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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 4 • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 • STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM • TWITTER: @SMC_COLLEGIAN • FACEBOOK.COM/SMCCOLLEGIAN Academic Senate action deemed illegal by lawyer What’s Inside Action sought increase in black faculty employed; provost, senate reacts NEWS

BY JACOB TURNROSE cent by the academic year 2023-2024.” cific advantage in hiring or promotions NEWS EDITOR At the resolution’s passing, there was a for [minority] or female applicants.” question of whether or not the numerical “Voluntary AAPs are subject to legal On Jan. 18, 2017, the Academic Senate value of 15 percent was legal. According attack on the basis that they violate em- unanimously approved the “Senate Ac- to Melinda Thomas, the past chair of the ployment discrimination laws, including tion S-16/17-27: Resolution for Increase Academic Senate, she stated, “The TASK of African-American and Black Faculty Force questioned it. We’re not all attor- at SMC.” This resolution acknowledged neys… so we [decided we] would put [the “What I wonder, that, at the time of its passing, African- resolution] out there.” She continued American and black faculty comprise on to say, “We recommended that the however, is whether a DACA INFO SESSION five percent of the tenure-track faculty provost get an independent legal opinion different kind of lawyer Lawyer informs those in of the college, or 10 out of 222 faculty [on the numerical value].” attedence on the legal status of members. Provost Bethami Dobkin also “imme- might come up with DACA recipients. PAGE 2 The resolution states, “The presence of diately had concerns about the legality of a somewhat different a 5 percent African American and black the numerical goal,” said Thomas. and more nuanced JAN TERM PREVIEW tenure-track faculty represents serious In her response to the resolution, she Learn about upcoming on- institutional failure.” It continues on to stated that although she supports the answer,” said Thomas. campus courses and where state that the goal is “to achieve hiring college’s commitment to “academic ex- student interest lies. PAGE 3 results directly in line with academic ex- cellence” and “protecting and increasing cellence, its own Catholic and Lasallian diversity,” she “cannot support a resolu- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 OPINION Mission, relevant academic and climate tion that institutes numerical targets and the California Fair Employment needs for students of color, and for all for African American and black faculty, & Housing Act, which prohibit making MUCH OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS students and faculty at the College.” based on the legal opinion offered by employment decisions based on race, NOTORIOUSLY LEFT LEANING Hirschfeld Kraemer, LLP,” a labor and color, and national origin, among other One staf writer discusses the employment law firm. characteristics,” wrote Baker. “In this present and future implications “In this instance, An email sent to The Collegian by an instance, making employment decisions of these biases. PAGE 4 anonymous faculty member detailed this to prefer African American or black can- making employment correspondence between the law firm didates would constitute employment decisions to prefer and the administration, in which Na- discrimination.” tasha Baker of Hirschfeld Kraemer was Baker concluded the email by stating, African American or asked for legal advice from Larry Nuti, “Unfortunately, although it has laudable black candidates would the General-Counsel of Saint Mary’s. In goals, the Senate Resolution is unlaw- the correspondence, sent on March 7, ful for several reasons.” She continued, constitute employment 2017, Baker calls the resolution “unlaw- “First, using quotas or targets in an AAP, discrimination,” said ful,” saying that it would likely not be as the resolution does, is not permitted Baker, who consulted able to withstand a “race-discrimination under the law. The AAP also lacks several claim.” requisite elements as required under the the college. “By virtue of its terms and commit- Code of Federal Regulations, including ment to increase the percentage of a detailed analysis showing a history of TENSIONS WITH NORTH African American and black faculty discrimination and a statistical exami- KOREA ARE MOUNTING The resolution culminates by saying, hired within a specified time frame, this nation of the labor workforce with the Should we be worried about conflict “Saint Mary’s College shall make an im- resolution constitutes, in legal terms, current employer workforce.” with the rogue nation? When is free mediate and serious commitment to rais- a ‘voluntary [Affirmative] Action plan “As such, it is likely that the College speech is hate speech? PAGE 5 ing the percentage of African American (AAP),’” Baker wrote. “A voluntary AAP is would not be able to successfully defend and black tenure-track faculty to 15 per- any written plan that provides for a spe- see Resolution, page 2 CULTURE Seminar turns 75; Symposium reflects on its purpose BY JACOB TURNROSE & core, a spiritual practice,” he contin- “We develop in them a confidence in MAUREEN THAETE ued. “Understanding that we are in the developing a voice of their own,” he said. NEWS EDITOR & ASST. NEWS EDITOR presence of God and that, through edu- “Developing students’ voices is one of cation, we strive to know where truth, the most important things we do here at On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Collegiate knowledge, wisdom, goodness, beauty, Saint Mary’s College and I think we do it Seminar program celebrated its 75th love, and ultimately, God abide,” he said. very, very well.” anniversary. “Collegiate Seminar is a place where this He noted that employers notice some- “A Symposium on Collegiate Seminar happens.” thing different about Saint Mary’s gradu- SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL at 75” was the title of this anniversary. President Donahue also listed what ates. “One of the things that employers Adaptation of 1992 film President James Donahue gave the open- kind of skills Seminar provides to stu- tell us is that students have the ability proves successful at Berkeley ing address at around 9:15 a.m. to stand up, make an argument, counter Playhouse. PAGE 6 “What is it that makes this college an argument, revise an argument, lead, distinctive, unique, and distinguished?” “What does it mean to engage, and know how to think about the SPORTS he asked. “What do we do better than be fair and just? How issues that are on the table,” he said. “I other schools? College leaders and presi- think Seminar, in many ways, is respon- WILL THE USMNT QUALIFY FOR dents ask these kinds of questions all the do we respond to the sible [for these skills].” 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP? time,” he said. “It is clear to me that the darkness of human After President Donahue’s address, The USMNT could face their first absence Collegiate Seminar [program] is a distin- those in attendance were encouraged to in the World Cup in awhile. PAGE 7 guished ‘Something’…that sets us apart.” nature? These are the engage in Seminar discussion over Im- President Donahue explained how kinds of questions manuel Kant’s “What is Enlightenment” Seminar “enhances and builds our mis- and an excerpt from Hanwnah Arendt’s sion [at Saint Mary’s College].” He took that we, as part of “Lectures on Kant.” special note of how the program connects Seminar, introduce The audience was mostly made up of to the college’s liberal arts and Catholic Saint Mary’s faculty. Some students, staff traditions. [to] our students,” members, and faculty members from “[The] liberal arts tradition invites said Pres. Donahue. other colleges and universities were also our students, faculty, and staff to explore present as well. fundamental questions of human experi- Audience members returned to hear ence [such as]…‘What does it mean to be dents. “[I] watch students grapple with three plenary addresses from Felicia For fair and just?’...‘How do we respond to the text, develop an interpretation of the de Luna Martinez, Raina Juanita Leon, MEN’S SOCCER LOOKS TO FINISH the darkness of human nature?’ These text, dialogue with others about differing and Ted Tsukahara. STRONG IN NON-CONFERENCE PLAY are the kind of questions…that we, as part interpretations, [and] revise and change Julie Park, who organized the Sympo- Coming of two home matches, of Seminar, introduce [to] our students their interpretation based on the engage- sium, addressed the peculiarity of having the Gaels travel to Akron, Ohio and invite them to explore.” ment of dialogue and evidence presented three main addresses instead of just one. for their last non-conference “To be in a Catholic college is, at its in a dialogue,” he said. see Seminar, page 3 match of the season. PAGE 8 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE Resolution: Academic senators question lawyer’s opinion to the College

