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Student killed in shooting at party Madison Holmes
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Utterly interactive Gateway Science Museum celebrates 5th anniversary with hands-on learning experience By Blaine Ball Staff Writer Bloodsucking insects and cannulated cows are just a few things that people can get their hands on when exploring Chico State’s Gateway Science Museum, which thrives off its interactive and informative exhibits that attract guests of all ages. The Gateway Science Museum is led by Dr. Renee Renner and 2015 marks its fifth anniversary, an occasion that was celebrated on Feb. 28. “We are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the museum as well as many years of collaboration in this informal learning process.” Renner said. “Making a parallel between man-made and naturally-made is frequently focused upon.” As executive director, Renner’s goal is to create a positive interaction between the school, the community and the museum, she said. “The museum operates as a campus facility and is under direct guidance of the College of Natural Science,” Renner said. “We have a very strong community advisory board, and they are very instrumental in assisting us to make our program happen through fundraising and volunteer efforts.” Renner is in charge of the programming, budget and staffing of the museum, as well as overseeing the public exhibit galleries. The museum currently has multiple hands-on and viewing exhibits such as “Modern Farming,” “Attack of the Bloodsuckers” and “Seeds.”
MODERN FARMING In the “Modern Farming” section, museum visitors can find a cannulated cow simulation where visitors have the opportunity to feel the inside of a cow. Specifically, one can feel the rumen, or intestine, of a cow by sticking a hand inside the false animal. “We built the exhibit ourselves with the help of a design
firm out in Oakland,” Renner said. “It highlights Northern California’s agriculture through community, research and technological aspects.”
ATTACK OF THE BLOODSUCKERS “Attack of the Bloodsuckers” examines some of the insects and animals that feed off of warm blood. Mosquitoes and leeches in particular are on display, and guests may view the bloodsuckers through magnifying glasses stationed at each viewing tank. “The ‘Bloodsuckers’ exhibit is rented from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York,” Renner said. “In this gallery, we tend to try to target an age group of fourth grade through middle school, but I would say even adults find it interesting and entertaining.”
SEEDS Inside the main hall of the museum are several enlarged photos of plants native to California. In the “Seeds” exhibit, one can view the dispersal process of several species of plants. At the museum’s fifth anniversary celebration, members of the museum’s advisory board helped run the event as well as several of the interactive booths. Visitors were given the chance to perform a cow-milking simulation as well as pet some of the live animals on display during the event. “Whenever we can have a positive interaction with members of the community, whether they’re visitors of volunteers, when they see our students and our faculty engaged with community, it creates a really good camaraderie and rapport,” Renner said. “This way they’re closely connected with us, and we can create a very positive experience.”
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TOP: Four-year-old museum visitor Oliver Connell tries his hand at milking an artificial utter at the Gateway Science George Johnston/The Orion Museum’s five-year anniversary celebration.
Travis Powell, a 22-year-old Chico State junior, was shot and killed at a house party on West Seventh and Oak streets early Saturday morning, according to a press release from the Chico Police Department. Powell was attending the party when a fight broke out and spilled into the streets. The fight escalated and three victims, including Powell, were shot. TRAVIS Two individuals POWELL were stabbed and Chico State student one victim was hit in the face with a glass bottle, according to the release. Police responded to a call at 1:17 a.m. Saturday that a shooting had taken place. Powell was transported to Enloe Medical Center and later died from his wounds. The suspects in the shooting are unknown. Powell was a criminal justice major and wanted to become a game warden after he graduated, according to a campus-wide email. He was a talented student and athlete who loved to hunt and fish. “He was a determined student. When faced with a challenge in class, he would always go above and beyond to improve his academic performance,” said professor Darin Haerle, department of political science. “He was very much looking forward to graduation. Travis will be remembered for his love of basketball and his sometimes shy, yet always genuinely friendly, demeanor,” he said. Marc Smutny, one of Powell’s best friends, posted a status on Facebook in remembrance of Travis. “Travi, even though you were younger than me I still looked up to you in so many ways,” he wrote. Travis was hospitable, hilarious and the perfect guy, he wrote. “We know we will never forget the memories made and days spent sitting across the table from each other, for hours on end, just laughing,” he wrote. The university flag will be lowered tomorrow in Powell’s memory. His family has set up a website for donations to help with funeral expenses. To donate, go to http://www.gofundme.com/ travispowell Madison Holmes can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life Kristina Martinez
Staff Writer
Many students may not realize that Associated Students is not an island unto itself and in fact partners closely with state-funded workers to produce the programs available on campus. The Wildcat Recreation Center has four state workers and Student Life and Leadership has eight, not including student staff. The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is also an A.S.-funded program, but the employees are funded by the state. Mary Wallmark is the program coordinator for Student Life and Leadership and is one of the many state workers at Chico State who works in an A.S. building. Wallmark works with student organizations in leadership education, the Wildcat Leadership Institute and the Wildcat Welcome team. She started her career at Chico State in 1997 as the head women’s volleyball coach, then moved to director of sport clubs and recreational sports.
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Nick Howell, student involvement coordinator, helps students at the Student Life and Leadership center with questions they have about the program. A lot of similarities can be found between the state side and A.S. side. Both have the same mission and goals, but they go about handling them a bit differently.
“For a student, they don’t care who it is,” Wallmark said. “They just want the help, or they want the resources or they want the workshop. So if we’re really
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Psychology honor society Student arrested on hosts duck race suspicion of drug sales
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2 cars collide on West Sacramento Avenue A two-car accident caused a lane closure on West Sacramento Avenue Friday afternoon. A car was believed to be headed southbound on Warner Street, making a righthand turn on West Sacramento Avenue when the vehicle collided with another car also turning onto West Sacramento Avenue, according to Chico Police Department Officer Wayne Rockwell. The car was pushed up onto the sidewalk and front lawn of the corner house while the car was in the middle of the lane. There was one injury reported. The passenger in the car was complaining of a neck injury and was taken away in an ambulance. One lane was blocked off on West Sacramento Avenue. The names of those involved were not released or available for statement. -Brittany McClintock
Student physically assaulted on Ivy Street Saturday before 2 a.m., Chico State student Raelynn Vincent was walking from her boyfriend’s home when she was physically assaulted near Third and Ivy streets, according to a press release sent out by Chico State. The suspect, a male driving a dark red Volkswagen Passat with a Florida license plate, got out of the vehicle and punched Vincent in the jaw after making abusive remarks. Vincent’s boyfriend and his roommate were watching from their front porch and ran to help. They attempted to chase the victim with no success. The victim has since undergone surgery which will require her jaw to be wired closed for five to six weeks, followed with physical rehabilitation that could take a year to be completed. Vincent’s family is interested in locating and identifying the suspect and encouraged the community to reach out with any information by calling the Chico Police Department at 897-4900 with the case number 15-1371.
Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, is hosting a rubber ducky derby race Wednesday to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The foundation is a nonprofit that creates programs on suicide prevention, funds research and has a support group for those who have lost someone to suicide. The derby is a race of rubber duckies that will float down Big Chico Creek from the Holt Hall bridge to the gauntlet. The event is open to the public, and those who choose to sponsor a duck can sign up at the Psi Chi table, Modoc 215 or the day of the race at the gauntlet. The cost is $3 for students and $5 for non-students. The ducks that land the top places will be awarded prizes such as: • 50 Bear Bucks • Two dinner entrees at Tres Hombres • Three $10 Pita Pit gift cards • Two $10 Gogi’s Cafe gift cards • A $20 Sol gift card • A Barnes & Noble gift card The race starts 2 p.m. on Wednesday. -Brittany McClintock
7 fires put out at Upper Bidwell, alleged arson On Sunday afternoon, 21-year-old Joey Valderrama was detained for alleged arson. According to Steve Harrison, division chief of Chico Fire Department, seven fires were set near Division Dam at Upper Bidwell Park on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., firefighters responded to the small fires by a channel near the golf course on Manzanita Avenue. The fires were close to a quarter of an acre in size. This type of small fire would have been even more dangerous later in the spring or in the summer, said Capt. Mike O’Brien of Chico Police Department. “Typically we don’t see fires in Bidwell Park in March,” O’Brien said. After putting out the fires, Chico Fire Department and Chico Police Department set up a parameter that led to arrest. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie with baggy shorts and carrying a skateboard. Multiple road flares and a lighter were discovered in his backpack, which police believed he had been using to set the fires, said O’Brien.
