Photo courtesy of collider.com Matt Ortega/The Runner Mark Nessia/The Runner Zombieland receives 4 of 5 stars. Story on page 3. The Art of Death runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 8. Story and Women’s volleyball team beats CSU Northridge. Story pictures on Page 5. on Page 6.

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One copy per person of each edition is Vol. 35, No. 3 www.csub.edu/runner FREE free. Additional copies 50 cents each. Club funding workshop By Nick Robison prior to an event or activity. Staff Writer Proposals greater than [email protected] $1,000 must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the Are you in a campus club, event or activity. Failure to sorority or fraternity? have the proposal approved If you are, make sure to prior to the event could result attend the finance workshop in the student/club/organiza- on Oct. 7. tion incurring personal The finance workshop is expense if the event is held being held by Associated without prior approval. Students Inc. to provide All applications must be information to campus typed. Utilize the form tem- organizations on how to plate, available at the ASi obtain funds for events. website at There are many stipula- www.csub.edu/asi. Not all tions when applying for events/activities or all com- funds for an organization, so ponents of an event may here are some key points receive funding from ASi. The maximum allocation to Funds will be allocated on any student/club/organiza- Photo courtesy of Joseph Gomez a case-by-case basis and pro- tion per quarter is $1,000, ASi Luau sparks different reactions from attendees. See story on page 3. posals of $0-$1,000 must be and the total allocation per submitted at least two weeks [Cont. on Page 4] Barbecue for Birds helps FACT By Melissa Villagomez Staff Writer [email protected]

On Sat. Oct. 3, FACT (Facility for Animal Care and Treatment) held its 27th annual Barbecue for the Birds and an Open House to raise funds for the facility. Racella De Guia/The Runner The main feature of the Sophomore Juana Juarez donates blood during the Sept. 30 Houchin Blood Drive. Open House was the tour of the facility, where many birds are kept on display in large cages. Tour guides (who are either students or Giving life to save life volunteers) lead groups through the mini-forest, and Melissa Villagomez/The Runner educated visitors about the The red-tailed hawk is just one of the many species of By Racella De Guia picture ID. Everyone who registered had to birds housed there. FACT birds at FACT. Staff Writer go through a screening before allowing them specializes in the rehabilita- [email protected] to donate blood. Children also had a chance an auction. tion of non-game bird There were certain requirements that had to to get involved by participat- Birds make their way to species, specifically birds of The Houchin Community Blood Drive was be attained in order for an individual to ing in a scavenger hunt and FACT either by being prey. held on Sept. 30 in the Student Union at donate blood. One had to be at least 17 years make “natural” notebooks brought in by professionals, Many different species of California State University, Bakersfield. of age, fill out a questionnaire, and go out of recycled paper. or private citizens. birds are housed there, The Houchin Community Blood Bank is a through a screening process. “This event is important It is important to note that including barn owls, great non-profit service organization that receives More then 60 people registered to donate because it is our fundraiser when it comes to orphaned horned owls, red-tailed blood from volunteer blood donors with blood. for the year,” said Marlene birds, it is critical that every hawks and even a golden motives of helping residents of Kern County. “We come every two months to Cal State Benton, who is FACT’s coor- effort be made to get it back eagle named Holly, who has Houchin Community Blood Bank is the because we always have several people dinator. into its nest, or where its par- been living in captivity for only blood bank in Kern County. donate blood,” Randy Greenlee, safety offi- FACT is by volunteers ent can find it. 14 years due to being They also provide blood to private cancer cer of Houchin Community Blood Drive. “ and CSUB biology students, It is a myth that parent-birds imprinted, and unable to sup- patients and blood disease treatment facili- It is typical for 50 to 100 students, and non- who take care of the every- will reject their hatchlings port herself in the wild. ties, dialysis centers and home health agen- students to donate blood.” day tasks of feeding and infa human touches him or During the tours, one of the cies specializing in home transfusion medi- CSUB sophomore Juana Juarez said, “It’s cleaning out the cages of her. animals in residence was cine. great to donate blood because I know that it’s rehabilitating animals. It is “The main purpose [of brought out so people could The Houchin blood drive started at 10 a.m. helping people out.” funded in a large part by FACT] is to raise public edu- get an up-close look. and ended at 5 p.m. Several CSUB students, [Cont. on Page 4] donations, and the events cation and public under- Tour guides also bring out and non-students lined up to register in order that take place during the standing of birds of prey,” owl pellets to teach the pub- to donate blood. annual barbecue: a dinner said Benton. lic about what owls eat. First time donors were asked to provide a sale, FACT merchandise and [Cont. on Page 4]

2 Opinions October 7, 2009 RUNNER ON THE STREET

By Aroldo Orantes and Matt Ortega, Staff Writers

This week, The Runner asked, “What band would you like to see perform at the Spring concert?” Cory Jolie Brouttier, Niki Maramo, Ali Zanial, Bannerman, Senior, Liberal Super Senior, Senior, Biology Freshman, Art Studies PEAK

“Maroon 5, Dave “Pitbull.” “Lil Wayne, if you “Jack Johnson.” Matthews Band or can do that.” Incubus.”

