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CSULA shuts out Pioneers By Louis LaVenture Sports Editor

CSUEB senior Chris Lara forces the Cal State Los Angeles player to jump over him on Sunday at Pioneer Stadium. Photo | Tam Duong Jr.

fter a season full of disappointment the festivities of senior day at Pioneer Stadium on Sunday was a much needed celebration. The Cal State East Bay men’s soccer team (4-8-5 overall, 0-6-4 conference) lost to Cal State Los Angeles (13-2, 9-1) 4-0 in the final home game for 13 Pioneer seniors. With just one conference game remaining, the Pioneers could finish the season with no California Collegiate Athletic Association victories for the first time since 2009. Despite the tough season the seniors were still grateful for their time at CSUEB. “Thanks to my teammates for making me a part of the East Bay family,” senior Steven Henry said. “I’d like to thank coach Cumbo and coach Geoff for giving me the senior season I never thought I’d have.” CSUEB couldn’t have had a tougher opponent in their final home contest. The Golden Eagles have won their last nine games in a row outscoring opponents 32-5 this season. CSULA was recently ranked 15th in the nation in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America national top-25 poll.

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Finding the way back to normal

City restricts student parking off campus By Yousuf Fahimuddin Editor-in-Chief

resident-led petition has compelled the Hayward City Council to vote unanimously in favor of restricting parking hours along the streets off of Hayward Boulevard near Bronco Billy’s Pizza Palace, to prevent students from parking there. The new change will affect Civic Avenue, Dobbel Avenue, Spencer Lane, Hillcrest Avenue, Parkside Drive, and Rainbow Court. Hemingway Court is also on the list, however some residents from that community do not want to have restricted hours parking because they said they have not had a problem with students. Additionally, some residents from Hillcrest Avenue do not want to be part of the program as well since many houses do not have garages. The restricted hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fred Kelley, transportation manager of Hayward, said the hours have been extended to 9 p.m., which is unusual for restricted parking, preventing students who have night classes from parking in the area. Homeowners who will be parking on the streets briefly in these areas without a permit could potentially negotiate with the facilities department to waive their ability to park on the street, according to City Manager Fran David. Residents will have to purchase parking permits every two years to park on the streets at the cost of $50. The staff report estimates this will bring in revenues of $13,050 a year, which will cover the costs of implementing the program. The councilmembers, who referred to the university as “Cal State” or “Cal State Hayward” sympathized with accounts shared by residents of students using drugs in the area, parking on the sidewalk and blocking driveways. They were also concerned with students having loud parties in the area and drunkenness. Residents of this community who spoke at the council meeting were satisfied with the new parking program, and said they were tired of calling the police and having students block their driveways. One of the residents, Robert Mitchell of Dobbel Avenue, asked the city to be aware that students may be parking there because they may not have the money to buy parking permits on campus. He also asked the council to overlook students littering as activities all “young teenagers” do, which was quickly rebuffed by Mayor Barbara Halliday, who said even in her twenties she never littered. No date has been set to enforce these changes, however the maintenance services department is working on constructing signs indicating that parking is restricted and will pass out courtesy tickets for the first two weeks of implementation.

Illustration | Brittany England By Shannon Stroud Contributor

akland holds Antoinette Harris’ heart for many reasons; it’s where she spends her time hiking, where she attends church, where she raised her daughter, where she was di-

agnosed with breast cancer, and where she beat breast cancer. After four years of remission, 12 years ago, Harris volunteered with her daughter for the first time at the Susan G. Komen’s “Race for the Cure,” a 5k run that raises money for the Breast Cancer Movement. Harris continues to work with the organization.

Although she still helps out with the race, her role in the foundation has changed. She now educates at tabling events where she provides information for schools, gives speeches about being a survivor, and works on grant committees. As the end of October nears, it also marks the end of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Harris urges that although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, “breast cancer doesn’t disappear the other 11 months out of the year.” According to www.komen.org, “The risk of getting breast cancer increases as you age.” Although

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Oakland sports culture in danger By Todd Washburn Contributor

or 50 years, sports fans in Oakland were able to enjoy gladiators performing feats that mesmerized the mortal man. Soon, this will change. Starting in 1960, professional sports was born in the city of Oakland with the American Football League expansion of the silver and black Raiders. Two more professional sports franchises soon followed in 1968, with the Oakland Athletics, and in 1971, with the Golden State Warriors. But in April 2014, the Warriors purchased land for a $500 million waterfront arena on piers 30-32 in San Francisco that should be ready for the 2017-2018 season. This move will pry the franchise away from downtown Oakland’s older, cylindrical and drab Oracle Arena, leaving behind four decades of professional basketball. Michael Wagaman is a freelance sports writer for various publications like USAToday, the Associated Press and Silver and Black Illustrated, a publication dedicated to Oakland Raiders news, who believes the move will have a damaging impact.

