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VOL.104 ISSUE 3 F0GHORN.USFCA.EDU" SEPTEMBER 20,2007 Students Protest Racial Injustice Mayor Gavin Newsom Visits USF

Hunter Patterson/Foghorn Members of the Black Student Union gather in Harney Plaza to protest the impris­ onment of six black Jena High School students who were arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder after the beating of a white student in the small town of Jena Louisiana. Supporters of the "Jena Six" believe that the charges were unjust.

HUNTER PATTERSON Jena High School in Central Louisiana StaffWriter who were arrested and charged with at­ tempted second degree murder and con­ he Black Student Union con­ spiracy following the beating of a white gregated last Monday night in student after three nooses were placed TCrossroads cafe to discuss the in a tree where white students usually Jena Six cases and plan a protest in Har­ gathered, but where a black student had ney Plaza for the following day. The stu­ asked permission to sit the previous day. dent group was joined by approximately 17 year old Mychal .Ball, who was 16 Corinna Halloran/Foghorn 25 supporters and school administrators at the time of the incident, and the first Mayor Gavin Newsom spoke at the University of San Francisco on Monday September 17 in the McLaren Center as the first speaker including Vice President for University of the six students to go trial, was con­ for the Davis Forum. The title of the discussion was "The Future of Great Cities: Sustainable Development and Social Justice in Urban Life Margaret Higgins, Assistant Dean victed of aggravated second-degree battery America." for Multicultural Student Services and conspiracy by an all white jury after Mary Grace Almandrez, and Associate two days of deliberation. The conviction Professor of Politics Dr. James Taylor. carried a maximum 22 years in prison. MARIA DINZEO good speaker. He can come out there and stand here and say 'it's time for universal The Jena Six, as they have come to be News Editor talk to the audience. He can be frustrat­ healthcare' and have you all applaud," said called, are a group of black students from JENA: Continued on Page 3 ing because sometimes he'll give you more Newsom. "This is a city that decided to tudents, faculty, and members of the numbers than you can handle, but if you become the first city in US history to have press descended on the McLaren actually do the research, the numbers end universal health insurance from age 0-25. SComplex Monday, Sept. 17 to hear up being pretty accurate. If you ask him a We are now the only city in America that Barbeque Publicizes Latino Heritage Month San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's ap­ question, you know he'll give you an an­ does universal health insurance from 0-25, proach to responsible urban development swer, even if it's the one you don't want and we did that with one of the biggest and economic inequality in San Francisco. to hear," said John Wildermuth, political budget deficits in our city's history. People Newsom was invited to speak at USF to reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. said it couldn't be done, that it would bank­ kick off the Davies Forum, the topic of Newsom lauded San Francisco as a rupt the city. And we're doing it without which this semester is, "The future of great leader among cities in sustainability and raising taxes, without driving business cities: sustainable development and so­ social programs, calling San Francisco "a away," said Newsom. He also praised San cial justice in urban America." A group city of dreamers and doers." He cited San Francisco's energy-efficient transportation of female USF students applauded and Francisco's universal health insurance pro­ system. "We have the largest municipal cheered boisterously when Gavin entered gram as a step towards achieving universal alternative fuel cars in the state of Califor- to take his place at the podium. "He's a healthcare "I'm going to do more than just NEWSOM: Continued on page 3 A Tribute To John Miller SIMMY SINGH keting, remembers how funny StaffWriter and compassionate he was. She says, "he had such passion Tohn Owen Miller was a for teaching his students and Maria Dinzeo/Foghorn professor who inspired. genuinely cared about them." Maria Rodriguez prepares beef tacos for hungry students at LASO's Latino Heritage I He taught more than basic It was through his inspiration Barbeque, held in Harney Plaza last week. Jeories and business practices. that Magro and senior Laura His stories made class exciting Molinari, majoring in business and enriching. As a student of administration, started the his for the past two semesters, FACE AIDS club on campus. ERICKAMONTES To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, I have grown to except and Molinari says that his in­ StaffWriter a collaboration between Latino clubs appreciate all his stories. On volvement was crucial for • and organizations occurs annually, and Tuesday, September 11, 2007 starting this organization at line of hungry students crowd­ each hosts a different event per week. at age 53, Miller unexpect­ USF. "He was involved with­ ed Harney Plaza' as the Latin LASO, an organization looking out to edly passed away while play­ out taking over and helped AAmerican Student Organiza­ increase Latino cultural awareness, chose ing basketball. As a dedicated professor at USF for the guide us in the right direction. Miller always had the tion (LASO) kicked off Latino Heritage to assemble a Barbeque event this year. past 18 years, he left a huge imprint on many students. best interest of students in mind. "They, along with other Month on Thursday, Septl3. The event "The barbeque is supposed to be a kick­ The impact he left on students is far reaching. Se­ students,plan to continue FACE AIDS in his memory. began at 12:30pm dead hour, when peo­ back event," said LASO President Cristina nior Sheil Broker, a finance major, said, "Professor As a colleague, his peers were always in admiration ple waited for free beef tacos and lis­ Fortney, "nothing formal but something to Miller understood students, he was a student's profes­ of the diversity of classes he taught. Sheryl Barker, the tened to KDNZ DJ play a variety of sor." He knew what was going on in student's lives and Director of the McLaren Undergraduate Program for Salsa, Reggaeton, and Bachata music. LASO: Continued on Page 2 thus taught us in a way that made us want to learn. TRIBUTE: Continued on Page 2 Senior Kristen Magro, majoring in finance and mar­

