VOL. 103 ISSUE 9_ FOGHORN.USFCA.EDU NOVEMBER 16t2006 Contraversial Able Forum on North Korea Missis Crisis At USF Contract Deliberated SETAREH BANISDR McDonald a "liar" after he had stated that been unionized for a long enough period StaffWriter Able had presented a final contract offer 2 of time to negotiate for higher wages. She 1/2 weeks ago, and had not yet heard back mentioned that some of these unions have n Tuesday, Nov. 7, members of from the union. McDonald said in an e- not been established as long as SEIU has. the USF community and ASUSF mail the morning after Tuesday's meeting, Although the minimum wage in Osenate had the opportunity to "I checked with Able immediately before San Francisco is currendy $8.82, Mi­ hear both sides ofthe recent contract con­ the meeting, and again this morning, and randa said that anyone hving in the city' troversy with Able Building Maintenance the company has assured me that it has knows how expensive it is. She says Co., whose position the University sup­ not been contacted by the union is any that the janitors are forced to struggle, ports, and janitors at USF, represented by way." In addressing the student senators sometimes living several families to the union SEIU Local 87. This issue has McDonald wrote in his email, "I am dis­ one home in order to make ends meet. to do with the call for renegotiations of appointed that the Senators did not more Able Co. has proposed a tiered system a proposed new contract for the workers. aggressively pursue this matter in its ques­ in which the new janitors will start at 70% The union members are requesting wage tioning of the union representative and of the amount current workers receive, increases as well as a new benefits pack­ did not get to the bottom of the matter." gradually adjusting the pay up to 100% age. The senate was addressed first by The current wage for janitors at USF according to the amount of hours worked. Gary McDonald, University spokesper­ is $17.25 per hour. Able has offered a The union does not favor this tiered system son on behalf of USF and Olga Miran­ 3% wage increase for the workers for because they feel it is unfair and that it will da, SEIU Local 87 union representative. the next five years. The wages would im­ create a hostile work environment because Following Tuesday's meeting, McDon­ mediately increase to $17.77 per hour some employees will be making more mon­ ald said in an e-mail made available to the and then would rise to $20 per hour in ey than others while doing the same job. HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN Foghorn that he was disappointed that he 2010. McDonald states that compared to In his e-mail, McDonald addressed Mi­ Patrick Lloyd Hatcher (left) conducted an interview with Robert Scalapino (right) a was not given a chance to respond to sev­ other janitors at top universities and col­ randa's statement that, the contract offer is Robson Research Professor of Government and Paul M. Carroll (not pictured). eral of the comments and points made by leges, this is significantly more. By com­ unfair. He wrote, "The University's position Miranda, while she was given the floor to parison, the highest paid janitors at St. is clear: When you pay a group of workers PATRICK HAUGHEY was a pipsqueak of a nuclear explosion," counter his points throughout the meeting. Mary's make $12.38 with the janitors at one of the highest salaries in the state, of­ StaffWriter he said, adding that a fizzle should In his e-mail, McDonald explained the Berkeley earning $13.00 and Stanford fer some of the best pensions around, pay be four to five kilotons, while North University's position on several ofthe points making $11.48 per hour as a top wage. 100% ofhealth benefits, and offer excellent n July 4, 2005, Paul Carroll Korea's test achieved less than one. Miranda made on behalf of the union. To argue this, Miranda stated that awoke in a sparse North Ko­ Hewarnedthathesees another nuclear During the meeting, Miranda called these other janitorial workers have not ABLE Continued on Page 2 Orean hotel room to what he test "not too far in the offing," but he also called "fireworks of a different kind." said several more tests were not likely be­ North Korea, ignpring pleas from cause ofthe limited amount of materials. the international community, was fir­ "No one can know why, [they con­ ing missiles over the Sea of Japan. ducted the nuclear test] but we can Carroll and Robert Scalapino were speculate," said Scalapino. He proposed two of only three Americans who were several explanations ranging from "a in North Korea during the missile tests. genuine fear of the U.S.," noting that They spoke about their experience and President George W Bush has listed about the international North Korea North Korea as part of the "Axis of crisis at a forum Wednesday, Nov. 8 Evil,"to a lack of attention from the U.S. at USF, sponsored in part by the USF "They felt neglected, that we have spent Center for the Pacific Rim and the so much time on the Middle East." Car­ Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning. roll suggested it was North Korea's way Carroll represented the Plough­ of saying "see, we're on the same level as shares Fund of San Francisco, an or­ you now... and stay tuned for updates." ganization that advocates nuclear dis­ Some have suggested that this nuclear armament. Scalapino is a Professor of standoff could have been resolved during Government at U.C. Berkeley. They the Clinton years by a tactical military were part of an unofficial envoy in­ strike. Scalapinowasadamantthat"itwas vited to tour Pyongyang and talk with wise not to do this. It would have deep­ North Korean diplomatic officials. ly troubled the South Korean people. It Touring the sights of Pyongyang would have deeply troubled China," said under the close supervision of what Scalapino. He suggested that economic they called their "host/handlers," the sanctions were the best way forward. two were shown monuments and of­ Carroll added that, with the South ficial buildings, but, as Scalapino said, Korean capital Seoul just ten miles from "of course, you were not taken to places the border with the North, "convention-' where there were starving people." At al wisdom is that the North Koreans one point, they asked to ride a subway, would have launched a counter attack to which their host/handlers complied, and reduced Seoul to ashes the next day." but only after completely clearing a car. Carroll said that the often abrasive Asked if he felt afraid being in the foreign policy ofthe Bush administration country during the tense time, Carroll was not the right approach to quell the said it was "in a way, the safest place to be." crisis. "The tighter you put the screws to The tests evoked a deluge of in­ the North.the more intransigent they get." ternational condemnation. Presi­ Scalapino pointed out that this CHLOE DICKSON/FOGHORN dent George W. Bush called them a policy has changed in recent years. "The Bush administration came in Gary McDonald, University Spokesman and Director of Media Relations addressed USF's stance .on the Able contract dispute between provocative act. Seven missiles were with a hard line on North Korea. Able Co. and Able janitors represented by union SEIU Local 87 on Tuesday Nov. 7. fired in all, one of which is estimated to have had the capability of reaching Since the costs of Iraq, we'll talk." the West coast of the United States. One hang up in negotiations, Scala­ Local Poets Read in Commemoration of AIDS Pandemic Since the 2005 tests, tensions between pino said, is that each side wants the the world community and North Korea other to fulfill their part of any bargain have mounted further. Just over a month first. "There is no consensus in either MARIA DINZEO etry as "heartbreaking and ecstatic." Powell, English professor at USF, read ago, on Oct. 9, Pyongyang announced party on how to handle this problem." Assistant News Editor For Shurin, writing about AIDS re­ from their respective works on AIDS last But it is much too sensitive of a situ­ quired more than just lyricism. "It's that it had, for the first time, tested a Monday at the Lone Mountain studio the­ nuclear bomb - again drawing harsh ation to resolve overnight, said both or Aaron Shurin, writing about AIDS that brought me to the lyric es­ ater as part of USF's commemoration of 25 criticism from the international com­ speakers. Scalapino said that change AIDS as an HIV negative . man say in Unboundbeczvtse there was so years of AIDS in San Francisco. Among munity and resulting in U.N. Sanctions. in North Korea is important, but that was. not an easy process, mostly due much information and narrative that it F Shurin's works are Involuntary Lyrics and The sanctions established an embargo it had to happen gradually "Not re­ to the fact that he didn't think he pos­ couldn't be lyrically addressed. It had Unbound* book of lyric essays dealing with on military and technological materials gime change over night, but an evo­ sessed the authority to write about such to be addressed in prose," said Shurin. AIDS, from which Shurin read a work en­ as well as the freezing of financial assets, lution, something like what is hap­ a subject. "I finally gained that author­ Powell read selections from his works, titled "The Dance That We Made," in trib­ but did not threaten military action. pening in China itself. Like China, ity through all the people around me in Tea, Luncbznd Cocktails "[Powell's] po - ute to a friend whose lover died of AIDS. South Korea does not want a collapse the 80s who were dying of AIDS," said ems are written in such a way as to honor Carroll called the nuclear test "a fiz­ "I've known Shurin's work longer of North Korea. They don't want war, Shurin. "I wanted to tell their story." its [AIDS'] complexities without sur- zle with two Zs," because of the rela­ than I've known him," said Powell, who tively small size of the explosion. "[It] but they don't want collapse either." Shurin, who serves as director of the described Shurin's prose and lyric po­ MFA program in writing at USF, and DA. AIDS Continued on Page 2

