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CSU, union look to fix lecturer pay disparities Nicholas Carr

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Concerns of inequities in lecturer compensation may be resolved in the spring. The California State University system is currently looking at the prevalence of lecturer salary misclassification across the system, wrote CSU spokesman Mike Uhlenkamp in an email to The Orion. These misclassifications occur when a lecturer is placed at a pay rate inconsistent with their education or previous work experience, according to a Chico State faculty union report. The CSU’s current plan to address the issue is through the collective bargaining process with the Calpaul ifornia Faculty Assozingg ciation, a system-wide President, Chico faculty union, when it State recommences in the spring, Uhlenkamp wrote. Because of the “dynamic” nature of the negotiation process, there is no set date for when a resolution will be reached. At an Academic Senate meeting on Dec. 12, Chico State President Paul Zingg urged system administrators to go into the collective bargaining negotiations acknowledging the issue. “We’ll be holding the Long Beach people’s feet to the fire to make sure they follow through,” Zingg said. While the union has collected data to indicate that lecturer pay misclassification is a system-wide issue, Chico State faces its own problems, said Vincent Ornelas, Chico State’s California Faculty Association chapter president. The university’s faculty union chapter requested that an audit of the campus’ lecturer pay scales be conducted in October, as previously reported by The Orion. A report included with the request indicated that the proportion of Chico State lecturers classified in the lowest two salary ranges is 17 percent higher than the system-wide average. “Here it’s especially noticeable given the size of the campus,” Ornelas said. The faculty union is collecting data from department chairs and lecturers to share with the administration, he said.

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Shining the lighton safety A local cycling club is teaming up with law enforcement to give out bike lights as an alternative to fix-it tickets.

Benjamin Mullin

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s a registered nurse with 20 years of experience, Katie Boerner has seen many people injured in bicycle collisions. And she’s had a few close calls herself when reckless motorists nearly sideswiped her while driving down Chico’s streets. But this semester, after two college cyclists died in bicycle collisions, Boerner realized that someone needed to act. “I just said, ‘enough is enough. We’ve got to do something,’” she said. Boerner, an avid competitive cyclist, started thinking about how she could make Chico safer. Shortly after, an idea popped into her head. “I thought, ‘wouldn’t it be nice if somebody gave lights to people?’” she asked. After talking with members of a local cycling club and officers at the Chico Police Department, Boerner developed her idea into “Light Up Chico,” a campaign dedicated to giving bike lights to cyclists who need them. Under the new program, which is slated to begin Jan. 1, Chico police officers will give lights to cyclists they pull over for lack of proper lighting. The lights will be given in lieu of fix-it tickets, which can cost between $100 and $150 if left unpaid, said Lt. George Laver of the Chico Police Department. The idea came after Kristina Chesterman, a Chico State nursing student, was killed after being hit by a motorist Sept. 22. Janee Nickerson, a Butte College student, was killed less than two months later after being hit by a driver at the intersection of East First and Oleander avenues. Boerner has also nearly been hit by drivers while cycling. She was almost struck by a fifthwheel trailer while with a friend in the middle of the day. “I can’t think that he didn’t see us,” Boerner said. “It was a nice day. The sun wasn’t in his

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eyes.” She also had a close call on Centerville Road when she was nearly hit by a motorist going the opposite direction. Although the Chico Police Department doesn’t give out a large number of citations, it is participating in the program to reduce the number of cyclists who get injured while biking at night, Laver said. Each participating officer will have a supply of lights in their car. The department won’t have to pay for the lights, however. The Chico Velo Cycling Club, a local nonprofit dedicated to cycling, is trying to raise funds to purchase the lights, which cost between $10 and $20, said Janine Rood, executive director of the club. The club plans to take the money it raises from fundraisers and purchase the lights from downtown bike shops, Rood said. The members will give $250 lump sums to the shops and ask them to donate as many lights as they can. The program doesn’t currently have any donations, but members of the club have already given away between 70 and 80 lights at bike safety events since the beginning of the semester, Rood said. The light giveaway is only the first step to making Chico safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, Boerner said. In addition to making sure cyclists are visible at night, Boerner plans to start an education campaign to teach people the rules of the road. She also wants to raise awareness about notorious hot spots for vehicle and cyclist collisions, such as the Esplanade. If the program prevents one cyclist from getting injured, it will have been worth it, Boerner said. “I will never know the people that we save, and that’s just fine with me,” she said. Benjamin Mullin can be reached at

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Flood Gate The Student Health Center has been undergoing repairs and reconstruction after a toilet valve broke and flooded various rooms including its X-ray room and

records office. The health center now has access to its records, but the X-ray room remains unavailable to students until they return from winter break.

Health center repairs near completion Megan Bowser

Staff Writer

As of Tuesday, the Student Health Center staff has had access to the space that was damaged earlier in November. Since most of their records are now digital, the Health Center will be readdressing the use of empty spaces were files used to be stored. The Student Health Center had been under construction since Nov. 11, after a broken toilet valve flooded. The flood, as previously reported by The Orion, affected the X-ray room and records office. The

custodial crew was able to stop the leak that night. In order to prevent further damage the crew placed humidifiers and fans in areas they felt they were necessary. Students have had to go to North State Imaging to receive X-rays while the campus machine was down, but will be able to get them done at the Health Center when they return from break. When the damage first occurred the staff was unsure if the machines got wet, but an expert thought it would be best if they left the machines alone. “We have someone coming in on Thursday or Friday of this week

to hook all of this [the X-ray machine] back up,” said Jill Cannaday, a nursing supervisor. “So when we get back for spring semester we will be ready to go.” Estimated costs for the repairs are anywhere from $63,000 to $87,000, as previously reported by The Orion. The estimated costs include the restoration of drywall, wallpaper, interior trim, paint, electrical, plumbing and carpeting. Official costs will not be known until the end of the week. The center already offers many services for students and is thinking of offering massages and phys-

ical therapy in the empty space, according to Cannaday. “I think it would be amazing if they provided it [massages and physical therapy] for the students who needed it,” said Kaleigh O’Brien, a freshman microbiology major. It is not confirmed that the Student Health Center will be offering those services in the future. As of right now it is just an idea for the open space. Megan Bowser can be reached at mbowser@theorion.com or

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Law enforcement, housing prep for winter break Aubrey Crosby

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University Police and the Chico Police Department are preparing for winter break thefts and break-ins in the upcoming weeks. Chico police will take no extra steps for the increase in burglaries and theft this time of year, but are doing their best to make their presence known in areas where break-ins are an issue, said Capt. Ford Porter. University police will also not look into extra staffing for the break, but are doing their best David to patrol student resident stephen areas, said Sgt. Bryce DaDirector, University vison. Housing and Food “We do our best to paServices trol the areas but with so many people gone it is hard to tell which homes are empty,” Porter said. Apartment complexes are tricky, said Porter. It is hard to determine if they have been broken into or not because the doors often stay closed, and burglars will often break into more than

