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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Saint Mary's Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oC llegian by an authorized editor of Saint Mary's Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MORAGA, CALIFORNIA • VOLUME 114, NUMBER 12 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 • STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM • TWITTER: @SMC_COLLEGIAN • FACEBOOK.COM/SMCCOLLEGIAN Jan Term Travel: A once in a lifetime experience What’s Inside Learn how to make the best memories in the span of a month NEWS TWO SPIRITS & TWO WORLDS BY RAMYA RAMAMOORTHY Intersectional genders, cultural STAFF WRITER appropriation v. cultural appreciation, and more on what While some students stay in the class- the Two Spirit identity is. PAGE 2 room learning about Harry Potter and wild mushrooms, other students have the opportunity to explore the world and immerse themselves in various cultures while also earning course credit. January (Jan) Term classes are meant to allow students to dive into various fields of interest and find what their passions are, especially since they may not have the time to search for these passions during the regular semesters. However, Jan Term travel courses are even more BEYOND THE BUBBLE special because students get to have an Read more about the last Ringling hands-on experience in another envi- Bros. Circus show after 146 years and ronment. Trump’s views on foreign aid. PAGE 3 Filled with experiences that will be lifelong memories, Jan Term travel is OPINION bound to be something more than just another accomplishment to add to a PROS AND CONS OF ROUTE 6 resumé. Many students have taken the county Jan Term travel is perfect for many connection line, but whether they students, especially for those who are love it or hate it is another story. not able to study abroad for an entire PAGE 4 semester or for those who would prefer to stay away from home for only a month instead of a semester or a year. Despite JAN TERM TRAVELERS have visited Cambodia to help provide access to clean water. (Courtesy of Lamorinda Weekly) the short period of time, Jan Term travel can provide many amazing moments, from pursuing their education after students will learn about Tibetan Bud- regardless of whether the location is eighth grade. dhism and Hinduism. To explore these international or domestic. Through this trip to Kenya, Saint religions, students will visit temples and This year’s trips include learning about Mary’s students will be able to work with monasteries as well as visit schools to culture clash in Japan, the history of nonprofit organizations in Kenya that understand the history of Kathmandu. science in England, and Christian art empower women and children, men- Aubrey Williams, a senior, is currently in Italy and France. This month’s travel tor writers at the Media Club at Daraja at Kathmandu along with other students. also include service trips such as working Academy, and visit local artists, among When asked to differentiate between CAMPUS CHATTERBOX with the social service agency in Brazil. many other opportunities. Jan Term Travel and the regular Jan Students’ thoughts on Jan Term The Lasallian Service Internship (LSI) Emily Lucot, a junior, is participat- Term in the classroom, Williams com- — Is it a month of fun or a month I and II programs are structured spe- ing in the Kenya January Term Course. mented, “Jan Term is different because where students could have been cifically for students who are passionate Lucot noted, “This Jan Term will be my you can truly immerse yourself in the on break instead? PAGE 5 about serving local, domestic, and inter- first time leaving the country ever. I feel material. You get a close look at whatever national communities during Jan Term. that it is highly important to be exposed you are studying. The bonds in the class CULTURE LSI I is for students who are new to to different cultures all around the world are also made strong when there are few the program while LSI II is for those and my chance to experience this op- people around who speak English. [For who have decided to participate in this portunity is finally here. I cannot wait me] being in Nepal is a once in a lifetime opportunity again. to work with the young women of Daraja experience and that makes it different The purpose of LSI is to allow students Academy and the several nonprofits that from any travel I have done prior. I would to reflect on the Lasallian tradition and our class will be helping with various say leaving the country enriches the class to put that tradition into action through projects they have. Above all else, I am and all who go.” service. The volunteering that students most looking forward to an experience Jan Term is an exciting time for stu- do are at places such as schools, adult that I am positive will change my life.” dents to do something they have never learning centers, orphanages, daycare In addition, Lucot explained why she done before, like go to another country. centers, and social service agencies. chose the Kenya trip out of all the other As Lucot and Williams stated, this can One of the travel courses offered this travel options, and stated, “As some- be an enriching experience that may be a CHANCE THE RAPPER COLORS Jan Term is a travel course to Kenya, one who is extremely passionate about once in a lifetime opportunity for many OUTSIDE THE LINES called “Empowered Writing: Writing education, especially when it comes to students. A month is a perfect time to Chance is making history as the first with Kenyan Women and Nonprofits.” helping young women thrive, and hu- learn about another culture and to im- artist to have a streaming-only album to This class will take place in Nanyuki, manitarian efforts in general, I knew this merse oneself in that culture with other be considered for the Grammys. PAGE 6 Kenya, where Saint Mary’s students will was the class for me.” peers. Whether it is to learn about tradi- work with female students in Daraja Another fascinating travel course is tions, religion, or service, travelling to SPORTS Academy. These women are prevented the class in Kathmandu, Nepal, where another country is the best way to do it. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LETS ONE GO In their most recent game, the Gaels blew a late lead to INVEST session: Culturally Conscious Tourism rival Gonzaga. PAGE 7 BY ELIANA BATREZ INVEST sessions are student-led and the only two INVEST related sessions for ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR sponsored by the Intercultural Center. Ac- Jan Term. cording to the official Saint Mary’s website, In addition to INVEST sessions, the In- On Tuesday, Jan. 24 and Thursday, Jan. these sessions serve to “address current tercultural Center also sponsors REACH 26, the Intercultural Center will be host- hot button issues, social justice awareness, events that, like INVEST sessions, are led ing two INVEST sessions, titled Culturally and multiple and intersecting identities.” by Student Leaders Initiating Diversity Conscious Tourism Tier 1 and Tier 2 in Both tiers of the Culturally Conscious Education (SLIDErs). INVEST sessions Delphine Hall (the IC). Both events start Tourism are part of the ongoing INVEST are also led by the IC’s Intercultural De- at 6:00 p.m. sessions that are being held throughout velopment Leaders. The first tier of the Culturally Conscious the school year. According to the Saint Mary’s website, Tourism INVEST session will serve as an Previous INVEST session topics in- these sessions “feature speakers, artists, introduction to dialogue regarding study- cluded: Healthy Relationships, Two Spirits films, and other activities that focus around MEN’S BASKETBALL SUFFERS ing abroad and the various layers that & Two Worlds: Exploring Native Queerness social justice topics.” The next REACH FIRST CONFERENCE LOSS make up the experience. The second tier and Identities, and Pokemon Go: Can You session will be held on Feb. 2 and will be No. 21, Saint Mary’s, falls to No. will focus on student experiences abroad Catch ‘Em All?. Both INVEST session tiers centered around the topic Toxic Territories 5, Gonzaga in rough fashion and their roles as international travelers. for the Culturally Conscious Tourism are and Environmental Racism. in Spokane. PAGE 8 2 THE COLLEGIAN • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE INVEST: Two Spirit identities and intersectionality Student-led event discusses fluidity of gender and identities

