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Faculty member dies on campus
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Chico State is making strides toward a more environmentally sound food policy
Professor of political science found dead in office in Butte Hall Dylan de Wit
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humane. Kerfoot uses an online calculator to research the origin of food on campus. Then she gets in touch with distributors and find out which ones meet the Real Food Challenge’s criteria. However, Chico State has been unable to impress the importance of this issue on the student body. So far, food services has implemented the Green Leaf program to promote its sustainability practices. It encourages diners to look for the green leaves, which indicate that one or more of the criteria were met. However, a quick survey revealed that most students are unaware of the changes being made to their dining choices and vaguely aware of food services’ achievements in the arena of sustainability. One thing that might affect student opinions on this issue is the higher cost of food that meets the new criteria, said George Rankin, director of A.S. Dining Services. Compostable paper plates were also more expensive at one time, but now they are the norm in food services across CSU campuses, and prices have come down. “It’s simple economics — supply and demand,” Rankin said. “As they (students) buy more and more organic products, they drive the price down, and we can bring more of that product in.”
hico State’s food service providers have been taking the lead in working toward sustainable goals that have been set by the state of California. A new food policy was approved by the California State University Board of Trustees and Gov. Jerry Brown last year. Under the new guidelines, each campus will have until 2020 to ensure that at least 20 percent of all food spending goes to farms and businesses that meet sustainability criteria laid out by a student group known as the Real Food Challenge. As of now, food services mark puts its progress toward this criteria at 8 percent. “I would not be surprised if we come in closer to 12 percent” said Corinne Knapp, retail manager of Associated Students Dining Services. During the past few years, food distributors have been pressured by many of their clients, including the CSU system, to clearly indicate where their food comes from on the label. Since not every distributor provides the information, Chico has instead enlisted the help of self-described “food detective” Grace Kerfoot to find out where the food comes from. “I look through all of the food products that come onto our campus, and I research them to see if they have a qualification in the categories,” Kerfoot said. These categories include being local, using fair Eric McGuire can be reached at trade and being newseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
The body of Willis Geer, a professor in the political science department, was discovered in a seventh-floor office in Butte Hall Monday evening. Emergency vehicles arrived on the scene at about 7 p.m. Fire personnel informed The Orion that a body had been discovered by a janitor in office number 716. Chico State University Police Chief Robyn Hearne said that the death was a result of natural causes. “We had a medical emergency call earlier this evening,” Hearne said. She added that campus officials had “no reason to investigate further at this point.” A coroner has been called for further assessment. A system-wide email was sent out to all crimWILLIS GEER inal justice maPolitical science jors from Ryan professor Patten, political science department chair, to inform students. “I am writing to inform you of tremendously sad news,” Patten wrote. “We have lost our dear friend and colleague Willis Geer.” Willis Geer began his time at Chico State in 2007, and taught criminal justice courses within the political science department. Geer was praised by Patten for his tremendous work ethic, “He arrived early, left late, and was always a positive presence in the department.” Patten wrote, “Willis will be remembered for his selfless devotion to his students and colleagues, his gentle spirit, and his humility and dedication.” Dylan de Wit can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Part-time faculty becomes majority at Chico State of the university, Elrod said. However, part-time teachers don’t have the same Staff Writer requirements. Students aren’t the only ones who work “Part-time lecturers are only required part time. to teach, although some do more than The number of part-time teachers emthat,” Elrod said. ployed by Chico State has continWhether instructors are ued to increase during the last few part or full time, students years, and they now outnumber should expect a high-quality their tenure-track colleagues. learning experience, Elrod In 2009, there were 486 tensaid. However, part-time ure-track faculty members, but instructors may be less in 2014 that number was down to accessible because they are 424. For the current school year, not on campus as often. part-time teachers now constitute Being available to the a majority of the faculty at 52 students regularly can be percent. a struggle, said Melody Tenured faculty at Chico State Yeager, an anthropology serve a crucial role, said Susan professor who started MELODY YEAGER Elrod, interim provost and vice teaching part time in 2007 Anthropology president for academic affairs. and is still working without professor “The tenured faculty are the a long-term contract. core of the faculty,” Elrod said. “Office hours is an issue Along with teaching classes, being part time,” she said. tenure-track faculty members are also reYeager teaches year to year, and her sponsible for advising students, planning employment is renewed each semester at programs, managing their departments the university’s discretion. and participating in the governance “It’s difficult having a family,” Yeager Michael Arias
said. an impact on the campus’ ability to hire With three kids to support, Yeager also tenure-track teachers,” he said. works part time at Butte College along From 2008–2012, California State Uniwith the four courses she teaches here at versity colleges lost $1 billion in state Chico State. revenue. However, Gov. Jerry Brown’s Tenured faculty members are valued 2015–2016 budget proposes to increase the at Chico State because they are here on a system’s general fund allocation by $119.5 long-term bamillion as long sis, Elrod said. as tuition costs There has been an overall This means remain steady. reduction of state support to the they can form With the CSU that has had an impact on the uptick funding relationships campus’ ability to hire tenure-track during the with students teachers throughout the last couple of course of their years, departdegree proJoe Wills, ments have grams. Partdirector of public affairs been able to time lecturers add 100 more are often only tenure-track hired for a short-term contract, which faculty members. makes it more challenging to form these “Increasing the numbers of tenkinds of relationships with students. ure-track faculty is a priority for the The primary reason for the trend of an university, and we are making progress,” increasingly part-time faculty has been Elrod said. cuts in funding, said Joe Wills, director of public affairs. Michael Arias can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or “There has been an overall reduction of state support to the CSU that has had @theorion_news on Twitter.
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3 cars entangled in collision on 9th Street A three-car collision occurred in front of ABC Market on Ninth and Ivy streets at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday. According to a Chico police officer, the driver of a Dodge pickup truck stopped on Ivy Street at the stop sign facing Ninth Street and then proceeded to drive onto the one-way street. The Dodge pulled directly out in front of a woman driving a Volkswagen. The woman was driving down the one-way street on the left side of the lane going the speed limit of 30 mph. The Volkswagen smacked the backside of the Dodge and both spun clockwise. The sun is a possible factor in the accident and could have prompted vision glare, the officer said. -Brianne McEvoy
Refinery explosion leads to spike in gas prices Gas prices in Chico quickly rose after an explosion interrupted gasoline production. It occurred at the Exxon Mobil Corp. oil refinery on Feb. 18 in Torrance, where an over-pressurization in the air pollution control system caused it to blow up. A week after the blast retail gas prices have shot up 25 cents a gallon and the Northern California refinery in Santa Clara was forced to take gas production offline. The delay of gas production has gas prices rising and Chico students are being impacted by the sudden increases. “It’s annoying because it makes traveling home even more expensive,” said Lauren Finley, a sophomore exercise physiology major. “We are broke college students.” On top of this, recent gas laws in California have also forced the oil industries to raise their prices
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The homicide suspect in a fatal knife attack last week was arrested after an extended police chase in Glenn County on Feb. 24. Oroville resident Joel Eldridge was pronounced dead on Feb. 19 after an altercation on Mulberry Street with an unknown assailant. Chico detectives later came to suspect 30-year-old Michael Anderson as the perpetrator. On Feb. 24, Chico police detected that Anderson was in Orland. Officers spotted the suspect in a vehicle between Highway 49 and Road 29, and after failing to pull over, a short chase commenced. Anderson allegedly drove through a trailer park before crashing into a ditch and continuing to evade officers on foot. After exiting his vehicle and entering a camper, more police arrived on scene and Anderson came out of the residence. “Anderson was transported to the Butte County Jail on an arrest warrant,” said Chico Police Sgt. Matt Madden. -William Rein
University Police chief candidates down to 3 Chico State has selected its final three candidates for the chief of University Police. A search committee is in the process of replacing former University Police Chief Robyn Hearne, who announced her retirement in November. The finalists include Capt. John Feeney of the San Francisco Police Department, Lt. Mike Miller of the Southwest Harbor Police Department in Maine and Lt. David Brunckhurst of the USC Police Department. The campus will be interviewing the three candidates from March 6 to 10. Each candidate will also be attending an open forum session. Capt. Feeney’s forum will be March 6 at 3:45 p.m. in BMU 203. Lt. Miller’s is on March 9 at 3:45 p.m. in BMU 210. Lt. Brunckhurst’s session is on March 10 at 3:45 p.m. in BMU 220G.
