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Community members throughout the city have decided to launch an assault against excessive drinking. The campaign, heralded by a letter titled “A Call for Community Action,” is a response to the four alcohol-related student deaths that occurred last semester. The next step in the campaign to combat alcohol abuse in Chico is setting a date for the first community meeting, said Joe Wills, Chico State’s director of public affairs and publications. “We expect that we’ll be able to announce the details to our partners in Paul Zingg the community soon,” he Chico State’s said. president wrote a The focus of the first letter to address alcohol abuse in meeting will be to estabChico. lish a dialogue between community members by sharing information and bringing in experts, Wills said. The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center presents multiple sources of such expertise. Trisha Seastrom, CADEC’s program manager, said that collaboration will be important to the campaign’s success. “All of us have to take ownership of this issue,” she said. “This isn’t something the university can fix by itself.” Many of CADEC’s services focus on educating students on how to protect themselves and others, Seastrom said. The program provides mandatory training for athletes, residential advisors and representatives from Greek Life communities regarding first aid, the effects of alcohol on sexual violence and >> please see Alcohol | A3

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Optical illusion Muralist and Chico State alumnus John Pugh samples paint from the mural he finished on Taylor Hall more than 30 years ago. Pugh will repaint the mural on the new arts and humanities building, also known as Taylor II, when it is finished. He also traced the mural.

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State proposes first CSU budget increase in 6 years Aubrey Crosby Staff Writer

Gov. Jerry Brown has approved a tentative budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year that would increase state funding for the California State University system to $2.2 billion. The planned budget gives the CSU $125.1 million more than it received in the last fiscal year and will be up for review in May. Because of the passage of Proposition 30, the budget is also reinstating a $125 million cut from last year, according to a press release from the CSU.

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Pedro Quintana Staff Writer

Two days ago, Chico State student Brandon Fisher took his first steps since waking up from a coma. Fisher, a senior construction management major, showed improvement when he woke up from an injury-induced coma two days before Christmas. He was transported Jan. 2 to a physical therapy and rehabilitation center in Roseville.

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Brandon Fisher woke up from a stage-three coma two days before Christmas and was transported to a physical therapy and rehabilitation center in Roseville Jan. 3. Fisher, a senior construction management major, was hit by a pickup truck Dec. 8 following a bar crawl.

A fire in the Physical Sciences Building caused more than $200,000 worth of damage. University Police officers kept the fire from spreading until the Chico Fire Department arrived.

The collision Fisher was hit by a truck after participating in a bar crawl with his fellow construction management majors Dec. 8. Alex Yee, a senior construction management major, participated in the bar crawl with Fisher and last saw him at Madison Bear Garden, he said. The group visited The Oasis, Joe’s Bar, Riley’s and Madison Bear Garden, Yee said. Fisher, 21, was transported to Enloe Medical Center after being hit by the truck, according to a Chico Police Department press release. The driver, Butte College student Matthew Lambert, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in a nearby parking lot. Fisher suffered major bodily and head injuries that sent him into a coma, said Juline Hobbs, Fisher’s mother. Fisher was unresponsive for the first few days and suffered a broken pelvis from the accident.

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More than 200 people died Sunday night during a fire at a Brazilian nightclub. Most died from smoke inhalation or from being trampled. Approximately 80 people are still in serious condition. Source: The Guardian

Chico burglary reports spike as students return from winter break Quinn Western Kayla Smith The Orion

Iranian scientists successfully sent a monkey to space as of Monday. The monkey is said to have been launched as high 72 miles on Iran’s Pishgam rocket. No name was given to the monkey.

As students returned to town at the conclusion of winter break, so did the reports of burglaries to the Chico Police Department. Senior criminal justice major Sarah Saldivar got back to town to find bras, underwear and swimsuits missing from her room, she said. A flat-screen TV, dried food from the kitchen, a couch cover and a shower curtain were stolen from the residence.

Saldivar lives on West Seventh and Ivy streets with three roommates. “I think the area that we live in is busy and there’s a lot of street traffic by our house, so if someone were to pass by multiple times they would eventually realize the house had no one in it because there were no cars in the driveway and the only light on in the entire house was the kitchen,” she said. Burglary reports usually increase in the second week of January when students are coming back to school, Chico Police Sgt. Scott Ruppel said.

Break-ins always happen when students leave town, especially in a college area, because so many people are out of town, he said. “It’s really difficult because so many people are gone,” Ruppel said. “The most important thing is to make sure everything is secure.” Senior nutrition major Ginger Galey left town for winter break with doors and windows locked, a light on in the kitchen and Christmas lights on the house to give the illusion that people were home, she said. Galey returned, like

Saldivar, to find that her residence had been rummaged through. She and her roommate took most of their belongings home with them, so only Galey’s iPod Nano was taken, she said. Although drawers and jewelry boxes appeared to have been looked through, she doesn’t think anything else was stolen. After Galey noticed that the screen to her bedroom window was open, she immediately contacted the Chico Police Department. Police say the burglars seem to have used a

screwdriver to unlatch the lock on the window and a chair placed under the window to get into the residence, she said. Some other residences in Galey’s neighborhood, at the corner of West Sacramento and Warner streets, were also broken into, she said. This is the second time in three months that her home has been broken into. “I think crime rates have definitely risen this year,” Galey said.

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The Boy Scouts of America and its sponsors are discussing changing their stance on allowing gay and atheist members into the organization. The matter will be discussed in detail next week at the BSA’s national board meeting. Source: CNN

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PepsiCo has replaced an ingredient in Gatorade, brominated vegetable oil, that is also used in chemical fire retardants. The oil is used in Gatorade to maintain the citrusy flavor. BVO-free gatorade will begin selling across the nation next month. Source: Fox news

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Customers lined up to be among the first to get their hands on some free doughnuts at the grand opening of Krispy Kreme after eight years of its absence. Krispy Kreme opened its doors at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday and handed out prizes to the early birds. The first customer with each drive-thru and instore purchase received the prize of a free dozen doughnuts each week for a year and a T-shirt. The next 99 customers in store and the next 12 through the drivethru received the prize of a free dozen doughnuts each month for a year and a T-shirt. The first person in line was Jonathan Jacobo, 21, a Butte College student who got in line on Sunday and is excited for the chance to eat doughnuts once a week for a year, he said. “I can definitely eat doughnuts for a whole year, but I probably shouldn’t,” Jacobo said. Jacobo proved his friends wrong by being the first in

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Construction on California’s $68 billion bullet train is expected to begin in Fresno this July, however, the state has not bought land to build it on. The process to buy the land could delay construction several months.

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Sweet Customers camp-out to be the first to sink their teeth into a doughnut. Doors opened at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday and handed out prizes including free doughnuts and T-shirts. shop on Nord and West Sacramento avenues, has been open for two years. The owners don’t feel threatened by the corporate doughnut shop’s opening since expanding their own breakfast menu, said Gabrielle Obeng, Donut Rising manager and co-owner. “Expanding our breakfast menu has definitely increased our clientele,

especially college students,” Obeng said. Krispy Kreme is one of five doughnut shops in Chico. Liberal studies major Brian Swenson plans to keep his doughnut purchases local. “I’ll probably support the mom and pop shops before anything else,” he said. Krispy Kreme plans to succeed in Chico by excelling in

customer service, said Ivan Somov, the chain’s market manager in Chico. “If someone has a bad day they can come in, have a doughnut and make it better,” he said. Krispy Kreme is located on Business Lane next to In-NOut Burger. Leanne Patterson can be reached at lpatterson@theorion.com

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line. They didn’t think he would be among the first 100 guests, by being the first in line. Krispy Kreme originally opened in Chico in 2003 and closed in 2005. Hot Glazed Enchantment, a franchise from Arizona, opened the business in the same building it operated in several years ago, said Mikhail Gusar, market manager for the Roseville Krispy Kreme. “The franchise was looking for a good location and the building already looked the way it needed to,” Gusar said. Jasmine Reynolds, a sophomore computer information services major, waited in line starting at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, she said. “I love Krispy Kreme,” she said, “They just melt in your mouth.” Gusar expects no problems opening a chain restaurant in a town that values local businesses or competing with the other doughnut shops in Chico, he said. “Krispy Kreme is a product that everyone knows,” Gusar said. “The name speaks for itself.” Donut Rising, a doughnut

