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The 2011 National Yo-Yo Contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the City Plaza.

Competitors from around the country will come to Chico to compete in fi ve title divisions. The event is free and is presented by the National Yo-Yo Museum.

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wheel of a tan Toyota Camry in the left hand turn lane on Bruce Road at Highway 32.

That man, David Yang, 26, was dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the head when police arrived.

Yang’s car was still running, and still in gear, when police arrived at the scene, Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said.

A high-powered hunting rifle was used in the killing, Merrifield said. The weapon has not been recovered.

A Chico resident, Jeffrey Menzies, 27, was arrested

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And, tragically, Mr. Yang came into his sights.

A nursing assistant rested his eyes and lulled his wife to sleep during his early morning lunch break before getting in his car to take the short drive back to his work at a local rehab center, as he routinely did.

But this time, the assistant’s drive would be fatally cut short only a few minutes after leaving his home.

At 3:20 a.m., a call to Chico police relayed that a man was slumped over the steering

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“And, tragically, Mr. Yang came into his sights,” Maloney said.

During the investigation, a car parked near to the scene was deemed suspicious, Maloney said. The car’s license plate was reported stolen and a peek in the windows found shotgun shells in the backseat.

Chico police decided to tow the suspicious vehicle to the police department for further analysis, he said.

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The Museum Without Walls Lecture Series starts today. Each lecture starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Chico Area Recreation & Park District center and is $3 per person or free with a Wildcat Card. The lectures will range in topics from natural resources to environmental issues.

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Chants for justice grew louder at the Chico City Council meeting Sept. 20, after a group of about 50 protesters approached city hall.

The protesters are the friends and family of 16-year-old Richard Massey, who is in a medically induced coma at Enloe Medical Center, Massey’s second cousin Susie Estrada said.

Massey was admitted to the hospital after allegedly stabbing a 34-year-old man in the back after trying to steal his bike, then getting hit by a truck driven by the man’s neighbor, Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said.

The names of the bike owner and his neighbor have not been released.

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their safety,” Merrifield said. “Given the fact that some of the parties involved in this case have gang affiliation and there’s been some chatter about retaliation.”

The two other men with Massey during the incident were Francisco Ramirez, 18, and Anthony Sermano, 19.

All three are suspected gang members, Merrifield said.

“We do not condone violence, but we want justice,” Estrada said.

The actions of the bike owner and his neighbor appear to be self-defense or the defense of others, Merrifield said.

“Ultimately the legality of his actions will be determined by the district attorney,” Merrifield said.

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An increase in loans and tuition coupled with a sputtering economy have student loan defaults on the rise at Chico State.

The national student loan default rate increased from 4.6 percent in the 2005 fiscal year to 7 percent in fiscal 2008, said Kentiner David, associate director of Chico State Financial Aid. The percentage of Chico State students defaulting on their loans, 3.1 percent in fiscal 2008, was much lower than the national average, he said. However, that number was up from 2.8 percent in 2007.

The most recent statistics for Chico State, from fiscal 2009, show a default rate of 4.1 percent, David said.

Although Chico State’s default rate is climbing, it is still lower than the national average, which was 8.8 percent in 2009.

“When students enter college, we try to educate them about loans,” David said. “We make sure students understand and participate in loan repayment programs.”

The increased default rate could be due to a number of factors.

The number of Chico State students receiving loans has increased from 42 percent in 2009 to 49 percent in 2011, David said.

“The more people you have

borrowing, the more chances for people to default,” he said.

The school has also changed the way that it calculates the percentage of students who are receiving loans, which could be a factor in the changing statistics, David said.

Another element that could contribute to the default rate includes the economy.

“If the economy is bad and people are having a hard time finding a job, then that could have an impact,” he said.

However, economic hardship alone is not a good reason to default on a loan, David said.

“If you are working with the loan holders, your loan will not go into default,” he said. “If you can’t fi nd a job you can always contact the loan holder and they can defer your loan payments for economic hardship.”

The goal of Student Financial Services is to ensure that students do not fall into a situation where a loan is hindering their future, said Darnell Lee, collection supervisor with Chico State Student Financial Services.

“My mission is to make sure students are well informed of the consequences of defaulting on loans,” Lee said. “For instance, being in default affects your credit, which affects your ability to make future purchases.”

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Death row inmate Troy Davis was executed Wednesday. Davis’ case has received attention worldwide due to the doubt surrounding his original conviction. The execution and prior appeals were met with protests across the U.S., European capitals, as well as Davis’ home state of Georgia. Davis received support from people across the world and the country, as well from former President Jimmy Carter and Pope Benedict XVI.

China - Chinese police failed to uncover a so-called sex dungeon in which two of the six women who were raped, forced into prostitution and featured in porn videos were allegedly murdered by the man who held them there. The women were held two to 21 months and the director of public security bureau in Luoyang said the lag time indicates that community patrols were ineffective.

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London - A house fire in northwest London has killed a mother and her five children who were between the ages of 2 and 14.

The fire, which is being reported as “unexplained,” is said to have begun around midnight when a neighbor heard a long bang. The fire was under control at 2:50 a.m. and is currently under investigation.

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Libya - Libya’s provisional government fighters backed by NATO warplanes have fought their way into former leader Gadhafi’s hometown of Sirte. At least two of these fighters were killed and more than 20 wounded. The invasion targeted a number of pro-Gadhafi sites in order to protect civilians in response to reports of executions, hostage-taking and calculated targeting of individuals, families and communities within the city.

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Moscow, Russia – After getting termed out in 2008, Russia’s prime minister Vladimir Putin has decided to reclaim the presidency next year in a move that could see him rule the country until 2024. If he wins the March 4 election, he will probably be more powerful than before, given his party’s strong popularity. Russia’s presidential term limit will extend from four years to six in 2012.

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Iran - American prisoners accused of being spies held in an Iranian prison for more than two years returned to U.S. soil Sunday.

The two men appeared very thin and pale, but in good health during a press conference in Oman. The two men along with a female companion, who was released a year ago, were hiking in a relatively peaceful region and might have accidentally wandered into Iran.

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President Barack Obama waived particular provisions in the No Child Left Behind Act. The requirement that all students pass particular tests by the 2013-2014 year has essentially been removed. This will change the way states are evaluated and give states the ability to create new ways to improve performance among struggling students.

Additionally, schools will no longer be “failing” for missing particular requirements on state achievement tests.

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The U.S. government’s controversial policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” regarding gays in the military, has come to an end.

As of Sept. 20, military personnel are free to disclose their sexual orientation without fear of being discharged.

In recent years, the policy, which was originally enacted by President Bill Clinton in December 1993, was under fire, because members of the military could be discharged if they openly disclosed being gay.

At the time, however, Clinton described the enactment as an attempt to allow all citizens to serve, regardless of sexual orientation.

Nikki Allair, a senior and the women’s program coordinator within the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center, thinks that the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is a step in the right direction.

People shouldn’t have to hide themselves in their workplace for fear of discrimination, especially when they are serving and protecting America, Allair said. A bullet doesn’t discriminate.

While the immediate effects of the policy change haven’t yet been felt at recruiting offices, it is progress made in the movement for civil rights in the gay community, proponents said.

Station Commander Scott McGinnity, who is in charge of the Army recruiting office in Chico, said that he hasn’t seen an immediate

influx of gay or lesbian recruits following the repeal. However, with the change in policy, the U.S. Army can now better reflect the country, he said.

Despite this progress, the Army cannot recognize same sex marriages as valid due to the Defense of Marriage Act, which means gay couples cannot receive the same benefits as straight couples, McGinnity said. There is still progress to be made.

“This has been denied for so long, some never considered this viable, and now many who once considered joining are too old,” he said.

Joe Rogers, a junior sociology major who previously served in the U.S. Navy, said he would consider rejoining now that the policy is gone.

There is an argument that homosexuality in the military breaks down troop morale and unit cohesion, which was the same argument used in preventing women and people of color from serving, Rogers said about arguments of those who opposed the repeal.

Whether the recruitment of gays and lesbians in the military increases or not, the eradication of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has been long-awaited by many.

“It’s about bloody time,” Rogers said. “This is a good step, but it is still just a step.”

The military has discharged more than 13,000 soldiers under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.

Dani Anguiano can be reached at danguiano@theorion.com

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Under the terms of a deal with the California legislatures on Friday, multinational corporation Amazon will not require its customers to pay sales tax on goods until September 2012.

The decision was made in the midst of legislative gridlock after the legislature failed to pass a vote that would have required Amazon to start collecting tax right away.

Chico State students had mixed reactions to the new deal, which would allow them to continue to purchase a wide variety of goods from Amazon without paying the 7.25 percent California sales tax.

Some, like freshman Terrance

Powell and Cypress Williams, welcomed the deal, citing increased disposable income and purchasing power as reasons for support.

“More money in my pocket,” Powell said.

Williams, a habitual Amazon user, is also in favor of the new deal, as the low prices allow him to free up his cluttered online shopping list.

But not everyone in Chico is happy with the new deal, which will allow Amazon to retain its competitive advantage over small businesses that must charge California’s 7.25 percent sales tax by law.

Heather Lyon, owner and operator of downtown Chico’s Lyon Books and Learning Center, was disappointed and

frustrated by the decision, pointing out the effect it would have on local jobs.

“Every time we sell fewer things in town and more online, it’s a loss to the community,” Lyon said.

Amazon’s resources allowed them to go toe-to-toe with the Independent Booksellers Consortium, which was assisted in their fight by unlikely allies: big-box retailers Wal-Mart and Barnes & Noble, Lyon said.

“I understand they have a $5 million lawsuit budget and I don’t,” she said.

California’s new deal with Amazon keeps the economic playing field in California uneven, said Hasan MacNeil, a Chico State economics lecturer.

“Having the state essentially

put their thumb on the scale and favor some firms is not a good thing,” he said.

But the convenience Amazon offers can seem more important than the businesses it puts out of business.

“Who wants to pay more?” Macneil said. “Raise your hand.”

This conflict leaves students like Michael Andreas stuck between low personal costs and the potential cost to California — though the state has a responsibility to make the best of the situation, he said.

“They dug the hole and they have to live with it,” Andreas said.

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A recent string of attacks and robberies taking place near the Children’s Playground and surrounding downtown areas have police blaming a group of people, mostly juveniles, who hang out in the area.

The incidents, ranging from robberies to assaults to vandalism, are thought to have been carried out by a group of high school students hanging out in the park around dusk, Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said. The offenders are thought to be between the ages of 12 and 18 and roam in groups of four to 10 at a time.

On Aug. 31 around dusk, a couple was walking their dog by the Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater and was approached by a few thought to be from the group, University Police Sgt. Andy Houghtby said.

Words were exchanged and more males from the group appeared and began chasing the man down the street.

The man was beat up in front of Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill where University Police made an arrest of 18-year-old Johnny Osby, one of the group members suspected to be involved.

“They are the same group that we are getting calls about every night over the weekend,” Houghtby said.

On Sept. 2 and 4, robberies occurred at the park, Merrifield said. A minor was arrested for the crime.

“These kids are trying to bait people into doing something,” Merrifield said. “You’re better off to just let them run their mouth and keep walking.”

A stabbing took place downtown near the 7-Eleven where the same group is thought to be involved, Merrifield said.

However, the stabbing victims did not cooperate with police or want to press charges, which resulted in no arrests.

Police recommend traveling in groups, staying in well-lit areas and trusting gut feelings — especially near the Children’s Playground and downtown.

“Most people don’t listen to that little voice,” Merrifield said. “A lot of times that instinct is trying to tell you something and you should follow it.”

Savannah Sturvist, a senior business administration major, carries Mace whenever she is walking anywhere alone.

“I’m surprised police officers aren’t just hanging out there after so many incidents,” Sturvist said. “If it is more than one incident, it seems logical to me that someone should be there for surveillance.”

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STRING OF VIOLENCE Children’s Playgound and surrounding downtown areas have seen a increase in violent activities. Police say the incidents have been caused by a group of mostly juveniles ranging from 12 to 18 who roam around in groups of four to 10 at a time. Many attacks occur at night. mainly used by children and their parents. Some Chico residents weren’t aware of the recent crimes committed near the park.

“I would hope the community would respond and maybe have more surveillance during around the times when school is getting out and at dusk,” said Theresa Carrio, a Chico resident who often visits the park with her young son.

Along with the violent attacks, these playground

roamers are also suspected of being responsible for the paint vandalism at Chico State, Houghtby said. Paint was stolen from either the construction site on campus or Bidwell Presbyterian Church.

Damages were made to a truck, two bicycles and the Physical Science Building’s wall facing the creek.

“This is your campus they are messing up,” Houghtby said.

It is smart for students who

have classes near the area or who walk through the park to be aware of their surroundings and to call University Police if anything unusual is seen or heard, Houghtby said. He added that the group congregates near the playground daily.

“They are still over there right now, guaranteed,” Houghtby said.

Raquel Royers can be reached at rroyers@theorion.com

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ETCHING Pro Lube technician John Kammerer grinds serial numbers into customers’ catalytic converters during the “Etch and Catch” event held Sunday by police.

Program to curb thievery Orion Staff Frequent reports of thefts of a valuable car part had Chico police partnering with a local oil change center personalizing motorists’ catalytic converters. The program was called “Etch and Catch.”

“The event is for any citizen of Chico that is worried about the possibility of the converter being stolen,” Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said.

Catalytic converters are used in exhaust systems in order to convert some of the environmentally harmful exhaust gasses into chemical substances with less toxicity, according to ehow.com.

The value of the highly priced metals used in making the converters is why they are getting stolen.

Toyota trucks and SUVs have been targeted most, according to a press release from Chico police. The stolen

converters are then sold to scrap yards and dealers.

The program saw many come to the event to have an engineer grind a serial number into the converter so it can be identified if recovered.

Scrap yards have been notified and will be wary of converters that have evidence of scratched off serial numbers.

The continuation of the program depends on “if enough people come and take advantage of this opportunity and whether or not the occurrence of this crime goes up or down,” Merrifield said.

Miguel Diaz, a criminal justice major, said the event is worthwhile.

“If it’s really becoming a problem then why not have it available to customers at every pro shop daily?” Diaz said.

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Changes to the campus presidential selection process were adopted by the California State University board of trustees, which aims to increase the pool of candidates by adding more secrecy to the process.

Amid a flurry of anticipated presidential vacancies and backlash over the $400,000 salary granted to San Diego State’s new president, Chancellor Charles Reed requested that a special committee review the selection process and compensation of CSU presidents.

The changes open a potentially larger pool of candidates from both inside the CSU system and out, said Stephanie Thara, spokeswoman for the CSU Chancellor’s Office.

“Anonymity was an issue before,” Thara said.

Potential candidates would shy away from applying for a presidential vacancy for fear of losing their jobs, she said. The changes add more confidentiality to the selection process, which the CSU hopes will increase the amount of internal interest in presidential vacancies.

Four CSU presidents have indicated they will retire. Cal

State Fullerton’s Milton Gordon, Cal State Northridge’s Jolene Koester, San Francisco State’s Robert Corrigan and Cal State San Bernardino’s Albert Karnig.

The redaction of required campus visits, however, has been a point of contention for the academic senates of some CSUs. Cal State Dominguez Hills, Long Beach State, Sonoma State and San Francisco State all sent opposition resolutions to the CSU board of trustees.

The rationale behind the added secrecy for candidates may be a reason for the change, but it doesn’t outweigh the reason why candidates should visit a campus, said Curtis Peldo, a lecturer of philosophy and California Faculty Association member.

Peldo thinks the changes contribute to the trend of going from shared government, to the top-down hierarchy of a corporation, he said.

This is a public institution, he said.

“Zingg isn’t my boss,” Peldo said. “We all work for the state of California.”

Before the approved changes, the final candidates for a presidential vacancy would visit a campus and do the “whole wine and dine

thing,” said Jillian Ruddell, non-voting student trustee on the CSU board of trustees and a senior multicultural and gender studies major.

The new selection process doesn’t necessarily get rid of campus visits, Ruddell said.

Additional changes include more input from campus advisory boards, Thara said.

The campus boards will be able to discuss the attributes they want in a president, a change from the past where the boards would only be able to give advice, Thara said. The boards can now suggest potential candidates as well.

“I think that’s going to be another case-by-case basis,” Ruddell said.

While Ruddell attended the meeting where the changes were approved, she said she wasn’t informed enough on the topic to take a stance.

It was the first meeting she attended, she said.

“I’m kind of on both sides,” Ruddell said.

The CSU’s goal is to find the best leadership available, Ruddell said, but she also sees how staff and faculty may feel like they are being cut out.

Andre Byik can be reached at abyik@theorion.com

Sputtering economy eclipses hopes of job placement Griffin Rogers A SST. NE WS EDITOR

Unemployment rates are holding or rising through many parts of the U.S. as tough economic times continue to create challenges for graduates hoping to join the job market.

The Employment Development Department released data Sept. 16 showing an increase in California’s unemployment rate from 12 percent in July to 12.1 percent in August. Nonfarm payroll jobs, which include goodsproducing, construction and manufacturing companies, decreased by 8,400 during the same month.

In August, 13.8 percent of Butte County was unemployed, showing an increase in unemployment over the span of a year by 0.1 percent, according to EDD data.

Meanwhile, Bureau of Labor

Statistics data shows 9.1 percent unemployment across the nation.

At Chico State, students like Rob Corey, a senior business administration major, have had to change their career goals in order to focus on a job that is more attainable, given the current economic situation.

Corey’s initial goal was to become a stockbroker, but now he’s focusing on finding an entry-level sales position to adapt to the times, he said.

Corey attended the Career Fair, held in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium Wednesday, to look for some options before he graduates in spring 2012.

One of the employers he talked with was the Internal Revenue Service, an organization in the middle of a hiring freeze.

James Starmer, director of the Career Planning and Placement Office, said the freeze shows an indication of how hard economic times are because places

like the IRS have been a reliable job market for years.

“I can’t even remember a time when the IRS wasn’t hiring,” Starmer said.

The mood in Washington is that no one really knows what’s happening with the budget, he said. Because of this uncertainty, employers don’t want to hire.

At the university, Starmer sees the impact of the rough economy through fewer jobs being offered to certain majors such as engineering and construction. These jobs, along with government positions, are seeing some of the biggest cuts due to budget, he said Still, trying to land a job after college isn’t a lost cause.

Journalism majors at Chico State have a 98 percent job placement rate after graduation, said Susan Wiesinger, chair of the journalism department.

Nursing and accounting are

providing promising outlooks as well, and speech pathology has a 100 percent placement rate, Starmer said.

However, the Career Center doesn’t keep track of job placement data.

“For me to try to conjure up a replacement rate would just be inaccurate,” Starmer said.

The inaccuracy would result from the limited number of students who actually report back to the school about their job-hunting success or failure, he said.

For instance, almost 16,000 students are enrolled at Chico State this fall, but as of last year, only 7,000 people were registered with the Career Center, he said. Additionally, the 7,000 registrants consisted of students and non-students.

Other variables such as layoffs, job changes or long periods of unemployment could skew placement

percentages as well, if they were collected, Starmer said.

About 5 percent of the 7,000 registrants are graduates who come back to the Career Center because they need help fi nding a job.

The unemployment rate for graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher was 6.3 percent in California as of August 2011, according to research from EDD. The EDD was one the 52 employers participating in the recent Career Fair and is an organization that hired 1,500 employees from 2009 to 2010 in order to help the unemployment problem, said Recruitment Coordinator Param Dhoot.

“When things get bad in regards to unemployment, we have to ramp things up,” Dhoot said.

10-YEAR CALIFORNIA UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Aug. 2011 12. 1 percent Aug. 2010 12.4 percent Aug. 2009 11.9 percent Aug. 2008 7.5 percent Aug. 2007 5.5 percent Aug. 2006 4.9 percent Aug. 2005 5.3 percent Aug. 2004 6.1 percent Aug. 2003 6.9 percent Aug. 2002 6.7 percent Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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University Police Thursday, 11:51 p.m.: Medical aid reported at Whitney Hall. “Female subject alcohol overdose. Subject being transported to Enloe.”

