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Volume 111, Number 7 - Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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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 111, NUMBER 7 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM TWITTER: @SMC_COLLEGIAN FACEBOOK.COM/SMCCOLLEGIAN James A. Donahue inaugurated as the ALSO INSIDE 29th President of Saint Mary's College 1 NEWS PAGE 2 Christopher Lu on the value of service

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Volleyball remains undefeated at home Symposium seeks to answer the unanswerable

(Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) BY CJ COSAS The first non Christian Brother president took the helm on Friday Ass1sTANTNEwsEo1TOR

BY MADDI LARSEN Donahue, Robert Hass, a renowned community together and was also for so many people, and how proud "All you really need is a teacher, STAFF WRITER alumni of the college, and Rever­ a reminder to be proud to belong to thesealumsandfuturealumsareto a student, and a stump for them end Leo O'Donovan, who is the Saint Mary's College. The inaugu­ have Donahue at the helm. to sit on." That was just one com­ This past Friday, the Chapel lawn President Emeritus of Georgetown ration wasn't just about President The parents who attended also ment made by Monsignor Robert was adorned with a stage and many University. Donahue, it was about passing on seemed impressed by the inaugura­ Sheeran and just one of the many chairsforwhatwouldbethehistori­ Even though he was just inaugu­ the legacy that the Brothers began tion. Some parents who only knew ideas that were discussed during cal event of the year: the inaugura­ rated on Friday, Donahue has been in 1863 in San Francisco. about Saint Mary's from what is the Presidential Symposium last tion of our new president, James A in residency at Saint Mary's since In his speech, Brother Michael advertised on the website were Thursday. For the symposium, Donahue. Donahue is officially Saint July 1. This weekend also happened Meister stressed how important exceptionally impressed that their a panel of students, faculty, and Mary's 29th president, and our first to be Parents and Family Weekend, this school was to the eight Broth­ children were attending the College. special guests were gathered to­ president who is not a Christian so many parents, as well as alumni, ers who started it, and how happy Having the inauguration during Par­ gether to answer a single question: Brother. The event in totality was witnessed this event. From the they would be to see just how far ents Weekend was a great idea for "Catholic Liberal Arts Education put together very well and even blessing of the medallion, which it has come, especially now that this very reason. It reassures parents in the 21st Century: Who Cares?" included musical performances contains the inscribed names of President Donahue is leading it. that their child made an excellent There were three special guests for from both Saint Mary's Jazz Band all 29 presidents, to the inaugural The many alumni who were there decision choosing Saint Mary's this panel, which included Saint and Chamber Singers. Some speak­ address itself, it was a wonderful represented a living image of how College of California as their school. Mary's President James Donahue, ers include Donahue's son Nicholas way to bring all of the Saint Mary's Saint Mary's has become a home see INAUGURATION, page 3 the former President of Seton Hall, Monsignor Robert Sheeran, and the during January Term), and end the President of the University of San New class schedules explained by credits school year before Memorial Day, Diego, Dr. Mary Lyons. There were the faculty chose to add more time also two faculty members on the Extra minutes to classes allow more opportunity for students to the undergraduate classes. Now, panel: Brother Mark McVann from BY AUDREY AGOT discussion of changing the class transfersinto-andoutof-theCol­ each full class equals 3.5 credit hours the theology and religious Studies CHIEF COPY EDITOR schedule, Carp spoke of the United lege. When the administration ap­ and with the 36 course requirement department and Professor Raina States Department of Education's plied the new federal standard, the to graduate, this now equals 126 Leon from Kalmanovitz School of This school year, Saint Mary's (USDE) formal definition of the College's class schedule was totaled credit hours. Education. Finally, to round off the students find themselves in class five credit hour, which until 2010, hadn't at 120 credit hours, as opposed to Five additional minutes may not panel, four students were included: minutes longer than usual. In the been defined. This, in addition to the 126 requirement This presented seem like much, but a lot of thought William Besson, Sarah Woolston, classes of previous years, students other regulations, wentintoeffecton the faculty with two options: keep and deliberation was put into the Robert Tabor, and William Conable. were free to go aft& an hour. Now, July 1, 20ll. With that, Saint Mary's, the customary class schedule and process. When asked how he felt Although the event was techni­ as one hour winds down, there are as well as otherinstitutions, began to reduce the degree requirements to this change benefits Saint Mary's cally a symposium, in the spirit five more minutes to go. This change investigate the relationship between 120 credit hours, or increase contact students, Carp answered, "The of Saint Mary's, the decision was has been metwith mixed reviews by time spent in class and the newly hours (time spent in class) to meet primarybenefittostudentsisthede­ made to make the event more like students and faculty alike, but ulti­ defined credit hour. Of this investi­ the equivalent of 126 hours. They votion of a slightly larger amount of a seminar. Stephen Woolpert, the mately, the decision was made for gation, Carp commented, "This was opted for the second route and in time and focus on their coursework, dean of the School of Liberal Arts, the betterment ofSaint Mary's. In an especially complex because we had doing so had two choices again: to both from faculty and from students explained the decision to make it interview with The Collegian, Vice to translate our 36 course require­ either increase the amount time themselves." like a seminar session because the Provost Richard Carp shared the ment into credit hour equivalents." spentinclassbyeitherhoursinaday Professor Hilda Ma of Saint seminar program is an " ... emblem­ details behind the decision making In terms of numbers, a bachelor's or days on the calendar. Mary's College's English Depart­ atic and distinctive quality of Saint process and some of the effects that degree from Saint Mary's College is In order to stick to the 4-1-4 cal: ment expressed similar sentiments Mary's education." Additionally, the thetimechangehasonSaintMary's. equivalent to 126credithours, which endar (four courses during the fall regarding the new class schedule: event wanted to encourage audience When asked what prompted the are used on transcripts to determine and spring semesters, one course see CREDITS, page 2 see SEEKING, page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE Germany comes to Saint Mary's CREDITS: Can the College adjust? GermanClubisagreatclubtohave. BY SARA DESANTIS continued from page 1 Many of the German students as EDITOR-IN-CHIEF well as other interested students ''Now as we approach mid-semester takes time to adjust." How many students can say they have access to more information and my adjustments are becoming Regarding whether any effects had the opportunity to compete in and fun German events related to habit, I don't mind - or notice - the of the change can be seen this far a stein holding contest on a normal modern German culture and its extra [time] as much. It might even through the semester, Carp ac­ Wednesday afternoon? Not many, language." be a blessing because it's allowing me knowledged that adjustment can be which is why the students of Saint "A recent Saint Mary's student to experiment with my lesson plans." difficult: ''With the inauguration of Mary's are lucky that the German back from studying in Berlin said She shared that, with this extra time, a new [school] president, and other dub has been throwing an Oktober­ his time there was 'life changing," she can include group activities and changes at the College this fall, it's fest event during CommunityTime Professor Lee concluded. "Much screen film clips into her courses. On hard to isolate the effects of this every year since the mid-2000s. of the United States, and especially the schedule itself, she commented, change, although I know it's always Historically, Oktoberfest grew young people on the west coast (and "It's new, and like many things, it awkward to learn a new pattern." from a trarutional Bavarian festival atSaintMary's),aretotallyunaware that started in 1810 to become the of any of this, so our club tries its SEEKING: Panel finds hard truths ~be q[ollegian world's largest fair held annually in best to bring this information to our continued from page 1 SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA Munich in late September through community here." terprise of the college is an exercise early October, welcoming more Cultural clubs such as the Ger­ participation, so auruence members of hope." He continued, "We want P.O. Box 4407 than six million people from around man Club play a valuable role on could sit in specially designated to raise [students'] hopes above Moraga, CA 94575 the world. campus in bringing diversity to the chairs and, at specific intervals, were getting a good job; what we want 208 Ferroggiaro Hall Even though students at the community. Koll reflected on the allowed to switch places with one for them is to aim higher." There is College could not drink their own future of the German Club, saying, of the panel members and actively no guarantee in teaching, even with www.stmaryscollegian.com steins of beer, the German Club "Thecontinuityoftheclubrelieson partake in the discussion. Lasallian goals and values, but the Email: [email protected] brought games and trarutional food the interests of students and I hope Thediscussionstartedbyusingan value ofa Catholic liberal arts school to engage students in the frivol­ that this year, as well as many years excerptfromJohnHenry Newman's is thatit teaches in the hopes thatin­ Telephone: (925) 631-4179 ity and also to promote their club. ahead, the German Club will be able ''The Idea of a University" (1858) as ruviduals will internalize more than Facebook.com/smccollegian Hungry students lined up for an to shine a brighter light on some of their foundation. From there, the just knowledge; there is more to life Twitter: @sMc_collegian Oktoberfest-themedbarbequewith the events we have planned for the participants took on and ruscussed a than just having a good job and both trarutional Bavarian cuisine includ­ corning year. variety of issues regarding the goals the Liberal arts and Catholic teach­ SARA DESANTIS ing soft pretzels, potato pancakes, For students who enjoyed the of the liberal arts and if the Catholic ings - especially when combined CHARLIE GUESE sausage, and beefstew. The German Oktoberfest events last Wednes­ and Lasallian trarutions of schools - strive to teach that. Editors-in-Chief Club centered the festival in Ferrog­ day, future German Club events such as Saint Mary's are still relevant This discussion, however, had giaro Quad, holding various games to remember include two upcom­ within modern society. The first only scratched the surface. As Presi­ ISABELLA HAYDEN to keep the crowd entertained. ing fundraisers in November and thing the participants honed in on dent Donahue pointed out early in Business Manager With jaunty traditional Bavarian early spring, as well as a panel was a line from Newman's text that the ruscussion, ''People have always AUDREYAGOT music playing, students cheered on discussion in late second semester. explained that the search for both tried to solve the mysteries of life. Chief Copy Editor their friends as they competed in Before then, Professor Lee and knowleclge and God are not isolated And even when we find truth and root beer chugging, stein holding, Koll encourage students who are from each other, but are instead inte­ when we find God, we will still find ALEXA GAMBERO and pretzel eating contests for gift interested in the history and traru­ grated in a myriad ofways . Similarly, ourselves searching again." Their Copy Editor cards to Chipotle. tion of Bavarian culture or want to the liberal arts and Catholic traru­ search for truth and for how educa­ Professor Caralinda Lee, who is understand their German ancestry tions are not to be separated. Rather, tion can be or lead to a search for SHAWNY ANDERSON part of the department of modern to seek the club on the College's they need to be integrated to form God was just the beginning. Perhaps Faculty Advisor languages, has taught all levels of Student Participation & Organiza­ not just knowledgeable inruviduals, Dr. Mary Lyons summarized the German language and the capstone tion Tool (SPOT) site, or on the but also wholesome andjust ones as discussion best when she stated, "... GABI REYES-ACOSTA German course at the College for club's Facebook page (St. Mary's well. Brother MarkMcVann phrased to create and to explore all of that News Editor over 25 years, and has been the German Club). this ideasimply,yeteloquently: ''The [wisdom, knowledge, and trarutions] CJCOSAS faculty advisor for the German Koll expressed his admiration of classes we teach, the rusciplines in together is the hallmark of Catholic Assistant News Editor Club since its inception in 2006, ex­ the German Club: "The best thing is which we work, and the whole en- higher education." plained the importance of bringing the general atmosphere exhibited MATT RINGARD Bavarian culture to the community: during events and meetings. Many Opinion Editor "Our main purpose is to raise the students have great ideas and mem­ awareness of, and share with stu­ bers feel a familial tone whenever TORI STRINGER dents at Saint Mary's, the role and we meet since everybody knows Assistant Opinion Editor importance ofGerman and German or comes to know other members speaking cultures in the world." very quickly." Students may not MAHSADINYARI President of the German Club, have an opportunity to experience Culture Editor Steven Koll, who is a senior Politics Oktoberfest in Germany, but the EVELYN MINAISE major and German minor, echoed German Club will continue to offer Assistant Culture Editor Professor Lee's statement, adding, an invaluable way for the commu­ "Since there are many language nity to connect over experiencing DANIEL CONMY and cultural clubs or classes offered and understanding a historical and Sports Editor at Saint Mary's, I believe that the respected culture. 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Altogether, it was a great and historical ceremony. It reassured the Saint Mary's community of students, alumni, faculty, and fam­ ily members that Saint Mary's is in good hands and shall be lead on to see a bright future. The inaugura­ tion emphasized what makes Saint Mary's such a good school, and surely made students both new and old proud to be a Gael. This school has a lot of potential being lead by President Donahue, and this ceremony clearly represented Campus that. This inauguration welcomed its 29th president to the College but it also brought the Saint Mary's Calendar community together to remind us all that we are a part of something Rachets, Hussies, & Ho's - Oh truly great. (Andrew Ngu yen/ COLLEGIAN ) My! Tuesday, October 15 What is the value ofpublic service? tion and life is a blessing, something In discussing why he went into 5:00-7:00 p.m. that he must work to help others public service and why he encour­ Women's Resource Center BY GABI REYES-ACOSTA towards a common good, instead achieve too. An easy Google search ages others to serve as well, Lu Contact Michelle Dimmet NEWS EDITOR of simply donating a few hours or will reveal a lot about Lu: how he brought up the American dream, x8545 dollars every month as most people attended Princeton, then later at­ an ideal that he was quick to point What is the value of public ser­ are wont to do. tended Harvard, and even w,here outis"notareality''formostAmeri­ The Scientist as vice? Is it something that can be Lu, who served as cabinet secre­ he was classmates with President cans. Heads nodded as he explained Entrepreneurs measured and weighed by the dol­ tary for President Barack Obama Obama. The Internet