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Summer 2017 Issue 3
Off the grid and out of the country SEE OPINION PAGE 2
INTERNSHIP PROVIDES PRICELESS EXPERIENCE
Visualizing two weeks in Havana, Cuba By Kali Persall MANAGING EDITOR
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FIJI FESTIVAL TAKES OVER HAYWARD CAMPUS
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WARRIORS ROSTER MAINTAINS FAMILIAR FACES
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Just two months shy of my 24th birthday, I had never traveled outside of the United States. That changed on Friday when Havana, Cuba became my home for the next two weeks. Approximately 25 Cal State East Bay students will experience two weeks with limited phone service, wifi or contact with the outside world for a study abroad trip. We’ll be partially off the grid. It’s a little disconcerting and surreal but also exciting. On the eve of my journey, I anticipated this trip will be eye-opening. In America we’re used to firstworld conveniences like safe tap water and toilet paper. In Cuba, an impoverished island that was completely isolated from the U.S. for over 50 years until former president Barack Obama lifted the embargo in 2014, these small luxuries aren’t as accessible as they are in America. I’ve been told that when at a restaurant, if you don’t ask for your water, sin hielo, or without ice, you could get a nasty stomach bug. I also plan to slather myself in bug spray to avoid Zika Virus and definitely not open my mouth in the shower. I’ve been warned not to pet the cute-looking local, worm-infested dogs that roam the city streets, and when venturing to the beach, I was told to be prepared to find a discreet spot behind a sand dune because public restrooms and toilet paper are scarce. Some of these inconveniences are just that, but others are downright scary. I’ve been cautioned that taking photos of the police, military, government vehicles or personnel can land you in prison.
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Champion Warriors make roster changes
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Fans line the streets of Oakland near Lake Merritt last month to celebrate the 2017 NBA champion Golden State Warriors during the parade. Golden State made some key changes to the roster so be sure to check out the story on page seven to see what the Dubs will look like next season when they defend their title.
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My internship with the Los Angeles Sparks
EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
WNBA team provides priceless experience
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STAFF WRITER This was an intense weekend. People do not understand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into executing a professional basketball game. It’s much more than just the on-the-court contests. On Sunday, the WNBA team I am interning with, the Los Angeles Sparks, played the Washington Mystics in a competitive back-and-forth game. For this contest I was assigned multiple duties, one of which was to help honor the night’s ‘Service Star’ where somebody who provides a service to the community is honored by the team. For this, I have to get the President & COO of the Sparks, Christine Simmons, and the service star coordinated and ready to be in front of the camera, right underneath the home basket during the first timeout of the second quarter. Time is of the essence since it is an in-game ceremony. It is crucial that I efficiently carry this duty out, because it happens on the court, and everybody has to get off the court quickly so the game can resume. Another task of mine was being in charge of “Magic Moment.” At every Sparks home game, the Sparks have a one and a half minute “Magic Moment” during the third quarter break that honors somebody spreading a positive message or highlighting someone who is doing something positive for society. Sunday’s moment honored Mali Nicole, a singer, songwriter and author. I was in charge of taking care of the entire ceremony and Nicole. This meant meeting with Nicole and her manager, directing her to her seats, going over sound check and rehearsals, as well as making sure her performance was executed on time. Everything on game day must be done timely. Basketball game breaks are timed right down to the second, so when in charge of a duty, I have to be extremely punctual. If I am off by even a few seconds, it takes away from a performance or entertainment aspect that needs to be executed and could even delay the game. Even though her performance didn’t begin until well into the third quarter, my duties begin far before that. I have no idea how fast or slow the break will last, and she only gets a minute and a half to perform during the segment. Once the break hit, she was introduced to the
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Cal State East Bay student and Pioneer staff writer Marissa Marshall poses for a picture last week during her summer internship with the WNBA basketball team the Los Angeles Sparks.