Friday, 12:07 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance reported at West Second and Normal streets. “Chico PD called and advised had report of seven subjects moving signs around from construction site.”

Friday, 10:47 p.m.: Alcohol violation reported at Shasta Hall. “Intoxicated male subject on benches in front of Shasta, resident adviser requesting alcohol assessment.”

Saturday, 8:13 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance reported on campus.

“Past student is going to classes and harassing ex-girlfriend and new boyfriend.”

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Reporting party is U.S. mail carrier and a woman is attacking him and yelling that he is not a U.S. mailman.

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FRIDAY, 2:45 P.M. Chico police records

Saturday, 1:10 p.m.: Suspicious subject reported at Butte Hall. “Same subject as past date taking surplus property from physical science hallway.”

Saturday, 2:57 p.m.: Welfare check reported at Monstros Pizza. “Owner of business advising that there is a subject laying next to dumpster that is not responding.”

Sunday, 2:24 a.m.: Suspicious subject reported at Whitney Hall.

“Resident adviser advising very drunk subject wearing a gray T-shirt who is not a resident keeps trying to enter Whitney.”

Chico Police Thursday, 3:09 p.m.: Suspicious subject reported on the 100 block of East Sacramento Avenue. “Subject looking into every vehicle on the street.

Reporting party saw him looking into her vehicle. Hair was ’50s style (fluff y on top).”

Thursday, 11:10 p.m.: Suspicious circumstance reported on the 500 block of West Eighth Street. “Corner house, set up a wooden kitchen chair in the street in front of party. Reporting party heard the partygoers yell something about waiting for cars to hit it.”

Friday, 7:08 a.m.: Refusing to leave reported on the 1000 block of West Sacramento Avenue. “Subject in store attempting to buy alcohol has been refused since he has a ‘copy of license,’ Now is cursing and yelling at customers and employees. Getting out of hand now and reporting party has to disconnect.”

Friday, 2:45 p.m.: Assault/battery reported on the 200 block of West 21st Street. “Reporting party is U.S. mail carrier and a woman is attacking him and yelling that he is not a U.S. mailman.

Reporting party has locked himself inside mail truck. Suspect has now ran across the street.”

Friday, 11:46 p.m.: Disturbance reported on the 100 block of Klondike Court. “Five females trying to get into reporting party’s residence. They are banging on the doors and windows.

All appear 17 or younger. Juveniles are yelling at reporting party and her friends, wanting to fight. Party in front of the complex. Thirty subjects all appear underage milling about. Several sitting on reporting party’s vehicle now.”

Saturday, 3:03 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance reported on the 200 block of Flume Street. “At city parking lot someone is hitting golf balls into the lot at vehicles.”

-compiled by Andre Byik

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GETTING THE WORD OUT Students get CPR training at the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center.

CADEC, which encourages responsible drinking among students, hands out water on occasion to students in the downtown area. A CSU study found that alcohol-related incidents have declined.

Education lauded in drinking decrease Griffin Rogers A SST. NE WS EDITOR

California State University students are involved in fewer alcohol-related incidents such as binge drinking and driving under the influence, according to a report released by the CSU Sept. 20.

Research gathered every two years by CSU alcohol policies and prevention programs showed reductions in underage drinking, as well as an increase in students who seek medical attention for their intoxicated friends.

Mike Uhlenkamp, spokesman for the CSU, said he is pleased with the results.

“We do what we can to lower misconduct,” he said. “But there is still work to be done.”

The report showed students who drink are doing so less frequently and in smaller amounts.

The CSU is concerned with students’ harmful extracurricular activities because it is CSU officials’ duty to ensure student safety, Uhlenkamp said.

The CSU Alcohol Policies and Prevention Programs Committee was created by Chancellor Charles Reed in November 2000 to “help prevent alcohol induced deaths and alcohol poisoning of CSU students,” according to a CSU press release.

Credit for the reduction in

Merrifield said. But drunk in public arrests and DUIs have also stayed consistent.

Drinking can pose an even bigger risk than an arrest, such as death. There have been incidents of students passing out on the train tracks or becoming paralyzed after falling off their porch, he said.

Suicides and sexual assaults resulting from intoxication also occur all too often.

Because programs like CADEC encourage responsible drinking among students, Chico police appreciate Chico State’s support to reinforce a more conscientious community.

Activities created through CADEC include handing out water to students in downtown at midnight, said Amanda Haydon, a senior English education major and peer educator at CADEC. Becoming educated about safe drinking taught her things she didn’t know before college, such as turning friends on their side when they’re too drunk to walk, Haydon said.

“I learned information I never knew and am still using that information today,” she said.

CADEC is hosting several events in October, including the Wellness Fair and a CPR certification program in November.

Griffin Rogers can be reached at grogers@theorion.com

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Chico State was specifically commended for its AlcoholEdu for College program, a mandatory online course for freshmen that educates them to drink safely, change their drinking behavior and make better decisions, according to the report.

A 2010 survey showed that 49 percent of high-risk drinkers were ready to change their behavior after completing the course.

Of the students in the survey, 45 percent avoid drinking games and 53 percent reduced the number of drinks they consume.

AlcoholEdu is provided through Chico State’s Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center, a resource to further educate and help students who consume alcohol.

The Chico Police Department occasionally collaborates with CADEC when certain trends are identified, such as the abuse of prescription drugs in 2010, Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said.

However, Merrifield said he hasn’t noticed any reduction in alcohol-related crimes.

“I would say it has stayed pretty much constant,” he said.

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In an attempt to bring more transCash-strapped undergraduates will parency to the continued tuition have to find a way to dig up nearly $300 increases, Joseph Banez, A.S. director

by Tuesday’s deadline to pay for a 12 per- of Legislative Affairs, along with other cent tuition hike approved over summer. A.S. representatives, went to the state Capitol on Friday to lobby.

“It’s very difficult for students “We really hope that lobby to plan a budget and to allocate TUITION HIKE days like this put the pressure that budget when the board of Related on legislators,” Banez said. trustees continues to hike stu- story on A8 “We’re not happy with them dent fees,” said Vincent Ornelas, not supporting us as much as assistant professor of social work.

“I think that the board of trustees needs they should be.”

Further tuition hikes might be to consider that most students now, who are attending the CSU, are having to implemented next semester if the state decides to reduce the CSU budget by an work to pay those fees.”

Many students that need to work additional $100 million — a step that to pay for school have tougher times may be deemed necessary if the state doing well in school, attending class, doesn’t generate enough money.

“Right now the projections for studying and utilizing campus-based support such as faculty office hours, receipts in California are below the original projected estimates from last Ornelas said.

“It impacts grossly the quality of summer,” Ornelas said. “So there’s a great deal of concern among stutheir education experience,” he said.

The $294 per semester fee increase is dents that there can be another tuition in addition to an already approved $222 increase.” hike passed by the board of trustees in November 2010. The two numbers put Kenny Lindberg can be reached at together represents more than a $500 newseditor@theorion.com Kenny Lindberg NE WS EDITOR

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HOOPS FOR A GOOD CAUSE Paul Cesario, a senior exercise physiology of “The Wilt Chamberlains,” walks through a tunnel of Alpha Delta Pi sorority members.

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Excitement, sweat and the sweet smell of pizza were in the air Thursday night in Acker Gym as four-player basketball teams competed at Alpha Delta Pi’s Hoops for the House men’s basketball tournament fundraiser.

Proceeds from the tournament went to support the Ronald McDonald House, a charity that aims to improve the health and well-being of children across the globe. The program helps to provide a “home away from home” at little or no cost for families that have to travel long distances to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children.

Alpha Delta Pi is one of many chapters across the country to do the Hoops for the House fundraiser, said event coordinator Gina Calabrese, “It’s also something I feel very passionate about on a personal level,” Calabrese said. “I’ve known someone that the Ronald McDonald House has helped, so I’m glad that we can help support

this charity.”

The tournament consisted of 20 teams, each with four players. Sign-ups were open to everyone, and many teams were a combination of different fraternities as well as non-Greek players.

“It’s a nice unifying thing,” Calabrese said.

The event featured a live disc jockey, a raffle, and food and prizes that local businesses donated to help support the cause. The first 30 people to arrive also received buy one get one free coupons to Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop.

Prizes for fi rst place included $90 worth of gift certificates for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Burgers and Brew along with a basketball signed by all the members of Alpha Delta Pi. The tournament was played with half-court, single elimination games with the first team to get eight points advancing to the next round.

This year first place went to Danny Orloff, Tristan Theys, Jake Maral and Powell Lee, who went by “Team Wet” for the tournament. Team Wet

had squared off against the Wilt Chamberlains in the championship round, which consisted of Paul Cesario, Pat Wamsley, Canyon Miller and Colin Hall.

This is the first year that Alpha Delta Pi has hosted the fundraiser and many of the sorority members helped out to make the event run as smooth as possible.

“It’s a fun way to get involved, and it’s all for the kids,” said Haley Horner, a first-year Alpha Delta Pi member.

Kelsey Brown, also a firstyear member, attended Thursday night to help work and support the event.

With the bleachers full of players and supporters and more than $400 raised for the Ronald McDonald House, the event was nothing short of a success for Alpha Delta Pi. Between the fun atmosphere and the good cause, this is an event that Calabrese hopes to continue with in the future, she said.

Sarah Harpold can be reached at sharpold@theorion.com

To honor September as National Preparedness Month, an emergency preparedness panel discussion was held Sept. 19.

This event was put together with this year’s Book in Common “Zeitoun” in mind, which discussed the impact of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

The event was held at the Chico City Council chambers.

“It is up to you to be prepared for the first 72 hours after a disaster,” said Mayor Ann Schwab, who opened the panel.

William Loker, the dean of Undergraduate Education, continued by introducing “Zeitoun.” He also introduced panelists James Beery, Alivia Strawn, Marvin Pratt and Tim Truby.

Marvin Pratt, the Chico State environmental health and safety director, discussed how the university would handle an emergency situation. He talked about the systems in place such as “Send Word Now,” a new online P.A. system that students should sign up for.

“Do not blog about emergencies,” Pratt said. “And don’t follow directions based on blogs.”

Loker also talked about how students could be affected by emergencies. Students who live in the dorms would be taken care of thanks to their meal plans and food that is readily available to them. Another advantage for those students is the counseling that would available on campus.

Chico fire Chief James Beery said that in the event of a disaster, the fire department “won’t be there in four to five minutes, which will be frustrating.”

Beery reminded the community of the massive fires that affected Butte County in 2008. There were 1,200 firefighters used to control the fire and $85 million were spent to date, according to data from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Disasters have occurred in the area before, meaning it is possible again.

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Alivia Strawn, director of environment of care at Enloe Medical Center, continued the discussion by talking about how the medical side of emergency response would react during disaster. A major point she made was that it is very important to have an emergency preparedness pack.

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The recent pricing changes made

by Netfl ix have left many college students, especially those who are on tight budgets, looking for new ways to access movies.

More than 1 million Netfl ix users have abandoned the service after a 60 percent increase to the cost of subscription was implemented.

Previously, subscribers paid $10 per month for streaming movies and by-mail DVD rentals. Now the company has split the services and each costs $7.99 per month.

The changes have turned Cameron Burkhart, a junior criminal justice major, to touch screen kiosks for his late-night enjoyment.

“Redbox is cheaper and easier,” Burkhart said. “You don’t need to sign up for an account.”

Burkhart, who previously used Netfl ix, doesn’t think the service is worth the price increase.

Michael Ackley-Grady, a sophomore animal science major, plans to stop using Netfl ix because of the

higher costs and has turned toward more convenient options.

“With Netfl ix, you have to wait three days,” Ackley-Grady said.

“The ones that are online are mostly old.”

Ackley-Grady, who lives less than a minute from a Redbox kiosk, plans to stick to Redbox for his DVD rentals from now on.

“It’s more convenient to get movies right away,” Ackley-Grady said.

Redbox has benefitted from Netfl ix’s changes, according to YouGov’s BrandIndex scores. Redbox’s popularity has nearly doubled while Netfl ix’s popularity has seen a severe drop.

There are 15 Redbox kiosks in Chico, said Kate Brennan, senior public relations manager at Redbox.

“Redbox understands the value of entertainment at the right price,” Brennan said via email.

In an attempt to respond to criticism, Reed Hastings, co-founder and Netfl ix CEO, published a blog post apologizing for the way prices were raised months ago.

“I messed up,” he wrote.

As of Sept. 20, more than 27,000 comments have been made on Hastings’ posting.

Hastings also announced in his posting last week that Netfl ix would only offer online streaming of videos. Qwikster, a new business, will run the DVD-by-mail option.

The two businesses will have their own websites that will not be integrated, according to Hastings.

Customers of both services will now manage separate accounts, unlike the unified system of the streaming and mail service before the Qwikster announcement.

For example, if a customer wants to change billing information, it will need to be done with both websites. There will also be two separate bills.

The cost to use both will still reflect the recent price increase, $7.99 per month each.

Netfl ix could not be reached for comment.

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Wondrous women, marvelous men inspire attendees Katherine Deaton STAFF WRITER

Laughs and life lessons were served at the two-day Wondrous Women’s Conference held at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Big Room.

Wondrous Women is a nonprofit organization founded

by Amy Lance, who is also the director of Undergraduate Education at Chico State.

The organization is founded on supporting women, promoting women-owned businesses and helping women recognize their abilities, according to the Wondrous Women website.

Sierra Nevada provided complimentary brews Thursday evening from Crystal Wheat to Pale Ale and Torpedo.

Between brews, servers brought appetizers that

included stuffed mushrooms and pesto-pizza dishes.

The purpose of the conference was to raise money so that free events can be held throughout the year to encourage women to be more successful, Lance said.

Other Chico State faculty members also spoke at the conference.

Tara Sanders, Educational Opportunity Program adviser and president and CEO of Sanders Image Consultants, spoke about self-love, self-respect and having control over one’s life.

Her message left tears in the eyes of some in attendance.

Sanders said the world is becoming “technologically advanced and socially challenged.”

People allow technology to

consume them, which limits their ability to socialize on a deeper, meaningful level, she said. Vulnerability was another theme of the night.

“You can’t live your life with your guard up,” Sanders said.

“That’s no way to live.”

Both Sanders and Shawntel Newton, the keynote speaker on Friday, agreed that the beauty of vulnerability is that it brings true character to the surface.

Newton grew up in the funeral home business, and now, as a funeral director and embalmer, she said she learned a lot about grief and loss.

“I appreciate life,” she said.

Newton was a contestant on “The Bachelor” season 15 and spent much of her time talking about what she learned and the outcomes of her experience.

She learned much about herself and her patience, Newton said.

“Traveling, falling in love, being vulnerable, those are all good things,” she said.

Although the event was primarily directed at women, there were several men in attendance and a men’s panel that included Brian Grossman, Sierra Nevada’s general manager, and Sean Morgan, management faculty at Chico State.

The “Marvelous Men” panel allowed women in the audience to ask men questions about business and relationships.

Morgan shared his challenges of everyday life and how relationships can suffer.

“I hold back, she holds back and three weeks later you’re not talkin’ to each other and nobody knows why,” Morgan said.

Grossman spoke about relationship issues, but had business advice as well.

One attendee, who worked with the Towne and Country Humane Society, wanted to know how she could get help for her facility without begging.

Grossman provided her with a long-term, permanent response.

“It’s not finding someone to cut a check, it’s finding the root of the problem,” he said.

At the close of the conference, Lance reminded those in attendance to “save the date” for the second annual Wondrous Women’s Conference, which will be Sept. 21 and 22, 2012, in Sierra Nevada’s Big Room.

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PREPARING FOR ACTION Chico State student representatives Elyse Gutowski, Jillian Ruddell, Joe Banez and Erik Taylor [left to right] strategize before taking on aides of state senators Friday in Sacramento.

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Warning welcome for future tuition hikes Sam Kelly STAFF WRITER

SACRAMENTO — Five Chico State students made their way to the state Capitol Friday to participate in the California State Student Association’s Northern California Student Advocacy Day to lobby local representatives to support higher education.

Students Joe Banez, London Long, Elyse Gutowski, Jillian Ruddell and Erik Taylor traveled to the Capitol to lobby aides of Assemblyman Dan Logue, R-Grass Valley, and Sen. Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, to support Assembly Bill 970, which demands that California State University and University of California students get six months notice before tuition hikes.

AB 970 is co-sponsored by CSSA and the University of California Student Association.

LaMalfa and Logue were both out of the office on Friday to the disappointment of the student lobbyists, but they were able to meet with aides of both legislators.

Although there was no immediate result, it was good for their fi rst outing as student lobbyists, Ruddell said.

“It was a pretty positive experience and a great opportunity for us to get out there and see what it’s like to lobby,” she said.

The bill was not taken out of the inactive fi le and the group did not receive any concrete commitments as to if the

legislators will support the bill.

However, they were able to get their message across, build rapport within each office and use the day as a learning experience for future lobbying visits this semester.

Students gathered with representatives from the CSSA and the UCSA to prepare to influence their congressional representatives in support of the bill. The Chico State delegation took turns as the elected representative and in the various lobbying roles to ensure they were ready.

After a fi nal practice run, the fi rst lobby group — consisting of Ruddell, Taylor and Banez — headed up to the fourth floor of the Capitol to meet with one of Logue’s aides.

The students were hoping to meet with Logue, but were only able to meet with David Kruckenberg, Logue’s legislative affairs director.

After a momentary lapse on the name of the assemblyman and hitting a few bumps in the road, Banez and the others began to hit their stride as the meeting went on.

Ruddell highlighted Logue’s success within the CSU system the students are working to defend, a point that seemed to resonate. Ruddell said Logue should support the CSU system that had supported him when he attended Chico State.

Kruckenberg said he will be sure to express their concerns to

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Logue as the students went over their statistics and shared personal stories of how the most recent fee hikes had made their lives more difficult.

Students then prepared to discuss the bill with an aide of LaMalfa, a senator who has the ability to influence the progression of AB 970.

Taylor, Long and Gutowski provided statistics and facts about the bill coupled with personal anecdotes of the hardships the higher fees have caused for them.

Jennifer Teasdale, LaMalfa’s aide, was more receptive and offered assurances of LaMalfa’s commitment to higher education. However, she stopped short of stating his position on AB 970, but she said there

were supportable items in the bill.

She told the students to call the office on Monday, when LaMalfa would be in and could provide clarity as to how he feels about AB 970.

After the day’s fi nal meeting, students took a picture with their counterparts from other Northern California CSUs on the steps of the Capitol and headed back to Chico.

It is important to encourage collaboration between legislators and students because CSU students are the future of California’s economy, Ruddell said. For every dollar invested in the CSU $5.43 is generated in economic activity.

“We’re a great investment to make,” she said. “We really need to make sure our representatives are taking this into consideration when they’re doing budget negotiations.”

Olgalilia Ramirez, director of government relations for CSSA, said this is a part of CSSA’s efforts to ensure legislators recognize and respect the value of higher education especially when so many of them have benefited from California’s higher education system.

“It’s generational discrimination,” she said. “Why does this generation not get to benefit from the same resources that you were giving them a generation ago?”

Sam Kelly can be reached at skelly@theorion.com

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If Massey dies, the case will be considered a homicide, and it is up to District Attorney Mike Ramsey to determine if the homicide will be considered justified, Merrifield said.

The Incident The morning of Sept. 18, Massey, Sermano and Ramirez attempted to steal two bicycles at the 1100 block of Olive Street, Merrifield said. Massey allegedly threatened the 34-year-old male bike owner with a knife, and the bike owner ran into his neighbor’s home.

