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No furloughs planned for fall 2010

National News

Rudro Roy STAFF WRITER

Recall aﬀects 550 million eggs in salmonella outbreak >> More than a half-billion eggs were recalled in the nationwide investigation of a salmonella outbreak that, as of Friday, expanded to include a second Iowa farm. The outbreak has already sickened more than 1,000 people and the toll of illnesses is expected to increase. Iowa’s Hillandale Farms announced Friday it was recalling 170 million eggs after laboratory tests conﬁrmed salmonella. The company did not say if its actions were connected to the recall by Wright County Egg, another Iowa farm that recalled 380 million eggs earlier this week. The two recalls are related, said FDA spokeswoman Pat El-Hinnawy. The strain of salmonella bacteria causing the poisoning is the same in both cases – salmonella enteritidis.

The fall 2010 semester will see the end of the furlough program. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger established furloughs for some state

workers, but that does not include California State University employees, said Joe Wills, director of public aﬀairs and publications. The program oﬃcially ended July 1. “Furloughs as a way of saving money has not been discussed this

year,” Wills said. “So as of now, there are no plans to do furloughs.” One way Chico State is managing budget depletion is through a reduction in the number of students, Wills said. Spending in areas such as hiring and professional travel are also being

watched closely, he said. There is still a projected $19 billion deficit in the state budget, according to a Chico State budget update. The governor’s recent budget proposes restoring $305 million to the please see BUDGET | A4

Convocation oﬀers hope, future goals

WRECTACULAR >>

Mark Rojas ART DIRECTOR

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California News

THE ORION • ELI MAY

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Students wander the basketball court of the WREC while investigating booths hosted by local and national vendors. Wrectacular featured 70 companies that provided students with samples, coupons, free merchandise and more.

WREC showcases businesses Lindsay Woychick STAFF WRITER

Former teacher's aide faces charges of inappropriate sex acts with minors >> A woman who formerly served as a teacher’s aide at Shasta High School in Redding has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sex acts with members of the Orland High School wrestling team. Laura Michelle Gallegos, 38, turned herself in Tuesday on an arrest warrant at the Glenn County Jail in Willows, following an extensive investigation that began mid-April. Gallegos was booked into the jail on charges including two counts of exhibiting lewd material to a minor, three counts of contacting a minor to commit lewd acts, two counts of arranging meetings with a minor to commit lewd acts, one count of oral copulation and two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor with more than a three-year age diﬀerence. Gallegos posted a bond on bail of $110,000 immediately following her arrest.

The Wildcat Recreation Center was transformed into a miniature downtown Chico Friday for “Wrectacular.” The WREC, which is entering its second year of operation, opened its doors to more than 6,600 people for the free event promoting healthy living in Chico, said Ben Daters, assistant director of marketing for the WREC. President Paul Zingg led 2,500 new students from Wildcat Welcome Week at the Student Services Center Plaza to the WREC to begin the event. Other attendees included parents of Chico State students, returning students, local residents and even one celebrity. Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Wanderlei Silva was stationed at Chico’s StandAlone Mixed Martial Arts Academy booth inside the WREC. His scheduled

appearance at the event wasn’t made public until Aug. 16. Silva was smiling and shaking hands as he signed autographs and took pictures with attendees. Planning for Wrectacular began in early summer, Daters said. Members of the WREC staff and Daters were responsible for organizing the event. The forefront of event promotion began with social media, he said. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Associated Students website were key ways news spreadabout Wrectacular. The WREC is becoming a place where college students can hang out and have fun, Daters said. “They can actually connect and interact on campus,” he said. “There really hasn’t been anything like that before at Chico State.” The event was modeled after UC Berkley’s “Caltopia.” please see WREC | A4

THE ORION • ELI MAY

INTRODUCTIONS President Paul Zingg shakes hands with a WREC employee during Wrectacular. Zingg participated in the Flashdance Mob in the Student Services Center Plaza, which kicked oﬀ the event.

Fire department budget cuts may cause lower response times Rudro Roy

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President Paul Zingg delivered a message of hope for the coming school year and talked of efforts for protecting higher education in California. During the convocation, Zingg and other speakers discussed Chico State’s impact on the community and the university’s goals for the future. Zingg stressed the positive impact that student-led events such as the Chico State Action Rally and Catalyst Blitz Build had on the community. Chico State witnessed the largest event in the California State University system at the Action Rally Mar. 10, Zingg said. He was impressed by how many people rose to Chico State’s defense. Chico Mayor Ann Schwab was also present to emphasize a need for the city and Chico State to continue working together and to keep moving forward. “There is a special relationship between the city and university,” Schwab said. “We depend on each other.” “Keeping it Chico” was Schwab’s slogan throughout her speech, which highlighted actively removing barriers and promoting diversity. A.S. President Amro Jayousi also spoke about the importance of having a strong commitment to diversity and sustainability. It is up to student leaders and faculty alike to elevate the status and quality of education, Jayousi said. CSU Employee’s Union President Jessica Post discussed the impact of furloughs on the university. While there are no furloughs planned for this year, Zingg has not lost sight of please see SPEECH | A5

THE ORION • KEVIN LEE

HOT SEAT Fire Station 1 was forced to lay oﬀ three employees and to retire one engine in July. The station's response reliability dropped from June to July, said ﬁre Chief James Beery.

Budget cuts at the Chico Fire Department are making it harder for firefighters to do their jobs. In order to reduce operational costs, the department had to let go of three people and lost one fire engine at Fire Station 1 in July. The fire stations are located strategically to try to cover the city as thoroughly as possible, fire Chief James Beery said. Removing even one component creates a “ripple effect.” “If a call comes in and somebody’s not there, another station has to respond,” he said. “So it has the potential to affect the entire city.” The response reliability dropped from 93 percent in June

to 85 percent in July, Beery said. Response reliability is the ability of the fire station that’s responsible for a certain part of the city to answer a call from its area. “It fluctuates just depending on what happens to be going on,” Beery said. “We watch it monthly, but we have to look at it over a period of time to determine the trend.” The national standard response time for an emergency call is about five and a half minutes, Beery said. Cuts mean that the department has had to work harder to keep response times at optimum levels, he said. One plan to keep response times low is to relocate certain fire stations, Beery said. The department please see CUTS | A5

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Wildcat Recreation Center receives 'green' award >> The Wildcat Recreation Center was recently named a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold facility by the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainability practices. LEED is a standard that encourages the building of environmentally conscious facilities. The WREC is one of two Chico State buildings to achieve LEED gold certification. The Student Services Center received certification in 2008. LEED certification is based on a point system that considers a building’s ability to increase energy efficiency, promote water saving and uphold indoor environmental excellence. The WREC was built with the goal to achieve LEED silver certification. It reached gold certification because of features such as pollutant control and the natural lighting indoors.

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World News was compiled by The Orion’s Walter Ford

China – A traﬃc jam stretching more than 62 miles has forced drivers to keep their feet planted on brake pedals for nine days. The gridlock, which started Aug. 14, involves thousands of trucks between the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and the Chinese capital of Beijing, according to state media. Source: CNN.com Philippines– A hostage stand-

North Korea –

oﬀ in Manila led to the death of

North Korea is demanding Mexico – Oﬃcials have

eight tourists from Hong Kong.

reparations from Japan for

outlawed the distribution of non-

colonizing the Korean peninsula

Rolando Mendoza, a former police

biodegradable plastic bags within

for more than three decades in the

oﬃcer upset at having lost his job, took

Mexico City. Another environmental

early 1900s, after Tokyo once again

hostage of a busload of Chinese tourists

program by the city, which has some of

apologized to South Korea earlier this

Monday morning. When the 10-hour standoﬀ

the worst air pollution in the world, will

month. Japan controlled Korea from 1910

concluded, nine were dead including,

place 84 bicycle stations provided with

to 1945. During that time, Japan’s military

Mendoza, and seven were hospitalized with

more than 1,100 bicycles throughout the

is accused of forcing about 200,000 women,

minor injuries.

city to lessen car use.

mainly from Korea and China, to serve as sex slaves. source: CNN.com

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BRINGING NEW LIFE The renovated Student Services Center Plaza features large concrete planters, metal benches and new lamp posts. The project costs about $1 million to complete.

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Fourth floor of library closed until September >> Recent renovations in Meriam Library have put the fourth floor out of commission while new carpet is being installed, said Jo Fox from Library Administration. If students have need for any documents from the collections on the fourth floor, they should request them at the Circulation Desk on the first floor. The floor is scheduled to reopen no later than Sept. 10.

EDITORIAL

Tres Hombres to reopen in September after fire >> The restaurant Tres Hombres is projected to open the week of Sept. 12, said co-owner Michael Thomas. After 21 years of business in Chico, a dry wood fire devastated the building last spring. Reconstruction of the restaurant was delayed by an investigation of the fire in early spring.

summer 2010, she said. There are a few components of the project that will be completed THE ORION over the next few months. “We designed the project With the latest renovation in the Student Services Center based on the amount of fundPlaza, Chico State students will ing available and attempted frequent a beautified campus to get the biggest bang for our buck,” Hoffman said. this fall semester. The plaza is a defined space The renovation to the western corner of campus cost that students can utilize, said about $1 million, according to Drew Calandrella, vice presian abstract of proposals for the dent for student affairs. “Eventually the lamp posts that project from the department of Procurement and Contract have horizontal rods will be used for banners with announcements Services. Changes to the plaza, which on diversity, commencement and connects First Street to the Bell other events on campus,” CalanMemorial Union and Meriam drella said. There is a lot of space to Library, include new trees utilize where stuand landdents can sit and scaping, We designed relax in the shade outdoor when the trees seating the project based grow, he said. and addion the amount of “The greatest tional benefi t for stuamenities. funding available dents is the large This gathering area for project was and attempted to performances and funded as get the biggest bang events on campus part of the for our buck.” like the Wildcat generalLori Hoffman Welcome,” Calanobligation Vice President for Business and Finance drella said. bond and Some students did not go over budget, said Lori Hoffman, disapprove of the new renovavice president for the depart- tion, such as senior nutrition ment of business and finance major Rean Bautista. “I think it's ridiculous, it's at Chico State, in an e-mail bull,” Bautista said. “I got interview. “Due to the state cash-flow screwed out of a lot of my issues, the funding was sus- classes this semester and I can pended last year so we were not barely afford tuition.” The campus is already beauable to do this project,” Hofftiful, she said. man said. When the state released the funding in fall 2009 they began Julia Vazquez can be reached at planning for the project in jvazquez@theorion.com Julia Vazquez and Teresa DeLuz

EDITORIAL

Sutter Hall grand opening marks landmark occasion >> The Sutter Hall dedication ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, according to The Chico Experience Week website. The event will include tours of the new residence hall, which is the ﬁrst new dorm the university has opened in more than 25 years. Sutter Hall will be home to more than 200 students and faculty. The ﬁve-story building was built to U.S. Green Building Council standards.

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All accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty | Information cited directly from Chico Police Department Thursday, 6:56 a.m. | Vandalism reported in 1600 block of Mangrove Avenue. “Reporting party reporting house was toilet papered, doors were greased, KKK is written in butter on the driveway, house was egged as well … States they are an elderly couple … They are Caucasian.” Thursday, 7:46 a.m. | Animal welfare check requested in 100 block of Terrace Court. “Report of 100 cats when she walks by in evening. Garage door left ajar for cats to come and go. Lots of kittens running around.”

Saturday, 4:52 p.m. | Noise complaint in 600 block of West Third Street. “Reporting party hit with several water balloons from party."

Saturday, 4:58 p.m. | Shoplifter reported at JCPenney in 1900 block of East 20th Street. “Shoplifter assaulted security when they tried to apprehend him. He punched him the chest two times then fled towards Group Toys 'R' Us. Subject dropped his cell phone. No medics of transients needed for security officer. threatening passing Subject’s vehicle is illegally parked outside of the vehicles and store.”

exposing themselves Thursday, 2:07 p.m. | Transient problem reported in to passing vehicles.” Saturday, 5:56 p.m. | 1200 block of Hemlock Street. Saturday 5:56 p.m. Subjects disturbing the Chico Police records peace in the 1100 block of “Reporting party reporting East 20th Street. “Group of female transient has been transients threatening passing vehicles and washing and using his yard as a restroom. exposing themselves to passing vehicles. Two Human feces in his yard and on his hose. females also, one exposing her breast and Reporting party is very upset.” the other exposing her buttocks.” Friday, 9:08 p.m. | Suspicious subject Sunday, 12:39 a.m. | Vehicle tampering standing in the 1000 block of Jenooke Lane. reported in the 600 block of Manzanita Court. “Subject standing in a yard in Jenooke, “Suspect put a Twix candy bar into the gas unknown address. Appears lost or out of tank.” place. Subject carrying an orange traffic cone, appears may have a mental issue.” Sunday, 1:38 a.m. | Fireworks reported in 200 block of West Saturday, 3:49 a.m. | Third Street. “Thirty to 50 Fight reported in 800 Subject came subjects gathering on the corner block of Rancheria Drive. “Ten subjects, Hispanic home with roommate yelling “fire” and setting off firecrackers.” male adults/Asian male adults. Hitting each other and is now passed with large necklaces?” out on porch. No one Sunday, 2:06 a.m. | Objects thrown in 600 block of East Third Avenue. knows his name.” “Unknown subject throwing golf Saturday, 4:10 a.m. | Saturday 4:10 a.m. balls at passing vehicles on ManDrunk in public reported Chico Police records grove between Third and Fifth from in 400 block of West the east side of the street.” Eighth Street. “Subject came home with roommate and is now passed Sunday, 12:12 p.m. | Verbal dispute in front out on the porch. No one knows his name.” of Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts in 2400 block of Notre Dame Boulevard. “Two white male Saturday, 10:13 a.m. | Customer refusing to adults sitting in front of store drinking and leave Lube Express in 2300 block of Esplanade. shouting at each other. Reporting party “Suspect is honking the horn, disrupting concerned for patrons entering the store.” employees trying to work … Subject is back walking on sidewalk in front of business Police Blotter compiled by Anthony Siino holding a sign that reads ‘lube crooks.’”

