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Volume 111 2013-2014 Article 26
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Volume 111, Number 26 - Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Saint Mary's Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Collegian by an authorized editor of Saint Mary's Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MORAGA, CALIFORNIA VOLUME 111, NUMBER 26 TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM TWITTER: @SMC_COLLEGIAN FACEBOOK.COM/SMCCOLLEGIAN Students speak on harsh economic realities ALSO INSIDE Open forum NEWS PAGE 3 allows students Jazz Band ends the year to share with a powerful flourish their stories of financial CULTURE PAGE 4 struggles A photographer's list of tips
BY PAOLA VERGARA for taking senior portraits STAFF WRITER
For many of students, college life is a challenge. Beside the stress of classes and finals and dealing with picky professors and lazy classmates in group projects, financial realities also threaten students everyday. There are students on campus who can't afford the textbooks for their classes; there are some MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT COMMITTEE teamed with faculty to facilitate discussion at Stories of Economic Realities held on Thursday, May 8. (Andrew who can't even afford one se Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) SPORTS PAGE 8 mester. Many of these cases go we Brothers happily support the on to introductions by Brother statements of support by the unnoticed and unseen, but they endeavors of our students who Charles Hilken, Ivan Ibarra, and brothers and faculty came the Saint Mary's rugby defeats remain a threat. speak to us from their own need Saint Mary's President James speeches from students, who Life in championship game Saint Mary's College was built and call us into solidarity with Donahue. expressed their personal expe upon the principles of Saint John them." With this, the Stories of In his remarks, Donahue was riences and determination with Baptiste de La Salle, who called Economic Realities began. eager and welcoming to everyone being able to afford the rising Humans vs. for justice and charity for the The event, which occurred who had come to support the cost of a private college tuition. less fortunate and those who are last Thursday, was hosted by a event, saying that it was an im Stephanie Lee told her story Zombies game striving for an education and a student committee made up of portant issue that needed to be through a video of her family's better way of life, like many of Martin Chav z, Er'c Gu · rrez, brou ht to li ht. "This is a con fi n ial tro l s t tin · combines the students on this campus. In a Yadira Guerrero, Ivan Ibarra, versation of things that matter. high school and how it followed statement of support, the Chris Evelyn Minaise, and Diego Rios, We are here to share things good through to her college experi NERF guns, tag, tian Brothers say, "[De La Salle] who put together an evening and bad, as long as they are real," ence where she still struggles urged the Brothers to see Christ that began with dinner and time he said. "There is no substitute to make ends meet. "I started and zombies in their students and to worship to meet a mixture of faculty, for being authentic, for showing looking at my time here at Saint him in them ... The spirit of this graduate students, brothers, and respect, dignity, and value of Mary's as semester by semester," BY CJ COSAS prophetic call to listen and to undergraduate students at each every part of this community." she said. "There's a great drive NEWS EDITOR see is always with us, and today table. The event then moved After the introductions and see STORIES, page 2 Starting last Wednesday, an epic battle for the fate of Saint Where SMC stands compared Pursuing inclusive excellence Mary's College took place as hu man survivors fought against the to sexual assault Task Force Committee creates safe spaces for diversity zombie-creating Necromancer. Students could be seen running
BY CHARLIE GUESE sexual assault, proper adminis- BY SARA DESANTIS CCIE is an extensive representa- around campus as the humans EDITOR-IN-CHIEF trative response in handling a EDITOR-IN-CHIEF tionoftheSaintMary'spopulation and zombies battled it out to see studentwhoissexuallyassaulted, composed of multiple subcom- who would come out on top. The Sexual assault is not an easily and greater transparency and en- What is inclusive excellence? mittees composed of a mixture of event, known as Humans Versus approachable topic. It is often forcementinsexualassaultinves- It may seem like a complex and staff, administration, faculty, and Zombies (HvZ), was a large scale times difficult to address sexual tigations. The U.S. Department of fancy word; however, inclusive student representatives. Two co game that took place over five assault among peers or loved ones Education also publicly released excellence is not very complex at chairs are in charge of the entirety days (Wednesday-Sunday) involv on an individual level, and it is so on May 1 a list of 55 higher educa- all - it is something that students ofthe committee: Provost Bethami ing over 100 players that were difficult of a topic for colleges that tion institutions that are currently see in action at Saint Mary's Col- Dobkin and Corliss Watkins. either zombies or humans. Most consultants have encouraged sev under investigation for possible lege every day. It is found in the In an interview with The Col players started out as humans, eral of them, including Princeton, Title IX violations in improperly Women'sConferenceheldoncam- legian, Watkins, who is also an but a select few started as the to 'rebrand rape' under the far less responding to reports of sexual pus; or surrounding the stage as advisor for Student Engagement OZ (Original Zombies) and they severe but more confusing term violence and harassment. Uni- fourmembersofditferentfaithssit and Academic Services as well as attempted to turn the other play 'nonconsensual sex.' versity of California Berkeley, and discuss their common beliefs the coordinator for Black Student ers into zombies by tagging them. So when sexual assault reaches University of Southern California, and hopes.Inclusive excellence is Achievement, expressed why she To avoid getting tagged, humans the attention of the national Harvard, Amherst, and Catholic a celebration and acceptance of believes the presence of the CCIE were equipped with NERF dart spotlight at the White House, it University are all currently under diversity by learning from diverse is important for the campus com guns and sock grenades that they makes headlines. Following the investigation. No Lasallian col- people in one's community and munity: "I think it's important could use to temporarily stun Obama administration's creation lege, including Saint Mary's, is on using that knowledge to create a because it takes a look at diversity, zombies and escape. Participants of a special task force responding the same list. safe culture where all are valued inclusion, and inclusive excellence were identified and categorized to mounting concerns nationwide After years of activist lobby- and supported. It's very Lasallian, in a broad way that takes into ac by the placement of their orange over campus safety, the Task ing and grassroots movements, which is why Saint Mary's has its count the entire campus. It is also bandanas: if a person was wearing Force to Protect Students From problems with sexual assault pro- own committee dedicated to pur- important because people who it on their arm, then he or she was Sexual Assault released a report cedures on college campuses have suing inclusive excellence in the can make decisions about certain a human; but if it was on his or her on Apr. 29 providing guidelines reached thefrontlines of national campus community. areas sit al(Ound the table, so that head the person was a zombie. To for colleges and universities in conversation. But how does Saint Since its establishment in early means that some things are going survive, the humans had to work effectively responding to sexual Mary's College compare to other 2008, the College Committee on to happen. We don't have a big together to fight the zombies and assault. colleges? Inclusive Excellence (CCIE) has stick, but we definitely have people complete the storyline missions The 20-page report recom Saint Mary's faced public scrn- functioned as an invaluable asset who are committed to change and moderated by members of the mends that all colleges conduct tiny of the mishandling of sev- to Saint Mary's through its work addressing issues - even issues club hosting the event. The game campus climate surveys in order eral reported rapes throughout in creating and maintaining a cul- that students have brought before was hosted and moderated by the to determine campus safety, en the mid- to late-1990s. Jn early tureofrespectandsupportforthe us.Soit'speoplewhocareasdeeply Dystopian Society Club, which gaging men to help in preventing see RAPE, page 2 school's diverse community. The see CCIE, page 3 see ZOMBIES, page 3 This is the last edition of the print edition of The Collegian for this year. 