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one. electronic devices and personal items of value,” Chico police reported 66 burglaries in Janu- he said. “We have students secure their rooms ary, according to a Chico police annual crime and ask them to take their bikes home or move report. them inside.” “In about another month we will get an inIn January, 123 acts of larceny were reported crease in calls about by Chico police, accordhomes being broken ing to the crime report. into,” Porter said. Chico police recomIn another month we will The residence halls are mends that students get an increase in call about closed over break, with take home valuables, homes being broken into.” the exception of Konkow such as laptops and comHouse six and Univerputers, away with them sity Village, which will on break, Porter said. CAPT. FORD PORTER remain open for interIf students have larger Chico Police Department national students and items, such as televithose who registered to sions, they are encourstay in the dorms, said aged to ask a neighbor to David Stephen, director of University Housing look over their place, he said. and Food Services. Because of this, there are University police also recommends that stureduced staffing levels in the campus commu- dents move their bikes inside their rooms to nities. prevent theft if they live in the residence halls. “Over time, we have found that having one “Bike thefts are typically the largest probstaff member available for extended breaks lems in the residence hall areas over breaks,” is sufficient,” Stephen said. “Periodically the Davison said. “Last break, a lot of students took staff will do walk-arounds of the communities, their bikes inside which helped us out.” and UPD is present for these.” Theft in the residence halls over extended Aubrey Crosby can be reached at breaks has never necessarily been an issue, he acrosby@theorion.com or @aubreycrosby on Twitter said. “We always encourage students to take home

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Memorial held for dead students Nicholas Carr

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About 60 students stood outside of Glenn Hall today in remembrance of people in the Chico community that have died over the past year as a result of substance abuse. Participants stood along the span of the bridge over Big Chico Creek, holding signs displaying pictures of the deceased and information regarding the health-related consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. Joni Meyer, a health and community services professor, organized the event with students in her Drugs and Society course. The memorial gave passersbys on campus an opportunity to reflect on the students and community members that have died as a result of substance abuse, Meyer said. “Our memories are very short when it comes to tragedies involving drugs and al-

cohol,” Meyer said. Substance abuse is prevalent in the Chico State community, said Jose Garcia, senior kinesiology major and participant in the memorial. “I think that it’s part of the culture,” Garcia said. “It’s why some people choose to come here.” Changing the atmosphere that enables students to risk their health is something that will take time, he said. “It’s one of those things that’s been snowballing,” Garcia said. “It’s something you have to chip away at.” This is the first year the class has held an event like this, Meyer said, adding that she hopes to incorporate it into her curriculum again in the future. Nicholas Carr can be reached at ncarr@theorion.com or

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ALCOHOL, DRUG RELATED DEATHS ● Shaun Summa Butte College student died Aug. 19, 2012, from alcohol-related-asphyxiation in a backyard in Chico. The Orion ∤ Photograph by Lindsay Pincus

Remembering Students stand along the Big Chico Creek bridge between Plumas and Glenn Hall Thursday afternoon, holding signs with pictures of students who suffered drug and alcohol-related deaths.

● Mason Sumnicht died Nov. 15, 2012, of an alcohol overdose.

● Carly Callaghan died Sept. 16, 2012, of an accidental medical overdose. ● Kristina Chesterman died Sept. 24, after a hit-and-run by a drunk driver, according to Chico police

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1. Taylor Hall 2. Meriam Library Laptop Lounge 3. Plumas Hall 4. Tehama Hall 5. Trinity Hall 6. Butte Hall 7. Bell Memorial Union

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Along with Taylor Hall’s demolition, several other campus construction and renovation projects will resume over winter Nicholas Carr

2. Meriam Library Laptop Lounge

The lobby in Butte Hall will be outfitted with LED television screens over the break. The screens, like those in the library, will provide students and faculty in the building with information targeted at their departments, Wills said. The first floor restrooms of Butte Hall will also be renovated for Americans with Disabilites Act compliance, including wheelchair accessibility.

4. Tehama Hall

The construction of new teaching spaces among other renovations will commence over winter break. The following projects will begin or continue once students and faculty have vacated the campus:

Separate from renovations that were needed following a water leak over the summer break, the library’s Laptop Lounge redesign will commence over the winter break. The project involves building walls, shelves and replacing ceiling tiles to give students a private place to study, wrote university spokesman Joe Wills in an email to The Orion.

1. Taylor Hall

3. Plumas Hall

The florescent lighting of Trinity Hall will be upgraded over the break. The renovation has already been done in other buildings, such as Meriam Library, in an effort to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, Wills wrote.

7. Bell Memorial Union

6. Butte Hall

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The building, which was constructed in 1961, will be demolished over the break to make room for the Arts and Humanities building. The new structure will provide classrooms, laboratory space and other amenities, from recording studios to art galleries, when completed in fall 2016.

Room 303, an older classroom that is no longer used as a laboratory, will be redesigned over the break. The removal of countertops and placement of new furniture will allow the space to be transformed into a “smart classroom” with direct connectivity to the Internet, Wills wrote.

The walls of several first floor classrooms, offices and storage spaces around rooms 116 and 132 will be knocked down to create two large classroom spaces. The result of the project will create an area similar to the fourth floor of Meriam Library, Wills wrote.

5. Trinity Hall

The restrooms in the basement of the Bell Memorial Union will be renovated to be singular gender-neutral units. Nicholas Carr can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or

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POLICE BLOTTER The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department.

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Friday, 1:40 p.m.: Medical aid at first floor of Student Services Center. “Male subject injured his hand after punching something at financial services. Last seen in first floor men’s restroom with a bloody hand. Possibly punched metal railing. Subject is being seen at the Student Health Center.”

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Saturday, 11:32 a.m.: Vehicle burglary on St. James Court. “Suspect forced entry into door handles, theft of rifle and rangefinder binoculars, knife, radar detector stolen from truck. Ruger 10-22 rifle registered to reporting party’s father, does not have serial number at this time.”

Friday, 2:24 p.m.: Drunk in public at University Vil- Saturday, 1 p.m.: Assault/battery on the 1200 block of Citrus Avenue. “Reporting party told a neighbor that lage. Student possiblly drunk in front of maintenance she hopes the next time shop, screaming obscenher child falls down, reities at staff. “Laying in Reporting party reporting porting party hopes the the street trying to push a man ran upstairs with child gets really hurt. up heavy equipment That upset the mother of and spitting on people.” a crossbow. Then heard a the child, who punched Subject was combatitive. female scream. her. Reporting party Subject hit his head on wants contact.” cage during transit. Chico Police Department Friday, 5:23 p.m.: Suspicious subjects at Taylor Hall. “OTTO Construction out with biologists testing bat stuff.” Saturday, 12:58 p.m.: Suspicious subjects on Kendall lawn. “Two males hitting golf balls or tennis balls with golf clubs. Bystander advised it was tennis balls which were being hit but subjects were gone when officer arrived.” Saturday, 4:13 p.m.: Bike complaint near Wildcat Recreation Center. “Male subject on black BMX bike doing tricks and coming out into traffic the wrong way. Almost crashed into three vehicles.”

Saturday, 1:13 p.m.: Suspicious subjects on the 500 block of West Sacramento Avenue. “Reporting party watching subjects using tools to try to open vehicle door across the street from reporting party. Group of five males mixed races all wearing hoodies/jackets. Group arrived in white older muscle-type car. Locked keys in vehicle, friends are helping him.” Saturday, 10:44 p.m.: Residential burglary on Sunflower Court. “Neighbor located a bike with a suspicious female in front of their residence. Female isn’t aware that (Chico Police Department) has been called. Reporting party was able to retrieve the bike but she is still in possession of another bike and has a backpack full of property. (Subject detained).”

