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Which movies rock, Volleyball wins first and which ones fall set ever against Fresno flat? , Online Pacific, Page 7 Fresno State | Serving the campus since 1922 September 25, 2009 | Friday collegian.csufresno.edu Unexpected turnout at flu clinic

By Lacee Solis The Collegian

Perhaps it’s all the media hype surrounding the flu this season, or maybe students just wanted to take advantage of Wednesday’s low-cost flu shot clinic offered at California State University, Fresno. Whatever the reason, students flocking to the clinic to get the flu shots caused the scheduled five-hour clinic to run out of vaccinations in an hour and a half. “There was a huge line of students before I got there, which was before 9 a.m.,” said Arlynn Hurtado, a third semester nursing student who gave injections at the clinic. “The line was pretty long, I’d say at least 30 to 40 students. So, we had to be pretty quick.” Hurtado was one of about 15 to 20 nursing students who vol- unteered to help at the flu shot clinic. Fresno State’s nurs- ing department and Student Health Center organized the event. The on-campus clinic took place at the Pavilion, locat- ed on the first floor of the University Student Union. It was scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. but opera- tions were cut short less than two hours later. “We were not planning to give that many. I don’t think Marina Gaytan / The Collegian See SHOTS, Page 6 David Tusan, a third year Fresno State student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was one of the 200 students who received their flu vaccination. ASI votes, approves revised 09-10 budget

By Thaddeus Miller “The fact that we’re able to cut it at with the necessary two-thirds The Collegian all is pretty impressive, I think.” vote, despite some protestations One large cut from student ser- from senators. vices that has already affected “I wanted to thoroughly review Due to reduced revenue from the some students was from the any information before we voted,” spring semester’s closed enroll- reduction in club and organiza- ASI senator Pedro Ramirez said. ment, the Associated Students, tion funding. It fell from $85,000 to Ramirez said he wanted to view Inc. (ASI) approved their revised $57,000. a more detailed line-by-line break- budget Wednesday, a month into Along with the cuts in club fund- down. He said that if the ASI the semester. ing, ASI made a change to the revenue continues to go down, it The ASI budget for 2009-10 funding guidelines. Clubs can now would have to continue to make approved in April of this year had receive $2,000 from ASI, whereas revisions. He wanted to find fur- to be revised due to this summer’s the previous guideline allowed ther cuts now. announcement by the Board of $4,000. One area, total operations Trustees, according to ASI’s vice “Now that we’ve cut it [to expenses, went up by more than president of finance and chief $57,000] I think it’s really impor- $2,000. ASI President Jessica financial officer Lauren Johnson. tant we made that subsequent cut Sweeten said that those expenses “That’s almost $100,000 cut, to the funding guidelines,” said are necessary, because they cover because of the enrollment,” Johnson. travel expenses that will be used Johnson said. One-third of the cuts affected to lobby for education. In April, ASI projected more the readership program. The pro- “This problem is because the than $660,000 in total net revenue gram offers free newspapers to state is not valuing higher educa- for the year, and has since revised students. tion,” Sweeten said. that amount to $573,000. “Instead of really [cutting] back Sweeten said that it is not unusu- Johnson said ASI wanted to cut on our New York Times and Fresno al to pass a budget this late in as much internal cost as possible, Bee, which have a really high con- the semester, especially with the but student programs were inevi- sumption, we just dropped USA changes in enrollment this year. tably cut. Today,” Johnson said. “It was a Briana Campbell / The Collegian “When you’re dealing with hard decision, but that was about COMMENT: The Collegian is a forum Hector Cerda, a graduate student in social work, addressed ASI employee expenses, that’s gener- a $30,000 savings.” C for student expression. senators with his concerns about financial issues on campus. ally a fixed cost,” Johnson said. The revised budget was passed http://collegian.csufresno.edu The Collegian That’s What the People Are Saying On water controversy signs at Boise State game tudents were kicked out of Bulldog Stadium “S Friday for holding up political signs. This, mind you, at a university desperate to put people in the stands, and a football game that included a military fly over and an on-field 9/11 tribute.” OpinionOpinionPage 2 Opinion Editor, Haisten Willis • [email protected] • Friday, September 25, 2009 —Matt James, Fresno Bee Columnist The effects of too much We b -Sp e @k Culled each week from discussions Overindulgence. For some reason more like an established full-time on The Collegian Online. this word has been on my mind lately. employee than the broke college kid It seems to be all around us, from the with a maxed-out credit card that I am. comical or pathetic to the misleading Not only did this leave me with that and corrupt. In the simplest forms, it’s uncomfortable pudgy feeling, it left me Be sure to read the that thing that makes you simultane- using siblings as my new Master Card. print edition of The ously chubby and poor: too much pizza Take that economic recklessness to Collegian next Friday and beer, too much money spent on a national level and you have yourself for featured comments pizza and beer. It can also reach more Caffeine drip one dandy situation, especially when from readers. complex and harmful levels, like the Da n i e l a Lo p e z talk of universal health care is on the gangsta moves Huron’s mayor has table. Attempting to find a solution is allegedly partaken in. not only good, it’s absolutely neces- But whatever form it takes, it seems threat an unseen killer possesses. Cue sary. to be a basis for disorder that can set the school shutdowns and daily media The overindulgence that can be seen Response: up the platform for frenzied reactions coverage using raging headlines such in the media, daily unemployment rate ‘University High students fueled by the media, economic turmoil as “Dozens of H1N1 cases at Fresno forecasts, Tea Party protests fighting cause elevator mishap’ and political corruption. Yet it’s defi- State.” Consequent reaction: “Oh my!” a “socialist” president and wild town nitely not something limited to the The same overindulgence is one of hall meetings only works to stall prog- media, politicians or even the oft- ress. We become concerned with ‘Chris Johnson’: “Just kids being kids, derided “Gen Y.” Most of society, the sensationalist claims each no harm no foul. College kids have done regardless of age or status, pretty ot only did this leave me with that side makes rather than working worse and those kids at UHS deserve much fits the self-involved and uncomfortable pudgy feeling, it left my our way toward solutions by some fun because they are some of the “N smartest, most hardworking people in overindulged bit. using siblings as my new Master Card.” focusing on the legitimate con- Take, for example, the over- cerns raised. the state!” played song the H1N1 virus has Failing to agree on matters become. It would probably be one of the factors that led to the economic sit- is not entirely what keeps us from ‘Anthony’: “And we have a high school on the things people list as a threat to uation we’re in. For this one, I’ll place reaching solutions. It’s our overindul- campus because.....?” their personal wellbeing. But when myself as the simplified microeconom- gence in what we would rather see as a considering the statistics, more people ics example of economic disorder. threat, what is easier to argue or fight ‘Jonah Bassman’: “I was one of the 10 will still die this year from what we After what was probably the hardest against. It’s our overindulgence in UHS students on the elevator. We are consider commonplace: drunk driving semester of the four years I’ve spent at what we see best for ourselves at this extremely sorry for any inconvenience we and, brace yourself NRA members, Fresno State, I went on a partying ram- particular time. must have caused... Although nothing firearm accidents. page this past summer. Illustrated quite literally by the broke and nobody was injured, we as a Since we cannot fathom giving up I overindulged by going out whenev- overindulgence in ridiculous fun group would like to say that we feel like our loved overindulgence in alcohol er possible, foolishly spending money shown by the University High eleva- crap for what occurred, and several of us and self-empowerment, and arguably that should have been saved toward tor stunt this week, overindulgence cried today and were depressed about the false sense of safety we feel with upcoming bills. And in all honesty, I creates messes, stunts movement and, it... Again, we are VERY sorry, thank you. the possession of a gun, as a soci- had a blast spending away the sum- unfortunately, blocks the way toward ety we end up overindulging in the mer. But I was using money recklessly, advancement. Response: Other Views ‘Suck it up and walk’