Several minutes later, the bike owner and his neighbor recovered one stolen bicycle and then took a pickup truck to retrieve the second bike, Merrifield said. The two men found Massey, Sermano and Ramirez on East 15th and Mulberry streets. The bike owner exited the truck and approached one of the individuals.

Massey attempted to stab the driver of the vehicle, and then ran after the bike owner, Merrifield said. Massey then allegedly chased after the bike owner and stabbed him in the back. A knife was later found near the scene with blood on it, and has been taken as evidence by the police.

The neighbor, who was driving the truck, was fleeing the scene when he reportedly saw the bike owner being chased

by Massey, Merrifield said.

Sermano and Ramirez turned around to intervene. The bike owner ran across the street, and the driver struck Massey with the truck, at a speed which was not determined by officers, Merrifield said. Moments later, officers arrived at the scene and began an investigation.

The first officer arrived at East 15th and Elm streets at 6:46 a.m. and two more officers arrived just one minute later, Merrifield said. The call for service was made at 6:42 a.m. and was initially reported as a possible traffic incident.

The time lapse between Massey being struck by the vehicle and when he received medical attention is a concern for the family, Estrada said.

“We were also told that Richard did not receive any medical attention until 10 to 15 minutes after officers first arrived,” Estrada said. “Their attention were on the other two boys who did not appear to be injured.”

Massey was in critical condition on Sept. 21, according to Enloe Medical Center.

For the family, this event has been severely traumatic and heart wrenching, Estrada said.

Massey was a good kid who kept his nose clean, despite some of his friends and cousins who are involved with gangs.

Estrada thinks her nephew was treated inhumanely and

with prejudice by police, which is why she and the other members of the protest will not back down and will make their voices heard, she said.

The Protest The first protest held on Sept.

20 was not planned, Estrada said. They were handing out fliers on the 1100 block of Olive Street, which asked for help from any potential witnesses.

While doing so, the group was approached by officers saying they could not gather in the streets as they were, and if they had a problem, to go to City Hall, Estrada said.

There are reports, however, that some protesters had rocks and were calling out the bike owner and his neighbor who were involved in the incident, Chico police Lt. Linda Dye said.

Estrada denied these claims and also stated the group has no plans for retaliation. The group consisted of friends and family members of all ages, which included several young children in strollers.

The group took the officer’s advice and began marching toward City Hall, Estrada said.

From inside the council meeting, the voices of the crowd grew louder. Some members in attendance got out of their seats to see what the commotion was about. About 5 to 10 minutes later, Mayor Ann Schwab called the meeting to a

short recess.

During the break it was evident that police presence was increased, however there was no air of hostility, but more of emotion and cries for help.

“They were very appropriate and exercised their First Amendment rights,” Dye said.

Dye also assisted some members of the group with filling out speaker cards, so they would be able to speak to the council and express their concerns.

Schwab extended the meeting’s end time twice to ensure members of the group were able to voice their concerns.

Massey is being treated as a gang member because of other members of his family, said Lenora Vigil, Massey’s grandmother. Everybody deserves to be protected, not just certain people.

On Thursday, Friends and family of Massey held up signs for drivers headed downtown on Main Street that read “Honk for Justice” and “Justice for Richard.” Their chants grew loud even among the backdrop of music from the Thursday Night Market, and several market-goers noticed.

There was no incident reported involving the protests held Sept. 22, Dye said.

Organizers held another rally on Tuesday.

senior leaves school with about $14,000 in student loans, David said. That amount used to be lower, but the increasing cost of education has caused students to take out larger loans.

“Grants have not kept pace with the increasing costs,” David said. “In order to meet the difference, students have to tap into loans.”

Some have loans exceeding that $14,000 average.

“As the cost of living goes up, student loans go up too,” said

Mariah Rutledge, a sophomore business administration major.

Rutledge has been taking out loans to cover the cost of her education and foresees having $22,000 in student loans when she graduates.

“I don’t want them to haunt me for a good portion of my life,” Rutledge said. “I just want to get them paid off in a reasonable amount of time.”

Choosing a career based on pay, not enjoyment, is the hardest part of student loans, she said.

Other students do not expect to have difficulties paying back their loans.

“The terms of the loans are very generous, all things considered,” said Matthew Longerbone, a fifth-year communications major. “It shouldn’t be a problem.”

Longerbone started taking out loans within the past year and anticipates having $10,000 in student loans when he graduates, he said.

“I’m not too worried about it,” Longerbone said. “I’m not

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getting up to my neck in debt, only to my waist.”

There are other options for students besides taking out loans, said Dan Reed, director of Chico State Financial Aid. “We try to give other aid before we give loans,” Reed said. “We advise students to pay attention to what they’re borrowing in school and figure out what life is going to look like when they get out.”

department to report that his vehicle had been stolen, and he was subsequently questioned and arrested.

What baffles law enforcement is that there is still no motive or reason known for the shooting.

“Our perspective is this is totally random, it is senseless, it is a vicious act of violence and we simply have no explanation for what took place,” Maloney said.

Yang was returning to his night shift at the California Park Rehabilitation Center, said Sarah Her, 21, Yang’s wife of three years.

“I was the last person he saw,” Her said.

Her didn’t know her husband was dead until about 8:40 a.m., about five hours after he left home, she said.

Yang didn’t have his wallet with him, she said. This made it difficult for detectives to initially identify Yang.

The couple had been living in Chico for about a year, and Yang had been interning as a youth pastor at the Oroville Hmong Alliance church since July, Her said.

Yang graduated from Simpson University in Redding with a pastoral degree in 2010.

As for Her, she completed pre-requisite courses for nursing at Chico State in the spring and is attempting to get into Chico State’s nursing program, she said.

“I know he would want me to fi nish schooling,” she said.

Yang was a kid at heart, Her said. He would buy two versions of the same toy car, one to play with and one to display on a shelf.

“He was the most amazing husband ever,” she said.

David Yang was a passionate musician with a love for God, said Teng Yang, youth group vice president at Oroville Hmong Alliance Church. And he was known for his affectionate hugs and distinct laugh.

“I could not believe it was really him,” said Pakou Cha, youth group secretary at the church and a senior environmental health major. “I was crying. My heart was really aching.”

But Yang would forgive the person who did this to him, Cha said.

Memorial services will be held Saturday through Monday. The burial will be in Fresno.

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College debt keeps Chico’s students from giving back College is all about debt.

Every one of us incurs debt before we step onto campus — to our former teachers, to our parents, to everyone who helped get us here.

Once we arrive, we accumulate still more debt — to the scholars who came before us, the places we learn and the people we study with daily.

Every day, each one of us makes a decision to levy four years of our lives and borrow

against decades of our future to become more educated, successful, productive members of society.

But outside of commencement speeches, convocations and student rallies, we tend to avoid thinking about the single most important debt every student incurs — the debt we owe our community.

Instead, we think about the most visible kind of debt, the kind that we sign for every semester

with a lump in our throat and a hole in our pocket.

As the story on A1 points out, more and more students are defaulting on their student loans than ever before. The rising cost of a four-year education at Chico State — $14,140 more than in 2007-2008 — has prompted students to take out more loans, which has led to a higher default rate, as an increasing amount of those students can’t afford to pay their debt back.

The implications of this are enormous, and not just for Chico State.

Once it becomes apparent that students can’t rely on credit and loans to keep them in college, fewer and fewer will seek a four-year degree. Fewer undergraduates means fewer students paying into the California State University system, fewer state dollars going to subsidize the CSU and fewer degrees being awarded.

In short, fewer people seeking

a much less valuable degree.

If the current trend toward increased loans and more student defaults continues to escalate, college will cease to become a realistic destination for university-aged applicants. There will be no incentive to go to a place where prices are high, education is weak and debt is toxic.

And there will be no college graduates to pay back the most important debt they owe — the one to their communities.

Campus p hazardous for blind Kym Crosby GUEST COLUMNIST

at the clock, counting down until the moment I would be allowed to stand. My three hours were almost up, and every muscle in my body began to ache with every tick of the clock.

It went by so slowly.

The blisters on my fingers, and my stiff and sleeping legs distracted from my instructor’s lecture.

I know that there are a lot of good people at Chico State, but I was disappointed by the actions of my peers. I felt excluded, let down and tired. Not only physically, but tired of the way I was treated.

More than anything in the world, I wanted to stand up and stretch.

And then I began to think about how my classmates would react if I stood up out of my wheelchair.

They would probably think it was a miracle — but from where I sat, the true miracle doesn’t lie in getting up out of a wheelchair, but living in one day after day, persevering despite the difficulties of inconsiderate people, slamming doors and malfunctioning technology.

Disabling myself for just a few hours in my day seemed like a never-ending challenge. But at the end of the day, I got to walk away.

I now have a greater respect for those who can’t.

Chico State’s campus has caused me impalement, bruising, bleeding and almost death.

I am legally blind and move throughout my day bound to a cane.

For most people, walking to and from places is an easy task, but for the legally blind, every narrow staircase or careless passerby is a potential hazard.

Uneven concrete and broken pavement cause my cane to get stuck, jamming the handle of the sharp rod into my thigh. Every day, I accumulate a new catalog of scratches, bruises and the occasional bleeder. I’m also a runner on Chico State’s track team, and the constant injuries to my right hip don’t help me run any faster.

The school is under constant construction, so it shouldn’t be hard to repave the old broken walkways while they’re at it. I haven’t seen any other students around campus with a cane, but maybe that’s because Chico State hasn’t put enough effort into assisting the disabled.

Obviously, I can’t see the board in class. I sit in the front, and usually the professors are very helpful. Disabled students can get special textbooks, companions to escort them to class and notetakers at the Accessibility Resources Center. There are a lot of resources available for me in class, but it’s a pain when my notetaker doesn’t show up.

Often people don’t realize that I’m not fully blind and can see them standing in my way, staring at me. They would rather stand in my path and gawk than be accommodating and polite. Sometimes I want to bump them with my cane, but instead I maneuver around them and continue on my way.

When the walking signal says to go, I depend on society to follow the rules. That is, for cyclists to obey traffic rules and drivers to look both ways before crossing. Cyclists at Chico State can’t seem to decide whether to be a car or pedestrian when following the rules, but light signals apply to them too.

I have been pulled back onto the sidewalk countless times because I can’t see a cyclist or car heading straight for me.

Hybrid cars are especially difficult to hear, so when they turn without looking, I stand an even greater chance of being hit.

In addition, asking other students for help in Sutter Dining isn’t always easy. I can’t read the screens, so I ask people what’s on the menu, and sometimes all I get in return is a blank stare like I’m stupid. I may lack the ability to see, but I have plenty of brains.

You can’t change people, but hopefully some will become more aware of my challenges and those of other disabled students. Chico State needs to open its eyes and give a little help to the people like me that are hiding in plain sight.

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Wheelchair experience inspires new respect

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More than anything in the world, I wanted to stand up and stretch

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QUINN WESTERN Opinion columnist

Quinn Western OPINION COLUMNIST

I stared up from the foot of the stairs to my dorm room in Esken Hall and quickly realized my limitations with even the simplest tasks.

Last Tuesday, I took on the challenge of acting as a wheelchair user for three hours. I wanted to experience the same conflict and toil as someone who uses a wheelchair every day.

I went into this challenge expecting to have tired arms, master the Cat Daddy and encounter helpful people.

Rolling up a ramp onto the sidewalk to get from Esken Hall to Sutter Dining was equivalent to climbing Mount Everest in the Chico heat. My arms were sore, my hands were cramping, and sweat began to glisten on my forehead — but it was only the beginning.

Before I got halfway to Sutter, a senior named Ryan stepped in to my rescue. At first I was close to running him over because I was still adjusting to the steering, but he turned around from his journey and offered to assist me. I’m glad he did, otherwise I would’ve probably steered my way into the street.

Sutter Dining wasn’t too difficult to navigate until I tried to

leave. The handicapped button to open the door was broken. Luckily, the gentleman working the desk, Andy Walls, assisted me as I pouted.

“There was no way you were going to get in otherwise,” Walls said. “Considering we spend a lot of money on this facility I think it should work.”

The same day I was stuck inside Sutter, someone came out to the dining hall and fixed the handicap button.

Only three individuals helped me through my self-inflicted ordeal. Most people just stared or quickly moved around me, trying to avoid any contact. I looked disabled, but I felt like a leper.

I found it astounding that some people wouldn’t even hold a door for me. Instead they stood and watched as I struggled to push open the door, which repeatedly slammed in my face.

I gave ADA a whole new meaning — angry, disregarded, alienated.

When I tried to steer over to The Orion’s office, I became trapped in the gravel outside Plumas with my wheels racing in one place. I felt like a pick-up truck stuck in mud and could almost hear a gravelly voice in the background saying, “Guts, glory, Ram.” I gave up when confronted with a flight of stairs leading down into The Orion, and left for class.

When I finally got there, I stared

Of the 1,532 students assisted by Disabled Student Services, now known as the Accessibility Resource Center, 93 were mobility impaired. Just 63 percent of DSS students said the quality of mobility services at Chico State is very good to excellent.

There were 31 blind and vision impaired students served by DSS at Chico State, just 2 percent of the total disabled student population. The number has remained fairly constant since 2003-2004.

Learning disabled students were by far the largest majority of students served by DSS. There were 505 Chico State students served by DSS have learning disabilities, up from 704 in 2003-2004.

Deaf students made up the smallest section of students served by DSS, making up just 15 of the center’s 1,532 students. That number is up slightly from 11 students in 2003-2004, but has remained constant since 2006.

Source: DSS Annual Report, 2010-2011

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Thumbs Down to the lack of gumball machines on campus.

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“The instant streaming is the only way I am able to watch TV shows, apart from Hulu.”

Most of the freshmen in his building use their parents’ Netflix instant streaming service so they might not be affected, he said.

Not all people are so lucky, myself included. I canceled my Netflix because I thought it ridiculous to spend 60 percent more for fewer features and more hassle.

It’s difficult to believe that a company that once stood on top of the corporate ladder will soon lose 1 million customers. But the film industry is notoriously unpredictable. If Netflix doesn’t do something to placate its customers soon, someone should call cut — because that’s one overbudget movie.

When the second semester of my freshman year began, many of my peers in the dorms asked me if I planned on going Greek.

For some, the decision took days of serious consideration, but as a third generation Chico State student, with two older siblings in the Greek system, my decision was quite simple.

The semester before I pledged Sigma Chi, I watched my brother experience the Sigma Chi pledge process and saw the transformation he underwent.

Joining Sigma Chi made my brother a better person, which inspired me to emulate the values he now lives by.

His choice made the decision to go Sigma Chi that much easier.

I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I hadn’t gone Greek and became a member of Sigma Chi. The values, experiences and friendships I have gained from Sigma Chi will help guide me through the rest of my life.

My fraternity has given me the opportunity to participate in a variety of philanthropic events, become more involved with Chico State and better communicate with others.

For these reasons I encourage other students to consider going Greek.

Sigma Chi’s primary focus for the fall semester is our fundraiser for the fraternity’s national charity, the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

On Tuesday, Sigma Chi will be holding a benefit dinner with parents, faculty, university staff, local businesses and our fellow Greeks to raise money for cancer research and patient treatment.

Last year our chapter raised more than $2,200 and we are looking to improve upon that achievement this year.

My favorite philanthropic event is Derby Days, a week-long fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network. We collaborate with sororities and local businesses to plan a different fundraising activity for each day that week. Last year, Derby Days collected $6,000.

This proved to be our best year yet.

The work and money raised would not have been possible if it hadn’t been for the sororities that participated.

Events like the Huntsman dinner and Derby Days are reminders of why I am a part of the Greek system.

Being in a fraternity has allowed me to be a leader, meet new people and give back to the community.

Sigma Chi has given me a sense of purpose and willingness to better myself.

These lessons and experiences have helped me grow into the person I am today and would not have been possible if I hadn’t made the decision to go Greek.

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‘E-Cigs’ filter carcinogenic truth have chained them to. They thought themselves exempt from shivering outside in the rain, having to interrupt meals, movies and countless other moments for a fix.

Having witnessed friends’ dads smoking cigarettes in the car with younger siblings, and having gone through a phase where I’d hold my breath when walking past smokers, I lauded the innovative technology of the new “e-cigarettes.”

So when I read in The Huffington Post a couple weeks ago that the U.S. Department of Transportation is going forward with plans to prohibit the use of the newer cigarettes on domestic flights, I initially bristled at how unfair it seemed.

Since they claimed not to hurt anybody, I was offended on the behalf of smokers everywhere that their new, socially acceptable way of life was being attacked.

However, after a little digging, my opinion has shifted.

E-cigarettes are being banned all over. They’re completely outlawed in Australia, and New York is considering the first statewide ban of the gadgets. In the rulebook for living on Chico State’s campus, e-cigarettes see the same exact regulations that regular ones do: No smoking in dorm rooms or within 25 feet of buildings.

Maybe these institutions know something I don’t, I thought.

After doing more research, I found that the Food and Drug Administration is “concerned about the safety” of electronic cigarettes and

Cassidy Gooding OPINION COLUMNIST

Working as a cocktail server in a hotel bar and cafe, I was treated to many unseemly sights.

At the Claremont Hotel and Spa in Berkeley, I experienced lapdogs peeking out of purses, lines of cocaine after midnight in the bathroom and requests for hot sauce with the apple tart. I talked to Brad Pitt on the phone from his hotel room and was accused of being a racist when I forgot a woman’s martini.

The only thing I witnessed that made my heart skip a beat with a mixture of fear and surprise, however, was when I walked by a man smoking a cigarette at one of my tables. After the initial shock, it became clear he was just puffing out vapor with one of the newer electronic cigarettes, and I chided myself for jumping to the worst conclusion.

The electronic cigarettes, which hit the market around 2009, tout themselves as safer than tobacco cigarettes. The little white sticks use electricity to convert the chemicals inside the cartridges to vapor that is inhaled the exact same way as cigarette smoke. Supposedly, when exhaled, the mist becomes simple water vapor.

When electronic cigarettes came out, smokers celebrated freedom from the forgotten corners and walls that California smoking regulations

wary of how they are marketed to the public.

Scientists suggest that they are in fact more addictive and contain the same carcinogens as real cigarettes. Many of the brands even contain diethylene glycol, the poisonous ingredient most often found in antifreeze, even in the exhaled vapor, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times.

It is supremely disappointing that such negative attributes have been revealed about a product that claims to be harmless.

Everyone knows by now that smoking is a dangerous habit. I can’t remember the last time I saw an advertisement in favor of the habit I’ve been taught to view as disgusting and socially unacceptable.

And now, while “safe” cigarettes get a thumbs down from the FDA, it is becoming increasingly obvious that there’s no way around the harmful effects of nicotine addiction. Instead of making a quick buck on smokers who are shackled to the outsides of bars sucking on “cancer sticks,” cigarette companies should clear new paths to remove the dirty little cylinders from society altogether.

I hate chihuahuas, but the breach in health code by Paris Hilton wannabes who sneak their pooches into restaurants is way healthier than the unmarked, silently deadly instruments being passed off as “harmless.”

Cassidy Gooding can be reached at cgooding@theorion.com

Be kind, decline: DVD rental service living on borrowed time Jake Buffenbarger OPINION COLUMNIST

The Internet has brought about an era where it is common for once rising multimillion-dollar companies to suddenly plummet into a sea of forgotten failures.

In 2005, Myspace was sold to NewsCorp for an astonishing $580 million. Last June, Justin Timberlake bought it for a meager $35 million. The once strong social networking giant lost 94 percent of its value in six years.

Netflix is currently walking the same precarious path. Poor business decisions and a public relations campaign that would put Tiger Woods to shame caused Netflix to alienate its customers, putting it on a steep decline.

The company has lost 56 percent of its value since July.

Netflix predicts 1 million customers will have left the fledgling company by, with more predicted to follow.