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AIDS: Continued from page one n the Nov.2,2006 issue ofthe Foghorn, the story "Virgin­ rendering to AIDS' thirst," said Shurin One selection in particular, from Pow­ Iity Pledge flier Raises Tough of Powell's work. Powell described his ell's Cocktail) entitled "Darling can you Questions," was published inaccu­ selections as mostly elegies and poems kill me: with your mickeymouse pillows" rately by the Foghorn News staff. about survival. "You have to revisit a lot seemed to move the audience, with lines The story authored by Mike of episodes that seem resigned to the past. such as, "could you put me out: when I'm Vick was written as a class effort in It seemed important for me to go back," a mite a splinter a grain a tatter a snip a Professor Robertson's Journalism said Powell on the process of writing about sliver a whit a tittle, habited by pain," and I course. Vick and Robertson ex­ AIDS, which both authors said was quite "As I start my decline, would you put a plained that the investigative work different to write about now than during bullet through me." Powell explained how for the story was a group effort in the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s. "Be­ the idea for this poem came about. "I which students pooled their quotes cause research allows for the prolonging of was having a conversation with a.friend and information in order to write life, 20 years ago, it was, will people make of mine the other day, and we were talk­ separate stories. The story sent it another month? Now, it's will people ing about how one faces the onslaught to the Foghorn came from Vick, who can't afford it get drugs?" said Pow­ of disease and breaking down. He said, in which he. used information he ell. Shurin said that he was "terrorized by 'You know, I would shoot you.' You've received from classmates. the mortality of AIDS. Mortality is still CHLOE DICKSON/FOGHORN got to love a guy like that," said Powell. ASUSF president James Kilton an Issue now, but it isn't as impinging." Union SEIU Local 87 Union Representative, Olga Miranda, commmented on the unions was misquoted as saying he did not problems with the proposed Able contract and the University's stance on the issue. wish to share his private business. ABLE^: Continued from page one Instead, Kilton asked interviewer construction. Without the opportunity to Samantha Migdal some questions vacation and sick leave packages, this is in­ respond at that time, McDonald wrote the Boots Memorialize Fallen Soldiers to clarify the nature ofthe sur­ deed fair," he said, "USF respects the right following day in his email, "Campus con­ vey questions before he answered of workers to ask for a raise. But to charac­ struction projects are paid for largely by them. terize paying some ofthe highest wages in private donations and by issuing bonds." Professor DeLaure was also the state as 'unfair' is disingenuous at best." He said also that USF is focused on a misrepresented when she was On behalf of the union, Miranda also fund drive, from which the money will quoted as saying virginity pledges addressed hiring practices, stating that the be used for campus construction projects. are "crazy,'which she did not say, union would like to hire their own em­ McDonald said that although USF does and she does notjjelieve. take a stand on this issue, the current con­ ployees. Miranda said that there has been We at the Foghorn would like tract negotiations are between Able Co. discrimination in the past with new hires. to emphasize that the misinforma­ and SEIU local 87 and USF is not involved She stated that there have been candi­ tion was not the fault ofthe writer, in the talks or the negations. Miranda said dates sent to USF to be interviewed that as he only used information pooled that the school does, in fact, have an in­ had many years of experience and were in his class, as was allowed. fluence on the decision making process. more qualified for the work but were As Btlitor ofthe News section Both McDonald and Miranda agreed turned down in favor of "younger attrac­ ofthe Foghorn, I am troubled by that full disclosure should be avail­ tive women with no experience," she said. the inaccuracies that appeared in able to all students so that they have McDonald said that USF should have the paper and sincerely apologize the opportunity to decide for them­ the right to hire the new workers be­ for not fully understanding the selves and take a stand on the issue. cause the janitors would be working in nature ofthe story's investiga­ the University's personal spaces such Members of student cultural club, ME­ tive process in order to ensure the as dormitory rooms and faculty offices. ChA have participated in the picketing accuracy of quotes and represen­ Miranda said that the workload for the with the union and Able workers. Erica tations in the story before it was janitors on campus has increased due to this Carlson, a MEChA member, said that the . published at face value. club is trying to "rally student support and years increase in freshman living on campus. At this time, the story has been hold the University responsible for where She said also that a single janitor is expected deleted from the online version of our money is going." MEChA is offer­ to clean the entire gymnasium in two and CLAIR YEO/ FOGHORN the Foghorn. ing more information on their stance in a half hours. Next Miranda said that more In honor of Veterans'Day and to symbolize the 300 Californians who have lost their lives Sincere Apologies, the issue to anyone who wishes to attend is being asked of the janitors but that they in Iraq thus far, boots were aligned along the Gleeson lawn on Saturday Nov. 11. Associ­ their informational meetings in Phelan Elizabeth Buckley are not being sufficiently compensated. ate art professor Richard Kamler and a group of his students organized the event entided, News Editor She also questioned how student tu­ Glass Lounge on Mondays at 9 p.m. "Eyes Wide Open: The Cost of War to California." ition money is being spent on campus, stating that she feels it is spent unfairly on Consider the Carmelites...

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PATRICK HAUGHEY/ FOGHORN San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi On the Nov. 7, the exciting election night, students joined politics Slated as Next Speaker of House professor Stephan Zunes and Director of the Mc­ "California and San Francisco will have a forming the Presidio into a national park Carthy Center, Patrick MATT BERG stronger voice in the Congress, not only to after the Army pulled out in 1994. Repub­ Murphy, for a night of StaffWriter promote our issues but to bring an entrepre­ licans who controlled Congress made it close polls in Crossroads. neurial spirit to the Congress, a disruptive plain they didn't want to give California and spirit so that we can bring fresh eyes to the ep. Nancy Pelosi and her city, San San Francisco another national park, so an challenges that we face and in the spirit of Francisco, rose to the top of the unprecedented deal was struck — the Pre­ the American West come up with solutions congressional political heap last sidio and its priceless views and expensive R that look to the future and not to the past." week due to the general election results. real estate would become a park, but only Pelosi currendy holds the title of House For San Francisco, Pelosi's formal elec­ if it could become self-supporting by 2013. Minority Leader in the 109th Con­ tion as speaker early in January "will be That deal has provoked continuing gress. Since 1987, she has been a Demo­ the equivalent of the 49ers winning the criticism of Pelosi over what opponents cratic Representative from the 8th dis­ Super Bowl," said Louise Renne, a for­ deride as a real estate development rath­ trict of California, which includes most mer city attorney and supervisor. "Nancy er than a park. But she has maintained A New Balance of Power of the city and county of San Francisco. has been effective for San Francisco no that given the atmosphere in Congress, As'a result of Democrats winning con­ matter what her position in the Con­ the arrangement was good for the city. gress," Renne said, and that certainly trol ofthe House last week, Pelosi is slated Pelosi has also helped win federal won't change when the new Demo­ to become the next Speaker of the House money for public housing and for HIV/ crat-controlled House goes about divvy­ U.S. Senate: House of Reps: when Congress reconvenes injanuary2007. AIDS treatment and patient housing, ing up money for all kinds of programs. Pelosi's impending elevation will make and pushed the Navy to clean up parts of Democrat: +6 Democrat: +28 a first for a woman and for a Californian; Ever since her first election to the the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard so pri­ generating national and international at­ House in 1987, Pelosi has prided herself vate companies could start the long-de­ Republican: -6 Republican: -28 tention for the city. Pelosi's position could on delivering for big local projects. Work­ layed redevelopment of the bayfront area. mean more federal dollars from congres­ ing with Rep. Tom Lantos, D-San Ma­ But conservative critics of Pelosi New Total: New Total: sional appropriators who look favorably teo, .she has secured about $750 million aren't going to let up on her or the city, on projects from a speaker's home district. in federal funds for the BART extension as predicted by several Republican ana­ 51(D), 49(R) 229(D), 196(R) However, some are saying Pelosi's rise to San Francisco International Airport, lysts.' Even though Pelosi has pledged 10 seats undecided. will do nothing to quiet the conservative a project that was enormously contro­ to be more collegial than her GOP pre­ critics of San Francisco liberalism and versial in Washington because of its cost. decessors in running the House, it is San Francisco values. If anything, Pelosi's She also helped deliver $75 million for hard to tell is there will be any respite. prominence as speaker might intensify the Municipal Railway's nearly completed City officials doubt the criticism of Pe­ the criticism and make the overwhelm­ CA Governor's Race: $648 million Third Street light-rail line. losi will scare off visitors who might not ingly Democratic city an issue in the 2008 And she has helped steer $45 million approve of her politics. Quite the contrary, presidential and congressional elections. Arnold Schwarzenegger: 56.1% to the Muni so far in planning funds for said Joe D'Alessandro, president ofthe San Pelosi said in an interview with The San the Central Subway, a 1.7-mile under­ Francisco Convention 8c Visitors Bureau. Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 3 that Re­ Phil Angelides: 38.9% ground connection from the vicinity of "It won't hinder tourism. It can only help. pubhcans already failed in their attempts the Caltrain station South of Market to All the publicity will be beneficial because Peter Camejo: 2.3% * this past campaign to make an issue of her Chinatown. It is now estimated the sub­ all the TV stories about her will include political philosophy and that of her San Art Oliver: 1.3% way will cost more than $1.4 billion in all, images of San Francisco," he said, and that Francisco constituents. In the interview Pe­ and the federal government will be asked will drive more people to the city that at­ losi said that with her as speaker, she said, Janice Jordan: 0.8% to pick up about 40 percent of the tab. tracted 15.74 million visitors in 2005 and Edward Noonan: 0.7% Pelosi was also instrumental in trans­ pumped $7.3 billion into the local economy. California State Proposition Results: bonds to fund repair and a $4 billion Clean Alter­ to be repaid to the trans­ rivers, beaches, levees, wa­ Proposition 85 Waiting upgrade of public schools, native Energy Program to portation fund? tersheds, and parks and Period and Parental Noti­ including kindergarten reduce California's oil and Yes: 76.8% forests? fication through grade 12, com­ gasoline consumption by No: 23.3% Yes: 53.6% Before Termination of munity colleges, and state 25 percent through incen­ No: 46.4% Minor's Pregnancy: universities tives for alternative energy, Should the California Yes: 56.4% Constitution be amended education, and training? Proposition IB Highway No: 43.6% Proposition 88 Educa­ to require notification of No: 54.8% Safety:Should the state . tion Funding:Should the the parent or legal guard­ Yes:45.2% sell $19.9 billion in general obligation bonds to fund Proposition IE Levee California Constitution be ian of an unemancipated Repairs:Should the state Proposition 90 Govern­ state and local transporta­ amended to levy an annual pregnant minor at least 48 sell $4.1 billion in general ment Acquisition, Regu­ tion improvement projects $50 real property tax on hours before performing an obligation bonds to finance lation to relieve Congestion, im­ most parcels with the funds abortion? disaster preparedness and of Private Property: prove movement of goods, allocated to five K-12 edu­ No: 54% flood prevention projects at Should the California improve air quality, and en­ cation programs? Yes: 46% the state and local levels? Constitution be amended hance safety and security of No: 77% Yes: 63.9% to require the government the transportation system? Yes: 23% Proposition 86 Tax on No: 36.1% Cigarettes: to pay property owners for Yes: 61.2% Should the state impose substantial economic losses No: 38.8% Proposition 89 Campaign an additional tax of S2.60 resulting from some new Proposition 83 Sex Of­ Financing:Should eligible per cigarette pack to fund laws and rules, and limit fenders: Should California candidates for state elec­ new and expanded health government authority to Proposition 1C Housing amend existing laws relat­ tive offices receive public services, health insurance • take ownership of private SheltenShould the state ing to violent and habitual campaign funding that is for children, and expand property? sell $2.9 billion in general sex offenders and child supported by new taxes on tobacco use prevention No: 52.3% obligation bonds to fund molesters to increase penal­ corporations and financial programs? Yes: 47.7% housing for lower-income ties and monitoring? institutions, and should No: 52.1% residents and development Yes: 70.6% contribution limits be im­ Yes: 47.9% Proposition 1A Transpor­ in urban areas near public No: 29.4% posed on those candidates tation Funding: transportation? that do not receive public Should the California Yes: 57.3% campaign funding? Constitution be amended No: 42.7% Proposition 87 Alterna­ Proposition 84 Parks and No: 74.6% to further protect the state tive Energy. Research, Water:Should the state Yes: 25.4% sales tax revenues for trans­ Proposition ID Kinder­ Production, issue $5.4 billion in bonds portation purposes from garten University: Incentives. Tax on Cali­ for a wide variety of proj­ general-purpose use and Should the state sell $10.4 fornia Oil Producers: ects related to water safety, Should California establish require any funds borrowed billion in general obligation OPINION San Francisco Foghorn NOVEMBER 16, 2006 San Jfranrisicu JFagfeartt American Education System Needs A New Day is Dawning on America's Help: Why It Should Be Privatized