Saturday, 10:36 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances at Whitney Hall bike racks. “Reporting party said she was advised by resident of a white male adult and white female adult posMale subject on black sibly attempting to steal BMX bike doing tricks and a bike. Couple was overcoming out into traffic the heard stating they would wrong way. Almost crashed like to steal these bikes. into three vehicles. White male adult carrying backpack and has University Police Department mustache. White female adult wearing a hoodie.”

Sunday, 2:27 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances taking place on the 3000 block Snowbird Drive. “Young female sounds drunk at reporting party’s front door saying she was attacked and needs a cab. Female still pounding on the door. Female has a small amount of dried blood on her arm. Reporting party doesn’t believe she needs medical attention. Female is still knocking on the front door. Another reporting party from (Cavalier Way) advising that female is waiting inside his residence. Residents have called her a cab. She is not the victim of an assault. Blood on female is self-inflicted, she is a cutter. Cuts do not need medical attention.” Sunday, 1:37 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Cameo Drive. “Reporting party reporting a male ran upstairs with a crossbow. Then heard a female scream. Female is out shopping stating that sons are home. Determined to be kids playing.” – compiled by Nicholas Carr and Mozes Zarate

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Man arrested after spitting on people Mozes Zarate

News Editor

A man was arrested in the University Village parking lot Thursday afternoon after allegedly screaming obscenities and spitting on university maintenance staff. At around 2:15 p.m., University Village resident Mariana Martinez said she was walking to her room when she saw the suspect struggling to jump over the rear fence of the apartment complex. “He looked like he was having some difficulties,” the 18-year-old undeclared major said. The suspect looked confused as he approached the parking lot nearest to the maintenance building, Martinez said. The suspect began yelling at University Housing and Food Service maintenance staff, spitting on them, “laying on the street and trying to push up heavy equipment,” according to a University Police call log. The suspect was intoxicated, wearing a camouflage hat, a white shirt, blue jeans and camouflage shoes, according to the call log.

The suspect may have also worn a gold chain on his chest, which he ripped off after arguing with maintenance staff, said Phil Wood, a 19-year-old psychology major. “It was something else,” Wood said. At 2:24 p.m., a maintenance worker called University Police. Officers responded within ten minutes of the incident and tried to detain the suspect. The suspect was combative, according to the call log. “He was spitting so much that they had to put a mask on him,” Wood said, saying that one officer’s hands were dripping with saliva. The suspect was taken into University Police custody before being transferred to Butte County Jail, according to the call log. The suspect hit his head on the cage inside the police car during transit, according to the call log. The suspect is facing charges for resisting arrest and public intoxication. Mozes Zarate can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or

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DEAN: Sciences dean to be hired in a future semester » continued from A1

anything else about it, and then I saw the job posting, and I couldn’t not put my hat in the ring.” Chico State is where she found passion for her chosen field, as she settled on a communications major her junior year, Trethewey said. “I was so encouraged to be curious about the world and about ideas and that to me was just a gift,” she said. In her previous position Tretheway was responsible for enabling departments to work collectively to generate innovative ideas, and she hopes to bring that to Chico State, she said. “I am really eager to get there and learn what both the faculty and the students there are most interested in and excited about,” Trethewey said, “and to see if we can work for some ways to do some interesting cross-cutting collaborative projects.” Trethewey’s commitment to advancing student success and supporting faculty development were key factors that made her stand out as a candidate, Wei said.

College of Natural Sciences

The dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Fraka Harmsen, has accepted a provost position at Sacramento State, leaving a vacancy to be filled. Chico State’s provost’s office is in the process of forming a dean search committee, which will be tasked with developing a job description for the position, Wei said. The diverse roster of the administration at Chico State, where more than half of the colleges have female deans, is not so much about numbers, but about people, Wei said. “For me, diversity is not a numerical goal,” Wei said. “It is our constant effort to develop an understanding of and appreciation for people who have backgrounds and experiences that are different from ours. This effort has become ever more important as our state and our nation have become increasingly diverse.” The Orion can be reached at

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Bike lights are a misstep in the right direction

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Come Jan. 1 some cyclists who break the pendently distributing lights to riders via law by not having a bike light will be given a their own means. Law enforcement is slim free pass. A partnership between Chico Velo enough without having to be distracted by an increased focus on pulling over unlit cyclists. Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and the Chico needs reforms that affect the commuChico Police Department may be giving violanity as a whole instead of targeting a minortors a free bike light in addition to the $100 to ity. While the new campaign was born from $150 fix-it ticket. While we commend the Chico Velo Foun- recent cyclists’ deaths, it is not a substantial dation for promoting bike safety across town, preventive measure in protecting cyclists. The community has long suggested changes people who break the law shouldn’t be relike more street lights, warded. This initiative wider roads and educais a step toward improvWhile we commend tion efforts. Private oring the bike safety situthe Chico Velo ganizations and the city ation but it might be in should focus on what the the wrong direction and Foundation for community wants. it is certainly too small. promoting bike safety Bike safety is a big The foundation will across town, people issue in Chico and will supply law enforcement who break the law likely always be. Cyofficers with bike lights to give to lawbreakers shouldn’t be rewarded. clists are partially to blame, notorious for at their discretion. The blowing past stop signs program is partially and lights, ignoring aimed at aiding low-income cyclists if they are pulled over by an offi- bike safety laws. Bicyclists need to be better educated about cer that chooses to participate in the program. We support the idea of an independent bike safety and aware of the laws of the road group taking practical steps to solve an issue like the motorists they share the road with. Velo’s new initiative does not help a serious but the concern with this plan is it puts auproblem. It is a slap on the wrist when cyclists thorities in a position where they are supportneed to take responsibility for their own safety ing reckless behavior. It would be great to see organizations like when they choose to ride, even if this means Velo promoting preventive measures, inde- harsh penalties when they break the law.

The game of life is yours to play Tara Miller

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equal or at least close-to-equal playing fields. After college, that can change. The people that you hung out with will go down different paths than you. The way that they choose to go may look better than the path you select. Remember that your friends were meant to go down the paths that they chose, just as you were meant to go down yours. Comparing your life to theirs would only harm your self-image, no one else’s. So don’t compare your life to anyone else’s. It is definitely not going to do much good.

Before graduating from college, the majority of us have followed a prescribed path where we go from one temporary situation to the next. However, once graduation passes, everything changes. Those temporary paths that we jump from will eventually come to an end after But as graduation comes college, as we will and goes, we ultimately ultimately learn to 2) Keep a positive sink or swim on our attitude. have to face the change own. This becomes This is probably that our lives will take. the ultimate test for the most essential us to see how we hanpart of keeping dle independence, yourself from going especially since we in a downward spihave spent so much ral, emotionally of our life being told what to do, whether that speaking, and maybe even physically. was when we needed to turn something in for Before you graduate, you will school or what time we needed to show up for probably have some sort of image in our shift at work. your head about what your plan will But as graduation comes and goes, we ultibe once graduation is over with. But mately have to face the change that our lives if that plan doesn’t happen and you will take. That change is a scary thing but let’s start to freak out about what to do next, face it, the real world will become the first conthis can put a damper on your whole attistant in our lives. tude about your future. No matter what you go through after gradIf this happens, just remember that uation — whether it’s having to pay off huge no one said life would be easy. The student loans, living with your parents, or only thing you can do is pick yourscraping along trying to find a job — here are self up and keep moving along. a few tips for staying on your feet after college. Smile and remember that there are a million other things in this world that can go wrong. If it helps, make 1) Don’t compare yourself to others. While in college, everyone is on somewhat a list of other options that you can

consider and make a whole new picture of what you want your life to be like.