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crowd and performed, thankfully on time. My last duty was to help conduct a giveaway to three women for a local beauty salon, where three people received $35 towards a salon visit. I had to pick out three women at the beginning of the second quarter and with four minutes left I
brought them down on the court at halftime where they received their gifts. There are many different things that go into a basketball game beyond just the on-the-court game itself. Being an intern on the staff, I have to pay attention and be ready at all times.
have on Texas, its citizens and our organizations. We never received a response. When the bill was CALIFORNIA MEDIA ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT brought back up in special session in June, we directly appealed to Speaker Strauss to deny this bill Dear California friends and members, from becoming law. Again, we did not hear back. College Media Association leadership is deeply But we are continuing to appeal to Texas legisladisappointed in the laws recently passed in Texas tors. CMA/Associated Collegiate Press, College Meand Kentucky, and we are aware of the state of Cali- dia Business and Advertising Managers, Journalfornia’s restrictions on travel to those states and the ism Education Association and National Scholastic six others with similar laws. Press Association are all planning to hold events We regret that California’s restrictions may this year in Texas. JEA/NSPA will hold a convenprevent or inhibit your ability to travel to the fall tion in November for 5,000 high school students national college media convention this October in and teachers in Dallas, and College Broadcasters, Dallas. Inc. will host its fall meeting in San Antonio. That’s While we do not condone the discriminato- why we believe it is important to again draft a letter ry laws in Texas and Kentucky that deny people to the Texas government explaining how this law of their rights and dignity and interfere with our and the California restrictions will affect all of our members’ and their students’ access to journalism events and the Texas economy. education and networking, our organization is in a CMA and ACP will also begin appealing to Kendifficult situation. tucky to reconsider their discriminatory laws, since The previous leadership signed the contract for our joint fall convention will be held there next fall. Dallas in 2013, long before Texas began talking This contract was signed in June 2016. As you may about Senate Bill 6. As Texas began discussing the know, many things come into play when selecting a legislation, CMA attempted preemptive measures, convention city; usually we consider ease of travel partnering with Associated Collegiate Press, Col- for attendees, cost of lodging and access to profeslege Media Business and Advertising Managers, sional media. Sadly needing to consider discrimiJournalism Education Association and Nation- natory laws has become a new priority for us. For al Scholastic Press Association to issue a letter to example, when Georgia passed a similar Bathroom Governor Greg Abbott and other leadership asking Bill, CMA appealed to Governor Nathan Deal to them to consider the ramifications this law would veto that decision, and he did. We admit that the
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Anthony Slewoo Daniel Aziz Jocelyn Manfut Grace Martinez movie industry lobbying for the same outcome probably contributed more than we did, but we are still happy with that outcome. We understand that these attempts do not help your situation and or give you access to CMA training and networking, and we don’t take that lightly. We are working on alternatives to provide education and training you’ve requested. This year we hosted our first webinar with Frank LoMonte of the Student Press Law Center, and that led us to invest in webinar-hosting software and to develop more distance-learning opportunities for our members and their students. We will certainly be looking to expand that program this year, especially in light of this latest development. CMA will also be exploring the possibility of hosting a workshop in California or nearby. These workshops work best when partnered with a host institution and focused on a central topic, as the 2015 Advisers Workshop in Houston or the 2016 Diversity Workshop in Corvallis, Ore. demonstrate. Please know that CMA stands behind you and will be looking for ways to make the situation more palatable. If you have any ideas how to affect change in the states that have passed these laws, please feel free to share them. If you have ideas for webinars or workshops, please to share those with us. We would like to do whatever we can to best deal with this situation and avoid similar ones in the future.