THE RUNNER Volume XXXV, Issue 3 The Runner California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield, California 93311-1099 Telephone 661.654.2165 Fax 661.654.6905 E-mail [email protected] editorialstaff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ashley Sizemore [email protected]

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ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Left Photo: Courtesy of peaceandfreedom.org. Right Photo: Courtesy of kmph.images.worldnow.com P atrick Arvizu Three young candidates are running for local government: (above left) Lucilla Esguerra of Los Angeles, (above right) [email protected] Christopher McCowan of Fresno and CSUB’s Sean Battle. SPORTS EDITOR Manny Beltran [email protected] A new generation of government BROADCAST EDITOR Celia Kelly [email protected] By Derek Bato least come close, it would definitely send what life is like here on the bottom any- OPINIONS EDITOR Jeff Eagan Staff Writer a message to the government that more. That bottom has changed signifi- [email protected] [email protected] President Obama’s win was not a fluke, cantly since the days of greasers or even PHOTO EDITOR Mark Nessia and change really is coming. later, the days of disco. [email protected] Last year’s presidential campaign was an Responding to what he thinks young We should not expect a youth revolution, amazing thing, not only for the incredible people should do to make an impact, and change will not come quickly. Each ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR Melissa Villagomez turnout on election day, but for the resid- Battle said, “Vote. Actively seek out what person who gets involved does make a [email protected] ual impact it would have as well. your options are. Dive in, until you know difference, though. The political candidates of last year seem what’s out there, you don’t know where A strong and loud enough voice from a COPY EDITOR sJuan Torre to have inspired a new wave of people to you fit in. I don’t think there’s an age limit new person rising from the poor commu- A DVISER John Emig take up government positions, such as 19- for that.” nities will reach the ears of those in [email protected] year-old Christopher McCowan, from In that response, Battle perhaps laid out power and it will stick. Many would say Fresno, who is running for the cause of one of the most important things about the massive turnout of race and age for the newsroomstaff Phillip Barnett, Derek Bato, JC Bumpers, Racella our state water; 20-year-old Lucilla our lives as Americans and our political Obama election was a once in a lifetime De Guia, Victor Garcia, Taylor Gombos, Scott Esguerra, from Los Angeles, running for system. There are so many platforms to thing, but it does not have to be so. Joseph, Lydia Reyes, Nick Robison, Spencer Schluter, Aroldo Orantes, Matt Ortega gay rights and “kababayans” (Filipinos); stand for, and even more diverse types of We at the university can still have our

ABOUT and even a fellow student here on campus, people to represent. rallies and protests, but know that the The Runner is a laboratory newspaper published 39-year-old Sean Battle, who is running Where do you fit in? most serious impression we can have as weekly, in conjunction with the Department of for the people of his community. What would you run for? people is to take serious action. Communications at California State University, Bakersfield. The Runner believes all advertising Do they have a chance? Each generation must bring forth a future Get involved in government, do not fight to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or Some more than others. Several of the president, governor, mayor and council it. I have been to over a dozen countries be responsible for its outcome. younger people campaigning have met member. The past will fight the change around the world, from each continent, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR criticisms against their age and inexperi- and hold on as long as possible, Democrat and we really are the best out there. Letters to the Editor are encouraged; however, ence, which are not that unfounded. It is or Republican. Considering life expectan- Support your local candidates, get the they must be signed and verified to be considered to be expected that someone right out of cy is increasing, they are going to be word out, “tweet,” change your status for publication and should be no more than 300 words in length. All letters may be edited for clar- high school would have a strong and well- fighting longer than the generations message. Most importantly, get registered ity and length. versed stance on a subject or two, but before. The demographic with the lowest and march out to those voting booths. Let really lack that broad spectrum of state turnout of voters has always has been the our numbers and roars of the new genera- DISCLAIMERS Views and opinions expressed in the Runner are and federal issues. 18 to 25-year-old’s. Do you really want to tion make the pillars of Washington trem- not necessarily those of the editors, staff or the Perhaps, it is simply more important that spend the entire first half of your life liv- ble, and echo through the halls of Department of Communications. Each quarter’s they run. Not necessarily to win, but a ing in a world run by men born in the Congress. student staff determines content/advertising choices, with advice only from the adviser. well-covered campaign for any office 1940s? The entire country will be in our hands Writing, editing and photo/story selection are all could certainly have a bigger impact than Seems to me that they have much more someday. Sooner is better than later. made by student editors. protest rallies. knowledge and experience to the game of The staff of the Runner reserves the right to Should a fresh candidate be elected or at government, but I doubt they really know refuse or omit any advertising or material which advocates illegal activity, which many be considered libelous, irresponsible or tasteless. The Runner does not accept inserts or tobacco-related Support local veterans by donating advertising.