3) Allow yourself to flounder a bit.

Taking some time for yourself after you graduate is totally OK, within reason. Any more than a couple months and the real world might start to catch up with you. Take some time to settle into your new life before starting a new job that pays all the bills. It will definitely give you some time to really enjoy yourself and to have a little fun before the real business begins.

No matter what it is you choose to do after college, just remember that it is your path, no one else’s. Don’t worry about anything else except for the direction that you are headed. Tara Miller can be reached at tmiller@theorion.com or

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Senators propose bill for less expensive textbooks Nick Sestanovich

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Education is priceless, but the cost of textbooks to receive that education is through the roof. Textbook prices are insanely high. Since 2002, prices have increased 82 percent, according to a Government Accountability Office report. No matter how few classes I take in a semester, I always seem to be spending in the triple digits, which is sometimes unfair if I’m assigned a book that is used very little by the professor. Thankfully, there’s a Senate bill aiming to fix the problem. The Affordable College Textbook Act, written by senators Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Al Franken, D-Minn., is attempting to make books cheaper and promote open-source textbooks, according to The Atlantic. Opensource textbooks are books offered for free online under an open license. This isn’t the first attempt to make books

will have to worry about. more affordable for students. In 2007, the ColBooks in poor condition will also be a lege Textbook Affordability Act attempted a similar goal but was vetoed by former Gov. thing of the past. Students will never have Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now, the Senate to worry about buying damaged books or will vote to make textbooks cheaper on a na- getting charged for returning books in mediocre condition. The quality of a website is tional level. As much as I tend to prefer having physical usually going to stay consistent. There’s also no books as opposed to denying the interreading one online, activity of openI think this could Education is priceless, source textbooks. help solve the overbut the cost of I know textbooks priced textbook often have practice problem. As stutextbooks to receive quizzes, but students are already that education is dents don’t usually paying a fortune take advantage of for tuition, housing through the roof. those if they aren’t and food, it will be assigned. With inimportant for them teractive quizzes to save money on and flashcards available on open-source something. I think a lot of good things could result textbook sites, students should feel more encouraged to try those out to have better from this bill. One is that students will be understanding of the course material. able to save money on textbooks legally, reHowever, this bill may present a major sulting in far less downloading from illegal problem: if books are going to be offered to sites. Open-source textbooks are licensed legally and approved by the publishers, so students for free, how will the textbook comthat’s one less thing the textbook companies panies make any money? Honestly, I can’t

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work up too much sympathy for companies that think the best way to combat the money lost from used books is to charge more for new editions of textbooks with only slight changes, but I see where this would be an issue. If the companies lose a significant chunk of their salary because of open-source textbooks, this could mean they will have less money to produce new books and materials. The bill is going to have to address the question of how the textbook companies will earn a profit and perhaps be able to work out some kind of compromise. Besides this issue, I support the bill from a personal standpoint. I’m tired of having to shell out hundreds of dollars on books that are worth very little when I return them at the end of the semester. I’m sure a lot of students feel the same way. For those who are fed up paying too much for textbooks, fret not. The Senate is doing something good for a change. Nick Sestanovich can be reached at nsestanovich@theorion.com or

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Kristina Martinez

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Question for Wisecat What should I give my boyfriend for Christmas, and how much do I spend?

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Dear Anonymous, I am a firm believer in the phrase, “It’s the thought that counts,” when it comes to buying people presents. Whether you spend $100 on a gift or even just $10, as long as the person can see that you put some thought into it, that’s what counts. The truth of the matter is, people like when you pay attention to the little things. It shows that person that you are listening to them when they talk to you and that you care. Keeping this in mind, it can be tricky buying the right gift. So whether buying gifts for a friend I’ve know for years or someone I’ve been dating for three months, I keep three things in mind.

1) Don’t break the bank.

Yes, material items are loved by many of us, but it is not always necessary to spend an entire paycheck on a gift. An expensive gift does not always mean a good gift. Spend only as much as you are comfortable spending, even if this means only spending as much as you would on yourself. If you don’t have the money to buy that pricey item you had in mind, Yes, spend it on somematerial thing less expensive but just as items are thoughtful. loved by Being price-savvy is something to many of keep in mind when us, but it is considering what not always to buy your significant other, espenecessary cially depending to spend on how long you’ve been together. An your entire overly expensive paycheck on gift can be interpreted a number of a gift. ways, almost none of them positive.

2) Gift cards are for friends, not lovers.

Of course you should put some thought into your friend’s gift, but you should be aware that a friend will less likely be offended by receiving a gift card. As for significant others, they may feel differently. Gift cards are great for when you have no idea what to buy someone. Just make sure the gift card is for somewhere they actually shop because the place you pick can be the difference between being thoughtful or lazy. Another great thing about the prepaid cards is that you can pick how much you want to put on the card so they are good for any budget. Gift cards are great presents for friends. However, giving your significant other a gift card will make them think that you did not put much thought or effort into finding their gift.

3) You can still give homemade gifts.

In kindergarten many of us made artwork in class as presents to give to our parents. Homemade gifts require more effort than just going to the mall to pick out a gift. There are plenty of websites to help those who are feeling crafty, often offering great ideas and tutorials. Craft stores like Michaels are good places to buy materials once you have a project in mind. The holidays are about showing appreciation and love to those people in our lives that mean the most to us. No gift can prove that more than one that has thought put into it. – Wisecat

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Change before a new year begins which is why you seriously need a resolution intervention before you self-destruct. It’s time to stop this merry-go-round of empty promises and unrealistic expectaValarie Teegardin tions once and for all. Opinion Columnist Take my own experiences, for example. I was just like you once, naive enough to It’s fair to say that you have the best intentions when making a New Year’s reso- believe that each New Year’s resolution lution; you resolve to eat better, workout at would be different from the last and work out in the long run. However, after years the gym more. It’s a nice idea to think about and you of ignorance and failures, I finally came to face the cold hard truth that resolutions can fantasize about becoming a “whole resolve absolutely nothing. new you” all you want, but you’re in deThe first step is admitting you have a nial if you honestly think that your shiny, problem, so stop denying that you end up brand-new resolution will have any kind wallowing in despair on the couch, with of lasting effect. a half-eaten carton of Ben & Jerry’s, after In order to make a lifestyle change, you need to stop thinking of what you failing to commit to your resolutions. Pull yourself together. This time should change and instead think of what around, tackle your commitment issues you want to change. When you make a head-on and ring in goal that you don’t the New Year with necessarily have a meaningful goals desire to achieve, In order to make a by asking yourself sheer willpower lifestyle change, you need the following: will not be enough 1. If you were and you won’t find to stop thinking of what guaranteed not to the motivation to you should change and fail, what would stick with it. you aim for? Not all things instead think of what 2. What do you rethat shine are gold, you want to change. gret not doing this something you expast year? perience firsthand Don’t wait till when you find yourNew Year’s to contemplate these quesself crawling back to your old habits betions. There are 365 days in a year so fore the end of the month. Urban Dictiowhy not start today? Limiting your selfnary even has a name for this devastating improvement to a single day of the year blow: New Year’s Fallout. A dangerous period of time within 1-2 weeks after the limits your life successes as well. Strive to look for minor things you want to change new year in which people try to go through in your everyday life. with their New Year’s resolution. Often With your answers in mind and eye on met with minimal success. Your brief love affair with self-reinven- the prize, dump your useless resolutions and vow to make 2014 a year worth toasttion will fizzle out like cheap champagne ing to. and one morning you’ll wake up to find that the tantalizing idea of transformation has left you for good. Valarie Teegardin can be reached at So what do you do? You tip back a bot- opinioneditor@theorion.com or tle of pity and drown yourself in excuses, @vteegardin on Twitter