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 can-American and black hiring amount of potential lawsuits has a different imperative?” at the college,” said Professor and not in “aggressively attract- Malary wondered. “I wish that against a race discrimination Mindy Thomas, who co-chaired ing and hiring black faculty at Saint Mary’s was a place that claim because the voluntary the DTF with Professor Claude- Saint Mary’s.” was willing to do more than play AAP is insufficient under fed- Rheal Malary. “The written re- Thomas shared some of the it safe.” eral and state regulations,” she port was submitted to the Sen- sentiments expressed by Ma- “I’m weary of preventing finished. ate, and subsequently, the DTF lary. “In trying to assess the risk,” he said. “Last year, there During an Academic Senate introduced individual Senate validity of the lawyer’s opinion, were quite a few black people meeting on Wednesday, Sept. motions based on recommenda- the question arises: who [does] [hired], and the quality of the 20, Provost Dobkin reiterated tions and findings in the report. the lawyer normally represent?” faculty was quite high,” he said. her position on the resolution. For example, the Senate also “If [corporate] lawyers are “That was good, I just fear that “Setting [numerical] targets is approved a DTF motion recom- used to looking at things in the administration will think something, institutionally, we mending the College hire a full- terms of not risking [possible [that] was enough.”Provost The Collegian cannot support,” she said. time Chief Diversity Officer, lawsuits],” she asked, “Would Dobkin stated in her senate ad- Saint Mary’s College of California Academic Senate Action and the Provost has approved a social justice lawyer come up dress that there are now 13 black S-16/17-27 and several other this idea. More individual mo- with a different opinion [than a tenure-track faculty members Senate motions, including a re- tions arising from the report are corporate lawyer]?” teaching at Saint Mary’s. Gregg P.O. Box 4407 port that they submitted to the in progress,” said Thomas. However, Thomas clari- Thomson, the Director of the Moraga, CA 94575 state, were put forward in large Claude-Rheal Malary, the fied, “When I read over [the Office of the Institutional Re- 206 Ferroggiaro Hall part due to the Diversity Task chair of the Academic Senate’s Hirschfeld Kraemer opinion], search, clarified that “unoffi- Force (DTF). Diversity Task Force, ques- it seems to be one reasonable cially,” there are 13 black faculty www.stmaryscollegian.com “The resolution arose out of tioned the lawyer’s opinion legal interpretation [in regards members out of 215. [email protected] several months of investiga- on Senate Action S-16/17-27. to] the legality of quotas in affir- tion and data gathering by the “When you consult a corporate mative action programs. What I An online version of this article Telephone: (925) 631-4279 Senate [DTF],” said Melinda lawyer,” he said, “[the lawyer’s] wonder, however, is whether a includes links to the original Facebook.com/smccollegian Thomas.“The DTF was estab- imperative is to limit the risk different kind of lawyer might senate resolution text, the cor- Twitter: @SMC_Collegian lished by the Academic Senate of the corporation.” In the case come up with a somewhat dif- respondence between the College and charged with producing a of Hirschfeld Kraemer, Malary ferent and more nuanced an- and Hirschfeld Kraemer, and the written report on its findings suggested that the law firm’s swer.” report put together by DTF. Find GABBY VANACORE and conclusions around Afri- imperative is in limiting the “Can we have a lawyer who it at www.stmaryscollegian.com. DEAN BOERNER Editors-in-Chief

JACOB TURNROSE News Editor Info session instructs on how to navigate DACA repeal BY TERRILYN HO topic.” President Donahue went changes in enforcement pri- the United States and under the MAUREEN THAETE COPY EDITOR on to note that a DACA webpage orities from the Department of age of 31 as of June 15, 2012. Fur- Assistant News Editor was in progress and that stu- Homeland Security (DHS) were ther conditions include having On Monday, Sept. 6, at 6:00 dents would be allowed to use announced. come to the U.S. before reaching MARSHALL LYMBURN p.m., students, faculty, and staff the site as a resource. Baker emphasized that “DHS one’s 16th birthday and having SARAH KNEBEL gathered in the Soda Center, For the time being, Baker will no longer focus on crimi- continuously resided in the U.S. Opinion Editors where an information session stressed that individuals af- nal convictions as a basis for since June 10, 2007. about the recent developments fected by DACA and anyone removal but will also prioritize As of Sept. 5, 2017, the United CAMILLA MARAIS surrounding Deferred Action else who wishes to help should removing aliens who have been States Citizenship and Immi- KALI KUSHNER for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) familiarize oneself with the dif- charged with a crime even if the gration Services (USCIS) has Culture Editors was hosted. ferent laws and regulations of charges haven’t been resolved stated that they are “no longer The session was conducted not only DACA but immigration accepting initial requests for KIMBERLY PASCHAL by Natasha Baker, a partner out rights in general. DACA” but “will adjudicate ini- TYLER BINDI of the San Francisco office of In California, Senate Bill 54 For the time being, Baker tial requests for DACA accepted Sports Editors Hirschfeld Kraemer, LLP. Her (SB-54), officially dubbed the stresses that individuals by Sept. 5, 2017.” legal expertise includes the area “California Values Act,” is cur- They continued on to say ELIZABETH MAGNO of higher education, with a focus rently pending. If passed, the affected by DACA that they “will no longer ap- Chief Copy Editor on student affairs, governance, legislation will allow California and anyone else who prove advance parole requests accreditation, and labor and to assume the status of a sanctu- associated with DACA. [They] TERRILYN HO employment law. ary state and will prohibit state wishes to help should are only adjudicating DACA Copy Editor Before diving into the session, and local law enforcement agen- familiarize oneself with renewal requests received by President Donahue addressed cies from using any resources Oct. 5, 2017, from current ben- KRISTEN GEIBEL the audience, ensuring them to hold, question, or share in- the different laws and eficiaries whose benefits will Photo Editor that the school would “continue formation about people with regulations of not only expire between Sept. 5, 2017 and to uphold the privacy regula- federal immigration agents, March 5, 2018.” SHAWNY ANDERSON tion, as regulated in FERPA.” unless they have violent or se- DACA but immigration Most importantly, Baker Faculty Adviser According to Donahue, “This rious criminal convictions. The rights in general. stresses that at this time, the session is part of the college’s bill has passed the Senate and best thing to do is to “spread ongoing effort to provide our is now pending Governor Jerry knowledge and empowerment, community with information Brown’s approval. or have admitted criminal be- not fear.” and resources on this important As of Feb. 24, 2017, recent havior, [including those] who have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation to any gov- Individuals who have met the ernment agency.” initial 2012 DACA guidelines Therefore, according to Bak- may request a renewal on the Campus Snapshot er, both documented and un- following webpage: https:// documented immigrants are at www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/ risk of deportation. consideration-deferred-action- For DACA eligibility, one must childhood-arrivals-process/ The Collegian is the ofcial newspaper of Saint Mary’s have been physically present in renew-your-daca College, published weekly, except during examination periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial 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. Crime Beat 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. 9/18/17 11:00 a.m. 9/19/17 9:40 a.m. Incident: Information Incident: Fire Alarm Synopsis: Unwanted and annoying Synopsis: False Water Flow Alarm contact; referred to Dean of Stu- - cause unknown (no fire, smoke, dents and Title IX Coordinator. or scorching). Referred to Resi- dential Experience and Facilities 9/18/17 8:00 p.m. Experience. Incident: Fire Alarm “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, Synopsis: Food cooking set of fire 9/19/17 11:45 a.m. To create a positive force in a world alarm - no fire, smoke, or scorch- Incident: Theft where cynics abound, To provide information to people when ing. Referred to Facilities Services Synopsis: Saint Mary’s property it wasn’t available before, and Residential Experience. stolen from vehicle; referred to To ofer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner STUDY ABROAD FAIR displayed a variety of travel options. (Courtesy of Dean Boerner/ COLLEGIAN) ITS and Loss Prevention. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 3 NEWS Jan Term preview: students choose between 87 courses BY ADRIANA AVILA STAFF WRITER

