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Volume 110, Number 16 - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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INSIDE THIS V-Day advocates empowerment, dialogue WEEK'S EDITION 11th annual production probes issues of gender equality, violence, and more

BY CJ COSAS STAFF WRITER

The "V" in V-Day means three things: Victory, Valentine, and Vagina. Celebrated annually on February 14, last Thursday marked the 15th anniversary of the global V-Day movement. Additionally, OPINION PAGE 6 last Friday marked Saint Mary's College's 11th annual production Should Oliver Hall serve of The Vagina Monologues. meat during Lent? Hosted yearly by the Women's Resource Center (WRC), The Vagina Monologues is a series of monologues written by Eve Ensler, who used The Vagina Monologues Michael Urbina/ COLLEGIAN SPORTS PAGE 8 to start the global V-Day move­ toward ending the violence toward she decided to participate in The campaign called One Billion Rising ment in 1998. Each monologue is women and promoting true gender Vagina Monologues, Emily Klin­ took place as a one-day event on Women's tennis beats essentially a short skit that deals equality. genberger said, "Violence against February 14. On that day, people no. 5 Stanford with specific aspects of the femi­ One of the special things about women is prevalent in society and from all over the world rose togeth­ nine experience. Subjects covered the Saint Mary's production in the world. Being involved in some­ er to dance in a massive protest dancing has to take up space and it by the monologues include, but particular is the fact that the per­ thing like this is a way for my voice to call for the end of the violence frees them." not are limited to, sex, love, rape, formances are enacted by stu­ to be heard, as well as the voices of against women. The number 1 bil­ The Vagina Monologues is both female genital mutilation, birth, dents who volunteer. This year's others who can't speak or them­ lion is derived from the fact lliat an entertaining and informatiVe facts and perspectives on vaginas, cast included Liliana Campos, selves to be heard." there are approximately 3 billion event for men and women alike. and much more. Some skits are Viviana Garcia, TaylorGida, Emily When asked a similar question women in the world and one third Your gender doesn't matter be­ funny, while others are more seri­ Klingenberger, Eileen B. Lindley, regarding why she thought V-Day of them will have been sexually cause the only thing that matters ous and emotionally heavy. Kristina Molder, Sonia Perez, Aly was an important event, Liliana assaulted or domestically abused is that you care and are aware. Either way, the ultimate pur­ Runke, Tricia Savelli, Hammah Campos, who co-coordinated the within their life time. For more information on the pose of The Vagina Monologues Thom, and Vanessa Torrez, as well event with Hammah Thom, stated, Sharon Sobotta, director of the global V-Day movement or One and V-Day is to empower women as alumna Keelia Murphy. Alive ''Especially on a Catholic campus, WRC, explained the reason for Billion Rising, visit VDay.org or as a whole, as well as everyone on with heavy emotions and deep I think issues like this [violence dancing. "Afterwomenareassault­ OneBillionRising.org. People are an individual level. By both rais­ passions, these students brought against women, women empower­ ed, they feel closed in, and feel like rising because they know there is a ing awareness of the issues that to life each performance as they ment] aren't really talked about, they take up space," Sobotta said. problem and they know they have affect women and empowering empowered not only themselves, but need to be." "So they try to shrink themselves. the power to make a difference. So their femininity through these but also each and every person in This year, in addition to the But dancing allows them to rise up only one question remains: Why monologues, the movement works the audience. When asked why annual V- Day campaign, a special again and take that space. Because will you rise? UCLA study offers insights into freshman College freshmen class of 2016 nationally and at Saint Mary's by the numbers tically changed over the last sev­ over 50% in 2012. Freshman sup­ BY WILLIAM LANE • STAFF WRITER eral decades. Although significant port for same-sex marriage rose Number of freshmen who describe their progress has been made in terms from 50% in 1996, when the ques­ • neighborhoods as mostly or completely white Today's freshmen, on average, of racial progress, nearly 2/3 of tion first appeared, tp 75% in 2012. are still from predominatelywhite incoming freshmen in 2012 de­ According to the most recent set Number of college applicants who applied areas, lean left on several key is­ scribed their neighborhoods as of questions regarding personal • to three or more colleges, up from 1972 sues, have a strong academic self­ either "mostly white," or "com­ qualities, most freshmen say that image, and are motivated to attend pletely white." they are above average. 79.6% Approximate number of freshmen in good emotional college more than ever before by Freshmen are highly likely to rate themselves as above average • health in 2012, down from 64% in 1985 increased job prospects, according rate themselves as "above average in "ability to work cooperatively to UCLA's 2012 Freshman Survey. or better" in terms of academic with diverse people," 67% for Support among freshmen for same sex These and other findings, which ability, but not so in terms of "ability to see the world from • marriage, up from 50% in 1996 the Chronicle for Higher Educa­ writing ability and computer skill. someone else's perspective," and tion compiled at the end of Janu­ Like their earlier peers, they are 54% foropen to having their views Number of freshmen who feel they are above average in ary into an interactive graph, were slightly more likely to identify as challenged. • their "ability to work cooperatively with diverse people" from the university's regular poll "liberal" than as "conservative," At Saint Mary's, first year stu­ of the nation's incoming fresh­ but nearly twice as likely to iden­ dents stated that the survey re­ Freshmen who say they have the "ability to see men. Looking back as far as 1966, tify as "middle of the road." sults at least partially lined up the world from someone else's perspective" . the study attempts to gauge the Other areas have experienced with their expectations and what average freshman's background, notable changes over time. The they have seen. '"Freshmen in l mindset, self-image, and expec­ number of colleges freshmen our area do seem to be [predomi­ I L ______. tations. Some questions, such as applied to has risen dramatically nately] white and come from the the racial composition of neigh­ since the question first appeared middle class, and they do seem to Source: UCLA/Chronicle for Higher Education. lnfographic by Charlie Guese borhoods or political affiliation, in 1972. Since then, the percent be more tolerant than previous will overwhelmingly be positive in The Chronicle of Higher Educa­ were included in the first few who had applied to 3 or more col­ generations, where they have been a lot of essential areas, especially tion is a newspaper tailored to col­ polls. Other questions, such as the leges has shot up from less than teaching tolerance in schools," when they are young." Both of legefacultyandstaff. To see the full impact of the 2008 financial crash, half to nearly 80%. On the other said freshman Jamie Anderson. them agreed, though, that positive set of graphs, go to http://chroni­ were added much more recently. hand, reports of above-average Another first year student, Na­ self-images amongst freshmen cle.com/article/Backgrounds­ It may be surprising to some, emotional health have declined thaniel Carpenter, took a slightly stemmed in part from changes in Beliefs-of/136771/?cid=at&utm_ but many statistics have not dras- from nearly 64% in 1985 to barely more cynical approach: "People parenting styles. source=at&utm_medium=en. 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 THE INSIDE PAGE Reflecting change, CaTS Vati-can't: Pope Benedict rebrands to IT Services resigns; Catholics react BY CHARLIE GUESE a signifier ofthe active restructuring BY PAOLA VERGARA one will read into the tea leaves CHIEF COPY EDITOR into a better IT department. CONTRIBUTING WRITER what theywill...Pope Benedict saw ''I think it's important to consider how Pope John Paul passed away In light of continuing upgrades that we're really trying to break Pope Benedict XVI recently in a very sad way, so sick and so to Saint Mary's congested campus from our past that was difficult in announced that on February 28, frail ... We'll have to sit in the next networking, Computer and Tech­ manywaysduetoalackofresources he will resign from the papacy be­ few days to see what this succes­ nology Services (Ca TS) announced and funding, and that we are now cause of prevailing health issues. sion means." in a statement last month that the different from that," Greco said. After nearly 8 years of serving Pope Benedict is to retire to department is changing its name ''With the support of the adminis­ as head of the Catholic Church, the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery to IT Services. The stylized cat logo tration, we have a real opportunity the 85-year-old pontiff declared in the Vatican Gardens, where he will be replaced with a new one that to change and make things happen. in a statement to the press that will continue to serve the Church is consistent with Saint Mary's own IT is not going to be a problem any­ due to his age and deteriorating through prayer. Father Frederico branding identity as established by more. We certainly want to mark health, he is no longer capable of Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, utbe

