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USF withdrew Bill Cosby's honorary degree on Sept. 30 after they addressed rape allegations against him. COURTESY OF CHRIS WITTE/FUCKR. USF RESCINDS HONORARY DEGREE AWARDED TO BILL COSBY

NUREEN KHADR According to CNN, "Cosby said he had recent history. StaffWriter seven prescriptions for Quaaludes during the The press release sent out before the May 70s for a bad back and intended to give them 2012 commencement said USF was honoring Last Wednesday, USF President the Rever­ to women he socialized with." Cosby made Cosby for "his humor, compassion, and com­ end Paul Fitzgerald sent an e-mail to the USF this and other damaging admissions in the mitment to service during his lifelong work community announcing that the Board of 2005 court deposition that was unsealed by a educating and inspiring children and adults." Trustees unanimously decided to rescind the judge this summer. The award was given before extensive at­ honorary degree granted to award-winning Father Fitzgerald says that with this knowl­ tention was brought to previous allegations comedian Bill Cosby in May 2012. This vote edge, USF cannot stand by the Doctor of Hu­ against Cosby. The first public accusation came, because the board decided that the re­ mane Letters, because his actions do not align against Cosby goes back more than a decade. cent slew of sexual assault allegations against with the mission and values of the university. The first alleged assault dates back to 1965. Cosby no longer merited him the award. In his open lettet he wtites: "As a Jesuit Cath­ Bill Cosby's fall from grace is a result of In the e-mail Fitzgerald wrote, "By his own olic university, we believe there is a moral di­ the continual stream of women coming for­ statements in a court deposition made public mension to every significant human choice." ward with stories of drugged sexual assault at in July, Mr. Cosby acknowledges behavjor that Cosby, who is known for being a pioneer­ the hands of the entertainer, since comedian is inconsistent with the University of San Fran­ ing black entertainer, is probably the most fa­ Hannibal Buress brought the issue back to the cisco's criteria for a USF honorary degree." mous recipient of a USF honorary degree in spotlight in a stand-up show in Philadelphia CONTINUED ON PG. 4 Est. 1903 O SFFOGHORN.ORG ©SFFOGHORN flsAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 02 THURSDAY CAN WE CANONIZE A COLONIZER? OCT. 8, SAN FRANCISCO 2015 STAFF EDITORIAL

FOGHORN Pope Francis' newsworthy visit to the What set Junipero Serra's native Spain © Freedom and Fairness United States has also coincided with another apart from the explorations of othet European historic decision from the Pope. On Septem­ nations was their ardent mission to spread Ca­ ber 23, Pope Francis also decided to canonize tholicism. As students at a Catholic institution, Editor in Chief Junipero Serra, founder of nine ofthe Califor­ we more than understand how great Catholic NUREEN KHADR nia Missions. This means Junipero Serra's can­ values are and appreciate what they bring into [email protected] onization is the first to happen in the United our lives, regardless of our religious followings States. The Pope is recognizing Serra for his (or lack thereof). However, when these values News Editor Managing Editor Missionary work in California and Mexico, are forced upon an entire group of people, KATIE WARD KIMBERLEE PARTON and how his influence changed the social, cul­ and they are enslaved by the people who are [email protected] [email protected] tural, and physical landscape of the area. The introducing these values to them, there seems Missions established along the west coast were to be an ethical disconnect between these val­ Opinion Editor Copy Editor built to spread the values of Catholicism to the ues and the actions of the people behind the ANTARA MURSHED DAVID L. GARCIA Americas and to the indigenous people living values. A variety of historical narratives have [email protected] [email protected] thete at the time. There is controversy about depicted Junipero Serra as a complex and kind the canonization of Junipero Serra because hearted man, who loved the indigenous people Scene Editor Online Editor although he established Catholicism on the he met but also faced deep inner turmoil and NICHOLE ROSANOVA JUSTIN KO west coast, his treatment of indigenous people was known for inflicting physical self-punish­ [email protected] [email protected] raises some issues that the Foghorn staff would ment. In a situation like this, we end up com­ like to address. paring intentions versus actions. We definitely Sports Editor Layout Editor believe that the intentions of Junipero Serra JOHN HOLTON COLLEEN BARRETT First and foremost, historical context ofthe era must be taken into account. Junipero Serra were nothing but pute but the drastic drop in [email protected] [email protected] arrived in the Gulf Coast of Mexico in 1749, Native American populations in California Photography Editor Layout Editor during the height of colonialism in the Amer­ and the horrific treatment of indigenous peo­ ple from the time may not excuse the actions RACQUEL GONZALES DEIDRE FOLEY icas. At the time, a variety of European coun­ tries were establishing colonies and scrambling that were carried out by Catholic missionaries. [email protected] [email protected] to take their claim in the "New World." How­ Pope Francis has definitely garnered a repu­ Video Editor Business Manager ever, North America was not completely new, tation as a very progressive and knowledgeable EMILY MEYERS ALEXIA LOUIS at least not to indigenous people who have pope, and we assume that he must be aware [email protected] [email protected] been living there for thousands of years. The of the plight of Native Americans in Spanish Advisor mistreatment of Native Americans is pervasive California. We assume that the judgment call across American history, starting from the day TERESA MOORE was made that Junipero Serra brought far more Columbus landed in Hispaniola. Many differ­ good into that world than anything negative. ent groups of people are responsible for atroc­ 415.422.5444 2130 FULTON STREET, UC #417 But considering the erasure of Native Amer­ sffoghorn.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 ities committed against indigenous people in ican history and how widely the suffering of North America and how Spanish missionaries Native Americans is ignored, even to this day, <#> UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO interacted with indigenous people in Califor­ we're just not sure we quite agree with this nia is only a small part ofthe picture. judgment. •

