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CSUEB women’s water polo falls to Brazil

By Louis LaVenture Sports Editor

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al State East Bay’s women’s water polo team lost on Monday to the Brazilian National team 15-6 at Pioneer Pool in Hayward.

The exhibition match was part of a United States tour for Brazil who have not qualified for the Olympic Games since 1996 when they finished in 12th place. Last season Brazil finished in 14th place at the world championships.

“That was a great experience for our team,” CSUEB Head Coach Lisa Cooper said. “Playing a team of that caliber teaches us a lot and we will be able to build on it.”

The Pioneers got off to a great start thanks in large to senior goalkeeper Marrina Nation who nabbed four saves in the opening quarter.

CSUEB got a goal from senior Newark Memorial High School alum Alyssa Hess.

With 3:40 left in the first quarter, Hess found the back of the net and cut the lead in half to 2-1 at the end of the quarter.

Despite two goals from CSUEB junior Casey Rushforth in the second quarter, Brazil outscored CSUEB 5-3 in the period for a 7-4-halftime advantage. Senior Ka’iliponi scored the other goal in the second period for the Pioneers and also scored in the third period in the loss.

Junior utility player Sabrina Hatzer scored

Cal State East Bay Head Coach Lisa Cooper (center) talks to her team during a timeout on Monday at Pioneer Pool.

See Water polo, Page 12

Photo | Tam Duong Jr.

Chabot college honors MLK Shannon Stroud Metro Editor

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ay ward city and school officials, and newly appointed mayor Barbara Halliday greeted the Hayward community as they came together at Chabot College to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday for the 29th year running.

Halliday introduced the event and welcomed dignitaries such as Senator Bob Wieckowski, Hayward’s former Mayor Michael Sweeney, and Hayward Unified School District’s superintendent Stan Dobbs.

Audience members applauded and stood as they welcomed the first guest speaker of the night, the director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University, Dr. Clayborne Carson on stage.

Carson, was selected in 1985 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King to edit and publish the papers of her late husband. Carson devoted most of his professional career to the study of Martin Luther King Jr. and the movements he inspired.

“I have been to every King celebration over the last 30 years, but this one, this year, holds a very special meaning,” said Carson, his first words to the audience. “This year is special. Part of it is because of the film Selma-- it’s only taken Hollywood 50 years to recognize how important the movement was.”

See MLK Jr., Page 6

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he winter quarter is well underway at CSU East Bay, and students from all walks of life are finding themselves reeling from the fees they pay to pursue their education.

California residents at CSUEB with a course load of 6.1 or more units paid $2,188 this quarter, $364 of which is from non-tuition fees, according to the CSUEB catalog.

On a quiet day, you may even hear the eerie howl of wind blowing through hollow bank accounts, followed by the whimpers of students who find themselves strapped for cash.

School is expensive, with the CSU system wide average undergraduate tuition increasing twice over in the last 10 years, according to the CSU Budget Office. Even so, there is still hope to recoup some of your fees by taking advantage of services paid for by the $158 Associated Students Incorporated fee tacked on each quarter. Take a moment out of your day and walk with us as we guide you to a state of thrifty bliss, and save yourself a few bucks this quarter.

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See ASI, Page 4

January 22, 2015

2 Opinion Oakland Raiders find their coach

By Louis LaVenture Sports Editor

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he Oakland Raiders finally found the right guy to lead the team back to prominence, they think.

On Friday the Raiders hired fomer Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to fill their vacant head coaching position after Dennis Allen was fired just five games into the season.

However, this is more then just a trendy hire, Del Rio is an East Bay native and was born and raised in Hayward.

Del Rio went to Hayward High School where he was a two-sport standout and dominated the football and baseball field. His parents have held season tickets for the silver and black since Del Rio was a child and his family has always been fans of the Oakland franchise.

“This is truly a dream come true,” Del Rio said. “To come home to the Bay Area and coach the team I grew up rooting for is huge for me and my family.”

