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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Saint Mary's Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Collegian by an authorized editor of Saint Mary's Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MORAGA, CALIFORNIA • VOLUME 115, NUMBER 7 • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 • STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM • TWITTER: @SMC_COLLEGIAN • FACEBOOK.COM/SMCCOLLEGIAN Saint Mary’s community afected by North Bay fires What’s Inside BY LAUREN SCOTT NEWS CONTRIBUTING WRITER STUDENTS COMMEMORATE Last Wednesday, the campus grew OUR LADY OF FATIMA stifled with smoke. Its smell and pres- Mass celebrates diversity ence were everywhere. For some Saint while rooting itself within the Mary’s community members, the smoke Catholic tradition. PAGE 2 over their heads was a reminder of homes left behind. Originating in the Sonoma area, 24 fires have been spreading since the morning of Monday, Oct. 9, resulting in over 5,700 structures being lost, as well as 40 deaths as of Sunday, Oct. 15. On top of this, 560 people are still unaccounted for in those areas. Sean Prasad ‘21 grew up in Sonoma County, near Kenwood. On Monday morning, his family gathered up impor- PROFESSOR HIGHLIGHTS tant items and evacuated their home at “BABI YAR” POEM around 4:00 a.m. to escape the fire. They While the poem has been translated found refuge with extended family near- into numerous languages, it remains by. As it is hard to tell in real time which NORTH BAY NEIGHBORHOOD left in rubble after devastating fire passes through. (Courtesy of KSRO) relatively unknown. PAGE 3 exact houses the fires have consumed, Prasad’s family is still unsure of their fects of the fire. Her family’s home is After the evacuation, they sought CULTURE home’s status. He described the experi- located in between the cities of Sonoma help from the Santa Rosa Presbyterian ence of seeing the smoke at Saint Mary’s and Fairfield. Her family was forced Church of Roses where they received HARVEY WEINSTEIN SCANDAL as surreal because he knows the smoke to evacuate on Monday night around food and shelter. Professor Biglin has, Recent reporting on sexual misconduct contains traces of the place where he 8:00 p.m. They too found refuge with for the most part, been reading the news, allegations places Hollywood grew up, including his elementary school. extended family nearby. as well as checking the state’s online fire elite under scrutiny. PAGE 4 Jane Camarillo, the Vice Provost of Both Prasad and Roscoe have been map to get updates. Student Life, sent a series of emails last tracking the fires through news services, Amongst all of the devastation, Biglin week updating the Saint Mary’s com- but they still do not know the status of sees a silver lining in the kindness he munity of the situation in the North Bay. their homes, nor have they received any and his family have received from the In one email, she indicated that Saint updates from emergency services. community around them. While he is Mary’s Counseling and Psychological Last Tuesday, the Mission and Min- currently staying with a friend, he ex- Services (CAPS) would offer drop-in istry Center (MMC) held a brief early plained that the warmth he experienced group counseling for those affected. morning service at the Chapel, which fea- at the church, as well as all the offers She also indicated that the Health and tured hymns and prayers to the people he has received to stay with people, has Wellness Center (HWC) would provide and places affected by the fire. touched him and his family and is “a true masks to those with respiratory issues Like Prasad, Professor Ed Biglin lives expression of human kindness.” Prasad, in order to shield them from the effects near Kenwood in Sonoma County. On Roscoe, and Biglin are just a few of the MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM of smoke. “While you are on campus in Sunday night, he and his wife went out- Saint Mary’s community affected by the VISITS SAN FRANCISCO both the residences or academic build- side and saw three fires from different North Bay fires. New York and Los Angeles ings, please keep the windows closed directions inching closer to their neigh- If you would like to donate money or favorite delights Bay Area crowd and do not prop doors open to buildings. borhood. As the emergency coordinators goods to those affected by the fires or if with recent opening. PAGE 5 Limit your outdoor activity at this time, for their neighborhood, they stayed up you’re interested in volunteer services, and immediately seek out the Health through the night, helping to alert and please go to the Saint Mary’s fire relief OPINION and Wellness Center if you begin to have evacuate other families before they webpage: https://www.stmarys-ca. breathing difficulties,” she wrote. themselves were forced to evacuate the edu/2017-Northern-California-Fire- SAUDI ARABIA JUST LIFTED ITS Sarah Roscoe ‘18 has also felt the ef- following morning at 8:30 a.m. Relief BAN ON WOMEN DRIVING But is Saudi Arabia really interested in women’s rights? PAGE 6 Administration tied to End the Silence movement BY JACOB TURNROSE will focus on the genesis of the movement. pointed with the responses issued by NEWS EDITOR ETS has always claimed to be a student- the administration. They felt that the led, grass roots movement. Furthermore, response acted more as a pacifier than a Previously overlooked documents show ETS has always claimed to be in direct serious plan for change. ‘We saw tonight that the End the Silence (ETS) movement conflict with the administration. that the students aren’t happy, they aren’t works more closely with Saint Mary’s In an op-ed titled, “End the Silence is content,’” said Sosa. administration than ETS activists have Important and Student Activism Mat- Here, ETS is again depicted as student- admitted. ters,” Leora Mosman repeatedly charac- led and in conflict with the administra- On Thursday, May 5, 2016, students, terized ETS as “student-led” and against tion. SPORTS staff members, and faculty participated “the administration.” in the End the Silence walk-out. The She wrote, “End the Silence, the stu- NBA 2017-2018 SEASON SET TO TIP OFF demonstration culminated in partici- dent-led movement that originated in Evidence has been A number of teams have revamped pants presenting a list of demands to spring of 2016 to reveal and rectify in- shown to The Collegian their rosters, but the same question President Donahue and Provost Dobkin, stitutional issues that disadvantage stu- still remains: Can anyone beat which eventually gave birth to the ETS dents of certain racial and socioeconomic that administrators the Warroriors? PAGE 7 movement. backgrounds, seeks to change the habit played a role in The demands presented by ETS last of institutional amnesia at this school.” organizing ETS from May included: “the restructuring of “[ETS was] formed after numerous in- [the] FYAC and Seminar curriculum,” cidences of students being marginalized,” the very beginning. the provision of a bigger platform for she writes, “and an administration who marginalized voices and experiences, and continually turned a blind eye to many the alteration of “the Financial Aid Office systemic issues.” This kind of rhetoric presents a per- policies to better support students from a On Oct. 27, 2016, The Collegian re- ceived dualism at play. ETS often argues low socioeconomic background,” accord- ported that ETS hosted a forum for stu- that the students and their demands ing to Leora Mosman ‘18, an ETS activist. dents to discuss the progress made by the are on one side, and on the other side is For context, the documents presented administration in regards to their original the administration, who is reluctant to in this article are over a year and a half old. list of demands. change altogether. However, considering the impact that The article states, “After the forum, Yet, evidence has been shown to The MEN’S SOCCER FALL 4-2 ETS has made on campus, The Collegian the Collegian sat down with Ines Sosa Collegian that administrators played a AT SANTA CLARA will work to unearth sources and allow …She was decidedly disappointed with direct role in organizing End the Silence They are now 1-1 in for analysis and evaluation of the move- the administration’s responses to the from the very beginning. conference play. PAGE 8 ment with a series of articles. This one demands…Overall, students were disap- see End the Silence, page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE ETS: The administration’s opposition to the movement has been overstated