COPYRIGHT By Lydia Reyes throughout the months of October and ing the long list of activities for the organ- Copyright belongs to the Department of Staff Writer November, aiding and providing ization. Communications at California State University, [email protected] resources for veteran families. So keep “I’ve been in the community all summer Bakersfield. your eyes open for boxes located in the and the beginning of the quarter,” she The Student Veterans Organization was hallways of DDH, Student Union, Runner explains, “I go out and talk to people, Are you a talented writer? created to provide an understanding envi- Café, VA clinic, by your apartment and meet people, show up at their meetings.” ronment for veterans within the commu- any other busy walkways. Networking is one of the important ele- nity, and on campus to help utilize their Non-perishable food would be most ments in making an organization like Do you want to showcase fab- military benefits for themselves and fam- helpful since they will be kept in storage SVO successful. Currently there are 25 ulous news writing and pho- ily members while attending school. for a long time. If you wish to donate any members. tography? President Anita Orr, 28, senior and her toys for children of the families, it is Their first meeting will be held Oct. 9 in husband, Garrion Orr, 27, senior, who is requested that they are brand-new. Other the Blue Room in the Student Union at also Vice President, are both veterans and items such as blankets are also acceptable. 12:30 pm. Food will be provided. They can relate to the difficulties of fellow sol- Anita describes other upcoming events will discuss upcoming events and activi- JOIN diers on campus. such as pin button and candy sales on Oct. ties as well as updates to benefits such as THE RUNNER Currently, SVO is on a mission to collect 28 and 30 and hosting a Halloween event the post-9/11 bill. You do not have to be a toys and food. for children where members will dress up veteran either and it is open to everyone “We’re looking at the needy veterans, it’s for the occasion in costume. interested. Their website is also available gonna be mainly toward veterans families In Nov. members will walk in the at http://www.studentveterans.org/csub- Comm 214 or Comm 414 that are unemployed,” said Garrion. He Veteran’s Parade and make Thanksgiving akersfield/ if for some reason you cannot also said the veterans hope to help with baskets for families. make it. The best news source their charity drive. When asked by a passing classmate, on campus The toy and food drive will be held Anita explains how she manages schedul- October 7, 2009 Entertainment 3