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SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 NEWSROOM - 415.422.6122 ADVERTISING - 415.422.2657 San Francisco Foghorn SEPTEMBER 20,2007 NEWS John Miller lflS0 Ce,eDrates latino Heritage USF Honored by St. TRIBUTE: Continued from LASO: Continued from page one page one bring the community together." Stu­ mates understand about another cul­ the School of Business and Man­ dents lounged on the grass and sat ture," said junior Eric Irigoyen. For Anthony Foundation agement, remembers him com­ on the steps of Harney, eating com­ this kind of event to occur, he said MARIA DINZEO haves from the have-nots regarding ac­ ing in constantly to discuss a new plimentary tacos sponsored by La every group could integrate more into StaffWriter cess to technology. "Some of these people class he wanted to teach. He en­ Tapatia Market of Vallejo, California, the Latino culture and traditions. haven't even used computers before," said while a few others chose to dance. joyed teaching so much; he always But for those who are part of the n Wednesday, Sept 12, the St. Brooks. "In five to ten years, these stu­ wanted more and more classes. Chosen prior to the event, mu­ Latino community, it gave a sense Anthony Foundation honored dents will be able to make decisions about Under his leadership,he changed sic originating from countries like of a home-like environment. Fresh­ USF with a Fr. Alfred Boeddeker new programs and technology, and they the Dominican Republic, Colom­ O the business minor to make it rele­ man Andrea Gutierrez couldn't help Award for its service-learning program, will be able to take into consideration vant to more students. His love for bia, and Puerto Rico, among oth­ contain her enthusiasm; while eating one that has created a close relationship people who don't have a lot of-money." teachingbegan from the time he was ers, were selected to represent tacos, she said, "Man I missed this!" between foundation and university. Ac­ Sophomore computer science major Jim a principal at St. Joseph's Elemen­ Latino culture, said LASO Trea­ Fortney said that going away to cording to USF's Office of Media Rela­ Cortez saw evidence of the digital divide tary School. I remember countless surer and Junior Leandra Cartagena. college is a difficult challenge, es­ tions, USF has partnered with the St. when he accompanied several other USF stories about his early days teach­ Because the food was free of charge, pecially detaching from your family. Anthony Foundation for over 20 years for students on an immersion trip to Peru, ing at this school. He described only one taco was distributed to each What she various service-learning projects. Since the where they taught computer classes to those experiences as the backbone person, with a found at service-learning requirement became a school-age children. "Here we pretty much of what he learned about teaching. minimum one USF, she part of the USF curriculum, students have take it for granted that there is Internet Miller got his first degree at St. dollar donation "Ithink you can add said, was been able to earn course credit for projects access 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anselm's College in New Hamp­ requested for another involving the St. Anthony Foundation. Down there that's not the case. The Inter­ additional tacos, shire in political science, with family Among them is the 18-week A+ Certi­ net shuts down at night. There's one DSL which would as­ diversity to this school minors in Latin and philosophy. amongst fication Program, developed by USF com­ line for an entire school; that's really what sist in funds for He later received his Masters in the diverse puter science professor Chris Brooks and the digital divide is," said Cortez. "Sure LASO's upcom­ and you can help class­ public administration from the group his students. The A+ Certification Pro­ they're still living in poverty, "but this gives ing Dia de los University of New Hampshire, of Lati­ gram teaches adults in the Tenderloin basic them access to more information. Knowl­ Muertos. But mates understand about and his Masters in business ad­ nos with computer and maintenance skills in order edge is the key to ending poverty. That's sophomore Ma­ ministration from USF. Through­ another culture." b. a c k,- to prepare them for the job market. Brooks really what we're doing, giving them access ria Rodriquez out it all, he received honors. A grounds said that the program started a few years to this knowledge." Cortez said he plans to was not com­ * lesser-known fact about Miller rang- ago when students approached him about apply for the immersion trip again this year. was that he presided as the cap­ plaining, "It's ing from -Eric Irigoyen, junior starting a service-learning program that Brooks said that projects such as the really good. It tain of his baseball team in college. Mexican, was tied to their major. "Students came up Peru immersion trip allow students to ex­ has a lot of lime His love for baseball was deeply to Central to me and said they wanted to do something plore career opportunities they may not and the sauce is rooted. No student of his did not Ameri­ meaningful," said Brooks, who got in touch have considered before. "It opens their awesome," she know about his utter devotion can, and with the St. Anthony Foundation. "Before minds and makes them realize the value said. She ex­ to the Red Sox or