own personal preference on how and the Two Spirit identity. to address their gender and sexual Two Spirit individuals may also identity. face hostile prejudice from outside Williams stated, “The term Two communities, who can go so far as Spirit refers to another gender role to not only physically harm them, believed to be common among but emotionally as well. most, if not all, first peoples of Communities, like participants in Turtle Island (North America)... LGBTQIA+ groups, can lend their This acceptance was rooted in the support for those who identify as spiritual teachings that said all life Two Spirit, especially since it is an The Collegian is sacred and that the Creator must intersectional identity. Therefore, Saint Mary’s College of California have [had] a reason for making there are several ways the two com- someone different. This gender role munities can relate to one another. was not based in sexual activities or However, it is important to note P.O. Box 4407 practices, but rather the sacredness that there are also ways in which Moraga, CA 94575 that comes from being different.” they may not. Williams explained, 206 Ferroggiaro Hall Williams added, “This definition “There is so much culture behind is not meant to replace cultural the term, so for someone who wants www.stmaryscollegian.com TWO SPIRITS & TWO WORLDS discussed Native identities. (Courtesy of TheIC on Facebook) and traditional teachings, which to relate [or] be supportive, it could [email protected] speak to this role. It is intended to be helpful to learn about the history BY TERRILYN HO her son and delving into a period find common ground and to help of Two-Spirit people.” Telephone: (925) 631-4279 NEWS EDITOR when gender was not simply broken educate in a contemporary context.” According to Williams, there was Facebook.com/smccollegian into male and female, and when nu- The documentary that was recently an option on Facebook to Twitter: @SMC_Collegian The last INVEST session of 2016 merous Native American cultures shown in the first tier, captured the identify as Two Spirit. However, was held in November, and was revered individuals with integrated challenges and struggles people there has been controversy with hosted by the Intercultural Center genders. with this identity may face. many people who are not Native ALEXA GAMBERO (IC). The IC collaborated with The second tier was more aimed According to the statement on American or Indigenous who have SOFIA JEREMAIS students Emily Lucot, Lisa Castro, towards engaging in active discus- the film’s official website, “Fred decided to claim this identity. Editors-in-Chief Aubrey Williams, and Katherine sion involving intersectionality Martinez was a male-bodied person Williams commented, “This re- Manley to plan this program. appropriation versus appreciation, with a feminine nature, a special lates to concepts of appropriation ELIZABETH MAGNO The event, titled ‘Two Spirits and how Two Spirit identities can gift according to his ancient Navajo because cultural appropriation Chief Copy Editor & Two Worlds: Exploring Native be tied to the LGBTQIA+ com- culture. But the place where two speaks to picking and choosing piec- Identities” analyzed the term “two munity. discriminations meet is a dangerous es of another person’s culture that ZAYRA RIVERA spirit” and how it is associated with Aubrey Williams, one of the stu- place to live, and Fred became one of one admires and wants to adapt.” Copy Editor indigenous history and culture, dents who helped plan the event, the youngest hate-crime victims in The issue is that when people try as well as how the term should be explained that the term, two spirit, modern history when he was bru- to borrow those pieces, “One may SARAH KNEBEL portrayed in modern times. has “many definitions and under- tally murdered at sixteen. Between disregard the people who have those Business Manager There were two tiers, the first standings that are nation-specific. tradition and controversy, sex and identities and the history behind the featuring a documentary called, For example, the Navajo, Cree, spirit, and freedom and fear, lives culture,” Williams said. “A way for SHAWNY ANDERSON “Two Spirit,” which concentrates- Dene, and Anishinabe have differ- the truth — the bravest choice you non-indigenous people to appreci- Faculty Adviser don sexuality, gender, and revolved ent interpretations of the concept... can make is to be Yourself.” ate Two Spirit ideals and identities around the central character of Fred Each individual person will have The film captured how there are is to learn about the history behind TERRILYN HO Martinez. their own way of expressing their contemporary issues that people the concept and create spaces where News Editor The protagonist is a two spirit two-spirit-ness.” who identify as Two Spirit can face, there can be more visibility for those Navajo youth, who also happens to Williams also emphasized that it such as trying to create awareness individuals. Being an ally/standing ELIANA BATREZ be transgender. is important to clarify that not every and visibility about their identities, up for those who are Two Spirit is Assistant News Editor The film dives into the devastat- indigenous person will identify as while also trying to not mislead also a way to appreciate someone’s ing anecdote of a mother’s loss of Two Spirit. They may have their those who may appropriate culture identity and culture.” JACOB TURNROSE GABBY VANCORE Opinion Editors Large storm results in campus-wide power outage and fallen tree CAMILLA MARAIS Culture Editor BY ELIANA BATREZ go out again, the College empha- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR sizes how it is important that ap- KALI KUSHNER propriate precautions are taken. Assistant Culture Editor On Tuesday, Jan. 10, around 6:15 p.m., Saint Mary’s expe- In the event of a power outage, DEAN BOERNER rienced a campus-wide power community members ought to: KIMBERLY PASCHAL outage. The power outage lasted Sports Editors for over an hour and was a result 1)Use only flashlights and cell of last week’s extreme wind and phone lights (candles are prohib- KRISTEN GEIBEL rain. ited on campus). Photo Editor Following the outage, Vice 2) Keep refrigerator and freez- Provost Jane Camarillo emailed er doors shut. the Saint Mary’s community to 3) Turn off or disconnect ap- communicate that the power, pliances and plugs in case of a at the time, was back on. Due to power surge. continuous extreme weather, the FLOODING AND STORMS affected many parts of California. (Courtesy of GoldenIsles.news) power was still at the risk of go- In her email, Camarillo also ing out again and affecting other stressed the importance of be- Services is also available to reset week also saw the partial flooding The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Mary’s utilities. ing prepared for another power furnaces and address alarms and of the Women’s Resource Center College, published weekly, except during examination periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves For students who live in resi- outage. Camarillo wrote that can be reached at their (925) 631- and the falling of a tree on top of the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial dence halls on campus, Camarillo any incidents of water intrusion 4286 telephone number. Siena Hall. Both issues have since Board is comprised of all oversight staff members. Other encouraged charging cell phones should be reported to Public Times of extreme weather been resolved, with the hollowing opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- and preparing flashlights just in Safety at the (925) 631-4282 call for extreme collaboration of the groundwork on the Mitty ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. case. In the coming week, the telephone number and Campus between community members, sidewalk area near the WRC The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a forecast includes rain for over Housing at their email, hous- as these issues of power outages and the repairing of the broken request for a correction or clarification may be made. half of the days. Should the power [email protected]. Facilities and flooding affect everyone. Last shingles on the roof of Siena Hall. Crime Beat 1/2/17 6:30 a.m. Facilities Services Yard - damage to right front haz- Synopsis: Smoke detector set off “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, Incident: Burglary Alarm ard light; referred to Facilities from food cooking in More Hall To create a positive force in a world Synopsis: Student worker set off 1/2/17 5:55 p.m. Services and Loss Prevention - no fire, smoke, or scorching; where cynics abound, To provide information to people when motion detector in Alioto Recre- Incident: Vehicle Accident referred to Facilities Services it wasn’t available before, ation Center thinking alarm was Synopsis: Personal vehicle hit 1/3/17 4:00 p.m. and Residential Experience To offer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner already deactivated; referred to college vehicle in Maintenance Incident: Fire Alarm STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 3 NEWS Because there’s a whole Beyond the Bubble world out there…