New age needs new library white walls is enough to lull me to a slumber. In turn, I thrive on visual stimulation. Vibrant aesthetic means are motivating. They wake you up. After weary eyes peer up from Amanda Irons hours of staring at a bright screen, would Opinion Columnist they rather meet a mural of inspiration, or a white wall? Introducing more wide scale art With finals week upon us, it’s time to reflect can greatly impact the vibe of the space. upon what a library should look like in an InSpeaking of waking up, I could get behind ternet era. Aside from the occasional outlier assign- the idea of an in-library cafe. Syracuse University in New York has already implemented ment, I cannot recall the last time I went to the library, opened a book, and conducted a cafe in their library, promoting itself as a research. A paradigm shift has occurred. one-stop shop for coffee, espressos and even Information no longer exclusively resides a small sandwich selection. Visualize your head starting to bob and your eyes struggling in leather binding. Even further, the library to stay open. It’s 7 p.m. and you still have three has extensive periodicals and articles online. With this norm shift, I do not believe our li- exams to study for. imagine all you have to do to receive that much needed caffeine fix is go braries are conducive to our new standards of to the fourth floor cafe. Keep on that study learning. It starts with the simple elements. Imag- grind without having to pack up and leave. When I think ine a world where about the ideal study you and your study space, I think of outgroup could easily Imagine a world where lets. I think of comfind a room in the liyou and your group fortable lounging brary. Fantasy now, options, structured but this dream is not could easily find a room tables, treadmills unattainable. To do in the library. Fantasy with a shelf for your this, we must reevallaptop, and those exuate the utilization now, but this dream is ercise balls they had of library space. not unattainable. To do in the computer lab Books on every floor this, we must reevaluate of “Degrassi: The are reminiscent of Next Generation.” a time when books the utilization of library I envision colorful were the holy grail space. walls and whiteof information. With boards everywhere. Google Scholar, and Places to study indiour own library’s davidually as well as tabase of scholarly collectively. articles, information can be retrieved anyThe Laptop Lounge on the first floor of where with Internet access. Additionally, the library is becoming a Meriam Library is a good start to what a modplace to study, and stepping away from a place ern study area should look like, but I think there is vast room for change and improveto research. If we took all the books and cenment. tralized them to a floor or two, space could As you confine yourself to the library to then be reutilized. By adding more rooms, study for finals, indulge yourself in the idea and developing a system to track room availof innovation. Play with the possibilities, and ability, we could cut out that frustrating expeget off Facebook. rience of walking floor to floor trying to find an open space. The mundanity of the library alone makes Amanda Irons can be reached at airons@theorion.com or it painful to study there. Just looking at the

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Chico State students studying anthropology abroad have made an important find in Antigua. On the Caribbean island, professor Georgia Fox and her team of students have began excavating the plantation slave quarters at the Betty’s Hope Archaeological Field School. It’s exciting that Chico State provides these amazing opportunities and partnerships for students. See Story on B6.

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Chico State assistant coaches receive an average annual salary in the neighborhood of $5,000. Although these employees gain valuable experience, most have an additional full-time job to support themselves. This means assistant coaches have less time to work with their teams. It’s a shame we don’t value these people enough, at least monetarily. See story on B3.

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Album Review “Beyonce,” Beyonce Beyonce’s new self-titled album was released at midnight on Friday, completely unannouced. The multimedia work is described as a visual album consisting of 14 tracks and 17 videos featuring numerous collaborations with artists including Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Drake and Beyonce’s 1-year-old daughter Blue Ivy. Of note are the feminist anthem “***Flawless” and the heavy hitting love song “Drunk In Love.” It’s been a great year for the artist, but this album just might be Queen B’s crowning achievement.

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1-0 WEEKEND PERFORMANCE

The Chico State men’s basketball team continued their six-game winning streak Saturday by defeating Cal State Stanislaus. After losing to the Warriors earlier in the season, the Wildcats redeemed themselves by defeating them 88-67. Wildcats guard Rashad Parker scored 15 first-half points to help give Chico State a comfortable 36-26 halftime lead. Forward Amir Carraway and guard Sean Park both finished the night with 14 points. Parker impressed the crowd by scoring a new career high of 31 points, while also tacking on four rebounds and two assists to push the ’Cats to another victory. The win leaves Chico State with a California Collegiate Athletic Association record of 3-1 and a regular season record of 7-1. Chico State will try to continue the streak when they hit the road to take on Cal State San Bernardino at 7 p.m on Jan. 3.

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Jordan Semple Junior Forward

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Tight grip Jordan Barton keeps the ball close against a defender.

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Major: Recreation Junior forward Jordan Semple helped the Wildcats to a sixth straight victory Saturday by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Semple has had a steady season averaging 8.4 rebounds and scoring an average 9.1 points. The forward will bring his A game to try to keep the streak alive against Cal State San Bernardino Jan. 3.

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7,612 (MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD) One highlight of 2013 was J Patrick Smith’s career high score of 7,612 in the NCAA Division II national championship.

(MEN’S SOCCER) Earlier this year, senior goalkeeper Sam Evans became the school record holder for most wins in a season with 37.

Wildcat Athletics reach new highs in 2013 Track and Field

The Chico State track and field program’s season was highlighted by J Patrick Smith’s second consecutive NCAA Division II national championship in the decathlon. Smith recorded a career high score of 7,612, breaking his own personal record and the stadium record. On the women’s side, Robin Hannah received All-American honors finishing fourth in the Heptathlon. They sent 15 athletes to the Nationals meet in Pueblo, Colo. The men’s track and field team recorded its 10th consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association title, while the women’s track and field team earned its fourth CCAA title respectively.

Cross-Country

It was another magical season for the Chico State cross-country program as both the men’s and women’s teams finished sixth at the 2013 Cross Country Nationals meet in Spokane, Wash. in late November. The men’s team was lead by All-American senior Isaac Chavez, who finished eighth at nationals, as well as placing first by 37 seconds. The women’s team was lead by senior Ayla Granados, as she was named CCAA women’s runner of the year. Despite the great success the cross-country teams had on a national level, the highlight of

the season was winning the CCAA conference title in front of their home fans in Chico. The men’s team recorded the first-ever perfect score in the 75-year history of the CCAA conference.

