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Driver strikes student on bike path crosswalk Andre Byik NE WS EDITOR

A motorist hit a Chico State student Saturday night at the crosswalk that connects Nord Avenue with the bike path to campus. Travis Johnsen, traﬃc oﬃcer for Chico police, said witnesses said the pedestrian, Hetal Mehta, 23, “darted out” into the crosswalk at about 6:50 p.m. while traveling toward campus. A white sedan going about 25 miles per hour then struck the woman, he said. “The pedestrian rode up on to the car for a little while,”

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LOOK BOTH WAYS Chico police and the Chico Fire Department direct traﬃc at the bike path crosswalk on Nord Avenue Saturday night after a driver struck a woman.

Johnsen said. “As soon as the driver came to a complete stop she came oﬀ the car.” Mehta didn’t break the sedan’s windshield when she rode on the car, “so it was a relatively slow-speed collision,” Johnsen said. Mehta was responsive to ﬁrst responders, but she seemed confused and could have suffered a concussion, he said. She was taken to Enloe Medical Center. Mehta was in fair condition as of press time Tuesday, said Christina Chavira, spokeswoman for the hospital. No arrests will be made, Johnsen said.

Lt. governor highlights CSU budget cuts Natalie Eucce STAFF WRITER

The trend of state cuts to higher education was highlighted Friday when Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at Laxson Auditorium to an audience of about 200. Newsom lamented Gov. Jerry Brown’s lack of investment to higher education in the first of 10 economic forums being held in California. Tuition at Chico State has nearly tripled in the last 10 years, Newsom said. State funding to the California State University system is at $2 billion, pending passage of Gov. Brown’s tax hikes by voters in November. There have been tuition hikes nearly every year since the 2002-2003 academic year when in-state, full-time undergraduate fees were about $1,570. This year, tuition is about $5,470, not including campus fees. Tuition at Chico State was estimated to be $6,890 this year, including mandatory campus fees, according Chico State’s website. The CSU was cut $750 million this year. That equates to about $30 million cut from Chico State. “It’s unsustainable,” Newsom said. “We’re pricing out the middle class. We’re saddling everyone else with a mountain of debt when they finally do graduate, if they do, in four, five, six years.” Newsom visited Chico to hear of the struggles smaller cities and counties are facing, he said. Students appreciated the visit. It is going to be harder for students to attend school, and something must be done, said Angelina Pereda, a freshman biological sciences major and Freshmen LeaderRELATED ship Opportunity member. “What happens in Sacra- STORY mento influences us a lot, Read about because with $750 million how students being cut, that’s going to mean are negotiating less programs, less grants,” an age of uncerPereda said. tainty on B1. The governor’s budget plan for the 2012-2013 academic year includes higher GPA requirements to receive Cal Grants to save money. A failing higher education system will lead >> please see NEWSOM | A4

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He added, as a reminder, that pedestrians at crosswalks must still yield to vehicles and be aware of surroundings. Mehta could have been wearing headphones at the time with her hood up, Johnsen said. The visibly distraught driver declined to comment on the accident. However, Michelle Langmack, 36, a passenger in the car, said she doesn’t know what could be done to stop an accident at this crosswalk at night. “It was bound to happen,” Langmack said.

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RISING TREND Tuition has steadily increased over the last 10 years, and student fees at Chico State are now about $6,890 for full-time undergraduate students. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that the state must invest in higher eduction.

When Patricia Smiley, a longtime adviser to the Chico State Ballroom Club, told her class that 18 years of Friday night dances at Chico State were coming to an end, there were tears. One of the largest ballroom clubs in the California State University system no longer meets every other Friday on campus, because it can’t afford a newly enforced policy that levies a $433 fee for after-hours facilities use, Smiley said. “Eighteen years of my life, giving the students a chance to network, and now it’s gone — poof,” Smiley said. On Oct. 27, Lorraine Hoffman, vice president for Business and Finance, signed her name to a memorandum that approved a table of fees that organizations, state-funded or otherwise, would have to pay to use campus facilities. The charges, which went into effect Nov. 1, surprised Marrissa Allen, president of the ballroom club, she said. The club learned about the new fees a week before the spring semester, a day after it scheduled its dance dates for the semester. However, the university is confident clubs were notified of the policy enforcement six to 12 months in advance, Hoffman said in an email interview. Students were notified of the policy change Dec. 13 when it was “buried” in a campus announcement, said Anne Ferguson, the facilities reservations coordinator who works with students to schedule facility usage. Some members of the club have taken their Friday night dances to Studio One, a downtown dance studio, said Paul Gudeman, a junior liberal studies major. Steve Stewart, a professor of geography, >> please see CLUBS | B2

Rash of vandalism hits Chico State Juniper Rose A SST. NE WS EDITOR

A smashed Zipcar, a broken bench and graﬃti on Tehama Hall’s pillars are just the latest acts of vandalism on a campus routinely targeted. The vandalized Zipcar was discovered at about 4 p.m. Sunday in the Student Health Center parking lot, University Police Sgt. Corinne Beck said. The passenger window had been smashed, and the door looked like it had been kicked

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in, Beck said. University Police is investigating the incident, she said. Vehicles on campus are not damaged frequently, but it is something that University Police has seen before, Beck said. Vandalism and graﬃti are ongoing problems on campus, costing the university both time and money, said Joe Wills, director of Public Aﬀairs and Publications. “Historically, it happens now and again,” Wills said.

“Unfortunately, sometimes you can get a rash of it because it is a certain individual or a group of individuals.” Eﬀorts to prevent and repair campus vandalism are costly to the university. “It deﬁnitely takes time and resources when somebody breaks something or damages something,” Wills said. “There’s no question that it costs, and it is really a shame.” The university spent about $35,200 on vandalism and >> please see VANDALISM | A4

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Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum compared public schools to factories when addressing an audience Saturday. He stated that state and federal governments should not be in charge of running school systems and that he plans to home-school his children in the White House if elected.

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Class cuts, overloaded sections and general education requirements are handcuffing students and causing graduation delays and major switches. The lack of classes can be attributed to several things, said William Loker, dean of undergraduate education. “In some cases, we can open another section if there is a high demand,” Loker said, “but we also have to find someone qualified to teach the course, which can be difficult when you’re not in a metropolitan area.” It’s important for students to talk to their advisers and avoid assuming classes will always be available to graduate on time,

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Andre Byik A woman accused of drowning her 1-year-old daughter has been charged with murder and attempted murder for also trying to drown her 5-year-old daughter last week. The mother may have a history of mental illness, police said. The 1-year-old child died after being rushed to a hospital and the older daughter remains in a coma. Source: Los Angeles Times

said Kurt Nordstrom, director of the multicultural and gender studies department. The department is willing to substitute required courses. “We are more than willing to accommodate for students,” Nordstrom said. For Abdulruhman Almusharraf, a junior business administration major and scholarship student, the need to graduate in four or five years forced him to switch his major, he said. “My advisers weren’t helpful, so I changed my major from electrical engineering to business finance,” Almusharraf said. “Classes in my major were so full I have to stay here an extra semester.” Some required courses for majors and minors aren’t being offered at all.

Within the Chicano studies program, students are frustrated because they don’t have as many options, said Susan Green, a professor multicultural and gender studies. “I know of at least one required course that we haven’t been offering, so I’m unsure of how students are fulfilling that requirement,” Green said. In philosophy, a major that requires fewer units than others, enrollment has held steady, department chair Edward Pluth said. However, changes have still been made. “We’ve had to cut four major classes for the spring,” Pluth said. “Everyone has fewer courses and may not have enough staff to open additional courses.” Some departments are more

impacted than others, and some teach a higher number of GE classes, leaving fewer instructors to team major-speciﬁc courses. “We teach more students in the department of philosophy than the entire College of Agriculture,” Pluth said. The College of Agriculture teaches very few GE courses, he said. Amelia Watkins, a sophomore health science major, is frustrated that the classes she wants to take aren’t available, she said. “The classes I try to take are always full, and I’m stuck with ones that aren’t interesting,” Watkins said. “Why pay for classes that I’m not interested in?” Dani Anguiano can be reached at danguiano@theorion.com

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Last year, Council split her share between the Recreation, Hospitality and Parks Society Associated Students wants and CAVE in order to support her major and where she works, you. While A.S. elections are she said. The 2011 election had the nearly two months away, applications to run for office open most votes in Chico State history with a 31 percent March 1. voter turnout from No current A.S. offi- OFFICER about 16,000 students, cers are planning to ELIGIBILITY Holton-Westhaver run for re-election, said. A.S. hopes to said Ashley Hol- Minimum 2.0 match or surpass that ton-Westhaver, the GPA for underturnout, Holton-Westelection coordinator graduates or haver said. and senior animal sci- 3.0 for graduate students The only California ence major. Many of State University with them are graduating Must be a higher voter turnout seniors. enrolled in last year was Cal Poly All of the positions at least nine San Luis Obispo, she have taken pay cuts units for undersaid. since last year because graduates or About 35 percent of of budget cuts, A.S. at least six the university’s 6,222 President London units for graduate students students voted in Long said. elections, said Tracy The executive offiNo candiWatson, adminiscers currently receive date may be trative assistant for bimonthly paychecks on academic the school’s student of $491.50, the direc- or disciplingovernment. tors receive $347 and ary probation. Though students the commissioncan start campaigners receive $216.50, A candidate must be eliing after the March Long said. 29 candidate orientaCampus organiza- gible to work tion, many wait until tions such as Up ‘til in the U.S. the week before or the Dawn, KCSC and the Harry Potter Club will also be week of the election, Long said. While there’s no maximum vying for student votes to get regarding how much students shares of A.S. revenue. There were more than 125 can spend campaigning, stucampus organizations on the dents have won in the past by ballot last year hoping to get spending as little as $25, Holtheir hands on some money, ton-Westhaver said. Name recognition and underHolton-Westhaver said. Organizations received $69,825, and standing the job requirements the biggest earner was Up ‘til are crucial to winning office, Dawn, which got $4,057 from Long said. “Having run for elections the 669 votes it received. Each student could vote to twice, I would advise all of give either $15 to one organiza- those running for elections tion, $7.50 to two organizations later in the semester to reach or $5 to three organizations, out to as many of your peers as she said. Before last year, stu- possible,” she said. Those running should meet dents were only allowed to give with the current officer in the up to $10 to an organization. Voting is necessary to have desired position and make student concerns taken seri- themselves available to stuously, said Lauren Council, a dents in order to help voters junior recreation administra- make informed decisions, Long said. tion major. The elections are held online “I think it is very important for students to take part in the from 8 a.m. April 24 to 5 p.m. elections, because A.S. truly April 26, Holton-Westhaver makes a difference on our cam- said. pus when it comes to student affairs, the budget and college August Walsh can be reached at life,” Council said. awalsh@theorion.com

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An avalanche near a Washington ski resort killed three people Feb. 12 by sweeping them down the mountain for about 1,500 to 2,000 feet. Heavy snow contributed to high avalanche risks in the area. In a separate incident, a snowboarder was found dead in the same mountain range, but the cause of death is unknown.