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The committee and comfort of the diverse stu sion about whether we are inclu- as I do about what happens on boasts a varied roster of members, dent population at Saint Mary's: sive enough, or if we are diverse campus." including two student representa "What I would want students to enough. Does the school even The CCIE works to collaborate tives: juniors Jazmin Guinto and know is that we are committed to know what we want as students directly with student organi Ari Alvarez. In addition to holding inclusive excellence, and that this - do they even care enough? And zations and interests, offering a respected place on the commit commitment is not just lip service I think it's really important for financial support and advocacy. tee where they are encouraged to - we do take action. I would want students to know that they do, The Occupy Movement held on voice their opinions as students, students to know that there is a specifically this committee." campus in 2011 was one such the two representatives also serve place for them to go if they have This mission to maintain in example that Watkins gave to as liaisons between the CCIE and clusive excellence will always be a show how the CCIE responds the Associated Students. dynamic one as the College adapts to the concerns of the students. "What's cool is that I feel that I This is all done with to satisfy the changing needs and In keeping with their focus on have as much of an opinion and a the emphasis on opinions of an always-fluctuating welcoming diversity, the CCIE voiceasthefacultyandstaffon the student body. Inclusive excellence often partners with the Center committee do, and it's just awe inclusive excellence does not mean that the students Campus for Engaged Religious Pluralism some to hear them talk because and with the goal and administration will always to organize events forthe commu they're so talented," Alvarez told be of one mind, but it does mean nity, or works directlywith student The Collegian. "I think the CCIE of asking ourselves: that the school is committed to Calendar organizations to send students to is sometimes seen as just a really does this make Saint engaging in open discussions with professional development confer big committee that is very distant, community members to reach a SMC Glee Club and Chamber ences. Watkins stressed that, "This but having two students on it who Mary's a better place? place where all feel comfortable Singers is all done with the emphasis on are pretty involved and are very and respected. Tuesday, May 13 inclusive excellence and with the passionate about CCIE helps any concerns or if they even want "We are listening," Watkins 8:00-9:30 p.m. goal of asking ourselves: does this spread the word of what CCIE is ... to commend the campus for the stressed. "And the only way that Chapel make Saint Mary's a better place? and that students can go to CCIE work that they see happening and change will come will be because Contact Performing Arts Depart A more inclusive place?" Students for funding, help, presentations, the people who are making that people speak out. It's really impor ment who are sponsored to attend these things like that. They really do work happen." tant for their voices to be heard as x4670 conferences will return with new care and, literally, every conversa To emphasize inclusive excel students because we're trying to lessons and inspiration to improve tion they have - every detail they lence at Saint Mary's is to uphold make this a place where all feel Pet Therapy inclusive excellence at the College. go over - in one way or another is the Lasallian mission of the Col valued. Where all feel accepted. Wednesday, May 14 This emphasis on inclusivity ap going to affect students." lege. Alvarez spoke on this idea: "I Where everyone's perspective is 12:00-2:30 p.m. plies not only to the greater cam- Watkins supported the CCIE's think that, a lot of the times, the honored." Dante Quad Contact CAPS SMC Jazz Band plays its last huzzah for the 2014 school year x4364 SMC Chamber Musicians BY JAMES SCOLAMIERI leading the band with complete Zack for a vocal duet on "Dream is lucky for everyone that this Wednesday, May 14 STAFF WRITER confidence and control. The A Little Dream Of Me," based on melodic and dynamic duo hopes 1:15PM-2:30PM concert was an opportunity for the recording by Ella Fitzgerald to do more vocal duets again Contact Performing Arts Depart The Jazz Band had its final on him to expose the talent he has and Louis Armstrong. Their next year. ment campus performance of the year developed in his time at Saint complex duet was executed The Saint Mary's Jazz Band x4670 on Friday, May 9. Band Director Mary's, and he took advantage of with the ultimate precision. is a unique asset to the Saint and MC John Mal tester charmed it. Allie Miller blew her horn and Each singer performed like Mary's community. With jazz MFAinCreativeW "tin : "zza the crowd between songs, intro serenaded lis'teners with "Speak professionals, showing off their being such a rich cultural aspect and Info Session ducing each song and its soloists extensive vocal training and love of society, it does great things for Wednesday, May 14 while including tidbits of history for music. all of its participants within the 5:00-6:00 p.m. about some of the pieces. Jazz ... does great Combined with the well-re community. Zack loves to play Founders Dining Room The concert featured a number things for all of its hearsed and balanced ,sounding jazz music because of"thejams" Contact Candace Eros Diaz of talented soloists, all of whom band behind the vocals, this song and Allie enjoys how challenging x4672 flexed their jazz muscle with ex participants within was the highlight of the perfor it is. Both musicians cited Direc pertise for a lucky crowd. Among the community. mance. The soloists told me that tor John Maltester as a reason 8th Annual Lavender Gradu the featured soloists were senior this piece was the most challeng why they love jazz. After seeing ation pianist, Brenden Buller, and ju Low," a Kurt Weill tune, in addi ing part of their preparation for the concert, one might under Thursday, May 15 niors Zack Barbieri, guitarist and tion to a number of other solos. the concert; and it was also the stand what they meant. The man 5:00-7:00 p.m. vocalist, and Allie Miller, trom Zack Barbieri played guitar for a most rewarding. Zack took the is practically overflowing with Hagerty Lounge bonist and vocalist. Brenden while, then stood up to sing "Be time to transcribe the chords for love for jazz music. He seemed Contact Michelle Dimmett struck the keys to evoke classic yond The Sea." While he played the song and they tried singing so enthusiastic and knowledge x8545 jazz melodies with ease. Because guitar well, he really began to it in numerous ways before they able about the music, one can he is a senior and this was his last stand out during his first vocal found one rhythm they liked only imagine how much love for 13th Annual Asian Pacific recital, Brenden made the most performance. best. If you didn't make it to the jazz he can inspire in the rest of American Graduation of it by playing his solos often Later in the show, Allie joined performance last week, then it the band. Saturday, Mayl7 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hagerty Lounge ZOMBIES: players develop new friendships despite the apocalypse Contact Michelle Dimmett continued from page 1 x8545 valiantly this year, there could also hosted a number of other only be one winner this year. So different unique events this year, through powerful collaboration such as Slender Tag and the Pro and organization, the zombies Bending Tournament. were able to win and the Necro In an interview with The Col mancer has taken over the school. legian, senior Robby Tabor talked Although this year's game is over, about HvZ and his formation students can look forward to of the Dystopian Society club. HvZ becoming an annual event As the Dystopian Society club's at Saint Mary's. After all, part of president, the HvZ is essentially the reason the Dystopian Society Tabor's personal brainchild that club was formed so that HvZ can he first put together with