January will be here before we know it. That being said, it’s time to start looking at Jan Term courses. This past week was the dead- line for students to register for Jan Term travel courses. Some international destinations this year include Bali, Italy, South Africa, Tanzania, Australia, Ireland, India, Greece, and Mexico. Although those places Campus sound exciting and fun, space is limited. But fear not. There are a plethora of fun and exciting Calendar on-campus classes. Is the force strong with you? If so, you may want to consider Career Center Going Mobile taking Star Wars and Theology Wednesday, Sept. 27 JAN 105, taught by Professor 1:00-2:30 p.m. Anne Carpenter. The course Ferrogiarro Hall: Quad description explains that the Contact Career and Professional main focus of this class is “ex- Development Services ploring the history and thought JAN TERM STUDENTS enjoying their time in Nepal last year. (Courtesy of Nepal2017saintmaryscollegeofca.blogspot.com) 925-631-4600 of the Christian understanding of freedom using classical texts Some students are very ex- something I wouldn’t have the contributed to history.” Those Faith Formation Social alongside the cultural phenom- cited for their first Jan Term ex- chance to study in a regular interested in taking a historical Wednesday, Sept. 27 enon of Star Wars, following periences. Sarah Gallo ‘21 says, semester.” Jan Term class may consider 1:00 p.m. themes from its cinematic roots “I’m interested in the fencing Danielle Friedrich ‘21 has her taking JAN 132, Living in Stalin’s Korth Academic Center: Mission to its present-day incarnations.” and martial arts classes because eye on JAN 040, Dogs’ Evolu- Russia: Daily Life in Extraordi- and Ministry Center This is an upper division course, I like sports and being active.” tion, Behavior and Interactions nary Times, 1928-1953, or JAN Contact Eddie Ventura and the only prerequisite is The course JAN 021, Samurai with Humans. This course in- 063, History of Rock and Roll [email protected] TRS-097. and Japanese Martial Arts: The cludes two field trips—one in II: The Summer of Love to the Interested in film or photog- Evolution of Popular Japanese San Rafael to visit the Guide Emergence of Punk. Interactive Prayer Experience raphy, but don’t see yourself Martial Arts, will focus on the Dogs for the Blind campus and You might be thinking, “Are Wednesday, Sept. 27 majoring in it? Spend the month connection between today’s one to Dogs for Diabetics—and these the only Jan Term cours- 4:30-7:30 p.m. of January in lower divisions popular martial arts with the a demonstration of the work of es?” The answer is no. There are Founders Dining Room JAN 041, Photographing Nature: samurai from the past. a K-9 Unit on campus. 87 courses listed for the 2018 Contact Taylor Brown Portraits of the Saint Mary’s En- JAN 027, Low-Carb or Low- Meagan Mazany ‘19 says that January Term. [email protected] vironment or JAN 046 Viewing Fat? The Good, the Bad, and the she’s interested in a Jan Term For more information on Film Values: Genre and Social Ugly of Fad Diets, caught the at- class that’s about women’s histo- course listings and registration Meet the Firms 2017 Justice. Another option is upper tention of Monica Avila ‘21 and ry, saying, “Women aren’t really dates and times, be sure to visit Wednesday, Sept. 27 divisions, JAN 125, Film Produc- Sidney Salazar ‘21. Avila said, recognized in history and what www.stmarys-ca.edu/january- 6:00-8:00 p.m. tion: From Concept to Final Cut “I think that studying different they do to continue our lives. term/course-listings. Happy Soda Activity Center: Moraga and JAN 140, Dance for Camera. diets would be interesting and It’s good to learn what they’ve browsing! Room Contact Patricia V. Acosta [email protected] Seminar: Over 40 different lectures by faculty and alumni at Symposium Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Suicide Awareness and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 can do damage.” She offered major wielded as both sword rather than offer guidelines to Prevention Training a “tool kit” she uses in her and shield.” moderate the way they partici- Friday, Sept. 29 At the onset of Collegiate Semi- Seminar classes to help students Meneses reiterated the criti- pate in discussion. 9:00-11:00 a.m. nar, she said, there were “dis- navigate difficult conversations cal importance of fostering a Fitzgerald’s tool kit, he said, Soda Activity Center: Moraga agreements over what Seminar in a way that promotes commu- sense of respect for identity in would have students “so wor- Room ought to be.” Yet, those who nity building. the Seminar classroom. This, ried about saying something, so Contact Cynthia Cutshall started the program all shared Her tools include the use she said, is how seminar pro- they cannot say what they want [email protected] a “spirit of thoughtful and open of inclusive language (even fessors “help students discover to say.” conversation,” she said. on the syllabi), creating com- an unshakable sense of self,” As alumni similarly raised Integral Program Presents Therefore, “it made sense munity agreement, and invit- echoing Donahue’s words on their own concerns about the Gödel: the Suicide of Language then to have three plenary ing students to reflect on how individual student voices. need for tools to create a re- Friday, Sept. 29 speakers,” she said. Those in they have handled conflict and After each panelist delivered spectful dialogue, discussion 7:00 p.m. attendance also had a chance to disagreement throughout their turned to the changing de- De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge listen in on panel discussions, lives. mographics in the Seminar Contact Steve Cortright given by both faculty and some McAdams took the floor next, “One of the things classroom throughout Saint [email protected] recent graduates, including proclaiming the importance of Mary’s history. “Things are Alex Drake ‘16, Bee Pinner ‘17, Seminar professors fostering a that employers tell us more fraught today than they Gaby Rodkopf ‘17, and Holly “healthy learning environment” is that students have were in the late sixties,” said McAdams ‘17. in which students are not afraid the ability to stand up, Fitzgerald. McAdams led a panel, titled of the way difficult conversa- Today’s Seminar classes, she “On Community and Navigat- tions are going to be addressed make an argument, says, should hold “opportunity ing Difference in Seminar,” in class. counter an argument, for voices who were silenced.” alongside faculty members “Students want Seminar to be After the final set of panels, Monica Fitzgerald, Rashaan conducted in a way that is safe revise an argument... everybody reconvened to hear Meneses, and Joe Zeccardi. The and secure, but also challenges and know how to think Rigsby deliver closing remarks panel covered the complica- them,” McAdams said. for the Symposium and reiter- tions Seminar professors face in Zeccardi explained the value about the issues...” ate the value of the Seminar facilitating a discussion that is of applying Kimberlé Williams program to Saint Mary’s unique both inclusive and collaborative Crenshaw’s concept of inter- educational experience. for students of all backgrounds sectionality to Seminar classes. his or her piece, moderator A reception followed the and identities. Zeccardi proposed students Ellen Rigsby, the Director of event, where the community Fitzgerald was the first panel- should write their Seminar Cap- Collegiate Seminar, opened capped off the anniversary cel- ist to speak, addressing the in- stones not merely through the discussion to the 11 faculty and ebration by continuing the day’s tention of the Seminar program lens of disciplinary knowledge, in attendance. conversations. The Campus Calendar column to be grounded in Catholic So- but also through the lenses of Brother Mel Anderson was is a service highlighting major cial Teaching and the common their other identities. the first to respond to the pan- events of the week. To include good. The role of a Lasallian The Seminar program’s em- elists, calling Fitzgerald’s tool For more information on the your event, email details to education, she said, is to “fight phasis on this disciplinary lens kit “awfully controlling.” He Collegiate Seminar Program, [email protected]. for a better world.” can actually be exclusionary referred to his own method as please visit the following web- Due to space limitations, However, Fitzgerald contin- to other students in Seminar a Seminar professor, which is page: www.stmarys-ca.edu col- we cannot list individual ued, “not done well, Seminar classes, he said. “I’ve seen the to “let people be who they are” legiate-seminar. club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION Far-right speakers return to Berkeley: Is this free-speech?