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “1) Require all staff to attend agenda for the day, but it also was ing significant pre-planning to Safe Zone & other identity work- the engine for developing what reserve. Neither the IC, nor the On May 3, in preparation for shops 2) Create more outreach demands were to be made. attendance of the President, are the walk-out, Karin McClelland to marginalized students 3) Jane Camarillo, the Vice Presi- possible at short notice without sent an email to all MMC student Require living learning commu- dent of Student Life, Cesar Her- administrative help, as many workers. McClelland’s role on nities—Lasallian & Santiago—to nandez, the Coordinator of the students can attest. campus is the Director of the cover issues of power, privilege, Intercultural Center (IC), and Mission and Ministry Center. oppression, and identity before Desiree Anderson all wrote com- As these two The Collegian was forwarded starting service. ments on the GoogleDoc, which said email from an anonymous “I know all of us have felt the dated back to April 24, 2016. In examples show, student. stressed climate on campus, addition, at least one ranked the student- it has not come about by a few faculty was involved—this be- led resistance The Collegian The facts, from what has angry or disgruntled students, ing Raina León, Professor of been gathered, must faculty and staff. There are very Education. The fact that these movement versus Saint Mary’s College of California real issues and experiences of administrators were comment- the administration explain the much closer hate [violence or crime] tak- ing on the document on April 24 connection between ETS ing place. Please take the time implies deeper connection to the story perpetuated P.O. Box 4407 tomorrow to participate (active by ETS activists, Moraga, CA 94575 and the administration. word here) in the Town Hall 206 Ferroggiaro Hall meeting tomorrow,” she wrote. Considering the cannot be true. In the email, McClelland tried This email shows that the impact that ETS has www.stmaryscollegian.com persuading her student workers head of one of the branches of As these two examples show, [email protected] to attend the End the Silence the administration tried per- made on campus, The the student-led resistance move- walk out. “Please attend Town suading its student workers Collegian will work ment versus the administration Telephone: (925) 631-4279 Hall, Support the Walk Out...if (who are also employees of the to unearth sources story perpetuated by ETS activ- Facebook.com/smccollegian you choose to,” read the subject administration) to show up for ists cannot be true. Twitter: @SMC_Collegian heading. both a town hall event and more and allow for analysis The facts, from what has been In the body of the email, Mc- importantly the May 5 walk out. and evaluation of gathered, must explain the much Clelland writes, “As many of you It is clear that the MMC played closer connection between ETS GABBY VANACORE know, there is a Town Hall meet- a direct role in promoting ETS’s the movement with and the administration. DEAN BOERNER ing tomorrow...1:00 p.m., Claeys inaugural event. a series of articles. The Collegian will attempt to Editors-in-Chief Lounge; and a Student Walk Out The second piece of evidence make sense of the ETS move- on Thursday, May 5. I want to is from ETS’s Google document, ment, its impact on the campus, JACOB TURNROSE encourage all of you to attend the which outlined its demands organizers of the event. and its true relationship to the News Editor Town Hall meeting tomorrow, and its walk-out schedule and This document in particular administration through a series during community time, to ei- showed that administrators helps explain why the walk- of articles. MAUREEN THAETE ther be heard or listen...or both!” actually played a role in writing out culminated in a meeting If you know of any possible Assistant News Editor McClelland listed the ETS de- and editing said document. with President Donahue in the leads, please email smccolle- mands that pertain to the MMC: This document not only set the IC—a space normally requir- [email protected]. MARSHALL LYMBURN SARAH KNEBEL Opinion Editors

CAMILLA MARAIS Students celebrate Our Lady of Fatima mass KALI KUSHNER Mass at Saint Joseph the Worker Church celebrates diversity rooted in tradition Culture Editors BY KATE ARENCHILD KIMBERLY PASCHAL NEWS REPORTER pear, reminding the Catholic Catholic Church, the solar in- pants to sense being transported TYLER BINDI Church of her faithfulness as cident was reported by secular beyond Berkeley into something Sports Editors On Friday, Oct. 13, Saint their Mother. He spoke of Our and even anti-religious journals. truly sacred. Keara Stearns ‘18, Mary’s students attended a Lady of Guadalupe in the 16th Both the apparition and the found the difference beauti- ELIZABETH MAGNO mass celebrating the 100th anni- century, our Lady of Lourdes in solar incident has made Oct. 13 ful, “like going into the past,” Chief Copy Editor versary of the appearance of the the 19th century, and Our Lady an important day to Catholics. she said. Andrew Gai ‘19 also Virgin Mary to three children in of Fatima in the 20th century as Because of this, the event Friday mentioned, “I love having the TERRILYN HO Fatima, Portugal. Bishop Bar- examples. The Catholic Church night was celebrated as a solemn opportunity to [get] traditional Copy Editor ber, the bishop of the Oakland says that this last apparition is mass. This meant that the priest every now and again.” diocese, which includes Saint the most recent vision of Mary. faced the altar instead of the The mass was well attended KRISTEN GEIBEL Mary’s College, presided over Bishop Barber spoke of the ways congregation and many of the by a diverse group of people. Photo Editor the Mass. He dedicated it to the she appears to the humble and responses were chanted in Latin. Children sat next to the elderly, victims of the fires that are cur- to those least expecting it, like The style was a new experi- Latino couples knelt for com- SHAWNY ANDERSON rently ravaging the North Bay. these three children. ence for the majority of stu- munion alongside Asian fami- Faculty Adviser The mass was held at Saint On Oct. 13, 1917, over 75,000 dents. Sarah Roscoe ‘18, laughed lies, college students sang with Joseph the Worker Church in people gathered in Fatima as while saying, “I was 15 percent professors, the wealthy sat with Berkeley. The church was filled the three children claimed that confused!” Meanwhile, Edward the poor, and robed Capuchin with both local Catholics and pil- Mary would appear around Ventura ‘20 corrected her, “Only brothers prayed with business grims who came to honor Mary. noon. Some came, hoping to see 15 percent, I was 50 percent professionals. Bishop Barber knelt alongside Mary while others came as skep- confused!” Black, white, Asian, and Mid- the congregation as he rededi- tics. While only the three chil- While unfamiliar with the dle Eastern priests came to- cated the diocese to the Immacu- dren saw the Virgin, the other style, students appreciated being gether to preside over the mass. late Heart of Mary. He asked for 75,000 people who gathered wit- part of the greater diocese and They came together, humbly her intercession, that our area nessed what has been called the found beauty throughout the before God. The diverse group may be one that seeks after God “Miracle of the Sun.” According difference. was united through the famil- and sees Him in our daily lives. to eyewitnesses, the sun turned Between the liberal use of iarity of the tradition, and the Bishop Barber explained that blue and silver, zig-zagged above incense, the many candles, an mass ended with a hearty Salve The Collegian is the ofcial newspaper of Saint Mary’s throughout the history of the the crowd, and spun in circular organ along with a full choir, and Regina, transfixing Saint Mary’s College, published weekly, except during examination periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves Catholic Church, Mary has cho- rotations. While the apparition the unfamiliarity of the Latin students with it’s transcendent the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial sen times and places to ap- of Mary is claimed solely by the chants, the mass caused partici- beauty. Board is comprised of all oversight staf members. Other opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a request for a correction or clarification may be made. Crime Beat 10/7/17 12:00 p.m. Violation Synopsis: Town of Moraga ruly Party Warning. Referred to Incident: Student Handbook Location: Off Campus Housing Warning Notice - Loud or Un- Assoc. Dean of Students. Violation Synopsis: Town of Moraga ruly Party Warning. Referred to Location: De La Salle Hall Warning Notice - Loud or Un- Assoc. Dean of Students. 10/9/17 12:37 a.m. Synopsis: Possession of alcohol, ruly Party Warning. Referred to Incident: Student Handbook underage drinking, and posses- Assoc. Dean of Students. 10/9/17 11:10 p.m. Violation “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, sion of SMC property. Referred Incident: Student Handbook Location: Off Campus Housing To create a positive force in a world to Residential Experience. 10/9/17 12:12 a.m. Violation Synopsis: Town of Moraga where cynics abound, To provide information to people when Incident: Student Handbook Location: Off Campus Housing Warning Notice - Loud or Un- it wasn’t available before, 10/9/17 11:18 p.m. Violation Synopsis: Town of Moraga ruly Party Warning. Referred to To ofer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner Incident: Student Handbook Location: Off Campus Housing Warning Notice - Loud or Un- Assoc. Dean of Students. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 3 NEWS Campus Snapshots Campus Calendar