Since 2003, the Raiders have been one of the worst organizations in the National Football League.

There have been six different head coaches since the team’s Super Bowl loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and their record reflects it. Oakland is 56-136 over the past 12 seasons, while team owner Mark Davis is confident the organization hired the right person to turn the team around.

“This is the guy we wanted there is no doubt about that,” Davis said.

“He knows what the Oakland Raiders represent and we are confident he can inject the mystique and success back into this team.”

Del Rio didn’t waste any time and already began to fill the bare cabinet of coaches left in Oakland. Del Rio hired former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice to handle the

offensive line for the Raiders. Tice was solid as a player in the NFL and the head coaching experience he brings to Oakland should help revamp the porous play of the big uglies up front.

Del Rio was also a head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars where he turned around a defense that was abysmal before he got there and made them a dominant force at times.

For Del Rio the hard part of this job is not going to be hiring coaches, drafting players, or acquiring free agents since these are all things he proved he could do at a high level. The problem is going to be bringing back the stigma that surrounds the team.

Teams and players used to fear Oakland, not just for their rough borderline illegal play but also because of the raucous atmosphere, fans, and area the stadium is in.

There used to be a distinct feeling of fear for the opposition when they had to play the Raiders, but that is all gone now and it needs to be revived.

That was the key to all of the success for the franchise and if Del Rio wants to take this team to the upper echelon of the league, he needs to c o n nect all the history and community to a team that has lost a sense of who they used to be.

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InterVarsity derecognized on campus

By Trent Washington Contributor

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his past fall, the California State University system chose to ban InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA, a national religious organization, when it found the campus religious group would be in violation of a system-wide non-discrimination policy.

Former Chancellor Charles Reed first introduced Executive Order 1068 in December 2011, the purpose of the new non-discrimination policy was to regulate student organizations in order for all students to have access to lead and have membership in various clubs.

“No campus shall recognize any fraternity, sorority, living group, honor society, or other student organization that discriminates on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or disability,” this is from the order.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, also known as IVCF is located on more than 600 college campuses. It has various subgroups such as Black Campus Ministries, La Fae, and Asian American Ministries. IVCF provides small group bible studies and holds large group events such as capture the flag and dodgeball.

“InterVarsity empowers and builds a community of a safe haven filled with love, acceptance and freedom to follow the Christian faith,” said student leader Miya Evans.

I for one do believe all clubs should be open for any and everyone, but religious organizations should be allowed to have some type of criteria for a leader. To myself it’s like a wolf to lead sheep to their promise land.

The new CSU chancellor Timothy White had given all religious groups an exemption period on being derecognized for the 2013-2014 school year, so that they can see how it feels to be a recognized student organization. IVCF faced de-recognition at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, because they require all of their leaders to believe and follow the InterVarsity’s doctrinal basis, which is a set of core values and beliefs written by their board of trustees.

Courtesy | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship students praying for their campus.

“Part of the benefits of being recognized is that we are able to table at school sponsored fairs, reserve rooms in the student unions without cost, and to receive scholarship money from the ASI department,” said InterVarsity staff Silvia Kim. The Executive Order 1068 differs from other non-discrimination policies, due to the fact that it’s not just limited to whom you allow into the club, but also no discrimination towards leadership positions as well. This means that you cannot exclude anyone based upon gender, race or religion.

Evans said, “for me it doesn’t quite make sense, how can I as a non-Christian lead a Christian group, it’s like a science teacher teaching cosmetology.”

All student organizations, especially religious orgs, were given a designated period to turn in their constitution or any other documentation in order to be reviewed. In order to see if there is anything that may go against the new non-discrimination policy.

Although the CSU system doesn’t recognize IVCF, they are still on campus and finding ways to continue reaching out to students and faculty members.

“Since we are derecognizing on campus and no longer able to get funding or room reservations, we use other outlets such as holding events outside and off campus locations. It hasn’t affected our ministry being kicked out of campus because we continue to grow and just following the path God is leading us,” said

Evans.