Richard Soares, an agricultural librarian, Chico State alumnus and faculty rights activist, passed away Jan. 4 after battling cancer for two years. He was 58 years old. Soares received his library science degree from San Jose State and earned his bachelor’s in geology from Chico State in 1985. Building upon his experience as a student assistant to Meriam Library’s map department,

he worked as a map librarian for Brigham Young University for 14 years. Soares Richard returned to Soares Worked as a Chico State librarian in in August Meriam Library 2001 as a and was also an activist in librarian the California for biology, Faculty chemistry, Association. nursing, nutrition and food science. While working as a librarian in Meriam Library, he

became heavily involved with Chico State’s California Faculty Association chapter in 2003. He later became the organization’s faculty rights chair. “He was a very passionate person,” said Vincent Ornelas, CFA chapter president and assistant professor at Chico State. “He provided a great deal of service to the university and faculty.” As a union activist, Soares worked to represent faculty members whenever an issue rose, Ornelas said. Whether working to strengthen communication

during a contractual grievance or preparing for the possibility of a strike, he was always involved. “He came from a family of organizers,” Ornelas said. “You would go into his office and he would have pictures of his father with Caesar Chavez up on the wall.” Soares retired from his position as a librarian in September because of his deteriorating health. Funeral services were held Jan. 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Chico. Chico State’s CFA chapter

is planning an on-campus memorial for Soares to be held at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Colusa Hall. “We wanted to wait until everyone was back from the holidays,” Ornelas said. “Now we have an opportunity to recognize him for what he contributed.” He is survived by his wife Gail Beterbide, a fellow CFA activist, along with his parents, siblings, children and granddaughter. Nicholas Carr can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com

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University chops student parking department,” Hearne wrote. Those parking stalls are now available staff writer at the new University Police headquarters Students who drove to campus this parking structure that was finished three week noticed a decrease in the number of months ago at the corner of West Second parking spots available. and Chestnut streets. General, faculty and staff parking spaces The new parking structure contains at Yuba Hall were moved following the four levels of parking. On the top level sits demolition of the building during winter five electric pump stations with 10 parkbreak, said Joe Wills, Chico State’s direc- ing spots available for reserved electric tor of public affairs and publications. parking permits. Those spots have been replaced with The top two floors of the parking strucreserved parking stalls in the Student ture are available for general and faculty Health Center parking lot, Wills said. and staff parking, while the bottom two The replacement of the general use with are reserved parking. reserved stalls at the parking lot was due There are approximately 2,152 stalls on to supply and demand, wrote University campus, Hearne wrote. Of those, about Police Chief Robyn Hearne 1,308 are faculty and staff in an email to The Orion. and general parking perThe access for these spots mitted, 520 reserved, 196 “I pay $110 for parking created a waitlist for perhousing, 115 handicapped and it’s hard to find a mits holders. The number and 12 carpool. parking spot.” of general, faculty and staff Reserved parking perstalls increased dramatimits guarantee the permit cally during winter break holder a spot and are only Brianna Lowe and so were the number of available to faculty and Freshman pre-nursing major reserved stalls. staff, Wills said. “The new parking strucThe permit costs about ture will have an increase in reserved $50 a month compared to $121 a semester parking occupants, as we just eliminated for a general parking permit, which does the old parking lot behind the old police not guarantee a parking spot. Richard Dasher

Faculty and staff parking permits cost about $20 a month. More permits are sold to students and staff than are the number of parking stalls on campus available for such permits, Wills said. Typically most general parking stalls are filled around the peak time of 11 a.m. on weekdays, but they sometimes remain empty, Wills said. “We know from utilization studies that we don’t have to have parking spaces for every general permit holder,” Wills said. The university has increased the amount of parking available during the past few years by adding new structures and an additional lease on the Chico High School parking lot, Hearne said. The university does not have anything planned at the moment for more changes in parking but is always thinking long term, Hearne said. Freshman pre-nursing major Brianna Lowe doesn’t think there are enough parking spaces to accommodate general permit holders. “I pay $110 for parking, and it’s hard to find a parking spot,” Lowe said. Richard Dasher can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com

being injured.” The Chico Riders, a group of motorcyclists, guided the emergency vehicle that transported Fisher to Roseville, where he has been undergoing therapy to help recover his physical abilities “My best and speech skills, Christmas Hobbs said. present was Fisher has started to proBrandon words showing signs nounce but still needs of help completing a improvement.” sentence. “It’s baby steps,” she said. “My best Juline Hobbs Christmas presFisher’s mother ent was Brandon showing signs of improvement.” Fisher had a passion for motorcycles and was a member of the Chico Riders. He coached a Chico Little League team in his spare time. Fisher had an internship with Howard S. Wright over the summer, a construction contracting company, and was expected to work there after graduation. He received the intern of the year award while there. Many people have sent Fisher support through cards and letters since he suffered his injuries. Co-workers of Fisher’s from Outback Steakhouse provided a home-cooked meal for his family every day during their stay in Chico. “It helped because we didn’t have to go out of the hospital to grab food,” Hobbs said. Fisher’s mother has always been involved with her son’s academic career and is an advocate against drunk driving. “It’s frustrating how drunk driving can change the lives of so many,” she said. Pedro Quintana can be reached at pquintana@theorion.com

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plans to promote student participation in the upcoming dialogue, even though A.S. was not originally involved in the Call to Action letter, A.S. President Jaypinderpal Virdee said. “In the conversations I’ve had with President Zingg, one of the biggest things is going to be promoting discussion,” Virdee said. “He’s said, and I agree with him, that it will be vital to get students involved.” While education and preventative measures will be important in promoting student safety, a showing of personal integrity from the students will be essential as the campaign begins next month, he said. “Another big part of this will be personal responsibility,” Virdee said. “We’re all adults here. We need to be accountable for our actions. Making that known is going to be vital in developing a sense of relationship and trust.”

representative for the CSU. The plan released by the state shows financial support going up from $2 billion to $2.9 billion by the end of the fourth year. The amount given to individual universities in the system is still being determined, said Joe Wills, Chico State’s director of public affairs and publications. “This proposed budget could provide as much as $10 million for Chico State,” Wills said. “The budget still has to be approved by the legislature.” The amount given to Chico State could also be determined by how the governor allocates the finances for certain programs, Wills said.Brown has already set funds aside for online education in the CSU system and might have other programs to disburse money to. “The money Chico State receives might be dependent on performance too,” he said. “We just aren’t sure yet, and we can’t be until the budget is finalized.” The proposed sum will be open for discussion by the state until June. More of the details of allocation will be available at a press conference held by CSU Chancellor Timothy White Feb. 6.

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bystander intervention training. “We try to get students involved with helping each other,” Seastrom said. “Whether you’re at a bar or a party, you need to know when a situation has turned and someone needs to call 9-1-1.” The Call to Action letter mentions various issues that need to be confronted, including “the availability and low cost of drinks at downtown bars.” Last Thursday, students crowding the Madison Bear Garden learned that the bar’s popular Thursday night drinking special is no longer offered. Jahm Ehrke, The Bear’s manager, declined to comment on whether the business’ decision to end the specials was correlated to the Call to Action letter. “We change our specials at the start of every semester,” Ehrke said. While Chico State is not the only university with a binge drinking problem, several factors have created a “perfect storm” for incubating excessive levels of alcohol abuse, Seastrom said.