Political Forefront sufficient funds, since all levels must first ing more fun and appealing for students. The political happenings last week such a statement could be humorous, center their focus on issues that are specific Schools would have more money to take changed the face of the United States there is some truth to it. Mark Mat­ to their category. For example, right now students on field trips, and students would government. With the democratic take­ thews of ABC 7/KGO-TV, recendy the federal level of government would most consequently feel more enticed to learn. over in both Senate and the House of reported, "In 2008, incumbents on likely place national security and war costs If our government continues to hold Representatives, and the resignation of Capitol Hill will not want voters look­ at the top of their list. The state level of gov­ control over our country's education, our Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, ing at Iraq as the most paramount ernment would most likely be concerned role as the most powerful country could people are anxious to find out what's problem and taking it out on them." with state policies. And the local levels of vanish. We cannot possibly run a finan­ going to happen next. The Foghorn staff President George W. Bush is swiftly government would probably focus more on cially and politically successful country is excited for the recent changes, but is moving forward since the resignation of how businesses could bring in big revenue if our younger generation, which stands also apprehensive and curious to see his secretary of defense. Donald Rums­ and how cities could solve issues such as as our future, continues to receive an in­ how the Democrats and Repubhcans feld announced his resignation to the na­ improving road conditions and decreasing adequate education. We shouldn't ex­ can manage to work together efficiently. tion immediately following the midterm crime rates. Nonetheless, it seems that edu­ pect for our government's bureaucratic Regardless of what group they represent, elections that solicited the Democratic cation, no matter what level of government approach towards education to make they all have their work cut out for them. takeover of Congress. As secretary of de­ it falls under, is not at the top of the list. any changes anytime soon. Instead of protecting America's most vital institu­ This. is the first time since 1994 fense, Rumsfeld was largely responsible Today many schools are in poor condi­ tion, everything else seems to be more that the Democrats control both for the course of action in the Iraq war. tion: in need of proper materials, and teach­ important. But it shouldn't be that way. houses, according to the Associated Bush met with members of the Iraq CHRIS NEPACENA ers are unfortunately underpaid. Privatizing Press. Although they are the major­ Study Group Monday, "days after popu­ StaffWriter education can guarantee money for books, Those in favor of privatizing educa­ ity in the houses, our Republican lar discontent with the Iraq war helped materials, improvement of school condi­ tion frame the issue with the perspec; president still holds the power of veto. fuel the Democratic Party's congressio­ ave you ever thought of what it tions and better pay for teachers. In effect, tive that our education system is in ru­ The San Francisco Chronicle re­ nal takeover," CNN reported. The study would be like to privatize edu­ better pay would give teachers incentives, ins, ineffectively inefficient and beyond ported that California's Repubhcan group is looking into alternatives for Hcation? If not, maybe now is the which would result in maximized student reform. Therefore, a drastic change needs voter turnout last week was below the the war in Iraq. Bush's choice to replace time. The United States education system's achievement and higher quality education. to come into place. Even in an idealized state's 44 percent average. Some recog­ Rumsfeld is Robert Gates, who used to performance is "at an all-time low. The Private venture firms have the ability to setting in which the government actually nize this reason as a contributing factor be a member of the Iraq Study Group country has a low literacy rate as com­ hand out perks that the government can­ shed light onto our education system, the to the Democratic takeover, at least for until last week, according to CNN. pared to other developed countries and not, such as bonuses or vacations to teach­ fundamental lack of incentives and inef­ California. Beth Miller, a spokeswoman Michigan Democratic Sen. Carl year after year our drop out rate is increas­ ers that demonstrate the best or most im­ ficient quality of education, makes private for Repubhcan Bruce McPherson, who Levin is in line to become chairman of ing. For quite some time now the US has provement in the academic performance venture firms the best chance to save our was defeated last week in the race, for the Senate Armed Services Committee. been plagued with this grave epidemic of their students. The bottom line is, with nation's knowledge-providing institution. secretary of state, is one example. "Our "Most Democrats share the view that and nothing has been done to help the more money our education system can be so Knowledge is to power as power is to people just chose to stay home," Miller we should pressure the White house tb knowledge-providing institution. Presi­ much more than it presendy is today. And success. But if our government continues said to the Chronicle. "Repubhcan turn­ commence the phased redeployment dent Bush even created the "no child left with the endless funds large corporations to close one eye and look the other way out definitely had an effect on our race." of U.S. troops from Iraq in four to six behind" policy but even that wasn't enough can provide, the investment that they can when it comes to education, you can bet to make a noticeable difference. How can make in our education system is equally as your last buck that success will be the last There were few exceptions of course, months—to begin that phased rede­ one of the most powerful countries in the important as our investment to our future. thing we'll see. Privatization is the opti­ like the race for governor. The As­ ployment, and thereby to make it clear world possess such a poor education sys­ mal outcome. It may even be the only op­ sociated Press reported that recendy to the Iraqis that our presence is not It's plain and simple. Our education sys­ tem? It is now time to put an end to our portunity that we have left in achieving re-elected Repubhcan Gov. Arnold open-ended and that they must take tem is shot and in great need of help. Our poor quality education by privatizing it. positive gains and improvement in our Schwarzenegger said the Democratic and make the necessary political com­ government does notprovide enough funds, This might sound outrageous. I know. American schools. After all, if the govern­ takeover of Congress is healthy for de­ promises to preserve Iraq as a nation," time, and effort in improving it. Privatiza­ But before you can sit and judge this crazy ment won't make it a priority, who will? mocracy. "I think this is good that we Levin said to CNN. Bush and demo­ tion would minimize class sizes and em­ suggestion take a look at some of the un­ have new blood coftiing to Washing­ crats in congress, alike, are eager to learn phasize staff development. Through priva­ derlining problems. US education is con­ ton, that we have new people with new the findings of the Iraq Study Group's tization there is the possibility of improving Christopher Nepacena is a senior Politics trolled and funded by three government ideas coming to Washington," he said report and recommendations, which are classroom conditions, which in turn could major minoring in legal studies and Philip­ levels: federal, state, and local. Because the to the AP. In the same story, it was said expected to be out by the end ofthe year. have a positive effect on the learning envi­ pine Studies. government is.its only source for financial that the governor "was glad to hear that • This change is refreshing. Just last ronment. Having more highly technologi­ support it is oftentimes difficult to obtain California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pe­ month, in the Foghorn staff editorial cal advanced equipment could make learn­ losi, who would become the first female about October as the deadliest month in House leader in history, wants to find Iraq, we said that the tactics in the Iraq ways to cooperate with Repubhcans." war were not working and we warranted A joke went around that the Repub­ a change in the way the Bush adminis­ hcans set the Democrats up to lose in tration was handling it. Although the 2008 because it is now their responsi­ future of the U.S. troops in Iraq is still Forgotten Soldiers Deserve Full Benefits: bility to clean up the mess in the next uncertain, the Democratic takeover in two years and that if our country's situ­ Congress and the resignation of Don­ ations do not improve, they will point ald Rumsfeld is a step toward progress. Remember the Filipino Veterans of WWII the finger at the Democrats. While

