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Funding sought for Safe Place Kjerstin Wood Stephanie Geske THE ORION
After the abrupt closure of Safe Place last fall, Chico State has funded the program through June 2012, but the resource center is seeking more money to continue past that date. Originally supported by a federal grant, the money ran out and while Butte College chose to institutionalize its Safe Place program by providing funding through the school, Chico State did not, said Jenna Boyovich, a senior social sciences major, to The Orion in November. Providing support and outreach for victims and family members of those impacted by sexual assault and domestic abuse, Safe Place is a “one-stop shop” for crisis intervention resources,
Safe Place coordinator Dawn Frank said. The program even helps students reach out to professors to organize planned leaves of absence, find mental health services and make arrangements for ongoing support, Frank said. “Our counseling office on campus is spread really thin,” Frank said. “For the most part, students can only be seen three times there.” State and federal law mandate many of the resources and programs provided by Safe Place, Associated Students President London Long said. The state is putting universities in a difficult position because it is requiring these programs but also cutting the funding. College students are more likely to be victims of rape than any other age group, and the majority of offenders
are also of college age, according to California Education Code Section 67390. Therefore, universities should implement a variety of programs and resources to educate students on violence and sexual assault. “They are trying to get people from all over the university to find solutions to this problem,” Long said. There are quite a bit of resources that would “fall off” if Safe Place loses its funding, Frank said. Clients who had active cases last fall when the program shut down were highly affected. “It was problematic and traumatic for them to lose that support,” Frank said. A Safe Place closure would have a great effect on the residence halls, because it would reduce the amount of resources students have >> please see SAFE | A5
The note-selling website Notehall.com, a Chegg, Inc. company, shut down its service for California State University students this month, but it’s unclear if a cease-and-desist letter sent to the company from the CSU system played a role in the decision. Counsel for the CSU sent the cease-and-desist letter to Chegg Jan. 4 demanding that it stop “encouraging college students to post class notes for sale to others,” according to the letter obtained by The Orion. Notehall allows users to buy, upload and sell class notes, a practice disallowed by the CSU Student Conduct Code. Students can be disciplined up to expulsion for breaking the code. Further, it is illegal in California for businesses or students to sell or distribute class notes, according to Cali- RELATED fornia Education Code Section EDITORIAL 66450. In a Nov. 28 Orion article, For more on Chegg indicated that it would Notehall see shut down its note-selling ser- the editovice at specific universities rial on A6. Jan. 1. The CSU gave Chegg a Jan. 13 deadline to “cease and desist from promoting, marketing, soliciting and selling class notes in California,” according to the letter. The system didn’t receive a response from Chegg, said Stephanie Thara, a spokeswoman for the CSU Chancellor’s Office. The CSU has “no idea” if action was taken in response to the letter. Chegg is fully compliant with California law, said Angela Pontarolo, communications manager for Chegg, in an email to The Orion. “It is our mission to provide services and tools that save college students time, save them money and help them get smarter,” Pontarolo said. “As states vary in their stance on activities like notetaking, we are working to ensure that our services fall within what is acceptable from one state to the next.” The CSU became aware of the note-selling service after a Chico State faculty member brought a note-selling case to Student Judicial Affairs at Chico State, Thara said. The situation then rose up the ranks to the CSU Chancellor’s Office — something that’s not typical. The student emailed her classmates to tell them she had a study guide available for $5, according to the Nov. 28 Orion article. She was a note-taker for Notehall and deemed the practice safe because Notehall is a part of Chegg, a company that used to be partnered with the Wildcat Store for textbook rentals. The professor, Kurt Nordstrom, was sure the note-selling was going on across campus and said the student was “semi-innoncent,” according to the article. Notehall sent an email to its registered California users Jan. 13 stating that out of respect for the CSU Student Conduct Code, Notehall no longer offers its >> please see NOTES | A5
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WORLD NEWS >> Donald Trump is still weighing a possible presidential run after questioning the viability of a Republican candidate defeating President Barack Obama. Because of America’s unfavorable opinion of both Democrats and Republicans, an independent candidate could win the election, Trump said. The negativity in the Republican primaries thus far hurts any candidate’s chances come election time, he said. The boss on “The Apprentice” said he could endorse either former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney or former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, but if his endorsed candidate doesn’t win the Republican nod, he would be a “free agent.”
Italy – Following a lawsuit filed by a group of survivors of the wreck Costa Concordia, the company offered all passengers $14,400 individual sums. The lawsuit against Costa Cruises was filed by a group of six individuals requesting a jury trial and “economic and compensatory damages in excess of $10 million for the six named plaintiffs and punitive damages, in an amount of at least $450 million.” The complaint was filed in Florida where the parent company, Carnival Cruise Lines, is located. The Costa Concordia liner rolled onto its side Jan. 13 after striking rocks off an island on Italy’s coast.
Cuba – Six people were convicted in Cuba after cutting down African mahogany trees in the National Botanical Gardens. The six were sentenced to eight and 10 years in prison, according to the Communist Party newspaper Granma. The men convicted felled nine 30-to-40-year-old trees on two separate occasions and were able to harvest $122 worth of wood. The trees were important to the ecology of the botanical gardens, and its loss cannot be entirely repaired in the short or medium term, said Angela Leiva, the director of the reserve. The Cuban government recently started a campaign against lawbreaking and social indiscipline.
South Korea – Socks and messages attached to balloons were sent to North Korea from South Korean activists Saturday. Launched from the South Korean city of Paju, about 1,000 pairs of socks were on five gas-filled balloons. They only wished for the people of North Korea to wear warm socks over their frozen feet, said Sunny Kim, the activists’ spokeswoman. “Warm socks are so rare and they can easily be traded for cash in the North,” she said. “One pair of socks fetches about 22 pounds of corn, which is enough to sustain a person for a month.”
Iraq – A suicide car bomb detonated in a Baghdad intersection Friday. The attack was the latest in a series that have targeted Shiite Muslims, and a funeral procession was passing by when the bomb detonated. The incident occurred about 11 a.m. in the Shiite Zafraniyah district, near a police station and hospital. Fifteen minutes after the bombing occurred, gunmen opened fire on police officers, killing two about 800 yards from where the bomb went off. The attack left 32 people dead and 65 injured.
Mexico – An alleged northern Mexico gang member confessed to murdering more than 75 people. Enrique Elizondo Flores, 35, said 36 of his victims were bus passengers, who he pulled off buses near the volatile Texas border. His targets were members of a rival drug cartel, he said. President Felipe Calderon began cracking down on drug traffickers in 2006, and since then more than 47,000 people have been killed nationwide. Source: Associated Press
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After U.S. prosecutors blocked access to the popular file-sharing website Megaupload.com, it is now said user files could be deleted by Thursday. Millions of files are stored by companies hired by the website, Megaupload attorney Ira Rothken said. About 50 million users could see their data wiped. Megaupload is working with the U.S. to try to secure an agreement to avoid the mass deletion, but the attorney said the company is “cautiously optimistic.”
CLEAN AIR Taylor Stewart, an undeclared freshman, smoking outside of Lassen Hall. University Housing and Food Service is implementing a plan to move ashtrays farther away from residence hall entrances.
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After a lull in Occupy Oakland demonstrations since fall, nearly 400 people were arrested Saturday after a midday march transformed into nighttime havoc. Protesters clashed with police as tear gas was used to disperse the demonstrators. The scene left glass cases shattered, graffiti sprayed on walls and City Hall broken into. An Occupy media committee condemned police action while Oakland Mayor Jean Quan called on the Occupy movement to stop using Oakland as its “playground.” Demonstrations have cost Oakland about $5 million. Protesters said Saturday’s events put Occupy Oakland back on the map. Source: Associated Press
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Chico received a D grade this year from the American Lung Association during its annual grading of city and state progress toward eliminating tobaccobased illnesses. This D was a step-up from last year’s failing grade, according to the ALA. Chico was the only city in Butte County that didn’t receive a failing grade this year. Efforts to respect students’ clean air at Chico State are being made within the residence halls, said David Stephen, director for University Housing and Food Service, in an email interview. UHFS is planning to move ashtrays farther from the entrances to Shasta and Lassen halls. “We are in the process of relocating the smoking areas for both buildings to further extend the distance from the main entrance areas,” Stephen said. “This will be an improvement but still not ideal, as non-smokers will
It seems unsafe to force people who live in Whitney and Sutter to walk somewhere at night to smoke a cigarette.
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still travel through some residual smoke clouds caused by smokers.” The ashtrays will be moved by spring break, he said. Smoking is not allowed between Whitney and Sutter halls, Stephen said. Placing ashtrays in the courtyard between these buildings would be “impractical and unacceptable,” since the eight ground-level building entrances that face the courtyard would designate a
25-foot smoking area in the middle of the courtyard. Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of building entrances, airintake vents and windows. “There is a wind-tunnel effect within the courtyard,” Stephen said. “If a smoking area were located in the courtyard, secondhand smoke would enter any one of the building entrances and be pushed up against the building faces and would enter student bedrooms through windows.” Many residents believe it is unfair to have such easy access to smoking at some residence halls while others don’t have the same accommodations, said Sean Munro, a freshman kinesiology major and Esken Hall resident. “It seems unsafe to force people who live in Whitney and Sutter to walk somewhere at night to smoke a cigarette,” Munro said. “There are multiple smoking sections around Esken.” The designated smoking area for Sutter and Whitney halls is lighted and located adjacent to
the bike parking racks, Stephen said. “Let’s be clear,” he said. “Smoking itself is unsafe.” Ashtrays around all residence halls could be helpful but would encourage smokers to gather around the entrances, said Matthew Riebe, a freshman psychology major and Sutter Hall resident. Ashtrays could bring a lot of frustration for the non-smokers in the dorms, and enforcing non-smoking rules is a constant struggle. “From what I see, the rules aren’t really enforced,” Munro said. “Students seem to smoke wherever they want.” There are seven designated smoking areas throughout campus, Riebe said. Students and faculty smokers going to and from class or meetings make University Police enforcement difficult, as most smokers are on the move. Natalie Eucce can be reached at neucce@theorion.com
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Back-to-back assaults in south-campus area boyfriend chased the unknown man away. A SST. NE WS EDITOR Wednesday’s assault is an Two women, one a Chico State uncommon scenario, Chico police student, were sexually assaulted Sgt. Rob Merrifield said. However, within two days in the south-cam- Thursday’s case is common in Chico. pus area. No arrests have been made in The Chico State student was sexually assaulted in the early either case, and the cases do not morning hours Thursday after let- appear to be related, according to ting a man she met at a bar drive Chico police press releases. “It is the same situation that we her home and stay the night at her residence on North Cedar Street, see over and over, where people become so intoxicated that they Chico police said. can’t care for their own The woman, 23, had safety,” Merrifield said. been drinking at a downWhile the blame is “100 town bar when she met percent on the suspect,” the unidentified man for students who are lookand, after becoming very Always ing for a way to protect drunk, allowed him to lock your themselves, avoiding high drive her home in her car, Chico police Sgt. Billy door, even levels of intoxication is a good place to start, he Aldridge said. if you said. When the two arrived feel safe Sexual assault reports at the woman’s residence, in your have been steadily declinshe allowed him to stay the night but told him he apartment ing in Chico since the number of rape cases had to sleep on the couch, complex peaked at 69 in 2006, Aldridge said. Merrifield said. 2010 saw “A couple of times 41 rape cases. Numbers throughout the night she TORI ZEIDLER for 2011 were not readily woke up and found him sophomore psychology major available. having intercourse with “We see a lot of peoher,” he said. “She basiple with their windows cally just pushed him off of her and went back to sleep each and doors unlocked assuming that nothing is going to happen to time.” When she woke up a third time, them,” he said. “It is unusual and the man was gone from her house, it is rare, but there are people who he said. Realizing what had hap- are willing to climb through an pened, the woman then found open window or door and into a items missing from her home and home where they know people are going to be.” her car stolen. Chico police advise students to The car, thought to be stolen by the man, is a 1998 GMC Jimmy SUV avoid behavior that may lead to with a California license plate num- this type of encounter. If drunk and in need of a ride, ber that reads 5UHB412, according calling a cab is cheaper than the to a Chico police press release. On Wednesday, the day before costs that could come by letting a the student was assaulted, a stranger drive, Aldridge said. “Don’t let someone you don’t 20-year-old woman awoke to find a man fondling her on East Fifth know drive your car, and espeStreet, Aldridge said. The woman’s cially don’t let them stay the night Juniper Rose
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LOCATIONS Two women reported being sexually assaulted in downtown neighborhoods Wednesday and Thursday. Chico police say the two assaults are not related. No arrests have been made in the cases.
with you,” Aldridge said. “If you do not know someone that you meet at the bar, don’t bring them home — period.” Students see the incident as a wake-up call. While being at the bars can get out of hand, planning ahead and agreeing on one or two friends to stay more sober and keep an eye on the others can be a way to avoid dangerous situations, said Jennifer Oliver, a junior biology major. “If you do have someone give you a ride home, don’t let them stay at your house,” Oliver said. “People are sketch these days. There are bar rats out there that don’t have good intentions.”
Students can also have the person drop them off a little ways away from home before walking the rest of the way, so the person doesn’t know where the house is, she said. “I understand, we’re all broke, we’re college students — I’m not going to lie, I’ve had people drive me home that I don’t really know,” she said. “But I live in an apartment complex, so I always just have them drop me off at the office.” The university tries to keep this kind of thing from occurring by educating students on the importance of taking safe forms of transportation and by offering
safe alternatives, said Paige Klein, an undeclared freshman. “We all have mandatory first meetings where they talk about sexual assault and about being safe,” Klein said. “There are so many options if you need a ride home. You never need a stranger to drive you home.” There are measures that can be taken to keep safe when at home as well, said Tori Zeidler, a sophomore psychology major. “Always lock your door, even if you feel safe in your apartment complex,” Zeidler said. Juniper Rose can be reached at jrose@theorion.com
Textbooks on reserve may hike Katherine Deaton STAFF WRITER
Students looking for textbook savings by using Meriam Library’s reserve program could be out of luck until fall. The Wildcat Store added 75 textbooks for the library’s reserve program in spring 2011, Wildcat Store staff member Linda Riggins said. This semester, however, no textbooks were added to the program. The Wildcat Store adds a significant bulk to the library’s program, which allows students to check out textbooks or course material, said Joseph Crotts, head of library access services. The Wildcat Store has provided textbooks for 15 to 20 classes with the highest enrollment rates in past semesters, Wildcat Store director Steve Dubey said. Although the store is not required to provide books on reserve, the goal is to continue to offer students alternatives, “especially during financially challenging times,” he said. However, the library hasn’t received a significant amount of textbooks since spring 2011, said Nina Zamudio, library circulation and reserve supervisor. The library received two books from the store in fall. “It definitely dwindled,” Zamudio said. The Wildcat Store has focused its efforts on launching the in-store rental option, while leaving the titles at the library, Dubey said. Bookstore textbooks are generally sent to the library during the third week of class once people have added and dropped classes, Riggins said. “I can probably do it this spring,” she said. “I need to talk to them.” Students who have used the program in the past may find it frustrating when a book they want is unavailable. Emily Mojica, a senior psychology major, was previously able to use the reserve program but went back to find one of her textbooks unavailable, she said. If more textbooks needed for Mojica’s major core classes were available on reserve, she would use the program more. It is the library’s policy at the end of each semester to contact each faculty member about which textbooks should remain on reserve and which will no longer be relevant or needed, according to the library’s website. The Wildcat Store is also notified, Crotts said. “The first semester that this was done, they did want all the books back,” Zamudio said. This was in fall 2009, and the bookstore needed the textbooks back for inventory. “I knew what I took over there,” Riggens said. She added the store still had to account for the books in its inventory. Katherine Deaton can be reached at kdeaton@theorion.com
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TAKE ME OUT The Chico Outlaws sent Chico State a proposal earlier this month to continue leasing Nettleton Stadium for its home games. Chico State President Paul Zingg sent the proposal back to the baseball team. The team has used the stadium since 2005.
