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Fall 2015 Issue 1

CSU Chancellor supports conversion By Brianna Leahy

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Construction continues on Hayward campus parking lots on Monday Sept. 21.

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Campus construction will continue into the fall for Cal State East Bay. New parking lots, which are being constructed where the old Warren Hall building and parking lots stood before its demolition in 2013, will be open for use today but not fully completed for a few months, according to Parking and Transportation Services Manager Derrick Lobo. “The parking lots will be fully functional. Signs, landscaping and electronic car counter signs will be completed later,” said Lobo. During the summer break there were several road closures and detours on West and East Loop Roads but it is unclear at publication if these would also occur once fall classes begin today. Lobo suggested that students get to

school early in order to allow time to find a parking spot, especially in the early stages of the quarter. Parking permits will not be required until Oct. 1 in general parking lots, according to CSUEB officials. The two new parking lots will contain 830 total parking spaces for staff, faculty, students and visitors, whereas the old parking lots that were in use contained 505 total spots. The new lots will have a net gain of 325 spaces according to Lobo, who also said lot A will be for students and lot B will be for faculty and staff. There will be a road that connects the two lots and electronic signs at the entrances of both that tell drivers how many spots are available in each parking lot. Lobo said that the parking lot project had an original budget of $3.7 million and the project cost would “be right around that number.”

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On the Facilities Development and Operations website there is no mention of the parking lot project and it is unclear exactly how long it will take to complete, however Lobo said that it shouldn’t take more than a few months. Construction crews still dozens of spots near the new Academic Services Building that replaced Warren Hall. The building was originally set to open in June 2015. In a previous article, Keat Saw, director of Planning, Design and Construction at CSUEB, explained that the June date was an early estimate and the completion date was contractually set for late August. Now September, the new building is still not open and there has been no announcement made by school officials of its opening date. “All of my classes are in the PE Building,” Kinesiology major Jack Fuller said. “It would have been cool to park right across the street. I guess I’ll have to wait.”

Hayward citizens fight over chicken rights By Ian-James Vitaga CONTRIBUTOR Last month, Hayward City Council members met to discuss a proposed ordinance that would make it easier for residents to keep and maintain chickens and other livestock on their property. Raising backyard chickens is not entirely prohibited. It is something you can apply for if you can meet certain requirements and pay the $500 permit. Livestock need to be kept in a shelter 40 feet away from neighboring houses and 20 feet from your own property line. The city notifies all neighbors within 300 feet and the Code Enforcement Division currently enforces laws concerning chicken restrictions in Hayward. The standards to keep livestock on private property are very broad and have been refined numerous times, according to Hayward City Assistant Planner Michael Christensen. “This has been an ongoing battle for 10 years. The law does not differentiate between keeping huge animals like horses versus keeping chickens,” Christensen said. The Aug. 18 city council meeting was a small push in what Christensen calls “an urban agricultural movement” that

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The Chancellor’s Office of the California State University system is set to offer potential financial support to Cal State East Bay for converting from a quarter system to a semester system. While the amount of assistance CSUEB will receive from the Chancellor’s Office is unknown, it is anticipated that 75 percent of the costs associated with the conversion will be covered, according to Glen Perry, assistant vice president of Special Projects at CSUEB. A Fit/Gap Analysis is being compiled to determine the cost of the conversion and how much assistance will be provided from the Chancellor’s Office. The analysis will be an examination of curriculum opportunities anticipated and what would need to change for the campus to operate in a similar or better manner, Perry said. The costs will be reviewed and the Chancellor’s Office will discuss what it is willing to invest in. If CSUEB wants to make changes that are not associated with the conversion to enhance the campus, the cost of those changes will not be included in the monetary assistance provided, Perry explained. While the campus will be receiving assistance to proceed with this threeyear conversion process, there is “no built-in monetary incentive to make the change [from quarters to semester sessions],” Perry said. Only the direct cost associated in making the transition will be provided. CSUEB will have completely converted from the academic schedule 10-week quarter sessions to 15-week semester sessions by fall 2018. The process is part of a system-wide initiative to convert the entire CSU system to one common calendar, says Elizabeth Chapin, public affairs web communication specialist for the CSU Office of the Chancellor. “[The conversion] will help eliminate difficulties with partnerships and programs between quarter and semester campuses,” Chapin explained. Transfer students at CSUEB make up close to 70 percent of the student population, which is nearly 10 percent higher than the average for the entire system, Perry explained. SB 1440, signed into legislation on Sept. 29, 2010, requires CSUs to admit students from California Community Colleges who completed an Associate’s Degree as a transfer student of junior year status. The Associate Degree for Transfer program exists at both quarter and semester schools. Having CSUEB on the semester system, LeBaron Woodyard, dean in the Academic Affairs Division for the CCC, explained, “doesn’t make a difference, as far as transfers are concerned.” Woodyard was also unaware CSUEB was being converted from quarters to semesters. Nearby Chabot Community College and Las Positas Community College have recently switched from quarters to semesters. Previous to that conversion, “being on quarters made

