus area, an Associated Students officer is trying to bring back Chico Safe Rides, a program that gave students free transportation at night. Safe Rides was discontinued in fall 2011 because it was not being used enough to invest the money required to run the program, said A.S. Commissioner of Community Affairs Krista Farnady, who is working to bring it back. The program was designed by Associated Students in 1990 as a way to ensure students had a safe ride home on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. It costs about $175 to run the program every night, said former CADEC director Shauna Quinn in a previous interview with The Orion. In previous years, Chico Safe Rides was giving about 70 rides each night, but that decreased to 20 during the spring 2011 “I think the more rides semester. The transwe can offer to bring portation cost students back home, the Califorthe better.” nia Office of Traffic Safety, A.S. and a BRYCE DAVISON student safety University Police sergeant committee so much money to run because it required pay for a driver, someone to operate a phone line for people to call and a vehicle, Farnady said. “What we need to do really is get some sort of marketing strategy, so students know this is available for them, and have students use it so it is worth the money,” she said. In the past two weeks, Farnady has met with on-campus organizations such as University Police, Students Against Violence Everywhere, Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center and the Interfraternity Council to find ways to revive the program, she said. She hopes to restart Chico Safe Rides at the beginning of the fall semester. The Interfraternity Council decided to help bring Chico Safe Rides back as part of its philanthropy, IFC President Geo Stemrich said. Interest in bringing the program back came from emails from the university about violent crimes and sexual assaults happening >> please see RIDES | A3
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Halloween chaos trashes town, drains city funds student, is one of many who signed up to mitigate the damage of Halloween. She volunteered to pick up garbage for the second annual Chico Green Clean. Halloween in Chico is more than just a holiday, said John Rucker, assistant city manager for Chico. The festivities also include the weekends before and after the holiday. In the 1980s, Halloween was a small event centered downtown with children and families, and the event became a magnet for out-of-town visitors throughout the state by 2000. In 2002, the City Council directed police to make the celebration smaller. “The level of individual responsibility varies over time in our culture,” Rucker said. Problems with holiday partying >> please see TRASHED | A4
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Hillary Gomez reached down and grabbed a few more cigarette butts to add to a zip-close bag nearly full of the burnt filters. “This is gross,” she said. Broken alcohol bottles, food wrappers, cigarette butts and other debris were left scattered around the streets of the south-campus area after Halloween partiers trashed the town. But the trash is only a visible reminder of the cost Halloween inflicts on Chico. The city has to pay police officers overtime to control the crowds that pack the streets every year. Enloe Medical Center treats the holiday like a natural disaster, beefing up the number of medical staff on call. And police blocked off a south-campus intersection to prevent the crowds from spilling into the street. Gomez, a senior child development
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Students stay Up ’Til Dawn to raise funds for children’s cancer research hospital COMING TOGETHER Teams packed Acker Gym Monday night for Up ’Til Dawn, an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Chico State beat every other participating university in the nation last year, raising about $106,000 in donations from the letter-writing campaign. The school also met its goal of logging 125,000 hours of community service Monday night, completing the 10-month My Service Counts campaign to celebrate Chico State’s 125th anniversary.
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The South Korean government will close two nuclear power plants after finding a number of “substandard” components in the reactors. There is concern for the safety of the South Korean public and the possibility of power shortages. Source: Asiaone.com
Float fix meeting sparsely attended Since the death of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student Brett Olson at the annual Labor Day weekend float, Chico State has begun a campuswide conversation on how to contain the Sacramento River float. Pedro Quintana STAFF WRITER
A student discussion about the Labor Day float was held by Associated Students President Jaypinderpal Virdee on Thursday, and only 15 students attended. Virdee did not notify the campus community in the weekly
student announcements email because he was busy at the time, he said. Among those in attendance were representatives from Community Action Volunteers in Education, the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, A.S. and Greek organizations. Time was spent discussed how increased education and the creation of attractive alternatives could possibly reduce the number of people at the float, Virdee said. The students present agreed that changes to the holiday float need to come from students, said David Buckley, the A.S. executive director.
There was good conversation and participation at the meeting, CCLC director Charles Carter said. A.S. wants to hold another discussion but with more students voicing their ideas, Carter said. Additional involvement would help A.S. continue the discussion in a more substantial way. Some of the meeting focused on how to educate students on the dangers of alcohol at the Labor Day float, Virdee said. Alternative Labor Day events were also brought up. “We are trying to build on what we have,” Virdee said. There should be many students involved in these discussions
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POLITICS A 48-hour riot sparked Tuesday in Athens, Greece. It was part of the third strike in six weeks organized by Greek unions to prevent politicians from supporting a major austerity program that would include cuts and tax increases of 13.5 billion euro ($17 billion).
because students are the ones who are at the Sacramento River, said Rachel Reeder, a senior business administration major. “It doesn’t take that long to fill out a campus announcement,” she said. The float is a problem that’s not going away, said Ryan Grennan, a senior history major. The discussion wasn’t publicized well, and A.S. needs media outlets to reach students, he said. “Hosting an event won’t counteract the Labor Day float,” Grennan said.
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A tremor shook the coast of Los Angeles Monday, but no injuries were reported. The magnitude-3.3 quake hit the southern coast of Los Angeles about 22 miles west of downtown LA and 10 miles west of Manhattan Beach. There have been no reports of damage to property. Source: The Associated Press
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The former mayor of Santa Fe Springs, a city in Los Angeles County, was sentenced Monday to two years in prison for taking bribes from a marijuana dispensary owner who wanted to keep his business open. Joseph Serrano Sr., 62, pleaded guilty. Source: The Associated Press
The article “Governor takes last stand for Prop 30” that ran on A1 of last week’s newspaper misrepresented Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Belle Wei’s comments as advocacy for Proposition 30. In fact, she never mentioned the proposition and limited her comments to introducing California State University Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Linscheid and describing the challenges for higher education. 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.
Two state senators who received low marks on a legislative report card from the California State University system are demanding to know who authorized its creation. Democratic Sen. Leland Yee of San Francisco and LELAND YEE Republican Sen. Joel Ander- The senator son of Alpine sent a letter representing San Mateo and San Thursday to CSU board of Francisco countrustees Chairman Bob Lin- ties received a D scheid and denounced the on the report. CSU’s “poor judgment” and “apparently unchecked access to CSU personnel and tax dollars.” The scorecard ranked lawmakers based on their support for the CSU’s political goals and gave overwhelmingly negative ratings to California legisla- JOEL ANDERSON The senator tors based on voting records. representing San The letter asked Linscheid Diego and Rivcounties if any of the trustees knew erside received an F on about the scorecard and the report. requested an itemized list detailing the full cost. Yee is proud of his D score, considering that the CSU graded him, said Adam Keigwin, Yee’s chief of staff. “He was given negative marks for protecting students and workers,” he said. A previous rating by the California State Student Association gave Yee a positive grade, Keigwin said. The CSU did not use any outside political consultants to draft the report, said Mike Uhlenkamp, a spokesman for the 23-campus system. The CSU did not receive such a negative response from legislators when it distributed similar grades last year, but those grades were not distributed in a press release, he said. Uhlenkamp did not know precisely how much the CSU spent on the report card but said it was a small amount. “I would say it was a completely minimal expenditure that was done completely in-house,” Uhlenkamp said, “and we’re flattered that people would think that we went to great lengths in the effort behind this.” The Orion can be reached at
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FREE PARKING Chico Mayor Ann Schwab addresses a crowd in front of the officially opened Normal Avenue parking structure. Reserved spots could shuffle around after the Yuba Hall lot demolition.
