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Volume 109, Number 13 - Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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/ Career Center Gaels advance to Elite Eight, fall to #1 Tar Heels offers vast help Students encouraged to use Center's resources by Jency James Assistant News Editor

Many students rely on the col­ lege and career center of their high school when it comes to standard­ ized test help, college advice, decid­ ing on a major, career planning and more. Yet, they seem less inclined to use the career center in college even though it, too, offers standardized test help, college advice, decid.ing on a major, career planning and more. The Saint Mary's Career Center can help students in their freshman year to decide on a major and stu­ dents in their senior year when it's time for them to start interviewing for jobs. Specifically, the Center offers one-on-one career counsel­ ing, an internship finder, career information nights, workshops on resume-writing, interview etiquette and more. "There's so much help we can of­ fer if students just come out to us," said Internship Coordinator Paula Comad. "There's a perception we only help b'usiness majors which is absolutely not true." Courtesy of Jeffrey A. Camarati and tarheelblue.com The Center also reaches out to Emmanuel Sarabia, above, and the Saint Mary's- men's soccer team defeated three ranked opponents students through a mQbile career in the NCAA Tournament before falling to North Carolina, 2-0, in the Elite Eight. See Sports, page 8. center where volunteers will go out into the school and hand out infor­ mation on upcoming events and services the Career Center is-hosting. Occupy movement continues with Lounge campout Students who make use of the Robert Slaughter speaks publicly on arrest, reggae artist Keznamdi performs on Lawn career center walk away satisfied and much more confident in themselves. in front of the De La Salle statue This was the first time Slaughter there are 1,000 people in back of "We have students who come in for by Charlie Guese emulating the protestors making spoke of his incarceration publicly me?" Staff Writer interviews and are really nervous," ·headlines from Z11ccotti Park in at Saint Mary's since the incident. Slaughter· continued to recount Comad said. "'But we offer work­ The final Lounge eveii.t of the New York City, as a crowd gath­ "Next thing I know, there are his horrifying evening at the Santa shops so they learn what types of year on Thursday night was not ered to listen to various performers probably 100 officers from the Rita Jail in Dublin, the charges questions to expect and have a held in the usu~l Hagerty Lounge, express their attitudes toward the Oakland Police Department on being pressed on him, and the chance to prepare and to think of but rather on the Chapel Lawn. Occupy movement. the front lines approaching us in perpetual intimidation from law what to say." The change in location reflected Robert Slaughter, the Saint military fashion with their batons, enforcement despite his purported She added, "One comment we this particular event's focus in the Mary's senior who was arrested their guns, the whole nine yards," restraint and composure through­ get from interviewers is that our growing solidarity with the nation­ November 11 at an Occupy dem­ Slaughter described. "They're tell­ out the arrest and detention. students are better prepared than al Occupy movement. Select Saint onstration in Berkeley, spoke ing me, 'Move back! Move back!', other college students." Mary's students camped overnight passionately about his experience. but how can I inove back when see OCCUPY, p3 Students are not the only ones who can make use of the Career Center. Alumni are also welcome to Project Green takes root, seeks to promote on-campus sustainability make use of career counseling and Club to hold energy-saving contest in spring, encourages shift in community consciousness other services. Each of the Career Center coun­ by Elizabeth Novotny least amount of resources per teer at the Legacy Garden and lieve that they are actually doing selors specializes in a certain field Contributing Writer such as alumlli outreach, diversity person in their dorm. The main the farmers market during the a good thing by throwing away outreach, scholarships, internships Students of Saint Mary's Col­ goal, said club Co-President Community Time barbeque. Two their leftovers but they are actu­ and graduate school, but all do basic lege might be surprised to know and senior Lindsay Fukui, is to of the board members also work ally supposed to leave food scraps career counseling. there is a club devoted to keeping spread awareness of ways to be with the sustainability committee on their plates .. The kitchen staff The Career Center is located in the campus and community as green on campus. on campus. then loads up the scraps which Brother Urban Gregory Hall and green and sustainable as possible. The club, which has been The board currently consists of are transported to a bio-digester students can make appointments by It's called Project Green. around for the last five years, seven officers, five of which are in Oakland. The digester creates calling(925) 631-4600. Walk-ins are Some of you may remember has become more visible on freshman. Fukui said she thinks nutrient rich fertilizer and is a also welcome. their largest annual event: Flip campus this last semester. This this is a representation of change renewable source of both electri­ "We can't physically grab them the Switch. This contest is held past week they helped facilitate in generations, even over a short cal and heat energy. but we want them to come in," Con­ between dorms in the spring. The the Tap In event regarding the four year span. Thinking of getting involved rad said. "Those who come do seem amount of energy used in each quality of the tap water on the One of the club's .most recent with Project Green? Besides do- genuinely appreciative for what we dorm is monitored for one week Saint Mary's campus. They also projects is the bio-digester in do for them." to see which building can use the hold bi-weekly meetings, volun- Oliver Hall. Most students be- see GREEN, p3

OPINION ODOUR News pg. I Crime Beat pg.z Detour pg.4 Movie Review pg. 5 Obama to send troops to Australia Editors' picks for top of 2011 Opinion pg.6 Letter to the Editor pg.6 pg. 6 pg.4 · Sports pg.7 Player of the Week pg. 7

