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FRIDAY Issue DECEMBER 2, 2011

FRESNO STATE COLLEGIAN.CSUFRESNO.EDU SERVING CAMPUS SINCE 1922 Strong winds cause car UPD natural disaster plan includes damage on campus technology, but no budget By Luke Shaffer The Collegian

California has been prone to several natural disasters including earthquakes, wild- fires and floods. The Fresno State University Police Department is planning to use technology to inform students and faculty in case of any nat- ural disasters. “Fresno State has taken an all-hazards approach to any kind of natural disasters here on campus,” chief of University Police Department David Huerta said. Many scientists are predict- ing a major earthquake in Tom Van Dyke / McClatchy Tribune Sergio Robles / The Collegian California, which they refer to Fresno State University Police Department has developed a plan to respond to natural disasters Fresno State student Teroy Roberts makes a call while inspecting the dam- as the “Big One.” A study done on campus. David Huerta of the University Police Department said that precautions are being taken in case of a large scale disaster such as the Loma Prieta earthquake (pictured above) which ages on his car by a tree on campus. by the U.S. Geological Survey found that there is a 62 percent occurred in October 1989. By Ana Mendoza car, which had a damaged side probability of a 6.7 magni- The Collegian view mirror and paint fin- tude earthquake in the next 20 “Different parts of the state “When a crisis of any kind ish because of the branch. A years. will have challenges in terms occurs, we want to be able A weather advisory was Fresno State Plant Operations While most California of potential natural catastro- to tell everyone so that they sent to all students Thursday vehicle assisted Roberts with residents worry about earth- can take a personal collective afternoon regarding the heavy the removal of the branch. action to assist themselves winds throughout the Fresno Fallen branches resulted individually and assist others State campus, urging students in the closure of the Cedar ifferent parts of the state will have challenges collectively during the most to use caution when parking Avenue entrance leading to “Din terms of potential natural catastrophes, but critical moments,” Huerta near trees and walking around the campus dorms. A side- here in the Valley, we’re more concerned with fire on said. “We try to be proactive campus. walk between the University in teaching students how to be Fresno State student Teroy Courtyard and the Henry our campus.” safe here at Fresno State.” Roberts did not expect much Madden Library was also Aside from technological damage to come from the closed as a result of a fallen — David Huerta, information, no designated winds, but he found a large branch. cheif of University Police Department budget has been assigned to tree branch perched on his Several branches fell from address a natural disaster at Ford Mustang yesterday. trees due to the heavy winds Fresno State. “I hope the school has some throughout the day, includ- Funds by the university kind of money,” Robert said. ing a branch measuring over quakes, the Central Valley is phes, but here in the Valley, faculty board are given to the Roberts called his insur- 20 feet that fell in front of the more prone to other disasters we’re more concerned with ance company shortly after such as fire, drought and flood, fire on our campus,” Huerta Kennel Bokstore. See DISASTERS, Page 3 he found the branch on his Huerta said. said. Tax increase Students cope with stress as finals approach By Ciara Norton on and nuts will help,” Ferris “I don’t really notice that fight cavities. awaits if The Collegian said. much of a change in my eating “I probably should make Exercise is also a big part and drinking habits,” Cohen better eating habits all the With finals lurking just of keeping stress levels under said. “If anything I try and time, but especially when I’m Congress around the corner, some stu- control. drink more tea.” stressed out,” Morales said. dents’ stress levels are on the WebMD suggests practicing The website EatDrinkBetter. “When I’m busy with school or rise. meditation and yoga to help com said that “black tea can work I usually just eat whatev- doesn’t act Finals week at Fresno State reduce stress. The website reduce the effects of stressful er is the fastest but not neces- By Rob Hotakainen will begin on Dec. 5, but the also states that the “relaxation events by lowering the amount sarily the healthiest.” McClatchy-Tribune stress of finals can begin long can do wonders to restore bal- of the stress hormone corti- For students struggling before that day. ance in your life and may even sol in the body.” The website with stress, the Fresno State “I have a lot of finals, but it’s reduce some of the health affirms that besides being Student Health Center has If Congress doesn’t vote to the papers and the projects risks associated with stress.” packed full of antioxidants, psychological counselors who extend a payroll tax cut by that stress me out even more,” Sarah Cohen, an art history tea has also been known meet with students as well as Dec. 31, Sen. Patty Murray chemistry student Mike student at Fresno State, tries to reduce the risk of heart dieticians ready to advise on warned Thursday, a family in Morales said. “It just seems to keep her stress levels under attacks, prevent diabetes, what to eat. her state of Washington with like everything is always due control during finals by exer- assist the digestive system and a yearly median income of at the same time.” cising. $56,000 will pay an additional Morales had to turn in many “When I’m stressed I take $1,130 in taxes next year. projects this week that will breaks,” Cohen said. “I go for Last year, Congress tem- have a major impact on his a walk with my dog and I also porarily cut the employee’s overall course grade. like to get a good night’s rest share of payroll taxes on Aside from the emotional before the test.” Social Security by 2 percent- effects, stress can also affect According to The Better age points, to 4.2 percent. the human body. Sleep Council’s website, bet- Like most Senate Democrats, “Stress creates an inflamma- tersleep.org, “65 percent of Murray wants to impose a new tory response in the body that Americans are losing sleep 3.25 percent surtax on mil- can affect the arteries,” said due to stress.” lionaires to keep the payroll Elizabeth Ferris, a food sci- While sleeping may seem tax cut in place, preventing it ence and nutrition professor like an easy thing to do, it is from reverting back to 6.2 per- at Fresno State. “This can lead an important step in reducing cent. to increased risk for heart dis- stress levels that should not be “This vote sets up a simple ease and high blood pressure.” overlooked. choice,” Murray said in a To reduce high stress levels, Food also plays an equal- speech on the Senate floor. Ferris suggests that students ly important role in stress Sergio Robles / The Collegian “Do you vote to extend tax cuts exercise and make healthy reduction. Cohen doesn’t for middle-class families and food choices. alter her eating and drinking Gabriela Larralde, majoring in classics, gets tutoring from linguistics major “Eating foods high in habits very much when she’s Christian Paulsen in preparation for her Latin final exam. As the end of the Omega-3 fatty acids like salm- stressed. semester approaches students find different ways to reduce stress. See TAXES, Page 3 The Collegian THAT’S WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE SAYING... his is either the moment when Newt became the new frontrunner in the course of upsetting all expecta - “Ttions and sweeping to the nomination, or the moment that foretold Newt’s self-immolation on a pyre of hubris and ego.” Opinion – Rich Lowry, National Review PAGE 2 OPINION EDITOR, TONY PETERSEN • [email protected] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011