University Police to move into new structure within a week Quinn Western ASST. NE WS EDITOR
359 Number of automobile parking spaces in the Normal Avenue parking structure
$14.2 million Approximate cost of the parking structure
11 Number of motorcycle spaces in the structure
242 Number of bicycle stalls in the structure
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Chico State’s new parking structure is officially open for business, though the offices are temporarily vacant. The $14.2 million, 359-space structure was completed in about 10 months, according to Chico State’s website. It will house the University Police Department and the Chico State Information Center. The building officially opened Friday, but the parking lot was open to the public weeks earlier. University Police will move into the building Sunday, University Police Chief Robyn Hearne said. The move was delayed because the dispatch center wasn’t completed on time, Hearne said. Police also decided to extend the delay until after Halloween when personnel would be less busy. All 911 lines will still be active while the department makes its transition. “We won’t lose any services,” she said. The information center will move in the fi rst day of Thanksgiving break, Hearne said. The fi rst two to three floors are reserved for the use of faculty and staff members who pay a bit more for
their permits, said Joe Wills, director of public affairs and publications. There is also another parking lot currently reserved for faculty and staff behind Yuba Hall, but both the building and the lot are scheduled for demolition in January to make way for a new arts and humanities building. Once the demolition is complete, the university expects more faculty and staff to use the reserved spots in the new structure, Wills said. Depending on how the reserved floors fi ll up, there may be adjustments to where students can park. The Normal Avenue parking structure has some environmentally conscious features such as solar panels and lighting designed to use less electricity, Wills said. The structure is LEED gold certified, a positive rating that describes the building’s compatibility with environmental standards. The university wanted the building to blend in with the area and provide parking and a police headquarters, Wills said. “We did make an effort to have this be a good-looking building,” Wills said. Quinn Western can be reached at qwestern@theorion.com
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critical at Enloe Garbage fire chars home, Student after night of 21st birthday damages attic, bedroom Ben Mullin NE WS EDITOR
has been ruled an accident. “We don’t know what ignited STAFF WRITER the fire inside the wire mesh A Chico State student’s home garbage,” Fickert said. The fire damaged the floor caught fire early Sunday morning and caused more than and attic, she said. Ben Mat$150,000 in thews, the damages. The fire “We don’t know what owner of the house, said broke out ignited the fire inside the house around midthe wire mesh has been in night on the garbage.” his family 300 block of since 1918. East Eighth Matthews’ Street, said MARIE FICKERT Chico fire inspector wife lived in Marie Fickit when she ert, a Chico fire inspector. Two residents, attended Chico State. He drove to the house Sunincluding the student, were home when the fire started in a day and saw the damage, he said. wire mesh garbage can. “It’s part of life,” he said. The student’s bedroom curNo one was injured in the tains were in flames when she opened her bedroom door, Fick- fire, and the residents are stayert said. She quickly grabbed ing with family and friends in her cellphone and backpack the area, Fickert said. and rushed out of the house. Her roommate also made it Pedro Quintana can be reached at out safely, Fickert said. The fire pquintana@theorion.com Pedro Quintana
$150,000 Damages caused by the fire, which burned the attic, bedroom and porch
94 The number of years the burned house has been in the owner’s family. The owner’s wife lived in the house when she attended Chico State
0 The number of people injured in the fire, which started in a wire mesh garbage can SOURCE • MARIE FICKERT, CHICO FIRE INSPECTOR
FEE: A.S. considering exit poll, meetings to get student opinion continued from A1
advisory issue,” said Keaton Bass, A.S. vice president for business and finance. Thirty percent of students voted in last spring’s A.S. election, and the A.S. Board of Directors has discussed reaching out to those voters through focus groups. A.S. wants to focus on surveying informed students about the fee in order to get better feedback, Virdee said. The primary goal of A.S. regarding the fee is to provide suggestions that encourage student awareness of the compact through presentations and a website, Virdee said in an official letter to the Chico Compact Success Fee committee. The board has also discussed the possibility of conducting exit polls with students as they leave possible focus groups and information
meetings. A.S. suggests holding between 21 and 26 focus groups and 15 additional town hall-style meetings. Focus groups will allow students to get together and see what is plausible with the university, Virdee said. It’s an opportunity for students to state what they think and be a part of the process. Lori Hoffman, Chico State’s vice president for business and finance, hopes the fee committee will already know how the money will be spent once the town hall meetings happen, she said. The A.S. Board of Directors will give its finalized written proposal of suggestions to the fee committee at its December meeting, Virdee said. The Orion can be reached at
A Chico State student was in critical condition following a night of celebration that left him with acute alcohol poisoning. The Chico Fire Department arrived at the 400 block of Hazel Street to find the student unresponsive after he spent time celebrating his 21st birthday at the downtown bars, according to a press release from the Chico Police Department. First responder emergency medical
services immediately began CPR and took the student to Enloe Medical Center, where hospital personnel continued to perform CPR for 30 minutes. The student was still in critical condition at Enloe Medical Center as of 7:30 a.m. Monday. Police had no update as of Tuesday afternoon. The student’s parents have traveled from San Diego to Chico to be with their son. Ben Mullin can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com
RIDES: Bachelor auction proceeds to benefit Safe Rides program revival continued from A1
downtown, Stemrich said. “I feel like bringing back Chico Safe Rides would directly benefit our community,” he said. To raise money, the IFC is holding Rent-aGent, a philanthropic event in which students can bid on dates with representatives from each of the 11 IFC fraternities on campus, Stemrich said. The council also plans to sell $5 pasta tickets so people can have dinner during the auction. The group is projecting between $3,000 and $5,000 from the event, which will help fund the relaunch of Chico Safe Rides, he said. It is still in the planning stages, and the council is looking for a venue. It is a common occurrence for both men and women to walk home alone at night, University Police Sgt. Bryce Davison said. “I think the more rides we can offer to bring students back home, the better,” Davison said.
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MORE ON Chico Safe Rides The program costs about $175 a night to run In previous years, about 70 students used Chico Safe Rides every weekend night. That number decreased to 20 a night during the spring 2011 semester. The program was previously funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic safety, A.S. and a student safety committee. SOURCES: SHAUNA QUINN, KRISTA FARNADY
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1990 Associated Students institutes the Chico Safe Rides program to ensure students get home safely on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Fall 2012 An A.S. officer is working with the Interfraternity Council to bring Safe Rides back in the wake of repeated sexual assaults in the southcampus area. SOURCES• SHAUNA QUINN, DIRECTOR OF CADEC KRISTA FARNADY, A.S. COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
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POLICE BLOTTER Information cited directly from Chico Police Department or University Police Department. University Police Thursday, 1:49 a.m.: Medical aid requested at Esken Hall. “Fire and medics enter to parking lot for subject who fell in Lassen Hall and hit head.” Thursday, 10:07 a.m.: Petty theft reported. “Reporting party reports video footage from Wildcat Recreation Center. Bike was stolen from racks. Lock was cut. Azonic Steelhead, single-speed, black, not registered. Serial unknown.” Thursday, 11:59 p.m.: Medical aid requested on third floor of Lassen Hall. “Resident adviser advising female has been vomiting and short of breath. Female being transported to Enloe.” Thursday, 6:58 p.m.: Bike complaint reported at Taylor Hall. “Broke key off in lock, U-lock needs to be grinded off.” Thursday, 10:04 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances reported at Wildcat Recreation Center. “Two calls made to front desk inquiring what time they closed and how many people were in building.” Friday, 12:41 a.m.: Traffic hazard a on West Second and Hazel streets. “On West Sixth between Ivy and Hazel removing microwave from roadway.” Friday, 1:03 a.m.: Suspicious subject reported on West Second and Hazel streets. “Breaking bottles in street. Subjects cleaning up area and counseled.” Friday, 11:42 a.m.: Medical aid requested at Holt Hall and Arcadian Avenue. “Ill subject. Male student, 30s, transported to Enloe.” Friday, 11:53 a.m.: Possession of stolen property reported at Wildcat Recreation Center racks. “Reporting party believed his bike is in racks. Red Schwinn. Negative match. Reporting party provided with serial for future reference.” Saturday, 7:56 p.m.: Petty theft reported at Wildcat Recreation Center. “Stole drawstring bag out of men’s locker room.”