“The reputation that the school has received, deserved or not, seems to be affecting the type of students that apply,” she said, citing the same surveys as the Call for Action letter that show a 13 percent increase of incoming freshmen classified as “high-risk drinkers” over the national average. All freshmen are currently required to take a 150-minute online alcohol education course on substance abuse. Those who fail to take the course face having their registration for classes suspended. A lack of sober activities geared toward college-aged students and the abuse of prescription medication may also be factors that contribute to binge drinking, Seastrom said. Data collected by CADEC and studies conducted by other schools will play key roles in assessing the scope of the problem. “We don’t have to reinvent the wheel,” she said. “There’s already so much information that’s out there.” The Chico State Associated Students

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POLICE BLOTTER The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department or University Police Department. University Police Saturday, 12:51 a.m.: Drunk subject reported in Whitney Hall. “Had been drinking, female, first floor lobby.” Saturday, 1:24 a.m.: Welfare check reported outside Whitney Hall. “Subject was being chased by three unknown people. Hiding under car.” Saturday, 2:32 a.m.: Fire reported on the corner of West Sixth and Chestnut streets.“Couch fire in middle of the street.” Sunday, 9:19 p.m.: Fire alarm went off in University Village. “Burnt popcorn in room 128.” Sunday, 11:39 p.m.: Narcotics violation reported in Esken Hall. “Woke up four clusters.” Wednesday, 10:44 a.m.: Bike complaint reported outside Kendall Hall. “White male adult wearing black hoodie with black pants on BMX bike riding recklessly. Subject jumped planters in front of Kendall.” Thursday, 10:16 a.m.: Suspicious subject reported in the Student Services Center. “Older gentleman being hostile toward admissions desk, advising he hadn’t received financial aid.” Thursday, 12:30 p.m.: Subjects reportedly refusing to stop smoking outside Tehama Hall. “Group of subjects in suits smoking cigarettes right outside of door. Refused to leave.” Thursday, 1:48 p.m.: Suspicious subject reported at the track stadium. “Dumpster diving.” Friday, 11:42 p.m.: Suspicious subjects reported at the Physical Science Building, first floor. “Male and female on third floor, female appears to be sitting on railing.” Friday, 1:57 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances reported in Holt Hall area. “Loud explosion in area.”

Chico Police Wednesday, 8:02 a.m.: Assault and battery reported on 3500 block of the Esplanade. “Juvenile is currently walking around without shoes on. Angry because she doesn’t have shoes that she likes.” Wednesday, 8:17 a.m.: Vandalism reported on 2400 block of Cohasset Road. “Juveniles pulling down signs that were on the fence. Breaking the signs on the ground, scattered all around the parking lot.” Wednesday, 12:39 p.m.: Drunk in public reported on 2000 block of Forest Avenue. “Subject talks of the end of the world and being prepared. He also mentions having to kill people.” Thursday, 8:52 a.m.: Male suspect trespassing on 2000 block of North Avenue. “Adult boyfriend keeps sneaking into the house bedroom window at nights and sleeping with daughter.”

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1,100 • The number of students who attended the flu clinics this flu season • Last week’s clinic vaccinated 40 people. • The center will receive 100 more doses from Butte County Public Health.

Thursday, 2:43 p.m.: Assault reported on 600 block of Mangrove Avenue. “Assaulted by customer. Female was in possession of stolen phone and was trying to set it up on a pre-paid account. When AT&T figured out it was stolen they locked the account and subject slapped the clerk.” Friday, 12:08 p.m.: Suspicious suspect reported on 900 block of Main Street. “Reporting party believes the subject that stole his bike eight months ago is on another stolen bike at the bridge by Chico Volkswagen because bike is too small for him.” Friday, 3:17 p.m.: Trespassers reported on 1000 block of Columbus Street. “Reporting party advising that tenants that were evicted have friends that are now squatting in the apartment. Appears there are about five subjects having a party inside.” Saturday, 10:07 p.m.: Noise complaint on 1000 block of Chestnut Street. “House directly behind reporting party. Very loud music with light show. Additional reporting party advising very loud music. Residence called ‘The Dog House.’”

SOURCE • Diane jones, Student Health center nurse

3,080 • The number of flu vaccinations given at the clinics this season • Enloe Medical Center held the last flu clinic in Chico Jan. 17. • How many vaccines are left will determine the possibility of another clinic SOURCE • Christina Chavira, communications specialist for Enloe Medical Center

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A.S. missing from community ‘Call to Action’ Following four alcohol-related student deaths in Chico last semester, a statement titled “A Call for Community Action” was published and signed by Chico State President Paul Zingg and 27 other Butte County and Chico community leaders. The statement, which was emailed to Chico State students Jan. 11, opens with a bolded, “Our community has a serious alcohol problem.” Undoubtedly, Chico State plays a major role in the alcohol issue that plagues this town. Students are the reason the downtown bars are able to thrive, and it may even be said that the problem would not exist without the university. The document also makes it clear that the problem involves the students. “We want every citizen to see our higher education insitutions as a source of pride,

not embarrassment,” it reads. With this said, there is one glaring omission from the organizations listed at the bottom of the document as those in agreement with the statement — Chico State Associated Students. A.S. was not approached by the Chico State administration to sign the document, A.S. President Jaypinderpal Virdee said. Virdee agrees with the call to action and would have signed it if he had been asked. The Chico State student population should not be forgotten in such a weighty discussion. And since our A.S. president would have been willing to sign the statement, this oversight is difficult to ignore. Among those who did sign the Call to Community Action, there are eight from organizations at Chico State. They include Robert Combs, the president of the Parent Advisory

Council, Deborah Stewart, the chief of medical staff at the Student Health Center and Michelle Power, the president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. With representatives from these Chico State organizations on the list, the obvious missing piece is A.S. Butte College’s vice president of student services was included in the signing of the Call for Community Action, but that college doesn’t have any student representation on it either. The document lists university issues to confront, such as “the low number of Friday classes and the amount of work assigned in all classes.” With factors like these that need to be discussed on a university level, A.S. needs to be included in order to get student input. While A.S. has been asked to participate

in future community meetings to discuss “challenges and chart solutions,” it should have been one of the first organizations approached for the signing of a document regarding an issue that is so heavily influenced by students, and one that directly affects them. It only seems right for the organization that represents the entire Chico State student body to be asked to be involved in a citywide call to action. In order to get the students’ attention and have them fully represented on an issue they need to be considering, the 16,000 Chico State students must be included and recognized as a major part of the Chico community. As is, the Call for Community Action addresses student issues without addressing the student body.

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When our country gets together to talk, it’s usually because something bad has happened. The conversation has most recently turned to guns. Mass shootings have emerged, yet again, as a public safety emergency that still needs to be addressed. And I doubt the issue will simply dissipate with stricter gun laws or even a gun ban. America, let’s talk about mental health. It is not a surprise that most killers are psychologically disturbed. What is more surprising is the blame following someone who runs amok with an assault weapon. People repeatedly blame the weapon, the gun policy or video games. Something is missing here. It serves no purpose to rifle through the particulars of the Newtown, Conn. shooter’s history. But according to a study conducted by the New York Times, more than half of the 103 killers who committed

similar crimes in the past 50 years had you try to take our firearms!” “serious mental health problems,” and But no one is talking about “taking most of them were suicidal. away” the guns, Jones. Obama’s propoHowever, the conversasitions are designed to tion ebbs and flows from one curb the infliction of extreme to another as polititragedy and terror made “However, the cal pundits poke vitriolic possible by semi-autopustules with hyperbolic matic weapons. conversation ebbs rhetorical jousting. The measures on the and flows from one Meanwhile, the most table include many extreme to another as pieces, includng limittrusted analysis of what’s political pundits poke ing magazine capacity actually happening may come from “The Daily Show vitriolic pustules with to 10 rounds, mandating with Jon Stewart” on Comcriminal background hyperbolic rhetorical edy Central. checks and allocating jousting.” President Barack Obama more funding to expand recently introduced meamental health programs sures that put reasonable for young people. limits on assault weapons, and the loudAs the interview between Piers Morgan est “patriotic” voices in the media have and Jones shows, the focus of discussion responded with paranoid fervor. — if it can be called that — has been the Alex Jones, a radio show host and a weapons themselves, not the psyche of the plague to genuine national debate, appears killers who wield them. on television in response and says, “Hitler Yet more mental health screenings for took the guns, Stalin took the guns, Mao young people doesn’t necessarily mean took the guns, Fidel Castro took the guns, less gun violence, according to psychiaHugo Chavez took the guns, and I’m here trist David Healy. to tell you, 1776 will commence again if Healy’s findings show that children

and adults who are on drugs such as Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft, all of which are known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, have “a higher risk of going on to an aggressive or violent act than people in the same trials taking placebo.” Healy is known for his work highlighting the adverse side effects of drugs used to treat depression — things like violence and suicide. It is a tragic irony that such medicines could contribute to the mass slayings that have erupted in our generation. Are they the only cause? Probably not. But the fact that the rise in prescriptions for SSRIs and the rise in socially detached murder sprees coincide should give us pause enough to think of what is being overlooked in the national debate. The enduring ugliness of events like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is that they seem so unpredictable and unstoppable. But maybe if the discussion were reframed, or if the patterns are clearer, the killings would be easier to stop. Kevin Crittenden can be reached at kcrittenden@theorion.com