ated the USAFFE—United States Armed give away.) Because of this, I guess they 5>cm Ifmntizca jfaghoru Forces in the Far East. It consisted of the were no longer under the United States US-Philippine Military Forces of the and therefore not America's responsibility. Commonwealth Army, guerrilla units, The Filipino veterans of World War II New Philippine Scouts and other groups are often forgotten. Still to this day, more 2130 Fulton Street with MacArthur as Commanding General. than 60 years after the war, soldiers who CHINYERE ATUFUNWA San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 422-6122 In March of 1942, the US passed S.2387, were commissioned to fight for the United c^ Editor hi Chief An AU-j\merican Publication Fax (415) 422-2751 which equalized pay rates for all American States in the Philippines have not received ad maiorem dei gloriam [email protected] Advertising (415) 422-2657 415.422.5444 military personnel, including those in the their full benefits. For a long time, these ag­ Philippines. Sixty-six countries were in­ ing soldiers were only receiving about 400 to ducted as American allies during WWII. 600 dollars a month.That is barely enough MARIA DINZEO HUNTER PATTERSON Later that month, as a reward for their ser­ for rent, groceries and other living expenses. Assistant News Editor Graphics Coordinator vice to the US government, Filipino veter­ Presently, my understanding ofthe situ­ KATRINA JULIAN JACKIE MIEHLS ans were naturalized and granted American ation is that most people agree that Filipi­ Opinion Editor Managing Editor citizenship. But that was going to be the no veterans deserve their benefits. Yet, the [email protected] KATRINA JULIAN only reward they would receive for decades. government is overloaded and consumed Opinion Editor Congress passed the GI Bill of Rights with an array of issues that granting ben­ BRITA THOMPSON ELIZABETH BUCKLEY in 1944, which provided full benefits to all efits to these veterans is not a top priority. Production Manager News Editor ast weekend we celebrated Vet­ who served in the foghorn_newsHpyahoo.com [email protected] However, many of these 415.422.5333 eran's Day, a time for everyone in war, regardless of men and women who LULU MCALLISTER JIMMY CORTEZ Lthe United States to recognize and their race, color have served may not be Scene Editor Online Editor honor the contributions veterans have or nationality. "...Two rescission acts around for the day that foghorn_scene@ytiboo,com [email protected] made to our country. This Veteran's Day, Among those 66 the government finally 415.422.5336 were passed basically I celebrated a group of veterans who have countries listed as decides to recognize ILYA FISHMAN KIRSTIN BOOHER been overlooked by so many, including allies, the Philip­ denying full benefits them fully for the ser­ Sports Editor Business Manager our own government. It saddens me to pines was the only vice they provided to the [email protected] [email protected] to Filipino soldiers of 415.422.5336 know that Filipino veterans, who fought country excluded country. It's a sad reality through the same violent battles as other from receiv­ that many have already CORINNA HALLORAN ALEXCHOUSA& the USAFFE as they soldiers from America and other coun­ ing full benefits. died never being recog­ Photography Editor MONICA SCHETTLER [email protected] tries, still have not received the same full Two years later, were deemed to have nized for their service. Chief Copy Editors benefits more than 60 years later. Many in 1946, two re­ There are organiza­ ROBERT LEE not served." of them have died now, and many will die scission acts were tions focused on spread­ Advertising Manager TERESA MOORE without seeing equal justice from a coun­ ing awareness about and jogborn_ads @yaboo.com Faculty Advisor passed basically try they still are so proud to have served. denying full ben­ advocating for Filipino "Jh« San Francisco 4 the editors, Pvgborfa the official student newspaper of the University of San Fran - Advertiaiing matter prmted herein is solely for informational purposes. Some may wonder how this could be. efits to Filipino veterans. Specifically, cisco and is sponsored by the Associated Students ofthe University' of Such printing is not to he construed as written or implied sponsorship San Francisco (ASUSF). or endorsement of such commercial enterprises or ventures by the San Let me start off by giving a little his­ soldiers of the USAFFE as they here in San Francisco there is a Veteran's Francisco Foghom. The thoughts and opinions expressed herein are those ofthe individual tory that most people do not find in their were deemed to have not served. Equity Center in the South of Market dis­ writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Foghorn staff, the ©MMIV^MMViSan FranciscoFegfam All ri$it$ reserved. Noma - textbooks. I found this information on Here's where it can get confusing. Per­ trict that provides resources for Filipino administration, the faculty, staff or the studentti of the University of Serial printed herein may be reproduced without prior permission of .San Francisco. Contents of each issue are the sole responsibilities of Hw Editor in Chief. the website of a veteran's equity group. In sonally, I believe that regardless of any­ veterans in the community. Through the 1935, the United States passed the Na­ thing, the bottom line is soldiers are sol­ center, the Student Action for Veteran's tional Defense Act under the direction diers. Filipinos had to endure the same Equity, or SAVE, was formed and includes of General Douglas MacArthur. Through bloody battles, not to mention the infa­ contingents from San Francisco State this act, every Filipino male over 10 years University and other schools in the area Columns for the Opinion section and -Letters to the Editor are Columns of not more than, 900 words should be submitted by 5 mous Bataan Death March that killed gladly accepted from sttident^fiwuhy, staff and alumni. p.m. on the Wednesday before pubHcation. old went through military training and tens of thousands of people. However, including the University of San Francisco. All materials must be signed and include your printed name, ad­ Letters of 500 words or less should be submitted by 5 p.m. on the dress, and telephone number for verification. Friday before publication. then later, were obligated to serve in the what makes Filipino veterans of WWII Please include your university status (class standing or title). * Shorter tetters which get to the point have a greater chattee of US military. The Philippines, then consid­ We reserve the right to edit materials submitted. Ail sufeni&sions being published than long, rambling diatribes. different from other veterans is that soon Katrina Julian is a senior media studies ma­ become the property of the San Francisco Foghor Anonymous tetters are not published, ered an American commonwealth, drafted Editorials are written by the Foghorn editorial staff and represent following the war, the United States jor minoring in journalism and Philippine a group consensus. an army of 500,000 of their men for the granted the Philippines its "freedom and The San Fr-mcisco Foghorn Opirdon page K a fonun for the free, studies. fair and civil exchange of idea*. Contributors'opimoiis are noi US government within 10 years. President independence." (Call me biased, but how meant to reSect the views of the Foghorn staff or the University of San FraUK-Ueo. * Roosevelt called these forces into active do you grant a country its freedom and service, and the US War Department cre­ independence when it wasn't Spain's to San Francisco Foghorn NOVEMBER 16, 2006 SCENE Rockers Rise Up at the Poleng lounge Serves un Exotic Flavors Radio Rebellion Tour