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Chico Police Thursday, 11:47 a.m.: Loose animal reported on 1800 block of Modoc Drive. “Dogs from neighbor’s house directly behind reporting party have broken through the common fence. Reporting party’s wife tried to herd the dogs back home, but they became aggressive. Neighbors are unknown to reporting party.” Thursday, 1:20 p.m.: Vehicle burglary reported on 400 block of Legion Avenue. “Vehicle parked at a meter across from Chico State Health Center. Vehicle is on Legion. Two subjects are trying to use a hook-type tool to get into the passenger-side window.” Thursday, 3:22 p.m.: Drunk in public reported on 100 block of Main Street. “Yelling at all passers-by from the bathroom area between Children’s Park and Collier’s Hardware. Yelling “I will kill you dead.” Friday, 2:28 p.m.: Residential burglary reported on 700 block of Rancheria Drive. “Back window broken, occurred within the past few hours. Loss of Wii console. Reporting party still looking for further loss. Reporting party suspects an acquaintance who was at his residence last night.” Saturday, 2:01 a.m.: Stabbing reported on 600 block of West Fourth Street. “On Hazel between Fourth and Fifth within the last hour. Subject in the waiting room of Enloe ER. Subject alone, took a taxi from friend’s house to Enloe. Victim advised Enloe, it occurred at a friend’s house, unknown exact address.” Saturday, 10:09 a.m.: Stolen vehicle reported on 1500 block of Hemlock Street. “Reporting party reporting subject took vehicle to sell it and hasn’t returned. States subject lives in Oroville somewhere. States subject is grandson’s stepfather. Subject recently moved, and reporting party doesn’t know where. Reporting party has subject’s parents’ phone number.” Saturday, 12:11 p.m.: Refusing to leave reported on 600 block of Manzanita Court. “Subject holed up in Room 117. Hasn’t paid and is refusing to leave.” -Compiled by Laura Hass
TRASHED: Hospital treats Halloween like natural disaster continued from A1
The medical center tends to see 110 to 120 in town developed after it became popular patients on a regular day, Chavira said. On for people outside the community, said Joe holidays such as Halloween or Cesar Chavez Wills, Chico State’s director of public affairs Day, the number jumps to about 150, which is a significant increase. and publications. The hospital often sees partiers with high “When I came to Chico 15 years ago, it was a popular holiday for community as well as levels of alcohol intoxication who need detox treatment, she said. These patients are given young people,” Wills said. IV fluids and are regularly The crowds can attract peochecked on to make sure they ple who have law-breaking in are breathing normally. mind, Wills said. Locals are There are so many patients generally more peaceful. for Halloween that an area of “When you have people the hospital is designated for who live in the city, they are staff to care for all of them more inclined to be respecttogether. ful and thoughtful as they’re The number of people who Nationwide, the majority having a good time,” Wills visit the Enloe Medical of patients needing medical said. Center emergency room on assistance for alcohol intoxiIn response to the heavy holidays like cation are males between the flow of visitors, the city must Halloween, a significant ages of 19 and 45, Chavira have additional public seramount above the norm. said. Enloe Medical Center vice staffing, including police sees similar numbers. officers. Other patients on Hal“Halloween, like a lot of loween are seen for injuries our other major holidays, caused by intoxication, injuhas a big impact on the Chico ries resulting from assaults community and Chico law Males of this age range and traumas, she said. Medenforcement, including Uniare most likely to come ical clearance for patients versity Police,” said Theresa in needing medical being admitted to jail or juveFagouri, program coordinator assistance for alcohol nile hall is also common. for the Campus Alcohol and intoxication. The city government attriDrug Education Center. butes this type of celebration The holiday stretched Chico to various issues. to the limit, Rucker said. “I think there’s culture “In these times of tight budand there’s history,” Rucker gets, our resources are pretty Number of arrests made said. “I think that we are thin,” Rucker said. by Chico police for public not alone. This is something The cost of paying so many intoxication in the days that’s a national issue.” officers overtime has not been leading up to and on Halloween contributes to calculated yet, Chico police Halloween. the party school reputation Capt. Lori MacPhail said. SOURCES • CHRISTINA CHAVIRA, at Chico State, which attracts The community may have SPOKESWOMAN FOR ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER, disrespectful out-of-townso many young adults because AND CHICO POLICE DEPARTMENT ers, said Damon McEnroe, Chico has a higher percentage a senior journalism student of college students than an who carried a large plastic trash bag full of average city, Rucker said. broken glass during Sunday’s Chico Green The youth culture is a major part of town. “We have a tremendous amount of young Clean. “I feel like, unfortunately, students use it people who live here who don’t go to school,” as an opportunity to go out and be destrucRucker said. The impact of Halloween partying has got- tive in some instances,” McEnroe said. “In ten worse over time, said Christina Chavira, general, the perception is that we have a negative influence on the community just an Enloe Medical Center spokeswoman. The hospital extends staffing hours for the because we have a cause or a reason to celeholiday, Chavira said. There are more medi- brate and participate in these events.” cal staff members, ambulances, emergency medical crews and people on call during the Katrina Cameron can be reached at party weekend. kcameron@theorion.com
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Students should get to vote on success fee Yesterday people across the country lined up to exercise their right to vote — the essence of democracy. It’s how this country decides its future, with trust in an educated and informed electorate. Chico State President Paul Zingg has decided that a student vote is not the best method to achieve appropriate and meaningful feedback on the Chico Compact for Student Success, a campus-based
fee proposed for next year. Instead, he thinks informed student involvement is best achieved through a slow process that includes consultation with Associated Students, the Campus Fee Advisory Committee and a representative sample of the student body. While it makes sense to take time to develop a thoughtful proposal that is derived from informed student participation, why are that
process and a student referendum mutually exclusive? The desire for feedback from informed students is understandable. Putting the issue to a popular vote raises the fear of many students blindly voting “no” on anything that mentions a fee increase, whether they know the specifics or not. But not putting the fee to a vote could have the even more
troublesome result of minimizing the opinions of students who do want a say. Also, the vagueness of a “representative sample,” which the CSU says should include students inside and outside of leadership positions, seems like breeding ground for murkiness and a lack of transparency. Zingg is moving forward with the alternative consultation process, but A.S. is still considering
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Moderate stress inspires productivity in students Carly Caumiant Ca OPINION COLUMNIST O OPI
My house is never cleaner than when I have three midterms, two papers and a project all due in the same week. Somehow, when I have more work to do, I am more productive. I know I only have a limited amount of time to get things done, so I’m more strategic with the time I do have. For most students, stress from school is considered moderate stress. Compared to severe stressors that can inhibit performance, like trauma or the sudden death of a family member,
moderate stress can actually enable the performance of our working memories, according to a 2012 Radboud University study. Working memory pertains to our ability to work on a task in the present, put knowledge into our long-term memory and to retrieve information later. Contrary to the belief that stress can hinder performance, moderate stressors help give us a boost. I tend to be more motivated when I know I will be spending the day studying in the library than if I’m only experiencing low stress. Low stress, for example, could be one test in a week rather than three.
As college students, we sometimes use stress as an excuse. “I can’t get it all done, I just can’t.” But I say the more we have to do, the better we will perform while doing it. Students should use the moderate stressors that come with school to help fuel energy, motivation and productivity. No more excuses. Yes, you may have to skip your roommate’s 21st birthday party in order to get everything done, and that’s a bummer, but sacrifices sometimes have to be made in order to perform well. I have noticed that as
my work load increases, so does my positive attitude. Being productive makes me feel better about myself, because I am getting more done at a more efficient rate. I don’t have time to procrastinate, so I am forced to get things done in a timely manner. Think back to the years when summers were spent at home with no job, internship or summer school courses. After about a month and a half of lounging and doing nothing particularly mindblowing, we get burned out on all of the rest. We get bored. When experiencing low levels of stress, we get
discouraged. If I’m not actively stimulating my mind at least four times a week, I sulk into a rut enveloped by boredom and possibly depression. I need moderate stressors in my life to keep me awake and excited about life. Next time your friend sighs in discouraging defeat and says he is so stressed out with school, give him a nudge of encouragement and say, “Hey, that’s great, you’re going to do so much better on that exam now that you have all of this moderately stressful motivation.” Carly Caumiant can be reached at ccaumiant@theorion.com
Educational advantages found in cyber classrooms Ian Scerri-Martin Ia OPINION COLUMNIST
Imagine getting sick and having to miss class in 1990. Think of the awkward idea of calling your teacher and explaining why you can’t attend. That’s a call I’m glad I don’t have to make. It was much more difficult to contact a professor to explain an absence 20 years ago, and it was even harder for them to reach you. Today, you can type up a couple of sentences in a text box, click send and be good to go.