Chico State pitches lease proposal back to pro-baseball team, awaits response Juniper Rose A SST. NE WS EDITOR
Chico State President Paul Zingg returned a Chico Outlaws proposal to lease Nettleton Stadium this month, leaving the decision to return to the stadium “in their hands.” The proposed lease agreement was sent to the professional baseball team for its consideration based on the lease agreement that was in effect in 2011, Zingg said in an email to The Orion. Zingg is not willing to discuss the details of the lease until an agreement has been reached, he said. “Given the fact that the university has lost over $30 million in state funding over the last two years, we have to be concerned that we recover all costs relative to the use of the stadium,” Zingg said. “The details to this effect are in the proposed lease agreement, as they have been in previous years.” Issues with having the Chico Outlaws return to lease Nettleton Stadium during the summer include being sensitive to residents who live near the stadium, he said. Residents may object to things such as stadium noise, crowds and fi reworks, Zingg wrote. It is important to note that primary use of Nettleton Stadium goes to Chico State teams, and the proposed lease
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agreement underscores this, he wrote. Others are excited to potentially have the team return to the stadium. “If the Outlaws play in Nettleton this summer, the city of Chico and the surrounding community would again have summer professional baseball in the area,” Zingg wrote. “Many folks enjoy that as it provides good family entertainment.” The Outlaws provided information contradictory to Zingg’s statement. The Outlaws have used Nettleton Stadium for its home games since 2005, according to the team’s website. The team hopes to work a deal out with Chico State, said Justin Reschke, media
relations manager for the Chico Outlaws’ parent company, Diamond Sports and Entertainment, in an email to The Orion. “As far as I know, we’re still waiting to hear from the university regarding a fi nal decision on our lease proposal,” Reschke said. Community members are positive about the Chico Outlaws returning to the RELATED stadium. While the baseball STORY games can be heard from surrounding areas For student opinions on and apartment comwhether the plexes, it is not loud Outlaws should enough to be obnoxious, play at Nettlesaid Russell McKamey, ton Stadium, a senior music industry see A7. and technology major. He hopes the Chico Outlaws will return to Nettleton Stadium this summer. “I could hear everything from the game from my apartment, but the train is right there too and that is far noisier and a lot more bass-heavy than the baseball game,” he said. “So I don’t have a problem with the game.” The crowd, the announcer and the fi reworks are easy to “tune out,” he said. Juniper Rose can be reached at jrose@theorion.com
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POLICE BLOTTER Information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police. University Police Thursday, 11:21 p.m.: Drunk in public reported in Shasta Hall. “Female on second floor, roommate advising she does not want to go in room.”
and asked her to do a line with him. Tried to talk reporting party into getting into his vehicle. Reporting party didn’t have her phone with her at the time. Has phone with her now.”
Friday, 9:08 p.m.: Robbery reported on the 400 block of Nord Avenue. “Male subject in business with gun trying to 211 is being held down by employees.”
Thursday, 9:03 a.m.: Loose animal reported on the 200 block of Pinyon Hills Drive. “Reporting party reports her neighbor’s Akita keeps climbing over the fence and getting into her yard. Last night the dog came over twice. The dog tries to get into their house through their dog-door. It’s come in in the past and caused damage in the house.”
Friday, 10:12 p.m.: Medical aid — alcohol-related reported in the lobby of Shasta Hall. “Alcohol assessment — subject swaying and slurring words.”
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Boyfriend outside kicking her vehicle. He advises he’ll be moving out today.
Saturday, 2:09 Thursday, 10:37 a.m.: Suspicious a.m.: Domestic circumstances violence reported reported on the on Laurel Street. 1300 block of Nord “Boyfriend Avenue. “Reporting outside kicking party reports he and her vehicle. He THURSDAY, 10:37 A.M. friend were followed advises he’ll Chico police records from hammer throwbe moving out out to University today.” Village. The suspects did not talk to reporting party or threaten to Thursday, 1:43 p.m.: Disturbance take property or harm them, but reported on the 800 block of East they do not feel safe walking back Avenue. “Northeast side of the to Sutter.” property, female yelling profanities and talking to herself. She’s by the ATM/drive-up with a shopping cart Sunday, 4:18 p.m.: Burglary and is blocking the drive-up area.” reported on the 500 block of West Third Street. “Reporting party Friday, 4:53 p.m.: Family dispute went out to vehicle and noticed reported on the 2100 block of her vehicle had been gone through Hartford Drive. “Reporting party’s and things were missing. Last at 15-year-old is out of control and is vehicle last night around 8:30 p.m. destroying the apartment. Juvenile Missing: iPod adapter, CD case, has locked reporting party out of purse, sleeping bag.” the apartment. Juvenile is angry that other grandmother did not pick him up to go fishing. Advising Chico Police juvenile always carries his fishing Thursday, 7:36 a.m.: Suspicious knife.” circumstance reported on the 600 block of West Second Avenue. “Around 6 a.m. this morning, -Compiled by August Walsh subject stopped the reporting party
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MERRYMAKERS An audience gathers at a downtown residence to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 2010. Chico police are preparing extra driving-under-the-influence patrols for Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. The absence of the San Francisco 49ers or the Green Bay Packers could mean less partying on the day.
Police prepare for big game August Walsh STAFF WRITER
While Super Bowl XLVI will be lacking the San Francisco 49ers and Chico’s own Aaron Rodgers, Chico police are still preparing a game plan for the big day. Super Bowl Sunday has traditionally been a bigger drinking day than the normal Chico Sunday but not quite as big as Halloween or Cesar Chavez Day, since most people are drinking inside, Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said. However, extra drivingunder-the-influence patrols will still be used throughout the day in anticipation of drunken drivers, Merrifield said. An increase in arrests this weekend is expected. Additional officers will be working Super Bowl Sunday, and Paradise expects to have more officers on duty as well, he said. Once the Super Bowl champion is decided, many may be driving at the same time.
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CHRIS PRIVITERA senior civil engineering major
Although there will be extra officers in town, some students, like Chris Privitera, a senior civil engineering major, think it might be unnecessary. “I haven’t really seen a need for the extra presence, but I also haven’t really partied much,” Privitera said. While more Chico police officers will patrol the streets, University Police won’t increase its presence, University Police Lt. Andy Houghtby said. The Super Bowl is not nearly as big of a holiday when it comes to drinking, he said. It’s up to Chico to decide
whether a ban of glass will be instituted, Houghtby said. More revelry could have been realized if the notable local teams had made it into the game. If the 49ers, a popular team among Bay Area transplants, or the Green Bay Packers were in the championship game, there might be the need for the extra police presence since there would probably be more drinking, said Brittley Tringali, a junior social science major. “People like to associate with local talent,” Tringali said. There are also the students that will simply be focusing on the game. Privitera will be working Sunday, but that won’t stop him from watching the game and the entertaining commercials, he said. “I’m rooting for whoever doesn’t score first,” Privitera said. “Underdogs all the way.” August Walsh can be reached at awalsh@theorion.com
November nears for presidential hopefuls, Obama Dani Anguiano STAFF WRITER
With the presidential campaign season heating up, Republican hopefuls are battling through a tumultuous primary season. Former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are in the lead with wins in New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Rick Santorum, one of the remaining candidates, won the first primary in Iowa but has fallen short since. Rep. Ron Paul has not won any primaries as of yet but came in second place in New Hampshire. This has been an unusual primary election, said James Jacob, international relations coordinator of the political science department. “The lead has been shifting back and forth between the candidates,” Jacob said.
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Obama announced his intention to run for re-election last year. Obama’s State of the Union address revealed his campaign platform and election strategy, Jacob said. “He is going to focus on cutting the military budget and creating jobs through infrastructure projects,” he said. To some students, like Erik Taylor a junior political science major and president of the Chico State Democrats club, Obama is the candidate that cares about the middle class. “He is working for the middle class, and the other candidates won’t raise the issues of the middle class,” Taylor said. However, not everyone is as pleased with Obama’s performance. “He hasn’t stuck to his campaign promises, but I am happy he ended the war,” McElhinney said. Obama will have the advantage of being rested and able to strategize while the Republican primaries continue, Jacob said.
“I personally don’t like to see negative attack ads,” Fedrizzi said. The disdain between the two leading candidates brought scolding from Santorum. At the Jan. 26 debate, Santorum asked Romney and Gingrich to put aside their “petty politics” and focus on the issues, which drew applause from the audience. Dani Anguiano can be reached at danguiano@theorion.com
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Both Gingrich and Romney have sponsored attacked advertisements against each other and have been sharp with one another at the debates, he said. “They are both disliked substantially,” Jacob said. “The Republicans know that they need someone mean to beat Obama, and they’re both mean.” However, the attack advertisements are turn-offs to some voters, like Ryan Fedrizzi, a junior biochemistry major and Chico State Republicans club president.
IF THE ELECTION WERE HELD TODAY Above are the Gallup trackings for trial heats between President Barack Obama and Republican candidates as of Tuesday. Obama holds a lead on Newt Gingrich and is in a deadlock against Mitt Romney.
Gingrich announced his candidacy in early 2011. His campaign has made some comebacks and he has risen in popularity, said Nigel Bocanegra, a sophomore political science major and vice president for the Chico State Democrats club. Gingrich has attracted a large
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unappealing candidate to Jamie McElhinney, a freshman criminal justice major. “He is too much drama,” McElhinney said. Despite Gingrich’s past, it hasn’t had too much of an effect on his performance at the primaries, Jacob said.
State Democrats club. Romney previously campaigned for the Republican nomination in 2008 but lost to Sen. John McCain. He won the New Hampshire primary but lost in Iowa to Santorum by a margin of 32 points, Jacob said. Romney is the only candidate democrats have sponsored attack ads against.
Romney received some criticism from conservatives for his health care reform plan in Massachusetts that provided near universal coverage. Romney is the only candidate with executive experience, said Erik Taylor, a junior political science major and president of the Chico State Democrats club.
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though his politics do not appeal to all. Santorum is a rigid, uncompromising conservative, Jacob said. He has been unable to energize voters. “He is almost unelectable because he is so right-wing,” Jacob said. “In order to win the election
you must appeal more toward the center where the most voters are.” Santorum would be an acceptable president, said Jamie McElhinney, a freshman criminal justice major. “I’m kind of neutral but if he was elected, I would be OK with it,” McElhinney said.
support among college-aged voters. “Young people respect him,” said Nigel Bocanegra, a sophomore political science major and vice president for the Chico State Democrats club. “He’s the ideal candidate because you know what you’re getting with him. His politics won’t change.” Paul is thought of as more of a
Libertarian than a Republican, Fedrizzi said. “Some of Paul’s policies tap into democratic talking points,” Fedrizzi said. “He talks about stopping the funding of the war on drugs, less involvement in foreign affairs, bringing the troops home and less defense spending.”
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SENT PACKING Chico police arrive at Nord Avenue Market to find the clerk fighting with a suspected robber. A replica gun fell from the man in the struggle.
A replica handgun was used to threaten a clerk at a liquor store on Nord Avenue Thursday in an attempt to steal alcohol, police said. The suspect, Trevor Lowery, 22, attempted to steal the alcohol from Nord Avenue Market shortly before 9:30 p.m., Chico police Sgt. Billy Aldridge said. The clerk of the mini-mart tried to stop Lowery, and the two began fighting, Aldridge said. While the clerk and Lowery were in the struggle, what appeared to be a gun fell from Lowery’s waist area, he said. “A store patron was in the
Susan Avanzino, graduate coordinator for the department of STAFF WRITER communication arts and sciences, Ongoing discussions about aca- has been satisfied with the process demic reorganization, which would thus far, she said. “The impact of this consolidate colleges on camrecession on education pus, continued Thursday to is beyond unfortunate,” allow students, faculty and Avanzino said. “The staff members to vote on university is doing its upcoming changes. Phase two of the academic The impact best to be proactive.” The communicareorganization has been takof this tion arts and sciences ing place since Dec. 1, and the recession on department “envisions senate overseeing the process education a future in the college has revealed seven separate of social sciences,” said college models. Those interis beyond ested in the process of college unfortunate. Avanzino, who has been very involved with the consolidation were encouroverall process because aged on Thursday to write of the movement of her suggestions and make comSUSAN AVANZINO department. ments about the seven models graduate coordinator The process of pickin order to help build the final for the department of ing a model everyone product. communication arts concedes as proper for The rubric used asked parand sciences the college has been a ticipants to rate the models on collaborative effort in a scale of unacceptable to outmany ways. standing, said Sandra Flake, It is important for the different colprovost and vice president for Acaleges and program to work together, demic Affairs. “We are at a very different place said Curt Haselton, the civil engithan last time,” Flake said. “This time neering department chair. “If we try and form colleges before we have the opportunity to have a discussion and gain feedback so that we we understand what each department is about, and what possible can make informed decisions.” Aubrey Crosby
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store, saw it all occurring and grabbed the gun,” Aldridge said. “The clerk continued to fight with Lowery on the floor until officers got on the scene.” When officers arrived they took Lowery into custody, he said. Officers found the gun to be a replica handgun, Aldridge said. Chico police have had run-ins with Lowery in the past, including times when he used a BB gun to threaten people. “This was a shoplift gone bad,” Aldridge said. “When someone takes an item by force or fear it becomes a robbery.” Juniper Rose can be reached at jrose@theorion.com
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future synergies these departments see as possible, we will just stay as we are now,” Haselton said. This became more apparent as Chico State President Paul Zingg and many faculty members began discussing all options. “In just about every respect, all of our colleges are represented here today, which strikes me,” Zingg said to faculty members. “As a set of common goals and plans, you are all respected. The students will benefit from your collaboration of departments and colleges.” The release date for the final model has been pushed from Feb. 10 to Feb. 27, Flake said. This gives all interested parties a chance to give thoughtful feedback at the beginning of the new semester. After the model is revealed, it will most likely be implemented in March 2013. “We need to elect a strategy that will allow a great commitment,” Zingg said to faculty at the end of the meeting. “I hope that regardless of where we come out, that the result of these many conversations has to do with the academic value that we are trying to convey.” Aubrey Crosby can be reached at acrosby@theorion.com
SAFE: Groups seek options to keep NOTES: CSU policy Safe Place afloat; fundraisers planned cited in shut down continued from A1
access to, said Carol Garcia, a junior psychology major and resident adviser. The Safe Place programs are beneficial and teach valuable skills for dealing with serious issues. In addition to providing resources for students, Safe Place also has four to five interns per semester, Frank said. These student interns focus on outreach and prevention presentations and facilitate small group workshops for different resources. The program will also be the beneficiary of the upcoming Harlem Renaissance Rent Party presented by the Office of Diversity,
the Black Faculty and Staff Association and the School of the Arts, Frank said. Safe Place is also the beneficiary of proceeds from “The Vagina Monologues,” which is hosted by the A.S. Gender and Sexuality Equity Center. Safe Place is reaching out to alumni and hoping the university decides to institutionalize the program. The group is looking at hybrid models of funding as possible solutions, like the Community Legal Information Center partnering with the political science department for funding, Long said. A task force meeting was held to address the issue of funding Safe Place after June 2012, where people from the
Student Health Center, the behavioral and social sciences department, A.S. and various other places on campus were present, she said. The A.S. Activity Fee, which funds programs like Safe Place, was cut by about $220,000 last year, Long said. It is a statewide problem that affects many universities, not just Chico. “It’s a crazy time the university is in,” Long said. Those involved hope to have a solution for funding Safe Place by April, she said.