Soccer

This season, the Chico State men’s soccer team had one of its better performances over the past several years. The Wildcats reached the second round of the NCAA tournament, only to fall in a shootout to UC San Diego, for the third time this season. The ’Cats finished the season 14-4-3 and finished third in the CCAA conference. It was a record-breaking season for senior goalkeeper Sam Evans, as he became the school record holder for wins in a career with 37 and most shutouts finishing at 23. Seniors Octavio Guzman and Jake Ward were also named on the All-American honorable mention list.

Men’s Basketball

The Chico State men’s basketball team finished the first stretch of 2013 by reaching the finals of the CCAA conference tournament, before falling to conference rivals Cal Poly Pomona. Their deep run into the tournament earned them their second consecutive berth in the NCAA tournament. Unfortunately for the ’Cats, they ran into the same Mustangs team that beat

them in the CCAA finals and the Mustangs got the best of them again. It marked the end of a career for fan-favorite Damario Sims as he, Rashad Parker and Amir Carraway nabbed second team All-CCAA honors. The Wildcats got back to their winning ways and currently sit at 7-1 to begin the 201314 season, including an upset victory at home against #7 Seattle Pacific.

Women’s Basketball

The Chico State women’s basketball team grabbed its first CCAA regular season conference championship in five years with an overall season record of 23-6, 18-4 in CCAA play. The ’Cats made it to the NCAA tournament where they unfortunately lost a nail-biter to conference foes Cal State Monterey Bay 66-64. The team earned All-CCAA honors with Courtney Hamilton, Jazmine Miller and Monnie Davidson-Mays earning first-team honors and Synchro Bull earning second-team honors. The Wildcats started the beginning of their 2013-14 campaign going 5-2.

Standings Men’s BASKEtBALL

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Senior guard Sean Park and senior forward Amir Carraway each scored 14 points for a combined 28 points against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors Saturday.

Overall

1. Cal State L.A.

3–0

5–1

1. Cal Poly Pomona

3–0

6–1

2. Cal State San Bernardino

3–0

4–1

2. San Francisco State

3–0

7–2

3. Chico State

3–1

7–1

3. Cal State L.A.

3–1

5–2

4. San Francisco State

2–1

4–2

4. Cal State Stanislaus

2–1

5–2

5. Cal Poly Pomona

2–1

4–3

5. UC San Diego

2–1

5–2

6. Cal State East Bay

2–1

4–4

6. Cal State East Bay

2–1

5–5

7. Cal State Stanislaus

2–2

5–2

7. Cal State Dominguez Hills

2–2

4–2

8. UC San Diego

1–2

4–2

8. Chico State

1–2

5–2

9. Cal State Dominguez Hills

1–2

4–4

9. Humboldt State

1–2

4–3

10. Humboldt State

0–3

4–4

10. Cal State Monterey Bay

0–3

3–3

11. Cal State Monterey Bay

0–3

2–4

11. Cal State San Bernardino

0–3

1–5

12. Sonoma State

0–3

1–6

12. Sonoma State

0–3

1–6

Senior guard Rashad Parker achieved a new career-high by scoring 31 points in Saturday’s 88-67 win against Cal State Stanislaus.

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UPCOMING GAMES Men’s BASKETBALL

WOMen’s BASKETBALL

Friday, Jan. 3 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 7 p.m.

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Assistant coaches have to work double time aside from being an assistant.” Green is the director of instruction for Staff Writer Bidwell Park Golf Course. He needs to have a full-time job in order to make a livVince Lombardi, Phil Jackson and Bill Walsh were all legendary head coaches. ing and pay rent, Green said. The average annual salary for a Chico But like Drake would say, they all started State assistant coach is $5,260 for men’s from the bottom. teams and $4,556 All began their for women’s coaching cateams, according reers as assistant I wish I could give the team to an Equity in coaches, a posia lot more time and spend Athletics Act retion that often gets more time working with port. However, the overlooked by fans average annual them. and the media. salary for a head An assistant NICK GREEN coach is $65,470 coach doesn’t work Women’s golf assistant coach for men’s teams for the money and and $56,665 for often doesn’t have women’s teams. the time to work Green received with the team like a head coach, said Nick Green, an assis- his master’s degree in kinesiology from Chico State in 2010 and still hopes to betant coach for the Chico State women’s come a head coach. golf team. “I’ve been in the system, this is my third “The unfortunate part about being an assistant, especially golf assistant, I wish year with the women’s team and I spent years with the men’s team before that,” I could give the team a lot more time and spend more time working with them,” Green said. “I received my master’s degree with the intention on being a head coach Green said. “Some coaches have a little one day.” bit higher salary, but I have a full-time job Sergio Sanchez

The flexibility of having another job is not an option for all assistant coaches. Cross-country assistant coach Anthony Palermini is getting ready to pursue a teaching credential at Chico State. He said since he will be sticking around, he wants to help his former coach, Gary Towne, with the team. “I’m aiming for the high school level for where I want to teach after I receive my credential,” Palermini said. “I think it would be really cool to coach track and cross-country there because it was in high school where I got my inspiration for running.” Being consumed by school and an assistant coaching position, Palermini could not fit a part-time job into his schedule this semester, he said. “Next semester I’ll have a lighter schedule and probably get a job part-time to help pay rent and all that good stuff,” Palermini said. “Head coaching is not my primary goal, it would be a great bonus to be one while teaching because I love the running environment.” Assistant coaches do not get the same amount of money and fame as head coaches, but they do get experience. That

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double duty Anthony Palermini, an assistant coach to the cross-country team, works hard in his office to balance coaching and school.

experience will be integral if they decide to become a head coach. Sergio Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@theorion.com or

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’Cats compete for Sacramento’s new pro soccer team wanted to go out and make his mark. that would allow them to advance to the pick each other up on the field. Both Ward “I was trying to play well and separate and Guzman echoed this point. next round. Staff Writer The three Wildcats arrived Sunday and myself from the other guys,” Crim said. “I “It was nice having them there for their wanted to do things that would make me comfort level,” Ward said. “It was great behad a team meeting. From there, the tryThree Chico State men’s soccer players stand out.” out began. ing out there around guys that you know.” move on to the second round of tryouts for The same attitude Monday brought The three will need to stick an expansion professional socgoes for Guzman, a double day of together more than ever as cer team. owner of 14 career training; with some they head into January’s fiveThe tryout process allows goals at Chico State technical work in day tryout, featuring as many players to show how their skills and tied for 10th in the morning folas 66 players competing for a set them apart. This past week, school history. lowed by a tactical limited number of roster spots. three Chico State men’s socGuzman said he afternoon pitting The three came into the trycer players took to the field to wasn’t nervous at offense against deout wanting to see how they prove their worth. all during the tryfense. Tuesday was stack up against the competiSeniors Octavio Guzman, out and had no fear filled with another tion. Jake Ward and Tyson Crim of the competition morning training Now, as they move on to posmade it past the first round of JAKE OCTAVIO TYSON whatsoever. session that focused sibly the biggest moment of tryouts for the expansion socWARD GUZMAN CRIM “It was a higher on ball work, then their athletic careers, these cer team Sacramento Republic Men’s soccer player Men’s soccer player Men’s soccer player level of play, but scrimmage games Wildcats are just going to focus FC this past week. nothing I wasn’t later on in the day. and play soccer. The new team is holding tryused to,” Guzman Wednesday was pri“It’s like any other day of outs for its inaugural season in said. “I was really focused and made sure I soccer,” Guzman said. “I’m just going to the United Soccer League, beginning with marily filled with scrimmage games. was on point with everything.” “It was a lot of fun playing with some do the same thing, work the same way, last week’s invite-only college tryout. The Of course, having a little support during really cool college players,” said Ward, a and stay really focused. I want to make the athletes that move on will attend a five-day tryout in January with professional play- defender. “My goal was to go out there and the tryout helped too. All three teammates most of my time to shine.” stayed in the same hotel and fed off of do the best I could and play hard.” ers hoping to make the team. each other, both on and off the field. Crim, the midfielder of the bunch, said The tryout was held from Monday to Nick Woodard can be reached at Crim said that the three would encour- nwoodard@theorion.com or that even though it was a little faster and Wednesday and featured between 25-28 college athletes vying for five to seven spots more physical than he was used to, he age each other to keep working hard and @nwoodard25 on Twitter Nick Woodard