Legalize pot to save economy WEB-SPE@K Culled each week from discussions By Skeye Gage projected. increase taxes on corporations and the on The Collegian’s website. The Collegian Consider: the expenditures wealthy, they are going to stick around spent to prohibit marijuana are to foot the bill. California has lost busi- Unemployment, recession, depres- huge. According to The Budgetary ness after business both overseas and sion, budget deficit, tax increases, enti- Implications of Drug Prohibition by to other states because of friendlier tlement cuts — these are just a few of Jeffrey A. Miron of Harvard College, tax programs. Growing, selling and Response: the words being tossed around in refer- California spends $1.87 billion on crim- taxing our own marijuana would pro- ‘Dispelling budget myths’ ence to the economic environment we inal justice resources that enforce laws duce new jobs, more money, less crimi- are currently experiencing. prohibiting marijuana production, nals and new industries. ‘Hansie’: “Thank you for sharing such In November 2010, the Legislative distribution, and use. The Marijuana Similar to the days of Prohibition, important news with the students. There Analyst’s Office reported that Policy Project states that the simple marijuana production and distribu- California had a $25 billion deficit. Six decriminalization of medical mari- tion isn’t something the state or even really are so many things that we can do, billion dollars of that deficit will carry juana in California has already saved federal government is able to control. if we really wanted to make a change.” over into 2011 from 2010 combined with this state $100 million in enforcement Instead of trying to prevent the inevi- a $19 billion shortfall in tax revenue costs. table, maybe we should, instead, reap versus spending for 2011. Currently, Why are we continuing to look past the benefits. California has a higher unemploy- what seem to be the most obvious solu- According to the Time magazine Response: ment rate than much of the coun- tions to California’s growing deficit? article “Can Marijuana Help Rescue ‘Dispelling budget myths’ try. The Employment Development It is naïve to believe that if we just California’s Economy” by Allison Department of California reports Stateman, marijuana production is ‘Philosotroll’: “While Selena is trying to unemployment at 11.9 percent versus a the most profitable “cash crop” in the get rid of some of the bigger myths, the national average of 9.1 percent. state, producing $14 billion a year, realities actually don’t give us reason to be Isn’t it time to look into unconven- trumping milk and dairy with rev- any more optimistic. Does anyone actually tional alternatives to solve this enues of only $7.3 billion per year. growing problem? I do not use marijuana, but know what the ‘overhead costs’ are that According to the State I do pay taxes and care very these proposals are supposed to remove? Board of Equalization, it is much about the future of our Or what positions are getting removed estimated that the state would state. Legalizing marijuana when we merge? Are they all adminis- see $1.4 billion in tax revenue doesn’t mean we have to use it trative positions? If so, then its hard to and reduced enforcement or condone using it. Similarly, believe that this is going to make a signifi- cost through the legalization alcohol production and con- cant difference in costs; the administrative of marijuana. sumption is legal, but that positions seem very insulated. This may not completely doesn’t mean it is condoned Are they going to remove professors? fix our enormous deficit, by all California residents. If so, then it’s hard to argue that isn’t an but it is absolutely an At this point, marijuana untapped, very attainable is here to stay. We can attack on the relevant departments where resource. With another choose to continue to those losses are going to come from. It’s potential 12 to 18 bil- fight a battle we will never not clear to me at all what’s going on (and, lion dollars in peripheral win, squandering billions unfortunately, this doesn’t help to clarify benefits associated with in state resources, or we what actually is going on) with the budget other businesses such as can choose to legalize a prod- issue, and the plan seems far from clear. hemp production, tourism uct already embedded in our The link provided by Farnesi is far from brought by Amsterdam-type society and help end our state’s helpful in elucidating that, but that is likely coffee houses, etc., as well as an financial crisis. the fault of the committee responsible for increase in employment the new the recommendation.” industry would create, it is likely that the legalization of marijuana will have an even bigger impact than Response: ‘Dispelling budegt myths’

‘Campiss Leaks’: “This doesn’t clarify the situation. How about investigative journal- ism? I’m sorry, but The Collegian needs to go after administrators and investigate what is going on!”

Response: ‘Twilight had to happen’

‘Brittany’: “Basically, I think the author of this article needs to be open-minded and not a ‘linear thinker.’ Granted, this article is an opinion, but understand that the book is fiction. Let’s count all the other fiction books, and count the reasons why those readers are ‘sick bastards.’ I think the only reason why it’s so popular is because of all the attention it gets through people who don’t appreciate it. The Twilight Saga is not the best piece of work, but Stephanie Meyer obviously did a good job in attracting an audience. The author of this opinion piece needs to realize that there is more to life than a straight line.”