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630 bicyclists participate in annual race On your mark. Get set. Ride! Cyclists and bike enthusiasts alike gathered in downtown Chico on Sunday to take part in or watch the annual Chico Stage Race.
The race is held every year in Chico and draws people from all over California. The annual Chico Stage Race had 630 participants, some of which were professional cyclists. The race has three distinct parts to it that take place throughout the day. They include the criterium, the road race and lastly the time trail. The criterium takes place downtown. The cyclists, who are competing in the criterium have to do a certain number of laps around blocked off streets in less than one hour. -Courtney Weaver
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Mario Morales, leader of the Pink Shirt Day campaign gives raffle winner Ariel Kittredge her free pink T-shirt.
Chico State celebrates National Pink Shirt Day On Wednesdays, Chico State students wear pink — if that Wednesday falls on Feb. 25 like it did this year. Feb. 25 is National Pink Shirt day, a day that is meant to bring awareness to the issue of bullying. The story behind the pink shirt is that a few years ago, a Canadian teen boy wore a pink shirt to school one day and got picked on for his fashion choice. The next day, the school all wore pink in support of the teenager. News of the incident swept America and led to National Pink Shirt day. This is the second year Chico State is participating in the campaign. After the group’s picture was taken, they held a small raffle to pass out the remaining shirts. Mario Morales is the student leader of the program for Chico State. He has a personal connection to bullying and that’s why he wants to stop it, he said. “Don’t be a bystander,” Morales said. “Speak up if you see it happening. Make it more visible.”
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Group raises awareness on trafficking Dylan de Wit
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Chico State organization committed to informing the community about human trafficking will kick off its fourth annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week conference Monday. Stop Trafficking of Persons President Courtney Hudson, a junior sociology major, has orchestrated the week-long event before. The conference will include speeches from three survivors of sex trafficking, numerous accounts from law enforcement officials from state and local levels and a presentation from author Kelsey Timmerman. His books give insight on how slave labor connects to people’s daily lives through the clothing and food they purchase. “Human Trafficking Awareness Week is extremely important,” Hudson said. “It definitely applies to our everyday lives.” Hudson said that the events can help people realize that human trafficking is occurring closer to home than many think. She mentioned the bust of an alleged brothel in Chico in 2013 as an example. “It’s important that people know about it,” she said. “People try to cope with the idea of human trafficking by acting like it’s only happening elsewhere because you don’t want to think either about your friends, your younger sister or, if you have kids, you don’t want to imagine them being in that situation. This event can help bring awareness.” Monday’s events include a screening of the musical documentary “Call + Response” followed by a demonstration of slaveryfootprint.org, a website designed to calculate the amount of slave labor used to produce consumer goods. “It puts into perspective how maybe just wearing a different shirt that’s fair trade can actually make an impact on other people in the world,” Hudson said. Tuesday will offer perspectives from several law enforcement officers from the FBI to Chico State’s University Police. The officials will share their experiences with human trafficking and hold a panel discussion with the audience. “It’s really interesting to be able to ask officials high and low in government about the same topic,” Hudson said. “People really like that day.”
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Carissa Phelps speaks to an audience at a Stop Trafficking of Persons event last year. During this year’s fourth annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week, Phelps will be speaking again and offering training on Wednesday. Wednesday will include an exciting addition to STOP’s annual events: a training session provided by non-profit CEO, author of “Runaway Girl” and sex trafficking survivor, Carissa Phelps. Phelps will also speak about her experiences with human trafficking. Shamere McKenzie and Keisha Head will talk about being trafficked in the U.S. during college. “She’s the most amazing speaker I’ve ever seen in my life,” Hudson said, noting McKenzie’s unfortunately unique and personal insight into the world of sex
trafficking. McKenzie is now CEO of non-profit organization Sun Gate Foundation and will be providing services to trafficking victims. Friday, journalist and keynote speaker Kelsey Timmerman will share his experiences traveling through global clothing and food economies. All events will be held in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s events begin 6:30 p.m., while Wednesday’s train-
ing session starts 6 p.m. Hudson hopes the week will influence people to think more conscientiously about human trafficking. “I’ve now dedicated my life to something that is bigger than myself,” she said. “I can only hope that this week will spark that same activism in other people through our conference.” Dylan de Wit can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Language Anthem hack exposes data of 80 million programs adapt major curriculum Jenice Tupolo
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Language majors will be seeing some changes to their list of required upper division courses starting next semester. Students earning their bachelor’s degrees in German and French will be required to take one more upper division course, while students who are working toward their degree in Spanish will have to take fewer classes. Effective in fall 2015, German and French majors will now have to take a capstone course, bringing the minimum of required upper division units from 25 to 28. Adding a capstone to the program will strengthen the backgrounds of students majoring in these languages, said Patricia Black, chair of the international PATRICIA languages, literaBLACK tures and cultures Chair of international languages department. “For the first time language majors have a capstone course, and this helps students with a more up to date degree,” Black said, “and will help students complete their GE writing intensive requirement.” Meanwhile, the number of classes needed for a degree in Spanish is decreasing. A memo from Paul Zingg, president of Chico State, announced that the minimum number of required major upper division units for Spanish will decrease from 34 to 28. “The faculty members did a study and found that there are students not able to finish within their allotted time, who have no choice but to drop back to a minor,” Black said. In response to the study, Black and other faculty members came to an agreement to reduce the upper division units in Spanish. “All these changes should help students graduate with good degrees in a timely fashion,” Black said, “and be prepared for a global society and internationally oriented careers if that is what they choose.” Michael Arias can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Health care insurer Anthem Blue Cross revealed in early February that its security systems were breached and data on up to 80 million people was stolen. The data stolen includes information on both current and former customers. Anthem customer information taken during the theft includes: names, social security numbers, home and email addresses, employment data, and medical ID numbers, according to a Chico State Human Resources email. Credit card numbers are believed to have not been compromised. “I thought about the Target hack that happened and how much of a mess that was,” said Ashley Simon, Anthem customer and Chico State senior. “It’s scarier to think about it happening to a place that has a lot more confidential and personal information.” Simon and her family received an email from Anthem stating that their personal information had not been affected by the breach. The president and CEO of Anthem, Joseph Swedish, revealed that Anthem employees’ information was also at risk, including his own. “I assure you that we are working around the clock to do everything we can to further secure your data,” Swedish said in a message to Anthem customers. Anthem has alerted members of po-
tential phishing scams and recipients of such emails are advised to not reply, supply information or open any attachments. Anthem will provide free credit monitoring and identity protection services to any affected customer dating back to 2004 for up to two years. A website has been established by An-
them, www.anthemfacts.com, where customers can access updates and information about the breach as well as identity protection services. Jenice Tupolo can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Winning artist pushes boundaries in show Erin Vierra
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This past week was the last chance to catch the solo exhibition at the Turner Print museum here at Chico State. The exhibition was by the winner of the National Print Competition Solo Exhibition Award which was given by Anne Collins Goodyear, the juror for 10th annual Turner National Print Competition as well as co-director of the Bowdoin Museum and former associate curator of prints and drawings at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. She presented the award to a local Bay Area artist, Kathy Aoki from San Francisco. The exhibition which was called “Pushing Boundaries Expanding Horizons,” allowed the artist the chance to create from scratch a brand new piece with a specific setting in mind. With this in the back of her mind, Aoki was able to expand her creative
The exhibition which called “Pushing Boundaries Expanding Horizons,” allowed the artist the chance to create from scratch a brand new piece with a specific setting in mind. vision in an engaging and conceptual body of work that featured a collection of about twenty pieces. During the four weeks that the show was presented; January 26 to February 21, students of Chico State as well as admirers of art were able to come inside the Janet Turner Print Museum to explore and witness Aoki’s work. The museum which is located underneath the library housed the collection and was open for all to see. Erin Vierra can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Bay Area artist Kathy Aoki was chosen for the the solo exhibition prize from the 2014 Janet Turner National Print Competition.