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Author Kate Hennessy on “Dorothy Day: The World Will Event honors the oft overlooked ‘Babi Yar’ poem Be Saved By Beauty” BY JOSEPH FOARD wrote the poem after viewing the it was a war poem and that it had to Gazeta in 1961, it was rendered Tuesday, Oct. 17 CONTRIBUTING WRITER site of the killings with Anatoly do with the Holocaust, but I didn’t unable to be legally republished 7:30-9:00 p.m. Kuznetsov, a “school friend of Yev- know anything about the event, or within the Soviet Union until 1984. Soda Activity Center: Moraga “No monument stands over tushenko’s,” who himself witnessed anything in relation to the poem The Thirteenth Symphony met Room Babi Yar,” reads the first line of the killing when he was 14 years before coming to this [presenta- obstacles as well. “Several singers Contact Father David Gentry- Yevgeny Yevtushenko’s poem old. “He took him to the ravine, tion]… I’ve read a lot of Holocaust and a conductor dropped out at Akin “Babi Yar.” The poem recounts showed him the ravine, and told books, and studied it a lot, but I’ve the last minute because they were [email protected] the murdering of 33,700 Jews by him what had happened over these never heard of anything like Babi afraid of Soviet censors and what German soldiers in the Babi Yar two days in September,” Peterson Yar before.” would happen to them,” Peterson ravine in the Ukraine during World recounted. “[Yevtushenko] was “Babi Yar,” the poem, would grow said. “Shostakovich received a lot Distinguished Speaker Series War II. This mass killing was done so amazed by what he heard. Even to gain fame; upon being published of pressure from the Soviets to call Presents - Jon Pearson - Draw over a period of just two days. The though he was a Russian citizen, outside of the Soviet Union, it was of the performance.” In order for out the Best in Your Students: poem comments, too, on the Soviet he had never heard anything about translated into 72 different lan- the performance to be held, Yev- The Art of Student Engage- Union’s refusal to acknowledge the this history; the fact that there was guages. But the poem’s fame would tushenko was forced to alter lines ment existence of said killing. nothing there but a garbage dump begin to grow when composer of the poem to meet the standards Saturday, Oct. 21 On Thursday, Oct. 12, Profes- shocked him… That really was the Dmitri Shostakovich discovered of government censors. 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. sor Joan Peterson of Saint Mary’s impetus for the poem.” it and subsequently incorporated Last year marked the 75th an- Soda Activity Center: Orinda Kalmanovitz School of Education For many students in atten- it into the first movement of his niversary of the Babi Yar killings. Room gave a presentation on the poem, dance, the presentation was their thirteenth symphony. When asked by an audience mem- Contact Robert Vaclav providing information about the first time learning of the deaths Upon being performed in Mos- ber if the event is acknowledged in [email protected] history of its distribution, the at Babi Yar. “I had no idea before cow, the movement was met with the present day, Peterson replied, massacre that would become the coming to the event what Babi Yar great applause. “What I read was “I don’t know that I can answer that Performance by Lino Rivera poem’s subject, and the impact even was,” said Rachel Delukey, that after the symphony was per- properly…The very fact that Babi and Jan Dobrzelewski the poem would have on the world. a student of Saint Mary’s who at- formed, there was total silence,” Yar still doesn’t have a monument Saturday, Oct. 21 Yevtushenko, Peterson said, tended the presentation. “I knew Peterson said in her presentation, says something...One thing that 8:00 p.m. “and then people went wild. Sup- I’ve learned in all of this study is Chapel: Main posedly, the applause went on for that the Holocaust is endless,” said Contact Tara Sundy ten minutes.” Peterson as she began to conclude [email protected] Unfortunately for Yevtushenko, her presentation. “It’s so huge, Alumnus starts fire relief distribution of the poem would you could just take one country, Grant Faulkner, NaNoWri- BY ELIZABETH MAGNO resources are very much directed prove difcult in the Soviet Union. like Hungary or Poland, and study Mo Executive Director: Write CHIEF COPY EDITOR on a by-need basis.” Drake further After being first published in the for the rest of your life, all these With Abandon! emphasized, “I was on the ground Russian newspaper Literaturnaya things.” Monday, Oct. 23 In the midst of the North Bay and going to the sites and was sift- 4:00-5:30 p.m. Fires disaster, a Saint Mary’s ing through the information of Faculty Staf Dining Room alumnus found a way to help out what they needed and where they Contact Rosemary Graham the victims. Alex Drake ‘16 has col- needed it.” [email protected] lected over $8,000 via the mobile Based on the progress of the payment service Venmo in his program, Drake describes it as a INVEST: Fatal Depictions now-active program for North “guerrilla marketing campaign Monday, Oct. 23 Bay fire relief, specially focusing going towards getting supplies 5:30p.m. on the Santa Rosa, Sonoma, and where they needed to go.” He also Delphine Hall: Intercultural Cen- Napa areas. made a point to emphasize the ter “This program literally started program’s flexibility. Contact Intercultural Center with the idea to fill my little Honda “GoFundMe and the Red Cross x8545 Civic with goods to send up,” said are fabulous organizations, but Drake about his cause. Drake took with the former, the funds only get Climate Change and Extreme a trip to Costco the same day the used once the goal is reached; [for] Weather Events fire began and filled his car with the latter you are only giving to a Tuesday, Oct. 24 canned food, water, and other sup- group and have no idea where that 6:30p.m. plies. To get the word out, Drake money is going,” he said. Hagerty Lounge, DLS used his Facebook page to post his “I wanted to keep people in- Contact Riley Smith Venmo username and encourage formed [on] where the funds were [email protected] donations. From this point, the going, and to the best of my ability, program took of. they have been going where they Screening of Al Gore’s “An In- By Monday night, on Oct. 9, needed to go. A lot of the money convenient Sequel” Drake received nearly $1,200 in I’ve taken has gone directly to Thursday, Oct. 26 donations through Venmo, and sites, but also a lot has gone di- 6:30p.m. this allowed him to expand his rectly to families—from my high Soda Center, Claeys Lounge program. Supplies expanded school, from my church, from my Contact Riley Smith from food and water to medica- grocery store, etc.—to people who [email protected] tions, masks, gift cards, blankets, I know truly need it.” and toiletries. By Tuesday and When asked about collaborat- The Campus Calendar column Wednesday, Drake was making his ing with Saint Mary’s, he ex- is a service highlighting major way to Santa Rosa and distributing plained, “Currently, it’s still hard events of the week. To include the supplies among victims, and to tell what will be needed as your event, email details to today he is still encouraging dona- things are still playing out…I know [email protected]. tions. “I was thinking $100 max, that [Saint Mary’s] will supply the Due to space limitations, but here I am, $7,500 in, allocat- goods that schools, families, and we cannot list individual ing resources,” said Drake. “The everyone needs.” club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE Weinstein sexual assault scandal exposes Hollywood Halloween BY VICTORIA VIDALES CONTRIBUTING WRITER film favorites