Resolution inspiration should be found year-round Katie Akeson Opinion Columnist

The new year can be a time for reflection, self-evaluation or setting goals. Traditionally, these concepts exist in the form of the infamous New Year’s resolution. However, self-bettering is something that should happen on a regular basis. Resolutions don’t need a date on a calendar, and our drive should not survive only through the early weeks of January. Why wait until New Year’s Day to pledge to be a better you? Just as Mother’s Day isn’t the only day of the year you tell your mom you love her and a birthday isn’t the only fitting time to make a wish, New Year’s Day isn’t the only time to decide to make a change. The problem with a new year resolution is that although it implies that your goal should persist through the duration of the whole year, it often doesn’t. Some of us choose our nagging obligation

for 2013 during the first week of January — whether it is to hit the gym more, quit smoking or get serious about schoolwork. As for me, I am finding myself hindered by the same dilemma that confronts me every year — I can’t seem to settle on a resolution. Usually it isn’t until March when I can truly commit to one, leaving me to despairingly decide that the amount of time already passed in the new year renders my goal pointless. And this is just one thing that holds me and others from following through. In conjunction with our goals for 2013, it’s not uncommon for us to begin the year with an unfaltering sense of optimism for our success. It’s easy to think this will be the year we actually follow through with our resolution. Yet everyone knows it’s a challenge to maintain that same level of motivation after the balloons sink and those embarrassing New Year’s Eve pictures have been removed from Facebook. Year after year we find ourselves suckered

into making impossible commitments that we are doomed to eventually break. We beseech the help of sticky notes with inspirational quotes, we repeat the mantras in our heads and we create routines to help us stay on track. But in the end, our goals end up sidelined by everyday life, and our resolve becomes another breached contract with ourselves. Our attempt to commit to one ideal for 365 days foreshadows an eventual lack of motivation and a deterioration of morale leading to a shameful collapse into utter failure. In order to avoid this common downfall, you can apportion individual steppingstone goals and disperse them throughout the year to use more manageable fragments of time to dominate your objectives. Goals can be arranged throughout the year based on the academic calendar. This could mean considering each vacation, school term or season while navigating yourself toward

your objectives. This will help you avoid the inevitable doom of emerging shamefully unsuccessful, yet again. Mapping it out is a practical strategy that enables you to utilize the entire duration of the year, rather than letting your goal get lost in the enormity of the year. So stop frittering away your energy on selfblame this year and make a commitment to stay motivated. Remember that mistakes will happen — we’re only human. Use this fact to fuel your fire. I have always heard that it takes 21 days to break a habit, which means we have the opportunity to make 17 different changes in our lives in 2013. Instead of letting your inspirational sticky notes fall to the ground, pick some goals that actually stick year-round.

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THUMBS Thumbs up to the first week of the semester. All we have to do is show up and collect our syllabi.

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Poor professors cheapen education Dani Anguiano Opinion Columnist

Do you ever think you could do a better job of teaching than your professor? You may currently be experiencing a terrible professor, or maybe you’ve had a few in the past. We’ve all had them. At some point in our four or more years here, we all come across a professor who isn’t so deserving of the title. Talk of such professors can be heard all semester long. Some constantly miss class or arrive late, others berate students for not understanding concepts and some can’t stay on subject to save their lives. Students, myself included, are completely comfortable complaining about our professors to other students, parents and friends. We know when we come across someone who doesn’t like teaching or uses cruel methods in the classroom. Some say, “You get what you pay for.” If that’s true, Chico State students should receive a high quality education from fantastic professors, thanks to everrising tuition. While the university has quite a few outstanding professors, there are some who probably shouldn’t be teaching at

all or who should rethink their teaching methods. Last semester I had a professor who was constantly making inappropriate comments about politics during a math class. One of his remarks included asking students if they felt like victims, since everyone else in the country seemed to. While the comment obviously wasn’t relevant to math, he never even explained what he was trying to say. The class was only once a week, so every minute should have been devoted to the course subject. Professors have opinions too, but 15-minute rants about why Ronald Reagan is the greatest American of all time are completely unacceptable. Beyond that, if students didn’t understand the material he would berate them in front of the class. While I earned a great grade in the course, I learned nothing from the professor. His conduct was inappropriate, so I found it necessary to talk to someone within the department. We pay tuition and we pay for our education. We should feel comfortable telling professors when something isn’t working, talking with someone in the department or even sending an anonymous email. A professor’s job is to impart their knowledge; many might like to know when they are doing something that hinders learning.

Instead of running to Ratemyprofessor. com to share our disdain for a teaching style or waiting until we are given semester evaluation forms, professors should be constantly receiving feedback. We only get one opportunity per semester to fill out an evaluation form. Often times, it is at a point in the semester when many just want to rush through them in order to return to more pressing matters. It is a sad excuse for the kind of opportunities for communication and feedback we should be given. This educational door swings both ways. Much like our professor informs us when we don’t understand a concept, they should be made aware when something they are doing isn’t working. Granted, it is uncomfortable for most students to talk to their teachers in such a forward manner, which perhaps says that there is a sort of authority gap in our educational communication. There should be an effort by students, faculty and the university to bridge this gap. Once you consider the implications that this has on the state of our facultystudent relations, it is evident that such a venue of communication is not only preferable, but also necessary.

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The idea of getting engaged can be exciting for some and utterly frightening to others. Being in a committed relationship while in college can help focus a couple’s outlook on the future together, but embarking on a lifetime commitment with someone can conflict with schoolwork and other life changes going on. There are many other ways to commit yourself to someone without a ceremony and a diamond ring. If the relationship is meant to last, it will, with or without the rush to the alter.

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WiseCat: How to find inner peace in a stressful atmosphere

Martin Salgado Advice ColumnIST

Editor’s Note: WiseCat is a weekly advice column. Send in your questions on Twitter to @Orion_Opinion. I took my last final of the fall semester and ventured back down to Southern California. After I got home, I slumped into a chair and thought about myself for the first time in 16 weeks. During breaks I always find myself reflecting on what just occurred in my life. Semesters go by so quickly that we tend to lose ourselves in work, friends and just life in general. Although this can be a great indication that we are living life to the fullest, I have realized it’s most important to ask yourself how you are doing and to reflect. I believe we should be doing it more often than not. I had a yearning for peace and understanding during winter break. Usually when this happens it means I have to stop, step back and look at my life. Self-reflection can be tough because it takes us out of our normal day-to-day routine and makes us question ourselves.

There are many ways to do this, so you don’t have to be alone in this process. For example, I have kept a very close friendship with my cross-country coach from high school, and I visit her to talk during breaks.

“Ask yourself questions, and the answers will come.”

We talk about her life and we talk about mine. We talk about feelings and how to deal with them. It’s a mutual exchange. More importantly, she questions me. She gets me out of my comfort zone and asks me simple things I have previously glossed over in my head. She forces me to face the answers. This method of talking to someone allows you to voice your feelings out loud and can be very ground-breaking for your soul. As college students, we are busy volunteering, working to complete majors and minors

or just getting used to college life. There are always friends to to distract us, and if you’re like me, you also spend some of that time chasing love. During this semester, I think it’s wise to take an hour once a week to turn off the television, turn off the music and shut out the friends. Ask yourself questions, and the answers will come. Have a friend or a parent talk to you about a topic that you seem to be having trouble with. Pick a theme such as guilt, anger, shame or love — even loneliness. Talk about how you both define that theme and how you view it. Talk about what made you bring up this topic. These are questions to ask yourself or each other. Reflect, and always ask questions about life. Don’t just go along with it. This is college, and we are supposed to question the unknown. I know how demanding school and life can be, but taking care of yourself is a part of it. My coach calls it housekeeping, and I believe she’s right. It’s housekeeping for the soul. Martin Salgado can be reached at msalgado@theorion.com

Letter to the editor Dear Editor, Deaths from overdoses in Chico have a long history with much university and community scrutiny. The proof is in a detailed article from Chico Statements, written in 2000, discussing overdose deaths beginning five years earlier. To overlook this well documented history of un-sustained plans of action from past community leaders will surely guarantee another failed outcome. The 13-year-old article from Chico Statements discusses binging, bar crawls, Greek community, community efforts and even bar policies, as though it came from

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today’s paper. In another, newer 2011 article from The Orion, the university boasts how students are drinking less frequently and in smaller amounts, with fewer alcoholrelated incidents such as binge drinking. In the article, an online questionnaire completed by half of the freshmen class was praised partly for this outcome. Two years later, five fatal alcohol overdoses have occurred. For four years Chico State has minimized a prescription drug overdose epidemic, even though in just over six years eight students have died from prescription drugs. Chico State and the city of Chico have

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Everything posted online is on the Internet for eternity. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter each have varying privacy settings with, well, varying degrees of privacy. Instagram was recently under scrutiny after changing its user terms to allow other companies to pay to take user photos with the username and likeness. The Internet has no privacy, even with so-called “privacy settings.”