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The Collegian E INSIDE PA Occupiers plan economic blockade this month President's Protestors 'striking back' against police violence, camp evictions Corner bY Corev Fedor shut down their local Port. It just a few weeks away, this could Staff Writer ASSMC gives can happen, as evidenced by the effect corporate investment in As of November 27, 2011 , estimated 4,500-60,00 (depends an immeasurable way. Faced updates on progress the Occupy movement in every on who you ask) people who with the enormous profit loss shut down the Port of Oakland major West Coast port city: LA, that countless compan.ies across b Damaris Nielsen San Diego, Portland, Tacoma, on November 2, which quickly the United States and the world ASSMC President and Seattle have joined Occupy became the model for the West could encounter, it is safe to Oakland in calling for and orga­ Coast efforts. assume the Occupy movement As the semester comes to end, nizing a coordinated West Coast As seen in the 2002 dockwork­ will face a swift response from the Associated Students of Saint Port Blockade and Shutdown ers dispute, disruption of West the establishment. Mary's College would like to THE on December 12. Other West Coast ports can amount to a bil­ Organizers warn that if po­ . bring you some updates on the Coast Occupies, including Oc­ lion dollars per day in economic lice attempt to disrupt the port status of the student govern­ COLLEGIAN cupy Anchorage and Vancouver, impact, considerably more if blockade or if there is police ment. prolonged. A disruption of the At its core, the main goal of Saint Mary.'s C<>Oege of California Canada are planning to join the violence against any city partici­ economic blockade and disrup­ Asian supply1ine would have di­ pating, they will only extend the ASSMC is to ensure that we, as 2008Wmner tion of the one percent on that rect and immediate impact to the duration of the blockade up and the governing student body, are serving and voicing the students' Associate Collegiate Press date. The Oakland General As­ economy, not only in America down the coast. While Occupy but abroad as well. Considering needs. This year ASSMC con­ 10th Best of Show sembly voted unanimously for the measure. the largest consumer holiday is see PORT, p3 sists of 26 Senate members, over P.O Box4407 Protesters said in a statement 40 chartered student organiza­ Moraga, CA 94575 tions and the Campus Activities 223 Ferroggiaro Hall released on November 27, "We are striking back against the CAMPA GN JOBSI Board. Telephone: 925.631.4279 nationally coordinated attack In order to create an envi­ on the Occupy movement. In To efend hum.an rig ht• ronment for students to freely E-mail: collegia@$tmary-ca.edfl discuss the needs for the Saint Wemite: www.smccollegian.com response to the police violence Wn wt GrnllOO a camp,a1;na (let tM!IWI ol Amnuf)' tn Wl'mal to: Mary's community, ASSMC has and camp evictions against the • F'te ptitlfkld prl$0natt established town hall meetings ASHLEY HAGIN Occupy movement, this is our ~ $tOp tt• wse of torture MlddWID ALEXKOZELA coordinated response against the • EM 'Vlo.. f'IC• q lntt Ml!'Mn that are topic-based around is­ Editors·in-Chief one percent." sues that we gauge from the stu­ On December 12 , protesters dents. After holding a successful first town hall meeting in early ALEX CHOY will mobilize their communi­ ties and establish pickets to October, we hosted the second Business Manager meeting centered on issues of sustainability at Saint Mary's. ANTHONY GOTII At the "Tap In" sustainability­ Chief Copy Editor OCCUPY: Latest installment looks back themed town hall meeting last Webmaster continued from page 1 month, the Associated Student Slaughter stressed the importance a letter he received from protestors a performance from student reg­ Senate worked with Project SHAWNY ANDERSON Faculty Advisor of the spirit of change seen in supporting him as well as the entire gae artist Keznamdi and stand-up Green to discuss sustainability the Occupy movement and the Occupy movement i.n Cairo. comedian Alex Kummert, among in four focus areas on the Saint JENCYJAMES willingness to act upon injustices. Other performers and speakers others. Student Tomas Ayala mod­ Mary's campus, including the Assistant News Editor He finished his speech by reading . throughout the evening included erated the event. Legacy Garden, Oliver Hall, College-wide recycling, and the KATIE PORTER main focus, tap water. We hope Opinion Editor to reach out to more students Crime Beat and make an effort to find and SARA DESANTIS 11/11/2011 12:50 p.m. and Health & Wellness Center. to.Community Life and Facilities secure those issues that students Assistant Opinion Editor Incident: Information. 11119/2011 5:30 a.m. Services. may bring forth. Synopsis: Harassment to student Incident: Information. In collaboration with the SUSIE F0RESMAN by non-student off campus; re­ Synopsis: Student vs. student alter­ 11/26/2011 5:34 p.m. Women's Resource Center, the Detour Editor ferred to Community Life. cation in North Claeys; referred to Incident: Medical as'sist. sophomore class organized a Community qfe. Synopsis: Visiting Women's Bas- pledge to take action, openly JAZOMOISES 11/12/2011 12:45 p.m. ketball player sustained head Assistant Detour Editor communicate, and promote Incident: Vandalism. 11/19/2011 9:39 p.m. injury in McKeon and transported awareness about sexual assault. Synopsis: Profanity written on Incident: Student handbook viola­ to John Muir Hospital; referred to GEORGE ROBLES Since the start of the campaign in Sports Editor residence hall door Augustine tion. Athletics. last week, we have received over Hall; referred to Community Life. Synopsis: Possession of hashish, 500 signatures from the student SIMON TRYZNA marijuana and paraphernalia in 11/28/2011 12:13 p.m. body. Assistant Sports Ed1tor 11/14/2011 8:15 a.m. Justin Hall; referred to Commu­ Incident: Medical assist. The Junior class is in the Incident: Vandalism. nity Life. Synopsis: Student fainted in Filip­ beginning steps of working on MAX CROWELL Synopsis: Graffiti on outside wall pi Hall and refused transport; an initiative to create a tobacco­ Chief Photographer of Justin Hall; referred to Com­ 11/20/2011 1:38 p.m. referred to Community Life and free college community, and has munity Life. Incident: Medical assist. Health & Wellness. been working diligently with the Applications available at Synopsis: Student fell in shower in Health & Wellness center to get 223 Ferroggiaro Hall 11114/2011 2:53 p.m. Mitty Hall and was transported to 11/29/2011 10:52 p.m. student feedback in regards to Incident: Hit and run. Kaiser in Walnut Creek; referred Incident: Student handbook viola­ the effort on campus by collect­ The CoUegum is the official newspa­ Synopsis: Damage to left front to Community Life and Health & tion. per of the Associated Students of ing over 700 surveys and holding Saint Mary's College. The C0Uegia11 driver's side quarter panel in Wellness. Synopsis: Possession of marijuana service events surrounding the is­ is pul:>lished weekly, except during Filippi parking lot; suspended. and paraphernalia in Mitfy Hall; sue of smoking. Health and Well­ examination periods and academic 11/22/2011 12:45 a.m. referred to Community Life. ness and the Junior class hope to recesses. The Colkgian reserves the 11114/2011 3:10 p.m. Incident: Malicious mischief. right to hold and edit all submitted move progressively forward with materials, solicited and unsolicited. Incident: .foformation. Synopsis: Water damage to carpet 11/30/2011 4:10 p.m. their project in the spring. The' Colicgiott's Editorial 'Board is Synopsis: Unauthorized posters in Mitty Hall; referred to Commu­ Incident: Information. The Senior Class, with the sup­ comprised of aU oversight staff posted in Dante Hall; referred to nity Life and Facilities Services. Synopsis: Hit and run in Upper De members. Other opinions expressed port of the entire Senate, passed are not necessarily endorsed by The Community Life. La Salle parking lot; suspended. a resolution at our November CPllegion, its contributors and/or ad­ 11/22/2011 4:06 p.m. meeting to ensure that three vertisers. To place an advertisement 11114/2011 9:46 p.m. Incident: Student handbook viola­ 12/1/2011 1:30 a.m. seats at commencement be left or inquire about a subscription, call Incident: Vandalism. tion. Incident: Vandalism. Tht Collegian's Business Department open for those who have passed at 925.631.4279 or visit www.smccol· Synopsis: Women and Gender Synopsis: Possession of alcohol, Synopsis: Graffiti in men's bath­ in the class. legian.com/advertising. Studies poster ripped down in drugs and paraphernalia in North rooms of Korth Center, Dante After hearing Director of Aquinas Hall; referred to Com­ Claeys; referred to Community Hall and Library; referred to Com­ Seminar Charlie Hamaker's pre­ munity Life. Life and Moraga Police. munity Life and Facilities Services. sentation to the Student Senate regarding the new curriculum 11/16/2011 1:45 p.m. 11/22/2011 11:05 p.m. 12/112011 2:30 p.m. changes, the Freshman Class Incident: Medical call. Incident: Damage to College Incident: Vandalism met with folks who worked on Synopsis: Student passed out in property. Synopsis: Graffiti in men's rest­ the changes to the Seminar pro­ Hagerty Lounge and was trans­ Synopsis: Broken window in room of Madigan gym; referred gram and conducted the proper ported to County Hospital in Mar­ residence room and entrance door to Community Life and Facilities tinez; referred to Community Life window of North Claeys; referred Services. see NIELSEN, p3 Tuesday, December 6, 2ou ' 3