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Living, Learning, Leadership Dinner Wednesday, January 18 5:30-7:00 p.m. Soda Center: Moraga Room Contact New Student and Family Programs x4647 1 Swing Dance Club 1 Ancient Tomatillo Fossils Up until recently, President- this ultimate decision. The owner to the Chinese travelling more Thursday, January 19 Found in Patagonia Elect Donald J. Trump, has kept cites decreasing attendance, high than ever in history, they are be- 7:30-8:30 p.m. The tomatillo is known to be quiet on his views of African operating costs, and the evolu- ing exposed to Western culture Syufy Hall: Dance Studio part of the nightshade family, foreign policy. However, Trump’s tion of the public’s tastes. This that has made more of an impact Contact SMC Swing Dance Club with over 2,400 species, which transition team sent over a list of combined with long disputes than expected. Despite the com- [email protected] include some of the most popu- inquiries to the State Department between animal rights groups plaints against corruption and lar and widely eaten fruits and this past Friday, which implied led to this final outcome. Since extravagance from President Xi Question, Persuade, and Refer vegetables in the world, some of that there was not much support the mid-1800s, this spectacle Jinping, the affluent continue to (QPR) Suicide Awareness and which you probably have eaten or for foreign aid, or even about has been a quintessential part of lavishly spend, finding symbols of Prevention Training seen this past week, like potatoes, American security interests. In American entertainment, with good taste in these butlers. Friday, January 20 tomatoes, and peppers. the four-page list, there is an in- its atypical creatures and gravity- 9:00-1:00 a.m. It was originally thought that dication that America should take defying acts. 5 Israel Tapping into Energy De la Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge the nightshade family was rough- a step back from development Boom Contact Cynthia Cutshall ly 30 million years old, but a and humanitarian goals, but also 4 Demand for Butlers In- More than 11,345 feet below [email protected] recent fossil discovery has shown trying to work to form business crease in China, Influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, one of that this large species may date all opportunities with the world’s “Downton Abbey” the biggest natural gas fields INVEST: Culturally Conscious the way back to 52 million years second largest continent. With the communist revolu- was discovered. Israel, once a Tourism Tier 1 ago. What this means for the tion evolving into ritzy capital- barren energy island, is finally Tuesday, January 24 entire plant family is that their 3 146 Years of Performances ism, the affluent Chinese are tapping into the energy boom, by 6:00 p.m. age may be pushed back to when End with the Ringling Bros. driven to ensure that their wealth decidedly drilling into offshore Delphine Hall (Intercultural dinosaurs roamed the earth. Circus Closing is displayed in the best way pos- reserves that could greatly ben- Center) Tomatillos were long thought to This beloved American form sible. The British period drama, efit its economy in a historically Contact Legacy Lee have developed 10 million years of entertainment will be closing “Downton Abbey” may be the hostile region. Furthermore, if x8358 ago, with this recent discovery their curtains after 146 years. one to blame for inspiring the de- the plan succeeds, not only will revealing that prior estimations Known by their motto, “The mands for more butlers in China. the country become largely en- may have been off. Greatest Show on Earth,” the In particular, butlers trained in ergy-independent, its neighbors last show will be performed in the ways of the British manor will also be more likely to form 2 Trump’s Administration Uniondale, New York, at the Nas- are in high demand, mimicking close relations to the country in Wary of Supporting Aid for sau County Coliseum on May 21. the blue blood family that they order to get a piece of their energy Africa Multiple factors contributed to aspire to follow and imitate. Due resources. Campus Snapshots

The Campus Calendar column is a service highlighting major events of the week. To include your event, email details to [email protected]. Due to space limitations, we cannot list individual POST ELECTION PROTEST sparks discussion and tension in Dante Quad. (Kristen Geibel/COLLEGIAN) SUNSET AT THE CROSS gives students the feel of serenity and peace. (Adriana Avila/COLLEGIAN) club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • WEDENSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION Opposing views: The County Connection bus system Anti-Bus: County Connection is always late, it’s bumpy, stop is far away and inconvenient, not worth it

BY AEDAN RICHTER Maybe I’m just spoiled from STAFF WRITER growing up either riding in my parents’ cars or driving my The thing my parents and own, but public transportation many people don’t understand is not the amazing thing many is that taking the bus is an event. people (including this school) It can be a several hour ordeal make it out to be. It is far from to go to the grocery store. It’s convenient to use, and I’ve had not the same as being able to so many bad experiences that I jump in the car and drive down am now willing to drive the two to the store to buy something. plus days from home to get my If you take the bus, you need a car up here for next year. solid chunk of free time in your I’m not the only one who has day, which unfortunately with had issues with the bus system, my busy schedule and the busy and I have heard horror sto- schedules of others is not always ries of people getting stranded possible. places. Our school could totally One time last year, I got a sore COUNTY CONNECTION BUS getting ready to deliver people to and from wherever they need to go. (Photo courtesy of County Connection) do more to help get their stu- throat, and it was keeping me up dents get places, or at the very at night. I unfortunately hadn’t I got the cough drops and and showed up right around the ridiculous watching cars drive least the grocery store. When thought to get cough drops to made it back to the stop in time same time my ride did. past me as I struggled. If I had I toured Sarah Lawrence, they keep on hand the last time I’d but yet again, the bus was late. Also, the stop is so far away a car, I could have driven right told us about this van system been shopping, but my throat After five minutes of standing from the dorms, students have up to my dorm’s parking lot and they had where students could was so bad, I braved the bus. in freezing cold rain waiting, I to walk several minutes to get would have probably made it get driven into the city and call The bus was five minutes late was afraid I’d been too late and to their rooms. I have a five inside before the rain started. to be picked up whenever and to begin with, and I rushed the had missed the bus, so I finally minute walk. Coming home And lastly, the roads are so from wherever they were. Now, several minute walk from the called someone I knew with a from Christmas break, I was bumpy that it’s almost impos- that seems to be almost too bus stop to the store hoping to car and they came and picked lugging my 47 pound suitcase sible not to get a little nauseous much to ask, but Saint Mary’s, catch the next bus that was in me up. It turned out the bus to my dorm when I got stuck in as you bounce along in your seat you can do a little better than 20 minutes. was just a solid 10 minutes late a downpour of rain. I felt beyond for the duration of the ride. what you are doing right now.