Daniel Pell, Chico State student, was arrested on Friday after authorities, acting on a warrant, searched his university-run housing and found a variety of illegal drugs. Officers found 677 Xanax pills, one ounce of MDMA (often called “Molly”) and one Ecstasy pill, according to a University Police press release. The total value of the drugs was estimated to be $6,230. The Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force and the University Police arrested 19-year-old Daniel Pell on suspicion of two charges of possession for sale of a controlled substance. County narcotics agents had been investigating the suspect for drug possession and sales, which led to the search warrant being issued. Police also discovered a digital gram scale and more than $2,100 in cash in the residence. Following the suspect’s arrest, he was booked into Butte County Jail in Oroville.
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Art collective designs survey for feedback For the first time, fans of Uncle Dad’s Art Collective have a chance to weigh in on one of its live album tribute shows. A survey asking fans to rank albums across genres, from Beck’s “Sea Change” to R. Kelly’s “12 Play,” will be posted on the group’s Facebook page for a few weeks to help the collective choose a theme for its sixth tribute concert. Managing Director Josh Hegg said that only 20 percent of the 130 people who have filled out the survey are students. “We have to find that perfect medium that’ll resonate with the community and student population and be something we can be artistically challenged and excited about,” Hegg said. Uncle Dad’s most recent show was a tribute to posh ‘80s pop star Prince’s “Purple Rain,” and sold more tickets than its “Led Zeppelin IV” tribute last fall. Both concerts performed at the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, but “Purple Rain” brought in roughly 600 people versus Led Zeppelin’s 400. The collective might not choose the album with the most positive feedback, Hegg said, but community input is valued. “The whole point,” Hegg said, “is to bring people to see local bands based on a band they love.” -Ashiah Scharaga
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Chico State adopts accessibility icon the person is the “driver” or decision maker about her mobility.
Michael Arias
Staff Writer
Designed in 1984, the original International Symbol of Access has now been redesigned, and Chico State is one of the first California State Universities to implement the new icon. Charlene Corder, advisor of the Accessibility Resource Center, pushed for the icon change on campus. The intent in changing the symbol is to transition from the perception that people with disabilities are impacted negatively, Corder said. “Looking at the old icon, it really emphasizes the disability, not the person,” Corder said. “Instead of focusing on the disability, we focus on how we can give them access.” The effort to change the old icon was spearheaded by the Accessible Icon Project, a movement that focuses on transforming the original International Symbol of Access into a more active and engaged image. So far, the new icon can be seen in the Student Health Center and in a few restrooms on campus. The Accessibility Resource Center will continue to put up more of the new signs as the older ones need replacement. The new signs will also be in the new arts and humanities building. The following descriptions are directly from the Accessible Icon Project’s website.
1) Head Position Courtesy of the Accessible Icon Project
Head is forward to indicate the forward motion of the person through space. Here
2) Arm Angle
Arm is pointing backward to suggest the dynamic mobility of a chair user, regardless of whether or not she uses her arms. Depicting the body in motion represents the symbolically active status of navigating the world.
3) Wheel Cutouts
By including white angled knockouts the symbol presents the wheel as being in motion. These knockouts also work for creating stencils used in spray paint application of the icon. Having just one version of the logo keeps things more consistent and allows viewers to more clearly understand intended message.
4) Limb Rendition
The human depiction in this icon is consistent with other body representations found in the ISO 7001 - DOT Pictograms. Using a different portrayal of the human body would clash with these established and widely used icons and could lead to confusion.
5) Leg Position
The leg has been moved forward to allow for more space between it and the wheel which allows for better readability and cleaner application of icon as a stencil. Michael Arias can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Professor remembered as committed, kind Courtney Weaver
Staff Writer
A memorial was held in Colusa Hall on Saturday for Willis Geer, a political science professor, who passed in It’s kind of sweet his seventh-floor office of Butte Hall that he was doing on March 2. what he loved on A room full of the day that he family, friends, facpassed. ulty members and students arrived Tracey Geer, daughter of to pay respects to Willis Geer Geer, a loved and well-regarded professor and mentor. His wife, LaDona Knigge, greeted everyone with a hug and a warm smile. A slideshow of photos and music played as guests arrived. The memorial consisted of many speakers, including Geer’s family members and closest colleagues. They shared personal stories and memories of Geer, always emphasizing his humbleness, dedication to the law, teaching and his way with words. Tracey Geer, his daughter, discussed her father’s early life. Willis Geer grew up on a small cattle ranch in Gillette, Wyoming and attended rural schools. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1966 and from University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in business in 1970. He later received his master’s and juris doctorate.
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LaDona Knigge, Willis Greer’s wife, thanks family and friends for attending the memorial on Saturday afternoon in Colusa Hall. He had a passion for the law and teaching. After retiring from the practice of law in 2007 he came to Chico State to teach in the political science department. Here, he inspired many people, students and faculty members. Beau Grosscup, a colleague and friend of Geer’s in the department, had shared an office with him for five years and spoke of his fondest memories of Geer and what he
will miss the most. “Willis was a very delightful person that everyone respected,” he said. “The office this week has been lonely… I miss him very much. Willis Clay Geer was just the very best one can be.” Thia Wolf, who works in the First-Year Experience Program and English department on campus, hired Geer to teach at Chico State. She became close with Geer
and his wife. Wolf admired their marriage, saying, “I saw the way Willis leaned toward LaDona and he did that metaphorically and literally. They had an amazing marriage.” Each speaker at the memorial service had a different story to tell, but all agreed that Geer had a way with words — he spoke only when he felt that it was necessary and with clarity and intelligence. He was a successful, yet humble man. Knigge ended the memorial service thanking those who came to pay their respects to her late husband. “It’s amazing to see how Willis has touched so many people,” she said. She then discussed the day of his passing, which she described as “very strange.” Geer taught four classes on Mondays, but on the day of his passing he only taught one. He had let his students out early because he had not been feeling well. “I know he would’ve wanted me to apologize to you,” said an emotional Knigge to Geer’s students. “He was a very prompt and dedicated teacher who never missed a class without letting his students know ahead of time.” His daughter, Tracey Geer, reflected on the day of his passing and how much her father loved his career. “It’s kind of sweet that he was doing what he loved on the day that he passed,” she said. Courtney Weaver can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Email job offer fraud scam tries to swindle students Austin Redfern
Staff Writer
Chico State students have been the recent target of a fraudulent phishing scam that is showing up in their Wildcat email accounts claiming to offer employment. Sophomore Ariana Baumann had been looking for a job since November when she came across an email from someone offering her $300 a week to file orders for office supplies such as envelopes and stamps. “I had just received my third rejection call from potential employers in one day when I saw the email,” Bauman said. “It seemed too good to be true, but I was desperate. I really needed the money.” The email came from an individual claiming to offer part-time employment to students looking for work. Although she realized that it could be a scam, she felt secure because of the fact that It came through her school email, Baumann said. One red flag for Baumann was the level of English that the individual who sent the email used.
“I noticed that their English wasn’t that great, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they said that they were from China,” she said. “We are China based company that offer incorporation services to our clients all over the globe,” the email said. Upon exchanging emails and contact information with the individual, Baumann was notified that she would receive a check in the mail. After she had received it, she was instructed to deposit it into her personal account then wire that money to an account at Bank of America. A bank manager noticed that the account had been used for this scam previously and refused to let her deposit the $400. The manager then informed her to notify her bank immediately. “(The manager) saved me a lot of trouble.” Baumann said. “I would have been screwed if he would have let me deposit that cash.” “These scams are a very common occurrence,” said Scott Kodai, manager of Information Technology Support Services.