the first continue to take place once Tabor Saint Mary's HvZ event that he graduates. hosted in 2012 through Campus As he spoke on why he thought Activities Board. However, after HvZ was such an great event, HUMAN FIGHTERS in the HvZ war exhibit thei r weapons of choice: NERF dart gu ns and clean Planning an event? that first trial run, he realized he Tabor noted the kinds of bonds socks, both proven to ward off zombies. (And rew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) needed to put a team together to he sees people form as they play the highlight of his college career memories and friendships that Want it in The Collegian? really make the event the way he the game: "People who would because of the kind of memories will last long after their college envisioned it and hence founded never normally meet are able to it forms. He also stated what he years." He ended by reflecting E-mail us with the details the Dystopian Society club this do so in a way that is completely both hopes and believes that on his hopes for the future of the of your event at: year. This club would not only unique - through a campus-wide, students get from playing the game: "It makes me feel elated and [email protected] host HvZ, but also give students live-action game. It reminds me game: "Every single player has a electrified to see so many people or call for more information: other events that build the kind of the games I used to play at re unique experience while playing playing HvZ. If there's one thing I (925) 631-4279 of friendships he believes that cess, though taken to a whole new the game, everything from a dar could hope to leave as my legacy at events like HvZ can really help level." He is incredibly proud of ing escape, or a epic showdown ... Saint Mary's, it would be this game Due to space limitations, foster. his accomplishment with estab HvZ adds excitement to the every and what it brings: epic memories, we cannot list individual Although both sides fought lishing HvZ and even said it was day academic life, giving players and pure fun." club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE Senior portraits 101: advice from a photographer Your clothes, theme, poses, and photographer are all important when taking your portraits capture a really special moment the greatest senior portraits. BY ANDEE McKENZIE in life. They capture people just Remember that you are not STAFF WRITER before they are about to embark shooting for Vogue, which gives Senior year: it's time for those on the adventure of a lifetime, you some wiggle room to make funny hats with a square on top which is life itself. So, on the a goofy face. of them, long gowns, a moment day of your senior portrait, look 4. Talk to Your Photogra of panic when figuring out your nice! Having aesthetically pleas pher. Whether you are having life, and senior portraits. As ing senior portraits only makes your shots professionally done much as everyone loves those them more memorable for you or taken by a really talented extremely posed cap and gown and, of course, Face book profile family member or friend, make bust shots, senior portraits have picture worthy. sure to talk to them about ex become increasingly popular 2. Themes. "Senior Portrait" actly what you want. These are on campus. As a photographer should not necessarily be the your senior portraits. At the end with experience shooting senior theme of your senior portrait. of the day, what types of shots portraits, it is always a treat to These shots are usually indi you want in your portfolio is watch people light up with ex vidual so make sure they show your call. citement taking pictures at some off who you are on and off cam 5. Poses. People tend to fall of their most treasured spots on pus. Take pictures where you into the pitfall of pose stiffness. campus. Senior portraits give spent the most time on campus, Posed shots are beautiful, but it people an opportunity to bask where you worked, where you is important to relax and also to in the memories that they have played games, etc. You can also try out different ones to have a collected over the last four years think of more fun themes. For wider portfolio range. Sit, squat, and to immortalize those good example, if you are a Disney fan, stand, lie down, etc. That way all feelings in fun pictures. For all you could have a Disney-themed of your shots will be different those looking into participating senior portrait. Color themes and more interesting. in the senior portrait madness, are always an easy thing to pull The uniqueness of senior here are some tips from some off for that bit of extra flare. portraits is something that can Andee McKenzie/COLLEGIAN one behind the lens. 3. Get Silly. Do not be afraid never be taken away from you, make it excusable for you to back at them years later, you can l. Look nice (Or at least to have some fun! Silly faces in . especially if it is immortalized swim in a little pool of vanity and say to yourself, "Wow, what an attempt to). Senior portraits silly places can make some of in a photograph. Senior portraits feel amazing. And when you look amazing ride." Ingrid Michaelson rocks "The Neighbors" is funny and real audience with quirky concert Summer's newest comedy is worth it for college students BY LAUREN LORGE up-tempo numbers. New songs BY ALEXA GAMBERO the brothers at first, the constant can't last forever. He ends up find STAFF WRITER from "Lights Out" were inter COPY EDITOR parties disturb their family life. ing the perfect job, but not without mingled with Ingrid's 'most Once the police are called, there facing disciplinary punishment On May 5 in Oakland, Ingrid popular songs. Ingrid did two When a fraternity moves innext are no more boundaries. related to the crazy parties his Michaelson fans filled the Fox covers during her performance, door to a young couple with a new An interesting part of the plot fraternity throws. Despite the Theater as Ingrid graced the one being her famous cover of born baby, a war between neigh is the struggle of the characters trouble he gets himself into, Teddy stage, promoting her new album "Can't Help Falling in Love" bors breaks out. Starring Seth to grow up. Mac and Kelly slowly holds the value of brotherhood "Lights Out." Even though it by Elvis. The other was a more Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, realize that they are forever re above all things, and he ends up was a Monday night, that didn't recent song. In the middle of the and Dave Franco, and filled with sponsible for the life of another looking up to his real neighbors as stop the audience from having a set, Ingrid performed a beau crude humor, an adorable baby, person. It is their love for their role models for the future. great time. tiful rendition of "All of Me" shots of shirtless Zac Efron, and daughter, Stella, that allows them It was entertaining to see the Opening up for Ingrid were by John Legend on the piano, party scenes, "The Neighbors" is to realize·that they can no longer parents interact with the students, two acts: The Alternate Routes joking that she wanted to cover sure to please any college student live the way they did in the past. and their schemes turned out to and Storyman. Both bands what the kids are listening to. looking for a good laugh. At the same time, Efron's char be just as hilarious as they were were male duos, but they each With her famous song "You and From start to finish, "The acter Teddy struggles to make in the movie trailer. This movie brought different sounds to I," Ingrid created a polka sound, Neighbors" was overwhelming in plans for the future. As president might not be one that you would the stage. The Alternate Routes which may sound really odd but the best way. The married couple, of Delta Psi, Teddy gets caught up want to see with your parents, had a very simple guitar and completely fit the whimsical Mac and Kelly, played by Rogen in the fraternity life without real though, for reasons that you can voice combination that allowed tone of the song. and Byrne, wanted so badly to izing how his choices to skip class imagine. I can say, however, that the vocals and guitar-playing When introducing her band make their Delta Psi neighbors and rage every night might affect you will be saying "peace" to all talent to shine with no frills. during the middle of the set, trust them. They wanted to be his future. After interacting with of your neighbors after you leave Storyman had a more varied Ingrid entertained the audi seen as cool, despite their role as his new neighbors for almost a the theater. musical compilation. Playing ence by making her bandmates parents. Though they bond with year, Teddy realizes that college GRADE: A the guitar and synth, at