Some vendors requested Like Wrectacular, Caltopia e-mail addresses in return is a festival that promotes for items. Chico State organizations healthy living. Wrectacular featured more were also prevalent at Wrecthan 70 local and national ven- tacular. The Cross-Cultural dors. Local vendors included Leadership Center, Study Abroadoffice, Campus BicyChico State cles, Aca Taco, There really intramural Cafe Culture and Wood- hasn't been anything sports and Adventure stock’s Pizza. Outings National com- like that before were some panies such as at Chico State.’’ Oﬃce Depot, Ben Daters of the university Costco, Apple WREC assistant director of marketing organizaand Jamba Juice also attracted attendees tions giving the community a taste of what activities stuwith free gifts. The friendly, upbeat ven- dents can participate in while dors offered food samples, on campus. Students can expect procoupons, pens, notepads, lip balms and scratch-and- gram additions at the WREC, win tickets throughout the said Teresa Clements, assis130,000-square-foot facility. tant director of the WREC.

New this fall will be more group exercise classes and a place for students to get massages. Costs for the massages are currently undecided, but will be based on a college student’s budget. Freshman Kat Soudan attended Wrectacular and anticipates being involved in the classes and visiting the recreation center daily, she said. “I’ve already worked it into my schedule,” Soudan said. WREC Director Rick Scott hoped students came away from the event with an introduction to the Chico community and the campus, he said. “This is where it starts,” Scott said. “Right here.” Lindsay Woychick can be reached at lwoychick@theorion.com

BUDGET: Eﬀects hard to gauge continued from A1

CSU system, according to the budget update. This would enable Chico State to admit at least 1,000 additional students. Bruce Grelle, a religious studies professor at Chico State, initially voted for furloughs when it was presented to the California Faculty Association last summer, he said. The idea behind voting for furloughs was to prevent drastic layoffs, Grelle said. However, he doesn’t think that things played out as expected. “By the spring of last year, many of the people we were worried about being laid off had been laid off anyway, even with the furlough,” he said. The effects of furloughs varied from one person to another, said Sandra Flake, provost and vice president for academic affairs. For staff, it meant having to do the same amount of work with less time to deal with it, she said. For students, it was hard to know which days they were in class. “I think everyone is happy to see the end of furloughs,” she said. “I think it was a real challenge for students and I know it was a challenge for faculty, staff and administration.” Rudro Roy can be reached at rroy@theorion.com

THE ORION • ELI MAY

NO MORE FURLOUGHS Students return to the Chico State campus in fall 2010 without the immediate threat of furloughs hanging overhead.

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Wednesday Aug. 25, 2009 |

With the recession in daily headlines, it becomes harder to see what the eﬀects really are —

Making budget cuts clear to see The California State University system lost about $605 million to budget cuts over the last two years, about 4.75 percent of its entire budget.

In response, the Chancellor's oﬃce demanded Chico State

cut enrollment by 9.5 percent,

CUTS: Services reduced continued from A1

has several relocation models, but as of now nothing is certain. Another way to keep response times low is to reduce the types of calls that the fire department accepts, said Operations Division Chief Keith Carter. These calls include public calls, board ups and water-pipe breakage calls. “We’re going to have to do less with less,” he said. Doing this allows the department to focus on their core mission – dealing with fi res and medical emergencies, Carter said. A residential fire on Aug. 1 has prompted the fire department to start planning a campaign to educate students on the dangers of keeping combustible

furniture on their porches, said Fire Inspector Marie Fickert. “These types of fires happen a lot in Chico,” Fickert said. “We’re starting to see a lot of things get set on fire, like couches and chairs.” The Aug. 1 fire started at the front porch of a house on West Eighth Street that had several couches on it, she said. In addition to couches, three big fire hazards in homes are smokers’ carelessness, home cooking and candles, Beery said. Simple things such as using an ashtray and remembering that a candle or stove is lit can help prevent accidents from occurring, he said. Rudro Roy can be reached at rroy@theorion.com

said Joe Wills, director of public aﬀ airs and publications. After negotiations, President Paul Zingg was able to lessen the cut to 8.5 percent. This translates to the loss of nearly 1,000 students, or

nearly one out of every ten.

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The enrollment cuts led to an estimated

loss of nearly 400 freshman, helping to take university housing from having a waiting list of 100 students in 2009 to having

470 vacancies in 2010, said David Stephen, director of University Housing and Food Services. The vacancies have forced multiple buildings in University Village and the eighth and ninth ﬂoors of Whitney Hall to be closed for the semester. information compiled by Jennifer Jacobs and Julia Vazquez

LOOKING AHEAD President Paul Zingg's speech at convocation focused on the eﬀorts of himself and his colleagues to highlight the importance of higher education amid tough economic times.

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rising student fees. Student fees have increased more than 150 percent over the past decade, Zingg said. “We are not just smiling through the apocalypse,” he said. California has to remember and protect the promise of higher education, Zingg said. Zingg mentioned his joint efforts with the mayor of

advocacy in Sacramento to emphasize higher education and hold public oﬃcials accountable. “Never have I found more of an understanding for the case for higher education,” he said. Zingg’s tone for the evening ended on a positive note. “We must anticipate that the best is yet to come,” he said. Mark Rojas can be reached at artdirector@theorion.com

Q&A

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| Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010

Walter Ford

ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The Orion sat down with Chico Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest A.S. President Amro Jayousi and talked about his past experiences with discrimination, some present university issues and the future of Chico State. Here are some of the best questions from that interview.

Last semester saw a rash of racially charged incidents. What are you doing to further the diversity eďŹ&#x20AC;orts on campus?

When it comes to diversity eďŹ&#x20AC;orts, of course this is one of my primary areas of concern. I came as an international student three years ago and I was accepted into the community just like any other student, I had the same exact opportunities as others. This is a very accepting and encouraging community. That being said, there are some issues that need some serious work and require a serious approach. Not all students have had the same accepting experience and have been subject to racial discrimination. I consider whatever happened to me a small incident and feel guilty for talking about it too much. I was a candidate for president â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what made it so popular. But what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking for is the students that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any support and seeing really what their problems are.

How do you plan to reach out to them, ďŹ nd them, help them?

Honestly, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given that much thought. But that was

Amro Jayousi

A.S. President

more a remark that we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only look at the publicized incidents and that there are larger ones we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about. Now on diversity in general, I was approached by Mayor Ann Schwab because the city of Chico is doing a diversity action plan and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand-in-hand with the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action plan. So I immediately joined the committee, and the committee so far has done some serious work to develop a strategy to enhance diversity in the city when it comes to recruitment, when it comes to oďŹ&#x20AC;ering services, oďŹ&#x20AC;ering clerical services and a whole breadth of things. And not just â&#x20AC;&#x153;feel goodâ&#x20AC;? strategies, but some real serious work, and the university action plan will implement some of these things as well.

Is there a timeline for a strategy to be complete and enacted?

We were asked by city council members to be done in December, but that was too soon. This requires much more work and that was a decision by Mayor Schwab. So it has been pushed to next May and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the council would vote on it.

Anything you want the student body to know about the upcoming semester?

One thing I would like to do, and this ties into the violent crimes that are happening in our community, is a cooperation with us and the Butte College Associated Students Government. I have already established a good connection with them and we are very excited to work together. You would be surprised how much each school

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sustainability. We want to bring the team leaders from other CSUs to our sustainability conference and they have expressed they would love to come. Usually the problem is travel and lodging. We have lots of students who are willing to house those who come for the conference and hopefully by November when the conference happens, we will have lodging for many and that will help out attendance. A big part of it is that we are good at sustainability. We could be better, but we are better than 21 of the 23 CSUs at least. Why not transfer that knowledge? Walter Ford can be reached at wford@theorion.com

More questions Visit theorion.com for the complete interview with Jayousi, with questions on racism, his fellow oďŹ&#x192;cers and more.

New parking specialists among changes to downtown Chico turnover so people can come downtown, do their business and leave,â&#x20AC;? Rucker said. The price changes in downIn the ďŹ rst step in a series of downtown changes, Chico has town parking are about making hired three parking services spaces available for merchants, specialists to help enforce Rucker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This concept has been very parking laws. Community service oďŹ&#x192;cers successful in other cities and I were originally responsible for think it will be here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We issuing parking tickets along are ultimately driven by the merwith other duties, such as crowd chants downtown and we want to control and prisoner transport, help them make their money.â&#x20AC;? However, some argue that said Assistant City Manager John parking should Rucker. be made easy for Now city shoppers. oďŹ&#x192;cials We have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers have hired are always worthree park- desire to maximize ried about their ing services the experience meters,â&#x20AC;? Stewspecialart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the ists whose downtown.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; John Rucker meter is up, they main tasks assistant city manager wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back are to issue citations and be ambassadors to in to make a small purchase like a necklace. They want to get to their downtown Chico. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a desire to maxi- cars before the meter runs out.â&#x20AC;? The value of the parking mize the experience downtown,â&#x20AC;? Rucker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People come here service specialists vary in to have fun. There is no place opinion, but Gary Cantwell, like it and we want to capitalize a retired Chico police officer and one of the three on that.â&#x20AC;? The parking services special- specialists hired thinks a ists have been active for three good service is being proweeks, he said. Major parts of vided to Chico, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magic in Chico the their duties include surveying the use of parking spaces and way I see it,â&#x20AC;? Cantwell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ask collecting data that will be pre- people if they have a magic coin to make the meter turn green. If sented to the city council. City oďŹ&#x192;cials will use the not, they get the ticket.â&#x20AC;? In addition to parking information they gather to make choices for parking changes, plans to restructure in the future, such as smart traďŹ&#x192;c ďŹ&#x201A;ow downtown have meters that take credit cards, already begun, Rucker said. The First Street/Second Street Rucker said. The new technology might Couplet Project is a plan by the make things easier on students city to make downtown more and the downtown community, friendly to pedestrians and said Cody Johns, a senior com- bicyclists. The sidewalk area outside munication designs major. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the restaurant Tres Hombres change on them and only carry on the corner of First and Broadway streets has been plastic,â&#x20AC;? Johns said. Eventually a demand parking widened in order to make an system will be implemented, in outdoor patio, he said. New which premium parking spaces parking spaces, which include will be more expensive than diagonal spaces using the those farther away from down- smart meter technology, will town, Rucker said. It will give also be added. people incentive to park on the outskirts. Teresa De Luz can be reached at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea is to provide tdeluz@theorion.com Teresa De Luz STAFF WRITER

Thumbs Up to caffeine. It would be a long semester without it.

Budget process outdated, community not involved More than 100 lecturers have been laid off, making it nearly impossible for many students to get the classes they need this semester. Yet in the midst of all of the fat trimming, construction and beautification continue, which begs the question, “Where is the money going and why?” For more information about campus construction, see the article “West campus renovations cost $1 million” on A2. When talking about the budget, it’s easy to get lost in the bureaucratic maze of politcs and just give in to the “they’re trying their best in a bad system” attitude, but that’s exactly what landed us in this situation to begin with. While it’s important to maintain a concrete and rigid budget, it seems foolish to use money that is needed elsewhere to fulfill plans and contracts proposed years ago. It doesn’t make sense to have a fluid budget since nothing would get done, but it makes equally little sense to set financial decisions in stone years before we’re aware of the long-term implications and historical events yet to be realized, such as the economic crisis we’re currently struggling through. What makes the most sense to us, both short and long term, is to institute a financial freezeand-assess clause in all long-term

contracts, as well as establish a clear outline of what the investment board expects to spend and how it prioritizes decisions. This would enable the university to proceed as usual during prosperous times, but reassess the value of projects such as beautification and the building of dormitories for students that the university is not allowed to admit due to budget cuts. A spending outline is vital since much of the problem is that the vast majority of people affected don’t understand how university spending works. More community involvement and representative accountability is needed. Currently, projects can be frozen to save liquid assets for day-to-day operations of the university. This is why the Student Services Building was completed in 2008, but the plaza was delayed until recently when the budget was declared to be no longer in crisis and construction continued, according to a 2008 budget letter from the department of finance. The current policies lack an invaluable perspective – the foresight to anticipate the unpredictable catastrophes that catch us by surprise all too often. An ability to adapt to changing circumstances is vital for life and is no less valuable to Chico State.