Pro-Bus: County Connection is as good as a bus system can get, and the drivers are always nice and helpful

BY JACOB TURNROSE Even at the bus’ most busy time, nection apart is the bus drivers OPINION EDITOR I’ve still gotten some amount of themselves. They’ve always been privacy. there, coming in clutch, helping me If you don’t like County Connec- Teenagers aside, County Con- in times of great need. tion Route 6, our lovely bus route, nection offers a smooth ride. It’s Last semester, my friends and then you probably just don’t like pretty quiet and I’ve never felt the I left the Lafayette Bart stop and buses in general. County Con- ride to be too bumpy. packed into the Gael Rail bus, ready nection offers much of whatever With Gael Rail, granted, it’s a to start the journey up the hill. The you could possibly want in a bus different story. bus was set to leave at midnight. I system. While Route 6 runs through- checked the time on my phone — It offers a comfortable ride. I out the day until 8:00 p.m., Gael 11:40 p.m. This was too long of a certainly prefer the fabric seats on Rail, or Route 250, is what picks wait and so I asked the driver, “Hey, County Connection buses to that of up the slack on Thursday, Friday, what do you think about leaving a the plastic seats on the AC Transit, Saturday, and Sunday nights. This little early?” We left the bus stop Alameda County’s bus system. is when County Connection offers twenty minutes early. It offers a clean ride. Drivers an entertaining ride. Now, do I feel bad about this? are fairly strict about the no food Gael Rail is one of the few rem- Yes, I do and I won’t try and pull policy, which contributes to the nants of nightlife left in Moraga. off a similar stunt in the future. But bus system consistent standard of The way that smaller bus whips at the time, I couldn’t have be hap- cleanliness. around Moraga Road reminds me pier. My friends were talking about I’ve always had a lot of personal of Six Flags, but I mean this in the philosophy and I just wanted to be COUNTY CONNECTION ROUTE 6 leaving the long driveway. (Photo courtesy of County Connection) space when riding on County Con- best of ways. in my room. nection. I’ve ridden the bus more County Connection, on its non- Here’s a more ethical example: than a hundred times and never Gael Rail buses, offers an aestheti- just last week, amongst all the once have I had to share a two cally pleasing ride as well, which is pouring rain, I decided to go gro- Go to your seat row with a stranger. There truly a luxury. cery shopping. I was waiting at the is always ample room to pick and I’ve always found County Con- bus stop and when I saw the bus choose where exactly you want to nection’s interior design to be approaching, I picked up one of my College Newspaper for sit. This is, unless you’re riding at pretty warm and inviting. I enjoy grocery bags and it ripped open. 3 p.m. and the bus stops at Cam- the color scheme, with its light Fortunately, I was able to get the polindo High School. If that’s the brown base and its whitish-grey badly damaged bag into the bus. In- Confession case than you’ll be sharing the bus highlights coloring in each seat. I side, as I tried shoveling items into with 20 loud teenagers. Avoid this really dig the woodgrain walls that my undersized backpack, the bus at all costs. extend along the back and sides of driver handed me an empty plastic Still, I’ve never had to share a each bus. bag leftover from a Subway trip. I Biweekly Advice Column: Sister Gael only comes around row with a screaming teenager. What really sets County Con- put my remaining items in there. to the Opinion Section twice a month to answer stu- Later as I got off the bus I thanked him for the bag and he dents’ questions and difficulties involving school and told me, “I wish I had a bigger one life. Need some new relationship advice? How about [to give you].” someone to listen to your classroom complications? Are The one flaw County Connec- tion has, besides their baffling deci- you feeling bad about something you said to a friend and sion to continue letting teenagers need help sorting through the wreckage? Ask Sister Gael on the bus, is that sometimes their a question now, and read her answer right here in The buses runs late. It could definitely Collegian. be more consistently on schedule. Other than that, County Con- nection is truly an exception bus service. It offers a smooth, clean, spacious, and pretty groovy ride. To ask a question, email smc- I’m thankful for that, but it’s the [email protected] with the bus drivers themselves who will subject “advice.” make me think longingly about this bus system when after I finally THE INSIDE OF A BUS, featuring a woodgrain wall. (Photo courtesy of Pinterest) leave Saint Mary’s next spring. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • WEDENSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 5 OPINION France’s new organ donor policy saves lives Women’s

BY GABBY VANACORE health un- OPINION EDITOR der attack At sixteen, when we all go to the DMV to get our license, we BY JOSIE HOWATT are asked if we want to become STAFF WRITER a licensed organ donor. Most of us have our own reasoning and In an interview with Trevor Noah ethical stance on what we want on Jan. 12, president of Planned to happen to our bodies when Parenthood Cecile Richards related we die. However, most of us do that in the days following the presi- not realize that by choosing to dential election, there was a 900 check this “organ donor box,” percent increase in women sched- we suddenly have the potential uling appointments to receive an to save up to eight lives. As of IUD, or intrauterine device (a form right now, there are more than of birth control). These women, 120,000 Americans on a waiting according to Richards, “were wor- list for organ transplants, and ried about losing their access to every ten minutes another name health care.” In the wake of Donald gets added. This is why every- Trump’s victory, many American body should be an organ donor, women are rightfully concerned, as and why it is essential that all influential Republican politicians citizens should be automatically such as Mike Pence and Paul Ryan registered as one. have voiced their plan to “defund” While the numbers continue Planned Parenthood. to grow in America, this is also SURGEONS PERFORM an organ transplant on one of the thousands of patients on the waiting lists. (Photo courtesy of New York Magazine) However, the term “defund” is happening in other parts of the misleading. According to the “I world. In EU states, Norway, and register” by post or registering With no clear answer, doctors So what can we do here in the Stand With Planned Parenthood” Turkey, 16 people die every day online. Additionally, if they were then required to speak to United States? While many are website, “defunding Planned Par- while awaiting a transplant. On want to make things more clear, relatives who declined trans- critical of the idea of having to enthood really means blocking pa- Jan. 1, 2017, in an effort to save one can leave a signed document plant in almost a third of cases. “opt-out” and believe it not to tients who rely on public health care 500 to 1,000 lives per year, a new of refusal with relatives, or they One of the biggest issues that be ethical freedom, changing programs (like Medicaid and Title law has taken place in France. can even orally communicate doctors faced when it came to this law could potentially save X) from getting their care at Planned “In the name of national solidar- with their relatives their non- transplants is conflict with rela- 1,000 lives a year. Why is it that Parenthood health centers. Ap- ity, the principle of presumed consent. The family can then tives because even if the person 95 percent of Americans say proximately 60 percent of Planned consent was chosen,” France’s write up a written declaration was a donor, relatives could they support organ donation, Parenthood patients rely on these biomedicine agency wrote on its for doctors at the time of death. easily veto the process. This is and only 48 percent are actual programs to access care, and most website. “The law says that we So while everyone is automati- unfair, especially since their registered donors? of those patients use Medicaid.” are all donors of organs and tis- cally registered, no citizen is veto clearly goes against the While I fully recognize and While this means that the organi- sues, unless we have expressed ever forced into being a donor donor’s wishes. So with France’s respect the argument that no zation itself will not be “defunded,” our refusal.” As of now, every if they strongly oppose it. Ev- new policy, hopefully this issue one should have to opt out of the majority of the men and women citizen of France is a registered eryone has equal opportunity, will go away as well. anything for his or her own who utilize its services will no longer organ donor, except for the in several different ways, to opt However, this issue is why the personal freedoms, this issue be able to receive