BY KIANA LEI YAP laughed at what was said and an- resigned from the institution. They OPINION COLUMNIST swered, “The capitalist system filed a joint claim stating that the fails to equally distribute wealth College did not “protect its em- Lately, it seems that the only free and resources, which is how a gov- ployees from repeated provocative speech that is acceptable is that ernment should work.” This type and corrosive verbal and written which aligns with left-of-center of condescension and failure to hostility based on race, as well as discourses. On today’s college model respect for the opinions of threats of physical violence.” He campuses, students are not pro- others is dangerous to demonstrate exercised his right to free speech in vided both sides (i.e. the liberal to students. It’s appalling that one refusing to participate in an event and conservative points of view) of professor thinks this classroom that transformed the campus into the argument on many social and attitude is acceptable. Sadly, this a virulent and divisive environ- political issues. This is problem- is one instance of many that model ment, yet students accused him atic. Our higher education system this kind of conduct. of promoting white supremacism. has dissuaded the critical evalu- Regionally, the University of What these occurrences high- ation of what is being taught and California at Berkeley has been light is a broader social issue that pushes theory and opinion as fact. a site of fierce opposition for the is plaguing the collegiate education We need to introduce contending radical left and right, especially system: a lack of open-mindedness ideas to the classroom in order in their demonstrations of free for varying political viewpoints. to desensitize students who have speech. The most recent agitation What college students are not be- been pushed to reject any view of these groups occurred on Sept. ing taught is how to respect and dissimilar from their own. 14, when conservative anti-Trump thoughtfully evaluate ideologically This affects us, even at Saint political commentator and lawyer dissimilar viewpoints. More insidi- Mary’s. Many professors fail to Ben Shapiro spoke. ously, the use of violence against model respect for difering view- Shapiro, host of the iTunes sec- those who hold opposing views is points (i.e.conservative or moder- ond highest-rated podcast, The not being discouraged. ate viewpoints on political/social Ben Shapiro Show, is renowned For Antifa groups, violence is issues) and instead frequently for his inflammatory remarks on the only pathway to obtaining this promulgate leftist ideas. This is sociopolitical issues and is often social equality. From the far right, seen specifically in humanities called a white supremacist, right- we are shown that a disregard and liberal arts courses, where wing racist by leftists. However, his for those who are not white is right-wing/conservative ideals are remarks merely approach Ameri- the greatest virtue and that strict demonized as neo-Marxist/social- can politics and society through a adherence to Eurocentric and BERKELEY, CA continues to struggle with a battle over free speech. (Courtesy of Daily Wire) ist views are placed on a pedestal. judicious and practical lens. These capitalistic values are society’s Moderates are even lambasted. “inflammatory” remarks were greatest goals. The complete and on campus and casting scorn upon views with them, too. Moderate Moreover, socialist ideas are rarely apparently too great for some Cal unhindered acceptance of beliefs, all who disagree, forcing them into and conservative students need contended, both inside and out- snowflakes, as the University had ideologies, and standpoints that silence. What if one can be support- to also feel like their opinions are side the classroom on our college to reiterate their availability of belong solely to one side of the ive of equal access to education for valid and well-reasoned. Without campus. emotional and psychological sup- political spectrum signals the all who want it, but be against Afr- it, we will undoubtedly continue For example, in the humanities port services. absence of critical evaluation. Nei- mative Action? What if one can be to see the violent displays of An- course I am taking, the professor On a national level, in Evergreen ther extremity is wholly logical nor against hostile racist violence, but tifa and the terrorism of white was promoting socialist ideas like State College in Washington, Pro- realistically pragmatic. still be an American nationalist? supremacist groups. This genera- free national healthcare and free fessor Bret Weinstein was harassed From the far left comes the re- What we, as college students, tion is being educated at colleges college tuition as ultimate goals of of the campus in the spring after vival of fiercely illogical socialist need to do is thoughtfully weigh that disavow holding opposing what the U.S. government should he spoke out against the “Day of discourse. From the far right comes liberal, moderate, and conservative viewpoints, and more alarmingly, strive for. A student simply stated Absence” event. According to The a revival of racist hate speech that viewpoints on social, political, and communicating them. If we fail to that they didn’t think that deeply Seattle Times, this was an event diminishes the dignity and tears economic topics before making change how we see opposing views socialist ideals would solve the where “white students were asked down thousands of our citizens. judgments or violently reacting. If on our college campuses, we are issues we have with healthcare to leave school for a day.” Weinstein We should work to normalize a professors are going to propagate sure to sustain our current state and the student debt crisis. The and his wife, who was an anthro- variety of political views instead of neo-Marxist biases, they need to of immature and uncompromising professor then condescendingly pology professor at the College, imposing an ideological monopoly objectively teach the opposing political polarization. Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance should remain optional

BY KERRY-ANNE LOUGHMAN Allegiance. OPINION COLUMNIST There is also the issue of em- bedding the idea of national pride The Pledge of Allegiance has into the minds of our students always allowed Americans to without giving them the chance express their love and loyalty to to understand what they’re pledg- the United States of America in ing their loyalty to. In order to a way that is both traditional and protect children from the uglier eloquent. Many people believe and more violent truths about the that being a citizen of the United United States, our history is often States is an integral part of the whitewashed and watered-down American identity and thus re- into a story about liberty, diver- vere the Pledge of Allegiance for sity, and hopes for prosperity providing a method in which to and happiness. Before deciding foster national pride in schools. whether or not you’re proud of Others regard it as simply another being an American, you should poem they were forced to memo- first understand American his- rize in elementary school. Some tory for what it truly is. On one are even outraged over the idea hand, it’s a narrative that does of their children being forced to favor the three values of liberty, repeat a pledge of loyalty to the prosperity, and the pursuit of United States before they even PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE continues to fall under free speech, protecting citizens’ personal freedom in the U.S. (Courtesy of NBC News) happiness above all things. On understand the Pledge itself. the other hand, it has consistently Currently, the Pledge of Alle- Pledge of Allegiance should be every American feels the urge to specifically, the right to not have failed to allow Americans of giance is not required in Ameri- required in classrooms has never declare their loyalty to the United a religion at all. The words “under marginalized identities to freely can classrooms because of a truly died. Though the national States—some Americans don’t God” were added to the Pledge pursue those values without the Supreme Court case titled “West pride fostered by the Pledge of even feel a sense of loyalty to the of Allegiance by Congress at the constant presence of oppressive Virginia State Board of Educa- Allegiance certainly induces a United States at all. And the beau- request of