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services at the schools, said Brianna Brennan, a support agent for the company. The Orion could not confirm whether the service was online before the cease-and-desist letter was sent to Chegg Jan. 4. Registering on Notehall.com with a Chico State designation brings up a notice stating that the CSU Student Conduct Code “prohibits students from selling class notes, and subjects violators to potential disciplinary action.” The same CSU Student Conduct Code notice is displayed when registering with a University of California designation.
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Notehall leads down successful path of expulsion A few short months ago, Notehall.com was a shark in the water, eagerly snapping up students from an endless pool of potential rule-breakers. Today, that shark has become a minnow. Notehall, owned by Chegg Inc., is a business that allows students to buy and sell class notes. This is illegal in the state of California under Education Code Section 66450, which states that no person can give, sell or distribute any kind of academic presentation given in a classroom by an instructor. Robert Chesnut, general counsel for Chegg, told The Orion the commercial sale of notes would be shut down at specific universities on Jan. 1. Steven Raskovich, California State University counsel, sent a cease-and-desist order to Chegg on Jan. 4. In that letter, he demanded Notehall and all related companies quit facilitating the sale of notes by Jan. 13. On that day, Chegg sent out emails stating that out of
respect for the CSU Student Conduct Code, their services would no longer be available. “We apologize for the inconvenience, and share your disappointment with this CSU policy decision,” the email from Notehall said. The Chico State students sent to Student Judicial Affairs for using this business say they saw Notehall’s parent company, Chegg, as a trusted textbook rental company, previously active in the Wildcat Store. These students have faced intense consequences because they trusted this company. We would like to think any company our school promotes must be credible and not lead us to expulsion. Logging on to Notehall.com, it appears to be a perfectly harmless website, but it is all a trick victimizing students simply trying to make a little extra money. Many college students could fall into that trap. The CSU system is justified in sending Chegg a cease-
and-desist order, but they shouldn’t have had to do it in the first place. Chegg should face consequences for facilitating and encouraging illegal activities on college campuses, and it shouldn’t just be the students facing disciplinary action. Notehall’s mission statement reads: “We strive to fulfill our mission of bringing classmates together in a virtual setting in hopes of enhancing the overall academic success of college students RELATED nationwide.” Chegg is setting up students willing STORY to pay with perfect paper grades, if they For more on aren’t caught and expelled first. In spite of rising education costs, a real Notehall see story on A1. education can’t be bought from a website — a lesson both Chegg and Chico State learned the hard way.
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Video depicts prejudice Tasha Clark OPINION COLUMNIST
“Not to be racist but ... ” is the start of a viral YouTube video that has been labeled racist. In reality, it sheds light on ignorance. YouTube users, including myself, have engaged in a new viewing addiction that started a month ago — “Shit People Say.” The first to pull in viewers, “Shit Girls Say,” paved the way for others to record and show what people do in our society. These videos focus on race and on how some people act, such as in videos like “Shit Asian Girls Say” and, my current favorite, “Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls.” For two minutes and two seconds, a black woman in a blond wig portrays a white woman. She imitates ridiculous behavior and reveals the sad truth with questions like, “Is your hair real?” The video has been viewed by more than 7 million people within two weeks of its production. When I watched it for the first time, I laughed and concurred with some of the jokes mentioned. Personally, I’ve heard it all, from the hair thing to, “You’re too pretty to be a black girl.” Why can’t I just be a pretty girl? But after reading the video’s comments it seemed as though a lot of viewers were upset because they felt the video was racist against white women. Most of the comments I saw said something along the lines of, “Well, if this was a white girl acting like a black girl, everyone would be calling out racism.” I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t think the video was racist in its intent. It showed how curiosity about people who are different from yourself can lead to ignorant or racist comments, or fear of being racist. Jeanne Christopherson, faculty member and adviser of the African Diaspora Club, was raised in Montana, where there weren’t many people of color, she said. Once she moved to New York, a more diverse area, she became self-conscious about talking to people of color. “I was scared to ask someone different from me questions, thinking that it would offend them,”
Christopherson said. She eventually conquered that fear and began connecting with different cultures through interaction and traveling, she said. People should focus on commonalities rather than differences, because those are the things keeping us separate as a whole. Overall, I thought the “Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls” video was entertaining and insightful. It shows what some black women have to deal with when growing up or living around a lot of white folks. Here at Chico State the black population is 1.8 percent and has gone down in recent years. For once I live where I am the minority. My experiences are different from many that attend Chico State. Stereotypes are not good, and because so many of them are aimed toward black people, they tend to be believed. I don’t get upset when questions or statements like those in the video are said to me, because I know it’s mostly out of curiosity, but I would appreciate it more if people asked questions about my physical attributes in a more appropriate manner. It’s not always what you say, but how you say it and perceive it. This video is getting viewers to question whether or not their perceptions of black people are suitable. Tasha Clark can be reached at tclark@theorion.com
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The realization that the opposite sex will be living down the hallway can be an exciting prospect to many young students living in the dorms freshman year. Of course, there are those who are quite experienced in the art of courting the opposite sex and who see this as the opportunity of a lifetime. Then there are the ones who came from such a different atmosphere that moving to Chico is a massive culture shock. I am talking about myself, an alumnus of Don Bosco Technical Institute, an all-male private high school. I thought I knew what I was getting myself into and that I had pretty much figured out what college was all about. I pictured college as a place filled with parties, sex, alcohol and some education on the side. I found myself wanting to prepare for the worst and keep away from those posing as bad examples. Jay DiFuria, a freshman computer science major, also had expectations going into college. “I knew there was going to be drugs and partying and that the work was more serious,” DiFuria said. But the truth is much different. It turned out to be quite a shock to me that there are a multitude of unexpected facts about college. People who live the crazy “life of the party” lifestyle are also sometimes the same people who do a better job of studying than you do. People can be a lot nicer than they appear, and there is a group of friends for everyone as long as they look hard enough. The biggest transition that I experienced, besides living on my own, was moving from an all-male to a coed school. Many people do not realize it is a completely different lifestyle to be enrolled at an same-sex school.
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It was a little more difficult to find a group of friends because I was so used to it being easy when there were just men. There was no one to impress and no one gave a crap about your faults. Chico is different because the large variety of people makes finding a group or steady set of friends seem a little impossible at first. Randi Thompson, a junior political science major and alumnus of St. Francis High School, an all-female private school, brought a different perspective on the subject. There wasn’t much of a difference once men were added to the mix, Thompson said. “I was able to speak up in class,” she said. “I realized that I wasn’t intimidated by guys.” Thompson’s all-female schooling background gave her confidence, although she was not sure what to expect, she said. She was ready for whatever college had to throw at her. At private schools, there are usually common dress codes all students must abide by. While the young tend to hate it and rebel against it, the older you get, the more you appreciate the uniform. In college you have to figure out the right thing to wear, when it didn’t matter before. Students managing themselves and balancing their lives always find it difficult at first, resident adviser Sean Kays said. “Take risks and be prepared to make mistakes,” he said. “You are going to remember the experiences.” I’m sure you have heard this many times before, but it never ceases to be true: Those with the ability to adapt to anything achieve success. College is all about making adjustments, accepting them and just being able to survive them. I now have a new understanding of living with the opposite sex. Women — can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Vincent de la Torre can be reached at vdelatorre@theorion.com
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Thumbs Down to Aaron Rodgers being in Hawaii. Come home already, so we can hang out at The Bear.
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Roommate situations get tricky Lucas Meek OPINION COLUMNIST
“It’s not you, it’s me” is a terrible break-up line and an even worse line to use on a roommate. But much like breaking up, telling a roommate you’d rather live without them can be a difficult task. It’s the time of year when housing decisions need to be made. Whether it’s moving out of the dorms or just into another house, ditching your roommate can be sticky. It’s important to approach the situation with a cool head and some plan of action. The situation isn’t as difficult if you’re not concerned with someone’s feelings, but things can get awkward when trying to tell a friend you don’t want to live with them. In my situation, it wasn’t as if I didn’t want to be friends. We just didn’t work as roommates. Jessica Raines, a junior psychology major, has no problem with various types of friends, but she does have problems with certain types of roommates, she
said. Having dirty friends is fine, mediate any situation that occurs. During my freshman year in but having dirty roommates is Shasta Hall, my roommate and I an issue. “I have no problem with an occa- couldn’t agree on a bedtime. Lucksionally loud friend,” Raines said. ily, our RA was there to mediate, “I do have a problem with a loud and it all got resolved fairly. The easiest way roommate.” to avoid a bad Home should be roommate is to somewhere to relax know what kind and drop your of person you are guard. Living with someone you don’t It’s not about who you and what kind of get along with can want to room with on people you can get along with on an make letting go the weekends — it’s everyday basis. difficult. about who you want It’s important If home isn’t a to keep this in place to relax, it to room with on the mind once freshcan be very tense, weekdays. man year is over especially if you and you get to are attempting to pick your own tell a friend they LUCAS MEEK roommate. need to change. Opinion columnist People you You chose to live call friends and with this person because you are friends, and I get along with best might have think, in most cases, people prob- habits in their personal time and space that you won’t mesh with. ably want to remain friends. The beauty of living in the dorms These are the things you need to is that while the personality test you look for before deciding to live fill out before moving in may not be with someone. If you like to get to bed early but fully comprehensive, it is there to find good roommate pairings. You your friend is a night owl, maybe also have resident advisers there to you don’t belong together. If you
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are clean and tidy but your friend leaves everything everywhere, you and that friend shouldn’t be roommates. Andrew Lucero, a sophomore recreation administration major, is a former RA at Whitney Hall who knows making a friend a roommate can be a scary situation, he said. “As friends, you already know each other,” Lucero said. “But when you’re roommates, you’ll probably come to know all their deepest, darkest secrets. Some people can’t handle that.” A tip I always keep in mind is that it’s not about who you want to room with on the weekends — it’s about who you want to room with on the weekdays. Anyone can get along when it’s fun on the weekends. The important thing to remember when attempting to have these conversations is that not wanting to be roommates doesn’t mean you don’t want to be friends. This is not an actual break-up. It’s just time that you do what will work best for you so you can succeed in a college atmosphere. Lucas Meek can be reached at lmeek@theorion.com
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DEBATE Wes Culbertson [left], a senior business administration major, and Lauren Francis [right], a sophomore recreation major, discuss Nettleton Stadium and Chico’s local baseball teams. Nettleton Stadium has been known as the home turf for both the Chico Outlaws and the Chico State Wildcats. This winter, the Outlaws sent a proposal to President Paul Zingg to renew their lease agreement to play at the university’s stadium. Zingg has since responded, but the two parties have yet to reach an agreement, so the question of whether the Outlaws will return to Chico hangs in the air.
