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KATE ELSTON an earthquake or a pandemic than being StaffWriter killed by a gunman," he said. And Lawson said nothing of this magnitude has every fter the initial shock and occurred on USF campus in its history. subsequent mourning of the Like Lawson, Mike Taheny, USF's AVirginia Tech tragedy, it's hard to Disaster Preparedness Specialist, also said deny the question that looms in the minds he feels confident about USF's emergency of many members ofthe USF community: response program and also emphasized how ready is USF for a similar emergency? the need to be aware of natural disasters "We reexamined everything [after more than shooting sprees. "Concerns I the shootings in Virginia] and we felt we have are that people are not familiar with were pretty good on all aspects," said Dan what they're supposed to do in a given Lawson, director of USF Public Safety. situation,"Taheny said. He recently wrote Lawson said the university "refreshed and and distributed to the university via email tightened up" its response system and is a disaster preparedness report that he continuing to work closely with the SFPD strongly encourages students to read. He to practice emergency procedures. In terms also encouraged students to visit the public of an emergency the magnitude of the safety website, which also has a number of Virginia Tech shootings, Lawson said, "My resources and links to websites like the number one concern is taking care of the American Red Cross. "What we're doing is immediate crisis and stopping the threat. focusing on making sure that the individual We are prepared to do that." What comes level of preparedness' is the first building next, he said, is gettin vital information block," Taheny said. He also mentioned and instructions out to students about that students need to be prepared for how to proceed following a disaster. anything, from having an emergency kit Virginia Tech has been criticized for prepared for earthquakes to having a "go not properly allerting their community bag"—something containing important after the first shooting happened. "How belongings like medicine and clothing do we communicate? That's the issue we're that can be snatched up quickly before all asking right now," Lawson said. "We're evacuatingyourroomorapartment.Taheny all looking at our programs to see how also said simply taking steps like backing well are prepared for that.' Lawson said up your files on your computer in case fire the university is looking to establish mass sprinklers destroy your belongings is an communication systems, like PA systems, important step in being prepared. "There and mass text messages that would needs to be a constant effort by individuals immediately reach all cell phones. Lawson to make sure they have a plan," he said. said the university is currently researching Taheny said there is also safety which system would be the most efficient. committee 'established at USF which In terms of what students should do in meets monthly with the Rev. Stephen case of a gunman in a building, Lawson Privett S.J. and his cabinet. "All of the said there's nothing much more you can people that report to the president are HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN do in that situation than "lock the doors prepared and are making efforts to improve Professor Man-Lui Lau ofthe USF Economics Department lectures on the economic changes in China since 1978, as part ofthe China in Transforma­ and dial 911." But Lawson emphasized the preparedness of employees, staff and tion lecture in Mclaren 250. Professor Lau was joined by speakers Fr. Michel Marcil ofthe Ricci Institute and Stephen Roddy ofthe Center for the Pacific that an attack of this sort is extremely rare. Rim this past Thursday to discuss the changes in China's religious tolerance, culture and economic system. This was the final event in the State ofthe World lecture series this spring sponsored by the USF Politics Society and the International Studies Program. "There's more chance of us being hit with SAFETY: continued on page 2 Presidential Candidates Cast light on Emerging Groups Obama ys Candidacy Raises Awareness Romney Raises Interest in Mormons ofthe American Multiracial Experience STEPHANIE LUU Most Outstanding Teen, the fourth runner up in Miss StaffWriter America's Most OutstandingTeen, and afinal contestant she posted a flyer with the following question: "How in the Miss Utah pageant. A straight A student, a concert EVAN WIIG usual Friday night for sophomore Jen many times have you been asked the question: What pianist, and recently an intern for conservative radio StaffWriter Gulbrandsen consists of hanging out are you?" For Caluza, the answer was "All the time." talk show Sean Hannity, Gulbrandsen sets the example • with her friends, watching movies, or as a successful and faithful female Mormon. Gulbrandsen "Adolescence is the most difficult time," Caluza said. A hen Kimberly Caluza, a USF counselor, attending whatever parties she finds out about said there are not enough female examples for young She said that attendees at the group's first meeting told was filling out her undergraduate in her town of Provo, Utah. It sounds like Mormon girls to look up and her goal is to set one. stories of that were both painful and humorously familiar Wpaperwork, she noticed there was both the typical Friday night for college students Gulbrandsen is well known on the BYU campus, a box marked Asian'and a box marked 'Caucasian.' to everyone in the room. She said," In college, people everywhere. However, Gulbrandsen's night aren'ttryingtoblendin.They're tryingto findthemselves. " not because of her pageant fame but as a role model for Being of both heritages, she told her advisor that often ends before midnight, usually when most Mormon youth. She said that though she lives a normal Erika Carlsen, a sophomore and member of the both applied. When he advised her to "just choose college students are just starting their night. No life religion is the biggest factor in her choices and Chicano cultural group MEChA was born and raised in one" or they would choose one for her, in defiance red cups, beer bottles, or empty liquor bottles lifestyle. Gulbrandsen said that as a Mormon youth she Ogden, Utah and is of Mexican and German heritage. "I Caluza checked theboxmarked African American.' litter the apartment at all. In fact, the only drinks wasn't allowed to date till the age of sixteen, smoke was called 'white washed' by my Latina friends because Illinois Senator Barack Obama, the child of that are served are juice or water. The noise is or consume alcohol, or even coffee and tea. She said, ofthe way I talked, the way I dressed and even because a white mother and a father of the Kenyan Luo kept to a minimum, and the music playing is "Every time I tell someone I'm Mormon all these I was planning to go to university," Carlsen said. "I felt tribe, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, clean. At nineteen, Gulbrandsen is a member questions arise about dating or if I can drink coffee the only way I could identify with my Latino roots was who is of Mexican and European-American of the Mormon Church-The Church of Jesus or not. It's a personal choice. I know some Mormons to become a 'chola' and simply fall into the stereotype." heritage, are candidates for the 2008 Democratic Christ of Latter Day Saints-and a sophomore who drink coffee and I know some Mormons who San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, presidential nomination. Tiger Woods, one of at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. date around a lot. Everyone is different and it's who is of mixed descent, is expected to address her the most successful athletes of all time, famously When Mormon and former Massachusetts their personal choice on how they want to live." Jamaican and eastern Indian heritage during an Ethnic described himself as "Cabhnasian,"in reference to Governor Mitt Romney entered the race for the Gulbrandsen said she doesn't drink or do drugs not Studies program discussion at USF with law professor his Thai and African American parents. Popular 2008 Republican presidential nomination, he out of Mormon values but out of her own. "I respect Rhonda McGee Andrews on Wednesday May 9. culture is full of mixed race celebrities like Halle sparked a conversation in the national media my own body too much," she said. On that note, she "It is a fine line,"said Carlsen, who described cultural Berry and Keanu Reeves. Increasingly, mixed- about Mormons. Senate Majority Leader talks about her chastity. "I don't think it's just Mormon identity as often an "ambiguous"experience. But Carlsen race people are becoming more visible in many Senator Harry Reid, (D.-Nev.) is another high- religious values that promote chastity. I mean Christians doesn't feel like she's reinforcing those boundaries aspects of'American life. But it was not until profile Mormon. Jon Heder, star of "Napoleon and Catholics also are saving themselves till marriage. between cultures byjoiningMEChA.'Tt's not aboutyour 2000 that the "check only one box" rule for race Dynamite" and "Blades of Glory" and Brandon I definitely believe that sex is supposed to be between a bloodline. It's about understanding indigenous histories, was removed from the United States Census. . Flowers of The Killers are popular Mormons in husband and wife." She said that when she matriculated it's an ideology and it's a conscious political decision." "When I tell people that I'm mixed, they the arts. But most Americans know little about the into BYU, she had to sign a contract pledging that she say 'Wow! That must be confusing.' But I'm Evelyn Rodriguez, a USF sociology professor who fourth-largest religious denomination in America. would Hve a chaste life till marriage. "It's not about a not the one confused—they are," said Caluza. focuses on ethnicity and identity, sees the shift as having Mormons believe in the "Book of Mormon" contract with me. It's scary out there with unwanted Well aware of the complexities of growing gone even further. "There was a time when people of and the prophet Joseph Smith, whom they pregnancy and all the diseases. I just want to be sure up multiracial, Caluza sought to create a place mixed race were viewed as unnatural, even as monsters. believe translated the "Book of Mormon," that when I want to have sex I am ready for all the where USF students of mixed heritage could Now we call them 'Gap Kids.'," Rodriguez said. "People which they see as another witness of Jesus consequences I may face, and I don't want to face come together and share their experiences. of less diverse backgrounds are starting to feel boring." Christ. Mormons also believe that Smith was them alone, but with my husband," Gulbrandsen said. In February Caluza launched Students of She said the more integrated younger generations have sent to restore the original Christian church. Multiracial Heritage. To announce the group, Gulbrandsen is also the reigning Miss Utah's MORMONS: Continued on Page 2 MULTIRACIAL: Continued on Page 2

