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Christian Ortuno • The Collegian Sophomore Emma Wilson serves the ball against Utah State on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.

Lobby efforts planned Academy prepares to oppose tuition hike Fresno for a better tomorrow they usually don’t stop,” Retton said. “Even By Hayley Salazar $270 a year is a textbook, for some people By Jessica Johnson were willing to grant some money to our @Hayley_Salazarr @iamjesslj it’s close to their rent as well.” division and [asked] what we would like to SQE’s presentation acknowledged the use it for.” FA sea of pamphlets reading “Reclaim decrease in state funding students in the The Fresno State Division of Continuing The division’s dean, Dr. Scott Moore had CSU” were held by students during an in- CSU system. According to the California and Global Education is hoping to enrich pitched the concept of providing workshops formational meeting on Feb. 1 to discuss Faculty Association, the state of California the Fresno community by offering free geared toward those who are low income lobbying on the possible tuition increase in spent 4.4 percent of the state budget on the classes for persons wanting to brush up and might not have had the opportunity the next academic year. CSU system in 1985. In 2015 only 2.4 per- on their business skills through its Career to learn how to create an effective resume, “Given that most CSU (California State cent of the budget went to the system. Readiness Academy. or prepare for an interview and learn skills University) students already have to work The discussion also shed light on the The workshops, although part of a uni- that will help them in their career. one or two jobs, any extra money is going to number of hours that students must work versity division, are generally geared for Hawksworth credits Wells Fargo for make it hard on students to come to school, in jobs to cover the cost of tuition. those in the Fresno community who have being the catalyst for the program because especially if they’re at work all of the time,” In 1985, students would have to work been previously incarcerated, are in a tran- the academy would not have been possible said Sam Retton, a student at Fresno State 200 hours at a minimum wage job to cover sition period or need a refresher on their without the bank’s funding. and an intern with Students for Quality Ed- tuition. In 2017, students must work close workplace skills. She said the division is completely ucation (SQE), who held the event. to 700 hours at minimum wage to cover The division and the Bitwise educational self-supported, does not receive state fund- The CSU board of trustees met on Jan. tuition. hub, Geekwise, partnered to create the Ca- ing and is a one-time-only program so far. 31 and Feb. 1 to discuss a tuition increase For members of SQE, every minute reer Readiness Academy. “We offer a wide variety of programs for next year. In 2013, the CSU system at the university is valuable. Time spent “This is a grant-funded program that through our division,” Hawksworth said. placed a freeze on tuition increases for four working multiple jobs impedes student ed- our division developed specifically for “The Career Readiness Academy is one part years. ucation. the downtown center where we have of that, but everything that we offer basical- Retton stressed that the increase would “I feel like people tend to listen to stu- classrooms in the Bitwise South Stadium ly has to pay its way.” have a great impact on students. dents,” said Cecilia Ruesta, SQE intern and building,” said Susan Hawksworth, mar- The division is partnering with organi “I mean right now they’re only talking keting specialist for the division. “We were about $270 a year, but once they start going See TUITION, Page 3 approached by Wells Fargo who said they See ACADEMY, Page 3 GOT OPINIONS? We want to hear them. [email protected] OPINION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 2 CAMPUS CRIME Students deserve to feel safe By Editorial Board and residents of areas surrounding @TheCollegian campus were to recieve a satellite police station in the El Dorado park area near Bulldog Stadium and As Fresno State students, we Fraternity Row. The police station are no strangers to crime alerts was promised to increase security flooding our emails and receiving and decrease crime and was to be texts regarding attempted bur- built between one and two months glary, aggravated assault or a serial after its initial announcement. groper. Darlene Wendels • Collegian file photo However, after almost five Not only are we notified of the months, the station still does crime, but we are given a laundry dark. blue emergency telephones. The being committed close to this lot, not exist. When asked, District 4 list of safety tips to take note of: be Because of situations that leave telephone connects you with an off of Cedar and Barstow avenues. Council Member Paul Caprioglio, aware of your surroundings, don’t students more susceptible to dan- operator at the campus