Sexual abuse is a continuous epi- for October demic in the United States, as many BY ASHLEY SUGAR women face sexual harassment and CONTRIBUTING WRITER assault on school campuses, in the workplace, or in their home. When Fall is finally here! This means an assault takes place, many women pumpkins, blankets, and candy are hesitant to come forward. And bowls are making their way out sometimes even when they do, the of the attic and into our homes. outcome is not positive. Because of October is the month to pop fear, it may be very hard for women in the Halloween classics for a to speak out publicly against their ac- spooky night in front of your cusers, especially if the perpetrator television. Get some pajamas, is a powerful man in the public eye. cuddle up in a blanket, and grab One area where sexual assault takes a cup of hot chocolate to enjoy place on a daily basis is Hollywood. my five all-time favorite Hal- Hollywood is a breeding ground loween movies. for sexual assault, with many power- The first movie worth men- ful men surrounded by hopeful and tioning is Disney’s “Hocus Po- trusting women. It can be difcult cus.” This Halloween classic for an actress to know what to do, takes place in Salem, Massa- having to decide if she will tolerate chusetts and tells the story of harassment for a breakout role or three witches who awake from speak out and risk losing her career. the dead after 300 years. They It is sickening to know that so many are on the hunt for a stolen women were assaulted by one man spell book, but instead they find and the dangers that this knowledge HARVEY WEINSTEIN is only the most recent of Hollywood men to face backlash due to sexual assault claims. (Courtesy of Stephen Lovekin) themselves trapped in a 20th- exposes. One person can do so much century setting. damage to so many diferent people, of Weinstein’s accusers is actress Politicians generally stay out of He left the courthouse as a free man It is a must see for everyone and when they believe that they Ashley Judd. Twenty years ago, ac- Hollywood sexual assault cases, without paying for his crimes. It no matter what age. By the end can get away with it, the freedom to cording to Judd, Weinstein tricked but 2016 presidential candidate seems like men in the public eye are of the night, this movie will have continue the cycle spins freely. And her into coming to his hotel room Hillary Clinton did not. In recent able to get away with sexual assaults you wishing you could fly on a recently, several women in Holly- where she was expecting to have a developments, Clinton spoke out while facing absolutely no penal- broomstick and will make you wood have banded together to out a business-related breakfast. Instead, about Weinstein’s assault accusa- ization. One reason could be their want to grab salt out of your sexual predator: Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein asked her if he could give tions. Weinstein was a supporter continued public support from fel- cupboards to ward off all the As a critically acclaimed movie her a massage and when she refused, of Clinton in several of her political low Hollywood colleagues and fans witches. producer and studio founder, Wein- he continued to ask her if she would races and donated financially to her throughout the many accusations. Of course, what is Halloween stein is one of Hollywood’s most watch him take a shower. campaigns. Clinton has expressed Hollywood is not the only place without a movie directed by the powerful men. He and his brother, Another Weinstein accuser is ac- her immense surprise and disgust where assault happens; they occur great Tim Burton? In the 2005 Bob Weinstein, are the co-founders tress Gwyneth Paltrow, who starred with Weinstein’s actions and says shockingly often on many college film “Corpse Bride” voice actors of Miramax, a company that has in Weinstein’s Academy Award that she plans on donating all the campuses across the United States include Johnny Depp as Victor, produced several films, including winning film “Shakespeare in Love.” money he gave to her campaigns to as well. Head of the Education De- the son of fish merchants, Hele- “Pulp Fiction,” “The Crying Game,” After she earned the role of Emma charity, which could sum up to over partment, Betsy DeVos, recently na Bonham Carter as Emily, the and “Shakespeare in Love.” He was Woodhouse in the film “Emma,” $13,000. struck down a mandate under Title corpse bride, and Emily Watson also co-chairman of the Weinstein Paltrow claims that Weinstein asked Although opponents will accuse IX which would protect the victims as Victoria, the daughter of Company beginning in 2005 but her to join in on a massage with Clinton of having previous knowl- of sexual assaults. However, this impoverished aristocrats. The was fired for his recent accusations him in his hotel room, which she edge of Weinstein’s actions, I believe repeal only loosens the disciplinary story follows Victor and Emily of sexual assault. refused. Actress Angelina Jolie also that it is just an excuse to continue to actions for the accused rather than as they travel through the Land Weinstein has a list of 27 accus- accuses Weinstein of making un- degrade Clinton for her loss in the defending the victims. Anyone can of the Dead. This stop motion ers that include actresses, models, wanted sexual attention to her in the 2016 election. It is important to note be a victim of an assault, and each animated film is unique in its screenwriters, and directors. His 1990s. Jolie has never worked with that Donald Trump has had a thick victim’s experience is different. It own right and a must see for its accusations go back to multiple Weinstein since. However, actress rope of accusations against him, yet is always important to support the creative innovation. decades of sexual abuse and have Rose McGowan recently accused he still became the president of the victims in these cases and to be there Next up is an October classic afected women of all ages. Many of Weinstein of raping her in 1997. On United States. Also, take the sexual for them as you would want them to from none other than Disney: Hollywood’s most famous females Oct. 12, the actress took to Twitter to assault allegations made against do for you. “Twitches.” Based on the book have come out against Weinstein express this accusation. McGowan Hollywood actor Bill Cosby, who For more information on sexual series of the same name, the and have shared their personal was the fourth woman to make this has 33 known accusers of rape. Even assault, contact the Campus Assault movie follows twin witches who stories of sexual harassment, sexual claim against Weinstein and was a with evidence and a trial, Cosby was Resources and Empowerment Line at find each other after 20 years assault, or, in some cases, both. One huge development in the scandal. still let go as a result of a mistrial. (925) 878-9207 . of living apart and realize they have powers. This story puts you in the Halloween spirit while warming your heart. “Twitches” Pressfield inspires ambition in his book, “The War of Art” also has a sequel, so do not get sad when the credits appear on BY BRADLEY NEAL Not just today or tomorrow, but world to become whoever we set is to work. Nothing else matters your screen. CONTRIBUTING WRITER every single day of our lives. The out to be in life. We can do what- except sitting down every day For all of those horror lovers journey never stops. ever we put our mind, energy, and and trying. When we sit down out there, no list could be com- “The War of Art,” by Steven If you don’t know how to op- time towards. How do we beat day after day and keep grinding, plete without a Stephen King’s Pressfield, contains powerful timally tackle challenging tasks resistance? We beat it with execu- something mysterious starts to classic: “Carrie.” Who doesn’t and thought-provoking messages or if you’re confused how to start tion, determination, and a little happen.” love a high school story gone that I found to be life-changing. It your work, read this book. If ex- bit of grit. Don’t hit the snooze I don’t necessarily like self-help bad? This movie has everything opened my eyes to creativity, art, ecuted properly, its message is an button. Work on your homework books because they’re typically one could need: blood, drama, writing, and what it truly takes to incredibly valuable tool that has until it’s finished, not until you filled with clichés, jargon, and and revenge. It is your choice become an “artist.” the power to sharpen your acu- simply get tired. Finish study- almost religious steps to success, whether you want to watch the However, an artist isn’t specifi- men and give direction. This book ing for your calculus exam when but “The Art of War” is diferent. original, the remake, or both. cally someone who writes, sings, contains simple yet profound life you’re prepared, not when it gets It ofers pragmatic advice for col- This movie is great for everyone or creates beautiful imagery— lessons that can provide immense too difcult. Sit down and begin lege students: Submit yourself to who is dabbling in the horror we’re all ostensibly artists in our value for any college student. It your essay even if you have no idea consistent action and be