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Call Type: Petty theft Thursday, 6:39 a.m., Warner Street At the brick restrooms card swipe machine was stolen,and mechanical door was propped open with a duffle bag still in its plastic wrapping. The lights were left on and no one was found in the room. Call Type: Assault Thursday, 4:35 p.m. Incident occurred last night in Chico and subject did not contact Chico Police Department or seek treatment at Enloe Medical Center and is refusing to talk to University Police. Call Type: Suspicious Circumstance Saturday, 8:57 p.m, Whitney Hall Student threw beer bottle from window, south side by the bike racks. Call Type: Drunk in Public Saturday, 11:50 p.m., Rio Chico Way One male, two females trying to walk through parking lot. Male subject trying to carry female.
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The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Call Type: Stalled Vehicle Wednesday, 7:39 a.m., Highway 32 “A school bus trying to turn onto Highway 32 broke down in the middle of the road, sitting in a diagonal position. With children still on the bus and cars swerving to avoid it, it became a dangerous situation. All people involved are okay.”
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Call Type: DUI crash--misdemeanor Thursday, 5:49 a.m., East 1st Avenue Driver’s tire blow out and was unknown what he hit. The man remained in his car and called for police assistance but refused medical attention. Another vehicle was involved and was unknown is the other driver had been injured. Call Type: Missing person Thursday, 9:50 a.m., Rio Lindo Avenue Woman reported her son missing since Sunday.
Call Type: Medical Aid Saturday, 1:05 p.m., Whitney Hall Student was shaking, hadn’t taken any drugs or alcohol in the past 24 hours. They were resting in their room.
Call Type: Injury hit and run Thursday, 11:53 a.m., Esplanade A woman was riding her bike when a vehicle passed by and the mirror of the car clipped the bike’s handle bars. The women fell down hitting her head and hip and sought out medical attention. The vehicle continued to drive away.
Call Type: Harassment Sunday, 1:49 p.m., Meriam Library “A male, non-student subject was harassing a student on the third floor of the library. The subject was using threatening words and felt that the student’s service dog wasn’t legitimate. The subject agreed to leave on his own.”
Call Type: Drunk in Public Sunday, 6:09 a.m., Salem Street “The subject was walking down street trying to open people’s doors. She was intoxicated and broke a fence.”
Call Type: Area Check Sunday, 4:03 p.m., Physical Science Building “An individual claims that there is a strong stench of cigarette smoke in his office. The individual believes that someone has been smoking either outside the premises or inside the building itself as there is a faint smell of cigarette smoke in the building. Unable to locate the source of the odor.”
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Call Type: Domestic Dispute Sunday, 7:31 p.m., Esplanade “Male and female in a verbal fight. He was upset because she wouldn’t give him a ride and he took his shirt off and charged at her, threatening to knock her out.” Call Type: Vehicle Tampering Sunday, 11:23 a.m., Penstemon Way “Female woke up and said her car was trashed and there was food all over the driveway. She did not explain any further and there was no damage to the car.”
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Volunteers: A stronger homeless solution Homelessness has been a prominent issue in Chico for years. There have been several efforts made by the city of Chico and outside organizations to reduce the number of homeless individuals living on the streets of Chico. The sit-lie ordinance, which came into effect last year, prohibits people from sitting or lying on Chico sidewalks next to commercial property between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Those who are cited under the ordinance are given a fine that increases with every violation received. The ordinance was an effort made by the city to reduce the number of homeless people blocking businesses, at least during the day. However, the bill has been less than effective. Whoever came up with the idea of fining homeless people must have forgotten that homeless people typically don’t have the money to afford to pay rent, let alone a fine. Thus, the sit-lie ordinance was a bust. Multiple shelters in Chico are available for transients and the homeless. However, there is one problem with these shelters — they’re dry. Meaning that alcohol and drugs are not permitted. Pets are also prohibited at shelters. And so are cans, which many homeless individuals rely on for recycling money. So what? Why should the homeless have a place to stay if they are coked out on drugs? Because it’s the human thing to do. Regardless of the way people feel about drug or alcohol use, the answer is not to leave the homeless on the street and refuse to give them help. That’s why Brad Montgomery, the director of the Torres Shelter, is vying for a new homeless shelter that would be open to transients with drugs or alcohol in their system. But it’s not going to happen anytime soon. So groups like the Christbridge Ministry are a better answer to the homeless problem — for now. The group cleans up homeless camps around Chico in order to lessen the negative impact on the community. Chico residents must be willing to volunteer time and effort if they want the homeless situation to improve. Change doesn’t happen overnight. The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.
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Homicide investigation drags on with no answers Joseph Rogers
Opinion Columnist On Sept. 3, the body of Chico State student Marc Thompson was found in his burning Ford Taurus 25 miles northeast of Oroville. The death was ruled a homicide, but six months later investigators have not been able to unravel what happened. I first met Marc when I was director of the Butte College InterClub Council. Marc became part of the group to represent the Anthropology and Third Wave Feminism clubs. He was a passionate, though logical, voice in the council. He was at every special meeting during a massive overhaul of the council’s bylaws. Then he ran for, and was elected, the Cultural Affairs Director for Butte College’s Associated Students. He served with passion, dedication and honor. Need a student for a shared governance committee? Marc would check his schedule then say, “I can do that.” He was committed to making sure that student voices were heard. This was a pattern he would come to repeat at Chico State. He was loud. He didn’t conform to conventional codes of professionalism. He could be a royal pain. He was my friend and respected colleague. He was a person that you’d want to have in any organization or workplace. He was one of the best people I’ve known. In the aftermath of Marc’s death, with no information coming from authorities, his body hadn’t even been released to his family. Several people from Chico State, Butte College and Stirfry Seminars, including myself, came together to plan a memorial. Even though I agreed to be a host for the event, I don’t remem-
ber much of it. I was still coping with my internal turmoil. I’m still not certain how I managed to get through it. Marc was gone — never coming back. Weeks after his murder I received a phone call from the detective in charge of his case. My number was in Marc’s phone, and he wanted to ask me a few questions. Was Marc involved with “molly”? I had to Google that. What about other drugs? Anything I could think of at all? My heart sank. They were grasping at straws. Now, six months later, his case is still open. Three months ago, a mutual friend of ours talked with the detective. There “wasn’t much he could share” about the case. I called that detective this week to ask if there’s been any progression on the investigation. I was told that they have a “few leads” but can’t discuss them in case it compromises the investigation. I’m not sure I can believe that anymore. I have to wonder if that is the canned response that is given when investigators don’t have a clue. It is time to investigate the investigation. Was Marc’s case handled properly or was he another victim of racism? If you have any information about Marc’s case please contact the Butte County Sheriff ’s Office, Detective Chris D’Amato at 530538-7544 or 530-538-7671. Joseph Rogers can be reached at
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THUMBS Thumbs up to the new 99 cents store on Cohasset Road. This is another way for students to get necessities without breaking the bank.