times each emulate a famous person they emulated the eerie singing she attached to their name. For and melancholy of Radiohead, example, her backup singer and and at others they were very guitar player Allie Moss danced Brian Jonestown Massacre revives talent folksy. Even though the audi- out as Ellen DeGeneres, drum BY JAMES SCOLAMIERI Characteristic of a great rock the songs and not the business mer Elliot Jacobson faked fall STAFF WRITER band, Newcombe's character is for Anton Newcombe. No one [The concert] perfectly ing as Lindsay Lohan, and bass juxtaposed to his musical genius. knows what brings the rest of the embodied Ingrid's player Chris Kuffner worked Thursday night at the Fox The Brian Jonestown Massa band there. They certainly didn't it as Kim Kardashian. This Theater in Oakland, three San cre has always had a reputation give the audience any hints that quirky personality perfectly embodied Ingrid's Franciscans, the original mem for disregarding any requirement they enjoyed themselves during that comes through quirky personality that comes bers of a band known as the Brian to please an audience other than the show. through in her songs, and cer Jonestown Massacre, performed playing amazing music. BJM's Joel Goin's solo flower-psy in her songs ... and tainly through her stage banter a number of their psychedelic songs (most of which are written chedelic project Joel and The performance. and performance. '60s revival songs. After more by Newcombe), maintain a high Primary Colors opened, with Ingrid closed the show with a than a decade of separation, standard of soulful songwriting Joel on guitar and vocals and ence was unfamiliar with either whirlwind of her most popular frontman Anton Newcombe, and artistic instrumentation that a set of much younger faces on band, both managed to get the songs: "Be Ok," "Girls Chase guitarist Matt Hollywood, and harkens back to an era of a more other instruments. The Primary audience to sing along to cho Boys," and "The Way I Am." tambourine/percussionist Joel pure rock-and-roll than what we Colors were, without a doubt, ruses of their songs. This was This was not enough for the Goin have reunited for a tour. have come to know in the late a warm-up act as, opposed to The Alternate Routes' last day audience and after a universal In the band's heyday (the early 20th and early 21st centuries. actual entertainment, none of on the tour, so Storyman and "Ingrid!" chant the band and '90s), Anton Newcombe's an Many songs feature simple yet their songs stood out, with the Ingrid both mentioned during Ingrid returned to the stage. tagonizing personality created animated guitar melodies over a exception of a Velvet Under their performances how fun it After the screaming died down, an uncomfortable mood in many layering of similar rhythm guitar ground cover they played at the was touring with The Alternate Ingrid performed a mash-up concerts that gave BJM a reputa parts. Their music may be great, end of their set. If a cover is the Routes. of "Maybe" and "Everybody." tion for being wild, destructive, enough to bring the band to semi best part of your band's set, you Ingrid opened up with To close out the show, Ingrid and dramatic, as portrayed in s ucce s s, but they have never are probably only opening for the "Home," a song from "Lights invited Storyman and The Al Courtney Taylor's award-win really been crowd-pleasers in main act because you have some Out." Throughout the set, In ternate Routes out to perform ning film "Dig." The band often the same way that more popular special connection to get you the grid managed to seamlessly "Afterlife" with her. It was a found themselves bickering and artists learn to do after years in gig, which Joel and the Primary alternate between emotional great way to tie the entire show fighting with the crowd or with the business, but perhaps that's Colors had, as Joel is an original ballads on the piano and more together. each other during a performance. part of their charm. It's all about member of BJM. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 5 CULTURE Action-packed summer films Country concerts take summer Marvel Cinematic Universe power BY SARA DESANTIS house's ''Phase 2" plan that includes EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the recent "Captain America" mov Summer line-up promises good music and fun Even though Saint Mary's stu ie, brings the superhero genre to a dents are still preparing to undergo new locale: outer space. This will be BY MAHSA DINYARI finals and finally embrace the free the last movie in the Marvel Uni CULTURE EDITOR dom of summer break, the 2014 verse, paving the path to the next summer movie season is already in "Avengers" movie. Chris Pratt, from Summer is right around the full swing with "The Amazing Spi the television show "Community," corner, and what better way to derman 2" slinging its way to the top takes on the role of Starlord/Peter celebrate hot weather, good com of the box office. Earlier, "Captain Quill, who finds himself thrown into pany, and a night of singing and America: The Winter Soldier" was a galactic prison after discovering a dancing than a country concert? also released to favorable audi mysterious orb. There, he teams up For summer 2014, there will be ences. Bothoftheserecentreleases with four alien individuals (includ a variety of the hottest country have set the tone for a summer ing goddess Zoe Saldana who plays artists hitting the Bay Area, from filled with big explosions, exploring the enigmatic Gamora), in a desper old favorites to new, rising stars. universes near and far, time travel, ate fight to maintain balance in the Mark your calendars, put on your your favorite comic book heroes galaxy. If the trailers are anything boots and get the tailgate running and heroines, and lots of action. to go off of, this movie promises because these country concerts Here are a few action-packed mov snarky humor, intense spaceship will be the perfect way to both ies to look forward to that will keep fights, and a CGI raccoon that can kick off and end your summer. summer exciting and entertaining. fire off a machine gun. This is defi Tim McGraw started off sum "X-Men: Days of Future Past" nitely the biggest risk that Marvel mer in the Bay Area with his Sun (May 23): This is the highly an has taken so far in its domination down Heaven Tour, which came ticipated sequel to 20ll's "X-Men: of the superhero movie genre, but to Fresno's Save Mart Center LUKE BRYAN will bring his That's My Kind of Night Tour to the Concord Pavilion this summer. First Class," which introduced an audiences will have to wait until on May 8 and Mountain View's (Courtesy of aceshowbiz.com) alternatestorylinewithayoungand Augusttoseeiftheriskwasworthit. Shoreline Amphitheater on May country fans alike. close to campus. Lee Brice and sassy Professor X (played by James "Jupiter Ascending" (July 18): 10. There are potential rumors On July 31, Dierks Bentley will Cole Swindell will be opening for McAvoy), and an equally young Probablymostwell-knownfor"The that wife Faith Hill will make an bring his 2014 Riser Tour to the him on this specific date. Bryan is and angst-filled Magneto (played Matrix" trilogy movies, Andy and appearance somewhere along the Bay Area. As the tour is named a rising country star, and is a blast by Michael Fassbender). McAvoy Lana Wachoski's new sci-fi pro road, so don't miss this summer's after his upcoming album, and to see in concert. Attendees will and Fassbender return in this up duction introduces Ukrainian im opening concert with country's he guarantees big things for this be sure to dance and sing along at coming epic movie that transcends migrant Jupiter Jones who spends favorite couple. particular tour. He will be per this party-style event. space and time, culminating in a her days as a housekeeper in the The Shoreline Amphitheater forming with favorites like Chris These are just a few of the con time-jumping, politically-charged United States; until, one day, Chan continues to host hot artists, Young, Chase Rice, and Jon Pardi. certs that will take place in the adventure. Patrick Stewart and Ian ning Tatum shows up and informs including Lady Antebellum and On his last tour, Jason A.ldean area, but they are going to make McKellan return to reprise their her that her existence threatens to her Take Me Downtown Tour on set multiple attendance records, this summer a good one. If you roles as the older Professor X and forever change the balance of the June 15. Like years before, the as he sold out incredible venues can't decide which one of these Magneto, respectively. Star actress galaxy. Jupiter must ascend (get it?) band will bring in special perfor like Boston's