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Somewhere over this rainbow Pride about the personal experience, not the parades By Casey Peuser ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDTIOR
At the risk of fulfilling the stereotype, lately I’ve found myself identifying with the great Judy Garland in wishing that I, like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, was somewhere over the rainbow. By ‘rainbow,’ I’m referring to LGBTQ Pride. And by ‘over,’ I mean discouraged by the lack of respect and dignity at Pride events. On June 25, San Francisco held their 47th annual Pride Parade and March. According to an ABC interview with George F. Ridgely, Jr., the executive director of SF Pride, a record-breaking 250 contingents marched in the parade and more than a million attendees gathered to watch and take part in the festivities at Civic Center Plaza. My partner and I were two of those attendees. Normally, I would probably avoid Pride altogether - crowds aren’t really my thing - but my partner never attended a Pride event of any kind, so we decided to check out the celebration. From the moment we boarded our
BART train in Oakland, the smell of Pride was in the air, and it smelled like body odor. Every car was packed with people heading to the city, most of them decked out in rainbow-colored attire, makeup, hair, and accessories. Although the smell was somewhat off-putting, the trip across the Bay was nevertheless exciting. After all, it’s difficult to be bored when you’re constantly being rubbed up against by strangers in colorful costumes. We finally arrived at Civic Center, and after emerging from the humid underground station, we reached the entrance to SF’s Pride celebration. Well, almost the entrance; first, we had to stand in a line stretching about half a city block in length and spanning the entire width of the street. Each attendee needed to be screened through a metal detector and security bag check before they could enter the festival. Personally, I wasn’t upset by the increased security; it’s comforting to know that the city is striving to keep its citizens and visitors safe. However, the 40-minute wait under the hot sun was tiresome, and stepping over empty booze bottles and other trash along the way was disheartening. Finally, we entered the Pride celebration, which was only slightly less crowd-
ed than the line to get in. We slowly began meandering through the cramped streets, trying not to step on toes or get trampled by platform heels. The volume of people alone was overwhelming, not to mention the food, craft, and service vendors that were found everywhere we turned. It was hard to know where to go or what to look at, and to echo my favorite on-screen columnist from the television show “Sex and the City”, Carrie Bradshaw, I couldn’t help but wonder… if I had trouble navigating Pride, how difficult must it be for those with disabilities or accessibility needs? According to the SF Pride website, Pride is committed to ensuring that disabled people have equal access to and equal participation in their annual celebrations as well as the parades. That said, if maneuvering those streets was difficult for me on two legs, I can’t imagine the obstacles that someone with limited mobility would face trying to do the same. SF Pride should be a celebration for all members of the LGBTQ community, including those with disabilities. Feeling a little stunned by the crowds, my partner and I decided to grab a beverage at one of the vendors’ booths. We both took issue with the prices - $12 for a weak 12-ounce cocktail - and the inyour-face corporate sponsoring boasting their brands in inescapably large
lettering. However, what bothered us the most was being surrounded by disrespectful attendees who seemed to be at Pride for the sole purpose of getting wasted. I don’t mean to rain on anybody’s Pride parade; I enjoy an adult beverage as much as the next gay. Pride is a celebration, and those attending should be able to let loose and celebrate their culture. But when people choose to use Pride as an excuse to get drunk and or high, they are disrespecting our cultural heritage and worse, doing potential damage to our future. Pride is about fighting for our rights, establishing visibility in a society that would rather not acknowledge us, and educating the world about what it means to be LGBTQ. Pride is about remembering the social justice warriors who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today and continuing to build on their legacy. Having a couple drinks or smoking a few joints isn’t a crime; Pride-goers deserve to have a gay old time as much as anyone. But when drugs and alcohol detract from the true message and purpose of Pride, it can become less meaningful and less enjoyable for others. While I recognize the importance of Pride celebrations to LGBTQ communities around the world, I personally no
“As a gay man, Pride to me has become less about parades and waving rainbow flags and more about how I live my daily life. ” longer feel a desire to attend. As a gay man, Pride to me has become less about parades and waving rainbow flags and more about how I live my daily life. I feel Pride every time I leave the house wearing a little mascara or nail polish. I feel Pride every time I hold my partner’s hand in public. I feel Pride every time I have the opportunity to teach a friend or family member about LGBTQ issues. For me, Pride is more than just a once-a-year celebration; it’s a way of life.
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Fiji Festival takes over East Bay campus
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Left: Traditional Indian-Fijian dancers perform for the crowd at the 15th annual Fiji Festival at the Cal State East Bay Hayward campus on Saturday. The event featured food, music, dance conpetitions, flag football, rugby, soccer, kava, face painting, a DJ and much more. Above: Bracelets and earrings for sale are on display at a vendor booth at the Fiji Festival on Saturday at CSUEB.
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Farmers market maintains steady home in downtown Hayward
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Shoppers sift through fruits and vegetables at the farmers market in downtown Hayward on Saturday near City Hall. The market has been an institution in the city for more than 20 years and is open year round, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, rain or shine. The market features more than 35 farmers, food purveyors, and artisans selling locally grown organic produce, seafood, pastured eggs, cheese, nuts, honey breads, baked goods, plants, fresh-cut flowers, pre-packed cold and hot foods, artisanal crafts and jewelry.