I for one have been impacted through InterVarsity’s ministries throughout the past two years. From seeing IVCF around campus, I see they continue to show love and compassion, even though they have been derecognized.

In the matter of this situation, I applaud the national staff that made the decision to stand by their doctrinal basis. In the society from my opinion, people seem as if they don’t stand for what they believe when it comes to morals and values. Individuals will sell themselves short just to fit in and be liked. I see intervarsity taking the initiative of not selling out and showing people how to overcome obstacles that may come your way.

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Student fee benefits outside of the RAW center quickly diminish in significance, but there’s still money to be saved.

Students looking for social connections on campus can join any one of the more than 150 officially recognized student organizations and clubs on campus. A wide va-

riety of interests are represented on campus, from bible study to martial arts, skateboarding to construction management. The ASI fee is used to fund activities and events hosted by these organizations, with $22,000 available this winter quarter for student organizations to take advantage of.

If you are looking to take a break during your school day, the Game Zone located in the Old University Union is open for entertainment.

Here you can check out board games, play billiards, air hockey, ping-pong, and Hoop Fever basketball. Inside the Game Zone, the Game Cave is equipped with HDTV’s and XBOX ONE and PS4 consoles for students to game on.

Students with a competitive side can participate in a variety of tournaments at the Game Zone, with upcoming Super Smash Bros. tournament in February, or try your hand at a Texas Hold ‘Em in March.

ASI also regularly hosts events

funded by the ASI fee. Students interested in performance of all types can sign up to perform in the student variety show, “Showtime at the Apollo” on Feb. 3. The show is free to attend, and is a great opportunity to expose yourself to the talents of CSUEB students.

If you prefer a night at the movies instead, ASI sells movie tickets to all Cinemark and Regal theaters for only $8. Useable at any time, the tickets can be purchased at the ASI office on the third floor of the Old University Union with your Bay Card. Fans of the Golden State warriors can also purchase discounted tickets to the April 9 home game, for only $15.

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MLK Jr. From Page 1 He continued to attribute this year’s holiday as being different because of the Ferguson riots, Michael Brown shooting, and the continuous police brutality that America has seen over the last year alone.

Carson mentioned that one of the best ways to remedy the issues of race that America faces is to handle it the same way King did by starting a movement.

“One of the greatest gifts that Martin gave us was an insurance that there is non-violent ways of dealing with deep rooted, long lasting problems,” said Carson.

As Carson finished his speech, he quoted King’s “But if Not” sermon about bravery and reminded the audience to take a stand for social justice as King did 50 years ago.

Besides keynote speaker Dr. Carson, this Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featured additional performers and presenters as well. The free community event featured a jazz band, a 120-person choir, and two-step teams from local schools in the Hayward Unified School District. The event even included CSUEB’s Iota Phi Theta Fraternity’s step team as well.

“The [event’s] planning committee celebrates one member of the community who emulates the spirit of Dr. King in the work that they do in the community,” said Hayward City Parks and Recreation coordinator and committee member Zach Ebadi.

The committee honored Cal State East Bay’s chief of police, Sheryl Boykins, with this year’s community award. Boykins start-

Graphic | Tam Duong Jr. ed her career as an officer in Hayward and moved her way up to chief over the years. She has been rooted in the community through her police work, her advocacy for youth, and the youth program she started, Junior Giants.

“My favorite [part] was the guest speaker,

and just seeing so many people show up to a community event. It’s important that kids know the importance of community,” said event attendee Julie Nguyen.

At the end of the celebration, Mt. Eden’s choir led the audience through Stevie Won-

der’s “Happy Birthday Song.” As the lyrics, “We’ll make the dream become a reality, I know we will,” was sung by event attendees, event master of ceremonies Michael Sweeney informed the crowd that he could even feel Dr. King’s spirit alive in the room.