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LAUREL BENTLEY numerous excited preteens in attendance. StaffWriter Anticipating their own version of "pop" music, the crowd pressed towards the stage he radio has long been the defi­ when the concert opened with Bless the Fall. nition of what makes a band One teen named Daniel, wearing a t- popular. "Popular" radio caters to SKY MADDEN/FOGHORN T shirt displaying the name of the headlin­ the music tastes of thousands of Ameri­ At Poleng Lounge, you can sample unusual dishes like the "Beef Tenderloin Salpicao with Marrow,"a dish featuring seared pepper-garlic ing band, Norma Jean, expressed his ex­ cans every day—or is it we who adhere filet cubes with poached marrow, coconut breadsticks and mango, salsa. citement for the event. "It's awesome to see to whatever the radio decides should be The Sweet Potato Fries with Banana round out what would be a good basic dish. these guys in concert. It's, you know, the Review by popular? Some bands, particularly those Catsup ($3), for instance, are a must try. The Buddah Treasures ($6.50), pan underground stuff. It kind of sucks there Lulu McAllister in the metal, grunge, punk and hard rock Rather than riding the recent Cuban-in­ friend homemade dumplings filled with aren't more people, though—you can't Scene Editor music sectors, feel that today's radio does spired plantain (a small versatile banana, minced vegetables, failed to wow me really get a good mosh going," he said. not play the music that real audiences cross from the garish lights of our favored in Caribbean cuisine) chips and even having been dusted with Matcha The Fillmore was only about halfway full want to hear; rather, they manufacture a friendly local Albertson's, a small fries phenomenon, Poleng makes the ba­ green tea powder and dipped in a sesame for this event, but the lack of people never sound that narrowly defines popular music dark storefront facade hides the nana the accompaniment to some other ponzu sauce. The flavors work well to­ slowed the dancers down. Several men A based on what they think it "should be." soft glow coming from within a dining sweet starchy tuber, and the two seem to get gether, but the dish lacks the articulated slam-danced to the epic guitar solos ofthe Radio Rebellion Tour 2006 took place retreat just off of Fulton and Masonic. Po­ along quite well. They are the great balance punch of oppositional flavors that one band Misery Signals, thereby guaranteeing on Nov. 6th at San Francisco's beloved leng Lounge appears much smaller from of sweet, salty, and spicy—a flavor combi­ comes to enjoy in Poleng's other offerings. at least a miniature mosh pit that evening. Fillmore West. The Radio Rebellion Tour the outside than it is on the inside. On the nation that comes at you from both sides, The Tofu Poleng Curry (price changes Bands Fear Before the March of Flames and provides a fresh outlook on music popu­ inside, a fire gives off a warm glow from the the fries and the dip.The fries, cut into sliv­ daily) is more intriguing on the menu than Between the Buried and Me followed Mis­ larity, featuring headlining groups that middle of the room to match the ambient ers about the width of a cigarette, are crispy it is in the mouth. The tea infused curry ery Signals and Bless the Fall in the Tues- are not normally heard on the radio and lighting throughout. One long hallmark but tender and salted perfectly to balance features a kitchen sink's worth of ingre­ . day night lineup. Each pleased the crowd yet have music fans all over the country. piece of graying twisted driftwood stretch­ the natural sweetness of the sweet potato. dients (for example, eggplant, bamboo with their drum, base, guitar and extraor- . Most of the headliners had their own es the length ofthe bar on the opposite side I could have eaten a whole basket of them shoots, basil, pineapple), none of which dinary dancing which consisted of jump­ special twist on the rock genre, includ­ ofthe room, and saturated images of every alone, but they are even better paired with seem to make up for the shortcoming of ing, slamming and head-banging on stage. ing (but not limited to) "screamo," heavy day life in Southeast Asian countries float the accompanying exotic "banana catsup." the curry in the flavor department. On the The bands themselves were very simi­ metal and the occasional melodic punk. onto two large flat screens behind the bot­ The label "banana catsup" might be other hand, the Balinese Lemongrass Satay lar in their musical sound—many nam­ Musicians and fans alike attended this tles. Only a cheap-looking Hawaiian print somewhat misleading, I believe, because Sampi ($6.50) tastes better than it looks on ing Metallica and Pink Floyd as major event to share their enjoyment of a music wrapped around the central support beams one might be inclined to imagine an un­ the plate. This savory blend of minced beef, inspirations. The bands may have seemed genre that typically receives little publicity. seems out of place. Otherwise, every aspect pleasant combina­ pork and spice paste is indistinguishable from one another to an The cold November air didn't hinder of the restaurant is formed with a strong tion of bananas and manhandled into lumps outsider, but the fans grew more and more fans from showing up fully decked out in sense of balance to inspire relaxation. ketchup. Yech, right? through which a sharp fanatic as each band took the stage. Finally fishnets, spiked haii^ind clothing riddled In the corner is a very serious DJ sta­ I admit that I pic­ stick of lemongrass has headliner Norma Jean played, crown­ with holes patched by numerous safety tion from which lazy, bass heavy melodies tured mashed up been stabbed. It looks ing the ceremonial rebellion. As the con­ pins. They marched in to buy t-shirts and seep into the dining room. On the night banana stirred into similar to a hamburger cert reached its peak, it seemed as if fans sip beer before the show opened. Those at­ we were there, the DJ nursed a set play list a bottle of Heinz. undergoing torture, were satisfied. The Radio Rebellion Tour tending the concert spanned a variety of while also enjoying a late night meal with a However, I was but tastes Uke a more was a clear testimony to those born to people far beyond the stereotypical heavy lady friend. His set moved between songs pleasantly surprised. exotic version of what rock the boat and party against the grain. metal crowd; there were also hipsters and that felt similar to some of the Red Hot What did arrive you get at Uncle Joe's Chili Peppers'newer stuff on Valium. Those at the table looked Labor Day cookout. who have never ventured past the restau­ nothing short of baby The Pineapple & rant's front room might not be aware that food (something be­ Pork Yaki Tori ($7.50) Culturescape Brings World to USF this restaurant also houses a serious dance tween mashed car­ are bite-sized pieces of floor and sound system in the back as well. rots and puree of pork skewered alter­ CHINYERE ATUFUNWA Kasamahan performed the traditional Ti- Being that it is, in fact, a lounge, Po­ pear),buthadamuch nately with pineapple. Editor in Chief nikling dance which is supposed to be a leng knows how to mix a few basic drinks. more sophisticated The pork pieces are care­ representation of the movements of the These are not all necessarily alcoholic. and complex flavor. fully caramelized on the On Friday Nov. 10, the USF com­ graceful Tinikling bird. Hui O'Hawaii was Despite the full bar, the restaurant actu­ The "banana cat­ outside, but their tough­ munity went around the world in two the epitome of finesse as the performed a ally specializes in tea, featuring over thirty sup" was, as with the ness distracts from their hours as Culturescape, a showcase of slow-paced hula to the words of Mauna- different kinds. Go with a traditional fries, sweet and salty pleasing, tangy flavor. various culturally' focused clubs, kicked leo. Also dancing that night were members HUNTER PATTERSON/FOGHORN Darjeeling ($4.95 per pot, S2.95 to go) or with a hint of heat For bite-sized morsels, off International Education week hosted of the Latin American Student Organi­ Fulton Street is reflected in the windows Silver Needle White Tea ($6.95 per pot, thrown into the mix. of Poleng Loung. opt for the Crispy Salt & by the International Student Associa­ zation who performed a lively salsa rou­ $4.50 to go). Ifyou are curious about more Another side Pepper Calamari ($8.50) tion. Hosting the event that night were tine and soulStep, the student Hip Hop unusual options, such as the "Sweet Sin" instead. The pieces of calamari are resistant USF students Nadiany Diarra and Chris dance ensemble who danced to a med­ dish to consider is the Malaysian Roti Rooibos tea or Cinnamon Apricot Magic, in a way that works and tender enough to ley of Hip Hop songs both old and new. Prata Flatbread ($1.50). I wish that the Wiseman who made for a delightful pair yield beneath the delicate, crunchy layer of you can smell each blend before you make order contained more of this flat, flakey, as they introduced each act of the night. The crowd favorites of the night were batter. Sprinkled with the right dose of salt . a decision. The staff takes great care not to buttery bread. This flatbread is a good As a prelude to the event, a short film definitely the Indian Student Organiza­ and pepper, these little crunchy rings and let tea oversteep (which could consider­ starter, but also a good way to enjoy any displaying a montage of images of fa­ tion and the Korean Student Organization. tentacles will taste good alone or dipped in ably effect the flavor).On the other hand, leftover sauces throughout the meal. mous structures from around the globe ISO, who performed a dance that would their respective sweet green Thai chili sauce. ifyou are ofthe age to do so, you might try In place of the standard mixed green like the Sphinx and the glass pyramids put any Bollywood dance to shame, wowed The Golden Gindara Cod ($12.50), pan out one of Poleng's signature tea-infused salad, order the Green Papaya & Mango of the Louvre as well as various eth­ the audience with their colorful dazzlingly seared in a miso-mirin reduction, is the alcoholic beverages, such as the Loation Salad with Sugarcane Shrimp ($9.00). The nic groups celebrating their cultures. beautiful costumes as they moved in per­ most expensive item on the menu, but well Lychee Love ($8), a drink combining ly- julienne papaya and mangoes tossed in The first presenter ofthe night was Me­ fect unison to toe tapping-head banging worth your attention. The fork-tender cod chee and passion fruit juice with black tea garlic lime dressing are like a more healthy lissa Jones who graced the audience with her music that got the audience all riled up. filet flakes into delicate pieces tinged dark and stoli vodka. It's a sweet, tart and re­ and interesting coleslaw. Small pieces of voice by singing the Star Spangled Banner KSO did a jaw-dropping exhibition of brown around the edges with the savory, freshing way to soothe the heat to come. Thai basil, mint and chili flakes mixed and the Black National Anthem Lift Ev­ the traditional martial art form of Tae­ slightly sweet miso-mirin glaze. The dish The cheerful, hip staff at Poleng will throughout give it an interesting kick. ery Voice and Sing. Also flexing their vocal kwondo. The martial arts group first start­ comes with two types of wilted greenery, a guide you through a menu of small plates The grilled shrimp, which are skewered talents that night were, the Japanese Stu­ ed their exhibition by doing a few warm bed of san choy (thinkbaby spinach) and ses­ of food influenced largely by Asian "street on small strips of sugarcane, are grilled dent Association, USF University Choir, up movements and then moved on, to the ame spinach on the side, but this fish could snacks." This assortment of appetizers with a basic flavor to defer to the salad. Nathania Regina who sang a lamenting excitement of the audience, to the board- appear by itself and still merit the price. makes the restaurant a good place to graze The Snake Beans ($6.00) are another Indonesian song about the natural disas­ breaking portion of their act. The crowd Poleng boasts a modest list of desserts grab bag-style with a group of friends. alternative to a starter salad, taken from ters that the country has suffered through. grew increasingly animated when one stu­ that the server will name for you at the end The portions are all appetizer size, but the veggie section. Ihe long snakelike USF Women's Voices sang the English dent snapped a board in half with the tips of the meal. If you aren't full from all the you won't want to neglect the small list beans are seared in shrimp paste to a sat- folk song Scarborough Fair, which many of his fingers and when another literally samplingyou'vejust done,give the rite pud- of sides at the end of the menu. There isfyingly blistered state. Unfortunately, the of us know from that dynamic duo Simon shattered a board with his head. However, ding-du jour a shot. Otherwise, kick back are a few gems in there to curb your ap­ inclusion of scallions and overripe cherry and Garfunkel. The night's festivities also and enjoy digestion over a pot of tea and petite while you wait for the main event. tomatoes seems to be a discordant way to featured a number of groups who danced. whatever else rhe DT is servino- rhat niphf Continued on Page 6... Four members of the Filipino club SCENE

NOVEMBER 16,2006 San Francisco Foghorn Staff Picks... Microwaveables! Culturescape at USF Bobby Lee forgoes Chinatown Editor in Chief Chinyere Atu- News Editor Elizabeth Buckley and Clement Street for Nissin funwa doesn't bother with the pops StoufferTaterTotan the Microwavable Chow Mein. Mission when she's got Jose Ole microwave when she wants to Chicken Taquitosin the freezer, reconnect with her childhood. Opinion Editor Katrina Ju­ lian and Assistant News Editor Photo Editor Corinna Hal­ Online Editor Jimmy Cortez is Maria Dinzeo bring Northern loran is tight with Orville Re- loco for CostcoTamaleseven Europe home to the kitchen denbachernow that she makes a after eating all those samples. quickly with Budget Gour­ fine microwaveable Kettle Corn. met Swedish Meatballs and Lulu McAllister just throws Ikea Potstickers respectively. Production Manager Brita some Tasty Bite Bombay Pota- Thompson prefers Annie's Bur­ toesn the microwave when she Calendar Editor Celine Swink ritos especially with so little craves alittle Indianinlittle time. heats up Trader Joe's Cheese time to eat between classes. and Broccoli Quiche^hen she Managing Editor Jackie Mie- wants a classy meal in a pinch. hls sticks to that college staple, Easy Mac.