actively genre. own divine and unique way. We all will develop their goals, growth, how you’re going to formulate engaged with your work. But you I may be cheating with this have the inherent ability to cre- and performance, whether they your ideas. Get it done. Just start. also have to love your work since one because there are four in- ate, manifest, and construct our want to improve mentally, physi- Focus on getting a little bit better there’s really no point in com- stallments in this movie series, lives in alignment with what we cally, emotionally, or spiritually. everyday. That’s the biggest step. mitting so much time—which is but I had to put it on this list, think leads a good, worthwhile, “The War of Art” primarily fo- Pressfield eradicates any rea- our most valuable currency—to as I saved the best for last. The and fulfilling life. We just have to cuses on resistance and highlights son you’ve ever given for not something you don’t even find Halloweentown series is a ne- put in the work and beat internal the diferent forms of resistance finishing your work. Whether rewarding or remotely enjoyable. cessity for anyone trying to get resistance everyday. Pressfield faced by people from all differ- resistance manifests itself into At the end of your life you don’t into the Halloween spirit. The writes, “Resistance arises from ent walks of life, such as artists, procrastination or fear, he helps want to say you cheated yourself series follows Marnie Piper and within. It is self-generated and entrepreneurs, doctors, athletes, you overcome those battles, and from fully immersing yourself her grandmother Aggie as they self-perpetuated.” The book suc- actors, and even college students. encourages you to get back to and embracing your passions. travel through Halloweentown. cessfully propagates the idea that, Resistance doesn’t care who you work. As college students, we seri- Through contemplation and a bit Once you start watching one in order to blossom as people, we are. It will destroy you if you let it. ously need that extra push. “The of intrinsic work, I’m sure you’ll installment, you won’t be able have to defeat our inner demons. We have all the power in the most important thing about art find an answer worth living for. to stop. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 5 CULTURE Museum of Ice Cream delivers a sweet treat to the San Francisco Bay BY AEDAN RICHTER were stopped outside of an ice ton candy before entering a room given mini-soft serve cones to While my time in the sprinkle STAFF WRITER cream vault door and were made with clouds and cherries hanging sample while we waited in line. pool was short, there were last- to say a pledge not to play with from the ceiling. We continued Then we could take turns going ing effects. My room ended up The Museum of Ice Cream the cherries, hug the clouds, or on our path to a garden full of into the unicorn’s stable, which littered with sprinkles that night is indeed worthy of all of the squeeze the gummy bears. After large gummy bears, lollipops, was a small closet of a room when I got undressed, and I even hype. On Friday, Oct. 6, I got to the pledge, we walked into a and other candies where another completely surrounded by small found one inside my watch band. experience this sold-out, pop-up celebration room that had ticket photo-op awaited. At this point, mirrors. Lastly, a few more photo-ops museum in San Francisco that stubs inlaid on the ground, a I turned to my friend and said I From there, we entered a pink with swings awaited before we has everyone going crazy for ice wall of pink bubble gum, and a felt like I was in Willy Wonka’s rock climbing room with mats were spit out into the gift shop cream. The museum was created whipped cream ring toss. Chocolate Factory. for a fun climb before enter- exit. More than anything else, inside of an old bank, a majestic The next room was set up like The next room was covered ing the pop rocks room, where this museum was one photo- building with tall ceilings and an old fashioned diner, where in ice cream wall paper and there was yet another photo-op op after another, not that I’m Roman columns that is now you could sit at the bar and eat a large popsicles, from floor to as well as pop rock candy for complaining since I got so many hot pink for the museum. The sample of ice cream while listen- ceiling, that you could sit and consumption. Finally, there was cute pictures out of the whole museum was a maze of rooms, ing to music coming from a pink pose on. Following that was a the sprinkle pool. experience. one leading to the next, and did jukebox. The following room rainbow room, which was one While each Museum of Ice Overall though, the thing that not allow you to turn back and asked us to make a statement of my favorites because we got Cream is different, all of them I appreciated the most about the re-visit rooms. with pink magnetic letters cov- the opportunity to sit on a white have a sprinkle pool. It’s a me- museum was the attention to de- We started off walking down ering the walls. Afterwards, we unicorn with a gold horn and dium-sized pool about four feet tail. Everything was so thought a hot pink staircase where we were given sparkling cherry cot- take a picture. Here, we were deep filled with plastic sprinkles out, down to the different wall- that visitors can get into. For papers and floor designs. I can’t me, it was a little too crowded remember a single boring or ugly with random people for it to be moment. My two recommenda- all that fun, but it was still one tions if you ever get a chance to of the more interesting things. go would be to make sure you I honestly can’t describe the have plenty of storage on your feeling of sinking into a pool of phone for pictures and bring a sprinkles. It was what I imagine good friend, so you can swap tak- fun quicksand would be like. ing pictures of each other. Father John Misty concert BY ROSS BLEILE the band played, the front man CONTRIBUTING WRITER danced as elegantly as his gangly body would allow; he thrusted Walking into the Greek The- his hips belligerently when the atre in Berkeley, it was apparent music became particularly com- that things had changed since pelling. He dropped to his knees the Las Vegas shooting that with passion as he sang the dra- took place six nights prior to matic “When You’re Smiling and this concert. There were metal Astride Me.” detectors at the front gate, After seven more Father John something that hadn’t been seen Misty classics, Tillman began earlier in the concert season. strumming the opening chords Sadly, with the recent pattern to “Hollywood Forever Cem- of mass killings in and around etery Sings.” He took off his MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM has been a great success as the exhibit puts a creative take on a classic dessert. (Courtesy of LiPo Ching/ Bay Area News Group) concert venues, fans can expect electric guitar in disgust and to see entrances to gradually again threw it to his guitar tech, look more like airport security. this time, at the back of the stage Father John Misty, aka Josh behind the horn section. The Tillman, took the artificial fog- tech caught the guitar with a “Villains” revitalizes bad boy aesthetic covered stage in his usual black lurch just before it hit him in the BY VICTOR JAIMES the whole band, a group that hand, utilizes a lot more bass suit jacket atop a white dress face, and Tillman said, “I need a STAFF WRITER reaches into our souls and takes than the last track and picks up shirt alongside his similarly guitar that’s in tune.” them out for a dance. the tempo into punk. It is very dressed band, complete with At the end of his 19th song For some of us, the days of On Aug. 25, 2017, Queens of reminiscent of the Dead Ken- a horn and string section. He of the night, “I Love You, Hon- sharing cigarillos at the back the Stone Age released a new nedys, a classic punk band from began his set with the title track eybear,” Tillman waved to the of school are over, as we are album titled “Villains.” Josh the 70s. If you haven’t listened off his latest album, “Pure Com- crowd and bowed before he consumed by school work, ath- Homme, the lead singer and to the Dead Kennedys, think edy,” backed by different scenes walked off stage. As he turned letics, club involvement, and guitarist of the band, said he of the song as something you’d from the album’s artwork boldly toward the side stage, someone other extracurricular activities. got the inspiration to write the listen to while you’re fleeing projected on the wall behind near the front of the crowd But when I listen to Queens of album after listening to swing from cops in a high-speed chase. him. Sinister black-and-white tossed a white rose at Tillman, the Stone Age, I flash back to and rockabilly records while As a big Queens of the Stone cartoon characters grimaced