Netflix was popular because of its convenience. It was an affordable service that made Blockbuster and other video rental stores a hassle of the past. Now they are moving in the opposite direction.

The company split its business in half and raised the $10 a month DVD rental and streaming service to $16 — an increase of 60 percent.

Online streaming is still run by Netflix.com, but DVDs delivered by mail are run through an entirely different website called Qwikster. Not only is the name eerily reminiscent of past failures Napster and Friendster, it is a step backward from convenience.

Now subscribers will get two separate bills and have to manage queues on separate websites.

Another mortal wound to Netflix is the recent failure to resign Starz Entertainment to permit the

NETFLIX OVER THE LAST THREE MONTHS: July 12: Netfix announces it will split its DVD and streaming services.

Sept. 15: Netflix advises its stockholders that it expects 1 million fewer subscribers in the third quarter of 2011.

He’s got that right.

Sadly, his letter fails to deliver a good explanation because he misinterprets the problem.

“It is clear from the feedback over the past two months that many members felt we lacked

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Sept. 18: Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO, releases “I screwed up” letter to Netflix customers.

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respect and humility in the way we announced the separation of DVD and streaming and the price changes,” he said.

It was not the way he announced the change that made everyone angry, it was the change itself.

There is no logical reason for a plan that included two services and cost $9.99 to be switched to two separate services costing $7.99 each.

Resident Adviser Quirin Born, who relies on Netflix as his primary source of entertainment, was disappointed by the change.

“My biggest issue is that they increased the prices while simultaneously removing content,” he said.

PIECE OF MIND >> How do you feel about smoking on campus?

“I just think it’s gross if they leave the cigarette butts around. It’s unhealthy.”

“It kinda bothers me when someone smokes right next to me.”

“My first thought is probably I hope they don’t blow it in my direction.”

“Designated spots are fine with me. I don’t think people should be able to smoke wherever they want.”

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SHARP LEFT Members of the Chico State cycling team push the limits of the course in the 2010 Parkfield Classic in San Luis Obispo. Chico’s mountain bikers have already gotten a taste of their season after competing in The Bidwell Bump on Aug. 27. New riders are always welcome.

Dario Gut STAFF WRITER

The Chico State cycling team continues down a path of growth, riding through downhill trails and Bidwell bike paths.

The team started the season with The Bidwell Bump, an annual biking competition that started in August 1976. This year’s competition, which marked the event’s 35th anniversary, recorded the most riders ever in attendance. Eighty-one riders across all classes came out on Aug. 27 to the first qualifier for nationals.

Held in Upper Bidwell Park, the event offers many different challenges for different level of riding.

The Savemart All-Mountain Challenge is a race for riders ranked as pro and expert.

Other races included The Bidwell Bump, which is a cross-country race, a sport course for intermediate riders and a novice course for those new to competitive mountain bike racing.

With the first tournament under

its belt, Chico State’s team has new and returning riders competing in the adrenaline-filled sport.

“Many seniors graduated last year, so our team is fresh,” said Sam Wilson, senior geography major and team member.

Wilson has been riding mountain bikes for six years and is always determined to increase his race times, he said.

With close to 20 riders on the team, the cycling squad continues to practice in an effort to reach perfection.

“Our team is younger this year than previous years,” nationals coordinator Ryan Kresich said.

Chico State riders are always pushing to do their best, whether in the classroom or on the trails, Kresich said. Teamwork and social unity have always been guidelines for the team.

The team is sponsored by Dragon Graphics and Cyclesport in downtown Chico for equipment tune ups and other necessary supplies.

The cycling team meets four times a

week and races two days a week in cities throughout California, including Stanford and Santa Cruz.

The cycling team has improved dramatically over the last few years, placing second during the Western Collegiate Cycling Conference in 2008 and receiving a third-place ranking in the 2008 USA Cycling Western Collegiate Cycling Conference. They have been competing since 2002.

“I have a ton of fun on the team being around people who love to do what I love to do,” said Matt Cipes, a junior communications major in his second year on the team.

The team meets at 9 p.m. every Tuesday in Tehama Hall Room 106 to discuss its progression and to answer any questions about future events.

On Monday, the team will be competing in San Luis Obispo for the 20th anniversary of the Parkfield Classic.

Dario Gut can be reached at dgut@theorion.com

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Seeing results If there is a group of students that is more resultsdriven than student-athletes, I would love to meet them.

Members of the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee are not only focused on the numbers at the end of the game, match or meet, but also the number they write on checks to charity.

Over 2 1/2-years the committee raised $5,000 to grant the wish of Mason Fontana, a 10-year-old Chico boy, giving the Chico State athletic department all the results it needs.

Fontana’s wish was to appear on the Nick Jr. show, “Yo Gabba Gabba.”

Fontana, who is battling a rare form of muscular dystrophy, made his wish in 2008.

Since then, members of Chico State SAAC have held bake sales, raffles, and dodgeball tournaments to help raise enough money to send to representatives at the MakeA-Wish Foundation.

The committee met its goal earlier this year, and members presented a check for $5,000 to Make-A-Wish representatives before the Chico State men’s basketball game on Jan. 22.

The results achieved by this group of student-athletes are nothing short of amazing.

In addition to making contributions to a national campaign by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Division II schools, Chico State SAAC members took it upon themselves to change the life of a local child.

With the Make-A-Wish fundraiser constantly in the back of their minds, SAAC members were also active in the community in other ways.

The list of charitable contributions includes: Adopting a soldier currently serving in Afghanistan through “Hugs for Soldiers,” donating $250 to help the renovation of the home of a local disabled girl through Rachel’s Helping Hands and collecting more than 350 cans that were donated to the Jesus Center and Torres Community Shelter.

They even found the money to host the annual Baller’s Ball for Chico State athletes and their guests.

The functions of SAAC as listed on chicowildcats. com include soliciting to proposed conference and NCAA legislation, creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation in student government and promoting a positive student-athlete image on campus.

Leave it to a group of jocks to extend that positive image to the community and complete the long — and at times discouraging — Make-A-Wish fundraiser.

Mason and his family recently traveled to Los Angeles for the filming of an episode of “Yo Gabba Gabba” that has yet to be aired. The wish of the child was granted.

It’s yet another heart-warming story coming from the Chico State athletic department that makes you proud to be a Wildcat, but you can’t argue with the results.

The ’Cats continue to change the Chico community for the better.

check out bidwellbump.com/2011results Allie Colosky can be reached at

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’Cat’ Fights?

W H AT S CO M IN G U P

Soccer returns to University Soccer Stadium to start a four-game homestand. The series begins Friday against Cal State Stanislaus with the women’s game at 4:30 p.m. and the men’s at 7 p.m.

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Sept. 28, 1960 Ted Williams stepped to the plate for the final time in his career. The famed Boston hitter sent one over the right field wall at Fenway Park and rounded the bases to a twominute standing ovation.

[ jock talk ] Everybody can want me, it’s one thing if they can get me.”

-Ozzie Guillen The former Chicago White Sox manager on recent rumors of signing a deal with the Florida Marlins. Guillen has since been traded to the Marlins.

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SPORTS SHORTS >> What’s up with the Wildcats

Chico State men’s and women’s soccer teams will host a meet and greet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Woodstock’s Pizza. This will give fans a chance to talk to players and coaches. The pizza party is being held during a weekend consisting of two home games for each Wildcat soccer team against Cal State Stanislaus on Friday and Humboldt State on Sunday. Free pizza and soda will be available to the first 140 people who attend. source: chicowildcats.com

The first Chico State Strong ’Cat Competition will be held Friday at the Wildcat Recreation Center. The event will showcase some of the strongest students on campus. Competitors will be put through challenges like a tire flip, truck pull, truck push, farmer’s walk and a medicine ball shot put event. There will be three different weight classes for both male and female competitors.

Those looking to compete can sign up at the front desk in the WREC and must pay $5 to participate.

Source: events.csuchico.edu

The Chico State women’s golf team opened the season on Monday in the Grand Canyon Fall Invitational at the Wigwam Golf Club Red Course in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Fifteen teams competed in the twoday event with five golfers for the Wildcats. This upcoming Monday will be the men’s golf team’s chance to partake in the Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational. The men are currently ranked third in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II polls and look to make an impression in their season opener.

Source: chicowildcats.com

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No ice necessary, inline hockey club takes to concrete Andrew Delgado STAFF WRITER

No ball is required to score a goal, and no ice is required to skate. Chico State’s inline hockey team needs nothing but a puck, a stick and some pavement.

Slap shots and glove saves have been showcased in Chico since 1997. The club team has recently reached success by making it into the national championships in 2010.

Inline, or roller hockey, is played on skates where ice is found only in the cooler and not under the players’ feet.

The game is similar to traditional ice hockey with a few minor adjustments.

Beyond the absence of ice, inline hockey is played with five members on each team, including the goalie, as opposed to ice hockey’s six on each squad.

No body checking and three 15 minute periods instead of 20 minute periods are also factors that separate ice from roller.

Battle in the Rink Ice hockey is known for being a tough and physical sport, and inline has taken notice and tried to cut down on physical hits.

Patrick Hill, senior forward, has to be careful not to be called for roughing while on the rink.

“They definitely don’t let you be as physical in roller as they do in ice,” he said. “The game is faster on ice, but it’s still competitive.”

Although ice may be faster, roller will give you more shots, said Dustin Cimoli, president of the club.

“Less people out there allows for more scoring,” he said.

Last season the ’Cats on the rink were able to tally 85 goals and 63 assists.

Looking to have a repeat performance, the team has been training at the Wildcat Recreation Center early in the morning and Cal Skate

late at night.

Goalie Matthew Gach, a junior transfer from West Valley College, has been playing for years and is excited to join the team this season, he said.

“It’s tough, preconditioning, just have to get on track,” he said.

For most sports team, to win the championship and be the best is the goal every season.

Hill thinks they are on their way, he said.

“Over the last three years there have been teams that have had the edge on us,” he said. “Like Cal, we always play them every tournament.”

Cal used to beat Chico State every game, Hill said.

Last year the ’Cats beat them a couple of times, so they’re getting better.

UC Berkeley and USC were able to finish on top of the Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League leaving the third place ’Cats from a bid to nationals last season.

Looking to get back on top of the eight-team league, Cimoli has been able to fill 19 spots to have a two team roster, an A-team and B-team.

The 10-man A-team will be competing in the Division II bracket facing returning UC Berkley, USC and rival Sonoma State.

“Sonoma, who used to be bad, is getting better,” Hill said.

“The league is progressing.”

Cimoli has confidence in both of the teams going into the season, he said.

“Our Division II team is looking pretty competitive right now,” he said. “And our B-team has a lot of new guys, but as long as they keep trying their hardest, they will be all right.”

Pay For Play Each player is required to pay a fee of $575. The fee includes jerseys, practice time, league dues, registration and fees to the school.

“Since the school is not funding club sports, we have

to come up with funding ourselves,” Cimoli said.

A portion of the money goes toward gas, he said.

“We try to carpool to save money and stay with someone’s family when we can,” Cimoli said.

It’s been tough to raise money, because they only get one big fundraiser a year, he said.

La Comida has been the biggest fundraiser they count on every year, Cimoli said. The fundraiser will probably be held next semester.

“This semester the team plans to have a night at Round Table Pizza or Woodstock’s,” he said.

The team also puts on a skills clinic for the youth hockey league in Chico to promote the sport, Cimoli said.

Chico’s inline hockey team takes to the rink Oct. 15 in San Jose and starts the season at the two-day Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League season kick-off event.

Teams from all over California, Nevada and Arizona will be competing.

Andrew Delgado can be reached at adelgado@theorion.com

PHOTOS BY • JOSH ZACK

NO BALL, NO ICE, NO PROBLEM [top] Inline hockey club goalkeeper, junior Matt Gach, takes his place between the pipes. Sophomore Garrett Beyers [above] handles the puck with ease during practice at Cal Skate off East Avenue.

Wildcats keep pace with best Sarah Bohannon STAFF WRITER

Wildcat of the Week

Lisa Webster women’s soccer Blasting her fourth goal of the season past the Cal State East Bay keeper, Lisa Webster continued her climb up the list of the best forwards in Chico State women’s soccer history.

Webster recorded her 18th career goal, which moved her into ninth place in school history tied with Katherine Bagwell. The senior business major will lead the attack on Cal State Stanislaus and Humbold State this weekend starting Friday at 7 p.m.

Wildcat of the Week is a regular feature meant to acknowledge the contributions made by individuals to the team. Winners are chosen by The Orion sports staff from nominations taken from all sports. To nominate: sportseditor@theorion.com

PALO ALTO — The rush of wind from more than 200 runners was the only relief from the hot sun that cross-country fans would feel Saturday at the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto.

Orange ropes outlined a path that zigzagged across the grass of the Stanford Golf Course.

As soon as the runners were off, so were the spectators running in every direction, trying to figure out which way the maze of ropes led so they could cheer their runner on.

Most spectators had a tough time keeping up with the runners except for last year’s top women’s runner, Chico State’s Kara Lubieniecki, who could be found running next to her friend and former teammate, senior Alia Gray.

“We’ve always raced together,” Gray said. “She actually found me during the first half-mile of the race and ran most of the race with me.”

It seems Lubieniecki’s support of Gray paid off.

Gray led the women’s team to eighth place out of 32 teams, most of them Division I schools, with a time of 21 minutes, 26 seconds and placed 24th out of 278, beating her last year’s rank of 38th.

Right behind her was junior Amy Schnittger with a time of 21 minutes, 45 seconds, improving from 68th to 39th this year.

Schnittger was followed by senior Katie Spencer, who scored third for the ’Cats, senior Shannon Rich who scored fourth and senior Stephanie Consiglio who scored fifth.

The Stanford Invitational is an intense race because of the amount of people in the race, Rich said. The hardest part is actually the start.

“People are sprinting out, and then they like stop in front of you, and they’re swerving,” she said, “it’s like ‘Oh my gosh, get out of my way.’”

The ’Cats knew they had to get a quick start on the large, flat course that is known to have

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HANGING WITH THE BIG DOGS [ABOVE] Chico State runner Joey Kochlacs makes it look easy while [RIGHT] Alia Gray holds her own in Palo Alto. runners “screaming” or hauling quickly in the beginning of the race, Gray said.

“If you don’t get out quick enough you can get caught in the back,” Gray said. “You end up running slower than you want to or slower than your fitness level which is always a bummer.”

With a score of 250 points, the women’s team placed eighth out of 32 teams. The ’Cats held their own against Division I teams like Stanford, UC Davis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and UC Santa Barbara.

They outran conference teams by hundreds of points. Cal Poly Pomona was the second team to place in Chico’s conference, scoring 596 points.

The men’s team also dominated, finishing fourth after Stanford and UCLA. UC Santa Barbara claimed third place nine points ahead of Chico State.

“We were kind of hoping we’d get at least third,” junior Adrian Sherrod said, “but somehow Santa Barbara nudged in front of us.”

Coming off hard workouts from the previous week, the team was sore and tired, some of them were even sick with the flu, Sherrod said.

Despite their inflictions the team somehow managed to move up two places and racked in a score 37 points better than last year’s.

“We finished fourth in combination with a bunch of D1 schools,” first non-scorer senior Joshua Linen said. “We have a long season ahead of us still so this is just like where we are for right now. It’s a good spot to be.”

Unlike the women’s team, it was the mostly the youth of the men’s team who scored Saturday.

Sherrod led the men’s team with a time of 24 minutes, 23 seconds, blasting away his last year’s time of 24 minutes, 49 seconds and moving from 40th place last year to 14th this year.

Sophomore Isaac Chavez was the team’s second scorer coming in at 26th place with a time of 24 minutes, 37 seconds, and freshman Johnny Sanchez scored third for the ’Cats with sophomore Alfonso Cisneros coming in right behind him.

Senior Joey Kochlacs landed in 44th place with a time of 24 minutes, 57 seconds.

Although the Wildcats were happy with their performance, most said they had gone into the race sore and tired from intense workouts.

And it doesn’t look like rest is coming soon.

Both teams travel to Salem, Ore., Saturday to run the Willamette Invitational.

Sarah Bohannon can be reached at sbohannon@theorion.com

STAT ’CAT >> WOMEN’S CROSS- The number of straight top10 finishes by the women’s COUNTRY

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cross-country team at the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto. The Wildcats finished in eighth place out of 32 teams at this year’s meet.

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The number of digs recorded by freshman defensive specialist Lauren Orozco during Saturday’s victory against UC San Diego.

The ’Cats return home to face Cal State Monterey Bay Friday.

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The number of goals true freshman Octavio Guzman has scored so far this season. He has recorded the most goals for a freshman since 2003.

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Chico State athletes just can’t stay away Sarah Goad STAFF WRITER

The allure of Chico is something that attracts new students every year, and it’s the same allure that has brought former athletes back to become coaches at Chico State.

Not only are many of the current athletic coaches at Chico State alumni, but their assistant coaches are former students as well.

Greg Clink, head coach of the men’s basketball team, played basketball for Chico State and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 1995.

Clink had friends whom This is the he visited at Chico State. job that His enjoyable I always visits, along had with the academic and wanted. basketball programs, ultimately led him to choose GREG CLINK to attend Men’s Basketball Chico State. head coach His best memories as a student at Chico State come from the overall experience and the strong relationships he built with his teammates and his coaches, Clink said.

After coaching at UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara, Clink made his way back to his alma mater. The community and college atmosphere are part of what brought Clink back to the home of the Wildcats.

“This is the job that I always had wanted,” Clink said.

Creating the same positive experience for his athletes is something that he strives to do.

“I want them to love their coaches,” Clink said. “I want them to build great relationships with us and their teammates. I want them to experience winning.”

Another Chico State alum is Kathy Dais, head coach of

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women’s golf, who graduated with a degree in recreation administration in 1975.

Dais decided to attend Chico State because when she drove up from Lodi “it felt right,” she said.

Dais helped to create and launch the golf program at Chico State. Prior to becoming a coach, Dais taught golf classes at Chico.

In 2000, Dais began her coaching stint as an assistant coach in the golf program and is now in her fifth season as head coach. In 2005, Dais completed her master’s degree in kinesiology.

She loves to teach the game and thought that coaching would be a great challenge, Dais said.

Dais enjoys running into Chico State alumni, which happens frequently, she said.

“I love Chico, and I love to represent it in the best way possible,” Dais said.

The biggest challenge in being a coach is keeping everything together and doing it well, she said.

Head women’s track and field coach Oliver Hanf transferred to Chico State from Diablo Valley College and graduated from Chico with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 1992.

Hanf came to Chico in August of 1989 to visit a friend.

The drive in was hot and miserable, but the moment he arrived in Chico, it “felt like an oasis,” he said.

Hanf loved Chico for its youthful atmosphere and saw it as “almost an escape from the real world,” he said.

“There is a charm here,” Hanf said.

Hanf’s coach when he was a student at Chico State was Kirk Freitas, also a Chico alumnus who is still coaching track and field for the ’Cats.

Chico State has an energy and a connection to the community that the rest of the California State Universities don’t quite have, Hanf said.

“We have an appeal that separates us,” he said.

SEASONED VETERANS [left] Men’s basketball head coach Greg Clink played basketball for Chico State before graduating in 1995. [below] Women’s golf head coach Kathy Dais still has that swing. Dais graduated from Chico State in 1975 and taught golf courses on campus before assuming her role as head coach in 2006.

ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOS BY • MICHELLE REINMUTH

That friend that Hanf came to visit in 1989 is now his wife, and they don’t plan to leave Chico.

Other alumni who have come back to the Wildcat program include Gary Towne, the men’s and women’s cross-country coach, and Audi Spencer, the assistant coach for the women’s basketball team.

Towne ran for Chico before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 1991 and then obtained his master’s degree in 1996. His assistant coach, Michael Wickman, is also an alumnus who earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from Chico State in May 2010.

Spencer graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology in 2008.