‘Zombieland’ a must- see comedy By Patrick Arvizu tells him about Hannah Entertainment Editor Montana). Every time he [email protected] gets a new car, he paints a giant “3” on the outside, which I can only guess is a ####$ reference to Dale Earnhardt. He is a macho, slightly “Rule number one: cardio. unstable testosterone-pow- Rule number two: beware ered killing machine. He of bathrooms. Rule number lives for two things: killing three: seatbelts. Rule num- every zombie he can, and ber four: double tap.” finding the last Twinkie. These are, apparently, vital Eisenberg stars as rules to follow to survive a Columbus, a neurotic and zombie apocalypse. paranoid college student “Zombieland” is a good who lives because of a set zombie movie because it of rules he has developed doesn’t take itself seriously. since the zombie outbreak. All of those George A. He is antisocial and is Romero zombie flicks have already used to avoiding plenty of gore, but they also people, so it’s no surprise he try and force some sort of is handling the collapse of moral, or push some sort of Patrick Arvizu/The Runner society well. Featured singer Kama Ruby performs a free concert for the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. message. Walking around with a sin- I don’t understand the gle piece of luggage and a mindset of the director or double barrel shotgun, Bakersfield Jazz Workshop offers free writer of a serious zombie Columbus runs into movie. Tallahassee early on in the I imagine it’s something film, and just by themselves weekly jazz music, lessons like: ,they make the movie worth By Patrick Arvizu House. After it’s closing, the To Eisen, the Bakersfield Jazz “I know there is a zombie seeing. Entertainment Editor Bakersfield Jazz Workshop found a Workshop is “a meeting place for all the apocalypse going on, but Where the movie really [email protected] place at the Nile Bar and Grill. Due to a best jazz musicians, where they are instead of focusing on peo- becomes great is when liquor license change, the workshop showcasing their talent and improvisa- ple running for their lives, Emma Stone’s character, E very Wednesday night, the was forced to leave,” said Eisen. tional skills while blending with each from walking corpses or Wichita, is introduced. Bakersfield Jazz Workshop provides Eisen continued,“One of our support- other.” cracking zombie skulls with Wichita and her little sister free jazz lessons and free jazz music to ers opened the door for Le Corusse According to Eisen, the structure and hedge-clippers and baseball Little Rock (the Hanna whoever shows up. Rouge. It offers a New Orleans jazz not-for-profit nature of the workshop bats, let’s add some mes- Montana fan, played by Stephen Eisen, retired United States club feel.” helps attain his goals of a sense of com- sages about consumerism.” Abigail Breslin) are amaz- Army Band member with 20 years of Dominique Miller, a percussionist and munity among jazz musicians. They never understand that ing for reasons I cannot say service, musician, instructor and CEO senior at West High School, attends the “Here, anybody can come. Open free their anti-capitalist film without giving away vital of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop nor- Bakersfield Jazz Workshop on a regular of charge, it’s the best jazz in town. manifestos will eventually plot points. mally leads the workshop at Le Corusse basis. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is when we have be turned into video games. “Zombieland” also stars Rouge. “I’ve gone since my freshman year, the beginning jazz improv class,” Eisen Anyway, “Zombieland” is Bill Murray. When asked why he would run a non- since it was at the Hill House,” said said. “7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. is a fea- not one of those films. Murray has a relatively profit organization instead of pursuing Miller. “It’s a good program. I get to tured jazz band from the area that per- It is a comedy set during a small role, but it is enough other avenues of artistic expression, learn how to be a better musician.” forms a free concert. Then, from 8:30 zombie apocalypse. to elevate the movie from Eisen had a lot to say. When asked for the most important p.m. to 10 p.m. is a professional open Woody Harrelson (famous “great” to “amazing.” “I want to be able to give back. lesson learned, Miller responded, “I’ve mic jazz session where you’ll hear the as Woody Boyd in “Cheers” Again, I think it’s really Knowledge and wisdom that myself learned stage presence, really. A lot of best in local jazz.” and as Larry Flint in “The worth seeing, so I won’t and the other professional musicians in people don’t know what to expect first “It’s turned into a local hang for all of People vs. Larry Flint”) and spoil anything. Bakersfield have to contribute,” said time on stage. If you are scared playing, the jazz players in town where they are Jesse Eisenberg (known for The director of this film, Eisen. it’s good to play where you’ll not interacting and playing the music they his roles in Ruben Fleischer, is new to “Jazz is a music that originated in the embarrass yourself.” love.” “Adventureland” and “The feature-films. The writers of United States of America,” he contin- “I go because it’s fun,” said Miller. Roy Medina, a percussion instructor Squid and the Whale”) do this movie, Rhett Reese and ued. “Jazz is like freedom. Music teach- The lead instructor of the Bakersfield and performing musician, agrees with not allow it to be serious at Paul Wernick, have only es all of us about harmony, flow, time Jazz Workshop, Jay Smith, is one of the Eisen’s remarks. all, which is a very good done television shows for and creativity. The mission statement of reasons why students like Miller con- “I think it’s important because we do it thing. Spike TV. The movie does the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is to tinue to attend. as a non-profit. We do it because we Nothing can take the fun have some plot holes, but it promote live jazz throughout our com- “I am a performing artist,” Smith love it. Most of the time we don’t get out of a horror movie than a is still an amazing first munity, in a supportive environment.” recalled when asked of how he came to paid, but I do it to pass it on to the director or a couple of movie. Eisen concluded, “I want to bring be involved. “My trio was actually the younger generation. It’s just fun. We actors who take the genre together the best musicians and educa- featured artist here last year.” just have fun. I just love it. I’ve been I strongly recommend seriously. watching Zombieland, even tors, along with students and listeners Smith continued, “I began teaching doing it for so long, now I want to give Harrelson plays the role of from all backgrounds. When I moved to here for 10 months, back before it back for all of the fun I’ve had with it,” if you think zombie movies Tallahassee, a man with a are idiotic. Bakersfield, I had the good fortune of moved from The Nile.” said Medina. cowboy hat and a knack for meeting some good local musicians When asked for the reason for his con- The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is held Actually, I strongly recom- killing zombies. who liked my idea.” tinued support of the Bakersfield Jazz every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 mend watching Zombieland At one point in the film he Currently located at Le Corusse Workshop, Smith responded “A sense p.m. at Le Corusse Rouge, located at especially if you think zom- argues with a little girl Rouge, the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop of community. Anyone in the town 5607 White Lane. Admission is free bie movies are idiotic. about the importance of has been around long enough to need that’s in a jazz scene, they fit here. It and the workshop is open to all ages I give it four out of five Willie Nelson (who in turn several changes in venue. opens it up, the open mike for jazz despite the bar area immediately to the stars. “Our first place was the historic Hill musicians.” north of the stage. ASi Luau ‘freakin’ sick’ By Aroldo Orantes This of course made for an inter- in serious pain. Other than that, Staff Writer esting and sweaty night. the mood was pretty fun and [email protected] The night kicked off pretty crazy inside, which made for the quickly and once stepping into perfect distraction from all things The luau is set to welcome new Replay, it was obvious that good- school related. and returning students to campus times were on the night radar. The big number of attendees by ASI and has become “a tradi- Inside, the people could not wait made it impossible for many to tion (at) Cal State Bakersfield” to party and smash it up. get in. said ASi President Stephen The atmosphere was perfect: “I should’ve got here WAY ear- Muchinyi. loud music, tons of people and no lier,” said junior Adam Meza who After three weeks of planning, drama. then went on to say, “This sucks!” the party finally kicked off at the Everybody was having a good It sucked indeed Mr. Meza. 18 and over club Oct. 2 at around time. ASi president sends this message 8 p.m. and went on until the bar- “...this is freakin’ sick!” shouted out to all who missed out on the tender cut me off. sophomore Larry “Big Fatt” Azbil fun, “It is very unfortunate that [a Initially, the student body intend- as he yelled in my ear with his lot of you] couldn’t get in and ed the luau invitations to be nasty breath. enjoy the festivities; but, I would extended to CSUB students only, “I’m a hook up with a troll!” he encourage [everyone] to get to but was later amended to include added. our events early next time.” non-CSUB students. This change The night would have been com- Luau is an annual event and you in planning let for word to spread plete if not for the person doing will have to wait until next fall. about the luau outside of campus “the stanky leg” and “the jerk” in But don’t worry, ASi has three and was the cause for its success. public (you know who you are). It more major events in the works to “We initially planned for 300- almost looked as though the per- look forward to: a comedy show, Patrick Arvizu/The Runner Below: Drummer Zanne Zarow plays with featured artist Kama Ruby. 400 attendees, but we reached the son had just jammed themself in a homecoming dance during Zarow occasionally instructs new Jazz players who come to the maximum capacity before the thigh with their keys, and Winter Quarter and a concert in Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. 11p.m.,” said Muchinyi. could not use their hands, while the spring.