Safety education programs failing Freshman orientation serves as a welcoming gesture to many bright young students at Chico State. Much of it is good, but some of the most important aspects seem to be falling short, perhaps even working against the university. Our primary concerns at The Orion editorial board are with the alcohol and sexual abuse education programs. These programs are rooted in good intentions, but fail to grow into effective preventative measures. We perceive AlcoholEdu, the university-required online alcohol and substance abuse education course, as a mirage of a solution. It’s appealing from a distance, but doesn’t help anyone who pursues it. Some form of alcohol education is imperative upon arriving to college, but if the process in practice doesn’t work, what’s the point? Evidence of the ineffectiveness of AlcoholEdu is in the fact that students who are caught drinking illegally are simply put through a supervised version of the AlcoholEdu course — the same one that did not work the first time. Making matters worse, some students who do not complete the online course experience no consequences. Nevertheless, alcohol training is an inescapable aspect of attending Chico State – though most of the real training goes on between Second and Ninth streets and consists of pointers on the proper way to put backspin on a beer-pong ball. The same critical stance can be taken toward sexual abuse education. In our experience the workshops were separated

by gender, which seems to fly in the face of openness, tolerance and reason. What does the university staff expect students to learn about appropriate interaction with the opposite sex if they separate them by gender upon arrival? What message does that send? The administration needs to restructure the program to better combat the problem. Peer pressure to go drinking or engage in other dangerous behavior is enormous, especially for incoming freshmen. This pressure is direct, personal and real as it emanates from people who effects their lives. It seems the majority of the problem stems from the impersonal nature of the programs. Watching an online video in which third-rate actors play out tired, didactic scenes involving John and Jane Q. Student has no bearing on the lives of the majority of students. Getting freshmen involved with their peers in small, guided group discussions would provide a much more real, tangible forum for students to talk openly about their expectations and attitudes regarding alcohol and sexual activity. The university cannot stop students from doing dangerous things – it simply will never happen. The best we can hope for is a harm-reduction program that allows students to see that they don’t have to do what everyone else seems to want to do. The only way to have a lasting effect on freshmen is through real connections with real people.

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Living life Chico style Joanna Hass OPINION COLUMNIST

Going to college, especially at Chico State, comes with a litany of emotional upheavals and intellectual stimuli, but none so powerful as the day when we all realize that we could only have one year left and subsequently turn into superstitious and paranoid head cases. We start doing whatever it takes to experience as many exciting things as possible in our time left in college, while trying not to screw this up badly enough to actually make us stay longer. Lifelong learners and those afraid of change aside, a stint in one of California’s educational containment camps usually comes to an end at the right time for each person. It can be in the typical four-year commitment, a little bit longer than that or a lot longer than that. As I find myself in this knock-on-wood sort of situation, I’ve come to terms with what some potentially departing seniors like to call a “Chico Bucket List.” You may call it something different, such as “things to do before I have to stop drinking, smoking, piercing my face and ignoring the negative side effects of decision making.” In my experience, this is the kind of list that you would put together if your best friend was coming to town next weekend and you needed to prove to both of you that you made the right decision by coming to Chico. Generally, made up of things you can only do in a college town, this list is intended to leave the soon-to-be graduate free from the regret of leaving behind any missed opportunities. A Chico Bucket List can help whether it’s an attempt to gracefully take advantage of your surroundings and leave no bike path unexplored or to go out in a foamy blaze of adolescent

glory, a Nobby’s Burger in one hand and an Old Chico Crystal Wheat in the other. For instance, I just so happen to have such a list myself. Some of the things I’ve accomplished, such as going to an Outlaws game or taking a midnight swim in One Mile. Some of the things I’ll be able to check off one day when I get bored again, such as trying the sampler plate at the Sierra Nevada Brewery or taking someone to the lookout point off the Skyway. The way it was once described to me was to make sure you’re not leaving a good memory behind, to challenge yourself, to leave no inner tube un-floated upon and no burger un-tasted. Applying yourself to this little test before entering the real world is definitely more fun than fear based and is secretly just a way to occupy your time on a lazy Sunday. Even though I described my time in college as a prison sentence,

it’s not out of distaste, but contentment. If there is one thing the Chico Bucket List is good for, it’s to reawaken my interest in the town and the experiences I could have in it, because sometimes I believe that the biggest mistake I could make in college is to appreciate it too late. Joanna Hass can be reached at jhass@theorion.com

Awareness not as infectious as diseases James Jelenko OPINION EDITOR

Sexually transmitted infections run rampant in Chico. One in four men and one in five women in the United States has a sexually transmitted infection, according to the American Social Health Association. This statistic is even more shocking in Butte County where about 75 percent of such infections occur in people between the ages of 15 and 24. In 2007 the Chico News & Review published an article calling attention to the problem, but awareness seems to have gone dormant. There were 724 new cases of chlamydia in 2006, according to the Butte County Public Health website. The California Department of Public Health produced another report of a similar nature in 2009, citing 729 new cases that year. The problem is not going away by itself. It

is literally a virus plaguing our community. Center provides free testing and treatment But like many STIs, this virus often goes services for most STIs. unnoticed for far too long. The unfortunate fact is that while college The Student Health Services website is a great time to have fun, such fun often homepage no longer even mentions the has consequences, many of which require a soaring infection rates, nor does it provide small comb or hefty doses of antibiotics to any type of educaremedy – if you’re lucky. tion or warning. There is good news, though. Looking at the We can make the entire commu... about 75 website, it would nity healthier if all members act seem more likely percent of such to protect themselves. that a student infections occur in Ultimately, it is everyone’s will fall victim responsibility to take care of to meningococ- people between the his or her own body. Education cus than make a ages of 15 and 24.” would be a great start, but until poor decision at a then students need to do what party, leave with they can to prepare themselves, the wrong person and wake up with the gift stay healthy and make good choices. that keeps on giving. Remember that it’s easier to get tested Yet, I don’t know anyone with the former and score free condoms from the Student while the latter is a frequent occurrence for Health Center than to live with the consetoo many. quences of being infected or worse – the Since many people with sexually trans- guilt of infecting someone else. mitted infections are unaware that they are carriers, it’s important to get tested early James Jelenko can be reached at and often. Fortunately, the Student Health opinioneditor@theorion.com

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Thumbs Up to financial aid disbursements. We can finally go buy drinks — or books.

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Thumbs Down to construction on Warner Street. As if it wasn’t busy enough to begin with.

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A8 Thumbs Down to class waitlists. The census date is still a long time from now.

Thumbs Up to Mr. Pickles reopening. We’ve missed you.

Thumbs Up to the beautiful new Student Services Center Plaza. It sure looks expensive.

Thumbs Down to homework on the first day of classes. Come on, give us just one more day of summer.

Thumbs Down to overly air conditioned classrooms. We don’t want to bring parkas to class.

A.S. could help absorb campus costs Alexander Seymour OPINION COLUMNIST

The number one priority of a university is to provide the best possible level and quality of education to students within the scope of available funding. Other objectives or services may be a bonus, but if this foundational goal is not being satisfied, then a university is little more than a community center or health club. As a new semester begins, campus officials have not ruled out future furloughs. The state budget is still reeling and it is not foolish to expect our school to take further

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financial hits. So what should be said next time the Wildcat Recreation Center is open on furlough days, but not the Meriam Library? This funding decision would certainly not be beneficial to the quality of education offered to the student body. A review of priorities is clearly needed here. However, the argument that funding should simply be diverted from WREC services and used to operate the library – a proposition I have heard several times – is not a proper solution, nor is it even necessary. An easier, less painful resolution appears when we take a look at the different ways the two facilities are funded. The library receives its funding directly from tuition and the state, which has struggled under the economic decline and California’s poor fiscal-management policies. The WREC, on the other hand, is funded by Associated Students. This body is responsible for supporting recreation, athletics, Adventure Outings and the Women’s Center, whose costs are paid for by the students through fees agreed and voted on by A.S. As students, we are not usually aware of this distinction. We simply pay a single “tuition check,” but the figure given to us actually represents tuition and completely separate A.S. fees. Because it is funded independently from the state, A.S. is cushioned from the California budget crisis and is in an excellent position to support critical educational facilities, such as the library. In this situation, A.S. could vote to raise temporary funding for the library so it can remain open during potential

academic furlough days. This could be done by either increasing annual student fees or diverting existing funds from current projects. The diversion of necessary funds would be minor. The library could operate on a skeleton staff on furloughs. Normal government-funded library staff cannot, by law, work during furloughs, so temporary student employees could be used — possibly drawn directly from the A.S. workforce. For the three academic furlough days last semester, total staff overhead costs were $4,638. In other terms, it would have cost each student approximately 27 cents each semester. What A.S. could do for the library, it could do for other threatened facilities, be it an art studio, computer design lab or engineering hall. As long as the amount needed does not become obtrusive when it’s time for students to pay fees, A.S. can act as a buttress for our campus. Today, the library still lacks the availability it had a year ago, with Friday and weekend hours remaining insufficient for those who try to remain studious during those times. The proposal for funding the library during furloughs could be modified to ensure the facility is open longer. I am not suggesting that the student body be forced to choose between its library and its first-rate fitness facility, since it is clear that such a choice is not necessary. First and foremost, we are students here to learn. A.S. should use its sheltered position to alleviate some of the failures of state-run education. All that is left is to bring the situation to the attention of our A.S. representatives. Alexander Seymour can be reached at aseymour@theorion.com

Shopping locally benefits students, community Nick Pike OPINION COLUMNIST

It’s that time of year again when hot August nights set the stage for bustling downtown nightlife and another batch of parents say goodbye to their precious offspring and send them off on their own. As fresh faces garnish our campus, local businesses strive to boost revenues by attractng the attention of Chico State newcomers. Chico is a unique college town in itself, taking pride in its sustainability and loose culture, but most importantly the amount of local consumerism that is promoted and used. I recall driving through the heart of Chico for the first time and feeling amazed at the amount of independently owned, local businesses present. It was apparent that chain establishments were frowned upon and only present out of necessity for certain amenities. My biggest advice to incoming freshman is to support your college town by keeping your consumerism local. I know it’s unavoidable when you need to make the dorm runs with mom and dad and load up the cart at Walmart or Target, but there are other times when you have the choice between supporting an international conglomerate that cycles its profits out of our town or a local staple that circulates its revenues and, in turn, boosts local economy. Whether you’re watching TV to cure a case of the spins at 3 a.m. or filling time between classes, you will notice the amount of time and money local businesses spend reaching out to students just by advertising. Remember, Chico State students make up 20 percent of the total population, according to the City of Chico Housig Element 2009-2014. Our wallets are heavily relied upon. From catering for free at university events to setting up a booth at the Thursday Night Market, local entrepreneurs are trying every angle to

convince college students to buy local. A great example was when I went to check out the “Wrectacular” with some friends and noticed at least a dozen food establishments giving away free food and selling students on their products. Coming from a suburban town ridden with shopping centers, I love seeing the variety of independent, novel businesses in my college town. It gives a special vibe and individuality to Chico and creates endless options when it comes to going out and spending money. What I’ve noticed is that with local businesses, owners take pride in what they provide and put in a tremendous effort to give the community a unique and special experience that trumps what chains have to offer. This may sound like a public service announcement from Chico City Council, but I’m speaking from experience that local consumerism keeps our little college town revolving. While benefitting our local economy, students can branch out of their comfort zones by being curious

and exploring different establishments. To my new college cohorts, do yourselves and Chico a solid by keeping it local when you swipe your Visa. Nick Pike can be reached at npike@theorion.com

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Piece of Mind | Would you rather have the WREC or the library open on furlough days?

Raul Mendoza senior | criminal justice

Sharina Jackson senior | sociology

“The library. If we lose the library we lose information. Information is something we treasure.”

“The library. You’re in college to get an education, not go to the gym. Besides, if people drank less and studied more they wouldn’t have to exercise as much.”

“The library. I’d rather study, plus we need the teacherreserved books.”

“I guess the library. For me it’s hard to waste a day. This past year I used the furloughs to catch up on my work because we get behind.”