will tell about how it is nearly impossible in this Tuesday, October 15 lars in one's bank account, or the size from 2009-2013, made it clear that his time with Obama's senate cam­ country for any notable amount 5:30-7:30 p.m. of the house they own? The images thelifeofthepublicservantdoesnot paign and later his presidency; it will of upward mobility. Low income Soda Center of the poor public servant or the mean a life of poverty. He explained evendetailhowhehelpedObamaon families often stay low income, and Contact Berna Aksu starving do-gooder are images that how one could get paid to do what his road to the Oval Office. he expressed worries about the [email protected] pervade our minds, leading most of they are passionate about, an idea What may not be so easily found people ofthe United States - people us to believe that the value of public that seemed almost completely is Lu's emphasis on his early life, who have become more and more Rethinking Pink Breast service is not significant enough to foreign to the college students in which he expounded upon in his individualistic and seem to care less Cancer Luncheon sustain a life on. the audience, as many students are talk. He stressed the importance and less about helping others. Wednesday, October 16 In many ways, this is true, but riddled with anxieties about where of knowing "where we come from, "Public service is a mindset," Lu 12:30-2:30 p.m. at last Tuesday's talk on the value or whether they can get a job once understanding the meaning of that said, leaning towards the audience. Soda Center of public service, Christopher Lu they graduate. sacrifice." Lu told the audience that "Youdon'thavetotakeavowofpov­ Contact Women's Resource discussed why the benefits of ser­ Lu discussed a variety of topics many, if not most of us, have a story ertyto be in public service:' Helping Center vice outweigh the costs. He told the using his own life as a framework. not unlike his: a story of a family others, and the awareness that, as x4192 audience thatitwas about weighing Lu, the son of Chinese immigrants from another country who comes to Lu put it, "we are only as strong as between one's "desire to do good, who came to the United States to America seeking something better. our weakest individual," are things Student Recital Series and their desire to do well." The dif­ attend college, was raised with the His father raised him to believe that that Americans need to remember Wednesday, October 16 ference between the two, it would notion that what he was given and his "education was not a privilege, more, ~specially if we are to survive 1:15-3:15 p.m. seem, would be a lifetime working what he has earned in his educa- it's an inheritance." as a country. Soda Center Contact Martin Rokeach The Lounge returns to encourage creative student expression x4682 BY NIKKI MUNSAYAC month, at least three times a se­ is a club at Saint Mary's, so they are of what kind of community Saint Sikh, Muslim, and War on STAFF WRITER mester, though it varies because the going to try to do more outdoor col­ Mary's is. It's a chance to have fun, Terror The first Lounge of the school Lounge competes for space in the laboration and even have openmic. be creative, enjoy other talents, pass Wednesday, October 16 year was held on Thursday, Oct. 11 IC. Over the summer, the Lounge Since it is now officially a club, no judgments, see impressive acts, 6:45-8:30 p.m. from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Committee went to New Orleans hopefully there will be more events get inspiration, have live entertain­ Hagerty Lounge Intercultural Center. The Lounge through the National Conference being held this school year. Its ment, and be surrounded by a great Contact Mission & Ministry was founded due to discrimina­ on Race and Ethnicity in American motive is to create a safe space for atmosphere. Center tory acts, which led to an Out the Higher Education, also known students to express themselves Sophomore Selena Gilbert per­ x4672 Hate rally. This year, Tricia Savelli, as NCORE, and were inspired through poetry, rap, beat boxing, formed for the first time at The Amber Butts, Danielle Cordova, to bring more diversity to Saint comedy, music, interpretation of Lounge. After her performance, Red, White, and Blue Dance Dylan Kane, and Viviana Garcia run Mary's through The Lounge. This painting, and so much more. The she said, "I had a really hard time Friday, October 18 the Lounge. It is held almost every is actually the first year the Lounge Lounge is great way to see more performing in front of my peers, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. but it was great because I had a lot McKean Pavilion ------, ofsupport." Contact CAB Essay/Video Contest Anotherfirsttime performer did x4146 three spoken word pieces. Sopho­ more Alana Csaposs states, "It was As a way of widening the discussion of what it the best time of my life. It was such a supportive community, especially means for Saint Mary's College to be a Catholic for my first time performing. I re­ College, the Bishop John S. Cummins Institute for ally loved it; it was like being with my family." Catholic Thought, Culture, and Action will sponsor a Recently an incident happened where a performer didn't follow the contest this year for the best response to the safe zone rule, so now the Lounge question of "A Catholic College: Why It Matters.'' is making sure the acts are more structured in a way that there's no Response may be in the form of an essay, or a video targeting language and everyone production or other artistic medium. in the audience feels comfortable. If people want to perform at the Planning an event? Lounge, they can contact Dylan Kane or the heads of the club Want it in The Collegian? ;;.. There are three divisions of entries: undergraduate, through email or their Facebook graduate student, faculty/staff. Due date March 1, 2014; page. Be on the look out for when E-mail us with the details the next Lounge will be held to winners announced during De la Salle Week. of your event at: see the many talents here at Saint [email protected] ;;.. Length: Minimum of 4500 words for essay or 5 minutes Mary's and one of the most inter­ or call for more information: for video. esting events on campus. After at­ (925) 631-4279 ;;.. Prizes: undergraduate, $1,000.00; graduate $1,000.00; tending the Lounge, you will want faculty/staff $500.00. to return, like Sophomore Lisa Due to space limitations', Popylisen when she commented, we cannot list individual "I want to come all the time now." club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION Chivalry isn't Oakland's gentrification: a complicated, growing issue dead; ifs for everyone Influx of higher BY CAITLIN McLAIN income families STAFF WRITER

he phrase "Chivalry is dead and is making the Tfeminism killed it" has been tossed around many times. An ar­ city too expen­ ticle from "Psychology of Women Quarterly" defined acts ofchivalry as sive for its low "benevolent sexism." First off, what is chivalry and is it really dead? Sec­ income residents ond, since when did chivalrous acts BY GABI REYES-ACOSTA become sexist? Chivalry is defined NEWS EDITOR as "the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social otherestoftheworld,Oaklandis code." Therefore, if a man abides Ta place ofviolence. Gangs, drugs, by chivalry, he is chivalrous which and rampant crime plague the East means he "behaves in an honorable Bay city. People fear for their lives IN OAKLAND, restored houses make neighborhoods look nice, but drive lower income residents away. (Courtesy of friedmanrealtor.com) or polite way, especially toward and purses while walking down the who hope to move into Oakland when one realizes that these resi­ It's not necessarily bad or good, but women, and shows respect;' accord­ street, wonderingiftheywillmakeit neighborhoods for the "chicness" dential changes are notjust the fruit an event that is shifting the face of ing to Merriam-Webster's definition. to the relative safety of their parked of living in such an urban setting, is of wealthy people and poor people, Oakland. On one hand, it is terrible Do men in the twenty-first cen­ cars. Oakland is not a vibrant city. a good thing. In an article published and that it is all connected to socio­ that low income, often immigrant tury still behave in this