4 Features October 7, 2009 Finding heroes in your area By Derek Bato else on campus. even more heroic than them- Not all aspects of heroism need so lightly. Staff Writer Some are motivated by the call selves. be a hard time experience. For in the minds of the impres- [email protected] to help others, the thrill of Villanueva laid out his belief When asked his favorite aspect sionable, the young and those adventure, or in the case of and said, “You have the laid-off of being a teacher, Adams said. needing inspiration, perhaps fic- Not faster than a speeding bul- Sergeant Justin Gildner of the workers who have to wake to a “I love being around young peo- tion is the best place it can be let, no cape, no cowl, no tights, University Police Department, it new reality, and live a new life ple with bright minds and eager found. but even without these clichéd was a case of negative influence for their families. The stay-at- hearts, there is a natural curiosi- Talking about fictional heroes depictions, there are heroes of on behalf of his uncle, which home moms who must now feed ty possessed by young minds influence on law enforcement, all types right here on campus. compelled him to take up the their families with less. The that tends to atrophy as we grow Gildner remarked, “Anyone War veterans young and old, badge. policemen, teachers and all state older.” who says a fictional hero didn’t award winning teachers, deco- Gildner said, “I personally saw and government workers who Though Adams does not con- impact their life, is lying.” rated law enforcement, and just the devastation drug abuse caus- now have a much more difficult sider himself a hero at all, there From America’s Indiana Jones downright good people you may es in families. I always wanted job, and have to do it with less are those who would disagree, to Japan’s G-Force, those in the not have ever noticed. to make an impact against those time and less money. So I can- and by his statements alone, one world of fiction can embody About two weeks ago, a 54- supplying drugs to people.” not say who a hero is now. There can tell he possesses a certain qualities far beyond the world of year-old man tackled a young Of all those who would be is a really good chance that admirable quality. reality. bank robber in Wauwatosa, deemed heroes by modern soci- someone that is reading this Today’s world sees a consider- As our fantasy is sparked it can Wis., and restrained him until ety, only about 10 percent inter- paper is a father or mother who able growth in comic book ignite an inspirational flame into the police arrived. viewed actually accept the title is starting school all over just to motion pictures and extreme reality. Batman may not be An ordinary man, who for one of hero. Most passing the term ensure a better future for their idolization of the mundane, but watching over us from the shining moment knew the glory onto others they believe to be kids. That’s a hero to me.” such stories should not be taken rooftops, but the idea of a of being a hero, risked his life human able to perform extraor- to bring down an act of evil. dinary deeds by sheer will and Could that champion’s heart moral fortitude can be felt from lie within all of us? within. For that matter, what really Television news and documen- makes a hero? taries lead on that society is in a Jeremy Villanueva, former downward spiral and is growing Corporal of the United States darker. Marine Corps and war veteran, There are heroes among us and said his definition of a hero is, heroes within us, we should “(An) individual that puts their never lose sight of that. health and well being at risk for Ask around and get to know the someone else. Asking for noth- heroes around you and if you ing, but risking all.” can, try to find that little Jeremy Adams, award-win- Superman or Supergirl you may ning teacher and professor of have stored away in your child- political science said, “Heroes hood dreams. are sadly becoming passé. Gildner wanted to say to all Heroes are for those students those on campus, “We are a who have heartily considered resource here, not just for when the type of human being they something bad happens.” want to become. Their hero Stop by the University Police embodies this vision.” Department and talk to an offi- We already have two aspects cer sometime, or maybe just to of what a hero is, one from a say thank you. position of action, and another When potentially putting your from the idea of idolization of life on the line everyday for oth- others. ers, the concept of heroism is Mark Nessia/The Runner Of those people who chose to not easily forgotten, but some- Officer Will Draucker (left) and Sgt. Justin Gildner (right) work with others to keep CSUB safe. lead a life for a good cause, times it is just nice to be remind- they are as diverse as everyone ed anyway. Giving life to save life Barbecue for Birds helps FACT [Cont. from Page 1] of helping people in need. Free Cal State Juarez has donated four times prior to her Roadrunner t-shirts were given out for indi- [Cont. from Page 1] Studies Area on the southeast side of campus current donation of blood. viduals who registered. Togo’s sandwiches, FACT started in 1975 by Dr. Ted Murphy through Parking Lot I. Go through the park- “Anything to give back to the community,” soda and coupons for free hamburger’s for with the intention of promoting the conserva- ing lot toward the field backdrop. said junior Aaron Wolfe. In and Out were also given away for the reg- tion of wildlife. The facility, located in the There will be a dirt road that goes over a bike “Last time I donated blood was in Liberty isters. wooded area on the south side of campus, is path that leads to the FACT parking area. High School, so I figured to donate blood “I am proud of our mission, and am a refuge for injured and imprinted raptors. For those who are interested in seeing more again,” said Angel Perez, a sophomore at extremely proud of providing blood to indi- There, injured animals are housed in enclo- Kern County wildlife, located behind FACT CSUB. viduals who need it in Kern County,” said sures until they are well enough to be is a Desert Tortoise habitat, run by the Kern “It’s nothing meaningful, but someone Susan Palla, a registered nurse of Houchin released back into the wild. County Chapter of California Turtle and needs it.” Perez donated a pint of blood to Blood Bank. Open houses are held the first Saturday of Tortoise Club. Endangered Desert Tortoises the Houchin Blood Drive. The Houchin Blood Drive had a successful every month, September - May (excluding (Gopherus agassizii) are kept there in a sim- CSUB employee Paul Gray said, “I’ve turnout. January). Admission is free. ulation of their natural habitats. always had blood drives at my high school in Individuals who did not get to donate blood FACT is located in the Environmental Ventura County, yet I never came around to at the CSUB blood drive can visit the it. I saw the sign and thought that I might as Houchin Community Blood Bank at 5901 well do it since I’ve always wanted to do it Truxtun Avenue. They are open one: before.” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 There were several generous student and a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Library Computer Lab Hours non- student donors with wonderful motives Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fall quarter 2009 Closed Sept. 14—Nov. 27, 2009 Sunday 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Club funding workshop Monday—Thursday [Cont. from Page 1] would rather combine all their funds for the 7 a.m. — 10:30 p.m. academic year shall not exceed $3,000. whole year in one lump sum, Madrigal said, HOLIDAY CLOSURE This is just a few of the stipulations or key “ASi will make some exceptions for organi- Friday points that students, clubs or organizations zations when using funds.” must go through for obtaining funds for an When asked about how much money ASi 7 a.m. — 5 p.m. Veterans Day — Nov. 11, event or activity. has to give to organizations, Madrigal said, Wednesday — Closed Erika Madrigal, ASi vice president of “ASi has about $40,000 dollars a year to give *Please use lower Westside finance , said, “not a lot of students are aware to student organizations.” of the application process for obtaining funds Those who are members of organizations entrance* Thanksgiving — Nov. 25, for events and activities.” who have not applied to receive money for Monday -Friday Wednesday 9 a.m.—4 p.m. When asked what ASi is doing to promote events should call Erika Madrigal at 654- the application process, Madrigal said, “I put 3488. 7 a.m. — 9 a.m. early close some fliers in the Dorothy Donohoe Hall and Madrigal will answer any questions that stu- & all day on Nov. 26-27, Thursday & some fliers in mail boxes in the office of stu- dent’s may have about the application Oct. 9, 23 and Nov. 13 Friday — Closed dent involvement and leadership.” process for receiving funds for activities. If an organization does one big event or Saturday