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On Pointe Cameryn Titus and Kenny Borchard dance together for audiences after Cinderella and the Prince reunite in Chico Community Ballet’s rendition of the famous

Chico Community Ballet brings back ‘Cinderella’ to Laxson Auditorium with a diverse cast.

With help from furry friends and her fairy godmother, Cinderella was sent off to the ball and whisked away by the prince. When midnight struck, she transformed back into rags and the only clue left was one tiny glass slipper. As the hunt fizzled, the prince discovered Cinderella under all the soot and found that she was the key to the missing glass slipper. Jennifer Jacobs The fairy godmother prepared a wedding Staff Writer and they lived happily ever after. The bliss Titus feels when perlock dwarfs, a fairy forming makes for an enjoygodmother and pirable portrayal of Cinderella, ouetting dancers she said. took the stage “The joy I get out of of Laxson Auditorium dancing and perThursday night as forming leads to a Chico Community more entertaining Ballet presented This is and enjoyable the classic fairy one of my performance for tale “Cinderella.” favorite audience memThis year’s proballets I have bers to watch,” duction included performed Titus said. Chico Community in. The story Chicoans Lauri Ballet members itself is Burelson and and local dancers Norma Soto-Nanage 6-60. With a magical. nery came to the diverse cast, the CAMERYN TITUS ballet to support bar was set high for Performer, Chico Burelson’s neightalent. Community Ballet bor, Catherine Ricci, Artistic director who played one of the Deborah Jorritsma’s stepsisters. goal was to bring cre“I loved the little kids ativity to Charles Perthat were representing a rault’s story through ballet. clock and the gracefulness of their The story of Cinderella is the arms,” Burelson said. most familiar and popular of fairy Soto-Nannery also admired the dancers’ tales and is also one of history’s most dedication in the dance. famous curfews, Jorritsma said. Her goal in “The music was lovely,” she said. “The the choreography was to create a ballet satgirls were so polished — it was amazing isfying to both children and adults through how they are all on their toes and the a richness of imagination. little kids have a discipline you don’t see Cameryn Titus, a Chico Community anymore.” Ballet member for 12 years, portrayed the role of Cinderella. “This is one of my favorite ballets I have Jennifer Jacobs can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com or performed in,” Titus said. “The story itself @theorion_news on Twitter. is magical.”

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Jump for it Eric Soloro, as the charismatic Jester, lifts off for a toe touch during a performance of “Cinderella” presented by the Chico Community Ballet Thursday night at Laxson Auditorium.

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Cardio ’Cat: Fitness resolutions

Risa Johnson

Features Editor

Planning on making a fitness-related New Year’s resolution this year? Think again — make a post-finals resolution. Making a fitness goal is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. However, few people attain their goal, and the probability goes down almost each week, according to a study by NPR. Be one of the successful few by following these tips. Risa Johnson can be reached at rjohnson@theorion.com or

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Write down specific goals

Going to a spin class on Tuesdays and jogging twice a week are measurable things. Also, be realistic — working out every day isn’t going to happen.

Gather up those motivators

Be productive over the break

Share goals with friends and family. Find a friend or family member to set a fitness goal with you and train together.

This is a great time to get priorities in order and set out a plan to achieve goals. Becoming engrossed in fitness keeps people coming back for more.

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Student Spotlight: Shiko Rugene MORE ON

The Gilman Scholorship Aims to support: • Students with high financial need • Students studying in non-traditional countries, specifically outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand • Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds • Students from a diverse array of institutions including fouryear, public, private, community colleges and minority serving institutions. • Students with disabilities • To apply for the fall 2014 scholarship, submit an application by March 4, 2014 at iie.org/Programs/GilmanScholarship-Program/Apply

Student receives prestigious study abroad scholarship Sharon Martin

Sports Editor

A Chico State student will make a trip to study abroad in Thailand next semester with the help of one prestigious scholarship. Shiko Rugene, a senior political science major, was one of the three Chico State recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The award is for $5,000 and is given to students who plan on studying abroad in non-traditional destinations. Rugene, who is originally from Kenya, moved to Albany with her mother when she was 11-years-old. She had originally planned to study abroad in South Africa, but plans fell through. “I decided at the last minute to study in

Thailand,” Rugene said. “I talked to my fi“I wanted to go somewhere where the culnancial adviser, who then recommended I ture is very raw and real,” she said. “I want apply for the Gilman.” to go to a culture where I don’t know the lanShe will be traveling to Chiang Mai, a guage or anything.” northern province in Thailand. Rugene is looking forward to She applied for the scholarship being able to spend time with the within three or four days before elephants in the country. the final deadline, she said. “I’m obsessed with elephants,” “I know it’s a lot of money, but she said. “We get to visit eleit will definitely go a long way,” phant sanctuaries and I’m very Rugene said. excited.” One of the requirements for Even though traveling to the scholarship includes creatanother country isn’t new to ing a presentation or project afRugene, she expects to face some ter studying abroad. Rugene will challenges. shiko help next year’s incoming fresh“I’m scared and nervous as RuGENE men pursue a chance to study hell, but I want to conquer that Political Science abroad. all by myself,” she said. Student “I decided that I would talk to Rugene will be graduating next the incoming freshmen and do fall and wants to join the Peace a presentation about the scholCorps. arship and studying abroad,” she said. “If She also plans on getting a master’s deI would’ve known about this, I would’ve purgree in political science. sued it a lot earlier.” Rugene said she was searching to travel Sharon Martin can be reached at somewhere for a complete cultural experi- smartin@theorion.com or @SharonBMartin on Twitter ence.

The O-Face: Farewell to readers you doing?” I have been through it all.