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With the current financial crisis in the U.S., students should be rushing to take economics classes in order to better understand and guide the economy, said Anita Chaudhry, an assistant professor of economics. This major is for students seeking careers in finance and marketing and those wanting to attend graduate school. The economics program has three options at Chico State: international economics, environmental economics and standard economics. Economics is also a part of the sustainability pathway. Environmental economics has recently gained some popularity among students, Chaudhry said. “Whatever happens to economic majors mirrors what happens to the university,” she said. This field of study provides a good understanding of society and the economy, and this understanding is a necessary factor in fixing the economy, Chaudhry said. Students in popular majors like business administration will have a harder time landing a job after graduation, Chaudhry said. There is a 10-year lag between education and the workforce, and business majors won’t have as many job opportunities. “Labor has changed,” she said. Recent economics graduates hold a 9.8 percent unemployment rate, while recent business administration and management graduates hold an 8.1 percent unemployment rate, according to the Georgetown University study. Multicultural and gender studies helps students find their own place in society, said Marlen Acosta, a freshman multicultural and gender studies major. Finding one’s place in the world is important, Acosta said, but jobs in the workplace aren’t asking for employees trained in gender studies.

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Popular majors pose job uncertainties The best way to get a philosophy major off your porch is to pay for the pizza, the joke goes. Departments at Chico State with low enrollment have many students coming through their general education classes but have few choosing to major in things like philosophy, economics and multicultural and gender studies — something faculty says could be a mistake. Last semester, there were 37 declared philosophy majors, 93 economics majors and 20 multi-cultural and gender studies majors, according to records. Although these majors have lower enrollment, students and faculty members still find value in them. The employment rate for philosophy majors is remarkably good, said Edward Pluth, the philosophy department chair. Philosophy studies the history of ideas and helps students apply critical thinking to the workplace. “I’m aware of the old joke about philosophy majors being unemployed,” Pluth said. Recent graduates in philosophy and religious studies hold a 10.8 percent unemployment rate, according to a study released in January by Georgetown University. “The philosophy major is good at breeding the basic skills that employers in a lot of different fields are looking for,” Pluth said. “Critical thinking abilities, ability to argue well, to develop arguments, make sense of difficult things, difficult documents.” Philosophy majors have historically done well on the Graduate Record Examination, a graduate school requirement, he said. “A university without a philosophy department is unheard of,” Pluth said. “We’re such an important part of general education.”

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Iran stopped exporting oil to British and French companies Sunday in response to sanctions put in place by the European Union and U.S. regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Iran states the programs are just for civilian energy production, but the West believes it could be for nuclear weaponry.

A Swedish man was found emaciated in a snow-buried car after having survived two months consuming only melted snow. Found by snowmobilers, he was taken to a hospital and is recovering. The man had been in the car since Dec. 19, he said. It is unknown how he became stuck.

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Chico State will pay artist John Pugh $75,000 to repaint his Taylor Hall mural with money the university gets from Associated Students each year. The mural, called “Academe,” will be destroyed with the construction of a new fine arts and humanities building in 2013. The university took a long time to look at the options assembled, said Joe Wills, director of Public Affairs and Publications. The university consulted experts and found that saving the mural would be more costly than having the artist repaint it on the new building. FILE PHOTO • JOSH ZACK The decision to pay Pugh came from “a lot of REDO John Pugh’s mural “Academe” on Taylor Hall will be destroyed along with the construction of input from campus committees, local commu- a new fine arts and humanities building. Chico State is paying Pugh $75,000 to repaint the mural. nity and students,” Wills said. Chico State receives a guaranteed $300,000 is funded by state bonds that will be paid back mural may be too steep for the university, from A.S., plus 2.25 percent of net profit from with parking revenue, according to the Califor- said John Hale, a senior double-majoring in A.S. Dining Services and the Wildcat Store nia State University website. psychology and music. The university should Construction of the new build- reach out to the art department and have curyearly, A.S. Executive Director David ing is set to begin in 2013, and it will rent students paint a mural. Buckley said. RELATED contain the English and foreign lanThe university received about EDITORIAL Others think the project will improve the guages departments and the College of university. $560,000 for the 2010-2011 academic Humanities and Fine Arts dean’s office year, Buckley said. The money is a Turn to B7 The new fine arts and humanities buildupon completion. sort of “rent” to the university and is for the The ing will beautify the campus, so it is a good Some students object to the mural investment, said Kelsey Hallstrom, a Chico typical across the California State Uni- Orion’s take on preserving being removed from Taylor Hall. versity system. State alumna and project coordinator for the the mural. Stacey Hannon, a senior art major, Northern California Writing Project. There are no restrictions regardenjoys the mural when she walks to ing how the money should be spent, The repainted mural will be around for her class in Taylor Hall, she said. and it can be used to the university’s future generations to enjoy, Hallstrom said. “It shouldn’t be torn down,” Hannon said. discretion, he said. Student fees are not part of “It is a part of Chico State art department.” these contributions to Chico State. Pedro Quintana can be reached at The artist’s asking price to repaint the pquintana@theorion.com The new fine arts and humanities building

Chico State will host Steve Edwards, wilderness author and assistant professor of English studies, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Trinity Hall Room 100. Edward’s latest book, “Breaking into the Backcountry,” is a memoir of his seven months of solitude at a remote mountain homestead in Oregon. Source: Campus Announcements

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The south-campus area could see more of the Greek alphabet by spring 2013. The National Panhellenic Conference, which holds 26 recognized sororities, has encouraged the 21 sororities without Chico State chapters to apply to extend to the area, said Jen Halford, the Panhellenic program coordinator at Chico State. The deadline to apply is March 1. The extension process began last year when the Panhellenic Council unanimously voted to open the application period, Halford said. Six-hundred incoming freshmen showed interest in joining a sorority this year, but only 259 women completed the recruitment process two weeks ago. Though interest is not rising in numbers, new chapter additions would give pledges greater chances to find a

sorority that fits them. “A new sorority would offer more diversity,” Halford said. “The goal is any woman who wants to join a sorority can find the right one.” The essence of joining a sorority is somewhat lost within the larger pledge classes, Halford said. Risk management becomes a concern with pledge classes averaging 50 people, especially when the campus is wary of the history of Greek life in Chico. In 2005, Chico State President Paul Zingg investigated the viability of university-recognized Greek organizations after a hazing death and a perceived drinking culture within the system, according to a speech he gave to Greek-life members. Sororities and fraternities offer charitable opportunities, and adding another sorority to Chico State would expand those philanthropic opportunities, said Jimmy Bright,

a senior history major and member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. The community would benefit from another sorority. There are more than 10 Greek chapter houses in the south-campus area, and others do not see them as complementary to the Chico community. Women in sororities look down on people who aren’t involved in Greek life, said Julie Sandbank, a sophomore exercise physiology major who lives near a chapter house. “I like Chico because of how friendly everyone is, but Greek life gives off a pushy, unfriendly vibe,” Sandbank said. “I just don’t see why we need another sorority.” If a new sorority is approved for Chico State, it will be eligible to gain members following spring 2013 recruitment. Natalie Lessa can be reached at nlessa@theorion.com

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POLICE BLOTTER Information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police. Chico Police Thursday, 12:14 p.m.: Disturbance reported on the 2100 block of Salem Street. “Three males yelling at each other. Reporting party can overhear subjects yelling about drugs and dog’s welfare. Three subjects are in fenced front yard. Reporting party believes that a drug deal is going down. No further description other than the male that owns the house is an old alcoholic.” Thursday, 5:14 p.m.: Neighbor dispute reported on Maddie Court. “Reporting party advising ongoing problem with neighbor driving recklessly through the neighborhood. Reporting party confronted female today about her driving behaviors when his children are in the area, and female threatened to run his children over.” Friday, 1:06 a.m.: Disturbance reported on the 1100 block of North Cedar Street. “Loud music/ large group of people. Reporting party calling back to advise that at one point a fight broke out and someone pulled a knife. Subjects are no longer fighting, but some are hovering around. Reporting party did advise at end of conversation that subjects may be dispersing but that she didn’t feel safe as they were near her front porch/door area.” Saturday, 11 a.m.: Threats reported on the 1500 block of the Esplanade. “Reporting party is at the hospital visiting her sister who is in the hospital. The sister’s boyfriend has been texting and calling family members threatening to kill them and set them straight regarding the snowmobile accident that the sister was involved in.”