BY MATT RINGARD of a grant from the Cultural Ser­ sors in the program to make the as he goes through years, coun­ ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR vices of the French Embassy in French Club "something really tries, and political movements, the United States, and the sup­ engaging," and to "get cultural leaving many bodies in his wake. From February 15 until March port of the Centre National de la events available to Saint Mary's The next film is Bellamy, a 2009 14, the Saint Mary's Department Cinematographie et de !'Image students." Guese believes "a lot murder mystery (and the final film of Modern Languages, in col­ Animee. Professor Lenart-Cheng of students at Saint Mary's may of noted French director Claude laboration with the French Club, applied for the grant last Septem­ not be aware of a lot of the inde­ Chabrol), which will be shown is hosting the second annual ber, and then selected the five pendent foreign films that are on Wednesday. Following that is Tournees French Film Festival. films from a list of dozens. When out there ... They're very artistic, 2012's Romantics Anonymous, an The festival is screening five con­ it comes to the selection process, they're very cerebral, and they're award-winning romantic comedy, temporary French films, which Lenart-Cheng said, "I always something that would appeal to on Saturday. On Tuesday, March range from political dramas to involve in that choice both my stu­ curious students." He sees the 5, the festival will screen Mozart's romantic comedies. dents and my colleagues. We try to festival as a great opportunity to Sister, a 2010 period drama that The festival was founded last put together a program that is sort provide a cultural experience, tells the story of Nanneri Mo­ year by Professor Helga Lenart­ of balanced," hence the variety of "not just to French majors and zart, who, like her brother, was a Campus Cheng of the Modern Languages film genres in the festival. While · minors, but to other people as musical prodigy. The festival will Department, who also coordi­ she would like to screen older well who may just be interested conclude with the 2010 animated nates the program. In an inter­ films as well, the grant subsidizes in film." film, The Illusionist, on Thursday, Calendar view with The Collegian, Lenart­ only contemporary films. How­ A total of five diverse films Marchl4. Cheng explained that students ever, she also sees an advantage to will be screened at this year's Each film will be screened, free Standing Up For Immigrants' often have a hard time getting off this: "Most people have not seen festival. On Friday, the program of charge, at 7 p.m. in Hagerty Rights campus for cultural events, and these films ... that's the point." commenced with a showing of Lounge. Following each film, a fac­ Tuesday, February 19 international culture is lacking Along with faculty, students Carlos, a 2010 miniseries that was ulty expert will lead a discussion 7p.m. within the Saint Mary's commu­ are involved in the 2013 Tournees condensed into a film. The award­ and analysis, and complimentary Maria Elena Durazo nity. These challenges inspired French Film Festival. Charlie winning movie, which Professor desserts and drinks will be avail­ Soda Activity Center her to establish the festival, which Guese, a French minor and Co­ Lenart-Cheng declares is her able. For those students seeking she feels can "open the eyes of President of the French Club, is favorite of the festival, chronicles international culture or inter­ Critical Race Theory the students to what's going on serving as the festival's Promo­ the career of an infamous terror­ ested in film, the 2013 Tournees Wednesday, February 20 outside of Moraga," through film. tions Manager. He has worked ist, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, other­ French Film Festival is an excel­ 7p.m. The festival is possible because with both his peers and profes- wise known as "Carlos the Jackal," lent opportunity. Professor Daniel Solorzano Soda Activity Center Jan Term students discover Rwanda's harsh reality French Film Festival Agent Bellamy - Wednesday,