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University Police based on Huerta said. “We feel that our background information. “I want to report that four (4) needs that are identified and obligation [for keeping the For instance, we consider Florida A&M University has students have been dismissed prioritized by the department. campus safe] needs to be tai- how prone Fresno is to earth- dismissed four students amid from the university in connec- “What we do is we demon- lored to the students and fac- quakes,” Tehrani said. growing pressure from top tion to the Robert Champion strate the need. Then we pri- ulty.” “The class also teaches about state education officials and incident,” Ammons wrote oritize it and then we fit it into Engineering students at ethical elements and the con- the governor’s office over an in the memo to the board of where we are at,” Huerta said. Fresno State are learning how cept of designing buildings for alleged hazing incident that trustees. “And then we say this is what to address natural disasters two types of instances, small led to the death of a 26-year- The memo did not mention we need to do and we move for- in their fields. Students in frequently occurring quakes old drum major. the names of the four students ward from that.” Civil Engineering 137, a class and large quakes that can heavily damage buildings,” Tehrani added. hey had a hazing that started on a practice Another critical concept field. Then they took him to an apartment off taught in other engineer- “T hen a crisis of any kind occurs, we want to ing classes are factors that campus and did the hazing. Ten years later, it’s still “Wbe able to tell everyone so that they can take California’s potential earth- happening.” a personal collective action to assist themselves indi- quake, the “Big One,” would vidually and assist others collectively during the most affect when it strikes. Tehrani — David Frank, said cities within the San Tallahasse attorney critical moments.” Joaquin Valley have less con- cern about the “Big One” —— David Huerta, because they will be less The expulsions come or how they are connected to cheif of University Police Department affected because of where they are geographically situated. after the university’s famed Champion’s death. “The class integrates infor- Marching 100 band was Champion died on Nov. 19, mation and connects [the suspended and its director after the Florida Classic game information] to how buildings asked to resign over Robert between FAMU and Bethune- Huerta affirms they have taught by Fresno State pro- at Fresno State are designed Champion’s death last month Cookman College. A 911 call, different technological meth- fessor Fariborz Tehrani, are and constructed,” Tehrani on a bus in Orlando. The lat- released Thursday, shows that ods of communicating with taught to analyze and design said. “It also teaches on the big est moves by President James panicked band members tried students if a natural disaster buildings for all types of catas- earthquake which will hap- Ammons appear to be the first to revive Champion after he occurs on campus. trophes. pen sometime in the future in severe anti-hazing disciplin- collapsed on the bus and vom- “We have an incredible “Not only does this class California and Fresno.” ary actions implemented by ited. Authorities have said amount of information meth- teach about the technical ele- a FAMU leader against the hazing was involved. Champion’s death, which has drawn national attention, is the latest in a string of haz- ing-related incidents involv- TAXES: ing FAMU’s marching band. Congress debate over taxes, again In 2001, trumpet player Marcus Parker won a $1.8 CONTINUED from page 1 President Barack Obama’s sional leaders reach a com- Social Security Trust Fund, million lawsuit against other $447 billion jobs package. promise and get an extension which is already facing immi- band members, after being small businesses, or do you Senate Republicans are signed into law by Obama, nent bankruptcy,” Boehner paddled severely during a haz- vote to protect the wealthiest resisting the surtax on mil- taxes will effectively rise for said. He said Americans know ing ritual and suffering renal Americans from paying one lionaires. Instead, they want 160 million workers and fami- that “we can’t get our economy failure. penny more toward their fair to freeze the pay of federal lies on Jan. 1. Obama has been moving and create jobs with- “They had a hazing that lobbying hard for an exten- out dealing with Washington’s started on a practice field. sion. out-of-control spending.” Then they took him to an Murray said the proposed Democrats signaled their o you vote to extend tax cuts for middle-class apartment off campus and tax on the wealthy is the very intent to use the issue in the did the hazing,” said David “Dfamilies and small businesses, or do you vote issue that led to last week’s 2012 elections. Frank, a Tallahassee attorney to protect the wealthiest Americans from paying one collapse of the supercommit- The Democratic who represented Parker. “Ten tee, which she co-chaired for Congressional Campaign penny more towards their fair share.” years later, it’s still happen- three months. Committee, known as the ing.” The debate marks a role DNCC, said it would launch a Dr. Julian White, the band — Patty Murray, reversal of sorts for members campaign against 30 “vulner- director who is fighting the U.S. Senator of Congress. able” Republicans, blaming university’s efforts to termi- When Congress extended them for opposing an exten- nate him, released more than the Bush-era tax cuts last sion of the payroll tax cut 150 pages of documents show- year, many Democrats said while preserving tax breaks ing that he has dismissed share?” workers through 2015 and the country couldn’t afford “for the ultra wealthy.” dozens of band members in After its debt-reduction reduce the federal work force it, while Republicans said the The campaign is using the past decade because they supercommittee which by 10 percent. Their plan cuts would pay for themselves automatic “robo-calls,” live violated the band’ “zero-toler- Murray helped lead failed would cost an estimated $120 by creating more jobs and phone calls, online advertis- ance” hazing policy. to cut the national debt last billion. revenue for the federal gov- ing and an “online action cen- “Inside of the band, that was week, Congress has returned The Senate was expected to ernment. This time around, ter” where constituents are not tolerated and Dr. White to familiar terrain: arguing vote late Thursday night or many Democrats aren’t talk- urged to write letters to the was the authority against over tax cuts. early Friday. A vote has not ing much about the price tag, Republican members. all hazing,” said Lawrence Both parties want to keep the been scheduled in the House. while GOP leaders have insist- The DNCC said it is target- Hilson, who played saxophone tax cuts, but with the nation Regardless of the outcome, ed that a tax cut not add to the ing the legislators because for the band in the early 1990s. facing a $15 trillion deficit, the debate is sure to roil deficit. they signed a pledge circu- “But you have people going the fight is over how to pay for Capitol Hill for the remainder At a news conference on lated by conservative lobbyist outside of the band creating them. The cut is a big part of of the year. Unless congres- Thursday, House Speaker Grover Norquist promising to their own little cultures, their John Boehner of Ohio said oppose any tax increase. own little organizations, and Republicans are ready to “House Republicans are doing hazing outside of the extend the payroll tax cut but going to face a chilly recep- band.” that it must be offset with tion from voters for trying to On Thursday, Florida Gov. spending cuts elsewhere. defend the indefensible,” said Rick Scott asked all 11 state “It’s important that the pay- Rep. Steve Israel of New York, universities to review their roll tax cut be paid for because the chairman of the DCCC, in anti-hazing policies and pen- that money is used to fund the a statement. alties. The governor also has Casey Bowman, a spokes- asked the Florida Department man for targeted Republican of Law Enforcement to inves- Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, tigate Champion’s death. 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By Sam Yoder “Last year it was open to the cessful and students enjoy the opportunity to explore relations co-coordinator for The Collegian general public. This year we attending them and they California through state USU productions, said the kept it closed to students and always sell out,” Blair said. parks, amusement parks, large photo contest is something The San Francisco shopping student guests.” “Our bus trips give students cities, museums and more.” they implemented in order to trip has become something Zeldon said the goal this The USU Productions team promote USU Productions. of a tradition at Fresno State year was to make sure more has planned many differ- “You have to “like” our along with other inexpensive students got to take advantage ent trips for students in past Facebook page in order to post weekend getaways that USU of the $25 round trip bus ride ur bus trips give semesters including trips the pictures,” Garcia said. “We Productions has planned for to San Francisco, rather than “Ostudents the to Santa Cruz, Monterey, usually get 50 or more “likes” students. people from the community. opportunity to explore Hollywood and Yosemite. It from doing the contest.” Christine Zeldon, the rec- “We actually sold out the trip California through state is a safe and affordable way The concept was successful reation and leisure coordina- for this year,” She said. “A trip for students to travel to plac- during the Yosemite trip done tor for USU Productions, is to San Francisco for $25 is a lot parks, large cities, muse- es they might not have been earlier in the year and is some- the head coordinator for the less than a tank of gas.” ums and more.” able to visit on their own, a thing Zeldon and Garcia hope San Francisco shopping trip The USU Productions advi- perk Zeldon believes students to apply to all future bus trips. that that will take place this sor, Shawna Blair, said the San — Shawna Blair, should take advantage of. The team is still brainstorm- Saturday, Dec. 3. Francisco trip has been going “We have also set up bus ing about trips for next semes- “I believe 110 people went on on since the 1990’s. USU productions advisor trips to see Broadway plays ter and they plan on doing the trip last year,” Zeldon said. “The bus trips are very suc- such as 'Wicked', 'The Color Purple', Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast', Disney's 'The Lion King' and 'Edward e want to do Scissorhands',” Blair said. “It was a lot of fun,” Zeldon “Wsomething differ- said about the San Francisco ent for students. Not just trip she attended last year. your typical sightseeing “It’s a great opportunity to gather with your friends and trip.” it’s a fun way to spend a day.” Along with getting to spend — Christine Zeldon, a day in San Francisco, stu- USU Productions recreation dents that go on the trip can and leisure coordinator participate in a photo contest to win prizes. Participants will enter photos on the USU Productions Facebook page of themselves around the city some sort of beach trip and wearing the USU Productions museum tour. button that is given to them at “We want to start doing the start of the day. something different for stu- “There will be different cat- dents,” Zeldon said. “Not just egories like most creative, fun- your typical sightseeing trip.” niest photo, San Francisco at Students can find out more heart and best shopping trip about USU Productions events photo,” Zeldon said. “There by logging on to http://www. McClatchy-Tribune are water bottles that we give auxiliary.com/usu/produc- away, free tickets to the bowl- tion/usu_production.html At the foot of Market St., in San Francisco, the Ferry Building bustles with Saturday morning shoppers. The USU will ing alley and things like that.” be making its annual shopping trip. Alejandra Garcia, public R.A.D. class offers women lessons in defense