Troy Falls on Fans at Be the Biottt Festival Review by SKY MADDEN StaffReporter

ashington based prog rockers Fall of Troy stole the show at Wthis weekend's first BE THE RIOTTT festival at the Bill Graham Civ­ ic Auditorium, playing after Tokyo Police Club and before Asobie Seksu. The 2nd stage, on which they played, was protected by crude and unstable chest high fencing that would be soon demolished by fans. Mid set front man Thomas Erak gave a death cry before unhanding his guitar and pummeling himself through to the front lines as countless sweaty bodies embraced him, thus overcoming the stage boundaries. Behind Erak bassist Tim Ward grimaced while striking notes faster than the speed of light. It was at this point that the lives of the security guards were at the mercy of Fall of Troy's mauling teen following. Wedged between the stage and broken fencing, security guards were painstak­ ingly yanked out from the mess of fans to the sound of Troy's savage progressive guitar rhythms and brutal percussion. The SKY MADDEN/FOGHORN maddening trio continued the 40 minute Thomas Erak, lead singer and guitarist for Fall of Troy, matched the energy of his eager set with sublime energy while the new fans. Those who attended the band's set at the Be the Riottt! Festival witnessed those in generation of hardcore youth pressed on, the front row push the barricades all the way to the stage to be closer to Erak and his crew. hands reaching out and heads bouncing ILYA FISHMAN /FOGHORN up and down as though they'd fall off. USF Junior Kenneth Han attemps to break two cement bricks as part ofthe Culturescape Backstage, post show Erak contended, 2006 celebration "with stuff like that the show must go on." CULTURE: Continued from Page 5 causing him to pause and readjust. But despite these technical difficulties, Freitas there was not a person in sight who wasn't still managed to give a resounding perfor­ beside themselves when the group brought mance of Me Diz, a Brazilian song which out what looked to be three-inch cement he sang completely in Portuguese. Frei­ Check it out! blocks and prepared to break them. Going tas also played the guitar while he sang. down a line, on student effortlessly broke The performance portion of the night one block, the next broke two and so forth was followed by a buffet of sumptuous food Keep checking in on the USFArtistsWatclproject, which is just getting underway. until it came to the last student in the line from the various culturally focused clubs Artists Watch is a confederation of artistic clubs and organizations at USF. The Student who broke his solitary cement block with that the crowd immediately seized upon. Music club and student representative Jacob Levernier are so stoked about the talent at his head. Yes, that's right. He broke a ce­ The food fare was as varied as the people this school that they have created this site to increase awareness of USF's club activi­ ment block with his head. If things couldn't that night as people feasted on falafel, egg ties through the use of a central "gateway" website: www.usfca.edu/clubs/music.The have been more exciting another martial rolls and Hmong egg rolls, spam musubi, site will include online galleries that bring together a wide sample of student art media, artist flew through the air and kicked open vegetable samosas, rendang and soo-jung- including essays and poetry. You can submit your own work or take a gander at that of a box, spilling out a banner that said USF. gwa were just a few ofthe entrees featured others. Not to mention there will be a direct link to the online version ofthe Foghorn. Another fan favorite of the night was that night. If you want to go around the Guilherme Freitas who thankfully had a world and experience different cultures,but sense of humor, as it seemed the micro­ lack the funds to do so, the 2006 Cultur­ phones were conspiring against him. Even escape was a fun and fascinating way to do as he sang the climax ofthe song, as if with so with out even having to get on a plane. a life of its own, the mic fell away from CHECK IT OUT THIS WEEK Nov. 16th-22nd

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SCENE 7 San Francisco Foghorn NOVEMBER 16, 2006 "Jonestown" Massacre Linger Over Lang in Marin The Devil vs. Daniel Johnston: Review by CHLOE SCHILDHAUSE Review by StaffWriter • SAM GILWEIT Who's Keeping Track? tures his insanity and obsession with Sa­ StaffWriter Review by tan through his art work and one particu­ " can't stop thinking about the images— JACKIE MIEHLS larly poignant performance, in which he the eerie, disturbing images—I wit- Ihe world famous photog­ StaffWriter I. nesse d throughout the film Jonestown: rapher Dorothea Lange preaches to the crowd and then breaks into The Life and Death of Peoples Temple. captured some of the most tears while he continues to play. Through T; interviews, re-creations, and Daniel's mu­ Cult leader Jim Jones is the reason why so powerful images of the 20th cen­ ost artists have their mental sic, we are able to relive some of his more many people were scarred for life, why so tury. Her photos of the Depres­ breakdowns after they become notorious moments of madness. There many lives were taken, and why I am no lon­ sion, Japanese internment camps, famous. Singer/songwriterDan- Mi was the time that Daniel believed he was ger comfortable wearing aviator sunglasses. and the Dust Bowl show her view­ iel Johnston is the exception to this norm. Casper the Friendly Ghost and chased an The lives of those involved in the in­ ers the human lives behind large Signing his first major label record deal old woman out a window. There was also famous cult, the Peoples Temple is often events in history. Her last body while he was institutionalized in a mental Daniel's ill-fated trip to New York to re­ viewed by outsiders as bizarre, but their of work "A Life Surrounding a home, Daniel Johnston is a character that cord with the band Sonic Youth. After go­ Hves were also horrific, gruesome and Cabin," now showing at the Marin even the most clever screenwriter would • COURTESY OF MARIN COMMUNITY ing off his medication, Daniel sends the in great danger. This documentary ex­ Community Foundation in Nova- find difficult to imagine. Jeff Feuerzeig's FOUNDATION famous band on a wild goose chase as he plores the Peoples Temple and Jim Jones, to, has a similar impact, but a scope. critically acclaimed documentary, "The Whether it be looking at the hungry dur­ runs dangerously through the Big Apple. the man who started it all. The film at­ Dorothea Lange died in 1965, Devil and Daniel Johnston," chronicles the ing the Great Depression or Lange's own These are the kind of moments that are tempts to explain how Jones was able to and her photographs at Steep Ra­ hfe and art of the manic depressive John­ son fixing the roof of a cabin, this photog­ exclusive to the world of the manic de­ completely brainwash thousands of "his vine in Marin Country are some of ston, who crosses the fragile line between rapher makes you feel a connection with pressive artistic genius. They are also the people." In the end Jones's powers of per­ the last she ever took. All the pho­ artistic genius and lunatic on a daily basis. those she photographed. kind of moments that make you wonder suasion led to a mass suicide of over 900 of tographs, some of them printed This documentary of this eccentric legend how he is still alive and not behind bars. his members. The film features real foot­ and shown in public for the first is a sensory over-drive experience that is Candid interviews and access into his age of Jones performing the strange antics time, are personal and moving. The reflective of a mind that rarely stood still. houses were put on the back childhood home reveals two of the film's photos make one feel as though . Daniel Johnston's life is a documenta- he called sermons, as well as interviews of trucks, cows were rounded most unsuspecting heroes. Daniel's elderly he or she is intruding on a private rist's dream come true. Feuerzeig found with survivors of the Jonestown massacre. up, and essentially all hfe was parents, with whom the now 45-year-old moment. Employing black and himself with a goldmine of material: hun­ These survivors introduce us to the world forced to move. Not only life, Uves today, are the other main characters in white film, Lange photographed dreds of hours of the singer's personal ofthe Peoples Temple and Jones's fanatical but as the most dramatic photo the film. After watching the movie, you get her grandchildren, children and archives. Since early adolescence, Daniel behavior. They recall the odd atmosphere shows, graves had to be dug up the feeling that they are responsible for the husband, all vacationing in a little obsessively documented his life, thoughts, and peculiar happenings that occurred and moved to higher ground as artist still being alive and productive today. cabin on a rocky shore near Stin- and songs with a tape recorder and 8mm at the People's Temple, including how well. Haunting is the most fit­ This seems hard to believe considering that son Beach. The idea that one ofthe camera. Born in 1961 to a fundamental­ Jones staged fake healings, always wore ting word for this collection. Daniel almost killed his own father in one greatest photographers was look­ ist Christian family in Virginia, Daniel is sunglasses, urinated in a cup during long It is amazing and terrifying to of his most self-destructive acts. In one of ing at the world through a lens for described by past classmates as an artsy kid sermons, and convinced many of his mem­ think that an entire town could the film's more heartbreaking moments, that last time, and that the subject who idolized John Lennon, had big dreams bers to create a new life in a small village in be here one ye.ar and gone the Daniel's ex-pilot father becomes teary- was her family, is very touching. of fame, and eventually ran away on a mo­ Guyana - the village was Jonestown. The next. It makes one think about eyed as he recounts the time when Dan­ The prints show small moments, ped to join the circus. Little did-they know survivors describe how they surrendered the price one pays for progress. iel took the keys out of the ignition and ones that we often experience with that Johnston would go on to become an in­ completely to Jones,«giving up their lives I assure you that after you threw them out the window as the plane our own families: a grandchild die cult legend with a very serious problem. to this extreme preacher. leave this exhibit, you will feel was mid-air. The plain crashed into a tree reading with one shoe untied, ly­ We are first introduced to a quirky While audience members laughed at all sorts of things that will need and nearly killed both of them. Like ev­ ing in the sand, walking hand in adolescent Johnston through one of his the various insane lies Jones told his mem­ a good mulling over. It won't be eryone else who is curious to know what is hand with grandpa. The captions homemade movies, in which he re-en­ bers (one being that he was the only het­ happy or sad, but something else going on in the mind of Daniel Johnston, have endearing quotes from those acts his mom scolding him for his lack of erosexual man on earth) this film was any­ entirely. You will be more aware. his parents are at a loss as well. His dad family members pictured such as, productivity and complete disregard for thing but funny in the end. sums up his feelings by saying, "The only "The country is where we walk conformity, school, and household chores. way to know what's going on in Daniel's The image of 900 plus people face down and where we lost the spatula." As Indicators of his eccentricity were evident head is to look over his shoulder and read on the earth, grown adults killing their own I walked down the halls, looking at an early age, particularly his infamous what he's putting in the thought bubbles in children, and Jones telling his people "to at each photograph, I almost felt Exhibition dates: November obsession with an unrequited crush. Ini­ the art." Having access to Daniel's home, die with a degree of dignity" is an image nostalgic, even though I was never 6,2006 -March 1,2007 tial buzz about Johnston generated in the friends, family, and archives, it is easy for that does not easily escape one's mind. I part of this family. In fact, I hadn't Hours: Monday - Friday, early '80s after people heard about a kid us to assume that we will leave the the­ feel scarred from just watching the footage. even been born yet, but that is the 9am—5pm who had written more than 1,000 songs ater with a better understanding ofthe ec­ I cannot fathom being one ofthe survivors genius of Dorothea Lange. She Location: Marin Community about a girl named Laurie. One of the centric Johnston. Instead, the masterpiece who had to watch as their family and friends makes you realize that we all share Foundation film's most endearing moments is a scene of a documentary leaves us intrigued and wasted away under the wrath of Jim Jones, the same wants and needs, and 5 Hamilton Landing in which an awkward Daniel films.hisun ­ desiring more of the artist's quirky voice, the man they called "father". that we are, in a sense, one family. Hangar 5, 2nd floor attainable crush and then later in life, tries near-death experiences, and playful obses­ One survivor strongly believes Appearing alongside the Steep Novato, CA contacting her only to find that she has al­ sions. After four and a half years of mak­ that what happened was not a sui­ Ravine exhibit is "Death of a Val­ This exhibit is organized and ready married. Unfortunately for us, Lau­ ing the documentary, Feuerzeig admits "I cide; he believes it was murder, that ley," photographs by Pirkle Jones presented by the Marin History rie did not want to be interviewed for the don't feel like I know him any better than Jim Jones murdered those 900 people. in collaboration with Dorothea Museum in collaboration with movie. Thus, Johnston's muse" and his love the day I met him." He credits this to the If you are looking for a film full of Lange. Together, they documented the Marin Arts Council, the for her becomes even more of a mystery. fact that Daniel was heavily medicated and real horror then skip Saw III and go see the forced relocation of an entire Marin Community Foundation The film's lightness takes a darker turn had difficulty cooperating during the film­ Jonestown. Very little is more horrifying community so that the valley in and the Oakland Museum of when Daniel's teenage lust and play­ ing process. And so, while Feuerzeig's film than the painful reality of what occurred which they lived could be made California ful songwriting takes the backseat to his gives us a glimpse into the mind of Dan­ in Jonestown on Nov. 18, 1978. The fact into a reservoir to hold water for' mental instability. Managing to steal a iel Johnston, it is safe to say that no one that this one man could control the fate of large cities. Trees were cut down, few seconds of air time on MTV's show will truly ever know what is going on in more than 900 people and lead them to kill "The Cutting Edge," Daniel candidly ad­ the artist's head. Not even Daniel himself. themselves and their children is horrifying. mits to the camera that he was having a Fortunately for us, there were the archives, I enjoyed the film despite the sick feeling nervous breakdown while recording his which Feurezeig calls "one of the greatest and urge to vomit when I left the theatre. first tape, "Hi How Are You." Soon after, archeological finds in our lifetime." It is Nirvana's lead singer, Kurt Cobain, wore through Feurezeig's juxtaposing of these a Daniel Johnston tee shirt at the MTV archives with present-day material, that we Music Awards, and a cult-following was are left to interpret the life and madness of SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY born. Unfortunately, it was also at this the man that has been called "the poster MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS MUSIC DIRECTOR time that Johnston's manic depression boy for outsider music." This documentary and neurosis was becoming more appar­ is not a story about manic depression or ent. Although the music and art world is rock-n-roll masochism. Rather, it is a story known for embracing eccentricity and out­ about a fractured mind, and the self-de­ casts, they were not prepared struction and creative genius that resulted STUDENTS SAVE for the arrival of Johnston. from it. Like Daniel's theme song "Casper As the singer rises to fame the Friendly Ghost," this film and the in the independent scene, his you have a right t enigmatic artist will befriend and haunt 0 detachment from reality also you long after the credits are done rolling. loved cared for begins to rise. 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SKY MADDEN/FOGHORN Julian Hamilton, half of the Australian Electronic duo The Presets, screams into the microphone while he wails on the key­ board for the benefit of a dance-happy crowd. The energetic audience went wild when the quirky Ozzies played their recent singles, "Are You the One?" and "The Girl and the Sea."