President Eisenhower structures such as racism, sexism, tion v. Barnette.” This case ruled sense of loyalty and community tiful thing about the United States in 1954, inspiring a new debate and homophobia. that being forced to speak the throughout the country, it’s defi- of America is that we are allowed about the presence of religion Reciting the Pledge of Alle- Pledge of Allegiance violated the nitely not something that should to think freely, to speak freely, in the United States govern- giance should continue to be First Amendment to the Con- be forced. and to live freely. Our American ment. Any American who feels optional for American students stitution—more specifically, the As stated in West Virginia State citizenship is not dependent on that—by reciting the Pledge of in order to protect their personal right to free speech. Although Board of Education v. Barnette, how much we love our country. Allegiance—they are recognizing freedom and allow them the op- the United States government being mandated to recite the In addition to the right to free the existence of a God they do not portunity to decide whether or came to this decision in 1943, the Pledge of Allegiance violates a speech, there is also the right believe in should absolutely not not they feel national pride before debate over whether or not the person’s right to free speech. Not to freedom of religion—or more be required to say the Pledge of declaring it out loud. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 5 OPINION Is leader Kim Jong-Un a true threat to the United States? BY ALEXANDER VICTORIA reach the American mainland, they CONTRIBUTING WRITER serve as a constant threat to Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and several Another day, another threat of ab- U.S. overseas territories, including solute destruction. As tensions con- the strategically important island tinue to rise between the aggressive of Guam. Even locals of the Bay hermit state of North Korea (DPRK) Area can’t feel too safe, as there are and the Trump administration, it is missiles confirmed to be in develop- only natural that Americans every- ment that would put our beloved where have begun to worry about region into the range of impending the possibility of conflict. doom. As if all that weren’t enough, Instead of calming our fears, the North Korea successfully tested a current presidential administration fusion-based Hydrogen warhead has done nothing but stoke the fires (H-bomb) earlier this month. These of conflict. Throughout the course new nuclear warheads are hundreds of the current crisis, President of times more devastating than the Trump and the State Department fission-based weapons currently have displayed an utter lack of good in use. diplomatic sense. A prime example I am in complete agreement of this is the now infamous promise KIM JUNG-UN’S consistant threats continue worry those who live in the United States. (Courtesy of The Daily Beast) with Russian President Vladimir that President Trump made that Putin’s recent observations on the he would come down with “fire are generally outclassed by those Sarin and VX, being loaded into experience with situations like this situation: “It’s counterproductive and fury like the world has never of the U.S. and its allies. Sea and these artillery pieces. Let’s also not one. If the North Korean operation to inflate this military hysteria. seen” in response to North Korean air superiority have already been forget about the previously brushed is even half as costly as either Iraq, This leads nowhere.” For me to threats. From these comments to ensured. Additionally, China, one aside North Korean ground forces. Afghanistan, or Vietnam (spoiler agree with that statement from our the backpedaling on trade negotia- of the few allies of the DPRK, has Although they are technologically alert, it will be much more than just geopolitical rival should be unthink- tions with South Korea (an obvious expressed an increasing amount of and doctrinally outmatched, they half as costly), then we already know able. There is a twisted victory in and critical ally in the region), we doubt about its continued support. still number in the millions and too well the cost of such an efort. President Trump’s ability to make continue to receive more proof of Isn’t it high time to remove the in- would be sure to put up one hell of This entire scenario discounts such a thing possible. The adminis- this administration’s total disregard ternationally condemned country a fight by virtue of sheer manpower the problems of nuclear retaliation. tration’s insistence on maintaining for rational thought and the safety as a threat? If only it were so simple. and wicked determination. Recent reports of the North Korean an unnecessarily threatening pos- of not just Americans, but all of Within minutes of the opening of Even after a victory against the missile program’s advancements ture is absurd and darkly comedic. humanity. general conflict, millions of South North Korean military, there is give us plenty of reasons to worry Despite the warnings of so many It is easy for the Trump admin- Korean soldiers and civilians, as no telling how long and costly the about the future. There has been a both at home and abroad, President istration and its supporters to say well as the tens of thousands of ensuing occupation would be. The string of ballistic missile tests in the Trump seems to want to do no more that we shouldn’t worry. They argue American military personnel sta- North Korean people are deeply past months, each one more bold than bark loudly and carelessly that American military superiority tioned in Korea, would be subjected fanatical, intensely desperate, and than the last. In fact, a missile test swing around a big stick. Though it would carry the day in any combat to an immense artillery and rocket woefully unprepared for outside conducted in the last week of August is still most likely that no real harm situation and that the elimination barrage conducted by hundreds, contact. On top of that, the North had its test rocket fly over Japan as will come of the ongoing crisis, of the Kim Jong-Un regime would potentially even thousands, of Korean landscape is rough and a show of strength, something that President Trump and his adminis- be an overall win for humanity. Ini- artillery pieces. There is also the mountainous, with very poorly built had never been done before. Though tration will continue to be a source tially, this claim makes sense. After potential of extremely toxic chemi- up infrastructure. Unfortunately, the currently produced Musudan of domestic and international fear all, the North Korean ground forces cal and biological munitions, like our country does have some past missiles do not have the capability to and loathing. Mixed emotions with announcemnt of the 2018 Bachelor

BY ISABELLA FERRANTE personalities that fans have seen the result of this choice on live CONTRIBUTING WRITER since 2012. Therefore, people television. With all of the uncer- might not remember what Luy- tainties, the upcoming season will On Sept. 7, ABC answered the endyk was like. Although I do not be fun to watch, and Luyendyk will much anticipated question: Who see the show going away anytime (hopefully) be able to find his true will the 2018 Bachelor be? They soon, it is interesting to note how love—well, as true as love on reality announced that the Bachelor for random ABC’s pick was and watch TV can get. the 22nd season is Arie Luyendyk Jr., a cast member from the eighth season of “The Bachelorette.” While we are all waiting for the season premiere, fans can’t help but ask: Who is Arie Luyendyk Jr? As a consistent viewer, I had no idea, and I’m certain that I’m not alone. Luyendyk was last seen in 2012 on Emily Maynard’s season of “The Bachelorette.” He was the runner- up and has stayed out of the spotlight since then. Unfortunately for NEW BACHELOR, Arie Luyendyk, is given a second chance to find love. (Courtesy of CNN) Luyendyk, Maynard’s final choice was Tyler Johnson. The two have ous season of “The Bachelorette” or be the best pick for “The Bachelor.” remained together and are rais- on the franchise’s summer spin of Due to this unusual choice, I have ing a family. However, Luyendyk show, “Bachelor in Paradise.” With been wondering if the franchise is still single, 36 years old and a so much drama resonating from the is in its downfall. Lindsay’s 2017 former race car driver. His post past few shows, most people