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Volume 111, Number 12 - Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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ALSO INSIDE The rumors are true: the Saint Mary's Post , '·-·roc.o·,-,Ni:'.""' ' ~,: 1\\ Office to be closed for unreleased reasons m!f~~~ TAB Ii ,, Although no PAGE 3 Urban Farmers seeks to formal an­ nouncement has been made, the post office Holiday movies to welcome faces closure the Christmas season BY RYAN FLYNN STAFF WRITER Recently, rumors that the cam­ I~~-· ~---- ~ pus post office will be closing have OPINION PAGE 6 begun to circulate. Furthermore, it has been suggested that it would Popular homepages redefine be closed without any consulta­ what is considered news tion with the students who live on campus and benefit from it. Within the past week, both a post office staff member and some Resident Directors have confirmed that these rumors are true, and thatthe closure PAGE 8 will take effect on Jan. l, 2014. Men's basketball undefeated It is clear that this decision has in first week of the season been underwayforsometime. Since ( Photo courtesy of waymarki ng.com) World War II, the post office has been that this process has been deliber­ the USPS operates some 31,000 of­ expiration date raises the question present and indispensable to those atelywithheldfrom the Saint Mary's fices and outlets around the country, of whether or not the school will Panel talks living on theSaintMary's campus.A community. employing roughly 574,000workers provide a new system to replace it contract system between the school The exact causes forthe closure of (making it the third largest civilian and how they will do so. This ques­ and the post office emerged and the Saint Mary's Post Office remain employer in the U.S.). With the addi­ tion makes the fact that the admin­ about legacy continuedwithout anyinterruption unc ar, althougl:i a similar as re­ ti the e onontl tr i hm~aatfl~Ot~rcttrr~~flli up to the present day. In this case, cently occurred at UC Berkeley. Af­ last 6 years, the need to cut spending information from the community all the Saint Mary's administration ter97years in operation, the United becomes more and more apparent. the more concerning. of Governor is intending to reject any contract States Postal Service effectively It is likely that bureaucracy, coupled Of course, it is important to un­ renewal; instead, they are simply closed the cherished downtown with economic downturn and the derstand that change is the law of mandatinganabruptshutdownwith post office in Berkeley, despite some subsequent need to cutspending,are life, and the loss of the on-campus Jerry Brown limited, if any, community consent. considerable opposition. The cases to blame for the closing. post office may be something that BY CJ COSAS This "top-down'' approach, in which of both Berkley and Saint Mary's The presence of an accessible students have to accept in the very NEWS EDITOR a valuable facet of Saint Mary's life are not new. In fact, the closing of and organized center for students near future. Until that time, how­ is suddenly and permanently being USPS institutions have been an in­ to send and receive mail is much ever, the Saint Mary's Post Office is The challenge that leadership terminated, seems to be consistent creasingly common occurrence in more than a convenience for Saint in operation and could perhaps, with in politics brings is an under­ with the policies and decisions that recent years. Since the early 1980s, Mary's residents. It has been a piece support from students and benefac­ standably difficult task that have been seen on campus in recent the USPS stopped directly receiv­ of the Saint Mary's tradition. That tors, be saved from disappearing is not well suited for just any years. Equallyconcerningis the fact ing taxpayer dollars and currently, such a resource has been given an silently without a fight. person. Politicians, governors, and presidents all have to worry about the lasting impact and PostSecret campaign provides safe confessions space legacy that they leave behind as Associated Students retaliate against infamous SMC Confessions Facebook page they step down from their of­ fices. Last Tuesday in the Soda BY EVELYN MINAISE Center, a group bf panelists came ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR together to discuss the particular A confessions page is not story and contributions of the uncommon for schools; these governor of California: Jerry Facebook pages are typically Brown. Titled "Jerry Brown: run by anonymous students who Leadership and Legacy," the encourage community members event was part of the Communi­ to submit secrets, desires, and cation Department Leadership wishes to the page to be shown Speakers Series program and is to the public. These pages, how­ sponsored by the Disney Forum ever, often stir up drama and call and the Saint Mary's Student out individuals either by name Communication Club. or by description, disrupting the The symposium featured four safe and inclusive environment key speakers and experts and was Saint Mary's College strives to moderated by Reverend Michael achieve. Russo, professor of political com­ Last school year, a Saint munication at Saint Mary's. The Mary's Confessions page was four panelists were: Carla Mari­ created, but was successfully nucci, a political reporter for the taken down soon after. It started San Francisco Chronicle; Chuck innocently enough, but eventu­ McFadden, the author of the ally derailed into harmful and book "Trailblazer: A Biography vulgar "confession." However, of Jerry Brown"; Professor Ron­ a new one was created three ald Isetti, a professor from His­ weeks ago - this one did not (Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) tory Department at Saint Mary's even start innocently- and was with a healthy alternative to confessions outlet. Leslie Anne sions page was - accomplishing College; and Rob Stutzman, the again taken down swiftly. After the reportedly negative site: the Salvador, Associated Students ASSMC's goal to better respond former deputy chief of staff for the appearance of this second Saint Mary's PostSecret Project. President, thought of the idea to students; especially consider­ communications to Governor infamous Facebook page "SMC The project is, in a way, a com­ and is proud it began in such ing the fact that Saint Mary's Arnold Schwarzenegger and who Confessions," the Associated promise between the College's quick response to the Facebook does not have a student union. is also the founder and president Students of Saint Mary's Col­ need for integrity and the Saint page - it was launched just a Associated Students Vice of Stutzman Public Affairs. This lege (ASSMC) quickly came up Mary's community need for a few days after the new Confes- see SECRETS, page 3 see GOVERNOR, page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE

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panel of four discussed, analyzed, and answered questions regard­ ing the life, policies, and influ­ ence that Jerry Brown has had in the political arena. The event started with Rev­ erend Russo asking the panel­ ist questions regarding Jerry Brown. Some questions were specific to certain panelists, while others were open to the group, and they took turns dis- cussing their opinions on the '{[be QCollegian question. One question regarded SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA the multi-faceted personality that Governor Brown seemed P.O.Box4407 to have and what that meant for Moraga, CA 94575 his politics: was he a loner? Or 208 Ferroggiaro Hall was he like the disco ball with many reflective mirrors? As www.stmaryscollegian.com one panelist stated in response, Email: [email protected] "[Jerry Brown is] one of the most opportunistic politicians to ever Telephone: (925) 631-4179 appear in the California po­ Facebook.com/smccollegiap litical scene." Because of Brown's Twitter: @SMC_Collegian unique way of presenting himself and interacting with the people, SARA DESANTIS they discussed how Brown was CHARLIE GUESE a risk taker and that his politics Editors-in-Chief · reflected his strong will to fight for what he believes is the right ISABELLA HAYDEN course of action. Business Manager The discussion that the panel ALEXA GAMBERO had took considerable time look­ Copy Editor ing into the unique fact that (Photo courtesy o Katherine Craw ord Jerry Brown is officially the in his life, particularly his father part of the Liberal and Civic she hoped that students would SHAWNY ANDERSON longest serving governor that Pat Brown, who was also previ­ Studies program at Saint Mary's be able to "see social justice is­ Faculty Advisor California has ever had; he has ously a governor of California. and who was one of the collabo­ sues through how Jerry Brown even surpassed former Governor They went into depth about how rators for the event, shared her handled and influenced the many CJCOSAS and Chief Justice Earl Warren, these different aspects of his life thoughts on the effectiveness of [social justice] issues that he News Editor who is the only other California influenced his political career the event, saying that one reason had to deal with and to also get a governor who has been elected and how they shaped the unique she thought it was important was historical perspective." MATT RINGARD to office three times. They also politics that Governor Brown because it gave students a chance The next event for the Lead­ Opinion Editor discussed the uniqueness of brought about through his legis­ to "reflect on the political his­ ership Speaker S~ries will be TORI STRINGER Brown's upbringing and the lations and policies. tory of California." She went on "Servant Leadership" on Nov. 19 Assistant Opinion Editor powerful influence of the people Monica Fitzgerald, who is a to say that, through the event, at 7p.m. in Sichel Hall, room 106.