preventative care people who choose to opt-out. out. law still has existing opposition. calls for the drastic step that such as contraception, STD testing, Researches in the U.K. have However, millions of people About 270 healthcare profes- France has taken. In France so and cancer screenings. concluded, after examining 48 die each year who are not regis- sionals have signed petitions far, 150,000 people have signed Ryan stated in a CNN Town Hall countries with both opt-in or tered as donors, and while they against the new law claiming up on the “refusal register.” on January 12 that he will ensure opt-out systems, organ donor might not have been registered, that is would add a significant These people now will not have women “get the care they need” if rates are drastically higher in this does not mean they were amount of hysteria and conflict anything done against their they are not able to access services at the countries with the opt-out against the idea. between relatives and hospital will. But let us remember that Planned Parenthood. This care will law. This means that those Previously in France, many staff. While may cause added 22 people die every day while likely come from federal commu- who do not wish to have organs citizens never clearly expressed drama within the hospital, it waiting for a transplant, and this nity health centers, which — on the donated have the option of whether they wanted to donate shouldn’t come before saving number could radically go down surface — seem like a good option. adding their name to a “refusal their organs and tissues or not. lives. if we change the rules. But according to Sara Rosenbaum, the Founding Chair of the Depart- ment of Health Policy at George Washington University’s School of Campus Chatterbox Public Health and Health Services explains that millions of poor wom- Question of the week having more contact from the an depend on Planned Parenthood professor preparing us for what for healthcare. Therefore, “The we were about to experience.” assertion that community health centers could step into a breach What is your “Not everybody gets the op- of this magnitude is simply wrong portunity to do Jan Term [travel] and displays a fundamental misun- least favor- which kinda reflects on people’s derstanding of how the health care socioeconomic status. I think system works.” ite thing about everybody should travel at least In the previously mentioned one time for Jan Term.” interview, Richards pointed out Jan Term? another crucial issue: “If there were “It’s not the most efficient use more members of Congress that “That most classes have of time.” could get pregnant, we wouldn’t be Wednesday off instead of Fridays, arguing about birth control.” Why which I’d rather have off.” “I wish I had Fridays off in- should male members of Congress stead of Wednesdays.” STUDENTS participate in the wild mushroom class for Jan Term. (Photo courtesy of the College) be making decisions that affect the “I don’t like the scheduling of average American woman’s ability Jan Term. I would rather have a “That you only get four Jan “The longer classes are a minor not having a lot of motivation.” to receive adequate reproductive complete break instead of win- Terms.” nitpick.” care? According to Planned Parent- ter break and Jan Term break hood’s website, every year, clinics separated.” “Depending on your class, it “There’s so little time to plan Campus Chatterbox is a bi- “provide birth control for 2 million can be a bit overwhelming and for Jan Term and this makes it weekly column which takes in the people, as well as over 4 million STD “In the normal semester I have you may have to sacrifice things hard when, as a professor, I try public opinion on the trivial and tests and treatments; over 360,000 class all the time, but sometimes like a social life.” and teach a new class.” the not so trivial. The Chatterbox breast exams; over 270,000 Pap I get really, really bored during always asks participants to keep tests.” Denying preventative care Jan Term.” “It’s a little rushed, and how “It can be a deviation if you’re opinions a sentence or so, but the to the majority of those that rely intensive Jan Term is really in a hard major that requires a lot Chatterbox also understands that upon Planned Parenthood means “Not all classes have the same stresses us out.” of time and energy.” sometimes an opinion requires a that these women (and men) will level of work which doesn’t make five minute monologue. We try often have nowhere else to go. We Jan Term fun for all.” “How fleeting it is.” “The classes are kind of long” our best to condense this opinion must consider the devastating rami- down to a palatable length while fications of this possibility and do “When you are traveling, espe- “The lack of quarter credits, “It’s too quick of a pace.” still retaining the original thought. everything in our power to prevent cially for the first time, it can be there should be more of those Please email jmt14@stmarys-ca. Congress from passing legislation scary and I would have preferred offered.” “Having so much free time, yet edu with topic ideas. that would make it a reality. 6 THE COLLEGIAN • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE How to get the most out of cuffing season From

BY CAMILLA MARAIS or a relationship. They found that start seeing who you vibe with, who’s wants and needs of both partners CULTURE EDITOR men are 15 percent more likely to a cuffer, and who you wouldn’t mind are clear. As pleasant as any cuffing Chancelor be looking for a relationship in the getting cozy with this winter. Next, experience might be, there’s always Winter brings a shift within our winter than any other season, while once you find your cuffer, it is time to a risk of it progressing differently for society. We put on more layers, our women are 5 percent more inter- determine what kind of relationship each partner. to Chance hot chocolate intake goes up 300 ested in something more committed you two will have this season. Are There is always the risk of one percent, and we trade in our single during those months. In the spring you looking for someone to watch person getting more attached to BY CHANTEL YSIP lifestyles for temporary commit- and summer, men are 11 percent “Elf” and drink hot chocolate? their cuffing partner then the other. CONTRIBUTING WRITER ment. While I had never heard the less likely to want a relationship, Someone whose sweaters to steal, Even as winter turns to spring, one term “cuffing season” before com- whereas women are 5 percent less someone to bring you coffee when may find themselves wanting to Chancelor Bennett is known ing to college, I have now realized likely (hence the term summer you meet up? Or is the coziest you’re continue monogamously hooking around the world as an indepen- the central part it plays in winter, fling).” VICE reported evolution- trying to get this season a simple hug up with their partner, maybe even dent rapper who goes by the name especially those between the ages ary evidence to validate this trend, (maybe kiss) when departing from evolving to dates in public. If you Chance the Rapper. Chance the of 16-30. Cuffing season is described arguing that cuffing is encouraged your interactions? Someone who find yourself having caught feel- Rapper went from creating mix- by the credible Urban Dictionary in colder seasons to both keep warm you might avoid the whole holiday ings, it is important to be open and tapes in high school to dominating as, “During the Fall and Winter and produce offspring to take care aspect of a relationship with? It is honest about where you are, and the hip-hop world as an indepen- months people who would normally of their parents. Fascinating. With important to set the tone for your where you would like the relation- dent rapper to possibly snatching rather be single or promiscuous find this information, it could also be season to ensure that both you and ship to progress. If this had not been a Grammy. During his senior year themselves along with the rest of the argued that those who live in colder your partner are happy and satis- expressed before in the relationship of high school, Chance the Rap- world desiring to be ‘Cuffed’ or tied climates year round are more likely fied with your cuffing experience. expectations, this could potentially per used a ten-day suspension to down by a serious relationship. The to be in monogamous relationships Failure to outline expectations can lead to some disappointment. This record his debut mixtape, which cold weather and prolonged indoor as a whole, but that investigation is dampen the holiday season festivi- reality brings me to the fact that was uploaded in 2012. His mixtape activity causes singles to become for another day. ties. cuffing season is not something that caught the eyes of producers such as lonely and desperate to be cuffed.” Given that technically cuffing Another aspect of cuffing season demands your participation. Blended Babies, Forbes magazine, Essentially, those who normally season starts in November, any cur- is