University Police Thursday, 12:19 p.m.: Narcotics violation on the south side of Meriam Library. “White male, brown shirt, black hat and smoking joint. Prior to officer arrival, reporting party recontacted, advised subject had left the area. Officer to check.” Friday, 12:44 a.m.: Disturbance/ refusing to leave in the University Police lobby. “White male refusing to leave unless provided with a blanket. Subject counseled and moved along.” Friday, 6:18 p.m.: Transient problem reported by Yolo Hall. “Male subject sleeping inside Yolo Hall near main entrance. Doing walk-through of O’Connell. Advised believes subject might have had his way there.” Saturday, 1:30 a.m.: Medical aid, non-alcohol, reported by Holt Hall. “Reporting party witnessed group of subjects hit male and take off. Reporting party advises man down. Witness called and advised about 15 minutes ago, saw two of the suspects by the Holt bridge. One white male wearing white button-up and green beanie, second white female.” Saturday, 11:49 a.m.: Medical aid requested near Sutter Dining. “Eighty-four-year-old victim requesting for officer. Incident occurred in the alley between Shasta and Sutter halls. Ran into swing-arm gate on tricycle bike. Gate had previous damage, doesn’t appear to be anything new.”

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students into a failing economy, Pereda said. Instead of saving up for a home, car or a future family, the first thing students have to worry about after graduating is paying off debt. Rather than investing in their future, students are paying off their past. The higher education budget crisis is directly connected to the ecoRELATED nomic crisis, VIDEO Newsom said. He added that Visit theorion. higher educom for more on cation is the Lt. Gov. Gavin most imporNewsom’s tant aspect of campus visit. the future of business in the state. “This is code red from my perspective,” he said. “What’s happening with higher education, or what’s not happening in terms of investment?” Everyone is in it together and must step into the debate,

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HEAR YOU OUT Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to an audience at Laxson Auditorium. He derided tuition hikes and budget cuts. Newsom said. Holding the ﬁ rst Chico Economic Stewardship Forum on campus gave students and the community hope that Newsom’s audience will be motivated to make a change, said Denise Crosswhite, A.S. Programs and Government Aﬀairs coordinator. Crosswhite expressed concerns for her family and the higher education system during a question and answer portion of the talk at Laxson Auditorium.

Her son, a senior in high school, has taken enough college courses that he would be of sophomore standing if he went to college, but Crosswhite can’t aﬀord to send him, she said. “So, how do you tell a child that he should do everything and take every class he was supposed to, to go out and get that job, and he can’t?” Crosswhite said. Natalie Eucce can be reached at neucce@theorion.com

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graffiti remediation last year, said Lorraine Hoffman, vice president for Business and Finance in an email interview. About $25,680 was spent on repairs and graffiti removal to campus buildings, and about $9,520 was spent on remedying outdoor areas. Vandalism and graffiti are common, especially on weekend nights when drunken people walk across campus, University Police Lt. Andy Houghtby said. Vandals are usually members of the community, high school students or Chico State students. “To successfully stop these people, we have to have our community’s assistance,” Houghtby said. “We can’t be everywhere at once.” If police officers notice a trend in graffiti or vandalism, they compile the cases and send them to the district attorney’s office for prosecution, he said. Students and faculty members are encouraged to report vandalism to University Police when they see it occurring. “Each of the artists have their own signature, and if we catch you doing your signature, we can tie you back to the reports that we’ve taken,”

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EMPTY SEAT A vandalized bench near Glenn Hall. Vandalism costs the school thousands of dollars. Houghtby said. Vandalism and graﬃti are misdemeanors that can land criminals in county jail for up to a year with heavy ﬁnes, he said. Juniper Rose can be reached at jrose@theorion.com

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Allie Colosky SPORTS EDITOR

than a Adapted P.E. program aids disabled

Stay on your feet Till the fat lady sings It seems that everywhere I turn, someone is mentioning opening day. One of my staff writers had been counting down until the pitchers and catchers of her damned New York Yankees reported to spring training, and my page designer recently noted that in less than a month he will be in Arizona watching the San Francisco Giants in their spring training. The excitement for the first pitch in America’s greatest pastime is growing faster than the itch for Chico State students to break out the swimwear and overcrowd the Wildcat Recreation Center’s pool. Yes, baseball and softball season is already in full swing. The Chico State baseball team has an overall 6-2 record and the softball team is already 9-2, but don’t close the book on winter just yet. The Chico State men’s basketball team is tied for first place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association and could win a conference crown for the first time since 1993. That was the same year head coach Greg Clink was named the most inspirational player in his senior year as a Wildcat, and it was also the last time the ’Cats attained a 20-win season. Add some more madness to the equation. They have the best away record at 9-4 since that 1993 season with 9-2. It might be hard to name the Chico State athletic team that deserves the same media attention as New York Knocks sensation Jeremy Lin. I don’t know if we have a team that hasn’t exceeded expectations, but the men’s basketball team’s time is now. The players finish out their season at home on Thursday and Friday when they face Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal State East Bay, and you can bet that the talk around campus won’t be of sunflower seeds or baseball diamonds. Senior guard Jay Flores has repeatedly been praised for his work ethic. The heart this basketball team is led with was shown when Clink told sports information director Luke Reid that after Saturday’s game Flores was on the floor in the locker room “absolutely dead.” Maybe people will be talking about Flores and senior teammate Josh Jackson’s final regular season games in a Chico State uniform. Maybe they will be talking about the transformation the ’Cats have gone through in the last few years with Clink at the helm, posting their third winning season in a row, all ending with a playoff appearance. Chico State baseball and softball will get their shots soon. The expectations for both are through the roof with national rankings and winning records already gaining some momentum. But for now, the Chico State men’s basketball team gets to bask in the limelight. The players are writing their own chapter in a historic year for Chico State athletics, and the ink hasn’t even dried yet. Allie Colosky can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com

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ports can open doors to those that were given the talent and the bodies to jump high, run fast and catch a ball. But there are some students who might have been given the talent but can’t quite jump high, might not be able to run at all or be able to catch a ball. Chico State has recognized that sports and physical activity should be available to all regardless of disabilities. In the late 1970s, the kinesiology department created the Adapted Physical Education program for those in the community with disabilities. The program also includes Adapted Physical Activity, which allows Chico State students to get experience working with disabled community members while working to obtain degrees, teaching credentials and master’s degrees. Kinesiology department chair Rebecca Lytle admires the dedication students have and the connections with the community they create, she said. “Our primary goal is to teach the students,” Lytle said. “But in order to do that, the students need to work with people and not just be stuck in a classroom learning about theory.” Students in the program work directly with the community during their first semester through various service projects. “The service programs we offer are truly a partnership between providing quality education for students with real-life experiences

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that serves both the students and the community,” Lytle said. An autism clinic, special olympics, a sports day and a sports camp are some of the programs offered. J.P. Gonzalez graduated from the program in 2009 and obtained his teaching credential in 2010. He is currently working on his master’s through the program, he said. Gonzalez was nervous when he began his community interaction, because the people were different, he said. It was the calming and welcoming children that took

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Track stars channel superheroes, villians for meet Quinn Western OPINION EDITOR

Capes flew in the cold wind as some favorite childhood superheroes and supervillains met to battle on the track. Track and field held its annual Cardinal and White Scrimmage Saturday to kick off the season. On the white team were the freshmen and sophomores dressed as superheroes. The supervillains were the juniors and seniors on the cardinal team. This event and the team-builder activity done the day before were held to ready the team for the season. The team-builder was nothing like an actual track meet, said Oliver Hanf, the women’s track and field team’s head coach. It was held to bring individuals together. “We’ve been doing this since sliced bread,” Hanf said. With so many events — sprints, throws, jumps, hurdles and long distance — teammates don’t all practice together, said Melissa Rene, a senior health science major. Rene ran the 4-x-100 meter relay, 400-meter, 200meter and the 4-x-400 meter relay as Catwoman. “It was a great and fun way to break the ice and meet or interact with our other teammates,” Rene said.

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NO COMPETITION Rhea Menegon, a senior kinesiology major, teaches Jesse McKinney, 8, who has cerebral palsy, through adapted physical activity.

away his initial fear. Gonzalez was able to help a young sports fan avoid letting his cerebral palsy interfere with his participation in the sports he loves. Throwing a football wasn’t something the boy could do, but Gonzalez worked with him. “He wanted to do everything and was really excited on an intellectual level but just couldn’t do it,” Gonzalez said. Through modifications, he was able to interact and play sports. The program gave Gonzalez the ability to help people and make differences in people’s lives, Gonzalez said. Rhea Menegon, a senior kinesiology major, wanted to work with children with special needs but didn’t want to be in a classroom setting, she said. Through the program, Menegon has been able to watch children grow, improve their motor skills and connect with them and their families, she said. “A lot of times, the kids I work with have a hard time socializing and interacting with their peers,” Menegon said. “So it’s cool when you get them involved and play with each other while learning skills.” The physical activity isn’t competitive but serves as a way to improve the lives of the instructors and the instructed through adapted physical education.

The team has been working out since September without any real competition. “People are getting pretty eager and antsy to get into the heat of battle,” Hanf said. Andrew Simpson, a senior exercise physiology major, was on the cardinal team and won best male costume dressed as the sinister Joker. “It brings us all together as a team, and even though we’re split up between cardinal and white, we’re still rooting for each other through the team,” Simpson said. The goal of the event was to gear up for the season, bond as a team and embrace the feeling of competition. “This isn’t actually a practice meet,” Hanf said, “but by the look in their eyes and by their body language, it’s not just a regular practice.” The white team, made up of freshmen and sophomores, won this year’s event. They will now transform into cardinal and white to represent Chico State in unity as the team begins the season. “Today is a good opportunity for us to get a starter’s gun, watches out and tape measures out,” Hanf said. The track and ﬁeld teams will compete in the Cal/Oregon Border Battle on Saturday in Arcata. Quinn Western can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com

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THE ORION • QUINN WESTERN

SUPERWOMAN Freshman jumper Danielle Ketner channeled Superman as she took a jump Saturday in Chico State’s Cardinal and White Scrimmage.