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On Carbon Neutrality, Energy 2013 levels" says Hsu. that's where students come in and help of compost bins in the UC bathrooms, Conservation, and the Drought Hsu has only held the position for us out. Reducing shower times by five which decreases the amount of waste a month but is no stranger to USF. He minutes, making sure the faucet is off USF sends to the landfill. In turn, this ALEXMINNICK attended UC San Diego and majored in while brushing your teeth or lathering reduces USF's carbon footprint. Contributing Writer Environmental Systems before coming soap while washing your hands. These While all of these changes happen to USF for grad school. He received his are small things that accumulate over around campus, Hsu keeps an eye on the The Office of Sustainability looks masters in the Science and Environ­ time. Individually you can save 20 gal­ future. "For us to get to the 2018 mile­ out onto the construction ofthe Bened­ mental Management program. Just out lons a day just by doing those things." stone, a lot of it has to come through be­ etti baseball diamond from the ground of grad school, In terms havioral changes. If we change the cul­ floor of Hayes-Healy, along the perim­ he worked as the of energy, ture on campus, then that will help us eter of the building. Small and unas­ Sustainability "ONE OF THE KEY ACTION the Univer­ permanently eliminate a huge amount of suming, the office aims to make a siz­ Coordinator at sity uses a both water and energy use." The subse­ able impact on campus in the coming Skyline College STEPS IN THE CLIMATE 1.5 mega­ quent saved funds will help the Univer­ years. Richard Hsu, the office's new in San Bruno. watt cogen- sity upgrade the power plant. Sustainability Coordinator, presents a Hsu is work­ ACTION PLAN-WHICH IS eration plant One of his major goals is community streamlined, serious figure. His notepad ing with newly that runs on involvement. Hsu says, "It's about get­ is filled with talking points in a kind of formed campus fossil fuel. ting enough students and employees to studied chaos. committees and PUBLICLY AVAILABLE-WAS Hsu said, be mindful of their actions so they can In 2009, former USF President Rev. clubs with the "It provides serve as examples for others." Stephen Privett S.J. signed the American ultimate goal TO CREATE AN OFFICE OF almost 60% Despite his reserved personality, he College & University Presidents' Cli­ of conservation. of the total speaks with determination and passion mate Commitment. Hsu explains that The drought is SUSTAINABILITY AND MY electricity for the issues. He admits, "Obviously it was "basically pledging to complete a major issue to the lower not every srudent here is [Catholic]. I'm a carbon inventory of the campus and for all of Cali­ POSITION." RICHARD HSU campus and not a Catholic. But I wholeheartedly be­ then create a climate action plan with fornia, and Hsu about half lieve in the University's mission and its the ultimate goal of achieving carbon is helping the University adjust. USF for the entire hilltop campus. It also emphasis on social and environmental neutrality by 2050. One of the key ac­ is participating in the SF Public Utili­ produces waste heat, which we use to justice, making the world a more hu­ tion steps in the Climate Action Plan— ties Commission's "Brown Is The New create steam to heat the buildings." mane place, and ensuring that we take which is publicly available—was to cre­ Green" campaign, and is letting some Although it is more efficient than a tra­ care of it for futute generations." ate an Office of Sustainability and my of the peripheral lawns go brown to ditional power plant, Hsu says it will Hsu is hopeful students will take part position." Both were created over sum­ save water, the baseball diamond is put­ eventually need to be replaced with in the crusade against climate change. mer 2015. Hsu will lead the implemen­ ting in artificial turf, and the Market something cleaner. "I hope students aren't here just to get tation ofthe plan. "We have an ultimate Cafe has installed a new water saving Hsu wants to focus on increasing an education and graduate. I hope they goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 which dishwasher. According to Hsu, these USF's composting. He says, "It's an easy buy into our mission and try to make means net zero emissions, but we also changes will make a major impact. "All opportunity to one, show that we're the world a better place. That's why we have several milestones along the way to of these will help reduce water usage doing something and two, it's cost-ef­ have the tagline: change the world from make sure we're on track. The closest one on campus, but the main usage is do­ fective. That's my main project this se­ here. And I'm hoping they'll take own­ is in 2018, which is 20% reduction from mestic. Showers, faucets, laundry. And mester." Hsu has implemented the use ership of that." •

MUNI CHANGES CAN AFFECT USF STUDENTS

ADRIANA JONES mostly been seen along the route of the Fulton 5 in take to drive, giving students good reasoning to uti­ StaffWriter the routes around the University of San Francisco, lize Uber. Alexander Gomez, a sophomore, also lives and in the words of freshman Michelle Lentfer, is "the off campus and mentioned that he "would rather take As of Sept. 26, the MUNI has been implementing upgrade the people of San Francisco deserve." Lent­ Uber since it is faster and more convenient," however several different changes to some of its current bus fer also touched on a point which is central to many he still uses both the bus and Uber. lines. The routes ofthe 7X, 9/9R, 18, 28/28R, 29, 43, complaints: the slowness of the bus. "It's an inconve­ For those who have eithet lost their MUNI pass and 57 will be slightly altered and the frequency of nience and upsetting to me, especially when I have to or know they will need to have a MUNI pass over eight buses (1, 9R, 18, 21, 22, 24, 43, and 57) and be somewhere on time," she said. Despite the updates the summer, MUNI is now introducing an app called three (K, T, and N) trains will be increased. The 14X to the buses, the speed of the routes has failed to get MUNI mobile, which allows customers to purchase and 38AX/BX will also have extended express hours, significantly faster, and the buses are still victim to passes over their phone. This is a plus for those who the 14X now running from 6:15am and the 38AX/BX delays of all sorts, adding to their unreliability. have no desite to carry around change for their fare or running until 9:10am. While those who live on campus are mildly af­ upload money to a clipper card. MUNI is looking for The change that most directly affects students is fected, those who live off-campus often view the bus customers to test theit app starting in October, and the change ofthe route and frequency ofthe 43 Ma­ changes, as well as the slow speed ofthe bus, as more are required to fill out a questionnaire (located on the sonic. The route of the 43 was slightly extended, al­ than a small annoyance. For Robert MacDonald, a website) to apply. lowing it to serve the Presidio Transit Center while junior at USF, who lives in Oakland, the changes in Although the majority of the Sept. 26 updates will only adding about 4 minutes to the tide. The 43 has the bus system can be detrimental. "The MUNI is no­ not directly affect the area directly around USF, it is also exchanged its terminal route with the 28R, so the torious for not being punctual," MacDonald said. He important to stay up to date with the changes that do 43 now services Fort Mason as well as the Presidio. added that the lack of coordination with the 5 can be occur. The MuniWatch app, as well as Routesy and The 43 also comes more frequently. In the morning a pain. The buses often arrive at the same time rather Rover, are all reliable methods to stay up to date on the hours, it now comes every nine minutes rather than ev­ than being spread out and coming with a better fre­ latest bus changes, and also check for the latest bus ar­ ery 10 minutes, and in the afternoon and evening hours quency. The 5R and the 5 have overlapping routes, rival times. MuniWatch is regularly updated and gives it now comes every 10 minutes, down from every 12 and typically get stuck behind one another at various the most recent routes, so it is slightly more reliable minutes. This will hopefully teduce the amount of time stops, reducing the otherwise positive effect the rapid than the other options. In order to stay informed, it that students have to wait, especially seeing as the 43 is route has. is also important to check the MUNI websites for up­ the main transportation to Trader Joe's and Target. In some cases, the fact that the bus is so unreliable dates, as bus routes do change according to city events, All ofthe buses are seeing updates, as the MUNI leads to a more convenient alternative: Uber. Those such as this past weekend's Hardly Strictly. • system has begun to incorporate a new type of coach who miss their bus or are running late often choose For more information about the MUNI updates, bus. The new buses are 60 foot hybrid electric buses this option as they know they will arrive on time. check out their website at https://www.sfmta.com/get- and electric trolley buses. These new coaches have MUNI usually takes at least twice the time it would ting-around/transit. 04 THURSDAY BILL COSBY OCT. 8, CONTINUED FROM FRONT 2015 in Oct. 2014. On Sept. 30, 2015, the day USF in­ formed the community ofthe withdrawal of his hon­ orary degree, another three women accused Cosby of sexual misconduct. They join the 51 women, as of Aug. 2015, who share similar distutbing stories. The Office of the President has also informed Cosby and his lawyers ofthe board's united decision, citing the same reasons made public in the letter to faculty and students. This is the first time that USF has pulled a degree from an honoree. But last week, USF joined Brown University, Fordham Univer­ sity and Marquette University in rescinding degrees granted to the disgraced icon. SEPARATING Last December, responding to blogger Michael THE WORD Petrelis' questions as to why the University had not taken back the honorary degree, Anne-Marie Devine "EVIL" Tasto, USF spokesperson, said, "The University of San Francisco is allowing the facts to be established by a - FROM - court of law before making any decisions regarding Mr. Cosby's honorary degree." While there are still "GENIUS' no court proceedings against Cosby, his self-incrim­ inating admission in the 2005 deposition transcript Joseph Marshall, Jr., co-founder of Omega Boys Club and Emeritus Trustee, former USF President the Reverend Stephen released in July 2015, appears to have been enough. Privett, and comedian Bill Cosby are pictured during Cosby's visit in 2012. COURTESY OF SHAWN CALHOUN/FLICKR. Yet it has been noted by many that schools including Temple University, the Berklee School of Music, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst distanced BOSTO N MASSAC H U SETTS themselves from the comedian soon after the accu­ sations began surfacing in Oct. 2014. Around that time, Cosby also lost production deals with Netflix and NBC. SIMMONS LAST WEEK, USF Interested in a career as a JOINED BROWN physical therapist? UNIVERSITY, Keen to gain FORDHAM UNIVERSITY inter-professional experience? AND MARQUETTE Are you ready to be a leader UNIVERSITY IN for yourself, your community and the world? RESCINDING DEGREES GRANTED TO THE WHY SIMMONS? DISGRACED ICON.