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were The Orion: Have you ou u were more informed of the games themselves it would be cheaper and ever been to a Chico Outlaws RELATED bring in more money. It’s cheaper to game? Why or why not? publicize things than it is to take them Wes: No, I don’t really like watching STORY away all together. baseball. I’ll watch basketball or footThe Orion: Would you pay $5 to ball. I mean, I played baseball, but it’s a For more on the Chico Outlaws watch an Outlaws game? hard sport to sit and watch. Wes: Yes. My friends go to Outlaws Lauren: Yes, I worked there for five leaving Nettleton Stadium see games. I just have not been to one. years. Lauren: Yes. The Orion: Would you be upset if you the story on A3. The Orion: Would you rather watch weren’t able to go to Outlaws games? Wes: For me, no, but for other people, I could a Chico State or Chico Outlaws baseball game? Wes: Probably a Chico State game because I see how that would cause problems. Our baseball team only plays a few games here a year. Outlaws go here. The Chico Outlaws – it’s kind of a local thing, more people who are from here. I am not play here almost all year. Lauren: Yeah. They have been a big part of my from here. I just go to school here. Then again, I life for awhile. It’s a great thing for students to have not gone to either team’s games before. Lauren: I love to watch Chico State because I do if they are being informed about it, but I don’t love to watch the school, but I love the outlaws think they are. The Orion: If the Outlaws were to leave, the because they’re a more advanced team to watch. The Orion: Could the space be better used if fireworks night would go with them. Would you the Outlaws were not using the field during the miss the fireworks shows? Wes: Of course, who doesn’t love fireworks? I team’s season? Wes: I don’t think so, because we don’t have a love fireworks, even if I don’t go to the game. Firefootball team. I don’t think they would use it for works are cool. Lauren: Yeah, that’s my favorite part of the anything else. I don’t think they would have anything else to use it for if they weren’t using it for season. The Orion: Do you think it is a good financial baseball games. Lauren: I don’t really know what it would be decision if Chico State lets the Outlaws leave? Wes: It’s not like we have something to go in its used for so isn’t it just gonna sit there empty? place. I say keep getting the money. -Compiled by Sam Kelly Lauren: No. Because I think that if students
What kinds of stereotypes does the rest of the world have about Americans? Well, a simple trip to Google would be a good place to start. Just type in “why are Americans” and it will give you a list of possible searches, mainly revolving around either obesity or stupidity. A whole 32.2 percent of men in the U.S. are obese and the statistic rises to 35.5 percent for women, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. But are these stereotypes true? Are people walking about this country like Homer Simpson? What can I say about these assumptions based on my own experiences in America? Let’s start on the topic of stupidity. The first student I met in Chico was, in fact, a very intelligent man, and we shared a three-hour conversation about a range of topics, including philosophy, God, mythology and the origins of the universe. I then thought to myself that maybe everyone here is a genius. This is the country that invented the Internet, the laser and the Egg McMuffin to the world, after all. Although, it must be said that I have had some stupid questions put upon me while in America: “Is England a country?” “Does London look like the castle in Harry Potter?” “Are you related to the queen?” Though, the best of them all came at a party I went to a couple of months ago. I was watching a game of America’s national sport, beer pong, when one of the gentlemen playing turned to look me dead in the eye and, without a hint of irony, asked, “So, in England they speak English, right?” I felt as if the average IQ within a three-mile radius took a nosedive after he uttered those words. It was as if an idiocy bomb had just been detonated. In terms of obesity, are Americans fat? Are they overweight? Are they rotund? To be completely honest, I can only say that I have seen the exact opposite in this little town of Chico, especially within the student population. Everyone seems to be so fit and healthy here, no doubt because of the long bouts of sunshine and the Wildcat Recreation Center easily being the best gym I have ever seen. With a new term beginning, I have never seen so many people in there, all packed in like sardines. I must say, other than a few silly exceptions, most of the Americans I have met and seen in Chico do not really live up to any of the negative stereotypes I have heard. In fact, it has been quite the opposite. I have met some truly amazing people in my short stay here. However, I still get asked questions about Harry Potter all the time, which I hate. Do you people really think I am some kind of wizardly British stereotype? How very dare you. Anyway, I’m off to play some Quidditch. Cheerio. Ben Hames can be reached at bhames@theorion.com
PIECE OF MIND >> Do you think “Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls” is racist? Why or why not? “Well, I think they are commenting on people that are racist. It’s all a matter of a person’s opinion.”
“The dramatization of white people is definitely fulfilling stereotypes.”
“I think it’s kinda funny because it’s an overgeneralization, but there is some truth to it.”
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TOE-TO-TOE [left] Sophomore guard Sean Park goes up for the layup against a Humboldt State defender in Saturday’s 67-61 win. [above] Senior guard Jay Flores dominates possession in the Wildcats’ 62-59 loss against Sonoma State on Friday.
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It was a split weekend for the men’s basketball team as it hosted two rivals, Sonoma State and Humboldt State. The ’Cats were looking to even the series against Sonoma State on Friday night after the Seawolves took down the team 61-54 in Sonoma in December. The score remained close throughout the fi rst half with neither team leading by more than eight points and the ’Cats leading 35-30 at halftime. Fouls plagued the Wildcats throughout the game, as 25 fouls were called against the ’Cats compared to 16 against the Seawolves. Three Chico State players fouled out of the game. Freshman forward Jordan Semple and sophomore guard Sean Park fouled out within seconds of each other with a little more than a minute left to play.
Sophomore forward Amir Carraway was the next to go, fouling out with 9.5 seconds left in the game. “I think we just got a little too intense,” Carraway said. Fans were on their feet as they watched the last seconds of the game tick away. Down by three, junior guard Damario Sims missed a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded and the team lost 62-59, in its second loss in Acker Gym this season. Head coach Greg Clink saw too many missed opportunities, he said. “We just didn’t make the plays that we have been making down the stretch,” Clink said. The team played well, but the game just didn’t go its way, Sims said. Rivalry weekend continued on Saturday as the Lumberjacks of Humboldt State pounded into Acker Gym on Alumni Association Night. Wildcats of the past and
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present filled the stands to watch the team go for the season sweep of the Lumberjacks. Carraway was on his game against the ’Jacks as he scored 11 points in the first half. Park and senior guard Jay Flores each contributed six first-half points for the ’Cats. Chico State was 10-13 from the free-throw line and led 31-26 at the half. “I just think our defense kept us in the game again,” Flores said. The ’Cats sealed the 67-61 win with a dramatic 3-pointer from Flores that brought the crowd to its feet. The team swept Humboldt State for the first time since joining the California Collegiate Athletic Association. “It just feels good to play well and win and sweep a
team that we haven’t traditionally swept,” Clink said. The ’Cats ended the Lumberjacks’ six-game win streak and improved to 9-2 at home this season. The Wildcats will look to even the season series against Cal Poly Pomona, the team that beat them 64-50 back in December, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. “We owe Pomona one because they beat us pretty badly down at their spot,” Carraway said. The ’Cats take on San Francisco State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Acker Gym, hoping to take the season sweep. Chico State beat San Francisco State 72-66 on Dec. 1. “We’ve just got to defend them,” Flores said. “They’re a hard-nosed team.” Sarah Goad can be reached at sgoad@theorion.com
Women’s team recovers from loss, beats Humboldt State 90-67 Price Peterson STAFF WRITER
The women’s basketball team went into this weekend’s games on a two-game win streak and came out with a win and a loss to rivals Sonoma State and Humboldt State. The first of the two games was against inconference rivals Sonoma State, the team
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Chico State had already beaten on the road at Sonoma. The Seawolves came out aggressively, never allowing the Wildcats to take the lead after the 18-minute mark. The ’Cats were unable to keep pace with Sonoma State as the team ran a defensive zone scheme that kept the ’Cats to limited scoring. Junior point guard Synchro Bull was the only ’Cat to score in the double digits with 15 points. The team needs to attack the basket more, >> please see BASKETBALL | B4
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EYE-TO-EYE Junior point guard Synchro Bull sets up to drive the lane against a Sonoma State defender. Bull led in scoring with 15 points but the ’Cats fell to the Seawolves 57-45 Friday night in Acker Gym.
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An East Coast event It’s that time of year when the chicken wings and appetizers come out and the commercials mean something to viewers. Welcome to the Super Bowl XLVI, ladies and gentlemen. The most obvious and also perhaps the most controversial question of the day is which team you will be rooting for. Any bitter 49ers fan would root for whichever team faces those bloody New York Giants. They still feel the sting of Kyle Williams taking a fumble to the knee after the team’s 20-17 loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship game Jan. 22. It is understandable fans want to see the Giants fall in the big dance, but that would mean rooting for another despicable team from the East Coast — the dreaded New England Patriots. So without any representation from the West Coast, Midwest or even the South, who to cheer for turns into quite a dilemma. I’m looking at you, Niners fans. The Yankees of the National Football League Whether you can find it in your heart to root for Bill Belicheat — sorry, Belichick — and the wavy golden locks of the super model-marrying Tom Brady is up to you. Brady threw more than 5,000 yards in the regular season and tied the NFL’s postseason record for touchdowns with six thrown against Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. Brady is on the hunt for his fourth Super Bowl ring but has his eyes set on playing the role of the avenger in Sunday’s matchup. In short, it’s easy to hate the superstars, but arguing statistics will only make you look like a fool. The other Manning brother The Giants have the momentum of the season, and quarterback Eli Manning is out to prove that his ability is at the level of Brady. Not that he has much to prove since the Giants upset the Patriots’ perfect season in 2007. With people still fumbling over whether or not his older brother, Peyton Manning, will retire or return, Eli Manning has been upsetting fan base after fan base this season as the team continues to roll through the postseason. The two biggest heartbreakers for local fans: the Green Bay Packers and the 49ers. Eli Manning took the Giants to Lambeau Field in Wisconsin and blew out the reigning Super Bowl champs 37-20 on Jan. 15 in the NFC Divisional game. Local football star Aaron Rodgers watched his season come to an end with all the other Chico cheese-head lovers. Then Eli Manning came to Candlestick Park, and I am still delicate with the handling of my San Francisco friends. I would say root for the underdog, but I’m not sure whose tale qualifies as a Cinderella story. I would say cheer for the obvious winner but that’s not so obvious. I guess when kickoff rolls around you can be sure of one thing — the chicken wings will be hot.
“My boyfriend was a ’Pats fan so now I’m super invested in them.”
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MEASURING UP Freshman forward Jordan Semple uses his huge wingspan to help lead the Wildcats with an average of 7.3 points per game off the bench.
Caressa Williams women’s ba ske tb a l l Local basketball product Caressa Williams posted career highs in scoring and rebounding in Saturday’s matchup against Humboldt State. The Paradise native came off the bench to hit five of her seven shots and finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a steal in the Wildcats’ 90-67 drubbing of the Lumberjacks.
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5 (WOMEN’S BASKETBALL) The number of 3-pointers senior guard Courtney Harrison made in the ’Cats’ 90-67 victory against Humboldt State Saturday night. She finished the game with a season-high 15 points. Harrison has recorded 96 three-pointers in her college career.
14 (MEN’S BASKETBALL) Years since the Wildcats have swept Humboldt State in men’s basketball in the regular season. The ’Cats beat the Lumberjacks 65-63 Dec. 17 in Arcata and 67-61 Saturday night in Acker Gym. The last time Chico State swept was the 19971998 season.
4 (BASKETBALL) Home games left for both the women’s and men’s basketball teams in the regular season. Both teams are home this weekend against Cal Poly Pomona Friday and San Francisco State Saturday. Tipoff for the women is 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 for the men.
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The Wildcats’ leader in rebounds on the men’s basketball team is not a part of the starting five, but he comes off the bench ready to work. Freshman forward Jordan Semple hasn’t started a game for the ’Cats but has seen action in all 20 games this season. Semple has 108 rebounds this season and averages 7.3 points while only averaging 18.3 minutes of playing time per game. He is also second on the team in blocks with 14, trailing only starting center Jason Conrad who has 21. The 6-foot-6-inch freshman grew up in Wildcat enemy territory in the town of Arcata, the home of the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. Semple graduated from Arcata High School in 2010,
where he led his team to a Humboldt-Del Norte Big 5 Conference title. In his junior year of high school, he was recognized as the Times-Standard Defensive Player of the Year. Semple has laced up his shoes and been on the court since second grade. During summers, he attended basketball camps and continued his play through various leagues. “It was something that I really liked to do in my spare time,” Semple said. “And I ended up being really good at it.” Head coach Greg Clink took notice of Semple’s talents during the forward’s junior year of high school, Clink said. “We really recruited him hard,” he said. “It came down to us and Humboldt State, and we were lucky to get him.” Being from Arcata, Semple was offered a chance to stay in his hometown and play for
the Lumberjacks. However, a deciding factor most college students are presented with was taken into consideration — moving away from home. “I wanted to go to a new area,” Semple said. “I visited Chico and thought it would be a good fit for me.” Semple redshirted his true freshman year, improved his skills and adapted to the college pace of playing. “When we redshirt guys, we feel like we do a really good job developing them,” Clink said. “We just felt like, as a freshman, after a redshirt year, he could play and contribute so much more.” Jordan Barton, one of three redshirted freshmen last year, quickly developed a bond with Semple and has seen him grow on the court as well as off, he said. Being around Semple made the transition to college ball
easier for him, Barton said. Semple gets his fair share of ridicule from his teammates about being from Humboldt County but doesn’t take it personally, Barton said. He is fun to be around and naturally funny, but he switches to a different person on the court. “Jordan has developed a lot,” Barton said. “He has matured a lot at his position.” On the court, Semple is all business and a true player of the game, Barton said. Semple has shown that he has adapted and benefited from the extra time he has put in, Clink said. “He is producing, he is scoring, shooting the ball well, he is rebounding, he is one of our best defenders right now,” Clink said. “It’s hard for me to pull him out of the game.”
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One of the longest-running club sports on campus, the women’s rugby team has proven itself to be a national contender playing in the same league as Stanford University, UC Berkeley and Oregon State University. The rugby club is the only Division I team at Chico State and is ranked 22nd in the nation. Since the start of the program in 1998, the club has been founded, run and coached by husband and wife combo Alex and Mary Triantafyllou. In fact, the club is responsible for the two meeting each other. Mary Triantafyllou’s experience in soccer and Alex Triantafyllou’s in football have mixed well in their many years of coaching rugby, a sport often considered a mix of soccer and football. Mary Triantafyllou decided to start a women’s rugby club after seeing a friend at Humboldt State do the same. Then the recruiting began. “I asked any girls that I knew, any of my friends, if they would come play,” Mary Triantafyllou said. “I put up a bunch of fliers, had a meeting and that was the start of our team.” Unable to play for the men’s team because of an injury, Alex was asked by Mary to coach the women’s team. Having served as a coach for many years, Alex Triantafyllou recalls his favorite moment as when the team won the national championship in 2001 against Penn State. The team holds a really fun environment, senior liberal studies major Bryttany FelderBrown said. “It’s something to relax and
to enjoy our school pride,” she said. Competing rugby teams often share a sense of togetherness after games. Alex Triantafyllou contrasted the “bad blood” mentality football teams have with one another to the camaraderie rugby teams share after games. “After the match is over both teams social together, you eat some food and hang out afterward,” Alex Triantafyllou said. “That’s a tradition deep in rugby. It’s worldwide and it carries over to the professional league in Europe.” Most players join the team without knowing how to play, and the team relies on each year’s veteran players to step up and show the rookies what to do. “It’s something we’re just used to,” Mary Triantafyllou said. “We know we have to do it every year. We start with the basics and we gradually progress.” Of the 25 players on the team, only one has had any rugby experience before joining the club, Alex Triantafyllou said. “In my last 14 years of coaching, I think I can count on both hands the number of people who have played before getting to college,” Alex Triantafyllou said. Despite a lack of rugby experience, the team takes pride in the differences each player brings to the field. Junior criminal justice major Yesenia Angel has noticed the variety of girls on the team, she said. “This year, we definitely have a lot of different shapes and sizes, different majors and different mentalities,” Angel said. “But it’s working out, we fit together.”
Men’s soccer assistant coach Donny Ribaudo will be heading to La Junta, Colo., as he has been named the women’s soccer head coach at Otero Junior College. source: chicowildcats.com PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
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STRONG FOUNDATION Women’s rugby team player Bryttany Felder-Brown [top left] fights for possession against Monie Preito, former club president and Chico State alumna, during practice. The club travels to Las Vegas Feb. 10 for a tournament against Brigham Young University.