“I eat, go have a beer and relax.”

“After a game I listen to music, eat and hang out with friends.”

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22, 2012

Hooper shines bright for women’s golf team Alyson Nagel STAFF WRITER

WILDCAT off the

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McKenzie Dalthorp women’s ba ske tb a l l The Chico State women’s basketball sophomore forward broke her own career-high point total of 10 twice this weekend in two huge wins for the Wildcats. Dalthorp set her personal record Friday with a 20-point explosion on oﬀense in the ’Cats’ 92-60 win against Cal State L.A. and beat it again Saturday night with 13 points against Cal State Dominguez Hills en route to an 80-53 win.

Wildcat of the Week is a regular feature meant to acknowledge the contributions made by individuals to the team. Winners are chosen by The Orion sports staﬀ from nominations taken from all sports. To nominate: sportseditor@theorion.com

STAT ’CAT >>

20 (BASEBALL) The number of home games the Wildcat baseball team will play in succession starting this weekend. Chico State continues its monthlong homestand with a game at 2 p.m. Friday at Nettleton Stadium.

20 (MEN’S BASKETBALL) Games won this season by the men’s basketball team, a feat that hasn’t been matched since the Wildcats’ 1993 season. The ’Cats hit the mark with their 66-57 win against Cal State Dominguez Hills Saturday in Carson.

(WOMEN’S BASKETBALL) Points scored by sophomore McKenzie Dalthorp in the Wildcats’ 92-60 drubbing of Cal State L.A. The careerhigh performance helped guarantee the ’Cats a postseason appearance.

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Shelby Hooper’s suntanned skin, sporty attire and 5-foot-8-inch stature give indication that she is part of an elite group of athletes on campus. Underneath the athletic exterior, however, it’s easy to discover her friendly, easygoing personality. The senior women’s golf star began her golf career at a very young age. “I’ve been playing golf since I was about 7, but I didn’t start taking it seriously until I was about a sophomore in high school,” Hooper said, “and I really fell in love with the game.” Hooper’s love of golf can be traced back to her father, who has been a constant supporter over the course of her competitive career. “My dad was the one who would take me to the driving range and take me out onto the course,” Hooper said. “It was kind of a way for us to spend time together.” Her father never pressured her to play, Hooper said, but she learned to love the sport on her own over time. Wayne Hooper can explain the entire course of his daughter’s career off the top of his head. “I started Shelby off in father-daughter tournaments when she was about 7,” he said. “She then moved up to nine-hole tournaments.” The big turning point was when she qualified for a tournament in Mexico at 15 years old, Wayne Hooper said. That tournament made Shelby

THE ORION • FRANK REBELO

TIME IN THE SUN Senior Shelby Hooper leads the women’s golf team as it strives for a top-ﬁve ﬁnish in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The business administration major helped the Wildcats place third Feb. 7 at the Point Loma Nazarene Invitational. probably hotter than what most girls on my team would prefer, but when you’re playing when it’s hot out, your swing’s a lot looser.” Despite the fact that Shelby Hooper loves to soak up the sun, she is originally from Incline Village, Nev.,

Hooper want to be part of a team and play in high school and beyond. Shelby Hooper’s sun-kissed skin can be attributed to the weather and playing conditions she considers ideal. “I would say in the 90s,” Shelby Hooper said. “That’s

Chico State star softball pitcher rising in record book, conference

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My dad was the one who would take me to the driving range and take me out onto the course.

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SHELBY HOOPER women’s golf

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STAFF COMMENTARY

Wildcats need own Linsanity, courtesy of Rowdy Red club

Adam Levine STAFF WRITER

While Sam Baker may not be a household name just yet, her work on the mound has earned her a reputation up and down the state. Since transferring from Sierra College in Rocklin, Baker has proven to be one of the most dominant pitchers Chico State softball has ever seen. In her first season as a Wildcat in 2011, Baker tied a longstanding record for most games won in a season with 22. She tied with Kathy Arendsen, who held the record for 31 years. During her debut campaign, Baker became the second Chico State softball pitcher to strike out more than 200 batters in a season. She also placed third in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in wins, innings pitched, ERA and strikeouts. Baker’s athletic career began in little league baseball, where she played until she was 14 years old and then made the switch to softball. “Both of my parents were into slow-pitch softball, so when I was old enough they put me in little league,” Baker said. Baker was originally a shortstop, but her coach noticed something about her. “Coach noticed that I was tall and lanky,” Baker said. She then went on to become a dominant community college and Division II pitcher. During her time at Sierra College, Baker posted a 47-10 overall record, won 24 games, struck out 288 batters and posted a 0.71 ERA in her second year. Baker transferred to Chico State with her teammate, senior catcher Hailey Stockman. “It’s a lot easier when you have the same catcher for all four years,” Baker said. “We know what the other is going to do, and we know what the other is thinking.” The combination has dominated

where the sun only graces the greens a few months out of the year. “Our window for playing conditions is only from about May to the beginning of November,” Shelby Hooper said. Women’s golf at Chico State consists of two seasons per academic year. The fall season ends in October, and the spring season begins at the conclusion of winter break. Shelby Hooper and her teammates have been diligently preparing to face their competition in upcoming tournaments such as the Grand Canyon Spring Invitational in Arizona. The team recently traveled to Point Loma Nazarene University to compete against some of the top teams in the division. “Grand Canyon’s always a big one, because a lot of teams like to go there because it’s nice weather,” Shelby Hooper said. “A lot of highly ranked teams are there, so it’s a really big field.” The women’s golf team has been overshadowed by the men’s golf team’s success over the past few years, but Shelby Hooper said they deserve the spotlight. “We haven’t done what they have done, so we shouldn’t be given the same recognition,” she said. With the momentum from their third-place finish at the Point Loma Nazarene University Invitational, Hooper and her teammates won’t have to play in the shade and will be in the sun soon enough.

THE ORION • FRANK REBELO

SLAMMING SAM Senior pitcher Sam Baker leads the Wildcats with a 1.25 ERA and a .667 slugging percentage this season. the CCAA North Division, as Baker has been a very effective pitcher, head coach Angel Shamblin said. She is a true power-pitcher in terms of setting records for strikeouts and low ERAs in her debut season. “She throws a rise ball that has been very effective that has led to her strikeouts,” Shamblin said. Baker’s leadership role on the team is a lot more than strikeouts or rise balls, senior right-fielder Sam Quadt said. It has a lot to do with the intangibles. “Obviously, her pitching makes her effective, but she is also a calm and collective energy,” Quadt said. “Whether the situation is stressful or not, she always stays calm.” Baker is always there to make sure everyone is doing the side work, and that makes her a model teammate, Quadt said. “She is good at looking out for everyone,” Quadt said. “She defines the term ‘team player.’” After graduation, Baker is going to put her agricultural business degree to work, but for now, she is focused on helping lead her team toward a conference title. Adam Levine can be reached at alevine@theorion.com

Senior night is Friday as the four basketball seniors, two on the women’s side and two on the men’s, will play their last regular season home games at Acker Gym.

Though, the potential of Lin faltering at some point in the season may be a drawback to Price Peterson Pr Linsanity. STAFF WRITER New York fans are never too Jeremy Lin has taken New kind when it comes to failure, York by storm, capturing the so if Lin lets them down it won’t attention of media and fans be pretty. But one upside to Linsanalike. ity that needs to be Linsanity should taken into considserve as inspiration eration is that the for students to find Harvard graduate their pride in Chico has done wonders State athletics. Linsanity for home-game attenWhile there are high-performing should serve dance at Madison teams on both the as inspiration Square Garden. There has been a men’s and women’s for students 300 percent increase sides of the athletics to find their in Knicks ticket prices department, there on the resale market never seems to be a pride in since Lin has become huge motivation for Chico State a starter, according to students to come out athletics. Scott Stinson of The to the games. National Post. Chico State needs Instead of looking its own form of PRICE PETERSON for an individual to Linsanity, but it staff writer get behind, the Chico won’t be found in a State student body single player. It should take form in a should get behind the entire athletic department and suprevamped Rowdy Red. Linsanity has brought the port it through the Rowdy Red. Even when the Rowdy Red New York Knicks back into sports relevance, which they was in its unorganized state, had lost since Carmelo Anthony students still came out in large got hurt and Amar’e Stou- numbers wearing Rowdy Red demire took time off after his T-shirts to support their teams. But considering the disapbrother’s death. The Knicks were a dismal pearance of the Rowdy Red and 2-11 in the 13 games before Lin’s the fact that Chico State doesn’t breakout game against the New have its own personal Lin to look to in each sport, it is up to Jersey Nets. Since that point, the team has the students to create the excitewon seven of its nine games, ment and pride for athletics. Given enough time, we will with one of the losses coming at the hands of the New Orleans have our own version of LinsanHornets who narrowly won ity, but instead of focusing on one player, the focus will be on 89-85. And even as a nearly .500 the entire athletics department. team, with a record of 16-17, the Knicks have found a way to stay Price Peterson can be reached at relevant through Lin. ppeterson@theorion.com

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The men’s lacrosse team lost its season opener 16-12 against UC Santa Barbara Saturday. The ’Cats will be on the road to compete against Santa Clara University Saturday.

