Jaines Donahue Nained New" SMC President

The Collegian

Volume 110 2012-2013 Article 22

4-9-2013

Volume 110, Number 22 - Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Saint Mary's College of California

Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.stmarys-ca.edu/collegian

Part of the Higher Education Commons

Recommended Citation Saint Mary's College of California (2013) "Volume 110, Number 22 - Tuesday, April 9, 2013," The Collegian: Vol. 110 , Article 22. Available at: https://digitalcommons.stmarys-ca.edu/collegian/vol110/iss1/22

This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Saint Mary's Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Collegian by an authorized editor of Saint Mary's Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MORAGA, CALIFORNIA VOLUME 110, NUMBE~ TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM TWITTER: @ SMC_COLLEGIAN FACEBOOK.COM/SMCCOLLEGIAN -2-Z,, INSIDE THIS Jaines Donahue nained neW" SMC president WEEK'S EDITION First lay .president of Saint Mary's PAGE3 Trevor Project works to College raise suicide awareness announced over Spring Break

BY CHARLIE GUESE CHIEF COPY EDITOR

At a conference on the Chapel Lawn on March 26, Saint Mary's College officials formally named Dr. James A Donahue of the Grad uate Theological Union as the Col lege's 29th president. Donahue's term as president is effective July 1, 2013. "It's an absolute honor and bless ing to be named the 29th president of Saint Mary's College," Donahue said, "I promise that I will dedicate myself with all that I have to make Saint Mary's College the best aca SPORTS demic institution it can be." Donahue's speech at the an Baseball pummels nouncement ceremony highlight Georgetown ed his excitement at being named President of Saint Mary's, the heritage of the College's history, Prior to his appointment, Do It was announced in June 2012 Brother Ron was appointed Poetry and the all-encompassing Lasal nahue also served on the Advisory that incumbent President Brother president on September 23, 2005. lian mission to educate the entire Board of the Saint Mary's College Ronald Gallagher made the deci In his time as president, Saint person. Center for Engaged Religious sion to step down as college presi Mary's has witnessed an expan and prose "I want to particularly thank Pluralism. dent and return to the faculty, cit- sion of its athletics progran1, new the Christian Brothers, who have Donahue currently lives in El campus facilities, and improved from MFA tirelessly worked for 150 years to Cerrito, California, with his wife Donahue's appointment finances following the fallout of a make this a distinguished place Jane Purinton, who is an instruc false $120 million donation dur of education in the_Catholic and tor at the College of Alameda. is unprecedented as the ing his predecessor Brother Craig students Lasallian tradition," said Donahue. Donahue and Purinton have two first lay person to serve as Franz's tenure. BY AUDREY AGOT Donahue is currently the presi sons, one ofwhich is a 2008 gradu Donahue's term may not begin ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR dent of the Graduate Theological ate of Saint Mary's High School in president at Saint Mary's. until July, but he will face some Union, a group of nine theological Berkeley. rather large responsibilities as Members of the Saint Mary's schools based in Berkeley, Califor Donahue received a BA. degree ing health and age concerns. Since president of Saint Mary's. None College community were given nia. Before his time at GTU, Do from the College of the Holy Cross, that announcement, a presidential theless, Donahue demonstrated the opportunity to enjoy a harmo nahue was a professor of theology a M.Div. from Princeton Theologi search committee was mobilized enthusiasm and excitement at nious blend of poetry and short and ethics and dean of students and cal Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the to look for his replacement. The the challenge in his introductory stories at the Graduate Student vice president for student affairs at Graduate Theological Union. committee indicated that should a speech. Press releases from the Reading on Wednesday. Five stu Georgetown University in Wash Donahue's appointment is un suitable member of the Christian Office of College Communications dents from the Masters of Fine ington, D.C. Donahue has also been precedented as the first layper Brothers not be found, laypeople also indicated that events will be Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing a member of the faculty at Boston son to serve as president at Saint would be considered for the posi organized in the coming weeks for shared their work, bringing their College and Santa Clara University. Mary's. tion. students to meet Donahue. own sounds, experiences, and personalities. Second year student Michael Ganote gives perspective on Oliver Hall's Legacy Garden is Sokoda's non-fiction was particu larly colorful. He was introduced same-sex marriage cases now back for dinner by fellow non-fiction writer Joel Bahr. In the words of Bahr, Sa BYCJ COSAS 8 and another case involving the BY STEVEN COLSON Matt Carroll, General Manager koda is "funny as hell" yet is the STAFF WRITER federal government's Defense of CONTRIBUTING WRITER of Saint Mary's Sodexo dining team writer you hate to love and love to Marriage Act (DOMA). explained, "I have reassigned a hate because his use of extended The United States is current DOMAis a federal law that was Whether vegetarian, vegan, or new employee to Legacy Garden metaphors and epigraphs bring ly experiencing a revolution. passed on September 21, 1996 just health conscious, most stu to ensure we are open for dinner." light to a harsh reality that cannot Whether one interprets it as by President Bill Clinton. It re dents have probably noticed a new For those who noticed the Lega be denied. Sakoda shared "Ghost," a revolution or not, the LGBT stricts federal marriage benefits change in Oliver Hall. The Legacy cy Garden has been open for both a short story told from his point of movement is one that will make to only opposite-sex marriages Garden, which aims to offer veg lunch and dinner since Oliver Hall view. It covered a series of events an everlasting imprint on Ameri and limits inter-state marriage etarian, organic, and locally grown reopened after Spring Break, this between him and his girlfriend, can history. Although the move recognition to only opposite-sex food, has been closed for dinner should serve as some reassurance concluding with them watching ment is still a work in progress, marriages. Similarly, Proposi for the last few months. Specula that it will stay that way. This re the 1990 film "Ghost," which there are many indicators show tion 8 is a state constitutional tion has risen about the Legacy opening, however, is actually a part moved the narrator to tears. In ing that the movement has been, amendment passed in California Garden's absence, and regular of a gradual, long-term revamping terspersing themes and devices and will continue to, gain support in November 2008. The proposi diners nearly created full-blown of _Oliver Hall offering healthier, such as honest emotions, humor, and momentum from the general tion was passed by California conspiracy theories in order to more ethical food. and self medication, Sakoda told public. voters and restricts state laws to rationalize it. Carroll said that the most imme a story that incited laughter but The movement has gained only recognizing opposite-sex The reason this section has been diate and concrete changes involve also brought difficult experiences enough strength that during marriages. These two acts of missing for so long, however, is "more items that address food to the surface. The audience was the last week of March, the Su legislature essentially represent much simpler than a lack of funds, allergies, gluten-free items, and allowed full access to the narra preme Court decided to address the gateway that, ifthe Supreme lack of food, or even lack of student expandedlocallygrownitems. This tor's thoughts, which resembled the ever controversial issue of Court justices find them un input. The Legacy Garden has been summer we are also improving the intricately tangled thread that same-sex marriage by hearing constitutional, will open up a closed for dinner simply because look to the Legacy Garden to make still maintained some organized and reviewing the legal chal plethora of legal rights for the there was no one assigned the it more visible and attractive." chaos. lenge to California's Proposition see COURT, page 2 section. see GARDEN , page 3 see MFA, page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 ------THE INSIDE PAGE