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Junior animal science and agriculture major Genevive Macaraeg joined the team to try something new and was nervous when she played her first game, she said. “I was so scared because knowing rugby, there’s no protection,” Macaraeg said. “Once you have that ball anyone is open to tackle you.”
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The adrenaline rush, however, was enough for her to forget her fears, she said. With the season already underway, the team will travel to Las Vegas for a tournament on Feb. 10 to play against Brigham Young University. Dariush Dias Azmoudeh can be reached at dazmoudeh@theorion.com
Robbie Handy, assistant coach to the men’s soccer team, and student assistant coach Joshua Johnson were promoted following the departure of Donny Ribaudo. source: chicowildcats.com PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
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OUT OF LAST SEASON’S SAND TRAP Kyle Souza, Chico State men’s golfer and National Collegiate Athletic Association individual champion, blasts out of a sand bunker. The senior hopes to continue the team’s fall success in the spring.
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Last spring was a season of celebration and head-shaking for the Chico State men’s golf team. On the bright side was senior Kyle Souza, who won the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship as an individual after winning a sudden-death playoff at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at the Shoals in Florence, Ala. Golfer Kevin Rei, a senior business administration major, was happy for Souza, he said. “I would have liked our chances, especially on that golf course, if we would have been there with him,” Rei said. Despite Souza’s success, team members will always question “what if?” after Cody Thompson signed for the wrong score at the NCAA Super-Regionals in Albuquerque, N.M. “Last season is in the past,” Rei said. “And I’m trying to focus on our first tournament of the spring.” With the season ahead, Chris Doyle, a sophomore business administration major, is optimistic, he said. “We want a national championship,” Doyle said. “And we feel we have the talent to do it.” Among the top returning players are seniors Rei, Souza, Eric Frazzetta and Bobby Bucey. The new faces on the team are freshmen Scott Raber and Kyle Perettine. Rounding out the team are sophomores Doyle, Brenden Beeg and Ricky Owaki and junior Matt Williams. Frazzetta finished the 2010-2011 season with a Ping All-American honorable mention and also received an
All-West Region selection with teammate Rei. “There are not many teams in the country with four seniors in the starting lineup with as much experience as we have to go along with the depth of the rest of our guys,” Rei said. “We’re going to work extremely hard, because this is our last shot with this group.” Souza finished with TEEING OFF IN three fall PARADISE tournament titles from the The Chico Grand Canyon State men’s Thunderbird golf team Invitational begins a on Oct. 4, the three-day Lindsay Olive tournament Wildcat Clastoday in Kona, Hawaii. sic on Oct. 18 and the The next tourSonoma State nament brings Invitational the team back on Nov. 8. to California While the for the Coyote four-time Classic in San California Bernardino Collegiate Feb. 27-28. Athletic Association Golfer of the Week enjoyed winning the events, the addiction to winning has him working harder than ever, Souza said. “Each time it happens, it propels me to want to work harder and get better in order to win the next event,” Souza said. “Championships are earned through years of hard work, and I just have to continue to outwork everyone and execute when the pressure is on.” Today the team starts its next challenge, the Amer Ari Invitational in Kona, Hawaii. As painful as the end of last season was for the team, it is looking forward with the momentum. Adam Levine can be reached at alevine@theorion.com
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Opportunity comes knocking for Chico State athletes Allie Colosky SPORTS EDITOR
The road to college is not always easy for athletes. Some may not have the grades, others may not have the fi nancial means and there are those who find that the balancing act of academics and athletics is too great to pursue. Many Wildcats have endured the constant struggles of playing sports in college, but they will say the benefits of being a studentathlete outweigh any adversity they face. Former Chico State women’s soccer team defender Kasey Wall knows her time in the athletic program has greatly benefited her career goals, she said. She spent time working as a sports marketing intern with the Chico State athletic department. “There’s no way I would have
even known if I wasn’t invested in the program,” Wall said about the internship. “Being an athlete has been critical in helping me understand both sides of the job.” The senior communication studies major is also pursuing minors in marketing and health science. Athletics provides a lot of skills that wouldn’t otherwise develop as strongly, Wall said. Time management is key. “There are times when you know you have to focus on your sport and being aware of those pressures, you have to plan ahead and fi nish assignments early so that you’re not having to give up one over the other,” she said. Wall was named to the National Soccer Coaches of America Association Scholar All-West Region First Team. The three-time California
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Athletic Association fi nal four tournament. Other ’Cats have also felt the pressure to manage time wisely. Chico State women’s basketball team guard Natasha Smith
knows her grades are crucial in getting onto the court, she said. “Coach really stresses accountability and in order to play, you have to make grades,” Smith said. This semester has proven to have the most pressure, she said, because it is her last semester before graduation, but she is remaining calm and cool “just like in a basketball game.” The opportunities presented to student-athletes once their college careers come to an end continue with every person they meet. Sophomore Mike Janjigian, a defender on the men’s soccer team, changed his major from civil engineering to exercise physiology and appreciates the extra help student-athletes receive from advisers and tutors, he said. Janjigian was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-West Region Team as an honorable mention. He was also the anchor in the
men’s soccer team’s defense that posted 11 shutouts en route to the team’s second NCAA championship tournament appearance and CCAA conference title. Networking in college is imperative to students, and Chico State athletes feel the importance as well. “All of the coaches in the past helps with people you know if you want to pursue a soccer career,” Janjigian said. The best opportunities sports provide are to develop skills and form a family bond with teammates, Wall said. Most people don’t understand just how much it means to a student-athlete. “It’s a blessing to have those experiences,” Wall said. “I’ve talked to lots of recruits and I always tell them to at least try it.” Allie Colosky can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com
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Bull said. Its offense was a problem that came early, with only 16 points heading into halftime. The team was also plagued with 15 fouls — nearly double the amount Sonoma State had. The team’s problem was that it didn’t play a full 40 minutes, head coach Brian Fogel said. Chico State converted 41 percent of its field goal attempts, but Sonoma State shot nearly 48 percent. The Seawolves out-rebounded the Wildcats 33-22 and forced 22 turnovers with their zone defense. The ’Cats pulled within six points, but the ’Wolves snuffed out any Wildcat hopes of a last-minute rally with a 57-45 win. The next game in the homestand was crucial to Chico State’s playoff hopes as the team went up against Humboldt State, a team ranked fifth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association right above We really sixth-ranked Chico State. needed The team the win needed to show against its character, sophomore forHumboldt. ward McKenzie Dalthorp said. “We really MCKENZIE DALTHORP sophomore forward needed the win against Humboldt,” she said. Within the first six minutes of the game, the Wildcats took the lead and allowed Humboldt State to score only 26 points to Chico State’s 40 points heading into halftime. The ’Cats bench contributed
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BLOCK Players [left to right] forward McKenzie Dalthorp, guard Natasha Smith and guard Jazmine Miller box out players from Sonoma State at the game Friday. 21 of the team’s 40 points in the first half. Fifteen of those points came from senior guard Courtney Harrison, who shot 5-10 from beyond the ark for the game. “Everyone stepped up big,” Bull said. The Wildcats were also able to score 10 points off turnovers in the
first half alone. The second half was no different for Chico State as they came out on fire. Freshman guard Caresse Williams and Harrison led the charge offensively, and the ’Cats outscored Humboldt State 25-8 to push the lead to 81-54. Humboldt State could get no
closer than 17 points the rest of the way as the ’Cats put the finishing touches on the team’s 90-67 win. The ’Cats improved their record to 11-7 overall and 8-6 in conference. However, with games against Cal Poly Pomona and San Francisco State this weekend, there will be no time for celebration.
There will need to be a lot of focus in practice if the team is to be successful this weekend, Bull said. The Wildcats face Cal Poly Pomona at 5:30 p.m. Friday and San Francisco State at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Acker Gym. Price Peterson can be reached at ppeterson@theorion.com
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PLUCKING THE NIGHT AWAY
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SWEET STRINGS International Guitar Night founder Brian Gore [above] plays his 12th annual show at Laxson Auditorium on Thursday. Adrian Legg [below], of England, strums his guitar for the crowd. Gore founded the showcase in 1995.
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With a quartet of acoustic guitarists from around the world, Chico Performances presented International Guitar Night, a show celebrating its 12th annual tour at Laxson Auditorium Thursday. International Guitar Night’s founder and performer,
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Brian Gore, has spent some of the best nights of his life in Chico, he said. Gore started the night with a solo performance, and he strummed out light melodies as the spotlight cascaded upon his shiny acoustic guitar. His songs are inspired by the Santa Cruz Mountains, Gore said. He spent the past year living there with his 5-year-old, and this experience became the basis for his songs. When naming them, he received creative suggestions from his son. “My son said he wanted to title the song, ‘Strawberry Universes,’” Gore said. “He’s definitely a Northern California kid.” Gore, a San Francisco native, started International Guitar Night in 1995 as a way to showcase a variety of guitarists from around the world. England-based guitarist Adrian Legg followed Gore’s performance. Before playing he jokingly told the audience he was confused and didn’t know which city he awoke in, after an afternoon nap. “I wanted to ask the receptionist, but I thought that might give a bad impression,” Legg said. “You know how hotel officials must feel about us musicians.” Legg then jumped into an upbeat folk song, creating moving melodies with the frequent twang of his guitar. The third guitarist to take the stage was Lulo Reinhardt from Germany. Reinhardt started his performance with a fast-paced Latin ballad that he dedicated to his 18-month-old grandson. “I gave him a guitar when he was 3
months old,” he said. Reinhardt’s love for the instrument was illustrated in his guitar-playing, as the high-energy session was a Latinthemed explosion. His fingers ran across the guitar so quickly the notes sounded as if there were multiple guitarists simultaneously plucking at the strings. “He’s one of the most amazing and fluid guitar players I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with,” Legg said. The last solo performance of the night was by Brazilian guitarist Marco Pereira. With Brazilian rhythms echoing through the auditorium, the tribal pieces were bold and energetic. The quartet played together for the rest of the performance. They played original pieces that blended their individual sounds. Pereira composed an upbeat rhythm that brought together his guitar riffs and Legg’s sharp notes to create a catchy tropical sound. Duets, trios and quartets were all parts of the concert’s lineup. “We have a lot of fun together on tour, and we inspire each other,” Reinhardt said. International Guitar Night held one of its first festivals in Chico, and Gore credits much of the show’s success to the community, he said. “The people of Chico gave us a chance and now we’re touring all over the world,” Gore said. “Chico definitely had something to do with that.”
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Mirror, mirror on the wall I’d be willing to bet that when you wake up in the morning you don’t see the same thing everyone in your afternoon political science class sees. This is probably because by class time you’ve had the chance to smooth out your bed head, but it might also be because we sometimes don’t present ourselves as we truly are. I’m not saying everyone does it all the time, but I’m pretty sure we’ve all done it at least once. Some of us just happen to be repeat offenders. I’m talking about altering or creating your image. Not so much how other people see us but how we want to be seen. It’s normal to be self-conscious of your image as a young adult — what you look like, what people think about you and whether or not you fit in. With the raging popularity of social media, those selfconscious thoughts have been brought to the surface for us to constantly obsess over. Not only do we have our actual image to think about, what we look like to people in the physical world, but now we have our online image, what we look like to people in the cyber world. Among people my age, it isn’t common that the person you see in front of you is the same person you see online. For example, I can probably go through my friends on Facebook and find that half of them are wearing glasses in a number of their pictures. I’m not sure I can tell you exactly when but at some point this became a trend — wearing prescriptionless frames. My optometrist must have missed the memo, because he definitely gave me a prescription for mine. Without adding any “cool” points to my image, I might add. This trend has also made its way offline and into collegiate wear. Last time I checked I attended Chico State, but every now and then I’ll come across someone wearing a Stanford or Harvard sweatshirt on campus. Being the naïve person I sometimes am, I catch myself thinking, “Oh cool, I guess they’re just visiting.” Apparently stores like Forever 21 sell imitation college gear now. In a world where first impressions are important, image is everything and people use fashion to express themselves in certain ways. While I may want to seem a lot cooler than I actually am, both online and in reality, I’ve learned that it is what’s inside that matters. Yes, I know, cue the afterschool special. College is all about experimenting, so if experimenting with our image is what we want to do, now is the time. For the most part, the stuff on the inside, those characteristics that make us who we are, will stay the same regardless of what we look like. So instead of keeping up with this idea of a double image and presenting myself as I’d like to be seen, I’ve decided to present myself as I am. The girl who sometimes brushes her hair, sometimes doesn’t, and the one who more often than not would rather just stay in, read and play Batman. Jen Moreno can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com
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This album is solidly crafted, impeccably written and selfimportant in a way the pop music crowd will adore. With a modern appeal that can be appreciated by the carefree youth and the older crowd, Del Rey’s sound flirts with a rhythm that filters Americana through the modern pop that fills the airways. Although nothing can compare to her compelling single “Video Games,” this track still provides a thrilling listening experience.
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Movie scene grows in Chico Paige Fuentes STAFF WRITER
Enough said. A dark, visceral, calm and mind-blowing ride. It’s brutally gruesome in such a style that makes you wish it would never end. Gosling is immaculate as the driver, a mysterious loner with a troubled past. Reminiscent of James Dean in “Rebel Without A Cause,” this film turns what could have been a cliché Hollywood hero into a complex and deeply provoking character.