Campus sexual assault event misfires

By Kris Stewart Online Video Editor

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Harlan Cohen speaks to students about dating and relationships at CSUEB Dining Commons on Tuesday night.

Photo | Kris Stuart

oughly 20 students attended a recent sexual assault awareness event at Cal State East Bay, one that organizers hoped would start a buzz on campus about the severity of sexual assault and also offer explanations to students the particulars of Title IX, a federal civil right that prohibits sex discrimination in education.

New York Times bestselling author, Harlan Cohen, was keynote speaker for the event, “Sexual Assault Awareness,” a joint effort by CSUEB’s student government and the Residence Hall Association. However Cohen’s keynote speech had little to do with sexual assault and focused more on dating and not being afraid of rejection.

Cohen was not a bad speaker, but had more attended, they would’ve been confused about Cohen’s speech, which included everything but the topic of sexual assault. While Cohen was an animated speaker, it was evident that he was not an expert on sexual assault awareness.

At no time during Cohen’s speech were statistics of sexual assault mentioned nor steps you should take if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted. He made a joke referring to students getting drugged or drunk and glossed over it; a carefree, laid-back attitude may be a great formula to reaching stu-

dents when discussing study habits and how to get along with a roommate but seemed inappropriate at an event meant to get students serious about sexual assault.

When asked if he felt that sexual assault was the biggest issue facing college students today, Cohen replied, “I wrap Title IX into how can you set boundaries and how can you say what you think and do what you feel and how can you respect other people’s boundaries and do it in a safe and healthy way.”

This appeared to be his stock answer to the follow-up questions as well.

Proclaimed as a college life expert, Cohen reached the peak of his fame surrounding the 2005 release of his first book, “The Naked Roommate.” During the event, Cohen spoke comically about relationships and dating. As students arrived for the event, songs like Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” played in the background.

He solicited questions from the audience by giving the students his cell phone number and asking them to text him with questions while he spoke.

This allowed students to ask questions anonymously and create an open space for discussion on issues they face regarding relationships and dating.

Students who attended walked away with a free whistle and a T-shirt promoting the “It’s On Us” sexual assault awareness campaign set to take place Jan. 26 through Jan. 29, during which students can make pledges to help stop sexual assault and create awareness.

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No-smoking proposal Vaping: the new smoking awaits approval H

ealth risks imposed on nonsmokers from passive smoke may become a thing in the past at Cal State Hayward if Vice President of Administration and Business Carolyn Spatta and President Norma Reese uphold a new non-smoking policy.

The committee on Smoking Policy, which finalized its proposed policy Tuesday, arrived at their decision by reviewing written statement submitted by campus members in combination with testimony from faculty, staff and students, during the two open forums held last week.

The committee has recommended the campus adopt a policy that would ban smoking inside all buildings on campus, excluding the student union. Smoking would be permitted outdoors, except in areas affecting entryways and building intake vents.

The committee hopes the Union Board of Directors will follow suit with the rest of the campus and adopt the policy as well.

“I think that the policy would be fairly useless if it does not include the Union, because the Union really is the only place that students can smoke anyway,” said CSUH student Patrick Crossett. “They can’t some in classes, and

they can’t smoke in the halls, so they smoke in the Union. If the policy is going to exclude that, then why have it at all?”

In contrast, another CSUH student and ex-smoker Joe Bouler, stated that he disagrees with such policy. In his opinion, “taking people’s freedom away is not the way to solve the problem. If it really is a problem, then a better ventilation system would actually correct it. I would ask why they are not tackling some of the rally bigger problems.”

According to Mardell Keege, associate director of personnel services, the committee focuses on the broader topic of other indoor air pollutants and poor ventilation systems.

As a result, the committee suggests that new ventilation technologies be addressed and researched.

In consideration of smokers, the committee has recommended that the university look into the option of providing sheltered outdoor areas. In addition, smoking cessation and education programs will be made available at no charge, through the student health services and counseling offices.