Thumbs down to Leonard Nimoy passing away at the age of 83. Live long and prosper old friend, and may you find peace among the stars. Thank you for fascinating us all these years.
Thumbs up to the Chico State men’s basketball team clinching its third California Collegiate Athletic Association championship in two years. Way to go ’Cats!
Thumbs down to this damn dress debacle. To those who see white and gold: be seriously concerned. It is clearly black and blue. Kim Kardashian said so, and what Kim says, goes.
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Forced to pick a political side Megan Mann
Opinion Columnist Hello, my name is Megan and I’m a Republican. My choice of political party is shocking, right? I mean, what woman in her right mind would back the same political party that tries to control her body and make it impossible to receive certain medical procedures and services? Apparently, this one. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that the Republican Party has its problems. Seriously, a Republican from the South Dakota House of Representatives just compared Planned Parenthood abortion services to ISIS executions. But no matter how socially ignorant and stunted the party may be, I happen to agree with many of the economic ideals it perpetuates. For one, I don’t agree with heavy taxation or regulation for small businesses and farms. Yes, there needs to be some regulation and taxation, but not so much that it’s almost impossible to open a small business. Ultimately, it’s my conservative economic views that keep me from choosing a political party that matches my liberal
social views. But really, I’m more of a Libertarian than a Republican. For my readers who haven’t taken a political science class (or slept through it), the Libertarian party almost exactly represents my political views. They’re conservative in economics and liberal in the social aspects of government. So why don’t I identify as Libertarian or vote
for Libertarian candidates that are running for office? Because I know that voting for a third party is the equivalent of throwing my vote away in any election. When I took my general education political science class my freshman year, I remember the professor saying the exact same thing. She explained that the American public has this notion that there are only two major political parties, and that there isn’t enough interest or people backing third parties to
have majority vote during elections. And you know what? She’s right. Many people aren’t even aware that America has third parties. Some may be able to identify the Green Party, but that’s probably only because the TV show “American Dad” did a whole episode featuring it. Personally, I actually know a lot of people who identify more as Libertarian than Republican. So you’d think that we’d all band together and rally the troops to get enough Libertarian votes during elections, right? Unfortunately, everyone I’ve talked to has said the same thing: They don’t want to waste their vote on something or someone who isn’t guaranteed to have even a quarter of the votes the other parties get. So, until Americans break away from the age-old notion of a two-party system, there will remain a line in the sand, and the following question will have only two possible answers. Republican or Democrat? Megan Mann can be reached at
opinioneditor@theorion.com or @meganisthemann on Twitter
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Dress to express, not just to socially impress Miles Inserra
Opinion Columnist
In a country where media idealizes a person’s appearance, tolerance begins with accepting a person’s looks. In the youthful city of Chico, this starts with students on campus respecting all fashion statements. Most students put some thought into what they are going to wear to class, and most students don’t want to feel judged for that choice. Whether style is a personal choice, cultural statement, religious requirement or otherwise is unknown to spectators, fashion is subjective, so withhold judgment. Other’s opinions do not matter. Fashion allows people to show off cultural distinctions in a stylish way. I’ve experimented with a quite a few styles myself. My skin is thicker because of it. As a youngster, I was a classic skater kid. I rocked slim Volcom pants, a backwards cap and puffy, ripped shoes. There was nothing ambitious about that fashion phase. As I got older, my pants got lower. As my pants got lower, my shirts got bigger.
By the time I was in high school, Lil Wayne influenced my every move. I walked the halls of Acalanes High School in baggy jeans and a plain white XL tall T-shirt. If there wasn’t a beanie hanging off the side of my head, I had a black bandanna wrapped around it representing the gang I wasn’t in. Halfway through high school, my vocal director criticized my style. In short, she told me my oversized wardrobe wasn’t attractive. Suddenly, and drastically, I changed my style. I reminded myself how to use a belt. As my pants got higher they got tighter and my shirts got smaller and grew collars. After purchasing a Captain America backpack, I traded in my contact lenses for black, thick-rimmed glasses. I consciously went from wannabe rapper to flamboyant nerd. Along with my peers, my own brothers gave me grief. As soon as we parked the car, they rushed to their lockers so as not to be seen on campus with me. I could only survive high school alone for so long. Wearing overalls and suspenders to class in the same week were the last
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ambitious fashion statements I ever made. A guy can only be called a faggot so many times. Senior year, I gave up and became a hipster. Thrift-store shirts were cheap and moccasins were comfortable. Most importantly, I was out of the spotlight. It took me a while to figure out my style. I spent most of high school figuring out what I didn’t like to wear, mostly because my peers didn’t like it on me. At the time, I was expressing myself in the only way I knew how. I was a quiet kid who dressed loud. But the public shut me up. Today I dress generic. I can be seen on the Chico State campus in slim black pants like those I started in, cheap thrift-store shirts, comfortable moccasins and a beanie hanging off the side of my head. I’m not trying to conform to a particular fad or dress like Weezy. I’m me. I probably don’t stand out, but I also won’t be criticized for dressing the way I dress — which is often influenced by how I feel. Many students still express themselves in outrageously fashionable ways. These are students adding color and culture to our campus. For those who still dress loud, speak up in the hopes that others will listen. Miles Inserra can be reached at
opinioneditor@theorion.com or @m_inserra on Twitter
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COMMENTS OF THE WEEK Columnist Joseph Rogers wrote a column titled “Men are survivors of sexual assault too” for The Orion’s sexual assault package. The column was featured on queerty.com, a popular website dedicated to gay and lesbian news. The story has more than 3500 views and 158 Facebook shares on theorion.com alone.
In response to the column “Men are survivors of sexual assault too” by Joseph Rogers: “Like you said, most survivor stories are from the female survivor perspective and many crisis centers do not even accept men. It’s a shame. It’s also a shame to try to make us feel like we weren’t raped or that we’re less of a man because of it.” -Jayson Jameson theorion.com
In response to the column “Date rape still a hidden scourge” by Megan Mann: “Surprised it’s not 75-100%. With the idiot college women thinking that people looking at them in any fashion is eye-rape and all. We’re essentially paying for autistic retards to have their social disability receive steroid injections.”