Fenway Park and concerts to spend your paycheck Jennifer Lawrence also returns to and claim her inheritance as ruler mances by Kip Moore and Kacy Chicago's Wrigley Field. He gets on, and if you are a die-hard coun reprise her role as the deadly and of the Earth and, with the help of Musgraves. Billy Currington, back at it with his Burn It Down try fan, consider getting a Mega clever Mystique. In the movie, char Tatum and Sean Bean, defeat the J::ina Kramer, Joe Nichols and Tour, which is sure to bring in ticket, which will allow you to see acters from the original trilogy team evil current owner of the planet, David Nail will be opening for a similar fan count. He will be performances from Rascal Flatts, up with their younger selves in a Balem (Eddie Redmayne). The Lady A on select days as well. The performing alongside Florida Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, and battle to change a past where a plan movie looks like an eye-catching set list for this concert is espe Georgia Line and Tyler Farr on Miranda Lambert to name a few. to eradicate the Mutants goes awry, space opera, and will hopefully cially fun, and includes favorites September 28 at the Shoreline in These tickets average out to be threatening the en tire human race. carry a "Star Wars" hero's journey like "Downtown" along with Mountain View, so get tickets for cheaper than buying tickets for "Guardians of the Galaxy" (Au storyline with a female character encore covers like "Wake Me Up" this concert before it's too late. individual performances, so this gust 1): This movie, part of the at the helm. by Avicii and "When I'm Gone" Last but certainly not least, might be the perfect option for by Anna Kendrick. This versatile Luke Bryan brings his That's My those who absolutely need to see performance is perfect for both Kind of Night Tour to the Con all these performers live and in die-hard country lovers and new cord Pavilion, which is relatively action this summer. Tips on living life screen-free With finals coming up it's time to ditch apps and Facebook college students ending spring tation of social media is either BY CALLIE COKER semester, though, this is un temporarily deleting all social STAFF WRITER realistic. But fear not, because media apps from your phone, or, there are plenty of quick, easy if you have an iPhone, placing With the end of the semester ways to unplug. them in a folder together that's approaching, student stress Given the location of Saint labeled "Do not enter." This will levels are reaching unhealthily Mary's, there are plenty of areas decrease your connection to high levels. A common way to that are great for hiking, and the world and also force you to de-stress is to have ample alone getting fresh air and exercise interact with people in person time, minimal caffeine, and as can be a great way to de-stress more frequently because you little social media interaction while unplugging. During a hike, won't be able to just "like" their as possible. Since International turn your phone on airplane photos or statuses, but will in Screen Free Week took place mode, and ignore reality for a stead have actual conversations March 5-11, it seems like it's a few hours. with them about finals, life, or great time to take up the "anti A second way to unplug is by summer plans. technology" challenge; how practicing yoga or meditation Regardless of how you un Student Special.•. ever, this seems rather difficult because this forces you to con plug, the practice of unplugging considering a big part of student centrate on your own thoughts from technology can not only life is access to Wi-Fi, whether and ideas, and it removes the increase your productivity in 2 °/o OFF it is for research, email, Face distractions of technology from the last stretch before finals All units 9 x 10 or smaller book group messages between your mind for a while. Calming but will also prove a therapeu members of a club, or filling out yourself down will let your mind tic way of re-encountering the Amt these prias will ltolJ for 4 months! those pesky course evaluations. rest, and you'll be able to appre natural world. Too many stu Unplugging in such a technol ciate things other than the best dents, myself included, are at ogy driven world is a daunting, Instagram posts of the day, and tached to their phones, iPads, or and, at times, impossible task. you won't feel as eager to tune computers, which causes us to While unplugging seems like a in to social media. sometimes forget what authen great thing to do, sometimes our A third method of unplug tic conversations and nature schedules just do not allow for ging is rather obvious but can are like. Though International such things. The most effective prove difficult for many twenty Screen Free Week passed, it is 4551' ag.;a ...... Slr..F way to unplug is to go on a little somethings: the horrifying, but not too late to take advantage vacation to somewhere that ultimately rewarding idea of of the opportunity to unplug (925) 631-7000 has little to no cell service, no cutting yourself off from social and explore the everyday beauty ttld: .. lille: iif••a: a. Internet access, and beautiful media for a week or two. A good we often forget about when we surroundings to explore. For method for removing the temp- move as fast as our apps load. 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION Thoughts on What we eat impacts the environment in which we live checking your How our diets can positively - or negatively - affect the world, and how to change them BY MIA CASTRO as an entire city. According to protein. Growing and transport the increasing changes to our privilege CONTRIBUTING WRITER the United States Department of ing large sums of corn, grains, climate. BY JUSTHER GUTIERREZ Agriculture (USDA), 500 million and soybeans as well as operat Happily, it is becoming in STAFF WRITER ith Earth Day behind us, tons of manure are generated ing feed mills, factory farms, and creasingly easier to make such W now is arguably the most from animal feeding operations, slaughterhouses increasingly choices as restaurants and ou may have seen the piece important time to pay attention annually. Furthermore, indus guzzles up far more energy than large-scale institutions such as Yfloating around. "Checking to our relationship with this trial facilities produce more the earth can handle. schools and hospitals are ad My Privilege," the headline reads. earth. Rather than participate manure than can be absorbed Finally, animal husbandry justing their menus to include Princeton student Tal Fortgang solely in one-day activities in by available land, threatening is largely inefficient due to more vegetarian options. Even submitted his essay for the March tended to help us realize how water quality and emitting over animals' large consumption venturing outside of your com 2014 edition of the campus con we can improve the quality of whelming amounts of green of grain, soybeans, oats, corn, fort zone when it comes to cui servative magazine, the Princeton the planet, we have a growing house gasses such as methane and water for a relatively small sine can make a big difference. Tory, though the text itself has responsibility to integrate these into the atmosphere. return of meat, eggs, and dairy Indian samosas, Thai spring recently garnered quite a bit of lessons into our everyday lives. According to the Untied Na products. It takes 13 pounds of rolls, Mediterranean falafels, attention thanks to sharing via One fairly simple solution that tions, more than 260 million grain to produce just one pound and Japanese cucumber rolls social media. TIME and the New can have an immense impact acres of U.S. forest has already of meat. Similarly, 2,400 gallons are just a few tasty alternatives York Times have both picked on the earth is reduced meat been cleared to grow feed crops of water are required to yield to meat. up his story. So what is his essay consumption. for animals, accounting for 30 just one pound of meat, whereas With every meal we have about, and why ha·s it spread like According to the United Na percent of the Earth's land mass. one pound of wheat takes just the chance to reduce our en wildfire? tions' Food and Agriculture Meanwhile, livestock grazing is 25 gallons. vironmental impact, allowing The essay is, more or less, a de Organization, "the livestock the number one cause of plant If we want to leave a world the earth to rehabilitate itself nouncement of the phrase "check sector emerges as one of the top species extinction. Grazing also rich in biological diversity in and thrive once more. By mak your privilege." Perhaps the most two or three most significant contributes significantly to soil which clean air and clean