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Shawn Dyer has begun working to bring the fi lm-making industry to Chico. Co-founder of Not Quite Hollywood, a production studio, Dyer is now working on his first feature-length film. He has learned to recognize when the universe is sending him signs to make a film, he said. Dyer used to dabble in photography before recognizing the limited market in this region. He has realized there is also next to no market for the film industry here. “I didn’t want to move to LA, so I’m trying to bring some of the market to Chico,” he said. Side projects like the Open Filmmaker Alliance, of which Dyer is also co-founder, have helped him utilize local resources toward the speedy development of his projects. The Orion: Tell us about Not Quite Hollywood and what you do there. Dyer: My partner James Smith and I are equal partners in NQH. One day we were walking home from high school, Pleasant Valley High School, back in the day and we got this crazy idea to start up a production studio. We didn’t officially start NQH until three years
ago. We ran around shooting small projects and helping people out for years and running out of our living rooms with whatever equipment we could get our hands on before getting NQH started. The Orion: Your most recent film, “Fly,” debuted at The Pageant Theatre and did very well. Tell us a bit about this project. Dyer: “Fly” was a film that I started writing over a year ago. It is one of those films where you say to yourself if you ever have the right resources to make this film, if everything comes together by some miracle, then it will be time to make the film. “Fly” sat there for a long time, because it required a very specific location with a very large rock, and the rock had to be directly over the water. We ended up finding it this last summer at Lake Oroville, right outside of Lime Saddle Marina. It is an area only accessible by boat, and because you’re only allowed to go five miles per hour, it takes 25 minutes to get there and 25 to get back, which proved to be an interesting experience whenever we needed anything back on land. Everything finally came together — the actors fell in my lap, the location appeared, people with boats came out of nowhere — so
I decided it was time to make the film. With next to no advertising, we managed to fill The Pageant Theatre, and we feel pretty good about that. The Orion: Where did the name Not Quite Hollywood come from? Dyer: That same day we were walking home from high school we were joking around about the name and after sitting with the name for a while, we decided it was pretty good and was worth using. It’s not meant to be a negative connotation as some people may interpret it, but it is supposed to mean that our films are so much different. We aren’t just about the pedaling for the top dollar but more about the creative aspect and just doing what we love. The Orion: What other organizations are you involved with? Dyer: Our film “Ralphie II” debuted at the “Show Us Your Shorts Film Festival,” which I am also a founding member of and we have now renamed “Shortz! Film Festival.” It is an annual festival that we started last year to showcase short films from California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. Paige Fuentes can be reached at pfuentes@theorion.com
Timberlake, is falsely accused of murder, and as in any sci-fi futuristic adventure, he must figure out a way to beat the system. The premise is good but whether or not
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HIGH SOCIETY The actors of the Chico Theater Company take the stage for their production of “My Fair Lady.” Eliza Doolittle, played by Katie Thornton [far left] keeps her poise as she looks on at the horse races.
Justin Timberlake than see him try to become the next Bond.
“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” -In theaters now
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This film is an emotional powerhouse. Based on the tragic events of Sept. 11, the film follows Oskar, a young boy played with great maturity by Thomas Horn, who is convinced his father Thomas, played by Tom Hanks,
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‘My Fair Lady’ flourishes into sophistication, society
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“Smash” -TV show -Premieres Monday
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A classic tale of rags to riches warms the stage on cold, winter nights. Chico Theater Company’s latest creation, “My Fair Lady,” explores themes of superficial identity and reveals the essential human need to connect with others. The cast is composed of Chico State students, alumni and local actors who have generated an excellent rendition of George Bernard Shaw’s original musical. Set in London in 1912, Eliza Doolittle, played by Katie Thornton, a freshman and musical theatre major, is a crude, uneducated woman who sells flowers to the London upper class. The plot follows a wager placed by Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert played by Chico State alumnus Marc Edson.
He gambles that he can teach the woman to speak and act like a duchess. After Doolittle is taken off the street by Higgins, she reveals her contempt for the gentleman who would assume her rescue by singing “Just You Wait” in a cockney accent. She proceeds to list the ways she could kill the man. During her first encounter with upper class sophistication at the racetrack, the London elite took on exaggerated scowls to mark the absurdity of surface appearances and formal mannerisms. Instead of remaining casually reserved, Doolittle’s background is revealed in a passionate and profane outburst of horse-track enthusiasm. By the time she proves herself worthy of being called a “lady,” Higgins has become fond of her, against his selfproclaimed identity as a
bachelor. She runs away, feeling used and unappreciated, only to eventually return in the last scene bound by the friendship that started as a bet. Thornton spent time perfecting her character of Doolittle, she said. “I did more voice work for this show, more technical work to make each accent distinct,” Thornton said. The theater itself, though relatively small in size, has its advantages. Viewers are closer to the action, allowing for a cozy exchange between performers and audience members. The theater often holds big musicals despite its small stage, Edson said. “Everyone has such a high level of dedication to getting it right,” he said. Without the equipment afforded by the space of
a bigger theater, all cast members assist with the between-scene set arrangements and take on widely different characters as needed. While Chico is known as a college town, some have been here longer than most students have been alive. Steve Bogel moved to Chico 27 years ago with the intent to join a community theater. “This is the fi rst show I have auditioned for,” Bogel said. The show runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m. “My Fair Lady” examines social connection across class barriers and the arbitrary material conditions that prevent potential relationships. Kevin Crittenden can be reached at kcrittenden@theorion.com
“MY FAIR LADY” When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday — 7: 30 p.m. Sunday — 2 p.m. Where: Chico Theater Company 166 W. Eaton Road #F Cost: $20
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Step 1 Network. Before you break the bank trying to create your video, use the resources at your disposal. Find students, friends or friends of friends who can help you create your vision.
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Music videos have always been presented as extravagant, mini-movie productions that only someone on the A-list could pull off. Thanks to MTV’s “Making the Video” we were all able to catch a glimpse into the behindthe-scenes action that each of these three to four minute videos required. While those videos required a lot of money and a huge green screen, thanks to the advent of affordable video cameras and YouTube, we can now create our own little masterpieces, or something like that, without either of those requirements. The Deaf Pilots, a band made up of Chico State students Derek Julian, Andrew Watt and Ryan Fairley, began filming the music video for their song “Down in Flames” this weekend. It will be edited and ready for release in the next couple of weeks. The band will upload their video to both their Facebook page and YouTube. “The key to putting something like this together is networking,” Julian said. “Find the people that have the possibility to make it happen.” Following these simple steps and adding your own flair should provide you with something a young Spike Jonze would envy. Jen Moreno can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com
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An idea – As awesome as it is to see your band perform, music videos tend to require a little more creativity. Video camera – You can go the professional route and use expensive equipment or you can just use a basic handheld. Director – Someone to control the chaos and make sure everything gets done from start to finish. Extras – You know, the random people hanging out in the background. Consent forms for your extras — Make sure they know they’re being filmed and are OK with it. Location — Make sure you have permission to shoot at your desired location and that it will be available for you to use for the duration of your production. Video editing software — For post-production work.
Step 2 Now that you have secured a team of people to help and gotten the necessary equipment, pick a song you want to shoot the video for and come up with a solid idea. Make sure it’s something viewers will be receptive to.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION [left] Tim Howarth, uses his display to ensure that his camera is focused on the correct action shots. [center] Director, John Howarth, and Director of Photography, Tim Howarth, discuss the script and go over ideas together. [below] Music video extra, Casey Rinetti, construction management major, signs his consent form before shooting begins.
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Contestants sang their way to the top as the karaoke competition heated up Saturday night at The Maltese. Amateur singers nervously took the stage, all eager to be crowned champion and walk away with $100 in prizes. The dim, red light in the bar was enough to spotlight the contestants’ faces. The high notes reverberated through the room as they showed off their skills on the microphone. The never-ending loud voices of the audience in the background made it difficult for the judges to deliver critiques to the contestants. While some participants were very entertaining and sang for the fun of it, others took the competition seriously. The more serious had a set of guidelines to follow from Kyle Hanson, also known as Meatwad, from Z-Rock 106.7 FM. Hanson was asked to be a celebrity judge for the
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Step 3 Schedule a few days for filming, make sure it’s something your production crew, band and extras can fit into their schedules.
Step 4 Begin filming. Shoot your scenes and be prepared to repeat, over and over again. You’re probably not going to get everything in one shot, and you’ll want to get footage from each possible angle.
Step 5 Once you’ve recorded everything, you can begin the video-editing process. The more experienced the editor is, the smoother the transitions in your video will be.
Step 6 Upload your finished product to a filesharing site of your choice and let the viewing begin. If you’re lucky it won’t be long before your video goes viral.
Step 7 Thank your crew. If you’ve agreed on payment this would be that time when checking your couch for loose change would come in handy. If not, rewarding them in some way also helps.
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competition. “I couldn’t turn down a free bar tab,” he said. As a judge, he was looking for stage presence, knowledge of the song, how the contestants stylized the track and the soul with which they sang, Hanson said. However, he didn’t like when contestants tried to go out of their league. A few picked big songs and handled them well, he said. Although Hanson didn’t want to choose any favorites, there were some memorable voices throughout the competition. Making it to the second round was Melinda Adams, 32, who proved herself with “Sin City” by AC/DC. Her comfort in singing the song may have been due to the fact that Adams loves rock ‘n’ roll and has participated in karaoke about 100 times. “People usually really enjoy it,” she said. Unsure who the best competitor was, Adams thought it would come down to who brought it the most for the
judges, she said. She has fun when the audience is having fun. “I feel like the queen of rock ‘n’ roll,” Adams said. “I always feel like nobody is going to rock this song like I’m rocking the song.” The runner-up was John Doran, a senior kinesiology major. Doran had fun but didn’t expect the competition to be as formal as it was, he said. “I was a little nervous, but you know, I had a couple drinks,” he said. Doran is the lead singer of The Noetics, and he took the stage with a little more practice and perhaps hard work than other contestants, he said. “I think I should be able to win if I do this right,” Doran said. “Picking the right song and delivering.” The other contestants were very good, he said, adding that there is a lot of talent in Chico, and the judges gave good feedback.
HITTING THE HIGH NOTES Karaoke champion Amanda Rhoads, a Chico State alumna, belts out her winning tune at the karaoke competition at The Maltese Saturday night. THE ORION • COREY JOHNSON
“He had a serious look on his face,” Doran said of Hanson’s expression. “I thought he was about to rip me apart.” The big winner of the night was Chico State alumna Amanda Rhoads, who took home the $100 prize. “Normally, everybody is drunk when it’s karaoke night,” Rhoads said. “This time everybody was on their A-game.” Rhoads went in hoping
to win so she could use the money for gas, she said. “I’m down to like 15 miles left in the tank,” she said. While Rhoads would love to pursue a professional singing career, she is unsure which way to take it, she said. She only does it for fun, sometimes in weddings but mostly karaoke. Miguel Rocha can be reached at mrocha@theorion.com
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ROCKING OUT Pleasant Valley High School senior Guy Melms rocks out with his band, Fallin’ to Rise, at the Chico School of Rock performance.
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School of Rock showcases young talent Nicole Walker STAFF WRITER
Out of talent shows and into venues they go. The Chico music scene expands with young, fresh talent. Cafe Coda presented three up-and-coming Chico bands Thursday, two of which were formed by Pleasant Valley High School and Chico School of Rock students. The night began with the 4-month-old band Fallin’ To Rise, made up of lead guitarist and vocalist Guy Melms, guitarist Cole Henderson, bassist Kyle Melms and drummer Nick Lopez. The band formed in a music class under the guidance of Pleasant Valley High School guitar and band teacher Dan Holmes, Guy Melms said. Melms, Henderson and Lopez are graduating high
school this year and plan to attend Butte College for two years while remaining in the band with sophomore and younger brother Kyle Melms, Guy Melms said. Although Fallin’ To Rise is a new band with young members, the confidence displayed is enough to make one believe it is a group of experienced musicians. This assurance was apparent in the support received from the community and confirmed by the glow of iPhones that lit up the faces of parents, music instructors and schoolmates who were videotaping the entertainment. Tricia Melms, mother of Guy and Kyle Melms, is the ultimate band mom. She embraces the lifestyle with long hair, dark makeup and animal print clothing. Along with her full-
time band mom job title, she is also a professional photographer, which benefits the band, she said. Besides parents, another strong support system for new bands is Chico State alumnus David Silva, an instructor at Chico School of Rock. He specializes in giving private lessons and forming bands from the program’s students, Silva said. Chico School of Rock is a music program that hosts concerts, gives lessons and allows students to discover their musical abilities, Silva said. One band that played after Fallin’ To Rise was Fill the Void, made up of drummer Connor Killeen, bassist Drake Collins and guitarists Connor Johnson and Emerson BaurSwafford. Fill the Void is a 1-year-old
instrumental band that writes its own music, has played at four venues and has completed six songs during its time together, Silva said. The band was created with the assistance of Chico School of Rock and Silva, who not only helps with rehearsals but also sets up venue shows and attends the events in order to help with equipment. With the new comes the more experienced and headlining band, Goat. The band ended the night with a homecoming show after finishing its west coast tour. The tour promoted a new self-titled album with band Clouds on Strings, said Lowell Thomas, the band’s guitarist, bassist and vocalist. The band also includes bassist and guitarist Josh Andrews and drummer Zach Sorenson.
Led Zepagain rocks El Rey Theatre
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Rock ‘n’ roll decided to roll its way into Chico this weekend. Led Zepagain, the Led Zeppelin tribute band out of Los Angeles, shook up the El Rey Theatre Saturday night. The band opened with “Good Times Bad Times” as the crowd of about 350 people warmed up to the band’s vibe. By the third song, “Over the Hills and Far Away,” the crowd was Rock ‘n’ roll swaying back and forth to the is everything to me. It’s rhythm of rock. The audience life, it’s what ranged in age I breathe and from teenagers to adults, and it’s my reason it seemed to be to live. I grew an epidemic of up with it. appreciation. Tracie Simi, a fan of clasSWAN MONTGOMERY sic rock, drove lead singer from Redding to see the show, she said. “Classic rock ‘n’ roll always had a message, always had a lesson that you could take with you after the show,” Simi said. The band could be called vessels of rock or even preservers of a generation. Led Zepagain played 15 tracks of Zeppelin classics that night. The band consists of four members, Swan Montgomery on lead vocals, Jim Wootten on bass and keyboards, Jim Kersey on drums and Steve Zukowsky on lead guitar. They have been playing this particular set list together for 10 years and have been around for nearly 20 years. “It’s so many things, it’s a musical style and it’s an attitude,” Zukowsky said. “An in-your-face thing.” Rock ‘n’ roll is a free-spirited genre of music. It could have been
The tour was Goat’s first time playing out of Chico, and the band is now in a place to begin headlining for more shows, Thomas said. The trio started off with two members both playing guitar and bass before forming into Goat when Sorenson came around, Andrews said. As for the name, Goat came from the simplicity within the one-word name of the farm animal, Thomas said. “Goat,” he said. “It’s easy to remember and you won’t forget it.” The talent possessed by Fallin’ To Rise and Fill the Void was enough to impress a band that was in its own beginning stages not too long ago, Thomas said.