I used to complain about how Web-focused my classes were. Professors have been teaching for centuries without modern technology, so why must they rely on it so heavily in today’s classroom? The world is changing so rapidly around us that it would be unreasonable to assume that educational institutions would fail to change too. While taking quizzes and sometimes even watching lectures online can be impersonal experiences, the university has reasons for its ways. Online classes give our professors alternative teaching tools while making the most of a shrinking budget.
I believe that taking an online class creates a digital professor you never actually see. Having a class like that can make it nearly impossible to get the one-on-one attention our lofty tuition should grant us. But the classes that are taught predominantly online are usually lower-division general education classes, and students in those classes would not get personal interaction with their professor in a live classroom anyway. The money the university can save by offering large classes online can help pay for classes that do require more personal interaction. Also, having assignments online
rather than on printed worksheets saves the school paper and ink costs while maintaining an environmentally friendly learning atmosphere. Online classrooms bridge the communication gap between students and professors. We now have the ability to contact our professors at almost any hour of the workday, and they will promptly receive the message and answer concerns. Times are changing, and higher education is changing too. We might as well use the new technology for educational purposes, not just to launch “Angry Birds” while waiting for a dentist appointment.
Embrace the change and use it to your advantage. Class used to only happen in the classroom. Now that we can access our professors, classmates and class material at any time, learning can happen anywhere, and we can stay connected. The online classroom has huge potential to benefit the student, but only you can decide what to make of it. The university has created a way for students to stay more informed and in touch with professors than ever before. Take advantage of it. Ian Scerri-Martin can be reached at iscerri-martin@theorion.com
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THUMBS Thumbs up to the average gasoline price per gallon falling below $4 in California. We never thought we’d be excited to spend $3.95 a gallon.
Thumbs down to the men’s soccer team not being selected for the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. It’s a good thing basketball season is starting up.
Thumbs up to miso soup and seaweed salad being offered on campus by Associated Student Dining Services. There can never be too many options.
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Hint of racism lingers in many parents Dani Aguiano OPINION COLUMNIST
We live in a post-racial era. At least that’s what we like to think. I previously thought racists hid behind computer screens and white hoods, but after hearing my friend’s father talk politics, I learned that things weren’t quite that simple. Many people don’t consider racism a 21st century problem and wouldn’t expect others in their lives to have biases. While my friend’s father wasn’t a member of the Ku Klux Klan, his words about minorities made it clear he doesn’t have a high opinion of them. Rather than express my outrage about his commentary, I kept quiet. I wish I hadn’t. It can be challenging enough to address the ignorant language of friends and peers, but it’s nearly impossible to tell your friend’s parents when they are being offensive. In order to prevent such situations, topics
like religion and politics should, with good reason, be avoided. The very thought of having to discuss politics and religion can make people squirm. We are judged about everything from what we believe in, whom we think should be elected and our opinions on immigration. This is why I usually sit silently when people, especially parents, say things I find offensive. But my passiveness has to change. Rather than always ignoring the comments and avoiding eye contact, there are times when something can, and should, be done. The next time your BFF’s mom starts ranting about how all Mexicans are here illegally, you have a choice. You can be silent, or you can say something. While it may not always seem like a good idea, there are some instances when you can express your thoughts without the situation turning into a yelling match. Sometimes people start talking nonsense when they are in their homes and around people with whom they are comfortable. In order to stop others from making comments that will further empower racist notions, a
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harmless invitation to elaborate will often help people realize they are spewing a bigoted rant. An actual conversation can be beneficial for everyone involved. Too often, we avoid certain subjects or avoid speaking at all. By offering your own knowledge and opinions in a respectful and calm manner, you can casually show people that you are listening. However, in order to do so, you should assess the situation and see if the other person is willing to listen to what you have to say. Their response indicates if you should continue or not. If the other person continues making offensive comments, it is best to walk away. Not everyone will say racist things, but most people will say something offensive at some point or another. It isn’t always worth it, but sometimes letting someone know they are being offensive is the right thing to do. The opinions of other listeners or even the speaker might be changed. Dani Anguiano can be reached at danguiano@theorion.com
WEEKLY TOP FIVE Worst professor complaints Whether before class starts or while working on a project, there shouldn’t be any complaints about the noise level if the professor never specifies that it should be silent. Noise from outside is uncontrollable and unpredictable, so I understand how professors feel about that. Still, control the noise about the noise level.
Kevin Crittenden Some people mute the TV for commercials. I turn up the volume. I allow myself the full pleasure of the 20th century media bedrock that is television. Yes, commercials can be manipulative, interrupt your favorite TV show and be downright materialistic, but putting all that aside, there is a lot to be enjoyed. I love them. Advertisements are like TV candy. The world is so comprehensible on a screen. My life is complicated, unpredictable and sometimes painfully real. Commercials, on the other hand, make life seem soft around the edges, like a child’s puzzle to solve if you just buy some new toys. Clever commercials occupy my absent mind and catch me off guard. Half asleep or wide awake, they beckon me into the electronic radiance of sex, power and a better head of hair. Through the screen I see snapshot stories of promises and outcomes. I remember how cool Joe Camel looked as he smoked – now I smoke, and I’m cool too. That one worked. Ads give a reassuring sense of simplicity, and cause and effect is as simple as a price tag. I watch for the weird ones: high production graphics, ugly people doing funny things, lowbudget local businesses. I look for the most interesting man in the world, and I feel like I know him. Even infomercials can be delightful. I don’t even have to leave my couch to buy that ShamWow. And abstract ads carry magnetic appeal when they are vague enough to spark the imagination or stir the coals of desire. Some people say that ads reinforce stereotypes and brainwash us, but nobody can brainwash me without my permission. Commercials are just bite-sized stories. They’re always creative and fresh. They leap ahead of guarded intellects to strike with the power of laughter, of lust, of peace of mind. Aside from being quality entertainment, TV advertisements offer critical practical knowledge. The Trix rabbit, the Geico gecko and Dos Equis’ most interesting man in the world are like helpful storybook pals. They bring attention to criminal rabbits, potentially interesting people and savings-savvy Australian lizards. And sure, I’ve heard that Nike exploits children in sweatshops abroad, but their commercials take the cake. Besides, in a world economy like this, at least somebody has a job. Kevin Crittenden can be reached at kcrittenden@theorion.com
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Tara Miller OPINION COLUMNIST
As students, we receive a lot of criticism for our complaints about school. Professors, however, are not immune to whining. I have heard some complaints from professors about things that aren’t any worse than homework. Here are a few things they should stop griping about.
Technology Students are always being told to put away cellphones and laptops. I understand these technologies can be distracting, but they can also be helpful. Smartphones allow us to look up assignments and things relevant to class, which enhances our learning experience. As for laptops, notes can be taken quickly and put into context with the help of the Web. Professors, please be more flexible about devices that make class easier for students.
Blackboard Learn This platform can be confusing and difficult to use, so I can relate to the complaints about Blackboard Learn. But if professors don’t Heavy workload like it, why don’t think find We’ve all had at least other ways to share imporone professor who comProfessors, please tant announcements and plains about having assignments? too much to grade. Yes, be more flexible Whether they get it they want us to learn about devices that done in class, send a mass and we need assignmake class easier email or create their own ments for practice to do for students. websites for class, proso, but they’re the ones fessors shouldn’t use who decide how heavy Blackboard Learn if it the workload will be. gives them a headache. They’re complaining about something they caused. Professors also sometimes say they No one listens I’ve been there before, but there’s don’t have time to grade everything and that it’ll take a while before assign- no excuse for a professor to complain ments get back to us. I understand they about students not listening. Instead of expecting us to underhave lives outside of school, but students do too. If we have the time to stand the task at hand by just providing turn the assignment in, maybe profes- a piece of paper with instructions, prosors should give the assignments back fessors should make sure to fully in a reasonable amount of time too. explain what an assignment entails. It’s just as much a professor’s job to make sure we understand as it is for us Too much noise I’ll admit, classes can get loud to ask questions. at times, but students shouldn’t be expected to sit in complete silence. Some Tara Miller can be reached at assignments require communication. tmiller@theorion.com
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Thumbs down to daylight saving time ending. We’ll be ready for bed at 5 p.m.