BY LAUREN LORGE worked with Child Support Center February 20 - 7p.m. CONTRIBUTING WRITER which offers after school education Romantics Anonymous - for orphaned and impoverished Saturday, February 23 - 7p.m. Editor's note: Lauren Lorge was children. This organization also De La Salle Hall - Hagerty enrolled in the January Term pays for school tuition and medi­ Lounge course "New Histories: Remaking cal expenses for the children in Helga Lenart-Cheng- hl4@ & Reconciling Rwanda" and had the program. Another organiza­ stmarys-ca.edu the opportunity to visit Rwanda tion, CARE, offers adult education for the month of January. This is programs fo cusing on micro-loans Carnaval! her personal account ofthe course's and savings for them to start busi­ February 2 -April 14 journey. nesses and also offers education Saint Mary's College Museum about domestic violence aware­ of Art eautiful is a word that de­ ness. We visited several schools, in­ Bscribes Rwanda succinctly. cluding the all-girls school FAWE, However, 'beautiful' seems inad­ the Lasallian Kirange school, and equate to describe the landscape, SOS, which is a school and home the people, the culture, the art, and for orphans. Gardens for Health the experiences that were a part of was the last organization that we our travel course. visited on our trip. It offers im­ Lauren Lorge/ COLLEGIAN It seems like only yesterday that poverished mothers education on memorials, the U.S. Embassy, the country and culture. our group got on the bus for the agriculture, nutrition, and mental National Museum, a few local craft Rwanda was such an eye-open­ first time and took in the sights health. All these NGOs repre­ markets, and Akagera National ing experience. It made us realize of Kigali. We were immediately sented the areas of development Park, where we got to see the wild­ that there are a lot ofproblems that taken with the lushness of the hills that are important for developing life of Rwanda. On our days off, we need solving in the world. Poverty, and the cleanness of the streets countries to focus on. Seeing the were able to explore the city of Ki­ HIV/AIDS, and the struggle for in the city. People waved as they children's faces light up when we gali. These days offered us insights women's rights are still prevalent saw a bus full of muzungus (white arrived to play with them, having into Rwanda's past and the country in the world. However, we also people) drove by. As we were intro­ conversations with mothers about it is becoming. saw the impact that we all can duced to our driver Zed, as well as the affect HIV/AIDS has on their It allowed us to fall in love with have on affecting changes for the our interns Fred and Mephique, family, and seeing the look of pride the country even more. Getting better. One of the most important we felt an immediate connection when a man who received a micro­ to go to craft markets, seeing the lessons from the trip is that the to them. By the end of our three loan through CARE talks about the city, and interacting with the local small deeds we can do as an indi­ weeks there, we grew very close vocational school he has opened people made us feel that much vidual can make all the difference. to Zed, Fred, Mephique, everyone really made an impact on all of us. more connected to the country. Rwanda has left our group with else we met, and the country. The days we didn't work with Rwanda made us realize that de­ a desire to help our global com­ The majority of our days in these organizations were also filled spite what many think, it is easy munity. Rwanda will have a deep, Rwanda were spent working with with equally enlightening experi­ to make connections with people positive impact on all of us for the various NGOs in the country. We ences. We visited three genocide even if they come from a different rest of our lives. Summer research proves strength of mathematics at Saint Mary's