October 7, 2009 Features 5 Ancient Egypt resurrected at ‘Art of Death’ exhibit By Matt Ortega Shelley Stone at 6 p.m. in Staff Writer the Doré Theatre followed [email protected] by exhibit viewing in the gallery. The Todd Madigan Gallery Everybody is encouraged was host to this last week’s to support the cultural expe- premiere opening of “The riences brought to Kern Art of Death in Ancient County, especially ones Egypt” exhibit which fea- hosted by our university. tures some of the world’s The exhibit will be on show- greatest surviving treasures case beginning Oct. 1 - Nov. from the era of pharaohs and 8 and will be capped off by mummies of Egypt’s rich a special world premiere past. play, which runs from Anthropology Professor Thursday - Sunday, Nov. 5- Robert Yohe brought the 8, call (661) 654-3150 for exhibit to CSUB, while the show times and ticket infor- artifacts were on loan by the mation. The Todd Madigan Phoebe A. Hearst Museum Gallery hours are from noon of Anthropology at UC - 7 p.m. Wednesday through Berkeley. Saturday; noon - 8 p.m. on On opening night with Friday. Admission is free President Horace Mitchell but donations are encour- on hand, the Todd Madigan aged. Gallery was greeted by a large number of art enthusi- asts, students and other interested members of the community. It was quite a cultural showing for the small gallery. With many dressed for the special occasion, there was a sizeable line in Matt Ortega/The Runner the minutes leading up to Above: CSUB fine arts Professor Shelley Stone, right, and others examine a sarcophagus at the “Art of Death” the opening with fine wine exhibit in the Todd Madigan Gallery. The exhibit will remain open until Nov. 8. being served near the hors d’ oeuvres and graphs of mummies and death rituals and religious Death and the Sun: a selec- entrance of the gallery and Egyptian art while waiting other images that highlight perspectives on life. tive introduction to ancient friendly students in ancient in line to view the main practices done for the These lectures will be Egyptian religion” with Egyptian garb greeting attractions in the gallery departed. Some of the main given by leading experts in patrons. When the doors proper. attractions included a full- the field. The remaining opened at 6:30 p.m., every- In the main gallery the sized sarcophagus enclosed lectures are as follows: one was treated to cultural walls were lined with photo- in a glass case, burial masks, * Friday, Oct. 9: “Early magical amulets and Christianity and Treatment Roman-inspired pieces. of the Dead in Late Roman On Fridays, a series of lec- Egypt” with Robert Yohe at tures will be given to edu- 6 p.m. in the Doré Theatre cate the public on what is followed by exhibit view- being displayed and how it ing in the gallery. fits into a greater context of * Friday, Oct. 23: “Beasts,