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Election Day was in full effect on campus Tuesday, when signs displayed reminders and Nicole McAllister, Associated Students director of legislative affairs, sent out a campuswide email urging people to vote. Students poured into the Bell Memorial Union, a designated polling place, to cast their votes. The election may be over, but the issues discussed the campaign are not resolved. People must continue to be informed if they expect changes to be made. After all, promises made during campaigning are only worth something if the population makes sure they are followed through.
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Beer bongs, shot-gunning and keg stands may all be familiar parts of a typical 21st birthday experience in Chico. Alcohol becomes legal, and college students drink that right up. This rite of passage, however, seems to get taken to the extreme all too often in our lively college town. There have been four alcoholrelated deaths this semester, and one student is currently at Enloe Medical Center in critical condition following his 21st birthday celebration. The sense of responsible drinking has been lost, and not much is being done to get it back. Steps need to be taken to find an equilibrium. Story A3
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Artist: Bat For Lashes Album: “The Haunted Man” Natasha Khan, also known as Bat for Lashes, returns with her third album, “The Haunted Man.” Combining her personal brand of off-folk with indie pop, Khan crafts another album that is not only eloquently beautiful but also goes along with many of the visual and emotional elements established in her previous albums. The cover reveals a very bare Khan draped in a man boa, which is a perfect juxtaposition of natural and glitz and glam. This is by far her most stripped down and straightforward album. Fans of artist such as Lykke Li and Fever Ray will find themselves at home with “The Haunted Man.”
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Senior aims to set school record
SABLE VILLAESCUSA
Trevor Platt ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
With five games left in her collegiate volleyball career, senior setter Sable Villaescusa is on the verge of making Chico State history. The English major is on her way to her fourth 1,000-assist season, and she is only 137 assists shy of breaking the university’s all-time career assist record of 4,440. Although it has always seemed far off, making history in this way has been a goal for her, Villaescusa said. Now that she’s so close, everything seems surreal. Along with the possibility of breaking the assists record set by Erica Brick in 2008, Villaescusa will also be the second player in Chico State history to average 1,000-assist seasons for all four years of eligibility. “The reason I like the assist record so much is because it shows that I contribute to this team,” she said. “It’s not just for me. If we are getting that many assists then that means we are getting that many kills.” Senior psychology major Jordan Bambas met Villaescusa when the two were freshmen. They played on the volleyball team together for the two years that Bambas played, and the two are currently roommates. Bambas has seen Villaescusa mature both on and off the court. “She was that girl who couldn’t boil water her freshman year,” Bambas said. “Now she is one of the leaders of the team, and it has forced her to grow.” One thing that no one can ever question about Villaescusa is her commitment to the game, Bambas said. She is the player who dives around benches or over the announcer’s box to get to the ball. Sacrificing her body in games is almost second nature, Villaescusa said. Learning to balance school and volleyball, however, has been a tough, confidence-building experience. “I’ve definitely changed a lot,” she said. “When I first came here I was really shy and quiet, but being respected by the coaches and the girls on the team as a leader on the court has helped me mature and become more confident in myself.” Villaescusa has also become more outspoken on the court. “I worried a lot about letting the older girls down my freshman year, but now I know my skills can help the team win,” she said. Before making her way to Chico State, Villaescusa didn’t exactly plan to play volleyball. “It was all kind of an accident,” she said. She missed sign-ups for the soccer team in high school and needed something else to keep busy, so she switched gears and began playing volleyball. After changing sports, she immediately fell in love with the game, she said. The Rancho Cucamonga native played both club and high school volleyball before being approached by Chico State volleyball head coach Cody Hein. She seriously considered a total of six or seven schools but finally narrowed it down to one. “It was the official visit that did it for me,” Villaescusa said. “I love the campus, I really liked the way the program was run and there was great team camaraderie.” With the season wrapping up, Villaescusa is not entirely sure what she is going to do upon graduation. She is currently taking time to focus on winning and making it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship tournament, she said. Villaescusa will end her volleyball career at Chico State proud of the things she has accomplished. “I will know everything that I’ve done I’ve worked hard for and earned,” Villaescusa said. “And I’ll take that later on in life and know that I am capable of reaching my goals.”
137 The number of assists Sable Villaescusa needs over the next five matches to break the Chico State career assist record set by Erica Brick in 2008.
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107 Of her 112 matches played as a Wildcat, Villaescusa has had at least 20 assists in 107 of them. She has only missed this mark five times in four years.
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39.6 Average number of assists per set in this season’s 24 matches. If Villaescusa keeps this pace, she will break the Chico State career assist record.
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“The reason I like the assist record so much is because it shows that I contribute to this team. ” SABLE VILLAESCUSA senior volleyball setter
Year Matches Aces Kills Assists Digs 2009
32
20
90
1,195
249
2010
28
21
58
1,095 214
2011
28
20
69
1,062 207
2012
24
17
81
951
Total
112
78
298
4,303 878
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WILDCAT Men’s soccer team’s path to playoffs no straight shot of the
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Isaac Brambila OPINION EDITOR
There were fewer than three minutes left on the clock Sunday when a late goal from Cal State Stanislaus set the Chico State men’s soccer team back and sent the players home with a loss. The team earned the California Collegiate Athletic Association North Division title but fell short in the championship fi nal. The road to the CCAA championship tournament was paved with a shaky start for the Wildcats, but they found a steady foundation as the season progressed. It was difficult to predict the shape the team would take at the beginning of the season. Two of the top three scorers from last season graduated, and the goal-scoring responsibility
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seemed to fall on the ponytail-covered back of sophomore forward Octavio Guzman. While the team took some time to fi nd its form, it was ultimately found behind the blended talents of several players. “We’re not just looking at one player anymore,” Guzman said. “Anybody can score in this team right now.” Head coach Felipe Restrepo molded the team to fi ll the gaps left by the departed players from last season. With two losses in the fi rst four matches, the ’Cats went undefeated in the last 13 games before suffering a loss to Cal State Stanislaus on Sunday. The ’Cats were forced to become members of a volatile team, unpredictable in which players scored goals with tight, strong tackling when recovering the ball.
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The men’s soccer team opens season with a 2-1 win against Western Washington University at home.
The Wildcats lose to Cal State Dominguez Hills, the last loss before the team goes on a 13-game undefeated streak.
Chico State falls to Cal State Stanislaus in the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship game. The Wildcats led 2-1 before two late goals sealed a Warrior victory.
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Guzman changed positions from forward to midfielder early in the season and went scoreless until the championship game. He instead found himself in an assist role, setting up goals for his teammates and fi nishing with a team-high six assists. “If I can’t score, I like to help with the assists,” Guzman said. The ’Cats also found a new top scorer in transfer student midfielder Akwafei Ajeakwa, who has scored eight goals this season. The junior nursing student used last year’s top scorer, Ferid Celosmanovic, as an example to develop his scoring, he said. “I never used to be a true mister goal,” he said, “but I think, ‘if Ferid can do all this, I can do all this.’” It took working through many ups and downs to get to where the team is now, Ajeakwa said. Players and coaches found ways to win the games they could and tie the ones they couldn’t. The ’Cats’ season came to an end when the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II brackets were announced and Chico State was left off the list of 32 competing teams. Isaac Brambila can be reached at ibrambila@theorion.com
Departing ’Cats reflect, look forward
AYLA GRANADOS Class: Junior Previous School: Butte College
The Castro Valley native finished third in the NCAA West Regional championship in Kahuku, Hawaii, this weekend. The business administration major was the first to finish for the Wildcats.
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(WOMEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY) Number of top 25 finishers in the NCAA West Regionals. An all-time high for number of Chico State All-Region runners.
4 (MEN’S SOCCER) Number of overtime shoot-out goals made in Friday’s win over Cal State Dominguez Hills.
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(MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY) Adrian Sherrod, Alfonso Cisneros and Isaac Chavez finished second, third and fourth in the NCAA West Regional championship this weekend.