police de- Annual security reports from who represents the Fresno State walk alone at night, stay in well-lit ger, the campus police department partment. the California State University area, said City Hall is still looking areas, use the emergency blue light needs a more visible presence than In addition, there is zero chance system show that between 2013- for a solution. phones. ever. However, there are some that an emergency telephone will 2015, Fresno State reported 38 Newly-elected mayor Lee Are those tips – which we have ways campus officials, the police be conveniently located whenever crimes, including rape, robbery Brand now carries the responsi- been told our entire lives – realis- department, and even Fresno City someone chooses to assault or rob and motor vehicle theft. CSU Ba- bility to ensure expanded safety tic? Hall are responsible for crime in you. In the case that a telephone kersfield reported 11 combined to Fresno State students by estab- No matter the circumstances, and around the perimeters of cam- is readily available, there’s little reported crimes, and Stanislaus lishing the new satellite station as we should always be aware of our pus. Though the university sends opportunity while being assaulted State University reported 33. The soon as possible. surroundings, but being aware safety alerts with the best of inten- where a victim could pause the majority of Fresno State’s reported It’s ridiculous that the station won’t stop the person walking be- tions, there is no ideal way to avoid situation and then call campus po- crimes are those of motor vehicle has yet to be built, even with the hind from grabbing and assaulting assault or theft. lice. Students are better off calling theft, with Fresno coming in at promise for it to be built with a the one that happens to be walking When a safety alert is issued, 911 with their personal cell phones. 30 reported offenses. Of those 30 maximum of two months after its in front of them. students are instructed to do the In response to police depart- offenses, 27 were committed on initial announcement. The responsibility of campus same five or six different things ment suggestions to stay in well- campus. Crime will only be decreased safety falls upon two large and to increase our on-campus safety lit areas on campus, it could be The case is the same of reported when Fresno State administrators powerful parties: Fresno State Ad- awareness. A few of those things thought that while there are areas robberies. Four of the eight report- and those from City Hall come ministration and Fresno City Hall. include being aware of our sur- on campus that are heavily pop- ed crimes occurred on campus, together to enact movements that To ensure positive change and roundings, using the blue emer- ulated at all parts of the day and while the other half occurred on will provide a campus and a perim- decrease crime in and around gency safety lights, and calling 911. night, there are some more scarce public property on the perimeter eter safe for all. Students deserve campus, students should be of- Two of those three things, one pre- areas that are also poorly lit. of campus. more than safety alerts and repet- fered more than repetitive safety viously mandated, have more to do Parts of parking lot 20, located The numbers offered only per- itive emails. alerts stating the obvious. with common sense than they do off of Cedar and Barstow avenues tain to what is being reported to Campus administrators and As college students, we are all actual prevention. near the Industrial Technology campus police. Fresno City Hall must work to- busy with crazy schedules that In regards to the blue emer- building are poorly lit and the lot If there are that many crimes gether to enact positive change differ from our friends and room- gency telephones scattered around is adjacent to the vineyards that being reported to on-campus po- decreasing the climate of crime mates, so we are inevitably forced campus, there are a few problems connect with Bullard Avenue. The lice, it’s fair to expect that many surrounding our university. to walk alone. Some of those times that come about when the thought farther the parking lot stretches more crimes are happening Students, administrators and happen to be at night. Unavoid- of using them in case of emergency back, the more scarce well-lit areas off-campus in surrounding areas guests deserve a safer environ- able things like late-running night arises. become. While the campus police that aren’t reported directly to ment. When our campus and sur- classes and on-campus jobs make For one, not all students know department offers security escorts campus police, but instead, to the rounding areas are safe, students students more vulnerable by walk- exactly what happens when some- all over campus, even as far as this Fresno Police Department. and staff succeed and create a bet- ing in and around campus after one presses the button on the parking lot, various crimes are still In September of 2016, students ter, bolder university for all.