were season lacked excitement in com- reality-television life consisted of expecting that ABC’s pick was going parison to Fletcher’s 2016 season. him building up his real estate busi- to be Peter Kraus. Kraus was Rachel The 2017 Bachelor was Nick Viall, ness and working on his personal Lindsay’s runner-up on her past who did not show very much emo- success outside of the TV spotlight. season of “The Bachelorette” and tion throughout his season, result- Some people were pleased that they was most definitely a fan favorite. ing in negative reviews from fans. will get to see an old familiar face on Other possible bachelors were The most exciting part of Viall’s this upcoming season, while oth- some of the men from Jojo Fletch- season was Corinne Olympios, a ers are very confused about ABC’s er’s 2016 season of “The Bachelor- contestant who kept audiences decision. ette.” Personally, many of the men entertained with her antics every As someone who only started from Fletcher’s season had exciting week. The 2017 seasons were bland, watching “The Bachelor” franchise personalities and would have made resulting in several fans deciding to in 2015, I have no recollection of the show interesting to watch for not watch anymore. Luyendyk’s role within the show. the upcoming season. Some people, It’s possible that ABC is attempt- Many fans of the popular show like myself, have not been watching ing to bring back some of their old were also very confused when they the show for very long, so this pick fans by picking Luyendyk as the heard of the announcement. Usu- was confusing. Even people who lucky bachelor. Although this may ally, the person who gets picked have watched the show for years help bring back some viewers that to star in “The Bachelor” was a did not remember who Luyendyk were frequent watchers of Emily’s contestant who was on the previ- was and what determined him to season, there have been so many 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE Sister Act: The Musical a huge success at Berkeley Playhouse of her abusive lover. After run- ning to the police, she is forced to hide out in a convent under the guise of Sister Mary Clarence, who ends up placed in charge of the convents struggling choir. As the choir gains popularity and Sister Mary Clarence finds an un- expected sisterhood in the choir, her ex and his goons conspire to make sure she can never testify at the murder trial. All of the artists were especially talented, but I was especially blown away by Heather Orth, who played Mother Superior. Her voice was absolutely beautiful as she filled the theater with the gospel-inspired score, and I often found myself covered in goose bumps when she took center stage. In between these moments of stunning vocals and original choreography, the house was overcome with hysterical laughter inspired by both the cast and members of the audience, leaving me with a light heart and wide smile as I left the theater. When I initially spoke with SISTER ACT stars Elizabeth Jones as Deloris Van Cartier and hits the Berkeley stage for the month of October. (Courtesy of Ben Krantz Studios) Dooley, I asked her to sum up the goal of the production into one BY KALI KUSHNER Morgan in 1908, was initially those who are at an economic relationships and skills here. word the—one word to capture CULTURE EDITOR constructed as a Presbyterian disadvantage in the often ex- We’ve nurtured over six original the experience she wanted each church. This was clearly seen travagant, theatrical sphere. Fur- musicals for all ages, including a guest to leave with. After a pause, On Saturday, Sept. 23, I had the as you walk down the rows of thermore, Berkeley Playhouse world premiere, and we continue she replied: “moved.” “I’d like privilege of attending the opening converted pews, which I found Founder, Elizabeth McKoy, is to support a thriving local team people to have had an amazing night for the Berkeley Playhouse conveniently appropriate for particularly invested in providing of artists, educators and admin- time, be uplifted, fall in love, feel production of “Sister Act,” the this production. Overall, it was a supportive, artistic space for istrators that make our theater joy, and to laugh, especially now musical inspired by the 1992 a beautiful space with a welcom- all, including classes for children hum with creativity and life.” in this world,” said Dooley. film, starring Whoopi Goldberg. ing staff and lively communal and diverse casting. “Our inten- The production itself runs un- Without a doubt, the theatre Beforehand, I was able to inter- atmosphere. tional multi-cultural casting has til Oct. 22. It was an absolute suc- has achieved this and more. I view Kimberly Dooley, Producing I was inspired by how abso- brought our beautifully diverse cess and left the entire audience can only hope that readers will Artistic Director of the theatre, lutely dedicated the theatre is community to our stage to tell on their feet come curtain call. take a chance and visit Berkeley in order to learn more about the to providing access to the arts, incredible stories,” McKoy said. For readers unfamiliar with the Playhouse either for this produc- amazing role the theatre plays even ofering a “pay-as-you-can “We’ve seen kids truly grow up musical, it follows Deloris Van tion or another because it is truly in the community. The theatre program.” This program prices on our stage and in our classes, Cartier, an aspiring singer who a magical place built on support itself, built by architect Julia tickets as low as five dollars for building lasting and meaningful witnesses a murder at the hand and love. The Killers showcase their maturity in latest album

BY KYLE BROWN “The Man” is a fun track that is CONTRIBUTING WRITER the embodiment of Flowers’ swag- gering stage persona. With cliché Long gone are the love triangles lyrics and a call to David Bowie, it is and synths of “Hot Fuss,” the guitar- exactly what you would expect from heavy fun of “Sam’s Town,” and the a band raised in Las Vegas, but with dance/pop sensibilities of “Day & a genuine quality that escapes just Age.” The Killers’ latest efort, “Won- being hokey. However, when taken derful Wonderful,” is the mature in the context of the whole album, work of a team that clearly knows it stands in opposition to many of their way around the recording the other tracks. It is immediately studio. After a simple promotional followed by “Rut,” which opens with efort coming in the form of radio the lyrics “Don’t give up on me/ and concert debuts, music videos, ‘cause I’m just in a rut.” Just one song and live Q&A’s with the band mem- ago, listeners were presented with a bers, The Killers’ newest album is man brimming with confidence and finally out. self-belief; now we see the vulner- The Victims (self-styled name for able side that asks the listener (Tana) fans of The Killers) have done their to have faith while Flowers promises waiting. Five years of it since 2012’s to keep climbing. “Battle Born,” which was a bit of a The following track “Life To flop with fans and band members Come” holds a message that seems alike. The pseudo-hiatus has seen to be addressed directly to his wife. members release solo albums while Flowers promises her that if she others have left the touring lifestyle needs him, he will “run” to be by her behind. Despite all this, The Killers side. This arc is completed in the THE KILLERS are a versatile rock group, best known for their single “Mr. Brightside.” (Courtesy of Billboard) deliver again with an album that pla- final song, “Have All The Songs Been teaus above the average without any Written?” Here, Flowers evaluates On a purely sonic level, without to capture the essence of their 2006 “When You Were Young” to the mid- real mountainous successes. his past and whether there is any Flowers’ distinctive voice, one might selves while maintaining the grown- song crescendo of the famous “I’ve Since their first album thirteen hope in the future. We hear him be surprised to learn it is a Killers up attitude of the rest of the album. got soul but I’m not a soldier.” This years ago, The Killers have certainly doubt that there is anything left album. However, this variety is part Snatches of past albums appear in energy which they had always used grown up. “Wonderful Wonderful” for him to do, that all his work has of the Killers’ style, as all of their many of Wonderful Wonderful’s to magnificent efect is dialed back has an introspective narrative that been done