MAHSA DINYARI Culture Editor Finalist for the National Book Awards reads "Dreaming in Cuban" Christina Garcia discusses her own processes and inspirations for her creative writing pieces EVELYN MINAISE Assistant Culture Editor BY MADISON CHASTAIN as she discussed putting some her work and her place of birth. her characters are 100 percent a segments ofher novel "Dreaming She thinks of multiple colors, in product of her mind, since she DANIEL CONMY STAFF WRITER in Cuban" in first person narra­ peeling layers on old buildings. Sports Editor gets so much inspiration from At noon on Wednesday Oct. tive while the rest was in third. She said she thinks of confetti. the faces she glimpses on her EMILIO BUENROSTRO 13, author Christina Garcia con­ Later that day, at her reading It is this down to earth honesty travels. In "King of Cuba," Garcia Assistant Sports Editor fessed to a couple dozen under­ in the Soda Center, she gladly that makes both Garcia herself finally does what she has long graduates that she argued with answered the question of what and her work, so entrancing. Her known she would eventually do: ANDREW NGUYEN a character in the shower. They color she thinks of when she pic­ images are fluid and romantic, to write as El Lider himself, Fidel Chief Photographer "needed to have a voice" she said, tures Cuba: the locale of most of but they do not lack any of the Castro. Written as El Comandan­ harsh reality and prejudice that te in the work, Garcia takes the come with living in a highly vast array of knowledge she ac­ political environment. There cumulated, which she describes Crime Beat is not a single flat character in as a "Dictator Diet," and puts the bunch. Each has their own it to work as she experiments 11108/2013 10:50 p.m. curred 11/8/13@ 11:37 a.m.) haunted memories, quirks, and with the possibilities that could Incident: Information only Incident: Inforination only magically real connections with create a man such as Castro. She The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Synopsis: Possible DUI incident Synopsis: Roommate conflict in those around them, both living is able to craft humorous child­ Mary's College, published weekly, except during examination periods and academic recesses. on St. Mary's Parkway- not an De La Salle Hall; referred to Com­ and deceased. And just like real hood scenes as well as serious The Collegian reserves therightto hold and edit SMC student or affiliate; referred munity Life people do, she says she often gets adult ones, and does so with all all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicit­ to Community Life carried away. Her characters' of the emotion of any of her more ed. The Collegian's Editorial Board is comprised voices come to her, sometimes as fictional works. of all oversight staff members. Other opinions 11/12/2013 7:08 a.m. expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The 11109/2013 12:37 a.m. Incident: Fire alarm hundreds of snippets of dialogue, Above all, Garcia works to keep Collegian, its contributors and/ or advertisers. Incident: Student Handbook Vio­ Synopsis: False alarm in St. Albert's opinions, or images. Other times the fluidity of native Spanish. Advertisers do not necessarily reflect the view they appear to her in the shower, Though she writes in English, of The Collegian. The Collegian strives for ac­ lation Hall Library; referred to Facilities demanding a voice. Regardless, she inserts Spanish phrases at curacy and fairness in the reporting of news. If Synopsis: Noise violation in Freitas Services a report is wrong or misleading, a request for a she just keeps going and going. just the right moments. She Hall; referred to Community Life correction or clarification may be made. She said this in reference to a does it in a way that she does not 11113/2013 (Incident oc- small segment of her latest work, lose the average reader, yet still 11/10/2013 10:53 a.m. curred 11112/13 @2:45 p.m.) "King of Cuba." In the segment maintains the tone and rhythm Incident: Fire Alarm Incident: Student Handbook Vio­ read, a female security guard the language reflects. One would Synopsis: False alarm in Galileo lation at the revolutionary museum think that with all of her knowl­ Hall; referred to Facilities Services Synopsis: Vandalism to a vehicle in Cuba is obsessed with a pair edge and acclaim it would be on De La Salle Drive near Filippi of shoes belonging to an under­ difficult to approach her. On 11/12/2013 4:03 a.m. Hall; referred to Community Life stated revolutionary hero. The the contrary, Garcia gladly wel­ Incident: Information only guard imagines the power the comed analysis, speculation, "To act upon one~s convictions while others wail, Synopsis: Prohibited contraband 11113/2013 7:43 p.m. shoes could bring her and her and appreciation; she even ac­ To create a positive force in a world found and destroyed in south ex­ Incident: Medical Assist lover if they could both try them cepted confusion over her work. where cynics abound, terior stairway at Guerrieri East; Synopsis: Visitor fainted, while To provide information to people on. The humor is clear, but she She took it all as a new view on when it wasn't available before, referred to Community Life semi-conscious transported to doesn't restrict her humor to her a very complex political world To offer those who want it, Kaiser Hospital from Soda Center; own completely fictional char­ she tries to portray and convey a choice-» -TED TURNER 11112/2013 (Incident oc- referred to loss prevention acters. One could argue none of to her readers. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 NEWS Snapshots

Campus Calendar Gingerbread Men Decorating! Tuesday, November 19 3:00-4:00 p.m. Dining Hall Contact Resident Hall Association [email protected]

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PRETENDING to be trapped in a makeshift jail cell during community time, Amnesty Interna­ IT WAS Associated Students Week. and the Associated Students of Saint Mary's College Reading Revelations tional rallied support for its petition for the protection of the human rights of inmates. (Andrew (ASSMC) has a table where students could meet and chat with the four branches of the organi­ Tuesday, November 19 Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) zation. (Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) 7:30-9:00 p.m. Soda Center Contact Zach Flanagan Screening of "A Place at the Table" confronts hunger in America x8152 have the opportunity to break out BY SARA DESANTIS gets enough nutritious food. We than the facts that we learn in the into discussion groups after the EDITOR·IN·CHIEF need both direct volunteer action classroom." "Lean In" Viewing Party film. Ashley Hagin, a member on such as Urban Farmers' work, and Fellow CILSA Campus Bonner Wednesday, November 20 Currently, an unprecedented the board ofthe Urban Farmers, of­ political action to push Congress to Leader Jordan Marvin added, "I 1:00-2:30 p.m. one in six Americans are facing fered reassurance to students who reduce poverty and fund nutrition think Urban Farmers, without Women's Resource Center food insecurity, and food stamps may be wary of engaging in discus­ programs adequately." even trying, encompasses the Contact Gillian Cutshaw benefits have just received a cut sion after the film, saying, "Trust However, the pursuit of bringing Lasallian principles that Saint x4193 to their funding. In the Contra me - as soon as you've watched the fresh fare to feed insecure indi­ Mary's is founded on, most of all, Costa County, one in five children film, you'll have a lot to say." viduals and families is not a new the respect for all peoples.What Saint Mary's Jazz Band and one in six adults do not have The event encourages attendees quest for the r an armers, and CILSA focuses on at Saint Maiy's urs ay, ovember enough food to eat. In a country to donate food, but with a unique many Saint Mary's students have is trying to understand what our 8:00-10:00 p.m. where 40 percent of the food goes twist - canned foods are encour­ had the chance to assist the orga­ basic human rights are, which Soda Center uneaten, why are so·many people aged to be left athome and, instead, nization over the past three years often get overlooked. And one of Contact Sharon Cahill so hungry? fresh fruits or vegetables can be whenever the Catholic Institute them that is easily overlooked is x4670 On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Urban brought to donate to a local hunger for LasallianSocialAction (CILSA) our right to food and access to food, Farmers, in conjunction with the relief agency. Ashley elaborated partnered up with the organization and [the Urban Farmers] are a big Saint Mary's Chamber Musi­ League of Women Voters and Our on the reasoning behind the fresh for Saturday of Service. proponent for that in the fact that cians Savior's Lutheran Church in Lafay­ food drive: "For $3.00, you can Reflecting on the College's valu­ they have the ability to give food Monday, November 25 ette, will be hosting a screening of buy 300 calories worth of healthy able relationship with the Urban on a plate in such an easy fashion 8:00-10:00 p.m. the 2012 Sundance Film Festival food, or 3,000 calories worth of Farmers, CILSA Community Bon­ that can be widely spread. It's Chapel Grand Jury Prize Nominee, "A chips, cookies and soda. If you're ner Leader Jency James said, "I something that we [CILSA] love Contact Sharon Cahill Place at the Table." With a unique food insecure, you're going to buy think it's one thing to learn about to be a part of." x4670 partnership between the Urban the most calories you can with the social injustices in our classroom, The film and event will held at Farmers, who offer a chance to get little money you have. As a result, but it's different to actually part­ Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Walnut Creek on Ice involved directly, and the League hunger and obesity go hand in ner with someone who is doing Lafayette on Dec. 1 at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, November 23 of Women Voters, who offer an hand." something about it just in our Even with the semester coming to 12:30p.m. opportunity to become engaged Ashley Coates, a representative own backyards, especially in an a quick close, students still have an Sign up at Student Involvement politically in the issue, the organi­ for the League of Women Voters area like Lamorinda where you opportunity to educate themselves and Leadership Office zations hope to inspire and raise and the organization's Chair of Lo­ are usually disconnected from beyond the classroom by attending Contact CAB awareness about the iss1.,le of hun­ cal Agriculture Policy committee, that. But by going out and actu­ the film and discussion, which is x4146 ger in America. In addition, the added, "We hope 'A Place at the ally participating in these kinds of $10 for individuals along with a film will be used as a platform for Table' inspires people to do what events, we as students are able to donation of some fresh produce, Classics to Broadway discussion, as audience members it takes to make sure every child take away something much more if possible. Monday, December 2 7:30-9:30 p.m. I SECRETS: students confess freely and safely Soda Center Contact Sharon Cahill continued from page 1 secrets thatare not"inappropri- x4670 Attention ate, vulgar, targeting, or refer­ President Natalie Franzini sent encing specific people" on the Accounting Majors! out emails to student clubs and SIL fishbowl windows. Salvador Prepare to become a CPA. organizations on Nov. 7 to help sees this as a "positive" way for spread the word about the new students to express themselves If you are interested ma career tn tax accounting, a Master of Science m Taxation (MST) is a great way to meet the 150-hour requirement to project, and now the whole and wants to continue to have become a CPA. school is participating. the display up. • 30-unit graduate degree program Vice President of Administra­ .. Full-time or part-time options available PostSecret is a community of people who anonymously mail tion Hope Blain was enthusiastic about the "good response from Get More Information at: postcard art and expressions www.sjsu.edunucasschool/prospective-mst/ to Frank Warren. Warren then students" about the project and Planning an event? posts new secrets on his website sees "SMC PostSecret" actively www.postsecret.com every Sun­ creating good conversation. She Want it in The Collegian?

LUCAS GRADUATE SCHOOL SAN .Jost STATE day, and some are even featured said it shows that "everybody on OF BUSINE:SS in books or museums. campus is struggling," and that E-mail us with the details Saint Mary's appropriated the display allows people to "cre­ of your event at: this idea of anonymous postings ate connections." [email protected] and has been asking students to Contribute to the PostSecret or call for more information: submit their secrets via Survey­ display as long as it is available, (925) 631-4279 Monkey or hand-made through and share secrets using the a box in front of the Student box in front of SIL or online at Due to space limitations, Involvement and Leadership https://www.surveymonkey. we cannot list individual (SIL) offices. ASSMC then posts com/s/VSFFSBF. club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE Hope Blain runs the (fashion) world 2013's top five fashion trends ing was the hit way to wear bold SM C's stu dent lea der dre sses for her different roles on cam pus BY KATIE M ACC ARIELLO STAFF WRITER colors. In 2013, mixing two or three contrasting colors was replaced with BY H OLLAND ENKE tured suits - it was so classically In 2013, fashion trends were entire outfits in the same (or only STAFF WRITER beautiful." random and all over the place. It slightly varying) hues. This look Hope Blain runs the world, and However, Blain is not completely seemed like the best parts (as well works well with bright reds and yel­ looks great while doing it You may set on this polished manor, interject­ as the worst) ofthepastfiftyyears of lows. You can even use this colorful have seen the busy junior running a ing, '1 also love the '60s - everyone fashion went time traveling this year idea in winter ifyou want to brighten senatemeetingormuseumopening, has a little flower child inside of as designers tried to figw-e out what up the cold season a bit. On another or just showing off her brainpower them!" Blain balances this love of is going on in the future. They went note, this can also be taken in a more in class. But no matter the occasion, classic femininity and bohemian fun from pairing traditional blouses with classic way with blacks, whites, and you have inevitably seen Blain's with delicate, flowytops infused with yow- great grandmother's brooch, greys. The shades you mix do not effortless mastery of fashion. The bold colors and patterns, tailored to super futuristic leather pants need to match exactly, but as long as ASSMC Vice President of Admin­ dresses accented with richly ornate Oeather everything, really) paired theydon'tclash, then the monotone istration is a devoted fashion lover, scarves, and the casual whimsy cre­ withfunkyaccessories. Theonlyway trend may be one of the most effort­ drawing on such icons as Jackie ated every time a brown leather boot we can summarize this year's fashion less ways to look fabulous. Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn for is added to the outfit equation. is with one word: eclectic. Take a look Statement Glasses: Wearenotjust inspiration. Blain describes her look Despite a love for all clothing, at a recap of this year's top trends. talking about those iconic "hipster" as "classically feminine," illuminat­ Blain denotes dresses as her must­ Classics: American pastoral au­ glasses without lenses here. This ing the romantic look of these icons have fashion piece. "A dress is an thor Walt Whitman definitelywould year, statement prescription eye as well as mixing in the style of her instant outfit. I could wear one every have approved of this trend from wear really bared its teeth in the modern day inspiration, Olivia day!" she exclaimed. Blain can often 2013. The classics were brought back fashion world. Runways are sport­ Palermo. be seen on campus rocking a tailored with chunky sweaters, wool plaid ing eyeglasses in all kinds of shapes, An Orange County native, Blain black dress and heels, looking every pants,furcoatsandthicksocksmak­ patterns, and designs. It was not grew up in a family connected to bit of the powerful VP position, or ing their appearance on the runway. uncommon to have a different pair the fashion industry, thus shaping just having fun with the colors of Paisley and floral maxi skirts with ofglassestogowitheveryoutfit-or her love for clothing at an early age. the season in a green knit frock with lace blouses added a more feminine at least a different pair for every day Now 20 years old and taking the brown tights. Or, on another note, touch to an otherwise relatively