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Review: “Girls” Season 2 HBO’s award-winning television show “Girls” has returned for its second season. Viewers continue to be inundated by raw, real-world experiences from a group of 20-something New Yorkers trying to adjust to adult life. Lead actress and show creator Lena Dunham continues to push the series in a relatable direction for an array of viewers to enjoy. You may find yourself reminiscing on similar occurrences. In a world filled with television shows that claim to be reality, “Girls” is an openly scripted show that feels more real than any of its fake counterparts. “Girls” prides itself on simplicity and hipster-esque irony that bodes well for all involved. If you missed the first season, take your time to catch up, because season two is sure to push the fold. -Compiled by Trevor Platt

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The injury -After coming down from hitting the ball, senior opposite hitter Jessica Leek landed on her teammate’s foot, breaking her own left tibia and fibula as well as her arm in a game Sept. 7. The surgery -A foot-long incision on either side of her calf was required in order to relieve pressure. The therapy -Leek dedicates two to three hours a day to physical therapy. SOURCE • Jessica Leek

Injury setbacks don’t hinder team performance Jake Martin Staff Writer

The Chico State volleyball team was down six points on the road against Seattle Pacific University when senior Jessica Leek jumped up for a routine attack. But instead of making the play, she fell awkwardly, breaking her tibia, fibula and arm in a career-ending injury. The team went on to win the match, but its true test came after the game, when the Wildcats had to finish the 2012 season without their captain and leading scorer. Injuries are a reality Chico State coaches know all too well, yet many have found ways to keep their teams competitive. The 2012 volleyball season looked promising for coach Cody Hein and his team, which started the season 5-0. Without Leek, the Wildcats posted a 14-10 record during a three-month span, going 13-9 in conference play and falling just short of a playoff berth. Leek’s injury also led to the emergence of junior outside hitter Alex Shurtz, who led the team in kills and was named an All-CCAA and an AllAmerican player. “While we could never replace Jessica, an unexpected blessing of our season definitely came in getting our younger players invaluable playing time that they ordinarily may not have gotten,” Hein said. “Ultimately, it was the attitude of the girls and the leadership of the seniors that was able to give them the mental toughness to keep track on the season.” Working closely with the training staff and keeping track of players returning from injuries is crucial to the recovery

Trevor Platt sports editor

The Clean-up Spot Are you a real fan? Sports fever is in the air. As you walk through Chico you can sense the excitement. The 49ers are in the running for their sixth Super Bowl win, basketball is hitting its mid-season stride and baseball season is just a few months off. The energy from every fan in Chico is almost palpable. But even with all of the hype, I’m

process, he said. Overworking players and bringing them I like to say that my teams make up for it,” Fogel said. “We’re back before they are 100 percent ready is a risk he doesn’t small in number and stature, but we’re big in heart.” take lightly. Fogel doesn’t believe in pushing “We could have mailed this season in extra conditioning for teams with after Jessica went down, but I’m proud to say fewer players, nor does he believe a the team stepped up and we still had a good “While we could never player should lose their position due season and gained a ton of experience along to injury. replace Jessica, an the way,” Hein said. “Our team has a family feel to it, so unexpected blessing of when someone goes down we support He is gearing up for this week’s start of the 2013 season, while down the hall, women’s each other,” he said. “Injuries provide our season definitely basketball coach Brian Fogel is trying to keep opportunities for others to shine. I tell came in getting our his squad together despite another injurythem to take advantage and not to look younger players plagued season during his tenure. back.” invaluable playing time Back in 2010, team leader and guard Despite all of the injuries during his Natasha Smith was lost to a torn ACL in her time as coach, Fogel could be leading that they ordinarily left knee, which allowed guard Synchro Bull may not have gotten. ” the program to its fifth-straight to take center stage with four freshmen at a winning season and postseason time. appearance with this year’s squad. In 2011, underclassman Jazmine Miller And while these accidents cause stepped up to fill the void left by Bull, who unwanted adversity, they leave room Cody Hein went down with an injury herself. Despite for a team to grow. Injuries are simply a Volleyball coach the multiple players getting hurt, the team part of sports that players and coaches finished above .500 and made the playoffs alike have learned to deal with. both seasons. They remain one of the aspects The women’s basketball team has been no stranger of sports that will always stay unpredictable and to injuries this season either. Only six of 11 players have uncontrollable for coaches and players. played in every game so far, which has often forced the “Some things you can’t plan for. You just try to fall team to play as few as eight players. forward,” Fogel said. “Learn from mistakes and continue Despite that, Fogel has guided the team to a 14-2 record, to work hard, that’s what we’ll continue to do.” a No. 1 ranking in the California Collegiate Athletic Association and a No. 9 ranking in the country. Jake Martin can be reached at “Since I’ve coached here injuries have been an issue, but jmartin@theorion.com

disappointed. This sadness has no correlation to sports on any professional level but instead comes from here at home. I’m disappointed by Chico State. As I watch and cheer on the Chico State women’s basketball team, a team that now boasts a 14-2 record and remains No. 1 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, I find myself amazed by the fact that these women are not playing in front of a completely packed house. Why aren’t the students in the bleachers? I could understand a slight dip in attendance during the holiday break as many students returned home, but this was a problem even before the vacation. This happens while many people spend hours and hundreds of dollars to see their favorite professional team play. On one level, I get this. If my team was in the Super Bowl, the World Series or the

NBA finals, I would make every effort I could to see them. But I’m also going to make sure that I’m here supporting the ’Cats every chance I can. I find myself at a loss when considering all of the sports “fans” in Chico. You love watching sports? I don’t see many of your faces in Acker Gym Friday and Saturday nights. The Wildcats, more than any other sports team you follow, is our team. We are the Wildcats. I don’t want to hear a small roar of excitement at the end of every game. I want to be bombarded by deafening thunders of screams. I use the women’s basketball team as an example of this problem because it is off to one of the best starts in the history of the program. The last time this team got off on a roll like this one, many of us weren’t even

born yet. But just because this is a prime example doesn’t mean it’s not happening across the board. Our sports department wins games. The teams go to championships. And you, as a student and as a Wildcat, need to be there. You need to support the home teams. So Chico State students, I welcome you back to a new semester. I welcome you back with a challenge: Support your teams. Go to every game you can. Show the visiting teams who the Wildcats are. Make them feel like they walked onto the court of a professional team. Make them never forget the time they faced the Wildcats and their fans. Trevor Platt can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com

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Men’s team wins 2 over weekend; women split Women’s basketball

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RASHAD PARKER Position: Guard Class: Junior Height: 6 feet

The Castro Valley native led the Wildcats offensively in the weekend sweep of Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal State East Bay. The junior guard posted 30 points shooting 9-20 from the floor while dishing out five assists en route to the ’Cats’ wins.

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(MEN’S BASKETBALL) The ’Cats’ place in the CCAA following this weekend’s sweep

(WOMEN’S BASKETBALL) The Wildcats’ national rank in NCAA Division II collegiate play

(MEN’S BASKETBALL) The number of blocks the ’Cats had in their win over Cal State Monterey Bay. This ties the school record for team blocks in one game.

(WOMEN’S RUGBY) The number of points the team scored in its season opener win against UC Davis

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handle it Mike Rosaroso dribbles the ball in the Wildcats’ 68-43 victory on Saturday. The Wildcats won both games over the weekend.