Left: From top to bottom, nectarines, plums, lemons, kale and artichokes are just some of the featured items at the downtown Hayward Farmer's market for shoppers to choose from. Above: Vendor Alejandro Rodriguez arranges strawberries in his stall at the downtown Hayward Farmer’s Market on Saturday.
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Cuba From Page 1 Cuban journalist Jose Antonio Torres was sentenced to 14 years in prison for espionage for exposing a mismanaged aqueduct project and writing about the installation of fiber-optic cables between Cuba and Venezuela, according to Pen International, a UKbased media organization associated with the United Nations. Cuban media is controlled by the government which owns all broadcast media and prohibits private ownership of electronic media, according to the CIA. There are three national newspapers, five national television stations, six national radio stations and one international radio station, according to the CIA. When preparing for this trip, our professors told us that even post-cards are screened and we were cautioned to avoid certain words like “journalism” when locals ask why we’re in Cuba. As frustrating as President Donald Trump’s attempts to discredit reliable news sources like The New York Times and Washington Post as “fake news” are, it doesn’t come close to Cuba’s degree of media censorship. As an aspiring journalist, this is worrisome, and I’m concerned about how much access I will have to the people and topics I want to cover during my visit. I can’t help but worry that making a ignorant, innocent mistake could impact the rest of my life. The trip will be far from a carefree island vacation; it technically counts for two classes at CSUEB, which will consist of writing articles, taking photos and filming documentaries, as well as a post-production process that will take place back at CSUEB’s Hayward campus when we return. I graduated from college a few weeks ago; however, I still need two more classes before I can actually receive my degree. While each student is required to shell out just over $6,000 for this trip, I decided it was worth it
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With core together, Warriors look to round out roster By Connor Letourneau SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE The Warriors have already accomplished their top offseason objective: keep their core players together. Within the first 24 hours of free agency, Golden State agreed to bring back Stephen Curry on a record-setting five-year, $201 million deal, Shaun Livingston on a three-year, $24 million contract and Andre Iguodala on a three-year, $48 million deal. Kevin Durant is expected to re-sign with the Warriors in coming days. Now, with its payroll in luxury-tax territory, Golden State must round out its roster with lowcost free agents. Some of the Warriors' final four spots will be used on players Golden State fans know well. Others, however, will be filled by players who -- at first glance, at least -- could surprise people. Outside of Durant, the Warriors have five free agents left: Zaza Pachulia, JaVale McGee, Ian Clark, Matt Barnes and James Michael McAdoo. Pachulia is intent on sticking with Golden State, even if that means leaving money on the table for the second straight year. Odds are that Clark and McGee, both of whom figure to warrant far more than a minimum deal, will parlay productive seasons into sizable contracts with other clubs. Barnes and McAdoo could probably be brought back on minimum contracts, but would re-signing them be the best use of two of the Warriors' final roster spots? McAdoo's best asset is his defensive versatility, a trait that rookie Jordan Bell -- the former Oregon forward Golden State paid $3.5 million for the draft rights to -- largely duplicates. Barnes, who was signed in March to help the Warriors weather Durant's knee injury, only totaled 61 minutes in the playoffs. The prohibitive favorite to win an NBA title, Golden State will entice another crop of established players eager to get their first rings. Somebody only needs to watch video of David West's post-championship interview with David Aldridge to understand the merits of taking less money to join the Warriors. Of course, Golden State's free-agency search won't be limited to those who fit the "ring-chaser" label. Here is a look at five players the Warriors could target: Nick Young, 32, SG With Clark likely gone, Golden State will want to bring in another sharpshooting guard to provide an offensive punch off the bench. Young, who averaged 13.2 point per game last season with Luke Walton's Lakers, is an intriguing option. Though not known as much of a passer, he is a quality three-point shooter who impressed Walton -- a Steve Kerr protĂŠgĂŠ -- with his defense. If they bring in Young, the Warriors will again try to prove that locker-room culture can help a player with a checkered past have a memorable season. It worked last season with JaVale McGee, who is close with Young. Golden State could probably sign Young for the
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The Golden State Warriors celebrate as they hold the championship trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-120, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, June 12, 2017.