at hitting him in the leg. He picked those days when I would meet growing up. The band also re- Age fan myself, I find “The the crowd while Tillman sang up the flower and again bowed up with my skater friends after cruited British producer Mark Way You Used To Do” to be the his satirical epic below a nearly slightly before disappearing class, sit back, and smoke a pack Ronson, the funk magician who breath of fresh air that the band full moon. offstage. of cigarettes while listening to produced “Uptown Funk” by needed—the reason why you “Beautiful night,” Tillman About five minutes passed albums like “Rated R” or “...Like Bruno Mars. From the sound of need to give “Villains” a listen. said, looking out at the crowd while some concert goers filed Clockwork.” that, you can already tell some Its successful incorporation between songs. out. The house lights stayed In order to understand why magic is bound to happen. As the of swing and rockabilly has re- Tillman would go on to play dimmed. Tillman came back out “Villains” is such a “breath of first track, “Feet Don’t Fail Me”, birthed the “bad boy” aesthetic the next three songs off the and played a four-song encore fresh air,” we should first look kicks in, it starts off very eerie from the dirt and the grime of album in succession as scenes starting with his romantic an- into the band’s discography. with the sound of faint droning our skateboarding days to the of snow-capped mountains them, “Real Love Baby.” Their first album,“Queens of and chanting in the background. sleek and grease of the days of with stars above rotated around He concluded his perfor- the Stone Age,” was released A minute in, a metallic groove our grandfathers. Even if you earth-changing colors. He then mance with a spirited rendi- on Sept. 22, 1998. This album kicks the door in with lyrics are not a Queens of the Stone proceeded to play fan favorites tion of, “The Ideal Husband.” sprouted from the ashes of like “I was born in the desert, Age fan or you’ve never listened from his two previous albums, This time, when Tillman and grunge rock and into a popular May 17, in ‘73.” The riffs keep to them before, I suggest listen- including, “Nancy from Now his band walked off stage, they genre of the late 90s known as coming. The sound puts you ing to their previous work first, On,” “Chateau Lobby #4 (in C would not return. desert rock—a subgenre of hard into the groove like you’re driv- especially the album “Songs of for Two Virgins),” and “Strange As the set came to an end, rock and heavy metal that uses ing through the Mojave Desert the Deaf,” so you can listen to Encounter.” it became evident that Father gritty guitar riffs and a psyche- with the top down. However, “Villains” with a greater ap- Throughout the show, Till- John Misty has reached a level delic sound. This debut album true grooves don’t come until preciation. man alternated between playing of musical authenticity that pushed desert rock into the the next couple of tracks. As we approach the new age acoustic and electric guitars. At should allow him to sustain mainstream. So, how did Queens “The Way You Used To Do” is a of the 2020s, Queens of the one point, he took off his guitar himself as a top indie/folk rock of the Stone Age become so big? black sheep if you’ve listened to Stone Age is reminding us that and threw it about fifteen feet to act for many years to come. Their hit song from their later Queens of the Stone Age before. the rock of the “Stone Age,” like his guitar tech who was standing Though his on and off stage album “Songs for the Deaf,” Its boogie guitar riffs, slapping the antiquated rockabilly and to the left of the stage. eccentric behavior has drawn released on Aug. 27, 2002, put bass line, and provocative lyrics the seemingly outdated desert During the songs, Tillman some criticism lately, he has them on the rock-n-roll greats from Homme will lead you to rock, is coming back fresh and didn’t play guitar, but instead proven to be the new age singer- radar. The opening riff from the the dance floor. “Head Like A new, returning us to our rebel- sashayed from side to side, stop- songwriter that the world needs song “No One Knows” defines Haunted House,” on the other lious days. ping to engage his audience. As right now. 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION Saudi Arabia reaches milestone, lifting its driving ban against women fought for the driving rights of women despite the opposition and violence they faced. Accord- ing to PBS, the activist Loujain Hathloul attempted to drive into Saudi Arabia from the United Arab Emirates, and she was arrested at the border. She was imprisoned for 73 days, after which she was banned from leaving the kingdom. She also received death threats against herself and her family We westerners have a great influence when it comes to making a positive change, and we can use this privilege to encourage Saudi Arabia to support women’s rights. SAUDI ARABIA, a country that is well-known across the globe for the oppression of women, has finally lifted the ban against women operating vehicles. (Courtesy of The Economist) on the Internet. There are many BY RAMYA RAMAMOORTHY their driving rights. the influence westerners have seen as a “Western” right rather female Saudi activists who have STAFF WRITER King Salman of Saudi Arabia in this world—whether through than a human right. People should similar stories to Hathloul, and had the motive to lift the ban to movies or politics—this gives us not support women’s rights solely they should all be applauded for This past week, Saudi Ara- focus more on Saudi Arabia as a the impression that we have a for their own reputation or to be their hard work. bia reached a major milestone whole rather than focusing solely higher status than others. When more westernized but because According to The New Yorker, not only in its own country, but on women’s rights. This major we become condescending about it is the morally correct thing to these activists reached out to in- around the world: It lifted the milestone was only made pos- another country’s politics, that is do. In order to create similar and ternational media to gain more at- ban against women driving. Nev- sible by their attempt to appease when they begin to take action. positive change in the future, it tention. This was mainly because ertheless, lifting the ban had far foreign countries. This shows the We westerners have great influ- is important to use our privilege public opinion is still not favored more to do with international impact that westerners can have ence when it comes to making a to benefit others and to also re- in the Saudi Arabia. The interna- scrutiny than domestic opinion at reforming developing coun- positive change, and we can use member not to overstep another tional community ended up caring within Saudi Arabia itself. Their tries. In this situation, the influ- this privilege to encourage Saudi person’s space. This means keep- more about Saudi women than global reputation was at stake. The ence was positive and contributed Arabia to support women’s rights. ing in mind that there is only so their own country did. Despite removal of the driving ban was a to the lifting of the ban. However, Although there have been many much say we have in what another the amount of time it took Saudi positive change in Saudi Arabia. this situation also plays of of the ways in which westerners have country decides to do. Arabia to grant women the right to Women should have the freedom idea of western privilege. Why misused their privilege, in this ex- Regardless of the Western influ- drive, the lifting of this ban shows and right to do everything that would King Salman want to please ample, we did play a positive role. ence on this decision, it is impor- that we, as women, have the power men can do. It is devastating that it foreigners more than the women The upsetting fact about this situ- tant to recognize the female Saudi to make change in our world, even took until 2017 for women to gain in his own kingdom? Because of ation is that women’s rights were Arabian activists who constantly in light of great obstacles. Be mindful of Halloween costumes BY KERRY-ANNE LOUGHMAN frowned upon, and with good rea- culture” or that it’s shielding OPINION COLUMNIST son. Cultural appropriation is de- people from the cold, harsh re- fined by the Cambridge English ality of the real world. I say we Halloween is a night of magic. Dictionary as “the act of taking or are the creators of the world we It is a night of intentional fear using things from a culture that is live in, and we should feel re- and fun, of mystery and dis- not your own, especially without sponsible for making the world guise, of jack-o-lanterns and showing that you understand or into a kinder place, one where fake spiderwebs, and every kind respect this culture.” people care