2 (MEN’S SOCCER) Number of goals scored by sophomore Adam Black over the weekend. The goals were Black’s first two on the year.
THREE MUSKETEERS Seniors Denni Jo Berger, left, and Shelby Dunlap, center, and fifth-year Jennie Barto, right, scored five of the women’s soccer team’s 21 goals this season. Berger and Dunlap started all 18 games this season, and Barto started 11 of the 17 she played in. The team finished the season 7-11. Dunlap said. “It’s our job to guide the team and give them STAFF WRITER direction.” Last season’s playoff run As the members of the women’s soccer team laced up their cleats included the National Colleand taped their shin guards for giate Athletic Association West the final game of the season, Regional final game in which three of them knew it would be the Wildcats claimed a late victory in overtime shoot-out goals, their last. Seniors Denni Jo Berger and a moment that still gives Berger Shelby Dunlap and fifth-year chills when she thinks about it, she said. Jennie Barto MORE ON Dunlap will ended their colwomen’s soccer never forget legiate careers Barto: Scored twice in six being put in as a with a bang as minutes against Cal State forward for the they rallied late Monterey Bay in 2010. first time last to overcome year and only longtime rival Berger: Three-time CCAA Allfive minutes later Humboldt State in Academic selection. scoring one of the a 3-1 victory Oct. Dunlap: Named to 2011 CCAA greatest goals of 28. All-Tournament team and her career. This The final game served as team captain. secured her with marked the culthe forward posimination of SOURCE • CHICOWILDCATS.COM tion for the rest an important of her Wildcat rebuilding year for the young Wildcat team, career. The most significant aspect of which was held together by the Wildcat soccer to the trio has not three veteran players. “When we’re not winning is been heroic goals or the hours when we have to be strongest,” spent on the training field. It has Kevin Lee
been the personal growth, life lessons and family they found in the Chico State women’s soccer team, Dunlap said. Coach Kim Sutton has created an environment for leadership to come from within and a sense of family seemingly unparalleled in college athletics. Goals are set both on and off the field, creating a feeling of respect and fairness. “She is honestly one of the greatest ladies I’ve met in my entire life,” Berger said. Dunlap agrees, noting that Sutton is “so much more than a coach,” and that she has learned almost as many life lessons as soccer tactics from her coach. These are the lessons and skills the graduating seniors will carry with them as their wardrobes change from grass-stained red and white to business casual. Upon graduating in the spring, the three teammates will return to their respective hometowns. Berger will head to Southern California, where she hopes to get her teaching credential at San Diego State. She plans to teach
elementary school, because she loves younger children. Dunlap will return to the Bay Area to explore jobs in marketing and sales, with job offers from previous internships. Barto will go back to Hawaii, where she plans to get her master’s degree in physical therapy. Upon completion, she looks to follow Sutton’s footsteps and begin coaching soccer at a high school and possibly the collegiate level someday. The soon-to-be graduates all plan to continue playing, whether on semi-pro teams or in indoor and recreational leagues, but Barto is quick to point out that she will likely never reach this level of competition again. Equipped with the skills and mental toughness learned on the soccer field, these three Wildcats know they will have the memories of Chico State soccer to look back on in the next chapter of their lives. Kevin Lee can be reached at klee@theorion.com
STANDINGS VOLLEYBALL
CCAA Cal State San Bernardino 15-2 UC San Diego 13-4 Sonoma State 13-5 San Francisco State 13-5 Chico State 9-8 Cal State L.A. 9-8 Cal Poly Pomona 8-9 Cal State Dominguez Hills 7-10 Cal State Monterey Bay 6-11 Cal State East Bay 5-12 Cal State Stanislaus 4-13 Humboldt State 1-16
Overall 18-7 18-7 19-7 18-7 15-9 11-13 12-12 9-15 12-13 10-14 7-18 3-21
MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY NCAA Division II Rankings (Oct. 24) 1 Adams State 2 Colorado Mines 3 Chico State 4 Augustana (S.D.) 5 Western State 6 Grand Valley State 7 Alaska Anchorage 8 Southern Indiana 9 UC-Colorado Springs 10 Western Washington
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WOMEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY NCAA Division II Rankings (Oct. 24) 1 Augustana (S.D.) 2 Adams State 3 Grand Valley State 4 Western State 5 Alaska Anchorage 6 Chico State 7 Ferris State 8 Shippensburg 9 Edinboro 10 Simon Fraser
Friday, 7 p.m.
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Running a dynasty: Coach Towne sets model for success Americans in that sport as well. Isaac Chavez, a junior kineSTAFF WRITER siology major, was named an Cross-country head coach Gary All-American in his fi rst two seaTowne’s approach is more similar sons under Towne. “What sets him apart is that to former NBA coach Phil Jackson’s Zen technique than former he is so open and honest with NFL coach Mike Ditka’s yelling to us, open to what we say,” Chavez said. “He actually puts in effort to get his point across. Dynasty is a term thrown get to know us on an individual around too often in sports, but for basis. That’s rare in a coach.” Team leader and senior Amy Towne, who has led the men’s and women’s cross-country programs Schnittger was named an Allto 20 combined championships in American in track and a two-time the past 11 years, few words could All-California Collegiate Athletic Association cross-country runner be more appropriate. Towne’s success didn’t come at Chico State. Towne has a laid-back approach overnight. Instead, it started in 1988 when he himself was a that works well, Schnittger said. “He’s so quiet and humble, Chico State runner. After graduation, Towne remained with the and when he talks to us we see Wildcats as a volunteer assistant the sincerity he puts into coachcoach until he was given the head ing,” the anthropology major said. “Despite all his success, he coaching nod in 1996. “It was a steady progression, doesn’t take it for granted and still puts in so but the ’99 season much time every was our turn-theyear to help us corner moment,” “Recruiting is big, do well.” Towne said. Ayla Grana“When we fi nbecause we’ve built dos, a transfer ished sixth in the an expectation for student in the nation, that put winning.” program, noticed us on the map. that Towne’s Every year since GARY TOWNE unaggressive we’ve fi nished in cross-country head coach approach allows the top 10 nationplayers to police ally. I’ve taken themselves, she said. Towne pride in that.” He attributes his coaching suc- makes running comfortable for cess to his experience as a runner, his athletes. “I’m thankful he’s our coach,” which helps him relate to his athletes, but also to California’s deep Granados said. “I don’t think I talent pool that allows for good could’ve picked a better place to go.” recruiting, he said. Towne’s dynasty continued “Recruiting is big, because we’ve built an expectation for Saturday at Hawaii Pacific Uniwinning,” Towne said. “When versity, where both the men’s and runners hear of our success they women’s cross-country teams understand what it means to come won the National Collegiate Athhere. It means to be a contender.” letic Associaton West Regional In his 17 years, Towne has championships. The two teams coached 46 All-Americans, 173 will advance to compete in the All-Conference runners and 118 NCAA national championship on All-Region cross-country athletes Nov. 17 in Joplin, Mo. at Chico State. As head distance coach for the track program, Jake Martin can be reached at he has helped produce 71 All- jmartin@theorion.com Jake Martin
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CAMPUS T H U R SDAY
TODAY
F R I DAY
“Revolution in the Head: The Disappearing ’60s,” a talk by Marcel Daguerre 5 p.m. @Trinity Hall Room 100 Free Daguerre will talk about the libertarian ideas which resulted from the revolution in the ’60s.
SAT U R DAY
Writer’s Voice Fred Arroyo
Honoring Our Veterans
3 p.m. @Trinity Hall Room 100 Free
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ BMU Auditorium Free
Arroyo, a publisher, will speak on his current works: a novel set in the Caribbean and a book about his life.
The Chico Community Band will play and the first female Adjutant General for the California National Guard will speak.
B.B King 7:30 p.m. @ Laxson Ausitorium $61 for students
SU N DAY
MON DAY
HERE nor THERE: Electronic Art Showcase
“Arabian Nights” Theater Show
Winner of 15 Grammys, B.B. King is a legendary blues musician. Come listen to King as he strums Lucille at Chico State.
7:30 p.m. @ Wismer Theater in the Performing Arts Center $6 for students
@B-SO Space in Ayres Hall Free The display showcases new technologies such as: Augmented Reality, QR codes and live projections.