“This will affect more than just the fans. Workers will lose jobs, businesses will lose income and the city will lose taxes. It would be a significant loss,”

said Wagaman. “What’s more concerning is how much ticket prices will rise to see the ‘Dubs.’ The fact is, somebody has to pay the price for the new arena and while the initial cost will be shouldered by the owners, at some point the trickle down will hit the fans.” According to the Oakland Alameda-Coliseum Authority, who is responsible for the financing of improvements and management of the Coliseum complex, the Warriors are on the hook for $7.4 million of rent. Disputes have erupted over whether the Warriors are responsible for the remaining money owed through 2027, with litigation pending. The Raiders’ current owner, Mark Davis, son of the late Al, has been flirting with rumors of another move from Oakland. He has been spotted in San Antonio and Los Angeles with perhaps the thought of a future for his franchise away from Oakland, even though Mayor Jean Quan has tried to tell the public that her administration has discussed stadium renovation and free land to keep the Raiders and Athletics in Oakland. Wagaman is a Vallejo native and has fond memories of the Raiders and their fans. “It’s as passionate a fan base you’ll find in the country. That traces directly back to the early days of the Raiders when the players were a part of the fabric of the community,” Wagaman explained. He added however, that if the Raiders move, he believes his readers may seriously consider changing whom they root for. The Athletics are in the same shape as the Raiders when it comes to the need of a new stadium but with a 162-game season the structural problems are more noticeable. For example, during a March 29 meeting with the San Francisco Giants, the game was rained out due to a sewage backup that flooded the dugout and the locker rooms. The Athletics signed an extension on their stadium lease in July to stay at the Coliseum

until 2024, but not before owner Lew Wolff flirted with a possible move to San Jose. The provisions of staying in Oakland are $10 million worth of stadium upgrades such as a new video board, updated control room and structural work. The deal was bittersweet though, as MLB commissioner Bud Selig had already approved a move if a deal wasn’t struck. Rick Tittle is a radio host for the home of Oakland Raiders football and Oakland Athletics at 95.7 FM The Game and has been covering Bay Area sports since 2003. He believes what keeps the Oakland sports community together is the blue-collar attitude, multi-cultural community and the sense of being a renegade against all odds. When asked how these moves, particularly that of the Warriors, would affect his listeners Tittle stated, “it would be devastating to their pride, identity and revenue. It sucks but at least they are eight miles away.” Unless the ownership groups of the Raiders and Athletics can figure out how to pool their resources with the city of Oakland, the city is in dire danger of losing the biggest things that boost their confidence and pride. They will lose their culture, history and sporting tradition to the other side of the bay, along with four companies that employ full and part-time employees from the community.

Correction: In the article “Hayward schools seek Mariachi class” published Oct. 23, it was stated that Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward is teaming with Hayward schools to set up a mariachi program. They are not currently affiliated with the proposed program.

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Campus 3 Five local spots to grab food off campus By Erik Stenholm Contributor

or incoming freshmen and transfer students, the first few weeks of fall quarter can be a challenging time. A new school, in some cases a new state or country, and a lot of new people to meet can be overwhelming. One challenge sticks out above the rest: finding something delicious to eat near campus. The options on-campus are less than well received by students. A 2012 California State University, East Bay Office of Planning & Institutional Research report showed only 26 percent of students were satisfied with campus dining options. And when you have no idea what options are near campus, you really have no choice. Allow me to enlighten you with my top 5 grub spots near campus. 5. Bronco Billy’s Pizza Palace - 26775 Hayward Blvd, Hayward; just .5 miles from campus. An old standby, I have eaten pizza in New York, Europe, and the frozen aisle, and yet Bronco Billy’s pizza is still my favorite. Order a slice with whatever toppings suit you and you’ll be stunned by their definition of a slice. It’s enough to feed a small army, or one hungry Pioneer. When you’re dying for a slice, just walk up the hill and all will be right with the world for a few greasy bites. 4. Shabuway - 34308 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union

City; 6 miles from campus. It is a farther drive than the rest on the list, but if you’re willing to splurge a bit and try something new, trust me on this one. Choose between seaweed, spicy miso, or ginger broths and cook your beef at your table with delicious fresh veggies and seasonings. A fun, delicious, interactive, and surprisingly light lunch or dinner option for CSUEB’s foodies. The all-you-can-eat option can quickly lead to an eating competition among friends. 3. Sapporo Sushi – 22507 Main St., Hayward; just 2.9 miles from campus. As the self-proclaimed Bay Area’s foremost consumer of Japanese food, I’ve tried every sushi spot near CSUEB during my time here. Despite the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, Sapporo is a clear victor. Very friendly staff and a no-nonsense approach have made this place among the most popular sushi spots in the Hayward/Castro Valley area. Great quality sushi without ridiculous prices and a fun atmosphere, the walls are covered in Polaroid pictures of happy customers, make Sapporo your first-choice sushi restaurant near campus. 2. Buffalo Bill’s Brewery - 1082 B St, Hayward; just 2.7 miles from campus. A mere 5-minute drive from CSUEB, Buffalo Bill’s offers solid pub fare, with excellent burgers and sandwiches, underrated pizzas and great appetizers. For our students of legal drinking age, this is Hayward’s best spot for a good craft beer.

Photo | Louis LaVenture Try a grilled chicken sandwich and a craft brew while kicking back with some friends after class. 1. Val’s Burgers- 2115 Kelly St, Hayward; just 3.6 miles from campus. A short drive from Carlos Bee Boulevard to

B Street brings you to the Mecca of Bay Area burgerdom, the Holy Grail of gigantic milkshakes. If you can traverse the oddly shaped parking lot and bring cash, as cards are not accepted, order a Mama Burger with grilled onions and a milkshake. Thank me later.