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STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN Lead guitarist and Jimmy Page impersonator Steve Zukowsky of Led Zepagain, an LA-based cover band, shreds at the El Rey Theatre Jan. 28. classified as the cause for a generation of rebellion, but now it’s just a joyful memory of a youthful experience. The loyal listeners cheered for the screaming guitar solos and Kersey’s drum solo in the song “Moby Dick,” which exemplified the band’s consistency and dedication. The band members are simply avid lovers and appreciators of rock ‘n’ roll as a music genre and have played all over California. “Rock ‘n’ roll is everything to me,” Montgomery said. “It’s life, it’s what I breathe and it’s my reason to live. I grew up with it.” The number of rock fans may be smaller in size than in the past, but
the genre continues to flourish. Sami Kittani, an undeclared Chico State junior, attended the show not knowing what to expect, because his roommate dragged him along in an attempt to free him from boredom at home, he said. “I was surprised,” Kittani said. “I really enjoyed the entire show. They simply kept intensifying the experience. I don’t think I could have enjoyed it more.” Even though rock ‘n’ roll might seem like a dying part of the past, it continues to live on through both lovers and performers. Devan Homis can be reached at dhomis@theorion.com
There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day of school and indulging in some quality entertainment. Whether it’s browsing the news of the day on Reddit, watching some favorite TV shows on the computer or listening to Muse on iTunes, entertainment is available on demand and at my fingertips. As a journalist, traditional media, mainly print, will always hold a special place in my heart, but it’s no secret that books, magazines and newspapers are adapting to the digital age. Movie studios and the music industry have been a little more stubborn about embracing digital media. I pride myself in my TV show collection and would love to extend my library, but as a college student, I have found these boxes take up a lot of space in my studio apartment. I am the proud owner of 33 seasons of a wide variety of TV shows, and I also have boxes of CDs at home that I didn’t have room for. I do have all of those discs on my iPod, however, and I can take them anywhere. As a college student, I can see that being a collector means shelling out money for things that will sit on a shelf for a long time. Take DVDs for example. A new one will cost about $20, much like a night of drinking at Madison Bear Garden or half the cost of a cheap textbook. A digital copy of the same movie might be about $10. Just the same, a CD can cost you $10, whereas online, the price could be close to half or free to
anyone savvy enough to tread the high waters of the Internet. The problem is the selection of movies available for digital download is far smaller than the selection available at stores. Many of the digital copies cannot be found online but are only available on the retail disc. Movie studios want to make as much money as possible by selling overpriced DVDs, but it is arguable that an online movie distributing service, akin to what Steam is for computer video games, is a viable option. Steam users create an account and can then browse a selection of updated games. Steam also offers various holiday sales with massive discounts. This way, the consumer can decide if the product is worth purchasing at full price or wait for a sale. ITunes does something similar, but the selection and flexibility of movies is heavily restricted. In December, comedian Louis C.K. released his newest self-produced stand-up special “Live at the Beacon Theatre” on his website for $5 as a digital download. After paying, patrons could stream the video up to three times and download the DRM-free file up to three times. Within days he had made $1 million in pure profit. This is an example of what works when the price is fair and distribution is accessible, but with Hollywood bloating its budget, it seems like we’re in for expensive DVDs for a while. There’s no way to determine which side university students fall on, but it’s time to vote with your dollar. Juan Mejia can be reached at jmejia@theorion.com
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7:30 to 9:30 p.m. @ Harlen Adams Theatre $5
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology Free
7 p.m. @ 167 E. Third St. $10
In the ’20s and ’30s, Harlemites paid their rent by hosting parties, serving food, playing music and gathering donations. Dress up as your favorite character from the era, have dinner, do a little dancing and help raise funds for Safe Place.
“Coming Home: ishi’s Long Journey” is the story of Ishi, the last living member of a small band of Yahi Indians.
The grand opening of Chico’s newest comedy venue. Join comedians Ray Molina, John Alston Molina Alston, and Johnny Taylor. The house improv team, Bonetown, will also be there.
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Rudies Everywhere 8:30 p.m @ Lost On Main $4, 21+ Chico skabilly band Brass Hysteria! appear alongside Sacramento’s La Noche Oskura and Redding’s Upstate.
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4:30 p.m. @ The Pageant Theatre $7
7:30 p.m. @ Babylon Art Center $5
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La Fin du Monde, X-Ray Press and Goat perform an all ages event.
The opening reception for “Black and White in Black and White” with a short talk by Doug Keister, curator of the exhibit. The exhibit is being held in commemoration of Black History Month.
A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female prime minister of the United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a maledominated world.
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7:30 to 10 p.m. @ Laxson Auditorium $18 student
5 to 8 p.m. @ Janet Turner Print Museum Free Curator’s talk and reception at the Turner Print Museum. In conjunction with the museum, the University Art Gallery presents a juried exhibition of prints by contemporary national and international artists. The gallery will be open during the Turner Print Museum reception.
Chico Performances presents the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin. Highlighting the performance will be Shostakovich’s dark “Chamber Symphony, Op. 110” and “Serenade in E minor” by Edward Elgar.
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Monophonics 9 p.m. @ Lost On Main $8, 21+ The Monophonics, a San Francisco funk and soul group, will appear alongside Sacramento’s ZuhG and DJ Dan K.
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The Shimmies 8 p.m. @ Cafe Coda $5 The Shimmies perform with TS & the Past Haunts, Heywood and Good Problems.
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Free Energy Healings 1 to 4 p.m. @ Shalom Free Clinic Free Healings performed by Margaret of Age of Aquarius and students and graduates of the One Year Program.
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Play up to three hours of table tennis every Tuesday in a room with five tables, premium pingpong balls, high ceilings, plenty of room to play and lots of great people to hang out with.
Enjoy live music from Martin Purtill and new art by Steve Rosenfeld
STAFF FAVORITES >> COMEDIAN Louis C.K.— He is a hilarious oneman production machine. Louis C.K. adds some ginger to the usually tasteless comedy scene.
Dane Cook— He is funny with his sarcastic humor. He always keeps me entertained at work with skits about car accidents and words used in society’s everyday vocabulary. Oh, and not to mention the fact that he is very easy on the eyes, which obviously makes him funnier.
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Bill Hicks— Brutally honest with no filter, Bill Hicks was a savage and a comic legend. He was gruesomely critical of mass media, religion and the hypocrisy of modern life. As a man who never held back and said the unthinkable, he influenced the stand-up genre we’ve all grown to love. If you can’t stand his heat go watch Bill Cosby repeats. >> Angel Huracha Staff Writer
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DIGITAL REVISION Kendall and Trinity halls as shown through different Instagram filters. Instagram is an iPhone app that lets users edit photos instantly.
Photography in a snapshot Ancient times: Camera obscuras, darkened rooms that allow light through a pinhole, are used to create images on walls.
1861-65: Matthew Brady covers the Civil War with photography.
1963: First color instant film developed by Polaroid; Instamatic released by Kodak. 1997: The first camera phone picture is taken with a jury-rigged cellphone by Philippe Kahn.
2004: Kodak ceases production of film cameras in the U.S.
1727: Professor Johann Hei- 1827: The first sucessful picture is produced nrich Schulze accidentally creates the first chemical mix- by Nicephore Niepce. ture that reacts to light.
1990: Adobe Photoshop released.
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Picture perfect problem When I go to shoot breaking news with a camera, my highly sophisticated method consists of two critical steps: squeeze shutter button and pray. I’m so bad at photography that I spent 20 minutes rooting around for a memory card last week before I realized the camera wasn’t digital. So, when a newbie like me became acquainted with Instagram last semester, I was impressed. For those of you who haven’t tried it out yet, move your eyes exactly five inches to the left of this column and take a look at the photos there. You see the washed out, oddly colored digital photos that look almost painted? Those are products of Instagram, a relatively new app that takes digital photos and overlays them with all sorts of neat filters to make them look old. I initially thought Instagram would appeal to fogies like me, know-nothing photography coots that yearn for the sepia-toned, Polaroidinfused days of yore, when shutter speed was as fast as your thumb could wind the Kodak disposable. But as far as I can tell, no one has embraced Instagram more than the whiz-kids with cameras only slightly less expensive than my tuition fees. These are the people who actually know what DSLR stands for — right-minded individuals who take high-resolution snaps, run them through a filter and make the photos look like they were taken under a pine tree at Woodstock, circa 1969. I threw my hands in the air and declared Instagram a fad until I was forced to consider the pictures more closely. Faded around the edges. Tinted with unnatural greens and blues. A little too dark to be real. In other words, Instagram is not the perfect visual representation of reality that our high-resolution cameras have led us to believe in. An Instagram photo forces us to consider everyday images as they aren’t by putting them into a different light that we each get to pick. It has allowed amateur photographers like me to hoodwink humanity’s best tool for objective: visual proof. It has also brought every photographer, high-tech cameras and all, back to the time when photos were artifacts of nostalgia that showed age with time. Technology has chased itself backward to the point where digital photos are edited with cutting-edge software to look like they weren’t taken with a digital camera and edited with cutting-edge software. In a snapshot, Instagram has showed us that a picture can be worth a thousand more words if we stop and age it 100 years. Ben Mullin can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com
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Sex 101 Having sex can be a lot like playing cards: You do the best with what you have. What I mean by this is that it isn’t always easy to tell whether you’re good in bed. Since confidence is everything, it’s important to know just what your skills are, where there might be room for improvement and what makes someone a really great lover. First of all, allow me to decode the many facets of the female moan. If it’s grunt-like, you might be causing pain — stop immediately or the sack session could end with both of you hashing out what happened in pained whispers. If it sounds like a howl, keep up the good work. Anything high-pitched means don’t stop, unless she tells you to. Ladies, I cannot stress enough how important it is to let him know he’s doing good when he’s got you in a position where he can’t see your face, like doggie-style. Don’t be shy about making some extra noise. Dead giveaway for the guys: If you get a woman to say, “Oh my God,” you’re doing a damn fine job. While the signs are slightly less obvious when it comes to whether a woman is rockin’ in the sack, there are a few easy tells that should give you a good idea of how you’re doing. In my experience, the sex is usually best when a guy’s expression is somewhere between determination and pleasure. When you’ve really got him going, whether you’re on top or bottom, his face will show it. It’s important for both men and women to keep in mind that if you’re enjoying yourself, the chances that your partner isn’t are slimto-none. After all, the key to great sex is good chemistry. Despite many experts’ words of advice, I’m not a fan of throwing around awkward “safe words.” These are keywords that let your partner know something is wrong without telling him or her to stop. When something makes you uncomfortable or doesn’t feel good, just say “stop” and switch it up. There is one scenario in which I recommend you keep your mouth shut: If you get past the zippers and find yourself unimpressed with your partner’s equipment. Before reading further, let me make it quite clear that this rule is gender neutral. Not all penises or vaginas were created equally, but like I said before, you can’t really change the hand you were dealt in the pubic department. I can appreciate not wanting to put your face in unpleasant private parts, but back out politely. Killing someone’s confidence will not improve their moves. On that note, my final subject is the test everyone wants to pass: oral. There’s really only one way to tell if you’re good at it and that is if you’ve been told you’re good at it. If you’ve never been told, it’s likely you’ve fallen prey to a common fellacio no-no. Ladies, you aren’t trying to peel fruit with your teeth, and guys, you aren’t digging for buried treasure with your tongue. Take it slow, be firm but gentle and look like you’re enjoying yourself. After all, sex is a lot like playing cards: Sometimes, you need to bluff. Lexi Brister can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com
Blind adviser leads students A birth defect doesn’t prevent Lauri Evans from helping students Cammi Carter STAFF WRITER
Lauri Evans may be blind but she can still see the potential in many of the students that come to her for help. Evans is the outreach and education coordinator at the Accessibility Resource Center on campus where she talks to and advises hundreds of students every semester. She was born with a rare genetic birth defect called a coloboma. A coloboma is a defect of the eye in which normal tissue in or around the eye is missing from birth, according to Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Evans was born with undeveloped eyes and a fibula bone missing in her leg, she said. This missing fibula made walking very difficult. Her foot was amputated when she was a child, and she learned to walk with a prosthetic leg. She doesn’t consider it a disability, however. “It doesn’t stop me from doing what I want to do,” Evans said. Although her eyes were undeveloped, she could still see as a child until she
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ABLE-BODIED Lauri Evans and her guide dog, Kimball, work together to coordinate education at the Accessibility Resource Center. was 14, when her eyesight began to cause problems. After a number of surgeries and complications, she lost her sight. It took a couple of years, but Evans is now completely blind. “I feel very comfortable with who I am,” she said. “It’s not much of a disability
to me. I have a life.” Evans has used a guide dog for many years, and her current one, Kimball, has been with her for seven months. “I just have an intuitive sense about what he needs,” Evans said. The bond between the two is strong, she said. When the
big, black dog hears her voice, even in his sleep, he twitches in response. “I’ve had guide dogs for years that I’ve never got that close with,” she said. As she talked, Evan’s phone beeped and a computer-automated voice began telling the time and informing her that she had one notification. “I love my iPhone,” she said, snatching the phone off the desk. “I have a program that scans the dollars and tells me what currency it is.” Evans came to Chico State 14 years ago for a job at Disability Support Services, which is now the ARC, she said The students who work with Evans have great things to say about her. Evans makes a special effort to get to know her students, said junior mechatronics engineering major Cole Christensen, who gives class talks for the ARC. Evans is the “best boss” Christensen has ever had. Eric Weiland, a junior religious studies major who works at the front desk of the ARC, also enjoys working for Evans, he said. Evans doesn’t allow her disabilities to get in her way and wants her students to think the same. “I really want students to look at their lives in terms of what they can do,” she said. “And not of what they can’t do.” Cammi Carter can be reached at ccarter@theorion.com
Students exercise their right to fitness Stephanie Geske STAFF WRITER
A New Year’s goal to get into shape or lose weight is one of the hardest to complete, but with a fully equipped Wildcat Recreation Center, excuses are thin. The WREC is known as a simple gym for students but has tried to branch out beyond treadmills and elliptical machines to include activities like Adventure Outings, rock climbing and specialty martial arts classes to provide students with a new fitness experience. Adventure Outings Ann Marie Hingley, program director for Adventure Outings, describes the overnight trips as a “quest for adventure.” These trips occur on weekends throughout the year and cover most of Northern California, she said. The northeast corner for the Lava Beds National Monument is one of the most popular spelunking locations, and trips that cover backpacking, sea kayaking and surfing are also appealing. To participate in these trips students must go to the Adventure Outings office in Bell Memorial Union Room 102 to sign up and pay, Hingley said. The program is offering 10 percent off if students purchase two or more trips. There are activities closer to home for those looking for a little less adventure, she said. Chico activities like day hikes, rock climbing and stand-up paddling are also offered. Personal training At the WREC, students and staff can get help achieving personal goals like losing weight or strength training, said Amanda Clifford, a personal trainer and senior double-majoring in international relations and social science. Clifford began working as a trainer in spring 2011 after becoming certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association
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PEDAL TO THE METAL The Wildcat Recreation Center offers much more than dumbbells and treadmills. Students can take advantage of spin classes [above], or partake in trips to exotic locales and personal training sessions. levels. of America. Rock climbing employees are An hourlong training session trained in belaying, is $23, but an 18-session which means they’ll pack is $234, which comes A schedule of make sure climbers don’t out to $13 per session, she classes offered fall from the wall. All use said. is available on of climbing gear, includWhile one-on-one the Associing harnesses, shoes and training may not be for ated Students chalk, is provided by the everyone, Clifford encour- website, WREC. ages students to get ASChico.com. All students need to active. get started is a Wildcat ID “Do whatever you can to card and shoe size and put more activity into your day,” she said. “Take the stairs, one of the WREC employees will do ride your bike to school, get into the belaying, said Rachel Maneggio, a junior business administration the gym.” major. Chico’s rock climbing course is Rock climbing For students too busy to sign just as clean as the one she used back up for a rock climbing class, the home, Maneggio said. “Everything was clean and the guy rock wall at the gym is open from noon to 10 p.m. Monday through was friendly and patient,” she said. Belay classes are held Tuesdays Friday and 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, according to the WREC website. and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Free The gym’s walls are 36 feet high belay tests, required of any student with more than 50 routes to try wishing to belay, are held any time ranging from beginner to expert the gym is open.