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4-3 The men’s basketball team continued to find success in both offensive and defensive production. The team is now tied for third place in the California Collegiate Athletic Associatoin with a 10-6 overall record and a 7-5 conference record. SOURCE • chicowildcats.com

The team returned to Chico after going 4-3 during winter break to earn wins over Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal State East Bay this weekend. The Wildcats had an easy win Friday against Cal State Monterey Bay, besting the Otters 81-64, with junior guard Rashad Parker scoring a careerhigh 18 points. Along with strong offensive production both on and off the bench, the ’Cats’ defense was the highlight of the night, tying a school record with 11 blocked shots. Sophomore forward Jordan Semple posted an extremely productive night off the bench with 15 points, six rebounds and four blocks. The Wildcats’ defense remained strong in its Saturday victory over Cal State East Bay, 68-43. Junior forward Amir Carraway racked up a career-high four blocks and junior guard Sean Park put up 15 points, propelling the ’Cats to their second straight win. The men’s basketball team has now improved to 10-6 overall and 7-5 in conference play.

Following a 5-1 record over winter break, the women’s basketball team returned to Acker Gym with a win and a loss in nail-biting fashion. The Wildcats dropped Friday’s game, falling to Cal State Monterey Bay 51-44. The loss marks the first one at home this season. The team was unable to find offensive production from the floor, shooting 28.8 percent from the field. Chico State went into the half down one point but couldn’t keep up as the Otters held them to just two points in the final four minutes. Chico State bounced back Saturday, defeating Cal State East Bay 56-50. The match-up saw 22 turnovers from the ’Cats, as they fought to maintain their lead throughout the second half of play. Junior guard Jazmine Miller led the Wildcats to victory with a season-high five 3-pointers. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will head out on fourgame road trips Thursday, beginning in Arcata against Humboldt State.

on a drive Analise Riezebos takes the ball to the hoop in Chico State’s 56-50 win over Cal State East Bay. She had seven rebounds.

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The women’s basketball team continued its strong season over winter break, as it remains in the first place. With only two losses since the Wildcats’ 10-0 start, they now boast a 14-2 overall record and sit 10-2 in conference match-ups.

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Basketball team tops CCAA midseason ranks Brett Appley Staff Writer

The ninth-ranked Chico State women’s basketball team is set up for one of its best seasons ever, after starting the year with a dominant 14-2 record. The Wildcats lead the California Collegiate Athletic Association by two games and have looked nearly unstoppable in their 10 conference appearances. With a 9-1 conference record, Chico State is undefeated at home and has the CCAA championship in sight. A conference championship would be its first since the 2007-2008 season. Impressive victories scatter the schedule, including a come-frombehind victory against fifth-ranked Western Washington University, and a six-point victory at Cal State L.A. Junior starters Jazmine Miller and McKenzie Dalthorp lead the powerful Chico State offense, scoring 12.6 and 11.9 points per game respectively. “We need to play a complete game,” Miller said. “The most important

thing right now is staying together as a team.” Behind an arsenal of starters is the Chico State bench led by senior guard Synchro Bull and sophomore forward Analise Riezebos. It has averaged 21 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists a game. After a dream start of 10-0, marking the team’s best since 1974, the Wildcats faced a six-point defeat at the hands of UC San Diego. The ’Cats will have a chance to avenge their loss Feb. 16 when the Tritons head to Chico State. The entire Wildcat squad is brought together by head coach Brian Fogel, who is in his fifth season at Chico State. While his team has had a recordbreaking start, Fogel said there is a lot more to accomplish. “We can certainly label the start of the season as a success,” Fogel said. “There is still much more we’d like to accomplish though.” The ’Cats still have many notable games left on the schedule, including a tough road game against third-place Cal Poly Pomona Saturday

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Bench noise The Wildcat bench reacts to a play in Saturday’s loss to the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters. The loss is only the second of the season for the Wildcats, who are ranked first in the CCAA and ninth in the nation. They look to remain hot as they head on the road. and against second place Cal State L.A. in the home finale Feb. 23. With half of the season to their backs and 12 games ahead, the Wildcats

remain focused. “One very important key to success for the rest of the season is staying healthy,” Fogel said. “We need to strive to play

GAMES SCHEDULE

Men’s Basketball CCAA Cal Poly Pomona 11-1 Cal State San Bernardino 10-2 Cal State L.A. 7-5 Chico State 7-5 San Francisco State 7-5 Cal State Dominguez Hills 6-6 UC San Diego 5-7 Cal State Stanislaus 4-8 Cal State Monterey Bay 4-8 Sonoma State 4-8 Cal State East Bay 4-8 Humboldt State 3-9

Overall 15-1 12-3 10-6 10-6 9-7 10-9 6-9 7-9 8-11 6-10 5-11 7-9

woMen’s Basketball CCAA Chico State 10-2 Cal State L.A. 9-3 UC San Diego 9-3 Cal State Monterey Bay 8-3 Cal Poly Pomona 8-4 San Francisco State 6-6 Cal State Dominguez Hills 5-7 Cal State East Bay 4-7 Humboldt State 4-8 Cal State San Bernardino 4-8 Sonoma State 3-9 Cal State Stanislaus 1-11

Overall 14-2 14-5 11-8 11-3 10-6 9-7 6-10 6-9 8-10 6-10 5-11 2-14

our best and focus on the task presented to us each week.” Brett Appley can be reached at bappley@theorion.com

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CCAA 3-9 (7-9 OVERALL)

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COACH HANDY

Wildcats’ assistant coach moves on to higher position experience.” His experience in the Staff Writer California Collegiate After serving as Athletic an assistant coach Association as for Chico State’s a player at Cal men’s soccer team State Stanislaus for the past three from 2002 to 2006 years, Robbie prepared him Handy has been for the assistant named the men’s coaching job. head soccer coach Handy played a at William Jessup Robbie handy vital role in Chico Handy will be University. State’s program for glory Handy has looking with his hard work at William Jessup helped the team and dedication to accumulate an player progress on impressive 37-14-10 record, and off the field. two North Division titles “He’s a very positive guy and two National Collegiate who spent a lot of time Athletic Association with us,” junior midfielder championship tournament Octavio Guzman said. berths since joining the “He’d go to the field early program in 2010. if we asked for his help, not “I am very excited,” only in soccer but school Handy said. “Definitely work too. He is a guy who is blessed to have the there to work hard and not opportunity to be hired take the easy way out.” as a younger guy who has Although Handy’s never had head coaching immediate goals are to Emily Duran

build a competitive team leadership, high As he looks forward to his and bring recognition to expectations and a road future at William Jessup, a the William Jessup soccer map to achieve and meet 1,000-student university in program, his long-term those expectations of Rocklin, Calif., Handy will goals are most important, success throughout their remember the relationships he said. He hopes with the players, to bring more than coaching staff and “Long term, I want to produce wins and losses to administration at a William Jessup Chico State. men with character. I want to program that was As the Wildcats demonstrate and instill values 4-12-1 in the 2012 begin spring in their lives outside of soccer.” season. training, Handy will “Long term, I want begin his new head to produce men with coaching job in ROBBIE HANDY character,” Handy Rocklin. Although Former men’s soccer said. “I want to he will be missed, assistant coach demonstrate and the Wildcat soccer instill values in their team knows he lives outside of soccer.” lives,” he said. deserves the opportunity While Handy will leave Handy’s work ethic and he has been presented. the California Collegiate maturity will allow him “We are happy for him,” Athletic Association to to recreate the culture of junior midfielder Luis enter the California Pacific soccer he learned during Martinez said. “It’ll be more Conference, he hopes to his time on the Wildcat motivation for us, because add the competitive nature staff, said Felipe Restrepo, we know how much he he embraced at Chico State Chico State’s head men’s wanted us to succeed, to and implement the same soccer coach. keep going and fighting.” philosophies at William “There’s a big piece to Jessup. being a coach, and Robbie’s Emily Duran can be reached at “I hope to bring got that,” Restrepo said. eduran@theorion.com

August 2002-2006

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August 2010

December 2011

Robbie Handy played for Cal State Stanislaus as a defender and midfielder.

Handy earned All-CCAA second team honors and received a Far West Region honorable mention.

Handy joined the Chico State men’s soccer team as an assistant coach.

Handy received his master’s degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco.

2011

August 2012

November 2012

Jan. 18, 2013

The Chico State men’s soccer team won the CCAA North Division and reached the NCAA championship during Handy’s first year as assistant coach.

Handy begins his third year as a member of the Chico State staff and first as top assistant to head coach Feliepe Restrepo.

The ’Cats earn a CCAA North Division title with Handy as head assistant coach.

Handy is named head coach of the William Jessup University men’s soccer team. During Handy’s three years at Chico State, the Wildcats boasted a record of 34-17-10.