mini mid-level exception. Vince Carter, 40, SG Carter has yet to win an NBA title in 19 seasons. During the Finals, he even said on ESPN's "The Jump" that he'd be interested in signing with the Warriors. Though he is the oldest active player in the NBA, Carter would provide Golden State with more than a locker-room mentor. He is a capable three-point shooter who is still athletic enough to hammer home the occasional highlight-worthy dunk. Last season, Carter was an important rotation piece for a Memphis team that twice beat the Warriors. Carter, who has earned more than $159 million in his NBA career, would probably sign with Golden State for the minimum. Though he wouldn't warrant big minutes with the Warriors, Carter could be an upgrade from Barnes. Michael Beasley, 28, SF Beasley, like Young, has a reputation for being a bit of a headache. It is why his production has nev-
er matched his immense talent and he has logged two stints playing in China. Still, Beasley could be a low-risk, high-reward option. This is a player who, fresh off posting career-highs last season with Milwaukee in shooting percentage (53.3) and three-point percentage (41.9), would probably sign a minimum deal with Golden State. Beasley, a close childhood friend of Durant, could be an ideal backup to Draymond Green. Though not nearly as stingy defensively as Green, he is athletic enough to run the floor and play both forward positions. Zach Randolph, 35, PF Entering his 17th season in the league, Randolph is still one of the most productive centers on the market. He averaged 14.1 points and 8.2 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game last season off the bench, and he has long given Golden State trouble. Though not a great facilitator, Randolph is smart enough to figure out how to play in Golden State's movement-heavy system. The question is whether he'd be willing to turn down substantially better of-
fers for the chance to win a ring with the Warriors. Randolph, who found his niche in Memphis after ping-ponging between the Trail Blazers, Knicks and Clippers, is interested in returning to the Grizzlies. If he leaves, he could land nice paydays with the Thunder, Clippers or Kings. Trey Burke, 24, PG Before Durant's knee injury prompted them to sign Barnes, the Warriors planned to address their lack of point-guard depth by bringing in Jose Calderon. Now, with Iguodala slated as the third point guard behind Curry and Livingston, Golden State might be interested in finally filling that need. Burke could make sense after Washington declined to extend him an offer. Only two seasons removed from starting for Utah, he is a 24-year-old in need of another chance. What better way to resuscitate his career than to study under Curry? Burke, who shot 44.3 percent beyond the arc in limited minutes with the Wizards last season, should be affordable.
New UC rule to shorten timetable for sex harass investigations By Nanette Asimov SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE At the University of California, investigations of sexual harassment claims against employees often take more than a year and cause extended periods of stress for the accuser and the accused. But beginning Sept. 1, campus officials will have 60 business days to complete their investigations -- and another 40 days to issue disciplinary decisions, according to new rules issued last week from UC President Janet Napolitano meant to clarify the cumbersome, emotional process. "We have an obligation to respond promptly and effectively," said Kathleen Salvaty, UC's Title IX coordinator, a job that refers to the federal law barring gender discrimination on campuses. Salvaty acknowledged that some investigations may still take longer than 60 days if witnesses are unavailable in the time frame, for example. But under the new rules, "both complainant and respondent have to be informed of any extensions, given the reason for the delay and given a new projected timeline." The rules don't say how harassers should be disciplined. But they specify the steps and timeline for how UC will handle accusations against faculty and staff. For example, within 40 days after a violation
has been determined, the chancellor must make a decision about discipline. If the harasser is a faculty member with tenure -- a lifetime job protection -- a referral, if appropriate, must also be made within that time to the faculty panel that decides whether to revoke tenure. In UC's 149-year history, just eight professors have lost tenure. Many more have voluntarily quit when pressured to do so. The rule changes come after years of heightened public scrutiny over UC's handling of sexual harassment and sexual assault cases, as campuses have had to hire more investigators or contract out for them. Salvaty, whose position as systemwide Title IX coordinator was created in January, employs two full-time investigators and may soon hire more. At UC Berkeley, administrators decided in May to spend $3 million a year to deal with sexual harassment and assault, despite a budget crisis at the campus. The campus has been widely criticized for lax discipline of high-profile employees, including a famous astronomer, an vice chancellor and a law school dean who received light punishment until their cases became public. In March, The Chronicle examined records of 57 sexual assault investigations on the 10 campuses from 2013 to 2016, and found that UC had fired fewer than half of the employees who attacked or