“We get students coming in every day who are skeptical of the legitimacy of emails,” Kodai said. “Just today I got 12 phishing emails in my own account.” Since Chico State uses Gmail as its email provider, Google is in charge of handling spam filtering, and they do a great job of it, Kodai said. But even with Google filtering out all of the spam, some will still inevitably get through. The term used to describe spam emails such as this is called phishing, Kodai said, and the people behind the scams are getting better at what they do. Because of this, IT Support Services has set up a page specifically for recording all of the different phishing spam that students receive. Kodai’s advice for students who are concerned that they may be receiving spam is to be skeptical. “You have to make sure that you check it out before you do anything,” Kodai said. “Students can always contact IT Support Services, and we can help.” Lt. Corrine Beck of the University Police
noted that students should be wary of any email that contains a job offer as they may not recognize it as a spam email right away. “The criminal element knows that college students are job seekers who may be looking for a first job and may not immediately recognize the ‘red flags’ common in these types of email solicitations,” Beck said. Baumann wants this to be a learning experience for others so that the same thing doesn’t happen to anyone else, she said. “I want people to know that if you’re not careful that this can happen to you,” Baumann said. “I got really lucky this time, but that probably won’t be the case for someone else.” Students who believe that they have received a fraudulent job offer through their Wildcat email account should contact IT Support Services by email at itss@csuchico. edu or by phone at 530-898-4357. Austin Redfern can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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the WREC’s space. “I love the fact that we do have a good marriage,” Riccomini said. “So it allows the intramural sports program to grow and to prosper with help and assistance with using the great facilities that are in the WREC.” The state organization Recreational Sports worked alongside student government to help pass the referendum that approved the creation and building of the WREC. A few differences between the state side and A.S. come up in regard to human
resources. Each is governed by different rules, and there are steps and procedures workers have to go through for certain protocols. Kendall Ross is the sports club and program coordinator at the WREC and advises the 19 competitive sports clubs at Chico State. When club teams travel, they need to file through campus human resources, whereas when A.S. travels, they file through their own human resources, Ross said. The documents being filled out may look different, but they are all both col-
lecting the same information and are just going to two different places. But the main difference between the two systems is the funding. Club programs are funded by the state through Instructionally Related Activity funds, while A.S. money comes from student fees. However they obtain funds, both groups have certain activities or initiatives that only they can fund. By state law, Ross is required to be employed by the state to help manage and facilitate the WREC club teams.
“Between Recreational Sports and the WREC, we all have really good working relationships with each other,” Ross said. “We just want to offer programs to students, and we don’t care who’s getting the credit for offering those. We just want the students to live healthy lives and be involved on campus and get out and do stuff.” Kristina Martinez can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or
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Call Type: Medical Aid Tuesday, 6:05 a.m., Yolo Field “Reported seizure on Yolo Field. Needed medical attention.” Call Type: Annoying/Obscene Call/Text/ Email Tuesday, 11:59 p.m., West 3rd Street “Officer investigated a call on West 3rd Street about someone receiving random calls from random numbers repeatedly.” Call Type: Suspicious Subject Wednesday, 2:54 a.m., Shasta Hall Dormitory An adult approximately 30 to 40 years old continued to bang on the front door of Shasta Hall. The person was gone when police arrived. Call Type: Assist Other Agency Friday, 4:11 p.m., West 1st Street “Multiple reports of dogs fighting and people fighting. CPD advised.” Call Type: Medical Aid w/Alcohol Involved Friday, 11:29 p.m., Warner Street “Officer initiated activity at bridge on Warner Street. Flag down by vehicle. Subject needs medical attention.” Call Type: Drunk in Public Saturday, 12:04 a.m., Meriam Library “Occurred at Meriam Library on West 1st street. Arrest was made.” Call Type: Suspicious Suspect Sunday, 6:30 p.m., West Sacramento Avenue “A black male attempted to open a woman’s car door while she was in it. The subject refused to ID himself. Subject moved along.” Call Type: Suspicious Circumstance Sunday, 7:54 p.m., University Village “Multiple people dressed as zombies chased a woman near University Village. The ‘zombies’ were dressed as such for a Walking Dead viewing party at University Village and Sutter. The woman was visibly shaken and was unable to lock up her bike.”
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Call Type: Vandalism Tuesday, 9:57 a.m., West 3rd Street “Eight windows in eight different units were broken and two holes were kicked in walls. Lobby door was also ripped off the hinges.” Call Type: Shoplift Tuesday, 5:57 p.m., Esplanade “Man and woman ran out of a store with armful of stolen clothes. The store is no longer chasing after them.” Call Type: Drunk in Public Wednesday, 1:48 a.m., East 8th Street “Woman heard something in her backyard and saw a drunk man running away from her neighbor’s dogs.” Call Type: Aggressive Animal Wednesday, 9:56 a.m., Cedar Street Two brown and white pit bulls were seen killing a cat in an apartment complex. They then attempted to attack a resident’s dog. The owner of the pit bulls has since been contacted and will be taking care of veterinary bills. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Sunday, 10:18 a.m., Comanche Creek “A man was walking with a teen around a bridge and took the teen under the bridge. Appeared to be in the trees near the creek.” Call Type: Domestic Dispute Sunday, 3:02 p.m., Esplanade “Male and female got in a physical fight behind the store. Then walking on 8th Ave. Male says female was the aggressor. Call Type: Subject Sunday, 3:43 p.m., W. Sacramento Avenue “Male standing in road dancing and yelling at people passing by. Has trash bags and a bike with him.”
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Sensible gun laws can save students “What am I going to wear?” “Who should I go with?” “How much should I drink?” All are reasonable questions students should ask themselves when planning to go to a party. “What if I get shot?” is not one of those questions. But following the events of this weekend, many students will begin questioning whether or not going out will be worth the price of possibly being shot and killed. Travis Powell, a 22-year-old Chico State student, was shot and killed at a party on West Seventh and Oak streets on Saturday. A fight broke out at the house party and spilled onto the streets. Travis, along with three other unidentified individuals, was shot. Two people were stabbed. And one man was hit in the face with a glass bottle. Travis was the only one killed. The suspects in the shooting are unknown. Now, instead of bringing handles of Fireball to parties, some attendees are donning handguns. What the hell happened? Guns. Guns happened. Gun crimes are on the upswing in Chico. A shooting occurred behind Walgreens in January, another at the Chico Hmong New Year festival in October and a drive-by shooting at the Alpha Gamma Rho house in April. Up until this point, no student has been shot or killed — which is quite a feat. Firearms kill more than 30,000 people each year in the United States. And half of them are between the ages of 18 and 35. That’s college age. But shootings are preventable. Instituting stricter gun control legislation would vastly decrease shootings. And before conservatives get their panties in a twist, that would not mean taking all guns away. A simple background check for every gun sale and preventing convicted felons from acquiring guns are both ways to promote stricter gun laws without prohibiting ownership for everyone. Is preventing mentally ill individuals or criminals from purchasing guns that farfetched and crazy? No, it’s not — it’s obvious. Students should not fear for their lives whenever they step out of the house. The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.
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Gun-shy about a gyno exam? Don’t fret — it’s not so bad Ashiah Scharaga
Managing Editor
Few things in life are as comforting as an annual Pap smear. Take the chilling metal “duck lip” device, spread-eagle stirrups and your doc’s little latex pinky finger, and it’s better than curling up with a wool blanket, hot chocolate and the latest Nicholas Sparks novel. I was expecting my first Pap smear, which happened last month, to kill my newfound sex drive. The horror stories were there, mostly from media depictions of awkward, uncomfortable gynecological appointments. Less than two weeks after I lost my virginity, I made my regular checkup appointment with my gynecologist, and my boyfriend was kind enough to go with me. I almost lied and said I wasn’t sexually active. I knew if I did that I could avoid a pelvic exam. I just found out my vagina could handle a penis, and now it has to be pried open by cold metal tools before its buddy, my cervix, is scraped with a little spatula. I wanted to make this experience as comfortable as possible. So, immediately upon seeing my doctor, I asked him what every woman wants to know before she takes that next step with a new man. “How many boobs do you think you see in a year?” My doctor chuckled while feeling my breasts for any lumps. He joked that he often sees breasts dancing around in his head. “So, you count boobs instead of sheep?” I asked. “They help me get to sleep at night,” my doctor said. For some weird reason, the conversation did its job. Before I knew it, the breast exam was over. Then came the dreaded Pap smear. I scooted to the edge of the bed and hoisted my legs into
stirrups while still trying to keep my knees together. The first thing my doctor did was choose a pair of duck lips (or speculum) and put them under warm water, shocking the hell out of me because all I heard about was how cold those things were. The first one was too big (just call me Goldilocks), so once he found the right size, he put it in and extended it. Surprisingly, this was not that uncomfortable. But then came the spatula, which scrapes off cells in the cervix to test them for cancer. Since the cervix is far into the vaginal canal, this wasn’t pleasant. It was a brief, painful prod up inside me. Afterward, the doc had to put his pinky inside my vagina to check for any lumps or abnormalities. Strangely enough, this was more difficult because I knew it was coming. Upon entry, I seized up, as if my vagina were communicating to me “Foreign object — do not admit.” I took a deep breath and told myself to relax. Then my doctor held up his pinky and asked, “This is smaller than your boyfriend, I hope?” Yes, doc. Yes it is. So I closed my eyes and just let it go in. The process was much like when I first had sex. And that was it. The doctor stood up and started prepping to leave. “That’s it?” I asked incredulously. It was already over and it had been less than five minutes. “What, you want more?” he said with a laugh. Needless to say, I swaggered out of that office feeling like I graduated from some sort of college of womanhood. And it definitely didn’t kill my sex drive. Ashiah Scharaga can be reached at managingeditor@theorion.com or
@AshiahD on Twitter.