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Elizabeth Bowen Staff Writer

A large majority of Chico State students don’t party hard, partly because they despise being hungover Saturday and Sunday mornings. Even though your peers are more likely to quiz you about your Friday night party plans than your career plans, some weekends are meant for relaxing, rejuvenating and having some sober fun with friends. Here are a few events and activities students can do without drinking. Think of it as a student’s guide to having fun in Chico, sans booze. Get crafty and make something All Fired Up Ceramic Studio is a place to relax, spend some quality time alone or with friends and get the creative juices flowing. All Fired Up offers pottery that you can paint and allows customers to unleash their idle hands working with wet-clay. There are also classes on the pottery wheel, painting, sculpture building and mosaics. The studio, located on Broadway Street, also offers studio time, materials and even snacks. Not only is this a good way to unwind and chill out, it is also a good opportunity to bond with friends over something other than a drink. All Fired Up’s hours, rates and classes can be found on its website, allfiredupchico.org.

Have a good laugh at an improvised comedy show Remember the popular television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” “Whose Live Anyway” is a stage version of the improvisational comedy featuring comedians Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis. The comedians compose songs on the spot and make up stand-up routines, all with the help of audience suggestions. The “Whose Live” tour travels to several casinos, universities, performing arts centers and private events. The show hits Laxson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Tickets are $41 for adults and $33 for students and children. They can be purchased at the University Box Office. See the stars Go check out the stars for free at the Chico Observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. It’s open Thursday through Sunday, so it’s perfect for a weekend outing. The observatory was built in 2001 and features two 14-inch telescopes that can magnify light more than 2,000 times better than the human eye. The best part is it’s all completely free. This observatory is easily accessible to the public and is awesome for gazing into the unknown. The prime time to spot Mercury in the night sky is between Feb. 3 and Feb. 23. More information can be found at chicoobservatory.org or by calling 530-343-5635.

Wake up early and get fresh, local goodies The weekly Chico Farmer’s Market is a popular way to start any Saturday morning. Many locally grown foods are sold at the market, which is conveniently located at East Second and Wall streets downtown. There are a variety of products available including the finest in veggies, fruits, nuts, meats, breads and beverages. Handcrafted clothing, crafts and jewelry are also available for purchase. The samples many of the vendors supply are huge bonuses for visiting each stand. The market is held every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Get some fresh air and hike an unknown trail with friends Students who want to get some exercise should look no further than Bidwell Park. While most have visited the One Mile Recreation Area, few have explored all 12 of the Upper Bidwell hiking and biking trails. These are easy to access and navigate with proper preparation. It’s a great idea to bring some friends and snacks to hit the trail. Maps and park conditions can be found on the city of Chico website or by calling 530-896-7899. Elizabeth Bowen can be reached at ebowen@theorion.com

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Abstract art show opens on campus Zachary Coyl Staff writer

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Philosophical ethics Jordan Draper, a senior philosophy student, discusses strategy with his Ethics Bowl teammates, “The Honey-Badgers,” at their group meeting in Trinity Hall Jan. 23.

Ethics debate team prepares for competition Christine Lee Staff Writer

While most students relaxed during their last week of winter vacation, members of Chico State’s Ethics Bowl team had their noses planted firmly in books. The team, also known as “The Honey-Badgers,” has been practicing for the Ethics Bowl Championship every day since tying for first place with UC Santa Cruz in the California regional in December. The students meet to become experts on cases in ethics and also do research on their own time. They spend one to two hours each day reviewing ethics cases. Each individual is responsible for presenting four cases that vary in topics from animal rights to drug cartels in Guatemala. Universities across the United States send students to compete in regional competition, but only first-place teams qualify for nationals. Chico State has two teams, and both scored high this year. The second tied with San Jose State for second place. Chico State is represented at the national competition by senior philosophy students Jeremy McNutt, Mark Gaynor, Michelle Grek, Jordan Draper and the team’s coach Eric Gampel, a philosophy professor. The public speaking aspect of the competition is the most nerve-racking, especially for newer members, Grek said. The team members are awarded points based on their ability to avoid ethically irrelevant issues, their intelligibility in responses to the judge’s questions and opposing team’s comments. “It can be a heated debate, but you have to be cordial,” Grek said. McNutt has previously participated in the

Ethics Bowl and policy debates at Chico State, and she advises that being stressed out does not go well with understanding arguments. “I’ve been debating competitively for five years and it makes the trip fun and helped a lot with the competition,” McNutt said. Another difficult but rewarding part of competing in the Ethics Bowl is having your beliefs challenged. “You give up some beliefs,” Gaynor said. “One thought goes to the other side of the spectrum.” Gaynor said he became a vegetarian after an experience with debates at the fall 2010 Regional Ethics Bowl, during his first semester on the team. “I struggled with a case concerning bullfighting, its constituent practices and its permissibility,” he said. Bullfighting occasionally results in the harm or death of the matador, but in all cases it results in the death of the bull, Gaynor said. “Traditional in itself does not serve as a good reason for keeping a practice that carries with it these detriments,” he said. “The world could be a better place without those kinds of practices.” Deliberating the argument resulted in his decision to become vegetarian by the end of the semester, Gaynor said. He is now more comfortable with moral philosophy. The cases at the competitions involve both personal ethics and public policies. For cases involving personal ethics, students wrestle with dilemmas they then learn to resolve to their own satisfaction, Gampel said. Draper’s academic performance has improved because of his participation in the Ethics Bowl debate, he said. “It forces you to think critically about everything, to divide things into smaller problems,” Gaynor said. The team attributes its success at the competitions to the help of philosophy professors at Chico State, McNutt said. The Ethics Bowl Championship is set for Feb. 28 in San Antonio.

Three Chico State art students stood under weak fluorescent lights Thursday afternoon, installing something worth seeing. The Janet Turner Print Museum’s first show of the new year, “American International: Abstract Expressionism” has opened. The title of the exhibition refers to the time when the movement was brought to the American art scene in the international art arena, exhibits curator Catherine Sullivan said. Examples range from the early1950s to 1970s. The exhibit will be punctuated by a reception at the museum in Meriam Library on Thursday. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the talk by Sullivan at 6 p.m. The artists’ talk about abstract expressionism will cover several topics, including “the place of abstract expression within the modernist tradition, some ways to recognize it and some of

the artists,” Sullivan said. Trinity Connelley, an art history graduate student who helped set up the exhibit, sees the subject matter in multiple ways. “From a subjective standpoint, they’re something very awesome,” she said. The display features prints from wellrespected artists like Robert Motherwell, as well as others who may be new to viewers, Sullivan said. She notes that Janet Turner PrintMuseum exhibits are different from others on campus because most of the them come from a collection that belongs to the university. “We do own all these things, so they belong to everybody and you should come visit the stuff that you own,” she said. Abstract Expressionism will be on display through Feb. 24 at the print museum, which is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.It can also be viewed on the first floor of Ayres Hall. Zachary Coyl can be reached at zcoyl@theorion.com

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abstract “Two Faces” is one of the many featured art pieces seen at “American International: Abstract Expressionism,” the Turner Print Museum’s first show of 2013.

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Officials provide advice to prevent home burglaries Elizabeth Bowen Staff Writer

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College Engagement Chico State graduate Christopher Taggart and criminal justice student Amanda Haddad are two Wildcats who took their relationship’s commitment to the next level.