about his dis­ South it was just a huge book and a test. Not an of the work they do," said Brooks. "There's plains the event like toward the Yankees. Dur­ Americans. effective teaching method," said Brooks. *i whole world out there, and they might ing the last class I had with him, was a lot of fun, a laid-back For anyone in anticipation of With the A+ Certification Program, say, 'I don't want a corporate job. I can do he pointed at a student wearing day to eat and listen to music. future events later this month and USF students volunteer their time to teach something else." When asked if his expe­ a Yankees cap and claimed it was It was also a good start in com­ into October, B.E.L.L.A.S. will adult-level computer classes. In addition rience in Peru influenced his post-gradu­ a disgrace to be wearing such a parison to last year's event, in which a host "Hot Latin Nights: Latin to the A+ Certification Program, students ation plans, Cortez said, "It definitely has. thing. His ability to open up to Brazilian martial arts-dance group was Dance Classes" the week of Sept volunteer at the computer labs at both the Whether or not I want- to do it for my liv­ his students and relate to them, brought in to entertain the USF com­ 25, while MEChA de USF will St. Anthony Foundation and Network ing I'm not so sure. But I think that defi­ made him the professor we will all munity. "The day wasn't as pretty. I'm host a Latino film festival the week Ministries. According to Anne-Marie nitely in my spare time I would try give remember, a professor who cared happy today was a beautiful day and we of Oct 11, among other events. Devine, Assistant Director of Media Re­ something, whether it's helping out from tremendously about his students. were blessed with sun," said Fortney As for the barbecue, how­ lations, "USF will donate 50 lightly used home doing some coding for some project ever, Fortney said, "I think Miller is survived by his For others, the event was an op­ computers to the Center as well as pro­ that's going to help down there, or writ­ it went really well. We had a. partner Pamela Hayes and portunity to present a taste of Latino vide the volunteers to set up the lab and ing a tutorial to give to people, things like lot of people come through." two children, Jenny and Josh. customs. "I think you can add diversity network the computers." The new lab that." Brooks said that the real value in to this school and you can help class­ will be called the Tenderloin Technology service projects lay in "teaching students Center. Brooks said teaching classes and the value of their service and the impact volunteering in the lab helps students get that has on the world around them. It feels a real idea of the digital divide, an invis­ like we're actually making a difference." ible socioeconomic line that separates the San Francisco Foghorn NEWS SEPTEMBER 20,2007 -t- Newsom Discusses Urban Development Students Support Jena Six JENA: Continued from page one

However, the convic­ tion was overturned by Louisiana's, Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Lake Charles on Sept 14 on the grounds that due to his age, Ball should not have been tried as an adult. Reed Walters, the Dic- trict Attourney who pros­ ecuted Ball, said he plans to appeal the case to the Louisiana Surpeme Court. As for the other five black students, three were charged as adults, but later their charges were reduced to aggra­ vated second degree bat­ tery and conspiracy, while the sixth was charged as a minor because he was 14 when the incident occured. The Jena Six cases have created a firestorm of controversy over the Corinna Halloran/Foghorn alleged racial inequal­ Margaret Higgins, Vice President for University Life, ity to which the black stands beside USF Students in silent protest on Sept. 18 in students were subjected. Harney Plaza in recognition of the Jena Six Rev. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have been out­ spoken on the issue. One Corinna Halloran/Foghorn Facebook.com group ad­ Prior to his speech, Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with politics professor Corey Cook, who teaches this semester's Davies Forum on • vertising a protest for this Thursday had sustainable urban development. tern I just don't think it could happen be­ over 38,000 confirmed participants. cause we have a black district attorney." At the Monday night Crossroads meet­ Mary Grace Almandrez, who directs ing, Professor Taylor spoke about the cases several cultural diversity initiatives at the and the larger implications of racism in University said, "My fear is that sometimes NEWSOM: Continued from page one America and some of its root causes. He when we are at a place as diverse as USF urged students from all races to band to­ we might be in a state of paralysis where we nia. Two thirds of our public transporta­ ing. At one establishment in the Financial this semester, said, "The things that gether to fight inequality. He said, "It can­ think that nothing could happen, and who tion system runs on alternative fuels," said District, he described walking in on a man were talked about apply to USF's mis­ not be about black people trying to get jus­ knows if it could or it couldn't but the fact of Newsom. Yet, Newsom said that for all with an underage sex worker. "Children are sion of social justice and encourage tice for black people, it has got to be about the matter is that it happened somewhere." its green initiatives, San Francisco could being raped in this city every single day," students regarding the practical steps people trying to get justice for people The BSU organized a protest which took do much more. Pointing at the ceiling, said Newsom. "Your city is one of the most they can take towards creating a more when they see people being done wrong." place this past Tuesday, Sept 18, in Harney he said, "We should be focusing on this trafficked cities in the world. You have just society." Andrea High tower, se­ Many students at the meeting shared