Jordan Bradley • The Collegian

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Yogurtland gives back Tuition to possibly on International increase next year

TUITION from Page 1 FroYo Day master’s in either education or history or maybe both if it was Fresno State graduate stu- free.” dent. “[College] is a place where Ruesta said Students for you grow as a person, as an indi- Quality Educations advocates vidual, mentally [and] physical- for every student need and that ly. You create friendships here. it’s especially important in the You get educated. You mature current era of political uncer- here.” tainty. The organization encourages “Certain students are being students to become proactive in discriminated, oppressed, being the use of their voices. hated, and we want to give our “It’s the perfect place where space, our meeting times and Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian you build your individuality and our organizations to support Customers pack their bowls with frozen yogurt and other food items at Yogurtland in Campus Pointe on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. your identity,” Ruesta said. “It’s those students,” Ruesta said. becoming strengthened here in Regardless of the issue, SQE By Jessica Johnson tion and health. great to see all this support.” the CSU. That is why it’s import- members stressed their mission @iamjesslj “We believe in promoting ed- Seeing all kinds of friendly ant to raise your voice because of helping students understand ucation for our youth, living an faces was Orozzo’s favorite part of this is the space that we have.” their impact on the future. active lifestyle and also eating the event. He said, he also enjoyed For students like Jamie Gar- “We are the youth,” Ruesta Giving back to the Fresno com- healthy,” he said. “That’s why we seeing different yogurt creations, cia, a history major and member said. “We are the future cops, munity was the goal of the Yo- have fresh-cut fruit.” some measuring more than six of Chicanx and Latin American the future counselors, the future gurtland Campus Pointe team by Hira said he wants the event to inches. Studies Student Association poets or the future doctors. We celebrating International Frozen set an example for other business- “My favorite yogurt is the va- (CLASSA), tuition costs limit are the future, so it’s important Yogurt Day with free yogurt on es and for those in the community nilla bean with the strawberry her educational ambitions. for us to speak now. To make Monday. who experience food insecurity to lemonade sorbet,” Hira the owner “If tuition was free, I would sure that we understand that Green and pink decorations lit have a place where they can eat said. “You’ve got a little creamy, probably pursue a higher degree these issues are important to us, up the business, and more than for free. and you’ve got a little sweet.” than just a bachelor’s,” Garcia they are affecting us.” 1,000 Fresnans came out to get “People like [Yogurtland], they Giant green and pink Yogurt- said. “[I] would probably get a free frozen yogurt and toppings are good people,” Rodrigo Cabre- land spoons were handed out to from 4 to 7 p.m. ra, a Bullard High School student, the first 100 customers. “Our goal [was] to run out,” said. “They are volunteering their Deejay D. Soto provided the said Ajay Hira, owner of Yogurt- [yogurt] for free. It’s just good music for customers along with land Campus Pointe and Yogurt- what they are doing for people hip-hop artist Zee Will, who sang land River Park. that come out here and need more his own tunes for the crowd. Hira said giving back to the food.” Hira said he noticed the con- community through free yogurt When asked at 5:30 p.m., nection made among people from Workshops was the least he could do. Cabrera said that he had been all parts of Fresno who came to- “It’s about the community. waiting in line since 3:40 p.m. gether to enjoy each other’s com- This is a way for us, and for me as Manuel Orozzo, a shift leader pany and frozen yogurt. a business owner, to give back,” at Yogurtland, has worked with “We want to give without the focus on Hira said. the company for three years. He expectation of receiving,” he said. Setting aside time by giving said,Yogurtland has many fans “If it wasn’t for the Fresno com- back and showing gratitude, Hira and likes the support from cus- munity, we wouldn’t be where we said, has always been a part of his tomers. are today.” career skills business plan. He gives back to “It’s amazing to see where the the community through educa- line goes,” Orozzo said. “It’s just ACADEMY from Page 1 for a few extra skills land jobs and improve their economic situation. zations in the Fresno area such as One of the goals of the acade- the Fresno Rescue Mission. The my, Hoff said, is “helping people Mission is helping people by re- make sure they can get a job to ferring them to the Career Read- help them feed their family and WANT TO iness Academy to help them find potentially improve their situa- jobs when they finish the Mis- tion in life.” MAKE A sion’s program. Geekwise CEO Bethany Mily “They have hundreds of men said that since the classes are be- in their program who are trying to ing held in the Bitwise