Grace Wheaton sophomore | history

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From the Cheap Seats Driving range failure I have always thought of myself as the athletic type. Throw a ball at me and I can catch it, put a hoop 10 feet in the air and I will shoot a ball through it, set up a net and I will at least try to spike the ball over it. However, when it comes to a golf club and a ball smaller than an egg, you might say I’m out of my element. About a week ago a group of my friends came up with the idea that it would be fun to go hit golf balls at Skyway Golf Park. I thought to myself, “I never put golf and fun in the same sentence together.” It was 3:30 p.m., the was sun beating down on the shadeless stretch of the old AstroTurf driving range and I could not stop sweating, which isn’t a good look for anyone. To top it all off I was in sandals, so I’m going to blame my bad swing partially on my poor attire. Needless to say, I was a mess and my golfi ng was even more horrible. After purchasing a large bucket of 90 balls to share with my boyfriend and watching him take a few good swings, it was my turn. Unsure of where to put my hands, how to line up my feet and the helpful hint to not take my eye off the ball, I took my first swing. Completely missing the ball, I looked as pathetic and uncomfortable as Shaq shooting a free throw. Odd glances from a few of the other golfers made me feel that this was a huge mistake. I am 22 and have never played golf before – why do I need to learn now? Reassuring words and looks from my friends didn’t do much for my confidence or willingness to continue, but after that fi rst shank I changed my mind about the game and was determined to conquer it. Swing after swing, I got better. I actually made contact with the ball and occasionally it would go in the direction I had intended. After a few decent shots I got cocky, asking my friends what they were going to do when I did better than them. Stupid mistake. The next swing I took sliced left and those odd glances from the other golfers came back. After all 90 balls had been hit, a few breakaway tees lost, my face completely drenched in sweat and my confidence raised a bit higher, we left. I’ve discovered that something I thought was so boring can sometimes turn out to be a challenge and in the end, actually be fun. Will I go out and try golf again? Sure, why not, as long as it is some place like Skyway Golf Park and not Canyon Oaks Country Club where my game would not be well received. Maybe I should take a lesson next time I attempt to take a swing. My desire to learn new things has piqued and I am curious to see what I’ll try to tackle next. Lindsey Barrett can be reached at

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Dane Stivers A SSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

After a bitter end to the fall 2009 Chico State women’s volleyball season, the team’s motivation heading into the 2010 season has only grown – not that they needed extra motivation in the first place. The 2009 season – one year removed from the best Chico State volleyball record since 1992 – saw the Wildcats go 14-8 in conference and 23-9 overall, yet still miss the playoffs in favor of San Francisco State. The volleyball team now has a chip on its shoulder that it’s looking to dispose of. “We were pretty frustrated,” said sophomore setter Sable Villaescusa of her team’s exclusion from the playoffs last season. “But if we can stay a close-knit team and always be improving ourselves, there’s no reason we won’t make playoffs.” The Wildcats had a better conference record than the 13-9 San Francisco State team and swept the season series against them, but that didn’t

set for season stop the panell ffrom t th judging j d i giving an NCAA playoﬀ bid to the Gators. Heading into this season, the Wildcats have recruited seven new players, including three freshman defensive specialists, Sophia Somers, Kiel Tamiyasu and Molly Ratto. With these new additions, head coach Cody Hein looks for his team to improve upon their digging skills and overall defense, especially as four of the six starters will probably be freshmen, he said. Also, the 2010 Wildcats will be without their 2009 Second Team All-American outsidehitter Makenzie Snyder as she recovers from a left wrist injury that required surgery in the oﬀseason. Without Snyder’s Chico State record 4.72 kills per set and No. 2 rank in the nation, the talented group of youngsters on this year’s volleyball squad will have to exceed the sum of their parts in order to be successful. “If you’re a good program, you can’t lose a star player and be in the crapper,” Hein said.

“Justt because we’re without “J b ’ ith t our All-American this year, we still expect to be good – playoﬀ-team good.” Though the 2010 Wildcats will have to do without Snyder, they will have 2008 Second-Team All-CCAA junior middle-hitter Crystal Trifeletti returning from a knee injury that sidelined her for all of 2009. With Trifeletti’s return to the lineup this season, the Wildcats will be looking for another familiar face — the

NCAA playoﬀs — as they try to return there for the fourth time in ﬁve years. However, in order to still be around come December, the

Wildcats must be working together now in practice, Trifeletti said. “We’ve got high emotions heading into this year and our goal is to make our way back to the playoffs,” Trifeletti said. “Last season, I learned a lot about the game from the sidelines, paid a lot more attention to details. We have to keep our focus up.” The Wildcats will start off their season at 9 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Seawolf Spike Tournament hosted by Sonoma State in Rohnert Park as they square off against Dominican College.

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Lindsey Barrett

the three open courts at Wrectacular.

Dane Stivers can be reached at dstivers@theorion.com

MMA superstar kicks it at WREC Kenny Lindberg STAFF WRITER

Although the Axe Murderer was forced onto crutches, it didn’t dampen his spirits. Mixed martial arts icon Wanderlei Silva, who is best known for his aggressive fighting style and also known as the “Axe Murderer,” appeared at Wrectacular Friday signing hundreds of autographs and posing for pictures as fans lined up to greet the injured superstar. “People sometimes get real misconceptions about a lot of fighters in this sport,” said StandAlone Mixed Martial Arts Academy head coach Jason Pietz. Pietz recognized that Silva is no exception and thinks the real Silva is much different than how many view him, he said. “Wanderlei is the complete opposite of what you might think one of the top fighters would be like in this sport,” Pietz said. “He’s so positive, he’s so personable, he’s got so much energy about him.” Fans and students alike quickly formed a long line at StandAlone’s booth, located at the entrance of the Wildcat Recreation Center, in order to have everything from T-shirts to posters to fighting mitts signed by the star. Silva is currently recovering from three fractured ribs and surgery on his right ACL, a common knee injury. “He had surgery three

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weeks ago yesterday,” said Rob Cardenas, Silva’s manager. “We didn’t plan on doing any appearances or traveling at all until next weekend, but we made an exception for these guys because the people here and the experience and atmosphere is just phenomenal.” Silva’s injuries forced him to withdraw from a fight against Yoshihiro Akiyama at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 116, which was held July 3 in Las Vegas, Nev. Fellow fighter Chris Leben took the bout instead and defeated Akiyama in the third round. After the fight, Leben had some choice words for Silva, including saying he wanted to take Silva out – a fight Cardenas said he would welcome. “Leben is, you know, a tough guy and stepped up the way he did and performed extremely well against a top 10 guy,” Cardenas said. “Hey, he deserves an opportunity to get knocked out.” Silva couldn’t agree any more as he didn’t hold anything back when talking about Leben. “I’m going to kill him,” Silva said. “He’s not going to pass the first round with me.” However, a fight between the two has yet to be scheduled and will likely not occur until Silva has fully recovered from his injuries – something Cardenas doesn’t expect until February or March of next year. “One thing that we can

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SIGNING FOR STUDENTS MMA icon Wanderlei Silva signed authographs for students Friday at Wrectacular. He was on crutches because of a knee injury, but his spirits were high. guarantee is that he’s going to come back and he’s going to ﬁght a top 10 guy like he always does,” Cardenas said. Silva’s last bout was Feb. 20 when he defeated Michael Bisping via unanimous decision, Cardenas said. Cardenas thought Silva looked great in his ﬁght against Bisping and his team hopes for big things in the future.

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Aug. 25, 1920 Ethelda Bleibtrey was the ﬁrst U.S. woman to win a medal in the Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 100 meter, 300 meter and 4x100 meter relay.

Chico State graduate Brandon Pratt, a pro fighter himself who also trains with StandAlone, was inspired by Silva’s appearance in Chico and his generosity to help aspiring fighters trying to establish themselves in the octagon. “He’s told all of our fighters that we’re welcome to go out to Vegas and train at his gym and

if we need a place to stay, he’ll set us up with a place to stay,” Pratt said. “It’s pretty cool to be able to have someone of that caliber help us.” The StandAlone Mixed Martial Arts Academy operates at 845 Cherry St. Kenny Lindberg can be reached at klindberg@theorion.com

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| Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010

CCAA Shorts College sports around the CCAA

STAFF COMMENTARY >>

Team unity vital to runners’ success Stephanie Consiglio STAFF WRITER

CCAA announces Male and Female Scholar Athletes >> Chico State men’s soccer defender Adam Raish and Humboldt State track and ﬁeld athlete Megan Rolland were named California Collegiate Athletic Association Male and Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Raish helped the defense post a 0.89 and 0.99 goalsagainst-average in 2008 and 2009. He was named the 2008-09 Dr. Hal Charnofsky award winner and selected to the Dean’s List six times. Rolland earned All-American honors in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. source: goccaa.org

Four CCAA volleyball teams rank in national top 25 >> Four California Collegiate Athletic Association women’s volleyball teams will begin the 2010 campaign with national Top 25 rankings beside their names after the American Volleyball Coaches Association released its preseason poll Wednesday. Cal State San Bernardino, which advanced to the 2009 NCAA Division II National Championship semiﬁnals, is ranked No. 2, while UC San Diego is No. 8, Cal State L.A. No. 14 and Sonoma State No. 21. source: goccaa.org

Chico State receives ADA Academic Achievements >> Chico State Athletics received academic accolades for the 2009-10 school year. The Wildcats were among 92 institutions honored by the Division II Athletics Directors Association as recipients of the DII ADA Academic Achievement Awards. To receive the award, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, attended a minimum of four semesters of college level work and be an active member of an intercollegiate team during his or her last academic year.

Dirt, rocks, hills and trails all make up the sport of crosscountry running. The dirtier we feel, the more accomplished we are. There is not one runner who enjoys having completely clean, white training shoes. Running is more than exercise for me – it’s a lifestyle. I run for the Chico State cross-country team and our lives revolve around running. We train all year long to feel the accomplishment and thrill of racing a course faster than the year before. Running takes a lot of time and hard work to get what we want out of it. It all starts with the motivation and determination to keep counting the miles and enduring the blisters and sore legs, but I’m never in this alone. My team knows the struggle and is always by my side. Every summer, coach Gary Towne hosts a cross-country camp in North Lake Tahoe at Carnelian Bay for high altitude training and some good team bonding. Our season doesn’t start on the fi rst race or the fi rst day of school, we work hard all summer to prepare ourselves for what lies ahead. Camp is our jumpstart to the season. The week before school starts, the team, including incoming freshmen, carpool together to camp. We stop halfway on Highway 20 to get in our first run before continuing on to our destination. Each day brings us a new trail and a new set of obstacles. Each runner has a mileage plan that is given to us by our coach, which tells us how much to run and what our longest run will be each week. A long run is an aerobic run that is meant to keep our endurance up. These usually range from 10 to 15 miles for women and 12 to 18 for men. Our mileage starts lower in the beginning of the summer

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RUNNING WITH A REASON Wildcat runner and staﬀ writer Stephanie Consiglio, number 67, competes at the San Francisco State Invitational last season. Consiglio and team are currently preparing for the upcoming season starting in September at the Stanford Invitational. and gradually builds by the end. Women are usually at 55 to 70 miles per week and men are at 65 to 90. This probably seems like a lot, but we also have some days when we go on two runs. Since most of us have been training alone back at home all summer, camp is a great way to get back into the flow of the team and bond with everyone again. Camp is where we build the fire for the upcoming season and get a chance to welcome all freshmen and transfers. The trails are tough, rocky, dusty and are always forcing us to push ourselves harder.

Chico State men’s soccer forward Fared Celosmanovic contributed two goals Wednesday night in a 5-2 exhibition win over visiting Yuba College. The junior out of Brcko, Bosnia, started his season oﬀ well with one goal from long range and another from a well-placed pass by Chris Akwaja to put Yuba College away early.

Women’s Soccer

Volleyball

Men’s XC

Women’s XC

Overall: 8–6–9

Overall: 23–9

CCAA Champions

Conference: 5–7–4

Conference: 6–2–8

Conference: 14–8

Placed 8th as team at Division II

Placed 6th as team at Division II

Cross Country Championships

Ranked 4th in Division II

Ranked 5th in Division II

NCAA Cross Country Poll

Home: 5–2–2

Home: 4–1–4

Home: 7–4

Away: 3–6–2

Away: 4–4–4

Away: 9–4

5th in Division 2 West Region Poll

7th in Division 2 West Region Poll

Isaac Brambila Cardinal-and-white Wildcat T-shirts are bringing excitement to the Chico State campus along with new hopes and predictions for Wildcat athletics. Men and women’s soccer, cross-country and women’s volleyball will be the first to defend the Wildcat colors this upcoming season. Though preoccupied with preseason jitters and obligations, students and staff still find time to show their school spirit and expectations for Wildcat athletics. Expressions such as “Go Wildcats” and “I hope they go all the way” are being heard from many students who are hopeful for the upcoming school year. Drew Calandrella, vice

Wildcat

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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

sconsiglio@theorion.com

Overall: 8–8–4

STAFF WRITER

men’s soccer

Stephanie Consiglio can be reached at

2009 Team Records Men’s Soccer

Fared Celosmanovic

Camp isn’t just all work and no play. After our runs, we hang out at Kings Beach in Tahoe playing volleyball and swimming in the lake, as well as getting to know everyone. Towne holds meetings every night that prepare us for the next day’s agenda. We talk about priorities for the season and make sure we stay focused. Running is completely a mental sport, and preparation and dedication are what make us so good. We try hard to do well and we are all in it together.