1 PROP 8: Sociology professor Cynthia Ganote discusses cultural change continued from page 1

LGBT community on both state are becoming aware of the social who oppose it. Professor Ganote The other three possibilities are: and federal levels. Furthermore, issue of same-sex marriage, but moved on to state that, "While one, the court dismisses the case despite the recent passing of many people, even those who one voice can be easily ignored, on procedural grounds, two, that Prop 8, it interesting to note that voted against it previously, are a lot of voices gathered together there is no difference between public opinion has been steadily now advocating for equal rights are very hard to ignore." marriages and civil unions, or shifting toward pro gay marriage to marry. As of right now, the nine Su three, that same-sex marriage is for many years now, especially "This social movement fol preme Court justices are cur a protected right in California. after the most recent election. lows the same kind of trend rently reviewing both cases and All are viable possibilities and Cynthia Ganote, a sociolo that almost all of the previ deliberating a decision that will each would have very different gy professor at Saint Mary's, ous social movement did," said likely be delivered in either June and significant ramifications on provided insights on the social Ganote. "You can see a lot of or July. With most of the focus the gay rights movement. movement and the direction that the same patterns in both the centering on Prop 8, there are Professor Ganote likely sum American society may be mov Civil Rights Movement and the five possible decisions that could marizes the effect of the decision utbe QCollegtan ing toward. She notes that, after Women Right's Movement." It be made. The most obvious two best when she says, "Once the law SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA the last election, several states seems likely that, just as previous are also the most extreme, with is changed, public opinion will 2008 Winner passed new pro gay marriage leg movements had to fight through the court deciding either that flow along with it." Associate Collegiate Press islations and many newly elected fierce opposition initially, the same-sex marriage is constitu For opinion on this issue, see 10th Best of Show legislators are progressives. Not LGBT movement has faced and tionally protected or that it is SCOTUS HEARS DOMA and only are more and more people will continue facing many people not a federally protected right. PROP 8, page 4 P.O. Box 4407 Moraga, CA 94575 223 Ferroggiaro Hall MFA: Students share their stories and the fruits of their hard work continued from page 1 Telephone: (925) 631-4279 Email: [email protected] Similarly, second year stu- muchofthat[darknessandheavi "I'm extremely shy, so public All writers are part of what Twitter: @smc._collegian dent Amber Parker, non-fiction, ness] thatl would be comfortable speaking is not my strength," Parker describes as a program shared "Greyhound"-a dark, sharingwithpeoplenottotallyfa Parker said. However, she did that "could not be any more SUSIE FORESMAN complex, yet factually structured • miliarwith my work. Also, I didn't express that it was an honor to perfect." She is especially grate ANTHONY GOTTI short story that drew from her want to put people to sleep." read alongside writers from dif- ful for the "so nurturing and so Editors-in-Chief experience riding the bus from amazingly talented" faculty and Northern California to Southern staff, who have become like a CHARLIE GUESE California. As fellow writer Alex family to her. The MFA boasts a Chief Copy Editor Herrington noted in her intro small, intimate program that is duction of Parker, she takes mun one of the best of its kind on the SHAWNY ANDERSON dane tasks and repurposes dark west coast. It draws writers from Faculty Advisor them "in a dark way." Herrington far and near, and it has certainly shared that she has never seen a drawn the attention of Saint GABI REYES-ACOSTA watermelon in the same way after Mary's undergraduate students. News Editor English Major and Creative Writ ing Emphasis Mollie Clark, class AUDREYAGOT ... audience members of 2013, attended the reading and Assistant News Editor were taken on a dark shared that she really enjoyed it. trip that they would She especially liked that it was a SARA DESANTIS good representative of creative Opinion Editor not soon forget. writing. She has always wanted to be a writer, and the MFA draws MATT RINGARD one of Parker's stories. Parker her in with its community of mo Assistant Opinion Editor took the damp, bland, sometimes tivated peers and great professors sadly hilarious experience of rid from the department that she's · MAHSA DINYARI ing the Greyhound and injected it had as an undergraduate. Detour Editor with the dark imagery of murder. In addition to bringing world Laughing one moment and visibly renowned authors to campus in GEORGE ROBLES cringing the next, audience mem their Creative Writing Reading Sports Editor bers were taken on a dark trip that Series, the MFA uses the Gradu they would not soon forget. ate Student Reading Series to SIMON TRYZNA When asked about this bold showcase student work, giving Assistant Sports Editor choice of story, Parker explained She definitely didn't. Surpris ferent genres. The reading that exposure to students who have that a lot of what she writes is ingly, although such a strong night also featured Katie Roller already established themselves as ANDREW NGUYEN personal, dark, and heavy. She subject matter, Parker had her (poetry), Kelsay Myers (poetry), unique, talented writers and seek Chief Photographer continued, "I wasn't sure how reservations about the reading. and Anna Gates (fiction). to become masters of their craft.