Plaza. The BSU asked students to wear building, the construction and operation human-trafficking right next door and you nior Latin American studies and in­ the opinion that the Jena Six incident black and join them in a silent demonstra­ of this building, that is the majority of don't even realize it. We have successfully ternational studies major said, "It was is not something that could likely hap­ tion of solidarity for the Jena Six and to C02 footprint. We need to focus on sus­ closed down a few dozen of these establish­ very informative and very honest. The pen at USF, citing USF's diversity bring awareness to racial issues of inequality. tainable development in building design." ments only to see them re-open under dif­ lecture was supposed to be about social and commitment to multiculturalism. BSU President Courtney Ball said, Newsom also indicated that San Fran­ ferent names." Newsom encouraged USF justice, and I think he did that espe­ BSU Secretary General, Akofe Tsiagbe, "Hopefully [the protest] will help cisco has a long way to go to fight eco­ "to see what you can do about this." USF cially when he talked about the public a sophomore politics major said, "I couldn't the [Jena Six] boys get justice. We nomic disparities, poverty, and human already has. Last year, USF ethics professor housing crisis." Emil Harry, a sopho- see something like what happened in want people to wake up and open trafficking. According to Newsom, San David Batstone led a team of students in ' more sociology major said, "It's an im­ Jena happening here. With our law sys- their eyes to the injustice in America." Francisco has yet to eliminate "Panhan­ researching and exposing human traffick­ petus for action. Coming here inspires dling, homelessness, prostitution, drug- ing throughout the city. But despite the us to act, not just through politics but use, crime, violence, and the reality of the challenges that lay ahead, Newsom said he in any way we can. His speech was a housing havoc that is growing in this city. was very proud of San Francisco as a city way to expound this knowledge so peo­ This is the next frontier that we have to that does more than simply talk of social ple feel more informed and can act." tackle in San Francisco," he said. In ad­ injustice, but tries to eliminate it. "Being Eric Strader, a senior politics dition to working towards building more the mayor of a city like San Francisco is major, said, "He is a very passion­ affordable housing projects in Bayview and about as good as it gets," said Newsom. ate man, but he certainly isn't arro­ the Mission districts, Newsom inspected On the whole, the reaction to Newsom's gant. You have all this academic ac­ an array of massage parlors throughout the speech was positive. Politics professor Co­ culturation but sometimes you just city in efforts to expose human traffick­ rey Cook, who teaches the Davies Forum need a kick in the right direction." Big Plans This Year For USFTV will feature films by USF KELSEY O'BRIEN students," said Binegar. StaffWriter The station is also consid­ ering starting a commercial SFTV is prepar­ crew for students that want ing for another year to act rather than report. of exciting televi­ U "We want to branch out, sion and the first cable cast and attract participants as of the fall will be on Oct. 1. well as viewers," said Elston. "We have a lot of excit­ In order to attract more LISTEN. PROCESS. HELP. ing things in store for the student viewers this year, upcoming year," said Kate Life is complex. Prepare to help people manage the USFTV will be using more Elston, the executive news challenges of life. electronic publicity and director for USFTV. "We taking advantage of re­ will beshowing regular pro­ sources such as Facebook, grams for news and sports, as Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs in Clinical YouTube, and USFcon- well as other new features." nect, where they will have Psychology offer: "We are going to feature a a tab on the main page. program called USF Talks," • An APA-accredited Psy.D. Program USFTV is grateful for said Dave Binegar, executive USF's financial support. • M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Marriage/Family Therapy emphasis) director and founder of US­ "I'm very appreciative to • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values FTV. "The program will have be funded by the school students asking and discussing • A blend of theoretical and practical elements of psychology through ASUSF," said all kinds of questions, from Binegar, who went on to say • Alignment with current California licensure requirements serious issues to pop culture." that the show's relationship USFTV will also have with the school is not at all a program called Visions, limiting, but rather an op­ For more information about APU's graduate which will cover the stu­ portunity for students to psychology programs: dent perspective on cultural learn about broadcasting events, fashion, music in without being distracted •(626) 815-5008 (Psy.D.) Hunter Patterson/Foghorn the city, and student bands. by figuring out where their (626) 815-5009 (MFT) USFTV Executive Producer and senior media studies major Dave Bine- "Along with the news money will come from. • www.apu.edu/request/grad gar works with a student during this Fall's Involvement Fair. This year, and sports coverage, we USFTV will have a USFTV plans to reach out to more students by expanding its program­ •[email protected] would also like to recre­ premiere party on Oct. lin Mm ming. [email protected] ate USF Cribs, a show that Crossroads Cafe«to watch AZUSA PACIFIC • www.apu.edu/apply will explore the different their first show of the se­ UNIVERSITY dorms of USF students," said Elston. have been able to show anything we want mester. The YouTube segment will also 901 E. Alosta Ave. • Azusa. CA 91702 In conjunction with its on-campus to, as long as it has meaning," said Binegar. launch in 'Oct., although it is unclear cable show, USFTV will be launching a In