BY NATASHA DAVIS programs to learn more about application process. These young don't know if you're going to find STAFF WRITER prime numbers and their near- women sat in on many research anything." This is what makes est odd-numbered neighbors. presentations and held seminars research so powerful. Great Brandynne Cho is a junior With this information, Cho then on mathematical related topics. discoveries like the electron and at Saint Mary's. She is a math graphed the results, along with Since this conference was so penicillin were discovered by major who recently attended the other researchers. Their heavily focused on the future, people who only had a hypothesis Planning an event? The Nebraska Conference for efforts resulted in a tree graph Cho is considering a career that to jump off from. The research .Undergraduate Women in Math that charts the relationships of would allow her to solve difficult that the Saint Mary's students Want it in The Collegian? in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her re- primes and their nearest odd- mathematical problems. take part in could lead us to even search on binary and prime numbered neighbors. This research may be confus- greater discoveries. E-mail us with the details numbers began at Saint Mary's The conference was not only ing to non-math majors, but it Cho is now applying to oth- of your event at: in June. She applied and was an opportunity for more than 100 is important, for researchers do er research programs around [email protected] selected from a group of tal- talented undergraduate women not always know what their end the country: in Texas, Virginia, or call for more information: ented students to take part in to share their research, but it result will be. Cho described her Southern California, and Wis- (925) 631-4279 a ten-week summer research was also an opportunity for them research as a means of explora- consin. Her research at Saint program at Saint Mary's College. to learn about potential career tion, and when asked about her Mary's has opened a number of Due to space limitations, Under the guidance of Professor paths. Attendees also learn about objective, she said, "You are try- different doors for her and she is we cannot list individual Sauerberg, Cho coded computer the complicated graduate school ing to find information, but you excited to see what happens next. club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 DETOUR Concealed and classy l\1ackleinoretakesthestage Grammy's dress code is for the better elegant dresses the singer has Rap music duo connects ·with audiences BY HOLLAND ENKE STAFF WRITER worn. Katy Perry, too, flagrantly disregarded the warning as she Music was on fire at the Gram­ flaunted her "puffy bare skin" my Awards-and so was the fash­ peeping out from her dress. De­ ion. Did you notice anything spite the blatant protest against different this year? This show's the network's rules, Perry's dress usual flare of lavish outfits and was also absolutely gorgeous as it skin exposure came under attack. was unique in color and perfectly CBS, the network that hosts the accented her body. show, sent a memo to all guests As these stars went against the restricting such outfit choices as network's ban and beat them at the "side boob," "puffy bare skin," their own game, others played and even sheer clothing. it safe. Desperately clutching The Gran1my Awards is one of on her recent fifteen minutes of the most eccentric award shows fame from Beyonce's halftime out there, and insane dresses and show, Kelly Rowland wore a ridiculously racy number fea­ ... it is clear that turing a cut up front and back that exposed many areas of skin. chic maturity was Rowland's choice of dress goes to the definite winner show that perhaps CBS made a good decision with their regula­ of the night. tions this year. Despite those who successfully skimpy clothes are just part of went against the network's memo Evelyn Minaise/ COLLEGIAN the event. Apparently, however, as well as those who failed to dis­ BY EVELYN MINAISE formed for over an hour. After the "Same Love" was about to start, the network strongly disagreed, play elegance, there were many STAFF WRITER audience chanted for Macklemore for example, he made sure to stick barring the artists from any stars who made the best of the to start, he finally emerged and with the solemn and reflective flashy outfits and, in the opinion guidelines. Adele lit up the room Everything you've heard about performed for an hour and a half. theme in a way that allowed the of many guests, stifling their in a flirty, colorful Valentino Macklemore live is true. And if The long and highly anticipated audience to chant lyrics back to him creative choices. The perform­ dress while Beyonce looked edgy you haven't heard anything about wait was definitely worth his per­ with appreciation. Also, when he ers seem to be at a lost, because and smart in a classy black and Macklemore live, now you have - formance. was about to perform "Can't Hold as they are creative individuals, white blocked two-piece get up. it's an experience that you will enjoy Macklemore started with the Us," a particularly party-like song, their attire at the awards shows With these sophisticated outfits to the fullest. first song on his The Heist album, Macklemore swore that he would should match their personalities. sported by music's most influen­ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are a "Ten Thousand Hours," and pro­ only perform it ifwe as an audience Though many stuck within the tial women, it is clear that chic rap music duo who are now known ceeded to perform the best eight could "giveit100%."Theentire en­ guidelines, some artists rebelled maturity was the definite winner for their single "Thrift Shop." The to ten songs from the album. Addi- vironment was ofa carefree spirit in against the memo. Rihanna wore of the night. Perhaps CBS actu­ two take pride in their humble a way that was almost inspiring and a red gown, which was sheer and ally did make a good choice with beginnings as they beat the music extremely fitting for and reflective slightly exposing. Surprisingly, the rules and regulations they industry by starting on their own Macklemore live is ... ofMacklemore's music. though, it was one of the most endorsed. and staying that way. He placed a lot of importance and Aside from their fun party tracks, an experience that you responsibility on the audience in a Icona Pop at Rickshaw Stop most oftheir music discusses social will enjoy to the fullest. way that made the concert a collec­ issues prevalent to our generation tive experience. Everyone on stage, Swedish pop 6and has fun with fans and to our personal lives, like put­ too, was given plenty of time. Ryan BY JOSE BASULTO definitely made the Rickshaw ting hard work into art and over­ tionally, the entire concert started Lewis came to the front quite a bit, STAFF WRITER Stop walls vibrate. coming substance abuse. with an ode to San Francisco, as he vocalist Ray Dalton appeared in The appearance of the show The University of San Francisco brought up his love for the "city by about half the songs, and trumpet Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, as well as their set was prevalent Campus Activities Board hosted the the bay"' throughout. player Owuor Arunga became an members of the Swedish pop throughout the night. The lights Macklemore & Ryan Lewis concert Every song was preceded by a important part of each number. band, Icona Pop, knew exactly and visuals combined beautifully on Friday, February 8. The line of descriptionofwhyitwasimportant After the concert ended, the en­ how to make San Francisco cou­ and went hand and hand with the concertgoers, consisting mostly to him, adding a personal touch to tire team reappeared for an encore ples' hearts race on Thursday, tone and beat of every song they Bay Area college students, looped each and every one. When he sang that transported Macklemore back February 14 at the popular and sang. The lights accented the two around the outskirts ofKoret Gym. ''Thrift Shop;' Macklem ore grabbed to his early years - he sang "And We laid-back venue, Rickshaw Stop band members very well. Despite being sold out in six days, a fur coat from the audience and in­ Danced," wearing attire similar to in San Francisco. Known for As for appearance, they wore the gym was only about half full, corporated it into his performance, his music video. After another song their catchy single "I Don't Care combat boots, black blouses, flo­ which meant that everyone who which featured vocalist Wanz. or two, the concert sadly came to (I Love It)," Icona Pop can DJ ral tights, paired with a number of went was able to have a great view He continued with the theme an end. It's safe to say that it was an for themselves, sing out their of the stage. of audience participation by di­ enjoyable experience, and everyone captivating lyrics, and throw out Their energy on stage Before Macklemore took the recting the course of excitement felt like they had gotten more than glow sticks, T-shirts, and more stage, a USF student and DJ per- in each song description. When they expected out of it. to ensure their crowd is having was never ending a memorable time. Their energy and their friendly on stage was never ending and their friendly aura was notice­ aura was noticeable ... Bag ban takes over Bay Area able when they made sure to There is nothing acknowledge their fans by throw­ Cloth bags prove better for the environment ing their hands out, smiling, and more satisfying than BY ALEX PIERCE a quick run through the wash, the changing global climate, we singing directly to them. There watching a pop band STAFF WRITER however, the environmental must put this stand of action into is nothing more satisfying than impact of plastic can not be fixed perspective. Does convenience watching a pop band genuinely genuinely have a good The recent plastic bag ban just as easily. In the big picture, outweigh the consequences? En­ have a good time with their fans time with their fans in Alameda County has Contra plastic bags do more harm than vironmental preservation efforts and not perform because they had Costa thinking about taking the good, though this concept is not have steadily increased in many to be there. same stand. The proposal, which anything new. Far more plastic Fast on the rise, it feels like accessories such as see-through would forbid the use of plastic bags end up clinging to shrub­ every day there are more unique sunglasses and high black pumps. bags across the county, is a con­ bery along the highway, swim­ In the big picture, and talented artists coming up There was an abundance of float­ cerned effort aimed at helping ming in the ocean, or clumping with sounds of their own ac­ ing disco balls throughout the the environment. The ban, which in the tracts of curious critters plastic bags do more companied with a style of their room and the energy of the crowd has proven effective in other than they do toting groceries. harm than good own. Icona Pop is a truly original just made everything feel more counties across California, as The number of bags that are even group-they offer their fans true alive. well as counties in surrounding given thought to being recycled glamour galore with their own Icona Pop delivered an out­ states, would encourage the use is questionable, and many forget places including the Bay Area, twist of grunge. Fans might as standing performance with their of reusable, re-washable cloth that the recycling process still and the more that is done to aid well feel like they are in an un­ sky rocketing confidence and bags. emits dangerous pollutants into this endeavor the better. Despite derground cave in Europe when welcoming attitude. You can find Many who oppose the pro­ the air. Also, it is important not the failure of a previous proposal standing in the crowd of an Icona their EP, Iconic, on iTunes, which posal believe the use of cloth to forget that plastic bags do not passing legislation, it is very Pop performance. The tight at­ include six electronic songs that bags is unsanitary and that their biodegrade, which means that possible that with the number mosphere that the pop band very can be played at parties or just repeated use can spread many they do not break down and re­ of people in support of its resur­ much encourages, despite it being for fun on the weekend, including different illnesses. While this turn to the Earth. rection, this time around the ban Valentine's Day, along with the their second most well-known concern can be remedied with With the constant worry of just might be "in the bag." loud, heavy electronic pop music song, "Ready for the Weekend." THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 5 DETOUR Educating in Cambodia Ready to Graduate? January term class changes students' lives