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Emily Haines ofthe band Metric crooned while she rolled around on stage and marched in place, all to the tune ofthe band's politically inspired songs. Many Metric fans were dissapointed with the brevity ofthe headlining band's set at the Be the Riottt! Festival.

SKY MADDEN/FOGHORN Guitarist James Hanna waves his guitar around behind Yuki Chikudate, lead singer for the New York band Asobi Seksu. The band's floaty melodies were a stark contrast to the raging sounds of Fall of Troy, the band that played immediately before them on the 2nd Stage.

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Luke Jenner, who plays lead guitar and vocals for The Rapture, lept off stage to meet and greet tans at the end of the festival. The New York-based band played an earlier set because Girl Talk's DJ Greg Gillis lost control ofthe excited mob of con­ cert-goers he allowed to dance with him onstage, forcing him to stop after only five minutes. SPORTS San Francisco Foghorn NOVEMBER 16, 2006

Basketball is Back and Victorious Once Again

RYAN DUNLOP Dons in double figure scoring. 11 points, 3 assists respectively. Columnist What makes this year's team ex­ The three new impact play­ tremely special is the amount of ers being added in to a very The USF Dons kicked'off the weapons they have, along with solid core of Wiggins, Surratt, 06-07 season tonight with a their incredible bench depth. Dukes, Cavic, Polakovic, and home exhibition game against Antonio Kellogg put on a clinic Byrd is what makes this team Cal State Stanislaus. Most in defensive form as well as in­ scary good. At any given time fans expected this game to be tensity, posting 7 steals! Manny Coach Evans can put together a blow out and in most cases Quezada also had a nice game a variety of new looks to show it would have been. However, leading all scorers with 21 any type of opposing defense. this was one of the stranger points and seemed to be com­ Not*only that, but I really feel games you will probably see all fortable running the floor in hke on the offensive side of the year long as the Dons defeated place of Armando Surratt (now ball, it is pick your poison when Stanislaus State 95-88. USF playing at SG). Jay Watkins aka playing against USF. We have so climbed out to an early lead "The Freshmen Phenom" was many talented players who can over the Warriors but could the other new Don who I have beat you so many different ways. never see to shut the door on been high on all pre-season, and In the past, the Dons showed them as Cal State Stanislaus still am after tonight. Although you a few different looked (usu­ hit 14 three pointers to keep a lot of his talent is raw, there is ally two). In recent memory, it close. In what seemed to be plenty of it. It was great to see Wiggins and Surratt - Cox and more of a pick up game than him step right in as a freshman Riley. Other teams could see anything else, the Dons kept and play hke he has been there fairly quickly where the ball was their set plays on reserve, lead­ before. Everyone in attendance going each and every time. Yet noticed his monster two handed ing to the somewhat trouble­ this year, not the case at all. I put back dunk, but you might some outcome. Instead, there believe there are at least 4 real not remember his stellar free were multiple line-up changes, solid options on the floor at any throw shooting. He could really constant substitutions and one time. Depth and defense contribute some big minutes plenty of fast play to go around. win basketball games. Tonight's this year and be an impact play­ Although most were not exhibition showed fans that the er come WCC play. Of course impressed with the overall depth is there, and once this Alan Wiggins and Armando team play in the game, result­ team becomes a cohesive unit. ILYA FISHMAN/FOGHORN Surratt were big as usual in lim­ ing in 29 turnovers, the Dons The overall defense will follow. ited/staggered minutes post­ did show many bright spots. Senior Guard Armondo Surratt goes up for a lay-up as USF takes down ing 16 points, 7 rebounds and Chalk one up for U-S-F! Cal State Stanislaus in their final exhibition game 95-87. The biggest of which was the 5

lady Dons Wiped Out by Waves DSF Rugby Tackled by Derkley

HUNTER PATTERSON StaffWriter

The University of San Francisco Rugby Club traveled the game and will certainly face in their upcom­ to Treasure Island this past weekend for a showdown ing season is a lack of size on the team. Rugby in the Bay against the Berkeley Men's Team. The Dons requires heavy players, and as USF's new coach lost the Saturday match 17-35 but showed marked im­ Auto Whacker pointed out "every one of those provement over their .. ^^ guys [Berkeley] has at least previous pre-season 20 pounds on us." While performances (rugby USF is not a heavy team, is a spring sport, with they do possess speed which pre-season in the fall). is crucial in the open field, Berkeley came out Under the direction as Hurley demonstrated. leading with a try USF has had mixed suc­ (touchdown) only of Whacker, the club cess in the preseason and minutes into the first their record now stands should shape up in at 2-1. One of the team's penod, and scored a • 'a greatest drawbacks has two point conversion time to be a power­ been a lack of discipline to lead the game by since their head coach 7. USF's Junior Kevin house in the regular walked out on the team "KY"Hurley answered earlier this year. However back after a quick pass season this spring* after a period of scouting from teammate Ju1- the club signed new head nior Fred Davis left coach Auto Whacker two him with an open weeks ago. Whacker's influ­ lane all the way to the ___ ence is already translating try zone. Berkeley into improvement on the scored.again in the first period, and then it was Hurley team. USF has many veteran players, includ­ ILYA FISHMAN/FOGEIORN who answered with a field goal for three points. USF ing experienced juniors and seniors at key po­ Redshirt Freshman Middle Blocker Anna Berger goes for a spike against trailed Berkeley by 4 leading into the second period. sitions on the field. Under the direction of pepperdine. Despite the teams hard fought effort, the dons went down 3-1 to The second period was a deadlock, both teams played Whacker, the club should shape up in time to be pepperdine in their home finale on Saturday afternoon tight defense and battled to earn a tri a piece. However, a powerhouse in the regular season this spring. Berkeley ran away with the match in the third period with two unanswered tries. One problem USF faced in