The Chico State baseball team continues its homestand with another 20 games starting 2 p.m. Friday when it hosts San Francisco State.

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OPPORTUNITY

Record highs in university fees, combined with fewer classes available at community colleges, leave the students of this generation in a period of uncertainty

humanities major who previously worked in real estate. When the market crashed, Weichers put his career on hold and decided to go back to school. Weichers will be hoping for the best when entering the professional world again, he said. “It’s up in the air,” he said. Paul Smeltzer Sable Villaescusa, a junior STAFF WRITER English major, is petitioning to Marbles rattled around inside graduate next year but fi nds job pressurized paint cans as students prospects bleak, she said. She sprayed signs intended for a May plans to continue on to graduate 1 protest on the grass outside the school so she can teach. In spite of the economy, Austin Wildcat Store Feb. 12. Students from Chico State’s Walker, a religious studies major, chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil wants to join a field of scholarship Chicano de Aztlán, or MEChA, sat with only eight prominent acaand kneeled, making signs that demics, he said. read “chop from the top,” “stop Difficulty of transferring to Chico the fees” and “make the bosses State Fall 2011 set an all-time record take the losses” in bright greens, reds and blues, said Juan Guzman, for Chico State applicants, with 4,000 fi rst-time freshmen and director of MEChA. The signs made at MEChA’s upper-division transfer applicants, “Stencil Bombing for Justice” according to Chico State instituworkshop are intended for a protest tional research. Thousands were not admitted. against perennially risSimilarly, Butte ing tuition, which has CHICO STATE UPPER College has had an forced some students DIVISION TRANSFERS increase in full-time out of Chico State, Guz3,743 enrollment from 27 man said. percent to 37 percent “I know quite a few Applied over the past four who had to drop out years, according to a because of the fi nanButte-Glenn Commucial factor they couldn’t nity College District afford,” Guzman said. Applied Fall 2006 report. Meanwhile, “Some of our members the transfer success have taken a year off, rate has fallen from because they weren’t 73.1 percent to 67.9 able to maintain their 1,454 percent in the same grades because they Enrolled amount of time. had to get a job to pay Butte College cut 70 for tuition.” courses from its fall In his January bud39% 2011 semester to close get proposal, Gov. a $6.5 million shortJerry Brown suggested fall in funding for the $1 billion in cuts to 5,340 2011-2012 year, accorduniversities in the Applied ing to a news report by face of a $28 billion Butte College. state shortfall. Thus, it has become “Education in the more difficult for stustate of California is in dents to enroll in the a position where not Applied Fall 2011 classes they need, many people take its said Allan Bee, Chico funding too serious,” State’s admissions Guzman said. “And director. that’s the problem.” 1,503 “Clearly, recent Other students plan Enrolled budget cuts have to stay and face an reduced the number enormous amount of of transferable courses debt after graduating. 28% that are available in a Felix De Leon, a given semester,” Bee sophomore civil engisaid. neering major, is The cuts have forced students already in debt, he said. “Right now I’m struggling fi nan- to think strategically about class cially, so I’m taking out loans,” De schedules, he said. “The current reality is definitely Leon said. Brown’s cuts to the system have requiring students to be more deliberate and forward-thinking in their been realized on campus. The Associated Students course planning so that they don’t Child Development Laboratory come up short in their last semester has lost $53,000 this year, said at a community college,” Bee said. Budget cuts affect courses at Susan Toussaint, the lab’s director. Next year’s potential cuts to Chico State as well. Paul Eggthe program could prevent college ers, a professor of English at students from using the child- Chico State, is teaching 30 stucare facilities, which might make dents, nearly twice the number higher education inaccessible for of students recommended by the Associated Writing Programs, an student parents. “Bottom line, there would organization that promotes literary be no subsidized childcare achievement. “We’ve had to make adjustments under the governor’s proposal,” that are not ideal,” Eggers said. Toussaint said. Job opportunities Logan Weichers,

A lifetime of increases

Many students of the 2011 freshmen class were born in 1993, when CSU annual fees were $1,460. Years of fee increases have resulted in a 440 percent rise in tuition costs.

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Lowest tuition fees in the CSU 19 $6,120 Fullerton 20 $6,106 Pomona 21 $6,095 Dominguez Hills 22 $6,095 Los Angeles 23 $5,963 Monterey Bay

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Each campus charges $5,472 for any student enrolled in six units or more. The diﬀerence in cost is a reﬂection of the rates for instructional activities and health facilities.

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Diﬀerence between highest and lowest total fees in the CSU

A student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo pays $1,948 more than a student at Cal State Monterey Bay.

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Daylight dreams I don’t pay a cent in tuition. My father spent years waking up at 5 a.m., putting on his U.S. Air Force uniform and patrolling a federal hospital. He redefined tedium by staring through a microscope for hours so I could attend this university. Dad bought into the American Dream for me and my brother, slide after slide, patient by patient, hour by rigid hour. Now that I’m here, all that’s expected of me is to play by the rules and work hard. And maybe, after I graduate with my degree, I might have a shot at employment. Or I might not. As this week’s features stories show, opportunity has bottlenecked in the California State University system. Rising fees, smaller budgets and fewer jobs are gradually transforming college from a place where dreams are tended to a place where they slip through students’ fi ngers. In the face of these difficulties, however, some people keep the American Dream alive in our university. It’s alive in people like Glenn Simmons, a custodian who spends cold nights cleaning Plumas Hall and his days coveting the dreams of becoming a professional animator, despite the long odds. It’s alive in the Chico State ballroom dance club, which is struggling to save the last dance despite staggering facility usage fees. It’s alive in Juan Guzman and the students of MEChA, who create protest signs and keep working through school despite the continuing costs. And it’s alive in this newspaper. Despite cuts to pay and size, everyone on staff contributes because they believe in journalism. Orion news designer Tercius Bufete can’t get a job because he’s not a legal citizen. So in between pulling long hours in our newsroom, he sells his possessions one by one to pay for rent. When I asked Bufete if he believes in the American Dream, he didn’t skip a beat before answering. “Of course,” he said. “Otherwise, why would I be here?” I will never forget when, outside one Orion meeting, three retired journalists advised me and my girlfriend to choose different career paths if we wanted employment. We chatted pleasantly before I walked into the warm night air, shivering. Like most of you, I continue with my studies because I buy into the American Dream with every fiber of my being. Like Bufete, I wouldn’t be here otherwise. But if tuition keeps rising, the American Dream might become just that: a dream. Ben Mullin can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com

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In sickness and in health If you’ve ever had to pause mid-coitus to cough, you know what it’s like having sex when you’re sick. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a partner whose libido matches yours perfectly, it isn’t always going to be a good time for both of you. Getting out of sex when you’re not in the mood and getting yours when you are can be tricky parts of any sexual relationship. My boyfriend thought he had mastered the technique when, after my five-minute coughing fit, he asked what we were going to do about his “half-chub.” I was shocked. The fact that I had already tried to champ it despite the fever and sore throat making me thoroughly uncomfortable seemed like enough of an effort, but he was determined. In this situation the best thing I could do was, well, nothing. We had to quit and try again when I was feeling better. Despite my rule that both parties in any sexual exchange must finish, the truth is there are extenuating circumstances. I have now learned being sick is one of them. Many things get spread during sex, but disease should not be one of them. The dilemma is that if you’re not in the mood, then chances are it doesn’t just include intercourse but likely any sexual activity, and this isn’t easy to overcome. If you or your partner isn’t up for it, no amount of coercion or kissing is going to bring you around. However, there are circumstances in which it is appropriate to suck it up — unless you’ve been going at it for so long that you’re sore. If you’re a man and you’re having a hard time finishing — no pun intended — there’s nothing wrong with taking a break or trying something different. Few women will ever turn away a little tongue action, so be generous with your time and energy as a lover. Being exhausted is another obstacle. I’ve written before that there is always a solution to a lack of time, but in a world where we often have to choose between showering and sleeping, I’ve come to realize that prioritizing sex is far easier said than done. On the days when the optimum choice from the list above is showering, I recommend doing so with a partner and taking care of both needs at the same time. Another trick I’ve gotten good at is getting frisky right when the alarm goes off in the morning. Yes, he’s tired, but that usually just means he doesn’t have the energy to say no. If you have different energy peaks — you’re a morning person and he’d rather stay up late — it can also be a good idea to mix up the times you get it on. If you both go against your usual schedule a little bit, it’ll keep the sex interesting and the bond strong. One of the biggest obstacles for students’ sex lives, whether they’re in a relationship or not, is schoolwork. This is where I express my deep love of “study breaks.” There’s nothing quite like a mid-homework romp to energize you. Just make sure you meet your deadlines. There are a lot of things that can make two individuals’ sexual schedules difficult to coordinate, but there’s always a way to make it work. When all else fails, a do-ityourself orgasm will usually tide you over. Lexi Brister can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com

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ARTSY Chico State custodian Glenn Simmons displays his art that he will show in March at WonderCon, a convention in Anaheim similar to Comic-Con, where he hopes to meet other artists.