Applications available at Ferroggiaro 223 Crime Beat to Community Life and Moraga Policy in De La Salle Hall; re 3/ 19/ 13 1:00 a.m. Jerome West Hall; suspended Police ferred Community Life Incident: Vandalism Synopsis: Graffiti on laminated 3/ 20/ 2013 11:00 p.m. 3/ 26/ 2013 3:33 p.m. 3/ 30/ 2013 11:45 p.m. The Collegian is the offi cial newspaper of the letter posted in Ageno B; re Incident: Fire Alarm Incident: On Campus Property Incident: Vandalism Associated Students of Saint Mary's College. The Co llegian is published weekly, except ferred to Dean of Students Synopsis: Food cooking set off Damage Synopsis: Broken sliding glass during examination periods and academic re alarm in Thille Hall; referred to Synopsis: Dent to roof of car door in Syufy Hall; referred to cesses. The Collegian reserves the right to hold 3/ 19/ 2013 4 :08 p.m. Community Life and Facilities with baseball at North bound Community Life and Facilities and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolici ted. The Collegian's Editorial Board Incident: Fire Alarm Services stop sign on De La Salle Drive; Services is comprised of all oversight staff members. Synopsis: Food cooking set off referred to Athletics and Loss Other opinions expressed are not necessarily alarm in Thille Hall; referred to 3/ 21/2013 1:34 p.m. Prevention 3/ 31/ 2013 3:09 p.m. endorsed by The Collegian, its contributors and/ or advertisers. To place an advertisement Community Life and Facilities Incident: Vandalism Incident: Information or inquire about a subscription, call The Colle Services Synopsis: Broken window in Fre 3/ 26/ 2013 8:00 a.m. Synopsis: Trespassing- former gian's Business Department at (925) 631-4279. itas Hall; referred to Community Incident: Information SMC student; referred to Com 3/ 19/ 2013 2:30 p.m. Life and Facilities Services Synopsis: College vehicle dent munity Life Incident: Information Only ed, location unknown; suspend Synopsis: Roommate safety con 3/ 21/ 2013 2:00 p.m. ed 4/ 1/2013 3:55 p.m. cerns in Guerrieri East Incident: Vehicle Accident Incident: Information Synopsis: Vehicle vs. bollard in 3/ 28/ 2013 12:50 p.m. Synopsis: Vehicle rolled out of 3/ 19/2013 9:55 p.m. Brother's Parking Lot, damage Incident: Fire Alarm parking lot and into bushes at Incident: Fire Alarm to driver's side; referred to Loss Synopsis: Food Cooking set off Justin Hall parking lot; Sus ''To act upon one's convictions Synopsis: False Alarm- smoke Prevention alarm in Ageno East; referred to pended while others wait, detector went off in De La Salle; Community Life and To create a positive f orce in a world referred to Facilities Services 4/ 3/ 2013 8:50 p.m. where cynics abound, To provide information to people 3/ 24/ 2013 3:00 a.m. 3/ 29/ 2013 7:00 p.m. Incident: Vehicle Damage when it wasn't available bef ore, 3/ 20/ 2013 4:10 p.m. Incident: Information Incident: Student Handbook Synopsis: Dent to front bumper To offer those who want it, Incident: Theft Synopsis: Harassing text mes Violation at Filippi Hall parking lot; Sus a choice-" -TED TURNER Synopsis: Stolen I pod in Brother sage sent on campus; referred Synopsis: Violation of Posting pended THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 3 NEWS GARDEN: Oliver Hall seeks to bring higher quality foods to students continued from page 1 locations, including Oliver Hall. healthier, more just food in Oliver. Oliver Hall, with input and cam "Real food" is defined as "local According to their mission state paigningfrom students and faculty, More long-term changes involve and community-based, fair, eco ment, the Real Food Challenge combined with Sodexo's partner a Sodexo partnership with Real logically sound and humane." With aims "to harness the power of ship with the Real Food Challenge, Food Challenge, the "largest stu the creation of the Real Food Cal youth and universities to build is heading toward that goal. Legacy dent food justice organization in culatoron the Real Food Challenge a healthy, fair, and green food Garden reopening for dinner is just the nation." Sodexo announced on website, the Saint Mary's commu economy. By 2020, we aim to shift one step in that process. Thursday that they have partnered nity can assess the growth of "real $1 billion of annual college food More information on the Real with this organization in order to food" purchases in the cafeteria, purchases away from industrial Food Challenge and the Real Food increase transparency and pur allowing the community to create agriculture towards local, sustain Calculator can be found at www. chases of "real food" at all of their more pressure towards the use of able, and fair sources." realfoodchallenge.org. Preventing suicide takes courage, support, and love ev ANDEE McKENZIE community and to saving lives. Campus STAFF WRITER Concerned advocates maywon der how they can help someone The topic of teen suicide is one contemplating suicide when it is Calendar that is normally pushed under the such a personal issue. The Trevor table or viewed textually in a class. Project seeks to educate the public Release of 2013 Issue of MARY: However, teen suicide and its ef that the first thing to recognize is A New Journal of Writing fects on communities and families that suicide is not just a personal Monday, April 8 are most definitely not subjects issue that will have no affect on a maryjournal.org that should be taken lightly. Saint broader community. The best way [email protected] Mary's Trevor Project, organized to help someone, according to the and presented by Maggie Powers, a prorgram, is to recognize the warn Nicaragua: Legacies of An student leader at the lntercultural ing signs of depression because American War Center, was an event dedicated to that can, but not always, lead to Monday, April 8 awareness and advocacy for teen thoughts of suicide. Some of the Galileo 201 suicide and depression. warning signs that CAPS described Contact Susan Parr The event started with a presen were loss of appetite, sleep, and a [email protected] tation on suicide awareness and lack of drive for activities that one prevention by Powers, followed by once loved, and thoughts of death. Let Us Remember: The a small panel of personal stories of It is also important to recognize Holocaust and Rwanda how suicide has affected some of In an interview with Powers Although the Trevor Project is that one does not feel that they Genocide the lives of the Saint Mary's com on her decision to give the pre dedicated to all types of suicide are responsible for saving some Monday, April 8 munity. A discussion from Saint sentation, she said, "Suicide and and depression awareness, it has one's life. 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Mary's Counseling and Psychologi depression are often times topics a special connection to suicide In response to the Trevor Proj Hagerty Lounge cal Services (CAPS) followed about ignored by students and youth, awareness for the LGBTQIA com ect, some may wonder how they Contact Joan Peterson depression warning signs and how after the death of my friend last munity. According to the presen can be an ally to the LGBTQIA [email protected] to help. Theeventconcludedwitha year, I realized that it's an important tation, 30-40% of the LGBTQIA community. fill in the blank community art proj discussion to have with friends community has attempted suicide. There are many things someone What is Social Justice? How Do ect with paper hand cutouts saying, and to make others aware about its Powers added that, "Suicide is the can do to be an ally to this commu We Get There From Here? "You are not alone because... " prevalence and seriousness." second leading cause of death for nity. Some of the most important Tuesday, April 9 college students according to the ones are to examine one's lan Soda Activity Center Center for Disease Control and guage, educate oneself on the LG 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Prevention." If the stresses of col BTQIA community, not make as Contact Jennifer Pigza lege-such as work, jobs, majors, sumptions about someone's sexual [email protected] and sports-were not stressful orientation, and to not make jokes enough, the presentation also men about LGBTQIA people. Saint Mary's College of Collegiate Seminar Event* Spring 2013 tioned just how stressful itwould be On being an ally, Powers stated, California Enactus Launch to also have to deal with the stress of "I think it's important to be an ally Party The Quixotic Players others denying one's sexual orienta so that individuals know that they Wednesday, April 10 tion, gender identity, or both. have friends and peers that love Hagerty Lounge Perfectly Imperfect Projects like the Trevor Project and support them. They are not 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and the It Gets Better Project, an alone in their struggle." Contact Ryan Summers 1 A play by Nicole Gomes (SMC 14) online based support and suicide Suicide is not something that [email protected] Winner, 2012 UNDO IT Seminar Script Contest presentation group with more than should be pushed under the rug 8,000 inspirational video messages or ignored; it is a serious issue Bible Speaker Series: to all those struggling with accep that receives serious attention in Reflections on What Is and tance, are dedicated to promoting awareness programs such as the What Ought to Be suicide awareness forthe LGBTQIA Trevor Project. Wednesday, April 10 Soda Activity Center Contact Michael Barram [email protected]

Faculty Musical Recital: Dawn Foster-Dodson (cello) Thursday, April 11 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Saint Mary's Chapel

Holi: The Festival of Colors Sunday, April 14 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Kiosk Green Field Contact Residence Housing A modern day angel tries to take Isaac away from his foster parents Association Get involved. [email protected] Abraham and Sarah-in an emotional play about faith and family. Planning an event? It's an Angel as an Agent and God as his Boss Join our staff. in Nicole Gomes' new twist on the Bible story! Want it in The Collegian? If you're interested in writing for The Collegian, join us at our storyboard meeting E-mail us with the details Monday & Tuesday * April 15 & 16 of your event at: s;o_o PM & 8:00 PM every Monday at 6 p.m. in Dante 120. [email protected] or call for more information: Soda Center * FREE {925) 631-4279