By Joyia Sandoval over 15 years and continue to tice scenarios. Some topics how to think strategically and R.A.D. Class Information The Collegian help educate women about the that will be discussed include quickly about getting out of importance of self-defense. how to identify personal weap- a situation if ever caught in $15 This weekend, Fresno State Because the class includes ons, vulnerable locations on one.” Fri. Dec. 2 6-9 p.m. will provide women with the techniques that require physi- the body, the importance of Sat. Dec. 3 1-4 p.m. opportunity to learn about cal contact, it is important defensive postures and the COMMENT: The Collegian is a Sun. Dec. 4 9 a.m.-4 p.m. self-defense by offering Rape to provide a safe and com- date rape mentality and pat- forum for student expression. Aggression Defense System fortable environment for terns. C http://collegian.csufresno.edu Phone: 559-278-8400 classes. The program is a females to learn and practice “Participants can expect to comprehensive course that in. Therefore, the only men learn that they can take an concentrates on realistic, allowed in the class are the active role in defending them- self-defense tactics and tech- instructors. selves by using both preven- niques. “I believe all women should tive measures in avoiding go through this class, not compromising situations and just students. Knowing how also, if necessary, physical to defend yourself and hav- defense, regardless of their believe this class is ing the confidence to do so is strength, physical condition “Ieffective in preparing invaluable,” Jennifer Curwick or stature,” Jennifer Curwick women to protect them- said. “This class is open to any said. woman over the age of 12. I’ve Sgt. Curwick took the R.A.D. selves by using easy but had girls from the age of 12 all class when she was a student effective physical tech- the way up to 65 attend this assistant for the University niques.” class, including faculty, staff, Police Department and imme- students, and their friends diately took interest in becom- and loved ones.” ing an instructor. Curwick has — Jennifer Curwick, R.A.D. classes will be held instructed the course for nine R.A.D. Instructor Dec. 2 to Dec. 4 and times will years and says these classes vary depending on the day. are important because any Although course enrollment woman can learn the tech- is limited to women, the pro- niques. “I believe this class is effec- gram is open to the general Fresno State student, and tive in preparing women to public. The enrollment fee is sgt. Curwick's niece Breanne protect themselves by using $15 and grants program gradu- Curwick has taken the R.A.D. easy but effective physical ates access to future R.A.D. classes at Fresno State since techniques,” R.A.D. instructor classes for the rest of their life. she was 15 years old and says Sgt. Jennifer Curwick said. “I The course focuses on the the feeling of empowerment is have received a lot of positive four risks of personal safety: the most important technique Wednesday, Dec. 7: Rm. E.D. 140, KSOEHD feedback on how the women risk awareness, risk reduction a person will gain from the Doors open: 5:00 p.m. Park in Lot C felt more confident after tak- strategies, risk recognition program. Film: 6:00-7:30 p.m. ing the class, and that's so and risk avoidance. The class “You don't have to be young, Panel and Q&A: 7:45-9:00 important when making the is a 12-hour course that is bro- fit or strong in order to be decision to defend yourself ken up into three days where able to get out of harm’s way,” Donation: $10 at the door or via website physically.” participants will learn about Breanne Curwick said. “The The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture R.A.D. courses have been self-defense through lectures, class teaches you how to not www.RACETONOWHERE.com offered at Fresno State for physical instruction and prac- only avoid situations, but also The Collegian Arts & EnterTainment FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR, JOHNATHAN WILBANKS • [email protected] PAGE 5 Agatha Christie in her own words