addition to their regular program­ exactly what the site will look like so far. ming, USFTV will feature films by stu­ source on YouTube, so that off-campus "We'd like to feature half a dozen films, TO LEARN ABOUT THE NEW MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK students, prospective students or others can dents, as well as independent filmmak­ as well as other features," said Binegar. PROGRAM, GO TO WWW.APU.EDU/BAS/SOCIALWORK/MSW/. check out the material that USFTV cov­ ers throughout the city. "Every week ers. "Our advisors are great, and so far we we will have two hour segments that SEPTEMBER 20,2007 OPINION San Francisco Foghorn ftm jFrnntiaco jFogtom The Real Deal about the Gardens ness that could change the lives of many. Through building these gardens, the ELIZABETH 2130 Fulton Street Therefore, these three seniors, Nick members of Backtodaroots are simply BUCKLEY San Francisco, CA 94118 (415)422-6122 Agnew, Michael Aguilar, and Jo­ becoming self reliant on how they obtain Editor In Chief Fax (415) 422-2751 seph Griffin are founders of the USF their food. No longer do they have to rely [email protected] An AH-American Publication Advertising (415) 422-2657 club, Backtodaroots. This organization, on anyone or any corporation to supply 415.422.5444 ad rnaiorem dei vloriam which took off last semester, is stirring them their goods for they do it fn their own up an increase of popularity and mo­ backyards. However, what I found was that they are not pointing any fingers nor telling HUNTER PATTERSON MARK DONDERO mentum by exemplifying social activ­ ism in our community of San Francisco. people how to live.rather they are encourag­ Managing Editor Advertising Manager foghorn_ofpce@yahoo£om foghorn__ads @yahooxom Through their club, with now encom­ ing others that a new way of life is possible. passes around thirty students, they are try­ Their next plan of action is to go around MARIA DINZEO BRITA THOMPSON ing to promote and encourage social and elementary schools in the bay area and News Editor Production Manager political awareness among the entire stu­ build various gardens in hopes to promote [email protected] [email protected] dent body by simply planting gardens in this change in the minds of young children. which they grow their own organic vegeta­ "You can never take that knowledge away YEZENIA HERRERA STEVEN BARNETT Opinion Editor YEZENIA HERRERA bles. With the help of their advisor, Steven from a child, once they learn how to plant Production Assistant [email protected] Opinion Editor Zavestoski, they have three gardens but are and take pride in watching their food grow, still in the process of expanding. They claim they will know that forever." Aguilar stated. LULU MCALLISTER JIMMY CORTEZ n response to the article written last that through this development, not only Along with their gardens, Backto­ Scene Editor Online Editor, week about the Garden Project, I are they able to eat organically and know [email protected] [email protected] daroots holds occasional meetings where Iam here to clarify a few misconcep­ exactly what they are putting in their bod­ they, talk about social change and what tions and explain the root cause of this ies, but are also promoting and becoming ERIKA HEYER MICHELLE "MY" NGUYEN students can do to create a difference. "It's relatively new and exciting development. aware of the harsh realities of consumerism. interactive, and that's what I like about it. Sports Editor Business Manager [email protected] [email protected] The Garden Project is one of the de­ Sure, we'd all like to eat organically It is refreshing to see that people our age veloping plans that three USF seniors and only buy fair trade products, but ex­ are doing something to help ignite social CORINNA HALLORAN JESSIE RHODES have created. Like many young college cuse after excuse sets us back, such as "I movement."claimed senior Jessica Schifrin. Photography Editor Chief Copy Editor students,, these men were becoming in­ don't have enough time" or "eating healthy The plans and goals of this club lead me [email protected] creasingly aware and perceptive of the is just too expensive". Well, Backtoda­ to believe that change is in progress not reality that Americans are over-con­ HEATHER SPELLACY LAURA PLANTHOLT roots is here is capsize on those arguments only for the community of USF but for Assistant Copy Editor sumers and seemingly unhealthy ones. and teach us that no amount of money Graphics Coordinator the lives of people in the entirety of San At the same time, they acknowledged or time can compare to the importance Francisco. Admirably, they are funding this TERESA MOORE that a few people will not create a dent of our quality of living. There is no such organization from their own pockets and Faculty Advisor in the decisions of the government but thing as too far or too expensive when have no means of stopping any time soon. wanted to somehow spark an aware­ it comes to doing what is morally right. Yezenia Herrera is a senior Communica- * tions Major The Bay Area's Anti-LA. Sentiment Clearing Misconceptions geography lesson. Many people like to use California girl. But you probably wouldn't the terms L.A. and Southern California know it, or at least your preconceived no­ interchangeably. P.S. - just like San Fran­ tions wouldn't steer you to believe that Free Trade Versus Fair Trade ciscans don't like their city to be called I'm so closely linked with L.A. culture. Frisco, Southern Californians hate the I realize many of you see USF stu­ term SoCal - so please cease your usage of dents Trom Southern California and they ith the growing popular­ International Fair Trade Associa­ it. I'm sure someone from San Jose would usually fit the stereotype you've witnessed ity of the Green Move­ tion, however of the nearly f 4 tril­ hate if I bagged on their city quoting that on Dr. 90210, The Hills, and every other ment, where political W lion of products exchanged globally, "All those crazy San Franciscans are the disgusting "look at me I'm rich" reality activists promote environmentalism, fair trade only obtains .01%. Their same!," completely neglecting the fact that show. Is this culture really present in Los sustainability, peace, and social jus­ aim is purely to bring an awareness the Bay is diverse as well, and each individ­ Angeles and other areas of Southern Cali­ tice, there is an uncertainty surfacing and understanding that we have ual area should be more specifically cited. fornia? - YES. Do many of these people in the forefront of our lives. We are the power to stop corrupt govern­ JENNY FARAH In regards to Southern California, for attend USF? - YES. Does that mean that now hearing more about "Free Trade" ments that mistreat their people by Columnist reference, one usually starts with the coun­ every person who ever lived south of Ba- and "Fair Trade" organizations on a only buying Fair Trade Products. ties. There's of course, Los Angeles County, kersfield must be the same? - NO!!! In constant basis around San Francis­ On the other hand, Free Trade is es I'm from L.A. and no I'm not a which includes the ever so popular Beverly fact, a vast majority of people that actu­ co; even Crossroads Cafe promotes completely different. Free trade is bitch. Don't look surprised! I hate Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, the no­ ally grew up in Southern California con­ Fair Trade Coffee. However, as the purely an arrangement where every YUgg wearing, big-sunglasses dawn­ torious San Fernando Valley - or simply demn that culture as much as any Bay consumers, we should be aware and nation, worldwide, has the right and ing, overly-tanned, bleached blonde bim­ "The Valley" - and the city of Los Angeles Area native would. Many of the people educated about what exactly these freedom to trade goods that they bos as much as the next girl. So don't you itself. Then we have Orange County - or as you see on TV are transplants - people organizations entail. Therefore, we produce. The World Trade Organi­ dare associate me with the yuppie culture everyone who doesn't live there likes to call who immigrated to L.A., not natives. as the Foghorn Staff, decided to zation (WTO) created this system of L.A. that you believe infiltrates into all it - the O.C., which houses the previously As someone who was raised with stories discuss in simplistic terms all you in hopes of achieving an optimal who live in the southern region of this mentioned Anaheim, Laguna and New­ about how fun it was growing up in L.A. need to know about the differences barter structure. The theory of free state. I can not tell you how many times port Beach, and an array of other coastal in the 50's and 60's, and to then share many between these important issues. trade claims that if everyone in the the following conversation has transpired: cities. Thirdly, there's San Diego County, of those same experiences, I have nothing The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) world eliminates tariffs and regula- • Them: I hate L.A. I visited it before, which hosts another gamut of beauti­ but fond feelings towards where I lived and is committed to fair distribution of tions to bring products across bor­ and it's so lame and superficial ful beaches like La Jolla. And as you drift where I will always return. Los Angeles, and wages, work opportunities, and work ders, than we would all be better off. Me: Really? Where did you go? away from this famous triplet, you'll find in many respects all of Southern California, environments. The FTF helps more Them:Disneyland Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino raised me. Its climate shaped my person­ than half a million farmers in nearly The common misconception lies Ok - time out! First off, wrong County, just to name a few. But I don't feel ality and gave my relatives opportunities 50 countries receive a fair price for in the notion that both trade or­ county. Second, what happened? Was like these areas cause the most controversy, that helped them to thrive. Thus, like any­ their labor. Child labor is nonexistent ganizations deal with the same is­ Mickey too mean? Not sign an autograph so we'll keep my discussion of them to a one else, it offends me deeply to hear oth­ and working conditions are non haz- sues. However, this is not the case! for ya? I mean really, was your time spent minimum. In fact, that was it right there. ers smear what my family and I call home. ardous. A specific label on Fair Trade Although both have to deal with in Anaheim that awful? Orwere you just Now knowing this, let me tell you my Now knowing what I know, I hope products guarantees fair wages among trade among nations, they are tar­ taking a very simple, isolated experience tale. I came to USF in the Fall of 2004, you can see why I'm angered by pathetic workers and practices the use of en­ geting very different problems. Fair and drawing a ridiculous conclusion from only having lived in the city of Burbank. ramblings such as the Anaheim reference I vironmentally sustainable systems. Trade primarily deals with social it? I believe it was the latter. I find that Burbank straddles the San Fernando Val­ cited earlier. It would be as if I were to base By addressing the social conditions justice as Free Trade deals with way too many people derive an opinion ley and Hollywood and is famous for its my entire feelings about the Bay Area on of developing countries as well envi­ economic issues. It is important to about Southern California from the collection of studios including NBC, War­ my childhood trip to downtown Oakland - ronmental issues, the FTF promotes note however that consuming Fair wrong sources, and thus their judgments ner Brothers, and Universal. Both of my I probably offended about half of USF with a system of trade that is beneficial to Trade Products is highly beneficial based off such are unreasonable and parents were born and raised in Los An­ that comment - but you see my point. So the workers and their communities. and arguably