ofthe week, however expensive that campus by storm, she gets dressed Blain sometimes exudes a summer masculine, nature-inspired look. may sound. every day with three areas that she glow in a bright orange eyelet dress These garments are not just for hid­ Cats: Last but certainly not least, has to represent in mind: ASSMC, andflirtywhitejacket. ing away in the woods, though. You the whole cats trend is getting pretty the Saint Mary's Museum of Art, According to Blain, this love for will want to show them off, whether popular, whether we like it or not. and class. While all three may usually dressing up stemmed from an early Holland Enke/COLLEGIAN you daringly sport them for city Cats may not be an actual fash­ suggest completely different outfits, age. "I was always taught that it is chic, or ifyou would rather hang out ion trend, but they seem to be all Blain manages to mix professional better to dress a little fancier than blazers that exude the competent at music festivals going for a more over everything this year. From cat dresswithmodernstyle,provingher you think is needed." With this and professional look When work­ bohemian look. sweatshirts, cat slippers, cat-shaped fashion chops. motto ingrained in her mind, she ing at the Art Museum, on the other "Mom Jeans" and Overalls: Over­ purses, Grumpy Cat Halloween An enthusiast of the classic ro­ has been dressing for anything that hand, she likes to play more on the alls are just like dresses, but without costumes, and Lil' Bub stickers, ev­ mantic look, Blain said, "Sometimes might come her way. artsy side, spicing up her look with the commitment.And, while overalls eryone is adoringthe furry creatures I feel like I was born in the wrong She also has a unique spin on her dangling earrings and bohemian may have been popular this year at right"meow," and they are not going era." When asked which era would two different jobs and the outfits that scarves. The busy leader often tack­ music festivals and other hipster-ish out of style anytime soon. fit her fashion preferences, she ex­ go with each. When representing les both jobs in one day, thus mixing events, they still aren't very flatter­ Eclectic is truly the right word to plained, "I love the effort people put ASSMC, she draws on her fashion her two esthetics and proving that ing. "Mom jeans," too, may be trying describe this year's fashion trend , into getting dressed up in the '40s icons, especially the ingenious Jackie you can have fun and look profes­ a little too hard to make a statement. but whether we were a fan of the and '50s: the bold lipstick, struc- Kennedy; she opts for dresses and sional all at the same time. While they didn't exactly make it to "mom jeans" or those hip statement the runway this year, they definitely glasses, this year's trends are over; made theircomebackwith the casual it's time put these styles behind us street style fashionistas.' and look into what 2014 has in store Best holiday films for the season Monotone: In 2012, color block- for us. Movies to enjoy while drinking eggnog and decking the halls Pole and must brave New York and it may get you singing to old BY CALLIE COKER "ARTPOP" a masterpiece STAFF WRITER City in order to reconnect with his favorite songs, too. birth father. This is another fun For all the chic flick lovers, "The BYJOSE BASULTO overall work. The holidays are quickly ap­ film that is great for any age, and Holiday" (2006) is a seasonal ne­ STAFF WRITER The lyrics of the songs in "ART­ proaching, which means it is only will make you laugh every time cessity. This film stars Cameron POP" are simply phenomenal. a matter of time before note­ you watch it. Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black, "ARTPOP" could mean any­ Every song focuses on a different books, textbooks, and essays are A fourth pick is a film that is and Jude Law; all of which are op­ thing, especially to someone as point of view in regards to art, art exchanged for warm beverages, watched annually in Assumption posites who come together to cre­ eclectic as Lady Gaga. The New in the making, the consequences blankets, and, best of all, holiday Hall: "Love Actually" (2003). This ate Christmas. When two women, York pop star returns to the stage of art, the suffering and glamour films. ABC Family is beginning film is the British, slightly better one a film producer in Los Angeles, and to the hearts of many with her of art, art in fashion, and art in the to advertise its annual, highly version of "Valentine's Day," as it the other a book publisher in latest album entitled "ARTPOP." industry versus in the heart. anticipated 25 Days of Christmas follows eight wildly different cou­ England, are left heartbroken in However, this time around, she Two contr.asting songs about art Special, but with finals impending, ples during their holiday seasons. time for Christmas, they decide cut back on the bling and definitely are "Gypsy," in which Gaga sings it is inevitably difficult to find time Fifth, try watching a film that to exchange houses. What fol­ removed all superficial and ste­ about her personal struggles living for holiday cheer. A good study you will remember as a child, par­ lows this decision is a roman tic reotypical expectations the music life with someone else while, at the break during the next few weeks ticularly because it probably made and hilarious adventure, and ul­ industry has for pop stars. same time, living a life of fame, and would be grabbing a few of your you scared that your familywould timately captures the essence of Through her music, Lady Gaga "Donatella," in which she sings closest friends and getting one of abandon you d ming the Christmas the holidays. opens her thoughts and expresses about the typical runway model the best holiday films. There are season. Yes, you guessed it - this Finally, a last holiday movie her feelings on a deeper level. with the necessary attitude she ten must-see films for the months film is 1990's "Home Alone." This all students should watch before She has created a masterpiece of needs to survive. of November and December. will bring back some old memories December 25 (oron Christmas day sounds that musically combine to The song "ARTPOP" itself First, the 1983 adaptation of and get you laughing as well. itself) is "Just Friends" (2005). bring a work of art that truly sepa­ should be a top priority to listen "A Christmas Story" is a given, The next two films both involve A romantic comedy starring the rates her from all other so-called to if you wish to identify with the as it is a classic family film about radical changes of life for a single dreamy Ryan Reynolds, this film pop stars. Arguably, this is the way meaning that Gaga is really try­ a child convincing his parents man: "The Family Man" (2000) asks the universal question of Gaga and her management wanted ing to showcase throughout the that he wants the perfect gift for and "The Santa Clause" (1994). what would happen ifyou ran into to frame "ARTPOP" in attempt to album. Mixed with the sound of Christmas. Second, "The Polar Ex­ The first involves Nicholas Cage your high school crush when you bring success to her career and electronic pop music, these are not press" (2004), which features Tom playing a wealthy businessman go home for Christmas. make audiences divulge a little typical pop songs, given that they Hanks, is also a necessary holiday who wakes up to live the life he While most of these films are deeper into her personality as an lend a more beautiful aspect on film. This movie is an exploration would have if he married his ex­ featured in ABC Family's 25 Days artist. The team wanted us to judge what "art" and "pop" should really of why it is vital to believe in San ta girlfriend. The second entails of Christmas, not all ofus have the "ARTPOP" in a way that shows that mean, and how they essentially Clause. Although one of these Tim Allen, who inadvertently kills time to adjust our schedules to the she has individually devoted a great come together. films is a classic while the other is Santa Clause and is forced to take screenings of these films. Ifyou're deal of time to her masterpiece. In all, this album sticks to Gaga's on the newer side, they are both the task of maintaining Christmas. feeling stressed, grab a holiday Two months before the release roots in that it is unique and dif­ happy-go-lucky children's mov­ One film that has to be one of Starbucks drink and snuggle up of "ARTPOP," you could find Lady ferent, and it is certainly distinct ies that will undeniably bring the the best holiday films is "How The in your room with one of these Gaga very much in touch with from anything she has ever done holiday spirit to your dorm room. Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000), films from RedBox, Netflix, or a herself and her inner nature, as before. Judge it for yourself, but A third choice, and definitely which stars Jim Carrey as a hilari­ video store. The holidays require she worked with special artists "ARTPOP" provides an exceptional one of the best and most popular ous yet grumpy Grinch and Taylor breaks in schoolwork, and these to focus on how to find herself as experience for anyone who listens. Christmas films, is "Elf" (2003). In Momsen as Cindy Loo Who. This films remind us that there is in fact an artist again. The advantages of this one, Will Ferrell plays a grown is another classic you will probably a light (or a Christmas tree) at the the exercises that she performs GRADE: A+ man who grew up in the North remember from your childhood, end-of-the-semester tunnel. bring light and add strength to her DOWNLOAD: "ARTPOP" STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 5 CULTURE Collegian photo contest entries: ''People on Phones'' Student photographers submitted their most creative pieces examining how modern technology has become a staple of our social and artistic culture

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the top albums of the year. If it wasn't already obvious, this yourself in. There is a lot going on Kanye West- "Yeezus" year has been full of mashups of in all of these songs in terms of the Kanye West is twisted, narcis­ styles, eras, and sounds. In whatfeels number of instruments working sistic, vulgar, reckless, offensive, out like a climax in this post-modern together, but these parts are subtle of his mind, and the way he lives out musical age, artists are striving for enough to not feel overwhelming. these traits is shamefullyfascinating. something new from the old, and The result is an album that is enjoy­ "Yeezus"' distorted sounds and lyrics Pretty Lights is no exception. His able to listen to intently as much as get us a perfect view into his reality mixed style ofjazz, trans, bass, funk, it is half-consciously. This is perfect which is so ridiculous, distant, and and rock all come together beauti­ homework music, by the way, and is Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN estranged from any other normal fully in an albwn that is easy to lose highly recommended. person's life experience, that it is undeniably interesting. Whether Top five albums of the year you hate him, laugh at him, or des­ 2013 summed up in memorable albums perately want to watch him on tour for some reversed ironic tongue-in­

BY OLIVER REYES nature electronic sounds by mixing cheekreason, Kanye West expresses STAFF WRITER them seamlesslywith the analog, but himself in "Yeezus" better than any they successfully tie in the theme of rapper has this year. Daft Punk - "Random Access robotsyearningtobehuman,ajour­ Avicii - "True" Memories" neythatis both emotional and lively. Avicii's "True" fuses traditional Dance music is everywhere and Justin Timberlake - "The instruments, vocals, and styles with constantly taking new forms, which 20/20 Experience" his signature synths and sounds fans made it impossible to imagine how Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 have come to known and love. He theduothatstarteditallwasgoingto Experience" explains the process of bridges the gap between passionate create something fresh and exciting gainingaclearviewofwhatlovetruly electronic music lovers and elec­ for modem ears. Daft Punk's solution is. From the initial feeling of infatu­ tronic music haters. He breaks the was "Random Access Memories;' in ation in "Pusher Love Girl" to the restrictive boundaries that we put which they went back to their ori­ realization that true love was there up around our music and screams, gins; the sounds that inspired their all along in "Mirrors," each song is "Forget about genres! We should earliest music ended up being a huge a step on ajourneyto discover what listen to music as if it's just music!" risk that paid off tremendously. The true love feels like and what it is not. At the same time, he does not let the melodies and lyrics are surprisingly This story is told in some of the best hardcore EDM fans down either. profound and complex for an artist R&B ballads the industry has heard There are just enough "traditional" known for making dance music, in a long while. This album feels like house tracks to satisfy his most and this album feels like a perfected, all of Timberlake's ideas were fully dedicated fans. cohesive whole. Not only does Daft realized and polished to an impres­ Pretty Lights - "A Color Map Punk breathe new life into their sig- sive extent, which makes this one of oftheSun" (Photos courtesy of en.wikipedia.org, clash music.corn, pitchfork.com, hypetrack.com) 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM ---- OPINION

Flu shots are ICelebrity-based news leads us down a dangerous path not the:nlr:ay Popular websites trick us into valuing Miley's wild antics over actual news stories to stay ea t y BY PAIGE GILLIARD storyabout0bamacaresign-ups After watching this video, happening in our nation, then STAFF WRITER on the ABC homepage. Homep- I couldn't help but think that we are very quickly heading for BY MADDI LARS~N ages serve as convenient news the people signing this peti- trouble. STAFF WRITER t seems obvious that we should sources for people who want tion were probably tuning into If news outlets continue to t may be the most wonderful I be more concerned about re­ their news quickly, but their "Honey Boo Boo" and "Keeping give pop culture stories promi­ I time of the year, but it's also lief efforts in the Philippines substance has been lacking. Up With the Kardashians." It nent billing, then they are pro­ that time of year when everyone than Miley Cyrus supposedly The amount of news covering was surprising to see people moting their own ignorance of starts to get sick. You can wash smoking a blunt on stage, but pop culture today on homep- endorsing something so ridicu- truly important news. When your hands vigorously every day if some popular homepages ages is alarming. These stories Alec Baldwin's stalker becomes and do your best to stay away have anything to tell us, it's that attract readers like a moth to a Just three days just as important as the implod- from people who are already trivial news stories are more bright light. While it's true that after one of the ing of Obamacare, it is time to sick; however, supposedly the appealing to readers than seri- the nature of what qualifies as reassess our priorities. best way to avoid illness is by ous ones. news is constantly evolving, the worst typhoons on Even after President Obama getting the flu shot. The flu While most homepages offer a amount of pop culture news in- record devastated addressed the public about the shot is provided in almost every variety of news stories on their undating news sources is shock- problems with Obamacare on drugstore or supermarket, so front pages, a good portion of ing. As consumers, we should the Philippines, a Thursday, a story about Leon- you don't even have to go far these stories seem to be celeb­ be more concerned with what's good number of the ardo DiCaprio's new home pur- to get it. However, with a 60-70 rity or lifestyle driven. In fact, happening in our nation and chase appeared before a story percent accuracy rate, how can readers interested in hard news world than the latest celebrity highlighted stories about the president's speech you be absolutely sure it works? will probably find themselves gossip, but this doesn't seem to on Yahoo had to do on Yahoo. I'm not quite sure if The truth is, you can't really. having to shift through layers be the reality anymore. we should feel happy that the The purpose of the flu vaccine of lifestyle and celebrity news I recently saw a video where With celebrities. Obamacare story was featured is lo build up your immune sys­ to find the more serious stories. Mark Dice got Americans in on Yahoo at all or concerned tem against the particular flu Just three days after one of San Diego to sign a fake petition lous, but the reality is that what with the fact that it came after virus that doctors find the most the worst typhoons on record supporting an Orwellian police qualifies as news has