Town Hall meeting focuses on sustainable water use Event dispels tap water myths and looks to students for suggestions on improvement Calendar by Sara Desantis Bay, though many students seem cycling bins for school buildings chine in Oakland that turns food Assista nt Opinions Editor distrustful of tap water. To en­ and will also be designing stickers waste into energy. As the people courage drinking the good water that list what can and cannot be standing by the dish drop-off area The Associated Students of and promote phasing out plastic put into the recycling bins. have told many of the students, it Meditation with Br. Camillus Saint Mary's College held their water bottles on campus, meeting Students also brought up their is important to leave leftover food, Tuesday, December 6 second Town Hall meeting of the attendees were given free, reus­ own concerns regarding the sus­ but not napkins, on the plates so it 11:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. year on Wednesday, November able water canteens. In addition, tainabilty efforts of the campus. can be sent to the biodigester. Main Chapel 30, focused entirely on sustain­ Fukui said that Project Green was One response was that there was Fukui also discussed the Saint Contact Joanne Angerame ability on campus. This meeting, working on a refillable water bottle too much of a focus on merely Mary's Legacy Garden, located .x:4366 led by Senate member and Project station on campus. educating students without a real next to South Claeys Hall. On Green co-president Lindsay Fukui Some students at the Town focus on actions students could average, the garden produces over Mexican Film Series Hall meeting brought up concerns addressed four main topics: tap take. Another said that students 200 pounds of produce per week, Tuesday, December 6 water, recycling, Oliver Hall, and about recycling on campus, such as seemed to have no desire to be including tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, Wednesday, December 7 the Legacy Garden. the lack of recycling receptacles in involved with campus sustain­ and carrots. Overall, the meeting Sunday, December 11 According to the campus' Sus­ dorms arid confusion about what ability efforts. resolved pertinent questions and 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. tainability Committee, the tap can and cannot be recycled. Fu­ Oliver Hall was commended for gave students important infor­ Dante 215 water at Saint Mary's is cleaner kui explained that Project Green, receiving an A grade in sustainabil­ mation to consider as we work Contact Alvaro Ramirez than bottled water and comes Saint Mary's environmental club, ity and the audience was educated towards making Saint Mary's a x.4771 from the best sources in the East is working on acquiring more re- on the biodigester, which is a ma- greener community. Chaniber Muskians Concert Tuesday, December 6 Stress Fair offers healthy solutions to survive finals 8 p.m. - 10 p.m, Main Chapel Event combines pets, brain-food, art and massages to help students de-stress Contact Linda Baumgardner x4016 bY Ashley Hagin dents the opportunity to engage cause nuts and dried Editor-in-Chief in different therapies, including fruit help promote The Oh No! Inferno It's time to take a break from art therapy where students can memory retention, Tuesday, December 6 studyingfor finals. paint plant pots and take home a problem-solving ca­ 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. The Health and Wellness Cen­ seedling, massage therapy from pability, and overall Hagerty Loun~ ter and the Residence Hall Asso­ professional massage therapists, attention." Contact Barry Horwitz ciation have partnered up to bring music therapy, and pet therapy To be successful x4439 students the Stress Management with dogs from the student orga­ during finals week, Fair on Wednesday from noon un­ nization PA~als. Study tips will Umipig also suggests NightinGaels Concert til two p.m. in Hagerty Lounge, to also be offered at the event, along getting sufficient rest, Wednesday, Decembet: 7 "emphasize and promote healthy with free tools such as scantrons, eating healthy, and · 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ways to combat and prepare for pens, and index cards. squeezing in time for Main Chapel the stressors of finals week," said " Oftentimes, students find physical activity, in Contact Linda Baumgardl).er Irene Umipig, Coordinator of themselves studying late at night addition to the activi­ Y4'0!1S"- Health Promotion and Education. and reaching out for unhealthy ties that are being of­ In addition to free "brain food," snacks like chips and candy," fered at Wednesday's Coffeehouse such as trail mix or yogurt and Umipig noted. "We'll be pro­ Stress Management Wednesday, December 7 berries, the fair will provide stu- viding them with trail mix be- Fair. Courtesy of fi s h~ r.o s u. e du 9:00 p.m. - l l :00 p.m. DtYdenHall Contact Reuben Greenwald GREEN: Grows new projects x4704 continued from page 1 Our Lady of Guadalupe M.aS$ ing your part to recycle, conserve their lives and the campus. The Friday, December 9 energy and collect food scraps list is large and there are a lot of 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. students can attend meetings and students interested in the concept Pursue Main Chapel help volunteer on campus. Fukui said but the biggest ob­ Contact Joanne Angerame Project Green sends out emails stacle is getting students actively x4366 educating and informing stu­ involved with what is already Your dents of ways they can improve happening on campus. Mass for Salvatorlan Gath • Saturday, December 10 Passion 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PORT: Disruption will be costly Main Chapel continued from page 2 Earn a Graduate Degree Contact Joanne A.ngeram in Education or Public Health x4366 protesters are clearly within Occupy protesters. their rights of free speech and Spokespeople for the Inter­ Touro University's master's degree and credential Salvatorian Day of Prayer assembly, a move to shut down national Longshore and Ware­ programs are looking for motivated students with Saturday; December 10 West Coast ports present a far house Union said although a desire to serve, to teach and to lead. Now is the time to learn more at our information nights. 12:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. more blurry line. Impeding the the Union shares Occupy Wall Mait>. Chapel flow of commerce is a step not Street's concerns about corpo­ Contact Father Sal Ragusa to be taken lightly, as the effects rate abuses and the future of the Wednesday, Dec. 14: Graduate School of Education x4366 of such action causes a ripple middle class, the call by Occupy 6 pm, Lander Hall, 1310 Club Drive, Vo lleio 94592 effect throughout the supply forces to shut down West Coast chain. This is the largest action ports was made without any Wednesday, Feb. 15: Graduate School of Education 6 pm, Lander Hall, 1310 Clu b Drive, Volleio 94592 that has been attempted by the consultation with the Union. Wednesday, Mar. 14 Graduate School of Education 6 pm, Lander Hall, 1310 Club Drive, Valleio 94592 NIELSEN: A~SMC wrap-up ------RSVP at [email protected] or drop in continued from page 2 Planning an event? · Graduate School of Education programs: research to move forward in organizations, engaging in con­ 23 MA degree and credential programs in education, authorizing a resolution in sup­ versation on how to better our including teaching, special education and administration. Want' it in The Collegian? port of the new model, which community and are O'{erall mak­ Public Health Program: was eventually presented to the ing more efforts to have their ·mail us with the details of you Master of Public Health (MPH) with Specializations event at: senate and passed as a public voice heard within our campus in Community Health and Global Health resolution. As the Associated Student Body [email protected] As the academic year moves President, I am looking forward or call for more information: forward, more and more stu­ to more discussion with stu­ Qr) (925) 6314279 dents have been getting involved dents, college-wide committees TOURO UNIVERSITY Sorry, butduq to space and are taking an active role in and working with the student CALIFORNIA our community. Students are senate to ensure a proactive and limitatio~ we cannot liSt joining clubs and starting new productive year. 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592 I (707) 638-5200 I tu.edu individual dub meetings, 4 , Tuesday, December 6, 2.0II ETOURTHE COLLEGIAN The Collegian's Top Albums of the Year