inappropriately touched students, colleagues or medical patients. The new rules clarify the roles of investigators and decision makers, as well as the rights of the accuser and the accused, "furthering a culture of safety and respect at the university," Napolitano said in a statement. Sheryl Vacca, a former UC executive who chaired the university's sexual harassment prevention committees, said last summer that investigations take more than a year to complete, on average. Victims say the long wait can deter victims from reporting a problem in the first place -- or, if they do report, the ongoing stress and distraction can make them feel victimized a second time. "Both suspects and victims often complain that justice delayed is justice denied," said attorney Wendy Patrick, a business ethics lecturer at San Diego State University who also prosecutes people accused of sexual assault. At UC Berkeley, doctoral student Eva Hagberg Fisher filed a sexual harassment complaint in March 2016 against Nezar AlSayyad, a Middle East scholar and architecture professor who had positioned himself as her protector. She heard nothing for more than two months. Then, on June 8, 2016, Hagberg Fisher got a letter from the campus Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination acknowledging her report, telling her an investigation had begun,
and establishing a "no-contact directive" between her and AlSayyad. The investigation dragged on, and by the end of September, Hagberg Fisher felt increasingly alone in her fight. Other students learned of her complaint and accused her of hurting their chances of getting a recommendation letter from AlSayyad, a renowned scholar in his field. "This is a distraction from my academic work," she told The Chronicle at the time. "I'm realizing the kind of personal cost this is taking. This has gone on so much longer than I thought." On Oct. 5, 2016, more than six months after Hagberg Fisher complained, the campus upheld her allegations that the professor had spent months ingratiating himself with her, had placed his hand on her upper thigh, and had suggested they become "close friends" and go to Las Vegas. "This investigation took longer to complete than originally anticipated, largely due to the number of witnesses and the delays caused by witness unavailability," wrote the investigator who had been hired from an outside firm. "Tightening the timetable for both investigations and decisions on discipline afford all parties quicker case resolution," said Patrick of San Diego State. But because some cases may be difficult to investigate, "the new timetables will be challenging, to say the least," she said. "Only time will tell regarding whether these new deadlines are realistic."
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THE PIONEER
Experience overshadows bank account Friends are more valuable than money
was betrayed by someone she knew and thought was a friend. Our real friends insisted on going out and paying for our drinks but we both knew it wasn't going to be that fun with the thought of our stolen money on our minds. However, spirits were somewhat lifted once we went out and people paid for our drinks, rounds of shots, and more since we were a big group celebrating a birthday. We twerked like nothing was wrong and enjoyed the attention as DJs shouted my friend’s name and the bar-
By Veronica Hall LAYOUT DESIGNER
There are some things in life you just can't get out of. Coming from a queen of catting off, I'm really good at flaking on people. But when it came to my best friend’s birthday, I couldn't bring myself to do it this time, even though I had a legitimate reason. I'm broke. Her birthday fell on a Friday, so it was no surprise that she wanted to go clubbing. I was excited at first and then reality slapped me in the face: my rent was due the next day. I cringed at the thought of getting her a gift, buying an outfit, drinks, and all the other expenses that come with a night out. I did not have enough funds to go out and even worse, I didn't have my rent money either. I made a stupid decision to check my debit card balance and almost cried when I saw the $2.41 balance, and I knew I had to make some moves to salvage the night. After all, my best friend only turns 22 one time. First, I started with her gift, which actually turned out to be the art of regifting with the power of exchange. At my job’s staff party, I won two $50 gift cards for Cheesecake Factory in a raffle. Having two separate gift cards gave me the chance to sell one for cash and give one as a gift. Selling the gift card gave me a little over $40 which was perfect to buy drinks and overall worked out swimmingly. Next came the more time-consuming process of getting a respectable outfit together. I have a section in my closet which I refer to as the depths where I store old clothes and things I try on, but never wear. I dug deep to find an outfit none of my friends have seen me in prior. While I would have loved to get some new clothes for the event, I made due with what I had. When Friday arrived, I was feeling good. I had a gift, outfit, and some cash to spend. Everyone got ready at the hotel that my friend got for us with the purpose of pre gaming and sleeping afterwards. I was in the bathroom for a majority of the time, getting my hair done by another friend and doing my make up. When I went to gather my stuff and noticed my wallet was out on the bed. I was con-
“I made a stupid decision to check my debit card balance and almost cried when I saw the $2.41 balance, and I knew I had to make some moves to salvage the night."