By Tish Wells And my mother says: ‘It’s a was at the time and how she McClatchy-Tribune lucky spider, Agatha, a lucky was annoyed by the press cov- spider for your birthday ...’ erage of her disappearance, In time for the holiday sea- And then the memory fades.” but nothing more. son, the 1977 autobiography Christie taught herself to Her second marriage, to of mystery writer Agatha read at 5. In her teens and archeologist Max Mallowan, Christie has been reissued early adulthood she dabbled was a happy one. She traveled with an introduction by her in music and singing, and fell often to the Middle East, dab- grandson, Matthew Prichard. into writing almost by acci- bled in photography and then “An Autobiography” is the dent. It was during the war in writing plays, adapting her history of a unique upbring- years that she conceived of own work. ing in a time long gone. It’s a her famous Belgium detective To modern eyes, there are portrait of a childhood and Hercule Poirot. jarring elements. She uses the young womanhood that van- All writers use their life N-word in the title of one book, ished with World War I. knowledge in their work, and and in the stage adaptation of What makes this edition it’s easy to see where such it. Her Victorian attitudes are special is a CD of Christie famous sleuths as Miss Jane several generations back and dictating parts of the autobi- Marple and Poirot started. some might find them uncom- ography. The recordings were However, fans of the latter fortable today. made from tapes found by may be dismayed to find that Finally, her take on her Prichard after her death, and Christie disliked her Belgium career? “One of the pleasure painstakingly restored. detective. of writing detective stories Agatha Christie was born Christie fell in love and mar- is that there are so many in September 1890 during the ried a Royal Flying Corps pilot types to chose from: the light- last years of Queen Victoria’s named Archibald Christie in hearted thriller, which is reign. Her happy childhood 1914 right before he shipped particularly pleasant to do; dominates the first part of out in World War I. She the intricate detective story the book with rich evocative entered nursing and end up with an involved plot which detail. working in the dispensary, or is technically interesting and For example, for her third a pharmacy. This played into requires a great deal of work, birthday, “There is a tea-table her novels since she learned but is always rewarding; and and it is covered with cakes, a great deal about drugs, their then what I can only describe with my birthday cake, all effects and potential for abuse. as the detective story that has sugar icing and with candles She and Christie had an ugly a kind of passion behind it — in the middle of it. Three divorce in 1926. Anyone look- that passion being to help save candles. And then the exciting ing for insight into the miss- innocence. Because it is inno- occurrence _ a tiny red spider, ing 11 days when she vanished cence that matters, not guilt.” so small I can hardly see it, needs to look elsewhere; she McClatchy-Tribune runs across the white cloth. mentions how unhappy she Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

By Billy O’Keefe fades to black without stop- McClatchy-Tribune ping the action. But as a fulfill- ment of curiosity and a jaw- Though “Halo: Combat dropping demonstration of Evolved’s” impact has been how far graphics have come in exhaustively documented, a decade, it’s a wonderful little there may be no finer point touch. (Just be sure to use it than the realization that the when the coast is clear.) 2011 holiday season’s best new As it happens, the rest of the first-person shooter may very game remains pretty wonder- well be a 10-year-old game ful as well. “Halo’s” sequels with a fresh coat of paint. and prequels have outdone it At least on the solo (or two- in terms of scope, design vari- player co-op) side, that’s ety and level arrangements, what “Halo: Combat Evolved but the tenets of those great Anniversary” is — a pretty games — wide-open battle- carbon copy of the game that fields, branching paths even launched with the original indoors, enemies that swarm Xbox in 2001 and subsequently and flank as well as rush in formed the foundation of a packs, numerous opportuni- video game juggernaut. ties for devising your own Arguably, “Anniversary’s” unique plan of attack — faithfulness is to a fault if are fully intact here. It was you’re accustomed to the groundbreaking in 2001, and advancements the series has in 2011, following on the heels made — from enemy A.I. to the of oppressively linear mili- ability to sprint, hijack enemy tary shooters that routinely vehicles and dual-wield weap- punish creativity in their cam- ons — since that first game. paigns, it still puts many of Even visually, and regardless its newer, flashier contempo- of a graphical revamp that raries to shame. Dean Rutz / McClatchy-Tribune brings everything up to par For those who never played with the recent “Halo” games, it on the original Xbox, the Marty O’Donnell, pictured in his Bungie studio in Kirkland, Wash., composed the music for the “Halo” video game. there are allusions to yester- full-circle timing of this anni- each mission hides a terminal on the multiplayer side (16 all of its features (from Forge year in the jerky way other versary release could not that unlocks new insights — players). The game includes mode to jetpacks), and allows characters animate and the be better. Last year’s “Halo: courtesy of perennial series remastered versions of six you to play with “Reach” odd turns enemies sometimes Reach” allowed players to play antagonist 343 Guilty Spark — classic maps and some match players who purchase the make when flanking and back- out the story that fed into the about where the series is head- configurations that allow play- six maps as a $15 download. pedaling. events of the original game, ed when the next “Halo” trilo- ers to re-enact the original The maps that shipped with The upside to staying so so if “Anniversary” is new to gy kicks off next year. The ter- game’s four-player multiplay- “Reach” aren’t included on faithful? A cool trick that lets you, it may as well be a sequel minals are sometimes harder er, but it uses “Reach’s” multi- “Anniversary,” but in a gen- you swap between the old and to “Reach” in the same way a to find than they should be, player engine to power it. erous touch, “Anniversary” new graphics at any time with “Star Wars” movie from 1977 but for the diehards, they’re At no point does includes a code that lets you a single button press. The is a sequel to one released in absolutely worth seeking out. “Anniversary” pretend oth- download the maps for free transition is a little awkward 2005. “Anniversary’s” faithful- erwise: The game uses the and use them in “Reach” if insofar that the screen briefly For the returning players, ness isn’t quite as hardcore “Reach” branding, includes you have a copy. PAGE 6 THE COLLEGIAN • A&E FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR, JOHNATHAN WILBANKS • [email protected]

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis The daily crossword Los Angeles Times