In this play, an Arabian woman tells a different story for 1,000 nights.
COMMUNITY T H U R SDAY
Gappy Ranks, Bobby Hustle and Blessed Coast Sound 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. @Lost on Main $3 21+ Bands will entertain with reggae music.
F R I DAY
Hooray for Hollywood: Nunset Blvd 7:30 p.m. @Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road Paradise, CA $16 Comedy by local playwrights Jerry Miller and Richard Lauson featuring nuns.
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T U E SDAY
Ballet Folklórico de Mexico 7:30 p.m. @ Laxson Auditorium $19 for students The hit dance group from Mexico will bring lively spirit and rhythmic talent to Laxson.
The Devil Makes Three 9 p.m. @ Senator Theater $20. The acoustic trio brings country and Bluegrass to Chico.
SAT U R DAY
SU N DAY
Poor Man’s Whiskey and Great American Taxi
Dropkick Murphys
8:30 p.m. @ El Rey Theater $15 The country and jam bands will bring their music to the El Rey.
8 p.m. @Senator Theater $28.50 The hardcore punk group from Boston will perform Celtic folk music with a punk-rock edge.
MON DAY
“Work ‘n Progress” Art Exhibit 9 a.m. @ Butte College Main Campus Free Artist Dennis Wickes will present his collections “Sleeping Beauties” and “Art for Art’s Sake.”
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Cross-country teams win NCAA West; men’s soccer team falls in CCAA final The weekend brought success and loss, with championship wins, split games for the volleyball team and the men’s basketball team’s first preseason game and loss.
SPENT Sophomore cross-country runner Jeremy Brummitt is supported by teammate junior Dayne Gradone after the two finished 28th and 20th, respectively, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Western Regional championship Saturday. The men’s crosscountry team had seven top30 finishes in the race.
Paul Smeltzer STAFF WRITER
Men’s cross-country The team took three of the top-four spots in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Western Regional championship Saturday in Kahuku, Hawaii. Senior Adrian Sherrod crossed the finish line one second behind the first-place finisher, and juniors Alfonso Cisneros and Isaac Chavez took third and fourth place. Junior Aaron Thomas finished 11th, ahead of junior Dayne Gradone in 20th place, sophomore Johnny Sanchez in 21st and sophomore Jeremy Brummitt in 28th. With the win, the No. 3 ranked Chico State team landed a spot at the NCAA championship on Nov. 17 in Joplin, Mo. The ’Cats also competed at the Doc Adams Open on Saturday, hosted by UC Davis, and took home a fourth-place finish that featured four runners in the top 40. Sophomore Alan Cuevas ran the Wildcats’ best time of the day on the 8,000-meter Putah Creek Reserve Course with a time of 25 minutes, 1 second to earning 11th place. Sophomore Alex McGuirk came in 21st place overall, crossing the finish line at 25:26. Phil Graber ranked 27th with a time of 25:36, and Geoff Hull clocked in at 25:43 for a 35th-place finish. Women’s cross-country The women’s team won the NCAA West Regional championship on Saturday with the help of two top-10 individual efforts and seven runners finishing in the top 25. Junior Ayla Granados finished third, junior Sara Mikesell finished seventh, senior Paige
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Henker finished 12th, sophomore Jessica Varela finished 15th, freshman Rebekah Bahra took 18th place, senior Jonah Weeks finished 20th and senior Amy Schnittger placed 22nd. This is the first time in Chico State’s history that seven runners won All-Region honors. Ranked No. 6 in the nation, the women’s team will also race in the NCAA championship Nov. 17. At UC Davis, senior Hillary LeBelle completed the course in seventh place with a time of 21 minutes, 45 seconds, closely followed by junior Natalie Galvan in eighth overall at 21:46. Volleyball Junior outside hitter Alex Shurtz notched 19 kills against Cal State San Bernardino Friday and had 20 digs and two service aces for the weekend. Senior setter Sable Villaescusa had 74 assists in the
two games. Cal State San Bernardino’s front line caught up in the second set, when the ’Cats found themselves in an early deficit that stuck to the end. The ’Cats beat UC San Diego in a three-set sweep on Saturday, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-23. The team improved to 9-8 in the CCAA and 15-9 overall. Freshman offensive hitter Shannon Boling delivered 12 kills, and sophomore middle hitter Lindsay Quigley collected nine kills, six digs and three blocks against the Tritons. Chico State took an 11-3 lead in the second set, but the Tritons crept back to 15-11. The ’Cats took seven of the next nine points, and Shurtz ended the game with a kill. The third set saw a battle to 21-21. Quigley and Shurtz put the Wildcats on top, and a Tritons error earned the ’Cats the win.
Men’s basketball The ’Cats dropped their first exhibition game, 66-60, at University of the Pacific on Sunday. Junior guard Sean Park led the team with 14 points while senior center Jason Conrad snagged eight rebounds and swatted two shots. The Wildcats were out-rebounded 40-26 in the wireto-wire game.
in the CCAA championship tournament title game Sunday, when the ’Cats lost 3-2. Sophomore midfielder Octavio Guzman and Black scored in the 51st and 63rd minute, respectively. Paul Smeltzer can be reached at psmeltzer@theorion.com
GAME 1 (Men’s soccer) Men’s soccer The team advanced past the first round of the CCAA championship tournament when it won in an overtime shoot-out after a 1-1 tie against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Friday. The ’Cats won on penalty kicks from sophomore midfielder Adam Black and juniors Akwafei Ajeakwa, Jake Ward and Luke Palmer. Cal State Stanislaus broke the Wildcats’ 13-game unbeaten streak
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Professor vies for peace in Middle East the topic, but nobody had done research to actually measure if there is attitude STAFF WRITER change,” he said. Leitner is in charge of evaluations for A Chico State professor will travel to the Middle East for a month beginning a three-year program put on by Mifalot, a in December to evaluate a program that peace organization, called “Get to Know aims to ease tension between Israel and Your Neighbor” that works to train 50 adult volunteers as soccer coaches while adding Palestine. Michael Leitner, a professor of recreation, additional trainees each year. The goal is to hospitality and parks management, has eventually reach 45,000 children. Of the adults, 25 are Palestinian and 25 worked to research and analyze studies in are Israeli, and they will all take a Israel and Palestine to help dimincourse in peace education to learn ish the hate from both sides. how to mediate between children He has been to Isreal multiple from separate cultures who speak times, and he has been working different languages. with programs there for a couple After the training, coaches will of years now, he said. His wife, receive grants to run soccer proSara Leitner, an instructor in the grams in their own communities. recreation, hospitality and parks The program is still in its first management department, also year, and they will conduct three works with the programs and helps MICHAEL LEITNER Professor who evaluations a year for three years. with the data and research. Israeli/ To evaluate the program, LeitThe tension is a serious issue studies Palestinian conner asks the children questions that wasn’t getting enough atten- flict and forms focus groups. The data tion, Leitner said. he collects is used to improve the The area was split in two by the United Nations after World War II, with program. This winter, he will be conducting the Israel for the Jewish people and Palestine for the Palestinians, which led to an ever- mid-year evaluations by interviewing the children to see how their attitudes have increasing culture struggle. “You see a lot of people writing about been impacted by the program. Sarah Morin
“It’s going to make a big difference,” Leit- threatened by the other, he said. The evalner said. “Hate and violence breeds more uation showed that both sides attributed hate and violence, and kindness and posi- more hate to the other than was truly tive feelings breeds more positive feeling.” present. Leitner and his wife first went to Israel Leitner has spoken with Chico State Presin 1994 to write a book for his “Leisure ident Paul Zingg about teaching a course on and Life” course about recreation around Israel and the peace programs he is involved the world, and once there, he realized the with. If the course is created, Leitner will severity of the issue between Palestine and bring the students to Israel to help out durIsrael. ing the summer. “Living in a counHe is also advocat“You know, we just need to be try for a year, you ing that Chico State really learn a lot students get involved creative and put our minds to more in depth and with the Friendship it and think of ways that we get ideas,” Leitner Games, a multisport, could make a difference.” said. “I really became international event more familiar, and it that includes counled me to more questries like Israel, MICHAEL LEITNER tions about what was Jordan and Palestine. professor of recreation, hospitality and parks management going on. It was puz“Even things that zling to me.” seem hopeless or terLeitner taught in Israel at the time and rible, like when people say ‘Could there ever got his class involved in an effort to social- be peace there?’ You know, we just need ize with people from different cultures. The to be creative and put our minds to it and students planned activities such as playing think of ways that we could make a differparachute games and throwing Nerf balls, ence,” Leitner said. “Even people in Chico and the program ended up with more vol- can make a difference and make life better unteers than it had room for. in the Middle East.” After evaluating that program, Leitner found it was effective and that both Sarah Morin can be reached at the Palestinians and the Israelis felt less smorin@theorion.com
O-FACE: Heads up on how to go down
Aubrey Crosby SE X COLUMNIST
When it comes to eating a woman out, I’m picky about how it gets done. I’ve told my partner to stop on more than one occasion. That’s probably a bit harsh, but I’m sure most women have felt that way. It’s a hard task to master, and even if you don’t perfect it, there are a few simple ways to spare your girl the misery of bad oral sex. Don’t save the best for last Some people say the most sensitive area like the clitoris should be saved for the finale and that the focus should be on the entire vagina. But if the clit is the most sensitive and pleasurable area, why wait? Instead, work it into the routine throughout the whole session. It feels way better, and you’ll get a better reaction. Avoid back and forth motions Moving your tongue up and down, back and forth gets super boring and does just about nothing to help bring on an orgasm. A better technique is making a pattern with your tongue. Zig-zags, small circles or squares,
anything but a straight line, makes for a more pleasurable experience. It’s an easy thing to alter. Take your time The faster you move your tongue, the better it feels — for about two seconds. Taking things at a moderate pace gives the woman time to enjoy what you’re doing. It also takes a while for her to cum based on oral sex alone, but if you don’t rush your movements, she’ll be able to finish faster. Don’t get sloppy Nothing about oral sex makes me grumpier than having a huge glob of saliva dripping down my leg when I stand up. If you take your time and use the tip of your tongue instead of your entire drooling mouth, it’s more comfortable and less messy. Cunnilingus is a fine art and also a difficult one. These suggestions stand true for most of the women I’ve talked to or slept with, but everyone is different, so pay attention to her reaction. With a few tweaks, you can personalize the experience for any woman you want to please.