• Offering professional preparation USF students have long been rallying on social me­ for careers in healthcare for dia for the University to repeal his degree and simul­ over TOO years taneously take a stance against sexual assault. USF alumnus Matt Miller '15 has been vocaj about this • Evidenced-based learning matter on Facebook. Hearing of the decision to re­ Consider the School of Nursing tract the degree, Miller said, "While I'm curious as to • Over 200 clinical sites to obtain why previous quarterly meetings haven't resolved this and Health Sciences at real-world practice issue sooner, I am proud ofthe message this decision • Accredited coeducational program sends, patticularly to those who identify as survivors Simmons College located in of sexual assault." Fitzgerald said that the reason the Board of Trust­ the heart ofthe Longwood School of Nursing and Health Sciences ees took this long to come to a decision regarding Cosby is due to the fact that the board meets only Simmons College, Boston, MA 02115 medical area of Boston. four times a year. When the judge released the 2005 [email protected] deposition transcript in July 2015, the Board of Trust­ www.simmons.edu/snhs ees had to wait until their next scheduled meeting, in 617.52T.2605 September, to vote on the issue. According to the Office ofthe President, there has been Make your move. Make it count. Make Simmons your moment. no response from Cosby or his lawyers since he was notified ofthe board's vote to strip him ofthe honorary degree. • 05

KATHERINE ACHTERMAN color or as an American citizen impacted the way I challenging. "The first half of the semester is 5 classes Contributing Writer was treated by the immigration security officers." and learning research techniques from international Figuring out how to retain an American identity agencies like OECD, UN, European Council and In­ Students who intend to study abroad next semes- while assimilating to life abroad seems to be a com­ ternational Red Cross," Radloff said. After students tet have just submitted their applications for the Oct. mon theme among Dons, and vice versa. Junior Do- complete this portion of their schooling, they dedicate 1 deadline, but there are still plenty of study abroad monique Tait, who came to study abroad at USF from the second half of the semester to conducting on-the- opportunities for the coming semesters. Studying Sydney, Australia, has learned about American cul­ ground field research through interviews of experts in abroad offers many experiences for students who wish ture firsthand during her studies. "I found Americans their field. The students finish their research by writ­ to study, obtain an internship, or participate in com­ to be really friendly, like even strangers on the bus ing a 50 page paper, which will dictate their grade for munity service internationally. "I would advise stu­ love striking up conversation!" the entire class. "You must have your topic picked out dents to start now!" says Amy Depree, study abroad Senior Liza Fischer, who studied abroad in Flo­ and sent in for review before being admitted to the advisor for the Center for Global Education at USF. rence, learned about cultural and societal differences program," says Radloff. "The sooner students start planning, the smoother the through her experience. "In America, we're taught to However, other programs put more emphasis on cul­ process will be." suppress and hold back what we're feeling in order to tural experience and hands-on training. "My class/life The application process, much like the abroad ex­ benefit others," she said, "Italians, however, can't keep balance was pretty easy to maintain," purports Fischer. perience itself, is never exactly the same for any two their emotions inside. I noticed if they feel something, "I took all afternoon classes for 2 l/i hours, four days a students. "Students can do a semester long, academic they people they're surrounded by will definitely no­ week. I was fortunate to get awesome professors, but year, or short term program," says Depree. "Short term tice, whether it's by crying or dramatic hand ges­ even more fortunate in all of the experience I gained options can consist of Arrupe Immersions through tures." Cultural differences beyond broad societal wandering around Florence and the rest of Europe.' University Ministry, faculty-led programs, or external themes took students by surprise as well. Marinna Erika Cruz, junior Marketing major, who has just programs led by providers or universities abroad." Radloff, senior Biology major, was struck by the Swiss applied to study in Italy next semester, says, "I'm try­ Despite the range in options, all students consider­ obsession with scooters. "No, I'm not talking the cool ing not to go into my study abroad experience with ing an abroad experience need to be aware of the nec­ Italian vespas, I'm talking Razor scooters circa 2000 expectations-- emphasis on trying. I'm actually pretty essary visa requirements of their respective countries. in America. Literally everyone had one! I saw like 20 nervous about spending an entire semester in a whole After completing paperwork to enroll in an alternate businessmen in full on suit and tie combos tiding different country that I know almost nothing about. university and applying to an international program, their scooters to the commuter trains everyday." For example, the only Italian words I know are foods. students must then apply for a student, working, or Students studying abroad need to be aware that But then again, what better place to team Italian than tourist visa, the specifics of which vary from program their experience is far more than simply immersing Italy? So I'm trying (again, trying) not to freak out to program. Recent Media Studies graduate Matt themselves in a new culture, however. Carefully plan­ too much. It's a lot of excitement mixed with a bunch Miller said, "Navigating the visa retrieval process ning out class credits and a graduation plan is neces­ of nervousness, but it's mostly excitement." • was not difficult for me, because I already had the ap­ sary to success. To do this, Depree encourages inter­ propriate personal documentation." However, when ested parties to schedule a meeting with an advisor To contact the Study Abroad Office: it came time for him to enter the UK for his Lon­ in the study abroad office (Center for Global Educa­ don-based internship, he said, "The immigration offi­ tion), located on UC 5th floor. Choosing subjects and USF Study Abroad Office (Center for Global Education) cers were intimidating. There was a point where I was classes in their specific areas of interest can be crucial is located at UC 5th floor accused of having a fake visa and needed additional in setting the tone for their study abroad experience. Facebook: USF Center for Global Education screening to get into Heathrow Airport. Thankfully, Radloff, who completed the Multi-Level Diplo­ Instagram: @usfcastudyabroad the investigation showed that my visa was authentic, macy Program at the School for International Train­ Twitter: @USF_Abroad but I sometimes wonder if my identity as a person of ing in Geneva, Switzerland, says her experience was Online: usfca.edu/studyabroad

1 Submit a study abroad interest Complete a disciplinary clearance form Inform the study abroad Office of Attend mandatory pre-departure form at usfca.edu/studyabroad. 5 at usfca. edulstudyabroadleligibility 9 your program acceptance. 12 meeting.