-Edgar Friendly on theorion.com
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BASKETBALL
The Buzzer Beaters Wildcats come in clutch during key games earlier in basketball season Nick Martinez
Staff Writer
As a kid, every basketball player dreams of it. Playing basketball in the backyard, the countdown of “three ... two ... one” and recreating the sound of the buzzer as the shot sails into the basket. Rarely do basketball players actually hit a game-winning shot outside of their backyards, but senior guards Mike Rosaroso and Hannah Womack both lived out childhood dreams this season. “It’s always something I’ve dreamed about,” Rosaroso said, “hitting the game-winning shot.” Rosaroso’s shot came late in overtime on the road against Cal State San Bernadino on Feb. 12. With 10 seconds left, the Wildcats sprinted up the floor after rebounding a missed free throw by a Cal State San Bernardino player. First-year guard Jalen McFerren passed the ball to Rosaroso in the corner, who made the three-pointer with .01 seconds left. Both head hoach Greg Clink and McFerren said that they felt like the shot was going in slow motion as it traveled It’s always something I’ve toward the hoop. dreamed about, hitting Rothe game winning shot. saroso didn’t feel the same. - Mike Rosaroso “EveryChico State basketball player thing just happened in a blink of an eye,” Rosaroso said. “It felt amazing.” Once the shot fell, the players on the bench jumped up in excitement, and the ones who were playing scrambled back on defense, unsure of how much time remained. The game clock struck zero shortly after. Rosaroso’s shot had extended the Wildcat winning streak to 10. “I made a comment (to Rosaroso) and said, ‘This is a shot you will remember for the rest of your life,’” Clink said. While Rosaroso got his night of glory, about three months earlier, Womack had hit a game-winning shot of her own. In the team’s second game of the season on Nov. 21 against Dixie State, Womack hit a three-pointer to complete an incredible comeback for the Wildcats with two seconds left. “I knew I wanted the ball,” Womack said. “As soon as I let go of it I knew it was in.” With the ’Cats down a point, first-year guard Whitney Branham stole an inbound pass and dribbled it down the court. Branham passed the ball to Womack, who hit the clutch threepointer from the right wing. Similar to Rosaroso’s shot, time seemed to slow down with the ball in the air, said Brooke Bowen, junior forward. “We were all waiting and watching to see if it was going to go in,” she said. Womack’s shot put them up by two in the final seconds of the game. Chico State women’s basketball head coach Brian Fogel said that without a doubt, Womack is the one who he wants to shoot the ball with time running down. “It was special because we didn’t give up during the game at all,” Womack said. “It was a team effort. I couldn’t have done it without the whole team.” Womack and Rosaroso’s game-winning shots have their differences, but one thing they have in common is that they created memories. Memories that started off when they were kids on the basketball court pretending to cinch victory at the very last possible moment. Nick Martinez can be reached at
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Wildcat Week of the
Lee Gearhart Gearhart helped the fifth-ranked Chico State men’s golf team win the Coyote Classic for the second straight year on Feb. 23 to 24. He ended the event tied for fourth place at 2-over par, and led the ’Cats with an even-par 70 on Tuesday. Gearhart now has four top-10 finishes in 31 events he has participated in as a college athlete..
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Golfer Lee Gearhart takes a swing during a spring 2014 tournament.
STAT ’CAT
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Men’s Basketball The ’Cats finished the regular season as the sole team atop the conference after winning their final game at Humboldt.
2 Men’s Golf The team had two players, Alistair Docherty and Lee Gearhart, who finished in the top 10 of the Coyote Classic golf tournament.
The team won both of its games this past weekend to secure its 20th conference crown. The ’Cats kicked off their two remaining games by beating Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday, 76-66. Sophomore Robert Duncan scored 20 points to lift the ’Cats over the Otters. The win marked the team’s 13th in 14 outings. The ’Cats followed up with an 87-61 victory against Cal State East Bay on Senior Night, honoring seniors Mike Rosaroso, Jordan Semple and Jordan Barton, along with other past players in the team’s 100-year history. Chico State now awaits the winner of the Cal State Stanislaus-UC San Diego showdown on March 6 to find out which team it will face in the CCAA Championship Tournament semifinals.
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The women’s basketball team split a pair of home games this weekend to finish a disappointing 2014-2015 season. The team won its first game back against Cal State Monterey Bay, with a final score of 69-66. The much-needed victory came in the heels of a four game road trip that saw the ’Cats go 1-3, highlighted by a loss against a winless team. The team suffered a 45-58 defeat at the hands of Cal State East Bay on Saturday night. Seniors Hannah Womack, Annie Ward and Michelle Walker were honored in the team’s Senior Night ceremonies. The team will conclude the season with a 7-15 conference and 10-16 overall records.
The men’s golf team finished at the top of the pack in its first spring tournament this week. The team won the Coyote Classic for the second straight year on Feb. 24. Lee Gearhart, who finished in fourth place, and Alistair Docherty, who finished in seventh, led the team to victory. The team will return at the Sacramento State Intercollegiate Cup March 9-10.
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Women’s Golf With only five players in their roster, the ’Cats finished in fifth place as a team in their first spring tournament.
5.0 Women’s Basketball Whitney Branham made a three-pointer with five seconds left to win the game against Monterey Bay on Friday.
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The men’s basketball team beat Cal State East Bay 87-61 over the weekend. Following the win, the ’Cats are headed to the CCAA Championship Torunament semifinals.
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5th Despite only having five players on the roster, rainy weather and 15-20 mph winds, the women’s golf team was able to power through its first tournament, ending the St. Edwards Invitational in fifth place on Feb. 24. Abbey McGrew was the top finisher for the ’Cats in ninth place. The ’Cats will be back in California for the Cal State East Bay Tim Tierney Shootout March 2-3.
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theorion.com/sports | Wednesday, March 4, 2015| B3
NCAA soccer practices misguided Dariush Azmoudeh
Sports Designer
Photo courtesy of Luke Reid
Chico State graduate student Luke Barker winds up for a pitch during a game. The Wildcat is finding success leading the Chico State baseball team in an unfamiliar role as the Friday night starter.
Wildcat leads, steps onto mound as starting pitcher erything that goes along with the responsibility of being a Friday guy — facing Staff Writer another team’s Friday guy, which is the Friday nights are the new Sundays for best versus the best — we felt Luke was pitcher Luke Barker. that guy,” Taylor said. In his five years with the Chico State Barker has started the two Friday baseball program, Barker has played a games that the Wildcats have played so far slew of roles, from the redshirted firstthis season. year to the experienced junior closer. He pitched a full game against Cal State Now Barker has Stanislaus, leading worked his way to the the ’Cats to a win Everything that top of the totem pole in their conference goes along with the with the Wildcats, opener. responsibility of being taking on a bigger Barker’s role on a Friday guy — facing responsibility as the the team goes far another team’s Friday team’s Friday night beyond the mound, starting pitcher. said Peter Miller, guy, which is the best Even though his senior catcher. versus the best — we duties have increased Barker is a felt Luke was that guy. because of his new captain on the position, his feelings team who everyone Dave Taylor, Chico State about his role within looks up to as a baseball team head coach the team have stayed major role model the same. on and off the “I’m doing my job field, Miller said. just like they are,” Barker said. “He knows better than anyone about Barker is needed as the starting pitcher this program and the history we bring for now, said Dave Taylor, the Chico State and what it means to wear Chico State on baseball team’s head coach. your chest,” he said. “Based on all of his experiences and evHis role as a veteran in the program is Dylan Wakefield
Luke Barker 2015 stats
to teach the younger guys about the expectations of being a Chico State baseball player, Barker said. “We expect to go to the World Series,” he said. “We expect to have success every day. My kind of job is just to help steer guys in the right direction.” In terms of preparation and the hard work it takes to win, Barker said he is teaching the team the same way that his former teammates showed him how to in his first two years as a Wildcat. Barker is an even bigger role model in the community because he was born and raised in Chico, Miller said. “I will not be surprised if there are a bunch of kids who look up to him around here just because he’s from this town,” Miller said. Barker is the complete package, having worked his way up the Chico State baseball ranks in order to get to where he is today, Taylor said. “He’s a blueprint for what we want to bring in as a freshman,” he said. Dylan Wakefield can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or
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I grew up watching soccer throughout my life. I always thought the rules were simple. I knew that NCAA rules were usually different from the professional league — like in basketball and football — but when I came to Chico, I realized how weird the rules for soccer were. The main NCAA soccer rule that ticked me off was the clock counting down. Each half started at 45 minutes and when the clock hit zero, game over. For those who are unfamiliar with soccer, in the pros they play with the clock starting at zero and counting up to 45 minutes for each half. After those 45 minutes, the referee gives a few extra minutes or so of stoppage time. This is how I grew up with the game, and I refuse to accept the countdown clock. It was a stupid, gimmicky rule to “Americanize” soccer that started in the old days of the original North American Soccer League and was then adopted by Major League Soccer in its earlier seasons. MLS finally realized how this rule was off-putting to traditional soccer fans and put an end to it in 1999. Now it’s time for the NCAA to follow suit. While they’re at it, they should eliminate the extra time rule for regular season games. That rule is that when the clock hits zero in the second half, there are two 10-minute halves of extra time. The first team to score wins, but if no team scores, it ends in a tie. Why would they make the two teams play an additional 20 minutes when a tie is still a possible outcome? Just eliminate extra time. if it ends in a tie after 90 minutes, just let it be. Considering how the system is set, more teams have to play more games in a short amount of time. Normally, FIFA requires a minimum of a 48-hour rest period between games. Some college teams play three games a week. Here at Chico State, the teams typically play a game late Friday night with their next game midday on Sunday, which is less than 48 hours. Every professional soccer league in the world abides by FIFA rules. The soccer countries of the world don’t even have a college soccer system. Teams have soccer academies where they have leagues for certain ages. Considering how the NCAA makes these weird rules, I can see college soccer becoming obsolete some time in the future. With the rise of soccer academies within MLS teams, players would rather join a professional team’s academy than a college team. Just look at Brigham Young University’s soccer team. They don’t participate in the NCAA. They have been participating in the Premier Development League — a top amateur soccer tier in the United States with a higher competition level than the NCAA — since 2003. Changes are being suggested as to how soccer is played in the NCAA to make it more similar to the pros. One of the proposed plans is to change the season to be played three months in the fall instead of being played throughout an academic school year from September to May. This would allow athletes more time to train, recover and focus on academics. Professional soccer in the United States has been growing and changing lately. It’s time for college soccer to change as well. Dariush Azmoudeh can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or
@dari_d on Twitter.