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2 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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THE PIONEER EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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By Shannon Stroud, Editor-In-Chief

ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

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NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR Today is the last first day that I’ll experience as an undergraduate. Over the years I have had six first days of fall quarter, it’s been a long road and it’s weird to think that after today, I have 11 weeks standing between a degree and me. In the past, fall quarter has always been the hardest to prepare for because I would spend the previous months enjoying the sun, picking up a fun summer job and going out with friends without the stress of quizzes, homework and exams in the back of my mind. Come the first day of school, I was always unprepared and it would take me the first few weeks before I would really get into the swing of things. Over the last few years I have picked up a few tricks and tools that helped make that first year go a little easier and overall the first few weeks of school go smoother. It took a lot of trial and error, but in my last quarter I think I finally have it down. Arrive early If this is your first year of college or if this is your first time to a commuter school, then let me tell you now: parking will always be a pain. A majority of students at Cal State East Bay are commuting, so finding parking close to your building can always be a hassle. Of course you can park further away, but that means you have anywhere from a 10-15 minute walk across campus, so get there early! Allow yourself time to search for parking, and find where your classes are on campus. Keep an open mind about your classmates It is so easy to sit near people you know like roommates, friends from high school or people you met during orientation. I get it, the first day is stressful and these people are comforting, but in the long run it’s not going to help you out. Think of class as a chance to network, try introducing yourself to someone you don’t know on the first day. Your best friend and you might not have the same major, so meeting people who are focusing on the same area as you can be a big help. Building an academic network will help you in the long run with study groups, assignments and projects. So don’t be shy, say hi, make a new friend. Who knows, you might become lifelong besties. Get an agenda My high school always provided an agenda to students; it normally

had the school mascot on the front, a weekly calendar, came with a tiny plastic ruler and by the end of the first week it was lost somewhere in my car or locker, never to be seen again. In college you are in charge of your own schedule, you set up times for class, work, homework, friends, campus activities and things can get missed in the chaos. So get an agenda, write things down and if you’re not into that then use the calendar app on your phone that you ignore. I use CalendarMob, it’s a lot like Google calendar but you can synch it with friends so that you know when everyone is free to hang out. Raise your hand In college it’s good if the professor knows your name. Many students will find themselves in lecture halls and large classes where it’s really easy to hide away and go unnoticed by the instructor. In college you’ve got to speak up, professors will see hundreds of students each quarter where many students are just a name on the paper, they will remember the people who ask questions and add to the conversation. Plus, if you are applying for jobs or graduate school and need a letter of recommendation, teachers are more likely to write one for you if they remember you. Be brave The first day of the fall quarter is the beginning of a new adventure for many students. For some it’s their first day of college, others it’s their first day as transfer students or for some it’s their final first day. Take this first day and be brave. Talk to new people, explore the campus, sign up for clubs and check out different campus activities. Do something that you wouldn’t have done before and you never know where that might take you. Last fall I started contributing to The Pioneer newspaper as a way to meet new people and get to know this campus more and now I’m finishing up my last quarter at CSUEB as the Editor-in-Chief, all because I decided to take the moment and be brave. The first day is always chaotic and it’s definitely nerve racking. Just remember that everyone has first day jitters, even your teachers. Enjoy your first day Pioneers!

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THE PIONEER Conversion From Page 1 us a logical transfer for CCCs on quarters,” Perry explained. CSUEB is not receiving a head-count incentive for transfer students, however the campus does benefit monetarily from tuition paid by students, as tuition costs cover running the school, according to Perry. It is not anticipated that the cost of yearly tuition will increase due to the semester conversion, according to the Semester Conversion Pledge to our Students. Available to students on the CSUEB website, the pledge claims that the cost of three quarters tuition will be equal to the total cost of two semesters. The price, Perry said, will just be divided into two larger payments. Perry also claimed there is a possibility that having two semesters instead of three quarters will reduce the overall cost of running the school.