Custodian aspires to artistry with a laugh. “Nobody wanted to do the bathrooms. They pay you more for that.” STAFF WRITER With landlord problems and little money, Simfter working as a custodian for Disney- mons chose to live in his car while working for land while living out of his car for three Disney, but a hit and run caused him to change years, one Chico State custodian is hit- his life. He decided to move back to Chico where he ting the road to chase down his dreams. Glenn Simmons has spent the past five years owned a house with his sisters. “It took me a while to get used to sleeping in a cleaning up after students in Plumas and Butte bed again,” Simmons said. halls, but on his time off, he Simmons saw an adverenjoys sketching. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL tisement in a newspaper for Originally from Fontana, SimARTISTS custodial work at Chico State, mons has traveled and studied so he applied and got the job. at Cal State Long Beach and Cal The Chico Art School and Gallery “They told me that they State Fullerton to pursue his downtown has lessons available hired me because I worked at dreams of becoming a profes- for anyone over 7 years old interDisneyland,” he said. “The sional animator. ested in getting involved with art. name just seems to open “I used to go to the Los Angeles doors, no matter what you do Zoo a lot and draw the animals,” The philosophy is that you should for them.” Simmons said, looking at his be able to draw well before you paint, said Janet Lombardi Blixt, a He continued to work on his sketch of a gorilla. Chico State alumna and teacher at art but mostly in private. He began his journey workthe Chico Art School and Gallery. “I never walked around with ing as the sole employee of an my art after I got out of Cal independent bookstore called Lombardi Blixt doesn’t push any State Fullerton, never showed Aladdin Books, a bookstore specific style but lets the creativfocused on movies, art, science ity of each student shine, she said. it to anybody,” Simmons said. Things are changing for fiction and fantasy, along with Not all students can take an art Simmons, because there is an stage magic, Simmons said. opportunity for him to open Working at the bookstore was class or study how to animate, his portfolio to the world durthe best job Simmons ever had, but there is a store on Highway ing the weekend of March 16. but the store closed, prompt- 32 called Collectors Ink. The store sells many different types Simmons will attend Woning him to take a job working at of comics and self-help books. derCon, a popular culture Disneyland. He worked in Tomorconvention in Anaheim simirowland, a futuristic exhibit Beverly Kranz is the owner lar to Comic-Con. He hopes to featuring Star Wars and outer- of Collectors Ink. share his work at Artists’ Alley, world-themed attractions. a section of WonderCon with “I started out not working for “We sell books on how to draw, hundreds of professional aniDisney, but for a company called how to self-publish and how to mators to meet. Amazing Pictures,” he said. “We put a story together,” Kranz said. “Given the opportunity, I took pictures of people’s faces would go back down to Anaand stuck them in Star Wars heim,” Simmons said. “I would posters.” In 2004, a friend told Simmons that a posi- go to the Bay Area. I would go wherever the tion opened in custodial, so he took the job. work is.” He worked there for three years, walking about eight miles per night around the parks. Taylor Letofsky can be reached at “I usually did the bathrooms,” Simmons said tletofsky@theorion.com Taylor Letofsky

Joyce Bippus was “popping hydrocodone like candy” for a shoulder injury she incurred after years as a gymnast. As an alternative to a $40,000 rotator cuff surgery, Bippus drove to Redding to see an herbalist and nutrition counselor for help. The herbalist recommended ionized water. “She said, ‘Joyce, just drink this water,’” Bippus said. After Bippus’ pain disappeared within a week, she thought the ionized water should be shared with the community and opened the Holistic Water Store on Mangrove Avenue. The store offers a free 30-day trial of ionized alkaline water to anyone interested. “It’s my passion,” Bippus said, “and I love my job.” Ionized water is made by passing normal, unfiltered tap water through an ionizing machine. The machine splits the water into two streams by electrolysis — the application of an electrical current. The machine then recombines the streams differently, adding ions and producing an alkaline pH. Various natural and alternative health proponents claim the water has very powerful health benefits. Some Chico State students and athletes have come in and tried the water, Bippus said. David Vogel of Paradise, a customer of the Holistic Water Store, has been drinking the water for a few months, he said. He suffers from joint pain in his knees and hips and wanted to try the water after hearing about it. “I have less joint pain,” Vogel said. “I don’t want to stop. I feel better.” Others disagree, claiming the water does not have any medicinal benefits. Stomach acid will instantly turn ionized water acidic, said Jeffrey Bell, chair of the biological sciences department. “Water that you could drink that isn’t going to burn your mouth won’t change the pH in your stomach,” Bell said. The amount of acid in your stomach makes everything you eat and drink acidic, he said. “Water is water,” Bell said. “Having a few ions in it won’t help.” Bippus offers promotional material with information about the ionizers. The statements in the material have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The machines range in price from $1,200 to $5,000 for those interested in ionizing their own water, but Bippus offers interest-free fi nancing to those who can’t afford a lump sum payment. Anyone interested in learning more about ionized alkaline water from Bippus and her colleagues can attend a weekly seminar held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the store. “My goal is to get people educated on how they can help themselves,” Bippus said. Christopher Tavolazzi can be reached at ctavolazzi@theorion.com

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learned two weeks into this semester that his students would be unable to use a computer lab with geography information systems software necessary for completion of his courses on weekends, he said. Stewart hasn’t revised his syllabus or class expectations despite his recent knowledge of the policy, he said. Stewart added that he expects his students would not be able to use a computer lab with geography information systems software necessary for completion of the course on weekends, he said. The geography department backs Stewart’s stance, said Jacquelyn Chase, chair of the geography and planning department. “The place is crawling with faculty all weekend long,” Chase said. “There’s no way they can keep us out.” The policy was implemented after Chico State received several audits that found the university was uncompliant with a 2007 executive order from the California State

University Chancellor’s Office that requires campuses to recoup costs of non-state facility use, said Drew Calandrella, vice president for Student Affairs in an email interview. Chico State “needed to be responsive to the audits as well as the executive order,” Calandrella said. The policy will be reviewed periodically and adjusted to address “glaring omissions,” Calendrella said. Students are allowed to use facilities free of charges Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to policy documents. Additionally, Sunday afternoons and evenings are available to clubs at no charge, Hoffman said. However, this is no consolation to the theater majors, as most of their business starts when the school starts charging for facility use, said Kristine Gilreath, president of Ink Blot Arts and a junior musical theater major. The club, which schedules performances after 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays because of theatrical tradition, would have to pay

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between $337 and $544 to use a Performance Arts Center room, depending on the duration of a show, according to facilities-use documents. “Our club has always functioned with $0 in our budget,” Gilreath said. Students have already gone through enough, she said. The fees pose a serious threat to Ink Blot Arts. “My opinion, in a nutshell, is I’ve paid enough to be here,” Gilreath said. Gilreath is afraid for the club’s existence, she said. I think it’ll be gone in a matter of years, maybe a matter of semesters,” she said. “It could be gone next year because we just simply can’t afford these.” Ferguson, the facilities reservations coordinator, said the policy is inflexible and doesn’t meet students’ needs in all cases. “This is why we’re here,” she said. “Students. Bottom line.” The Orion can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com

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The percussion rumbled, the violins sent out a highpitched hum, the cello set the tempo and the conductor led them in unison as a woman in a red dress stood apart while playing a viola. A viola is bigger than a violin, yet produces a low sound like a cello, and on a stage overflowing with instruments intertwining into harmony, Melissa Matson mesmerized the audience as she produced the vivid melody. The North State Symphony brought “Treasures Beloved and Unknown” to a full house at Laxson Auditorium Saturday. Viola soloist Matson played auditions, a composition by Rebecca Clarke, and she said. the night continued with Beethoven’s When Matson’s “Symphony No. 7.” brother, Richard, went Along with Matson’s strong stage to New York to see her perform, he presence, her comfort and confidence returned to Chico with a CD recording with the instrument were evident, to show conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett, said Carlo Abruzzese, an attendee Melissa Matson said. who traveled from the Bay Area to see Pickett decided to feature her in the the symphony. North State Symphony. “She has wonderful expression in Joyce Henderson, a teacher her music,” Abruzzese said. at Inspire School of Arts and All the way from Rochester, N.Y., Sciences, was an audience the Chicoan took Clarke’s original member Saturday. piano and viola piece and combined “She knew what she Ruth Lomon’s version with the was doing and showed orchestra to enhance the overall that she felt the intensity, Matson said. music,” Henderson Matson fell in love with the viola said. when she was in seventh grade in Chico and continued to expand her Nicole Walker can talent throughout her academic be reached at career, she said. nwalker@ After attending Chico State and theorion. playing in a faculty orchestra, she com had the opportunity to continue her schooling in New York. “I needed to be in an environment that had more going on musically,” Matson said. “I needed to be around musicians of my own age.” Matson went on to earn MO her bachelor’s and master’s N O RE O degrees, as well as a SYM RTH S N TH performer’s certificate PHO TAT E Th NY E from Eastman School e sta sym of Music, where com rted pho n she is now a the bin in 20 y ing 01 C Re hic professor who d ph ding o an helps students d o n the ies Sym prepare Hu Coll with e for viola an mani ge o d

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COMPOSE YOURSELF Viola soloist Melissa Matson, a Chico native, performs with the North State Symphony at Laxson Auditorium Saturday.