Mandated sexual assault training due Nov. 4 By Jamal Muhammad and Sonia Waraich Contributor and Campus Editor

he campus community must finish the first portion of the Haven Sexual Assault Prevention Training by Nov. 4. Students will be sent part two to finish the training 25 days after the first part is completed and is due by Dec. 8. The recently passed ‘Yes Means Yes’ law in California requires all students, staff, faculty, and administrators on college campuses take this type of training. “We are trying to create a safe community on our campus so people from different backgrounds and cultures feel safe at CSUEB,” said Nyassa Love, associate vice president of risk management and internal control and Title IX coordinator. Title IX is a law mandating the prevention of sexual assault and discrimination on the basis of sex, gender or race on college campuses. Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 967 into law Sept. 28 to help improve how universities handle sexual assault and rape cases. The law also makes California among the first to clarify the standard of consent, which cannot be given if a person is unconscious, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or simply silent and unresponsive. According to Love there are more discriminatory cases on campus than harassment cases, and no rapes had been reported to her in the past four years. However the latest Clery Act report posted by the University Police Department this month disclosed four rapes on or near campus

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last year, two in the dorms. Love said between January and August 2014 there were nine harassment, discrimination and/or retaliations claims at CSUEB, but five of the claims did not have enough evidence to be proven. The Haven Sexual Assault Prevention Training consists of seven sections with videos, readings and activities, and an assessment given before the start and after the completion of the modules. Students identified as campus leaders, such as athletes and students in Greek life, have to take extra training called Bystander Prevention,” said Love. If one of the leaders witnesses or hears about a sexual assault incident, they are trained to always report it. Campus employees have a different program called A Responsible Employee Training, and victims can expect different levels of confidentiality depending on what kind of employee they told. All university employees, except for medical professionals and police officers, who hear about a sexual assault allegation must report it immediately to the Title IX coordinator, and the victim does not have the right to confidentiality. If the victim goes to a counselor or physician, he or she can expect complete confidentiality. When reporting to the local or University Police Department, victims must request confidentiality in order to keep their names out of public records. However, the police must still report the incident, without the victim’s name, to the Title IX coordinator and include it in the annual

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College freshman brings flamenco to East Bay By Jesse Prado Contributor

t just 16 years old, Roberto Granados is already a professional guitarist and a freshman in California State University, East Bay’s music department. His odyssey with the guitar began when he was six and started home schooling and learning classical guitar under his teacher Gyorgy Vass. At age eight, he moved toward flamenco under the guidance of guitarist Jason McGuire. The young guitarist has taken his talents across the world, having played for President Barack Obama when he was just 10 years old and more recently flying out to Spain to play a couple sets with local Flamenco guitarists. Vass remarked in all of his years teaching he’d never seen a student as quick as Granados. “I still remember my first meeting with Roberto,” said Vass. “I asked him to play something for me and he played Jimi Hendrix, ‘Purple Haze’” Granados is one of eight classical guitarists in CSUEB’s music department this year. Between being part of an ensemble, weekly workshops and putting on a recital for his duo with graduate student Bill White, as well as any other shows he might be playing, his father and manager Erwin Granados said he does not have time for much else. “He’s involved in school,” Erwin Granados said, “but he’s got a flamenco show he’s gonna be doing for people coming up from Spain in March.” One of the people he will play with is 22-year-old Flamenco guitarist Mario Moraga Perez. A month before he started his freshman year he took a trip to

Spain with his entire family to play other flamenco musicians. “We played flamenco in a festival,” said Roberto Granados. “It’s called a, ‘feti,’ and it’s basically your equivalent of a county fair that goes all night.” Since he and Perez are from different continents they will be rehearsing via video chat. This upcoming performance is one of a few steps Roberto Granados and his father are making to integrate flamenco into CSUEB’s music department. Erwin Granados is currently discussing possibilities for an exchange program with CSUEB professor Marc Teicholz that would allow music students in Spain to trade places with students that are studying the same subject here. Until then, Roberto Granados plans to get more repertoires together for all of the performances he has coming up. Currently he’s working on a piece called ‘Fantasy Divisions’ by British composer Stephen Dodgson. He described it as a, “really atonal and modern piece.” This is what he has been into as far as solo classical guitar repertoire goes, in contrast and comparison to the traditional guitar he’s been used to playing all his life. Guitar Salon International also wants to talk to him about the upcoming performance in a few months. GSI is a studio based in Santa Monica, where they have guitars from around the world that they invite musicians to come out and play while being filmed for their blog. This will be the second time he’s worked with them since they featured him in July. According to GSI’s website, Roberto Granados performances include playing on NPR’s From the

Roberto Granados (left) and Bill White (right) practice their duo. Top and with the San Francisco Guitar Quartet. The guitar quartet is one of the most sought after quartets in the Bay Area while his NPR alumni membership has gotten him performances at the Emmy’s and for the President in 2009.

Photo | Jesse Prado

“One of my friends plays Latin Jazz and she’s been asking me for a while to come play with them but I don’t have time and I have to balance everything out,” said Roberto Granados. “…I have a really hard time saying no to people.”

Zimbabwean music soothes students By Richard Zepeda Contributor

oving his upper body back and forth as if he were in a rocking chair, he closes his eyes deep in concentration, sweating, and singing in his native language as he plays a song dear to his heart. Cosmas Magaya, master mbira player and teacher, taught a class Wednesday afternoon, and also performed at CSUEB’s music building that same evening, as his four-month North American tour comes to an end. Magaya is a senior performer of the mbira, a Zimbabwean thumb piano. His informal type of play is a craft that he has been practicing since the age of eight with a career that has spanned over five decades, according to Peter Marsh, assistant professor of music at CSUEB. “You see me moving my body? That’s me dancing, inside,” Magaya said as the music came to a pause. He played in front of a room that was a third of the way filled to capacity. Roughly 50 to 60 people made up the crowd. Some nodded their heads to keep pace with the songs, others danced from the comfort of their seat, and a few even fell asleep. As Magaya entered the room in his cultural garment that included a brown cap shaped flat with the image of leopard skin and a loose hanging shirt with an opening through the neck, he received a warm reception from students, staff, and fans at the beginning of the performance. Two others accompanied him throughout his recital; they were Tom Melkonian and Melissa Cara Rigoli, who are teachers and performers of Zimbabwean music.