Pedro Quintana STAFF WRITER
Many couples will be separated during Thanksgiving break as individuals head home for the holiday. There is one sure solution to make your man remember how you hold it down in bed. A blow job is a better send off than a kiss goodbye. Heat things up Get comfortable with your partner by making out with him. When you’re ready, start heading south. Using your tongue to play with his nipples or leave a trail of kisses before you start to slowly peel off his boxers will get him aroused and anxious for what’s coming. Proceed with caution. When you’re ready to take the next step and put it in your mouth, grasp his penis and open wide. Be sure to cover your teeth with your lips as a safety precaution. Think of it as a Popsicle and not a corn dog. Encountering teeth on a sensitive surface is very painful, so please be careful. Master innovations. Bobblehead - When going down on your partner, your neck should be relaxed and you
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should slowly move your head with a steady rhythm. If long hair becomes a problem and gets in the way, your partner’s hands should be free to hold your hair back. Ball koozie - Start to gently massage his testicles. You know you are doing it right when he is begging you to continue. Deep throat - No, this is not the 1972 movie, but it is a great technique that your man will appreciate. The challenge is to relax your throat and try not to gag. Your mouth should cover the whole penis. When you release it, use your tongue to play with the tip. Your partner will not know what hit him. Remember that you’re in control, and only do what you’re comfortable with. Take turns Don’t be afraid to stop if you want to. You don’t want your partner to ejaculate too soon, so switch roles if you must. They too can return the sexual favor. Remember to always be open with your partner. If you don’t think you are ready to perform oral sex, let your partner know. Lastly, always have some mouthwash and a toothbrush on hand to freshen up for the next adventure. Pedro Quintana can be reached at pquintana@theorion.com
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Putting the past on display
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7, 2012
FOOD COLUMN: Cup of cookie Annie Paige FOOD COLUMNIST
A time capsule has been buried in a square of cement in front of Kendall Hall every year for the past 125 years. In October, the 1962 time capsule was opened. The contents are now on display in Meriam Library.
A baccalaureate service program This was for a ceremony that preceded graduation.
1962 Chico State Record This was similar to a Chico State yearbook.
Tentative graduation candidate lists Three lists were from June 18, 1961, July 12, 1961, and May 25, 1962.
Issue of The Wildcat newspaper The issue was dated May 24, 1962. The Wildcat was Chico State’s newspaper before The Orion.
A note from Associated Students The note was dated Feb. 28, 1962, and sealed in an envelope with $23.12 inside of it. It read, “Class of 3062, you may have the interest of this – please return the principle. — Bill Berg, President, Class of 1962.”
Commencement program The program was from June 8, 1962, and had a total of 507 graduates.
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There’s no greater buzz kill to baking than when you open up your fridge and discover you are missing key ingredients. As the days get darker and the weather gets a bit chillier, it’s not hard to believe that most people would rather stay indoors than leave the comfy confines of home.
I never want to run to the store for just one more egg or a tablespoon of butter. All I really want is a home-baked cookie. This week’s recipe will show you how to make delicious cookie treats for one, and you won’t even need an oven. Making a cookie is simple when all you need is a cup. Annie Paige can be reached at foodcolumnist@theorion.com
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SAVVY SAVING: Fuel for your wallet
Samantha Youngman Sama SAVINGS COLUMNIST
A recent inflammation in my hip caused me so much pain that I couldn’t walk to school, and I had to drive every day. In this economy and with the current gas prices, driving is tough on the wallet. However, there are many ways to save on gas. Credit cards I switched to a new credit card over the summer, and I now get 3 percent cash back whenever I fill up. Applications The top apps I found were “Local Gas Prices,” “Gas Buddy” and the one I use, “Cheap Gas!” These apps tell you which stations have the cheapest gas based on your location. They’re helpful around town but also when traveling, because they find gas stations wherever you are.
Club cards and membership Last week I saved a dollar off every gallon with my Safeway club card. I had an electronic coupon for 40 cents off every gallon if I spent $50 or more in the store, and I had saved up six gas rewards by using my club card. I have a small tank, but I still saved almost $11. Costco gas is a bit cheaper than other stations as well, so if you are a member, be sure to get your perks. Cash If you don’t have a credit card with rewards, use cash. Some stations charge less if you pay with bills. Lower octane If it is recommended that you use 91, you can still use 87. Your car runs best when it is used to one octane, so just don’t switch around. Consult your vehicle’s manual to be sure. Traffic Avoid congested areas as much as possible. Braking, stop-and-go driving and idling use up gas. Using
cruise control in a high gear and driving 55 to 60 mph is best. Abstinence If you’re not immobilized like me, you can walk, ride a bike, take the bus or carpool. These options are eco-friendly and save you money to spend on other things. Tricks • Pump gas when it is cold out, because fuel is more dense. Early morning is the best time. • Eliminate extra weight in your car. Lose the junk in your trunk. • Check tire pressure to keep your car running smoothly. • Make sure you have a tight gas cap to prevent leaking and evaporation. • Avoid pumping gas after a truck fills the pumps. You don’t need to pay for the dirt stirred up. What are your ways to save? Let us know. Samantha Youngman can be reached at multimediamanager@theorion.com
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Microwave chocolate chip treat PREP 5 minutes TOTAL 6 minutes SERVING SIZE 1
WHAT YOU NEED 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1/4 2
microwavable bowl tablespoon butter, melted tablespoon white sugar tablespoon brown sugar drops of vanilla pinch of salt egg yolk cup flour tablespoons chocolate chips
HOW TO MAKE IT MIX butter, sugars, vanilla and egg yolk in a microwavable bowl. ADD flour and salt. COMBINE until dough is completely mixed. ADD chocolate chips. PLACE dough in mug or container of choice. MICROWAVE for 40 to 60 seconds or until cookie is fully cooked.
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