Reining in the Patriot Act ‘Debbie’: “If you have a class at the North Gym you don’t have to walk from The following editorial appeared in While the letters still would be issued repeal retroactive immunity for tele- the Save Mart Center. Just walk from the the Philadelphia Inquirer: in secret under gag orders, they would communications companies that coop- south side of the football stadium, it’s a be subject to greater judicial review to erated in the Bush administration’s lot closer and there is always parking. With several provisions of the make sure the information-gathering warrantless surveillance program. People should really just get over the Patriot Act expiring this year, was legal. While telecom firms should be held to whole parking complaint. President Obama has his first real That’s a legitimate response to account for future privacy violations, opportunity to rein in Bush-era ero- inspector-general reports that docu- it seems counterproductive to reopen ‘parkingisfine’: “There is no shortage, sions of Americans’ civil liberties, mented that the national security let- the Bush-era surveillance chapter. People are just lazy.” while still ensuring national security. ters had been used for what amounted Of all the provisions up for renewal, So it’s good that the White House to widespread fishing expeditions. the authority to track “lone wolf” ter- last week signaled its willingness to Similarly, the Senate bill would rorists not known to be tied to any narrow the expansive snooping pow- reauthorize roving wiretaps, but only foreign agent seems the most ques- ers granted the federal government in with the proviso that federal agents tionable. Since Obama officials just the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, revealed the provision has never Correction attacks. been used, it’s pretty clear that In calling for reauthorization of herever possible, the cause of lib- national security doesn’t require In a story that ran on page 2 of the authority to search financial “Werty will be best served by restricting this broad authority. The Collegian on Wednesday, records, track “lone wolf” terror- government’s ability to spy on citizens without Wherever possible, the cause Sept. 23, the name of an author ists, and conduct roving wiretaps, of liberty will be best served by was incorrectly spelled. a Justice Department lawyer told their knowledge or consent.” restricting government’s ability key members of Congress that to spy on citizens without their the administration would consider knowledge or consent. The correct spelling is Baurlein. stronger privacy protections. identify an actual target for surveil- With majorities in both the House The next day, senior Democratic lance. So-called “John Doe” taps would and Senate, the president should be senators led by Sen. Russell Feingold be banned to avoid sweeping up the able to deliver on his stated commit- of Wisconsin put forward a reform communications of citizens with no ment to safeguard privacy as a core measure that was quickly endorsed by ties to any illegal activity. American ideal. the American Civil Liberties Union. Other key revisions in the law ___ Feingold’s bill would make impor- would limit black-bag searches to (c) 2009, The Philadelphia Inquirer. tant changes to the FBI’s use of terrorism-related cases and provide Visit Philadelphia Online, the COMMENT: The Collegian is a forum so-called national security letters, greater legal protection for acts of Inquirer’s World Wide Web site, at for student expression. Readers can requiring agents to meet standards civil disobedience. http://www.philly.com C answer this week’s question at for suspecting individuals whose Feingold and his cosponsors are on Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune http://collegian.csufresno.edu financial records are being sought. less firm footing with their proposal to Information Services.