BY SARA DESANTIS OPINION EDITOR

Standing in a dusty road along a rural village outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia, I was approached by an elderly Khmer woman. She walked right up to me, smiled with no teeth, and grabbed both of my hands into hers before bowing and emphati­ Students with a bachelor's d gree in another discipline, combine your callyblessingme. Thiswasawoman compa s1on and critical thinking with our: who had seen the rise and fall of the Accelerated Nursing Program Khmer Rouge, the genocide that killed over a million people, and had • Expert faculty mentors gone on to live a hard life of farming • Graduate education opportunities and caring for her many children • Compet1t1vely priced and grandchildren. Yet, as I looked • A reputation respected by employers at her wrinkled face and her dark Sara DeSantis/COLLEGIAN eyes (she mentioned that she was ing and always helpful; and its cul­ and in my abilities as a teacher. I Cont"ct us for more 1nformat1on er to schPdule a campus vmt. losing her eyesight) all I could think ture, the ancient temples ofAngkor learned to laugh often and that V1J/anova 15 focated in the beaJtlful Philadelphia suourb$ m Villanova. PA was that this was the kindest face I Wat and Bayon that carry the history many things we take for granted Sunn Leighton, Program Assistant had ever seen. Here I was, a naive of the earliest civilizations. in the States are new and prized in 610.519.7137 American student on a water and The main focus of our trip was the schools - for example, frisbees, susan.ltl9htonicwllla11ov a. du education mission to Cambodia, education, and for a week we taught modeling clay, and coloring books. veryfarfromhomeanditscomforts. English to students at two schools Some days were more frustrating Here was a woman who had experi­ in the rural villages. These kids than others in trying to overcome enced insurmountable hardships in traveled miles to attend class and the language barrier between us, and her life, but was so happy because I many had scabies, dental problems, sometimes I was angry that these more like a dream; one that sticks Term over again, I would still choose had raised money to build a water or were stunted in growth because kids, who were dedicated and very in your mind because it is so vivid, to go to Cambodia. Watching the well on her property which would their families did not have enough intelligent, and who would never but you cannot make sense of ev­ Khmer people give without thought provide clean water for herself and food. Many came in the morning get an education like I had. But erything you experienced. The of receiving anything in return, ex­ the generations after-a luxury she so they could return home to work then there would be those moments smallest moments bring me back: at periencing their thirst to learn, and had never known. She had nothing, in the fields or care for their sib­ where I would see the spark of un­ the grocery store a toddler in a cart observing their strides to distance but held my hands and blessed me lings-one seventeen-year-old in my derstanding in a student's eyes or smiles at me and I grin back, think­ their loved country from its painful with good health, good fortune, and group had a son at home. But they laugh along with them as we played ingaboutthekidsinthevillageswho past is, and will always be, an inspi­ a long life. This is Cambodia came, and I found myself engaged in charades, and I was thankful that I would race to us with bright s~es ration. I am glad to have had this For a little over three weeks, I was a symbiotic relationship with these had been given this opportunity to and askfor high-fives and stickers. I opportunity to travel abroad, and I exposed to the country-its dark his­ remarkable students who I taught, enrich them in some way as they miss the smiles. Looking back on my wish the people of Cambodia-es­ tory, kept alive at the Killing Fields as they also taught me in return. I did tome. experience, I can say with complete pecially my students-good health, and S21 Prison; its people, persever- learned to be confident in myself Back at school, Cambodia seems assurancethat,iflhadtodoJanuary good fortune, and long lives. Frightened Rabbit's refined sound Weekend lndie rock group's new album becomes a hit MORAGA