Wildcat fans ready for 2010 season

source: Chicowildcats.com

Wildcat of the Week

We are constantly pushMost of our runs are at an altitude of 6,000 to 7,000 feet. ing ourselves to do more, go Altitude prepares our bodies for faster and see what we can put our bodanaerobic work ies through and diﬀerent before they trails work our Running start fallmuscles and ing apart. make us stron- is more than Camp brings ger for the exercise for me — us together season. because we The hard- it’s a lifestyle.” know we’re est run, which not out there every runner dreads, is Mount Rose. It’s by ourselves. I like to see if I can break my a four-mile climb uphill from 8,500 to 10,100 feet and every time from the previous year. year we see what our bodies It’s a good accomplishment, can do and if our training can which can make you want to hold up and help us make it to take on the day or take a nice long nap. the top.

president for Student Aﬀairs, has his own predictions for the upcoming men’s and women’s soccer season. “They have good returning players,” he said, referring to the men’s soccer team. “I think men’s soccer will improve and women’s will hold up.” Junior Lynsey Sammons is also supportive of both soccer teams and plans to attend home games to show her support for Wildcat soccer, she said. Giving some legitimacy to Calandrella’s predictions and other students’ hopes is the California Collegiate Athletic Association placement of Chico State women’s soccer as favorites to win the North Division and repeat last year’s achievements. Eight out of the 12 league coaches voted for Chico State to win the North Division

July 27, 2010 Incoming Chico State men’s golfer Cody Thompson shot a 1-over-par 145 during a 36-hole sectional qualifier to earn a spot in the 110th U.S. Amateur Championship, taking place Aug. 23-29 at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Wash.

as well. Women’s soccer players such as All-CCAA Honorable Mention and Second Team All-West Region Molly Downtain expand expectations that the team will raise Wildcat pride and become champions of the North Division of the CCAA. Freshmen business major Daren Minetti is excited about following men’s soccer, and expects the team to do well, he said. “I hope they go all the way,” he said. Adding a bit of a personal interest to the men’s soccer team for Minetti is his friend, who is trying out for the team, he said. He would like to see both his friend and the team perform well. Fresh oﬀ of a season that included an All-CCAA

Aug. 17, 2010 The Chico State women’s soccer team battled to a scoreless tie against the University of Nevada. Freshman forward Melissa Pease had her first-minute header bounce off the crossbar, which proved to be the closest either team came to scoring.

source: gowildcats.com

Honorable Mention award and ﬁve goals scored, returning forward Chris Akwaja also makes students hope that this year the Wildcat soccer team will bring cause for celebration. Sophomore Robert Gutierrez predicts that the men’s soccer team will perform at least as well as last year, he said. Drawing from his experience playing for the soccer team at the University Preparatory School in Redding, local competition can be tough and Gutierrez hopes that the student athletes can overcome that. “I would like to see them do well,” Gutierrez said. A.S. Executive Director David Buckley is eager to celebrate Chico State victories and expects all fall teams to do well, he said. “Volleyball has been

improving, last year they did well,” Buckley said before adding an enthusiastic, “Go Wildcats!” New recruit Juliet Conant and returning sophomore Sable Villaescusa give students and staff reasons to be hopeful for women’s volleyball. Conant, standing at 6’3”, is the tallest player recruited in the past seven years. Coming from East Nicolaus High School, she registered 287 kills, 145 digs, 66 blocks and 52 aces in her senior year. Villaescusa placed third in assists in the CCAA last year. With fall sports close to starting official seasons, the student body and staff are anxious to see how it will all turn out.

Aug. 18, 2010 The Chico State men’s soccer team defeated Yuba College in an exhibition match, 5-2, as junior forward Fared Celosmanovic scored two goals for the Wildcats and the win.

Stat of the week Freshman goalkeeper Megan Foster registered five saves in her first game as a wildcat. The exhibition game was against University of Nevada on aug. 17.

Isaac Brambila can be reached at ibrambila@theorion.com

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[ [Spring 2010 ] ] Fall 2010 it might get rowdy MEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CONT.

MEN’S SOCCER CONT.

date Dec. 31

opponent time/results @Cal State Dominguez Hills 12:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

Jan. 7

UC San Diego

@Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Jan. 8

Nov. 22

Bethany University

7 p.m.

Nov. 26

Northwest Christian

Nov. 27

date Nov. 6

opponent Red/White Scrimmage

time/results 3 p.m.

Nov. 7

@University of Paciﬁc

Nov. 18

date

TRACK&FIELD

opponent

time/results

date

opponent

time/results

Sept. 19

Cal State San Bernardino

11:30 a.m.

Sept. 25

@Stanford Invitational

TBA

5:30 p.m.

Sept. 24

Humboldt State

4:30 p.m.

Oct. 2

@Williamette Invitational

TBA

Cal State East Bay

5:30 p.m.

Sept. 26

Sonoma State

11:30 a.m.

Oct. 16

@Santa Clara Invitational

TBA

Jan. 14

@Cal State San Bernardino

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1

Cal State Dominguez Hills

4:30 p.m.

Nov. 6

@CCAA Championships

TBA

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 15

@Cal Poly Pomona

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 3

Cal State L.A.

11:30 a.m.

Nov. 6

@Doc Adams Invitational

TBA

Dominican

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21

San Francisco State

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 8

@Sonoma State

12:30 p.m.

Nov. 20

TBD

TBA

Dec. 3

Humboldt State

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22

CSU Monterey Bay

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 10

@Humboldt State

11:30 a.m.

Dec. 4

TBD

TBA

Dec. 4

Sonoma State

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28

Cal State Dominguez Hills

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 15

@UC San Diego

7 p.m.

Dec. 8

Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Jan. 29

Cal State L.A.

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 17

@Cal State East Bay

2 p.m.

Dec. 11

Paciﬁc Union

7 p.m.

Feb. 3

@Sonoma State

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 22

San Francisco State

Dec. 30

@Cal State L.A.

2:30 p.m.

Feb. 5

@Humboldt State

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 24

CSU Monterey Bay

11:30 a.m.

Dec. 31

@Cal State Dominguez Hills

2:30 p.m.

Feb. 10

@Cal State East Bay

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 27

Cal State Stanislaus

4:30 p.m.

date Sept. 3

opponent @Dominican

Jan. 7

UC San Diego

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12

@UC San Diego

5:30 p.m.

Oct. 30

@Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Sept. 3

@BYU- Hawaii

Jan. 8

Cal State East Bay

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18

Cal Poly Pomona

5:30 p.m.

Nov. 5-7

TBD

TBA

Sept. 4

@Grand Canyon

9 a.m.

Jan. 14

@Cal State San Bernardino

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 19

Cal State San Bernardino

5:30 p.m.

Nov. 12-14

TBD

TBA

Sept. 4

@Seattle Paciﬁc

1:30 p.m.

Jan. 15

@Cal Poly Pomona

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 24

@CSU Monterey Bay

5:30 p.m.

Nov. 20

TBD

TBA

Sept. 7

William Jessup

7 p.m.

Jan. 21

San Francisco State

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 25

@San Francisco State

5:30 p.m.

Dec. 2-4

TBD

TBA

Sept. 10

@Cal State L.A.

7 p.m.

Jan. 22

CSU Monterey Bay

7:30 p.m.

March 1-5

TBD

TBA

Sept. 11

@Cal State Dominguez Hills

7 p.m.

Jan. 28

Cal State Dominguez Hills

7:30 p.m.

March 6

TBD

TBA

Sept. 15

@Simpson

7 p.m.

Jan. 29

Cal State L.A.

7:30 p.m.

March 15

TBD

TBA

Sept. 17

Humboldt State

7 p.m.

Feb. 3

@Sonoma State

7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18

Sonoma State

7 p.m.

Feb. 5

@Humboldt State

7:30 p.m.

time/results 10 a.m./ 0-0

Sept. 22

Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

Feb. 10

@Cal State East Bay

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12

@UC San Diego

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18

Cal Poly Pomona

Feb. 19

MEN’S GOLF time/results TBA

7 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL time/results 9 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

date Aug. 17

opponent @Nevada

Aug. 25

@Southern Oregon

11:30 a.m.

Sept. 24

UC San Diego

7 p.m.

Sept. 2

Western Washington

4:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Cal State East Bay

7 p.m.

Sept. 4

Central Washington

5 p.m.

Oct. 1

@Cal State San Bernardino

7 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Oct. 2

@Cal Poly Pomona

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

Oct. 8

San Francisco State

7 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Oct. 9

CSU Monterey Bay

7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

date Sept. 24-25

opponent @Saint Martin’s Inv.

Cal State San Bernardino

7:30 p.m.

Sept. 27-28

@Western Washington Inv.

TBA

Sept. 10

@Cal State Monterey Bay

Feb. 24

@CSU Monterey Bay

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 11-12

InterWest Wildcat Classic

TBA

Sept. 12

@San Francisco State

Feb. 25

@San Francisco State

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 18-19

D-II Championship Preview

TBA

Sept. 17

Cal Poly Pomona

March 1-5

TBD

TBA

Sept. 19

Cal State San Bernardino

2 p.m.

Oct. 13

@Cal State Stanislaus

7 p.m.

March 12-15

TBD

TBA

Sept. 24

Humboldt State

7 p.m.

Oct. 15

Cal State Dominguez Hills

7 p.m.

March 23-26

TBD

TBA

Sept. 26

Sonoma State

2 p.m.

Oct. 16

Cal State L.A.

7 p.m.

WOMEN’S GOLF

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL time/results 2 p.m.

date Sept. 19-21

opponent @Sonoma State Inv.

time/results TBA

Oct. 1

Cal State Dominguez Hills

7 p.m.

Oct. 22

@Sonoma State

7 p.m.

Oct. 3

Cal State L.A.

2 p.m.

Oct. 23

@Humboldt State

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Sonoma State

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Seattle Paciﬁc

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Sept. 12

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Dec. 30

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Cal Poly Pomona

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TBA

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TBA

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WREC pickup basketball provides ups and downs Blake Mehigan STAFF WRITER

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Junior Trivon McDade enjoys pickup basketball and the community aspect that can result from it, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it here, you get to play with all sorts of people,â&#x20AC;? McDade said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes you feel good at the end of the day.â&#x20AC;? Senior Robert Smith appreciates how many courts are available, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that long of a wait because we have three courts,â&#x20AC;? he said. Despite the positives of a pick-up game, students have expressed frustrations associated with it, including getting skipped while in line to play. Smith thinks a list for the people who are next for pickup games would be a good improvement for the WREC, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people get cut oďŹ&#x20AC; and some people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to play,â&#x20AC;? he said. Sometimes people will overestimate thier skills, which can be annoying, said Chico State senior Keith Cherry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get a bunch of little kids out here,â&#x20AC;? Cherry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But for the most part, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? The pickup game is a good way to get some exercise in, have fun playing some ball and keeps you out of the bars, Cherry said. Chico State sophomore and member of the basketball team Rashad Parker enjoys playing at the WREC, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the WREC, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful place,â&#x20AC;? Parker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a WREC at your school, you need one.â&#x20AC;? Junior Jay Flores, who works at the WREC and is also a Chico State basketball player, shared Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentiments and wonders how Chico State students fared before the WREC was built, he said. Playing pick-up basketball at the WREC has helped Flores bond with his teammates, get ready for the season and get in

year and utilized a pastime that is shared at many gyms across the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pickup basketball games. A game of basketball is arguably one of the easiest sports to round up enough players for and even meet some new people in the process.