manner? It is not a hub of arts, culture, and in Augustin the Wall Street Journal, economic status and, ultimately, families may be driven out by high Do they open doors for women like music - populated by people who this idea was expounded upon when race. When people talk about the prices that they cannot afford. On they used to? Do they pull out the come from different countries and the reporter followed an investment displacement of poorer residents in the other hand, the very real prob­ chair before she sits down? Do they backgrounds and who all seek to find firm that ''beautified" West Oakland a neighborhood that has undergone lems with drugs and gangs can re­ bring flowers and put their coat over the ubiquitous "American Dream." neighborhoods byplantingtrees and gentrification, they are also talking ally only be fixed when communities her shoulders if she is cold? I know Oakland is a place to be scared of, upgrading the neighborhood, all to about the loss of people of color, grow more prosperous. Wealthier there are many men who are kind a place that should be fixed with attract higher-income residents. which in Oakland often means black residents bring alonghigher housing and cowteous to women, but I fear band aids and money and an influx The strategy of this investment or Latino. It's an uncomfortable costs, but they also bring money that that men in this generation are not ofpeople who care little for the resi­ firm and those like it is not philan­ truth, but one that is very real for can be used for good, money that can as chivalrous as they used to be. dents and culture ofthe historic city. thropic by any means, and it epito­ those who live in Oakland. be put into the struggling Oakland However, feminism should not be None of the things already men­ mizes gentrification. Gentrification, It's easy to simply throw up our Unified School District. a reason or an excuse for chivalry to tioned are black and white, cookie to be clear, is when urban areas hands and give up. It is easy to think The neighborhoods that we grow die. Society has evolved and changed cutter true. These blanket assump­ that are populated by low-income that gentrification is a horrible thing. up in and the homes that we live in since the feminist movement. For tions and generalizations, declared residents are restored to bring in Walking through Oakland, down all shape who we are. Gentrifica­ over 40years the feminist move­ as fact and with terrifying ease, wealthier residents. These residents, Telegraph past the wig stores, the tion and all of the many things that ment has been a major part of our depict Oakland as the dark place and the businesses and restaurants drive ins, and the new hipster coffee come along with it is hefty and com­ culture. I believe that there has been that has been described. These gen­ that follow them, drive housing shops, one cannot help but experi­ plicated. By driving housing prices a shift in male and female attitudes, eralizations have led to the idea that prices up for those who have been ence a sort of cognitive dissonance. up, it drives people out. Oakland is and even more so today with the the hyper gentrification of Oakland, living in the neighborhood prior to The fact that struggling minor­ not a paradise, but it is a home for "Me" generation, which consists of a development that is being pushed the restorations. On the surface, fix­ ity families and middle and upper thousands of people. One can only selfish, power hungry individuals forth by real estate investment ing up run-down and old neighbor­ middle class white families live not hope that the money considerably wanting instant gratification and firms, businesses seeking to move hoods seems like a good idea Yet, it just down the street, but now next wealthier residents bring in will not satisfaction. This has made itharder into Oakland, and the individuals all starts to get difficult to swallow door to each other, is almost surreal. hurt, but help, this vibrant city. for women to shed the 1950s clicM of a stereotypical housewife, which consists of cooking, cleaning, and Growth affects academics raising children. But the women in the 1950s were treated with respect English departmenfs classes impacted and men were chivalrous. So, after BY TORI STRINGER side of the room due to a shortage the feminist movement, did women ASSISTANT OPINION WRITER of space at the tables. I was lucky to just shed their delicate image and be allowed into the class, while most their need for male tenderness aint Mary's College has been at­ were turned away. This semester withit? Stracting more students each year, I have a course in a tiny classroom I don't believe so; women just which is wonderful for the school with so many desks packed into it wanted the same opportunities as because it means more money and that you cannot move. The profes­ men. So why should equal oppor­ growth. However, while the school's sor mentioned on the first day that tunity result in a lack of respect and population is expanding, the campus we weren't allowed to ask to switch chivalrous treatment from men? isn't. The campus is affected by the rooms because none were available. Just because women can have the growing student body, evident in All of my English major friends same opportunities as men, doesn't the parking and housing issues most are already considering what to mean they shouldn't be treated with students are well aware of. The ef­ take next semester, making the respect. fects felt by academic departments competition evident. The English So if feminism isn't killing chiv­ individually, though, are sometimes depaitment released its course cata­ alry then what is? Maybe it's the men overlooked. I am sure every depart­ log for the entire year last spring, so who have abused chivalry. Chivalry ment is feeling the effects of student students are gearing up to fight their is being a gentleman, not having ul­ population growth, and it is defi­ friends for the coveted spots in popu­ terior motives, and knowingwhen to nitelyfeltin the English department. lar classes. With little or no hope of take cues from the situation at hand. Despite the misconception that there being any classes added to the So what is chivalry in the 21st cen­ English majors never get jobs or list, the future does not look bright. tury? Chivalry today is more a way make any money, the English de­ Something must be done about of life than a list of acts that signify partmenthere has been growing and this rising demand. These issues a man as being chivalrous. Maybe expanding - at the least the num­ aren't unique to the English de­ chivalry is stepping outside of one's ber of students has. More people pai·tment. I've heard from others comfort zone to put someone else's are becoming English majors or that they have just as much trouble We're always looking for new writers. Our weekly happiness over your own. Feminism minors every year, but that doesn't getting into their classes. For some storyboard meeting every Monday at 6 p.m . in might have altered the rules of chiv­ mean we get more professors or majors, if there is a class they must Dante 120 is a lively event allowing you to interacf alry slightly but I certainly do not classes to accommodate them. Each take, they are usually let in. English with the editorial staff and to give your unique believethatithaskilledchivalry. The semester, I hear people complain­ majors who don't get into a class next time you notice a woman going ing they couldn't get a class they when they want are told to take it voice a broad audience. For more information, into a building, hold the door open. needed because it filled up and there later, which keeps them from getting look closer at stmaryscollegian.com. If she tells you not to hold open the wasn't another option for them. The preferred courses and professors. door then respect her wishes and English depaitment only offers so While askingfor such selectivity may don't open the door, because listen­ many classes each semester; some be too much, it's not unreasonable to ing to her request is chivalry as well. only get offered once a year or every request a number of classes propor­ To put it simply, chivalry is just other year. This not only makes tionate to the student population. respecting others' wishes and maybe registration a struggle for English This is not something the English it shouldn't only be applied to men. majors and minors, but also means department can fix by itself, nor is it Women can be chivalrous too, and the classes are over packed. In one their fault. We need to work together Look closer. ~be (!Collegian everyone deserves to be treated with class last semester, which had a full to accommodate the growing num­ respect and the utmost politeness. waitlist, I sat on the counter on the ber of students pouring in. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 5 OPINION Government shutdown affects military families and students Affairs would not be affected, I - all closed. government shutdown, were all shutdown continues, I'll need Families panic was beyond relieved. Military treatment facilities packed up and ready to move, to start considering alternative However, I was not wrong in and hospitals have drastically or families whose spouses and means of paying for tuition. as they lose jobs worrying about the state ofmili- reduced their hours, almost children have quit their jobs Claims processing payments tary family affairs as a result of exclusively treating emergency and changed schools have noth- on VA disability, education, and and students fear the shutdown. There have been instances. On the topic of de- ing to do but wait for the green rehabilitation are good through dozens of program closures, ployment and orders for perma- light. Men and women waiting October. But around that time, loss of funds if monetary holds, and a depletion nent change of station (to civil- to return home from wherever funds will start to deplete and of funds. ians, the equivalent of "moving they may be are forced to stay it is then that students who the shutdown is The number frequently tossed separated from their loved ones rely on this money will begin to around by mass media is that Little things like these that much longer. panic; and it's not just students. not resolved soon over 800,000 government em- Military recruiting and re- 3.6 million people rely on VA ployees have been furloughed. make this government serve training has been put on funds, and even more on govern- BY MADISON CHASTAIN Many of these are members of shutdown very close hold unless it is vital to con- ment funding in general. These STAFF WRITER military families. 99 percent ditions of National Security. people used to be my neighbors of the employees working at to home. It is not just a That means that in this time and they are yours as well. If you As a former active duty mili- a commissary (a military gro- headline on our home of college applications, many ever received free or reduced tary dependent, and one cery store on base) are military page when we open students who could be spending lunch, you are looking at a ser- who has been able to afford family members. All state-side their time talking to recruiters vice that has been closed. Saint Mary's College thanks to commissaries are closed, and Google Chrome; it is and planning their futures are Little things like these make money my dad received from thus these people who are doing a problem we need to left confused. With the VA's call this government shutdown very the military, l can't explain the their duty of providing for their center closed, those with inqui- close to home. It is not just a level of panic I felt the morning families and families of those pray is soon resolved. ries have no means of getting a headline on our home page I woke up to the news of the providing for their country, hold of them. So if I or any other when we open Google Chrome; government shutdown. I called are laid off. Family advocacy around a lot"), while resources "VA kid" here at the College has it is a problem we need to pray is my dad faster than ever before programs and support centers, for those overseas, such as com- a problem with getting proof of soon resolved. The consequenc- and tried not to sound too wor- which provide counseling and missaries and family programs, tuition money, we have no one es won't just be another number ried. But when he told me that treatment for those affected by are not closed, all orders for to refer to. or statistic; it could determine my monthly stipend from the post-traumatic stress disorder PCS are halted. That means that The VA in general has suf- whether or not students will U.S. Department of Veterans and the hardship of deployment families who, just prior to the fered quite the blow. If the have the money for college. New app reveals our addiction People become dependent on their smartphones

BY EVELYN MINAISE last Thursday, which was the day ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR I was counting my usage. I asked my friend Megan Keo­ t's time to admit it: we're ad­ hane to observe and record her Idicted. cell phone usage that day as well, Buzzfeed recently published but she does not have a smart- an article about an Android app that counts how many times the I had never thought I was average person locks and un­ locks their screen and concluded addicted to my phone . . . that the average user unlocks his but I was dependent on it to or her phone 110 times per day. Most of th.e activity occurred feel whole in my daily life.

Doug Fields, M.Div. in the early evenings, with the Author I Youth Loader highest statistic reaching 900 phone. Megan reported back to unlocks in one single day. me at the end of the day that she Jim Bums, Ph.D. Author ~er - We're not necessarily obsessed picked up her phone around 30 with our phones. Smartphones times. She noticedthat she only are incredibly useful and keep did so when her phone buzzed technology as fast-paced as it or when she was leaving a class \ is - hopefully always moving so that she didn't miss a call or forward. But I do believe the ad­ message when her phone was vent of smartphones has led us to on silent. be dependent on their presence As soon as Megan told me how Powerful. Flexible. Practical. in our lives, meaning we rely on many times she had checked her having our smartphones with us phone, I felt incredibly trapped. I Azusa Pacific's biblically centered Master of Arts in Youth Ministry (MAYM) program prepares men as security blankets more than had never thought I was addicted and women for the specialized field of youth and family ministry. we rely on the practical func­ to my phone because I could al­ Learn from leading experts tions of the phone. ways go camping on a weekend Study under thought leaders in youth and family ministry, such as Jim Burns, Doug Fields, I decided to try it for myself with no signal or forget about it and Mark DeVries. and count how many times I at a retreat, but I was dependent unlock my phone, counting my on it to feel whole in my daily life. Flexible format usage on my hand for everyone to In fact, that day I had forgotten Choose from online courses and one-week summer intensives, or a traditional classroom setting. see and as a reminder for myself, my phone on the way to an event something along the lines of The and, once I realized it, ran back Hands-on experience Scarlet Letter. to my room to make sure I hadn't Intentional integration of academic and experiential components enhances learning and I found that I picked up my lost it. Ifit wasn't in my bag, then advances your career. phone, unlocked it, and used it surely it was still in my room. So over 50 times; but even more fre­ why the panic? quently, I pressed my home but­ I suppose the average person ton without actually unlocking who uses their phone well over I& For more information on the MAYM program, my phone. I wanted to make sure 110 times a day is a bit too reli­ ,. contact the Graduate Center at (626) 815-4564 or I had not missed a notification ant in the subtlest of ways. I'm AZUSA PACIFIC [email protected], or visit apu.edu/maym/. or to check the time - basically, somewhat horrified at what UN I VERSITY I was looking for a distraction. I've come to realize but under­ Because of this, yes, my phone stand it better, too. The biggest Other degree programs offered: usage added up to the average takeaway I see, then, is to focus D.Min. I M.Div. I Pastoral Studies, M.A. I (Theological Studies), M.A. as reported on Buzzfeed. I would more on the present rather than have expected a higher count, living it through pointless virtual honestly, had I not been so busy check-ins.