Top Right: A sculpture of three men on a long boat is just one of the many pieces of art found at the “Art of Death” exhibit at the Todd Madigan Gallery. Right: A row of Egyptian masks fill a wall at the “Art of Death” exhibit, which will remain open until Nov. 8. Left: Visitors examine a tablet display at the exhibit. It’s a FACT – open house is simply for the birds Photos by Melissa Villagomez, Assistant Features Editor [email protected] The Facility for Animal Care and Treatment hosted its 27th Annual Barbecue and Auction for the Birds on Saturday, Oct. 3. CSUB students and staff gave tours and demonstra- tions of birds of prey. Educational gifts and sou- venirs were available for purchase to support the non- profit wildlife rescue and education program. Visitors were able to see various displays including the kestrel and golden eagle, as well as see various owls, up close. Top Right: A great horned owl gives spectators “the look” from its display at the Facility for Animal Care and Treatment. Right: A tortoise attempts to escape by climbing a wall at the tortoise habitat located behind FACT. Left: A barn owl spreads its wings in its display during the FACT Open House. Visitors were allowed to see a barn owl up close, as well as study owl pellets to see what wild owls have eaten. Top Left: A FACT staff member handles a barn owl during the 27th Annual Barbecue and Auction for the Birds on Saturday, Oct. 3