by Susie Foresman bY Alex Kozela by Jazo Moises Detour Editor Editor-in-Chief Assistant Detour Editor

Bon Iver Bon Iver Bon Iver Bon Iver 21 Bon Iver's debut was hard to top, The guy who recorded his debut album in a Yeah, I might give it a hard time for being but this one did just that. Justin Vernon's cabin in the woods in absolute solitude re­ the most overplayed album of the year. But ethereal voice blends with a soaring horn turned with a few pals, more instruments, with power ballads like "Set Fire to the section to create memorable melodies full and a strengthened balance of solemn con­ Rain" and upbeat songs like "Rumor Has of heartbreak and joy. If.you only listen to templation and uplifting fulfillment to re­ It," 21 definitely shows that Adele is on her one new album from 2011, make this the one. lease the most stunning collection of folk rock of the year. A-game. 2 2 2 The Head and the Heart M83 Lupe Fiasco The Head and the Heart Hurry Up, We 're Dreaming Lasers This band caught my eye with a mesmer- When interviewed ahead of the release of -~~.,,,.,, Definitely one of my favorite hip-hop al- izing set at the Treasure Island Music Festi­ Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, M83 mastermind bums of the year - and it almost didn't even val. Their debut shows maturity and depth Anthony Gonzalez described the album make it to the shelves (or iTunes). Lupe through emotionally gripping songs. The as "really, really, really epic." That pretty combines storytelling ("Till I Get There") sound ebbs and flows, using this contrast to much sums it up. "Midnight City" might with politics ("Words I Never Said") to cre­ take the listener on a most pleasant rollercoaster ride. just be the best track of 2011. ate a solid third-album effort. 3 3 3 Childish Gambino Smoke Ring/or My Halo Suck It and See Camp Some fans are disappointed with the Mon­ A gorgeous, woozy saunter through the Actor Donald Glover goes into music mode keys' continued evolution, but for me, Suck It depths of lo-fi Americana, Kurt Vile's as Childish Gambino. With solid beats and all his witty lines, you'll definitely need to [] and See is a mark of the band's maturity. The Smoke Ring for My Halo is an album for heavy "classic Monkeys" first half gives way to summer evenings on the porch with good pull up a few Google tabs to process his a sweeter, more chilled-out second half. friends and good beer. wise words. 4 4 4 Fleet Foxes Washed Out Beyonce Helplessness Within and Without 4 91"'T""'"'!"!'"!""I Fleet Foxes' debut album in 2008 was a rous- On his first full-length, South Carolina's On her fourth album, Beyonce is here to ing success with its expert harmonizing and Ernest Greene combines lush chillwave show us that she is still on top. Not to men- emotional lyrics. Helplessness Blues shows the with organic live instrumentation to create tion, every single word in every song on the Foxes in a somewhat darker setting. The lyr­ a brilliantly layered record that is as blissful 4 album is full of meaning, from the convic­ ics are still on point, and lead singer Robin and inviting as they come. tion in "1+1" to the empowerment in "Run Pecknold's vocals have come to the forefront. the World (Girls)."

5 5 5 Foster the People Radiohead Kanye West and Jay-Z Torches The King of Limbs Watch the Throne '""""'"''"""" You've probably heard "" The King of Limbs isn't Radiohead's best This is crazy. I didn't think I'd see the day about a thousand times on the radio this work, but then again every album of theirs when two hip-hop masterminds would 1 year, but don't let that stop you from giving ' doesn't need to be the most groudbreaking team up. With successful sampling in 'VJ~~.A Foster the People a chance. The songs on thing since sliced bread. A classy piece of "Otis" and the appearance of Frank Ocean, Torches are upbeat and dancey with surpris­ work that has more of a unified focus than Kanye and Jay-Z have mastered the craft of ingly moody, introspective lyrics. most of their previous LPs. hip-hop once again.