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ArtsArtsPage 3 • Arts & Entertainment Editor, Danielle && Gilbert • [email protected] • Friday, September 25, 2009

New tunes Music The Dodos review Here is a selec- tion of new music Latest album falls short releases coming The Dodos out this week, Review by Angelica Cano will be tak- ing their taken from The The Collegian third album, Riff Report and PopMatters.com, via On their third album, “Time to Die,” “Time to McClatchy Tribune. the Dodos gain a member but lose Die” on the originality. road starting NEW CDs The San Francisco one-time duo tomorrow • Pearl Jam: “Backspacer” features vocalist Meric Long on guitar Sept. 26 in This is a giant released and marks the and Logan Kroeber on drums. New to Big Sur, Ca. former grunge band’s embrace of pop, the band is Keaton Snyder adding the and ending so perhaps it’s fitting that the normally tones of the vibraphone. Dec. 20 in anti-corporate Eddie Vedder and co. Another addition to the album is Barcelona. steered the exclusive big-box store indie producer Phil Ek, who engi- neered, produced and mixed such release to Target. albums as ’s 2006 release “” and ’ 2008 • Basement Jaxx: “Scars” self-titled album. The South London house duo released Matt Weir The band’s second release on The Collegian their first record since 2006’s “Crazy Frenchkiss Records starts off slug- Itch Radio.” gishly with the song “Small Deaths.” Upon the first listen of “Visiter” ous percussion style, while “This is a In just more than 45 seconds the drums and the Dodos’ 2006 album “Beware Business” recalls the nimble work of • Monsters of Folk: “Monsters of Folk”: kick in and contrary to the band’s of the Maniacs,” the unique sounds Long’s guitar skills. For these reasons, A warm CD of folk-pop tunes that vague- previous albums, they are much more were instantly identifiable. The latest both tracks are two of the best on the ly recall Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at mellow. release loses that quality and lacks the album. While the key elements of the Dodos times. energy that once pulsated from their The Dodos’ lyricism is still devious are still audible on “Time to Die,” songs. and delivered in what can only be a released in stores on Sept. 15, and Similarly, “The Strums,” off of their wink and a smile manner. On the track DOWNLOAD available online in August, the frantic Supercluster: “Brave Tree” latest album, invites kids to annihi- “Winter,” also off of “Visiter,” Long beats and finger-picking guitar riffs late authority figures for their lack of sings about his loneliness and deviant Musicians unite to form a super-group are toned down. faith. desires. of sorts. Members of the Olivia Tremor Missing from most of the album is “So children kill your teachers, kill “My friends they understand me Control, Deerhunter, Circulatory System the unique confection produced by your parents then kill your preachers. better, but they don’t whisper good and more gather for 12 songs of imagi- Kroeber’s piercing drumming coupled Cause we know that they only will night. I want a lover and a sister, but native pop. with Long’s laidback vocals, which doubt you, when they start to lose their we know that’s not right.” landed the track “Fools” off of their features.” By itself “Time to Die” is an average 2008 second album “Visiter,” in a The second track on “Time to Die,” effort. But compared to the Dodos’ pre- Miller Chill beer commercial earlier “Longform,” channels the bands previ- vious work, the album underwhelms. this year.

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

11 Be roused from sleep by, as music ACROSS 12 Yale Blue wearer 13 D.C. bigwig 1 Held (on) by stitches 18 Put away 5 Cavalry weapon 19 Handel oratorio 10 Farm females 24 Health insurance giant 14 Multinational official cur- 25 Roto-Rooter target rency 26 Weeding tool 15 Starting unit 28 Arizona city on the 16 Retail come-on Colorado River 17 Gear up for Halloween? 30 Soloist? 20 Heart-to-heart talk 31 Game with Skip cards 21 Hurricane feature 34 Wrist twists, e.g. 22 Maui strings 35 Boot with a blade 23 Pin near the gutter 37 Blueprint 24 Per se 38 __ noire: bane 27 “Frankenstein” author 39 High-end, as merchan- Shelley dise 29 Swings around 40 “Give __ rest!” 32 Mahmoud Abbas’s gp. 41 Friend of Frodo Complete the grid so that every row, column and 33 Navy ship letters Puzzle by Kurt Mueller 45 Summer drink with a 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. 36 How ballerinas dance lemon twist, maybe C SOLUTION: http://collegian.csufresno.edu 38 Yokel resting in the 47 Bopped on the bean woods? PUZZLE SOLUTION: http://collegian.csufresno.edu 48 On the go 41 Split up C Copyright 2009. Tribune Media Services, Inc. 49 Does penance 42 “I figured it out!” 51 Holiday melodies Word of the Day 43 Withdrawal site, for short from Garfield’s lap? deviated 53 Cultivated violet 44 Arcade games trailblazer 63 Rink jump 2 “Bingo!” 54 Rap sheet letters 46 Univ. sports organizer 64 Husband and wife 3 Columnist, e.g. 57 Read the bar code on 50 Any one of Cinderella’s 65 Ballesteros of the PGA 4 Alaskan gold-rush town 58 Part of N.L.: Abbr. Cyberchondriac stepfamily, e.g. 66 Queens team 5 Cappuccino cousin 59 __ facto 52 Expert on IRS forms 67 Dental filling 6 Capital north of the Sea 60 Skye cap Someone who spends their time searching 55 Fest mo. 68 Poetic tributes of Crete 61 Dismiss, informally medical websites for diseases they convince 56 Wood of the Rolling 7 Nair rival 62 Pal of Pierre Stones DOWN 8 Batman accessory themselves they actually have 57 Enter stealthily 9 Big bird 60 Steals the dinner cloth 1 Facial wall that may be 10 Annual sports awards Source: UrbanDictionary.com Page 4 The Collegian • Arts & Entertainment Friday, September 25, 2009 Arts & Entertainment Editor, Danielle Gilbert • [email protected] The grass isn’t always greener To keep or not to keep the amphitheatre that is the question