The community and atmosphere of Chico State seem to be what attract students, and that draw is so strong that sometimes it keeps alumni here for years after their days as students.

Sarah Goad can be reached at sgoad@theorion.com

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Wildcats split results, glad to be home Andrew Delgado STAFF WRITER

Finishing their five-game road trip with three wins, one loss and one tie. The Wildcats of men’s soccer traveled to the bay area and split their last two games.

With their overall record 4-2-2 and 3-2-1 in the California Collegiate Athletic Conference, the ’Cats are currently in a tie for second place with Cal State Monterey Bay in the North Division just behind Sonoma State.

Friday brought the ’Cats to Seaside to take on the Otters of Cal State Monterey Bay. The Otters came into the match off a three-game losing streak and struck quickly.

In the 10th minute, Servando Perez was able to chip in his first goal of the season past Wildcat keeper James Stroud to put the Otters up 1-0.

Senior forward Ferid Celosmanovic created a few opportunities toward the end of the first half with three close shots on goal. However, all were blocked.

The second half started just as quickly for the Otters, and in the 50th minute they were able to center a pass to the middle of the box for a goal, bringing the score to 2-0.

The ’Cats showed life in the 55th minute as junior midfielder Tyson Crim found an open Celosmanovic who was able to beat an offside trap and put the ball past the keeper for his fifth goal of the season.

IN CONTROL Senior Ferid Celosmanovic [left] fights for control of the ball against a Cal State East Bay defender.

The forward recorded his fifth goal of the season against Cal State Monterey Bay, but it wasn’t enough as the ’Cats dropped the contest 2-1.

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The intensity of the game was felt throughout the team as freshman defender Trevor Spurgeon and Celosmanovic were both subject to yellow cards. A yellow card was also given to the Chico State bench in the 63rd minute.

Outshooting the Otters 12 to eight and having more corners eight to three wasn’t enough as the ’Cats fell 2-1.

“We just missed chances and they didn’t,” freshman forward Octavio Guzman said.

Being on the road four weekends in a row and all the traveling started to take a toll on the men, coach Restrepo said.

Friday was a tough loss, we could have won, just didn’t have the skill, junior defender Chris Paulo said.

“We are happy to be home and make a solid run toward the playoffs,” said.

Putting the loss behind them, the ’Cats traveled to Pioneer Stadium Sunday to take on Cal State East Bay in their last leg of road matches.

The Pioneers were 1-6 overall and 0-5 in the CCAA coming into the game and had lost the past two times facing the ’Cats.

The game quickly became a shooting fest for the ’Cats with the first shot by senior midfielder Nick Tedrow in the first

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minute of play, but it was just high of the mark on goal.

The first corner taken by Celosmanovic came as the result of the missed opportunity

by Tedrow. However, the ’Cats weren’t able to tally a goal.

The ’Cats outshot the Pioneers 15 to seven, with six shots on goal compared to the Pioneers’ one.

Corner kicks were heavily favored by the ’Cats, 11 to one.

Although shots were taken almost at will by the ’Cats, the lone goal came off the foot of Guzman in the 67th minute via a penalty kick, which gave the advantage to the ’Cats, 1-0, and

would be the decisive game winner.

“It’s a good way to end,” Guzman said. “Now we can play at home in front of our fans.”

Paulo agreed that traveling has been tough on the team.

“Being on the road sucks,” he said. “We are always on the run and eating in different places.”

Playing at home and knowing who is in the stands on Friday will make it a great night, he said.

The ’Cats now look forward to a long homestand, playing their next four matches at University Soccer Stadium.

“I feel good about where we are in our season,” Restrepo said. “Now it’s in the final stretch. We hope to make a nice run at the conference.”

The ’Cats take to the field against Cal State Stanislaus at 7 p.m. Friday. The team plans on a repeat performance as the ’Cats beat the Warriors 2-0 earlier this season.

“It’s nice to be home,” Restrepo said. “The boys get to sleep in their own beds and hopefully we can get the skip back in our step.”

Andrew Delgado can be reached at adelgado@theorion

Volleyball rises, beats 10th ranked UC San Diego on road Dariush Dias Azmoudeh A SST. SPORTS EDITOR

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RUNNING WITH THE MOMENTUM Senior Blake Lopes [right] battles against a Cal State East Bay player. The midfielder leads Chico State’s team into a four-game home series starting Friday at 4:30 p.m. conference against rival Cal State Stanislaus.

Winning streak still alive for ’Cats soccer James Rudolph STAFF WRITER

It was a winning weekend for the women’s soccer team as the Wildcats defeated their competition with a 3-0 win against Cal State Monterey Bay Friday and a 2-1 overtime victory over Cal State East Bay on Sunday.

Carly Singer added one goal and an assist against Monterey Bay, and Molly Downtain and Lisa Webster scored the other two goals. Webster’s goal, was the third against Monterey Bay and also her 17th career goal making her the seventh player in school history to achieve 50 points.

Adding to Webster’s stature was her performance Sunday in Hayward against East Bay as she rifled her 18th goal passed the goalkeeper in the 35th minute, tying Chico State alumna Katherine Bagwell in ninth place in school history for most goals.

Freshman Alyx Williams had four shots on goal, one of which hit the back of the net in Sunday’s overtime victory against East Bay for her second collegiate goal.

The depth of the ’Cats roster is extended with the addition of Williams, senior midfielder Blake Lopes said.

“She is fearless, she wants to score, she has the right type of energy and attitude to bring as a forward,” Lopes said. “She is just about the right amount of cocky and creativeness that we need for our team.”

With two more victories notched, the ’Cats season record extends 4-2-0 in league play, putting them in second place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association North Division. Even with a winning streak on their side, the ’Cats have been hard at work in preparation for Friday’s home rivalry game against Cal State Stanislaus.

Freshman Brianna Furner is ready

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to take vengeance, as Stanislaus snuck a goal in the last minute of play when the teams faced each other Sept. 11.

“Because of the way everything went down last game and having them score in the last 49 seconds, that has followed me into every game,” Furner said. “When they come up here we are going all out, and it will be a great game.”

Furner has been focusing on trying to anticipate the flight of shots, especially on corner kicks and crosses, she said.

“For myself, I am currently practicing on awkward long balls into the box and being confident enough to come out on those and more,” Furner said.

Junior forward Melissa Pease was confident the team would win both games last weekend as she thinks pressure to win pushes the team to fight harder and gives players the confidence they need going into this Friday’s game at home against Stanislaus, she said.

As for this week’s preparation, Pease knows where she needs to improve.

“I need to work on my defending and being able to pressure the ball so other players can get it and finishing by getting the ball in the net,” Pease said.

The team has made efforts to take one step at a time and focus on each week as it comes, Lopes said.

“It’s always a dogfight between us and Stanislaus, there’s a lot of history there,” Lopes said. “Lately, they have been on top of the North Division, so we want to knock them off.”

James Rudolph can be reached at jrudolph@theorion.com

The Chico State women’s volleyball team traveled to Southern California this weekend to take on two teams ranked top 10 in the nation and returned home with a split result.

Despite falling to thirdranked Cal State San Bernardino on Friday in three sets, the Wildcats squeezed out a close five-set victory over 10th-ranked UC San Diego on Saturday.

The loss on Friday proved to be tough for the ’Cats, losing in three straight games to the Coyotes, 25-12, 25-16 and 25-19.

“Friday we played poorly against a good team,” volleyball coach Cody Hein said.

“They’re really good, thirdranked team in the country.

They really took it to us.”

San Bernardino remains undefeated so far in the season, through 11 games, and is in second place in the conference with a 6-0 record.

Playing against a highranked team like UNDEFEATED San BernarHOME STREAK dino caused AT STAKE Chico to play timidly and The ’Cats travel not to its today to Turlock full potento take on Cal tial, ’Cats State Stanissenior setlaus at 7 p.m. ter Kristan The team will Music said. return home on Friday to play A lack against Cal of confiState Monterey dence and Bay and Cal the Coyotes’ State East Bay offense overon Saturday. whelmed Both games are Chico State’s at 7 p.m., and ability to the ’Cats look bounce back to remain undefrom plays. feated at home this season.

“I felt our connection was off, our hitting was off,” Music said.

“We needed to put the ball away.”

The ’Cats recorded 24 kills, only half of the Coyotes total.

With each kill that San Bernardino made, the more difficult it was for Chico to recover, ’Cats freshman defensive specialist Lauren Orozco said.

“The game was a shock,” Orozco said. “We didn’t play the way we’re used to. We didn’t play like ourselves at all.”

Despite winning the first

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DUG OUT OF A TIGHT SPOT Junior outside hitter Makenzie Snyder had one of her best games of the season when she recorded a teamhigh 23 kills during Saturday’s match against UC San Diego.

The ’Cats travel to Turlock today to face Cal State Stanislaus. point in the first two sets, the ’Cats rarely led in the game and gave up a 3-1 lead in the first set by allowing seven straight points.

The hard loss on Friday served to be a lesson for the ’Cats, who put their abilities to the test on Saturday and came out with a win against San Diego.

“We used the San Bernardino game as a stepping stone and learned a lesson,” Orozco said. “That’s why we played well against San Diego.”

The team learned not to take their opponent’s ranking too strongly, Music said.

“It’s all defined on the court,” Music said.

Both teams fought hard in the first set battling to a 31-29 win by the ’Cats, which proved to be an important battle for momentum for the rest of the game.

“Early game one, we played together as a group and with emotion,” Hein said. “It was very important to win game one.”

The way the team played in the first set determined the team’s confidence for the rest of the game, Orozco said.

“Winning the first game in a match sets the pace for the team,” Orozco said.

The win allowed the ’Cats to inch closer to the Tritons for third place in the California Collegiate Athletic

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Association division. Chico currently sits in fourth with a 4-2 conference record and 9-3 overall, right behind 5-1 San Diego.

The entire match showed to be close with the ’Cats winning the first two sets and the Tritons taking the third and fourth.

Chico came close to closing the game in the third set, going neck in neck with San Diego. The ’Cats led at 23-22 but allowed three straight points from San Diego to take the set.

Both offense and defense were in sync for the ’Cats with junior outside hitter Makenzie Synder blasting 23 kills and Orozco racking up 28 digs on defense.

In the middle of the third set, the ’Cats held on to an 11-6 lead that helped the team push toward the 15-11 final score in the set to take the game.

“It was a new day,” Hein said. “They were worried playing against a good team on Friday, but on Saturday, they played with heart.”

Dariush Dias Azmoudeh can be reached at dazmoudeh@theorion.com

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MEN’S SOCCER

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W 8-0

Aug. 18

@Dominican (scrimmage)

L 2-0

Aug. 27

Southern Oregon (scrimmage)

@Seattle Pacific

T 0-0

Sept. 1

@Western Washington

W 2-1

Sept. 3

Sept. 9

Sonoma State

L 2-0

Sept. 11

@Cal State Stanislaus

Sept. 16

@Cal State Dominquez Hills

Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Sept. 25

@Cal State East Bay

Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 9

W 2-0

Sept. 2

Alaska Anchorage

L 3-2

T 1-1

Sept. 2

Western Oregon

W 3-1

@Seattle Pacific

L 1-0

Sept. 3

Dominican

W 3-0

@Western Washington

T 0-0

Sept. 3

Western Washington

W 3-0

Sept. 9

Sonoma State

W 2-1

Sept. 6

@William Jessup

W 3-0

W 2-0

Sept. 11

@Cal State Stanislaus

L 2-1

Sept. 9

@Sonoma State

W 5-0

Sept. 16

@Cal State Dominguez Hills

W 3-1

Sept. 10

@Humboldt State

W 3-0

@Cal State L.A.

T 2-2

Sept. 18

@Cal State L.A.

L 1-0

Sept. 13

Simpson

W 3-0

@Cal State Monterey Bay

L 2-1

Sept. 23

@Cal State Monterey Bay

W 3-0

Sept. 16

San Francisco State

W 3-1

W 1-0

Sept. 25

@Cal State East Bay

W 2-1

Sept. 17

Cal Poly Pomona

W 3-2

Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Sept. 30

Cal State Stanislaus

4:30 p.m.

Sept. 23

@Cal State San Bernardino

L 3-0

Humboldt State

2 p.m.

Oct. 2

Humboldt State

11:30 a.m.

Sept. 24

@UC San Diego

W 3-2

UC San Diego

4:30 p.m.

Oct. 7

UC San Diego

7 p.m.

Sept. 28

@Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Cal State San Bernardino

11:30 a.m.

Oct. 9

Cal State San Bernardino

2 p.m.

Sept. 30

Cal State Monterey Bay

7 p.m.

Oct. 14

@San Francisco State

12:30 p.m.

Oct. 14

@San Francisco State

3 p.m.

Oct. 1

Cal State East Bay

7 p.m.

Oct. 16

@Cal Poly Pomona

11:30 a.m.

Oct. 16

@ Cal Poly Pomona

2 p.m.

Oct. 7

@Cal State Dominguez Hills

7 p.m.

Oct. 21

Cal State East Bay

7 p.m.

Oct. 21

Cal State East Bay

4:30 p.m.

Oct. 8

@Cal State L.A.

7 p.m.

Oct. 23

Cal State Monterey Bay

2 p.m.

Oct. 23

Cal State Monterey Bay

11:30 a.m.

Oct. 14

Humboldt State

7 p.m.

Oct. 28

@Humboldt State

3 p.m.

Oct. 28

@Humboldt State

12:30 p.m.

Oct. 15

Sonoma State

7 p.m.

Oct. 30

@Sonoma State

11:30 a.m.

Oct. 30

@Sonoma State

2 p.m.

Oct. 21

@Cal Poly Ponoma

7 p.m.

Nov. 4

CCAA Semifinal

TBA

Nov. 4

CCAA Semifinal

TBA

OCt. 22

@San Francisco State

7 p.m.

Nov. 6

CCAA Championship

TBA

Nov. 6

CCAA Championship

TBA

Oct. 28

UC San Diego

7 p.m.

Nov. 11-13

NCAA Championship Far West Regional

TBA

Nov. 11-13

NCAA Championship Far West Regional

TBA

Oct. 29

Cal State San Bernardino

7 p.m.

Nov. 19

NCAA Championship Quarterfinal

TBA

Nov. 19

NCAA Championship Quarterfinal

TBA

Nov. 2

Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Dec. 1-3

NCAA Championship Tournament Final Four

TBA

Dec. 1-3

NCAA Championship Tournament Final Four

TBA

Nov. 4

@Cal State East Bay

7 p.m.

Nov. 5

@Cal State Monterey Bay

7 p.m.

Nov. 11

Cal State L.A.

7 p.m.

Nov. 12

Cal State Dominguez Hills

7 p.m.

Nov. 17-19

NCAA Championship Tournament Pacific Regional

TBA

Dec. 1-2

NCAA Championship Tournament Elite Eight

TBA

Aug. 17

Yuba College

Aug. 23

@UC Davis

Sept. 1 Sept. 3

CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 10

@Humboldt Invitational

Oct. 22

CCAA Championships

Sept. 24

@Stanford Invitational

Nov. 5

NCAA West Regional

Oct. 1

@Willamette Invitaional

Nov. 19

NCAA Championships

Oct. 15

@Santa Clara Invitational

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SPIRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS Johnny Dutro [left] performs with his band Soul Union at Chico’s sixth annual Earthdance at Bidwell Park. [below, left] Lannaya West African Drum & Dance Ensemble’s balaphone awaits to be played.

A dancer at the festival joins in the global gala for peace.

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Chico celebrates Mother Nature with song, dance Miguel Rocha STAFF WRITER

It was a warm and sunny Saturday when people of Chico held hands and formed a circle in Bidwell Park to join 300 other cities across the globe during a synchronized prayer for peace.

The universal event, Earthdance, celebrates life and peace at different levels: the mind, body and family, said Eartha Shanti, co-founder of Chico’s Earthdance. Chico has hosted the event for the last six years.

People in colorful clothing threw their hands in the air and danced on the grass surrounded by canopies while music by The Railflowers, The Mystic Truebudoors, Shivaree, Soul Union, West African Drum & Dance Ensemble, Los Papi Chulos and Moo-Got-2 filled the air.

For Shanti, peace can be everywhere, at any time — from a birth to a simple Sunday dinner.

“If we want peace, the conversation about peace needs to be bigger than the conversation about conflict,” Shanti said.

She gathered friends, made calls to make the event happen and hopes in the future she can team up with Chico State’s organizations, such as CAVE, to keep the momentum going for next year, she said.

This year’s turnout was larger than previous years,

Shanti said.

With donations and help from the vendors, the event was free and they were able to pay the artists, said Laura Smith, the other co-founder of the event.

Performer Anna Meehan, a teacher at Blue Oak School, took the stage and sung “Pacha Mama,” a song about a goddess revered by the indigenous people of the Andes that roughly translates to “Mother Earth.” She wanted the song to introduce the prayer for peace, since the song encapsulates the meaning of the event.

Meehan loved Earthdance because it was a beautiful day and she is very connected to Cedar Grove in Bidwell Park, Meehan said. A key component of the event is to make the circle.

“I love the community, music and the festival atmosphere,” she said.

This was the first time Poppy Reed, a third-year English major at Butte College, attended Earthdance.

She went to help Smith sell stuff she gathers from trips to India.

“I like that it’s a free festival, the music wind-up and in the park,” Reed said.

It is also a great way to support local vendors, she said.

Miguel Rocha can be reached at mrocha@theorion.com

Record Collecting My record collection is complete. For now, that is.

Elvis Costello’s “This Years Model” proudly sits among my other adored vinyls. Although the hunt for this rare and incredibly wonderful record has come to an end, I still have others to add to the pile.

I’ve been collecting for years and have accumulated almost the entire Beatles’ discography, including the banned 1966 album cover of “Yesterday and Today” featuring the Fab Four with raw meat and headless baby dolls on their laps. Within hours of sitting on music shelves, the record company had recalled the album cover and sent out a more respectable photo of the Beatles to be glued over the original. I own both copies.

Collecting takes a lot of time and love. There is something wild about rummaging through old music piles and then stumbling upon a favorite artist.

Along with collecting comes the responsibilities of proper storage and maintenance that cannot be overlooked.

Forty-fives aren’t like CDs — records need special care for a long-lasting shelf life. They can’t be stacked on top of each other, and dust often falls in the tiny grooves, which should be avoided when handling them — all of which is part of the fun.

A lot of my collection was passed down from my parents.

The rest of what I own are oldies and have been found in record shops or at swap meets.

Now a lot of new artists are putting their music on 45s. I always opt for the 45 if a current band I love has a vinyl option.

She & Him released their albums only on vinyl with a code allowing free online downloading of their record with the album purchase.

Longtime Melody Records employee De Andra Schmid shares my feelings about vinyls.

“It’s authentic, you can feel the history of it when you hold the record and its past owners,” Schmid said. “It’s cool because the raw recording you can hear, the instruments are better and it’s not just all-over layered like digital.”

Though the bulk of what Melody Records has is old, its variety is vast. I usually go to Melody Records downtown for jazz. I’ve purchased many Dinah Washington and Oscar Peterson albums there because the store’s selection is better than most I’ve seen.

Melody Records is the only record store I’ve seen in town, but Marysville and Sacramento have great shops to venture through for great music.

I enjoy having tangible music and dropping the needle on my album to listen to the old sound. Part of the adventure is thumbing through piles of gently used vinyls. And it’s rewarding when you find what you’re looking for.

Vinyl collectors know the cover is worth more than the music it makes, but the love of this old-fashioned way of music is a classic love that never dies out. And there are no surprises for this year’s girl.

Leila Rodriguez can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com

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BAD BLOOD Kyle Williams [left] on aucoustic guitar, invited Autumn Sky, on vocals, and Sean Martin, on keys, to perform ‘Poison & Wine’ by The Civil Wars with Williams’ band at Augie’s Fine Coffee & Tea Cafe Friday.