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In some contact with her boyfriend through letters, same religious beliefs," ways it's positive, in other ways as the Mormon Church prohibits phone Gulbrandsen said. that's aU they see."The prominence calls when one is on their mission. She Religion and rules of Obama, the child of a white said most of her male friends are on their are something BYU Kansan and a black Kenyan, has missions right now, scattered across the takes very seriously. led to questions about heritage country. "It's a really neat thing, I think. All students must and public opinion such as will Getting to learn a language and traveling take at least two white America accept a black and meeting people and serving God all at religious Mormon president? And is Obama, who the same. You learn a lot about yourself," courses and adhere is unarguably African American, Gulbrandsen said. She has considered on by the religious and representative of black Americans? going on a Mormon mission after she turns honor code. Though "People are asking 'is he black BYU accepts students enough?'" Rodriguez said. "They're 21, but is also considering law school along COURTESY OF OBAMA.SENATE.GOV of all faiths, 98 asking, is color enough to make with marriage and starting a family, and Barack Obama (D), the child of Caucasian and Af­ percent of the student a connection between people?" thinks 18 months away might be too long. rican parents, has brought biracial identity into the John, who preferred to only go by his first body belongs to the Some see Obama's mixed public eye with his Presidential candicacy. name, an Ex-Mormon, came back from his Mormon Church. heritage as a seUing point. "Every mission and resigned from the Mormon The other two percent time I see Barack on the television Church. He moved to San Francisco from of the student body I want- to jump, up and cheer," said Johnson, the chUd of white and black Provo, Utah shordy after. He was sent to must turn in forms COURTESYOFMITTROMNEY.COM Katherin? Johnson, a USF senior of mixed parents, said, > "My father holds my Pordand, Oregon for two years, and instead of recommendation Mormon Presidential candidate Mitt Romney (R) sparked criti­ heritage. "Then I have to remind myself mother's hand in public more now than of having his faith renewed he questioned from their cism and curiosity for his religious beliefs. that I haven't even seen him in a debate." when I was a kid." According to survey it. Growing up he said he was involved ecclesiastical Carlsen said, "It's reaUy interesting to of 600 young Californians released last in his church and community, and after leaders. Each year, see the discourse around Obama getting week by New American Media, 87 percent his first year at BYU he wanted to spread students are reviewed for One person who is unsure of whether so much attention. But I wonder if people said they were open to marrying a person the gospel of his church. John said he was their behavior, grades, commitment to or not he wants to attend school with wiU just vote for him because he's black. of another race. The San Francisco-based excited more than nervous at the time, and religion,_ and adherence to the honor "those just like me who believe in the Either way, it's about time we talk about it." national coalition of ethnic media surveyed that he wanted to go abroad but lacked code for retention. Non-Mormon same things I do" is seventeen-year old Caluza's. goal in forming Students Californians aged 16 to 22. Fifty-nine the training. However, he said as soon as students must take the mandatory Scott Gulbrandsen, Jen Gulbrandsen's of Multiracial Heritage is to get people percent of those surveyed were people of he started his missionary work he started Mormon religious courses about the New little brother, who is now a senior in high talking about racial attitudes. Born color. Students of Multicultural Heritage learning more about the Mormon Church, Testament and the Book of Mormon, school. In December, Scott was waidisted shortly after the United States lifted meet Thursdays between 11:15 a.m. and which lead him to question his faith. "The and sign the honor code on Mormon at Harvard, and is anxiously waiting for the anti-miscegenation law in 1967, she 12:30 p.m.in UC415. At the beginning of whole time I was there I was skeptical hving contract during their stay at BYU. his acceptance letter. Also, he is waiting remembers receiving awkward glances as each meeting, Caluza asks her attendees of what I was doing but I couldn't tell Despite, the school's religious for his letters from BYU and other schools a girl in Chinatown. Caluza understands to read aloud from her "BiU of Rights for anybody," John said. John declined to talk homogeneity Gulbrandsen said many including Princeton, Brown, and Stanford that much has changed since her youth People of Mixed Heritage." In part, the about what specific events on his missionary points of views are being taught from to come in soon. If Scott does not choose when she often felt as if something was document reads, "I have the right not to made him resign from the church. social to political. She said she has learned to attend BYU, he will be the first in his wrong with the way she looked - like her justify my existence in this world... not family not to. Scott said he feels that there At BYU, John recalls positive memories a lot and that the message of Mormonism fly was down - she and sees these changes to justify my ethnic legitimacy... [and] is a definite pressure for him to attend BYU and strict rides. John said he lived on isn't to judge but to accept other cultures, in the students who attend her meetings. to identify myself differently than how even if it means giving up the opportunity campus and then in an apartment that according to the President of the The strangers expect to go to a more prestigious university that the school and church has access to. He Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day me to identify." is a better fit for him. Scott said his two said he always followed the honor code Saints. However, in the past BYU has older brothers passed up opportunities to when he was at school, because he wanted faced much criticism about its academic attend Ivy League schools for BYU because to be an honest Mormon and because he freedom issues. Rev. John Savard, S.J., of pressures from the family and church. did not want to jeopardize his chances of USF's Executive Director of University The price issue is something the Scott going on a mission. Howeverjohn said he Ministry, said that schools with one thinks about as well. As a member of the knew some of students who would break predominant religious view are not usually Church of Latter-day Saints, BYU tuition the rules, "mostly about cohabitation and as diverse and that students of different is only 3,840 dollars a semester compared having girls over." He saic! he knew of faiths might feel more alienated. He said to Harvard's 15,137 dollars a semester. Mormons who would drink and do drugs, that a school such as BYU is different but that most of them did not attend from USF, a Jesuit university, because of Scott visited Harvard's campus last year BYU. Gulbrandsen* lives in an apartment the diversity ofthe student body. "At USF, and said he felt more comfortable there near campus with three girls who she we want our students to live and learn with than at BYU's campus, a campus he nearly calls her best friends and sisters. Before people of all different religions from all grew up on. "I think my parents worry that she could move into her apartment, she over the world whether you are Catholic or if I'm not around a Mormon environment said that her place had to be approved by Jewish or Mushm or Buddhist-whatever I'U forget about being Mormon or BYU. "We couldn't be hving with males, your faith maybe," Savard said. Savard something. I think the opposite will and everything had to be safe and abide also said that he believes that a school like happen, and that I'U find more faith in to health standards," she said. Though USF teaches students for the real world my religion when I'm chaUenged to and where not everyone has the same beliefs when it's not easy for me to, because she hves off campus, she still has to follow MARIA DINZEO/FOGHORN and values. Savard said that the message some rules that BYU still enforces on it, very easy to be a strict and faithful USF student Annalise Phillips (left) is of Caucasian/Iranian descent. its off-campus students. Parties are not of USF is not to preach or promote Mormon when you live in Provo," Scott Aden Jordan (center) is Caucasian/Hispanic, as is Cornelius Corkery allowed, a boy and a girl cannot be in the Cathohcism, but to teach students values said. He said finding Mormon friends and (right). The three exemplify part ofthe multiracial make-up of USF's same bedroom together without the door and how to change the world regardless of a church in Cambridge, as weU as people diverse student popluation. open or another person in the room, and religion. He said that schools such as BYU who won't judge him for his religion, wiU members ofthe opposite sex must leave by teach the scriptures of Mormonism so that be a lot harder once he's away. "I'm sure 10pm. "You can't get away with things hke the religion can be passed on, whereas USF I'U have to deal with the questions on sex sleep-overs with the opposite sex or having teaches a wide variety of subjects and topics and polygamy, but at least I'U be in a place Emergency Response alcohol in your place here. I have a lot of and does not make studtnts adhere to one where everyone is different," Scott said. friends at other schools that are not allowed religion or take only Jesuit religion courses. SAFETY: Continued from page 1

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She said, by race," Givhan said, "It's like the fashion player and celebrity. Peterson said that were shocked to see Condoleezza Rice "White males candidates have a harder industry made a pass for black women that Beckham lost some sense of credibility as as how race, celebrity in an outfit that broke the traditional time being more fashionable," as opposed says they can still be curvy and beautiful." an athlete once he became known for his "Washington" mold of skirt suits or to black male candidates who have "taken Other African-American women Givhan and body image shape style and looks. "Being fashionable changed pantsuits with pearls." Condoleezza's "sexy fashion more seriously as way of protection mentioned that were embraced for their his career from just a great soccer player our ideas of beauty boots" mixed gender and power together and advancing in corporate America." size by the fashion industry included Queen Latifah and Beyonce. Although to a big name celebrity," said Peterson. in a way that had not been done by any Sanjaya, this season's most famous Givhan was impressed by this, she pointed Like Peterson, Givhan was not STEPHANIE LUU other female politician. Givhan said that American Idol contestant, also used image out that American culture celebrates real interested in fashion when, she started her CHELSEA M. STERLING the traditional boxy suits that many female and fashion as a form of advancing in the bodies complete with curves of black career as a journalist. After graduate school Staff Writers politicians wear often ignore or diffuse competition as well as a shield of protection. women, but they reject white women at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, their gender, but that Condoleezza's boots Givhan said Sanjaya used his changing who have similar proportions. 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Givhan said, "I didn't people choose to wear represent more than of the hberation of Auschwitz ironically talent with his charm audience members know anything about fashion but thought what is in style at the moment but how brought laughs to the audience. At the and image. Givhan also "White male can­ included the ban on hey, I wear clothes. I could do this." In they choose to present who they are, who ceremony, Cheney was inappropriately said what Sanjaya did super skinny models 2006 she became the first fashion writer they want to be, and the power they have. dressed in hiking boots, a beanie, and an was unusual for a male didates have a in Europe, whether to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. Pulitzer Prize winner and Washington olive color down parka. Other world leaders celebrity. 