9 Junior-to-be 10 Key related to C Across 11 Cop’s order 1 Family nickname 12 Thus far 5 Turkeys 13 Twisting shape 10 Together, in scores 19 Struggle with 14 Say and mean sassafras? 15 “Star Wars” name 21 Absolute 16 Locks that are hard to 24 Sage manage 25 Restaurant pots 17 Shed tool 27 They might happen 18 Restraints to prevent 30 “The Motorcycle the eating of forbidden Diaries” subject fruit? 31 McCain : Palin :: Dole 20 “Who am __ judge?” : __ 21 ID theft target 33 Went up 22 Eastern faith 36 One of seven in this 23 Crooned while tipsy? clue 26 Sleep: Pref. 37 Casual “Sure” 28 Present in court 38 Italian luxury label 29 Resistant to punches? 39 Legendary accounts 32 Officiate 40 Free TV ad Complete the grid so that every row, column and 34 Word often ignored in Puzzle by Mike Peluso 41 Strong finish? 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. alphabetizing 45 Younger, as a sister C SOLUTION: http://collegian.csufresno.edu 35 Golfs, e.g. PUZZLE SOLUTION: http://collegian.csufresno.edu 46 Play-of-color gem Copyright 2011. Tribune Media Services, Inc. 36 Scary place to pray? C 47 Camera store choices 40 Thickness 49 Tanning booth item, Word of the Day 42 Wide size constellation 68 One good at takeoffs briefly 43 Big-league 60 Rooster that doesn’t 50 “The Devil’s 44 Actor Holbrook under wake you up? Down Dictionary” author the weather? 62 End of school? 1 Model/actress 51 12-time All-Star 48 Island mentioned 63 Rhode Island senator Berenson Roberto Void the warranty in the Beach Boys’ for whom an education 2 Online image 54 Invite as one’s date for “Kokomo” grant is named 3 Vietnam’s __ Delta 56 Self-titled 2000s sitcom 52 At __: in one go 64 Struggling with 4 Exist 57 Self-assured statement To perform an activity in an extreme fashion. 53 Underwater menace? 65 Community service 5 Met villains, perhaps 60 Basker’s abbr. 55 Doha resident org. 6 Round gaskets 61 A little off 58 Patience-virtue link 66 Escaped 7 McKinley, e.g.: Abbr. 62 One-named R&B 59 Regulus’s 67 “Then ...” 8 Leader singer Source: UrbanDictionary.com Reality TV’s new breed of stars By Robert Lloyd tify with these characters and McClatchy-Tribune others who regard them as interesting specimens. They LOS ANGELES — Living in speak in Cajun cadences, in the farther reaches of basic the accents of Maine and cable are a growing number Oklahoma. (Even MTV, which of television series about has just ordered “Buck Wild,” what might be called “ordi- “following the colorful antics nary people” at work in what of a group of friends just out most of us would consider of high school in rural West extraordinary jobs. It is lazily Virginia,” is looking in that tempting, though not quite direction.) right, to describe these shows Some smoke cigarettes, and as redneck or blue-collar or not to look sophisticated. They rural, but they are mostly set dress in their own clothes, for away from big cities in places comfort or for work. Many that — apart from these shows could stand to lose a few — you don’t often see on TV: pounds, to start. With some Southern places and prairie exceptions — the female char- places and backwoods places. acters tend to be conventional- You can link their titles ly hot, conventionally — they into a kind of poetical asso- Jim Bates / McClatchy-Tribune are not like people Hollywood ciative chain: “Ice Road Sig Hansen poses for portrait with his boat, the Northwestern, docked at Ballard in Seattle, Washington, March 3, casts for lead roles. Some are Truckers,” “American 2010. He is famous because he and his boat are featured on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch.” even old — the men of “Gold Joggers,” “Lady Joggers,” “Ax Rush,” out of work and pros- Men,” “American Loggers,” Cable TV likes to show peo- ing Tuesday, the stars (Tim especially compared to the pecting for gold, are almost all “Swamp Loggers,” “Swamp ple at work; it is an economical the Moonshiner, Tickle the rest of television, where it in their 40s, 50s and 60s, and Brothers,” “Swamp People,” way to mount a series. There is Sidekick, Popcorn the Legend, is mostly just a decoration. that is part of the story. As TV, “Swamp Wars” — do you see built-in color there and, with as a promo spot names them), For all the hokum, these are there is something refreshing a pattern emerging? — “Bear a little help, drama: There is would appear — appear — to shows about getting the job about it. Swamp Recovery,” “Lizard always something that needs be breaking the law, which done. Expertise and capability, As with most reality TV, the Lick Towing,” “Black Gold,” to be done (in almost any- is a whole other sort of risk- which also power cooking and reality in these series is modi- “Gold Rush” (formerly “Gold body’s life) on too little money taking. (The network also has home improvement shows, is fied and mediated. TruTV’s Rush Alaska”), “Flying Wild and with too little time. The “Weed Wars,” about the medi- just plain attractive, whether motto, “Not reality, actual- Alaska,” “Deadliest Catch,” series listed above are the cal marijuana business, begin- it’s knowing how to keep a ity,” is a tacit admission that “Hillbilly Handfishin”” muddier cousins of shows ning Thursday.) big truck running in arctic reality is now an empty word, and the just-begun “Big like “Cake Boss” and “DC Blue collars and rednecks weather or to wrangle a large although the network is home Shrimpin.’” They make Cupcakes,” and of the many aside, these series are not and deadly snake into a trash to the comically unconvinc- their home on networks like “get rich by serving the rich” really about class. A little can — for its own good, I has- ing repo shows “Bear Swamp Discovery, History, TruTV, series so beloved by Bravo. financial struggle is good for ten to add. (Not all animals are Recovery” and “Lizard Lick A&E and Animal Planet. It is part of their point, the narrative, nevertheless, as safe here: You do not want Towing,” which pits its heroes Even National Geographic which is as often as not and we’re regularly reminded to be an alligator in “Swamp against deadbeat strippers, Channel has its corn-pone clothed as comedy, that the of the money an enterprise People,” about people who prostitutes and moonshin- science show, “Rocket City work they show is physi- is liable to lose when this or kill them; ditto a wild boar ers, as boss Ron Shirley deliv- Rednecks,” which debuted cally dangerous, because of that thing goes wrong, but by in “American Hoggers” or a ers his colorful play-by-play: in September. It is a sort the landscape and elements and large these are not people catfish around the Hillbilly “She’s madder than a hornet of “Mythbusters” with an in which it is performed operating on the margins. Handfishers. (Their shows with no stinger, baby!” But Alabama accent, whose “back- and/or because it involves Neither is politics, which can come with viewer advisories as in professional wrestling, woods geniuses” make rocket things, machine or animal or be an alienating force in enter- you ought to take seriously.). which this oddly resembles, fuel from moonshine whiskey human, that might kill you. tainment television, part of It is probably enough to say the fakery is part of the fun. and armor a truck with beer In Discovery’s Appalachia- the package. that there will be some