Research and select accredited Review program courses, grad­ Complete and submit host's con­ Ptepare to live in a foreign coun­ 2 options at the study abroad office 6 uation concerns, and college/ 10 firmation materials before their 13 try: make airline reservations, at UC fifth floor, or online. school requirements with your deadline (i.e. agreement forms, obtain necessary immunizations, major and minor advisors and course information, deposits, etc.) and familiarize yourself with Apply for or renew your U.S. dean. your host country's language, 3 Passport. Remembet, it can take Obtain and submit the following customs, and more. up to 3 months for delivery, and Schedule an appointment with materials to the study abroad of­ passport photos can be taken at 7 a study abroad advisor for your fice before departure: Prepare for your return to San OneStop. specific questions and applica­ Copy of Acceptance Letter 14 Francisco: plan USF courses tion process. Do this by drop­ Copy of Passport for the following semester with Find out if you need a student ping by the study abroad office. Waiver of Liability your advisor, and make sure your 4 visa and apply in advance. This Participant Informarion Sheer housing for the following semes­ can take up to 2 months to ob­ Complete and submit school and (Online) ter is planned accordingly. tain. 8 program applications and submit Petition to Enroll at Another In­ them to the study abroad office. stitution Form (PEAI) Spring study abroad students They will send the applications to Proof of Overseas Healrh Insur­ 15 should complete their FA ISA theit respective destinations. ance Form before departure. 06 THURSDAY I didn't raise my expectations high for not to feel guilty during a segment newcomer Trevor Noah. I had nothing about how news networks ignored Rus­ OCT. 8, against him, although he recently re­ sia's dubious Syrian missile strikes to 2015 ceived some criticism for some off-color cover the return of pumpkin spice. jokes on Twitter, which lost him some Noah definitely needs to work on support just before he went on air. I just his interviewing chops. He interviewed knew no one, no matter their charisma Kevin Hart (someone whose sky-high or comedic charm, could truly replace energy and likeability should have Stewart. "The Daily Show" under his made for a slam-dunk first show) and control was, as far I'm concerned, the made it seem as if he had never spoken pinnacle of late night television, and it to a stand-up comic before. He fared wouldn't be fair for me to hold Noah to even worse with Whitney Wolfe, the such a high standard. founder and CEO of Bumble, whose As it turns out, this was a good call. interview went so poorly that Noah was Noah's first week at the helm wasn't a reduced to asking a powerful female total trainwreck, but he, like many new tech leader about how to make an ap­ late-night hosts before him, needs some pealing Bumble profile. His interview time to grow into his new job. with Chris Christie went better, but The show's format is the same, and I'd be scared to see how he'd take on Noah does seem comfortable in his a much more imposing guest (For the role, mugging for the camera and ex­ love of God, Bill O'Reilly better not Trevor Noah replaces John Stewart as the new host for The Daily Show. PHOTO COURTESY changing playful banter with his cor­ show up anytime soon). OF COMEDY CENTRAL. respondents, including promising new­ Honestly, judging Trevor Noah right comers Roy Wood Jr. and Desi Lydic. now seems almost besides the point; DAVID L. GARCIA fathom a world where Stewatt wasn't on The segments are generally up to snuff; legacies are never built in a week, espe­ StaffWriter TV. There would now be an empty hole one, about the sale of ancient artifacts cially in a medium as fleeting and spas­ where there was once joy, laughter, and by ISIS to (primarily American) art tic as television. If you were a fan of Jon I watched the final episode of "The righteous anger. We wouldn't be able collectors, was surprising in the way it Stewart, and want to see something on Daily Show with Jon Stewart" alone in to come home after a long, painful slog took on a familiar target with a fresh par, please don't tune in. Try Colbert, my apartment, and once it was over, I through the drivel of everyday life, sit perspective. I would have liked to see who seems to be fitting in fairly well on sat at my desk, staring at my computer, in front of the television set, and have a Noah and his crew tackle some heart­ CBS, or (even better) John Oliver, whose (Ji struggling to hold back tears. Stewart's man we trusted—one who didn't pander ier fare in their first show (Pope Francis HBO show has been quietly crushing it reign as the smartest, warmest, most or take cheap shots—commiserate with emojis and water on Mars seemed less for over a year now. But if you want to sensical man on late night TV had us. How could any person possibly fill the important than Syria or the European give a new guy a shot, why not stick with come to an end. gaping hole left behind by Jon Stewart? migrant crisis), but later episodes man­ Noah and "The Daily Show"? It seems I, like plenty of others, could not Frankly, no one can. Which is why aged to add some gravitas. It was hard like he's trying his best. •