Professionalism a fraudulent facade of fakeness William Rein
Opinion Columnist Professionalism is a bizarre concept. Society has constructed this unpredictable behavioral modifier with loose definition and little practicality that now runs the business world. Humans are the only creatures practicing it. It’s unnatural. And all I can really think is, who wants this? At the recent business fair, a lot of men were dressed up. It’s college. When students are buttoning up jackets and tying their hair up, aren’t they just competing to see who can lie best to their interviewer? Inauthenticity has to be a lot less desirable than informality. An easy counterargument might be: “Employers want to know how bad you want the job.” Not bad enough to wear heavy black clothing in Chico weather for hours on end. Not bad enough to compromise my affinity for language. And definitely not bad enough to shave. I shave when I feel it starts to look bad or when Miles Huffman/The Orion it’s scratchy enough to bother between my lover’s
legs. There’s no employer asking me to go down on them, so until then, the scraggly facial hair stays. Students have to hide their personal accounts from employers. Creating secondary Twitters, emails — all in the name of acting professional. Marinating social profiles with “My opinions do not reflect those of my company” ought to be enough. If ever in a position of hiring, which is unlikely due to my predisposition to not dress up, I would hire based solely on realness and work ethic. A guy comes in with pajamas, sandals, looks unshowered, but with the references and the skill set? Great, when can he start? Society is gradually embracing casualness. For an example, look to Discover’s new advertising campaign. The two people on either side of of a transaction process are the same person: “We treat you like you’d treat you.” The employee answering my calls needs to be dropping slang like bombs. Ultimately, until cunnilingus appears on my resume, I don’t feel like shaving, altering my appearance or acting differently than normal to land a job. But I’m broke, so once prostitution is legal I’m down. William Rein can be reached at
opinioneditor@theorion.com or @toeshd on Twitter.
THUMBS Thumbs up to Holi. Students celebrated the spring festival, also known as the festival of love, on Saturday. Aggressively throwing colored powder into strangers’ eyes sounds like a great way to spread the love.
Thumbs down to the Chico State women’s basketball team losing its final game of the season against Cal State East Bay on Thursday and on senior night too. Better luck next season.
Thumbs up to International Women’s Day. On Sunday, people all over the world celebrated and recognized women and their history. Rosie the Riveter would be proud.
Thumbs down a fraudulent phishing scheme targeting Chico State students. If you get an email offering more than $300 a week for filing orders for office supplies, it probably really is too good to be true.
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Christian privilege excludes other beliefs Joseph Rogers
Opinion Columnist Some declarations of identity come with reduced status: identity with the LGBTQ community, a mental illness, a stigmatized physical illness or kinkiness in sexuality. Some declarations grant increased status. Like doctors, professors, lawyers, marriage with kids and being Christian. It’s the latter, the Christian privilege checklist, that is a big problem. Christians can expect to have time off work to celebrate religious holidays. Music and television programs pertaining to their religion’s holidays are readily accessible. It is easy to find stores that carry items that enable them to practice their faith and celebrate religious holidays. And the list goes on. When I first ran across the idea of Christian privilege, I was a little resistant to it. I identify as a Christian, have a church home and have participated in different areas and levels of ministry. How is that privilege? It’s a lot of work, particularly teaching Sunday school. Then I read the list and thought about it. I decided to go to the great debating platform — Facebook.
Even my minister chimed in that he hadn’t thought about the privileges our religion grants us. While this list seems simple, it carries profound implications for non-Christians. I had never considered how readily available Christmas music is in retail stores but try finding Chanukkah or Mawlid music in December. Gallup.com has done research into anti-Muslim beliefs. One particular study found
that 66 percent of Jewish respondents, 60 percent of Muslims and 54 percent of those who identified as having no faith agreed that “most Americans are prejudiced toward Muslim Americans,” yet Catholics came in at 51 percent, Protestants at 48 percent and Mormons at 47 percent. Seems like I can add another entry to the Christian privilege checklist. I can disagree that practitioners of other religions are unfairly treated, and I will most likely be supported by members of my faith. There is also the idea that once someone says that they are a Christian, that it must mean they’re a good person, which is not accurate. Christian church leaders, not to be confused with leaders of the Christian church, have had many problems such as bullying, the infamous priest sex abuse cases or even gay sex cases. These may be rare occurrences but take heed — just because someone claims a religious identity doesn’t mean that they follow the articles of that faith. I have no doubt that some troll will pick this up and call me a bad Christian. That’s OK. I seem to remember this one guy that challenged the status quo, too. Now I can add another item to the checklist. I can write an article about Christian privilege without my religious affiliation being called into question. Joseph Rogers can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or
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@JosephLRogers1 on Twitter.
Beautiful personalities buried behind makeup mask Allison Galbreath
Opinion Columnist
“You know, if you wore makeup, you’d be really pretty!” Believe it or not, I’ve actually heard this comment, or some variation of it, more times than I care to count. I’m sure that, for the most part, the people who have said this to me didn’t intend to insult me. But they did. It’s not only because they’re basically calling me plain, ugly or in some way lacking my full potential. It’s also because it implies something about me personally and what I should care about. In all honesty, I don’t really care about beauty. Yes, I’m not above loving a nice compliment or two about my appearance. But on the whole, it doesn’t mean as much to me because I don’t think it’s the most important thing about me. Besides, how am I supposed to react to a compliment about
my appearance? Especially when I feel like I haven’t done anything. Shouldn’t that compliment go to my parents or something? I mean, I didn’t have any say over my DNA or facial structure. I’d probably have chosen thinner eyebrows if I did. But this society is in love with beauty — especially for for women. Women are under such pressure to always look their best, at least according to society and the media’s idea of what’s best. I think it’s quite sad that this has as much value as it does. It holds so much importance. People are bombarded every day to be perfect: to be conventionally beautiful, thin, fit and have perfect hair. But for me, as far as a list of traits is concerned, beautiful is towards the bottom on how I would want to be described. What about being intelligent? Darian Maroney/The Orion Kind? Funny? Brave? Sensitive?
Ambitious? Hard-working? Innovative? Talented? Wise? There’s so much more to life than the physical outer shell. Everyone has inner beauty — their personality, thoughts and emotions — that makes them unique. Why focus on something as temporary as appearance? Especially since the most important people in ones life won’t, or at least shouldn’t, care about something like one’s looks. As the famous quote goes, “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” People only have so much time on earth. I hope to spend it in a way that makes me happy. If that includes something like beauty and makeup for someone, that’s great. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful. But beauty shouldn’t be so important that it diminishes, conceals or covers up the other qualities about a person that make them great. Allison Galbreath can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or
@agalbreath19 on Twitter.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR This letter to the editor is in response to the blog post “Chico State’s inferior faculty.” Dear Orion Editors: We are sending this email in response to the blog post, “Chico State’s Inferior Faculty.” The example the writer uses to support the exploitation of contingent faculty—the U-Course and the comments of one faculty member—are beside the point. U-Courses are not more “efficient” for the university to run than large lecture courses. A traditional “jumbo” lecture course charges one faculty member, whether full or part time, with teaching a class of 120 students or more without adequate compensation and often without even one teaching assistant. This practice is exploitive. U-Courses, however, compensate more adequately two faculty from two different disciplines, in addition to employing a group of undergraduate student mentors. The support structures in place require additional financial investments from colleges across campus. Despite the
cost, the university would be wise to employ U-Course structures in order to better support full and part-time faculty. If The Orion wants to publish information about the U-Course, it should consult additional staff, faculty
However, the U-Course is not the real issue. National Adjunct Walkout Day was designed to draw attention to the poor working conditions.
members, and most importantly students. However, the U-Course is not the real issue. National Adjunct Walkout Day was designed to draw attention to the poor working conditions of adjunct faculty, who are clearly exploited by higher education administrators, across the United States. If you want to publish infor-
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mation about this injustice—and we hope you do—you should look no further than the rest of this campus. Exploitation of adjuncts is even more rampant in other universities across the country that have no unions to represent faculty. And again, where are the voices of students in all this? Adjunct (and full-time) faculty working conditions are about student learning conditions, and by focusing on only the U-Course, the blog post discusses neither with depth or accuracy. Sincerely, U-Course Faculty Ellie Ertle, Political Science Brenton Farrell, English April Kelly, Communication Arts and Sciences Teresa Lloro-Bidart, Science Education Kristin Mahlis, Multicultural and Gender Studies Nate Millard, English Anna B. Moore, English
COMMENTS OF THE WEEK A drug bust occurred at University Village last Thursday. More than 600 Xanax pills, an Ecstasy pill and one ounce of Molly were all found in one student’s dorm. The total value of the drugs was estimated to be $6,230. Welp, that’s one way to pay for school.