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“Transformers: Dark of the Moon” - DVD available Friday

●●●●○ Greatness is the right of all sentient beings. Finally we got the Megan Fox-free sequel we deserved from the Hasbro toy inspired movie. The dark side of the moon holds many secrets, including giant anthropomorphic aliens that shift into motor vehicles. Michael Bay’s camera never stays still as he catches the mind-exploding special eff ects that cost more than you will likely

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Vocalist keeps audience locked

make in your lifetime. Grab your “Bumblebee” action figure and

Nicole Walker

some popcorn and live out your

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childhood dreams.

Blink 182 “Neighborhoods”

-CD available now

●●●○○ The pop-punk kings that went streaking through your radio with “All the Small Things” sticking out are now pulling up their pants in their first album since their hiatus in 2005. When the band got back together last year it went on tour to dust off those classic Blink songs and test out some new material. Travis Barker is excellent, once again making use of every inch of his drum heads to keep the tempo rocking. Check out the breakdown in “Up All Night” for some major mosh material.

“TerraNova” -TV series Fox Mondays

FLOWER CHILD Autumn Sky graces the stage during Friday’s performance at Augie’s. Sky is considered a ‘local indie darling’ in her hometown.

With 9-year-old dreadlocks hanging down his back, Chico’s own Kyle Williams stood barefoot on stage and serenaded the audience with mesmerizing vocals.

Autumn Sky, from Sacramento, and Sean Martin, from Chico, opened for the acoustic guitarist and vocalist Friday at Augie’s Fine Coffee & Tea Cafe.

In the midst of the high traffic of people flowing through the door, Williams had the audience with his first song, which was an acoustic cover for “I Gotta Feeling,” by The Black Eyed Peas.

This was Williams’ first time playing with a full-set band, but the added instrumentals complemented his soulful style, which is similar to that of Jack Johnson and John Mayer.

He shared a selection of new and old songs including “When I’m 30” and “My Beautiful Someday,” to his new single inspired by his wife, “She Is.” A majority of the songwriting process takes place while Williams is in the driver’s seat going to his next destination, Williams said. He begins with a hum of a melody, then, slowly, words are added.

His songs are reflective of who he is, local friend Morgan Fairchild said. His personality is revealed by the lyrics he sings.

Love for his wife and his religious faith

are two themes Williams carries throughout his songs, William said. His religious views aren’t apparent only in his songs, but also in his work as a sound technician for his church.

Playing drums for his church is what started his intimate relationship with music, he said. A passion for drums soon initiated his exploration of his acoustic talents which led him to where he is today.

As a musician, Williams has experienced hard times while building his success, he said. He has not been able to tour as much as he would prefer because of a broken-down tour vehicle, but has been busy perfecting his craft in the meantime.

Williams isn’t looking for fame, just the ability to make a living off what he loves to do, he said.

As for his long locks, which were adopted when he was 16, they have just seemed to grow with him.

“I always liked to do crazy stuff with my hair, and it felt like dreads were a final, serious, ultimate hairdo,” Williams said.

Playing music from his life experiences, he opens up to his audience and tells a story with each song.

“You can see a little bit of his heart in his songs,” Fairchild said.

Nicole Walker can be reached at nwalker@theorion.com

8ZERO5 Travor Crandall spun a set at Electro Sunset II, Wild Oak Music Group’s first concert of the year, Saturday at 1078 Gallery to raise awareness to the thriving local music scene.

●●●●○ It appears Fox has been reading my emails pleading for a quality dinosaur-filled television program. Terra Nova looks at a future where overpopulation and horrendous air quality have driven human kind to look for a way to survive. Their solution: Go back in time 85 million years to the dinosaur-infested Cretaceous period.

Dino-veteran Stephen Spielberg is in as executive producer, which should hold this series to very stringent quality standards.

“FIFA 12” -Video game available

Chico Cabaret bids ‘absolute pleasure’ Brooke Hespeler STAFF WRITER

now for all major gaming consoles

●●●●● I’m sorry America, but futbol is supposed to be played on a pitch with a round ball, not with the oblong pigskin that huge 300-pound men fight over. The finesse and precision required in the beautiful game have been improved with key changes in the tactical defending and precision dribbling. Game-play, graphics and online features have been upgraded to allow for an endless amount of replay. You can also show your school spirit and play as Chico State alumnus Chris Wondolowski, striker for the San Jose Earthquakes, at least once.

“X-Men: Destiny” -Video game available now for all major gaming consoles

●○○○○ Ever want to be a mutant?

“X-Men: Destiny,” a new thirdperson action role-playing game, lets you become a new mutant on an adventure set to save or destroy the world. While there are cameos of many famous Marvel mutants such as “Wolverine,” “Magneto” and “Juggernaut,” this game limits you to a mutant who is barely discovering powers. The game suff ers from poor graphics and will most likely fail with lack of online support.

The Chico Cabaret players would like, if they may, to take guests on a strange journey.

From Oct. 6 to Nov. 5, the theater will be presenting the “Rocky Horror Show” for the eighth year in a row with a new cast, new orchestration and new vision.

For those who fi nd themselves unfamiliar with the musical or cult hit fi lm “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” here’s a brief synopsis: it’s the story of Frankenstein, if Dr. Frankenstein was an alien transvestite building the ultimate boy toy with a gritty rock soundtrack, drugs and a paraplegic former Nazi. Got that? Good.

The film adaptation is great, in a “so bad, it’s good” sort of way, but seeing “Rocky Horror” live is truly a remarkable experience.

“It’s not a show, it’s a happening,” director Jeff Dickenson said.

Chico Cabaret’s production this year will be very different from years past. Matt Hammons, the musical director as well as the actor playing Dr. Frank N. Furter, has been hard at work reinventing the score for this production.

“The original orchestrations have a lot of piano and sax in them,” Hammons said.

“I wanted to emphasize the rock ‘n’ roll feel. The movie soundtrack musically sounds a lot like Grease, which I feel isn’t quite right for such a risque show.”

Fans of the film will not be completely out of their element

— it carries the Charles Atlas seal of approval. The main characters, Brad and Janet, also referred to as “the asshole” and “the slut,” are played

by Zack Valdez, a Butte College student, and Ashley Garlick, a junior majoring in theatre arts. They act in a very similar manner to their onscreen counterparts, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon.

“Janet is like a little lamb who has never been exposed to the evils of desire,” Garlick said. “When she gets to the Frankenstein place, her cherry gets popped — both literally and figuratively.”

Garlick, a doe-eyed blonde who seems to be almost exactly like her character in the opening of the show, is thrilled to be working at the Chico Cabaret for the first time.

“It’s been such a joy to work with these people doing things I’ve never done or even thought I could do,” Garlick said.

“The Rocky Horror Show” is definitely for mature audiences who aren’t easily offended, although one must remember that “a mental mind fuck can be nice.”

Audience members are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters, and props will be available for purchase by anyone who forgot their squirt gun, newspaper or flashlight.

So give yourself over to absolute pleasure, come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab. The Chico Cabaret will see guests shiver with anticipation.

Brooke Hespeler can be reached at bhespeler@theorion.com

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Wild Oak Music Group hosts electrifying show Kayla Wohlford STAFF WRITER

The sun set Saturday as Wild Oak Music Group held its first concert of the year at the 1078 Gallery with an electronic music show.

The all-ages event, called Electro Sunset II, featured local DJs SteelFX, 8zero5 and headliner No Requests. The show was a step up from last year’s Electro Sunset I, which only had two disc jockeys.

“The show has gotten bigger,” said manager Matthew Ehe. Wild Oak encourages local acts and venues making it a point to publicize its cause throughout the community with its concert productions.

“We’re supporting local music and putting it on blast,” said Ryan Littell, a Chio State senior and Wild Oak staff member.

Wild Oak Music Group was established in 1997 and gives students in the music industry program a chance to get real world experience in the industry.

DJ 8zero5 started off the show with upbeat music that had concert-goers fist-pumping and dancing to the sound.

A newcomer to the DJ scene, DJ 8zero5, real name Trevor Crandall, started out playing at a friend’s house. This was his first venue gig.

“I had a good time and enjoyed working with Wild Oak,” Crandall said. “I

liked how professional they were.”

Following Crandall was a dynamic duo known as DJ SteelFX, a name they crafted from their last names. The pair includes Chico DJs Shawn Steele and Andy Fox, who have been performing together for three years.

They have performed at various venues in Chico, but this was their first show with Wild Oak Music Group, Steele said.

“It was fun,” he said. “I liked the venue they picked.”

As the crowd grew, the partners hyped up the crowd with a mixture of hip-hop and dance electronica music. The dark room was filled with fast-moving glow apparel as the rave-like show became an explosive dance party.

Wild Oak staff littered the crowd and encouraged the people to dance, pumping up the scene.

“I think the show should end really well,” Littell said.

When the last DJ took the stage, funk beats filled the room and had people cheering. His name, DJ No Request, was not a forecast of his performance, as the DJ was very interactive with the crowd and frequently asked them what they wanted to hear.

He transitioned from the funk beats to a fun variety of house music that ended the night with dancing.

Kayla Wohlford can be reached at kwohlford@theorion.com

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Legendary jazz pianist dazzles Laxson MAN OF FEW WORDS Herbie Hancock performed at the Laxson Auditorium Sept. 20.

The 14-time Grammy Award winner has shared the stage with Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder.

The Orion “Watermelon Man” may bring to mind the locals at the Chico Farmers Market, but for jazz lovers, it means something else entirely.

Herbie Hancock gave an unforgettable performance in Laxson Auditorium last Tuesday night.

Hancock, who has been a well-respected jazz musician for nearly 50 years, has had an illustrious career that included a stint with the Miles Davis quintet and several hit records that have earned him numerous awards and accolades.

His entrance onto the stage was without the flashy lights and over-the-top announcer. He strutted onto the stage and the audience couldn’t hold back its applause.

After his first few songs, he grabbed the microphone to introduce the band and said, “There are only a handful of musicians that can do that!”

Hancock was a man of few words throughout the majority of his performance. Like a true musician, Hancock’s primary focus was the music and making sure audience members enjoyed themselves.

He took the stage with a trio of gifted musicians and with every song they performed Hancock and his ensemble were completely in sync and musically sound.

The audience was attentive and filled with excitement and anticipation while Hancock prepped himself at the piano at the beginning of the concert. The auditorium was completely silent.

Later in the set, Hancock, on keytar, and his bassist entered a back-and-forth battle of the beats. The audience was enthralled. People tapped their feet and rocked their heads to the beat.

Each of the songs exuded feeling and expression, and many songs freely flowed into the next.

Hancock and his trio kept the audience captivated throughout his entire set.

His piano skills mesmerized the audience so much that the entire auditorium responded with a standing ovation at the end of the night.

Herbie Hancock’s concert was an evening full of great music from one of the most well-respected musicians of all time.

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FUNKY SOUL MERLIN BAND Frontman Jacob Merlin, of the Jacob Merlin Band, which is from Portland, brought the ‘funk’ to Lost on Main Saturday playing covers and originals.

Fiddle frenzy folk ignites audience at Lost On Main Juan Mejia STAFF WRITER

Funky souls and folky sounds were anything but lost on Main.

Artists found shelter Saturday in the downtown venue Lost on Main from the ever-resonating college experience and brought their own form of dubstep, the English-born a-“bo-bo-bo-bo”-mination of music in a unique barefoot roots fest.

Alli Battaglia and her slam-grass fiddlin’ friends took a dip into the downtown barrel to bring Chico some feel-good vibes.

“My music started here in Chico,” Battaglia said.

Originally from Santa Cruz, her move to Chico inspired her to initiate her musical career, which she has now had for about five years, she said. Changing styles and variation is what defines her take on folk.

“We hit everything, but we tie it together with the melody,” Battaglia said.

The late show, catering to those who appreciate folk and the adventurous type willing to make an investment in their Saturday night, did not disappoint as Sweet Baba Jane took the stage.

Playing its first Chico show, the San Jose based band comprised of friends on an acoustic venture played the first strings of the night.

For opportunistic patrons and those not shy of dancing, the floor provided a laser-filled dance map to the tune of modern folk.

“We bring authenticity,” bassist Jonathan Sherred said. “We’re actually out there playing acoustic instruments. We’ve got 32 strings out there. This is our acoustic project and we rock it out.”

The folks changed tempo as the Jacob Merlin Band brought the funk back to everyone. Sprinkling funky covers with a set of original funk backed by an alto sax and keys by frontman Jacob Merlin, the floor took a trip back to the future.

“We’re not going to play this,” Merlin said as he played an upbeat club sample on his keyboard and mock danced. “I was so into the moment I think I just drooled on my piano.”

As more foot tapping, dancing and drinks were lured by funk stylings, the crowd took hold of the Chico interpretive dance scene.

The Portland band marked itself on Chico’s map.

“Most of the time we’re local, but every once in a while we go out of state,” sax player Nick Luchterhand said. “My dream is just that people should have an appreciation for live music and be willing to go out and support local musicians.”

As the collective energy returned to the Earth, Alli Battaglia took the stage to put an end to the night.

Taking armfuls of wooden instruments and delivering a woody swan song, patrons disarmed and polished off their pints before heading home.

Juan Mejia can be reached at jmejia@theorion.com

GOTTA HAVE SOME FUNK Jacob Merlin brings funk to Lost on Main.

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LUSCIOUS LOCKS Sherri Dotter [left] owner of Cleo’s Hair Salon, watches as TIGI Cosmetics Stylist, Troy Newland [center] works on adding spunk to Myst Anglin’s hair at Saturday’s hair show event at the Chico Mall.

BETA showcases an underground beat Eli Gibbs STAFF WRITER

BETA is the name given to the underground electronic music showcase hosted every other Saturday at Lost on Main.

The idea behind the name comes from the idea of “beta testing,” or testing of a product prior to commercial release. At BETA, you can expect to hear some of the more experimental styles of electronic dance music.

BETA is one of the only organized events that features disc jockeys playing the down-tempo, heavier styles of electronic dance music.

Though the event is only held once every two weeks Both of these genres are said to have originated in London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, though the term “dubstep” was not coined until later. The difference lies in the influence of Jamaican dub music after the development of drum and bass.

The technique of break beat, specifically looping drum beats, has had a great influence on these two genres. The tempo and style of hip-hop makes it a favorite pick for DJs looking for vocal samples.

BETA will be hosting special guest DJ and producer Evan Pressman, aka “Sugarpill,” Tuesday. Self-classified as “Polytemponic glitch bass,” Sugarpill has played for crowds as large as Coachella’s DoLab tent. Polytempo literally means “two or more tempi” and, in this case, two different beats per minute occurring simultaneously.

In his production, Sugarpill uses many hip-hop vocal samples and impeccable editing to precisely synchronize bass lines that he has produced with bass made to resemble a glitch.

DJ Shawn Steele, a senior

majoring in recreation administration, frequents BETA and performed at the Sept. 17 event.

In Steele’s performance, there was a merging of the down tempo style of dubstep and upbeat influence like disco and house.

BETA is always entertaining because it features underground electronic dance music that other bars in Chico do not, Steele said. The vastness of electronic music allows for many different genre differences between artists.

It is likely that an artist will use synthesizers and vocal MORE ON samples from ABLETON LIVE other artWORKSHOP ists or media, such as film.

Ray Ray Gallery Vocal sam350 Broadway ples from pop Noon-4 p.m. culture are $25 Advance $35 Door used to familiarize the audience with a piece of the art, while the synchronization of the sample itself is considered a part of the artistic expression, too. The production and the performance are two separate aspects of the art itself.

Not only will Sugarpill be playing BETA, but he will also be offering a workshop for all aspiring DJs and producers in the area. In the workshop, Sugarpill will be discussing a variety of topics relevant to producers of all skill levels. The workshop will be using Ableton Live, a popular program used for the production of electronic dance music.

Those who attend the workshop will also receive free admission to Sugarpill’s performance that night. Otherwise, it’s $5 at the door for Sugarpill and resident DJs, Mike Z and Simple Science.

BETA is held at 9 p.m. every other Saturday at Lost on Main.

Eli Gibbs can be reached at egibbs@theorion.com

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Anyone who was looking to lose an inch or two this weekend should have been at the Chico Mall. Many stepped on stage at no cost and almost immediately the inches came off — in hair, that is.

Cleo’s salon and TIGI Cosmetics held a hair and cosmetics show Saturday and Sunday and welcomed people with appointments as well as walk-ins to get their hair or makeup done.

This is about the 10th show that Cleo’s has held. Cleo’s opened at the Chico Mall in October 1996 and there is a second store at the Mt. Shasta Mall.

Sherri Dotter, a Chico State alumna and Cleo’s owner, wants to share what her and Cleo’s employees have experienced on numerous occasions, she said. As stylists they have all been to hair shows and seen national platform artists at work, something non-stylists don’t get to see often.

“What we try to do with the hair shows is just to promote some fun,” Dotter said. “Why can’t we create that excitement for the general public?”

TIGI Cosmetics sent a few of its artists to the two-day event and available appointment times quickly became few and far between.

In addition to promoting the event online, word-ofmouth proved to be effective.

One participant was told by her neighbor, a stylist at the salon.

With pink bangs, blond chin-length hair and the shaved left side of her head exposing a cheetah print tattoo, 21-year-old Myst Anglin was able to see one of the artists without an appointment and walk away a few inches lighter thanks to her complimentary cut.

Because of her asymmetrical hairstyle, Anglin usually wears her hair to the side. Troy E. Newland, a TIGI art team member, not only took a little off the ends, but gave her a little more definition.

“It looks a lot better now,” Anglin said. “Nonhaggard.”

Although this is not Newland’s first trip to Chico to promote TIGI, this is his first collaboration with Cleo’s salon.

In addition to the event held for the public, there was a class held for Dotter and her stylists to build familiarization with their newest products.

Another benefit to holding public events such as this hair show is the chance to educate and share tips, said Kathryn Cooley, assistant manager and stylist.

Many stylists don’t know how to educate, Cooley said.

They don’t show people how to do it themselves, stylists just do it.

Some people don’t know how to style their own hair or how to do their own makeup, so in the process of producing good hair and makeup, the clients should also be able to walk away with more than what they came with, she said.

Cooley has been working at the Chico store for a little more than a year after transferring from the Mt. Shasta store in Redding.

A Redding native, Dotter attended San Diego State, but she later opted to become a Wildcat because her selected program was impacted at San Diego State.

Her bachelor’s in business administration from Chico State has helped her manage her business as a sole-proprietor, nestled between the “big boys,” she said with pride.

Jen Moreno can be reached at jmoreno@theorion.com

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School comfort Chico State is ready for fall and so is this outfit. Every item is less than $50. On a college budget, this entire outfit is a steal.

The multicolored, striped sweater tunic is the perfect kick of color that will brighten a fall wardrobe. Adding a colorful piece will make you stand out and give your look a warm feel even in cold weather.

The leggings from Target are less than $10 and I’d recommend buying a few of them. They last for a while and even when you wear them out, it’s easy enough to just grab a new pair. The gray riding boots from Avon are perfect for rainy days and are the epitome of comfort.

Tie this outfit together with this bedazzled ring from Sears, NARS lip gloss in “Turkish Delight” and OPI nail polish in “You don’t know Jacques!”

MORE ON AUTUMN For a breakdown of fall traditions and activities, check out page D5.

A fabulous fall Stepping out can mean anything from a dinner date to a night out on the town. This outfit is fit for all occasions.

The royal blue romper pairs perfectly with the fitted blazer from Old Navy.

Blazers are a timeless piece, which means they are an item that will always be in style. I usually recommend splurging a little on timeless pieces, but a deal like $40 for a quality brand is a steal. The platform pumps are very Kardashian-esque, but you can save $700 by skipping the Louboutins and instead buy this pair from Target. With a sturdy heel, these pumps will last through the night. Just remember to grab some insoles for extra comfort.