6 6 6 Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx Meg&Dia Codes and Keys We're New Here Cocoon As and company grow older The xx's Jamie Smith has certainly made a r:;;;;;;;;;;=;;;;;;:~ It was my sophomore year of high school (and sober), Death Cab's music also grows name for himself this year through his remix when these Utah-based sisters released more adult-like. Guitars have been switched work, but his crowning achievement was Something Real. Four years later, they re­ ••111111 for synths and keyboards, but Gibbard's reworking the late, great Gil Scott-Heron's ~--~ leased this album, which still maintains the lyrics still soar above the instrumentation. I'm New Here and transforming it into post­ freshness I heard four years ago. Favorite Codes and Keys is certainly not as poignant as Plans or dubstep electro romp. Scott-Heron, one of the founders track: "Summer Clothes," with its grooving beat and , but it is definitely sweet in its own way. of rap, sadly passed a few months after its release. guitar solo. 7 7 7 Cut Copy Adele The Civil Wars 21 Barton Hollow Simply put, every song on this album is single- •••I It's ridiculously difficult to follow a mas­ With their delectable harmonies and light worthy. From moments of heartbreak and ex­ terpiece like , which helped guitar, The Civil Wars sure stand out in treme loneliness to jealousy and anger, Adele ,... , - ~-.·- define my freshman year of college, but the crowd of the many folk artists trying to captures perfectly what it means· to be 21. Zonoscope is as good as a follow-up as can ~~...__ci make their name in the ml.\Sic industry. be. The magic that pervaded the previous 8 album isn't there, but the band's musical prowess is. 8 Radillhead 8 Committed The King of Limbs Modeselektor Committed The King of Limbs is more abstrac;t than Radio­ Monkeytown I'm a sucker for a cappella music. After head's last effort, In Rainbows, but that makes These two crazy guys from Berlin have winning The Sing-Off in 2010, these Hunts­ ' it a rewarding listen. It seems more like a saved their best work and collaborations ville gospel singers went into the studio and somewhat disjointed collection of singles than for their newest record, which has every­ put their spin on some of our favorite songs a cohesive album. And at only 38 minutes, it thing from all-guns-blazing glitch rap to like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Let's begs the question of whether a sequel is imminent. Thom Yorke wailing over rollicking IDM Stay Together." beats. And the result is one of the most uniquely global 9 techno albums with a decidely German accent. 9 9 Jessie J Fleet Foxes Who You Are This album doesn't reach the level of their Helplessness Blues Fun fact: she wrote Miley Cyrus's "Party first, but it is a massive improvement from See #7 above? Replace In Ghost Colours with in the USA," but nothing on this album re­ their previous, Konk. They use melodic pop Fleet Foxes and Zonoscope with Helplessness ally sounds like that.· Defining ballads like and happy lyrics to create a solid set of Blues and there you have it. "Who You Are" and "Big White Room" tracks. It's not groundbreaking or revolu­ truly show the power in this English sing- tionary, but it serves its purpose as a bright pop album. er's voice.

10 10 10 Bright Eyes Youth Lagoon Yellowcard The People's Key The Year of Hibernation When You 're Through Thinking, Say Yes Bright Eyes returns with another politically This debut dream pop record issues slow, After a three-year hiatus, Florida-based Yel- charged album, but this one is not as suc­ delicately melodic and careful tracks that lowcard is back and at full throttle. With cessful as his earlier efforts. He's left his tackle issues like going away to college, fall­ the power shown in songs like "With You folksy roots for a more intense sound, but ing in love, dealing with heartbreak and just r.tllllll and Your Denial" and "The Sound of Me it's not electronic-inspired like Digital Ash in trying to be yourself. Things that are hope­ and You," Yellowcard shows that they've a Digital Urn either. fully relevent to every person reading this. still got it. Tuesday, December 6, ZOil i 5