Bridging a Jeneration Word is bond As promised, here is my attempt at taking Deanna Pierro’s advice and writing my own poem. No, this is not an invitation for you to call me up to perform at your next slam. I’d probably turn as red as a Coke can, pass out and play possum. That or hide underneath a table. Here it goes. Drumroll, please. Don’t you remember you told me you loved me, baby? Neither do I. Those four letters never left either of our lips, perhaps because they never formed in either of our hearts. You told me once that word soup was delicious. I joked at how my body was beginning to look like word soup, as phrases in four diﬀerent languages adorned the surface of my skin. The words on my body are like those spoken from my heart, transcribed onto stone for the years to come. Permanent. Permanent like the ink on the letters I sent. I wrote you a note in ’92, one that’s bounded in some notebook amongst your belongings, scribbled in pencil and complete with elementary drawing. You slipped one under my door in ’10 while I slept, that I regret having kept. I don’t want to read your words. I want to forget them. Every. Last. One. Of. Them. Every letter added to a word to make it your own will forever haunt me. The infamous accidental drunken “R” can gladly take its place between “Q” and “S” again. I don’t need it in my threeletter name. I can erase you from my present, but sadly I can’t erase you from my past. My childhood was too innocent a time to try and forget. Besides, your world didn’t become tainted until after the 17-year absence. The words I have spoken are like those on my body. They’ve been written on stone for the years to come. Permanent. I meant every last one of them, the good with the bad. My sharp tongue may sting, but I know no other way than to be brutally honest, however crude it may be. I promised to be your friend and I promised to be there for you, but I never promised to be nice. So, to the mischievous second-grade best friend of mine with dirty-blond hair and bright blue eyes who snuck his way into my heart back before I knew there was a key – I’ve called a locksmith and made a few changes. Is it too much to call Merriam-Webster to have them reiterate the deﬁ nition of each word you’ve changed as well? Zebras are animals, not synonyms for being tired. Tablespoons and salad spoons belong in the kitchen, not the bedroom. Yours truly, An old friend Jen Moreno can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com

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A psychological thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a young woman who desperately tries to reclaim a normal life after escaping from a cult and its charismatic leader Patrick, played by John Hawkes. Martha is reluctant to reveal the truth about her disappearance. Enhanced by Olsen’s debut performance as she struggles to come to terms with reality and the delusion that her cult might still be tracking her down, this ﬁlm is sure to send a shiver down your spine. It is mesmerizing and will stay with you long after watching. Guaranteed. -Angel Huracha Tennis “Young & Old” - Music -Available now

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CUT, COPY, PASTE [above] Allyssa Perez, a senior art history major, takes advantage of the resources at her disposal. [left] Visual resource specialist Erin Herzog helps Perez ﬁnd what she is looking for.

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In their sophomore eff ort, Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore return with their debut album’s feel of keyboard bass. With lustful lyrics and warm melodies, their second attempt echoes in your head for a long time. It’s hard to distinguish any growth from their first album, as this record sounds a lot like “Cape Dory.” However, they still have plenty of time. The duo that never set out to make music in the first place will hopefully garner more experience and come back strong the third time around. -Angel Huracha James Franco “Palo Alto:Stories” -Book -Available now

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Ayres Hall is a sanctuary for art students. Amid sculpture, wood and metal scraps, a resource exists that only Chico State art students seem to enjoy. The Ira Latour Visual Resources Collection in MORE ON THE Ayres Hall Room 205 is a IRA LATOUR little nook on the second VISUAL floor of the art building RESOURCES where students can gather COLLECTION multiple resources for projects. Open Monday The collection is full through of art books, magazines, Thursday, periodicals, film collections, 7:30 a.m. to maps and many forms of 5:30 p.m. academic resources focused on art. These items live in Located in Ayres Hall 205 the classroom-sized center where students can browse manga, scan a picture or read about the world of art at their leisure. The center is not a library, said Erin Herzog, the art department’s visual resource specialist. “We’re a reference room,” Herzog said. “We have resources for all the courses we offer, all materials, films, journals and art

collections.” The center is not affiliated with Meriam Library and differs in that guests cannot check out books but are welcome to browse, scan, read, watch or ask the resource specialist about anything relating to projects, Herzog said. The neatly categorized collection spans hundreds of books and is outfitted with a handful of computers available to students and the general public. Originally a slide collection room where professors would conduct slide presentations in the ’80s, the room is now home to hundreds of materials. Allison Cochrane, a senior fine arts major, visits the center once or twice a week, she said. “I also do all of my scans for my interior design,” she said. “It’s really good quality equipment.”

The various materials are focused on enhancing creativity and aiding in the production of visually appealing presentations, as well as being an alternative on-campus resource for anyone seeking a specialized collection, Herzog said. The library doesn’t always have the necessary books, said Katia Palacios, a senior art major. “It’s a big deal to have because there are more things that we need, magazines that are expensive, that we can pull out when we need,” Palacios said. The center is closed Friday through Sunday but opens its door to every soul looking for inspiration through art research from around the world. Juan Mejia can be reached at jmejia@theorion.com

depicts a wasteland of troubled teens roaming the streets of Palo Alto. Franco’s descriptive storytelling is marvelous and distant. He nails the confused Californian adolescent ﬁlled with angst and boredom. Stories range from depressing to devastating. Diﬃcult to stomach but worth reading for

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-Angel Huracha “FIFA 12” - Available for all gaming consoles

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There is a great deal of improvement to this year’s edition of FIFA. The graphics improved and the gameplay also got better. What else can be said about character movement with the transition to high deﬁnition? Of course, EA Sports has had its glitches with the FIFA games in the past and this year is no exception. If the company was looking to make the game more challenging, then it deserves a round of applause. But so much was changed that defense gets run over as if no one is at the controller. -Miguel Rocha

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The human hand, with its prehensile agility and opposable thumb, has created masterpieces such as the pyramids in Egypt and the monoliths at Stonehenge and Easter Island. Leonardo Da Vinci, William Shakespeare and David Bowie would not have contributed much to humanity if they did not use their hands to compose, write and play. Their reflections of humanity, the expression offered by their work and their appeal are, of course, matters of aesthetic preference, audience and context. Using the technology available to them, whether chisel, quill or guitar pick, they worked toward mastery and, to the extent that we remember their names, they achieved it. Collectively, they represent the human will to guess, improvise and attempt what has never been done. Today, people have incredible digital tools at their disposal. The field of creativity has expanded enormously in comparison to the age when prehistoric humans painted on cave walls by torchlight. The Internet has provided access to the largest audience available – the world. But for some, the Internet is an abyss of information, and navigating it can be a

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mindless journey. The sheer volume of knowledge that is available at the click of a mouse is a tempting means of hours upon hours of passive entertainment. By the end of high school, most creative thinking has been beaten out of young people in favor of more measurable proﬁciencies like standardized tests, college entrance exams and career aptitude tests. Many will remain gluttonous consumers of entertainment, eagerly ingesting the next video, song

or movie without exploring their own potential to create out of the fear of failure. However, most computers are equipped with pre-installed multimedia software. Free software that makes music, video and image editing possible is available to download for free. Programs such as RealPlayer allow users to rip any video or audio from any source. The fair use doctrine allows limited use of copyrighted content without permission from rights-holders so long as criteria are met. It is a freedom that should be taken advantage of. Take something old and make it new. Creativity is like a muscle. If it is not used, it will atrophy. As our existence on this planet has shown, human beings are fantastic improvisers. The Internet is a prime example of our improvisational capacity, but it requires active participation and risktaking to tap into its innovative potential. Give this thought consideration. The Internet is a remarkable spectacle of human achievement, and its greatest feature is that everyone can become a contributor. Success is a by-product of repeated attempts. Try something new. Dare to fail. Kevin Crittenden can be reached at kcrittenden@theorion.com

When Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd co-star in anything, one immediately thinks, I’m sold. There is no denying that Rudd and Aniston share great chemistry. Playing a fast-paced Manhattan couple, they are rattled with sudden unemployment and are forced to explore new

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living conditions. The two ﬁnally set their eyes on a nudist colony where free love rules and roaming around naked is normal. A tad cliche with scenes of tree-climbing while high and typical mushroom gags, it still produces plenty of laughs. -Angel Huracha

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PEARLY WHITES To stay organized and avoid collecting lost pearls on your knees, be sure to keep them all in one place. Set aside a few hours and a lot of patience so you can apply each pearl one by one.

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The Peter Pan collar is the “it” item lately, and I’m predicting it will be considered a timeless piece soon. While many Peter Pan collars are already attached to garments, I’ve discovered an easy way to add them to items you already have in your closet. This project takes patience and time. It will probably take up to an hour and a half, but you want this to look pretty and well put-together so don’t rush through the process. If you get restless, take a break and come back to it later. This collar looks great as an add-on to your favorite dress or top. It also makes for a great gift. Don’t feel limited to using pearls for this Peter Pan collar necklace. A mix of ModPodge glue and glitter makes for a sparkly, fun version of this pretty piece, and other colorful beads can be glued on as well. Be creative and make it your own.

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Lightly outline the shape of a Peter Pan or scalloped collar on the felt with a pencil. You can easily ﬁnd stencils or guides online if you need help.

Carefully cut out the shape and lay it on a ﬂat, hard surface like a countertop or book. Remember that some hot glue remnants might get on your work surface, and while it’s easy to get oﬀ, you don’t want to take any chances.

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Start from the center of the collar and squeeze a tiny amount of glue onto the felt.

Place the pearls on the glue one by one, and work your way from the center of the collar outward. Use smaller pearls to ﬁll in gaps as needed.

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Hooliganz cause musical ruckus Miguel Rocha STAFF WRITER

As the resonance from the speakers shook the wooden floor and a Darth Vader smoke scene filled the bar, rappers took the stage at LaSalles Friday night. The solo artists got crowd members screaming, dancing and putting their hands in the air in anticipation of the headlining Chico band, Hooliganz. Tre Jones, one of the performing solo artists, was impressed by the booming of the Hooliganz’s music, he said. “They all went to Chico out here to school, so they have made this their home,” Jones said. His cousin J. Pigg is a member of the Hooliganz, and the group has brought Jones to Chico for the past five years. Jones has accomplished almost everything he set out to do in his career, he said. He creates his own music through engineering and producing the beats. “I have been blessed with a long career and a healthy career where I’ve been able to sustain myself,” Jones said. He has sold 20,000 CDs, has two motorcycles and a dog, he said. Sarah Gorman, also known as Sasa Mae, has been able to launch her singing career with help from the Hooliganz. The members took her under their wing

when they saw her perform last year. “I had no idea who they were,” Gorman said. “I felt really stupid for not knowing, because they are so big.” The Hooliganz are like family to her, I have been she said. Gorman expected “close to blessed godliness” from the with a long group Friday night. career and As a beginner, Gora healthy man enjoys watching the group because career they get the crowd where I have going, she said. been able Jordan Carroll, to sustain a senior business administration myself. major, was also at LaSalles to watch the TRE JONES Hooliganz. Although Solo Artist he hasn’t heard much of their music, he likes listening to live music and supporting Chico artists, he said. “I write lyrics myself, so it’s fun to see what other people do with lyrics,” Carroll said.