the unfortunate element of exes. The colder months are a great and Childish Gambino. Chance participate in hook-up college cul- rently uncuffed readers are a little If there is one 1:00 a.m. “wyd?” text time to take for yourself, spending was then asked by Gambino to join ture find themselves a partner to behind. However, as there is still a you are going to respond to this sea- time with family, picking up a new his 2012 tour as opening act. How- officially (or unofficially) commit to good few months left of California son, it’s most likely going to be the hobby (holiday baking is always ever, this was only the beginning of for the colder months. From movie winter, here are some tips to get the one from an past lover. The temp- a spectacular one for both you Chance the Rapper. nights with cuddles to warm drinks most out of your cuffing experience. tation to reconnect is real; you’re and your friends), rekindling old “Acid Rap” was released in 2013 as by the fire, winter provides a time for First off, let’s talk about pre-season. already somewhat comfortable friendships, and sleep. Ignoring the a free digital download and featured people to cuff up. Where some start looking for a with each other, know each other’s pressure to lock someone down for guest appearances from artists such Research backs this claim as well. cuffing partner as early as summer, boundaries and likes, and have the holidays can be an opportunity as Twista, Vic Mensa, Saba, BJ the As published in Vogue, “The dating around September-October, you given you butterflies once before. for some self-growth and amazing Chicago Kid, Action Bronson, and app Hinge recently polled 1,000 of should start looking at cuffing op- All these reasons and more make memories. Regardless of what you Childish Gambino. On Datpiff. It its active users, and asked at which tions. This will prevent any fran- exes a common cuffing partner. do, you are bound to enjoy Califor- was download more than one mil- months they are most interested tic Tinder swiping the week after There is nothing wrong with this as nia’s few months of cold while they lion times and was nominated for in finding a casual hookup, a date, Thanksgiving. This is the time to long, as I previously mentioned, the last. Happy cuffing! Best Mixtape at the 2013 BET Hip- Hop Awards. In December 2015, Chance the Rapper continued to make history again as the first independent artist J. Cole’s uniqueness keeps fans wanting more to perform on Saturday Night Live. Then, when 2016 rolled around, BY ELIANA BATREZ one’s partner out of love), and have Chance made moves with none ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR a child who they love above all else. other than Kanye West himself. “4 Your Eyez Only” speaks of the Not only did Chance make a guest When I think of J. Cole, the first legacy love leaves when a loved one appearance on Kanye West’s 2016 thing that comes to mind is the passes away. “For Whom The Bell album, “The Life of Pablo,” but he fact that his album, “2014 Forest Tolls” and “Immortal,” in compari- also helped write five songs on it. Hills Drive,” went double platinum son, speak of the way life is fleeting In May 2016, Chance continued to with no features. Remember the and riddled with uncertainty. This color outside of the lines and re- countless memes reflecting this on album is presumed to be told from leased his third mixtape, “Coloring Twitter? the perspective of J. Cole’s good Book,” which went viral on various Though J. Cole did, in fact, go friend James McMillan Jr., who is steaming platforms. Despite being double platinum with no features mentioned by name in “Change.” streaming-only, “Coloring Book” (something my Twittersphere is For many J. Cole aficionados, this became a top-10 hit on the Billboard always quick to point out), when I album is a nod at his slain friend chart, causing Chance the Rapper’s think of his music, my mind jumps who wishes for nothing more than mixtape to become the first stream- to the way his lyrics are able to elicit to have his daughter know his story. ing-exclusive mixtape to get on the a head nod in agreement or even a This is a compelling argument given chart. In his hit song, “No Problem,” laugh as I listen. The past two years the themes of life, love, fatherhood, Chance raps about how much he have brought new chapters of life for and priorities present throughout wants to keep record labels far away J. Cole; in 2015 he married his long the album. Though this album very from his music. Chance the Rapper time girlfriend Melissa Heholt and well could be told through the per- J. COLE continues to wow his fans with his unique sound and witty lyrics. (Courtesy of DJ Booth) has been turning down record deals the two had a daughter in late 2016. spective of his friend, many of the from numerous labels since day one His newest album, “4 Your Eyez content in this album relates to J. which people are able to express more aspects of his private life given and has solely been depending on Only,” released on Dec. 9, reflects Cole’s life. “2014 Forest Hills Drive” the emotions other words elicit, but his tendency to keep private mat- word of mouth and his Soundcloud a certain personal maturity that was released in 2014 and experi- to me, the music behind the words ters private to the public. Whereas account. As a matter of fact, “Color- builds off of the energy and story enced a wild amount of success. are just as important (and have the J. Cole’s other albums spoke of the ing Book” was such a success that “2014 Forest Hills Drive” started. In the two years since, J. Cole ability to take away the overall level hip hop lifestyle and his own life up The Grammys changed their rules For me, “2014 FHD” was a nod to seems to have taken that success of enjoyment from a piece of music). until that point, fans were able to get in June 2016 to allow streaming- J. Cole’s past, and was evident with in stride and simultaneously al- In this regard, the music part of what more of an in depth look into more only albums to be nominated for a the way the address of his childhood lowed his fan base to experience his I like about this album. The lyrics, grown up issues and the mature Grammy for the first time in history. home served as his album title and a continued maturity with him. As on the other hand, were the area I way in which he spoke of them. Es- With seven nominations, Chance significant portion of the album was an outsider observing the lifestyles felt lacked in comparison to other pecially when he spoke of love and the Rapper might just break another dedicated to his adolescence. “4 Your present in both of his most recent albums. The lyrics were simpler than the profound effects it can have on barrier and snatch his own Grammy. Eyez Only,” on the other hand, tells albums, J. Cole’s priorities seem other albums, and did not include a person. In a male dominated field Chance the Rapper is taking over the story of his adulthood thus far. to have shifted from the fast paced the hard hitting punch line I had where women are often spoken of in the hip-hop world and is having The presence of love in J. Cole’s lifestyle of a young man to a man come to enjoy in other individual a derogatory way that likens them to people in his city doing front flips. music is no new topic. However, in who is old enough to want to settle songs. It is worth noting that tracks objects, hearing a popular artist say His jazzy, upbeat tones and raw lyr- contrast to “Born Sinner’s” “Pow- down, start a family, and is cognizant like “Neighbors” and “Vile Mental- that he’d like to fold his partner’s ics is not just made for the satisfac- er Trip” or “2014 FHD’s” “Wet of the legacy he’d like to leave behind. ity” included clever lyrics and faster clothes just to make them feel good tion of listeners, but is also created Dreamz,” tracks like “Deja Vu,” In terms of overall production, “4 beats reminiscent of the “2014 For- is pretty cool. in hopes of changing the future. As “She’s Mine Pt. 1 (& 2),” “Foldin Your Eyez Only” provided a refresh- est Hills Drive” production style. I’ve been a fan of J. Cole’s since Chance has stated, “Music is all we Clothes,” and “4 Your Eyez Only” ing sound. Most of the beats in this Overall, this album’s lyrics did a bet- I heard his “Friday Night Lights” got, so we might as well give it all we explore a fuller, more mature type of album included instruments that ter job of communicating a story that mixtape, and through the years have got.” Lil Chano from 79th isn’t so love. These ballads tell the story of a added a fuller, more dramatic back- followed a logical path than other grown to respect him not only as an little anymore. Chance the Rapper couple who meet, fall in love, expe- ground to the lyrics. Many times I’ve albums have; this just happened to artist, but as a person (from the little is definitely making moves, but the rience modern day love (which, ac- found that people are more likely occur at the expense of individual information fans have been privy finish line is yet to be seen. What cording to J. Cole can be described as to remember and appreciate lyrics song’s lyrics. to). In his own words, “my intuition else does Chance the Rapper have watching shows on Netflix, drinking than they are the actual music. This On a more personal note, I really is telling me there’ll better days.” All in store for us for 2017? This is yet almond milk, and folding clothes for makes sense given the ease with enjoyed the way J. Cole incorporated he can go from here is up. to be determined. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 7 SPORTS Gaels demonstrate solid defense in two road match-ups Sports this week