Life of late tai chi grandmaster celebrated downtown James Groh
Staff Writer
Martial arts devotees came together at City Plaza on Feb. 22 to practice tai chi in memory of the late Lenny Vavallette on what was dubbed Sifu Lenny Day. The gathering was organized by Vavallette’s martial arts successor, Farshad Azad, the owner of Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center in Chico. Doing tai chi in the park on what would have been Vavallette’s 95th birthday was the perfect way to honor him, Azad said. “(Sifu Lenny would have been) all smiles today,” Azad said. Tai chi is a form of martial arts that focuses on breathing, posture and fluid body movements to achieve internal relaxation and strength. It is a roughly 700-year-old art form originated in China by a man named Chang Sen Feng. There are multiple schools of tai chi, but on Sifu Lenny Day, it was a style derived from Shaolin Kung Fu that participants were learning. People of all types, including students, friends, children and random bystanders, contributed to making the day a success. The diverse crowd that attended was very fitting, said David Gantt, a longtime student of Azad’s and friend of Vavallette’s. “Sifu Lenny had a spirit to share knowledge,” Gantt said.
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Participants work their way through a tai chi exercise on Feb. 22 during an event in City Plaza to honor late martial arts teacher Sifu Lenny Vavallette. “Sifu” and “grandmaster” are honorary titles given to martial arts teachers once they have achieved a certain level of mastery. Vavallette served as a United States Air Force pilot and acrobatic instructor. He owned his own helicopter business, mined for jade and took countless trips to China, gaining the respect and admiration of many martial arts masters.
He died on Christmas Day in 2011 at the age of 91. At the memorial, participants learned a variety of tai chi routines. Azad taught the group a basic step in the beginning and by the end of the day, it had progressed into a technical walk that involved the entire body. Vavallette’s love for teaching was second to none, said Curtis Lemire, one of Azad’s
students. Sometimes Vavallette would randomly show up to Lemire’s taekwondo class and teach the lesson in place of Azad. Lemire, who had never done tai chi before, said he had a blast and was able to learn quickly. “It was a great way to honor him,” he said. Martial arts in the plaza did not come as an impromptu decision. A morning of tai chi in the park had been something Vavallette planned on doing for a while but was never able to coordinate, Azad said. “It was successful in many ways,” Azad said. “It brought peace and balance to the park.” Balance is a core tenant of tai chi and something that Azad wanted to achieve in addition to bringing people together to celebrate his teacher’s life, he said. City Plaza, which is frequented by drug abusers and the homeless, has not been the most welcoming place as of late, Azad said. “Too much yin,” he said, referencing the Chinese philosophy known as yin and yang. Azad wanted to infuse positive energy and good vibes into the park to reclaim it for the people, he said. He wanted to bring the yang. James Groh can be reached at
sportseditor@theorion.com or @james_Groh14 on Twitter.
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Golfers’ favorite courses demand long drive LEE GEARHART
Matthew Vislosky
Staff Writer
Whether it’s viewing spectacular mountains, watching the waves crash into the rocks at Pebble Beach or playing at historical golf courses in Scotland, one thing is certain — golf is a beautiful game. As opposed to other sports that are played in hot and humid arenas, golf tournaments are held on breathtaking landscapes. There are a multitude of golf courses throughout the world, and a few of the Wildcat golfers shared the favorite courses they have played at in their careers.
It’s a course that requires you to think about your shots and your way around the course. T.L. Brown, men’s head golf coach
junior business major
What is your favorite golf course you have ever played at? It would have to be between Arrowhead Golf Course in Colorado or Fossil Trace Golf Course (also in Colorado).
Why is it a tie between those two? LEE GEARHART Men’s golf
With Fossil Trace, it is a really nice course and with Arrowhead, they have really nice views, huge mountains and some awesome features with the course. They have some of the most spectacular rocks that I can’t even explain.
How often do you play the courses?
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I try to play them at least once a year in the summer.
@MattVislosky on Twitter.
DANI O’KEEFE
TL BROWN
junior criminal justice major
Men’s head golf coach
What is your favorite golf course you have ever played at?
What is your favorite course you have ever played at?
Favorite golf course I have played at was Waikoloa Golf Course in Hawaii.
One of my favorite is Carnoustie Golf Course in Scotland.
Why is that course one of your favorites? TL BROWN
Men’s head golf coach
The history of the course and the course design. It’s a course that requires you to think about your shots and your way around the course.
ALISTAIR DOCHERTY
DANI O’KEEFE
Women’s golf
junior kinesiology major
senior animal science major
What is your favorite golf course you have ever played at? My favorite golf course would have to be Waikoloa Golf Course in Hawaii. It is on the main island.
Favorite golf course is Silver Rock Golf Resort in La Quinta.
Why it is your favorite place?
Men’s golf
It was one of the most fun trips I have ever been on, and winning the tournament made the trip that much better.
SPENCER DOWNEY
What is your favorite course you have ever played at?
ALISTAIR DOCHERTY
Why was it your favorite?
Why is that your favorite course?
It’s my favorite because you are up against the mountains, and it is in absolutely perfect condition every time I’ve played it.
SPENCER DOWNEY
Women’s golf
How often do you get to play there?
Just because it’s Hawaii, and also you are playing on the ocean for school. We got to play for three straight days, and it was awesome — such a good experience.
How did you guys finish?
I’ve played it twice in the last six years.
We won. That was insane. It was so much fun.
What is your favorite hole there? Hole 17, par 3, I believe it is. You hit over water, and you are right up against the mountain, and it’s beautiful.