Promise of marriage requires work Jessica Bauer

Staff Writer

Those brave enough to attempt a relationship during their college years know the effort it takes to keep the love alive. While some might meet their future partner in college, few choose to get engaged during this time. Amanda Haddad, a junior criminal justice student, and recent Chico Swtate graduate Christopher Taggart are two individuals who chose to throw engagement into the mix. Haddad’s relationship does not define her, she said, but being in a committed relationship changes the college experience. “You need to be sure of who you are before you can be sure of an ‘us,’ especially in a college lifestyle,” she said. Ali Pieplow, a senior liberal arts student, and Jason Conrad, a senior art student, are another couple that has chosen engagement before graduation, with a wedding planned for August. The couple has received good wishes since their engagement, and the only stress so far

has been wedding planning. “When others find out we are engaged, the most common reaction is that they’re surprised,” Pieplow said. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, and the average age of marriage is 28 years old, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. This knowledge aside, these couples are pursuing their love despite the high figures reflecting societies divorce rate. Students may choose engagement to develop security in their relationship, said Dona Templeton, a marriage counselor in Chico. Engagement is not out of the question as long as students maintain a healthy relationship, said Juni Bannerjee-Stevens, a counselor at Chico State’s Wellness Center. “What’s more disconcerting is how students are committing to a relationship that isn’t healthy,” Bannerjee-Stevens said. “If a relationship is healthy, then it can endure.” Jessica Bauer can be reached at jbauer@theorion.com

With another winter break gone, some Chico residents are left unsettled by the fresh string of burglaries that occurred when many left town. Break-ins usually occur between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m., University Police Officer Scott Harris said. Although evenings are the most common time for burglaries to occur, it doesn’t mean that a break-in couldn’t happen anytime. Mike Campos, the owner of Campos Rental Properties in Chico, shared a few necessary tips for keeping homes safe from break-ins. Campos recommends always keeping doors and windows locked, even if tenants are leaving for a brief period of time. If at home, keep doors locked just in case. “Leave your lights on, leave a TV near a window on, keep the blinds a little bit opened,” Campos said. “Make it seem like someone is home at all times.” Most break-ins occur while the residents are not home, so making it seem as though someone is there is a good strategy, he said. Campos suggests using a timed light switch, which is normally used for timing Christmas lights to turn on at a certain time. Residents can use the timer to turn certain light switches on and off without having to be home to do so. “A big thing to defer crime is lighting,” University Police Officer Bill Kolb said. “Lighting is important. Upkeep around your house is important,” he said. “You

want to make it unattractive for a burglar to come onto your property.” He suggests getting the neighborhood involved, talking with your neighbors and reporting suspicious activity of any kind. “Motion sensor lights are great, because if you are not home and a neighbor sees a light come on, then they might be able to help stop a crime,” Kolb said. He also recommends students know the serial numbers of their computers, iPhones, iPads and other expensive electronic devices in case a burglary does occur, so they can possibly recover stolen items. Students need to use more of their “common sense,” when it comes to preventing burglaries, said Joe Wills, director of public affairs and publications at Chico State. Downtown neighborhoods are large targets because burglars view students as careless or inexperienced residents, he said. Beyond using common sense, Wills suggests heavier security. “If you know, not just rumored but know, that there have been break-ins at your residence or near your home, then maybe it is time to consider different locks or better security,” he said. If your home has already been broken into, consider calling your landlord to discuss further security. Another alternative is calling a local locksmith, Wills said. They can provide further information on better security for your home. Elizabeth Bowen can be reached at ebowen@theorion.com

TRASH TO TREASURE: Tomato can jewelry holder

Cierra Goldstein

Upc ycling Columnist

Editor’s Note: Trash to Treasure is a weekly column featuring a step-by-step upcycling project. Upcycling is a sustainable way to transform used materials into something new and useful. I love seeing how many new uses I can think of for old objects. That’s a large part of why I upcycle — to create fun, new items from the old and ugly. I was recently washing dishes when my eyes strayed to a stack of tomato paste cans.

I make pizza and pasta a lot, so these cute little cans pile up fast. Previously, I just rinsed them and dropped them in the recycle bin, but this time I had an idea. I noticed that I could stack the cans on their sides and make them into round shelves, but what clutter did I have that could fit into such an odd and small shape? Jewelry — mostly necklaces. My necklace collection now has a home that is just as pretty as they are. Follow this tutorial to upcycle your own jewelry holder. Cierra Goldstein can be reached at cgoldstein@theorion.com

Note: Some of the materials used to make this may seem

expensive, but keep in mind that things like a hot glue gun and glue sticks are investments in crafting that can be used many times.

Materials: • 10 empty six-ounce tomato paste cans with labels removed • Acrylic paint in desired colors • Bristled or sponge paintbrush • Hot glue gun • Hot glue sticks • Hammer • Large nail • Thick roll of twine

the orion •PHOTOgRAPHS BY Cierra Goldstein

Jewelery Holder After a few dinners, 10 empty tomato paste cans be reused to upcycle and create an original way to organize a jewelry collection or other tiny objects.

Directions:

Paint all of the tomato paste cans on the outside. It’s up to you if you want to paint the backs, but I left mine bare. Let dry.

Using the hammer and large nail, hammer a hole into the top back of one of the cans, the part that will go against the wall when hanging.

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Heat hot glue stick in glue gun.

step one Choose any color and paintbrush texture you want to paint all of the cans used to make your customized jewelry holder. You can choose to paint the back or not.

Attach the cans together at the sides with thick blobs of glue along the full length of each can. Put them together to form a triangle shape. Keep the can with the hole for hanging until last. When you attach this can, make sure that the hanging hole stays at the top.

Wind cording tightly in a decorative fashion around the front and back ends of the cans as you prefer. This also serves to reinforce the jewelry holder’s strength.

Hang on wall.

step five Be sure to wind the twine in a decorative fashion around both ends of every can to reinforce the strength of your new, decorative tomato can jewelry holder.

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THE GRUB HUB: Squash your bad eating habits Alexandra Archuleta Food Columnist

Let’s face it, coming back to school after the holidays is a struggle. We’ve had five weeks to take advantage of home-cooked meals and pig out on holiday goodies without free and easy access to the Wildcat Recreation Center. I came back to Chico craving something homey and unhealthy but lacked the energy to put effort into preparing a traditional comfort food. After browsing the grocery aisles, I came across a butternut squash in the produce section. The shape intrigued me, the name was puzzling, and since it was a winter squash, it was cheaper than most of the other vegetables. Don’t feel intimidated by the less-thancommon squash. Sure, preparing a new food can be daunting, but follow these

squash This unique vegetable is rich in fiber, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A, C and E.

simple steps and you’ll be enjoying a new healthy side dish that is sure to make a frequent appearance at your table. One surprise I came across with this recipe is that butternut squash doesn’t quite crisp up in the same way as potatoes. Think of the sogginess of In-n-Out fries and the saltiness of the remaining mushy fries at the bottom of a McDonald’s bag. The outer coating of the fries comes out slightly crisp, while the middle is fluffy and light. These guilt-free Sriracha butternut squash oven fries are even better for you than their potato counterpart. Not only do they have fewer calories than potato fries, they’re also rich in fiber, magnesium, potassium and Vitamins C, E and A. They’re more nutritious and just as filling. Really, you can’t go wrong with this minimal effort recipe. Alexandra Archuleta can be reached at

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Sriracha Butternut Squash Fries WHAT YOU NEED

1 2 1 sriracha fries This nutritious snack contains all of the delicious taste of potato fries without the calories and can assist in losing those extra pounds gained while at home over break.

butternut squash

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Preheat oven to 425 F.

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Whisk together oil and Sriracha in a large bowl.

tablespoons vegetable oil

Transfer butternut squash fries to bowl and toss to coat.

teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce

Pour fries onto a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.

Substitute the Sriracha for ground cinnamon for a nuttier fry.

Sprinkle with salt.

Sea salt to taste

Bake for 40 minutes, flipping after 20 minutes

THE O-FACE : Wingwomen

Chantal Richards Se x Columnist

If you are a guy hanging out with a group of girls at a bar, chances are you are going to get the girl you have been checking out all night. Women are the best wingmen for any single man looking for an in with someone else. The wingwoman is even more useful to a man if she is taken. Men who are with women come across as more approachable, and prospective dates feel

less threatened by a man when he is in a group of females. The chances of women a) approaching you and b) talking to you are very slim if you’re with a group of men. Add to the number of women in your group and your affability goes up. Women can be subtle while letting you hit on other women. They’re great wingmen because they know how to talk to other women without making it blatantly obvious that you are flirting. They strike up a conversation and fade out somewhere

along the way. The problem is that some women can be competitive. If you are trying to talk up an eight, but your wingman rates a seven, chances are they will subconsciously start cock-blocking you instead of helping you. Some unsupportive wingwomen might be threatened by the attractiveness of your target. Also, make sure you’re not more into your wingwoman than the one you’re trying to pick up on. The woman you’re interested in may

feel threatened if you seem more interested in your wingwoman than her, causing your mark to shy away from you. This can be fixed by picking a woman that is equally attractive to your your wingwoman. A seven is more likely to hook you up with a seven. For a night out to pick up women, bring your wingwoman along to get you in with the girls. Chantal Richards can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com

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