about each other and of candy you can imagine. It In the context of Halloween, respect each other’s cultures for is a holiday that has, for most most people who partake in what they are. We should live in a people, maintained its aura of cultural appropriation usually world that abhors and condemns surprises, sweetness, and all- either base their costumes of of harmful stereotypes rather than around spookiness. That is what a cultural stereotype or reduce a one that trots them out in the makes it one of the most beloved culture to one singular attribute. form of tired, played-out jokes days of the year. For example, take wearing black- that only appeal to racists. If we For many, the true fun in Hal- face as part of a costume, a la Ju- want to live in this kind of world, loween lies in picking out the per- lianne Hough circa 2013. It’s con- it’s our job to take responsibility fect Halloween costume. There sidered disrespectful and racist for our actions and start educat- are so many different options because it trivializes blackness as ing ourselves about what is and to choose from. Some choose an identity and reduces it to sim- isn’t acceptable to joke about. a more classic costume, like a ply having a certain skin color. vampire, princess, or witch, and People who feel the need to don others choose to draw from pop blackface obviously do not have When your costume culture or funny plays-on-words a place in black culture and will deliberately turns some- in an attempt to make people never know how it truly feels to one’s culture into some- laugh or start a conversation. live as a black person in America Unfortunately, some people because in real life that identity thing you and your friends directly base their costumes is so much more than just skin- can laugh at, you should off of other cultures—or, more deep. Cultural appropriation in specifically, outdated cultural the form of halloween costumes probably stay at home. stereotypes—and thereby turn a is detrimental because it takes rich, multifaceted culture into a this trivialization and normal- Unfortunately, even the cos- weak, racist joke. This is where izes it—we become desensitized tumes worn with the best inten- the line should be drawn. When to the cruelty of the act because tions can turn out to be ofensive your costume directly and delib- it is all around us and often done displays of cultural appropria- erately turns someone’s culture with the best intentions. By now, tion. Though everyone should into something you and your it’s common practice and that’s feel free to pick out the halloween friends can laugh at, you should why it needs to stop. costume of their dreams, it’s also probably stay home. Many people argue that the important to be mindful and The circulation of cultural ap- censoring of halloween costumes courteous of the people around propriation during Halloween on the grounds of cultural ap- you, as well as respectful of cul- is not uncommon, though it is propriation is promoting “PC tures you don’t belong to. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 7 SPORTS OPINION Sports Superteams transform NBA season landscape BY RYAN MOYLE straight trip to the Finals. De- Wall and Bradley Beal keeps get- der’s best chance at getting back this week STAFF WRITER spite becoming one of the oldest ting better every season, and the to the NBA Finals, when last time stars in the NBA, LeBron James Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo they lost to LeBron James and The wait is over. The NBA still has some quality years ahead has gone from an emerging all- the Miami Heat. However, Okla- WOMEN’S SOCCER regular season tips of on Oct. 17 of him and needs to make the star to a borderline MVP can- homa City has the best lineup and looks to be one of the most most of them. didate. All three of these teams in order to guard the Warriors. Fri. vs Santa Clara, 3:30 p.m. exciting seasons in recent his- The other top contender in the have a realistic chance of finish- With Andre Roberson guarding Sun. @ USF, 3:30 p.m. tory. Many of the top teams in the East is the Celtics, a team that has ing high in the standings and can Steph Curry and George guarding The Gaels dropped both of their league brought in new faces in or- undergone a complete retooling give the Cavaliers and Celtics a Durant, this will leave Westbrook matches this week and face der to compete with the Warriors, this ofseason. Kyrie Irving has tough fight come playof time. to defend against the off-ball rivals SCU and USF this week. who have won the championship replaced Isaiah Thomas, Gordon In the Western Conference, the movement of Klay Thompson two out of the past three years. Hayward has come from Utah, Warriors still remain at the top. and Anthony to guard Green. While there are a number of and elite wing defender Avery With former MVP Kevin Durant, If these two teams meet in the MEN’S SOCCER top contenders in both confer- Bradley has left for Detroit. the already high-powered group playofs, it will surely make for ences, both the Warriors and the Boston also has one of the of superstars is now elite and an entertaining series. Sat. @ USF, 7:00 p.m. Cavaliers are still packed with promising top picks from the have showed their dominance in The West still remains a com- After a tough 4-2 loss at SCU, elite talent. Nevertheless, there draft in Jayson Tatum and one their championship run last sea- petitive field. The Rockets look the Gaels look to bounce are a number of teams ready to of the top centers in Al Horford. son while only losing one game to have a solid season with what back as they tavel to USF. break out and dethrone the for- Despite all of the new acqui- in the playoffs. The core group may be the next best backcourt in mer champs. sitions, the Celtics still can’t remains held together and have the league. The addition of Chris The Eastern Conference has compete with the talent that is added even more depth to their Paul to MVP runner-up, James WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL frequently been the weaker con- the Cavaliers, and they certainly bench with the acquisitions of Harden will allow Houston to ference for many of the past would not match up well with Nick Young and Omri Casspi. compete in the new small ball Thurs. @ USF, 7:00 p.m. years, and the Cavaliers have the Warriors if they were to even With arguably the best back- trend of the NBA. The Spurs are Sat. @ Santa Clara, 1:00 p.m. run right through everyone in make it that far. court in the league and one of looking to continue their streak Saint Mary’s looks to string a the playofs. Cleveland has never The remaining top teams in the the best power forwards in Dray- as the most consistent team in couple of conference wins together been an elite regular season team, East are the Raptors, Wizards, mond Green, the champs are in the league with Kawhi Leonard as they travel to USF and SCU and that trend may continue this and Bucks. The Raptors have for another big year. Barring a and veterans Tony Parker and season as well. With the depar- always been missing that one catastrophic injury, they should Manu Ginobli. ture of Kyrie Irving, the Cavaliers piece to become a serious con- be closing in on their 73-win The Timberwolves may look to MEN’S TENNIS have several new faces, including tender. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle mark from two years ago and will sneak into the playofs this sea- Dwyane Wade, Isaiah Thomas, Lowry have become one of the be looking for their third title in son, but ultimately, they aren’t on Thurs. Oct. 19 - Mon. Oct. 23 Derrick Rose, and Jae Crowder. top backcourts in the league, but four years. the same level as the teams above ITA Regionals, Pacific, CA With so many new players, it in today’s league, a team needs at The Thunder may be the most them. The rest of the West is filled may take some time for Cleve- least three star players in order to improved team since last season with some up-and-coming teams land to regain its chemistry, but even think about the Finals. with their new additions of Car- looking to improve this season. WOMEN’S TENNIS by playof time this team should The Wizards and Bucks are also melo Anthony and Paul George. However, as of now, there are the have no problem in dismantling lacking in that department. The Along with reigning MVP Russell Warriors, the Cavaliers, and then Thurs. Oct. 19 - Mon. Oct. 23 everyone and making their fourth Wizards’ dynamic duo of John Westbrook, this will be the Thun- everybody else. ITA Regionals, Stanford, CA 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM SPORTS Volleyball falls 3-1 to Pacific in Saturday matinee

BY KIMBERLY PASCHAL SPORTS EDITOR

In a Saturday matinee against Pacific, the Gaels took a tough 3-1 (25-23, 25-17, 22-25, 25-21) loss against the Tigers. The Gaels are now 5-13 overall and 1-7 in WCC play.