“I think it’s a definite plus,” said CSUH student and half pack-a-day smoker, Jerry Hazelton. ”It needs to be done. If we all get together and try to ban tobacco abuse, a lot of lives could be prolonged while providing a better environment for all students.”

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wo decades after our school, banned smoking inside buildings the new hot topic of smoke related bans is Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2014, ”Vape.”

The smoking ban that was passed years ago still allows the smoking of cigarettes around campus within certain guidelines.

Smokers are allowed to smoke within 25 feet from buildings, but there’s no current policy on e-cigarettes inside buildings. However that may change since California State, Fullerton became a completely “smoke-free” campus, including Vapes, as of August 1, 2013.

According to CSUF’s directive 18, “smoking” is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying a lit cigarette, cigar, pipe or other lit smoking product, including electronic cigarettes.

UC’s also adopted a No-Smoke policy as of Jan. 1, 2014. Former President Mark Yudof’s letter to the chancellors in 2012 contained the current definition of “Smoke Free” as “smoking the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e.g., “e-cigarettes”).

E-cigarettes blew their way across the hands of both smokers and “traditionally” defined non-smokers. There are some people who still argue that it’s just water vapor. But the fact is, vaporizers are e-cigarettes users can modify to their desired nicotine level that is designed to less hazardous to non-smokers and completely non-hazardous to nonsmokers.

The liquids that are for the vaporizers can also be modified with different amounts of nicotine inside of the liquids, or even none.

While there isn’t much research on the harms vapor may have on an individual, that solely comes from the convenience of it being so new. TWhile the FDA is currently doing research and fighting policies, the trend has already faced bans in some countries like Mexico, Brazil, and Thailand, and has also been banned in many states.

Some restaurants have even added signs that prohibit vaping, due to some customers responding with an explanation of the smoke being water vapor.

With the Smoke Free trend growing, it’s been over 20 years and CSUEB still allows smoking on its campus. Every Cal State is allowed to regulate its own smoke rules. The next step our school is taking is to ban smoking within 50 feet of buildings, a small step but progress nonetheless.

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Development proposal stirs up frustration

By Leandra Galloway Contributor

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esidents of San Leandro packed a city council Planning Commission meeting and spoke out Thursday on the proposed San Leandro Shoreline Project.

If the project is approved, many existing businesses would be torn down to revamp the area with new establishments. The meeting consisted of a public hearing to provide the Planning Commission feedback on the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report.

If the development project is approved it will include a 150 square feet office campus, a 200 room hotel and conference center.

There will also be 354 housing units, 3 new restaurants, parking structures, and a branch library with a community meeting space. Upgrades of existing park facilities and other recreational areas are proposed.

The Planning Commission meeting agenda flyer states, “The 75-acre project site. 52-acre site land area and 23-acre water area, which encompasses the San Leandro Marina and surrounding properties is located on Monarch Bay Drive, between Marina Boulevard and Assessor’s Drive.”

In the projects summary report, the project “includes the removal of El Torito, Mulford branch library, and the San Leandro Yacht Club buildings. [Five] of the tees/holes on the Marina Golf Course would be reconfigured.”

“For the community, this is ridiculous especially with sea levels rising. They want to put another hotel, more traffic, more pollution, and for greed. It’s not the benefit for the people, it’s for the outsiders,” stated Wafaa Aborashed a community helper.

The meeting was goaled on focusing the Draft EIR. The proposed project development has increased huge concerns from many residents and the Commission.

The research and discussion for this project began in 2005, a timeline in their informational report as, “Laying the Groundwork.” Comment Period on the Draft EIR closes on Feb. 6, 2015.

Commissioner Scott Rennie stated at the meeting, “I’m not happy about the plan. I’m looking at the loss of public amenities.”

Many topics were discussed in the Jan. 15 EIR meeting, in which issues pertained to aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, population, housing, noise, transportation, and traffic.