in cans. set “Moonshiners,” premier- But the work does matter, the audience who will iden- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 THE COLLEGIAN • SPORTS PAGE 7 SPORTS EDITOR, JERRY HUERTA • [email protected] Fresno State dominates in SMU Tournament By Angel Moreno the upset against both Stanford and The Collegian Oklahoma behind leading scorers, sophomore Ki-Ki Moore and junior After being crowned the Hoops for Rosie Moult. Moore has provided that the Cure Tournament champions scoring punch for the ‘Dogs as she on Saturday in their 88-67 win over has averaged 19.3 points per game and Southern Methodist, the women’s bas- became Fresno State’s go-to-scorer. ketball team is still looking to improve Moult is right behind Moore in the as they face stiff competition next scoring department as she has aver- week, including two nationally ranked aged 14.5 points per game. opponents. Moore was named WAC Women’s With two wins in the tournament, Basketball Player of the Week after her head coach Adrian Wiggins talked performance last week where she aver- about the impact of being crowned the aged 24 points, 5.5 rebounds and four tournament champions. assists per game over the weekend. “To win their clas- Moore was also named sic was a good con- Most Valuable Player of fidence boost, but o win their classic the Hoops for the Cure we still have tough tournament after her games this month,” “Twas a good confi- 28-point performance Wiggins said. “So it’s dence boost.” in the championship a good chance for us game. to get better.” — Adrian Wiggins, With Moore and The next two games Moult providing a one- will give the ‘Dogs women’s basketball coach two scoring punch for their chance as they Fresno State, it has Esteban Cortez / The Collegian play the toughest allowed the ‘Dogs to not Sophomore Ki-Ki Moore earned Western Athletic Conference women’s basketball player of the part yet, with No. 6 Stanford and No. miss a beat in scoring average as they week after she averaged 24 points and 80 percent from three-point range in SMU Tournament. 18 Oklahoma both paying visits to the have averaged 78 points a game on the Fresno State on Sunday and Thursday, season. Right now, it’s about finding that center Veronica Wilson, who has pro- respectively. Although Moore and Moult have identity for our team.” vided a scoring presence off the bench, The Bulldogs will need to utilize its stepped their games up this season, And with Moore and Moult already scoring 8.5 points per game. home court advantage as they wel- Fresno State is still going to need some making an impact on the floor, the Despite an impressive start, Wiggins come Stanford and Oklahoma to the of its younger Bulldogs to contribute ‘Dogs will need some of other players knows his young team still has much to Save Mart Center where Fresno State to be able to come out of this current to get wins during this tough stretch of experience early in the season. is 89-26 in nine seasons, including 71-14 stretch of games successful. upcoming games. “We’re playing against some big, under Wiggins, who is currently in his “It’s still early so we still need to fig- Two of the players that have con- fast and strong athletes, so we’re going seventh season as the face of the pro- ure out the roles of our team,” Wiggins tributed more this season are guard to have to play on a high level,” said gram. said. “We have a lot of learning to do Blakely Goldberg, who is averaging 9.2 Wiggins. “These names will really help The defending Western Athletic about who can make shots from where points and 5.5 rebounds per game in us feel like we belong [with the best] Conference champions will look to get on the floor and who can cover whom. her first year in the starting lineup and and we’re confident.” Collegian Q&A with San Diego State’s sports editor resno State is coming off anoth- line. This will be a key game for the Q: What are some thoughts on run- fumbles and a fumble recovery this er tough loss at the hands of ‘Dogs to gain some momentum going ning back Ronnie Hillman? season. He has been a difference maker FWestern Athletic Conference into the offseason. A: He’s an electrifying playmaker, in the secondary. Burris is a difference rival San Jose State. Now, the ‘Dogs Antonio Morales is the sports editor a home run hitter and now that he’s maker in the linebacking corps and have one more chance to get a win at San Diego State and The Collegian added some weight, he can carry the senior Jerome Long is the leader on the against Mountain West Conference editor Jerry Huerta caught up with ball more. He’s the best player on the defensive line. member San Diego State. This game him to talk about what the ‘Dogs can San Diego State football team and Q: How has head coach Rocky Long will have bigger implications than expect from the Aztecs in a battle probably the best running back in the impacted this program in his first year usual with the Oil Can Trophy on the between old rivals. Mountain West Conference. as the face of Aztec football? Q: What has quarterback Ryan A: He’s kept the program stable so far Lindley meant to the program this sea- and has the same exact record as Brady son? Hoke through 11 games. His impact A: I don’t think it’s this season, but will be known next season when the more like all five years he’s been here. team loses Lindley, some offensive line- When he got here the team was terrible man and Burris. and now he’s on the verge of leading Q: What will it take for San Diego the team to back-to-back bowl games State to beat Fresno State on Saturday? for the first time in [what seems like] A: A fast start and solid run defense. forever. He lost his top-flight receivers The team has gotten off to a slow start from a season ago, so his numbers have almost every game and sometimes it dipped this season, but he’s still the has come back to hurt them. The Aztecs leader of the team. will need solid run defense because if Q: Who is the leader of the defense? the defense can’t stop the run, Robbie A: Linebacker Miles Burris is the Rouse could have a field day. heart and soul of the Aztec defense. He Q: What does it mean for the San has 17 tackles for loss and six sacks this Diego State to play against Fresno State season. for the first time in a while and to renew Q: What can Fresno State expect from rivalry with the ‘Dogs going to the San Diego State’s defense? Mountain West Conference next year? A: A lot of blitzes and opportuni- A: You may have already heard, but ties to crack some big plays, which the this game has been dubbed the “Battle Aztec defense seems prone to give up. For The Oil Can,” which is pretty inter- Q: Which players are difference mak- esting. The players didn’t know much ers in the secondary, linebacking corps about the rivalry, it’s been a while and defensive line? since the two teams played, but I think A: Defensive back Larry Parker has the team is excited to have a natural six interceptions this year, three forced rival now. The Collegian CARR CLOSING IN ON RECORD Quarterback Derek Carr is the 18th-rated passer in the country and needs just 52 more SPORTS yards to break Kevin Sweeney’s record for the most passing yards for a sophomore. PAGE 8 SPORTS EDITOR, JERRY HUERTA • [email protected] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011