In response to the news story “Club president allegedly steals $10,000” by Jenice Tupolo: “I think he is blaming this all on John Saunders because he doesn’t want to take responsibility for ordering the club to take the money out of Stifel Nichols and spend it.” -anonymous theorion.com
In response to the news story “Club president allegedly steals $10,000” by Jenice Tupolo: “I get the feeling that Anonymous is John Saunders.” -Jordan on theorion.com
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Pursuing History
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In their fourth consecutive NCAA championship appearance, Wildcats are on the prowl for glory Julie Ortega
Staff Writer
In its 100th season, the Chico State men’s basketball team has made the NCAA Championship Tournament for the fourth time in a row. The Wildcats’ success this season has set the team’s bar high for expectations. Before clinching a spot in the playoffs, the team went on a 10-game winning streak — one of the longest since 2003. The team’s focus on defending has translated into winning games, said Greg Clink, head coach. On Friday, the Wildcats won their first semifinal game against Cal State Stanislaus, 72-60. Sophomore guard Robert Duncan led the team with 23 points. The team faced Cal Poly Pomona the next day and was defeated in overtime, 57-62. It was the fourth time in a row that Chico State lost the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament. Duncan was the top scorer of the night with 20 points. The ’Cats could get the chance to play against Cal Poly Pomona again in this week’s NCAA Tournament West Regional. Cal Poly Pomona is ranked No. 6 and Chico State entered No. 5 in the West.
Three graduating seniors will be leaving the team this spring, but they are leaving behind a name for themselves. They are the first class in the history of the program to reach the NCAA Championship four times in a row. With this being their last season playing, Jordan Barton, Mike Rosaroso and Jordan Semple all have one goal in common — to win. “I want to win it all,” Rosaroso said. Semple leads the team defensively with the most blocked shots and rebounds in the program’s history and is the only senior on the team who will have made four consecutive trips to the championship. Taking over Semple’s position will be first-year forward Isaiah Ellis, who is currently averaging 5.7 points per game. Ellis will have big shoes to fill, as he is expected to step in and play up to Semple’s defensive level. One of the key returners for next season is Duncan, who has been averaging 20 points per game, while shooting 55 percent from the field. Making it to the playoffs has been a huge accomplishment for him, Duncan said. “It would be great to make it back to (Indiana),” he said. “(To be) the National Champion would be like a cherry on top.”
This season in Wildcat basketball Field goal percentage
Steals
BLOCKS
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Chico State won last 14 of 15 games to claim CCAA #1 seed
Rosaroso, Barton, Semple First Class in Wildcat Basketball history to reach NCAA Tournament 4 times in a row
Duncan will be replacing senior guard bounds in his final season. Rosaroso for the upcoming fall season. Defensively, the team has done a great This season, Rosaroso led the WIldcats job, but there’s not enough pressure when with a career best of 15 points. As a graduit comes to playing offense, Clink said. He ating senior, he wants to end his career as will have to prepare his team the same a winner. way he has been, if not better, to win the Rosaroso’s motto for playing is taking it championship. one game at a time and letting everything Clink wants to focus on strengthening play out for itself, he said. offense, he said. The team lacks consistency “(Clink) always tells us that if we play and has room for improvement. defense for 40 minutes, everything will take Every week the team tries to find one or care of itself,” he said. “We can’t get ahead two things that they need to get better at of ourselves. and focus on it, We still have Clink said. a long way to The quality go.” of the defense Junior is what matters, center Tanner Duncan said. Giddings, The emphasis is standing 6 feet not so much on 10 inches tall, offense because transferred the team has from Fresno players who can State this past make shots. - Mike Rosaroso year. Coming “We’re going Chico State basketball player to Chico State, to continue to he had his try improve demind set on reaching the NCAA Tournafensively,” Clink said. “We’re going to try to ment and winning, he said. continue to improve offensively in terms of In the fall, Giddings will come in as a executing offense and taking great shots.” senior and will potentially be taking over for Barton, the third athlete who will be Julie Ortega can be reached at graduating. sportseditor@theorion.com or Last season, Barton led the team in field @julieOrtega_ on Twitter. goal percentage and is currently ranked second on the team for 26 offensive re-
I want to win it all.
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Duncan was honored with an All-Tournament selection in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament this past weekend after a stellar offensive output in the team’s two games. He put up 23 points against Cal State Stanislaus in the semifinals to help the team advance to the finals. Duncan added 20 points the following night in a losing effort against Cal Poly Pomona during the tournament championship game.
ROBERT DUNCAN
Sport: Basketball Class: Sophomore
Position: Guard Major: Project Management
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Guard Robert Duncan dribbles the ball down the home court.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
STAT ’CAT
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Men’s Basketball Mike Rosaroso, Jordan Barton and Jordan Semple will become the first class in the program’s history to reach the NCAA Championship four times in a row.
3rd Softball First-year pitcher Haley Gilham posted her third complete game of the season against Cal State Stanislaus on Friday.
The Chico State men’s basketball team lost in the finals of the CCAA Championship Tournament for the fourth straight season this past weekend. The ’Cats came in to the tournament as the number one team in the conference, and would go on to knock off forth-ranked Cal State Stanislaus in the semifinals on Friday, 72-60. In the tournament finale, the ’Cats lost a hard fought game in overtime against Cal Poly Pomona, 62-57. Chico State came in ranked No. 6 in the NCAA Tournament. The ’Cats will go against third ranked California Baptist.
5th 53.12 Men’s Track and Field Junior Tristan Lake won the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 53.12 seconds, the sixth-fastest time in the event in Wildcat history.
Baseball
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WEEKEND PERFORMANCE
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The baseball team lost all three of its road games against UC San Diego on Friday and Saturday. The ’Cats could only muster five hits in the series opener against the Tritons on Friday, losing to UC San Diego, 6-0. Both teams would reset the following day to face off in a doubleheader, with the Tritons taking both games. The ’Cats could not overcome an early 10-3 deficit in the first game. Chico State tried to rally back but ended up losing the game, 107. The ’Cats would leave five runners stranded in the last four innings of the second game, and would go on to lose the game, 4-3. The losses dropped the Wildcats to 5-5 in the conference.
The Chico State softball team put together a four-game winning streak against Cal State Stanislaus on the road this past weekend. The ’Cats took the opening game against the Warriors on Friday, squeaking by with a 3-2 score. In the series’ second game of the day, the ’Cats rode their momentum to take a commanding 12-1 victory. Chico State went for the sweep on Saturday’s doubleheader by beating Cal State Stanislaus 8-5 and 9-4, in the series finale. Chico State is now 9-3 in the conference and 12-4 overall. The team will head back into action on the road in a four-game series against Cal State San Bernardino on March 13 and 14.
Women’s Trank and Field First-year athlete Alex Burkhart’s first place finish in the 3,000 steeplechase placed her at fifth all time in Chico State’s record books.
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Mike Rosaroso, guard, maneuvers around his San Francisco State opponent Jan. 16.
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The women’s golf team ended the Cal State East Bay Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout in seventh place on Tuesday. The team had a strong opening on Monday ending the day tied for third place. The ’Cats would go on to stumble in the first few holes on Tuesday, posting a 36-hole total of 43-over 619. Chico State would finish seventh out of 15 teams in the tournament. Despite the subpar finish for the team collectively, it had four golfers finish amongst the top 30 in the 83-player field. Dani O’Keefe tied at 11th place, Abbey McGrew finished 14th overall while Spencer Downey and Briana Armanini placed in the top 20. The team will head to Seaside on March 23 for the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Invitational.