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In bestowing the experience with the fashion industry. of train whistles and searchlights that ran he hid under his hair The only male in degree the school's Executive Director When asked how she writes about fashion during the ceremony. Cheney's choice of and clothes, which is Washington Post fashion the audience, Nick of Fashion Gladys Perint Palmer said in Washington D.C, a city choc full attire at a service commemorating victims somethingvery common editor Peterson, a 20 year Givhan's Pulitzer was a sign the fashion of politicians and government officials ofthe Holocaust was, according to Givhan, among female celebrities old communications industry was being accorded due respect. clothed in drab suits, Givhan responded inappropriate and even disrespectful. who lack singing major said the only reason he went to by explaining that politicians care about Nearly every world leader at this service abilities like Britney Spears, Givhan said Givhan credits her success as a fashion the event was a for a class assignment. their appearance because they realize how wore a formal black coat, Cheney, however writer to her honesty and ability to connect Race, celebrity, and body image was However, he said, once he got there he was much it influences public opinion. Givhan's wore a ridiculous ski coat with a white with her readers due to her objective outlook. another topic Givhan discussed that really intrigued with the subject matter discussion on the fashion industry was not fur hood, which Givhan scoffed made She said, "Don't be enamored by fashion interested the audience. Jennifer Hudson, and thought about issues that he had never about the styles of this season, the hip him" [look] like he was at a Packer's game". and the glossy pages. So many people are a plus sized African-American singer and thought of before. Peterson's epiphany on designers, and where to buy cheap designer in love with clothes and designers, but Other politicians whose clothes and actress, was the example Givhan used to the importance of fashion came when goods, but about what clothes say about don't be too caught up in it all." Givhan accessories received some criticism and show Hollywood's perception of race Givhan compared fashion to sports, gender, power, and class. Unlike other also said to keep an "arms length distance analysis included Senator and presidential and body image. When Givhan found out saying that no one would dismiss sports fashion writers and bloggers, Givhan's and be a litde bit skeptical" in order to see candidate Barack Obama and Speaker of that Jennifer Hudson was on the cover journalism as unimportant or frivolous hke criticism is based on culture and social the entire picture. Another piece of advice the House Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi's scarves of one of the most important issues of they sometimes do to fashion journalism. issues and not tackiness and hip factor. Givhan gave aspiring fashion writers and were culturally important in her visit to Vogue magazine, she was pleasantly Peterson said, "It opened up my eyes and Moore prompted Givhan with pictures journalists everywhere is to be honest the Middle East while Obama's image surprised. This was significant because made me think of fashion in a different of Nancy Pelosi, Dick Cheney, Sanjaya in reporting, and to respect the fashion as portrayed by Men's Vogue earned him Hudson was featured not in the shape way." Peterson also said he never thought Malakar, Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson as industry and designers for their hard work. the label as the "black Kennedy." Givhan issue, which celebrates women with real about what clothes revealed about race and Givhan explained how the fashion senses, "Designers make about 800 garments breaks down both gender and race in sizes (those above 0 and 2), but in the gender. "I never even thought about how or lack thereof, ofeach of these figures send a year and they're putting themselves talking about Obama's image. Givhan said other issue, which "represents her power fashion magazines influence girls and body messages about themselves. Condoleezza out there to be judged," said Givhan. that Obama's role as a male politician and as the 'it girl'." The fact that she was image or how much a suit or flip flops can Rice's knee high leather boots were not sex icon is easily shaken off as "fan club featured because of this power, and not her say about a person," said Peterson. As a only called "Matrix" looking and "sexy adoration," whereas a female politician curves was refreshing because she "fisj /

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Within Israel, however, there is a grow­ reportedly expressed concern that it would ing awareness that returning the Golan be inappropriate to counter President Heights to Syria would not jeopardize Is­ Bush at a time when his policies are being The MacArthur Maze Fire raeli security. While maintaining the high seriously challenged at home since he has ground may have constituted a strategic such a "clear position on this issue" and he advantage 40 years ago, it is far less impor­ is "Israel's most important ally." Similarly, Highlights Transportation tant in an era when the principal threats Israeh Vice Premier Shimon Peres was to Israel's security come in the form of quoted as saying, "The worst thing we could suicide bombers and long-range missiles. do is contradict the United States, which Alternatives in Bay Area Israeli army chief Lt. Gen. Moshe Yaalon opposes negotiating with Syria." Interior observed that from a strategic perspec­ Minister Ronni Baron told a television re­ he collapse of key ramps at the Ma­ different ways to get around the area tive, Israel could cede the Golan Heights porter, "When the question on the agenda People were gearing up for Monday's- is the political legacy of Israel's greatest cArthur Maze on Sunday April STEPHEN ZUNES in return for peace and successfully defend 29th put Bay Area transportation commute by planning to take alterna friend, President Bush, do we really need T Columnist Israel's internationally recognized border. tive routes or even alternative modes of into perspective for the people who live With Syria calling for a resumption now to enter into negotiations with Syria?" transportation, such as BART. The state ind work in this area. Hie blaze, which was ven as American officials reluc­ of peace talks, there has been growing Such pressure from the Bush admin­ will be footing the bill of millions of the result of a gasoline truck that crashed tantly agreed last month to in­ pressure within Israel to resume negotia­ istration and the Israeli government's dollars to provide commuters with free into the median of teh highway and burst clude Syrian representatives in tions, with polls showing that a majority willingness to give in to such pressure into flames, melted the steel structures of rides on BART The Foghorn staff, how E multiparty talks on Iraqi security issues, of Israelis support such efforts. Many Is­ has led to growing resentment in Israel. ever, thinks that complimentary rides on that roadway causing a 170-foot long sec­ the Bush administration continues to raelis also recognize the broader impli­ The normally hawkish Maariv colum­ BART following the incident may be an tion to fall. The driver of the truck who block Israel from resuming, negotiations cation of resuming dialogue with Da­ nist Ben-Dror Yemini noted, "We've al­ opportunity to showcase BART and pro was transporting thousands of gallons with Syria over its security concerns. mascus. Danny Yatom, former head of ways said that our arms are extended in mote it among people who would not! of gasoline from South San Francisco to Israel and Syria came close to a peace the Israeli intelligence service Mossad, peace. That is, unless the Americans twist otherwise take it. This is a chance to at Oakland, amazingly escaped the fire with agreement in early 2000, in which Israel noted: "The moment there are negotia­ them." The eminent Israeli novelist Amos tract more people to ride BART while only second degree burns. Also amaz­ would withdraw from Syrian territory oc­ tions with Syria, then everything chang­ Oz asked, "Why should Israel suspend simultaneously reducing pollution. With ingly enough, nobody else was harmed cupied since the June 1967 war in return for es in the Middle East, and we can begin one of its paramount national interests - high gas prices and the cost to drive when the bridge collapsed. Had this oc­ strict security guarantees, normalized rela­ renewing ties with other Arab states." - peace with its neighbors — for the sake and pay toll, more people might realize curred during busier traffic hours, the situ­ tions, the demilitarization of the strategic of the pleasantness or unpleasantness of that they can commute for a lot cheaper Following last summer's war in Leba­ ation could have been much more tragic. Golan Heights and the cessation of sup­ its relations with a foreign government?" More of us should be taking advantage non, several prominent members ofthe Is­ Reports have said that the steel used port for radical anti-Israel groups. Only a Debra DeLee, head of the liberal pro- of the various transportation options of­ raeh cabinet — including Defense Minister to build the maze (which has a melt­ dispute regarding the exact demarcation of Israel group Americans for Peace Now, fered in the Bay Area. For instance, other] Amir Peretz and Internal Security Minis­ ing point of 2,700 degrees farenheit) is a the border, constituting no more than a few noted that "it takes a lot of chutzpah to than BART, ferries are available for peo ter Avid Dichter — called on their govern­ steel that is still used to build bridges to­ hundred yards, prevented a final settlement. tell Israel not to even talk about peace pie to take between San Francisco and ment to resume negotiations with Syria, day. Transportation officials say that due Since the assumption of power of the with its neighbor." She went on to assert the East Bay. Officials are also suggest­ and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni appoint­ to a shortage of the type of steel needed right-wing Likud bloc early the follow­ ed a senior aide to prepare for possible talks. that it was "outrageous ... for the presi­ to repair the damages, acquiring the ing people carpool, either with people ing year, Israel has refused to resume peace Such initiatives did not get any sup­ dent to pressu^ Israel not to negotiate." large amount of steel needed will take they know or through "casual carpool", to talks. In addition, in direct violation of port from Washington, however. Accord­ weeks, delaying the rebuilding process. reduce the numbers of cars on the road the Fourth Geneva Convention and a se­ ing to the Jewish Daily Forward, it ap­ Stephen Zunes is a USF professor of Gov. Schwarzenegger declared a state Although Monday's commute seemed ries of U.N. Security Council resolutions, peared that "Israel would be prepared to Politics. This article originally appeared in of emergency to expedite the rebuilding of to flow smoothly, transportation officials the Israeli government has announced open a channel with Syria but does not the April 20 issue of "The National Catholic this section of MacArthur Maze that news are projecting that traffic will get worse plans to double the number of Jew­ want to upset the Bush administration." Reporter." sources are telling us will take weeks, if not before it gets better as the months of re ish settlers in the occupied Syrian lands. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert months to repair. Mayor Gavin Newsom pairs and detours continue. Train capaci also declared a local state of emergency and ties on BART are also expected to in-] called this incident a giant wake-up call crease in the meantime. All this in mind, to potential terrorist attacks after trans­ the Foghorn staff suggests planning) Virginia Tech Shooter's Feelings of Pain and portation officials and homeland security ahead and leaving earlier for commutes sxperts pointed out that trucks carrying hazardous materials can cause significant To find out the latest information about Torment May Not he Foreign to Other Students damage if used as intentional weapons. the MacArthur Maze interchanges, check ouA The Foghorn staff feels that as unfor­ a whole page dedicated to it on www.sfgate. IRENE RIBLE tunate as this event was, the aftermath com. There you can also check out alternative Contributor ts highlighting important information routes and options for commuting around the for those who commute in the Bay Area. area. And don t forget, you can dial 5-1-1 foi have been following the articles about taken over. It's Hke a resort atmosphere." a sane person this isn't reason for mass For a moment, drivers will not take their up-to-date traffic times and conditions. the Virginia Tech shooting both in the Students on college campuses such as murder, the kind of behavior he abhorred roadways for granted and can realize the mainstream media and in the Foghorn I USF seem to Hve in such a childish, iso­ is not as innocuous as one might think. and I find it problematic that Cho's violent lated state of upper-bourgeois comfort Materialism and conspicuous con­ outburst is repeatedly treated as some sort of that they have forgotten there's such a sumption has a very dark and disturbing unfathomable mystery. The reality of what thing as pain in this world, that every­ underbelly - one that breeds people Uke would drive somebody off the edge needs thing is not "all good" and that everyone Cho and results in actions like the Vir­ to be addressed instead of sensationalized. is not "chill", that in fact, there's a whole ginia Tech shooting. All the magazines, I am not satisfied by any of the cliche lot that's really wrong that should really advertisements, commercials, all telling and surprisingly naive explanations pro­ upset you! During my interactions with you "We're cool and you suck." And when fessors seem to love where actions like __»an iFrauriscu _?fu _tliorn fellow students on this campus I've real­ you know you'll never be one of the "suc­ Cho's can be attributed to a "culture of ized