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After defeating Pacific and Pepperdine, the Gaels (17-2, 7-1 WCC) look to continue their strong performances against Bay Area rivals, San Francisco and DEVON BROOKSHIRE led all scorers with 17 points to lift the Gaels over the Waves on Saturday. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) Santa Clara, this Thursday and Saturday, respectively. BY DEAN BOERNER managed to turn things around in adding six points for the Gaels. consecutive game, the Gaels held SPORTS EDITOR the second, they ended up getting Two days later, the Gaels traveled their opponent to under 40 percent WOMEN’S BASKETBALL outscored in the quarter 18-11 by to Malibu to take on Pepperdine. shooting. Furthermore, the Gaels Thanks to two rock-solid de- the Tigers and head into halftime Bolstered by prolific three-point found a way to contain Yasmine fensive performances on the road with a modest 28-24 lead. shooting and accuracy at the foul Robinson-Bacote, Pepperdine’s last week, Saint Mary’s came away Nevertheless, the Gaels never line, Saint Mary’s cruised to an 81- leading scorer and the fourth- victorious in both of their confer- surrendered the lead they earned 60 victory over the Waves. leading scorer among West Coast ence matchups, defeating Pacific on early on. Pacific’s GeAnne Luaulu- The Gaels ended up shooting 10 Conference players. Thursday and Pepperdine on Sat- Summers had a personal season- of 24 from the three-point line and urday to ascend into a tie for third high of 22 points, but Saint Mary’s 15 of 16 from the charity stripe. place in the West Coast Conference. held each of the remainder of Pa- Junior Carly Turner set the tone Pepperdine With the pair of victories, the Gaels cific’s players to under seven points early for the Gaels. The Saint Mary’s 60 (10-9, 5-3 WCC) are winners of four while holding the Tigers to just 29.7 guard hit the first of three of her of their last five contests. percent shooting for the game. three pointers 25 seconds into the Saint Mary’s Saint Mary’s got things start- game, giving the Gaels a lead they 81 ed early Thursday night, as they wouldn’t surrender. Thurs. @ USF, 7:00 p.m. jumped out to a quick 17-6 lead Pacific Devyn Galland led Saint Mary’s Perhaps most importantly, the Sat vs. Santa Clara, 1:00 p.m. over the then first-place Tigers in 54 in the three-point category; all 12 Gaels were careful with the ball. the first quarter before finishing up of her points came from behind the They’ve averaged 18 turnovers a The Gaels (10-9, 5-3 WCC) look with a 63-54 victory. Saint Mary’s three-point line. Devon Brookshire game this season (compared to 15.1 continue their strong defense In that first quarter, Saint Mary’s 63 scored a game-high 17 points on for their opponents), but they had after defeating Pacific and responded to an early Tigers basket four of ten shooting. Megan McKay just 15 Saturday afternoon against Pepperdine. They play Bay Area with a 10-0 run started by consecu- The Gaels would outscore Pacific put up 12 points and grabbed six the Waves. rivals San Francisco and Santa tive Megan McKay layups. 23-11 in the third quarter and hold rebounds, while forward Sydney The Gaels’ pair of wins now puts Clara this Thursday and Saturday, As well as the Gaels played in the their lead in the fourth despite get- Raggio barely missed a double- them in a tie with USF for third respectively. first quarter, they played equally as ting outscored 19-12 by the Tigers in double with her eight points and place in the conference and only shaky in the second. Saint Mary’s the final frame. Stella Beck led the 12 rebounds. Finally, Stella Beck a game behind the two first place WOMEN’S TENNIS went cold from the field and be- way in scoring for Saint Mary’s, hit- had a good all-around game with 10 teams, BYU and Gonzaga. This came careless with the basketball, ting three of her eight shots and all points, eight rebounds, and a team- week, they travel across the bay for committing seven turnovers and of her eight free throws for a team- high four assists. a big game against USF on Thurs- hitting just one of the three shots high 14 points. Sydney Raggio added As good as Saint Mary’s was day before coming back home for they managed put up early on in ten points, while Carly Turner offensively, they also flexed their a Saturday afternoon game against the quarter. Although the Gaels grabbed 13 rebounds in addition to defensive muscles. For the second Santa Clara. Men’s tennis kicks off spring season with dominance

BY DEAN BOERNER In singles play, the Gaels faired SPORTS EDITOR even better. Lamelas made quick work of his opponent first, winning Fri. @ Stanford, 2:00 p.m. Men’s tennis started their spring 6-1, 6-3. Junior Matthew Campana season early last week after over followed soon after with a 6-1, 6-4 Saint Mary’s hits the road to two months of inaction following a win over Roche. Lagman and Vol- take on No. 4 Stanford Friday successful fall season. The Gaels last lenweider also won in straight sets afternoon. The Gaels were competed Oct. 29 of last year when in the afternoon singles matches, recently picked to finish second in they hosted Cal, Santa Clara, Fresno giving the Gaels straight-sets wins the preseason WCC poll. State, and Holy Names University in in five of their six singles matches. the Saint Mary’s Invitational. Calvin Jordaan represented the BASEBALL This time, Saint Mary’s played sixth singles win for the Gaels over host to American River CC and the Sea Wolves. Sonoma State at the Timothy Korth NASH VOLLENWEIDER tallied two singles wins and one doubles win. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) The Gaels were scheduled to Tennis Complex Monday afternoon, continue their slate of home con- and the results speak for themselves. Finally, Manuel De Luis Lamelas and sets, while Vollenweider and Lee tests by hosting UC Santa Cruz The Gaels beat American River CC Matis Bot defeated Justin Barton both took three sets to defeat their and Holy Names on Saturday, but 6-1 and Sonoma State 7-0 to begin and Michael Vizcarra to hand the opponents. severe weather forced the teams to their transition into the fall season. Gaels the sweep. The Gaels took on the Sea Wolves postpone for a later date. Saint Mary’s head coach Greg Bot and Jordaan—both newcom- of Sonoma State in the afternoon Nevertheless, with their displays Kennett’s squad didn’t wait around ers to Kennett’s team—played played and possibly topped their morning of dominance in Moraga earlier in on Monday, as they swept doubles well in their respective Saint Mary’s performance from earlier in the the week and a roster mixed with play with three wins. A duo of Nash debuts. Bot hails from France, while day. Lamelas and freshman Jackson youth and experience, the Gaels Vollenweider and Jacob Lagman set Jordaan is a native of South Africa. Hawk formed a duo that took down seemed primed to build off a strong the tone with a 6-3 win over Ameri- The Gaels found success against Sonoma’s Mitchel Heckmann and fall season with an even better spring Sat. Danville, 6:00 p.m. can River’s Tam Duong and Alessio American River in the afternoon Dylan King 6-2. Bot and Lagman one. Saint Mary’s sees action Friday First Pitch Dinner Paro. A team of Calvin Jordaan and singles matches as well, winning also teamed up for the Gaels, and next week when they take on No. 72 Brian Lee followed suit, defeating five of their six matches. Lamelas, they defeated Blaine Mengert and Fresno State that afternoon at the Sun. Moraga, 12:00p.m. Eric De Romas and Cody Duong 6-4. Bot, and Lagman all won in straight Sullivan Roche 6-4. Timothy Korth Tennis Complex. Alumni Game 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM • GO GAELS! SPORTS Gaels roll through Pacific, Pepperdine in home stand