taken the the story on Leonardo DiCaprio, menacing that year. This is why, devastated the Philippines, a state modeled after Nazi Ger- form ofridiculousness. but either way, it shows that unlike most other vaccines that good number of the highlighted many. Standing on a boardwalk, If the latest celebrity gossip what is now considered to be you take every five or so years, stories on Yahoo had to do with Dice stopped people and asked is marketed as more interest- priority news isn't really a pri­ the flu vaccine is seasonal. You celebrities (as if we haven't had them to sign the petition while ing than the truly important ority. can still get sick if it's not the enough of Miley Cyrus's an­ constantly repeating to them news, we shouldn't be surprised Homepages should be more same virus that's in the vac­ tics and pictures of what Kate thatthey are helping to endorse if people think like those who balanced with their news cov­ cine. You could even become Middleton decided to wear out). an Orwellian police state. I signed the petition in San Di- erage and, more importantly, sick with the same virus if your In a similar fashion, the story watched the video in shock as ego. When stories about Miley there needs to be a questioning immune system is not strong about Alec Baldwin's stalker got many individuals signed with- Cyrus become more memorable of values about what we con­ enough to repel it. front-page placement next to a out a second thought. than stories about what is really sider to be the important news. There is also a lot of contro- versy as to what goes into mak­ ing the shot. For example, one Social media in admissions Upkeep neglected for too long of the ingredients does in fact Colleges see what students post as fair game Fixing small issues would benefit students contain mercury, although you you are going to represent your com­ campus beautifica tion achieve- BY CALLIE COKER BY TORI STRINGER can always ask for a mercury­ munity or company is significant. If ments of repainting Galileo ---~ ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR free vaccine. STAFF WRITER an applicant looks ideal on paper, Hall and building a completely The best way to avoid it is by heNewYorkTimespublishedan but represents himself or herself as f you live in the lower half of unnecessary gravel path in front receiving a single-dose rather Tarticle on Nov. 9 entitled "They a drunk, racist, sexist, and flat out I the lower townhouses, you of Brousseau Hall. They also than a multi-dose vaccination. Loved Your G.PA Then They Saw rude person online, I'm not sure are probably familiar with trip­ re-paved the sidewalks and re­ Given that, though, flu vac­ Your Tweets," in which Natasha that person should be admitted to ping at least once a day or hop­ landscaped the side of the lower cinations are completely safe Singer explains that college admis­ the school to which they are apply­ ping around to avoid potholes townhouses that is closest to for people of all ages. The flu sions boards are beginning to con­ ing. The fact of the matter is, if you in the sidewalk. You may also campus, but left the bottom half vaccine will not cause you to sider social media in applications. don't want to be associated with an be familiar with your shoes in disarray. become sick since it only con­ Singer cites a specific incident when inappropriate photo, don't post it or squishing into the constantly Similarly, the new recreation tains dead virus cells; however, Bowdoin College denied admission un-tag yourself. Don't post negative watered lawns. How about get­ center that is currently in pro­ a side effect of the shot could be to ayoungwoman who tweeted nas­ comments about people, let alone ting sprayed by sprinklers that duction aggravated students a minor fever. The only other ty things about her fellow prospec­ your fellowprospective students for believe that the students who every morning with its loud common side effect of the vacci­ tive students during a recent campus your college choice. frequently walk past need the construction. The site is conve­ nation is a soreness and redness visit. Will Oremus ofSlate responded I understand the concern with water more than the grass? niently located near the front of in the arm. to Singer's aiticle with his own, "Of colleges randomly checking social Or, possibly you've fallen and campus to intrigue visitors and The flu shot is not the only Course Colleges Are Reading Kids' media and the methods through twisted your ankle in a sinkhole promote the fact that they can way you can avoid being sick. Tweets and Facebook Posts." In which they gain access to social me­ in the grass. afford to build nice, new build­ You can prevent yourself from his article, Oremus explains that dia. Maybe there should be a clearer Wet, uneven sidewalks, soggy ings for students. If they have all getting the flu by maintaining colleges looking at social media is procedure to how social media af­ grass, and hidden sinkholes are that money, why not use a little a healthy lifestyle. So, if you nothing new, and does not seem to fects the admission process. Perhaps only a few of the minor mainte­ bit of it on the parts of campus are like me and not a big fan of understand why Singer felt the need colleges should notify students that nance problems that exist here visitors can't see? shots, then you can do your best to rehash an old story. While Ore­ social media will be explored, or col­ on campus. These problems Small things like uneven side­ to avoid the flu by exercising mus does have a point (we've been leges should check every applicant's constantly go untreated and walks have a much greater effect often and eatinghealthierfoods. here before), Singer addresses the · social media and not just random continually bother students on students than a new baseball But there really is no harm in question that still has many people students'. Applicants should under­ on a daily basis. Now, it is no field or recreation center. While receiving the flu shot and there conflicted: should colleges be able stand, however, that despite having surprise that these problems it is nice that the College is is a greater chance that you will to use social media when assessing the option to make social media pri­ get overlooked while the school sponsoring all of these new proj­ not get sick this holiday season applications? And if so, under what vate, howyou portray yourself on the deals with "bigger and better ects that will eventually serve upon receiving it. In fact, most restrictions? internet is howyou portray yourself things" - the new recreation the students, it is unfair that doctors recommend that people When most people are applying every day. Oremus's article says that center, the basketball team's these issues are the top priority under the age of 24 should take to college, they are told at least once social media is not that outrageous personal needs, and getting while students are facing easily it as a precaution. But, in the that they should be mindful ofwhat of an application factor, and I would more students to apply to our fixable issues on an everyday end, it all comes down to your they post on Facebook, Instagrarn, have to agree. Students get denied school. You'd think that the basis. A simple campus-wide decision. You can receive the and Twitter. Once something is admission to top colleges every school's first focus should be its sidewalk renovation project flu shot, and while there is a posted it is public, and can therefore year because of low SAT scores or existing students. shouldn't take too much time slight chance that you could be seen by parents, teachers, friends, equally low GPAs, and those are just Most outside visitors' opin­ or money, and it would benefit still get sick, it is very unlikely; and, obviously, college admissions numbers on a page. In my opinion, ions upon first seeing our cam­ all of the students. We shouldn't or you can risk it and take lots boards. Yet, some students feel whatapersonpostsonlinesaysmore pus are about the beauty of it, have to put up with "just deal­ of Vitamin C and exercise as a that a college looking at their social about the integrity and character of so why neglect some of these ing with it." We need to speak way to avoid it. media pages is out of line. I believe the applicant than any score listed maintenance issues? Conve­ our minds so the College will The flu shot is a quick and that once it's posted, ifs public, and on an application. So, while judging niently, the school does just pay attention to the needs of easy way to avoid getting sick therefore fair game. When applying applicants based on their online enough to look nice for visitors. the current students first, not over the holidays, but all things for anyposition, whether it is at Saint profiles is not unreasonable, there Over the summer, the school those of its potential students come with side effects. If you Mary's College or at a law firm, how should be a standard for its use. boasted about its so-called or donors. still aren't sure about whether or not you should take the flu The Collegian's letter policy: vaccine, then talk to your doc­ Letters to the editor may be emailed to [email protected] or submitted on line at www.stmaryscollegian.com/letters for the print version tor and figure out what the best of The Collegian. Please sign your letter with your full name and, if applicable, your year in school and/or title. plan is for yourself this holiday Anonymous letters are rarely, if ever published. season. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 7 SPORTS Volleyball has a winning week Women's basketball strong against Butler Gaels dominate Broncos and Dons Nicholson's career-high of 23 points helps Saint Mary's get past Butler