building, DIFFERENCE? get back on their feet after either the environment will be opportu- being incarcerated or perhaps nistic for the students. Become an having substance abuse issues,” “I hope that holding courses appointed student she added. in the Bitwise building with more Hawksworth said the division than 100 technology companies representative to a is working closely with United under one roof will give students Way, which is an umbrella orga- the opportunity to network, get campus committee. nization for more than 100 non- to know folks in the technology profits in the Fresno area. industry and enable them to make University students are not connections and establish rela- Many University decisions are made in committees. ASI wants to discouraged from participating in tionships that could lead to future the workshops. However, Hawk- employment,” Mily said. make sure the student voice is being present for each decision sworth encourages students to She added that when partic- making process. We need students like you to fill vacancies on utilize resources that are already ipants take the workshops at a various committees across campus. provided by the Career Develop- technology hub where people ment Center at Fresno State. work and collaborate daily, it will David Hoff, degree certificate give them an opportunity to see and early start specialist of the di- where and how they can use their TO APPLY vision, said his role in the program newly acquired skills. is to locate instructors, attract stu- At the end of the workshop visit asi.fresnostate.edu under “Get Involved” and fill dents, determine lesson plans and series, the students will receive accommodate any requirements certificates of completion to add out the “Student Representative” online application. necessary to instructors. to their resumes to help on their All appointments are proposed by the ASI President Hoff said the programs are journey along their chosen career and confirmed by the ASI Senate. important to Fresno because they paths. will help people who are looking A&E WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 4 BLACK HISTORY MONTH D’Aungillique Jackson, a first-year philoso- phy major, said. “But I’m excited for every- thing coming up, especially since it’s Black History Month.” Black Student Union’s goal is to serve as a comfortable place for black students. However, all students are welcome to join. The club has meetings every other week and holds study sessions for club members during weeks it does not have meetings. The 60-member club is involved in com- munity service events such as helping out with food donations at the Bulldog Pantry. Black Students The club also goes to similar clubs for black students at high schools to give students information about college. For many students, the club is a way to meet other people on campus with similar United push for interests or who face the same issues. “I like that we all have the same strug- gles,” Storm Harvey, a first-year political science major, said. “Someone talked about inclusivity looking for another black person in class and I thought I was the only person that did that, but other black people do which Yezmene Fullilove • The Collegian makes me feel better.” Diamond Morehead, club president, stands in front of the Black Students United club booth on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Morehead said that it’s the sense of By Eric Zamora artists like Erykah Badu and Jazmine Sul- ident, opened up about her own academic togetherness that makes Black Students @TheCollegian livan. struggles during the meeting and encour- United special. “Every time we have a meeting, it’s kind aged the other members to ask for help if “It’s a community, it’s a family and of like a game in a sense,” Morehead said. they were struggling. we are always together,” Morehead said. The Professional Human Services Build- “We have games to prepare ourselves for Club members were also excited to dis- “We’re comfortable with one another and ing echoed with music and laughter during the meeting to get [excited] before we start cuss one of their biggest upcoming events: it’s just a great experience to be around Fresno State’s Black Student United club talking about a serious subject.” Africana Culture Night on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. people who have like minds like yourself.” meeting where students discussed events During the club’s second meeting, Black The community is invited to dress up in for Black History Month on Feb. 6. Students United focused the dicussion on their best attire and participate in a best- WATCH: For video on this Club president Diamond Morehead academic probation and what students can dressed contest and enjoy performances. story, visit our website: started the meeting by leading the room in do to help each other if they are struggling “There’s a whole entire list of events that a game where teams competed against each at school. are coming up, literally like one a day, so http://fresnostate.edu/collegian other and completed the lyrics to songs by Ciara Armstead, the previous club pres- it’s hard to know absolutely everything,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 THE COLLEGIAN • A&E PAGE 5