the moral choice. Yet, misinformed. Therefore, upon reading my geles, and all of my extended family lives stop the hating, and enjoy the fact that we all Their mission is to help educate Free Trade also has its advantages. perspective, I hope to dispel those awful either in L.A., Orange, or Ventura County. come from the greatest state in the Union! the consumers about the impor­ So whether or not you agree with ideas from your mind With this family history, I basically re­ tance and relevance of purchasing Fair Trade, Free trade, or both, un­ First, I must begin with a very simple fer to myself as a full blooded Southern Fair Trade products. Just this past derstanding their implications will Jenny Farah is a senior Biology Major year, FTF sales totaled $2.6 Bil­ help you accept how a three-dol­ lion worldwide according to the lar cup of coffee affects the world. Stevens Tirade: Unsatisfactory Trade Policies STEVEN BARNETT The responsibility resides in the so­ Take this for example. David Silver Columnist cial aspect of economics and trade. is a media studies professor here at USF Grassroots movements for fair trade and he has been asking his classes what y philosophy teacher in high have gained momentum as mass amounts they think of this environmentally ben­ school loved to berate me for ide­ of supporters have turned their backs to eficial idea: once a week, instead of rely­ Malism. In a very simplistic way, we corporations that abuse free trade and west­ ing on the Crossroads Cafe to supply a had divided our arguments into economic ern powers that support trade agreements disposable cup, you can bring your own and social disputes. Although we were very designed to ignore the plight of workers. non-disposable container and get your Columns for the Opinion section and Letters to the Editor are gladly accepted from students, faculty, staff and alumni. similar in our ideas and opinions, he always The World Trade Organization coffee for free. However, those who opt All materials must be signed and include your printed name, address, and telephone number for verification. focused on exposing contradictions and (WTO) is arguably the most influential to use a disposable cup from. Crossroads Please include your university status {class standing or title). problems in any solution I would provide. We reserve the right to edit materials submitted. 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Editorials are written by the Foghorn editorial staff and represent a group consensus. However, my argu­ Some corporations have posed a ques­ tion of free coffee for progressive students. The San Francisco Foghorn Opinion page is a forum for the free, fair and civil exchange of ideas. Contributors'opinions are not meant ments ended in little progress. to reflect the views of the Foghorn staff or the University of San Francisco. tion to their consumers, are you willing to The main theory behind both trade I realized that I had been focusing on pay more for your products? It is true, fair and environmental reforms is that change the government's responsibility in re­ The San Franisco Foghorn is the official student newspaper of the University of San Francisco and is sponsored by the Associated trade often demands the consumer to pay can only be successful through the people. 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Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied he government is good at drag­ sponsorship or endorsement of such commercial enterprises or ventures by the San Francisco Foghorn. that cannot be implicitly provided. Their ging its feet for change, especially for Steven Barnett is a freshman Media CMMIV-MMV. San Francisco Foghorn. All rights reserved. No material printed herein may be reproduced without prior permission job is to ensure America stays at the sta­ trade and environmental progress. of the Editor in Chief. Studies and Philosophy major. tus quo for political and economic power. The people can do it faster. SCENE SEPTEMBER 20,2007 San Francisco Foghorn

shows while you munch on rich moon cakes this weekend at the Chinatown Au­ tumn Moon Festival. The celebration be­ Chocolate With a Purpose gins with a parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, LULU MCALLISTER September 22nd and wraps up with Drag Scene Editor on Parade on Sunday, September 23rd at 5 p.m. (both parades start at Grant and he 12th Annual Ghiradelli Square California). Call (415) 982- 6306 or go to Chocolate Festival kicked off this www.moonfestival.org to see what other year with the infamous "Earth­ kinds of cultural demonstrations, food sam T plings and arts and crafts you can expect. quake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest." Sheila Rad was one of the brave fes- tivalgoers who decided to take on the This is your last chance to get your free challenge, despite the large bandage on Willy fix: go to Free Shakespeare in the her face. "You had to go in front and Park's presentation of A Mid-Summer basically show that you are enthusias­ Night's Dream on Saturday, September tic and I told her, 'Look at me, I'm hurt! 22nd at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Septem Pick me!' and so she did," Rad explained. ber 23rd at 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket Rad received the head wound LULU MCALLISTER and some grub with you to the Main when she fainted earlier in the day, Scene Editor Post Parade Ground Lawn off of Gra hitting her head on a rock. Was it a ham St. (between Presidio and Lincoln chocolate overdose? "No!" she laughs, his is the first week of the San Boulevards) and see "what fools these "More like not eating before hand!" Francisco Jazz Festival, which is mortals be!" Call (415) 865-4434 or log Although she didn't win the com­ Tturning 25 this year. From Sep­ on to www.sfshakes.org for more info. petition, she still managed to plow her tember 22nd through November 30th, way through massive piles of choco­ check out Jazz greats like Pharaoh Sand­ This Sunday, September 