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT The WREC oďŹ&#x20AC;ers three indoor basketball courts, making it easy for pickup basketball games to begin. During the semester, the WREC also hosts intramural games. shape, he said. As fun and active as pickup games are, they can get unnecessarily physical and potentially dangerous. At times, one single person can be the root of the problem. Playing a pickup game

of basketball is one way to escape everything, including the stress of school, said sophomore Sean Park, another member of the Chico State basketball team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come out, play basketball, and forget about it,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Editorialcore Objects in mirror less awesome than they appear After leaving for my hometown after finals last spring, my to-do list contained nothing more than some quality time on maybe the best console ever – the Nintendo 64. But a dismaying thing happened after I tore through a couple games of “NFL Quarterback Club ’98,” a gaggle of missions from “GoldenEye 007” and a few quick “Mario Kart 64” races. I had to admit that, despite my fondest memories of the quality of those games, maybe this late -’90s software doesn’t measure up to today’s games. The sheer hardware superiority of third-generation consoles allows for so much depth and freedom of game design that a product like “Star Fox 64,” though great in 1997, would have little impact on gamers today. Others who, like me, grew up watching “Doug” and “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” may disagree, claiming the Super Nintendo was best. Those who came a few years before may argue in favor of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. In 2030, my own kids may be lamenting how companies don’t make systems like the PlayStation 3 anymore. However, this “good ol’ days” way of thinking relates to much more than just video games. I know that many of the baby boomers in my life feel that the U.S. is getting generally worse every day. It sure isn’t what it used to be. But what was so much better before? The lack of cell phones and the Internet? More racism? I’m not the first to reflect on this issue, but we need to recognize that the fuzzy lens of nostalgia makes our childhood memories seem better in our minds than they may actually be when compared to current standards. I guess what I’m saying is similar to something I heard feminist bell hooks say once about sexism, racism and homophobia in movies – you can still enjoy a work that contains those problems, the important thing is to recognize what you’re seeing. I’m not addressing as big of an issue, but the point is the same. I don’t want you to be unable to enjoy the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movies or the original “Mario” games. I just don’t want to hear how they are objectively better than their current counterparts. Thanks for listening. Until you hear from me again, I’ll be watching “The Lost Boys,” by far the greatest vampire film of all time. Matt Shilts can be reached at enter-

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SPICING IT UP Spencer Beavers [left] and Aram Novosel [right] have a good time while selling pupusas at a Fifth Sun art show at RAYRAY Gallery Friday, Aug. 20

Gallery provides designers outlet RAYRAY teams up with Fifth Sun artists for an entertaining evening Matt Shilts ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

RAYRAY Gallery hosted an art show Friday, Aug. 20 featuring the work of 10 designers from Fifth Sun, a nationally known graphic apparel company based in Chico. Fifth Sun’s designs have been on clothing carried in stores like Kmart, Hot Topic, Anchor Blue and Zumiez, but the show provided an outlet for the artists’ creative energies outside the commercial world. Gerardo Wackenhut, who operates under the moniker “JPEG,” offered issues of a self-made, self-promotional publication that shows pictures of Chico locations with what appear to be one of his stencils painted on. It’s actually what Wackenhut calls “environmentally friendly graffiti” – his work Photoshopped onto otherwise unremarkable photos. Wackenhut’s presentation was just one of the different media displayed by Fifth Sun alongside watercolor, tattoo art, airbrush, acrylic and more from other artists. Just as the artists’ different styles complemented each other at the show, they complement each other in the Fifth Sun offices, artist Anna Bondan said. Though some artists are from other parts of the country, many are local. Both Bondan and Wackenhut are Chico State graduates, BonWe’re just dan in fine arts trying to be as and Wackenhut in communicairreverent as tion design. possible.” Providing Dylan Tellesen entertainment Co-owner of RAYRAY Gallery for the evening were Mike Strishak and Summer Maroste. Strishak wandered around the gallery’s backyard playing acoustic guitar under his stage name, “Fera,” while Maroste told fortunes. Spencer Beavers and Aram Novosel also sold pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran food. RAYRAY is run by four artists, three of whom used to run The 46, another studio in Chico, said Dylan Tellesen, one of the proprietors. Their goal is to have fun and to “show great work.” “We’re just trying to be as irreverent as possible,” Tellesen said. Through irreverence, the gallery can attempt to loosen up the stuff y, dissociative tone that some art galleries produce, he said.

Tellesen, a Butte College teacher of art and design by day, goes by many names, he said – “bastard,” “hero,” “thief,” “great man” and “art teacher,” just to name a few. A name he does not go by, however, is “businessman.” The gallery, which has been up for about six months, still has no sign to distinguish it from anything else on Broadway Street’s 500 block. “We’ve been thinking about it, though,” he said. “Thinking about it pretty hard.” The gallery charged no entry fee, though patrons bought several of the works, some of them running well over $1,000. Money-centered practices wouldn’t make sense for the interests of the gallery’s purpose, though, said Kyle Delmar, another part of RAYRAY’s management. “We want people to come have free food and free wine, see some art, and hopefully get their minds blown,” he said. Matt Shilts can be reached at entertainmenteditor@theorion.com

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF CANVAS Javier Flores shows oﬀ his work on a pair of white slip-ons. This was one of many art genres dispayed.

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“Worms 2: Armageddon” (VIDEO GAME — PC) Team17’s legendary turnbased battle franchise rearms. Expanding on 2009’s “Worms 2: Armageddon,” this game will be available for download on Steam. Engaging in epic combat with friends and online adversaries is always a good thing. “Sugar” (ALBUM) Dead

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Laxson Auditorium filled up fast on Friday, Aug. 19 as students, parents and fans of Dr. Drew Pinsky gathered to hear the highly acclaimed, boardcertified internist and addiction medical specialist talk about relationships, drugs, sex and anything in between. Pinsky’s work has become extremely popular with his syndicated radio show, “Loveline,” which he has hosted for more than 20 years. His TV show on VH1 “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” and other spinoffs such

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as “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew” have highlighted the issues of addiction. This is not the ﬁrst time Pinsky has made his way to Chico. He has been to Chico State a few times in the past and recognizes the “reduced sense of self respect and boundaries” among college students. College is “the launching pad for our lives” and “there is a vibrancy of talking to younger people,” Pinsky said. As he took the stage, it was immediately apparent that Pinsky was willing to talk about serious problems such as binge drinking, casual sex and addiction. “Starting college, I know I’ll be running into a lot of problems emotionally,” said freshman Spencer Thomas, an environmental science major. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get this high of advice.” The goal for the night was simple, Pinsky said. “To have fun and learn something,” he said. “I want this to be as interactive as possible.”

Audience members were involved in the conversation for the entire two hours. Several microphones floated throughout the crowd and students were welcome to ask Pinsky questions. His responses were entertaining as well as knowledgeable. Thomas found Pinsky’s presentation to be a learning experience, especially when it came to differences between the sexes, he said. “I didn’t know there was a difference in brain chemistry,” Thomas said. “That it’s possible for a girl to be attracted and not act on it.” Pinsky covers many topics, but one that he has excelled in is talking about how men and women think differently when it comes to sex and relationships. His TV and radio talk shows address the struggles real, everyday people deal with. Addiction is the most relevant issue in today’s society, Pinsky said. He has dedicated his life to helping others gain a healthier understanding of their lives to better themselves. “It’s about the shared experience,” Pinsky said. “I’m in love with the human experience.” This love has culminated into widespread success and his college talks seem to have only increased his popularity. “I watch ‘Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew’ all the time,” said freshman Anna Hunter. “I’ve never listened to ‘Loveline’ before, but I want to now.” Instinct was a theme that presented itself in many of the audience members’ questions. Pinsky began this profession because he had an instinct about addressing issues publically in a powerful manner, he said. Many of the problems youth face today can be answered by asking a simple question of yourself — “What does your instinct tell you?” Candyce Chilson can be reached at cchilson@theorion.com

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Lauren Beaven STAFF WRITER

“Avatar,” “Inception,” “Inglourious Basterds.” It seems that we can count on one hand the amount of worthwhile movies being made recently. Thanks to an overload of sequels, made-for-3-D movies and repetitive storylines, the ﬁ lm industry has been running in circles for the past several years while audiences everywhere seem to ﬁ nd themselves at the same movie over and over. Franchises like “Halloween,” “Shrek,” “Saw,” “The Mummy,” “The Fast and the Furious,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Indiana Jones” have taken over theaters, exploiting a preestablished base of viewers who are guaranteed to return for more. It costs much less for a company to build on a storyline that audiences already relate to than to create an entirely new one.

In 2004, sequels grossed $61 million beyond sequel syndrome. In addition more on average than non-sequels, to “blockbuster hit” numbers four, five according to “The box office of movie and six, the fi lm industry has begun sequels,” a study at New York Univer- adding to existing franchises with sity. This ensures that the creators are made-for-3-D editions such as “Halloween 3-D,” “Shrek Forever After 3D” and making a good investment. But should the future of fi lm enter- “Step Up 3-D.” This is simply an insult tainment be based on corporate to fi lm’s newest technological step forward and, of course, another way for convenience and assurance? Mediocre fi lms that belong in the the industry to profit. As series grow straight-to-DVD catand 3-D add ons take egory should not hold, another form be treated like the But should of corporate thinking blockbusters that the future of film comes to life as well – their predecessors the superhero movie. may have been. It is entertainment be We would need sevone thing to indulge based on corporate eral hands to count in a sequel or two, the number of superespecially when the convenience and hero movies that have franchise is as close assurance?” debuted in the past 10 to our hearts as “Toy years. Although these Story” or as compelling and action-packed as “The Dark fi lms can be exceptionally entertainKnight.” But when news of “Pirates of ing on occasion, Marvel in particular the Caribbean 4” comes out, we know has taken the superhero franchise to a whole new level. it is time for a change in the market. Beginning with “Iron Man” and Hollywood’s comfort zone even goes

“The Incredible Hulk” in 2008 and culminating with “The Avengers” in 2012 – in 3-D, of course — Marvel has created one of the largest film franchises of our time. For how long superhero movies will hold our attention, however, is another story. In the past, long-running series such as “Star Wars” have proved successful. Yet what has been done before is not necessarily what should be recommended for the future, especially in entertainment. It is obvious that some amount of risk and unpredictability should be involved in fi lmmaking. If producers, directors and writers fail to be innovative enough, fi lm entertainment will fall permanently into this rut of sequels and superhero movies. The fi lm industry needs to pick up where it left off in 2005, take some risks and prove to the world that it is Hollywood, not Wall Street. Lauren Beaven can be reached at lbeaven@theorion.com

game elements and has somehow kept it decently fresh. However, just because the franchise hasn’t gotten to the bottom of the barrel yet doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen. The added feature of selling your produce at a market could prevent this. Then again, it could fail. Buyer beware. “Mockingjay” (BOOK) If one thing’s certain about the third installment of Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” series, it’s that it will sell. The immensely popular, young-adult series has found an audience with its target demographic, but, as it’s slated to be the ﬁnal story of the series, it has a lot to achieve to please the fans.

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Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010 |

Art venue now oﬀers live music

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VISUAL AID Naiya Sullivan, owner of Ol’ Hawk Eyes Art Shackle, works on a lush painting with a simple enough message. Her venue plays host to local musicians, artists and their enthusiasts.

Josh Hegg STAFF WRITER

Ol’ Hawk Eyes Art Shackle, the newest arts co-op to grace Chico, is a venue that shows promise to become one of the main hubs of artistic exchange in our unique city. It is owned and managed by Naiya Sullivan, a Chico State natural resources major and art aﬁcionado. Sullivan has worked tirelessly to transform Ol’ Hawk Eyes Art Shackle into a completely eclectic and free space for the arts. Every corner and every wall is covered in miscellaneous art supplies that Sullivan gladly gives away to

anyone who wishes to learn about and explore the arts. Sullivan’s plans for the venue are just as eclectic as the warehouse and encompass “getting community members in to learn about diﬀerent art media like sculpting, drawing, painting, embroidering, textile art, screen printing, clay work and book making,” Sullivan said. “The list is basically endless,” she said. Also included at Ol’ Hawk Eyes Art Shackle is a book exchange where people can take a book to read and leave a book for others to enjoy. A broad range of authors and genres are kept on the

Fitzgerald described Ol’ Hawk Eye’s bookshelves that should keep all fans Art Shackle as a great place to start getof literature satisfied. Beginning in June 2010, Sullivan has ting into the art community of Chico State. His message extended the venue to people who have to include live music not experienced the from top local and ... one of art community that touring bands. In July, Chico has to offer it hosted local bands the coolest venues is to “try it once, Teeph, Red Giant and we’ve ever played.” you will enjoy it Epitaph of Atlas and Gavin Fitzgerald immensely.” touring band Silian Teeph Ol’ Hawk Eyes Rail for Teeph’s tour Art Shackle is a good place for cool kickoff show. Gavin Fitzgerald, bassist for Teeph, people to hang out, said Jake Hollingdescribed the place as “one of the cool- sworth, guitarist for the thrash metal est venues we’ve ever played” and band Aberrance. Also, the range of art Sullivan tries to bring together is applauded the venue’s “homey feel.”

intriguing. Sullivan is open to all styles of music, but is particularly fond of the metal shows she has hosted, she said. She enjoyed “seeing all the people show up for the music.” “It really makes them happy to be part of the show and I am happy to oﬀer it to them,” she said. Sullivan’s mission is “to provide an area for those creative lovelies to have fun in and do what they do best. . . create!” according to the Ol’ Hawk Eyes Art Shackle MySpace page. Josh Hegg can be reached at jhegg@theorion.com

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Pat Hull returns to Cafe Flo Tyler Ash STAFF WRITER