By Danielle Gilbert demned due to earthquakes, The Collegian a hollow stage, unsafe scaf- folding and even politics have flown around campus. Once an open-air venue for con- Don Priest, chair of the mass certs, rallies and theatrical per- communication and journal- formances, the California State ism department said that in the University, Fresno amphithe- past complaints about noise atre was legendary. However, and the construction of the the most action the amphi- Save Mart Center in 2005 have theatre has seen since the late brought the use of the amphi- 1960s is the usual morning theatre to a standstill. smoke breaks on the entryway However, a meeting with stairs. Fresno State’s plant opera- Passers-by are now more likely tions last year indicated that to observe students acting as if the amphitheatre was not con- the narrow cement pathways demned according to Gary are balance beams then to Nelson, coordinator for student Sergio Cortes & Matt Weir / The Collegian catch a capacity filling perfor- activities and leadership devel- A 1970 photo of the amphitheatre from the university archives fades into the amphitheater as we know it today. mance. opment. “It was a great place for out- “There are some issues that venue [funding, costs, require- Jessica Sweeten. The Campus Master Plan, door concerts when I was in would not allow hanging sound ments],” Ramage said. “ASI has met several times funding, and scheduling con- school in the 1970s,” said uni- systems, they must be stacked,” In addition, Ramage said that with the music and theatre flicts have impacted the deci- versity photographer Randy Nelson said. “However, the the Save Mart Center provides departments, but there have sion to move forward accord- Vaughn-Dotta. “I don’t know facility is available and can be security and parking and is been huge scheduling con- ing to Ramage. why it wouldn’t still be a great used.” essentially more functional for flicts,” Sweeten said. “ASI will Plans to replace the amphithe- place for the same reasons The only part of the stage large events. continue to work through the atre with the new University now.” that is not in good shape are But some students question issues and actively pursue this High School made headlines in Located between the music the dressing rooms. However, whether this should override as something that many stu- 2005, however, the California and speech arts buildings, the Nelson said they will be remod- the purpose of the amphithe- dents have shown interest in.” State University Board of university amphitheatre has eled. atre. Such as theatre arts major Trustees reconsidered and gave the ability to hold up to 7,000 Sally Ramage, the director Some students and several Kelsey Oliver, who said she the green light to build the high spectators. The likes of come- of student involvement, said Associated Students, Inc. sena- would like to see the amphithe- school west of the Smittcamp dian Steve Martin, rock group there are many factors impact- tors have inquired about the atre used again. Alumni House. Incubus and the Fresno Guitar ing the debate to keep or not to amphitheatre. “They talk about it being However, a question still Festival have graced the his- keep the amphitheatre. Most recently, the use of the condemned but we use it for remains. When will the stu- toric stage. “As a venue for big name per- amphitheatre was brought rehearsal so it doesn’t seem dents get the green light to As semesters pass, however, formers, today’s industry has forth by former ASI president like it’s going to fall down,” bring life back to the amphithe- the lot remains vacant. Rumors changed so much that it is Graham Wahlberg, accord- Oliver said. “I’d love to see pro- atre, after all, it is an amphithe- of the amphitheatre being con- most likely not an acceptable ing to current ASI president ductions there.” atre. Family Guy spinoff

by Henry) _ a lot like Stewie By Verne Gay Griffin of “The Family Guy.” Newsday Donna lives next door to Tim (MacFarlane), who’s a fat bear with a voice inexplicably REASON TO WATCH: Seth similar to that of “SNL’s” MacFarlane continues his Father Guido Sarducci. And slash-and-burn conquest of per MacFarlane’s wont, there the Fox Sunday schedule with are a lot of unexpected guest this “Family Guy” spinoff. voices throughout, including Get used to this, by the way. Taraji P. Henson, Arianna Fox has already ordered a full Huffington (who plays Tim’s season. wife, Arianna) and Kanye WHAT IT’S ABOUT: West. Cleveland Brown’s wife, BOTTOM LINE: Yeah, sure, Loretta, has divorced him, I hated myself for laugh- and so Cleveland (voiced by ing. (“Whatsamatter, Gay,” Mike Henry) and Cleve Jr. I said to myself. “Are you (Kevin Michael Richardson) an idiot, or 14 years old, or decide to leave town, though both?”) But, hey. I’m sorry. not before Peter Griffin What can I say? I laughed. (MacFarlane) has demolished Not often, or perhaps not his house. Cleveland is head- often enough, but there was ing to California, where, he also enough McFarlane- hopes, his old batting coach esque gross-out sophomoric Joe Torre will get him started tomfoolery to keep even me on a new career as a baseball reasonably entertained for a scout. half-hour. Plus, good ol’ lik- On the way west, or kind able Cleveland works well as a of south, from Quahog, he leading man. stops by his old hometown ___ of Stoolbend, Va., where he THE CLEVELAND SHOW reconnects with an old flame, 8:30 p.m. EDT Sunday Donna (Sanaa Lathan), who’s Fox got a son, Rallo (also voiced Friday, September 25, 2009 The Collegian • Features Page 5 Features Editor, Michelle Furnier • [email protected] Possible regulations on energy efficiency for TVs