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GRADE: A- San Francisco Chinatown photography exhibition represents intricate sound, one that has a lot Frightened Rabbit has always DOWNLOAD: "The Woodpile" Price: free these changes in a visual medium. 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 OPINION Racist party Obama stresses community in the State of the Union sparks anger Inaugural address highlights importance of early childhood education in the US created, there was a large empha­ BY KATIE MACCARIELLO BY NATASHA DAVIS sis placed on the necessity of job STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER creation; the President announced recentfraternityevent atDuke esiline Victor is 102 years that he wants to create new manu­ AUniversity, referred to byparty­ Dold. She lives in Florida and facturing plants in the US that goers first as "Asia Prime" and later waited three hours to cast her vote would stimulate more growth for as "International Relations," has on Election Day. President Obama our economy. He also made it clear caused Asian student associations recognized her during his fifth State that we need more technology at universities across the countryto of the Union address for her har­ training in education and that to increase their protests against racist rowing display of civic duty, but he become part of a technologically happenings around campus. The also used her story as an example literate work force will be neces­ fraternity, Kappa Sigma, which has of the struggle that many people sary for our success as a nation in been unrecognized by the univer­ face when they attempt to exercise the future. sity for the past ten years, recently their most fundamental right in One of the sections with the most reconnected with the school in our democratic system. The need impact for me was his discussion the past year. However, this event for a fairer distribution of polling of the astronomical price of educa­ could endanger their collaboration. places was one of the many issues tion. President Obama recognizes Pennsylvania State University also the President discussed during the that this is an insurmountable issue Courtesy of lgbtqnation.com witnessed a Mexican-themed party, State of the Union address, along for many people who seek a higher area has drawn a considerable the fact that we must fight chal­ complete with ponchos, false mus­ with the housing market, job cre­ education. He proposes a simple amount of backlash from special lenges such as gun violence and taches, sombreros, and "will mow ation, gun violence, equal pay, and (and useful) government sanc­ interest groups, particularly the the lack of preschool education lawn for weed" cardboard signs. education. tioned report card that tells parents National Rifle Associati~n and pri­ together. I respect and applaud Duke University's Asian Student President Obama delivered an and students how much bang for vate citizens, such as Ted Nugent, this notion, but it is very interest­ Association scheduled a protest for elegant and powerful State of the their buck can be received at dif­ who also attended the address. The ing because many feel that the the following week, advertising by Union address. He highlighted the ferent colleges and universities. issue of background checks being United States was founded on the posting flyers around the campus progress we have made as a nation Aside from this stopgap measure, it mandatory and the outright ban on principle of rugged individualism. depicting the students at the party as well as the struggles that we are is clear that we need to get the cost all assault weapons seem obvious to I am always pleasantly surprised to in "typical Asian attire" and declar­ still facing. The 6 million jobs cre­ of higher education under control. me, but they are enraging for many hear him champion the collective ing, "If you're not outraged, you're ated and the recent passage of the The President also championed others. American experience of prosperity not paying attention." According to Violence Against Women Act were accessibility of quality preschool One of the most powerful ideas as opposed to the prosperity of the the event's Face book page, over 700 among the high positive points for all children in the United States. that President Obama always few. The President gives hope for people planned to attend the rally. already accomplished by the ad­ The penultimate section of the grounds his speeches and policies the future but is fully aware that Despite the students' enthusiasm ministration. speech on gun violence and the in is that of interdependence. In in the challenges we face, we must for these liberal-minded move­ Even with the millions of jobs need for more regulation in that this State of the Union, he stressed face together. ments at Duke and other universi­ ties throughout the nation, they are not getting the support from Attack of the drones! Insight on the increase ofUAVs the faculty and staff that they need to end to the racism that plagues so Use of drones is on the rise, but is not the right course of action on foreign soil many college campuses. The prob­ BY RYAN FLYNN what most people think of when 70% of the sales. As this sector of see the frontline. Now the fourth lem, however, is not necessarily the CONTRIBUTING WRITER they hear "drone," and we are told the aeronautical industry is on pace highest combat award, this medal lack ofenthusiasm from the existing that those are the ones that make us to double its size in the next decade, has been given more and more to ethnic professors atthese universi­ narmed aerial surveillance ve­ safer bystrikingforeign threats with our use of combat drones may be drone pilots. I hate to take the "slip­ ties, but the failure of officials to Uhicles (UAVs) made the cover of precision. That is misleading. growingjust as fast. The U.S. has cut pery slope" argument, but how long hire more diverse staff members. TIME oncewordgotoutthatdrones UCAVs played a direct role in ex­ $2.6 billion in humanitarian aid and will it be before we start hearing For example, for the 2,000 South could be used on American citizens. ecuting al-Awlaki, without putting put $5 billion down for drones. "Drones are people, my friends." In Asian students at the University of American citizens, however, grossly the lives ofAmerican soldiers on the Thoughthenumberofstrikesand all.seriousness, we need to start be­ California, Davis, there is only one misunderstand the reality of drone line. As we continue drone strikes, casualties remain undisclosed, The ing honest with ourselves about our professor of the same ethnicity. use. other governments have sought to Bureau of Investigative Journalism international conduct. Ashley Tsai, a senior at Duke, Itistruethatthegovernmentuses do the same. China, France, Ger­ reports that from June 2004 to Sep­ When the military started get­ said in an interview with Yahoo! the same drone itused on OsamaBin many, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, tember 2012, between 2,562-3,325 ting heat about Americans dying News that, "this is not just about Laden on its own people every day. North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, people have been killed by drones. in Vietnam, they began dropping Asians, one party, or one frat. This Surveillance like that is question­ Taiwan, Turkey, and the U.K. are Between 474-881 of them were napalm and bombs. The only result is a consistent thing happening. We able to some, but it isn't threatening among the nations with operational civilians. 176 of those civilians were was a lot more of"them" dying than want serious things to be done by your privacy or livelihood. So, even combat drones. Now that they have children. An additional 1,228 -1,362 us. Today, after popular support for the student body and the University though one could probably zone in become so popular abroad, they are injured.· These are the numbers for American wars in the Middle East so that this never happens again." on you by the time you get through beginning to lose some popularity Pakistan alone. The fact that we can was lost, UCAVs became the bomb. While these students repeatedly this article, UAVs are really no more at home. We did not mind when we only estimate collateral damage Like Vietnam, the war we are cur­ emphasize the necessity for anti­ threatening than a hang-glider with dished drones out, but it's beginning makes it easier to avoid account­ rently engaged in is a political war. racist communication throughout ah iPhone camera to appear that we don't wish to take ability. Butevenlookingatthelowest Collateral damage in this kind ofwar the campus, those higher up on the The word "drone" carries a conno­ them. casualty estimates is enough for me is the last thing we should allow. The campus food chain are failing to tation of "strike without warning," The U.S. is the world's largest to say we have gone too far. best weapon for our cause would be support them. but the only drones capable of that supplier of drones, responsible for The U.S. has maintained efforts to humanitarian aid. The worst is a The strategy of affirmative ac­ have never qeen used on US citizens, almost 80% of funding for their keep support for done strikes. The drone. While I'll admit that drones tion, which was used during the except for American born Al-Qaeda production and development. It is military even established the "Dis­ are impressive weapons that speak Civil Rights Movement to gain leader,Anwar al-Awlaki. Unmanned also the world's largest demander tinguished Warfare Medal" which to American ingenuity, let's not lose education and working rights for combat air vehicles (UCAVs) are of drones, responsible for about can be given -to soldiers who never sight of American virtue. African Americans, has also begun to circulate recently for teaching positions at universities. As so many To meat, or not to meat? A non-Catholic perspective colleges have heavily diversified Saint Mary's should acknowledge the dietary needs of all students during the Lent season their student population in the past BY TORI STRINGER alternatives for them. It is not so You are not forced to convert or salad, and burgers, there should fiftyyears, thelackofdiversityin the STAFF WRITER cool, though, that people who are be ostracized for having different always be a vegetarian and a meat staff and faculty has remained the not Catholic are forced to practice beliefs; it is a welcoming campus. option offered. This is an easy way same. While a few schools in more t's the Lenten season again, and this as well. I don't understand, then, why we to please all students and a good liberal and progressive regions, Ithat means promises to give up Saint Mary's is a Catholic col­ are all required to forgo meat on compromise to respect Catholics such as the Bay Area, have faculty of toxic elements of our lives, reflec­ lege, but you don't have to be Fridays. and non-Catholics. It also gives varying races and ethnicities,many tion on what is truly important to Catholic to attend. In my time here Before I go further, I'd like to everyone variety and an option Ivy League institutions still employ us, and no meat on Fridays. I am so far, I have never felt pressured to say that I'm not advocating an that is not just pizza or salad or a primarily white staff members. not a Catholic, but I have always go to mass or felt like an outsider all-meat, carnivore's delight every burger for every meal which, to be This isn't even about gaining rec­ been rather intrigued by the idea of because I have different beliefs. Friday during Lent. I think there honest, can get a little boring. ognition for these races anymore. Lent and what it stands for. Giving Mass is always open, and I have, should be valid options available If we aren't required to go to After all, the United States was things up that we don't necessarily in fact, gone once to experience it, for both Catholics and non-Catho­ mass, we shouldn'.t be required to founded by immigrants as a refuge need or even adding better habits but it is by no means required for lics on Fridays. In fact, this should abstain from eating meat on Fri­ from racial, religious, and cultural to our daily routines can be a great students. From what I've heard be the case every day. There are days during Lent. This is an easy persecution. This battle has turned way to better ourselves and our from friends and experienced my­ vegetarians and people with other way to compromise and please into something that the students lives. However, I never understood self in our required Theology and dietary restrictions on campus everyone on campus that could be need: faculty and staff members meatless Fridays. Don't get me Religious Stµdies classes, profes­ who deserve good meal options. easily employed. All I'm asking for that students can relate to and go wrong-I have absolute respect sors are open to differing opinions Recently, with the Legacy Garden is a good meat option and a good to for support when events like for anyone who chooses not to eat and never try to shove Catholicism being closed some meals, the good non-meat option when I walk into these require campus authorities' meat on Fridays during Lent and down your throat. This is why Saint vegetarian options are dwindling. Oliver on Fridays this Lent and attention. love that the cafeteria provides Mary's is such a wonderful school. Along with the standard pizza, hopefully also in the future. THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 7 SPORTS Saint Mary's baseball preview MBBALL: Important games this week against BY U and Creighton Gaels look to rebuild after losing key players to draft continued from page 8 BY SIMON TRYNZA will provide quality innings, both in the second game. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR as a starter and from the bullpen. According to Baseball Ameri­ Senior Patrick Keane will resume ca, Saint Mary's will finish sixth After losing two juniors at his ·closer role, a role which he in a strong West Coast Confer­ the end of last year to the Maj or starred in last year. ence where three teams are pre­ League Baseball Draft, the Saint On the hitting side, Saint dicted to advance to the NCAA Mary's Gaels will look to reload Mary's top MLB prospect and Tournament. in hopes of contending for its an All-American last year Col­ For the first time ever, the first WCC Baseball Champion­ lin Ferguson will look to team wee will have a four team con­ ship. up with second baseman Ricky ference tournament, with the The Gaels will be led by senior Boas for timely hits and offensive winner being awarded an au­ Mark Anderson, who missed support. tomatic berth into the NCAA all of last year with a Tommy Last year, the Gaels lost a Tournament. John surgery, but was the team's few close matchups as they ul­ If the Gaels can make it into ace his sophomore and junior timately finished 24-29, 8-16 the conference tournament, they seasons. In addition, the Gaels (WCC). This year, the Gaels were have the arms and bats to create will welcome back junior Kurt shut out in their opener at Cal some upsets and go on a tourna­ Jahnke who also missed last State Northridge Friday 5-0, and ment run. year's campaign with a Tommy lost the first game of Saturday's Saint Mary's will open its home John surgery. Aside from the two doubleheader 8-3 before picking slate on Friday with a three game righties, tall lefty Jordan Mills up their first win of the year 8-6 tilt against Chicago State. Saint Mary's softball preview Tough road ahead for Gaels as they defend conference title