DANCE Ruth Griffin is ‘opening their eyes to all the arts’ By Selina Falcon jobs and then you go to the studio, so you’re @SelinaFalcon not doing what you love all day long,” Grif- fin said. “And I thought, ‘I want to do what I love all day long.’” Professor Ruth Griffin is teaching dance She applied at Fresno State and began and the power of ideas this semester at teaching the dance program. Fresno State. This semester Griffin is teaching dance Griffin was raised in Ohio and majored choreography. Her syllabus states that the in music on an opera scholarship during goal of the class is to open creative chan- her college years. As a music major, she nels. became interested in poetry and English. Griffin said she is also interested in the- That led to her double major in music and ater. She directs plays and said she brings creative writing. this experience into consideration to for Griffin said she became interested in her choreography class. Students in her dance through poetry and had always loved class can expect not only to look to dance to move, she was a cheerleader between the for inspiration, but to other art forms as ages of 12 and 18, but it was a choreography well. class that showed her a way to combine the “They’re going to, at one point, be look- various art forms she loved. ing at abstract art and they’re going to start Daniel Avalos • The Collegian “When I took my first choreography from an abstract painting for the genesis Sarah Verheul performs her dance routine in front of her dance class on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. class, it lit me up,” Griffin said. “I realized of a choreography,” Griffin said. “And at that within choreography I could use all my one point they’re going to be inspired by a Griffin said a background in dance is they are simply addressing an idea in their love of all of the arts – visual, literary, mu- poem.” needed for the course she teaches. own way. sic and kinesthetic movement – and then I Another assignment students can look “If you don’t know the language of “Ideas are free and freeing,” Griffin said. resolved to become a dancer and a chore- forward to includes looking at the style of French, you can’t write a story in French,” “Like, say the idea of Black Lives Matter, ographer.” another choreographer and emulating their Griffin said. “There has to be a sense of that’s an idea. Another idea, all men, and I Griffin began teaching in New York as a style. some vocabulary.” like to say ‘and women,’ are created equal. graduate student. After she got her master’s “We really want to open their eyes to all Perhaps most refreshing in Griffin’s That’s another idea. And so those ideas degree in dance, she made something she the arts, so that all the arts become a place teaching style is her understanding that lead to processes. And so the love of ideas, loved to do into her job. from which to generate dance composi- art is personal and each student isn’t doing I think, is available for people in college.” “In New York City, you work part time tion,” Griffin said. something in a right or wrong way. Rather,