By Joel M. Ede At the moment the CEC says Executive Director of the CEC’s be too regulated. The Collegian there are already 850 models of Media and Communications Californians for Smart Energy TVs that meet the standards and Office denied the accusations and Braden say they are more The California Energy believe that many more will be made by Californians for Smart worried about the impact these Commission (CEC) has proposed available by the deadline. Energy. regulations could have on an tightening restrictions on ener- Laura Braden, press secretary “We don’t ban things at all,” already strained economy. gy efficiency for televisions. with Californians for Smart Garfield said. “We instate manu- “Anything that picks winners In a poll released Tuesday by Energy believes the regulations facturing standards.” or losers or bans products is Californians for Smart Energy, are unnecessary and that con- According to Braden, the tele- going to hurt the economy and researchers found that 57 per- sumer choice is more important. vision industry is driven by the put a strain on small business- cent of Californians oppose the Both the CEC and Californians market and needs no govern- es,” Braden said. CEC's proposal requiring TVs to for Smart Energy have basically ment regulation to become more At this point the issue is still be at or below energy efficiency the same goals, save consumers energy efficient. unfolding. The CEC says that standards by the deadline in 2011 money and address energy sav- “Even the plasma TVs that small business owners and con- . ing issues. use more energy are already 30 sumers should not be worried The regulation of television This year alone, four mil- percent more efficient than last and that Californians will ben- efficiency would cost the state lion TVs will be purchased in year,” Braden said. efit from the proposal. more than $50 million and an California on top of the already The CEC believes that the pro- However, some are still leery. estimated 4,600 jobs, according 35 million that are in use today. posal will eventually end up Jim Richards of Futurehome to the Californians for Smart With more and more large conserving enough electricity to Systems & Design in Fresno Energy Web site. screen TVs on the market and in power roughly one million sin- doesn’t see why the government The TVs most sensitive to the the home, energy usage from the gle-family homes in California would implement further regu- standards being set by the CEC appliances are on the rise. and will save consumers money lations. are larger screen models and Energy consumption by televi- in the long run. “With nearly 15 percent unem- plasmas screens. sion has been growing at eight “We cannot enact these stan- ployment in Fresno, why is the These types of sets are the percent per year and will contin- dards unless they pay back the [CEC] proposing regulations least efficient and would be the ue to grow, according to a report consumer over the life of the that would further strain small most difficult for manufacturers released on the CEC’s Web site. appliance,” Garfield explained. businesses and working fami- to re-engineer to conform to the TVs currently use 10 percent of Garfield believes that lies?” Richards asked. regulations. a California home’s electricity. Californians for Smart Energy Susanne Garfield, Assistant are fearful that the industry will

Photo Illustration by Matt Weir/ The Collegian

Production Company caters to the artist's musical vision

By Michelle Furnier The Collegian Photos by Michelle Furnier/ The Collegian Edwards uses Pro Tools record, and mix vocals. Elston creates beats and sequences music on MPC 2000. Walk into room 201 on the second ing, they offer music theory, piano and already have music and we just make it charges students $45 an hour, but they story of the Barnyard Shopping Center voice lessons. more up to date and then record them," currently have a discount studio fee of in Clovis and you’ll find five individu- Both Elston and Edwards have been Elston said. "We’ve also had people $35 an hour. als at work creating beats, mixing in music all of their lives. come in here that just have an idea for Walcott has been a part of S.O.G. music, creating tracks, playing piano, Elston plays drums, has been singing a song and we build a complete track." Productions for five years. The first singing and having fun. Together they since he was two and started playing It's important to the company that year he was an intern. are called S.O.G. Productions. piano when he was nine. they know what an artist wants before “If you want to learn anything, it’s The five guys who make up the com- Edwards, likewise, graduated from they start anything. the best place to learn," Walcott said. pany are Jared B. Elston, founder, California State University, Fresno Edwards added, “We make it into "If you’re willing to put in the time and presidency producer; Efrem Edwards, with a degree in music education. what they want. It’s like taking ingre- have the patience then this is the place executive vice president, producer, “When an artist comes in here we dients and creating a cake.” to come." audio engineer; Anthony Walcott, pro- treat their music like an artist would S.O.G. Productions will work with all Walcott also said S.O.G. opened a door ducer; Chris Valdivia, electrical man- want it to be treated," Elston said. musical genres. for him. He was eager to learn and they ager, studio manager, producer; and "We’re not going to try to get as much They have created hip-hop tracks were willing to teach him anything he Jason Harris, accountant, chief finan- as we can out of them or try to push with former Fresno State and NFL wanted to know. cial officer. our styles on them. Our goal is to make player Cory Hall. They’ve worked “I’m very confident in what we do Edwards says S.O.G. Productions the artist’s vision come to life. They with Christian rapper Tha Gim who here. We don’t measure ourselves by main job is to help out college age musi- don’t feel like it’s a battle because we’re has been featured on BET, and gospel people in Fresno and Clovis. We mea- cians embarking on their journey. working towards the same goal.” group Spirit and Truth. They’ve also sure ourselves by what college people The company has been open since The production process is simple. It produced records for Houston rappers are listening to on the radio every day,” 2000 and has produced four albums and starts with an idea, Elston said. Remedy and Phatt Boy. Elston said. countless songs. Along with produc- “We’ve had people come in who The production company normally Page 6 The Collegian • News Friday, September 25, 2009 News Editor, Jakob Smith • [email protected] SHOTS: Clinic runs out of vaccine in less than two hours CONTINUED from page 1 the management skills, the supervi- sion that go on and they kind of got to anyone was expecting that huge turn- play a little bit of both with coordinat- out,” Hurtado said. ing and doing the injections as well,” She said the clinic was prepared with Russler said. 200 vaccines, an amount thought to far Hurtado said she enjoyed practicing exceed demand. her patient-care skills while communi- Phillip Bautista, a second semester cating with the students. nursing student and clinic attendee, “We learned in a skills class how to said everyone there was cooperative give injections and we had given it a and those waiting did not seem upset. couple times in our clinical experience, “There were a good number of nurs- but this was more direct and hands- “Idon't think anyone was expecting that huge turnout." — Arlynn Hurtado, Fresno State Nursing Student