there's this strange sort of repression, cessful" people, it results in a powerlessness violence" where video games are to blame. intense emotions are quickly sidetracked so deep that the only way to feel powerful Even though it's horrible and insane, the into chit chat. I feel self-consciousness is through violence. There's rampant deca­ saddest tragedy is why this happened and 2130 Fulton Street creeping on, an urge for conformity set­ dence on this campus and in this society and CHINYERE ATUFUNWA San Francisco, CA 94118 the pain Cho felt in our society. His pain ting in, as if I just want to be a mannequin © (415) 422-6122 it's truly awful. It's disgusting. It will van­ Editor In Chief did not come out of nowhere. The media's An All-American Publication • Fax (415) 422-2751 in a white box with everything projected dalize your heart, rape your soul and torch [email protected] decision to debase Cho's feelings by deem­ ad maiorem dei gloriam Advertising (415) 422-2657 onto me and then I wouldn't have to suf­ your conscience, but what's so insidious 415.422.5444 ing his messages "an unintelligible rant" is fer through the maintenance of selfhood. about it is that most of the time you won't a big mistake. It makes my blood boil how I had assumed there would be some even realize that's what it's done to you! MARIA DINZEO almost every media outlet is-able to turn a BRITA THOMPSON sort of a subculture to take refuge in, but in In addition, what I find even more both­ News Editor complex human being into a base driven Production Manager an era of increasing corporate dominance, ersome is that in the wake of this tragedy [email protected] [email protected] monster, as if you can neatly tell yourself anything considered "different" is co-opted the university is being blamed for not tak­ Cho was a "psychopath" or "schizophrenic" KATRINA JULIAN quickly and brought into the fold of ho­ ing enough action with Cho. Americans JIMMY CORTEZ or just "pure evil" and not have to think Opinion Editor mogeneity. Relationships remain almost just don't seem to understand the idea of fogborn_opmiott(jpyaboo.c0ttt Online Editor about it any longer. Cho, more than any [email protected] wholly surface and with all the text-mes­ personal responsibility and that there's not other school shooter, left numerous tes­ saging, instant messaging, Facebook and always an answer or solution. In other coun­ JACKIE MIEHLS taments to his act, from the writings he KIRSTIN BOOHER MySpace messaging, the e-mails, and the tries I've visited and lived in, being "happy" Scene Editor left in his dorm room to the video he cell phone calls, what it all actually amounts was not an assumed condition in hfe. [email protected] Business Manager sent to NBC. He wanted to be heard, and fo$horn_bus [email protected] to is alienation. Every person becomes dis­ I've read of many schools that are re­ how much more of a scream does it take ILYA FISHMAN posable and with no deeper investment in writing their policies on student mental ALEXCHOUSA& than mass murder to get people to listen? Sports Editor another human being, one person's absence health issues. Some schools will expel you Of the sympathy given to Cho, I've [email protected] MONICA SCHETTLER can be quickly replaced with somebody else. ifyou attempt suicide in order to reinforce heard of some extremely trite, conde­ Chief Copy Editors I think the fact that Cho was an Asian the point that mental instability will not scending sentiments such as a Facebook. HUNTER PATTERSON immigrant also adds another pertinent lay­ be tolerated. And some schools are say­ Photography Editor, Graphics Coordinator TERESA MOORE com "reach out to loners" campaign that er to his struggle. With my father work­ ing if counseling is recommended students [email protected] Faculty Advisor advocates something as laughable as smil­ ing in an almost wholly Asian dominated will be forced to go or be forced to take ing at people who seem "different". Ah, accounting firm in the Silicon Valley, I've leave. So every time a student expresses ROBERT LEE if only he had a phony facebook "friend", come into closer contact with Asian- anything other than robotic oblivious­ Advertising Manager that would've prevented this! No America,' American culture than most. As with ness masquerading as happiness, off to the [email protected] tragedies like these can't be prevented by many immigrants, the families I've met shrink? So ifyou feel anything compli­ smiling at people. Look a little deeper. come to this country with ideas of "big cated just brush it under the rug? Don't let I was haunted by the words Cho wrote The San Franlsco Advertis­ American success." Even more so than anyone know you're unhappy; you might Foghorn is the off-da! student newspaper of die University of San ing matter printed herein is solely for informational purposes. Such in the nine page letter he left in his dorm Francisco and is sponsored by the Associated Students of the Uni­ with other cultures, there is an obsession be a serious threat! This is America, let's printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship or room. "You have never felt a single ounce versity of San Francisco (ASUSF)- endorsement of such commercial enterprises or ventures by the San with consumption and status symbols - top all be ducks in a row. Let's all be stream­ Francisco Foghorn. of pain in your whole lives. You have The thoughtsand opinions expressed herein are those ofthe individ­ tier name-brand schools, shopping at Nor- lined factory mass produced self-induced ual writers and do not necessarily reflect those ofthe Foghorn staff, ©MM3V-MMV, San Francisco Foghorn. All rights reserved. No vandalized my heart, raped my soul and tbe .administration, t-K.l_culty, staff ori__e!Jtudents of t^ material printed herein may be reproduced without prior permission dstrom's, the best grades, the best clothes, conspicuous consumption communism. of San Francisco. Contents of each issue are the sole responsibilities of the Editor in Chief. torched my conscience." As a student at of the editors. the most expensive cars. Cho had already USF, I can relate to this feeling all too well. gone against the grain by being an English Irene Rible is a senior History major. Words that come to mind on a daily ba­ major as opposed to seeking out a finan­ sis as I peruse the USF campus - "banal", cially-driven business or accounting degree. "phony", "corporate", "yuppie", "juvenile", Cho was mentally ill because of the Columns for the Opinion section and Letters to the Editor are Columns of not more than 900 words should be submitted by 5 "vapid". Camille Paglia of Times Online gladly accepted from students, faculty, staff and alumni. p.m. on the Wednesday before publication. way he took out his feelings, but I don't AU materials must be signed and include your printed name, ad­ Letters of 500 words or less should be submitted by 5 p.m. on the has offered some of the most insight on dress, and telephone number for verification. Friday before publication. think how he felt was insane, and for ev­ Please include your university status (class standing or title). Shorter letters which get to the point have a greater chance of Cho's condition that I have been able to ery person who feels so alienated that We reserve thcright to edit materials submitted. All submissions being published than long, rambling diatribes. read. She describes Cho as an example of become the property ofthe San Francisco Foghor Anonymous letters are not published. they actually murder 32 people, there Editorials are written by the Foghorn editorial staff and represent "someone who felt he was a loser in the cruel a group consensus-. has to be thousands thinking about it. The San Francisco Foghorn Opinion page is a forum for the free, social rat race". Ofthe college campus ex­ fair and civil exchange of ideas. Contributors'opinions are not Cho wrote about "rich brats" and "hedo­ meant to reflect the views of the Foghorn staffor the University of perience, Paglia writes they are "islands of San Francisco. nists" with their Mercedes and cognac green and slack conformity where a strange and promiscuity. While obviously for benevolent and tyrannical paternalism has San Francisco Foghorn MAY 3, 2007 SCENE "Civic Duty" Gives a Voice to Spidey Shows His Dark Side the Post-9/11 Silent Majority Interview by JACKIE MIEHLS Scene Editor

ost people know Peter Krause as the dark yet dreamy Nate MFisher from HBO's ground­ breaking series "Six Feet Under." While the show ended two years ago with a series finale so moving that people are still talking about it to this day, Pe­ ter Krause's chilling performance in the upcoming pyschological thriller "Civic Duty" is proof that Krause is still able to leave a lasting impact on his audiences. Set in p*ost-9/ll America, Krause plays Terry Allen, the average American guy, who loses his job after September 11th and has far too much time on his hands. His days are spent glued to the televison set while becoming increasingly paranoid by the warnings and mixed messags sent by the media and government. This suspi­ cion and paranoia results in Krause's char­ acter developing a stalker-like obsession COURTESY OF THAWEB.COM with his Middle-Eastern neighbor. While on the hunt for the next terrorist, Terry A paranoid Terry Allen takes matters into his own hands as he terrorizes his neighbor. Allen loses himself and begins to terrorize a man he believes to be "the enemy." The Foghorn met with Krause downtown to and the people in the United States need SFF: I read that this film was shot in 21 discuss the film that addresses the Ameri­ to change the way they are willing to days. What was that like? It seems like can mental landscape and psychological live. We're really good consumers in this such an intense process. Do you think this • turmoil that existed after 9/11. Playing a' country. We can consume like nobody's urgency came across in your performance? member of the silent majority onscreen, business. I was looking at an atlas when Krause is far from silent when it comes I first started doing this movie and they PK: I didn't have much time except to to talking about the U.S.'s current state of have these graphs inside the adas, like sleep basically. I was on the set working politics and Americans'need to become less from a sociology class in Junior High or I was back at the hotel brushing my COURTESY OF SONYPICTURES.COM complacent. However, unlike many pessi­ school, these pie graphs where you see teeth and going to bed, or getting up and Peter Parker is back, and he's stronger and more coflicted than ever. As he fights for the mistic critics of the United States, Krause actually figures of people. It was some­ brushing my teeth to go to work. (Pause) woman he loves, Spidey also has to fight his inner demons and a handful of villains. remains hopeful that the individuals of thing like 1.5 cars per American or 1.5 It was a really intense period of time. It this country can change it for the better. TVs., I don't remember which one it was, was hard spending so much time down and then you have in India where it's 200 in that room, Gabe Hassan's apartment. people per TV. I was really happy when it was over. I getting his hands dirty instead of relying Peter Krause: So what are you studying? Review by There's this sort of thing, in the way spent a lot of time with a gun in my hand on others to exact his revenge on Park­ San Francisco Foghorn: I'm a Commu­ JAMES ISAACS of stuff of things, and ifyou think about which I didn't like. But that was what we er. As the New Goblin, he is the first of nications major but I don't really know StaffWriter how much labor worldwide goes into wanted to do in the film. We wanted to three villains that Spider-Man encounters. what I'm going to do. Keeping with the franchise's tradition certain products, and this labor is sort of give the silent majority a voice and there's at's hotter than superhero PK: I didn't know either. I was an Eng­ of hiring legitimate actors to play the vil­ channeled to the U.S., and obviously the a specific moment where Terry Allen is movies these days? Nothing, lish-Lit major. lains, Thomas Haden Church ("Wings," economic portrait of the world is always screaming, "I DONT CARE," and he's that's what. Even Ang Lee changing and in flux, but this would be W: "Sideways") portrays Flint Marko, a two- got this loaded gun in his hand. Unfor­ wanted to get in on the action (or lack SFF: Was it scary? bit criminal who has a run-in with a mo­ a very different country in the next 50 tunately, that is the voice of the silent thereof, ifyou actually saw "Hulk"). At the