and he has still come up albums have been fresh and distinct tracks. “Tyson vs. Douglas” harkens on “Wonderful Wonderful,” which is diferent from the yearning love short. However, in the closing lines from one another while staying true back to the synthy beats of “Day & is the album’s biggest shortcoming. songs that are iconic of their previ- of the chorus he pleads, “I just need to the soul of the band. The guitar Age,” while the titular “Wonderful For their next album, one can ous work. Lead singer Brandon one, to get through to you.” There is heavy song, titled “The Calling,” Wonderful” brings out the weird- look on the bright side and hope The Flowers revealed in interviews that still a little bit of hope in these lines, shows what would have happened ness that was touched on in 2007’s Killers will look back to when they much of the album is a message to his answering the titular question that if the Killers had run with the sound “Sawdust.” Many of The Killers’ clas- were young and make a triumphant wife, Tana Flowers, detailing how he there may still be at least one song they found in their sophomore sic hits have been high energy rides, return to their days of glamorous wishes to be better for her sake. that has not been written. album Sam’s Town. They managed from the blaring opening chord of indie rock and roll. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 7 SPORTS Volleyball drops two matches in Pacific Northwest Sports set win. Lindsey Calvin put up a season- this week high of 16 kills and Young had a career-high of 15 kills in a dramatic contest to begin WCC play. WOMEN’S SOCCER The Gaels headed in the direc- tion of home for their second contest of the week, traveling south to play Portland Saturday afternoon at the Chiles Center. The Pilots took control early

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Saint Mary’s 0 Fri. vs Portland 3:30 p.m. Sun. vs Gonzaga 3:30 p.m. in the first set to take a 13-7 lead. After finishing non-conference Down six, the Gaels chipped away play 4-6, the Gaels begin WCC at Portland’s lead to soon make it action against Pacific Northwest MADI WILKERSON pops one up for the Gaels; she recorded 14 digs in their match against Portland. (Courtesy of smcgaels.com) 20-18 Portland, but Portland then rivals Portland and Gonzaga. took five of the next seven points BY DEAN BOERNER The Bulldogs won the next many as 11 points in the fourth set, to take the first set. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF seven points, building a 21-15 lead, Saint Mary’s battled to within four The Gaels were up by four at one MEN’S SOCCER but Saint Mary’s clawed their way at one point, but Gonzaga’s lead point in the second set and looked Saint Mary’s volleyball opened back to eventually tie things up at proved to be too much when the poised to even the match at a set up their conference season on the 24-24. Gonzaga won the next two Bulldogs tied the match 2-2. apiece, but Portland regained the road last week, ultimately falling to points behind kills by sophomore momentum. The Pilots retook two Pacific Northwest opponents Jenna Kuehn and freshman Chap- the lead with a 5-0 run and never in Gonzaga and then Portland. in Gray to take the first set 26-24. looked back on their way to taking Saint Mary’s fell to Gonzaga 3-2 Saint Mary’s came back with Gonzaga 3 the second set. (26-24, 16-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15- force in the second set. Up 20-15, It was a similar story in the 13) on Thursday and Portland 3-0 the Gaels went on to take five of the third set. Portland built an early (25-20, 25-22, 25-21) on Saturday. next six points to tie the match 1-1. Saint Mary’s 2 lead and the Gaels tried to mount At the Martin Centre Thursday Saint Mary’s protected a small a comeback, but the Pilots proved night, Saint Mary’s and Gon- lead for most of the third set, but The deciding fifth set played to be too much for Saint Mary’s in zaga squared-off for the second Gonzaga came back late to tie it up much like the first. Gonzaga and the third-straight set. Sat. @ Akron, 7:00 p.m. straight conference-season open- 22-22 and then take the lead 23-22 Saint Mary’s went back and forth With the two losses, Saint The Gaels will hit the road for er. Through the first half of the first on a kill by Chapin. Gonzaga’s lead to start, eventually coming to a Mary’s falls to 4-8 overall and their final non-conference set, neither team built more than didn’t last long, as the Gaels took 12-12 tie. Two kills by Kuehn made 0-2 in conference and will try to match of the season. They will a two-point lead. At one point, the next three points to take a 2-1 it 14-12 Gonzaga and forced Saint regroup for a week that includes a take on Akron to begin a four the Gaels had a 15-13 lead after a lead in the match. Mary’s to call a timeout. The Gaels Tuesday home match against USF, game road trip that is headlined long rally ended with senior Mary Gonzaga began the fourth set made it 14-13 on a kill by Sienna a Thursday away match against by three WCC opponents. Hernandez setting up sophomore with a furious run to take leads Young, but the Bulldogs finally LMU, and a Saturday road match Sienna Young for the kill. of 8-0 and then 11-2. Down by as took the match with a 15-13 fifth- against Pepperdine. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL USMNT struggles to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup round-robin tournament. The 12 remaining teams are drawn ran- domly into each group. The USA was drawn in Group C and placed first. Because of their standing, the team automatically made it to the fifth and final round. Mexico took the top spot for A, and Costa Rica was the overall winner of B. Tues. vs USF, 7:00 p.m. Currently, the teams that quali- Thurs. @ LMU, 7:00 p.m. fied for the fifth round have all Sat. @ Pepperdine, 12:00 p.m. played eight games. Through these Coming of a tough week, in completed matches, Mexico, Costa which the Gaels dropped two Rica, and Panama sit in the first matches against Gonzaga and three spots. The United States sits Portland, Saint Mary’s will fourth while Honduras and Trinidad attempt to bounce back with and Tobago take up fifth and sixth. a huge three game week. Despite their fourth place position, the United States could be in trouble because there are only two CROSS COUNTRY THE USMNT looks to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in their two remaining matches. (Courtesy of sbnation.com) games left in the round. The USA can earn, at a maximum, six points from Fri. @ Notre Dame/Jo e Plane BY ELIZABETH MAGNO continue to compete for a spot. So for intercontinental playoffs. For these final two games (three points Invitational, Notre Dame, Ind. CHIEF COPY EDITOR far, eight teams have secured a berth the first round, the 14 lowest-ranked per game if they win against both Sat. @ Capital Cross to the tournament. From the Asia members of the region compete; Panama and Trinidad and Tobago). Challenge, Sacramento, CA The 21st FIFA World Cup is less division, Iran, Japan, South Korea, seven draws (a two-game series) Should America win both matches, Raymond Bofman and than one year away. For those who and Saudi Arabia have filled in spots. are made and the winner of each the team faces automatic qualifica- Abby Bolt grab individual are unfamiliar with the tournament, The Euro zone has penned two series progresses to the next round. tion for the 2018 World Cup. Any victories for the Gaels during the FIFA World Cup is the pin- teams into the World Cup with Bel- This competition style continues other result could put them in a the Santa Clara meet. nacle event of the soccer (or fútbol) gium and Russia. The North, South through the second and third rounds precarious position—they could ei- world. Thirty-two teams travel to a America, and Caribbean region see as the matches continue to move ther qualify for the intercontinental designated country and compete for Mexico heading to the tournament. through the rankings of the region. playof game or face an unfortunate MEN’S TENNIS the coveted Rimet Trophy. The tour- Brazil has also secured their ticket By the fourth round, six teams, any- exit from the qualifiers. nament begins with group stages while Africa and Oceania have yet where between the seventh and 35th The USA men’s team has quali- Fri.- Sun. @ Aggie (also known as a “round-robin” to provide a qualifying team. ranking positions, get the chance fied for the past nine World Cup Invitational, Davis, CA tournament) before progressing to One of the bigger stories about to face of against the top six teams tournaments, and the team hopes a single-elimination tournament in these qualifying stages is the prob- in the North, South America, and to continue this streak. The United the second half of the competition. ability of the United States Men’s Caribbean division. This is where States-Honduras game will take WOMEN’S TENNIS This coming 2018 World Cup will National Team (USMNT) securing the United States began their play. place in Orlando on Oct. 6, 2017. be held in Russia. a berth to the tournament. For their The fourth round is organized Their final match against Trinidad Fri.- Sun. @ Cal Nike Currently, many of the 32 teams division, there are a total of five into three groups—A, B, and C—and and Tobago will take place a few days Invitational, Berkeley, CA are still to be decided, as countries rounds, plus a sixth playof round each group plays in the style of a later on Oct. 10. 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM SPORTS Men’s soccer puts on strong performances at home