Rigoli mostly stood barefooted behind Melkonian and Magaya as they sat in two of the three chairs that were facing the audience. She shouted numerous times and made a rattling sound with an instrument called the hosho that is used to accompany the mbira. Its sound is reminiscent of maracas; it is very sharp and adds a different dynamic to the performance. The three artists sang together as if they were filling the soundless gaps whenever there was a silence in the room. There was a combination of high and low pitch sounds followed by yodeling. Songs as spanned between six to eight minutes. The transitions were smooth, indicating to the crowd that the song was over. The mbira is a traditional instrument that is played by the Shona people of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It is composed of three octaves metal keys that are mounted to a wooden soundboard that is played inside a large gourd, which includes buzzers to evoke a sound, according to Rigoli’s organization, the Santa Cruz Mbira. Religious ceremonies known as biras, commonly use of the mbira. Strong players such as Magaya are said to have the ability to call on ancestral spirits, according to Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center. At the end of every song Magaya explained the themes of the songs briefly. His melodies included subjects like praying, determination, and inspiration. “If you want to achieve what you want to achieve, go for it,” said Magaya of his song titled “Rhinoceros,” translated in English. Throughout the performance, the mbira master told the audience that in Zimbabwe participation is encouraged and invited people to sing along and dance, although only a few did. The soothing sound of the mbira accompanied by the hosho built a sense of relaxation and com-

fort. An overdose of such content, however, might send a person to bed sooner than expected. The end of the performance was a shift in the way that the performers arranged themselves. The energy in the room heightened as all three played

the mbira as they sat and simultaneously sang in various pitches. “Everyone wants a good way of leaving,” said Magaya as he played the final song of the performance.

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Arts & Life 5 Day Labor puts final touches on debut album

Day Labor is working toward the release of their first studio album in 2015. By AJ Luna Contributor

ka-punk band Day Labor strides forward in a new direction as it anticipate the release of is first studio album early next year. Hailing from Pittsburg, Calif., the originally two-man band started with high school friends Christian Munoz and Ernie Perez in 2006. They saw it as nothing more than a way to have fun with friends playing music together. It became serious in 2011, when new songs were being written and

new members were being recruited. What started as a two-man jam session turned into a nine-piece band and they haven’t looked back since. Currently, the band is getting ready for the release of its first album, with 10 songs that were written over the past eight years since the band’s formation. This release is very special to them because it was recorded in an actual studio as opposed to earlier demos that were not recorded with top-quality equipment. Their first full-length recorded album will be released in early 2015. The band’s line-up now consists of Terrance Williams on vocals, Fernando Lozano on drums, Tony

Courtesy | Vaneza Garcia Fontana on bass, Christian Munoz on guitar, Diego Marquez on guitar, Isaac Fematt on tenor sax, Javier Munoz on the trumpet, Aaron Craig on the trombone and Marcus Bettencourt on the baritone sax. Normally practicing as a group once a week they are not taking any chances when it comes to perfecting their set for their upcoming show. “Right now we are actually getting ready to play a Halloween show,” said Williams, “where we will be covering our favorite band Streetlight Manifesto and are going to be playing a bunch of their songs, but for this show we didn’t have as much time to learn the songs and

prepare as we liked, so we’re meeting multiple times a week to practice.” Their writing process starts off with a single riff or collection of chords. After the basic structure is done, other components start to get added such as drums, bass, horns and lyrics. Once other components are laid, the decision of whether they move forward with the song is based on if they feel what they have so far is enjoyable to play or listen to. If it is not, it won’t be turned into a full song. Horn players Munoz and Craig are classically trained guitar players. Munoz and Marquez are in-

fluenced by punk and ska music, drummer Lozano is into Latin, jazz and gospel music, and bassist Fontana is into a mix of everything. With such diverse musical influences, Day Labor said they’ve tried to make its musical style it has own. “Many people have told us we have a unique sound and don’t quite know how to describe us but really enjoy it,” said Marquez. As for future plans, Day Labor hopes to one day play its music all around the West and East Coast, but for now the group is staying local in the Bay Area to hone their skills as a band.

Candide to open at Hayward’s Douglas Morrisson Theatre By Shannon Stroud Contributor

ssembled by award-winning directors Michael Mohammad and David Möschler, the upcoming production of the musical Candide features 21 performers from all over the Bay Area, including two CSUEB staff members, Marianna Wolff and Pamela Hicks. Candide, based on the novel by Voltaire, is a lively musical satire that chronicles the life of Candide, a simple soul whose glass is always half full. The show will be opening at Hayward’s Douglas Morrisson Theatre on Nov. 7. “I think the combination of Candide’s exquisitely beautiful and intricate score with the extremely intelligent, witty and moving lyrics, all at one and the same time, is what really sets Candide apart from the pack,” said Susan Evans, artistic director of Candide. Both Mohammad and Möschler are veterans in theater. In 2007, Mohammad won the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Musical for his work on “Wilde Boys,” while his co-director received the same award in 2013 for the musical “Into the Woods.”

Mohammad is now the director of the Musical Theatre Ensemble at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Also a highlight, actress Angela Jarosz, who plays the character Cunegonde, delivers what Evans calls “a tour de-force” performance of the song “Glitter and Be Gay.” The show, is appropriate for audiences ages 12 and up. “It is a rare opportunity to see one of the most important pieces of American musical theater fully staged with a live

orchestra,” said Evans. Costumes featured in the show will be made from recycled materials like corks, wallpaper, bubble wrap, and coin rolls. Candide will run Nov. 7 through Nov. 30 on Thursdays - Sundays, with one preview show Nov. 6 for $10. Discounted prices are available for students at the box office and tickets can be purchased online at www.dmtonline.org, or by phone at (510) 881-6777.