Soul and folk rock ďŹ lled the art-soaked atmosphere of Cafe Flo Thursday night, signifying the long-awaited return of local folk legend Pat Hull. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to be back home,â&#x20AC;? Hull said as he described his journey from New York to Chico. Hull grew up in Connecticut and New York, but Chico is the closest thing to home for him out West, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a feeling that I was going back to a place that was very welcoming, and it proved there tonight,â&#x20AC;? he said. THE ORION â&#x20AC;˘ SAMANTHA YOUNGMAN Jack Niemczynowicz, coA LITTLE HELP Pat Hull [left] leads his brother Justin Hull [cenowner of Cafe Flo, can vouch for ter] and Mark Robertson [right] Thursday, Aug. 19 at Cafe Flo. Pat Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s following in Chico. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always packed in here whenever he plays,â&#x20AC;? NiemcOpening for Pat Hull were the the actor was a potential threat zynowicz said. so they had to shut down the Summer Twins from Riverside, He opened with a few solo Calif., and The Blank Tapes, a shoot. songs he wrote in New York and â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went down pretty quickly â&#x20AC;&#x153;groovadelic, feel-goodâ&#x20AC;? folk the longer he played, the more that we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there any- rock band from the Bay Area. quiet and intent the crowded The Blank Tapesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ rst more,â&#x20AC;? Hull said. audience became. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The three of them had a song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Double Rainbow,â&#x20AC;? was eyes and ears were drawn to the low-spirited drive from San inspired by the recent Youlone ďŹ gure on stage as he lulled Francisco to Chico because Tube sensation of the same them with his soothing, soulful their car was towed for $450, title, where an ecstatic man in voice. but as the Yosemite videotapes a pair of Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s band, night went rainbows. I had a feeling on their short two memMatt Adams, Steven Child bers for personal that I was going back smiles grew and Sean Olmstead played reasons, still bigger from their cheerful style of folk included his to a place that was the awe- rock as they traded oďŹ&#x20AC; instrubrother Justin on very welcoming...â&#x20AC;? struck crowd ments between songs. The bass and Mark smiling back Blank Tapes played a few older Pat Hull Robertson, frontsongs and some from their new at them. Singer-songwriter man for Harlowe album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home Away From Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Great North Woods, on last song of the night, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young Home.â&#x20AC;? cello and banjo. It was Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, so he Mind,â&#x20AC;? was from one of the Hull shared anecdotes from ďŹ rst albums he made in Chico, was serenaded by his band as the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time in New York, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes.â&#x20AC;? The audience clapped well as the audience with an including one where they had and sang along as they whole- impromptu rendition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy to stop ďŹ lming a music video heartedly welcomed back their Birthday,â&#x20AC;? complete with a for their song â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Far Goneâ&#x20AC;? in drawn out bendy note at the kin from the folk music world. Times Square. A documentary-style ďŹ lm end. In the video, a suited actor â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was heartwarming,â&#x20AC;? will be taped at Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show holding a large bag runs around with Chris Keene and Zach Child said with a lit cigarette Times Square because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parZeller at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. obstructing his smile at the end anoid that someone will take 27, at the Chico Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of their set. what he has in the bag. Being in on E. Third Street. Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest New York after Sept. 11, security album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fable Names,â&#x20AC;? will be Tyler Ash can be reached at guards in the square felt that available for purchase there. tash@theorion.com

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Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010 |

[DAILY DOSE ] AUG. 25 - 31 [ STAFF T ODAY

Mute Witness 9 p.m. @ LaSalles

Chico mainstays Mute Witness go on after everyone has had a few drinks. Aubrey Debauchery and Moving Picture Show get in there as well.

PRESCRIPTIONS ]

T H U R S DAY

Roots Reggae Festival

7 p.m. @ BMU Auditorium $15 student admission The festival boastssome of the best reggae around, including Inner Circle, Culture, Lenya Wilks and DJ Inferno.

F R I DAY

Wicked Honey 8 p.m. @ Cafe Coda $5 admission

Gus – formerly We/ Simian – and Hail the Sun complete the trio of interesting Chico rock bands to take the tiny stage at Cafe Coda. Ca

SAT U R DAY

Back to School Show 5 p.m. @ Cafe Flo $5 admission

Get back into the swing of things with locals Clouds on Strings, Deaf Pilots and Aberrance, and Bay Area groups Monarchs, Avita Treason and The Atom Age.

SU N DAY

Choose Your Poison 8 p.m. @ Monstros Pizza $5 donation

All corners of the punk spectrum unite as HSW, Ill Gotten Gainz, Chingado! and Hukaholixturn rock until 11 p.m.

The Shankers 8 p.m. @ Cafe Coda $5 admission

They’re nothing if not colorful. The headliners join up with the Growlers, Shannon and the Clams, Mad Bob Howard and Evil Jack.

Neighborhood Night Out

T H U R SDAY

Jazz Collective 8 p.m. @ The Down Lo

Exquisite jazz featuring some of Chico State’s best student and faculty players. End your market experience with some good music and bring the kids – until 10 p.m., at least.

Bennett Jackson 11 p.m. @ Cafe Culture

New York-based country musician Bennett Jackson makes a stop in Chico, alongside locals Good Luck Tumwater.

F R I DAY

The Jeﬀ Pershing Band 7 p.m. @ Chico City Plaza

Chico’s summertime tradition of Friday Night Concerts features the Jeﬀ Pershing Band, a fun combination of original rock and funk this week.

Pat Hull

8 p.m. @ Chico Women’s Club $3 admission Pat Hull headlines a show in support of his newest album, “Fable Names.” Local favorites Zach Zeller and Candy Apple join the fray.

6 p.m. @ Oak Way Park

SAT U R DAY

Stonewall Chico Pride Festival

11 a.m. @ Lakeside Pavillion (2565 California Park Dr.) $5 admission The Stonewall Alliance Center is putting on a festival celebrating and informing on LGBTQ issues. Live music, food, vendors and a dance at 8 p.m. should keep the pride going all day.

Natural Selections

T U E S DAY

Poker Tournament

Summer Darling

Rey Villalobos

Playtime is over. It’s time to go all in.

The ever-free Monday night show at Normal also features Master Lady and Soft Crest.

Show up at Cafe Flo for a buﬀet of relaxing indie-rock bands and stay for the main entree – Rey Villalobos with Saint Sea Hat.

6 p.m. @ Angie’s Poker Club

[ OVER TODAY

MON DAY

8 p.m. @ Normal Street Bar

8 p.m. @ Cafe Flo $5 admission

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SU N DAY

MON DAY

T U E SDAY

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Live Jazz

For those about to jazz — we salute you.

Start the weekday out with a refreshing yoga session in beautiful Bidwell Park. All levels welcome.

Mosey down Main Street to 33 Steaks, Booze & Jazz. Come for the jazz, stay for the steak and finish your booze.

Karaoke

’90s Night

Or should I say Bearaoke? Right? You probably had a hard second Monday of school. Treat yourself.

Put on your best plaid for ‘90s Night at LaSalles. Just try to keep the teen spirit in your stomach and off the curb.

7:30 p.m. @ Has Beans (downtown)

Rich and Kendall Country Showcase 6 p.m. @ Scotty’s Landing

Look over the Sacramento River and enjoy the country tunes.

7:30 p.m. @ 1078 Gallery $20 admission

9 a.m. @ One Mile $5 admission

9 p.m. @ Madison Bear Garden

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Art, music and poetry come together for those interested in a thoughtprovoking, literary Saturday night.

Live music, family games and crafts should pair nicely with good weather and a little food.

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DiCaprio — “I’ll never let go, Jack. I promise.” But what does Rose do? She drops him faster than the Raiders dropped JaMarcus Russell. “DiCap” has survived “Growing Pains” and proven his Hollywood star power time and again, working with the likes of Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan in some must-own blockbusters. — Mark Rojas Art Director

Ninja Turtle — There will never be a better renaissance man than da Vinci and Di Caprio has captured the hearts of countless girls since the ’90s, but neither of them have their own action figure, TV show, movie trilogy, theme song or clothing line. Plus, Leonardo the turtle could chop both their heads off. — Tyler Ash Staff Writer

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Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010

Mr. Pickle’s opens its doors eight months after a ﬁre caused the sandwich shop and Tres Hombres to close.

Almendra Carpizo Features Editor

In a nutshell... Substance over ﬂ ash This summer I learned a valuable lesson – bigger is not always better. No, this has nothing to do with sex. I’m referring to my internship. At the end of May, I was determined to return home to San Diego and apply to the Union-Tribune or one of the major television stations for an internship. I was going to work weekdays and surf on weekends. That was the plan. But things didn’t turn out as planned – I had missed the deadlines to apply. Thankfully I received an opportunity to intern at the Chico EnterpriseRecord. Sure it was going to be slightly fewer readers than the one million the Union-Tribune boasts on its website, but I went in with the same “I’m just an intern” mentality most interns do. After all, I had already heard the demoralizing stories about internships. One friend told me to get used to getting coffee and taking messages. Another, who had a 3 a.m. wake-up call, said that no matter how hard you work, “you’re just the intern.” Both of these friends interned at big media companies, one of those companies being NBC. Now, I don’t know how KFMB-TV Channel 8 (CBS) would have treated me, but I know that the two months I spent at the E-R were great. Out of my eight weeks there, I only felt like an intern once, but that’s because someone said, “It’s us two and the intern.” I only got coﬀee for myself, never took down a message, got to copy edit, design, write and was asked for input. Something tells me that my input wouldn’t have mattered much to a newspaper that boasts of having one million readers. It’s easy to get caught up with the big companies when looking for an internship or job and there isn’t anything wrong with aiming high. However, sometimes working for smaller companies have the biggest rewards. It’s not wise to pick a fancy name over substance, so here are some questions you can ask before accepting an internship– -“Will the internship allow me to do the type of work I’m interested in?” -“How hands on will the job be?” -“What types of projects have interns at the company typically done?” -“May I speak to former or current interns?” My friends may have learned some valuable skills and they do get to say they interned at the Union-Tribune or NBC. But I’m sure writing clips, design and copy editing skills trump being able to make a good cup of coffee.

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BUST A MOVE More than 120 Chico State student leaders and faculty gather in the Student Services Center Plaza to surprise freshmen during Friday’s ﬂash dance mob.

New students surprised during Wildcat welcome Kelly Smith STAFF WRITER

Hundreds of freshmen gaped in excitement as more than 120 students, faculty, Cross-Cultural

Leadership Center members and fraternity and sorority members spontaneously broke into synchronized dance as the song “Shout” permeated the Student Services Center Plaza. Chico State’s ﬁ rst ﬂash dance mob was held Friday in the SSC as part of the Wildcat welcome celebration honoring

the arrival of the incoming freshmen class. President Paul Zingg originally proposed the ﬂash mob and was involved in every aspect from recruiting dancers to attending rehearsals, said Brooke Magnotta, a group exercise and personal training coordinator at the Wildcat

THE ORION • KELLY SMITH

A WARM WELCOME Incoming freshmen are welcomed to Chico State by students and faculty dancing to the song “Shout” chosen by David Buckley, executive director for Associated Students.

Recreation Center. “We wanted to get people involved and really show what Chico’s all about,” Magnotta said. “It was important for us to get out there and rock it.” Chico State student Pam Carrasco, one of three choreographers, thought it was important for freshmen to understand what a great community Chico really is, she said. The project unfolded without any diﬃculties, Carrasco said. “Once we were able to collaborate on a song, it really helped bring the whole project together,” she said. David Buckley, executive director for Associated Students, chose the song “Shout,” originally performed by The Isley Brothers. Buckley received the idea for the ﬂash dance mob from Zingg, who felt the dance would demonstrate his commitment to the university not only concerning political issues but also social involvement, Magnotta said. Dancers proudly waved their hands and jived to the beat. Chico State mascot Willy Wildcat also joined the mob and shook his tail to the chorus, “You make me wanna shout.” One of the goals of the dance was to inspire the freshmen to get involved in groups around campus and feel that they are truly part of the Chico

community, Magnotta said. “It was inspiring how many students and faculty wanted to be a part of this,” Magnotta said. “It really shows how much we support each other at Chico State. When people are passionate about something, they really come together and want to help

It was important for us to get out there and rock it.”

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one another.” For the finale, the mob of dancers came together in a huddle and proudly yelled “Chico!” symbolizing a unified voice and engendering a strong sense of community. As the dance ended, hundreds of students, parents and faculty burst into applause. Carrasco thinks it was a great kick off to a great year, she said. Freshmen Nicole D’Onofrio, a new resident of Sutter Hall, enjoyed the performance, she said. “I loved how they all broke out into dance,” she said. “It was truly amazing to see the community come together like that. It was very welcoming.” Kelly Smith can be reached at ksmith@theorion.com

Almendra Carpizo can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com PHOTO COURTESY OF ATEC/ ERIK AGUILAR

DICTIONARY

Word of Mouth | What is the single most important advice you’d give to freshmen?

[man • tee • ah • rah] When a guy wears his sunglasses on his head as a fashion statement. “Dude, it’s cloudy. Time to retire the man tiara.” source: urbandictionary.com

Walter Ramirez senior | media arts

Kaley White seinor | ﬁnance

“College is what you make of it.”

“Go to the library and use it. There’s a lot of resources there.”

“Have fun, make it a good experience and don’t get caught up in the party life.”

“Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and meet new people.”