\!tbe (ollegtan Due to space limitations, Look closer. we cannot list individual club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION SCOTUS hears Social media is shifting the way we fight for issues DOMA and Prop 8 world how many people take this shown on television. Most people news and getting attention on social BY CHARLIE GUESE Facebook, Twitter, issue to heart, not necessarily to get their news from social networks media sites is what people see. On CHIEF COPY EDITOR change people's minds. and news websites. More people find Facebook and 1\vitter, its users are and other social Whether or not you're against a cable news biased and manipula- in control ofwhat everyone sees, not nassionate advocates gathered media networks potential future where people are tive of viewers-as seen in the CNN whatmainstreammediaoutletswant r in Washington last week as the alwaysonlineandlosingtheface-to- Steubenvillerapetrialcoveragecon- you to see. Changing your profile U.S. Supreme Court conducted oral are becoming face human connection with others, troversy. We are moving away from picture to the pink equal sign shows arguments over California's Propo the reality is that people are always television for news, and more toward everyone online that you person- sition 8 and the federal Defense of news sources online, potentially losing this con- the computer, phone, and tablet. ally care about marriage equality Marriage Act, both ofwhich prohibit nection with others. According to Gaining awareness is actually and that you are not alone. When same-sex marriage and other rights and soap boxes Facebook's financial reports, 1.06 less feasible if one tries to protest a people see this same symbol flooding to LGBT people that are otherwise billion people have Facebook ac- cause the traditional way. It takes their Facebooknews feeds, itvisually entitled to heterosexuals. While the BY OLIVER REYES counts and 680 million people use it much more time to gather everyone shows how important this is, and to Supreme Court will probably not STAFF WRITER daily. You Tube has announced thatit in the movement, plan what needs how many people. rule as far as to say that same-sex changing your profile picture has over one billion users and more to be done, and actually do the pro- So changing your profile picture marriage should be legal in all 50 on Facebook will not sway the than four billion video views per day. test-which in ilie end, might not get towards one movement makes more states in accordance with the Con Supreme Court to decide in favor of 1\vitter has reported that out of its people's attention at all. Cable news ofa difference than one thinks. Many stitution,suchadirectionforthe U.S. marriage equality, it will not change 500 million users, over 200 million stations, newspapers and magazines assume that the amount of effort seems inevitable, and it also seems the minds of those against marriage are active. don't cover most protests, and as one puts into a protest or movement likely that the Court will issue some equality, and it will not necessarily As social network website num- a result, the viewers you could po- equates to its impact, but in a world ruling that concedes more rights to get more supporters to be more ac- bers continue growing, the relevance tentially get with a few clicks online where hundreds or thousands of same-sex couples. tive in thefightformarriageequality. of the television, a primary means of never hear about this movement. people can see what you do with Still, it is also undeniable that A few clicks do not equate to the act content consumption, diminishes. And even if you post an article or a those few clicks, iliat isn't the case. support for same-sex marriage has of physically going outside with a With YouTube showing videos for petitiononFacebook, 1\vitter, Tum- The objective of a protest is to get already won its culture war in the groupofpeopletoprotestorfightfor free, and Netflix offering instant blr or You Tube, and no one reads it, people aware of ilie issues and show U.S.AnABC News/Washington Post a cause. However, 2. 7 million people movie and television show stream- it didn't take much out of your time its importance and its needs. If mil- poll shows that a clear majority of changing their profile pictures to- ing for a mere eight dollars a month, to do so and not much is lost. lions of people take up a huge part Americans believe that same-sex wards a singular goal makes some people are starting to find the tele- The mainstream media can't be of the online space, tlle viral nature couples have a right to marry, and kind of impact-especially in this vision obsolete. For the first time trusted in portraying a movement of social media will take its course, only 24% see homosexuality as a social media driven world in which ever this year, the Super Bowl was the right way, either. The difference showing millions more people that choice-down from 40% ten years we now live. The goal is to show the streamed online in addition to being between getting attention on cable this issue is worth caring about. ago. It is troubling to see that a mi norityofAmericans still believe that, and it is peculiar to see strong oppo World Cup and Summer Olympics displacing Brazilians nents ofrights to LGBT personswho almost always base arguments off Recent gang rape of American student is a consequence of dire economic conditions incorrect religious interpretations. BY KATIE MACCARIELLO of Rio called Leblon, five miles away room for stadiums, subway stations, arrest. Specifically, Alexandre Braga, Even Fox News Channel presenter STAFF WRITER from Copacabana Leblon is consid and parking garages. Authorities the commanding officer of the Rio Bill O'Reilly, a Catholic, an influ ered the richest, nicest, and safest think tllat destroying the homes of police, in an interview with Globo ential conservative, and consistent n Saturday, March 23, the first part ofRio, though Copacabana isn't the lowest class ofcitizens will elimi Television, the main television hothead noted on his program that Oday of Saint Mary's Easter Re generally too shabby either. By all nate the problem, but, in actuality, network in Rio, explains, "the char san1e-sex marriage is "a compelling cess, an An1erican student was gang means, it can be dangerous, but iliere itwill only exacerbate ilie situation. acteristics of both crimes, both the argument, and to deny that, you have raped by three Brazilian men on a aren't drug dealers and kidnappers When these people's homes are Brazilian case and tlle one with the got to have a very strong argument public transportation vehicle while on every corner. However, sexual destroyed, giving them nowhere to foreigners, lead us to believe that [the on the other side. The argument on her French boyfriend was shackled, assaults on tourists are not very live, and making it harder to find suspects] wanted to have a 'party of the other side hasn't been able to do beaten with a crowbar, and forced common in Rio; theft is reported work, many will be forced into a life evil.' The principal motive seems to anything but thump the Bible." to watch. The two tourists had been more frequently, even by locals. At of crime to provide for themselves be the satisfaction of their lust." The For once, O'Reilly is right. When studying Portuguese in Rio for the least, they're not common anymore. and their families. Destroying the men were not committing this crin1e Justice Anthony Kennedy, the per previous month, and left the country Rio used to be one of the most places where these people live will for money, drugs, or respect.All they ceived swingvote ofthe Court, asked promptly following the assault. The dangerous cities in the world. The improve nothing. If anything, the wanted was sex, which is hardly a defendant Charles Cooper specifi bus departed from Copacabana, a vicious drug trade led to murders, construction of these commercial reason to beat two foreigners (or callywhat Cooper meant when say popular tourist beach in Rio, and rapes, kidnappings, and other vio buildings on top of people's homes anyone,forthatmatter)withablunt ing that "redefining marriage will was driven to Sao Goncalo, a favela, lent crimes that occurred almost will aggravate the citizens who will metal object and abuse them. have real-world consequences," or slum. The other passengers were daily. Some parts of the city are still be left with no place to live. As a precaution, tourists are ad Cooper had no answer and even forced to exit the bus before leaving considered second or third world, I am not saying that these crimi vised not to use the bus services, admitted that he did not want to Copacabana, and the assault oc like Sao Goncalo, or Santa Teresa, nals' horrific actions can be justified and instead should opt for city buses challenge whether same-sex couples curred during the journey. A Brazil another favela by saying that they were forced to or regular taxis. As in this incident, are capable parents. ian woman claimed that she was also But, in preparation for the 2014 rape and abuse someone because these buses are often linked to or Reports from the American Psy sexuallyassaultedbythemenonthe World Cup and the 2016 Summer their homes were destroyed. I am ganized crime, particularly the mi chological Association state that same day. Olympics, many of these shanty also not condoning their crime, or litias conducted by Rio's former city same-sex couples are as capable I spent my spring break in a part towns are being torn down to make condoning them because of their forces, such as fire and policemen. parents as heterosexual parents are. Repeated scientific research has proven that homosexuality is not a "choice" or a "sin" but rather the 100 Word Rants naturalresultofacomplexinterplay of genetics and prenatal biological Beyonce visits Cuba Stop bad parenting The allergies return Don't judge my fort development. While homosexual ity was once a crime punishable by BY ANTHONY GOTT! BY SARA DESANTIS BY MATT RINGARD BY TORI STRINGER death and that consensual gay sex EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OPINION EDITOR ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR STAFF WRITER could result in prison in some states as recently as ten years ago before c uba has been under a severe Q ver Spring Break, I was at the spring is in the air. Some people Ihave learned that when we reach the Supreme Court's 2003 Law embargo, set by the United orthodontist's office, where can tell because the trees are college age we tend to revert back rence vs. Texas ruling, it is becoming States, since 1962. This embargo I witnessed some truly appalling swinging, the birds are singing, to liking things we liked as kids. We increasingly more difficult for op was established in response to parenting. Because my orthodon- and the flowers are blooming. I take naps, play with Nerf guns, and ponents to justify their homophobic the Cuban missile crisis and Fi- tist has a peculiar sense of humor, can tell because the moment I own pillow pets. Blanket forts are and hate-filled position as American del Castro's cruel regime. Aside the office has a popcorn machine walk outside, a miasma of pollen one of those things that should not courts concede more rights to LGBT from the trade of goods through and plate of cookies (which I like assaults me. My eyes redden and just be left in our past. Those warm persons and as more Americans ac the use of credit, tourism is also to eat vindictively after my ap- swell, and I scratch at them until caves we would adventure into when knowledge that gay people deserve banned as it directly supports pointments). While I was waiting, my capillaries burst, making me we were kids are still just as fun, if the love, stability, and happiness that the Castro regime. Jay-Z and this little girl was having an abso- look like one of those frogs that not more, now and they're easy to we-and everyone human-desire. Beyonce Carter's recent visit to lute fit because her mother would shoots poison out of its eyes. My make. Everyone has blankets and Culturally, opposition to same-sex Cuba for vacation is seen as an not let her have a second cookie. sinuses clog and I walk around pillows around-all you need is a marriage has caved. Denial of rights endorsement of a dictatorial gov- Finally, her mother told her that with several crates of Kleenex little creativity. How do people not to LGBT persons is now a minority ernment that oppresses women "she could take one bite and throw on my person at all times. I hang realize what they're missing out opinion. Legally, support for same and sponsors terrorist activities it away," which the child did while my mouth open to breathe, only on? When I ask people if they want sex marriage seems inevitable, even around the world. On top of this, she held her iPhone 5 in one hand. to ingest more pollen and start to make a blanket fort with me I get ifthe Court may not feel comfortable the Obama Administration must I was shocked that this mother wheezing and sneezing uncon- weird looks, like they're judging me. ruling in a powerful direction yet. have signed off approval for the would allow her child to waste trollably. Spring may be great However, I will stand by the fact that While some Americans still cling Carter's Cuban visit, which is an food, let alone submit to her for some, but until the dust and blanketfortsarefun to make and fun to demeaning vitriol, the majority unfortunate double standard to child's annoying whining. Current pollen settle, you'll find me locked to hang out in with friends. And let's now view us with compassion, ac set. Friends of the President ap- or future parents-please, please in an airtight container like last be honest, being a kid at heart is the ceptance, and advocacy. pear to be above U.S. law. do not do this. night's pork loin. only way to survive college. STMARYSCOLLEG IAN.COM T HE COLLEGIAN • T UES DAY, A PRIL 9, 2013 5 OPINION