Accessories are a must with the dark blazer, so throw on some bangles and a pair of dangly earrings and you’re ready to hit the town. Last but not least, tie together the entire outfit with a pale pink lipstick. The pink will give your lips a nice sheen of color that won’t take away from the fabulous outfit.

Brittany Comas can be reached at bcomas@theorion.com

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Professor Jim Postma will discuss the future of the electric car in his presentation “Electric Car: Murder victim, Suicide, or Still a Gleam in it’s Parent’s Eyes”

Join this multimedia memoir and work-in-progress as retired professor Peter Hogue discusses films with the with Secret Cinema Tertulias.

10 p.m. @ Duff y’s Tavern $5 cover This indie rock band played the Treasure Island music festival in San Francisco in 2010.

The Amblers will open.

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Strange Habits 8 p.m. @ LaSalles $3 cover Strange Habits shares a stage with Thrive and Melodramatics at LaSalles.

Sir Salman Rushdie 7:30 p.m. @Laxson Auditorium $25 student Sir Salman Rushdie shares his thoughts on his life and our world: freedom of expression, religion and pop culture.

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Post 9/11: How the Aftermath Affects Our Community 7 p.m. @ Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall Free Join this panel discussion with local community members Ali Sarsour, Tim Roy, Leslie Johnson and Andy Holcombe.

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The Naked Lounge: October Art Exhibit 6:30 a.m.- 11 p.m. @ The Naked Lounge Tea & Coffeehouse Free Check out new art by local and touring artists, displaying everything from paintings and photography to sculpture and mixed media.

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8 p.m. @ Cafe Coda $7 cover

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Hot Mess plays its last show with Denim Wedding and Clouds on Strings.

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Halloween Costume Fashion Show

Calling all jukebox heroes – The Bear hosts a karaoke night every Monday until closing time.

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International Forum: Fire and Biodiversity 4 p.m. @ Ayres 120 Free Don Hankins discusses “Fire and Biodiversity in the Kaanju Ngaachi Indigenous Protected Area” as part of this week’s International Forum.

1 p.m.- 10 p.m. @ Alter Ego Costumes off Park Avenue

Dance Sanctuary

Live music, entertainment, food and crafts vendors will showcase costumes for kids and families.

Swing on by Cafe Culture for an evening with Five Rhythms Dance Wave.

6:30 p.m. @ Cafe Culture

STAFF FAVORITES >> ’90S SONG “Poison” — Bell Biv Devoe.

This is the ultimate dance/party song. Something D.J. Tanner would’ve have jammed with on her walkman and with a lyric like “can’t trust a big butt and a smile,” it’ll be a hit forever.

“ My Heart Will Go On” — Celine Dion. This was the definitive anthem for the ’90s. James Cameron did not want it and even Celine Dion said she did not want to record it when she first heard it, but Americans everywhere said “No, this is awesome” and made it one of the best-selling singles of all time.

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The ’90s were full of quirky rifts, nonsense lyrics and delightful overtones. The Canadian alt-rock transplants hit the mark best with this tune about a man trying to save face in a lost argument.

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Daring to delete Facebook Deleting my Facebook was like going through a messy breakup.

Facebook first asked me if I was sure I wanted to leave.

Then, it pleaded with me not to go, showing me tagged pictures of my friends with statements such as, “Steven will miss you, message him.”

It asked why I was leaving, giving me a list of options to choose from such as, “I donʼt feel safe on Facebook,” and “Itʼs temporary, Iʼll be back.”

Facebook then told me it wished to see me back soon.

Like some breakups, I was initially relieved. Being off Facebook gave a certain mystery to my persona. I was glad to be rid of a life filled with useless information, such as knowing that someone I hadnʼt physically seen in four years had sushi for dinner.

Then, I started to regret my decision. I missed the social life Facebook facilitated and felt that my existence was less important because it wasnʼt documented online. I couldnʼt share photos or random thoughts with my friends.

I even found myself thinking of statuses I wanted to share or photos I wanted to upload and then reminding myself I couldnʼt.

Facebook can be very addicting, and I wanted to test myself to see if I could go a week without a website telling me what anyone was thinking, where they were going or what they were doing.

The week spent without Facebook taught me that the website is necessary in order to communicate with the people in my life.

Facebook is how many people presently transmit information and convey emotion.

The site is a useful communication tool, and in todayʼs Facebook-oriented society, it is essential to have a page. Facebook has defined our generation and dictates how we should socially interact. It has set new social etiquette to abide by.

I had friends asking why they couldnʼt find me on the site. One friend thought I had deleted only her and that I was mad. I even had a friend send me a text that said, “R u alive?”

It seems invasive and obsessive to have to know what is going on in the lives of everyone youʼve ever met, but Facebook has made us all curious stalkers.

I spend a couple hours each day on Facebook, which I would say is pretty standard. Clicking the app on my phone between classes, checking my notifications at work and the late-night binge of newsfeed reloading all add up.

Logging into my Facebook has become such a habit that I would catch myself typing in the familiar URL absentmindedly. Some of the free time I had away from Facebook was used for something productive, but there was still Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Google+ to help me neglect my homework.

There are downsides to being so dependent on instant information in this virtual world. There are constant reminders of what, or who, your exes are doing. Private information can potentially be used for profit, and family members and potential employers may be able to see your drunken pictures or inappropriate status updates.

But there are far more advantages to instant information and communication, and if you are careful about what you obsess over and what you post, you can avoid the pitfalls.

I lasted fi ve days before I reunited with Facebook, and I donʼt intend to break things off this time, unless Google+ seduces me into dumping it again.

Ally Dukkers can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com

Scrolling down in a profile allows users to see posts, photos and life events as they happened chronologically, and users are able to choose whatʼs featured on their timeline. On the right side of the screen, users can choose the month and year they want to view on their own page.

Favorite posts and photos can be starred to double their size, while others can be hidden altogether.

If important parts of a userʼs story are missing, they can go back and add them.

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Timeline is a new profile interface that is wider and more visual than the previous interface. Timeline has been released to a handful of people so far and will launch to the public in a few weeks.

I received an alcohol strike in the dorms my freshman year. My resident adviser didnʼt physically catch me in my room chugging a Keystone Light.

She found three pictures of the illicit behavior on Facebook — that I wasnʼt even tagged in.

Facebook plays a crucial part in our social, educational and professional lives, but what is socially acceptable online is not always acceptable in the real world.

Because of those three photos of me drinking in a University Village dorm room, ironically my punishment was to create a Facebook page called “What not to do on Facebook.”

Most of us cringe when a family member or co-worker adds us as a friend and desperately search for the “untag” option after our best friends upload pictures from the weekend.

You wouldnʼt run around waving pictures of you and your friends taking shots in the faces of strangers, but you will upload them to Facebook.

Not that Facebook is all bad.

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Timeline also features a social application that allows users to see what their friends are up to.

Users are able to watch TV shows simultaneously or play the song that a friend is listening to.

Facebook decides what the “top stories” are from a userʼs list of friends since they last logged in.

If a friend likes another personʼs picture, the whole update is now broadcasted on the original userʼs news feed, even if they arenʼt friends with the person who posted the picture.

At f8, Facebookʼs developer conference, deals made between Mark Zuckerberg and partners including online music services and online video services were announced.

Facebook is moving past the simple “like” button to new buttons that say “read,” “watch” and “listen.”

The mobile check-in feature “Places” is being phased out only a year after it was introduced, according to Technolog on msnbc. com. Users can now add location to posts on the Web. This feature can be used to share where users have been, where they are now or where theyʼre headed.

Source: Samuel Lessin on The Facebook Blog at Facebook.

Stephanie Geske Smartphones are not always smart idea Phone usage of some kind rounds out five of the top 10 biggest distractions while driving, according to MoneySupermarket.com, a car insurance comparison company. Tweeting, checking Facebook, texting, making and receiving phone calls and playing music are all things that can be done from a smartphone.

Smartphones distract not only in the car, but also in the classroom and in everyday interactions.

With smartphones, Facebook can be accessed from most places, so people can expose information to friends and the public at any time. With status updates about every life detail, hours spent cyber-stalking friends and easy access on the go, Facebook has become a part of peopleʼs identity thanks to smartphones.

Smartphones mean everyone is always connected to everyone, said Tyler Fowler, a sophomore biological sciences major.

Theyʼre more like a small personal computer than just a cell phone. They are equipped with operating systems, applications and Internet access. Although certain functions like voice recording applications can benefit the classroom setting by allowing students to tape a lecture, in general these phones prove to be more of a distraction.

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Ally Dukkers One in three smartphone owners use applications before they get out of bed, according to Mitek Systems. Iʼm definitely one of those users.

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Kjerstin Wood Facebook terms - Unfriend: to remove someone as a friend.

- Untag: Remove the tag of yourself on a picture, usually made by someone else. Most untags occur because the picture is offensive or unflattering.

- Poke: A term that means to reach out and virtually touch someone. While poking is a popular way to interact with friends on Facebook, it can mean different things and have sexual connotations.

- Like: To give your seal of approval or agreement on a post or picture.

- Facebook official: When two people who are in a relationship in real life make it “official” by posting it for their friends to like and comment about on Facebook.

- Profile picture: The first thing people see when they go to a Facebook page. The general rule of thumb is, no one looks as good as they do in their profile picture.

- Lists: Ways of organizing friends so you can see what each group is doing, suspiciously similar to Google+.

Source: Urbandictionary.com

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Sex sells I may have hypothetically encouraged a male friend of mine to engage in some illicit and, well, expensive activities with a scantily-clad massage therapist during my freshman year at Chico.

There are many ways sex can be used to make money for those who are adventurous, from exotic dancing to retail to actually selling sexual acts.

There are risks, but there are also rewards that make it worth it for some.

The mildest of sex-selling jobs would probably be the retail sale of sex paraphernalia.

In other words, the sale of toys, pornography, lingerie and other items used for sexual pleasure.

I knew a woman attending junior college in my hometown while working in a sex shop where she sold lingerie and toys for female satisfaction, such as dildos, vibrators and pleasureenhancing lubricants.

She said it was the most fun she could have in a part-time job. Her customers were usually women, many of them dancers, so her shifts were full of girltalk and always a good time, she said.

When she did get a rare male shopper, he was usually looking for something specific for a wife or girlfriend and in a hurry to find it and be on his way.

More scandalous in what a friend of mine calls “the industry of indecency” is the job of exotic dancing. Yes, stripping.

As someone who has spent a fair amount of time in strip clubs across the United States, I have to say first and foremost that those girls work hard for their money.

Despite stage fees and the usual 5 percent cut taken by bouncers and managers, the professionals make about as much as lawyers do in any given year, which is about $74,000.

In a town like Chico, where the nearest club lacks a bar and is located outside city limits, the girls make a little less than that, but most of them do it because they enjoy it, not because they have no other choice.

For my friend, who paid her college tuition in full after only a year of dancing, work was play, and she loved every minute of it.

“If I could go back, I doubt I would have done anything different,” she said. “I had fun, and I made great money. It’s not like I was ever forced into anything I didn’t want to do.”

While this isn’t necessarily true for every girl in every club, this is a good opportunity to put to rest the myth that says all strippers also sell sex. It’s provocative but by no means illegal.

Many men dance part time, but unfortunately, I don’t happen to know any personally.

I can tell you, however, that they tend to make as much as female dancers do but typically only work certain events like bachelorette parties, special performances and advancerequests at some clubs.

Speaking of special requests, there is one final sexual profession I’d like to touch on.

As I mentioned before, I once provided hypothetical encouragement to one of my guy friends to get a massage with what we assumed would include a “happy ending.” We were right.

Most of us know what goes on in a place like Nevada’s Moonlite BunnyRanch, but students may not consider the possibility of these businesses existing in Chico.

While it isn’t entirely my scene, I would never pass judgment on someone that’s an active member of the “industry of indecency.” Like any other job industry, it has its ups and downs.

Whether you’re shakin’ it or sellin’ it, make sure you’re making what you’re worth.

Lexi Brister can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com

A student dressed in a banana suit set up a table in front of Plumas Hall without a permit and began to dance to the song “Love Shack” by the B-52s with the hopes of attracting attention.

Willis Farnsworth, a junior sustainable manufacturing major, is eager to revive LOL-apalooza, a comedy club that was started last year but didn’t succeed due to a lack of interest, commitment and a fan base.

“I’m bringing it back from the dead when there was no life to begin with,” Farnsworth said.

For the club to make it this year, members must either enjoy attending comedy shows or performing, he said.

The club aims to create a nightlife for comedians in Chico by providing students the opportunity to do stand-up comedy and open for local and visiting comics, he said.

Farnsworth is also in the beginning stages of planning three major events that will showcase members of the club and Chico comedians while allowing students to take a break from school work to laugh, he said.

On campus, most students walk around stressed about school and don’t take the time to enjoy something or laugh, Farnsworth said.

The club wants to spread the medicine of laughter, because laughter can transcend boundaries and change a person’s day, he said.

Laughter is a great stress reliever, said Kyle Crowley, a junior communication sciences and disorders major and club treasurer.

Crowley has known Farnsworth for three years and was eventually convinced to join the

club. He helps Farnsworth with fundraiser ideas and support.

Farnsworth has always been a performer. He participated in elementary school talent shows, a high school band and the speech and debate team in college, he said.

He decided to join the comedy club his sophomore year, because he really wanted to combine his passion for humor and performing, Farnsworth said.

He still remembers his first time performing as a comedian. Everything was fine until his nerves kicked in five minutes before he was supposed to go on. All he could think about was how he was going to get the acceptance of the audience, prove to them he was funny and then make them laugh in seven minutes, he said.

That night ended well and helped him find his passion, he said.

The club will begin holding meetings in early October and continue bimonthly, he said.

“I really want to emphasize that you don’t have to be funny to join,” Farnsworth said.

There are currently 20 committed members and about 50 students that are interested in joining, Farnsworth said.

Andrew Smallwood, a junior applied computer graphics major, saw Farnsworth at an open mic night on campus last semester and became interested in doing stand-up.

This will be his fi rst semester participating in the club, Smallwood said.

He hopes that during meetings, the club will help members generate new jokes, teach them how to go about making something simple funny and talk about presentation, he said.

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BANANA SUIT Willis Farnsworth, a junior sustainable manufacturing major, promotes the club.

“If you like surrounding yourself with funny people, then that is a good reason to join,” Farnsworth said.

Michaela Boggan can be reached at mboggan@theorion.com

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Part of the fun of living in the Chico environment is being able to experience small town eateries.

One such restaurant is Cafe Flo, which was opened in 2003 by sisters Cate and Mary Gardner, who named it after their mother.

Cafe Flo has had three different ownerships and is currently led by Mark Watts, a Chico resident whose three daughters go to Chico High School and work part time at the restaurant. Watts purchased the establishment just a few weeks ago and is utilizing Facebook to reach out to artists and performers to enhance his business.

Watts spent time working in Santa Cruz at his dad’s restaurant, the Broken Egg Omelet House, before moving to Chico 16 years ago. He describes himself as very involved in the community.

He frequents farmers’ markets two or three times a week to make sure he has the freshest produce. The Saturday Morning Market in Paradise and the Wednesday Trader Joe’s Market are two he always goes to in an effort to continue sustainable shopping.

Cafe Flo has always featured great food and a great atmosphere, and that is what led Watts to purchase it, he said.

But the restaurant needed some rejuvenation.

“I need to revive that,” MARK WATTS Watts said.

“It had lost The new owner of its vibe.”

Cafe Flo Changes include bringing in more live music, especially Chico State students who play in bands, and turning it into a gallery featuring local artists.

Cafe Flo has free shows during the day and a free jazz night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays.

In an effort to keep events accessible for students, the restaurant’s other music shows typically don’t cost more than $5. Watts is also pairing up with the Pageant Theatre for a Monday night promotional partnership called Cheap Eats, Cheap Seats, which features a $7 dinner and $3 movie.

Amber Miller, a regular customer who usually comes to Cafe Flo for lunch, is happy with the food, she said. Miller is also a fan of the art on display and the featured events.

Watts wants to bring in more students to Cafe Flo, he said. He started using Facebook to connect people to coupons using page likes and check-ins on the site.

Welcoming students into his business will help the connection between campus and community, Walter Ramirez, a senior graphic design major said.

“I think it is important for local businesses to support student bands,” Ramirez said.

Watts runs his business in a way that shows he cares about customers and the experience they have at his restaurant, he said.

Stephanie Geske can be reached at sgeske@theorion.com Kjerstin Wood can be reached at kwood@theorion.com

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CRUISIN’ BY Nicole Scarbrough, a senior mechatronic engineering major and member of the Human Powered Vehicle Club, tests out the bike the club built and will use in the ASME competition.

Club builds human powered vehicle Michaela Boggan STAFF WRITER

Many Chico State students rely on their bicycles for transportation every day and may never take the time to figure out how it works.

Members of the Human Powered Vehicle Club however commit two to three hours per week focusing on designing a vehicle that uses human strength to run, said Aaron Johnson, a senior mechanical engineering major. The project is usually a bicycle, tricycle or quadricycle.

The club is designed to give engineering majors hands-on experience, but it welcomes all students that are interested and willing to contribute, Johnson said.

Meetings are held at 5 p.m. on Fridays in O’Connell Technology Center Room 104.

In these meetings, club members discuss design strategy to give their vehicle the best chance to win the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ annual International Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, he said. The club competes yearly.

To participate in the competition, one must be a current member of ASME and a fulltime student in an engineering program, Johnson said.

The club competes against other universities in the western region of the country in ASME’s competition, said Christopher Resnicke, a senior mechanical engineering major. It takes place over two days and consists of different races.

Races include drag, utility endurance and speed endurance to challenge the reliability of the vehicle, Resnicke said.

The club has won fourth place two years running and wants to place higher this year with a bike that can navigate the different elements required, Resnicke said.

The first element involves having a skilled rider.

“A strong rider on a decent bike can beat a weak rider on a strong bike,” Resnicke said.

The second element is building a vehicle that will function well under the circumstances given, he said. And the third is constructing a bike that is reliable and consistent.

Building the vehicle takes a year, and the process begins with a focus on design, Resnicke said. This is an important aspect, because the competition requires a 30-page design report, which counts for 40 percent of the total score.

The club finished with a tricycle with two wheels in the front and one in the back, Resnicke

said. The unorthodox design improved stability.

During the second semester, the club begins from scratch on its creation, he said.

Most modern bikes share a lot of the same materials and fabrication techniques, said Max Miller, professional bike technician for North Rim Adventure Sports. Every type of bike is going to have the basics — wheels, a frame, a seat and a peddle system.

Building a vehicle and traveling to the competition can be costly. To help pay for the expenses, the club receives money from the Instructionally Related Activities Fund, which usually covers transportation costs, Johnson said.

The rest of the club’s income comes from the coffee cart it sets up every morning in front of the O’Connell Technology Center, Johnson said.

Last semester, the club raised $5,000 from selling coffee, muffins and fruit.

It is interesting and challenging to plan and build a machine and then get to see how it works, Resnicke said.

“It’s something that once you get into it, you realize you can’t stop,” he said.

Michaela Boggan can be reached at mboggan@theorion.com

WORD OF MOUTH >> What is the most inappropriate comment or picture you’ve seen on Facebook?

“A lot of my friends get hacked and commonly post sexual gestures.”

“I’ve seen posts where people talk about their drug habits, and I don’t think the Internet is a place for that information.”

“There are times when I am drunk, and I post things on Facebook that I regret.”

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2000 | Alcohol tragedies drop; poisoning cases up

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THEN Jan. 26, 2000, vol. 43, Issue 1 “Sobering stories from the emergency room”

c. 1980

In 2000, Enloe Medical Center’s emergency room saw at least one case of alcohol poisoning per week.

As a nurse for 25 years and a clinical educator in the emergency room at the time, John Marquardt blamed the incidents on the culture of social drinking in Chico.