BY SIMON TRYNZA tion will be freshman Lujane los will teach freshmen Loralie ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Mussadi or sophomore Sarah Fitzpatrick and Erica Musgrave Lira. While Mussadi will be mak­ the ropes up the middle. After winning the Pacific Coast ing her debut, she has earned the Brittany Sabatini will be joined Softball Conference Coastal coaches trust and will throw a lot by a host of freshman in the STEPHEN HOLT will look to add key defense this week against BYU. (Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) Division title, the Saint Mary's of innings. "She's a good down outfield. Jessica Bever, Monika, fensewhoshot30%forthegame, host Creighton University (21- Gaels will look to defend their ball pitcher," said head coach Jes­ Reichardt, Shannon Lowe, Cas­ includingalO-minutespanwith- 6), who is led by 6' 7" National title, this time as underdogs. In sica Nanaseth-Rodgers. "We're sandra Grima and sophomore out a basket in the first half. Player of the Year Candidate the recently released coaches' going to get a lot of ground balls Elizabeth Slaughter will all vie This week, the Gaels will look Doug McDermott, who averages poll, the Gaels were predicted and we're going to have to play to join Sabatini in the outfield. to add two crucial wins to their 23 points and nearly eight boards to finish fourth in the divison. really good defense behind her The defending champions resume when they host BYU and a game. Returning from the division win­ because she gets those ground got off to a rough start in 2013, Creighton in the ESPN Bracket- The key of the matchup will be ning squad is the PCSC Coastal balls." Lira, on the other hand, is dropping all of their five games Buster. slowing down McDermott and Division Pitcher of the year versatile and will be on the field a in the Oceanic Time Warner Gael fans will never forget force other players to shoot the Jessica Lemmon, as well as her lot, even when she is not pitching. Cable Paradise Classic in Hawaii, the last match up against BYU ball. No other player on the team catcher Megan Smith. The of­ Lira will join junior Chris­ as well as their first game of the when Dellavedova hit the game- averages in double figures. fense will be lead by all league tina Torrise, freshmen Kaitlin doubleheader at home against winning three-pointer as time The Blue Jays cqme in hav­ first team outfielder Brittany Mamizuka and Taylor McLana­ Sacramento State. However, a expired to lift Saint Mary's to a ing lost three of their last five Sabatini and honorable mention han in the fight for playing time at 2-0 win in the second game of 70-69 win in Provo. Despite the games, but still have had a lot of infielder Christine Torrise. the corners while junior second the tilt put the Gaels in the win win, the Gaels will have another success this season, beingranked Joining Lemmon in the rota- baseman Alexis Konstantinopou- column. tough game against the Cougars, as high as the top 10 last month. who are led by the WCC's leading The Gaels will have their hands scorer Tyler Hawes at 20. 7 points full, but will look for leadership per game. from Dellavedova to lead them Gael Force fan photo of the week On Saturday, Saint Mary's will to victory. Player of the Week Catherine Leduc

The sophomore from Canada won her singles match against No. 5 Stanford to clinch the match for the Gaels. It was Saint Mary's first win over a top 10 team in school history.

(Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN)

SPORTS IS . Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Baseball TH Thur. vs BYU 8:00pm Thurs. @ USD 7:00pm Fri. vs Chicago State 2:00pm #GAELS Follow us Sat. vs Creighton 3:00pm Sat. vs LMU 7:00pm Sat. vs Chicago State 11:30am WEEK facebook.com/smccollegian @smccollegian Men's Golf Women's Tennis Softball Sat. @ Desert Intercollegiate Sat. vs UCLA 12:00pm Sat. @ San Jose State 9:30am 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 Go GAELS! SPORTS Women's tennis Zags break Gael hearts on Valentine's Day defeats No. 5 Saint Mary's plans to rebound in crucial match-ups against BYU, Creighton Stanford

BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO STAFF WRITER

The Saint Mary's women's ten­ nis team recorded their most im­ pressive win of the season against the seventh-ranked Stanford Cardinals on Saturday. Owning a national ranking of 47th in the country, the Gaels came into the Taube Family Cen­ ter looking for their first ever win against a top 10 nationally ranked team. Riding a three-game win­ ning streak against Portland, Gon­ zaga and Cal Poly, Saint Mary's was hoping to give the Cardinals their third home loss since 1999. Sophomore Elizabeth Searl and Catherine Isip defeated Kris­ tie Ahn and Amelia Herring of Stanford 8-6 in a doubles matc!'i. Junior Jenny Jullien and sopho­ more Danielle Flores were also able to win their doubles match, defeating Stanford's Stacy Tan and Ellen Tsay 8-5. Nationally ranked at 24, Julien was also able to give the team the help they needed in order to grab the win, defeating the nation's 10th best player in Krista Hard­ ebeck to square the match at two points apiece. Julien has been phenomenal this year, earning her fifth win over a nationally ranked opponent this season. Sophomore Danielle MATTHEW DELLAVEDDVA scored 22 poinfs versus Gonzaga but did not get enough help from his teammates to prevent a loss. (Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN) Flores earned the Gaels' third BY GEORGE ROBLES a show in the first half in front quick points to take a 39-33 lead. more than six points. point of the day by beating the no. SPORTS EDITOR of a rocking McKeon Pavilion. The Gaels were held scoreless for The Gaels shon2-30 (3<1%) 33-ranked player in the country, He drained five-three pointers, the first six minutes of the half from three while Gonzaga was Ellen Tsay. Hearts of Saint Mary's fans highlighted by a step-back three until Stephen Holt hit a running 9-17 (53%), which proved to be Catherine Leduc sealed the win were broken on Valentine's Day with a hand in his face to tie the lay-up. the difference in the game. for Saint Mary's, defeating her as a result of a 77-60 defeat game up at 30. Gonzaga then turned up the Two days later, the Gaels re- opponent Natalie Dillon in three from archrival Gonzaga (24-2, After another basket by the heat on Saint Mary's, out re- bounded with a 61-50 win on sets. The Gaels won the thrilling 10-0). Gonzaga led by 20 points Gaels, Mitch Young fouled the bounding and out hustling the the road at LMU. They were led match 4-3, extending their cur­ from Gary Bell and 17 from Zags with one second left to give Gaels to take a ten-point lead by Stephen Holt's 16 points with rent win streak to four. Kelly Olynyk, who used a strong them two free throws, but took a with just minutes to play and Jorden Page adding 12. Next, Saint Mary's prepares to second half to pull away against 33-32 lead into the locker room. never looked back. Dellavedova But it was the Gaels' defense welcome third-ranked UCLA on the Gaels. The Bulldogs came out strong finished with 22 points and Holt that slowed down the Lions' of­ Saturday at noon. Matthew Dellavedova put on in the second half, scoring seven adding 10, but no other Gael had see MBBALL, page 7 Saint Mary's split games in Pacific Northwest trip Gaels fall to Gonzaga but then rebound two days later with win at Portland

BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO their way up north to take on the STAFF WRITER Portland Pilots and won 49-43. Saint Mary's came out of the gates The Saint Mary's women's firing on all cylinders, as they led basketball team took to the road by as many as 12 points in the first last week looking to add two more half. "Ws" in the win column. The Gaels However, the Pilots would not opened their road-trip with a go down easily. Portland was able Valentine's Day matchup against to come back and equalize the their rivals, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, score with just under four minutes where they would fall 54-69. Saint remaining in the ball game. Due to Mary's found themselves falling an increase of defensive intensity in a hole early, trailing 24-36 at from the Gaels, the Pilots were halftime. Gonzaga shot 52% from never able to take the lead and the field compared to the 46% that Saint Mary's was able to withstand the Gaels shot. The Gaels came out the late Portland rally. in the second half with a strong Junior Kate Gaze iced the game effort. However, they ultimately for Saint Mary's, as she pushed the were not able to climb out of the lead to five in the last few seconds hole that they had dug them­ of the game. Danielle Mauldin selves into during the first half. again led the Gaels in scoring, re­ Turnovers hurt Saint Mary's the cording 13 points and a team-high most in this game, as they turned 10 rebounds. Junior Jackie Nared the ball over 26 times. Gonzaga grabbed 9 rebounds herself. Soph­ was able to capitalize off of these omore guard Kari Luttinen kept mistakes as 30 of their points came the Pilots close with her 13 points. off of SMC's turnovers. Junior With the split over the weekend Danielle Mauldin and sophomore the Gaels' record now stands at Carli Rosenthal led the way for the 17-7 (9-3 WCC). Saint Mary's next Gaels, with both forwards record­ plays on Thursday, as they travel to ing 10 points each. San Diego to take on the Toreros. DANIELLE MAULDIN led the way against Portland with a double-double. (Courtesy of smcgaels.com) Two days later, the Gaels made Tip-off is at 7 p.m.