don't want to wish anyone to ex he has never heard before: the everything is so black and white Letters to the Editor perience racism or just to be made reason why he has not heard of as he sees it. It actually really of fun of for something you have no these stereotypes before such as fends me that he thinks that this Dear Editor, that does not mean our students control over. At the same time, I the math and badminton stereo in no way affects our community haven't experienced being ex feel that to experience this is a types is because those stereotypes here at Saint Mary's. Educating After reading this article by cluded or poked fun at for being learning process and a way to re have been negatively used and others about these stereotypes is Oliver Reyes, the first line started who they are. alize who you truly are and what put down on other individuals. I one of the first steps to actually my questions. We presented I, like Ollie, came from a diverse it means to be an Asian American. know I keep bringing up this card, taking apart stereotypes for ev stereotypes in our show; we did hometown and high school and I've learned a great deal through but even though I do not identify eryone, for every race and ethnic not tell anyone that they should I never thought twice about my my own experience and it has as Asian Pacific American, as an ity, and if one is not aware of them feel personally offended by those Asian customs and quirks - every caused me to challenge myself ally, it is a little upsetting and how are we to stop them from stereotypes. Asian Cultural Night one else around me had them too. and the perspective of others. insulting. partaking in these stereotypes (ACN) is composed of student's However, while at Saint Mary's, I -Annamarie Santos -Sonia Perez and encouraging them? stories who were involved in the have felt highly and uncomfort Though our community, here show, not stories the audience ably aware of my Asian identity. I have read the article that I had not read the article until on campus and the Bay Area, does experienced. People may relate Partofitmightbe me being para Oliver Reyes had written for the now but I have been reading all a good job in trying to stop racism to the show, but that is not always noid when no one is intentionally Collegian. My initial reaction was of your responses to it. When I and stereotyping because of how the case, which is apparent in treating me a certain way, but I do that I was pretty upset about how got the gist of it from Anna's first diverse the communities are, that Reyes' opinion article about ACN. feel it anyway. he wrote that MiseducASIAN was comment I was really upset about does not mean racism has ceased, He has his opinions, and I re I don't believe that the sets "misleading." In that aspect, just it. And finally reading it just now here or anywhere else. Generaliz spect them, but that is his individ we had and the ideas we raised like Anna, I came from a diverse angers me even more. ing and making assumptions like ual story. ACN was composed of "aren't necessary here;" the signs place and high school as well, I am upset because Oliver is those Oliver has made are what other people's stories and views, made for my set, Nathan's set, and the fact that coming from trying to generalize his own ex lead people into thinking situa and there is a fine line between Ardi's spoken word, Justher's a diverse place does not mean perience towards everyone else's, tions they may be a part of aren't respecting other's opinions and spoken word-they all came from everyone is always accepting all and that racism constitutes ste racist or making stereotypes completely bashing the stories we a personal experience of being the time. It is that you are more reotypes we addressed as not towards others. The fact that his told by saying those stereotypes pointed at for being Asian when exposed to cultures than others. "real." Racism and stereotyping own girlfriend he referenced in are not real. we had no control over who we I have been working with the have become invisible now. his article wrote an article about The following are responses were born as. The mere fact that Intercultural Center for the past I was born and raised in Daly the offending frat party thrown from my executive team, and I other people could create a set three years now and I have at City and then moved out here at Duke University just makes share them with you so you are and voice their MiseducASIAN tended all of the cultural nights where I was raised in a mostly me wonder how much he really is aware of our concern about Ollie experience is proof enough that on campus. What I think he does white community. These are two aware or even acknowledges the Reyes' opinion article posted on it is necessary to bring light to the not know is that having these different locations; two different stereotypes made towards Asians. March 12 online, '"Miseducasian' fact that people at Saint Mary's cultural nights on campus makes communities and how they inter I felt very strongly about this is misleading and publicizes false have been misunderstood. people become aware about other act with one another. Of course article and it really hurt me be stereotypes." I appreciated his article in The people's cultures and to educate Oliver would not be able to real cause of all the amazing sets peo - Eileen Lindley Collegian, and again, it's fortu them. ize the supposed stereotypes he ple had performed and worked nate he hasn't had to deal with Like I said in the beginning, doesn't know about because he is hard on. But what can we do? This It's fortunate that he's never proving who he is as an Asian I was a little upset because the mostly around a community that is one person's opinion and I am had a rattling experience of being American to others and that his sucky part is that he does not is all Asian, and I have been in the trying my best to not let his criti stereotyped or being made fun peers accept him for who he is, see the intention of the cultural same situation. cism try and tarnish all the hard of because he's Asian. I do agree but I don't think he should have night and all the hard work that So what I am reading from Oli work we put into our production. that, as an inclusive community, said this topic isn't necessary at our executive team had put into ver's opinion article is that he has We all did amazing and I hope that for the most part Saint Mary's Saint Mary's simply based on his it, but only the final product. The been in a bubble and still lives in Oliver can understand some day isn't incredibly racist towards own experience. I suppose I mean last thingthat I want to comment that bubble because he is unable what we tried hard to accomplish. specific groups on campus, but both fortunate and unfortunate. I on is about the stereotypes that to open eyes and realize that not -Sheila Garcia 1 ize Your F tur Register for summer classes today! • More classes added • Most are transferrable courses to UC &CSU • $46 per unit