-Compiled by Jose Olivar
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CCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT #5
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UC San Diego
Cal State Stanislaus
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CCAA Tournament Champions
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Sonoma State Cal State Monterey Bay CHICO STATE Humboldt State Cal State Dominguez Hills UC San Diego Cal State East Bay Cal State San Bernardino Cal State Stanislaus San Francisco State
SOFTBALL
This week’s series
Cal State San Bernardino in San Bernardino
Friday - 1 P.M. & 3 P.M. Saturday - 11 A.M. & 1 P.M.
Cal Poly Pomona
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57 62 Overall 17-4 16-3 12-4 11-8 10-9 16-8 14-10 11-13 9-15 3-17
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Wildcats lacking campus support Lars Gustafson
Staff Writer
Chico State has exceptional sports teams, but many high school seniors choose to come here to party and drink. The problem is the party culture at Chico State. From my experience, many students would rather play beer pong than go watch a basketball game on a Friday night. Meanwhile, men’s basketball is having a great season and shattering records. The team is also the top seed headed into the conference playoffs. Chico State’s reputation as a party school shouldn’t interfere with students supporting the school’s athletic programs. Big and small colleges with the reputation of being party schools still value their sports teams and fill the stands almost every time. A few examples would be Division I schools like USC, Arizona State University, Nebraska and Clemson. A typical California high school senior who is a sports fan may see Chico State not having a football team as a negative. Football creates a fan culture that drives attendance up for all of the school’s sports teams. But I’m not saying that we need a football team to make our student body care about athletic programs more. I’m saying we need to change how we care about representing our school as Wildcats. It seems hypocritical that some students wear Wildcat apparel, but they don’t support our athletes. With increased support from fraternities and sororities, 100 more students attended men’s and women’s basketball games this season than in 2014. Greek life has led the charge in increasing student attendance and support for athletics. However, some sports are neglected. Baseball, softball, track and field, and cross-country have had minimal student support. A recent softball game had only about 20 people in attendance. These Wildcat teams have some amazing athletes that work their asses off all year to represent Chico State. Where are the fans supporting these teams and athletes? Our baseball team is currently one of the best teams in the conference with Andrew Carrillo batting an astounding .567. Jordan Semple currently holds three Chico State basketball records. Students have the opportunity to witness amazing athletes making spectacular plays, but would rather partake in other “extracurricular activities.” Being at a smaller school, it’s not like students at Chico State have never met or interacted with our athletes. More likely than not, they have shared a classroom with someone who plays for the school. College students that don’t attend a single Wildcat sporting event in their time at Chico State are depriving themselves of a complete college experience. As Chico State students, the least we can do is support these teams that represent us as Wildcats on basketball courts, tracks, cross-country trails, baseball and softball diamonds, golf courses and soccer fields. Lars Gustafson can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or
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Former San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker visits mechanical engineering professor Greg Kallio to engage with students during a solar engineering class on Feb. 27. Baker is in the midst of starting his own solar company.
Previous Giants team manager discovers new favorite pastime Dusty Baker comes to Chico State to explore solar engineering
were studying and how they were doing.” Baker’s tour highlighted various equipment in the lab, including a wind tunnel, jet engine, diesel engine and a solar panel. Baker grasped most of the concepts thrown at him and asked a lot of good questions, Kallio said. Nick Martinez-Esquibel “I learned a lot,” Baker said, “I felt like Staff Writer a little freshman in the first day of class.” Former San Francisco Giants manager Kallio and Baker met at a barbecue Dusty Baker is trading in his baseball last fall in Willows through a Chico State uniform for solar panels. student. Baker, who recently started a solar comAfter finding out they both had a mupany, visited Chico tual interest in solar State on Feb. 27 to energy, Baker made I love going to learn more about it a point to visit Kaalternative energy llio next time he was college campuses, sources. in Chico, he said. and I love being He spent his time Baker is in the around young people with professor midst of starting because they give me a solar company, Greg Kallio, who energy and hope. is a big supporter Baker Energy of solar power and Team, which aims Dusty Baker, former San to become a major teaches solar engineering classes. producer of renewFrancisco Giants manager “I love going to able energy. He hand college campuses,” selected a team of Baker said, “and I love being around four other partners to help him run the young people because they give me enbusiness. ergy and hope.” His passion for renewable energy Baker, a Sacramento native, spent time started when he built his home eight in Kallio’s solar engineering class engagyears ago in Sacramento and equipped it ing with the students. with solar power, he said. “It was remarkable,” Kallio said. “He The company is just one of many wanted to know what they (the students) different things he’s done since retiring
from baseball. Baker makes his own wine, has property in Hawaii and is an avid gardener. All of his hobbies would not be possible if not for a successful baseball career that started when he was drafted out of Del Campo High School near Sacramento by the Atlanta Braves. Baker became a part of history as the man who was on deck in 1974 when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s record for most home runs in history. Aaron’s record would later be broken by Baker’s former player, Barry Bonds. After spending eight years with the Braves, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he won a World Series title in 1981. He started his managing career with the San Francisco Giants in 1993, finishing with multiple division titles and even taking the team to the World Series in 2002. Baker then went on to manage the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, bringing both teams to the playoffs at some point during his tenure. He officially retired from baseball in 2013 and resides in Sacramento. If he can be as successful with his company as he was on the baseball field, he should knock it right out of the park. Nick Martinez-Esquibel can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or
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Greeks come out to play, support athletic programs Breanna Barnard
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Cheerleaders, put the pompoms down. Moms, turn off the camera flash. And students, move on over to the section where fraternity and sorority members are chanting their Wildcats to victory. Recently, Greek life has been spotted at different sporting events supporting student athletes and getting the crowd’s attention. The reputation of Greek life at Chico State has taken some hits throughout the years, and fraternity and sorority members coming out to support Chico State’s athletic department may help them stand out in a positive way in the community. The Chico State men’s basketball team has made it to the playoffs this season, and some sororities have made sure to cheer on its success. Junior Jenna Herana, who is an Alpha Phi member, shows her support at the men’s basketball games by making posters and wearing the men’s attire, she said. Attending games is important to her sorority. “We try to attend as many games as possible,” Herana said. “We make sisterhoods out of the games because of how fun they are while bonding together.” Alyssa Hansen is a cheerleader and is at every men’s basketball game.
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Members of the Greek community fill the stands at a basketball game to show their support for Chico State athletic programs. Juggling two different extracurricular activities, Hansen sometimes has to choose to miss out on certain sorority events or cheer practices. “When my sisters come out to the games, it’s fun to show them what I’ve been working on at practices when I can’t make my sorority events,” she said. Hansen tries to make it to soccer and
baseball games throughout the year to support Chico State without her cheer uniform, she said. Members of Alpha Phi also attend baseball games with her to show their support to other teams. Members of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity go to events such as rugby, said senior William Valentine. They are also in the student section with the sororities
at basketball games. Cutout faces of basketball player Robert Duncan can be seen “smiling” through the crowd as the fraternities use his “face” for a mask. “We go to games because we enjoy the sport,” Valentine said. “We support the school, and we’ve played these sports ourselves.” Some Greek members are out playing in games, switching from wearing a Chico State uniform to representing their fraternity or sorority on campus. First-year guard for men’s basketball Jalen McFerren is new on the court and is rushing Pi Kappa Alpha this semester. He appreciates everyone coming out to the games, he said, and how having his brothers there gives him motivation. With school, basketball and pledging a fraternity, McFerren needs help to stay on track. Pi Kappa Alpha promotes time management, he said, and they are working to make him a full-pledge member, understanding his busy schedule. “I cherish joining a frat,” McFerren said. “I have brothers on and off the court and build two different groups of people together to build a different environment.” Breanna Barnard can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or
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Trainers keep ’Cats on their game Lars Gustafson
Staff Writer
If a Wildcat athlete goes down in practice or in a game, the athletic trainers of Chico State are first on the scene. Chico State’s trainers are trained professionals who are passionate about sports and the health of athletes. Sergio Contreras specializes as the assistant athletic trainer for the men’s baseball team, while Tyler Lesher mostly works with the men’s basketball team. Contreras and Lesher shared some of their favorite experiences while working with the Wildcats during the season. Lars Gustafson can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or
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Tyler Lesher wraps first-year forward Isaiah Ellis’ ankle. Lesher has been working with the Chico State men’s basketball team for about a year.