ing students there because some of our on,” Hurtado explained. “It was great clinicals require us to have a flu shot for those who got it, and for us because vaccine, but a lot of people there were it gave us experience.” just regular students,” Bautista said. Bautista said no one seemed to mind Bautista said he took advantage that the staff consisted of nursing stu- of the clinic because it was offering dents honing their injections skills. flu shots for only $10. Fresno State’s “Everybody seemed pretty OK with Student Health Center charges $15 for it,” Bautista said. its flu shot and pharmacies such as The nursing staff informed both stu- Walgreens charge around $25. dents who received the vaccine, and “As a student I think it’s important to those they had to turn away to come get [the shot],” Bautista said. back in a few weeks for the H1N1 vac- The clinic was staffed by nursing stu- cine. Hurtado said a similar clinic will dents, with nursing department facul- be held and will be planned to accom- ty supervising the event. Only students modate even more students. in their third semester or higher were “For the H1N1 they’ll probably get allowed to give the actual injections. more vaccines and see if we get the Professor and chair of the depart- same population to come out and want ment of nursing, Michael Russler, said the vaccine again,” she said. “Maybe Marina Gaytan / The Collegian nursing students played an important even more so because students will Students wait in line to get their flu shots, which were administered by the nursing department. role in the success of the clinic. probably go tell their friends and even “There are the organizational skills, more will come out." Collegian News Briefs

Report indicates student alcohol H1N1 vaccine offered abuse declines, awareness rises in early October