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Oakland designer unleashes beast

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city,” Santos said. The word beast came from the repetitive usage of other Oakland residents at the time of his start-up. At the time, Santos heard a lot of people using the word. “To me the word beast is a person that is exceptionally good at something or performs an activity aggressively,” Santos said. In the world of sports the word beast is used a lot to refer to players’ performance, which means they played extremely well. He also explained, “I was sick of seeing several Warrior fans with shirts that said The City. I know they started in San Francisco, but they been in Oakland for so long,” Santos added. He wanted a shirt that was an answer to that, and that’s when he established Beast Oakland’s logo. In early 2012 he began sketching designs for his line. A few months later, he created a couple of batches of t-shirts for men, women and children with his new logo. He started by selling shirts by word of mouth but expanded quickly through Facebook and Instagram. There weren’t any investors involved or funders in the opening of his new store. “It was all money saved for two and a half years of selling Beast Oakland shirts,” Santos said. In 2009, he was unemployed, had $400 saved, and for the first time he did what he always wanted to try: making his own t-shirts. The first shirts were black with white

print saying Rollin’ 100s and had two hands representing the way to say the streets located in the 100th and up avenues, in East Oakland. Later he made several batches of similar shirts but representing other neighborhoods such as the 60s, 80s and 90s. “The turf shirts were mostly popular in East Oakland, that’s when I knew I had to make something that targeted a bigger audience,” Santos said. The brand was originally TSG, which stands for Thrill Seeking Gang, a former graffiti crew he had formed in high school. He made a few designs with that logo but didn’t find it to be as successful. “The design was too broad, I don’t think people actually understood it,” said Santos. The graffiti crew consisted of 20 males, in which only six or seven would go out tagging at a time, mostly on weekends. “We would tag on anything that was empty; garbage cans, windows, walls, and bus benches on East 14th, San Leandro Boulevard, or Bancroft,” Santos said. They would mostly tag either their crew’s name or their own street names. Santos’ crew name was Rush, which to this day is the name he’s still better known by. After several different design attempts, he decided to design something that represented Oakland. That’s when he designed the logo for Beast Oakland and made several batches of t-shirts in different colors. “It was such a hitter, that people

thought that was my brand, that’s when I just stuck with it, and knew this one was it,” Santos said. Santos also provides behavioral support and supervision at Cox Academy, a K-5 school in East Oakland. He helps out in art projects, including a few murals on the school walls. “I enjoy working with the youth because they remind me of me,” Santos said. As of now, his mother and sister have been helping him in his store when he’s not there. In a year, he plans on hiring employees as his business starts expanding. “I don’t have plans on opening other stores outside of Oakland, since it’s already a big enough market here,” Santos added. Along with shirts, he also has tote bags, aprons, pins, hats, beanies, and in the near future he plans on adding sweatpants to his line. Recently he collaborated with his sister Adriana Santos, known as Immigreat Designs, to make bow ties and zip pouches. In the future, he wants to make his brand his full-time job, career and sponsor local youth sports leagues by paying either fees or equipment for families that can’t afford it. He also wants to give time on helping the youth with art activities at school. “My goal is to be well established, and not be recognized by the new brand, but by the brand itself, I just want a smooth sail,” said Santos.

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breast cancer is not preventable, Harris suggests, “One thing that helps is early detection. Know your breasts! Routine self-examinations are important because it’s better to catch anything early on. ” Harris said knowing her body is the reason why she is alive today. Fifteen years ago, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Harris had just stepped out of the shower and noticed a red spot on her right breast. Her immediate reaction was, “maybe the shower was too hot?” After a few hours of prodding the discolored, rigid lump, she decided to go to the doctor the next morning. The doctor did not provide an answer that she wanted right away. Harris went through multiple mammograms, two biopsies and finally a sonogram. After almost three months of tests and waiting, she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. So what was the next step? Harris knew the plan of action; first she would have surgery then move on to chemotherapy, but knowing the facts did not calm her nerves about the surgery. “It wasn’t about the chemo, or how it would affect my body. I knew I could handle that. What really worried me was breast conservation,” she said. Harris was hopeful that she would be able to have a lumpectomy – the removal of the tumor and surrounding cancerous tissue. “For me it was like, I would look down at my breast, and I would think ‘okay, from here to there just cut that piece out and I’ll be fine,” said Harris. But after talking to her surgeon, he explained that a mastectomy – removal of all breast tissue – would be best considering the size and depth of the tumor. After her surgery she had eight rounds of chemotherapy, a treatment that uses chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in the body.

“The first two weeks of chemo was a breeze! It was the weeks three through eight that I became tired, nauseous and I would have a lack of appetite. But it was all manageable,” she said. One of the hardest things for Harris to come to terms with was losing her breast. The option of having reconstructive surgery was available, but the risks of going through a voluntary surgery were just too high for her. Instead, she found a new appreciation for her body that she didn’t have before. “It was no longer ‘I have to get dressed up and go get milk at the store, it was a new reality of – yeah, I have one breast, but I’m alive,’” said Harris. It’s been 16 years since Harris was diagnosed, but it was not until nine years ago that she started to feel like her old self. She explains, “chemo zaps everything, all the bad stuff and all the good stuff. It took seven years to really feel like I got back to what was me.” Harris says that people often associate cancer with a death sentence, but she insists it does not have to be. She attributes her recovery to faith and being aggressive in taking care of her health. “The earlier you detect that there is something wrong the better. Cancer is not the death sentence; the death sentence comes when you do not follow up. The people who detect and follow up with treatment are the ones who save their lives.” The moment it feels like something is wrong, ask questions. Breast cancer does not discriminate. According to the Susan G. Komen foundation, breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women every year. CSUEB Health Center is equipped to advise students who have questions regarding their health. They also have counseling available to students who may be struggling with the toll it takes on a someone who has been or has a family member who has been diagnosed with cancer. For more information on how to volunteer or donate check out www.komen.com. For more information on the different types of cancer and the treatments involved visit, http://www. cancer.org.