THE COLLEGIAN ETOU Controversial film tells story of man with sex addiction Shame explores man's inability to emotionally connect with others, family troubles bV Jen Peng domly enters back into his life. is receiving his pleasure from. Staff Writer Because she lives with Brandon, What he once found pleasurable Shame stands as a raw and his obsessive-compulsive sexual soon becomes devastating in his brutal film. The opening imme- tendencies pose a problem to not situation. He is faced with the diately presents the tone of the only himself but to her as well. brutal consequences of his ac­ story and also reveals the nature Her presence in his life makes it tions through his sister's call for of the main character: isolated, apparent that he is his own worst help. struggling, and ultimately emp- enemy. He is subconsciously The cinematography cap­ ty. Brandon, played by brilliant frustrated with her only because tures the tone of the film with its newcomer Michael Fassbender, he has to face the reality of him- grainy,· faded, and dull coloring, is a self-alienated man who at- self and the state he has been in while being neither vibrant nor tempts to live a normal life with for the past few years. The emp- dark. McQueen's signature style the appearance of a successful tiness he feels in life roots from of directing is seen with long job, a luxurious apartment, and his sex addiction; he cannot shots (usually lasting 2 minutes a few artificial friendships with intimately, both romantically or more) of conversation and his coworkers. But what lies and platonically, connect with setting. Many of the scenes do behind all this materialism is a anyone. This is shown when he not include music, which only man so addicted to sex that he attempts to be romantically inti- makes the scene more intense has no sense of emotional inti- mate with a co-worker but mis- and real. Keep in mind the film is macy with anyone or anything erably fails by asking her to leave rated NC-17; however, the fron­ in his life. His life literally cen- and hiring a whore instead. ta! nudity, sex, and pornography ters on sexual activity: when he Brandon soon realizes that is shown in a light where it is not is not having sex h!! relieves him- his once-empty actions (sex) inviting or beautiful but depress­ self through masturbation and have now led to complex, heavy ing and brptal. This is not a film pornography. situations. His sister finds out for everyone; some laughed in On the exterior, the theme of about his sex addiction, and it the theatre due to the fact that a sex addict for a film sounds turns their already strained re- they found most scenes to be appealing to those who expect lationship sour. Brandon's strug- awkward or too intense for the something raunchy and en- gle with his addiction-is so all- usual idea of a "drama." Keep tertaining. However, Shame is consuming that he puts himself your eyes open for Fassbender anything but. Director Steve into a dangerous situation just and McQueen; both are sure to McQueen beautifully crafts the to see if he can feel anything. garner a lot of attention not only story while portraying it as any- After failing with this attempt, for the controversy of the story­ thing but beautiful. The reality he then goes for a night of sex- line, but for the brilliance of the of Brandon's sex addiction is ual escapades. His sexual needs acting and directing. apparent when his sister Sissy, are so intense that he does not played by Carey Mulligan, ran- care where or from whom he Grade: A- Some Girls: Best Rock N' Roll Comeback in History remaster and re-release 'funniest, trashiest LP' to date hv Corev Fedor didn't care about the band's legacy ing the late-night-disco desolation last year and Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! up to the Some Girls spirit. Staff Writer but shook mullet when "She's So of the· chart-topping "Miss You," in 2009, the Stones' camp has re­ The whole package catches the Cold" or "Little T &N.' hit the ra- soul inspired "Beast or' Burden," mastered the original album and Stones on a roll, thriving on the dio in between the Punk sleaze excavated lost tracks from the Some punk and funk energy in the air, Journey and of "Shattered" Girls sessions (which took place in with Mick driving the music and Foreigner. and the Honky­ Paris in late '77 and early '78). And playing more guitar than ever. It's The Rolling Tonk twang you know what's amazing? From the ultimate version of the album The Rolling Stones Stones were of "Far Away the beautiful country-rock of "No that invented the Stones we've Some Girls public enemy Eyes." The result Spare Parts" to the soaring ramble known ever since: mean, vital, glo­ No.I when was the Rolling of Hank Williams cover "You Win riously unrepentant. Back in .1978, Keith Richards punk rock ar­ Stones' funniest, Again" to the grimy boogie of At the end of the day, this reis­ was asked why the Stones called rived in 1976 trashiest LP that "Claudine," the recently unearthed sue does more than highlight the their new album Some Girls. He and attempted went for lean gui­ tracks are simply sensational. Some original Some Girls album. It shows replied, "Because ~e couldn't re­ to lay waste tar propulsion of them have been sitting in the that the Some Girls era was, and re­ member their f**king names." to the rock and twitchy beats vaults, completed, for the past 33 mains, one of the most productive Some Girls stands as the craftiest decadence at a time when years, while others were touched of the Stones' career. Even greater rock & roll comeback in history. evidenced on Courtesy of rokpool.com o th er megas t ars up or fleshed out in recent sessions than that, though, is that it all came After years of sucking in the 70s, post-Exile On Main Street albums got bogged down in synths and with producer Don Was. This edi­ when the band was in dire need of the Stones suddenly sounded like Goat's Head Soup and It's Only Rock overdubs. Some Girls became an tion has 12 outtakes, most of which a spark. They were forced to adapt, the nasty bastards we always knew N' Roll, but the Stones weren't all time classic that remains their have been hoarded on bootlegs by and adapt they did. they were. With the release of Some beaten yet and in 1978 they re­ biggest selling record. Stones fanatics for years. Some of Essential New Tracks: "Do You Girls, The Stones seduced a new leased Some Girls. The result was The reason we're talking about the bonus tracks are nearly as hot Think I Really Care," "No Spare breed of 80s parking-lot kid, who ten short sharp songs incorporat- the album now is that, like Exile as the originals; certainly they live Parts," and "You Win Again" Have Yo u Hea rd? Rozzi Crane hvJazo Moises After moving to Los Angeles Call" and Radiohead's "High Assistant Detour Editor to attend college, Crane started and Dry" show her soul and pas­ Rozzi Crane is a new, up­ forming bands with other stu­ sion for music. At the same time, and-corning R&B and soul dents in the music department Crane continues to write her own singer-songwriter. Born in the at USC. Early in her freshman music with meaningful and pas­ San Francisco Bay Area, Crane year, she beat out· many other sionate lyrics. started by singing around the students from the Popular Music Now in her junior year of col­ Bay in school talent shows and department to open up for the lege, Crane has already opened community showcases. In 2008, Steve Miller Band, and even got for Chiddy Bang, Frankie Valli the University of Southern Cali­ the opportunity to sing backup and the Seasons, and Earth, fornia's Thornton School of Mu­ vocals for him. Wind & Fir-e. She is also the first sic started a new Popular Music Crane's voicG. can be described artist signed to 222 Records, the Performance Major for students as a cross between the soul of of Maroon 5 front­ who wanted to get their start in Adele and the power of Beyonce. man Adam Levine. At only 20 the music industry. Crane was She also has a knack for t~king years old, Rozzi Crane is ready one of 26 students chosen to be other artists' songs and making to make her name known. in the first class of this new ma- them her own. Her renditions of Usher's "U Don't Have to Download: "The City" Photo courtesy of rozzicrane.com JO!. 6, Tuesday, December 6 2.011 OPiNioN Simple ad kiss means much more Obama to deploy Marines down under by Sara Desantis Assistant Opinion Editor As China asserts itself in South Seas, other countries need help by Anthony Goni of the side benefits of training China as many other countries are being stifled by China and D ecently, Obama was caught Chief Copy Editor local forces in the South Pacific are experiencing financial crises. its claims of sovereignty over the Rkissing Hugo Chavez. is that the United States will President Obama's move to South China Sea. Well, actually, he was in an resident Obama recently gain rapport with those little na­ bring the Marines to Australia China has also been beefing advertisement for the Italian fash­ P made his first visit to tions in an area that is becoming looks like a direct reaction to the up its military in recent years, ion company United Colors of Australia as President. While increasingly important as China cries for help from South Pacific as Time.com reports, "China's Benetton. Obama is not the only meeting with the Prime Min­ asserts global dominance. While countries such as Vietnam and defense spending has increased one smooching another world ister and other heads of state, President Obama has said that the Philippines. Vietnam and threefold since the 1990s to leader. Images of German Chan­ he announced that Australia China isn't the main motivator China have not been getting about $160 billion last year, cellor Angela Merkel kissing her