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Chicken From Page 1 supports producing your own food, also known as urban farming. Urban farming refers to but is not limited to gardening your own vegetables and fruits, harvesting your own beehives for honey and raising your own hens for eggs in a city environment. More than 25 Hayward residents who are already raising chickens in their

backyards attended the meeting. The desired ordinance would lessen the requirements to raise hens but keep the restrictions on roosters because of the amount of noise they make. “The number of chickens have not yet been decided,” Christensen continued. “Generally, we want around three or four maximum. Roosters still won’t be permitted.”There are two options being considered. One would not require a permit and owners would not have to go through the City of Hayward, but would be required to feed, provide ade-

quate care for and maintenance of the chickens without affecting neighbors. The second option would require a less complicated permit from the City of Hayward that could also be cheaper. Residents would still have to be educated on how to take care of chickens. Citizens were able to voice opinions about owning live stock on Sept. 15 before the city council and Sept. 17 before the planning commission. For the ordinance to pass, city council members must approve and adopt a formal proposal.

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Pioneer chomped by Gators on home turf NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR An early 1-0 lead was not enough to help the Cal State East Bay men’s soccer team beat San Francisco State. CSUEB lost 3-1 to their conference rival on Sunday in Hayward, falling to 1-5 overall for the season and 0-2 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play so far. The Pioneers dominated the ball early in the game and outshot SFSU 1810. However, Gators junior goalkeeper Emmanuel Jimenez was able to stifle the CSUEB attack and racked up 6 saves in the win. SFSU improved to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in CCAA conference competition. The Pioneers found themselves unable to break out of their skid having lost their last five matches in a row. Junior midfielder Victor Calderon got things started for CSUEB at the 11:34 mark when he nailed a close shot after a pass from his teammate and fellow junior midfielder Christian Gonzalez deflected off a Gator defender. Gonzalez and senior midfielder Chris Gaitan were

both credited with the assist on the lone goal of the day for the Pioneers. Less than four minutes later SFSU found the back of the net when junior midfielder Armando Flores found freshman midfielder Robert Kelly in front of the net who blasted a shot past CSUEB senior goalkeeper Adrian Topete to tie the game 1-1. “We have to find open people and keep pushing,” SFSU sophomore Daniel Hererra said. “We missed some open chances.” The scoring opportunities continued for the Pioneers in the second half and 12 minutes into the period CSUEB nearly scored but a slide tackle by a Gator defender stalled the scoring threat that could have tied the game. Several Pioneers complained to the referees that the tackle was illegal and should have drawn a foul. “Referees are going to make good calls and make mistakes each game just like players,” CSUEB Head Coach Andrew Cumbo said. “I can’t comment on the specifics of that play but I definitely would have enjoyed tying the game at 2-2, rather than it being 3-1.”

Two minutes later Flores’ shot was deflected by Topete but the ball bounced off of the right post and in, which made the score 2-1 in favor of the Gators. Despite SFSU controlling the ball for a majority of the second half, the Pioneers still had some chances to score but could not finish those opportunities. With 12:57 left in the match SFSU junior midfielder James Aguirre blasted a header past Topete on a corner kick from freshman defender Nolan Parker that made the final score 3-1. “We are clearly consistent in creating goal scoring opportunities, we are just struggling to finish,” Cumbo said. “It’s hard to score goals in this sport, but we are creating the chances which is a critical piece to the puzzle. We’re confident that we’ll be able to take this next step soon.” That next step for the Pioneers will be tomorrow when they travel to La Jolla to take on the UC San Diego Tritons at 4:30 p.m. The Gators will travel to Seaside on Saturday to face the CSU Monterey Bay Otters at 11:30 a.m. who are 4-2 overall this season and 1-1 in CCAA Conference matches.

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Top right: CSUEB sophomore Christian Gonzalez is upset following a home loss on Friday. Center left: Pioneers junior midfielder Victor Calderon battles for the ball against CSU Monterey Bay forward Alejandro Garcia. Bottom left: Christian Gonzalez is on his knees as he pleads to the referee for a call.