HARDLY CONFORMING, STRICTLY FOR EVERYONE

AIMEE MYERS Following Weiler was Flogging Molly, who pro­ Contributing Writer vided bluegrass fans with an extended set of Celtic punk rock, inciting chant-like sing-a-longs, mosh pits, In its fifteenth year, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass set up and crowd surfing. However, the band proved an ap­ shop for the weekend across Golden Gate Park, welcom­ propriate headliner for the festival as accordions and ing back both longtime fans and newcomers alike to its Irish flutes were featured prominently in nearly every three day sonic sanctuary. The festival has become a little song. Angel Olsen, the folk rock darling from Mis­ less than a best kept secret founded by the late Warren souri, drew a headliner-sized audience to the Rooster Hellman amongst locals over the last decade and a half, as stage at noon on Sunday, belting out tales of iost love this year it welcomed over 750,000 attendees to view more in an operatic-esque voice backed by a full band. The than 100 artists across seven stages. hottest noon sun couldn't stop Olsen-fanatics'from But it separates itself from other Bay Area festivals, rushing to the stage hours early in anticipation of theit such as Outside Lands and Treasure Island, by priding dream folk hero. itself on its total focus on the fans, and lack of cor­ Prior to Angel Olsen, and more on the "strictly" porate backings and huge, on-trend food courts. From side of the bill, Brooklynites Spirit Family Reunion Outer Sunset locals to Baltimore-based tourists, people kicked off the final day of festivities. With a solid 40 from all over the country sang and danced through the minute's worth of pure bluegrass, they used everything blistering sun and gusts of wind as one harmonious, from banjos to metal spoons to spin stories of nomadic music-loving force, demonstrating a visual confirma­ lifestyles and broken hearts into strong, hoedown-wor- tion that San Francisco's beloved Hardly Strictly will thy jams. Earlier in the weekend, the Naughts' favor­ be back for years to come. ite indie folk singer-songwriters, M. Ward and Conor The Mavericks play The Banjo Stage at this year's HSB Artists like Jessica Pratt, Paul Weiler, Flogging Molly, Oberst, decided to meld their respective sets together Festival. RACQUEL GONZALES/FOGHORN and Angel Olsen certainly put the "hardly" in Hardly and perform both classics and covers for nearly an hour Strictly Bluegrass. Pratt kicked off the weekend's festivi­ and a half, inviting the Felice Brothers (who played ear­ dedicated fans and casual listeners alike to dance with ties on the Rooster stage with a short but sweet (no mat­ lier that afternoon) to accompany them. each other and sing along at the top of their lungs, tt uly ter how big the festival gets, technical difficulties will Although many fans were looking forward to hear­ encapsulating the spirit ofthe festival. always be an unavoidable surprise guest) set of heavenly ing Bright Eyes originals and Ward-ian hits like "Chi­ As attendees piled into the 5 to retreat down Fulton folk. As a former San Franciscan herself, one could tell nese Translation," the duo used their star power to cre­ like a can of sardines and the stages were torn down onto that the festival was a special place for Pratt, and she ef­ ate an idyllic atmosphere, and were able to synergize so the muddy grass, the festival sent fans off with more fortlessly conjured up some ofthe magic she experienced effortlessly that the audience only danced and smiled of a "see you later" than a "goodbye." Hardly Strictly herself in years past. Paul Weiler, formerly of the Jam, more as it grew in size. The following evening, HSB is almost like modern-day love-in: free music for a sea brought some of his 1970s punk flair to the bluegrass veteran Boz Scaggs grooved Gold Stage attendees into of friendly people where no one is a stranger, all back- fest, drowning out neighboring banjos with electric gui­ the sunset. Using his enchanting blend of both blue- dropped magnificently by Golden Gate Park. It's our lo­ tars, and harmonicas with drum kits. grass and funk, Scaggs incited a meadow full of both cal treasure: a gem that will remain for years to come. • 07 tographer Jean-Louis (Clement Sibony), and acropho- rybook feel, the 3D is really worth it in later scenes. "THE WALK": A bic math teacher Jean Francois (Cesar Domboy). Phi­ It almost feels as if you are on top ofthe World Trade lippe's team is instrumental in the success of planning Center alongside Philippe. Philippe's first step on the HIGH-TENSION HEIST for "le coup"— the walk. wire feels like a frighteningly surreal event, and the 3D Levitt's portrayal of Philippe was believable, if not succeeds in accentuating this. OF AMBITION a bit impassioned. He Was successful in his ability to "The Walk" is a transcendental journey of human perform on the tightrope, his movements very natu­ achievement. With its emotion, humor, and humanity, join ral for someone who hasn't had prior experience on the Petit on the wire for Te coup'. It'll be worth your while. • high wire. Part of his success in the role is owed to the actual Philippe Petit, who taught Levitt his art and CAITLINMAYO aided him in learning French. I was taken off guard Contributing Writer by Levitt's French accent as the movie began, but as it progressed, his accent became more natural and the "The Walk" will drive you to the edge with its emo­ dialogue seemed very authentic. tionally charged depiction of a tightrope walker whose "The Walk" is a movie that can appeal to anyone. artistry and genius verges on madness. Philippe Petit Levitt's narration and fast-paced delivery makes for (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) takes you by the hand as he good comedy throughout the film. The earlier scenes walks you through his journey from the streets of Paris may feel a bit slow, even routinely cliche during Philip­ to the top of the World Trade Center in New York. pe's courtship of Annie. However, the plot really picks Philippe's energetic narration from atop the flame of up the pace when Philippe arrives in New York, as the the Statue of Liberty frames the movie and pulls you in crew attempts to widen their circle of accomplices and for the adventure. plan for the stunt. Based on a true story, "The Walk" tells the story of The film is a poignantly emotional experience, not Philippe Petit, who had developed an obsession for the just in its portrayal of Philippe's obsession, but in the high wire after seeing tightrope walkers at the circus as deep emotional connections Philippe fosters with the a young boy. Ben Kingsley plays Papa Rudy, a Czech other characters. Levitt is particularly skillful in his tightrope walking master who teaches Petit the tricks portrayal of compassion throughout the film, espe­ of the trade. Kingsley's performance as Papa Rudy is cially in his interactions with Cesar Domboy s char­ truly transparent and quite heartwarming, especially as acter, whose severe fear of heights was easily triggered Papa Rudy grows from unwilling mentor to surrogate atop the building. Though Philippe's obsession does father figure for Petit. much to isolate him, small, personal moments ground After years of training, Philippe is inspired to hang the film with a contrast of humanity and the mysticism (Ji his wire between the Twin Towers in New York City as of Philippe's experience on the high wire. it is being constructed. He enlists the help of his street It is definitely worth watching "The Walk" in 3D. performer girlfriend, Annie (Charlotte Le Bon), New Though the 3D effect may seem pointless toward the York shopkeeper Jean-Pierre (James Badge Dale), pho- beginning, giving the film an almost unnecessary sto­ PHOTO COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES.

POETRY IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT: OCTOBER'S LYRICIST LOUNGE

TONIADEYEMI rock and the performers who rapped that moved the audience, like a piece by cannot only resist but must be resil- Contributing Writer were obviously part of this but also, as Lony Sekona about his childhood in Vir- ient to the things that threaten to beat Sarah Toutant, thecurrent MC, notes, ginia that had the audience in awe with us down and turn them into forms of Last Friday, the 4th floor of the UC "Hip hop and spoken word are forms the combination of his crisp flow and expression to be shared with our corn- building was filled with voices telling of expression that a lot of us use to get startling lyrical power. When Jazzlyn munity. • stories of pain, the effects of diasporas, away from everyday trials. In general it Pastor said the line, love, family, pride, empathy, face, gun is a place to be unapologetic about who "Whose image do violence and much more at the USF's they are." they adore? Theirs Lyticist Lounge. When I first arrived to The intimacy between artist and or someone else's?" Lyricist Lounge I had no preconceived audience was especially compelling as waves of snaps en­ ideas about what the night was going to I watched audience members emerge forced the admira­ be like. However on instinct, the tone from the crowd to become a distinct tion for her poem set for the evening was unlike any other performer and then go back into the on self-esteem. Or space I had been in before. audience so someone else could do the Caleb Smith when Presented as a brave space, I could same. The closeness did not stop at just he spoke of the mi- immediately feel the lack of judgment the setup ofthe stage (or lack thereof). croaggressions he amongst the audience half an hour It called for those barriers to be broken witnessed his biracial before the event. The venue certainly down by its attendees. Toutant, told the friend encounter. enhanced this aura, because of the in­ audience that "Poetry is not a spectator Audience member, timate space that was shared berween sport." At Lyticist Lounge, the audi­ Khadijah Powell says every person in attendance. All the walls ence is strongly encouraged to be apart that she has no pre­ were torn down, there was no space to be ofthe community. determined thoughts ignored, unmoved, or uninterested and If this sounds daunting, trust me, when it comes to this was all before someone got on stage. there is no way to be in attendance seeing the poets, The lyricist lounge was setup to in­ of the event and not find something "When you step on voke the culture of art expression in Hip that resonates so deeply in you that the mic and you spit Hop and the Bay area. Alejandra Mo­ you won't snap, dance, or scream out I feel genuinely con­ jica, the former MC of Lyricist Lounge, phrases like "Go in poet", "Don't be nected." says, "It's a space that is created, and it nice", "Be nasty!" These were all heard Towards the end is very intentional. Lounge is a place of before during and after the first poem of the night a poet art expression but art comes in different titled, "An Open Letter to Donald named Ole said, "In forms so there is spoken word, there is Trump" written and performed by solidarity we must a DJ, and visual art. There are different Adam Hernandez. resist." The poetry Lyricist Lounge MC, Sarah Toutant, advocates for multiple forms elements of art expression." DJ Deva­ The line up consistently had poetry was proof that we of creative expression. PHOTO CREDIT TALIA JADE SOURKES 08 THURSDAY JOHN BOEHNER OCT. 8, 2015 CRIES. AGAIN.