WEEK 13 PREVIEW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, AT 5 PM, QUALCOMM STADIUM

Bulldog Game Day Keys to Victory 1. Contain the Hillman FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS Fresno State faces probably one of the best running backs in the coun- 2011 OVERALL RECORD 2011 OVERALL RECORD try on Saturday in Ronnie Hillman. 4-8 7-4 He is currently fourth in the country in yards per game with 134.4 and VS. fifth in total rushing yards. Fresno State will need to contain him to leave Qualcomm Stadium with a “ W.” CONFERENCE RECORD CONFERENCE RECORD 3-4 2. Limit the ‘Big Play’ 4-3 It is week 13 and this is still one Analysis by Jerry Huerta the keys to victory because it has been an ongoing problem all year. TELEVISION: CBS COLLEGE SPORTS This will be Fresno State’s final RADIO: KMJ-AM 580 AND KGST-AM 1600 (ESPN DEPORTES) chance to right this problem up before the start of the offseason. San Diego State’s rushing attack will challenge the ‘Dogs.

3. Continue making plays It’s Carr’s season finale and contin- ing the trend of big-play threats is crucial. Look for Carr to find his top target Jalen Saunders and have Rouse spell the aerial attack. Position matchups

Player to watch: Bryce Harris, left tackle Esteban Cortex /The Collegian When Fresno State runs: The ‘Dogs will need to spread the wealth between all of the weapons, especially to wide receiver Isaiah Burse, who led the ‘Dogs with 135 yards last week. Advantage - Fresno State Junior Robbie Rouse could finish the season as one of the top run- Breakdown: Bulldogs Breakdown: Aztecs ning backs in the country, statisti- Fresno State has reached will restart a long-standing This game on Saturday rently one of the top running cally. Rouse’s big numbers have the end of its 13-game season rivalry. has much more on the line backs in the nation. He is been aided by his 309 carries on and it hasn’t really turned On offense, the ‘Dogs will than any other nonconfer- fourth in yards per game and the season. out the way the ‘Dogs expect- need sophomore quarter- ence game that Fresno State fifth in total rushing yards. ed. Fresno State is currently back Derek Carr to get the and San Diego State have The ‘Dogs won’t be able to 4-8, which is the worst record ball in his playmakers’ played in this season. There just focus on Hillman with When San Diego State runs: since 2006. With such a dis- hands, especially with sopho- is a prize for the winner of senior Ryan Lindley behind Advantage - San Diego State appointing record, the ‘Dogs more Jalen Saunders on the this matchup at Qualcomm center. Lindley has led the This could be the Rouse versus were eliminated from bowl deep ball. Carr will also have Stadium: the right to the Oil Aztecs to two consecutive Hillman show as both are among contention a couple weeks running back Robbie Rouse Can Trophy. seven-win seasons with the the top running backs in the nation. ago and, the first time since behind him to give him that This matchup also will opportunity for San Diego The Fresno State run defense is fac- that 2006 season. There is security blanket in the run restart the rivalry between State to pick up its eighth win ing its stiffest test on the ground for still plenty of left for the game. Another vital part of the two schools that have on Saturday. the 2011 season. ‘Dogs going forward. The the offense has to be senior battled it out 50 times in the The San Diego State defense most important thing is for kicker Kevin Goessling, who series.With Fresno State’s could also give Carr and com- a win so they can have some- became the all-time leading impending move to the pany fits as it employs a 3-3-5 When Fresno State passes: thing to build off of going scorer in last week’s loss to Mountain West Conference base defense with three down Advantage - Fresno State into the offseason. The sec- San Jose State. next season, this will give the linemen, three linebackers QB Derek Carr has been a consis- ond thing is to get some expe- The defense will need to ‘Dogs a first-hand look of an and five defensive backs. At tent force in the passing game all rience for some of the young- contain Ronnie Hillman if it upcoming conference oppo- the center of this defense is season and needs to continue that er players that are expected wants the Aztec fans to leave nent. linebacker Miles Burris, who in the final game of his inaugural to step into leadership roles Qualcomm Stadium with a The main focus for Fresno has 17 tackles for loss and six season as a starter. in the future. Also at stake bad taste in their mouths and State will be on running back sacks on the season. is the Oil Can Trophy, which get their fifth win the season. Ronnie Hillman, who is cur- When San Diego State passes: Advantage - San Diego State Getting to know the San Diego State Aztecs Senior Ryan Lindley has had a down year compared to last year, Wins against: Cal Poly, Army, Washington State, Series record: San Diego State leads 26-20-4 but Fresno State has one of the Air Force, New Mexico, Colorado State, UNLV Last meeting: 2002, Fresno State won 16-14 worst pass defenses in the WAC. Losses to: Michigan, TCU, Wyoming, Hawaii, Point spread: San Diego State favored by 8 points Boise State, Special teams: EDITOR’S PREDICTION: Advantage - Even Head coach: Rocky Long, 1st year San Diego State: 27, Fresno State: 24 Offense: Pro Style Senior Kevin Goessling became the Peter Kluch /The Daily Aztec Defense: 3-3-5 all-time leading scorer in Bulldog Player to watch: VIDEO: Look for the Fresno State-San Key players: Ronnie Hillman, RB, Ryan Lindley, history this past Saturday and will Ronnie Hillman, running back Diego State preview online. QB, Larry Parker, DB, Miles Burris, LB C http://collegian.csufresno.edu try to continue his consistent play against the Aztecs.