PK: Well, I got into graduate school. I lecular physics experiment, leaving him years than what it's been. It wasn't always majority in this country. I think it's pretty moment, the superhero movie is the easiest decided it was safer not to leave school. with the ability to manipulate his body like a giant economic power house, I mean accurate. I don't think it's the intended way for a studio to ensure a decent profit, Sadly enough, I thought I could do this sand, thus giving birth to the Sandman. If obviously the Industrial Revolution plays voice ofthe people in the majority but it's and barring "Batman Begins" and "Super­ or that, but then I thought 'well I kind of only that were the extent of his back-story. into all of that, but it's all really new. And the voice people end up having interna­ man Returns," the characters that make want to be an actor,'so let's see ifl can get I don't mind that they give him an ailing old things Uke greed and just human tionally. up the Marvel Comics universe own the into a graduate school for acting, and I daughter, and thus a reason for committing behavior—they're shaping this word. genre, boasting thirteen film adaptations, got into NYU. acts of burglary, but out of nowhere they SFF: How do you think people will including movies based on the X-Men, the reveal that he is in fact the actual murderer respond to this film? In a way, it's kind of Fantastic Four, the aforementioned Incred­ SFF: I want to know what drew you to of Parker's only father figure, Uncle Ben. forcing people to see themselves. ible Hulk, and most recently, Ghost Rider. this film. I read that initially people were It's obvious that this was done only to give "The climate of fear Add to the list "Spider-Man 3," the shy to attach themselves to this project Spider-Man the motivation to kill Sand­ PK: I hope so. That's why I wanted to longest (140 minutes) and most expensive due to the controversial nature. man, showing that the new suit has caused was being managed change the character from being con­ movie of the celebrated franchise (at $250 him to turn his back on his hero ethics. servative because it lets everybody off million, it's the most expensive film ever PK: Yeah, they were. I felt that no one by the media and the That's all fine, but making Marko Uncle the hook. It would make conservatives made). Along with director Sam Raimi, had examined the psychological turmoil Ben's killer completely negates the whole feel like 'you're making fun of me so I'm Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and James ofthe U.S. citizen in the post-9/11 world, government. They still "with great power comes great responsibil­ going to push it away'And it would Franco return as Peter Parker, Mary Jane and this film may not be a perfect exami­ ity" ethos that Spider-Man has based his do with the color-cod­ make liberals lean back and point their Watson and Harry Osborne, respectively. nation ofthe American mental landscape, career on (for those that don't know the finger and laugh rather than saying "I am The movie begins with a recap of what's but it is a portrait, and I was able to work story, Peter Parker allowed a burglar to es­ ed alert system. How my country." And in some ways, "Civic happened so far in the world of Spider- with the writer and the director and shape cape, stating that it wasn't his problem, and Duty" is a call to action. Ifyou want to Man, which is totally poindess, as if any­ the piece more to my liking. I wanted to long is it going to be the thief ended up murdering his uncle). be your country, be your country. Don't one who's going to see this movie hasn't represent a member ofthe silent majority The same end could have been achieved had let somebody hijack it. I don't think already seen the first two. Things have more than I wanted to play a right-wing orange?" Marko hurt someone else close to Parker. many administrations for many decades changed since we last left Spidey. For one, conservative guy, and that's how Terry was The film's biggest selling point is the -Peter Krause, actor have created foreign policy with the best the citizens of New York City love the initially drawn. And that's why we chose inclusion of Venom, Spider-Man's great­ interests of the American people in mind. guy; they even hold a celebration in his to include lines like Maria (his wife) says est enemy, as portrayed by Topher Grace I think that foreign policy has been ma­ honor and award him the key to the city. to Terry, "you called the FBI Terry, the ("That 70s Show"). Visually, they did nipulated by U.S. corporations and there Parker has learnt to successfully juggle be­ FBI?" and he says, "What we got some a great job of creating the slimy, wide have been people in the government who ing Spider-Man and Peter Parker, and his pot in the house?" It's not a vision of jawed, sharp-toothed villain, a feat that SFF: Can you relate to your character in have been willing to let things go that relationship with Mary Jane has gotten to crazy right-wing guy being paranoid. It's probably couldn't have been done as well terms of just being paranoid and believing way. It's heart-breaking to me that there the point of a marriage proposal. As the a vision of an average unhappy American a few years ago. Grace even acts the part what you see in the media? Where did is so much ill will towards the American story goes, an alien blob lands on Earth being paranoid of his Middle Eastern pretty well, silencing those baffled by the you draw your inspiration from? people, because as Terry Allen says, "I and manages to follow Parker home after neighbor. And certainly during those casting choice. His interactions as Ed­ don't get to vote on foreign policy. I can't a night of wooing Mary Jane. The goop first two years after September 11th, and die Brock with Maguire's Parker are a PK: I noticed people around me. At the control anything." Well, if we remain consumes his Spider suit, turning it from maybe even up to now for some people, I highlight. The problem is that Venom is time, I was living in Los Angeles and complacent, that will remain to be true. red and blue to black, and giving Spider- don't think that the paranoia in this coun­ given considerably less screen time than people suddenly became suspicious of But if we're willing to speak up a little bit Man even more power than he had before. try was discriminating against anybody. everyone else, showing up towards the fi­ Middle Eastern people they knew, or and make our elected representatives truly It also accentuates Parker's aggression, giv­ I think everybody was a threat. I think nal third of the movie. Worse than that, didn't know very well obviously, but just represent us. And the big caveat is to let ing him a bit of mean streak. This amounts people started to wake up a little bit and any hopes of a Venom spin-off flick are traveling in the airports and the scrutiny go of some ofour wealth and being the to Maguire gyrating his hips, snapping think 'oh wow, some people flew planes dashed by the end of the flick, a mistake that everybody was under. Tlie climate leading consumer in the world. his fingers, and pointing out attractive into these buildings, well why?' And so on the part ofthe writers, as I would much of fear was being managed by the media It's funny, I was in Canada and this women on the street, all while resem­ the discussion started'about US. foreign rather watch Grace wreak havoc as Venom and the government. They still do—color- girl was wearing a t-shirt that said "CAN­ bling Conor Oberst. Talk about a badass. policy and things that have happened in than Maguire save the day as Spider-Man. coded alert system: "ORANGE, RED, ADA KICKS ASS," and I thought 'that's Some things remain the same, though: lesser-developed nations in the world to The film boasts two notable cameos. The AHHH.'Tt's always orange though, it funny,'and I saw it in a bunch of stores Harry Osborne still holds him respon­ get their resources and get engineering first is by Spider-Man creator Stan Lee, doesn't drop below orange where it's like and I thought to myself, 'there's no store sible for the murder of his father Nor­ contracts to keep money flowing back to delivering his signature phrase: "'nuffsaid." 'oh things are cool.' How long is going like this in the United States, there's no man, the original Green Goblin. Franco the U.S. and these problems are not going Cult actor Bruce Campbell ("Army ofDark- to go away. to be orange outside? Is it going to be place in the U.S.A. where it says "U.S.A. ("Freaks and Geeks") plays a meaner orange for the next 20, 30, 40 years? KICKS ASS." Ifyou went somewhere role in "Spider-Man 3,' donning some And for you growing up now, the U.S. Continued on Page 7... in the world and wore a "U.S.A. KICKS updated Goblin equipment and finally SCENE MAY 3. 2006 San Francisco Foghorn Blood Brothers Bring The Intensity The Walkmen Lose

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ast Wednesday night, Great ___*«__s^*s_, •__fl_l^^' Concert Review by American Music Hall hosted JAYNIE HEALY Lone of America's most electrify­ StaffWriter ing live acts to date. The Blood Brothers, / from first note to last, are a white-hot et's face it folks: over the juggernaut breaching 200 mph on and past few years, the course offthe stage. With their hazy genre dis­ 4 of indie rock's short, poly­ tinction and ultra-morbid lyric imagery, L m J morphous history has radically the Seattle quintet are just as, if not more changed. Garden State, major la­ ,vicious during their live act. Not wear­ bels, TV commercials—'nuff said? ing earplugs could result in bleeding ears Now, don't get me wrong—I've after coming within close proximity of enjoyed seeing some of my baby- the stage. The boys exhibit brutal vo­ bands grow up and move on to cal octaves accompanied by thrashy art bigger and better things. But guitars as their non-stop movement vi­ jj/^_ ™>*^«*^jJ4»(ji.. if these bands want to keep my sually arrests the audience. Last week burning love aflame they must .••• ••: _a the band pulled out all the stops at The keep some of their indie-rock Great American, but before they went rawness, and last night The Walk- on The San Francisco Foghorn got a men let the fire flicker a bit. word with their guitarist Cody Votolato. SKY MADDEN/FOGHORN Blood Brothers'lead vocalist Jordan Billie winds up for battle cry during their set at Great American. The Walkmen, who began their career in 2001 in NYC, played a San Francisco Foghorn: What are some relatively short set while open­ of your influences as a guitarist? Now ing up for the Kaiser Chiefs at JAYNIE HEALY/FOGHORN and as a kid? The Warfield last Friday night. The Walkmen's singer Hamilton Leithauser loses energy Cody Votaloto: As a kid, I was really into Drive Like Jehu of my favorite records. It's Uke his second or third album and it's Known for their rollicking energy and stage presence as they play some of tljeir less original new songs on a biggers stage than they're used to. who pioneered a rad type of music. They were one ofthe just him and an acoustic guitar and harmonica. The first song on on stage—which I can attest to, as major influences ofmy guitar playing. I also really liked it, "Nebraska," I never realized but it's about that movie "Badlands" I've seen them more times than oped a taste for vocal imitation—on "A Rye Coalition, but over time it has become a little less obvi­ until I was watching the movie and I was like, "This is that song!" I'd like to admit—I can't help but feel Hundred Miles Off" his voice bears and ous to me as far as where I am drawing from. It's coming I went back and listened to "Nebraska" and it was clear that it was that much of the band's verve was lost eerie resemblance to Bob Dylan's, and more from not even guitar playing. It's a purchase of music about that movie. on such a large stage at The Warfield, on the band's ladest release, a full cover like Miles Davis or this guy Moon Dog that has influenced and amidst a crowd impatient to see album of Harry Nilsson's "Pussycats," me quite a bit. SFF: What else besides "Badlands"? the headlining Kaiser Chiefs. While he sounds (not surprisingly) just like CV: You know it's funny I popped in an Eddie Izzard DVD and I they did play the fiery, wildly infec­ Harry Nilsson. This, in addition to the SFF: What are some of you favorite albums of all time? think it was at The Fillmore. tious "The Rat," as well as the frenetic growing number of vanilla, albeit very CV: Some that I definitely love "Little House of Savages," the crowd . "Walkmen" songs, has earn the band SFF: The Fillmore, you hit that venue in De­ remained unenthused