Celena Jhern is a freshman business major.

Teary eyed and very emotional, Speaker ofthe House John Boehner an­ nounced his resignation at a House Re­ publican Conference on Friday, Sept. 25. The speaker stated that he would stay until the end of October before he John Boehner and President Obama celebrate Boehner's Birthday together in 2012. COURTESY OF CNN officially leaves office. Though this sud­ den decision came as a shock to many, foolish move, but Boehner went ahead As expected, there was quite a split Parenthood Mick Mulvaney found it was clear that it was about time that with the lawsuit anyways. reaction among politicians. President Boehner to have "allowed Congress Boehner left his position. According It seems that Boehner became very Obama reflected quite positively on to become irrelevant." Congressman to NBC News, Boehner had always tired ofthe fight, against Obama and the Boehnet's time as the speaker, express­ Thomas Massie, a Republican from planned on resigning his seat at the end Democrats but especially with his own ing that Boehner is "a patriot who cares Kentucky, also stated the Boehner's res­ ofthe year. party. He was constantly put under pres­ deeply about the House." The president ignation was "good news for the coun­ o The 65 year-old Republican from sure by the Republican extremists, and his also acknowledged their many differ­ try." Although I find that these remarks Ohio has always faced obstacles dur­ failure to appease intense conservatives re­ ences and past disputes but stayed sup­ may be quite harsh, a new speaker ing his time as Speaker, but the prob­ sulted in them trying to remove Boehner portive with his comments and praise. might just be what Congress needs. lems he faced only seemed to grow and from his position. He was threatened by Former president George W. Bush Boehner's choice, although com­ grow. He was the leader of the Repub­ those that wanted to recall him as Speaker commented that Boehner has done a lot mendable, highlights the failure within lican opposition to many of Obama's ofthe House. He chose to make what I see to build up the Republican party in the the Republican party. They are unable policies, such as the repeal of Don't as a rather smart decision, considering the recent years. Senate Majority Leader to support each other, and the tension Ask Don't Tell, the Affordable Care situation he was in. Boehner knew it was Mitch McConnell also added that within the party was obviously too Act, and withdrawing troops from his time to step down and leave on his own Boehner transformed a "broken and much for the ftustrated speaker to han­ 2 Iraq. Boehner continually questioned terms, rather than to face potential hu­ dispirited Republican minority into dle. As Speaker ofthe House, Boehner Obama's presidential leadership in for­ miliation by his own party. He even told the largest Republican majority since failed to regain support from the rest eign affairs, the national debt, and im­ reporters after his official announcement the 1920's." According to McConnell, of his party. Unfortunately, that is what migration issues. The tension between that "it has become clear to me that the "that's a legacy few can match." he will be remembered and criticized the speaker and the president reached prolonged leadership turmoil would do However, many others are more for. All we can do now is to look to his its peak in the summer of 2014 when irreparable harm to the institution. This critical of Boehner's failures and time future replacement to see whether or Boehner announced that he planned to isn't about me. It's about the people, it's spent in office. Conservative Congress­ not the Republican party can be put O sue Obama for abuse of power. It was a about the institution." man and staunch opponent to Planned back together again.*

2 DON ON THE STREET: BILL COSBY'S HONORARY KRISTEN CALVERLEY ALLIE SHIPLEY ELLE RITTLER DEGREE freshman nursing major senior sociology major senior environmental science major

ANTARA MURSHED "I think rescinding Bill Cosby's honor­ "USF made the right decision to re­ "An Honorary degree comes with the StaffWriter ary degree was a good decision because scind the degree, but I think that USF responsibility of carrying the school's our university should not condone his should not have awarded the degree in mission forward. Based on the numer­ Last Friday, USF's Board of Trustees voted behavior. At USF, we have strong val­ the first place. The university should ous allegations that Bill Cosby is now unanimously to revoke Bill Cosby's hon­ ues that revolve around caring for other have conducted more research before currently facing, it does not seem like orary degree. Following in the footsteps of people, being kind and loving, and awarding Cosby the degree and found he is carrying out USF's Jesuit values. other Jesuit institutions like Marquette and being respectful towards others. These that his character was questionable. The As a student at USF, I respect the Uni­ Fordham, USF has decided to take away the values do not reflect the actions of Bill degree was awarded before I enrolled at versity's decision to remove the degree honorary degree from Cosby on the basis of Cosby. I think it's important that the USF, so I feel in the dark about why from Mr. Cosby. I hope this sends an his behavior, which was deemed inconsistent university has rescinded his honorary Bill Cosby was awarded an honorary important message to other affiliations with the school's mission. What are your degree because the campus has been degree in the first place. I know a fair or institutions tied to Mr. Cosby, thoughts on the Board's decision? trying very hard to create a culture amount of time was spent on making that his actions cannot be ignored or on campus where sexual assault is not the decision whether or not the degree overlooked." acceptable. 1 think USF handled the should have been taken away, but given Cosby situation respectfully." the university's strong stance against sexual assault the lag has surprised me." 09 WHY THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ABOUT INCOME INEQUALITY IS ALL WRONG

created electricity - I had no idea there manded, yet uncommonly scarce. In the market would compensate them ac­ were power plants miles away generat­ other words, individuals who have lots cordingly — the invisible hand doesn't ing it. Similarly, it does not occur to of wealth have created valuable goods lie. Of course there are some imperfec­ most kids that wealth is also generated or services that other individuals in the tions in this model; I don't support ex­ from "afar". From a child' perspective, economy can't recreate sufficiently to cessive CEO compensation or "golden wealth seems to be something that flows meet consumers' demands. This clari­ parachutes" for a job poorly done. directly from one's parents. Due to the fication brings us back to the first ques­ To solve the issue of income inequal­ circumstances in which they encoun­ tion. The 1% ofthe world are employed ity, it may be beneficial to abandon the ter it, children misunderstand what in professions that hopes of reviving the wealth is. They confuse wealth with the 99% can't or late 20th century Andrew Menzer is a senior money. As children, we believe there will struggle to per­ IN ECONOMICS A "middle-class" para­ marketing major. is a fixed amount of money or wealth form as well. The digm. These Amer­ available and that it is distributed by self-interested dis­ MORAL COMPASS icans have lost their Since the effects of income inequal­ the "authorities" (parents), therefore tortion of the basic jobs due to global­ ity on the middle class is the most each sibling should have a roughly principles of open SHOULD BE SET ization and increased prominent economic issue of the 2016 equal amount of their parents' wealth markets (supply productivity (produc­ presidential election, it would be ben­ at their disposal to purchase what they and demand) is the tivity being the larg­ eficial, as informed first and second want or need. In reality, wealth is the reason we should ASIDE IN EAVOR OF est indicator of a pop­ time voters, to make sure we are asking goods and services one can afford with not legitimize the ulation's' economic the questions when it comes to finding money. Money technically isn't worth journalists and EMPIRICISM. prosperity in the long- to a lasting solution to this extremely anything unless it's guaranteed by the bloggers who self­ run). These trends important problem without negatively United States government as the official ishly lament that their output is more will not reverse. Pandora's Box cannot affecting the longest period of positive means of representing an exchange of valuable than the vague boogeyman of be closed. Instead we should reorient our efforts to help the 45 million Americans GDP (a measure of the overall health wealth to acquire goods and services "corporate interests" by turning these o (which is 14.5% of the United States' of the United States' economy) growth (without a fiat currency as it's formally deceptions into a cornerstone of the population, according to the U.S. Cen­ since the Great Recession — thereby re­ called society would operate under a national dialogue about the least for­ sus Bureau) who live below the poverty stricting the prosperity of every Ameri­ barter system). Which brings us to our tunate Americans. Even though this line. The policies to lift these individuals *0 can. second and most impottant misconcep­ argument is completely based on mo­ out of hardship won't negatively affect First let's ask ourselves "What is tion: How does one create wealth? rality, in economics a moral compass America's economic prosperity and will wealth?" to clear up the central miscon­ The solution is simple, yet extremely, should be set aside in favor of empir­ help those who are most often ignored. ception that prevents a feasible solu­ hard to achieve in the real world: to icism. If these writers' work was more Maybe there is room for morality in cap­ tion from solving this problem. When acquire vast amounts of wealth an valuable than the goods and services italism after all. • I was four, I thought electrical sockets individual's work must be highly de­ that corpotate America produces, then 2