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Whether you are a commuter student or live on campus, Cal State East Bay has hidden nooks and crannies that make your experience on campus extend beyond just attending classes. From the jaw dropping views to buildings students don’t visit or know about, there are adventures on campus even if you think the campus’ perch on a towering hill seems like a bad location. Incredible View The view at CSUEB are incredible because we are on a hill that sits above Hayward. There are several spots to enjoy them on campus. One spot that is hidden: a plot of grass near the tennis courts. It’s a bit tricky to get there but

it is to the right of the overflow gravel parking lot on Harder Road. The view includes all of Hayward, the skyscrapers in downtown Oakland, the San Mateo Bridge and the Union City area. The best time to go is during sunset leading into the night so you can view the pink sky and watch stars light up the night. “Africa Trail” Say you’re in the mood to go on a late night adventure or a nice afternoon hike, where do you go? There is a hiking trail just behind the dorms parking lot; the students call this location “Africa” because it’s so far away. It is not paved so take some athletic shoes that are worn down. The trail begins just to the right at the end of the parking lot. It leads you downhill and takes about two hours to hike. Along the way you will

cross over a creek that is dried out due to the drought, and you’ll find an old rusted car. You may also see wildlife like deer and turkeys. It is a somewhat easy hike so you won’t be too worn out after it’s over. Music Spot The music building is another spot that is an adventure. It is easy to get lost inside but it is worth it. Get lost inside on both floors and enjoy the sound of students playing their instruments freely. Whether they leave their door wide open or shut it completely, you can hear the liberal instruments such as pianos, guitars, or violins. During midterms and finals I go in there and I leave everything behind. I walk through and listen to students jamming out on their instruments; it calms my nerves and gives me that break I need.

The Cave Now, if you need a place to study late at night after the library closes, there is the cave. The cave is always open. It’s located on the first floor basement between the science buildings, with a neon sign that says “The Cave” at the top of the doorframe. To the right of the main door are vending machines, microwaves and tables for students who need to eat or study. But take some dollars and change because hot Cheetos and sodas are $1.50. It is so welcoming that you may find a homeless man sleeping on one of the sofas. So say you want to study on a Sunday when the library is closed or need to meet with a group on campus late night, the cave is perfect. Be aware during midterms and finals it gets busy and it is first come first serve so claim your spot and stay there as late

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Bay Area Derby Girls define toughness By Vanessa Pineda CONTRIBUTOR The Bay Area Derby Girls practice in an old warehouse in Oakland. The door is always locked and there is a buddy system so no one leaves alone. Sometimes people break into cars in the neighborhood, but the B.A.D. Girls make the best out of their location and have made this place their own. They assembled the track they skate on, have cubbies and lockers where they store their gear and placed couches and chairs throughout. The warehouse has an underground, rustic feel that you would normally only see in a movie like “8 Mile” or “Fight Club.” Bay Area Derby Girls is a women’s flat track roller derby league composed of four teams: Oakland Outlaws, San Francisco Shevil Dead, Berkeley Resistance and Richmond Wrecking Belles. There are four home teams, one travel team and one gold team. Every woman has her own story. Sheer Luxe is a school principal in her fourth season with the Oakland Outlaws who enjoys roller derby because it’s her outlet, her stress reliever, a place with good company and a positive community of people. “At school,” Luxe stated, “I put on my skates, held the school flag and skated around at an assembly.” Luxe is calm outside of roller derby, but on the track she gets feisty. “Everyone on the team is giving their best. You have to fight as hard as they fight on the track.” Before a recent bout, Sheer Luxe and other derby girl team members warmed up by skating around the track. A bout consists of two 30-minute halves. In those halves, there are jams that can

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Oakland Outlaws Jane Hammer, Murderyn Monroe, and Dual Hitizen put up a three wall block. last up to two minutes. Only five players from each team are allowed on the track at a time. There is one jammer from each team and the others are blockers. They start in a scrum, with the two jammers in the back of the group. Their goal is to get past the four blockers of the opposing team. The first jammer to get out ahead is the lead. There is only one lead for that jam and the lead tries to control the game and score points. A jammer gets a point every time she passes someone from the other team. Both jammers can score points but the