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BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO would lead the Gaels offensively ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR and help them capture the set to (Courtesy of smcgaels.com) put them up 2-0. BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO Saint Mary's would go into the give Saint Mary's the momentum The Saint Mary's volleyball In the third set, the Gaels ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR intermission mark, trailing 36-35. needed to capture their third win team captured consecutive wins erased any hope for a Santa Clara Their ability to be erase the early of the season. Credited to their in their two game home stand comeback, as they took an early The Saint Mary's women's deficit they had placed themselves defensive intensity in the last few this past week, defeating the lead and never looked back. basketball team captured a hard in can be greatly credited by the minutes of regulation and during Santa Clara Broncos and San Two days later, Saint Mary's fought win against Butler this past Gaels' ability to get to the foul line. overtime, the Gaels would come Francisco Dons in a dominating would host San Francisco for its Saturday, outlasting the Bulldogs The Bulldogs were called for 18 away with a 90-86 victory. fashion. last conference home game of in a 90-86 overtime win. of the 25 first half fouls, allowing Much like they have in their A return to McKean seemed to the season. The Gaels started the game Saint Mary's to capture 17 of 22 previous two games against be everything the Gaels needed, Before the game, the Gaels slowly, as they were not able to shots from the free-throw line. Washington and Portland as they looked to bounce back honored three of their seniors: record a field goal in the first 10 Saint Mary's would come out · State, Saint Mary's dominated from two consecutive losses Jordan Shaw, Kristina Graven, minutes of the game. However, of the locker room in dominating the glass and out-rebounded to Pepperdine and Loyola and Sarah Reams. the sluggish start didn't stop Saint fashion, as they claimed the lead their opponent. The Gaels out­ Marymount the preceding week However, the team itself was Mary's from claiming the win, as that saw the Bulldogs up by as rebounded their opponent by a in Southern California. determined to come away with sophomore Lauren Nicholson much as 14 points. count of 47-35, 16 of which game Saint Mary's welcomed the the win for Senior Day, and they led the way offensively for the However, the Bulldogs wouldn't on the offensive end. Broncos last Thursday. With did just that, routing the Dons in Gaels, recording a career-high of back down easily, and they gained Mauldin recorded 23 points and memories of their thrilling three quick sets. 23 points. The team also received momentum off of their home nine rebounds, with fellow starter matchup on Oct. 19 in Santa "USF, first of all, is really good," strong contributions from its court advantage to equalize Jackie Nared scored 16 points and Clara, the Gaels knew that they said Browning. "They have a starting five, with all starters the game at 73 a piece with 1:38 captured eight rebounds. Carli would poise another threat and bunch of good players and they having double-figures in the remaining. Rosenthal and Kate Gaze also had didn't want to see themselves in came to play They didn't come scoring department. ..T h_e Bllildo gs h_ad the strong performances, as. the two another fifth and decisive match. with any reservations. They were "They stayed on task even opportunity to claim the win claimed stat lines ofll points, four However, there wasn't even a good right off the bat, and we though they were not making in regulation, but the Gaels' rebounds, and 10 points, three need for a fourth set, as the Gaels were good. It was back and forth, shots in the first several minutes," defensive pressure forced rebounds, respectively. unloaded an offensive arsenal good volleyball. I think our girls said Head Coach Paul Thomas. Butler to miss their final shot of The Gaels will try to maintain that saw them sweep the Broncos just kind of imposed their will "Having all five starters in double­ possession, and the two teams their undefeated record when in three sets, 25-17, 25-22, 25-14. on them and did not back down figures is a compliment to our · headed into overtime. they host UC Santa Barbara this "They prepared themselves at any point. I think we found character." Nicholson opened overtime upcoming Thursday, Nov.21. mentally and emotionally to some cracks in their defense and Danielle Mauldin gave the with a three-pointer that helped Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. be great," said Head Coach Rob offense, kept plugging away and Gaels their first field-goal with Browning. "And not necessarily wore them down." 9:53 left in the first half, which great in their skills but great Jordan Shaw ignited an early seemed to spark the offensive 90 mentally and emotionally run in the first set that saw the arsenal for the Gaels as they controlling all the things we have Gaels take an early 7-1 lead, with would go on to capture a 31-30 86 complete control over, like our four kills being credited to the lead with 2:58 left in the first. energy and how we approach the senior. match and their focus. We didn't The Dons would weather do that last weekend. If we had the Saint Mary's run and come done that, we would've had some within one point of the leading different results." Gaels. Fortunately for the Gaels, Saiuc Giles' Jordan Shaw led the way they would go on to win the first offensively in efficient manner, set 25-20 thanks to a strong as she recorded 17 kills and a offensive effort from junior Episcopal ChuRch hitting mark of .586. Fellow Samantha Tinsley. senior Kristina Graven added 10 The next two sets were An inclusive and affirming Christian community kills herself. dominated by the Gaels, as their worshiping in Saint Mary's College Chapel for over 30 years! The Gaels opened the match offensive attack was too much with a run that the Broncos never for San Francisco to try and + seemed prepared for, thanks to maintain. SERVICE: Every Sunday @ 9:00am strong play in the middle from Saint Mary's would go on CHOIR REHEARSAL: Mondays @ 8:00pm juniors Madelyn Hutson and to capture the match in a 3-0 Natalie Loos. victory with final scores of25-20, For more info: www.stgiles-moraga.org or "We just played really 25-17, 25-17. call 925-376-5770. consistently," said Loos. Although it was Saint Mary's "Everyone pulled together and last conference home game of the executed the game plan. We season, they still have one more didn't let Santa Clara breathe." game in McKeon Pavilion before In the second set, the Broncos the season ends. No matter who you are tried to generate an early run The team will travel north for or whereyou are onyour that would see them take an matches against Gonzaga and early 7-2 lead. However, the Gaels Portland. They will come back spiritualjournry you are would go on a 7-1 run themselves. home on Nov. 29 for a battle welcome at Saint Giles! Latertied at 20 points a piece in against UTEP which is scheduled the second set, Shaw and Graven for 5:30 p.m.