A common weekend scenario involved students who “came in stumbling and incoherent, and their friends left them there,” Marquardt said.

Those were the lucky ones, he said.

c. 1980

c. 1981

The ones that died were the young men and women who didn’t know how drunk they were.

The effects of alcohol are the same for females as they are for males, Marquardt said. The only factors that affect the rate in which alcohol is metabolized are body mass and time.

The hardest parts for Marquardt were the deaths that the emergency room saw once every few months, he said. The most heart-wrenching memory was the time two boys were killed in an alcohol-related car accident, an event he said he would never forget.

“Everyone here has their stories,” he said.

PARTY PEOPLE Students get together at a house party where alcohol is commonly present, creating the danger of alcohol poisoning.

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c. 1985

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NOW The number of alcohol-related deaths per year is now down to one to two on average, as opposed to the three to four from 2000, but the number of reported cases of alcohol poisoning has increased.

On a typical Friday or Saturday night, the emergency room sees between three and 10 cases of alcohol poisoning, said Christina Chavira, Enloe Medical Center’s communications specialist.

A significant difference, however, is that it’s less common for these people to be brought in by friends and left for the staff to deal with, she said.

“Most cases are people brought in by ambulance when a friend or family

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Another big problem now includes major holiday weekends, Chavira said.

On any of the popular holiday weekends like Halloween and Labor Day, the number of cases per night increases from three to 10 to about 25.

Students have gotten smarter about the way they drink, said Alex Rubashevsky, a senior construction management major.

“We know what it looks like when someone has had too much,” Rubashevsky said, “and most of us aren’t afraid to stick around to make sure they’re OK.” -Compiled by Lexi Brister

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What started as a silly night between two friends mak- a lot of rules. I remember one ing videos, has become a of our rules was from when we Facebook page with 2,832 likes were dancing on our friend’s table, and it broke. The next and counting.

Gina Erle, a junior commu- day, we had a rule saying, nication design major, and “Always check the sturdiness Emerald Carroll, a junior jour- of a coffee table before dancnalism major, started the “Classy ing on it.” We have “regulars” Ladies” page, which provides to the page that like to conrules that suggest ways to stay tribute their own stuff too.

Carroll: Some of our fans classy in college on a day-to-day basis. They have gained popu- know who is making the rules. larity around Chico and have People know our personalieven acquired fans in other parts ties. They know I do the more of California. It has been sug- sexual and dirty rules. Gina does the more romantic and gested that they write a book. heartfelt ones. It’s random The Orion: What made you stuff that happens. We say it, decide to start making videos? and people think it’s funny.

Erle: We did our first video The Orion: How do you Labor Day weekend of our react when people recfreshman year.

CLASSY Carroll: We literLADY RULES ognize you as a “classy lady,” and how does ally just turned on the it make you feel? camera and started Rule #91 Erle: Inside I’m talking. We made If you don’t rules using the four wanna drive a really excited, but it is minivan, use a weird. I always want R’s, which was like a condom. to text Emerald and motto we had freshtell her when someman year: Rest, Refuel, Rule #24 one recognizes me.

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Meeting someCarroll: I got so many The Orion: Why did one once does texts from her over sumyou want to share your not mean you mer. It is kind of weird. rules on Facebook? add them on They will come up to Erle: We wanted Facebook. us and ask us if we are to have more people the “Classy Ladies.” involved, so we said, Rule #50 Sometimes They already have a first “Well, alright, why you just need impression of me. I don’t not?” With Facebook, to cry. Let it get to make my own we could easily tell happen. impression. They’ve people about it. If we seen me with a fake hadn’t made a page, it mustache on my face. wouldn’t have blown The Orion: Are either of you up the way it did. It makes it interested in doing a book? easy to share our updates.

Erle: People gave us the Carroll: Everyone was idea for a tableside book, but showing everyone. It kind that’s just not something we of spread. We wanted to have time for. Right now, it is share the love, so we made a just a fun thing to share with page for everyone to see it. everyone through Facebook.

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Taylor Western FOOD COLUMNIST

My boyfriend and I hit the produce jackpot this past Saturday morning at the Chico Farmers Market. For those of you saddened by the fact that the Thursday Night Market is ending for the season next week, the Chico Farmers Market is open year round.

I learned that if you show up within the last 30 minutes of the market, you can get lots of produce at a very low price. We spent only $6 and came home with two large bags of fresh vegetables. This is convenient, because I get to sleep in and

Vegetarian meal: Pasta Primavera, subtract cheese, make it vegan then buy a bunch of produce at a low price.

Though I was sad we didn’t have time to visit the “Pie Lady” at Sweet Cottage Pies to enjoy her amazing pumpkin crunch pie, I was very excited to come home with produce for the week.

I highly suggest you go to the Chico Farmers Market soon, because many fruits and vegetables will soon go out of season.

I decided to make a healthy pasta dish this week, loaded

with colorful vegetables. After the market, I picked up my favorite pasta, Trader Joe’s brand of spaghetti, for only 99 cents.

This is the best tasting storebought pasta brand. I got in the habit of making pasta primavera last year when I wanted to buy a bunch of tomatoes before they went out of season.

I decided to make a vegetarian recipe this week, because it would put my haul of vegetables to good use. I have close friends

that are vegetarian, so I thought this would be a good meal I could make for them. This is a healthy recipe to impress your friends with, vegetarian or not.

What to do with leftovers I used my leftover yellow tomatoes, onion, garlic and peppers to make a colorful fresh salsa. To make the salsa, just chop up the remainder of your tomatoes, half an onion, a chili pepper, and a bell pepper if you

have it. Season with salt, pepper and remaining basil. You can also add any other vegetables or fruit if you have some. Don’t be afraid to get creative. I added some other fruits and vegetables to my salsa to ensure they didn’t go bad. This included fresh squeezed orange juice, lime juice, peaches, nectarines, cucumber and corn.

Taylor Western can be reached at foodcolumnist@theorion.com

LOCALLY GROWN VEGETARIAN PASTA PRIMAVERA

30 minutes

serves 5

Ingredients

Directions

1 pound spaghetti 99 cents Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s has my favorite brand of pasta, however, you can choose the noodles of your preference. The Chico Natural Foods Cooperative has several vegan and gluten-free options as well.

1 diced onion, price based per pound. Chico Farmers Market or WinCo 4-5 tomatoes, price based per pound. Chico Farmers Market I recommend buying a variety of tomatoes in different colors.

1 carrot, price based per pound 3 cloves of garlic 38 cents WinCo or Chico Farmers Market 1 zucchini 50 cents Chico Farmers Market or 88 cents WinCo 2 small squash, price based per pound. I’d use two different types, as I used a yellow squash.

1 small chili pepper, price based per pound Chico Farmers Market or 6 cents WinCo 1 bell pepper, 3 for $1 Chico Farmers Market They sell several different types of peppers that aren’t spicy, which can also be added.

3 tablespoons of fresh basil $1 Chico Farmers Market Chili flakes to taste $1 Dollar Tree Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning $1 Dollar Tree or $1 Chico Farmers Market 1 tablespoon Parmesan (optional) $1.98 WinCo

In a large pot, begin to boil water. Add a little bit of olive oil and a dash of salt to water.

Chop onion, carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, chili pepper, garlic and squash. Heat up olive oil in a large saucepan or nonstick pot. Once oil is hot, add the vegetables you just chopped.

Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

As vegetables cook, chop up tomatoes.

Once vegetables are tender, add tomatoes.

Meanwhile, once water is boiling, add pasta.

Season sauce with two tablespoons of the fresh basil, salt, pepper, chili flakes and Italian seasoning. The Italian seasoning can include basil or oregano.

Once pasta is cooked, drain pasta with strainer. Cook sauce until tomatoes have broken down.

Toss spaghetti with sauce. Serve into individual bowls and top with Parmesan if you choose to use it and the remaining freshly chopped basil. Enjoy.

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PASTA This pasta is topped with tomatoes, carrots and zucchini.

PASTRY PARADISE Andrew Lark, a Donut Rising employee, deep fries doughnuts late at night.

THE ORION • FRANK REBELO

Doughnut venture brings unusual pastry flavor options to campus Kathleen Dazzi STAFF WRITER

The title “O’ Canada” brings to mind a tribute to the northernmost country in North America for most, but for those who frequent the Wildcat Store, it might also mean breakfast.

Donut Rising has provided the Wildcat Store with specialty treats since March, like the O’ Canada Bar, a yeast bar with maple syrup icing and a strip of bacon on top.

The store, on West Sacramento Avenue, offers even more choices with 10 of their 50 flavor options in rotation every week.

For those seeking a more adventurous doughnut, Donut Rising provides original doughnut creations, as well as classics, that can be enjoyed at any time of day.

This March, general manager Gabrielle Leavy-Obeng and her husband noticed that doughnut shops in the same location had not lasted long. Relocating to Chico with their partner Gabriel Jensen, they opened the store hoping their creative flavors would keep customers coming and their business surviving.

Their flavor ideas were the product of family and group brainstorm sessions and some customer suggestions as well, Leavy-Obeng said.

Homemade custards, jams and icings with locally bought ingredients make them stand out among other doughnut shops that may use store-bought ingredients, she said.

Jelly, custard-fi lled, yeast and cake doughnuts are sold, as well as fair trade teas and coffees.

All the doughnuts are handcrafted with great attention to detail, said Leavy-Obeng, who

is trying to deviate from conventional breakfast-only doughnut eating.

“We cater for birthdays, even baby showers, and we have a wedding this Saturday,” she said.

“We can make custom doughnuts with different colors, like pastels.

Doughnuts can be a dessert at anytime.”

Original conDONUT RISING coctions such as O’ Canada, Donut Rising and Chico Chai, doughnuts are a yeast doughavailable at the nut fi lled with Wildcat Store from 7 a.m. to Chai custard 7:30 p.m. Monday and topped to Friday, 11 a.m. with Chico to 4 p.m. SaturChai icing and day and Sunday candied ginnoon to 4 p.m. ger bits, are the most popular, Leavy-Obeng said.

The difference between the two types of donuts sold is consistency.

Traditional fluff y doughnuts that must rise before they are cooked are yeast doughnuts. Cake doughnuts are a much denser, smaller doughnut, she said.

Cake doughnuts have grown on Brian McLean, a senior accounting major, since trying Donut Rising.

“I never really liked cake doughnuts before having Donut Rising’s,” McLean said. “The blueberry icing cake doughnut is really good.”

Dale Lucas, a senior business major, especially enjoys The Popo, a yeast doughnut filled with homemade blueberry jelly topped with a raspberry dot.

“Donut Rising’s jelly doughnuts are my favorite, because their jelly is so fresh tasting,” he said.

Kathleen Dazzi can be reached at kdazzi@theorion.com

THE ORION • AARON DRAPER

SIT, STAY Recreation professor Sarah Richardson trains dogs at her business, the Canine Connection.

Similar teaching styles for students, canines Tasha Clark STAFF WRITER

Teaching two different species has been an experience for Sarah Richardson, a professor in the recreation, hospitality and parks management department. She teaches both college students and dogs ways to progress their behaviors and lives.

Richardson owns the Canine Connection on Highway 32, which has been open since 2002. Richardson has been a professor for 11 years and a professional dog trainer for 15 years.

Services offered by the Canine Connection include boarding, day care, training, special events and retail, she said.

Its mission is to provide positive training and services to dogs and establish good behavior to benefit the canines and their owners.

Before dogs enter the Canine Connection, they must be evaluated so that the best service can be provided for that dog, Richardson said. They are then trained and can participate in the day care.

Richardson has many clients because of the company’s reputation and because owners want the best for the dogs they consider family members, she said.

Clients like the positive reinforcement approach Richardson uses by rewarding good behavior, which is also a teaching method she uses with her college students, Richardson said.

Chico resident Megan Forrest brings her dog, Betty Paige, a 3-year-old Boston terrier to day care once a week, she said.

Her dog is now much more confident and people-friendly, Forrest said. She’s noticed a lot of improvement in the dog’s behavior since they have been going to Canine Connection.

Everyone thinks it’s important to love dogs to be a dog trainer, but loving people comes first and foremost, Richardson said.

At Chico State, Richardson teaches classes related to community recreation and special events, she said.

It may seem difficult to juggle teaching and running a business, but the love of teaching students and training dogs makes Richardson’s busy life manageable.

“When you love what you do, it makes it a lot easier to have a full schedule,” Richardson said. “I live

what I teach.”

Richardson tells both her staff at Canine Connection and her students to find their “big wow” in life by finding their passion and doing what they love, she said. For Richardson, her big wow is teaching people and dogs.

Richardson enjoys her staff, and they all share equally in rewards of the business, she said.

“It’s their business as much as it’s mine,” Richardson said.

Her ability to use examples from dog training and present them to students enriches her classes, she said. She makes sure that students and dogs are set up for success and are put in an environment and situations that will allow them to develop without stress.

Liz House, a senior recreation administration major, is an intern at the Canine Connection.

House and her husband got involved with Canine Connection when their hyper border collie mix, Sasha, needed training, she said. House had heard through the recreation department that Richardson did dog training.

Sasha completed puppy kindergarten and has been going to a weekly event called Puppy Social, where dogs get to mingle with one another, House said.

House became an intern when Richardson offered her a position knowing that she was a recreation major that had taken some training classes, she said.

She is now completing an internship that is related to recreation therapy, House said.

“I like having the opportunity to fill in the position working with Sarah and therapy animals,” she said.

As a recreation therapy student, it’s important for House to see the different services that are available to people with and without disabilities so that she can work with the dogs, she said.

The biggest reward in teaching and owning a business is helping students grow and coaching and mentoring employees, Richardson said.

“This is my family, hobby and social life,” she said, “and that’s fine, because I love it.”

Tasha Clark can be reached at tclark@theorion.com

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FEATURES FALL COLORS Katelyn Curtis, a junior social work major, plays with the first fallen leaves at the Downtown City Plaza.

ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTO• CHELSEA BEIGHTS

Fall into autumn traditions, sports, drinks, clothes, colors Kathleen Dazzi STAFF WRITER

Autumn, a season distinguished by warm hues of orange, yellow and red, began on Friday.

Students can look forward to sporting hoodies and scarves, enjoying pumpkin dishes and drinks, watching football and taking bike rides.

The leaves change colors, creating a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities students can better enjoy as the Chico summer heat fades and temperatures cool.

The autumnal equinox occurs when the day has twelve hours of light and twelve hours of dark- FALL ness. This means autumn FASHIONS has begun.

At this time, the sun See page C4 crosses the celestial equator, for fall fashion the imaginary projection of ideas. the Earth’s equator onto the celestial sphere, said Julie Monet, assistant professor in the science education, geological and environmental sciences department.

This only happens during fall, since the sun makes a lower or higher arc throughout the sky during winter and summer, Monet said.

“The sun appears to rise directly in the east and set directly in the west from all places on Earth,” Monet said. “You’ll notice that the sun is directly in your eyes if you travel on that stretch of Highway 32 that runs directly east and west in the early morning or afternoon.”

With less intense heat than summer, students can enjoy more outdoor activities like hiking, biking and running.

Fall is the best season, said Dallas Darnell, a senior music major who can’t stand the summer heat.

“I can go camping and fishing and not be affected by the heat,” Darnell said. “I also look forward to the start of the holidays.”

But cooler temperatures may take some time to settle in.

Matching day and night length may not always correspond with less heat, Monet said. The earth

takes time to finish cooling off.

“Of course it’s easy to notice that the warmest days of summer and coldest days of winter don’t necessarily coincide without the longest and shortest days,” Monet said. “The temperatures lag the daylight by about a month, because that is about how long it takes for the Earth to finish warming up and cooling back off again.”

Wearing cozier clothing is one aspect of fall that graduate student Stephanie Serna looks forward to.

“I love the campus with the changing leaves and wearing fuzzy warm clothes and my Ugg boots,” she said.

But sweaters, sweatshirts, boots and scarves may have to wait until later in October when cooler weather begins.

In the meantime, start sipping on pumpkin spice lattes downtown at Peet’s Coffee and Tea or Starbucks to bring in the season.

In the fall, the Chlorophyl the green colors, carotenoids yellowish color and anthocyanins reddish colors make up the pigments in leaves, Cass Mutters a Agronomist at the University of California Cooperative Extension of Butte County said.

“Triggers in autumn such as shortened day length and decline in sunlight, affect the photo response period of trees,” Mutters said. “This accelerated by the cold weather, causes chlorophyl to degrade.”

A bike ride on one of Bidwell Park’s many trails provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy changes in trees and leaves throughout the park.

In case those leaves on the tree in the front yard just don’t seem to budge, keep in mind that only some trees lose their leaves. Evergreen leaves will stay green year round, according to the State University of New York study.

While the class workload starts piling up and classroom schedules become routine, students enjoy the delights of the changing season, cold weather clothes and begin planning costumes for Halloween.

Kathleen Dazzi can be reached at kdazzi@theorion.com

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and new people all over the world.

When I spent a summer abroad, posting on Facebook was one of the easier and quicker ways to share what new and interesting places I was visiting.

It can be used to keep connected with friends here in Chico, as well as at other schools, said Louis DeKoven, a senior computer engineering major.

DeKoven’s fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi, also uses it to connect with those interested in joining the organization and to advertise its events.

One of my friends changed her name on Facebook to avoid being found by potential employers, and I use a nickname rather than my full name to remain somewhat hidden online.

National court cases have developed from people criticizing their employers on social media, according to the article “Employers Tread a Minefield”

by Jeanette Borzo in the Wall Street Journal. Employees can even fi le a sexual harassment complaint against a manager if they repeatedly request to be friends on sites like Facebook.

People even choose what parties to attend because of Facebook, with events pages that reach out to hundreds or even thousands, according to a 2010 article in The Orion.

This isn’t always a good thing, since

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HTC Status. A small blue button the bottom of the keyboard with the familiar “f” logo allows status updates with a single push, check-in at local establishments with a long-press and sharing an article so users can add comments by a tap while on the web browser, according to Zachary Lutz at engadget.com who reviewed the phone.

Status updates and mobile photo uploads can all be done from a regular smartphone, not just one like the HTC Status. The check-in feature, Places, was introduced to the Facebook application a year ago and has now expanded for users to be able to use it online too.

Facebook is the most visited website from a handheld device, and 33 percent of Facebook posts come from mobile devices, according to an article written by Wendy Finn, an editor for brighthub.com.

Recent changes to the Facebook

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it encourages out-of-towners to attend large, open parties, President Paul Zingg said in the article.

While most people know not to upload incriminating photos, you can’t always help what your friends post.

Even if you untag yourself from photos, you may never know how many pictures are out there that aren’t tagged, like the ones that got me in trouble. Those pictures become available to the entire World Wide Web. People can also be immortalized by their Facebook pages.

After someone dies, Facebook can “memorialize” his or her account and make it available solely to family and friends, according to the website’s Data Use Policy page. Your page could outlive you.

With that in mind, have fun with social media, but think carefully about your status updates, your photos and the different applications you use — take control of your online presence.

It’s important to be up to date with the latest technological trends, but don’t let them hinder you when you apply for a crucial internship or job.

Kjerstin Wood can be reached at kwood@theorion.com

SMARTPHONES: Extensive Internet usage

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layout mean any action performed by friends are easily viewed and highly broadcasted on the news feed.

These changes allow for more information to be shared, said Courdin Moheng, a senior communication sciences and disorders major.

“I don’t like how easy it is to stalk,” Moheng said.

Logging in to check Facebook constantly is unnecessary, but it is a good communication tool, said Randi Thompson, a junior political science major.

Especially since now from smartphones users are able to use Facebook chat like instant messaging if they choose to.

“I check it once a day,” Thompson said. “It’s mainly to talk to people, but there’s no other real reason ever.”

Stephenie Geske can be reached at sgeske@theorion.com

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