drink ing such conscious efforts to striking line of his piece comes contributors to the most seri erosion and desertification of ing water are plentiful, we must abstain from products that use at the end. After recounting the ous environmental problems, at once-fertile land. start making conscious choices. unhealthy amounts of valuable personal struggles of his grand every scale from local to global." In terms of energy, it takes Meatless Mondays, eating vegan resources, and teaching others parents, he closes off his critique Chief among the culprits of en more than 11 times more fossil before six o'clock, and swapping how to do the same, we will be by writing, "I have checked my vironmental degradation is farm fuel to produce one calorie from out even a portion of plate space able to pass on a healthy, habit privilege. And I apologize for animal waste with some opera animal protein than it does to for more greens are all highly able world to many generations nothing." It's a bold declaration tions producing as much waste make one calorie from plant commendable efforts to address to come. from a first-year student. He comes off as very strong and un deniably unapologetic. However, Technology is not simply an anti-social device for youth it is worth noting that the people who are most likely to use the Devices can be used to stimulate face-to-face interaction and garner real relationships phrase "check your privilege" BY OLIVER REYES and photos they see on their one's eyes in order to feel their love either. were not looking for an apology STAFF WRITER phones. "Oh yeah, I saw that on presence or have "real" engage We shouldn't try to get rid of to begin with. Facebook," "Look at it. It's on ment with them. our devices when we don't even "Check your privilege," as an ary Turk's video "Look Up" their Instagram," and "Do you Make no mistake - it is defi know everything about them. imperative sentence, is meant to Gwent viral last week, and follow them on Twitter?" are nitely a more common way of The iPhone isn't even a decade encourage people to recognize the had a lot to say about technol said all the time. Video games connecting with others - but old. We haven't been able to advantages their identity group(s) ogy's negative impact on our induce laughs, yelling, and trash imposing a correct way is wrong. properly process how technol may have over others. It is, like generation. Despite it's ironic talking all in good fun. Lack of eye contact might make ogy affects our human experi many concise sayings that stem popularity, it's become the loud This fun isn't fake and nei some people feel uncomfortable ence. So let's not sit in fearful from more liberal minds, a set of voice of a group of people that ther are the conversations and and excluded, but for others it is ignorance of our technology. words with good intentions. But believe technology is inherently relationships that extend from the other way around. Making Let's embrace it, set our limits, as many of us who do diversity bad for our social human experi these digital experiences. The people feel like they are "not and learn how to coexist with work can tell you, this phrase can ence, which is far from the truth. friends that I've made by shar normal" for engaging with oth it. Learn how to use digital ex have some pretty disastrous re Our devices are not inher ing YouTube videos, posting on ers in a different way simply is periences to engage with other sults - especially if the listener ently anti-social. The problem Facebook, and night-long game not fair. people. Use the iPad with your has never been encouraged to is that they can be easy to get sessions are very real. There The video sends one right kids, strike up a conversation step outside of his or her identity lost in, and their users tend to are millions of people who feel message and too many wrong with a Facebook article, and play before. More often than not, these ignore those around them while the same way, and calling our ones, the right message being we some games with your friends. If listeners become defensive and using the devices. However, the friendships disingenuous is an should not replace the people someone is lost in their phone, proceed to list every struggle that video makes it seem as though insult. around us with the screens we kindly let them know and con has happened not only to them this is the only outcome of our The video also emphasizes hold. The wrong ones being: In tinue being present with each selves personally but also to their devices. The hyperbolized idea the need for eye contact. Eye order to "live life the real way," other. family members. that everyone that uses Face contact is not an entirely uni you need to get rid of all your de Don't feel bad for using tech Sound familiar? book has no actual friends takes versal sign of being present vices and make eye contact with nology and liking it. And to I have to be honest with you precedent over the reality. with another human being. As everyone you talk to. Otherwise, those who are part of the "anti folks - I'm tired of writing about The screens in front of us can someone who struggles with you're a dumb, emotionless technology" party, don't make people like Fortgang. I'm not actually lead to highly engaging eye contact, and someone who robot - part of a "generation my entire generation feel guilty, going to talk about his racially interactions, and often do. Peo has spent years speaking with of idiots" that can't live life alienated, and stupid for living charged tweets on his personal ple have conversations (gasp! people on the autism spectrum, correctly. And unless you leave our lives differently from yours. Twitter feed (though I suppose With their vocal chords!) about I can confidently say that you your phone at home, you can't In the end, we are going to live I just alluded to it), nor am I go articles, videos, apps, games, don't need to look into some- show love and you'll never find life just fine. ing to continue to pull apart his argument - if you want that, you can easily find those responses Letter to the Editor on countless biogs. Rather than fixate on one person who has Dear Editors, Bay Area. Rather, we would like to volunteering for a foundation (dare ofl say it?) fulfillment that said something questionable, we address the existential angst that thatpartnershorseswithchildren we all have shared. In summation, should again return to the larger We (two fellow classmates and is so evident in the piece. Since we who have physical and/or mental we want to urge you dear reader, conversation. Instead of looking I) would like to respond to the are graduate students, we feel it is disabilities. The experience has to look beyond the annoying ob at individuals, we should figure article written by James Scolam entirely appropriate for us to give transformed us, and I have a nag stacles and seize the opportunities out a way to have productive con ieri, in which he posed the ques older sister-y advice about mak ging feeling that service can do that are all around you. versations - not defensive argu tion as to whether or not there is ing the most of your youth. Don't the same for the students of Saint ments - between the historically enough to do at Saint Mary's and waste it! Look within yourself and Mary's who are feeling bored and Audrey Freeman advantaged and the historically the Lamorinda area for students. figure out which activities give unfulfilled. True, finagling trans Katie Navarra marginalized. Does that mean It would be too easy to respond you energy, and then give back portation was a pain, and making Suzi Dittus-Blitz changing the "check your privi to James' article by listing all of to your community. All three of time is always a challenge, but at lege" refrain? I don't know. But I the ways that students can get us were inspired by the work of the end of each volunteer session Graduate Students do know that real progress hap involved here on campus, or in the equine therapists, and started there's a sense of lightness, and KSOE pens when we move past Oppres sion Olympics. Our identities are The Collegian's letter to the editor policy: not a game; they are a part of us. So yes, Fortgang (and every Any individual may submit a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor must be submitted to The Collegian's email address at smccollegian@gmail. we-built-it American out there), com, online at stmaryscollegian.com/letters, The Collegian's drop box, or The Collegian's P.O. Box. Letters to the editor must be signed with a own who you are. Don't apologize. full name, and, if applicable, the author's year in school and/or title. Letters to the editor must be less than 700 words. But recognize what your identity means in relation to others, not The Collegian reserves the right to withhold all submitted letters to the editor. The Collegian will not publish anonymous letters to the editor. just yourself. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 7 SPORTS World Cup to shine in Brazil, USA face tough path in group play DRAFT Coast over the hump and his last gentineans as they will dominate outing will be a memorable one. each match. Iran and Nigeria continued from page 8 Greece's experience and talent are both squads who are unable is a style of solid, well organized to capitalize in the big stages, so Sherman, with similar combine soccer and it could take them deep look for them to be ousted in this numbers to Seattle's corner, and into the tournament. group stage. they are both stiff in the hips. Both Group D: Thought to some Group G: However competitive players are former wideouts who as the Group of Death, this will this group may seem, it will be a are better suited for bump-and be one of my favorite groups of two horse race between Germany run coverage. If he is produc matches to watch. Italy, being my and Portugal. Germany, viewed by tive, Oakland will rely on him to pick to win World Cup 2014, is my many as the favorite to win it all, press the AFC's bigger receivers favorite to finish first in this group. will ultimately win this group with in Dwayne Bowe, Demaryius Under the guidance of Cesare ease. The United States are an in Thomas, and Keenan Allen. Prandelli, Italy will put on a show teresting team, led by goalkeeper Overall, I watched more than Courtesy of gazztoday.com and they always seem to step up Tim Howard. They are a talented 250 of the 262 players taken this BY DIMITRI QUAGLIERINI of this group, is my pick to finish in the moment when everything squad with many young players, past weekend, and there were few CONTRIBUTING WRITER second. Their Olympic gold medal counts. Led by Andrea Pirlo and but this group is just too powerful teams that improved more than finish in London was remarkable, Mario Balotelli, theAzzuri will not in all aspects for them to advance. Oakland and San Francisco. Be There are 29 days until the but the question remains whether disappoint. Uruguay and England The United States and Ghana fore the start of the second round, start of one of the most exhilarat they can repeat that in Brazil. will duel it out for the two seed in do not have enough weapons on the 49ers acquired San Francisco ing and thrilling sporting events Group B: Spain, the defend this group and expect Uruguay to their side. native Stevie Johnson from the in the world: the World Cup. ing champions of Europe and come out on top. Costa Rica is seen Group H: Belgium looks to be Buffalo Bills for a conditional After several qualifying matches the World, will open this year's as the weakest team in this group the favorite in Group H as they fourth round pick in 2015. He may and hours spent preparing, 32 tournament the same they ended and rightly so. have a talented, young team that is be the piece they need to over countries will battle it out to be the last World Cup. Spain will face Group E: This appears to be on the rise. Russia is equally inex come Seattle's stifling defense, but crowned world champions. As all the Netherlands in what I predict the second weakest group in perienced as Belgium in the grand they also need production out of if the teams begin training camp to to be a great game and ultimately this year's tournament, and that stage, but I still believe they have their inexperienced cornerbacks. determine their set squads, many these two will finish one and two increases the likelihood an upset what it takes to advance. Korea As for Oakland, they are probably fans are already giving the edges respectively. Although Nether will occur. Ecuador and Honduras Republic and Algeria were awful another year away from making to Germany, Spain, Argentina, lands disappointed in Euro 2012, will face an enduring competi in qualifications and their inex the playoffs, but they added some and of course, Brazil. Here are do not overlook them as they are tion from both Switzerland and perience will prove to be costly. solid players in free agency and my predictions for the upcoming a dangerous squad. Chile, favored France. France appears to be the Finals Prediction: Italy 3, the draft that will make the team group stages. to finish second by many, just lost favorite in this group based on Brazil 2 in penalty kicks. Led by exciting to watch this year. Group A: The home country, Arturo Vidal to injury and will be experience and their core group of the aging stars of Andrea Pirlo In other draft news, the St. Brazil, will open the World Cup without him for this World Cup. young players seems to be peaking and Gianluigi Buffon, I believe the Louis Rams drafted Michael Sam. facing off against a young and Meanwhile, Australia is in a tran at just the right time. Italians have what it takes to make This makes Sam the first openly talented Croatian team on June sition period, so don't expect them Group F: Arguably the least one last run with these two at the gay player to be drafted in the 12th. Being the host, Brazil is the to contend in this group. exciting group in World Cup 2014, helm. The Italians always step up NFL. Sam has a tough task making perennial favorite to finish first in Group C: Colombia and Japan this is viewed as Argentina... and when they are being doubted and the Rams, as they have many star this group. Brazil as a whole has are both teams that are on the rise the three others. ExpectArgentina with Cesare Prandelli and the defenders on the line. Michael shown little weakness and they and should make some noise in the to skate through this group with strong Italian defense leading the Sam, the SEC defensive player boast one of the deepest squads in tournament. In what might be the ease and Bosnia-Herzegovina charge, look for them to pull off of the year, has been given a new this year's tournament. Mexico, a final world Cup for Didier Drogba, is my prediction to take second. the upset over Brazil and shock opportunity and everyone will be potential dark heFS~c-0ming out he will be detennined to puUvory This group is of no test to the Ar- the world. rooting for him. 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM Go GAELS! SPORTS Rugby defeats Life University in low scoring final, 21-6 Saint Mary's avenges their championship defeat last year against Life University, rugby champions BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO It's been almost a year since fense that led the nation in scoring enough to impede a motivated Saint nail in the coffin, as he executed a ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR the two teams met each other in this season, generating more than Mary's team from capturing its first highly effective grubber kick that Greensboro, North Carolina for 50 points per game. Rugby Championship in the history was picked up by Alec Barton in the The Saint Mary's men's rugby the 2013 championship, which saw However, the Running Eagles, of the program. try zone for the score. team completed a yearlongjoun:1ey Saint Mary's fall by a narrow score who hail from Marietta, Georgia, With their offensive game being Itwouldbethegame'sfinalpoints, towards redemption this past Satur ofl6-14. were able to demonstrate their de slowed down by their opponent, as the Gaels would celebrated on the day, as they were able to defeat Life With weather playing such a fensive prowess, allowing the Gaels the Gaels would demonstrate their field in front of the adoring Saint University in the USA Rugby Divi pivotal factor in last year's title to their lowest point total ofthe year. dominance through their defense, Mary's fans. sion I-A National Championship. match, the Gaels looked to be in SaintMary'smaintaineditscom capturing the championship by a Although the Gaels were ranked With a season record ofl9-l under much better shape playing roughly posure and intensity in front of final score of 21-6. second in the nation prior to Sat their belt, the Gaels would go against only an hour awayfromhome in the a crowd that was predominantly "Well it wasn't pretty like you urday night's match, they would last year's champion, Life, and chal South Bay. cheering for the Gaels. want it to be," said Head Coach Tim ultimately come out the victor and lenge their undefeated streak at Life University aimed to bring a Although Life would rely on O'Brien. "But it was effective." give the over 100-year-old program Stanford's Steuber Rugby Stadium. halt to an explosive Saint Mary's of- their defensive game plan, it wasn't Throughoutthefirsthalf, thetwo its first taste ofchampionship