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Switching
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Local pedicab owner serves as driving force in community
ing on the holiday. Griffith attracts the majority of his costumers through the music he plays from the back of his bike, he said. “Everybody gets down to the music,” Blaine Ball Griffith said. “If they don’t, I point them Staff Writer out, and then they’ll start dancing.” Nine years ago, Mike Griffith was homeless and living He landed an audio sponsor, Mobile Excitein a Chico park until he found his calling. ment, to keep the music going all day and night. Now, he’s become a familiar and active voice in the com“I play a lot of funk, disco and oldies, which peomunity after riding out of the dark hole in which he found ple always respond well to,” Griffith said. “I’ll change himself by starting a pedicab business. the music around 10:30 p.m. Griffith, more commonly known as when the majority of the Everyone gets down to the younger people are out and Mike G, gives rides to locals, students or anyone in the area at all times of the music. If they don’t, I point play songs like ‘All About day. That Bass’ and ‘Turn Down them out, and then they’ll “I work mornings and nights, whether for What.’” start dancing. I’m driving people home at eight in Griffith also produced his the morning from the farmers market own song, “Mike G Ride,” Mike Griffith, pedicab owner which was made by local or those who go out at night,” Griffith said. “All people have to do is give me a artists, Nina Loco and DJ call. I normally stay out until I don’t get Furious Stylez. The rap song anymore calls and when I know all of my regulars are safe promotes safe drinking in Chico and highlights many of and at home.” the issues he is passionate about. There are 10 sobriety steps tied to his bike that contin“My buddy from Chico DJs and laid down the beat,” uously remind Griffith of a personal accomplishment, he Griffith said. “Nina Loco contributed the vocals, and now said. it’s the ‘Mike G Ride Song,’ which can be heard on my “I’ve been clean for eight and a half years,” Griffith said. SoundCloud.” “That’s a big part of my life, staying away from drinking Aside from his love of music, Griffith is an advocate for and using drugs.” bike safety and holds an event every year in order to proA friendly pedicab driver helped Griffith discover his mote awareness and protection while riding a bike. This calling by giving him the opportunity to practice on his year’s event will be on the Chico State campus in May. bike. Day after day, he practiced riding until he was able to Additionally, he leads an annual running and walking purchase one of his own and create his business. event for Kristina Chesterman, who was hit and killed In 2007, Griffith got sober and got on his pedicab, the by a drunk driver in September of 2013. The gathering “G-Ride party bike.” His dog, Little G, is with him every focuses on the importance of safety while riding as well as pedal of the way and even dresses up with Griffith dependthe dangers of drinking and driving.
This year’s event will take place on April 19 at the One Mile Recreation Area. In addition to the dangers that come with biking, Griffith is also aware of the risks that people can encounter at night, he said. “My advice is to always watch your drinks and always be aware of who is around you,” Griffith said. “Always walk in pairs. Whether you’re a man or woman, it is important to stay in pairs.” Griffith’s independent business is geared toward helping everyone. Whether dressed up like Santa Clause or Cupid, Mike G and Little G provide their community with reliable and friendly transportation, he said. “Some days are busy and some are slow,” Griffith said, “but I’ll be riding for these people until my legs stop working.” Blaine Ball can be reached at
featureseditor@theorion.com or @BlaineHBall on Twitter.
Check out the song "Mike g ride"
Photo courtesty of Mike Griffith
Mike Griffith, a local pedicab driver, has his dog, Little G, with him every peddle of the way and even dresses up with him on holidays like Christmas and Halloween.
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Professor recognized for human rights work
THE O-FACE
DJ Morris
Features Writer Promoting equal opportunity, reducing violence and being an advocate for peace are just a few things that made Chico State professor Susan Green an ideal candidate to win the California Teachers Association’s 2015 Cesar Chavez “Si Se Puede” Human Rights award. As an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota, Green was interested in Chicano studies because it was a field that incorporated activism into teaching, she said. Shortly after moving to California, she had the opportunity to march with the United Farm Workers, a labor union that Cesar Chavez was instrumental in helping to form in the 1960s. She lobbied for legislation to improve conditions for students and teachers in the classroom, and workers in the field. “Working with the students, faculty and colleagues in Chicano studies and MEChA are some of my best memories,” Green said. “I’ve had the privilege to be able to make a difference in people’s lives.” Green’s dedication to Hispanic students SUSAN and workers in the GREEN field inspired a colAssociate professor league nominate her of Chicano studies for the award, which she will accept on March 7 at the Equity and Human Rights Conference in the Bay Area. “I was extremely honored and humbled to be recognized by my colleagues,” Green said. The award is given to someone whose work has helped to achieve equal opportunities for Hispanics in America. The award also honors the legacy of Chavez, whom Green admires. “Doing the work he and thousands of other members of the United Farm Workers have done since the ’60s has improved the lives of millions of people,” Green said. Green hopes to build deeper connections and network with Chico State and rural service regions. It is vital as we sit on the cusp of becoming a Hispanic-serving institution, she said. “It has been wonderful meeting new people and learning about the work they are doing,” Green said. “I cannot conceive my job any other way.” DJ Morris can be reached at
featureseditor@theorion.com or @djthejournalist on Twitter
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Coming to grips: Stop the desperation Sophia Xepoleas
Sex Columnist
There seems to be a sweeping epidemic in the world of prospective dating. I’m referring to the blatant obliviousness that occurs when people refuse to see what is right in front of their eyes. We all have those friends who do not get it. They wait around for a text all day and when it never comes they makes excuses as to why. While sometimes hard to watch, it may be even harder to look your friend in the eye and tell the apparent truth. Everyone can see it, but it’s hard to see the bigger picture when you’re the one standing in the frame. I will take this opportunity to be the asshole that bestows upon you the cold, hard truth. They’re just not that into you. Before you become a victim of this sad reality, keep an eye out for these signs:
They’re always too busy to talk
If you have to scroll through an abundance of sent text messages in order to find the last one received, stop yourself now. You’re in too
deep. While you may have thought you had an “unexplained connection” during your onenight stand, your partner may have thought differently. When they fail to call or text you in the days that follow, you start to realize that what may have been fireworks in your eyes were probably just some dimly lit sparklers in theirs.
They never want to kick it
If their study schedule is building up, their phone coincidentally falls in the toilet or their goldfish has died twice in one week, there’s something fishy going on. If someone is genuinely interested in you, they will make it a point to be in your space.
You start questioning yourself
Stop yourself when you begin to analyze every detail, every tone and the “true” meaning of every conversation you’ve ever had. When they said “I’ll see you soon,” they probably just meant they’d see you soon. Stop wondering what gruesome physical ailment of yours they could have seen that made
them run so far. The truth of the matter is, there may be nothing wrong with you at all. This is just when you need to accept the fact that you just may not be their cup of tea.
The phone only buzzes after 9 p.m.
Andre Nickatina once said: “Put the phone on your butt. It’s a booty call.” Desperation can be a blinding son of a bitch and sometimes it’s hard to accept that the romantic “come over and watch a movie” text was actually the first sign that you were just a slam piece. Essentially it just comes down to reading signs and valuing yourself enough to know when to walk away. Neediness is one of the most unattractive qualities in a person. Not everyone is going to like you in this life, but you should be one of them. Showing someone that you are perfectly fine on your own is a statement in itself. Sophia Xepoleas can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com or
@soph_mxx on Twitter.