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Sometimes it the kindergarten days and visit a sounds like it would be nice to go pumpkin patch with your friends back to the simple times of trick­ this year. This is a fun way to enjoy or-treatingonHalloweennight, but the season of fall in general. The there are still plenty of fun things closest pumpkin patches to campus college students can do to continue are the Piedmont Pumpkin Patch to celebrate Halloween to its fullest. in Piedmont or Joan's Farm in Pirates of Emerson will take Livermore. place at the Alameda County Fair­ RHA Movie Madness is also grounds, from 7-12 p.m. on Thurs­ occurring on Monday nights at day through Sunday nights in 9:30 p.m. in Hagerty Lounge. You October. Tickets are 25 dollars. don't need to go far to find some This haunted park opens every Halloween entertainment. This year because its scary reputation month, RHAis hosting scary movie always holds true. Admission gets nights, in which each Monday has a you into haunted houses, mazes, showing of a different horror film, and a "bumpkin" patch. It literally so you can space out your scary states in the website that "you have movie indulgences all month long. paid for us to scare you." Make your On October 21 they will show The way over to the East Bay any time Grudge and on October 28 they this month for an authentic Hal- will show Insidious. Don't miss at loween scare. least one of these events and bring Along with Pirates of Emerson, all your friends along for the scare. Fright Fest will take place at Six Last but not least, Interfaith Flags Discovery Kingdom during Displays will occur at the Intercul- park hours on the weekends. This . tural Center (IC) during the last addition to the normal Six Flags week of October. This is another (Courtesy of Dana Lawton Dances Facebook) BY TORI STRINGER theme park gives park-goers a dif­ on-campus feature in which, at The show opened with all the "Dana" in the choreography dis­ ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR ferentwayto enjoyits usualfun en­ the end of the month, you can pay dancers enteringthe stage in black played throughout the show. She tertainment. The park adds "fearful a visit to the IC Oocated between Dana Lawton is a beloved dance costumes with bright pops of red. showcased a childlike innocence frights," "monstertainment," and Cafe Louis and the bookstore) to professor at Saint Mary's College It started with a fanciful piece, in one piece, and what could be "spine chilling adventures." A few view the different faith displays who took a sabbatical this semes- which was almost silly, in that it interpreted as a <:Wath scene in the weekends ago, Saint Mary's Resi­ surrounding this time of year. It is ter to work on and expand her resembled a barn dance. When two next. She used dynamics in the dence Hall Association (RHA) and an interesting and diverse way to company, Dana Lawton Dances. dancers just barely touched hands, movement to vary the moods and Campus Activities Board (CAB) view differ ent cultures' takes on On Oct. 3 and 4, her company it was clear from the first moments mixed purely instrumental music took students to Fright Fest; if you Halloween. performed "Beyond this Moment'' of the show that the pieces would with songs paired with lyrics. at the Ashby Stage in Berkeley to focus on hands and the power of Even for those who did not packed, enthusiastic crowds. touch. notice every movement or know On Friday, Oct. 4, the audience The rest of the show did not Dana's choreography could still Cures for riiidterlll ills was filled with her adoring stu­ disappoint as the first piece was appreciate the emotional range Tips on how to survive test season dents - past, present, and future. followed by a string of duets, which she fit into such a short, 45 minute The show featured a few danc­ highlighted the fleeting or lasting show. "Beyond This Moment'' has BY OLLIE REYES But then there is still your ers that had graced Saint Mary's relationships between people. proven to be a quality display of STAFF WRITER phone: an even more accessible, with their presence not too long The closing piece, which in­ Dana's two long years of work, and portable, and equally terrible ago. This included Jerry Lin, who volved a change to all black attire, her company has now been asked Midterms are here if they waste of time that you could graduated just last year, as well as was danced to the very recogniz­ to perform in Southern California haven't happened already and, spend studying for midterms or Vera Schwegler, who teaches oc­ able "Blackbird" by The Beatles and France. Although Saint Mary's contrary to popular belief, it writing essays. Whether you use casionally on campus. and left the audience touched as misses havingDana on campus this doesn't have to be a traumatic an Android or iOS, you can set a The show also featured six other the dancers finished by lying on semester, it is great to know she is experience. There are many lock screen passcode that ideally incredibly talented and diverse the floor. making such prominent accom­ things you can do to become prevents others from accessing performers, not to mention the For those who know Dana Law­ plishments in the dance world, and extra-productive during these your phone. But, in this case, musicians who played live music ton, it was easy to see the little will inevitably be welcomed back particular weeks, most of which you should set a tediously long throughout the show. moments that were very much warmly next semester. have to do with managing .time. passcode to keep yourself from There is no telling how long it your phone. will take for you to write a worthy Other than getting rid of the Pumpkin-infused recipes for the season essay or have hundreds of terms · two biggest time suckers, here ingrained in your brain, but if are some other tips for the actual Easy, dorm room accessible recipes to taste fall's spices you don't waste time doing other studying part of midterms: things, you'll have more time to It seems like a no-brainer, but BY KATIE MACCARIELLO study. write a list of every single thing STAFF WRITER If you find yourself endlessly you need to do, including things Asakid,myfavoritekindofpump­ browsing the Internet, th.ere are that aren't academic. Even list­ kins were always the big Jack O' web browser extensions that ing (and hopefully checking off) Lantern kind. Carving them with prevent you from visiting time­ things 1ike grocery shopping, my family was my favorite part of sucking websites and help you cooking, or showering is useful the Halloween season. Now that I stay focused. If you use Google since all of these things take up am older, I prefer to use pumpkins Chrome, the Stay Focused ex­ time you need to study. by infusing them into the coffee tension allows you to create a If you are going to pull an many college students need to keep "Blocked Sites" list that you want all-nighter, do not do it the day them awake. But, ifyou are not fork­ to prevent yourself from. You before the final. You need to be ing out five dollars for a latte every can then set when you want your fully rested before a test, and day (really, why are Pumpkin Spice (Courtesy of hungrycouplenyc.com) sites blocked and for how long. risking that by not sleeping is Lattes so expensive?), take these these ingredients, except for the cin­ bined. Cook over medium-low heat There is a nuclear option where something you do not want to feel ideas into consideration to make namon stick, into the blender, and for 5-8 minutes until the mixture is there is no way you can change the consequences of. some pumpkin-rich treats you can blend until it's smooth. Pour it into thickened and hot, but not boiling. your "Blocked Sites" settings As much as humanly pos­ enjoy for cheap in the comfort of a glass and add the cinnamon stick Strain and serve hot with whipped ever again, but you can also set a sible, do not have an emotional your dorm room. for garnish. cream and ground cinnamon. It challenging paragraph that you breakdown; they are a complete First, try Lemon Tree Dwelling's Also, you should try Target's doesn't sound like much, but this would need to type perfectly with waste of time. The time you could Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. You will Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. You will simple treat is enough to keep you no mistake in order to change spend doing your work doesn't need V2 cup vanilla yogurt, 2 oz. of need 4 cups of milk, 1 can of pump­ satisfied with seasonal flavors. your settings. There are very few need to be wasted crying about frozen pumpkin puree, half of a fro­ kin, 7 heaping teaspoons of hot Try these two recipes to get into work-arounds and it can be very how you don't have enough time zen banana cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 chocolate mix, and 2 tablespoons of the Halloween feel. Getting festive effective. Not every extension to do it. Not only is it ironic, but to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1,4 packed brown sugar. Combine all of for October does not need to be dif­ is the same, but any extension it is counterproductive, as you tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice, the ingredients in a saucepan; and ficult or expensive, and can be done should prevent you from wasting can't think straight with such a and 1 cinnamon stick Throw all of whisk until everything is well com- conveniently. your time on the Internet. negative outlook. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 7 SPOR.TS Tennis teams strong in weekend invitationals Women's soccer falls to Pacific Women's team hosts invitational; Norstrom falls to SDSU Tigers defeat Gaels with a one goal win