6 Sports October 7, 2009 Runner Roundup ’Runners hold off Fullerton Complied by Taylor Gombos Cal State Bakersfield 2, Cal State Fullerton 1 Staff Writer By Manny Beltran [email protected] Sports Editor [email protected] VOLLEYBALL Sophomore outside hitter Lindy DeGeare totaled 32 The CSUB men’s soccer kills to lead the CSUB volleyball team to a two-day team came away with a 2-1 sweep of South Carolina State Oct. 2-3 in Orangeburg, victory against the Cal State S.C. Fullerton Titans Saturday Oct. The Roadrunners won the first match in three games 3. 25-20, 25-13, 25-13, Oct. 2 The victory put the ’Runners Aside from DeGeare’s 12 kills and two digs, junior at 5-3-1 for the season, while outside hitter Lindsay Toone had 14 kills and seven Fullerton dropped to 4-5-1. digs, while sophomore Alysia Baker added five kills With the win, the ’Runners and one dig. have a three-game regular sea- For South Carolina State, Elizabeth Webb led her team son win streak. with eight kills and two digs. The ’Runners were able to The ’Runners allowed a school-record low of 40 total hold off Fullerton with a go- points as they defeated South Carolina State for a sec- ahead goal by senior midfield- ond consecutive day 25-13, 25-8, 25-19 on Oct. 3. er Matt Shaxton in the 76th The Runners were led by Baker, who had eight kills minute of the game. The unas- and two digs, and DeGeare, who had 12 kills and four sisted goal by Shaxton was the digs. result of a loose ball in the box Also, for the ’Runners Toone had her first double-dou- that he was able to recover and ble of her career and added 10 kills and 12 digs. beat the goalkeeper with a shot The Runners, who have won three straight matches to the far post. and have a record of 10-10 overall, will host UC The ’Runners came out Riverside Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. aggressively with crisp pass- ing and were able to dominate CROSS COUNTRY possession of the ball leading Manny Beltran/The Runner The CSUB women’s cross country team had two indi- to an 8-3 advantage in shots on Jesus Sanchez tries to shake off two defenders during CSUB’s win over Fullerton. viduals place in the top ten as the team finished second goal, and 3-0 on corner kicks when a quick free kick play led to fresh- “I think we dominated early then we overall with a score of 41 team points in the women’s in the first half. man midfielder Jesus Sanchez getting scored a goal and a second goal would 6k at the Doc Adams Open at UC Davis Oct. 3. Shaxton said, “It’s something we’ve the ball to junior forward Robbie Gouk have finished them off, but we took our Sacramento State won the overall event with 29 team been working on the last few games, with a low cross for the first score of the foot off the pedal and they came back points. we’ve really been concentrating in game. and scored an equalizer. After that, it CSUB junior Casey Glassey finished in sixth place training, and games to play at a higher Lampart added, “What we talked was anyone’s game.” with a time of 22:22.1, while fellow junior Adrianna tempo and higher pressure.” about before was that their whole team The pressure by Fullerton resulted in Celis finished in eighth place with a time of 22:28.4. Junior defender Wayne Lampart said, likes to go forward all the way up to their only goal in the 73rd minute by Other notable finishers for the ’Runners include; sen- “I think we’re at our best when we’re their outside backs so that was one Shay Spitz. Former CSUB soccer play- ior Lina Nunez finished 18th with a time of 23:49.8, touching the ball on the floor. I think we thing we wanted to exploit counter er and current Fullerton Titan Jamall sophomore Judith Mata finished 20th with a time of can play with any team, but when we quickly, and go directly at the space that Farquharson got the assist on Spitz’s 24:04.2 and Cecilla Lopez finished 23rd with a time of get away from that, and start kicking they were leaving by going up for- goal with a cross from the left endline. 24:44.8. the ball up and trying to win balls in the ward.” The ’Runners feel confident heading The ’Runners’ next competition will be at UC San air; that’s not so much our game.” In the second half Fullerton was able into their next game against Cal Poly on Diego for the UCSD Triton Classic Oct. 10. The ’Runners kept the pace of the to regroup and organized its attack. Oct. 10. game up by consistently putting the ball Both teams went back and forth in their Shaxton said, “Beating a team like MEN’S GOLF into play quickly after stoppages in play attacks and Fullerton led in shots on Fullerton at home is great. Especially The CSUB men’s golf team finished tied for fourth like free kicks or balls going out of goal 9-6 in the second half. on the back of [beating] LMU and we with a score of 874 at the Purple and Red Invitational bounds. The strategy was to not let the CSUB Coach Simon Tobin felt that his have Cal Poly next week so we have a Sept. 29 at Valley View Golf Course in Layton, Utah. Fullerton defense regroup and organize team relaxed a bit after the first goal. lot of confidence.” Junior Levi Garcia led the ’Runners by shooting a final itself, and it paid off in the 35th minute round 64 (-8) to claim the individual title. Other top finishers for the ’Runners include; junior James Moseley shooting a final round 73 to tie for 10th and Daniel Petta who shot a final round 73 to tie for ’Runners put away CSUN in five 36th. By Taylor Gombos The ’Runners next tournament will be Oct. 25-26 at Staff Writer the CS Northridge/Bill Cullum Invitational. [email protected] WOMEN’S SOCCER After starting the season with 17 games on the road, the The CSUB women’s soccer team played to a two-over- CSUB volleyball team hosted their first home match as they time 0-0 tie against California State University, defeated the California State University, Northridge Fullerton Oct. 1. Matadors in 5 games 18-25, 25-13, 16-25, 25-23, 15-12 at the Kym Gause for the ’Runners played all 110 minutes Icardo Center Sept. 30. and recorded four saves, while Shannon Simpson for The Roadrunners were led by sophomore Alysia Baker’s 15 Fullerton, also playing all 110 minutes, had three saves. kills and six digs. Also for the ’Runners, junior Lindsay The Runners had a total of six shots, three of which Toone had 13 kills and four digs, while sophomore Lindy were shots on goal, while Fullerton had six total shots DeGeare had 10 kills and three digs. and four shots on goal. “We had a great crowd tonight. The new pep band was Sophomore forward Kassi Massey led the ‘Runners great. I thought the atmosphere was great. To come back and with two shots, with one on goal, while freshman mid- win in five was awesome,” said CSUB Head Coach John fielder Brisa Gonzalez led Fullerton with two shots, one Price. on goal. This was the first time that CSUB had ever had a pep band The Runners, who have a record of 4-7-1 overall, will at any of its sporting events, according to Price. play at Pepperdine Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. Price said that he felt that his young team learned a lesson in this match. “You’ve got to keep playing, I thought we grinded pretty good. The two games we lost, we weren’t very good; we were actually bad in those games,” said Price. Male Athlete of the Week Price said that this win gives the ’Runners confidence for Senior midfielder Matt the rest of the season. Shaxton scored the go-ahead “I think we got better and we came together as a team a lit- goal against Cal State tle bit. I’m hoping this will create momentum going into the Fullerton on Oct. 3. The last half of the season for us,” he said. ‘Runners won the game 2-1 The match against Northridge was witnessed by 369 fans, a and remain undefeated at number that Prince hopes to improve on, as seven of the home in the regular season. team’s last 11 games are at home. The victory also gave the The ’Runners have a record of 10-10 overall, will play host Mark Nessia/ The Runner ‘Runners a three game win- to UC Riverside on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Lindy Degeare tries to put away a kill against CSUN ning streak. The ‘Runners next game is at home against Cal Poly on Oct. 10. Courtesy of Sports Information Upcoming Home Games Female Athlete of the Week Senior Kayla Williamson was named NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Volleyball Independent Fri, Oct 09 vs. UC Riverside Icardo Center @ 7 p.m. Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Tues, Oct. 13 vs. Fresno Pacific University Icardo Center @ 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Williamson had 55 digs in 3 wins for the week. She is ranked fifth among Men’s Soccer NCAA Division I players by averaging 5.83 digs per set. Sat, Oct. 10 vs. Cal Poly Main Soccer Field @7 p.m.

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