~ DVC LOS MEDANOS CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE COLLEGE Sa n Pablo Pleasa nt Hill San Ramon Pittsb urg • Brentwood Learn more by visiting www axi · eyourf ure.org A Message from the Contra Costa Community College District 6 THE COLLEGIAN TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM DETOUR Lululelllon: quality over quantity JT was worth the wait Workout brand empties wallets but satisfies customers Fresh album accounts for singer's absence clothes can be spotted rocking Lu different because it is as much of a BY DANNY HAGAN BY EVELYN MINAISE reminiscent of past songs like lulemon apparel. From yoga pants CONTRIBUTING WRITER lifestyle clothing brand as it is ath STAFF WRITER "Senorita" and similar to "What to tank tops, and sporty jackets to letic wear. Theclothesfitslim,mak Goes Around ... Comes Around." Alright ladies, how much would headbands, Lululemon's iconic ing them really feel like tailored ,, He even brings back collabora you be willing to spend on a pair logo pops up on women's clothing sportswear for post-workout." Justin Timberlake tions with Timbaland. "The 20/20 Experience" of yoga pants? $30, $40, maybe all over campus. Those who own Lululemon are . But the main differences be even $50? If you answered yes to So what is the draw to this brand? satisfied with their purchases. But tween these older songs and any of these, then you can almost "I shop at Lululemon because I on a college student's budget, the After seven years of Justin the new album are his lighter afford the right leg of yoga pants like how their clothes fit," says worth of the brand is definitely Timberlake filling his time as an song messages and more creative manufactured by Lululemon. The sophomore Jillian Cary. "Their questionable. actor rather than a singer, fans sounds. Timberlake delves into luxury athletic brand has made clothes never stretch out and are "I do agree that Lululemon is rejoiced when his album "The some musical patterns from dif a name for itself in recent years more comfortable. The material expensive," said Cary. "But I think 20/20 Experience" was released ferent decades, bringing a more by offering quality, comfortable that they use is thicker and more that the purchase is worth it. It is three weeks ago. Since then, it classic sound to today's main clothing geared toward an active form-fitting than the material used quality apparel and I would rather has been number one on the stream radio. In "Pusher Love lifestyle-but at an astonishingly by other athletic brands." buy something that will last longer charts, and rightfully so. Prior to Girl," Timberlake harnesses some high price. An average pair of Lu It seems that comfort and qual and fit better." the album, most fans complained of Prince's falsettos and slow yet lulemon yoga pants costs $98, with ity are some ofLululemon's major "I occasionally indulge in the about JT's extended absence from catchy rhythms. The full version other popular yoga-inspired pieces selling points. poison that is Lululemon," said the music scene, but now it makes of"Suit and Tie" showcases mixes including tank tops and jackets It isn't just the ladies who enjoy Klunk in regards to how often he perfect sense. of pop and Motown. His lyrics running anywhere from $58 to Lulu's commitment to excellence. gives in to the brand's towering "The 20/20 Experience" shows choices have since changed, too, nearly $200. The company's men's clothing prices. It's really up to you to decide a clear transition into the singer's to reflect a more comfortable Despite its price, Lululemon line has started to sneak its way to join Cary, Klunk, and the mul personal desires as an artist. He vibe, abandoning his "Cry Me A clothing has become increasingly onto the wardrobes of male Saint titude of other students who have spent years proving that he is a River" days. "Mirrors" describes common among female students Mary's students.. "The quality of already "indulged in the poison." good artist and has finally crafted his relationship with his wife, and at Saint Mary's. Athletes as well as the clothes is unparalleled," said Just know that while your wallet a recognizable style. In this al "Blue Ocean Floor" is equally as regular students who simply want sophomore and cross-country may not thank you, your body bum, Timberlake experiments hypnotizing. comfortable study or workout runner Marc Klunk. "Lululemon is definitely will. with more interesting sounds, Justin Timberlake's creativ bringing a new dynamic to his ity in this new, fresh album was repertoire. worth the wait. It brings a vibrant Did the Internet fool you this year? "The 20/ 20 Experience" has sound to the radio that old Tim ten tracks, but each is no less berlake fans will be oddly sur Certain websites do April Fools' the right way than four minutes long and most prised by, an older audience may extend beyond seven. He in appreciate, and a new audience BY TORI STRINGER Needless to say, this resulted in a rated You Tubers and recognizable dulges in creative openings and will fall in love with. STAFF WRITER lot of people with noses pressed stars of some of You Tube's most elongated endings in almost each GRADE: A- to their computer screens, won popular videos. song. Some of the openings are DOWNLOAD: "Pusher Love Girl" This last week brought the holi dering why it wouldn't work. By Netflix was not left out of the day that every prankster waits for clicking on a troubleshooting tab, festivities. Its contribution was and every gullible person dreads they quickly became ashamed of providing new movie categories April Fools' Day. The internet sud their gullibility. for users to peruse. These in Upbeat to unhappy denly overflowed with pranks that YouTube also joined in on the cluded "Movies Featuring an Epic people everywhere were naive fun, posting a video claiming that Nicholas Cage Meltdown," "Mov Cold War Kids explore sorrowful sound enough to believe. From cancel after eight years of being online, ies and TV Shows about Seriously BY JENCY JAMES and more of a subdued and sor ing television shows to renewing they would be shutting the site Pissed offWives," and "Reality TV STAFF WRITER rowful sound. The title track, older shows to fake movie cast down to review every video to about People with No Concept of "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts," ex ings, this April Fools' Day tried its pick the "Best Video on You Tube". Reality." It also claimed to have emplifies this new direction best best at fooling the gullible. They claimed this was the original new episodes of"Firefly," a popu Cold War Kids with its four and a half minute "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts" There were simple pranks such purpose of the site and promised lar TV show that was cancelled quiet drumming and drawling as Gmail turning everything blue to reboot the site in ten years after one season and has not re II vocals. Likewise, the vocals in or John Green tweeting that he time with only the winning video leased an episode since 2002. Who would have thought it "Fear and Trembling" are remi had been cast as one of his own on it. There was even an enticing These pranks were some of was possible to make a song niscent of Alabama Shakes with characters in the expected movie prize of $500 and a clip-on MP3 many sites' efforts to trick their about laundry so catchy? Indie its seemingly southern drawl. version of his latest novel. Others player to motivate users to post visitors. While some people were rockers Cold War Kids did just "Tuxedo" also holds a steady were more elaborate, including last-minute videos before the ignorant enough to fall for these that in 2007 with the release of cymbal beat, alternating guitar Google Nose Beta, which claimed midnight deadline. This prank pranks, they were mostly enter "Hang Me Up To Dry" on their chords and melancholy vocals to allow people to smell items involved a very convincing set taining and set the bar high for debut album, "Robbers and Cow and lyrics ("I love to be a stranger through their computer screen. up and appearances from highly next year. ards." Fast forward six years and everywhere then /'Cause tux four albums later, and Cold War edos don't spread the name / A Kids has moved away from the Disney stars shock in ode to partying upbeat and catchy beats of their roots and into a more evocative ... this fourth album and soulful sound with their takes on a starkly "Spring Breakers" disappoints with messy storyline latest album "Dear Miss Lone different sound. The BY JOSE BASULTO shocking footage of the girls in way in which the movie unraveled lyhearts." STAFF WRITER bikinis holding bottles wrapped itself was quite disappointing. Fans of Cold War Kids are used change isn't so obvious up in brown paper bags while There were many moments to their blues-infused indie rock "Spring break forever" is the singing along to Britney Spears' in the movie that felt as though that brings on an infectious habit at first.The rest of the haunting phrase used repeatedly "Hit Me Baby One More Time" it were dragging on and losing of toe tapping as past hits, "Hang album, however, takes throughout the controversial its serious message. Although Me Up To Dry," "Louder Than on a less upbeat tone movie "Spring Breakers." Direc If the movie had been it was supposed to grasp the es Ever" and "We Used to Vacation" tor Harmony Korine proves sence of suspense, even the audi did. Listeners will find that this and more of a subdued more coherent, had how raw and dark young adults ence could not help letting out a fourth album takes on a starkly and sorrowful sound. can truly become all because of better acting, had chuckle or two when a "serious" different sound. The change isn't their infatuation with experienc scene was taking place. If the so obvious at first, as the opening ing the ultimate spring break. a more developed movie had been more coherent, track and album single "Miracle perfect disguise so be cruel / And However, in light of the current story line, and had had better acting, had a more Mile" starts off with pounding fill up your pain"). conflict over the importance of resolved with a developed story line, and had piano chords and a kick drum Simply put, this album does the right to bear arms, this movie resolved with a believable ending, with a sound reminiscent of past not showcase the infectious and promotes the use of guns like no believable ending, it it would have had better potential Cold War Kids albums. The track bubbly sound many fans fell in other. "Spring Breakers" leaves would have had better to succeed. continues on with a catchy beat love with upon discovering Cold many viewers questioning the With the over-arching themes joined by lead singer Nathan War Kids. But while it may not be real intentions behind the movie, potential to succeed. of misbehaving, stealing, sex, Williet's delightfully raspy voice the kind of album listeners blast as there is much controversy its drugs, and alcohol, "Spring which rattles off lyrics such as "I and sing along too, it showcases moral character. is just a snippet of the behavior Breakers" does provide many of was supposed to do great things Cold War Kids' ability to master Disney stars Selena Gomez in which the young girls partake. its young viewers with a strong /I know the road was long/ But indie ballads. It also displays (from "Wizards of Waverly Despite the beautiful cinema message about being influenced I wasn't raised to shoot for fame growth, despite its unexpected Place") and Vanessa Hudgens tography that captured postcard by the media. The film is a sober / I had the safety on / I cut my change. If nothing else, the al (from "High School Musical") images of Miami, the plot of the ing reminder that college stu ties, I sold my rings / I wanted bum is a go-to pick for mellow take on new, ironic, and crude story was unsatisfying. The first dents who party too much will none of this." background or study music. roles vastly different from what ten minutes of the movie built up encounter serious emotional, The rest of the album, how GRADE: B- they typically perform. The an interesting story line, but the legal, and moral consequences. ever, takes on a less upbeat tone DOWNLOAD: "Miracle Mile" STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 7 SPORTS DELLY: NBA could be in the future NCAA basketball coaching madness continued from page 8 Now that season is over, coaching carousel begins for colleges