lead can stop the jam to prevent the other from scoring. Once the lead jammer decides to call off the jam, she hits her hips and a new jam starts and a new lineup comes in. Players who get a penalty during the jam must sit in the box for 30 seconds. The women must wear a helmet, mouth guard, wrist guard, elbow pads, knee pads and skates. “It requires commitment, and willingness to evolve as a teammate and athlete,” said Kim Fectious, who is a therapist for children with autism. Kim

has played since 2007 and immediately fell in love with roller derby. “I had just got sober and didn’t know what my life would look like. Here I found a community of athletes taking care of themselves.” Physical fitness is a must in the sport. During the scrimmage, these athletes use the sides of their bodies to block and hit one another. In the chaos, they fiercely skate around the track to gain momentum. People get knocked on the ground and each fall sounds loud and painful. Watching these women battle it

out will make you flinch. They sacrifice their bodies with each hit they take. The women joked about how often they get questioned in regards to their bruises, cuts, scars and injuries. Bun is a teacher who wanted a physical challenge where she could be competitive and make friends. Here she found a gym buddy and changed her diet and lifestyle. “Every inch of my body is used for something,” said Bun, who is in her fourth season with the Outlaws. “I put in a lot of time and even though my body isn’t perfect, I’m proud of how far I’ve come.” Bay Area Derby Girls is a fairly new league that has been around for 10 years. The league is skater owned and operated by the women, who are team members as well as volunteers. This means their upcoming championship on Oct. 10 will be managed directly by the B.A.D. Girls, including selling tickets and setting up the track. Bully Elliot is a music instructor who also teaches at the Bay Area recreational league. “I like to give people the skills to do it on their own, to be successful,” she explained. “Teach them how to help themselves. When it comes to roller derby you have to take ownership of the sport. You put in what you are going to get out.” These women are devoted to their community. This sport is their passion; this warehouse is their home. Dreadzilla plays for the Outlaws and truly values being a part of the B.A.D. Girls. “You get a community of friends who can relate, and roller derby structures your time and workouts,” Dreadzilla said. “You let go of the stress at work. This is one venue where I can turn my brain over to derby, it’s like a reset button.”

Going gray in your 20s doesn’t have to suck By Morgan Olsen REDEYE (TNS)

I’ll never forget finding my first gray hair at the tender age of 25. As soon as I saw the wiry, stubby little thing, I plucked it from my head and stared at it in disbelief. I even held it up to the light to make sure it wasn’t just a lighter hair mixed in with my chestnut-colored mane. There was no mistake about it: The pure white tendril was mine. Since then, I’ve watched many more white hairs emerge from my roots. I don’t pluck them as much as I used to, and I’ve learned to live with them, but I’d be lying if I said I was totally at peace with it. So why do some people go gray in their 20s, and what are your options if it happens to you? I consulted hair care experts for answers. The first thing you should know about grays is that they’re probably not a result of your 70-hour workweek. “Graying is a function of genetics, not stress,” said dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, founder of Millennium Park Dermatology and a clinical assistant professor in the Rush University Department of Dermatology. “As we get older, the melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) in our follicles gradually die and are no longer replaced, so there are no cells left to produce melanin, the pigment that gives the hair color.”

Although most people don’t develop gray hairs until their 30s or 40s, it’s not uncommon for 20-somethings to start the process early _ especially if it’s in their genes. “If your mom or dad or someone else in your family started graying in their 20s, then you might be more likely to start graying early also,” Barbosa explained. But in a world where granny hair is a trend (no, really), premature graying doesn’t have to be the end of the world. “When it comes to gray hair, the cool thing is everything is kind of OK right now,” said Patrick Lewis, owner and head stylist at Edit Salon in West Town. “You can go gray and it’s completely cool.” More good news: There are a lot of options when it comes to dealing with those pesky white hairs. Tina Deeke, stylist and color specialist at Maxine Salon in Near North, said most clients who are interested in coloring their hair do one of three things: highlights, lowlights or demi-permanent color. “If you’re not coloring at all, you can do highlights,” Deeke said. “When you add a lighter tone, the white hair looks like it blends into it. It creates a diffusion of color. If you’re already doing highlights, you could do lowlights to blend the gray down just so it doesn’t look white anymore.” When highlights and lowlights don’t cut it, all-over color is an option. Demi-permanent color is the sweet spot between semi-permanent and perma-