would be hosting between 200 in establishing a military pres­ along. Tensions flared this past and its military has recently economic rival, French President and 250 United States Marines ence in Australia, we all know summer when Chinese vessels tested a new stealth jet fighter Nicolas Sarkozy, and Pope Bene­ on already established military that he's simply being diplo­ were accused of cutting cables and launched its first aircraft dict XVI kissing Sheikh Ahmed bases within the next year. BBC matic in his excuses. belonging to Vietnamese oil­ carrier. " As the world's new el-Tayeb have sparked disbelief, reported that President Obama China is now the world's su­ exploration vessels. Chines~ superpower, China has been anger, praise, and laughter among said "the deployment would al­ perpower. China is a rapidly ex­ Foreign Ministry spokesman flexing its muscles and as the the international audience. low the US to 'meet the demands panding economic powerhouse. Hong Lei stated, "Some coun­ wars in the Middle East shrink These controversial ads are of a lot of partners in the region' This is partly due to unfair busi­ try took unilateral actions to and US involvement wanes, one part of the company's "Unhate" in terms of training, exercises ness practices such as devaluing impair China's sovereignty and could easily see a conflict with campaign. They say it seeks and 'security architecture."' This its currency, the Yuan Renminbi. maritime rights and interests, China in the near future. As Eu­ "contrasting the culture of hatred means that the Marines will be By lowering the value of its cur­ and released groundless and ropean countries look to China and promoting closeness between able to quickly combat piracy rency, China makes exports be­ irresponsible remarks, with the to buy out their debt, and the peoples, faiths, cultures, and the and also train other militaries come less expensive and imports attempt to expand and compli­ US becomes even more indebted peaceful understanding of each in the South Pacific about ad­ more expensive. This boosts cate the disputes over the South to China, we are witnessing the other's motivations ... The central vanced tactics. The Marines will domestic demand as foreign China Sea." This was followed strongest Asian country express theme is the kiss, the most univer­ also be deployed from Australia imports are too expensive. This by protest in Vietnam and live its power in oppressive ways. sal symbol of love, between world to assist nations that have been tactic is called Competitive De­ fire exercises off the· country's Australia is going to need some political and religious leaders." struck by natural disasters. One valuation and has been boosting coast. South Pacific countries more Marines. United Colors of Benetton is already known for controversial advertisements such as these. Past ads have shown priests kissing nuns, and a black woman breast­ Man sues Playboy-for discrimination at party feeding a white baby. Almost immediately after the Selfish lawsuit raises questions of sexism in contemporary times release of the Unhate advertise­ ments, the Vatican demanded that by Nikolas Bunton seeing as only those women who to recognize this male-privilege is an attempt to rile men up about the image of the Pope kissing the Contributing Writer chose to defer to Playboy's chau­ in order to galvanize the public feminism, even if the this process Muslim holy cleric be pulled and vinistic dress code were waived into taking the issue seriously, as is triggered for selfish reasons; promised legal action against the n what might be the most of the overpriced admission cost. opposed to laughing it off and after all, other such men-ini­ company. Other outraged people I ironic gender-oriented law­ Regardless of whether Frye is brushing it under the matted rug tially irked by the disparity in say that the advertisement pro­ suit to date, a man is attempt­ genuinely taking the feminist of patriarchal society. So while it price-may find themselves motes homosexuality and aver­ ing to sue Playboy for sexual stance or is merely using it as a may seem ridiculous that the very pondering the issue from the fe­ sion towards heterosexuals. discrimination charges regard­ copout to get his money back, same man who willingly dished male perspective, thus reshaping These people are missing the ing the male-exclusive $1,000 his absurd lawsuit brings up out $1,000 to mingle with half­ their outlook on gender "norms" point of the ads. The ads may be cover charge enforced at the some potent questions concern­ naked women would publicly embedded in contemporary a source of awkward amusement, Playboy mansion's October 1 ing what is blindly accepted by and legally attack Playboy for society. No man's attempt is a but they are not a foundation to benefit party. The charity event modern society. By waiving the such blind-eyed sexism, at least bad attempt, as long as it legiti­ arouse aggressive or hostile emo­ was set up to raise funds for the fee for women sporting sexually Frye-being a man-came to mately tries to bring forth these tion. What's ironic about people's "Generation Rescue for Autism promiscuous attire, Playboy is some sort of realization about critical gender issues. Frye is by reactions is that they symbolize Awareness" foundation, getting implicitly making women pay gender inequality as he caroused no means a hero, it's just that exactly what the company is try­ the word out for autistic children with their bodies; and while this the mansion, mulling over the our male-dominant society has ing to tell us - we, as an interna­ in the most humane fashion they might be expected of a magazine misogynistic implications of given him the privilege to speak tional community of people, are could think of-exploiting wom­ corporation that has capitalized such one-sided gender attitudes. Gut against the socially imparted not being tolerant of each other, en by coaxing them into wearing on taking advantage of women, it And even if Frye is just another injustices women are faced with whether because of race, gender, sexually revealing rabbit-themed should by no means be tolerable. sucker who got swindled into in today's world. People will nationality, or sexual preference. lingerie as a means of seducing In our male-dominant society, dropping a grand for a few hours only jump on board if there's First off, these advertisements desperate rich men into "raising however, women who stand up of lecherous indulgence, his frus­ something in it for them, some are not about homosexuality. It their awareness"-among other against such seemingly small trations about the male-exclusive incentive to spur them into ac­ is important to realize that aban­ things. gender injustices are repeatedly fee have ultimately prompted tion. While that may sound doning hate means abandoning Yet this man, Steve Frye, isn't shot down and made a mockery him into thinking about and shallow, an incentive doesn't your prejudices. I was disgusted merely arguing that the steep - of for taking things "too seri­ becoming more conscious of the necessarily entail material greed; when I heard conversations claim­ entrance fee is discriminatory to­ ously." This is a groundless claim subtle sexism that is still socially for instance, getting along with ing these advertisements are giv­ wards males, he claims the policy wielded by defensive males who prevalent today. the other half of our population ing children a false, positive idea "promotes harmful, negative are ignorant of the privilege our Perhaps Frye's frustrations is a possible benefit-the simple about homosexuality. Someone stereotypes" towards females, society grants them. Men need about gender-based cover charges incentive of gender harmony. needs to teach those misled chil­ dren and parents about what it really means to be a member of a Letter to the Editor global community. Now, I'm not saying that we should all go out there and start Dear Editor, not to be. We will not be the society we When the songs of birds start kissing our peers, but it is impor­ are, 20 years from now. fires, everyone must take note. tant to realize that nothing can We the people. We can no longer let the sys­ ever get done in this world until We are the people. tem run its course. Things will Technology has changed us. You cannot clip our wings we abandon all self-interested, We demand to be people. not resolve themselves. Change For better or worse, still to be Wings which you have spread biased attitudes and realize that We demand these inalienable must be made, it can no longer decided. over the world. we are connected to one another. rights ... be comprised over. The 1% We are a world approaching The advertisements may be a To live cannot, will not, sacrifice for total connection. We must all take action. little shocking, but if that's what To eat the 99% . We can see all corners of the It is an individual responsi­ it takes for us to stop, look, and To succeed globe from the palms of our bility. actually consider the implications, To prosper The good of the many out­ hands. It is a human responsibility. then I applaud United Colors of To be ... happy. weigh the good of the few ... We can see Benetton for having the courage We the people demand ... Or the one. We have seen The world must change. to give us a figurative slap in the To be heard. We are seeing the injustice of The world has to change face. To be observed. We are not the society we were the world in "real-time" A world without hate is a world To be understood. 100 years ago. I would much rather live in, so We are the 99%. We are not the society we were Plausible deniability is no -Anonymous let's give acceptance a kiss. We are struggling .. . to be ... or 20 years ago. more. Tuesday, December 6, :1.ou 7