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Slande Erole

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Emily Jackson

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F E AT U R E S

| Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010

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Boshion Crandall Bosh SE X COLUMNIST S

Columnist’s ‘sexcapades’ teach lessons Hi, my name is Boshion and I’ve been around the block a few times in a few different neighborhoods. That’s right, you guessed it – I’m bi, as in bisexual, as in the kind of bisexual that legitimately enjoys women, not just making out with my female friends on the dance floor as some sort of mating call to the boy in the TapouT shirt across the room. I’m bi, as in the kind of bisexual that enjoys having sex and relationships with men. I’m not just the lesbian frustrated with the endless amounts of oral sex that is searching for some “quick dick,” which is what my current boyfriend first thought of me. Perhaps the endless flirting and the faux hawk contradicted each other. I love your vagina, I love your penis and I love having a lot of sex with as many different people as possible. This doesn’t make me a slut, I just enjoy diversity in my “sexcapades.” Sadly, my many experiences have not afforded me “sexpert” status and it would be wise not to follow any of my sex or dating advice. If you are anything like me, your collegiate sex experiences have been turbulent, diverse and sometimes foggy, to say the least. You can, however, learn from my mistakes. Avoid dating two girls at once, especially if they’re friends and play on the same rugby team as you. Don’t introduce your boyfriend as your neighbor, even if he is your neighbor. Never fake an orgasm, because when he gets “whiskey dick” and you’re still moaning up a storm, you look like a grade-A idiot when he calls you out. Unfortunately for my dating dignity, the list goes on. On the plus side, I’ve made it to my senior year of college without a onenight stand – unless you count that one stairwell in Las Vegas last February. However, I’ve heard that it’s common to “forget” what happens in Vegas, so that one doesn’t count. This is me and I’ll be your sex columnist this semester. I’m nothing special, just another college girl trying to figure out how to live in a college world where everyone sings “I kissed a girl and I liked it,” the walk of shame is no less ordinary than checking the mail in your boxers and young adults throw out all inhibitions after a shot of Jack Daniels. Boshion Crandall can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com

Have a sex-related question? Don’t be shy. E-mail Boshion and she may answer it in a column. All personal and identiﬁable information will be changed.

Mr. Pickle’s new color, same taste Ally Dukkers STAFF WRITER

If Snooki from MTV’s “Jersey Shore” came to Chico and needed to get her pickle ﬁ x, she would be in luck because Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop in downtown Chico has reopened with a brand-new look. Mr. Pickle’s, along with Mexican restaurant Tres Hombres, shut down Dec. 1, 2009 because of a ﬁ re that caused about $600,000 worth of damages to the sandwich shop. The fire originated in Tres Hombres and spread to the kitchen of the sandwich shop, said Tassa Marcelli, Mr. Pickle’s owner. Half a year later, Mr. Pickle’s has started serving sandwiches once again, with a brand new look and new items added to the menu. Marcelli, who has owned Mr. Pickle’s for four years, is excited about the new changes that have been made, she said. “The store has been reconfigured, new paint colors, a new look inside and out,” Marcelli said. “There’s been some food changes. We’ve added new sandwiches and new wraps.” Three former staff members will be returning to the store along with five to six new employees, she said. The now green building, famous for its unique sandwiches, dancing pickle slogan and complimentary cookies, is back in business and

has received a warm welcome from the public, Marcelli said. Senior August Connolly, a computer graphics major, has been to the sandwich shop twice since the reopening Aug.12 to get his favorite, the BLT, he said. “I missed not having it around,” Connolly said. “I didn’t eat sandwiches while it was gone, I went back to pizza.” Mr. Pickle’s neighbor, Tres Hombres, is still under construction and waiting to be reintroduced to the public. Tres Hombres is undergoing some changes of its own – it will expand thanks to Mr. Pickle’s new smaller store. Passersby can see David Waters, a glazer at Miller Glass Inc. and other construction workers laboring away. Waters expects the glasswork to be ﬁnished by Sept. 1, he said. Tres Hombres is also waiting on kitchen appliances. Soon Tres Hombres will be open to the public, but for now the residents of Chico can enjoy both new and old favorite sandwiches from Mr. Pickle’s. Marcelli’s daughter, Kim Marcelli, was very excited to return to work and reopen the doors of Mr. Pickle’s, she said. “It is something we’ve definitely looked forward to,” Kim Marcelli said. “It’s nice to see old customers and new ones. It feels good to be back in downtown.” Ally Dukkers can be reached at adukkers@theorion.com

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PICKLE ME GREEN Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop reopens its doors with a new look inside and outside.

University Farm peaches sweet deal Sarah Brown STAFF WRITER

It’s all peaches and cream for Chico State’s University Farm as it begins its annual U-Pick Peaches season this week. The farm has been selling U-Pick Peaches for more than 20 years, giving the public an opportunity to pick their own peaches, said Dave Daley, associate dean of the College of Agriculture and University Farm administrator. The public goes to the farm, picks peaches fresh oﬀ the tree and pays a dollar per pound. The experience is so rewarding that many locals return each year, he said. “We even have people who planned their vacation around peach picking,” Daley said. With such a high interest in peach picking, Daley expects the farm will bring in about $20,000 from the peaches in just a couple of weeks, he said. The 800-acre farm, located three and a half miles from Chico State, is not all peaches. There are more than 20 diﬀerent crop or animal enterprises run by employees and students, Daley said. Senior Kayla Pauwels, an animal science major and student employee, found it easy to work the past three years in

the swine and meats lab units because she was raised on a hog farm, she said. Many classes will also have their labs at the farm, said junior Lindsey Strahan, an animal science major. Of the 800 acres, approximately 600 acres consist of crops and orchards and 150 acres are used as irrigated pas-

We even have people who planned their vacation around peach picking.”

Dave Daley

University Farm administrator

ture for livestock, she said. Students in these classes go to the farm early in the morning to feed the animals and take care of them, Strahan said. Daley considers University Farm an educational resource for the campus and the north state, he said. To understand the complex nature of what takes place there, it’s best to break it down into four groups – ﬁeld and row crops, animal enterprises, orchards and greenhouses. Several majors, as well as general education, are covered at the farm, which

keeps all who are involved very busy. “We try and represent a diversity of agricultural enterprises from livestock to crops to orchards, which makes it a little complicated, but that’s our job,” Daley said. Most of what’s produced at the farm is sold to outside businesses, but some products are available to the public, Strahan said. Customers can drive to the farm and purchase meat from the meats lab. Walnuts, beans, onions, garlic and tomatoes may also be found in the office for sale. A recent project yielded olive oil, which can be found at the office right now, she said. A new student project, which is still in its experimental stage, is pasture-raised chickens. Eggs are being laid and may be found in the office for sale as well. With an increased interest in direct sales, the farm is considering how to create a farm store some day, Daley said. Meanwhile, regulars continue to purchase food from the meats lab each week and U-Pick Peaches remains “wildly popular.” Sarah Brown can be reached at sbrown@theorion.com

PHOTOS BY• SARAH BROWN

EARLY WEIGH IN [above] Kevin Renker starts his day early at the University Farm by weighing in the ﬁrst peaches of the “U-Pick” season. [below] Alicia Herritt gets her peaches weighed at the University Farm early Monday morning. Peaches are one of many items for purchase and cost a dollar a pound.

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1980 | CAVE continues to spend weekends helping Then

“Weekend trips give experience” Oct. 29, 1980 Students looking to get away for a weekend of fun and volunteer work should look no further than the campus organization Community Action Volunteers in Education. The goal of CAVE is to aid the handicapped, elderly and low-income residents in the Chico community. In 1980, students took weekend trips to Napa State Hospital, Sonoma Developmental Center and Yountville Veterans Home, where they were able to become personally involved with the patients and residents. “Volunteers leave on Friday afternoons, spend

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the weekend visiting and engaging in activities with the residents and return to Chico on Sunday,” said Rick McGee, former CAVE hospital project coordinator. Through the students’ experiences at CAVE, volunteers were able to gain valuable skills as well as academic credit. CAVE volunteers not only provide entertainment but also friendship to the patients and veterans by getting them involved in new hobbies and listening to them when they feel like talking. Students who volunteer to spend a weekend away on these projects experience a special sense of personal satisfaction, McGee said.

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WEEKEND WARRIORS CAVE volunteers spend a day cleaning up a park and increase enviromental awareness.

Thirty years later, CAVE is still a dedicated, student-led, non-profit volunteer organization, offering more than 15 diverse volunteer programs. CAVE continues to provide Weekend Immersion Programs, which provide social, recreational and educational activities for people in national parks and state institutions throughout Northern California. Students who choose to attend the Weekend Immersion Programs travel hundreds of miles to assist in the cleaning of the Golden Gate National Park area by restoring trails, removing invasive plant vegetation and increasing environmental awareness. CAVE also offers an Alternative Spring Break Program in which volunteers take weeklong trips to various parts of the U.S. In past years, volunteers have assisted with Hurricane Katrina

cleanup and in 2009 students traveled to New Orleans to work with Habitat for Humanity. In addition to weekend trips, volunteers also participate in Community Connection Programs that serve a variety of social, recreational and educational needs for those in the local community. “Community Connection Programs are a way to get involved with the community by working with the Butte Humane Society, senior care facilities and in downtown homeless shelters,” said a CAVE representative. CAVE allows students to make a diﬀerence for others and in the community, as well as make new friends. It also helps students develop job skills, increase self conﬁdence and enrich one’s education, according to the CAVE website. -Compiled by Kelly Smith

In the spotlight: Senior captures trip to Australia Kylie Munoz STAFF WRITER

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THROUGH THE LENS Amanda Aschenbrenner, a graphic design major displays photographs from her study abroad trip to Australia.

Senior Amanda Aschenbrenner, a graphic design major with a minor in photography, was chosen out of 10 students to display her photography in the Third Floor Art Gallery in the Bell Memorial Union for the fall semester. Her photography exhibit is titled “Australia through the lens.” Her photographs were taken during the time she spent studying abroad in Melbourne, Australia, in spring 2009. The Third Floor Art Gallery will display Aschenbrenner’s work Aug. 20 - Sept. 12.

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Q: What has inspired your photography? A: I’ve always loved photography. When I was younger, my dad always let me use his camera to take pictures. All the crazy things I saw in Australia, I wanted to bring back all those memories with me. Q: Which photograph are you most proud of out of your collection? Which means the most to you? A: “The Twelve Apostles.” This photograph really reminds me of Melbourne. This was one of the ﬁrst places I traveled to in Australia, along the Great Ocean Road.

Q: What is different or special about your work as opposed to photographers before you who have taken photographs of Australia? A: I focused more on panoramas. Panoramas give a different view of the world as opposed to a typical photograph. Every photographer has a different eye and a different view. My photographs are my view of Australia. Q: What do you want people who come to the gallery to take away from seeing your work? A: I want them to enjoy what they saw. I also want people to know that there are so many

more places on earth that are there to see. For people that can’t travel, I want them to feel like they’re in Australia when they look at my photographs, even if they can’t travel there. Q: What have you taken away from this experience? A: It was an amazing semester in Melbourne. Whenever I look at my photographs I remember the fun I had and how much I learned studying in a foreign country. It’s nice to have a reminder of my experiences there. -Compiled by Kylie Munoz

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Students use governor’s race to take initiative, create change Gina Pence STAFF WRITER

“The Governator” is on his way out and this time, he won’t be back. Now, two new candidates are competing for control over Capitol Hill. Chico State students are familiar with furloughs and budget cuts as part of last year’s eﬀort to cut state spending. Protests and action rallies gave students a chance to voice their disappointment with the current administration. Now some students, like sophomore criminal justice major Maritza Galvez, are going straight to communities to create change. Galvez and a group of students traveled to Sacramento

recently to encourage students and community members to register to vote, she said. “We’re part of a society that politicians make decisions for,” Galvez said. “We have a say in what their decisions are.” By considering each candidate’s propositions, Chico State students can appropriate change, said Nikolas Bazurto, a political science and sociology major. He advocates active participation in politics as a way to pressure legislators to be accountable for their promises. “There needs to be pressure put on policy makers into taking people’s interests into account,” Bazurto said. “It’s our responsibility to put that pressure on them.”

Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay, is the Republican candidate who is vying for oﬃce this November. One of Whitman’s top priorities is to ﬁ x education by ensuring that more of the state money granted to schools goes directly to the classroom instead of the administrations that control state education, according to her website. “By some estimates, only 60 percent of education spending actually reaches the classroom,” Whitman said on her website. “We can do dramatically better by our students so they can build bright futures in our state.” Jerry Brown, the Democratic candidate, was California’s governor from 1975 to 1983 and

is currently serving as California’s attorney general. Brown has a 12-point plan to improve education, which includes overhauling state testing programs, an emphasis on teacher recruitment and training and more focus on spending at the higher education level, according to his website. A.S. President Amro Jayousi thinks it is important for students to become involved in the political process, he said. “The power of the population is in activating the elected oﬃcials to follow through with their commitments,” he said. “We need to be vigilant with political issues to make sure they’re heard.” Jayousi and Bazurto were on the student committee that organized the Chico State Action Rally last spring, which protested the furloughs and budget cuts. “We don’t pressure our elected representatives enough,” Bazurto said. “That’s

why there’s been a reduction in attention to the educational system.” It’s important for students to take the initiative to make sure their demands are acknowledged, Jayousi said.

“Whoever wins, they must realize that the future of the students is the future of California,” he said. Gina Pence can be reached at gpence@theorion.com

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RACE TO THE CAPITOL Democratic candidate Jerry Brown [left] has a 12-point plan to improve education, including more focus on spending for higher education. Republican candidate Meg Whitman [right] wants to direct state money to schools, not administrations.

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