glory. teams were virtually equal, battling This win completed a historic sea each other back and forth with Life son for the Gaels, and they finished taking a 6-3 advantage at the break. as the ultimate champions. The second half would prove to be much better for the Gaels, as the TEAM REFLECTION offensive arsenal that so many of us have been accustomed to seeing Jackie throughout the season finally began to materialize. Game MVP Cooper Maloney Naredto gave Saint Mary's an 8-6 lead, giving them the momentum to change the dynamics of the game. play in Italy With 27 minutes left in regula BY CARLI ROSENTHAL tion, the Gaels would take one step BASKETBALL PLAYER closer toward their championship aspirations, as Life would commit a Jackie Nared, a senior guard crucial error that resulted in them who just finished her senior sea playing with a man down for the son here at Saint Mary's left her nextlO minutes. Additionally; Dylan mark on the team and the women's Audsley would convert a penalty basketball program. She broke kick that put Saint Mary's up by a records all season and received score of 11-6. wee player of the week more With six minutes left, Audsley than once, which shows what a again would convert a kick, this time talented player she is. The scouts coming from 40 meters out, giving for the LA Sparks, one of the top th~ Gaels tlu·ee.mo.re J:lQints. s ed' It only seemed fitting that senior That combined with her amazing RUGBY PLAYERS rejoice after defeating Life University, 21-6. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) Garrett Brewer would put the final record here at Saint Mary's landed her a spot in the training camp. She flew down to LA on April 25 with 9 other possible players who could 49ers, Raiders make fitting moves in draft get picked up to play on the team. After one week of hard practices Oakland and San Francisco make big splashes in the latest draft and one-on-one sessions with the BY KEVIN BROWN 25 times a game without an issue. to stretch the field and elude tack- learning curve of the West Coast coaches, 5 girls got cut, and the STAFF WRITER Their first of three picks in the lers. Rounding out the top picks in offense will ultimately determine four remaining (including N ared) third round got them the versatile San Francisco is South Florida's his success, as he will spend little got practice gear and were put on The 2014 NFL Draft ended offensive lineman Marcus Martin DE/LB Aaron Lynch, who looks time in the shotgun. Overall, he the practice squad. Nared got to Saturday with record TV ratings out of USC who can play guard and to add depth behind the talented was a great pick and should be keep battling for the time being. on both ESPN and NFL Network, center. This is another great fit, but troubled Aldon Smith. Based a long-time starter in Oakland, Nared commented on the physi and the Bay Area teams hit it out especially considering the team on his production as a true fresh- giving them the much-needed cality of the practices and said, "It's of the park. From top to bottom, couldn't agree on a contract exten- man at Notre Dame in 2011, he stability at quarterback they have like a war out there, so much more this draft was one of the deepest in sion with starting center Jonathan was a projected first-rounder after lacked since Rich Gannon retired physical than college practice." the last decade, evidenced by the Goodwin. In one of the draft's sitting out in 2012 due to NCAA in 2004. I had the Raiders nab- The next week of camps the number of pass rushers and pass biggest steals, the 49ers found an transfer rules. He played well this bing Mack, Carr, and Jackson, coaches announced they were catchers taken May 8-10. There instinctive linebacker out of Wis- year, but consistency was an issue all considered first-round picks going to be making another cut, were several surprises in the draft, consin in Chris Borland. Projected as he sometimes took plays off. at some point this year. They after a hard workout session with including Johnny Manziel waiting by many scouts as a first-round On to the Raiders, they drafted did just that. Gabe Jackson is a a coach and a team scrimmage, the until pick number 22 that landed talent, he fell to day two because almost as well as San Francisco power-run blocker at 335 pounds coaches told Nared they won't be him in Cleveland. The big surprise he isn't a height-weight-speed did, especially given their limited who gives Oakland more depth needing her this season. When she for the Bay Area teams was Jim- guy, but more of a natural football room for failure. They used their on a line that saw improvements asked the reason they said they mie Ward being taken 30th overall player. He's smart, disruptive, first five of eight picks this year in free agency, but still needed want her to get some experience by the 49ers. and an excellent tackler despite to grab Khalil Mack, Derek Carr, depth heading into the draft after overseas and then come back and This pick shocked everyone having short arms. He compares Gabe Jackson, Justin Ellis, and a dismal performance in 2013. try out again. N ared said the expe and I doubt anyone predicted to Zach Thomas who starred for Keith McGill. I've said multiple Justin Ellis from Louisiana Tech rience was bittersweet, as she gets this pick before the draft com- the Dolphins and Cowboys after times the Raiders should take is a space-eating nose tackle and, to enjoy some time off before mov menced. It was a bit of a reach being selected in the 5th round Sammy Watkins or Khalil Mack. again, gives Dennis Allen depth ing overseas to continue playing. considering he played more safety out of Texas Tech in 1996. Borland With Watkins taken by the Bills on the other side of the line as the "This experience has been un and nickelback in college than he should fill in nicely for Navorro at number four, the Raiders pick unit collectively struggled last real, I am so blessed that I got the did cornerback. I assumed they Bowman for at least six games at five was a no-brainer given season. Tackle Vance Walker also chance to get my foot in the door. would take Bradley Roby out of while Bowman's A CL heals. He is a Mack's ability to dominate at the left for Kansas City, so this pick It was bittersweet not making the Ohio State, who is a legitimate great run-stuffer, a la Bowman and line of scrimmage. Mack has the is certainly validated. Ellis has team, but playing overseas will be a cover corner with the ability to Patrick Willis, and he should be an potential to be one of the league's great strength and good technique great experience, Nared said. "I've match up with edge receivers in above-average rotation player at top sack artists with his elite ath- in terms of leverage because he heard Italy is really nice." the NFC West. With their next the least. Like Marcus Lattimore, leticism and good strength. Some is a former wrestler. He started Though Nared didn't make the selection, Harbaugh and Baalke Brandon Thomas, their last of pro scouts say he has more upside college at 390 pounds, so weight team, now she can get more expe picked up Ohio State's bruis- three picks in the third round, than Clowney and they would will be a constant concern, bu the rience overseas and come back and ing running back Carlos Hyde. I was a first-round talent, but he have taken Mack first overall if is a great fit and allows the Raid- try out for the team next season. questioned this pick because they tore an ACL in a pre-draft work- they held that draft pick. Head ers to switch between three- and Overall, she gained a lot of knowl still have Frank Gore and Kendall out. He will suit up next year and Coach Dennis Allen and GM Reg- four- man fronts. Oakland's fifth edge at the camp and now she is Hunter, not to mention Marcus should be a starter right away if gie McKenzie got their wish when selection was actually a player ready to apply that knowledge Lattimore who is returning from Mike I upati leaves via free agency. Fresno State quarterback Derek I thought San Francisco would overseas, and if you ever are in knee surgery in 2012. Depth aside, Bruce Ellington, the small speed- Carr fell to them at number 36. covet, given his size and ball skills, Italy looking for something to do, Hyde is obviously a good player ster out of South Carolina also has Carr has one of the best arms in Utah cornerback Keith McGill. check Jackie Nared on the court. and a great schematic fit in San a lot of talent and has a chance to the draft, but he only played in a He is a heavier version of Richard (Carli Rosenthal is a teammate Francisco as he can carry the ball produce right away with his ability spread system. How he handles the see DRAFT, page 7 ofJackie Nared.)