THE COLLEGIAN PORTS CORP: Gaels have high hopes for 2012 Gaels blow out William Jessup, survive Cal Poly continued from page 8 Saint Mary's kills for a career Women's team regroups after tough loss to Quinnipiac. and has high hopes for next season as she explains, "We can take our momentum from this season on to next spring and next fall and keep working and grinding to develop as indi­ viduals, but more importantly as a team." The Gaels will return every player from the 2011 season as there were no seniors on the roster, which include six play­ ers that earned All-West Coast Conference Teams.

Guard Jasmine Smith scored 19 points to lead all scorers in the win over Cal Poly.

scored in double figure~ with the second half, Saint Mary's bv Simon Tmna freshman Carli Rosenthal post­ took the lead for the fust time Assistant Sports Editor ing a double-double. with 16 minutes left in the In a much more entertaining game. However, Cal Poly went After a tough loss to Quin­ and competitive contest, the back and played with the same nipiac in the Saint Mary's Gaels welcomed the Mustangs intensity as they had in the first Concord Hilton Tournament, from Cal Poly on Sunday. Look­ half and took a four point lead the Gaels continued their five­ ing to get their first consecutive with six minutes left. Then the game home stand with an wins of the season, the Gaels Gaels went to work. Kate Gaze's easy win over William Jes­ came out flat out of the gate. first three pointer of the game sup on Tuesday, November The Mustangs came out firing, sparked a 10-0 Saint Mary's run Men's soccer jerseys wait for the players before the Sweet Sixteen. 29. Behind Jackie Nored's 17 making their first three pointers that saw them take the lead for points, the Gaels jumped out as they jumped out to a 15-7 good. A late three pointer by Keeper Doug Herrick reflected The season is now done for to an insurmountable 47-21 lead in the first half. Since then, Cal Poly's Christine Martin was on the season before heading out the Gaels, who finish as the m,ost halftime lead, mainly due to the teams interchanged baskets, not enough as the Gaels held on to North Carolina, saying, "The achieved team in Saint Mary's out-rebounding the Warriors yet Cal Poly was able to build a to win 65-62 and improve to 5-3 culture surrounding this team history. Despite having nine and holding them to a field 35-26 lead with a minute left in on the year. Jasmine Smith led has changed in such a positive seniors on the team, the Gaels goal percentage of 26.7. The the first half. all scorers with 19 points. way. It's made a world of differ­ will return many starters for next Gaels ended up with a 50-31 After back-to-back scores by The Gaels' next home game ence. We have guys who are just season as they look to feed off of rebound advantage and cruised the Gaels at the end of the first is on Thursday at 7:00 against a so hungry, who don't just want this year's success. to an 82-43 win. Five Gaels half, and a 10-2 run to the start tough Cal team. to be here, they want to win." MBBALL: Gaels picking up steam ahead of five straight PLAYER OF THE WEEK home games next week

Rob Jones Men's Basketball

The senior forward continued his dou­ ble-double streak in wins over SF State, Weber State and Cal Poly. Jones has now recorded double digit points and rebounds in every single game this season. -· George Robles/ COLLEGIAN Mathew Dellavedova earned All-Tournament honors after scoring a career high 25 points an.d dishing out 11 assists against Weber State. The Collegian PORTS Tuesday December 6, zon Go Gaels! Gael Profile: Gaels gone green, win Shamrock Classic Lauren Corp Earn hard-fought win against Mustangs to extend win streak to three

George Robles Sports Editor

The Saint Mary's volleyball team ended the season riding a seven match win streak, sweep­ ing their last five opponents. Much of this success was led by junior standout Lauren Corp, who was named to her third All-West Coast Confer­ ence team. Corp began playing vol­ leyball when she was 13 years old and learned a lot from her mother, who also played volley­ ball in college. She then began to play more competitively. "My biggest accomplishment as a volleyball player before coming to Saint Mary's would have to be winning the Junior Olympics when I was a junior in high school," she says. "It is an end of the year competition during the club season and my team won the gold medal." The Orange native was named the California Gatorade High School Player of the Year her senior year of high school at Orange Lutheran, and came to Saint Mary's with immedi­ ate force. In her first year she was a George Robles/COLLEGIAN major contributor to the Gaels' The Saint Mary's Men's Basketball team poses for a picture following their 87 -70 win over Weber State in the Shamrock Classic Championship game. WCC title and NCAA run by George Robles balanced attack on offense against before the first half ended to get Cal Poly to take on the Mustangs where she led the team with 350 where they would come out with kills on the season. The story Sports Editor San Francisco State where they them within one. They used this momentum in the second half a 59-54 grind-it-out win. Rob was no different her sophomore had nine different players score where the Gaels came out firing Jones had another double-double year as she earned All-WCC The Saint Mary's rpen's basket­ in the game. Stephen Holt, Jorden First Team after leading the ball team defeated San Francisco Page and Clint Steindl each had to take a commanding lead late as he finished with 18 points and 14 points for Saint Mary's with en route to the 17 point win. Mat­ 12 boards. He has had a double­ team in four categories. State 86-62 and Weber State 87-70 Rob Jones adding a double-dou­ thew Dellavedova had a career double every game this season This past season, Corp yet to capture the Shamrock Office ble with 10 points and 12 boards. high 25 points and 11 assists to for the Gaels. Freshman center again led the team with 338 Solutions Classic in McKeon Next up,.the Gaels faced Weber cap off his first double-double. Brad Waldow had a career high kills on the year en route to Pavillion last week. The Gaels State and Damian Lillard, who is Jones added a double-double of 13 points on 5-6 shooting. an All-WCC Honorable Team then earned a hard-fought 59-54 on many NBA scouting reports. his own with 24 points and 12 The Gaels have this week off mention, while also earning a road win at Cal Poly on Saturday The first half Saint Mary's came rebounds. Lillard for Weber State before hosting five games in seven WCC All-Academic team. She to extend their win streak to three out flat and saw themselves down put on an impressive showing, days. The first game is set for currently ranks 1O 'h all time in games. In the first game of the tour­ by nine before Rob Jones took scoring 36 points. Tuesday, December 13 against CORP, p7 nament, the Gaels were led by a over and hit back-to-back three's Saint Mary's then traveled to Jackson State. Men's soccer advances to Elite Eight, loses to #1 North Carolina Gaels make history with three road wins over nationally ranked opponents in the NCAA Tournament

George Robles Gaels-were Sweet Sixteen-bound Sports Editor for the first time in school history. Saint Mary's then took a plane to the East Coast to take on No. The Saint Mary's men's soccer 15 Brown in Providence, Rhode team's historic run in the NCAA Island where they would claim a Tournament ended in a 2-0 loss 3-2 overtime win after a Trevor to top-ranked North Carolina Newquist header to lift the Gaels on Saturday afternoon in the to the Elite Eight. They become Elite Eight. The Gaels had won the second team in school history five games coming in, but the to go to the Elite Eight, joining talent of the Tar Heels was just the 1959 men's basketball team. too much. The Gaels would have the The run began back on No­ toughest task ahead of them vember 13 when the Gaels cap­ matching up against the nation's tured their first ever West Coast number one team,North Caro­ Conference Championship in a lina, on the road. The game was home win over San Diego. Next, evenly matched in the first half they were selected to play at No. ,tied at 0-0, in front of a crowd 25 Cal State Bakersfield where estimated at about 6,000. The the Gaels would come out with Tar Heels would strike first in a 1-0 victory. Three days later, the 52"d minute when they scored Saint Mary's would battle No. 7 off a header from eight yards out. UC Irvine and would take down Twelve minutes later they would the Anteaters 2-1 in double­ Courtesy of smcgaels.com seal the game with another goal. overtime off of a goal by Justin Julian Godinez played a key role in the Gaels' historic run to the Elite Eight. Howard in the 103'd minute. The MSOC, p7