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Stay on track encourage roadmap student support planning tool achievement engage visualize advising graduation requirements These stories are available on The Collegian website in English and Spanish. Estos artículos están disponibles en el sitio web de The Collegian en español e inglés. NOTICIAS MIÉRCOLES, 8 DE FEBRERO DE 2017 6 Los Dreamers se preocupan por sus futuros

bipartito. Mientras tanto, el Dream Out- reach Center ofrece sus servicios para preparar a los estudiantes para lo que pueda suceder. “El presidente le ha dado mucho dinero y poder a ICE para escudriñar realmente a cada per- sona que quiere venir en los EE. UU., le llamamos racismo”, dijo Moreno. “En la comunidad los inmigrantes no están seguros. Dentro del campus la mayoría de la gente son muy agradable, esta es una zona segura”. Castro dijo que su adminis- tración va “hacer todo lo posible” para que los estudiantes logren sus metas. Un Dreamer de la Universidad de Fresno State dijo que se siente que Fresno State podria haber Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian hecho algo diferente para ofrecer Raúl Moreno (izquierda) revisando su correo electrónico con su asistente Jacqueline Delgado (derecha) en su oficina dentro del University Center el 7 de febrero de 2017. protección. Su nombre no será divulgado para proteger su pri- vacidad. Escrito por coordinador del Dream Outreach Obama, y DACA es una de ellas; Castro dijo que continuará moni- “Como inmigrante indocu- Rebeca Flores Center de Fresno State, quien sin embargo, no ha hecho ningún toreando las actualizaciones sobre mentado que vive en los Estados @RebecaaFlores comenzó su carrera trabajando avance hacia el programa DACA inmigración. Igual, mantendrá Unidos, hay niveles de incerti- con inmigrantes y Dreamers. desde que empezó su presidencia contacto con los líderes electos del dumbre. No sólo mi futuro, sino el Bajo la administración del Moreno dijo que los estudi- el 20 de enero. Moreno dijo que la nivel federal y estatal. Si DACA futuro de los que me conocen. La Presidente Donald Trump, los antes temen en cómo serán sus eliminación de DACA puede traer llega a ser revocada, él apoyará gente que conozco, especialmente estudiantes con Acción Diferida futuros sin DACA. consecuencias devastadoras. el BRIDGE Act, otra protección mis padres”, dijo el estudiante. para los Llegados en la Infancia “Tenemos muchos estudi- Aproximadamente 752.000 temporal para los jóvenes indoc- Con tal incertidumbre, el es- (DACA) temen por su futuro y antes que han obtenido DACA”, estudiantes perderán su au- umentados. tudiante dijo que teme en seguir seguridad. La orden ejecutiva re- dijo Moreno. “Están trabajando torización de empleo si Trump El BRIDGE Act concederá una usando DACA si continúa en efec- alizada en 2012 por el entonces y contribuyendo a nuestra socie- aprueba la orden ejecutiva para protección provisional de tres to. Presidente Barack Obama con- dad, pero si el presidente firma la eliminar DACA. Estos estudiantes años a personas indocumentadas El estudiante dijo, “No creo tinúa en limbo ante las amenazas orden ejecutiva, estamos en prob- usan esa autorización para traba- quienes cumplan ciertos requisit- que haga otra solicitud cuando ex- de Trump de revocar las órdenes lemas”. jar y así poder pagar por su edu- os. Quienes beneficiaron de DACA pire la que la tengo, no quiero ex- hechas por él. El Presidente Trump dijo cación, explicó Moreno. podrían esencialmente ser eleg- ponerme más de lo que ya estoy”. “La mayor preocupación es la durante su campaña que elimi- El Presidente de la Universi- ibles bajo el BRIDGE Act. Hasta Contribuciones de Francisco deportación”, dijo Raúl Moreno, naría a las órdenes ejecutivas de dad de Fresno State Dr. Joseph el momento ha logrado apoyo J. De León.

El film ‘Camino a La Paz’ da bienvenida a la diversidad pese a lo sucedido

estuvo preocupado que se film viajó más de mil millas para pod- especialmente durante este tiem- el público, pero lamentablemente Escrito por Francisco J. De León fuera ofensivo o posiblemente ir- er acompañar a la audiencia para po cuando nuestra nación está por lo que está sucediendo hoy @frankiejda respetuoso hacia los miembros de probar la diversidad de la región demasiado dividida por raza”. en los EE. UU.”, dijo España, re- la comunidad musulmana. Pero y en sí Latinoamérica, dijo la Dr. Continuando la hora de pre- firiéndose a la correlación entre después de recibir buena crítica Annabella España, una coordina- guntas y respuestas con Varone, la presentación del film y las ten- El film, “Camino a La Paz” del de Doha en Catar, incluso al haber dora del festival. un miembro religioso de la comu- siones políticas. “Podemos tener guionista y director Argentino tenido buena recepción en Pales- Una persona de la audiencia nidad añadió “Ahorita hay mucho una conversación aún más posi- Francisco Varone, proveyó un tina, Varone halló alivio. dijo, “Este fue un extraordinario odio hacia los musulmanes”, lo tiva, en la cual podemos aprender punto de vista único y un mejor Después de la presentación del primer film. La cinematografía dijo casi terminando en lágrimas. del uno al otro y terminar aprend- entendimiento a la audiencia so- film un musulmán en la audiencia fue excelente. Tus [actores] Ese mismo día había formado iendo algo nuevo no sólo sobre la bre la comunidad musulmana. del film festival dijo, “Fue hecho fueron excelentes. Agradezco la parte de una manifestación en la otra persona sino sobre nosotros Durante el film los miembros muy bien”, las preocupaciones de educación de la fe musulmana”. alcaldía de la ciudad de Fresno, por igual”. de la colectividad musulma- Varone, una vez más, terminaron, Jessica Bustos, otro miembro tras el anuncio del alcalde Lee na fueron mostrados mientras él dijo. de la audiencia, dijo, “[El film] Brand que Fresno no será una ci- hacían sus rituales cotidianos. Varone, tal como otros direc- mostró una mezcla de alguien udad santuario para la población Vídeo: Visite nuestro sitio web para ver el “No hay actores. Es un grupo tores y productores quienes han que es musulmán y alguien que indocumentada. video de esta historia: musulmán verdadero”, él dijo. tenido sus films mostrados en no sabía mucho de esa fe, el tener “Sucede que este film fue todo http://fresnostate.edu/collegian Debido al metraje, Varone a veces el Latin American Film Festival, ese aspecto fue muy importante un éxito en su presentación y con se refiere a su film como un docu- mental dentro de un film. Varone dijo que antes del comienzo de la filmación él sabía $450 muy poco sobre la comunidad Spring 2017 musulmana y su fe. 7 “Lo que sabía en ese momento May 30, 2017 - June 20, 2017 3 Session sobre Islam era muy diferente a 29 17 7 lo que veía en aquel momento en 0 33491 los periódicos, la televisión y en in course films”. Varone, al no ser musulmán, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 THE COLLEGIAN • SPORTS PAGE 7