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Mural illusion to become reality Students are taught to paint pictures with their words, but putting “Academe” into words is impossible. “Academe” is the mural painted on Taylor Hall that will be torn down, most likely in 2013, to make way for the construction of a new arts and humanities building. This mural was created by John Pugh in 1981 while he was attending Chico State. Pugh has gone on to paint more than 250 murals and make a name for himself in the world. Chico State plans to pay Pugh $75,000 to repaint the mural

and something we all can appreciate for different reasons. The artistry of Pugh’s original painting is something worth preserving, and the university has good intentions in attempting to hold on to a painting full of tradition and character, but the history and beauty of “Academe” will go with the demolition. A duplication can’t match the original “Academe,” and its time spent as a fixture of our campus will be erased with the demolition, to be realized in 2013. A new painting will not carry the same meaning, especially

after Taylor Hall’s makeover. The mural is surely worth $75,000, but it can never be replaced. This mural is iconic in the art department, mentioned and appreciated in many classes. Think about how long it must have taken Pugh to make an extremely detailed painting, full of depth, color and a variety of blending, mixing and other painting techniques. Master painters of the past who painted the ceilings in cathedrals during the Renaissance took most or all of their lives to accomplish those paintings. Artistry is something of value

with a $75,ooo price tag. Chico State plans to pay Pugh with part of the money it receives from Associated Students. A.S. pays the university $300,000, plus the 2.25 percent of net profit from A.S. Dining and the Wildcat Store. The university will receive approximately $560,000 from A.S. this year. The money for the mural isn’t coming out of student fees, but we would think it could be more wisely used to benefit students. Don’t waste the money, because you can’t recreate history.

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Almost everyone has gone home for the day, and the campus is aglow with the dim, gold aura of lamps poking through the darkness. Somewhere, a class is about to begin. For some, night classes are the dreaded consequences of late registration. For others, night is the only time to fit in classes. Then there are those who see night classes as a chance to embrace their inner night-owl and learn by moonlight. A night class is any class that runs after 6 p.m. I am enrolled in two night classes this semester and have taken several in previous semesters. In my experience, it’s all about teamwork. The students and the instructors have to meet halfway if either party is to survive a semester of meeting up when the campus has gone dark. If an instructor is monotone and clearly does not want to be there, the class is going to be arduous. If students show up late, talk, text and peruse the Internet, the class will be just as bad. If the instructor does not engage the students, then all of these become ingredients in a recipe for a night class disaster. Subjects that don’t interest you are terrible at night, especially if coupled with a disengaged instructor and an apathetic student group. Both the instructor and the

students have to be ready to dig into the trenches together if either party hopes to avoid dreading the occasion. An internship and busy schedule keep Heather Wright, a graduate student studying communication sciences and disorders, occupied throughout the day. Night classes allow her to fit everything in, she said. A night class is much better if the material is interesting, the professor is engaging and the class participates, said Steven Chamberlin, a junior political science major. The Socratic method is the best way to keep a class engaged and the professor fresh, because it is more interactive, Chamberlin said. The material makes a big difference, said Marissa Buschow, a junior nursing major. A movie class is going to be more manageable than a night lecture. It is easier to do personal reading or homework at night than it is to absorb new information. “After 7 p.m. my brain just kind of shuts down, and I am done learning for the day,” Buschow said. Night classes are a necessity for some and a choice for others. A few things need to happen if they are to be successful for students and instructors alike. Instructors must agree to vary voice tone and pretend to be excited, and students need to log off Facebook and bring good snacks.

across every bridge just waiting to give out tickets. I rode on campus twice that year, resulting in one ticket and a warning from a kind-hearted officer. Kolb and the other University Police Department officers do a lot of proactive work. They are aware that they reduce the number of problems on campus just by being present. The no-bikingon-campus law originates from safety concerns. Lauri Evans, the Accessibility Resource Center’s outreach and education coordinator, is a representative for disabled students, she said. Evans is legally blind and has had more than one encounter with hooligans riding on campus. “There are approximately 700 disabled students on campus, many of whom cannot always get out of the way of a clueless rider,” Evans said. The small, intimate feeling is one of the things that drew some of us to attend Chico State. I didn’t want to trek to campus every day at a big school like UCLA. Biking on campus ruins the closeness of Chico’s historic beauty by creating large-school hustle and bustle. It can’t be that big of a hassle to park your bike or at the least walk it through campus to improve everyone’s safety and experience.

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Free rides create danger Lucas Meek OPINION COLUMNIST

Don’t get me wrong. I love getting hit on, but by “hit on,” I mean verbally, not getting hit by that kid on his skateboard last week in front of Holt Hall. The riding of bicycles and all other forms of wheeled transportation is prohibited in the core of the Chico State campus, according to the campus handbook. This includes coasting while standing with one foot on a pedal. I love the no-riding rule on campus, and I follow the rules. I ride my bike to campus and park it somewhere on the outskirts. Campus isn’t huge. It takes maybe seven minutes to walk anywhere. Riding your bike or skateboard barely takes off any time, so I don’t see why you need to do it. University Police Officer Bill Kolb and I concur that, with ticket prices at approximately $150 for a riding infraction, there is really no reason to ride on campus. Safety is a big priority, and biking and skating are the biggest dangers to overall safety, Kolb said. When I get on campus, I’m gearing up for class, tests, projects and note-taking. I don’t need to be keeping a lookout for that kid who has to race to class to get his favorite seat, or whatever illegitimate reason they have for running over pedestrians. Riding on campus wasn’t even an option when I was a freshman in 2009. Police cars sat on every corner and

Ben Hames O P I N I O N CO L UMN IS T

Into the wild Inspired by my recent field work in my cultural anthropology course and by the work of the famous English naturalist Charles Darwin, I have decided to do some wholly accurate research about some of the males I see at Chico State. The Bro – commonus bro Also known as the “common house bro,” the bro is much like a Pokémon, in that the only word it is able to say is its own name. For example, take this conversation between two bros (with English meanings): Bro No. 1 is appalled that Bro No. 2 has raided his beer stash, so Bro No. 1 has decided to take this matter up with him personally. Bro No. 1: “Bro?” Not one to be falsely accused, Bro No. 2 retorts with a witty comeback. Bro No. 2: “Bro!” The bro is a pack animal and has evolved this way as a survival technique. If left alone, a single bro would have no one to combine its limited brain power with and would almost certainly walk into a tiger or an open ravine by accident. This is not an unheard of characteristic, as lemmings have been known to adhere to this “bro principle.” The bro generally subsists on a diet of beer, bad dubstep and cheesy rap. The Gym Rat – muscularus unnecessarium Not an actual rodent, though its smell can be quite similar, the gym rat is basically the evolved form of the bro and has developed the special skill of being able to lift a heavy weight and then put it back down again in the exact same spot, which obviously contributes greatly to society. It was once thought that all gym rats had twins, until it was discovered that they simply spent all their time in front of a mirror. Like the bro, the gym rat’s IQ is hardly flattering. Many IQ tests of gym rats come back negative. The gym rat largely lives on a diet of protein and vanity. Check out next week’s Foreign Exchange to read about the different types of females and their natural habitats.

lasses bring out inner night wl Sam Kelly

Editor’s note: Ben Hames is an international exchange student from London. Every week, he will voice his opinions about the differences he sees at Chico State.

You Say Tomato Editor’s note: Every week, The Orion will feature two Chico State students’ opposing opinions about a given topic.

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DEBATE Ingrid Oleson [left], a senior art major, and Chase Parks [right], a junior health administration major, discuss “Academe,” the mural on Taylor Hall that will be destroyed and repainted by John Pugh, the original artist.

Taylor Hall iss scheduled to undergo renovation in 2013, tearing down the mural “Academe” in the process. The university plans to pay the artist, John Pugh, $75,000 to repaint the mural. The Orion: Do you know anything about the mural “Academe?” Ingrid Oleson: Yes. I’m an art major working in Taylor Hall. I’ve heard the story of the mural. Chase Parks: Yeah, kind of. It’s pretty old and done by a famous painter, right? The Orion: What does the

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mural mean to you? Oleson: To me, it’s a public work of art. I think it’s a beautiful piece of realist art. Parks: Nothing much I think it’s pretty cool that it’s there though. The Orion: Would it be better placed somewhere else on campus? Oleson: No. I think it’s a good spot because the downtown gets to see it. That’s the best place, because other people probably wouldn’t care as much. Maybe the library needs a mural.

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Parks: Yeah. Taylor Hall is the very edge of campus. If we are going to redo it let’s put it somewhere more people will see it. The Orion: Does recreating the mural destroy its purpose as art? Oleson: I don’t agree with recreating the mural. Parks: No, it’s still cool art and kids for years to come won’t know the difference. The Orion: What should the school do with the $75,000 instead? Oleson: So many other things we could do. Don’t cancel as many classes. Support our education.

Parks: Well I think there’s cheaper art or other improvements we could do but really to the school that’s not a ton of money. The Orion: What does the mural’s name, “Academe,” mean to you? Oleson: I don’t know. I think, as a whole, it means more to the community than to the students. Parks: That’s got to be Greek for academics, right? The walls fall away to reveal columns — columns that stand for power and achievement. -Compiled by Lucas Meek

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