and unmoved by a spot a little lower on the originality Miles Davis "On The Corner" cember with ...And You Will Know Us By The the band's energy. In addition, the fact meter than in the past—and unfortu­ Jawbreaker "24-Hour Revenge "Shock value is noth­ Trail Of Dead. that the band played a number of new nately their live show reflected this. Therapy" CV: I think The Fillmore was pretty cool- that songs instead of some older, more en­ ing we've ever been To be fair, The Walkmen's quirky Beatles "Abbey Road" place is immaculate but I love Great American. ergetic gems such as "Revenge Wears stage presence still remains, despite the Liars "Drum's Not Dead" We've played here [Great American Music Hall] No Wrist Watch" and "Thinking of a interested in." relative lack of energy in their newer ...And Celebration's album a bunch of times. Also, another great band that's Dream I Had" left much to be desired. songs. Leithauser is an engaging and "Celebration." This is our second -Cody Votaloto one of my favorites is from San Francisco, Two One new song, the galloping, yet commanding performer—pacing, sway­ tour with them and now we're Gallants. swaggering, "Red River," is part of the ing, and crooning with eyes closed and like family. Guitarist, Blood Brothers new "Spider-Man 3" soundtrack, and always seeming to stumble on the edge SFF: Saddle Creek? seems to be reflection of the direction of drunkenness. At times, drummer SFF: The Blood Brothers have CV: Yes. Adam, of Two Gallants is one of my that The Walkmen have taken their Matt Barrick bangs his sticks so hard it an intense live act versus some bands who just stand there dearest friends- since high school. music in the past year or so. Name­ looks like he might bounce off into out­ and play. Who do you think are some other live acts that ly, it's become bland and predictable. er space and organist/bassist Pete Bauer deliver a similar effect? SFF: I saw the Two Gallant show at Amoeb and your show there Even though the band's last true full- has always been one of my favorite per­ CV: The one that always comes to the top of my mind is, as well. How do you like playing Amoeba? length "A Hundred Miles Off" (2006) formers—shaking, convulsing, gyrating in terms in being one ofthe greatest live bands, is Against CV: I like playing at Amoeba. It's fun; it's a massive record store! proved that The Walkmen are still like a madman in eternal seizure. So Me!, they're hands down one ofthe greatest bands of all So it's aesthetically pretty rad especially during this day in age when capable songwriters, it pales in com­ despite the fact that their performance time and I think their Hve show is f***ing wonderful. The record stores are closing. We played at the Los Angeles one as well. parison to their previous full-lengths, was a tad lack-luster, The Walkmen whole audience is super engaged in it. Another band that I Playing there has always been very cool, the staff is really nice. They "Bows .and Arrows" (2004) and "Ev­ haven't lost all their credibility with saw recently that had really amazing energy was the Arcade basically pay you with records, they let you shop and shop. eryone Who Pretended to Like Me Is me yet. Chances are they will return Fire. I think that they are really great live in terms of en­ Gone" (2002), which marry feverish, to San Francisco to headline their own ergy, intensity and soul. SFF: In terms of sound, from "Burn Piano Island, Burn" to spastic, drunken sing-along with slow, tour (at a smaller venue) soon enough, "Crimes" how does evolution take place? last call/hangover laments in sweet and I'll be there to see if they burn as SFF: How do you feel about there being seven people in CV: We don't try and make any conscience effort to do something conjugal bliss. Also, lead singer Ham­ brighdy on the small stage as they the band? different. It's not Hke, "We should write a song that's like this." It's ilton Leithauser seems to have devel- most certainly have in the past. CV: I think it's cool because it's Uke this circus. And a side Continued on Page 7... note from Arcade Fire is that Owen Pallett, the guy who did the violin stuff for them, has a different band called Final Fantasy. They're really amazing too.

SFF: Can you speak a bit about the song writing that goes (comcast on inside Blood Brothers? COMCAST Direct Sales! CV: It's collaborative. Between Jordan and Johnny it's lyri­ cally collaborative and Morgan, Mark, Johnny and I write $10/hr + commissions. the music but Jordan helps to structure it and guide ideas. Average is $18.50/hr! It's very much an all involved- all of the time-effort. Plus rent, cell, and tuition Reimbursements. P/T and F/T positions. SFF: As a collective group in terms of song-writing, how is Call our job hotline now! 1 -866-397-2580 CALIF ORNIA CHINESE the song and lyric morbidity inspired? CUISINE CV: I know that Johnny was really influenced by Nick Cave when he was young. There was a poet named Ted Walking distance from USF! Hughes that was very dark. Jordan and Johnny started STUDENT STORAGE Abacus offers weekday lunch specials and a complete writing at such a young age so they developed a style. 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People sometimes put words together "You'll be wowed by the freshness of taste, and the pre­ that they think sound cool. I don't think that's what they've 415-982-1508 www.zipcubes.com cision preparation." "Ambiance is upscale neighbor­ [Jordan and Johnny] tried to do. It's like using a big word Located on the Embarcadero, Pier 27 hood bistro" and "the service is EXCELLENT!" "Abacus for the sake of using it. They're actually both intelligent is my new favorite restaurant!" writers. See for yourself! SFF: As a guitarist, is there a song out there that you'd love Dine-in or call ahead for to-go orders to cover live? Exciting three weeks in Beijing for college students, Chinese language study, cultural activities, excursions (Great Wall, Forbidden City, etc.), Reservations accepted CV: Ummmm... man there are so many songs that I would socials, sports. like to cover. I mean there are songs I'd like to cover in this Cost: $2,980.00, Group discount available for 3 or more ABACUS Restaurant band and there are songs I would like to cover not in this Session 1: 6/30/07 - 7/21 /07 Session 2: 7/22/07 - 8/12/07 2078 HAYES STREET NEAR COLE band. I've always wanted to cover "California Dreamin"'by The Mamas and the Papas. I love that song. We cover the Stanyan Queen song "Under Pressure" and we also did a Doors song OPEN WEEKDAYS 11:30AM USF "5 to 1." Those are the only times we've ever covered. Application deadline: 5/10/2007 TO 9:30PM Fulton Chinese Cultural Camp, Inc. E-Mail: cccinfor<§ gmail.com SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SFF: What do you guys like to watch on the tour bus? 5:30PM TO 9:00PM Hayes _>* Fell o CV: I watched this movie called "Badlands" the other day Tel: 626-581-4980 415.387.2828 with Spacek and Martin Sheen, and it's just totally awe­ FAX: 41 5.387.0828 Panhandle some. That Bruce Springsteen record, "Nebraska," is one SCENE 7 San Francisco Foghorn MAY 3. 2007 The Scotsman Never Takes Flight Spider-Man Spidey: Continued from page 5 Check It Out!!! ness") plays the maitre d' of a French "Check It Out" by restaurant to humorous results. Inter­ JACKIE MIEHLS estingly enough, both have had cam­ Scene Editor eos in all three Spider-Man movies. The action scenes, which, consid­ Sight Circus: Ihe ering the length and amount of vil­ 2007 Thacher Student lains in the movie, are few and far Showcase between. Spider-Man's encounters Running from May with the New Goblin mostly take 4th to July 16th, the place in the air and end up being too University of Museum fast. The battles involving the Sand­ Studies class presents man do a decent job of tapping the Sight Circus: The potential abilities such a character 2007 Thacher Student would have, but there's nothing here Showcase. This year the that's nearly as imaginative as Dr. jury selected over sixty Octopus in the last movie. The fi­ nal scene is left to make up for thei works of art by juniors rest of the movie. It's definitely the and seniors from the best part, but why rely on one scene Visual Arts and Media to make up for a boring movie? Studies program. The COURTESY OF MGM.COM students'work ranges Despite the true story of record-breaking cyclist Graeme Obree, nothing can save this film. One of the biggest problems with from classical paint­ "Spider-Man 3" is the amount of at­ tention that is given to Dunst. Con­ ing and drawing to Review by of the Rings") Obree sets out to break sidering the demographic, she should photography and urban MATT HELFRICH the one-hour distance record for cycling. HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN do litde more than play the damsel architecture. StaffWriter The film does a sohd job of detailing USF junior fine arts major Emily Bender's piece is "AU Ears." in distress while looking pretty. I The opening reception Obree's grueling fitness regimen, as he don't really care that Mary Jane is a takes place on Friday, ouglas Mackinnon's "The Fly­ pushes his body to possibly fatal extremes. fading actress who's jealous of her May 4th, and will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with an awards ceremony at 4:30 ing Scotsman" tells the remark­ Malky also has a few entertaining bits dur­ boyfriend—I want more Venom. p.m. The recipients ofthe two annual awards-the Mary Thacher Prize and able true story of Graeme Obree, ing this section ofthe film as he ditches his D Ultimately, the film suffers from its the Gloria Osuna Perez Award will be announced at the reception. This year's a cyclist who broke the one-hour dis­ bike messenger job in hopes of securing lack of focus. The main villain doesn't judges included sculptor Pamela Blotner, architect Tania Sankalia, and video tance record in 1993, only to suffer from sponsors for his pal. Eventually, through even show up until the very end. "Spi­ artist Robin physical and psychological setbacks after­ sheer determination and that odd con­ der-Man 3" would have been great if Lasser. ward. Obree's story of perseverance and traption of a bicycle, Obree achieves his the Sandman had been cut out com­ Located in the sheer creativity (he constructed the win­ goal. After he makes headlines through­ pletely and Spidey just had Harry Gleeson Li­ ning bike from scrap metal and washing out Europe, the movie chronicles Obree's and Venom to deal with. In the end, brary/Geschke machine parts) is inspiring, but doesn't subsequent downfall—losing the title to a it's a reasonably entertaining movie Center translate well to the screen. Instead, the hotshot rival and his lifelong depression that could have been much better. FREE and film feels like a worn-out genre—the spiraling out of control. Yet predictably, open to public all-great sports flick—where the athlete Obree pulls through to make history once So what's next for the Spider- during library triumphs over personal and external ad­ again. Instead of dwelling in the darker Man franchise? Raimi is slated to hours versity to win the match, set the record, recesses of Obree's psyche, Mackinnon, direct the announced "Spider-Man 4," which probably means Maguire www.usfca. qualify for the finals, etc. Mackinnon's along with a trio of screenwriters, chooses and Dunst aren't far behind. Dylan edu/library/ direction is uninspired, and Johnny Lee to use this only as a device to build ten­ Baker ("Happiness") has had a reoc- thacher Miller, as Obree, coasts along on his dim­ sion to our hero's inevitable comeback. ples and toned shoulders without mak­ curring minor role as Dr. Curt Con- Had the production team made the ing the viewer feel any kind of emotion. ners, so one of the villains could be film less conventional, the heavier issues Obree's story seems perfect for the film the Lizard. If Marvel were feeling here (attempted suicide, career obsession) treatment—a working-class kid uses his at all adventurous, they could try to may have turned the product into some­ cherished bike to outrun all the school tackle the Clone Saga, one of the thing unique. Also, Lee Miller could have HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN kids who torment him, eventually grow­ best-known storylines in the Spi­ Nico Barredo's "Velvet Revolver" on display at the Thacher Showcase. had a better opportunity to display his ing to love the sport of cycling and de­ der-Man cannon. That's probably artistic skills, as the ex-husband of An­ voting his professional life to it. He has being a little optimistic. After all, gelina Jolie hasn't had a decent role since some success early in his career, then loses why actually put any effort in the plot "Blind Spot" his classic part as Sick Boy in "Trainspot­ funding and instead settles into an ordi­ when you've got millions of dollars The Performing Arts and Social Justice, majors have worked together for the ting." Fraser is stuck in a one-note role nary existence with his supportive wife/ worth of CGI to rely on? 'Nuff said. past year to create an original theatrical piece that reflects a social issue of their as Obree's stressed wife, while Boyd does ex-manager Anne (Laura Fraser). While choosing. It is an intensive process in which they develop every aspect ofthe his duty as the not to be taken seriously killing time in his quaint bike shop, Ob­ show, from the script to the final performance. This year's production is entitled best friend who relieves the tension with ree meets a predictably eccentric reverend, "Blind Spot", and is an artistic look at the curious phenomenon ofthe bystand­ witty one-liners. Only the notable char­ (Brian Cox), who inspires the athlete to er effect. The story is set on the MUNI bus line, and is inspired by real-life acter Cox stands out in a mundane film, once again compete professionally. With interviews. the kind you may end up watching on his new manager, Malky (Billy Boyd, one "Blind Spot" runs from May 2nd to May 5th at Studio Theater on Lone Mountain cable during a lazy Saturday afternoon. Blood Brothers of the less-memorable hobbits in "Lord Show starts at 8 p.m. All performances are free! Interview: Cont'd from page 6