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Friday Oregon @ 5 p.m. 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Soccer & Lacrosse Tempe, Arizona Sports Stadium

Men’s Basketball v. Softball v. Purdue & Women’s Basketball v. Men’s Tennis v. Equestrian v. TCU @ Colorado State UCSD @ Colorado State Nebraska @ 10 a.m. 8 a.m. @ 1 p.m. 11:15 a.m. & 2 p.m. @ 2 p.m. Eugene, Oregon Springtown, Texas Fort Collins, Colorado Tempe, Arizona Save Mart Center Saturday

Softball v. Stanford Men’s Tennis v. UCSB @ 10:45 a.m. @ 1 p.m. Tempe, Arizona Fresno, California Journey to the tourney Sunday

Calling all Veterans… A Degree in any Major Qualifies you to Apply to Law School Veterans to Law School ~ A free forum ~ Thursday, February 16, 2017 | 7:00 - 9:00pm Clovis Veterans Memorial District Auditorium 808 Fourth Street, Clovis, CA 93612

“Among the many challenges Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian of law school, financing Senior forward Karachi Edo dunks in Saturday’s home game against San Diego State at the Save Mart Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. my education is not one of BASKETBALL from Page 8 Freshman center Bryson Williams has them. Utilizing my GI-Bill played well in his first year of collegiate has ensured that it’s not. My basketball, and junior guard Jahmel Tay- his rotation around, and the players have lor’s shooting has him in the top of several military service has given me an responded. Since moving to the starting statistics in the conference. Senior for- invaluable toolset to achieve my lineup, sophomore guard Deshon Taylor ward Paul Watson has provided leader- has upped his scoring and has played well ship throughout the season, and his con- career goals at SJCL.” on both ends of the court. Junior guard Ja- sistent style of play has played a big role in – Jason Trupkin, Veteran ron Hopkins and senior forward Karachi the ’Dogs’ success. Edo both come off the bench and provide The ’Dogs will travel to Wyoming and a spark and create matchup problems for face off against the Wyoming Cowboys the opposing team’s second unit. (15-9, 5-6 MW) Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Japanese Student Association