nent hair color. It’s all-over color that can blend grays, enhance your natural tone and add shine. Of course, when grays pop up, it can be tempting to run to the drugstore and grab a box dye or a root touch-up kit, but Deeke said those can create bigger problems. “The box color is more of a permanent color, so you could create another grow-out situation,” she explained. “Sometimes if you put the box color on (grays), it can create a line because your natural color gets altered as well. When it grows out, you see not only the white hairs, but also something going on with your natural color versus the color of the box product.” Those looking for a super-quick fix are better off buying a colored hair powder that washes out in the shower. “It’s almost like an eyeshadow,” Deeke said. “It’s great to just diffuse the white you’re seeing.” So what about plucking those grays out at first sight? The experts agree that pulling a few here and there won’t do major damage to your locks, but ripping the same hairs again and again can hurt you in the long run. “Plucking hairs can cause damage to the hair follicles,” Barbosa said. “Repeated trauma to the follicles can damage them to the point that no hair will grow from that follicle.” Oh, and what about that old wives’ tale that plucking one gray causes two more to grow in its place? “This is just a common myth,” Barbosa said. PHOTO BY LULU LOVERING/ FLICKR COURTESY

12 SPORTS

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

THE PIONEER

Volleyball survives thriller in Hayward By Louis LaVenture

NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR It wasn’t easy for the Cal State East Bay women’s volleyball team, but in the end they got it done. The Pioneers defeated Cal State Stanislaus 3-2 Tuesday night at the Pioneer

Gymnasium, which improved them to 3-8 overall and 1-2 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. In the fifth and final set, the Warriors tied CSUEB on a kill by Taylor Massengale that made the score 13-13. Sophomore Kiani Rayford killed a shot on an assist from sophomore Kylie Fraga that put the Pioneers up 14-13. On the next

play, Fraga did it again, this time she set up freshman Kathy McKiernan for the game-winning kill. Despite their 8-2 overall record and jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, CSUS could not handle the offensive barrage brought by the Pioneers. CSUEB had several chances to win the first two sets but still managed to win three sets in a row to secure the conference victory. It was a pair of freshman, Kiki Leuteneker and Julie Navarro, who along with sophomore Rayford led the way for the Pioneers. Leuteneker led the team with 17 kills while Navarro and Rayford each tallied 14. CSUEB Head Coach Jim Spagle was confident that his young players would have a large role before the 2015 fall season began. “Many of the freshman will be asked to jump right into the red hot skillet known as the CCAA right from the

start,” Spagle said. The freshmen were huge for the Pioneers and McKiernan played in all five sets for CSUEB and recorded 7 kills, including the game-winner. Freshman Deja Thompson also added in 5 kills for CSUEB. The rookies combined for 43 of the team’s 67 kills on the night. Warriors juniors Blair Ehrlich, Jocelyn Cervantes and Massengale led the way for CSUS and the three juniors combined for 41 of their team’s 61 kills and made several crucial plays throughout the match. “Every team we play is good,” Ehrlich said. “Just gotta keep working and get better all around. They’re tough.” The Pioneers forced the first set to go long and despite an error from Massengale, CSUEB could not capitalize and lost 29-27. Set two was very different, as the Warriors took complete control.

After a kill by junior Paige Walker and a service ace by junior Maddi Seidl, the score was 18-16 when CSUEB called timeout. The momentum carried on after the break for CSUS and they finished off the Pioneers in the set 25-19. “Don’t stop,” Seidl said during the timeout. “Keep going, keep putting the pressure on.” CSUEB dominated the third set and won by 10 points, 25-15. It was the freshmen again that stepped up to close out the fourth set as Leuteneker and Navarro picked up the final 2 kills, which tied the game at 2-2 to set up the thrilling final set victory. Next up for the Pioneers is a road trip on Saturday to take on CSU San Marcos (3-9 overall, 0-4 conference) at Hunter Gymnasium at 3 p.m. The next home game for CSUEB is Tuesday at 7 p.m. when the Chico State Wildcats (11-3, 3-1) come to town.

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PHOTOS BY TAM DUONG JR./THE PIONEER

Top left: Freshman Kathy McKiernan (left) and Julie Navarro stuff a spike from CSUS junior Blair Ehrlich. Top right: Julie Navarro (left) and Courtney Lewis face off before a play on Tuesday in Hayward. Bottom right: CSUEB freshman Deja Thompson hammers a ball past the CSUS defenders in the victory.