BY SIMON TRYZNA 2010, high mid-major coaches like there is no reason that he can't ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Brad Stevens and Shaka Smart develop a successful program by opted to stay with their programs the beach (if you haven't heard, With March Madness coming instead of taking a chance to Florida Gulf Coast's campus is to an end, there has already been coach a legendary powerhouse. on a beach). With conference a flurry of coaching changes in The second interesting thing realignment, there is no reason the NCAA. This is an interesting is the coach's ability to jump ship that FGCU couldn't be the next development for Saint Mary's whenever they see fit without VCU, jumping from a low-major fans because of a possibility of the punishment, but student-athletes to a successful mid-major con Gaels' top recruit de-committing being required to sit out a year. ference. Instead, Dunk City is from Saint Mary's. The flurry of Coaches recruit players they want one and done. The players will be coaching changes has also raised to coach and players develop a looking back and thinking what questions about the NCAA's will strong bond with their coaches. could have been had their head to aid student athletes. But when a coach bails on the coach not bailed. The epicenter of all the action program and the players, it is the Now back to Alford and UCLA. is in Los Angeles. UCLA became players that end up hurting the The man who replaced Alford at the first school to fire its head most because they could either New Mexico is Craig Neal, father coach after he won a major regu stay or try to create the same bond of Gaels recruit Cullen Neal. Craig lar season conference. The head with a new coach, or transfer and was a longtime assistant for Al coach, Ben Howland, was not only sitoutayear. Ifthe NCAA was tru ford, both at Iowa and New Mex successful, but led UCLA to three ly meant to help student-athletes, ico. And when Cullen committed consecutive Final Fours during then the mandatory reds hi rt rule to Saint Mary's, he believed that his tenure. But after failing to for transfers needs to disappear. his father would remain an assis continue his success in the NCAA Look at the second big school tant coach and Alford's son Bryce Tournament in recent years, he in Los Angeles: USC. They were (who is in the same graduating DELLAVEDOVA could land with an NBA team this offseason (Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) was fired. For comparison pur unable to hire any coaches with class as Cullen) would play at of the things he will be remem have had the privilege of watching poses, Bill Billechick still has a sustained success, and instead New Mexico. But with both the bered for. His poise and decision him for the past four year's, and job, despite not winning a Super hired Andy Enfield, the up-start Affords going to UCLA, there are making when handing the ball is Dellavedova will leave college as Bowl championship since 2004. coach with a model wife whose a lot of rumors that Cullen will anartformunlikeanyotherplayer the greatest Saint Mary's basket The coach that replaced How school upset #2 seed Georgetown opt to play for his father, now the in the country. Saint Mary's fans ball player of all time. land is Steve Alford, who has only and #7 seed SDSU to advance head coach, at New Mexico. And had one team make the NCAA to the Sweet Sixteen. Much like although it may hurt the Gaels, SB: Gaels look to rebound Sweet 16 and that was back in Steve Alford was able to turn a I would like to commend New 1999 (Southwest Missouri State). Sweet Sixteen run with a low Mexico for staying in-house and against Santa Clara He also had a contract at New major to a prime-time gig (he hiring Craig Neal as its new head continued from page 8 Mexico through the 2020 season. went to Iowa), Enfield jumped coach. The transaction from old Two things that are interesting ship and went to USC. While he coach to new coach will be easier about this: much like Randy Ben may be able to make more money for the student-athletes. Because nett spurned big time offers fol and recruit better, I am highly isn't what this is all about in the lowing the Gaels Sweet 16 run in critical of this move, because end? Rowing has solid outing in San Diego Gaels participate at Crew Classic, NorCal/SoCal Showdown next ..