Students think green for dorm sustainability competition The goal of the competition is reduce Chico State’s energy consumption by a considerFeatures Writer able amount. After a tiring day of school, Megan Moran Up until the Wildcat Energy Challenge, would walk into her Lassen Hall dorm many students like Moran were unaware room, flip on her light switch and turn on of situations that can waste energy. The the heater. After a long shower competition has led to an effort and half a load of laundry later, to save energy and a goal to win Moran would be ready to call it a the challenge, she said. night and leave her desk lamp on Marissa Mulcaire, first-year for her roommate. liberal studies major, is making “I had no idea how much ensome changes to her lifestyle ergy I was wasting,” said Moran, in order to conserve energy in an undeclared first-year. “It was Shasta Hall, she said. unclear to me until the sustain“I have been trying to leave ability challenge.” the lights off when it’s light From Feb. 16 to March 8, the outside,” Mulcaire said “Seeing ELISE Shasta and Lassen dorms will be everyone work together trying RESH competing in the Wildcat Energy to save electricity and win the First-year prenursing major Challenge put on by the Institute competition is exciting.” for Sustainable Development. Elise Resh, first-year pre-nursAccording to University Housing major, believes that coning and Food Services, there are more than serving energy is important, but feels that 1500 students living on campus this year. some students are being too extreme in the Alisa Thorsen
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situation, she said. “I don’t use my heater or cooler and leave the lights off when I can,” Resh said. “But it was too much when someone turned off the lights in the bathroom when I was using it.” In order to provide students and faculty with ideas on how to save energy, the Institute for Sustainable Development has provided a list of tips. Although these are being implemented by first-year students living in the dorms, all students and staff at Chico State can incorporate these habits into their lives. Some of these include: Turning off lights and using natural light. • Turning TVs and computers off after use. • Sharing a refrigerator with roommates and/or friends. • Unplugging appliances that are not being used. • Only washing full loads of laundry. • Taking shorter showers to save hot water • Turning off water while brushing teeth. • Studying in the study room or other
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public places to reduce numbers of rooms with lights on. While competition may spark the inner challenger in many, students have discussed taking the conservation to the next level. Michael Sunia, first-year construction management major, said he is excited about the chance to go green and stick to it. “It helps everyone save,” Sunia said. “After this competition, I will definitely be more mindful of conservation skills.” The Institute for Sustainable Development has set a precedent for Chico State and wishes to continue the spirit of conservation. “It is possible to save an abundance of energy even if you are not part of a competition,” Moran said. “So we all need to do our part.” Alisa Thorsen can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com or
@alisathorsen on Twitter.
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The classic play, Antigone, offers a chilling performance at Harlen Adams Theatre.
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Photo courtesy of School of the Arts
Chico State’s department of music and theatre is performing an adapted version of Sophocles’ 2,500-year-old Greek tragedy “Antigone,” about a civilization in great decline, treason and battles of moral conscience. WHERE:Harlen Adams Theatre WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Setlist: Kong Concussive Vacant Youth Chokeslam Make Way Rad
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Photo courtesy of Cafe Coda
Before leaving for SXSW 2015, indie-folk band The Mondegreens is releasing its debut LP, “Kid Tell Time.” Joining the band at Cafe Coda is Local Standbys, The Amblers and folk-rocker Alex Nelson as openers. WHERE: Cafe Coda WHEN: 8 p.m.
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Punk lives on in Chico Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
Staff Writer
Illuminating the gallery walls, the soft glow of warm lighting bounced across the room, lining a trail of contemporary art. 1078 gallery played host to The Jefferson Pre-Fest, a hardcore punk showcase celebrating The Jefferson Fest based in Anderson. The Jefferson Fest is a hardcore punk movement with bands hailing from Chico, Redding, Humboldt and other surrounding areas. The night started off with Kong, a Chico band who showed such high energy for a rather intimate crowd. They ended their set list with the perfect curtain call; a smashed guitar.
Each band played their music to an eclectic mix of people. The crowd was made up of mostly those in their mid-20s but was littered with some slightly older individuals and even middle schoolers from the skate parks close by. Joshua Emery, who is both Kong’s guitarist and part of the Jefferson Crew, is part of the initiative that made the night possible. It was hard to pick who stood out when every band took the time to engage with their audience throughout the night. The small venue made it easy for the audience to respond to the enthusiasm. Even though the gallery’s “no-drugs-noalcohol” policy were strictly imposed, it showed no signs of dampening the night. PSO, who headlined the night, is a skate punk band hailing
from Lemon Grove, CA. The band of brothers from San Diego really proved themselves worth the wait. It was clear from the audience that their stellar performance ended the night on the right note. Song after song, it slowly became obvious that the essence of the punk movement was also deeply rooted in the audience. As the mosh pits gained pace, those who fell were quickly picked up by other participants. Punk is so frequently misinterpreted but here there was no violence or rough housing; it was clear that here it was all about the music. Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or
@daenamarissa on
Twitter.
Photo courtesy of Chico Performances
The 1930s radio-style performance of live-action graphic novel “The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth” features a reporter, her assistant and a mysterious librarian joining forces to save Earth from an impending invasion of sludge monsters. WHERE: Laxson Auditorium WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
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Q&A
Ze Treasure Troll talks decorative concrete, not living under bridges Trevor Whitney
Staff Writer
Like most people, it has taken Chico State super-senior and concrete technology major Kirsten Springer, aka Ze Treasure Troll, some time to discover herself. Now that she has, her path to a successful future is practically set in stone.
Photo courtesy of JMax Productions
California-grown reggae-rock band Rebelution continues its lengthy tour around the country and will stop at the Senator Theatre, bringing with them Chilean band Gondwana and Jeremy Loops. WHERE: The Senator Theatre WHEN: 8 p.m. PRICE: $25
Of all the aliases available, why Ze Treasure Troll? And is it possible to say it without using a bad French accent? That’s definitely part of it — it’s just fun to say. But I’m strange and say “ze” instead of “the” sometimes. When I still lived in Humboldt County, I’d been seeking an art alias. I dyed my hair green, and it was super-long, and my friend was just like, “you look like a treasure troll.” But the thing that made me like “OK, yeah, I’m gonna go by Troll” is when I was in Arcata. It was sort of hippie-central, and there were a lot of people probably taking drugs. I had a ring of hippies dancing around me chanting “Ze Treasure Troll” after I introduced myself. Reactions like that just make me so happy. Well, hopefully you don’t live under a bridge or anything. Wait — do you? Oh, no. But we’re distant cousins though — bridge trolls and treasure trolls. Trea-
sure trolls live in the treasure coves hidden within the rainbows, if you didn’t know. It’s kind of like leprechauns — we’re allies with them, but we’re cordial, and leprechauns are assholes. They’re pretty greedy. But bridge trolls, no. So why major in concrete engineering? What can you do with that? You look around and everything around us is concrete, and we just don’t realize it. And I’m just like well, I think that’ll work. I think I might be able to switch from sculpting mud to working with this other mud with rocks and sand in it. It’s really simple, and I’ve been working with it my whole life. Is it really that simple of a transition or are you having to make a compromise in taking up the engineering side of it? The compromise was that I had to get a business minor, and that’s the thing that’s set me back. I’m in financial accounting right now, and it might as well be rocket science. I can’t understand it. You would think it would be so easy. I mean, I’ve had my own little business to sell art, but learning how it all starts in the books — in one ear and out the other. But the art is still the same, and I’ve always loved math and science. I love actually doing something that pushes me technically that also involves my artis-
Photo courtesy of Kirsten Springer
Chico State student Kirsten Springer, aka Ze Treasure Troll, creates art and sculptures using concrete. tic side. So by merging both of the things that I love to do, I can be technical and sporadic. Trevor Whitney can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or
@nicegrandmas on Twitter.
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