Group classes Exercising with a class is an easy way to stay motivated, Clifford said. Martial arts classes and workouts like Zumba and kickboxing are free, while boot camp and lift classes require extra payment, she said. These classes cost money so customers can come back each week and see the results of the more progressive workouts. Some classes are so popular WREC employees are needed to count students entering a class to make sure the room doesn’t pass maximum capacity. A certain number of students need to sign up to keep group classes from getting canceled, Clifford said. The sections for boot camp classes are nearly always full. “We’ve gotten really good responses from students,” she said. Stephanie Geske can be reached at sgeske@theorion.com
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The atmosphere was supposed to resemble that of Barnes & Noble, with newspapers for students to read, couches to lounge on and a big-screen television to watch news events. This was the plan for the installation of Common Grounds, one of the three coffee shops on campus. The employees of Tully’s, now
called Selvester’s Cafe-by-the-Creek, were excited at the prospect of adding a second coffeeshop, Tully’s supervisor Kelly Mikulecky said. “The new coffeehouse will be more comfortable and a lot more inviting,” she said. There was going to be additional benefits to students and faculty, like later hours and more room for special events.
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BREWING COMPETITION Wildcat Wakeup, a new coffee kiosk in the Wildcat Store, competes with Common Grounds. Both stores are in the Bell Memorial Union.
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The office of Michael Mazur, a professor of theater, is cluttered with posters and playbills of shows he has directed in his 5 1/2 years at Chico State. This May, he’ll be debuting “Oklahoma!” in Laxson Auditorium, where the biggest of each semester’s three plays is held. “Oklahoma!” is the sixth show Mazur has directed at Chico State. In addition to being the faculty adviser of a student theater club, Ink Blot Arts, Mazur also took the show choir, Off-Broadways, to New York City last year for a concert tour. The Orion: Can students who aren’t theater majors get involved in a show? Mazur: We service our majors first, but we’re open to anyone of any major. We tend to cast community members.
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NOW In December 2011, a third coffee shop, Wildcat Wakeup, was opened on campus. There has been less excitement from employees of Common Grounds at the prospect of more competition. The opening of the new store in the Bell Memorial Union has Common Grounds barista Evan White worrying about his job, he said. “They’re holding a gun to our head and they don’t even know it,”
White said in a fall interview. Employees at Wildcat Wakeup don’t see it as an issue. The demand for coffee is not going to go down regardless of how many outlets there are, said Kelsey Barnes, a Wildcat Wakeup barista. With mixed feelings on both ends, the future of the two shops remains unsure. -Compiled by Lexi Brister
The Orion: What’s the casting process like? Mazur: We have open auditions over two weeks. Anyone who wants to can sign up for a time and are given three minutes to demonstrate their talent. The Orion: How was the musical “Oklahoma!” chosen? Mazur: Last year we did a musical called “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” and the year before we did “Rent,” the very modern musical, so we felt we wanted to expose our actors and audiences to the contrast of these very contemporary musicals we had done well with a classic musical. The Orion: What has been the biggest challenge with the show?
MAZUR FOR MEASURE Professor Mike Mazur, a veteran show director, is helping organize “Oklahoma!” this semester. Mazur: We learn about the inner thoughts “Oklahoma!” will run from of the characMay 2-5 at 7:30 ters through p.m. and May 6 a sequence at 2 p.m. called the “dream balTicket prices: let.” In movies Premium — $20 we use that General — $16 all the time, Seniors —$14 where we fade Students and to someone’s children — $10 dream. In live theater, that had never happened in this way until “Oklahoma!” The main character falls asleep and dreams about what her future might be, and it’s enacted through dance, a wordless dance, around her. So I had to find a dancer who would look like the actor, so you see the challenges of auditioning.
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The Orion: Why should students see “Oklahoma!”? Mazur: It’s funny as heck. It truly is a great American comedy. First of all, this cast is made up of talented people, freshmen to senior year at Chico State, and you’ll see the work of your peers. Secondly, it’s not only famous for being a classic American musical, but it’s a piece of American history. “Oklahoma!” is timeless. The Orion: What’s your favorite part of working with the theater department? Mazur: We get to create things and see what’s possible. -Compiled by Stephanie Geske
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Rebecca Mahan FOOD COLUMNIST
Most of you have probably given some thought to who you’re going to spend Super Bowl Sunday with, who you’re going to root for and where you and your companions will be rooting from — but you might not have thought much about what you’ll be eating. For some unknown reason, games like this have a tendency to inspire ultrameaty, ultracheesy, heart-attack-in-abucket-type recipes. A single Internet search for “game day snack foods” makes this overwhelmingly clear. As I
Superbowl Sunday mango salsa with microwave potato chips was sifting through these recipes, I couldn’t help but notice the lack of fresh produce and abundance of Pillsbury doughwrapped red meats covered in salt with testosterone on the side. Just looking at the photos made my arteries hurt. Ironically, eating enough of these snack foods over a long enough period of time would
probably have you looking like the aforementioned well-known Pillsbury mascot. If you’re like me and couldn’t care less about the upcoming event but have friends, a boyfriend, and even all-female roommates — seriously, you’d think I angered a universal entity — who are so excited they’ve been reminding you for weeks, try participating in the
fun by offering to host the event and cater it yourself. While you won’t get to escape the spectacle altogether, you’ll at least get to take on a role that allows you to get up and “check the oven” whenever the alwaysentertaining commercials give way to actual playing time. To those of you actually excited about the game, never fear: There’s always the option of
making it beforehand. So instead of — or, let’s be real, in addition to — ordering pizza, try the following two recipes for fresh, healthy and surprisingly filling alternatives to the typical game day foods most of us are accustomed to seeing spread across the coffee table. Rebecca Mahan can be reached at foodcolumnist@theorion.com
SWEET AND SPICY MANGO SALSA
25 minutes Ingredients 3 mangos, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped 2 avocados, peeled and chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, diced 1 pinch salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper
serves 4 Directions Put chopped mangos, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro leaves and onion into a large mixing bowl. Cut the lime in half and squeeze it into the bowl over the ingredients. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Regular pepper can be substituted to make the recipe less spicy. Stir ingredients. Serve in a large bowl, with a serving spoon if desired. Tip: If you have any left over after the game, try this mango salsa as a topping over seafood for the next night.
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BIG DIPPER Fruity mango dip with cilantro, jalapeno pepper and lime juice makes this recipe like the Super Bowl: fun, with just enough kick to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced paper-thin 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon of salt, or add to taste
Put sliced potatoes into a large plastic bag, add vegetable oil and shake to coat. Brush vegetable oil over the large dinner plate and arrange already-coated potato slices on the plate in a single layer. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes until potato chips appear lightly browned. Check often because microwave powers can vary. Serve on a large plate next to the sweet and spicy mango salsa and enjoy the game.
Other things you’ll need: Large plastic bag Large dinner plate
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TIME CRUNCH If you haven’t prepared for the big game, try these microwave potato chips. They’re not fried, so you don’t have to worry about looking like a lineman after the game.
Students make trek to university despite costly gas prices, lack of cars Marisela Pulido STAFF WRITER
■ VIDEO The Orion asks Chico State students how they get around town
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PEDAL POWER Bike paths that crisscross Chico and public transportation make getting to class without a car possible.
Not every student owns a car and some live too far from campus to walk. However, through rain, sleet or scorching hot weather, students still make it to class day after day. Demanding schedules generally require some kind of motorized transportation, said Bianka Perez, a senior education major. “I bike or drive,” Perez said. “If I plan to be on campus after 7 p.m., which is almost always, I usually drive.” Many of those without cars take the Butte Regional Transit system to destinations. Others opt to ride bikes or walk to campus. There are a variety of options offered to travel around town, including ride-sharing and renting a car for less than $10 an hour. Having to walk around town can be a challenge when the weather isn’t so forgiving. In these cases some students, like undeclared senior Tania Hernandez, carpool. “I either take the bus, walk or carpool with friends,” Hernandez said. Nicollette Singleton, a freshman prenursing major, often shares rides with her friends, she said. “I have a car, but sometimes I hitch a ride with one of my friends because
gas is so expensive,” Singleton said. Students looking to share car rides can also find willing motorists on Craigslist or join Zimride, a private Chico State social network designed specifically to coordinate car-sharing among students, according to Chico State’s website. Grocery shopping without a car can be challenging when having to walk home carrying bags filled with a gallon of milk, cans of soup and your month’s supply of Hot Pockets and ramen. There are ways to avoid these treks, including the use of Zipcar, a rental car service offered to students. The cars are rented to those 18 and older with hourly and daily rates that include insurance and start at $8 an hour, according to Chico State’s website. Repeated use of one Zipcar is equivalent to 15 to 20 personally owned vehicles. Those with cars can download GasBuddy, an application that shows users where to find the cheapest gas in town. The cheapest gas in Chico is $3.55 at the Arco gas station on West Ninth and Main streets, according to GasBuddy. Marisela Pulido can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com
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BLOGOSPHERE Student and community bloggers in Chico have created a community based around interest rather than geographic area.
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Blogging builds bridges Brittany Comas STAFF WRITER
Everyone has something they love and something they’re passionate about. For some it’s cooking, for others being a parent or maybe fashion or do-it-yourself projects. No matter what the passion is, it’s easy to turn it into a creative outlet and blog. Blogging isn’t a new phenomenon but with the progression of technology and the boom of social media, being a part of the blogosphere in Chico is as easy as picking up an interest and sticking to it. The life of a blogger Student by day, blogger by night. Eric Lipsky, a sophomore business administration major, runs a blog called Jack’s Lifestyle on Tumblr that serves as a sort of magazine about college lifestyles with an emphasis toward male students, he said. “It’s more of like a side gig for me,” Lipsky said. “I’ve actually been mass writing my posts and scheduling them to post later on, so I can focus on other things.” His blog has features like “Jack Buying Tips” which include local deals on anything from food to clothing.
He also posts “Jack Tech Tips,” which feature the latest, most affordable technology for students. Lipsky found his passion in thrift and practical living, so he wanted to share it with students like him, he said. Even with a busy school schedule, maintaining a blog is still possible. How to network and maybe even make money Chico State alumna Kourtney Jason is the senior managing editor at a lifestyle blog she co-created called Life2pointoh.com. It’s a blog created for 20-something women that has gained exposure through the Huffington Post and Yahoo Shine. “Blogging is a lot about opening relationships,” Jason said. Aspiring bloggers should connect with blogs they read and use Twitter, she said. Another success tip is to keep a consistent posting pattern. “Readers should know when to come back and find something new,” Jason said. Some bloggers are even making money through sponsorship. Many businesses, like those on Etsy and clothing companies like Karmaloop.com, sponsor
bloggers. Some earn money by placing advertisements on their blogs and some trade advertising placement for products. Blogging venues in Chico For newbie bloggers looking to break into the biz, there are a few places in Chico that run professional blogs. Auctiva, an online software company headquartered in Chico, has a professional blog, as does ChicoBag, a reusable bag company, said Derek Sine, a Chico State alumnus and former editor of Videomaker magazine. Print media outlets such as the Chico EnterpriseRecord also periodically host bloggers. The connections made while blogging are more focused on an area of interest than a geographical area, said Josh Cook, a contributor to the Chico Enterprise-Record’s blog. Bloggers can pick and choose exactly what interests them and make the blogging community a mirror of ordinary social interaction, he said. “In some ways, it’s a microcosm of our usual isolation,” he said. Brittany Comas can be reached at bcomas@theorion.com
t’s pretty tough to think positively about the economy these days. The good news for those in college is that being on an even tighter budget means learning even faster what’s worth spending money on.
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College student earnings Average wage of student’s first job out of college: $20 per hour Average wage of student job in college: $11 per hour
Average cost of attending Chico State per year Student fees: $6,890 Books and supplies: $1,656 Room and board: $10,864 Transportation: $1,032 Personal expenses: $2,748 Total: $23,190
Non-essentials Most common car driven by college students: Toyota Yaris — $8,307 used, $10,836 new, according to Kelley Blue Book Most common item stolen from college students: iPod
In the red Average college student’s debt after college: $23,700 Average college student’s debt payment per month: $432
Rainy-day money and essentials Average number of parking tickets per college student each year: 2 Average food budget for college students each year: $2,800, including beverages Sources:classesandcareers.com csuchico.edu
What do students say?
What do businesses say? James Vandewalle, manager of Campus Bicycles
The Orion: Where do you spend your extra money? “Back home I went nonstop to Wingstop and Panera.” Adrianna Escamilla freshman, undeclared “Going out to eat, trips, traveling. Just personal hobbies like hiking, fishing.” Matt Forster senior, biological sciences “Probably go out to the bars.” Martin Tellez senior, criminal justice “I go to football games or basketball games.” Juanita Chavez junior, sociology “Clothes I want, clothes I like. Jackets, good-looking shoes, video games.” Jesus Plascencia junior, criminal justice
The Orion: How much student traffic do you get? Vandewalle: I would say, when the first few weeks when school comes back in, a good 40 to 50 percent of our traffic is students. The Orion: How much does a student spend on average? Vandewalle: When a student buys a lock or a head light-- $40 to $60, and the average bike sale with accessories is around $500. Shanalee Lewis, manager of Woodstock’s Pizza The Orion: How much student traffic do you get? Lewis: It’s a big part of our business. The Orion: How much does a student spend on average? Lewis: I would say probably between $5 to $10 per person, maybe more. Pam Dakof, owner of Pita Pit The Orion: How much student traffic do you get? Dakof: Ninety percent of our traffic comes from students. The Orion: How much does a student spend on average? Dakof: Usually $5.75 for a sandwich and a drink. -Compiled by Lexi Brister
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