Interview with Peter Krause more, "Hey, I have this part. How do we feel when we jam on it?" Every­ positioned perfectly in the center ofthe thing is natural in terms of writing CIVIC DUTY: Cont'd from page 5 Middle East, in the middle of all of all and its evolution. We don't ever want ASS" shirt, people would probably the oil fields. It's very simple, like play­ to make the same record twice. I throw rocks at you. But part ofthe rea­ ing a board game like where would I know frustrates some ofour fans who son you couldn't wear it is because it's want to put my military, well I would put hke "Burn Piano Island, Burn" be­ true. The United States of America does my military there and I'd be right in the cause they just want to hear technical go around kicking ass. And in that way, middle of all this oil. It's not as though music but writing technical music for sometimes I think that we've behaved the U.S. military immediately flew to the sake of writing technical music School Qf RocJf Afghanistan to defend women when the Uke an abusive parent to lesser devel­ just bores me. oped nations. You can't beat democracy Taliban started violating the rights of into another country. You can't send women. That would have been a proud SFF: Does this speak to math rock? your military over there. There has to be moment, wouldn't it? Like that's what CV: Yeah. It doesn't do much for a state of readiness amongst the people the U.S. military stands for, but that's not me anymore. I mean I'm still im­ of that other place or an entirely new what happened. Have you guys read a pressed by it. There are a lot of bands political system. If w_ look back to al­ book by the way called Confessions of an around that are totally amazing like most eight years ago to the presidential Economic Hit man? It's a great book. You The Locust and they're one ofthe election, it's not as though our democ­ gotta check it out. most intricate math bands around. racy is necessarily in such great shape. They are an exception to what im­ That election was decided by the Su­ SFF: What is the simple message you presses me as far as math stuff goes.I preme Court. I know you can't write a hope that people take away from this don't need a riff to be difficult for me facial expression (makes a grimace/con­ film? to really feel something from it. fused face), but how is that okay? How is it okay that the judicial branch decid­ PK: I'm looking at this poster just look­ SFF: Are you a collector of things? ed the office ofthe presidency? I guess ing for an answer (laughs while referring CV: I like to collect photo booth all that is to say is that part of this film to "Civic Duty" movie poster on the wall). pictures of my friends. is about what's dumped in the lap ofthe (Pause) Well, I guess the simple message American people and if we're willing to is a question: is this the world you want SFF: You guys are a Seattle band. be really honest, we've dumped it in our to live in? And I think the answer is "No." Do you still cross roads with other own lap by not being active and vocal But what can you do about it? So I think acts out of that area like Pretty Girls enough and by not allowing elected that little conversation that I just had Make Graves or Death Cab? representatives to run a muck, and I'm with myself would be the ultimate mes­ CV: We've toured with Pretty Girls, not just talking about George Bush. I sage. Is this the world you want to live in, (points across the room) their guitar­ think it's actually a waste of time to call because we are creating it. We are creating ist Jay is doing stage managing for the president an idiot and all those sorts this world with other people. It's a big this tour and their lead singer Andrea Learn how to be a DJ on SF's best of things. impromptu collaboration that's been go­ is playing drums in the band that Just looking back at history-it's been ing on for some time. And unfortunately, is playing first tonight. And Chris underground radio station going on for a long time. Just what wc have to deal with the history of others' Walla of Death Cab recorded one of happened with the Panama Canal for behavior but it's hardly hopeless to think my brother's (Rocky Votolato) first instance. American engineers built it, that we can't change it and make it better. records. Ben Gibbard is also a friend we ran it, we sort of owned the Panama I don't want to be like Terry Allen. I don't of mine. Seattle is really small so all [email protected] Canal. Jimmy Carter allowed the want to live like Terry Allen. these bands have have been around Panama Canal to go back to PaiYama, and played together when everyone and the Reagan administration comes "Civic Duty" will be in select theaters May was small. Pretty Girls have been a into control and the Panama Canal 4th. band for 7 years, Death Cab and us listen online: wmv.Srusf.nrg / Via iTunes: Radio > Public > KUSF comes back to the U.S. It's a very valu­ have been a band for 10 years. Mod­ able piece of real estate, that water-way est Mouse too, all of us use to play at between the Atlantic and the Pacific, the local teen center back in the day. and they wanted to control it. Iraq is

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KATRINA JULIAN Opinion Editor

eing the next Serena Williams or Maria Sharapova was never Bmy goal. Just being able to rally and play an ongoing game of ten­ nis was something I have always wanted to do. That's why for my last semester, I decided to fulfill my longtime desire to learn how to play the game of tennis well. For almost every semester that I have been at USF, I have taken some sort of physical activity class. I have taken swim­ ming and aerobics through the exercise sport and science department, and I had done both before and am relatively familiar with those types of exercise. I have played tennis in the past for fun, but could never keep the ball in control, let alone in the court and I would get frustrated because the game would always stop. Constandy stopping the momentum of the game to chase and run after little rubber felt balls all over the place was not fun for me. terback wonder still plays better than HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN THE DEPARTED: 90 percent of quarterbacks in the NFL. The game of tennis may look simple and easy—one person hits the ball with Opinion Editor Katrina Julian shows off her form as she leaps to hit the ball while par­ It's that time of the year when flowers his or her racket and the other hits it back, ticipating in the one unit USF Tennis Class at USF. She is competing now in their class bloom and snow melts, and recruits decide but this semester I've learned there's much tournament and could also be available for tennis tips from aspiring tennis players or just whether the school they are at is right for more to it. We've learned' more about PLAYOFF MADNESS: any students who would be willing to take this fun class at USF. them. So far in the WCC there are quite technique such as grips to hold the racket, _ few players who have decided to take The NBA playoffs are in full swing ways to serve and types of strokes to get their acts on the road. Here is a quick list: a higher percentage shot. Our teacher, right now. With only seven games maxi­ level and a personal level. I was lucky to be and finishing with better percentage shots. Peter Bardett, has also taught us about mum for each team to do whatever they in the section where we have TAs (teacher's This has been a unique activity class Jesse Byrd (USF) - He lost out in the the logistics of the game such as the dif­ can to get further, each team is giving assistants), Lauren and Kelly Hickey ofthe for me because many of us talk to one an­ big man sweepstakes at USF to some new ferent systems of scoring, sportsmanship all they have. This is what makes playoff USF women's tennis team. Having them in other. We have fun with our nicknames, incoming faces and decided to find another and etiquette in the game of tennis as basketball that much more exciting. Here the class provides more people to instruct laugh at each other and cheer for each .lace to fly to. He is talented and has room well as more information about the pro­ are the 5 best series going on right now: and help all the students improve. Every­ other as we play games hke torpedo arid to grow but it won't be happening at USF. fessional and collegiate circuits of tennis. one is showing great strides of improve­ jail. Last week we have started our se­ Golden State/Dallas - Too interesting Beyond those things that should be ment with the way they are hitting the mester tournament where we are paired Damian Martin (LMU) - The reigning of a match up. Golden State swept Dallas in learned in any class, I have gotten a lot out ball, approaching it with more confidence with one of our classmates and play >efensive Player of the Year in the WCC the regular season but Dallas won the most of this particular class on both a technical matches to see who can come out on top. Eas decided that he is better offback in Aus­ games in the regular season all together. tralia playing for a pro team there. He had So far the pesky 8th seeded Warriors are one year of eligibility left and was one hell showing they can hang with the power­ of a defensive player that LMU will miss. house. With the Warriors up 3-1 on Dallas, it could be that for the third time ever an Blake Wallace (Pepperdine) - He was a 8th seeded team could upset the best team. oretty highly recruited player out of high school and chose Pepperdine, but after one Denver/San Antonio - Kind of the pear it seems that maybe it was the wrong same story as the Golden State/Mav­ St for him and he has decided to transfer. ericks series, where the underdog is He was, at times, the most talented player big time scoring team and the favor­ EHLZ J J-J J D DTJJEJ- fJOUli on the court for the short-handed Waves. ite is an old veteran team with great de­ ,\ r-Wr* r r HU M i vnik P fense. When opposites collide, we win. Pierre Marie Altidore-Cespedes (Gon­ zaga) -The man played well for three years Chicago/Miami - Chicago swept the for Gonzaga just to have a scholarship tak­ defending champs and one th i ng is for sure: en from him. Granted he wasn't the most we will crown a new NBA champ this year. talented player on the court he was a very sohd player who played his part. Although Toronto/New Jersey-This is a revenge outplayed sometimes, he still was a sohd series for both teams. Vince Carter get­ .iece for some ofthe best Gonzaga teams. ting revenge on his old team and the Rap­ tors getting revenge on him for screwing David Burgess (Gonzaga) - he is in them over. This is a battle to the death. sven worse shape than PMAC (men­ tioned above). His scholarship was taken Phoenix/Los Angeles - this is actu­ away without even playing a minute for ally Phoenix vs. Kobe Bryant series. Even the Bulldogs as he spent this whole season though I don't see the Lakers really win­ redshirting while transferring from BYU. ning this, I still love to watch this show. Talk about treating a man with disrespect.