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BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO cross to the box that Conner was ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR able to head in for his third goal of the year. ••• The Saint Mary's men's soccer "Honestly, we played pretty ,..- ' team ended their season with a well today," said Head Coach (Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) two game split against Portland Adam Cooper. "Bobby scored

BY SIMON TRYZNA and following a huge block by and Gonzaga this past weekend, a great goal early and Portland STAFF WRITER Waldow, Beau Levesque would defeating the Pilots 2-1 before responded with a great finish just Saint Mary's • come up with a big layup to falling to the Bulldogs 1-3 in their a few minutes later." Despite a lackluster second push the lead back to six. The last match of the season. Along with controlling most half in which they almost lost an Gaels would defend that lead Much like the majority of their of the possession throughout 18-point lead, the Saint Mary's Akron until Drake's Richard Carter hit matches this season, the game the match, the Gaels outshot the Gaels finished off their first week • a deep three pointer to cut the between the Gaels and the Pilots Pilots as well, by a total of 13-11 of the season with a 4-0 mark lead with 9:50 left on the clock to lead to 63-60 with 31 seconds was to be decided by overtime. overall and 3-2 in shots on goal. against four talented mid-majors play. After an Akron free throw, left. However, Levesque would Saint Mary's wanted to put Two days later, the Gaels took that will be looking to win their Walker and Jackson hit layups hit two free throws, Waldow their stamp on the game early off to Spokane to take on the conferences and make the Big to put the game away for Saint would block another shot (he on, as junior Defender Bobby Gonzaga Bulldogs for the last Dance in March. Mary's, who were up 62-45 with had a career five swats) and Conner headed-in a goal from a match of the season. While the 4-0 mark is just under nine minutes to play. corner kick by teammate Michael The Gaels would find themselves impressive, the second half Two days later, Saint Mary's Semenza in the third minute of trailing early in the 13th minute, against Drake on Saturday night faced what arguably could Saint Mary's play. but still maintained close distance shows that there is still work to be their toughest home non­ Yet, Portland would quickly to the Bulldogs throughout the be done. "It's afunnyfeelingright conference opponent: North strike back in less than seven rest of the half. now," said Head Coach Randy Dakota State. A close and well­ minutes, thanks to midfielder Down 0-1 at the intermission Bennett. "If you would have told defended game went the Gaels' Matthew Coffey who equalized mark, Saint Mary's was hoping to me we were going to get through way when they were able to get the game with a shot in the upper find a goal that would put them it 4-0, I would have said I would key rebounds and make key plays Giusti would put the game away left corner of the net. in prime position to capture the be very excited. But right now, to put away the visitors 78-65. with two more. Despite allowing For the rest of the match, the game. Unfortunately for the Gaels, I'm not." "We beat a very good team," a buzzer beating three pointer, two teams went back and forth, Gonzaga would go on to score two Following an impressive Bennett said. "That was a good Saint Mary's did just enough to vying for the goal that would give more goals in the second half. win over Louisiana Tech, Saint game for us to play. FortunateJy, hang on to their fourth win of them the lead. With regulation Saint Mary's would receive one Mary's welcomed the Akron Zips we were able to come out with the year. ending, the Gaels would have to goal from Ever De La Torre, but to McKeon Pavillion Tuesday the win. That game was 2, 4, After a grueling week, Saint endure another overtime match they could not cut the early deficit morning for a midnight game as 6 but we couldn't get past 6 in Mary's gets a deserved break; in order to claim the win. they had placed themselves in, part of ESPN's annual Tip-Off the second half. I would rather after playing 4 games in 8 days, Fortunately for Saint Mary's, ultimately falling to the Bulldogs Marathon. The Gaels used an 11-0 separate, but that was good for the next four games are spread Conner and Semenza would 1-3. run midway through the second us to have to play in one of those out over 28. The Gaels next take connect with each other again in With the split, the Gaels end half to break open a close a game, because that's how games are on Alcorn State on Sunday at 5:30 the 93rd minute of play to give their 2013 campaign with a 7-9-4 before emphatically finishing going to get. You're going to have at the McKeon Pavillion. I the Gaels the win. Semenza sent a record overall (5-5-2 WCC). the visitors 85-63. Brad Waldow play through that and keep your . led the way with 16 points while composure. A lot of guys made James Walker III (15) and Jordan good plays." Giusti (12) scored career highs on Bison senior Marshall national television. Walker had Bjorklund led the way for the MORE SPORTS ONLINE stmaryscollegian.com 11 points in the first half as the Bison with 23 points, yet Saint Gaels took a seven point lead into Mary's was able to keep everyone the intermission. else in hand. Brad Waldow "Playing at home helps in countered with 18 points and these. I'll say this, when you're ten rebounds, while Steven Holt here, it's weird. It doesn't feel had 21. Transfer Kerry Carter hit 'St.. Mary's students, faculty like it's midnight. You wouldn't know the difference whether and staff enjoy $500 OFF its 7 o'clock or midnight until Saint Mary's • you leave the gym and it's 3 in the start of new lnvisalign® the morning," Bennett said. treatment. "If you would've watched that NDSU game not knowing [the time] you • Gteat opportunities start with a beautiful, wouldn't have thought people healthy, straight smile. were lethargic or anything. I three of his four three pointers, thought our guys were pretty and all of them came at pivotal alert and ready to go." moments in the game. In front of a full student Capping off the week, the section and scattered alumni, Gaels took on an under-rated the Gaels put the game away with Drake squad that was picked 13 minutes left. Up three points, to finish last in the Missouri 0 R 1 II 0 D 0 NT l C S Giusti hit the first of his two free Valley Conference. The Gaels " throws, and Matt Hodgson was were up 41-23 on Drake with for your complimenta able to tip in his missed second seven minutes remaining in the to give the Gaels a 50-44 lead. game, led primarily by Waldow consultation today! Garrett Jackson put in a missed and Walker. However, that lead shot, Steven Holt sunk four would become one with just 925.376.2800 free throws, and Jordan Giusti over four and a half minutes 1016 Country Club dr. Moraga CA, 94556 converted a layup after a great remaining. 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