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH SPEAKS: An interview with Tanya Haave

INTERVIEW: Continued from page 10 game but she has battled a few injuries FH: What is your X-Factor? 2 years at Boston College. Team captain floor. TH: She is a walk-on from Seattle and too, just some tendonitis in her knees. and our most consistant player in the post, she was our manager last year. She is very She has done a great job of getting back TH: We are starting to have a real we will be looking a lot to her for her Amber Grier dedicated, I always have a special appre­ into the lineup and getting herself into close bond on the floor. We are going to leadership, her scoring and her rebound­ ciation for walk-ons because they are not shape. Her experience with the volleyball play for each other and do whatever it ing. She had a double-double in our first TH: Amber is coming of a year where getting any money and they do the same program and her leadership definitely takes to win. We are developing that and game. she had some injuries and illness and she amount of work. She has worked very had another injury this year on her knee hard, is extremely coach able and I think helps us. I hope that it is going to translate into the season and then into our conference Heidi Heinz but she has really come around in the last she has a chance to work into the rota­ week. A great shooter and really decep­ tion. Breann Sitton schedule. TH: Another freshman from Spokane. tive, she is long and she will be a good TH: She has come a long way. She FH: so this program five years from She is like a rock, she is a little undersized scorer for us. Ashley Guerra has great skills and she is going to give us now, what can we expect? but you cannot underestimate her as she some great minutes at the back-up post is very strong, very fundamental and can Kasia Kurzatkowska TH: She is a freshman from San Jose. position. TH: I hope that we can be consistent get to the basket. She takes charges and Really good skills, she has battled some injuries so she is just coming back but winners and consistent players in the does just about everything else you ask TH: She has had three ACL surgeries also she is going to be a good back-up for Lisa Olden conference. A championship is definitely her to do. on one knee and she is still battling back from injury. She has great energy and Dominique[Carter] for us. our goal. TH: She might be this year's most Nykia Peace a really great team player. Good hands, good feet and hopefully we can get some KaLicia Shorts improved player. She has done a lot in the last week. I'm looking a lot more consis­ TH: She is a calming influence on the minutes from her. tent scoring and rebounding from her but floor, point guard and shooting guard who TH: a former volleyball player and a she has done a great job in the post. is a good handler and a good shooter. She Leslie Walker great shot blocker. She had a great first has been a very vocal leader on and offthe SPORTS 10 San Francisco Foghorn NOVEMBER 16. 2006 USF Bitten by the Lobos in First Round ILYA FISHMAN Dons Defeat Seawolves in Season Opener Sports Editor goalies played well with New Mexico's goalkeeper Mike Graczyk making 3 saves for a shutout and Dons senior goalie Ge­ or 89 minutes the game looked remy Uhl making 5 saves in a great effort. to be destined for overtime b- The game was highlighted by many ut with a quick and sudden F scoring opportunities for both teams. In change, it was all over. New Mexico the third minute New Mexico's Blake (14-3-3) defeated the Dons (12-7-1) Danaher had a shot go wide from Seven 1-0 in the last 18 seconds of the game. yards that hit the side netting. Senior Freshman midfielder Stephen Brown Forward Aaron Chandler, USF's lead­ scored the game winning goal on a deflec­ ing scorer had the next two chances. First tion. Brown deflected in a corner kick by shooting wide in the 13th minute and Junior Midfielder Joey Vitagliano. The low then he had a shot that beat Graczyk but corner kick got into the box where Brown was cleared off the line by teammate An­ was able to beat the usually stellar USF drew Boyens. In the 31st minute Chandler defense and deflect the ball in off the side broke through but his shot was blocked of his foot. For much of the game both by Graczyk as was the rebound shot tak­ USF and New Mexico played outstand­ en by Freshman Forward Conor Chinn. ing game and both goalies were on top of New Mexico had the last great chance of their games and the first team, which hap­ the first half, as a long blast by Justin Da­ pened to be USF, to make a mistake lost. vis was deflected off the crossbar by Uhl. Offensively both teams played quiet "When you have a special group of well. USF attempted 13 shots in the game seniors and it comes to an end with while New Mexico attempted 12. Both 18seconds left, it is a shock," said Dons' head coach Erik Visser. "We were a little inde­ cisive on the final play and it cost us. We were a litde tired in the sec­ ond half, but we still believed we would be successful. The injuries in our midfield have really hurt our depth." WCC Player of the Year Rob Valentino also commented by saying, "I thought we defended ILYA FISHMAN/FOGHORN well and they did not Sophmore Guard Manny Quezada drives to the basket as the Dons defeat the Seawolves of Sonoma State 87-73 on Saturday night. have as many chances in USF displayed great shooting and great speed as they ran away with the victory. the second half. We had and three crowd pleasing jams while Se­ "A win always feels good," Watkins says, miscommunication on ERIKA HEYER nior Forward Alan Wiggins had a double- "It was good for us for our first game. The the goal and it ended up Sports Writer double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. win is a real confidence booster. It felt good costing us the game. It At the end of the first half the Dons to go out and have fun in front ofthe crowd," is too bad it was so late, There is no better way to start of a season because I felt we would led by 14 points (46-32). Kellogg had 14 Sonoma State was led by Senior than a victory. The crowd went crazy after have fought back." of those points in the first half. The Dons Guard Mike Carr with 15 points, follow Freshman Forward Jay Watkins made his This officially ends had great ball movement up and down tfje by Freshman Guard Jeremy Smith with third dunk ofthe night allowing USF(l-O) the season for the Dons court which resulted in a lot of fast breaks 14 points and Senior Forward J.T. Tip­ tobeatthe SonomaState Seawolves(O-l) 87 however not all is lost as baskets. The Dons also shot well from the ton with 13 points. After an early lead, - 73 in the season opener on Saturday night. the Dons look to strike field with 53.7 percent shooting. Kellogg Sonoma State could not keep up with The guards ruled the game as Sopho­ fear into the hearts of also made some key three pointers keeping the Dons' zone defense and their in­ more Guard Antonio Kellogg led the their future combat­ the Dons' lead big. Although, due to some tensity. The Seawolves had to call many team with 22 points and had 6 assists ants as they return next injuries, the Dons were short-handed on time-outs to get their team together closely followed by Senior Guard, Ar­ season better than ever. the bench, it did not stop them from play­ It was a good win for the Dons to open mondo Surratt with 20 points and 5 as­ ing and players stepped up their game. up the season. A win is a positive sign that sists. Freshman Watkins added 17 points this year will be a good season for the Dons. Chatting with the leading lady An interview with Tanya Haave Interview by ILYA FISHMAN TH: Our non-conference schedule is < Sports Editor very tough; we play 7 or 8 games against D#ns in Action teams who played in the post season. We are going next weekend to Colorado, a THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED Foghorn: What do you think the team's big 12 team, and then we are playing biggest strength is? 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd Wyoming, which played in the NIT so it's a challenging schedule. It is definitely a Tanya Haave: I think we hav! great speed tough schedule. Cross Country and some good quickness on the perim­ eter. I think that is our strength but the FH: Tell me a little bit about all the NCAA last couple weeks our post game has really PA & Club players on the team Championships come around. I definitely think our speed Regionals defensively and on the fast-break creates in Terre Haute, Randi Richardson Golden some opportunities. We have some good IN TH: Randi is a freshman from Arling­ Gate Park balance and balanced scoring. Last year 9 AM as far as balance and depth was great, just ton. She has a lot of passion and love for the whole team concept. We have three or the game, really a great work ethic. She, is four people who can score every night, its a point guard, great ball handler, and great Women's Volleyball going to be hard to guard us. shooter. Portland Gonzaga at Katie Mihalco FH: With that come a few weaknesses, at Spokane, where do you think your biggest weakness TH: Katie is also a freshman from Portland, OR WA he? Denver. Really similar to Randi in that 7PM 1PM she has a great work ethic and love for TH: I think last year our weakness was the game. She is a very good three-point our three-point shooting, we were last shooter and good ball handler and she has in our conference and that is something good composure. • Men's Basketball we are looking to improve on. Last game we shot really well so hopefully we can Fresno State Shay Rollins Ohio State make that into a strength. Rebounding, I at War definitely think that we need to rebound in Columbus, TH: Shea is our energizer bunny, shes Memorial the ball a lot better both offensively and OH our starting point guard. She is real strong Gym defensively. Having an inside presence 5 PM and quick, probably the quickest player on and the post game gives us that we also 8 PM the team. She is our leader, she can bring want to work on. We have some the ball up the floor, creates tempo and creates great defensive pressure on the Women's Basketball opposing point guard. FH: What do you think your main goal for the year is? Colorado Miami Dominique Carter Sate at War TH: Our main goal is that we want TH: Dom is probably the most tal­ at War Memorial to be in the hunt to win the conference ented player. Her offense speaks for itself, Memorial Gym ' championship. The way the team finished it comes naturally to her. She has done Gym last year, beating Gonzaga on their home 2 PM a great job working on her defense and floor and being 3 points away from get­ 6 PM rebounding so I'm looking for her to be a ting to the championship game. We are major player in the WCC. not that far, we can improve on that and we can be in the hunt and get an NCAA Nicky Warren tournament bid and be in the post-season.

„TT , . . . r , , TH: She got great experience playing FH: what do you think of your sched- & 6 l r J e> ule strength? Continued on Page 9