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Happenings in and around Hayward October 30, 2014 - November 5, 2014

Thursday

Meet Mark McClusky, Author of “Faster, Higher, Stronger” Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Diesel Bookstore, 5433 College Ave., Oakland Wired editor Mark McClusky will be discussing his book “Faster, Higher, Stronger” that focuses on the impact that sports sciences are having on what he calls “super-athletes” and lessons that can be taken from these athletes. Following the reading and presentation there will be a book signing.

Friday

Rocky Horror Picture Show 40th Anniversary Party and Screening Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: Party is Free; Movie is $20 Online, $22 at the door Location: Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St., Vallejo Join the Empress Theatre for this Halloween celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Come in costume and enjoy the free dance party. The film itself begins at midnight for those who purchase tickets. For more information go to: www.empresstheatre.org/ events/rocky-horror-picture-show.

Sunday

The Running Dead: 5K/10K Fun, Run and Walk Time: Check-in at 8 a.m., Race begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Union City City Hall, 34009 Alvarado Niles Blvd., Union City Work off those candies you had on Halloween while running away from zombies in Union City. This themed event will have a 5K/10K run along with a 5K-stroller division and 5K pet walking division. If you would like more information or want to register you can do so by calling 510-675-5808.

Tuesday

Sea Chantey Arts and Draughts Sing Along Art Party Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cost: Free, Must RSVP be Required 21 or older Location: San Era Art Francisco Bar, 19Maritime Grand Ave., National Historical Park, 499 Jefferson St., San Oakland Francisco If you are looking for a night filled with Prepare for creativity and a night artistic of energy traditional looksea no songs further. and chanteys Take advantage aboard of thisa opportunity historic ship.toLet out your inner exchange ideassailor and (or work pirate), on your bring dryamedia mug for some art while having free hota cider few drinks and sing andalong. listen-Just be sure ing to a live to RSVP DJ. Activities to have your will be spot available saved by calling 415-561-7171 throughout and piecesorwill emailing be on display peter_kasin@nps.gov. from resident artists.

Thursday

Fact, Myth and Controversy: The Role of GMOs in Sustainable Food Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UC Berkeley Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, Berkeley Join UC Berkeley scientists Patricia Zambryski, David Zilberman and Sarah Hake, alongside moderator Robert Jacobsen, for this informative presentation on the use of genetically modified organisms in sustainable food. The panel will cover the scientific principles behind the use of GMOs, along with their socioeconomic and environmental impact.

Friday

Filipino Parol-Making Workshop

Halloween Black Light Art Show

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free for first kit, Prices vary for subsequent kits Location: Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St., San Francisco

Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Studio 23, 2309B Encinal Ave., Alameda

Those looking to do something creative on Halloween are invited to join in making these Filipino star shaped lanterns that will be used at the Parol Lantern and Festival Parade in December. Your first parol kit is free, while subsequent kits cost $6 for a 12-inch parol and $7 for an 18-inch parol. If you have your own supplies feel free to bring them and partake in this community building activity.

Friday

Join in the Halloween fun at Studio 23 for this unique Halloween themed art show where all the artwork uses UV reactive fluorescent colors that glow under a black light. The Halloween party will be filled with artwork, fluorescent activities, music and more.

Saturday

Trunk or Treat

English Conversation Circle

Discovery Day at AT&T Park

Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: First Southern Baptist Church, 15503 Usher St., San Lorenzo

Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: La Familia Center, 22366 Fuller Ave., Hayward

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco

Join in this first annual iteration of the Trunk or Treat event at First Southern Baptist Church, where kids can enjoy a safe night of trick or treating. There will be a bounce house, games, popcorn and more, including candy of course.

Practice and improve your English conversation skills in this friendly and relaxed environment at the library. Be sure to let anyone you know learning English as a second language as well. The class does not require registration and drop-ins are welcome.

Discover Day returns at AT&T Park with over 150 exhibits and activities for kids. Among the exhibits is the opportunity for kids to get hands on time with robots, explore aquatic life in the marine sciences and learn about their own genes and DNA in the life sciences. For a full list of activities that will be available go to www.bayareascience.org.

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Lawyer in the Library Time: 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Hayward Library Main Branch, 835 C St., Hayward Looking for legal advice? Then be sure to make it out for a free 15-minute session with a licensed attorney, sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association. Registration begins 30 minutes before the event and must be done in person. Since space is limited consultation will be done by lottery. Don’t miss out on this opportunity if you have pressing legal questions.

Tuesday

Songs and Stories in Spanish for Little Ones

Free Admission Day at the Conservatory of Flowers

Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Cost: Free Location: San Leandro South Branch Library, 14799 E. 14th St., Hayward

Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John F Kennedy Dr., San Francisco

Bring your little one age 3 or under and take part in an assortment of songs and stories in Spanish, sponsored by First 5 Alameda County. Parents will be able to learn an assortment of songs, rhymes and stories to use at home during the event and are invited to keep their little ones in the library after the event as well for playtime.org.

This free event only occurs once a month so take advantage of this opportunity to visit the Conservatory of Flowers. The conservatory contains over 1,700 different species of flowers, including many that are rare or endangered, from more than 50 different countries. Originally opened in 1879 the conservatory remains the oldest of its kind in the western hemisphere.