(Courtesy of smcgaels.com) 6-2. Caroline Beaulne led the BY LUIS HERNANDEZ Gaels with three on target shots, STAFF WRITER (Courtesy of smcgaels.com) while Campos, Jessica Castillo, BY CJ COSAS On Friday, Oct. 11, the and Samantha Dion, kept up the ASSISTANT NEW EDITOR as fellow Junior Catherine in the Bay competition in San Saint Mary's women's soccer pressure with two shots each. Leduc combated fiercely with Francisco. team faced off against Pacific It was ultimately Pacific's The first day of the Saint Washington's Grace Ysidora. Senior Joakin Norstrom made University at home for their Maricela Padilla that took the Mary's Fall Invitational was an While not as dominating of a win a strong first round win over second conference game. Despite glory with a golden goal during undeniably good start for the as Flores, Leduc bested Ysidora in San Diego's Ciaran Fitzgerald what appeared to be a goalless the 95th minute mark. After an Gaels. Three players from the a 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 match that seemed on Friday in a decisive 6-2, 6-2 match, the tigers capitalized SMC turnover, Pacific's Zarette women's tennis team won the first to favor Ysidora after Leduc lost match. However, his journey up with a goal during an overtime Munoz-Aguilar flew past a Saint round of their matches at home in the first set. Capitalizing on the to the tournament came to a close decision for a 1-0 victory. With Mary's defender, and assisted the Korth Tennis Complex. success of her teammates, senior when he lost his second round their first loss at home, the Gaels Padilla with a sliding pass to The tournament opened play Jade Frampton closed out her match up with San Diego State's find themselves standing 1-1, strike it home. for the ITA Red Division on Friday. match in a 6-3, 7-5 match win over Thorsten Bertsch in a 6-2, 6-0 after their victory last week over Only four of the five players from Santa Clara's Danielle Silva. decision. San Francisco. the Saint Mary's tennis team The next ITA tournament for While this marked the end of The game began with both opened to play on Friday, but the women's tennis team will be Norstrom's run at the Battle of sides playing a tactical and Pacific among them was junior Danielle at Stanford, next week, starting the Bay, he and his teammates will aggressive first half. Despite a Flores. Flores started with a bang Saturday, Oct. 19 and ending host the ITA Northwest Regional scoreless first half at 0-0, there as she won over Elanor Grossman Tuesday, Oct. 22. next weekend on the familiar blue were several attempts from both Saint Mary's t from. Loyola Marymount. She While the women's team is pavement of the Korth Tennis sides with seven attem.PtS from defeated Grossman in a 6-1, 6-3 facing success, the men's tennis complex. The tournament will Pacific, and two from the Gaels. "Both teams worked hard win. team faced trouble as they begin on Friday, Oct. 18, and will Briana Campos almost gave a today," said head coach Kai Not all the winning glory traveled across the bridge to continue until the tournament lead to Saint Mary's during the Edwards. "We had chances to be can just go to Flores, however, compete in the annual Battle comes to a close on Oct. 22. first half with an on target shot, successful and they capitalized but was deflected by the Tiger's on our mistake." With a 1-1 Goalkeeper. start in this year's West Coast Men's soccer defeats the Dons, falls to Broncos The second half showed much Conference, the Gaels still have more energy, as the Gaels kept time to develop a much more Saint Mary's loses their first conference game in overtime the pressure on the Tigers tactical and offensive gameplay. with several chances on goal. It Perhaps with this loss, the BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO myself in the right spot." ended in Saint Mary's enduring wasn't until the 77th minute, Gaels can bounce back as winners ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Nearly two minutes after their their first conference loss of the that the game received its first in next week's game against Santa first goal, freshman defender Alex season. and only red card by Pacific's Clara on Friday, Oct. 18, here at After coming off a monumental Braman gave the Gaels a two-point Santa Clara would strike first, Milan Cabrera. With a player home. Go out support the team, and memorable win against lead, striking the ball in the back with a goal from Senior Midfielder down, the Gaels outshot Pacific and as always, go Gaels! Portland in thrilling fashion, the of the net off of a corner kick from Harrison Hanley in the 74th Saint Mary's men's soccer team sophomore Will Kendall. minute of play. traveled across the bay to take Saint Mary's wouldn't stop their However, as they have Saint Mary's club spotlight on the San Francisco Dons at offensive pressure there, with showcased in their past few games, Women's soccer thrives for an undefeated season Negoesco Stadium. Adam adding another goal in the the Gaels would continue to fight Due to a strong offensive effort 45th minute, right before the and show the resiliency that we BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO Matles and Rachel Shelton. that saw the Gaels outshoot intermission break. have been so accustomed to seeing. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Their most impressive win of San Francisco 13-10 and a 7-2 San Francisco couldn't cut the Freshman Carlo Eikani would the season as to date was a 9-0 advantage in shots on frame, Saint deficit the rest ofthe game, despite equalize the game in the 86th Although they don't compete win against Pacific on September Mary's would capture its second a goal in the 50th minute to put minute for Saint Mary's, giving in the NCAA, the Saint Mary's 15. conference win of the season. them on the board. them another chance to repeat last Women's Club Soccer team plays The team consists of22 players, Junior goalkeeper Andre Rawls Kendall would put the nail in the week's story of capturing a win in the sport with just as much seven of which are seniors, eight didn't have that busy of a night, coffin in the 69th minute, scoring a overtime. passion and intensity as the are juniors, two are sophomores, thanks to the Gaels' defense that free kick from 40-yards out. Unfortunately, the story would Division I teams do. and five are freshmen. held the Dons to two shots on goal. With the 4-1 result, the Gaels end differently, with Santa Clara The team deserves respect, As they currently hold an The match's first goal came off would only be allowed to celebrate Midfielder Edson Cardona ending and rightfully so, enduring an undefeated record that consists an assist from last week's hero, shortly, as they looked ahead to a the match six minutes into undefeated season thus far that of five wins and one tie, the Gaels junior midfielder Ismail Adam, Saturday matchup with their rivals, overtime, handing the Gaels their has seen them shutout three of are poised to continue their who linked with fellow junior the Broncos of Santa Clara. first conference loss of the season. their six games, convincingly. strong play with three games left Michael Semenza to score his first The Broncos would buck their Next for Saint Mary's is a trip Led by Head Coach Chris in their schedule. goal of the seasonin the 8th minute way into Saint Mary's Stadium down south, as they take on Loyola Jones, the Gaels have been able Their next game will be held of play. looking to stop the momentum Marymount on Friday, October 18 to quickly develop the team on the October 20 at 11:00 a.m. "I really didn't do too much thatthe Gaels generated from their in Los Angeles at 5:30 p.m. chemistry and camaraderie on campus against Chico. on that goal," claimed Semenza. two prior wins. Two days later, the Gaels will needed to dominate their Come support your Gaels as "J-How [Justin Howard] was atthe The game against the Broncos travel about two hours south of opponents. they battle against the Wildcats top of the box, he took a shot and I was full of intensity and Los Angeles to take on San Diego Aiding Jones on the sidelines to maintain their undefeated was there for a follow-up. I found perseverance, which ultimately at2:00p.m. are assistant coaches Molly record.