Sergio Contreras, assistant baseball athletic trainer, with the NCAA West Regional Title for baseball last year.
Are you a Chico State student or alumus?
Are you a Chico State student or alumnus?
(I am a) master’s student in kinesiology with an athletic training option.
Why did you want to become an athletic trainer?
I realized I wasn’t going to be a professional basketball player in about eighth grade and wanted to work in the NBA. I suck at business and numbers, and anatomy and physiology were a couple things that came easy to me, and that is a big part of athletic training. So it just came natural to me that I could use athletic training as a way to work in the NBA.
What are the most difficult aspects of dealing with sports injuries? Trying to get them to heal correctly without any other issues arising. There’s a fine line between pushing an injury to a point of therapeutic benefit versus pushing an injury too far and having negative consequences. It’s all about balance.
Can you describe the relationship between player and trainer? You have a professional relationship with them, but you definitely spend so much time together during a season that you become invested in the players and their well-being. If they get hurt, sick or anything, really they look to you for advice and to be the person to take care of them. It’s definitely a special bond that is created because some days you have to be the shoulder to lean on, and other days you have to be the person to tell them to suck it up and get back to practice.
What are the most crucial aspects of your job before and during games? Prepping the team so that they are at their best going into the game, whether that be taping them, running them through rehab, various stretches and just making sure they are walking into the game feeling the best they can be. During games, I’m always on the watch for injury. Making sure that if they do get injured during the game or are bleeding that they are back out playing as soon as possible without further risk to them. But it’s like being a big brother, constantly looking out for them making sure that they’re alright and can continue to play.
Are there any wild experiences that stand out during your time as a trainer?
I once had an athlete go up to block a shot and when he landed, his tibia (shin bone) broke and turned into an open fracture, so his bone was sticking out of his skin. It was just like the Kevin Ware injury at Louisville awhile back.
What are some of the more common pregame treatments performed for the athletes you work with? With my athletes, most get taped in some fashion, whether it’s an ankle or wrist. Most use heat packs on their knees, lower back. We do various stretches and a dynamic warm up before they even take the court to get their blood flowing so they’re ready to go out when the buzzer sounds.
I am a graduate student in the kinesiology department. I did my undergraduate work at the University of the Pacific.
Why did you want to become an athletic trainer? Because I like sports, and I enjoy helping others. Also, it’s fascinating to see an athlete overcome an injury and return back to play. As an athletic trainer, you get to be a part of the entire process.
Can you describe the relationship between player and trainer?
The relationship between athlete and athletic trainer is one of trust and respect. The athlete must trust the athletic trainer in the recommendations we make to help them get better.
What are the most crucial aspects of your job before and during games?
The relationship between athlete and athletic trainer is one of trust and respect. Sergio Contreras, graduate assistant athletic trainor
Setting up the proper equipment in case of an injury. During games, it’s important for athletic trainers to be on their feet and pay attention to detail in case an injury happens.
How did you become a trainer for Chico State? I knew there was a graduate assistant opening and heard great things about the program so I decided to apply.
What are some of the differences in your job for the different sports you cover?
The nature of the injuries changes between soccer and baseball. For example, soccer has more lower extremity injuries compared to baseball. Baseball has more upper extremity injures.
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Chico State faculty, staff have no problem hitting the ground running Last year, she contracted a stomach flu the night Staff Writer before, she said, hurting her For many people, running the mile in performance in the race. high school physical education class was Her motto this year — “No enough for a lifetime. bombs. No bugs. Boston or bust,” But for some Chico State employees, she said. running is not just a hobby — it’s a way Some Chico State faculty get their of life. adrenaline rush from events like Outside of the classroom, many triathlons, which are comprised of professors participate in intensive swimming, cycling and distance running. marathon training in their spare time. James Mensching, professor in business Some enjoy leisurely runs, while others information systems department, train intensely for long-distance marathon participates in marathons as well as races. cycling, triathlon, running, cross-country Kenneth Chapman, the interim associate skiing, and canoe racing. dean and professor of marketing, is an He was on the 1972 U.S. Olympic track avid runner and has been competing in a cycling team and considers cycling to be variety of events for his favorite more than 25 years. event, Running on trails gives Chapman trains he said. me a chance to unwind for these events by However, in nature and appreciate doing long, rugged he has also runs in Upper competed in pushing myself. Bidwell Park and more than 200 other scenic routes. Kenneth Chapman, marathons. “Running on trails Training to interim dean and professor of marketing gives me a chance accommodate to unwind in nature the physical and appreciate toll that pushing myself,” Chapman said. “Dealing triathlons take on the body can be with the controlled chaos that comes with difficult. Although he is one of the older running down a trail is all good fun that competitors during events, he still does keeps me young at heart.” difficult training during the week, he said. Melissa Stearns, program manager of “I will run the equivalent of nine miles the Chico State research foundation, views a day or bike 45 miles a day or swim two running as therapeutic, she said. miles a day.” Mensching said. “I absolutely “There is just something about the love competing, even though at my age I’m events and respecting yourself,” Stearns in the back of the pack. It really motivates said. “You just need to embrace that. you to press that much harder.” Everyone should run.” Journalism professor Michael Griffin Stearns will be participating in the competes in long races all over California Boston Marathon for the third time this and Oregon. He is referred to as “the true year. ultramarathon runner” by his friend and Stearns first competed in 2013, when training buddy Chapman. she crossed the finish line only fifteen Griffin is currently training for a 50minutes before bombs were detonated in mile race in April that has a 10,500-foot the terrorist attack that killed three and elevation change and a 100-mile race in injured hundreds. July on the Tahoe Rim Trail with a 20,000Alisa Thorsen
foot elevation change, he said. Running trails is not just exercise, Griffin said. It is a therapeutic lifestyle. Running has become much more than a workout for some Chico State employees. Some look at running as a meditative, empowering and accomplished way of life. “I actually think better when I’m moving,” Griffin said, “so I try to work out problems, prep for classes, think about goals, daydream and talk to God.” Alisa Thorsen can be reached at
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Student embraces healthy lifestyle DJ Morris
Staff Writer
From losing weight to gaining confidence, Ashley Price reached her goal of losing 30 pounds. She began using healthy weight loss options by cutting down her food portions, attending spin class three times a week and learning to love her body. The Chico State student organization Embodied hosted Love Every Body Week at the end of February. The event had panels and guest speakers who spoke about eating disorders and body image. One of the key principles the organization emphasizes is that people should eat and exercise for their own benefit and enjoyment. Price, a junior mechatronic engineering major, exemplifies that principle. Growing up, Price was athletic and physically in shape, but as she got older she began to neglect her health and eat a lot. When she started college, she noticed how different she became. “I found myself not socializing as much,” Price said. “I was always short with people and after awhile they gave up on me. I became lonely and started to eat a lot.” Price eventually made the decision to do something about her health. She downloaded the app Lose It!, which helped her document how much she ate during the day. Losing weight was not about the numbers to Price. She was happy with who she already was, and she just wanted to feel better mentally, she said. “I felt like losing weight to appear attractive was not the case,” Price said. “It was all about how I felt on the inside. I was having health problems because of my weight.” Price related to what Love Every Body Week promoted and agreed that she loved herself no matter what she looked like, she said. Her goal in losing weight was to become healthier. Making healthy food choices and learning to love her body and herself helped Price make positive changes for her health and to not put such an emphasis on weight. “I don’t care about my weight,” Price said. “I care about being present.” DJ Morris can be reached at
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Sophomore agriculture major Chas Brannon works on a tire at the Associated Students Bike Cart on campus.