The fourth biennial report on the WASHINGTON — The first doses of California State University’s Alcohol vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus will be Policies and Prevention, presented to available the first week of October, fed- CSU Trustees Wednesday, shows prog- eral officials said Thursday. ress in curbing incidents of student-re- “There will be enough vaccine for lated alcohol consumption. The trust- every American,” said Health and ees adopted the alcohol prevention pro- Human Services Secretary Kathleen grams in 2001. Sebelius. Overall, CSU campuses reported The first 6 to 7 million doses of the decreases in students driving after con- H1N1 will be available the first week, suming alcohol, the number of DUIs, mostly in the form of nasal sprays, with alcohol-related misconduct, underage a small amount available in injections. students who consume alcohol, and They’ll be shipped from five manufac- students who reported binge drinking. turers to providers such as doctors, The state Office of Traffic Safety has pharmacies and schools identified by funded three consecutive grants of state governments. more than $700,000 each to reduce alco- Sebelius said the vaccine will work hol abuse, strengthen peer education better and faster than originally programs, and offer responsible bever- thought. It will immunize most people age service training. against the flu in eight to 10 days, she said, and people will need to get only $1.4 million grant to boost one dose of the H1N1 vaccine. geoscience diversity U.N. supports Obama’s goal The National Science Foundation of nuclear disarmament awarded a nearly $1.4 million grant to UNITED NATIONS –– With President California State University, Fresno for Barack Obama in the chair at an a project to increase diversity within unprecedented meeting of the U.N. the academic disciplines that make up Security Council, major world pow- the geosciences. ers on Thursday endorsed his goal Funding for the grant comes from of a nuclear weapons-free world and federal economic stimulus money allo- pledged to strengthen the shaky inter- cated through the American Recovery national system for preventing the and Reinvestment Act of 2009. spread of nuclear arms. Dr. Alam Hasson, associate profes- The Security Council unanimously sor of chemistry, will direct the proj- passed a U.S.-drafted resolution that ect, which involves faculty members endorses the eventual goal of “a world from Fresno State’s Departments of without nuclear weapons.” It lays out Chemistry, Earth and Environmental steps for nuclear powers to trim their Science and Geography), and from arsenals, while making it harder for State Center Community College other nations to convert civilian nucle- District’s Fresno City and Reedley col- ar programs to military ones. lege. While it isn’t clear how fast this will “We are faced with some daunting come about, diplomats and private environmental problems, including security experts called it the most sig- climate change, poor air quality and nificant U.N. action on nuclear weap- increasing demands for declining natu- ons proliferation in years. ral resources,” said Hasson. “The need for well-trained geoscientists in the McClatchy Tribune and Lacee Solis region has never been more critical.” contributed to this report. Friday, September 25, 2009 The Collegian • Sports Page 7 Sports Editor, Logan Hopkins • [email protected] Ju s t o n e s e t s h o r t Marissa Brand blocked the good enough for us,” she said. ’Dogs nearly put out Sunbirds’ in the second set. “We’re better than that. We After several long rallies in need to start having the expec- Sunbirds’ flame in the third set, Clarke’s back-to- tations to put three together, back kills to the middle gave whether it be in a row, four or cross-town rivalry the team another set point. five [sets].” The ’Dogs surrendered their One of the downfalls for the By Sara Almario 2-1 lead in the fourth set when ’Dogs was the lack of commu- The Collegian FPU forced a fifth and decid- nication. In several plays, the ing set. Bulldog made errors because The Fresno State volleyball In the race-to-15 tiebreaker, of misunderstanding of team finally won their first both teams put on long ral- responsibilities. sets against cross-town rival lies throughout the set, but an “Communication is the big- Fresno Pacific Wednesday ace and a kill for the final two gest problem in the game. night, but the Bulldogs’ efforts points gave the Sunbirds the That’s definitely something fell short when the Sunbirds set and match point. we’re working on as a team,” d e f e a t e d Though the Clarke said. “It’s just that them after a game was only when we’re in a slump we close, nail- an exhibi- can’t stay down there, we have Matt Weir / The Collegian biting tie- tion that does to pick it up.” breaker bat- not count in Like all the other players, Sophomore Brianna Clarke was not only playing a cross-town rival Fresno tle in the fifth Fresno State’s Clarke took the loss hard, but Pacific Wednesday, but she played the school her mom played volleyball for. set. record, it was she has a personal agenda. The In the pre- still a diffi- Fresno-versus-Fresno rivalry with that loss.” idated by that. We put in the v i o u s fo u r cult loss for runs high in her household. The dark horses of the com- freshmen and people who m e e t i n g s , coach Lauren “It’s kind of funny because petition were the freshmen don’t have the history, so they Fresno State Netherby- my mom played here [at FPU],” Bulldogs that stepped up when settled us down in the second s t r u g g l e d Sewell. she said. “It’s kind of like our the veterans were struggling. set,” Netherby-Sewell said to win a set Netherby- little battle and I wanted to Taylor Horton’s kill in the “I’m really proud of the new- against the Sewell said that beat the team my mom played second set helped rally a come- comers coming in and just Sunbirds, los- the team did for.” back that led to a set win. going for it.” ing all four show improve- Kelly Leonardo led the team Brand had seven kills and The Bulldogs will be head- matches 0-3. ments by win- in offense with 10 kills and four blocks, including the set- ing out on the road this week- The ’Dogs ning two sets nine blocks. Leonardo said winning block in the second end to face Nevada, their first w o n t h e i r against FPU, they should have won that set. Freshman outside hitter Western Athletic Conference f i r s t e v e r but was disap- game. Cecilia Agraz scored five kills opponent. set against Brianna Campbell / The Collegian pointed. “We’ve improved as a team, for the ’Dogs in her debut. “We can’t be any more ready. F r e s n o “It was an but we were looking at the “Fresno Pacific is used to We’re searching for blood,” Pacific when Kelly Leonardo (6) led the Bulldogs improvement, win, and we deserved to win,” being very, very aggressive Leonardo said. B r i a n n a with 10 kills and nine blocks at bu t i t ’ s n o t she said. “We’re not satisfied and our team was very intim- Clarke and Fresno Pacific Wednesday night. Nevada football is learning the hard way coverage of the game against that he has to understand he’s Pack is finding Missouri on Friday. The Wolf one-eleventh of the system.” Pack enter the game in a pre- Kaepernick was just one- carious position, though, los- eleventh of the system a year the trials of a ing their first two games: 35-0 ago, when Nevada lost to at Notre Dame and 35-20 at Missouri 69-17 in Columbia. rigorous schedule Colorado State. He scored on a 1-yard run and Rather than greet their a 31-yard pass on the last play By Kathleen Nelson weary road warriors with of the first half, when the Wolf McClatchy Tribune open arms, Nevada fans seem Pack trailed 38-17. The Tigers short on patience, calling for regrouped, gaining 651 total ST. LOUIS – Fans of coach Chris Ault to be fired. yards in the game. Missouri Valley Conference “Chris has been through Chase Daniel threw for 405 basketball can sympathize that, and he’s one of the best yards, setting the tone for with the dilemma of football coaches in the country. He’ll Nevada’s pass defense the rest teams in the Western Athletic handle that,” said San Jose of the season. The Wolf Pack Conference. When teams in a State coach Dick Tomey, one finished 2008 ranked 119th non-BCS conference become of Ault’s rivals in the WAC. overall, last among FBS teams. too strong for the majority of “Most times, it has turned This year, they rank 102nd, the competition, the only way round, most every time signif- giving up 261 yards a game. to gain respect is with a giant icantly.” Joe Jaszewski / McClatchy Tribune Though Blaine Gabbert has leap, taking on the big boys. The criticism seems espe- replaced Daniel, Ault sees no The WAC’s Nevada Wolf Nevada coach Chris Ault is disappointed with his team’s start, especially cially harsh for a guy who has Colin Kaepernick, the WAC offensive player of the year in 2008. reduction in the potency of Pack have made four consecu- spent 25 seasons as head coach the Tigers’ attack. tive bowl appearances. But to in Nevada and has more career “I think they’ve done a nice take the next step, like confer- which the quarterback stands er of the year. A 6-6 junior, victories, 198, than all but five about three yards behind the Kaepernick rushed for more job of taking what they want to ence mate Boise State, the Wolf active Division I coaches. do offensively and matching it Pack have to be ambitious, center. Thus, his explanation than 1,100 yards last year and “Nevada played real good for the Wolf Pack’s slide ends is on the watch list for the to their personnel,” Ault said. willing to be flexible in timing football teams,” Missouri “They’re running some of the and take on the big boys. up as a bad pun. Davey O’Brien Award, given to coach Gary Pinkel said. “Notre “We continue to shoot our- the nation’s top quarterback. read options, some of the out- Thus, Nevada’s schedule Dame is a national contender. side zone stuff, which they ran includes six bowl teams from selves in the foot,” Ault said “He knows the system. Colorado State had a pretty “You’ve got to eliminate the That’s why I’m disappoint- last year, but not as much, not 2008 and five appearances on convincing win over Colorado. as prevalent. They’re doing a national TV, including ESPN’s critical mistakes.” ed,” said Ault, who doubles as Both those were on the road. Colorado State forced five Nevada’s coach. nice job with that.” Their schedule has not been turnovers, which set up 28 of “He’s such an athlete. He The possibility of an 0-3 easy.” its points. Most surprising knows what he’s doing. He has record looms, but Ault said he Ault is not so easy on the Wolf were two and a great feel for their offense. I has been here before. Classifieds Pack. He launched a football a fumble by Nevada quar- think you get behind and you “Whether we’re off-track or renaissance at Nevada in 2005 terback Colin Kaepernick, try too hard, that’s part of the not remains to be seen,” he Are you waiting for each print with the pistol offense, a modi- said. “It’s how you end that’s edition to read the newest the 2008 WAC offensive play- equation. The other part is classifieds? Check them out fied version of the shotgun in the key.” 24/7 online at: http://collegian.csufresno.edu Click on classifieds.