AGED LIKE FINE WINE: SINK OR SWIM?

Gonzaga has just welcomed a new re­ Sink: LMU - They are going down in cruit on their campus, 25 year-old Ira. flames with all of the players they are los­ He spent the past 4 years playing for the ing. Aside from the loss of Damian Mar­ Kansas City Royals in their minor league tin, they are also losing Brandon Worthy, system. He never played basketball until Matthew Knight, John Montgomery and ie played at a community college and now Adoyah Miller. This team may be in the ie is first team All Junior College. This bottom three in the league next season. jot me thinking about other personali­ ties who are old for their sports, but still Swim: Golden State Warriors - So ^reat. Here is the list that I came up with: much for Dallas Mavericks being un­ stoppable, eh? The Warriors are up three MLB: Greg Maddux - played for de­ games to one and have an opportunity cades and still keeps going at his old to-get further ahead and possibly elimi­ _ge. Scary part is that he is still suc­ nate the best team in the playoffs. There cessful and could be a big winner. is no better time to be a Warriors fan. Inquire about our full-tuition scholarships at USF. For more information NBA: Shaquille O'Neal - Even an LAST LAP: iging Shaq is a great Shaq. He car­ contact Tad Fichtel at 800-854-1385, stop by USF Army ROTC Admissions ried the Heat for much of the season On a more personal note the tournament Office, email: [email protected] or visit: www.USFR0TC.com and just ran out of gas in the playoffs. for my Fencing class just started up and I am very happy to say that not only am I a NHL: Dominik Hasek - It feels hke he number one seed in my pool but also 3-0 has been around for ages, and he truly has. after the first day. With another day ofthe He is the oldest starting goaltender in the tournament still left I hope to walk away NHL and can still play better than most. with the title of Fencing Class winner. ENROLL IN ARMYT """ NFL: Brett Favre - the ageless quar­ BECOME AN ARMY OF..__ ^ RTS-ARMY San Francisco Foghorn MAY 3, 2007 SPORTS 10 Dons Put A Leash On Gonzaga Bulldogs In Weekend Series

ERIKA HEYER innings straight. In the eighth inning Sports Writer Gonzaga scored the game's only run. After two singles by Gonzaga's junior right-fielder Brian Winston and then ju­ nior third baseman Darin Holcomb, se­ ons baseball (23-23, 6-9 nior catcher Dustin Colclough was able WCC) had a successful week­ to reach to first after a throwing error by Dend effort against the Bulldogs San Francisco's freshman third basemen of Gonzaga (27-21, 10-5 WCC) by win­ Derek Poppert, which allowed Winston ning two out of the three games in the se­ to score. Jonnie Knoble, Joey Railey, and ries. The Dons won on Friday at Benedetti Derek Poppert all had hits for the Dons. Diamond 4-2, but the Bulldogs answered Senior right handed pitcher Jason Du- right back on Saturday with a 1 - 0 win. floth earned the loss on Saturday, but did The Dons clinched the series on Sunday not allow any runs to score for seven in­ on their home field by clobbering the Bull­ nings. He allowed eight hits, gained six dogs with 17 hits, allowing a 10 - 2 win. strikeouts, and no walks. Cole Stipovich On Friday the Dons put runs on the then came in during the eighth inning board by the second inning with doubles striking out a batter. John Quine came in to by senior catcher Jon Norfolk and junior finish the game, and struck out two batters. shortstop Brian Chavez, making the Dons' On Sunday the Dons were able to pull lead 1 - 0. Gonzaga answered right back out another win to take the series from in the next inning with a controversial two the Bulldogs. The outing for the Dons did run homerun hit by sophomore first base­ not look positive because Gonzaga's Darin man Ryan Wiegand that hit the foul pole Holcomb hit a two-out solo homerun to in right field, allowing Gonzaga to tie the give the Bulldogs an early lead. The Dons game. The Dons were able to regain the did not let this affect their offense. After lead in the fifth inning when junior sec­ Brian Chavez walked and then advanced ond basemen Joey Railey doubled to left, to second on a balk, Matt Lieb hit a sin­ bringing in senior center fielder Lucas De- gle to left allowing Chavez to score. Then Long after he had singled to left. The Dons sophomore left fielder Zach Kim tripled scored again with a single hit to center for the first time this season, allowing Lieb field by senior left fielder Jonnie Knoble, to score, and putting the Dons on top 2 HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN hitting in Railey. The Dons scored again in - l.The Bulldogs were able to tie the game USF Dons sophomore outfielder Zach Kim attemps to steal second base while playing in the Sunday game against the Bulldogs of the sixth on a sacrifice fly by junior right with yet another homerun hit by junior Gonzaga University. USF managed to win that game by the score of 10-2 and take the weekend series from the Bulldogs. USF won fielder Luke Sommer, allowing junior first center fielder Brandon Blank. The Dons their first game ofthe series on Friday by the score of 4-2, but lost the second game on Saturday by the score of 1-0. You can see the USF Dons play next at Pacific University on 8 May. basemen Mitch Bialosky to score, after he answered in a big way in the fifth inning led off the inning with a double to left. by scoring four runs. Zach Kim led offthe tered the game in the seventh, striking Junior lefty Aaron Poreda earned the Brian Chavez singled to center field. The allowed him to gain his 176th hit, tying for inning with a single and then was able to out one batter. Junior left-hander Matt win for the Dons on Friday by pitching all Bulldogs would not score again in the game 13th place for the Dons'all time hits. Knoble score off of a sacrifice fly to center field Baugh came in to finish the game in the four innings. He allowed only two unearned but the Dons were not finished yet. In the also stole his 19th base this weekend, which by Derek Poppert. Joey Railey and Jonnie ninth inning and struck out two batters. runs, seven hits, and got six strikeouts. Pore- seventh inning Matt Lieb hit a three run makes him the team leading base stealer. Knoble both hit singles. Railey scored off The Dons face conference rival San Di­ da now leads the team with 57 strikeouts. homer over the right field wall making the Tommy Peale earned his third win a single hit by senior first baseman Chris ego this weekend on the road and will return On Saturday at Benedetti Diamond score 9-2. The Dons scored again when as a Don on Sunday, allowing only two Bacigalupi, and Knoble was able to score home Thursday May 8 for their final home the game did not end in the Dons' fa­ Mitch Bialosky scored on a wild pitch. earned runs, seven hits, with three strike­ offa sacrifice fly hit by senior catcher Blake outs and no walks. Cole Stipovich en­ series facing Pacific and then St. Mary's. vor. The game stayed scoreless for seven Nelson. Bacigalupi was able to score after Jonnie Knoble's offense this weekend

Pick And Roll: Playing USF Intramural bas­ ketball

ILYA FISHMAN began on the right foot as the game was Sports Editor very close throughout the first 5 minutes. At about that time I made my first appear­ ance on the floor, subbing out my friend For the few who get the opportunity Josh. He was hurting from shin splints. to represent their school playing college My first action in a competitive envi­ basketball it is an honor. For the rest of ronment in a long time was not sq good us who do not have that opportunity, we in the beginning. The ball slipped out of still find a way to compete at the high­ my hands as one of my teammates passed est level while not being on the national the ball to me going up court. My hands level. This is where intramural sports come had been sweating from working out in and they give people an opportunity earlier so I couldn't really grip anything. to compete in sports at an equal level. I had my first points of the contest a For the purpose of this piece, my minute later as I snuck around the op­ friend Steve gave me an opportunity to posing players and received a pass for a compete on his team. Team MozelTov has lay-up. That was my whole highlight of not won a game this whole intramural sea­ the first half as the rest didn't go too well. son but this was not about winning for me I played the whole second half as well on this day. I have never played intramural because Josh as still recovering. The team basketball for a full season at USF so this was down once again as we could not catch was a great opportunity for me. It was the a break at any point. I made way too many last game of the season, and my last game mental errors in the game and wasn't play­ of any kind of competitive basketball at ing as well as I had hoped. In the middle USF, and I decided to make the best of it. ofthe second half, Josh came back into the I showed up a bit early to Koret to game and just as he got in our chemistry warm up with my friend and teammate came into play. We ran a perfect pick and USF Freshman Josh Provost. We shot roll play where I set up a screen for him and around in Hagan to warm up for the game then rolled to the basket to receive an easy and played a little one-on-one game. After pass and a score. That was my highlight of about 20 minutes, we went down to the the second half. The game ended not so main courts in Koret to watch the end of long after as the team lost again but that the other games and to get ready with my did not get me down. The final score was a teammates. We picked out our intramural blur in my mind but the experience stuck. jerseys, which were black and a little too I received my taste of competition big for us, but sadly they all came in the and I was very happy in what I had just same size. For the day I was number 11. done. Granted, the result wasn't what I The game began soon after, and we had expected but it was still great. I thank my a total of six players, so since I wasn't part of friends for giving me the opportunity to HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN the regular team I decided to substitute and play with them and I know that as they Sports Editor Ilya Fishman attemps to stop the opposing player from scoring, but cannot as he plays in his final intramural game at let the rest ofthe guys start the game. They develop they will be much better next year. USF. Despite the fact that his team lost, he still had a great experience playing competitive basketball.