my daughters and your daughters and all of our chil­ comprehensive history of the world around us, and AN EDUCATED GIRL IS dren." She also asked that the audience post pictures of this allows them to imagine new societies and work themselves on social media with the hashtag #62Mil- towards changing this world for the better. AN EMPOWERED GIRL lionGirls, as well as a caption describing something they I think what The First Lady is pushing for is beyond o learned in school. admirable. This is the 21st century, and education in­ I want to be a teacher, and nothing pains me more equality is still a much bigger problem than it should than seeing gender inequality around the world when be today. According to UNESCO, girls represent it comes to getting an education. Especially in low-in­ 60% of illiterate children. As these girls grow up, 3 come families, a boy's education is usually much more they cannot learn because of mote home and family important, and instead of having the opportunity to responsibilities, and gender equality becomes harder get a higher education, girls are often just called to stay and harder to achieve. This is especially prevalent at home, do chores, and work for their families, and in rural areas around the world, especially in poorer then later on, their husbands, according to UNICEF. countries in Africa, South and West Asia, and the The problem, is that Middle East accord­ there is nothing mote ing to UNICEF. As Nicole Rejer is a freshman important to securing EDUCATION HELPS WOMEN MAKE men and women of psychology major. a successful future than from a developed a good education. Edu­ A NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN THE countty with high Michelle Obama is Wonder Woman. From cation is the road that literacy rates, we need launching her campaign, Let's Move in 2010 to paves the way to college, WORLD: IT HELPS THEM GAIN to stand up for girls address the issue of childhood obesity, to creating to a good job, to a bet­ who don't have the Joining Forces with Dr. Jill Biden, an effort to help ter life. Education helps same access to the servicemembers and veterans succeed, she has been women make a name for RESPECT AND IMPORTANCE IN A education that we a catalyst for change all throughout her husband's themselves in the world: are so privileged to presidency. And now she's started Let Girls Learn, it helps them gain re­ STILL VERY PATRIARCHAL WORLD. have. Education has a U.S. government initiative to help girls around spect and importance in changed this coun­ the world attend and stay in school. According to a still very patriarchal world. try for the better, and it's time that other countries the White House website, Let Girls Learn focuses Education not only opens up many doors to advance have that same experience. Through social media and on "reduc[ing] barriers that prevent adolescent girls in one's life, but also opens doors to find oneself. It can her talks, the First Lady is using her power to spread from completing their education." At the fourth an­ show a girl where her interests and passions are, who awareness to this critical issue, and hopefully once nual Global Citizen Festival, Mrs. Obama stated, she wants to be, what she wants to accomplish. A valu­ more people find out about this, there will be a global "Right now 62 million girls are not in school...they able education gives girls opportunities to become fully push to give these giris access to education and let deserve the same chances to get an education as aware of the world around them; it gives them a full them flourish. • 10 THURSDAY OCT. 8, 2015

(Ji Junior midfielder Davi Ramos had six shots, half of which were on goal, in the Dons loss to New Mexico. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS.

MITCHELL LOBETOS Mexico was imposing and threatening through the the top left corner. To make matters worse going into StaffWriter first 30 minutes. After 13 minutes, the Lobos had the half, New Mexico was assisted with a goal by USF, fired three shots of their own and earned one on a cor­ as a cross deflected off a San Francisco defender and Last Wednesday Sept. 30, the Dons (2-9) traveled ner kick. In the 18th minute New Mexico's Chris We- made its way past the keeper. A halftime deficit of 3-0 to New Mexico to take on the New han smashed in his eighth seemed like a climb the Dons couldn't make. O Mexico State Lobos (6-2-1). With TO MAKE MATTERS goal ofthe season off a cross In the second half the Dons found a little more only eight games left, including the through the box. space and were able to take six second half shots in New Mexico game, the Dons were The next ten minutes comparison to the four they had in the first half, but looking to turn the page on their WORSE GOING INTO were still all New Mexico, as none of them found the back of the net. By games end, 2-8 record and finish the season one more shot and two more only four of San Francisco's 10 shots were on target. Pi strong. Unfortunately for them, THE HALF, NEW MEXICO corners kept USF pinned in New Mexico continued to up the pressure with eight The Lobos proved to be too much their own third. In the 29th second half shots until the Dons' defense stiffened up and powered home three goals WAS ASSISTED WITH A minute the Lobos found to halt the halftime score of 3-0 until the whistle. The while the Dons were unable to their second goal thanks to Lobos finished the game with 17 attempts, seven of muster up one. GOAL BY USF. an assist by Josh Goss to Si­ which were on goal. (Ji From the opening kick the Lo­ mon Spangenberg. Spangen- USF will continue their season in hopes of finish­ bos kept the Dons in the defensive third for most of berg notched his first goal ofthe season and an impres­ ing with a .500 record this Sunday Oct. 11 in Santa the opening ten minutes. USF was able to get two sive one at that. The New Mexico substitute fired a 35 Clara against their WCC rivals, the SCU Broncos. quick shots off within the eleventh minute, but New yard screamer from straight on that found the inside of Keep up with a live stat stream on usfdons.com. •

WOMENS TENNIS: r-UPCOMING GAMES TWO TOURNEYS THURS, OCTOBER 8TH SAT, OCTOBER IOTH Men's Tennis vs ITA All-American Women's Golf at Ron Moore All Day Intercollegiate All Day MITCHELL LOBETOS clencher 8-7(5), Marine Dans and Sy- Men's Tennis vs ITA All-American StaffWriter bille Gauvain of San Jose State were All Day victorious. This past weekend the tennis team At the ITA All-American Pre-Qual­ FRI, OCTOBER 9T11 SUN, OCTOBER HTH took part in both the Nike Invitational ifiers senior Andrea Ka had to swal­ Women's Soccer vs Pepperdine at 7pm Women's Soccer vs Loyola which was held in Berkeley, CA and low a tough loss to TCU's Caroline Women's Volleyball vs Santa Clara at Marymount lpm Wenger, 6-2, 6-3. Ka also teamed up the ITA All-American Pre-Qualifiers 7pm Men's Soccer at Santa Clara 7pm which took place in Pepperdine, CA. with fellow Don, junior Thyra Taune, Men's Tennis vs ITA All-American Women's Golf at Ron Moore Doubles partners freshman Shanna but unfortunately fell 8-3 to Illinois AH Day Intercollegiate All Day Dos Santos and junior Genevieve pair Alexis Casati and Jerricka Boone. Women's Golf at Ron Moore Men's Tennis vs ITA All-American McCloskey got past Cal duo Audrey The Dons will take to the courts Intercollegiate All Day All Day Mayer and Stephanie Lin, 8-5, to again for a three day tournament start­ advance past the fipst round. Unfor­ ing on Oct. 23 for the ITA Regional tunately in the semifinals the pair of Tournament in Palo Alto, CA at the Dons were defeated in a tie break teeth Univetsity of Stanford. • 11