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WEEK 4 PREVIEW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, AT 9 A.M., NIPPERT STADIUM () Bulldog Game Day Fresno State Bulldogs No. 14 at (1-2, 0-1 WAC) (3-0, 1-0 Big East) The Collegian’s TELEVISION: BULLDOG SPORTS NETWORK (COMCAST CHANNEL 13) Keys to Victory RADIO: KMJ-AM 580 AND KGST-AM 1600 (ESPN DEPORTES) 1. Utilize the tight end. Fresno State tight ends have only Analysis By Logan Hopkins caught three passes for 16 yards. The Collegian The tight end should be a safety valve and a reliable target for an inexperienced quarterback.

2. Take the risk. Defensive coordinator Randy Stewart can’t be afraid to blitz quarterback Tony Pike.

3. Avoid the mismatch. Defensive alignment and responsi- bility will be vital against the spread offense. That starts and ends with strong safety Moses Harris.

Brianna Campbell / The Collegian Player to watch: Moses Harris, strong safety Matt Weir / The Collegian

Breakdown: Bulldogs Breakdown: Bearcats Position matchups For the second week in a his chance to The Bearcats are the often. Tailback When Fresno State runs: row, the Bulldogs will be fac- get the pass- defending Big East champs Jacob Ramsey is Advantage Fresno State ing a Top 15 opponent – last ing attack on and by the looks of it, Cincy only averaging Friday was then-No. 10 Boise track. is serious about its title 53 yards a game. Fresno State tailback Ryan State and tomorrow will be T a i l b a c k defense. But Ramsey does Mathews has been dominant in No. 14 Cincinnati. R y a n Senior quarterback Tony have two receiv- 2009, averaging 9.1 yards per The difference this time is Mathews rushed for 12.3 Pike is leading the charge, ing . carry. The Bearcats will have prob- that the ’Dogs will be play- yards per carry against Boise averaging more than 300 The 3-4 defense lems trying to stop him. ing 2,304 miles from home at State. If he can stay at that yards a game and only throw- Cincinnati runs has made Nippert Stadium. pace against the Bearcats, ing two interceptions in 106 life difficult on opposing When Cincinnati runs: “If we are not ready to Mathews will quickly tosses. His favorite target quarterbacks this year. The match the intensity of the become one of Colburn’s Advantage Fresno State is speedy wideout Mardy Bearcats already have 11 Cincinnati’s rushing attack averages environment we’re in, we’ll best friends. Gilyard, who has already sacks in only three games. 157 yards per game, but the ’Dogs’ have a very tough day,” coach The defense will again be caught four touchdowns. The reason for the pass Pat Hill said. without free safety Lorne While the Bulldogs will rush’s effectiveness? Fresno front seven can stop tailbacks Fresno State will have to be Bell, who will miss his sec- surely have their hands State coach Pat Hill said Jacob Ramsey and Isaiah Pead. firing on all cylinders to keep ond straight game with a full trying to stop the duo, Cincy runs its defense with up with the Bearcats’ offense. sprained MCL. Hill described their most difficult obstacle “a high level of sophistica- When Fresno State passes: And that all starts with quar- Bell as “the quarterback of tomorrow will be condition- tion.” Advantage Cincinnati terback Ryan Colburn. the secondary,” in charge of ing. Cincinnati runs a high- Cincy will even run its Quarterback Ryan Colburn is aver- The junior will be making the whole defense. paced, no-huddle offense to defense without a single aging one every 12 his fourth start for the ’Dogs, Without Bell to keep the keep its opponents guessing. down linemen, in what Hill but has yet live up to lofty pre- team in proper alignment, throws. Until that changes, he is a The Bearcats have made called a “radar” formation. liability. season expectations, throw- the Bulldogs might see a lot some noise with their aerial The Bearcats have their ing six picks and starting the of the back of Bearcat receiv- attack in ’09, but do not move sights locked in on the ’Dogs, season 1-2. Tomorrow will be er Mardy Gilyard’s jersey. the ball on the ground very ready to fire away. When Cincinnati passes: Advantage Cincinnati Quarterback Tony Pike will have time to pick apart the defense, These Bearcats aren’t fictional ... especially a secondary without free safety Lorne Bell. Wins against: Rutgers, Southeast Woods, SS Drew Frey, LB Andre Missouri State, Oregon State Revels, WR Special teams: Losses to: None Series record: This is the first meeting Advantage Cincinnati Head coach: Brian Kelly (third season, between the schools and only the sec- The Bulldogs gave up 36 yards per 25-6) ond time Fresno State has played a Big kickoff return last week. If kicker East team (Rutgers ’08). Al Diaz / McClatchy Tribune Offense: Spread PODCAST: What problems will Andrew Shapiro can only kick the Player to watch: Defense: Multiple 3-4 Point Spread: Cincy favored by 17 Cincy’s 3-4 defense cause? ball to the 15-yard line, Cincinnati Mardy Gilyard, receiver Key players: QB Tony Pike, WR D.J. points C http://collegian.csufresno.edu will start at or around midfield.