Bike Cart keeps students pedaling throughout campus, community Jason Spies
Staff Writer
It’s a startling sight to behold — two dirt bike tires, a frame the size of a BMX bike, a tube seat and crazy-high handlebars. It’s been dubbed the “Frankenstein Bike” by the student workers of the Associated Students Bike Cart, which offers maintenance, repair service and bike auctions to the campus community. The Frankenstein bike is created by putting together pieces of other bikes that don’t normally go together. “My favorite thing is to see the Frankenstein bike because it’s really corny, crazy and gets a lot of attention,” said Curtis Sicheneder, head of the Wildcat Recreation Center. The cart also helps students by providing bikes for purchase at an affordable price, Sicheneder said. Every year, the Bike Cart puts on an auction and usually sells more than 50 used bikes that have been abandoned on campus. Tanner Lyon, a senior communication design major and student manager of the Bike Cart, believes that one of the best parts of the work is getting to see people do things that you probably wouldn’t
Chas Brannon, a sophomore agriculture major, works with a tube as undeclared first-year Anthony Tran handles the rim and tire at the Bike Cart. anywhere else, he said. “One of the craziest things I’ve seen while working at the Bike Cart was a guy that came through one day flying by on his bike while playing an acoustic guitar and singing at the same time,” Lyon said. A.S. also has a warehouse that serves as a storefront where students can take their bikes. Every day, the cart travels from the storefront to campus and is actually
pulled by one of the workers on a bike, Lyon said. “It gives them (student workers) an opportunity to learn how to work with their hands and the satisfaction that comes from fixing something yourself,” Lyon said. Jason Spies can be reached at
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Etiquette lesson: Having sex while roommates are home Sophia Xepoleas
Sex Columnist
Your hormones are raging, your blood is pumping and you’re ready to go. You’re about to be taken down a road of sexual exploration and are nothing short of pumped. You’re about to enter pound town. Population: you and your plus one. But then it dawns on you. Your roommates are home. Roommates are relatively ideal in many situations. You split rent and other expenses, and you also have someone to hang out with when you get home from a long day. Having sex while these companions are home is a whole different story. This is where roommate relationships start to get tricky. When it comes time for you and your partner to lust and thrust, your roommates may be along for the ride as well. Best-case scenario: They not only understand, but also cheer you on in the process. This breed not only condones your explicit behavior, they celebrate it. He or she might even do you a solid and blast Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On” in an attempt to heighten your experience.
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Worst-case scenario: Your roommates not only try to avoid hearing this activity, but it makes them genuinely uncomfortable. How exactly do you approach someone and explain to them that the volume of their sexual interactions could be brought down to more hush tones? While it may be an awkward conversation to have, it could make for a more civil living situation in the long run. Resentment is a very real thing, and there’s nothing
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worse than seeing a new side to someone you respect and viewing them differently as a result. Unfortunately, some find that keeping it down in the sack may decrease their pleasure during sex. There are ways to counteract this while also staying at a respectful volume. Here are some things to consider. Try different breathing patterns. Fighting the urge to make any organic sounds will only distract you from the ac-
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tivity at hand. Breathing harder or louder can not only help to keep your rhythm, but it also allows your partner to know that what they’re doing is working. Take it to the floor. Beds are inherently noisy and when taking part in this sometimes-vigorous activity, it may be best to get creative. Although not as comfortable, you may even find this to be less distracting and even more exciting. Just because sex stereotypically takes place on a bed doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily the most exciting place for it. Get creative with the situation at hand. It may not only be beneficial to your roommates, but to you and your partner as well. It all comes down to knowing your boundaries. Successful roommate situations are usually the result of an overall respect for each other and a certain level of consideration. This is also accompanied by a relatively healthy means of communication. So don’t be afraid to discuss your thoughts and preferences about your roommate’s babymakin’ bedroom noises. Sophia Xepoleas can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com or
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The Intergalactic Nemesis is a live performance of a graphic novel. Three actors portray more than 30 characters while accompanied by music.
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The Janet Turner Print Museum exhibition “Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Animals: Fun, Fantastic, Fierce” features a variety of works depicting animals as the subjects. Many local artists have prints displayed. Some are former students of Janet Turner.
WHERE: Janet Turner Print Museum WHEN: All Day
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The words “live-action” and “graphic novel” aren’t typically associated — perhaps for good reason. But Saturday’s act, “The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth,” combined them anyway, proving that “because you ain’t seen nothing like it” is a good enough reason to like something that doesn’t quite work.
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Founded in 1971 in Toluca, Mexico, this orchestra has performed all over the world. At Laxson Auditorium, under the conduction of Maestro Enrique Bátiz, it will perform two pieces from the classic period and feature guitarist Alfonso Moreno. WHERE: Laxson Auditorium WHEN: 2 p.m. PRICE: $10 - 42
“Target Earth” relies heavily on the novelty of its concept, but that isn’t the only reason it’s off the mark. Classically-trained pianist Harlan Hodges improvises the score live. Foley artist Kelly Matthews brilliantly creates each sound effect live for the entire performance and matches perfectly with the novel. All while the three actors provide their live interpretations of the graphic novel that’s projected overhead. So much emphasis is placed on the fact that the live show is going to be happening live, it can’t help but come off as contrived. It becomes a problem because of the need for everything to stand out. All aspects of the performance are individually interesting, so it’s difficult to know what to pay the most attention to.
Should I be watching the actors? Or do I watch the panels because that’s what the actors are referencing? The foley table is placed center stage, does that mean I’m supposed to watch that? The actors impress because they switch between characters mid-scene with ease. All of the voices are easy to tell apart from each other and the characters themselves, though often cliché, are likable. Actress Rachel Landon’s interpretation of fictional pulitzer-winning journalist Molly Sloan is the least spot-on, however. Her voice isn’t what one would expect the character in the graphic novel to sound like and is more reminiscent of a mashup of Team Rocket’s Jessie from Pokémon and Meg from Disney’s Hercules. Christopher Lee Gibson had the most character switching to do in playing both heroes and villains in the story. Although each was easily distinguishable, they all had a similar shouty quality that made it difficult to understand what Gibson was saying. It would’ve been helpful if they had left the word balloons in the projected panels.
ily the most accurate portrayal and the overall performance was better for it. One scene in particular balanced everything onstage perfectly. The characters had found their way into a large, sludgy, green “hive”—a mini version of the Death St — er, ”Ultra Hive,” the villain’s headquarters. Mendez was hypnotized by a trio of muselike characters and it felt real. The graphic novel panels were projected full-screen during the segment so it was easy to tell what was going on and the whirring sound effects along with the high-pitched, delayed voices casted a mesmerizing spell on the audience. And Hodges tied it all together with his suspenseful tinkling. The excitement balloons both literally and figuratively, and Matthews pops the literal one to create the sound of the hive exploding when the heroes are victorious. To watch the performance in individual episodes, visit theintergalacticnemesis.com. Otherwise, follow on Twitter at @ IntNemesis or search @intergalacticnemesis on Instagram to see photos from their journey.
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Classic Greek play still impresses set, though simple, provided ample space for the large cast to move around, and Staff Writer was designed and executed by Chico State The action and drama of the Greek students. tragedy “Antigone” plays with complex Despite the story and words being old, ideas of morality. the cast does a good job making their When Chico State’s department of lines seem natural. Particularly Varimusic and theatre chose to stage a Greek celli, an outstanding actor. His character, tragedy, they knew it would be unlike Creon, starts off as a pompous politician other shows they and ends up a have done in the man crippled past. with grief. He We haven’t done a “Because we’re has many long Greek tragedy in working in an eduforever. It was just time monologues that cation department, are spoken with we did one. we are obligated thoughtfulness to do a variety of and seemingly William Johnson, director genuine emotion. styles, genres,” said William The idea of a Johnson, faculty Greek chorus member and director. “We haven’t done a makes the narration of the story (lead Greek tragedy in forever. It was just time by the strong choragus, Lara Tenckhoff) we did one.” bounce from actor to actor. The cast The play follows the story of a young wears gray masks to hide their faces as girl named Antigone (Krasel Morales) they almost chant the occurring events. who dares disobey the king of Thebes, The masks are a brilliant part of Creon (Tony Varicelli). Antigone buries the costume, keeping the background her brother’s body after the king ruled characters from distracting from the that it should not be given a proper action. They are also a symbol of the burial. Chaos ensues and, like most Greek townspeople’s meekness and their fear of tragedies, most of the cast ends up dead. speaking out. The play, though written around 441 The sound and lighting were kept B.C., has been updated for the Harlen relatively simple, just adding to the Adams Theatre stage. A city skyline sets ominous mood of the play. The lighting in the scene, with ominous and dark skythe last scene is particularly compelling, scrapers painted on the backdrop to bring spotlighting Creon at his lowest and the ancient Thebes into the modern era. The leader of the choir as she reveals his fate, Greta Gordon
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“Antigone” offers a dramatic performance in modern times.
then fading to black. Though the show is certainly not action-packed, and may feel slow at some points, the real power lies in the powerful and thought-provoking dialogue. The struggle of morality and following one’s conviction is a timeless theme that makes “Antigone” relevant and interesting even 2,500 years later. Theatergoers can catch “Antigone” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Harlen Adams Theatre. Tickets are available at the University Box Office. Greta Gordon can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or
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