JSA is for any student with a particular interest in Japanese culture, language, food, SJCL ADMitS StuDentS of Any RACe, CoLoR, AnD nAtionAL oR ethniC oRigin. music, etc. We hold informational meeting about different aspects about Japan. Next LSAT is June 12 • Registration Deadline is April 19 If you want more details, please contact at [email protected]. We have meetings every other www.sjcl.edu • (559) 323-2100 Friday starting on February 10th in Education Building 181, until May 5th. SPORTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 8 TENNIS Men’s and women’s tennis give Fresno State unique edge national sport,” head men’s tennis coach By Jenna Wilson Luke Shields said. “In the United States, @fsjennawilson it’s probably the 10th biggest sport, but internationally it might be the second-or- Fresno State athletics have long been third biggest sport. In some countries, it’s the pride of the Central Valley, but that the biggest sport.” pride mostly concerns football, basketball, Shields said his players are grateful for baseball and, at the most, softball. the opportunity to attend college and play Coaches pride themselves on finding tennis in the United States because their talent in the Valley, but in some sports, living situation is so much better and they like tennis, it is virtually impossible and actually want to be here. many times requires outside help. As far as the team consisting of mostly “Tennis is a worldwide sport, and we foreign student athletes, Shields said there want to make sure we have the best team are two ways of looking at it: embrace it in the country,” and realize that it’s what makes the pro- said head women’s tennis coach Ryan gram so special at Fresno State or only Stotland. “It’s not as big in the Valley as look at the negatives. other sports, and we just get the best talent The nine-man roster of the men’s team we can.” consists of eight international players, and With eight players on its roster, the one natural-born citizen, Bailey Gong, a women’s tennis team has six international proud Exeter native and Smittcamp Fami- players and two out-of-state student-ath- ly Honors College member. letes. “I think it is really cool to be able to “Unfortunately, tennis isn’t the biggest, actually represent the Valley not just as a and it needs to grow, and that’s what we student-athlete at Fresno State, but also need to promote here,” Stotland said. since I am truly representing the Valley as Even without the vigor student-athletes being Valley born and bred,” Gong said. born and raised in the Valley bring to the “I get the honor of continuing to wear the university’s sports programs, women’s V on my back now literally instead of just tennis was a top 20 team last year with its figuratively.” international helping hand. Gong said that seeing all the talent After beating top programs like UCLA around the world and getting to learn a and Duke and remaining undefeated the bit of culture from each of his teammates’ Courtesy of Fresno State Athletics past three seasons in Mountain West home countries has been eye-opening and Freshman Bailey Gong of Exeter, California. conference play, Stotland said there is a humbling. reason behind the staff’s recruitment of Shields said Gong is one of the best in the future to draw more Americans,” tral here, but it’s just not realistic, I don’t international players. players the Valley has had in a long time. Shields said. “Obviously, we want more lo- think, at this point.” “Tennis is a unique sport. It’s an inter- “I think there will be some changes cal talent. We all want to keep things cen-

BASKETBALL Focused on finishing

By David Chavez @d23chavez

With seven games to go in Mountain West conference play, the Fresno State men’s and women’s basketball teams look to finish the regular season strong going into tournament play. Both teams find themselves in the top five of their respective standings. The men have a record of 14-9, 6-5 Mountain West (MW), and the women have a record of 13- 9, 6-5 MW. The women’s team has won its last two Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian games and has fallen in a groove as of late. Sophomore guard Tory Jacobs attempts a shot during Saturday’s game against Utah State at the Save Mart Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The Bulldogs are led by the trio of junior center Bego Faz Davalos and sophomore guards Tory Jacobs and Candice White. for the ’Dogs ning streak come to end when the ’Dogs lost (15-9, 7-4 MW) and beating Nevada twice Davalos was named Mountain West after losing sophomore guard Breanne to San Diego State on Saturday. (18-5, 7-3 MW). But they have struggled Player of the Week for averaging 20 points, Knishka early in the season, Despite being productive at home, the playing against teams in the lower stand- 13 rebounds and four blocks in the team’s The team will host second-place Wyo- team has gone 1-4 playing away from the ings, losing to San Jose State (11-10, 4-6 victories against Air Force and San Diego ming (17-5, 9-2 MW) on Wednesday at 7 Save Mart Center. MW) and Utah State (10-12, 4-7 MW). State. p.m. The Bulldogs have played well against Head coach Rodney Terry has shifted Freshman guard Kristina Cavey and se- The men’s team will need to rebound the top teams in the conference, defeating nior forward Emilie Volk have stepped up quickly after seeing its 13-game home win- Boise State (15-7, 8-3 MW), Colorado State See BASKETBALL, Page 7