Information provided in the planning services staff report included, “A Notice of Availability/Notice of Release of a Draft EIR was mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the project area, distributed to State and local agencies and posted on the City’s web site.”

Debbie Martin, resident of San Leandro for 25 years was displeased with the information presented at the hearing.

“I’m totally against the development, it’s rather ridiculous. I think the marina should be left as the marina and they should spend a little money and dreg it, like they should have long ago so it wouldn’t cost so much now,” Martin said.

Residents argue this is tampering with the natural aura of the Marina, and worry that their beautiful view of the Bay Area will be ruined. Residents complain traffic flow would be gridlock. Traffic and noise is a problem for people living near the Marina.

The Oakland International Airport air traffic presents high-intensity noise. The impact of the project during construction will increase noise levels and greenhouse gas emissions will be significant.

“I’ve seen nothing but the area get impacted with too much overdevelopment,” said Terry Roloff.

Happenings in and around Hayward January 22, 2015 - January 28, 2015

Thursday

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Dodgeball Open Gym Preview Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave., San Jose WAKA Social Dodgeball invites you to this free preview day to come see what their organization is all about with free games of dodgeball. There will be community coordinators in attendance to explain the organization, their rules and guidelines and to oversee matches to ensure they are safe and fun. Just bring a black, blue and red shirt to join in the fun.

Saturday

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Fort Point Civil War Day Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: Fort Point, San Francisco Celebrate Living History Day 2015 at this event featuring reenactments throughout Fort Point of the Civil War era. There will be music, marching, artillery drills, and much more with authentic Civil War military and civilian regalia. There will also be tours led by park volunteers to explain the role California played in the Civil War.

Monday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Displacement and Homelessness Forum

Veggie Dinner Night and Comedy Showcase

Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: Modern Times Bookstore, 2919 24th St., San Francisco

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: St. John Episcopal Church, 110 Julian Ave., San Francisco

This forum will discuss the effect of gentrification in San Francisco on the homeless and close to homeless elements of the community. With special guests representing numerous organizations including the Coalition on Homelessness, the GLIDE Foundation, Compass Connecting Point and Dolores Street Community Services there will be lively discussion on how to best protect and help those in need.

Come enjoy a free vegan dinner courtesy of VolxKuche, also known as Free-Cafe SF. Enjoy the multicultural and safe for kids environment where people share a meal and company, along with plenty of laughs courtesy of a comedy showcase. No monetary donations are accepted but those interested in volunteering can visit www.vokusf.org for more information.

Saturday

Sunday

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Friends of the Library Book Sale Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Free, Book Prices Vary Location: Main Library Park, 835 C St., Hayward Are you looking for a good book to read?

Well come on down to the book sale, where you can look through a variety of books.

There will be people on hand to make any recommendations if you are in search of something specific or just want a general recommendation on a good read available in the sale. All proceeds will be going towards the programs of the library.

Tuesday

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Needle Crafters Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Library volunteers are available to help you on any needle crafting projects you may have, including knitting, crocheting, embroidering, cross-stitching and more. This informal group welcomes beginners and experts alike to craft together while discussing books, travels, movies and life stories.

Tuesday

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Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs

Seaside Storytime

Free Adult Italian Class

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free, Registration Required Location: Fremont Main Library, 2450 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: Folio Books, 3957 24th St., San Francisco

Entrepreneurs looking to avoid making legal mistakes are invited to attend this special seminar. Focusing on “Legal Dos and Don’ts” the seminar will cover the basics of legal entity formation, contracts, intellectual property and employment law. To register, visit www.acsbdc.org/events2.

This event designed for preschoolers is focused on fostering the imagination of the sea with live animals in attendance courtesy of the Marine Science Institute of Redwood City. There will be story time with whale bones that can be examined and baleen, alongside other fun activities.