contest. They outshot the Aggies 15-8, but the offensive dispar- ity was not enough to lift Saint Mary’s to victory. On Sunday, the Gaels were able to dominate both sides of the field en route to a 1-0 win over Sacramento State. The game, however, was not without excitement. It was a physical contest throughout the entire 90 minutes. The two teams compiled 30 total fouls and four yellow cards between them. Saint Mary’s came out firing in the second minute when a Max Mirner header lead to a Jake Rudel goal that would give the Gaels the lead for good for the next 88 minutes. It was the team’s third shutout of the year, as they were lead by redshirt sophomore goalie Remi Prieur. Prieur was only forced to make two saves on five total Hornets STEPHEN DOUGHERTY dribbles the ball upfield in the second half of the Gaels’ Saturday afternoon match against Sacramento State. (Dean Boerner/COLLEGIAN) shots, as the Saint Mary’s defense held steady throughout BY TYLER BINDI on Sunday. lead. De la Torre’s majestic first The game would eventually the duration of the match. SPORTS EDITOR Against UC Davis, the Gaels goal of the season appeared to go through two full overtime Defense has been a major key again went the entire 110 min- be enough to lift the Gaels to periods without either team be- for the Gaels lately, as they have The Saint Mary’s men’s soc- utes before settling on a 1-1 tie. It victory, but the Aggies had other ing able to earn a victory. Saint allowed only one goal or fewer in cer team went into the week was only the second home game ideas. Mary’s best opportunity on goal each of their past five matches. looking to gain momentum as of the year for men’s soccer, and In the 83rd minute Nabi Ki- came in the 95th minute when The Gaels will now turn back they headed into conference both have proven to be thrillers bunguchy put on a dazzling drib- senior Ben Braman launched a around and begin a four game play. They certainly succeeded that resulted in draws. However, bling display, weaving through leaping header that was saved by road trip that begins in Akron, in that respect, as they went this game could have been much the Saint Mary’s defense. Kibun- Aggie goalie Jon Laughlin. Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 30. The the distance in a 1-1 draw with more than just a tie for the Gaels. guchy then sent a pass the way of This certainly appeared to be team will then begin West Coast UC Davis on Thursday before It was Ever De La Torre’s bar Jacob Rudolph, who would find a game that the Gaels should Conference play with games at picking up an impressive 1-0 down blast in the 68th minute the back of the net and tie the have won, as they had control Gonzaga, Santa Clara, and San victory over Sacramento State that gave Saint Mary’s a late 1-0 game up 1-1. throughout the majority of the Francisco.

NFL athletes respond to Trump’s comments with show of solidarity ing LeBron James, called out Trump. of the WNBA Finals, the Los Angeles tional anthem. Throughout the day, LeBron in particular tweeted: “U Sparks chose to stay in the locker Trump continued to make state- bum [Stephen Curry] already said he room during the national anthem. ments against these protests. Time ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no in- Throughout Sunday’s NFL games, will only tell if Trump learns and un- vite. Going to the White House was numerous players, coaches, and derstands the true meaning and im- a great honor until you showed up!” NFL personnel kneeled, sat, or stood portance of these protests, but one The start of protests in sports can in solidarity. Many NFL players thing is for sure: Colin Kaepernick’s be traced back hundreds of years: voiced their support for Kaepernick intent in kneeling was to spark con- from Muhammad Ali refusing to in their choice to protest during the versation about the injustices and enlist in the Vietnam War in 1967, national anthem. the way blacks/African-Americans to the 1968 Mexico City Olympics In light of Trump’s comments, are treated in the United States, spe- where John Carlos and Tommie we have seen an influx of support cifically in regards to police brutality Smith raised their fists in the Black toward protests during the na- and systemic racism. Power salute. NBA players wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts in warmups in 2014. Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem in the THE DOLPHINS are a few of many to show solidarity during the anthem. (Courtesy of CNN) 2016-2017 NFL season. Athletes, especially black athletes, have been BY KIMBERLY PASCHAL NFL Players Association, NFLPA using their platform for years to cre- SPORTS EDITOR Executive Director, DeMaurice ate change in our world. Although Smith, expressed support for play- kneeling during the national an- During a political rally in Alabama ers who choose to protest during them may be new, athletes protest- on Friday, Sept. 22, President Don- the national anthem because their ing racial injustices in America is not ald Trump gave NFL owners some opinions are protected. He went on an innovative idea. advice on how to handle players that to say, “However, the line that marks Athletes are given a huge plat- protest during the national anthem. the balance between the rights of form. When Hurricane Harvey and Trump advised, “Wouldn’t you love every citizen in our great country Hurricane Irma hit Houston and to see one of these NFL owners, gets crossed when someone is told Florida,respectively, many athletes when somebody disrespects our flag, to just ‘shut up and play.’” took it upon themselves to help you’d say, ‘Get that son of a b---- of Trump’s comments sparked out- their communities. Just like what the field right now. Out! He’s fired.” rage among NFL players, fans, and NFLPA’s Smith said, a line should In response to the comments, athletes across all sports. Trump’s be drawn when someone is told NFL commissioner Roger Goodell remarks did not stick to solely criti- to “shut up and play.” NBA, NFL, released a statement on Saturday cizing NFL players. During the WNBA, and even one MLB player morning that said, “The NFL and Golden State Warriors’ media day, have shown that they won’t just shut our players are at our best when we Stephen Curry was asked if he up and play. help create a sense of unity in our would still be interested in visiting On Saturday, NBA players, fans, country and our culture.” Goodell the White House to celebrate their and broadcasters poured in their went on to say, “Divisive comments Championship victory with the support for Curry’s comments on like these demonstrate an unfor- President. Curry said that he was not intending to visit the White tunate lack of respect for the NFL, no longer interested in a visit to the House. During the Oakland A’s our great game and all of our play- White House due to the Trump ad- game Saturday, Bruce Maxwell, ers, and a failure to understand the ministration’s rhetoric and policies. a rookie catcher, became the first overwhelming force for good our Trump then felt the need to respond MLB player to kneel, or protest clubs and players represent in our to Curry and notify him that he in any way, during the national communities.” was no longer invited to the White anthem. The protests still did not In a statement released by the House. Many NBA players, one be- stop. On Sunday during Game One