Pacific 3

Saint Mary’s 1

In the first set, the Gaels start- ed strong with a quick 7-4 lead. Despite a rapid start, errors plagued Saint Mary’s and helped the Tigers go on a 9-2 run. The Gaels trailed the Tigers much of the first set despite rallying to within a point eight times. They even tied the set twice, but a low MARY HERNANDEZ (8) AND LINDSEY KNUDSEN (17) take stances during the Gaels four-set loss to Pacific Saturday night at McKeon Pavilion. (Alexander Victoria/COLLEGIAN) hitting average of .103 gave the Tigers the 25-23 victory. score to .222. percentage and 15 kills. too strong and went on a 5-1 run. Mary Hernandez grabbed 21 as- The second set was close, with Saint Mary’s made a strong With the Tigers still leading The Gaels tried to find ways to sists and six digs while Lindsey nine ties and seven lead chang- comeback in the third set with a the match 2-1, they regained rally back, but the Tigers roared Calvin led the Gaels with 11 kills, es. Saint Mary’s ended up losing 25-22 victory. They clocked four control with a 25-21 victory past the Gaels. four blocks, and hit a .400. the set 25-17, mainly due to the quick points to keep the lead the to end the match. The Gaels With the 3-1 loss, the Gaels The Gaels now look to take on Tigers outscoring the Gaels 16-8 rest of the set. Alexsa “Crash” grabbed an early 4-1 run and still had something to celebrate Bay Area rivals San Francisco after a 9-9 tie. Despite the loss, Parker grabbed two aces, while tied the set 8-8. Unfortunately in Sienna Young’s first double- on Thursday and Santa Clara the Gaels improved their hitting the team recorded a .419 hitting for Saint Mary’s, the Tigers were double with 10 kills and 11 digs. on Saturday.

Men’s soccer drops road match against Bay Area rival Santa Clara BY PAVAN SAGOO forward, Valdemar Anderson, SPORTS REPORTER stayed poised in the moment and just about managed to sneak his at- After last week’s 1-0 victory at tempt past the fingertips of Andrew Gonzaga, the Gaels returned to the Konstantino and put the Broncos field to play their second match of up 1-0. this year’s WCC campaign against Santa Clara seemed rejuvenated fellow Bay Area rivals Santa Clara. by the sudden spot kick and took However, the wait was prolonged full advantage of this shift in mo- when Friday’s match was pushed mentum. Only moments later, after back 24 hours due to poor air qual- a lackluster couple of minutes from ity in the area from the devastat- the Gaels backline, Miles Robinson ing wildfires that ripped through found the space to drill a low cross Northern California. into the middle of the box, resulting With both San Diego and Port- in an own goal in the Broncos’ favor. land failing to gain a point in last After seemingly controlling the night’s match-up, the door was left first 20 minutes, the Gaels quickly wide open for both the Gaels and found themselves trailing by two the Broncos to take the top posi- goals with 20 minutes still left to tion in the WCC with a win in this play in the half. showdown. The Broncos once again man- The Gaels got of to a very quick aged to go against the run of play start and showed considerable after another Saint Mary’s set ANDERS ENGEBRETSEN speeds down the field and sneaks one past the SCU keeper. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) pace and determination to break piece and were able to force the through the Bronco’s backline very second penalty kick of the game. The ball continued to move back moment of confusion and poor been in fine form all match, latched early on. After just two minutes, They calmly slotted the spot-kick and forth as the Gaels, who were defense from Santa Clara, Anders onto the end of a brilliant first save Saint Mary’s came within inches of into the bottom corner and took still down by two, found themselves Engebretsen managed to get his by Konstantino, and ultimately grabbing the lead through Joseph a 3-0 lead after 36 minutes, put- having to commit men forward foot on a loose ball, exquisitely found the back of the net. Restani, but unfortunately, his at- ting themselves in a comfortable and to consequently leave their finding the back of the net to cut The game finished at 4-2, which tempt sailed just wide of the post. position heading towards the end defense vulnerable to a Broncos the deficit to just one goal. sent the Broncos on their way to The Gaels continued to play of the half. counter attack. This free-flowing Once again, Saint Mary’s man- first place in the WCC. For a team aggressively, firing a series of long The Gaels were finally rewarded attack from both teams continued, aged to keep up this incredible who was 0-9 this season outside of range shots and taking dead aim at for one of their continued pressures and in the 59th minute, the Gaels attacking display, which was some- the WCC, Santa Clara seems to have Dakota Havlick in the Santa Clara on the Santa Clara backline. With found themselves yet another great what unexpected for a team who come alive, picking up two straight net. Possession was hard to come only two minutes to go in the first opportunity to pull one back. Jake only managed to find the back of wins and seven goals between those by for the Broncos, as the Gaels half, Filippo Zatarin floated a cross Rudel found the ball on the edge of the net on 10 occasions in their 11 two contests. continued to create chance after into the box only to find that To- the box and, with Havlick coming matches. In the 70th minute, they A quite thrilling back and forth chance. This constant pressure on bias Clauss was able to get the ball of of his line, was just unable to find came close once again when Lucas contest between two teams that the Santa Clara backline made it across the line for his second goal of the back of the net. Saint Mary’s was Andrews put his header just wide of are both heavy contenders for this very difcult for them to create any the season. All hope was not lost for certainly picking up the pace and a the goal, nearly bringing the teams year’s conference title. Despite the chances of their own. the Gaels as they headed into the second goal was almost inevitable. square with one another. Through loss, midfielder Max Mirner still In the 20th minute, Saint Mary’s second half with some momentum. Only moments later in the 65th 73 minutes, the Gaels had taken an had some positives to say about found themselves on the attack As expected, the Gaels got the astounding 16 shots to just five for the Gaels. “[We] dominated the once again and were awarded a half off to a mighty quick start, Santa Clara. The final 15 minutes of entire match and the ref gave some corner kick for their eforts. After looking to quickly erase the two Saint Mary’s 2 the game were much of the same. shocking calls,” said Mirner. “We yet another promising cross into goal deficit. Only four minutes in, Saint Mary’s found themselves con- had the fight and character after the box, the ball was shot just inches Saint Mary’s found themselves a stantly sending the ball upfield in going down 3-0 in the first half. We over the crossbar. golden opportunity when a loose Santa Clara 4 an attempt to penetrate the Bron- are disappointed, but our spirits Straight away, the Broncos found ball on the edge of the six-yard box cos defense for the third time but are high going into next Saturday.” some space against the run of play, fell to the feet of senior Ben Bra- minute, in an efort to continue the couldn’t find a way through. In the The Gaels now will face the USF firing a long ball forward into Saint man, who on the sliding efort sent pressure, Konstantino launched 89th minute, their hopes of find- Dons on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Mary’s box, which resulted in a spot his shot sailing only inches wide of the ball forward from the edge ing that elusive equalizer vanished Negoesco Stadium. kick for the home team. Bronco’s the goal post. of the Saint Mary’s box, and in a when Carlos Delgadillo, who had