Enjoy this lively opportunity to learn a new language by joining Folio Books for an opportunity to learn some Italian. They will be focused on how to learn a new language as an adult in a fun environment filled with opportunities for a mental workout. All materials are provided by the bookstore. Sign up by emailing italianesco@gmail.com or by calling 424-272-0507.

Saturday

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Murder Most Foul Forum Time: 2 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro The San Leandro Library invites you to a day of mystery as they host a panel of local mystery authors. Elin Barnes, Emily Brightwell, Martha Cooley and William Wallace will be discussing their approaches to the mystery genre as well as doing book signings. Attendees will have the chance to enter their name in a contest for a character in an upcoming book from one of the authors.

Sunday

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Simpsons Trivia Night and Watch Party Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: The Knockout, 3223 Mission St., San Francisco Whether you want to test how well you know “The Simpsons” or just want to watch some of your favorite classic episodes this event is right for you. There will be prizes throughout the night for the trivia competition while episodes from the earliest seasons of the show play throughout the event.

Wednesday

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Hayward Seed Savers and Gardeners’ Club Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: Main Hayward Library, 835 C St., Hayward Come and share your love for gardening with others. You will have the opportunity to tell your own gardening stories, and get tips and tricks from fellow gardeners. You can also get more information about how to help the Seed Lending Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Hayward Library. You can register for the event by calling 510-881-7980 or by visiting www.library.hayward-ca.gov.

The Pioneer

January 22 , 2015

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Women’s swimming sinks Azusa Pacific Louis LaVenture Sports Editor

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he Cal State East Bay Women’s swimming team remained a perfect 2-0 at home and defeated Azusa Pacific 179-109 on Saturday at Pioneer Pool.

The Pioneers are now 6-5 overall with just one regular season meet remaining. CSUEB will take on San Jose State at home at 1 p.m. on Jan. 30 before the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships begin on Feb. 18 in La Morada, Calif.

“We were not outstanding, but were certainly solid enough to keep us moving in the right direction,” CSUEB Head Coach Ben Loorz said. “Our Sprinters came around a bit, which was good to see since they had been a little flat the week before.”

Sophomore standout Mariam Lowe had a great day for the Pioneers and placed first in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 59.53 and the 200-yard backstroke in a time of

A CSUEB swimmer competes during the butterfly event at Pioneer Pool on Saturday.

2:09.09.

Junior Courtney Schwieslow and senior Alyssa Tenney also placed first in two individual events for CSUEB. Schwieslow finished first with a time of 1:07.54 in the 100-yard

breaststroke and at time of 2:27.53 in the 200-yard breaststroke. Tenney placed first in the 100-yard freestyle and the 200-yard individual medley with times of 54.11 and 2:12.62 respectively.

“A lot of people die in the third

Photo | Tam Duong Jr. fifty that is where it gets kind of rough,” Schwieslow said. “I hit it really hard and that is where I start upping my tempo.”

The Pioneers claimed the top three times in four events on the day that included the 100-yard breast-

stroke, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard breaststroke, and 200-yard individual medley.

“When we are in competition with a close rival like Azusa, sweeping an event is a huge mental boost,” Loorz said. “When a team goes 1-23 in an event, it means that you earn 16 points while the other team only nets three. Both teams knows that one event like this can turn the tide of a meet.”

Azusa Pacific freshman standout Rosalee Mira Santa Ana had a stellar day in the loss for the Cougars as she placed first in the 1650-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. “[Santa Ana] was great in the pool today,” Azusa Pacific Head Coach Tim Kyle said. “Winning two events on the road isn’t easy.”

San Jose State is a Division I program who competes in the Mountain West Conference and should give the Pioneers some great experience in the pool before the PCSC conference championships. It is also the final home and regular season meet for the lone senior on the team Tenney.

Basketball teams lose in Southern California Louis LaVenture Sports Editor

Women’s Basketball he losing streak extended to five games for the Cal State East Bay women’s basketball team after they fell to Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday 54-52.