game series, the Lions would with the sweep behind an RBI once more score early, but the single by Hannah Montalban, Gaels were able to tie the game up giving LMU a 2-1 victory. in the third on an unearned run. With the four losses, the Gaels Lujane Mussadi and Waldusky drop to 12-25 ( 4-8) and face a stiff would go inning for inning the test when they travel to Berkeley rest of the way, but it would be to take on the California Golden the Lions who would walk off Bears at 3:00 p.m. Player of the Week Ben Griset Baseball

The left-handed pitcher threw a complete game shutout for the Gaels

THE GAELS will look to rebound next at the NorCal/SoCal Showdown in Redwood Shores (Courtesy of smcgaels.com). in a 6-1 win over the with a time of 7:02. 71. Miami visiting Georgetown BY GEORGE ROBLES Grand Final since 2009. Natalie Livingston, Haley Adams, Mi finished first in the race with a SPORTS EDITOR Hoyas last week. He chelle Felmlee-Gartner, Meagan time 6:43.30. Next up, the Gaels This weekend the Saint Mary's Scott, Maryann Cocannon, Dana will travel to Redwood Shores had 10 strikeouts on Rowing team participated in the Cook, Stacy Book, Christina Ben for the NorCaJ/SoCal Showdown the day. Crew Classic in San Diego, where nett and Katie Wahl finished in on April 20 and 21st. A week Courtesy of smcgaels.com they had a solid overall outing. On third place with a time of 6:49.64. later, they will participate in the Saturday, the Gaels finished in the The next day the Gaels would WIRA Championships in Rancho top three to qualify for their first finish in sixth place in the Finals Cordova.

Baseball Softball Fri.@ Pepperdine 4:00 p.m. SPORTS THIS Sat. @ LMU 1:30 p.m. #GAELS Tue.@ UC Davis 3:00 p.m. Wed. @ Cal 3:00 p.m. Follow us Sat. vs. Santa Clara 12:00 & 2 p.m. WEEK Fri. @Gonzaga 6:00 p.m. facebook.com/smccollegian Sat. @ Gonzaga 6:00 p.m. Sun. vs. Santa Clara 12:00 & 2 p.m. Women's Tennis @smccollegian Sun. @Gonzaga 12:00 p.m. Men's Tennis Fri. vs. Pepperdine 12:30 p.m. stmaryscollegian.com Wed. vs. USF 3:00 p.m. Sun. vs. LMU 11:00 a.m. 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN • Go GAELS! SPORTS Gaels get series win over Georgetown Softball Baseball takes 2 of 3 from Hoyas behind strong pitching performances struggles continue versusLMU

BY SIMON TRYZNA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

A disappointing season con tinued in Los Angeles for the Gaels as the Saint Mary's softball team got swept by the Loyola Marymount Lions. In the first of four games, the Gaels jumped out to an early lead behind a leadoff home run by Brittany Sabatini. But the Lions got a run back in the third and scored two unearned runs to take a 3-1 lead. A home run by Christine Torrise would get the Gaels to within one, but they were unable to tie the game, losing 3-2. Jessica Lemmon got tagged with the loss,

LMU

Saint Mary'

despite giving up only the one earned run while striking out six in five innings of work. In the second game of the double header, the Lions jumped on the board first, scoring three runs in the first inning, which Ardi Samonte/COLLEGIAN was more than enough to sup BY GEORGE ROBLES Anthony Villa then answered Hoyas to only seven. Starting enth, Boas had a RBI double of port pitcher Dana Wal dusky, who SPORTS EDITOR with a RBI double of his own. pitcher Jordan Mills threw five his own to give the Gaels the lead pitched a complete game, giving It was much of the same story and two-thirds innings for five back. Georgetown then added up only two hits and one run. The The Sajnt Mary's baseball team strikeouts and two walks. Patrick three runs to make the score 6-5. Lions would score a run in both returned to action this week at Keane then closed it out with two The Gaels tied it up in the eighth the second and third innings, and home, where they would face off strikeouts ofhis own in the eighth where then the game would go sweep the day, winning 5-1. against Georgetown and get the and ninth innings for the win. into extra innings. The hot hitting Lions picked series win. On Sunday, the Gaels and Georgetown then scored in the up where they left off Sunday In the first game on Friday af Hoyas battles into extra innings eleventh inning and the Gaels morning, scoring five runs in ternoon, Ben Griset threw a com where Georgetown took game were not able to respond, fall the first three innings of Sarah plete game 6-1 win for the Gaels three 6-7. Early in the game, ing 6-7. Lira. Behind a complete game who had 10 strikeouts on the day on Saturday, when the Gaels Kalfus had an RBI double in the Saint Mary's will return to one hitter by freshman Sydney to only four hits. Saint Mary's earned a 4-1 victory. Markus first to put Saint Mary's up early. action this weekend when they Gouveia, LMU shut out the Saint got things started off early with Melgosa had three hi ts and three Both teams then went scoreless travel to UC Davis on Tuesday Mary's 5-0. four runs in the first inning after RBI's. Eight other Gaels had hits until the fifth where Georgetown and then Gonzaga for a three In the final game of the four Brenden Kalfus hit a RBI single. on the day, while holding the would take a 2-1 lead. In the sev- game series starting on Friday. see SB page 7 Dellavedova: A legacy Gael fans will never forget A look back at the career of the greatest Saint Mary's basketball player of all time

BY GEORGE ROBLES Mary's in the international spot SPORTS EDITOR light when he was one of two NCAA basketball players to com Four years ago, Saint Mary's pete in the Summer Olympics in fans were in a panic on how the London, competing against the team was going to replace Patty best in the world. Mills, who left after two years for A few months later, he came the NBA. Gael Nation knew there into his senior year as a Gael and was going to be a new Australian with high expectations and did point guard recruit coming to the not disappoint even when his team, but little did they know how team struggled early on in the much of an impact he would make season. The Gaels turned to him right away. for leadership from the infamous Matthew Dellavedova stepped "Dellave-dagger" over BYU, to a into McKeon Pavilion on Novem three pointer with six seconds ber 13, 2010, where a legacy unlike left over San Diego to help keep any other Gael would begin. He the Gaels' NCAA tournament scored 19 points in his collegiate hopes alive. debut and everyone immediately Now that the season is over, knew that #4 with the large mouth Gael fans can look back at the guard and shaggy hair was going to legacy that Matthew Dellavedova be something special. DELLAVEDOVA will end his ca reer with most points, assists and win s_ (Andrew Nguye n/COLLEGIAN ) has left on Saint Mary's, one that The awards began to pile up third round game in 2010 against the Gaels lead to help advance points and leading the conference will never be matched. quickly for Delly as he was named Villanova where he caught nation them to the Sweet 16. with 6.4 assists. In the WCC Tour Two wee tournament titles, to the WCG Honorable Mention al attention. With less than four After a solid sophomore cam nament he stepped up his game three NCAA tournament appear team and All-Freshman team minutes left, Dellavedova drove paign, he blossomed into a leader even more, leading the Gaels to ances, and the most wins in Saint while showing poise unlike any the ball, fell, managed to keep his during his junior year, earning a tournament title over Gonzaga Mary's history, most points and freshman in the country. dribble, got back up and drained the West Coast Conference Player while earning MVP. assists in school history are some It was his play in the NCAA the deep three pointer to extend of the Year while averaging 15.5 Dellavedova then put Saint see DELLY, page 7