SPORTS THIS Volleyball Men's Soccer Women's Tennis #GoGAELS Thurs. @ San Francisco 6:30 p.m. Fri. @ LMU 5:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. @ ITA Regionals Follow us WEEK Sat. @ Santa Clara 4:00 p.m. facebook.com/smccollegian Women's Soccer Men's Tennis @SMC_ Collegian Cross Country Fri. vs. Santa Clara 4:00 p.m. Fri.-Sun. ITANorthwest Regional stmaryscollegian.com Sat. @ Santa Clara Invitational 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM Go GAELS! SPORTS Volleyball still undefeated at McKeon Golf finishes fifth in Akron After two wins at home, Saint Mary's sits second in league standings Gaels surge late at Firestone Invitational

BY (ATILIN McLAIN in the field at 3-under par 69. STAFF WRITER The Discovery Bay, Calif. native BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO The Saint Mary's golf team finished the tournament in a ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR the Lions weren't easily tamed, would be fueled by their offensive made a late surge at the 5-way tie for 27th place with regaining momentum to win the attack, using another run to go up final round of the Firestone rounds of75-77-69 for a 54-hole The Saint Mary's women's fourth set, 25-20, and tying the two sets to none. Invitational, however it wasn't total of 5-over par 221. volleyball team added two match at two games apiece. Saint Mary's was able to ride out enough for the Gaels as they Alex Bungert shot rounds more wins to their conference It would come to a fifth and another early lead by the Waves in finished fifth among the 17-team of 72-79-71 and finishep tied record, defeating both the Loyola decisive set to ultimately decide the third set, and continued to use field at the Firestone Country for 32nd at 6-over 222, while Marymount Lions and Pepperdine the match. Yet, Saint Mary's showed a well balanced attack to take the Club North Course. senior classmate Dalan Refioglu Waves. no signs of nervousness or fatigue. setand ultimately the match, 27-25. The Gaels improved by 21 finished tied for 37th in the The Gaels welcomed the Lions They would go on to open the Although they came away with strokes to register scores of 90-player field with a 7-over to McKeon Pavilion last Thursday, match with a 7-1 run, thanks to the win and maintained their 292-304-283 and finish the 223 Junior transfer Tye Gabriel hoping to maintain its undefeated an offensive surge that the Lions undefeated streak at home alive, tournament with a 15-over par play at home. couldn't control. The Gaels would there was still some concern about ·879, just two strokes behind Although Loyola Marymount go on to win the set 15-7, and theearlydeficitsthattheyhadfound third place Kansas State. USC­ Of the 17 teams that came into Moraga owning a 3-3 ultimately the match, thanks to a themselves in. Aiken earned the team title conference record, Saint Mary's strong showing from senior outside "The fact that we dug those holes with a 7-over par 871, while participated in the Head Coach Rob Browning didn't hitter Jordan Shaw, who continued for ourselves is not something Washington State took ·second Firestone Invitational, want his team to overlook the talent her impressive season by recording we're happy about;' said Browning. at plus-9. the Gaels were able that the Lions had. 20 kills, 12 digs, and three aces in "I think we played below our level Saint Mary's sophomore "I think they have four conference thewinagainstLoyolaMarymount. for much of the match and that's Maclayne Marr recorded the to finish fifth. losses and all of them have been in Also contributing to win was disappointing." second-highest finish of his five games. That's just simply bad fellow senior outside hitter Kristina Shaw continued her strong play collegiate career, finishing in a luck," said Browning. "They're a Graven with 18 kills. Sophomore from three days prior, contributing 5-way tie for eighth place. He tied for 44th overall with an really good team and they could very setter Dalas Dodd did a phenomenal 17 kills and eight digs for the Gaels. entered the final round at 2-over 8-over 224 after scoring rounds easily be at the top of the conference job of setting up her teammates, Graven also recorded 10 kills par and tied for 13th place. He of 73-78-73. right now." recording 41 assists in the match. with junior outside hitter Danica started slow, scoring a pair of Freshman Hunter Rappleye, Fresh offtheirwin against Pacific Three days later, the Gaels Mendivil recording six kills and 12 bogeys to start the round. But, playing as an individual, finished from the preceding week, the Gaels would welcome another team from digs herself. three birdies before making the tied for 68th with rounds of 74- looked to maintain their conference Southern California to McKean With the wins, the Gaels now turn put him at 1-over for the 78-78. dominance. Pavilion, this time being the carry a 6-1 wee record (10-5 tournament before another pair After day one Sophomore The first set went against the Pepperdine Waves. overall). of bogeys on holes 10 and 11 put Maclayne Marr lead the Gaels favor of Saint Mary's, as they lost Fortunately for Saint Mary's, the Currently on a four game win him back at one over. Three­ and shot a 2-over par 146 and was a tightly contested first set, 22-25. Waves served as no threat of wiping streak, three ofwhich came athome, straigh t birdies finished the tied for 13th place after the first The second set would tell a different out their undefeated home record. Saint Mary's will be going on a two round and gave him a 2-under two rounds. story, with the Gaels winning 25-13, The Gaels· swept Pepperdine in game road trip, both ofwhich will be par for the day and even par for As a team, Saint Mary's posted showing the strong play that they three quick sets: 25-18, 25-23, 27-25. within close proximity of Moraga. the tournament. rounds of 292-304 for a 20-over had showcased earlier in the season. Thefirstsetentailedofabackand The Gaels will travel across the His previous best finish was a par 596. The Gaels finished the From then on out, the rest of forth battle that saw the two teams bay on Thursday, October 17 for fourth place effort at last year's first day of competition in eighth the match would battle test Saint interchange leads. Saint Mary's a 6:30 p.m. matchup against San PING Cougar Classic in Provo, place among the 17-team field. Mary's, proving to be one of their would go on a run midway through Francisco. Utah. The Gaels return to action most difficult and intense matches the set to claim the lead. Three days later, they will head Senior Cody Robinson carded for their final event of the fall as to date. In the second set, Pepperdine to the south bay to go up against the lowest score of the day season on Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the The Gaels would go on to capture would go on to capture an early lead. Santa Clara, which commences at among the six competing Gaels Pacific Invitational at Stockton the third set, 25-20. However, Yet, similar to the first set, the Gaels 1:00p.m. and he equaled the third lowest Country Club.

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