Wednesday

Book Discussion: “Water Rat of Wanchai”

Hayward Seed Savers and Gardeners’ Club

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Le Paradis Bakery, 22809 Mission Blvd., Hayward

Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free, Registration Required Location: Main Hayward Library, 835 C St., Hayward

Centered on thriller “Water Rat of Wanchai” by Ian Hamilton, this book discussion will cover the winding road taken by main character Ava Lee. So whether you are looking for a new mystery novel to check out or happen to already be an avid fan of the book brush up on this novel and share your thoughts with others.

Come join members of the community and share your love for gardening. You will have the opportunity to tell your own gardening stories, get tips and tricks from fellow gardeners and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 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.

Bowling Alley Comedy Show Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Clayton Valley Bowl, 5300 Clayton Rd., Concord Those looking for some laughs in the middle of the week should check out this free comedy show at Clayton Valley Bowl. A variety of local and touring comedians will be performing free at the alley. While the comedy show itself is free, any bowling, food or drinks must be paid for at the alley.

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Politics 11 Masons propose development on protected lands By Sonia Waraich Campus Editor

ensions have been building in Union City over the fate of 63 acres of land northeast of Mission Boulevard. If passed by voters on Nov. 4, Measure KK will adjust the boundaries of the city’s Hillside Area Plan to remove the flatlands area at the foot of the hills from protection and allow the Masons of California to develop it. Development is currently prohibited on the flatlands because it is designated prime agricultural land, it lies along the Hayward Fault and it would diminish the visual setting of the 166-year-old Masonic Homes, according to the Hillside Area Plan. The language of the measure does not state clearly what exactly will happen to the land, only a general list of what might be developed

after the boundaries are moved. “By design there is not a specific plan in front of the voters,” said Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci. “The depiction in all of the [Yes on KK] materials is only a depiction, that’s not what’s on the ballot.” Possible development could include: senior housing and health facilities, low-density housing, retail space, open space, trails and a community garden, among other things. Any development that took place would still have to be approved by the city and would be subject to environmental review. In 1995 the city adopted the Hillside Area Plan as a result of the voter-approved Measure B in 1989. The measure amended the city’s General Plan and restricted development on 6,100 acres of land in the eastern foothills. The following year voters approved Measure II, requiring that Union City voters, in-

stead of the city council, approve all future changes to the plan. Robert Garfinkle, spokesperson for local grassroots organization Save Our Hills and former Union City council member, said there were several problems with the measure and campaign practices employed by the opposing side. The original paperwork submitted to the city labeled the project the Union City Hillside View Protection, Parks and Senior Services Initiative. City Attorney Benjamin Reyes changed the title to The Union City Flatlands Development Initiative to be more accurate and clear. Dutra-Vernaci said she cannot take an official position as mayor, but as a private citizen she was opposed to the measure. “I believe the information voters have been given has been spun in such a way that there is confusion about the project itself,”

Dutra-Vernaci said. Virginia Cummins, Save Our Hills assistant treasurer, said all donations to No on Measure KK were from local community members, amounting to about $16,000 while the largest contributor to Yes on KK, which received about $560,000, was the Masonic Homes of California. On Oct. 16 Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle, supporter of Measure KK and former Union City council member, presented Dutra-Vernaci and Cummins with a compromise proposing the Masons sell about 30 acres of the northern parcel of land to the East Bay Regional Parks District, dedicating the southern 30-acre parcel to senior services, senior housing and an event center. Dutra-Vernaci said neither she nor any other city council member could make a decision that bound the city without going through the proper processes and procedures.

Sports Humble beginnings drive CSUEB basketball star By Louis LaVenture Sports Editor

oming from the Fillmore District in San Francisco, known for it’s tough, urban, inner-city streets, you would think that everything else would be downhill from there. For Cal State East Bay men’s basketball player Jacari Whitfield, it was just the beginning of a long uphill climb. “I saw so much stuff as a kid. Drugs, guns, violence, I mean you see it all there,” Whitfield said. “Thankfully my parents were able to keep me going in the right direction.” That direction led to CSUEB, where Whitfield has been a standout guard for the Pioneers. The senior red shirt is thankful that his parents were there to help guide him out of a rough environment. “My mom and my dad really kept me focused,” Whitfield said. “When you see some of the things you do it can be easy to get caught up in them but they gave me positive examples.”

Cal State East Bay Senior guard Jacari Whitfield.

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Whitfield’s parents James and Veleta both work, and his mother recently graduated from Holy Names College in Oakland. “My mom graduating from college was really inspiring to me,” Whitfield said. “It made me focus on my education and goals even that much more.” In addition to starring on the basketball team Whitfield also goes to school full-time in addition to maintaining a job to pay for off campus housing. He was a star playing varsity level basketball at Saint Joseph Notre Dame before attending CSUEB. “It sucks sometimes getting up before the sun is even up and going from work to practice to school,” Whitfield said. “I know that it is for the best though. I need to do this to get to where I want to be eventually.” Michael Luna, a co-worker, was amazed at the load that Whitfield has taken on. “I overheard him talking to a manager about playing at Cal State [East Bay],” Luna said. “Many people can’t handle all of those things that he does. Working, school, basketball, that’s a lot.” Whitfield is hopeful that all of this hard work will pay off for him and his career goals. He said he would love to coach basketball on a professional level, ideally in either high school or college because he said he learned the most playing at those stages. Men’s basketball coach Gus Argenal is impressed with his talented guard, saying that he is a great representative of the kind of student athletes on campus who work hard for their goals. “He is asked to be a leader for us every day and he accepts that challenge even though he has to juggle other obligations,” said Argenal. “You would never know that he has all of these responsibilities because he is able to focus on the task at hand and give his all to our team.” Whitfield has been a star at CSUEB in his time here ranking in the top ten all time in three point field goals made and assists—

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Jacari Whitfield drives to the hoop during practice earlier this month at Pioneer Stadium.