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After a three-game road trip, No. 23 Saint Mary’s returned home Thursday for a match against Uni- versity of the Pacific (8-12, 2-5 WCC). The Gaels defeated the Tigers 62-50 to remain undefeated in home conference play. Calvin Hermanson led the Gaels and Tigers with 17 points. The Gaels then faced Pepperdine on Saturday in a packed McKeon Pavilion. With the roar of Gael Force and the cheers from the band, the Gaels defeated the Waves 85-65. Joe Rahon matched his season high with 14 points. The Gaels now lift their overall record to 17-2 and their conference record to 7-1. The match between the Gaels and the Tigers was full of unanswered runs. The Gaels started off strong with an 11-3 run. Included in the run were three-pointers from Joe Rahon, Evan Fitzner, and Calvin CALVIN HERMANSON AND JOE RAHON led the Gaels in their victories over Pacific and Pepperdine, respectively. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) Hermanson. The Gaels made it rain threes with 13 total from behind with just under 10 minutes left in “We won against a team that’s first 12 minutes, Joe Rahon matched drained five unanswered baskets. the arc. the second half. good, experienced, and physical, his season high of 14 points. In the With the Waves run, the Gaels kept With the score 30-11, the Gaels Jock Landale grabbed his seventh who plays good defense—I felt good first half, he was a direct contribu- their composure, something Rahon held their largest lead of the game, double-double of the season with 10 about that. But we were inconsis- tion to 10 of the Gaels 19 fields. He says the Gaels try to maintain. “We 19 points, at the 6:40 mark in the points and 10 rebounds. Joe Rahon tent in areas in both halves” said finished the game with 22 points, try to stay calm and keep our com- first half. The Tigers soon cut the recorded nine points and nine as- head coach Randy Bennett; he was 3-3 from behind the arc, 9-for-13 posure,” Rahon said. “That’s where Gaels lead to five points with a 12-0 sists and Tanner Krebs helped off most likely referring to the Gaels from the field, five assists, and two playing together all last year helps.” run. Thankfully, Rahon drained a the bench the Gaels with nine points allowing the Tigers to go on a 12-0 steals. Jock Landale also made a In the last five minutes of the first bucket to end the run and the half all from behind the three-point arc. run in the first half. huge contribution with 15 points half, the Gaels went on an 18-5 run. 33-25. With efficient and dominant ball Saturday night, the Gaels faced and 10 rebounds his eighth double- The second half saw domination Hermanson took the offensive movement, the Gaels were able to the Pepperdine Waves in a revenge double of the season. by the Gaels. In the final 4:58, the lead for the Gaels with seven of their defeat the Tigers with 19 assists and match up. Last year, the Waves de- Waves were held to only one field first 11 points in the second half. He 23 field goals. “That’s how we like to feated the Gaels twice and handed goal. The Gaels 85-65 win was one also led the game with 17 points and them two of their three conference of pride, but Bennett reminded shot 5-for-12 from the field with losses. This year the Gaels made Saint Mary’s 85 fans that, “We respect [the Waves] 32-minutes of play. Saint Mary’s sure that would not happen again. because they got us three times in “We can’t relax when we go up 62 Head coach Randy Bennett talked the last three years. Not many teams big early,” Hermanson commented to his team about protecting the Pepperdine 65 have, they have. No chance we were on the Gaels allowing the Tigers to Pavilion. “We were 20-1 at home last looking by them.” go on a big run. “We did a good job Pacific 50 year and these are the guys that got With the roar of Gael Force, the The Gaels face the University in the second half coming out right us. We take a lot of pride in protect- Gaels stormed through the Waves, of San Francisco Dons in McKeon away and putting another run to- play,” said Hermanson. “We know ing our home court,” Bennett said. while individually commanding the Pavilion on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 8 gether.” With a 42-34 lead, the Gaels we’re a very unselfish team and just The Gaels made a statement by floor. In the first half, the Gaels held p.m. The game can be watched live put the Tigers away with a 10-0 run try to find the open man every time.” defeating the Waves 85-65. In the a lead as high as 21 before the Waves on CSN Bay Area. Social media in NFL Playoffs: Hurting or helping football? Why I’m okay with the New York Giants, but not Antonio Brown

BY DJ PFEFFERKORN nio Brown situation draws more some of the players went to party around him for a period. ern athletes and superstars need STAFF WRITER of a red flag than the New York in Miami a whole week before The worst part about this in- to use social media in order to Giants’ trip to Miami mainly the game. It’s more reasonable to cident was that Antonio Brown broadcast their brand to millions Ever since Brian Bosworth because of the setting and timing blame other factors, such as the either didn’t have a clue or didn’t of people, but it is important to essentially formed the term of the situation. Understandably, greatness of Aaron Rodgers, the care that head coach Mike Tomlin consider the setting and image “modern athlete” from his radical superstar athletes like Odell injury to their vicious pass rusher was giving a post-game speech. they are representing. For ex- hairstyles and tactics throughout Beckham Jr. and Antonio Brown Jason Pierre-Paul, and maybe the He continued to record, captur- ample, Johnny Manziel was not his football career, the term has now have more responsibility nerves that developed from the ing language that Tomlin didn’t very good at presenting a positive transformed dramatically, as now and perhaps pressure to show- first playoff appearance for Beck- intend for the rest of the world to image of himself, which in return every athlete is expected to cre- case the brand they create of ham Jr. and Sterling Shepard. hear. However, it was too late, as contributed to his downfall. ate and have their own “brand.” themselves. What’s an easier The other incident is differ- around 900,000 people saw the LeBron James is a professional We see athletes achieving this in way of doing it than posting for ent. The case of Antonio Brown’s video before it was deleted and at knowing when it is appropri- various ways, promoting them- millions of people to see on social Facebook Live video after the instantly created a headline that ate to broadcast himself to the selves through fashion, adver- media? divisional playoff win against will continue to lead the way to world. For example, in the NBA tisements, music, and of course, The few players on the New the Kansas City Chiefs was a the AFC Championship game on playoffs he partakes in what he social media. York Giants that took the trip completely unacceptable and Sunday, Jan. 22. On Monday, Jan. calls, a “Social media blackout.” Recently, two controversial to Miami a full week before the selfish act. In fact, according to 16, Tomlin publicly addressed The incident involving the New instances took place in the NFL. playoff game technically never the NFL’s policy that was placed his disappointment in Brown York Giants obviously wasn’t The first involved the bizarre did anything wrong, because in 2009, players are not allowed and admitted that Brown will be the reason why they lost to the picture of the New York Giants’ head coach Ben McAdoo gives his to post on social media on game punished while not punishing the Packers, but I do question why wide receivers taken on a yacht in players the day off on Monday’s days from 90 minutes before team in the process. Brown also they were wearing Timberlands Miami a week before their playoff to do whatever they please. Sec- kickoff until after traditional me- apologized for the incident and on a yacht in Miami when it had game against the Green Bay Pack- ondly, many people said that the dia interviews have taken place. admitted what he did was wrong, to be warm outside. ers. The second involved Antonio players should have waited until So, Brown violated league policy yet he still didn’t give a clear an- Although Antonio Brown is Brown’s Facebook Live broadcast after the season to take a trip to as well as the perception of the swer as to whether he was going arguably the best wide receiver capturing derogatory remarks Miami. However, partying a week locker room as a “sacred place” to continue the Facebook Live in the NFL, he needs to learn that toward the New England Patri- before a playoff game isn’t going for players. This often goes by the videos. One of his teammates said there is a time and place for ev- ots said by Steelers head coach to be the main reason for a poor phrase “what is said in the locker that it was just “AB being AB.” erything, and it’s not just the AB Mike Tomlin during a post-game performance. room, stays in the locker room,” Hopefully, that doesn’t affect show all of the time. In the end, locker-room speech. Beckham Jr.’s poor perfor- a rule Los Angeles Lakers point the chemistry of the team and the team always comes first, and Even though both instances mance and the Giants loss to the guard D’Angelo Russell didn’t arguably the best wide receiver that is a message that he needs were considered mishaps that Packers on Wild Card Weekend comprehend his rookie year, in the NFL. to understand and pass on to the involved social media, the Anto- wasn’t because Beckham Jr. and resulting in a dark shadow cast It is understandable that mod- kids that look up to him.