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fused and when I opened it up, all my cash was gone. My friend, the birthday girl who was getting ready in the bathroom with me, checked her stuff and found that her money was missing too. Nobody came in the room, meaning someone present
stole our money. In this hotel room full of alleged friends, the whole atmosphere changed. It went from a party to a criminal investigation. We dumped out everyone's stuff, and looked everywhere but found nothing. Since I was in the bathroom most of
the night, I had no proof. I was at a loss for words. My money, which I spent all week trying to come up with, had vanished. I felt bad for myself but I felt even worse for my best friend who was trying to celebrate her birthday. Instead, she
tender generously poured shots. While money isn't everything, it can make or break a lot of circumstances, especially when going to a club or bar. The situation put a damper on the night, but I was glad to enjoy the free aspects like gossiping in the bathroom, talking to new people, and going dumb with my girls. My friend wanted my presence at the celebration of her birthday and I’m glad I was able to be there for her. I can't say I know how to go out on budget, but I can tell you what it's like to be broke. It's not great, but it will give you a different outlook on what you're spending money on and what’s really important in the grand scheme of life. Money comes and money goes, but friendships and experiences endure.
OPINION
Differences clear in men, women’s basketball WNBA much more entertaining than NBA By Marissa Marshall STAFF WRITER Women’s basketball games are more fun than men’s basketball games. When a statement like that is made, the majority of people, especially men, would disagree. But there's a clear explanation that has plenty of validity to it. Before working with a WNBA team, I would have said an NBA game is more fun to attend than a women’s basketball game. Even though I am a woman, I am more aware and knowledgeable of the NBA players and, well, NBA players can dunk. In November I attended the Warriors versus the New Orleans Pelicans game
with my father, which also happened to be the game where Golden State guard Stephen Curry broke the record for most 3-pointers in a single game. Exciting right? It was. I was thrilled to witness history, but there was also a sense of boredom to the game since the Warriors dominated throughout the contest and Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis was the lone bright spot for the opponent. Boredom at a Warriors games seems unfathomable, I know, but I was. The only enthusiasm was ignited when Curry made a shot; otherwise, it was a slaughter by the Warriors -- no fun, just a blowout. WNBA games are much more competitive, closer in scores and make the women’s game a far more enjoyable time. People like to knock female athletes, claiming they aren't as athletic, making it not as fun to watch or go to a game, but
that’s not true. WNBA players work just as hard, play just as hard, make just as many exciting shots and great plays as NBA players. The only difference is, they are women. But the gender differences in male and female competition is not the reason why a WNBA game is or isn't better. It’s the entertainment. For example, a Los Angeles Sparks game has tons of entertainment. For one, they have their own personal DJ, ‘DJ Malksy,’ which is definitely the heart and soul of Sparks games and keeps every game fun. He plays music throughout the entire game, and every time out or break, he coordinates dance competitions or karaoke. When the opposing team misses a shot he plays a line from a Marvin Sapp song ‘Never Would Have Made It,’ which gives the crowd a good laugh every time. The Sparks have three different dance crews who perform at nearly every game with fresh choreography each time they
go on stage. There’s also a different halftime performer at every game, whether it's a dance group, singer or other form of entertainment. It’s always someone new and thrilling. In addition to that, the Sparks honor people from the community who inspire and uplift through positive change. There is a t-shirt toss at every game where about 50 shirts are thrown out to the crowd, as well as seat upgrades and giveaways with items like signed basketballs by the players. Also, every game the Sparks give one fan a chance to ‘Shoot for Swag,’ where they can win up to three items such as a t-shirt, backpack, and Sparks tickets. The contestant has 30 seconds to try and make a shot from the free throw line, the top of the key, and the 3-point line. The energy is so much more lively and there is more crowd involvement, which calls for a good time no matter what the score is on the board.