Photo | Tam Duong Jr. two coveted categories for offensive minded players. “Records don’t mean everything,” Whitfield said. “It is about learning and understanding how to play this game. The coaches here have been great at helping me go to the next level with that and not just relying on my athletic ability.” The start of the upcoming season is

rapidly approaching for the Pioneers with the first exhibition of the season slated for tomorrow at 7 p.m. when they take on UC Berkeley at Haas Pavillion. The first regular season game is at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 when the Pioneers travel to take on Montana State.

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Pioneer women fall short on Senior Day By Pete Widders Contributor

he Cal State East Bay Pioneers women’s soccer team fell to the visiting Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles by a score of 4-0 on Sunday. This was the last home game for eight Pioneer seniors. The loss dropped the Pioneers overall record to 6-9-2 and 3-7 in conference play. The Golden Eagles improved their record to 14-1-2 and 9-0-1 in conference play. The Pioneers were expecting a tough matchup against the first place LA team. The Golden Eagles clinched first place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings and are currently ranked seventh in Division II soccer nationwide. “I think it was hard-fought,” said Pioneer forward Alyssa Rodriguez. “They are ranked in the nation and they’re undefeated, so, we went in knowing that it was going to be a rough game.” In the first half, the Pioneers limited the Golden Eagles’ relentless offense to two goals. The Golden Eagles dominated ball possession and put 12 shots on goal compared to the Pioneers’ two. LA’s midfielder Heather Williams on a penalty kick following a yellow card foul by Pioneer defense player Victoria Serna scored the first goal. The second goal was scored with just under a minute left to play in the first half on a header by LA’s midfielder Andrea Lammers. In the second half, the Pioneers out-shot the Golden Eagles seven to six. The Pioneers were able to put together more opportunities to score but were not able to capitalize on their

chances. A couple of defensive miscues by the Pioneers led to breakaway one-on-one opportunities for LA. One of these miscues led to a goal by Golden Eagles forward Amalia Arvidsson. LA’s Sahar Arghandiwal scored the last goal on a loose ball off a corner kick. “We could’ve been a little more disciplined in defending,” Pioneer head coach Amy Gerace said. “LA is obviously a very, very strong team and they are at the top of the conference and it shows. They are athletic and talented. They’re going to find opportunities to win their one-onone battles and they did that today.” This was the final home game of the season for the Pioneers. The game marked Senior Day, honoring the Pioneer seniors who will be ending their collegiate soccer careers after the season. Before the game, the team’s eight departing seniors walked out to the center of the field with their families to be recognized. Those seniors included goalkeeper Briana Scholtens, forward Alyssa Rodriguez, defender Sara Yamasaki, forward Rachel Armstrong, forward Bekah Anderson, midfielder Ariana Gordon, midfielder Kendra Trifonovitch, and defender Kelley Brown. Coach Gerace said that the leadership of team captain Ariana Gordon and forward Rachel Armstrong will be greatly missed. She expects the strong backfield core led by freshman Janelle Herrera and junior Laura McIntosh to fill leadership roles next season. “We have some key players leaving, but we also have a lot of younger players that have stepped it up pretty big time this season and will continue to develop in the offseason,” said Gerace. Many of the seniors on the team will pursue graduate programs and will leave competi-

Senior Ariana Gordon controls a contested ball on Sunday at Pioneer Stadium. Photo | Tam Duong Jr. tive soccer. Anderson is going for a master’s degree in liberal studies to be a teacher. Rodriguez is looking for a credential program in either dentistry or radiology. Gordon, however, plans to travel to Europe and continue to play soccer abroad.

The Pioneers will not be participating in postseason play this year. They have a final game left to play in Turlock against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors on Thursday Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

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of America national top-25 poll. The Pioneers played strong until minute 35 when Golden Eagles sophomore defender Miguel Lara Galvan found junior midfielder Herbert Biste on a crossing pass for the first score of the game. Twelve minutes later Biste returned the favor to forward Andre Bissmark making the score 2-0 for CSULA. Minutes after entering the game, CSUEB senior, Hayward native and Mount Eden High School alum Javier Martin was ejected after being given a red card for making contact with a CSULA player in the face. “Cal State LA is too good to play against with only 10 men for more than 60 minutes,” CSUEB coach Andy Cumbo said. “The guys did the best they could playing shorthanded.” Bissmark scored his second goal on the second assist of the day for Lara Galvan in minute 59 for a 3-0 lead. Golden Eagles Jordan Payne and Sigifredo Torres both assisted on the final goal of the game when Marvin Iskra found the back of the net securing a 4-0 advantage.

Cal State East Bay freshman Jeremy Romero fights off a Cal State Los Angeles player on Sunday at Pioneer Stadium. Photo | Tam Duong Jr.

Senior Chris Lara jukes two Cal State Los Angeles players on Sunday at Pioneer Stadium. Photo | Tam Duong Jr.

CSUEB did have some opportunities to score including a penalty kick in the final minute of the game. With less than a minute remaining in the match senior Rica Guerra fired a shot that was blocked by CSULA goalie and Ohlone College transfer Michael

Pioneers have been shutout this season with a record of 0-6-2 in games when they don’t score a goal. Even with all of the struggles the seniors did not let it get them down in their final home match. “After five years and three

Beigarten. Kellen Crow kicked the rebound toward the net, but Beigarten blocked his shot as well. Guerra had one more shot after the second rebound, but sailed the ball over the net. The loss is the eighth time the

schools I’m proud to say I saved the best one for last,” senior Trey James said. The final game of the season for CSUEB is today at 4:30 p.m. in Turlock against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors (6-7-3, 4-4-2).