The Pioneers are now 9-7 overall and 4-6 in California Collegiate Athletic Association conference competition. The Coyotes have won four games in a row and improved to 11-3 overall and 7-3 in CCAA conference play.

CSUEB shot 46 percent from the field and held CSUSB to a dismal 32 percent shooting percentage in the first half. The Pioneers took a 28-24 advantage into the half led by senior guard Micah Walker who scored 10 points in the first period.

“Micah played very well for us offensively tonight,” CSUEB Head Coach Suzy Barcomb said. “It was good for us to have her as a major contributor in the scoring column.”

The poor shooting continued for the Coyotes in the second half but their defense kept the score close throughout the game. CSUSB forced nine Pioneer turnovers and stole the ball six times in the second half but trailed the entire time until junior guard Chelsea Barnes made two free throws with 30 seconds left.

The Coyotes put the game away and made their free throws down the stretch for a late come from behind

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Junior guard Juawnn Springfield drives to the hoop against Cal State Los Angeles. victory.

“This was a huge win,’’ CSUSB Head Coach Renee Jimenez said.

“We are really figuring out that no matter what’s happening offensively, our defense will always give us a chance.’’

Next up for the Pioneers is a home game at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Pioneer Gymnasium against Chico State (6-8 overall, 3-7 conference).

Men’s Basketball The CSUSB Coyotes defended their home court and defeated the Pioneers on Saturday 81-63.

CSUEB fell to 4-12 overall and 2-8 in conference play while the Coyotes improved to 6-7 overall and 6-4 in conference games. The Pioneers managed to keep it close and found themselves down by eight points at

CSUEB Junior guard Mo Fegan attempts to block a shot at Pioneer Gymnasium. halftime 38-30. “[CSUSB] got the right shots for the right players and pushed the ball hard in transition,” Pioneer’s Head Coach Gus Argenal said. “The number of missed free throws and turnovers we had didn’t give us a great opportunity to get it done.”

The Pioneers missed 14 free throws and shot under 40 percent from the field and behind the threepoint line. The Coyotes took advantage of their free throws and nailed 34 of 45 from the charity stripe.

“Our free throw shooting was a

Photos | Tam Duong Jr.

huge reason for the win tonight,” CSUSB Head Coach Jeff Oliver said.

CSUEB Junior guard and Fremont native Juawnn Springfield led the way for the Pioneers. He amassed a team-high 18 points in 27 minutes. Pioneers senior guard Jacari Whitfield also came up big on the offensive end and accumulated 12 points and five assists.

The next game for the Pioneers is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward against Chico State (10-5 overall, 7-3 conference).

January 22, 2015

The Pioneer

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Left: A defender from Brazil attempts to block a shot by CSUEB’s Casey Rushforth on Monday at Pioneer Pool. Bottom right: CSUEB’s Casey Rushforth fires a shot past Brazil’s Luiza Carvalho. Top right: Brazil’s Diana Alba scores a fourth quarter goal on Monday.

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scored the only other goal in the third period that was dominated by Brazil. They outscored the Pioneers 4-2 in the third and took an 11-6

lead into the final period.

Flavia Vigna was steady for Brazil and scored a game-high of four goals as she recorded on in each quarter.

Luiza Carvalho also had a big day for Brazil and was the games second leading scorer with three goals that included two in the second quarter of the match.

“Coming to play in the United States is cool,” Vigna said. “I try to take strong shots against the defense.”

The Pioneers were held scoreless in the final quarter despite several great shots on goal saved by Brazil’s goalkeeper Tess Oliveira.

Brazil managed to add four more goals in the final quarter for a 15-6 final score. Freshman

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goalkeeper Miranda Diehm had three saves in the final quarter for the Pioneers in the loss.

The exhibition match does not count toward the CSUEB overall record so the Pioneers are still 1-1 overall this season.

Next up for CSUEB is a home match against Cal State Monterey Bay at noon this Saturday at Pioneer Pool on the Hayward campus.