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Katarina Pilepic sets the ball. Pilepic was tied for most kills against Portland with 11. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: DONS END THREE- GAME LOSING STREAK, SINK

Jurja Vlasic serves the ball. Vlasic led the Dons in aces against Portland with two.. GONZAGA AND PORTLAND PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS

MATT SIECKERT battled back with two victories of double digits in kills with 14 and 11, team in kills with 11, sharing that StaffWriter their own to force a decisive fifth set. while also contributing on defense honot with Okaro, wirh the rest of (Ji However, the Dons were able to come with five and four blocks, respectively. the team offering a balanced attack The Dons rebounded nicely from out on top 15-11 when Junior Outside The offense and defense were further with contributions from all over. Se­ their Tuesday loss to Pacific in Stock­ Hitter Katarina Pilepic, who paced the anchored by Junior Setter Kiara Mc­ nior Setter Jurja Vlasic and McKibben ton, Calif, with two huge victories team with 23 kills, hit a floater that Kibben, who posted an eye-popping each recorded 18 assists, while Gutier­ against Gonzaga and Portland on broke through the Bulldogs' defense. 44 assists, and sophomore libera Kim rez and Senior Opposite Hitter Sara Thursday and Saturday. The victory was easily one of the Gutierrez, who tallied 20 digs. Staengle supplied the energy on the Thursday night's tilt against Gon­ best of this historic season by the Satuday's win against the Pilots defensive side with 14 and 12 digs, re- zaga was a grueling match, as both Dons, as they dominated on both ended up being much less strenuous specrively. teams duked it out until the fifth and sides ofthe ball. In addition to Pilepic, for the Dons, as they cruised through The Dons (15-3) now continue their O final set. After USF came out of the freshman Madison Murtagh and soph­ three quick sets with scores of 25-20, home stand against the Santa Clata gate with two set wins, the Bulldogs omore Oluoma Okaro both recorded 25-1, and 25-22. Pilepic again led the Broncos on Oct. 9 at 7pm. • Pi (Ji

Sebastian Crookall-Nixon shot 216 for par and finished tied for fifth at the Wyoming Southern Dunes. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS.

their demise. Although senior Sebastian Crookall- for a par of 72 and finishing in a tie for 15th place with MITCHELL LOBETOS Nixon and sophomore Henry Chung started off white a score of 219 (+3). The Dons had two finishers tie for StaffWriter hot with a combined 12-under par after 36 holes, re­ 29th place: junior Kraig McLeod and sophomore Ja- spective rounds of 77 and 79 quickly dropped them len Griffin. McLeod and Griffin each shot final scores The Dons headed into the AK-Shin Wyoming out from any chance of medaling. Both Crookall- of 227(+ll). Junior Mathias Wentjarvi shot a Sunday Southern Dunes Collegiate with high hopes, but ulti­ Nixon and Chung finished the tournament with par score of 79, earning him a share of 40th place and a mately fell 14 shots shott of first place Idaho. For the score of 216, good for a fifth place tie. The back nine final score of 233(+17). day, they shot 301 to finish third. on the final day was Chung's undoing, as he went in San Francisco will tee off again on Oct. 12 at the Going into the final round, USF was only one one under but finished up eight ovet. Junior Max Al­ Meadow Club in Fairfax for the Alister Mackenzie In­ stroke behind Idaho. However, a 13-ovet round was corn carded USF's lowest score on Sunday, shooting vitational. • 12 THURSDAY OCT. 8, 2015

Freshman midfielder Samantha Jehnings scored the only goal in the Dons win over Santa Clara.. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS. (Ji USF COMES OUT ON TOP IN CLOSE JOHN HOLTON StaffWriter OUR FUNDS HAVE A RECORD The Dons improved to 7-2-3 with a 1-0 win O over #19 Santa Clara this Sunday. The only goal LIKE A BROKEN RECORD. of the game was scoted by freshman midfielder Samantha Jehnings off of a penalty kick in the 20th minute. TIAA-CREF: Upper's Best Overall Large Fund Company Pi Santa Clara attempted to get ahead early in three years in a row. For the first time ever. How? Our the game with two corner kicks coming in the disciplined investment strategy aims to produce competitive first six minutes of play. The Dons had their risk-adjusted returns that create long-term value for you. first opportunity to grab the lead at the 20 Just what you'd expect from a company that's minute mark when sophomore midfielder Sonja created to serve and built to perform. >— Giraud took a shot on goaf that was saved by (Ji Santa Clara goalkeeper Andi Tostanoski. The Learn more about our unprecedented, Dons wouldn't have to wait much longer for an­ award-winning performance at other chance though. Less than 40 seconds later TIAA.org/Perform ' Jehnings was given a penalty kick which she took full advantage of and drove home for the BUILT TO PERFORM. lead. The Dons kept up the pressure with an­ other shot by junior midfielder Amanda Whittle just 30 seconds after but it went wide leaving the Dons with an uncertain lead. As it turned out though, USF would not need another goal for the rest of the game as senior goalkeeper Madalyn Schiffel stepped up with five big saves over the course ofthe match. Each 1The Lipper Award is given to the group with the lowest average decile ranking of three years' Consistent side would have more opportunities to score but Return for eligible funds over the three-year period ended 11/30/12, 11/30/13, and 11/30/14 neither could capitalize on them and the match respectively. TIAA-CREF was ranked among 36 fund companies in 2012 and 48 fund companies in ended in a 1-0 victory for the Dons. 2013 and 2014 with at least five equity, five bond, or three mixed-asset portfolios. Past performance Overall Santa Clara outshot the Dons by does not guarantee future results. For current performance and rankings, please visit the Research and more than double over the course of the game. Performance section on tiaa-cref.org. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC. Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., and Nuveen Securities, LLC, members FINRA and SIPC, distribute The Broncos notched 12 shots total, five of securities products. ©2015 Teachers Insurance and Annuity which were on goal, but each of those met the Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF). gloves of Schiffel. The Dons on the other hand 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. C24849B had just five shots total, four of which were on goal, but unlike Santa Clara USF managed to 000 Consider investment objectives, risks, charges and net one for the win. LIPPER LIPPER LIPPER expenses carefully before investing. Go to tiaa-cref.org 2013 2014 2015 The Dons will play their next two games at for product and fund prospectuses that contain this and BEST OVERALL LARGE FUND COMPANY home at Negoesco Stadium. They will be host­ other information. Read carefully before investing. TIAA- ing Pepperdine on the ninth at 7pm and Loyola CREF funds are subject to market and other risk factors. Marymount University on the 11th at lpm. •