The sex stories

Chantal Richards

Sex Columnist

My time as your sex columnist has been a pleasure, but now I am leaving it in someone else’s hands. I know many of you have asked me what it is like being the sex columnist, so here are some of my most memorable experiences:

The run-ins

This past year has proven that many people know my face. Some yelled out, “Hey sex columnist!” while I was walking downtown. While sitting with friends at the Madison Bear Garden, strangers stopped me to shyly ask, “Are you the sex columnist?” There were awkward moments when people said, “I know what you do” or, “How

next column?” or “I am good in bed. Want me to prove it?” I could have filled a book with the number of free shots I got for being the sex columnist. Countless people approached me wanting to be featured in my column each week.

The craziest thing about being a sex columnist was that people would turn to me to share their whole sex lives. Complete strangers came up to me and told me perThe partner promise sonal stories rangBefore becoming ing from bumps and the sex columnist, I I learned to be lumps to how to get made a promise to comfortable with my their partner to try myself that I would sexuality and to keep an some new Kama contact every partSutra move. ner who I was still open mind when it came I even had to sit on speaking terms to sex. through an in-depth with and let them conversation on know that they relationship woes would be featured while trying to keep in my column that myself from laughweek. ing because it was so ridiculous. It was tough sometimes given the context of some of my pieces, but I kept that promise. The pickup lines All of them were fine with it and I am The worst pickup lines directed at me still on great terms with them. No one else were “Want to do physical research for your

might know who they are but they would, so it was something I felt they had a right to know. A past partner was so proud of me, he used to introduce me as the sex columnist instead of as his girlfriend.

The lessons learned

I learned to be comfortable with my sexuality and to keep an open mind when it came to sex. If I didn’t know something, I would research it. Soon after I began, I learned that most readers wanted to know the gory details of my sex life and appreciated it when I provided them. I learned the best way for me to approach the sex column was to make it informative as well as light-hearted. Thank you readers for letting me be your sex columnist and good luck to the next one. Chantal Richards can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com or

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Students study archaeology abroad Antigua, a tiny island in the West Indies, was covered with sugar cane plantations at Staff Writer the height of the English plantation system in the mid-18th century. After years of chipping away at an archae“If you were in Antigua in the 18th ological dig site in Antigua, Georgia Fox and century, you would just see a sea of cane her students finally hit pay dirt this year. blowing in the wind,” Fox said. Fox, a professor in the anthropology Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation was owned department, was working on an old mysby the Codringtons, an English family, for tery. Armed with shovels, trowels and GPS 300 years, Fox said. Her research shows that equipment, she had returned to Betty’s Hope the plantation gradually became run-down Sugar Plantation, a dig site on the east side after the industry died out when the slaves of Antigua, with a new crop of students were freed in 1934. every year since 2007. While they work on excavating the planThey had discovered many different buildtation, Fox said her students enjoy delicious ings at the archaeological site since they hot meals, Antigua’s beautiful beaches and started digging. But after four consecutive comfortable living quarters that are close years of on-again-off-again searching, they to the dig site. Students generally enjoy the had yet to uncover where the plantation’s experience, and some have even come back slaves used to live. for two or three years. That all changed in July, when Fox and “Most students, her team began excawhen they go on this vating an area of the project, they’re not site and found slave We try to sort of flesh sure what they’re pottery and traces of out or help these people going to experience or phosphate, both tellcome alive through encounter,” Fox said. tell signs of human archaeology. “But I would say, 99.9 activity. percent of the time, The discovery was GEORGIA FOX the students are blown exciting for Fox and Anthropology Professor away.” her team of students, Even though Fox who visit the dig site and her students have in Antigua every dug up the ruins of many buildings, the site summer as part of the Betty’s Hope Archaestill contains many secrets. Much of the old ological Field School, a study abroad course rum distillery and the slave quarters have offered through Chico State’s regional and yet to be excavated. The team has discovered continuing education office. many buildings that aren’t on the historical Locating the slaves’ quarters and collectmaps of the area, but they have yet to find ing the personal items they left behind will the final resting place for many of the planyield clues as to how they lived, Fox said. tation’s enslaved residents. And it will finally give the slaves, many of “We don’t know where the slaves are burwhich could not read or write, a chance to ied, so that’s a big mystery,” Fox said. tell stories of captivation and hard labor. Students interested in applying to the “So much of history is written by elites,” Betty’s Hope Archaeological Field School Fox said. “Great people, famous people. But can do so at rce.csuchico.edu/passport/antiso many people who make up the past are gua. The fees to attend the school are $4,185 everyday people.” for credit or $3,925 without. The deadline to “We try to sort of flesh out, or help these apply is March 28. people come alive through archaeology,” she added. The artifacts at the plantation are providBenjamin Mullin can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com or ing insight and historical information about @BenMullin on Twitter. pre-emancipation English colonies, Fox said. Benjamin Mullin

Dig deep The Chico State students who visited Betty’s Hope Architecture School, left, pose for a photograph against a windmill on the old sugar plantation. Below, members of Fox’s archaeological expedition mark off an area of the ground on the plantation ruins.

Photographs courtesy of Georgia Fox

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Students rev up for national race Mechatronic engineering majors build race car from scratch for a June competition in Nebraska Risa Johnson

Features Editor

Rock music is blasting and the scent of metal and grease fills the air. A group of men are bent over a small car frame, speaking in the language of engineers. They occasionally hold up small parts and gesture with their hands about how they will work and where they go. Laughter fills the room and it is obvious that they are enjoying spending a late night at their workshop in the Plumas courtyard. This group of about 20 students are part of the engineering club, Formula Society of Automotive Engineers. They are building a race car for a competition in Nebraska in June against 80 other schools. Joshua Miranda, a senior mechatronic engineering major, is president of Formula SAE and has been a member of the club since it started three years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew very little about cars before I was on the team,â&#x20AC;? Miranda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It forces you to learn things you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learn in class.â&#x20AC;? The group creates all parts from scratch, besides the engine and wheels, he said. They are cheaper and easier to make in -house, because they all go together. Miranda designed most of the model, so it is made to fit him. The club had to take the race car apart because some small pieces broke, but they were racing it in the dorm parking lot on the weekends, Miranda said. They plan to race at the Chico Municipal Airport landing strip when the car is up and running again. Sam Rabellino, a sophomore mechatronic engineering major, joined the club last year, when the car was still in the design process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great experience so far,â&#x20AC;? Rabellino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting to take what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m learning from my classes and use them for something practical.â&#x20AC;? He usually spends about 10 hours per week in the workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get probably about 60 horsepower out of it,â&#x20AC;? Rabellino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That

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Pit crew Jason Yu and Tyler Gellinck, above, discuss parts for the frame. Members of Formula SAE spent Friday night running tests in the Plumas Hall courtyard. still is plenty because we have a 600 pound car.â&#x20AC;? The event in Nebraska is made up of different competitions including: the skid pad, which is a sprint around a figure eight, the endurance race, which is a time trial, and a competition for best design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fifty percent of schools donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even finish the endurance race because parts break and they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fix them,â&#x20AC;? Rabellino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good goal to shoot for.â&#x20AC;? Tyler Gellinck, a junior mechanical engineering major, enjoys applying what he learns in classes in a hands-on way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to take a break from studying,â&#x20AC;? Gellinck said. The most rewarding part of the club is seeing the race car work after all the effort the group put in, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got to ride in it a few times,â&#x20AC;? Gellinck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was pretty exciting. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all built here by students.â&#x20AC;? Risa Johnson can be reached at

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