23rd at 2 late and chocolate chip ice cream (all ers, Herbie Hancock and Ravi Shan- p.m. see Marcus Shelby in a small en the while avoiding the cherries, which kar (who will be joined by his daughter semble tribute to Harriet Tubman and she dislikes). "I didn't care about win­ Anoushka), at various venues. Call (866) jazz at the de Young. The free event fea­ ning or losing, I just wanted to eat the 920- JAZZ or go to www.sfjazz.org for tures a combination of jazz performance ice cream and put my face in it," she said. a complete fist of artists and venues. and discussion, led by Shelby himself, Aside from viewing the many food on Tubman's relationship to the Civil demonstrations and main stage events like Theatre Rhinoceros, America's longest Rights Movement and her rok in the the sundae-eating contest, those who at­ running professional queer theatre, is cel­ history of jazz music. Call (415) 626 tended the festival could visit the 25 dif­ ebrating their first 30 years with A Musi­ 3311 or visit www.theintersection.org for ferent booths featuring local and inter­ cal Retrospective, conceived and directed by more information about the presentation national chocolate-related food vendors. John Fisher with "Dramaturgy" by Matt One of the most popular booths at Weimer. Enjoy an evening of the onstage Next Wednesday, September 26th at LULU MCALLISTER/Foghorn the event was Kit's Cookies, from Bel­ comedy, sex, politics and fun for which this Chocolate-lovers traveled from near and far to experience their favorite treat in its many 5:45 p.m., come to Lone Mountain room mont, CA, which featured three kfnds company is known. Thursday, September forms. One sucrrmdividual, Sheihrilad, decided ttrpfnnge head-lorrgintcrthe sweet stuff 100 to see a detailed presentation of New of cookies: Pecan Rum Raisin with - despite having a bandaged face - as a contestant in the Earthquake Ice Cream Sunday 20th andFriday,September21stat 8:00p.m. Guinea Art of Birth, Death, and Trans Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Walnut with Eating Contest. Rad didn't win but plans to try again next year. are "Pay What You Want Previews." Call formation by Christina Hellmich, Cura­ White Chocolate Chip and Cashew Co­ (415) 861-5079 or visit www.therhino.org tor of Oceanic Art and the Jolika Collec conut with Dark Chocolate Chip—all for directions to the theatre in the Mission. tion of New Guinea Art at the de Young but the most intriguing part about the prod­ center in our property [in San Francisco] of which are all-natural and preserva­ Museum. Don't miss the splendor of this ucts is the message that comes with them. and in the East Bay and we provide an op­ tive-free. "It's a good old chocolate chip Watch ribbon and lion dancers, Chi­ fascinating and important local collection. "The butter comes from a local manu­ portunity for people to come in and get a cookie with real butter, real sugar and it's nese acrobatics, martial arts, and magic The event will be free and open to the public facturer in South Africa, the sugar—ev­ week's worth of groceries," Scherer said. soft and chewy," said owner, Kit Ayroso. erything is made and manufactured in He will attest to the importance of vol­ Not surprisingly, responses to the South Africa and everything is made by unteers like Vhao at this celebrated annual cookies were positive. "They haven't seen formerly unemployed men and women event. "The bulk of what we do is provide cookies with this kind of fruit and nut Musical Sings 60s Troubles With in South Africa. So our premise behind the volunteer support for the event. We combination before, so that draws them. the company is to create opportunity, one have over 300 volunteers throughout the We actually have some people com­ bite at a time. We make gourmet premi­ whole weekend and we're responsible for A Little Help From The Beatles ing back for more samples," she said. um products, but create opportunity for training them and managing them, plac­ Kit's Cookies was next to an­ Review by people who otherwise wouldn't have had ing them where they're needed and work­ other festival favorite and Pen­ CAMILLE JACOBSONTNGRAM jobs. There's a very high percentage of ing with them to make sure we have full insula native, Victoria's Toffee. StaffWriter unemployment in South Africa. Seventy coverage," said Scherer. "We were able to Victoria Stillian, who founded and percent of the people who are heads of sign up about 10 or 15 USF students, so owns the company with her husband, is hough the 1960's are known as households in South Africa were women we're thrilled about the response we got a Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival veteran. the hippie era, the revolutionary who didn't have jobs before," said Polak. from [USF]," he said. The USF volun­ "We did the festival last year and had such ideals and peace movements may Polak came to the festival to explore her teers were mostly scheduled for the sec­ T a good time—and it's for such a worthy be just as alive today as they were then. ond day of the event, but a few showed cause. We'll probably be here next year, too." U.S. market. "We thought San Francisco From the local Summer of Love 40th up early to scout out the festival offerings. Stillian started making her toffee would be a friendly place and so far it's been Anniversary Concert to the nationwide about 20 years ago for family and friends. great," she said. "We were told to bring 5, Megan McCorkle and Stacy Pe- opening of Across the Universe, a phe­ When she retired from another job a

Review by as myself, seated among the crowd on the in polish was made up for in proximity. The LAURA PLANTHOLT Red Vic's comfortable bench-style seating, camera often seemed to be right on stage Copy Editor large wooden bowl of popcorn in hand. with the artists, essentially giving all of us The documentary began with a mon­ in the audience the best seat in the house he Summer of Love went down tage of clips painting a portrait of 1960s at this famous concert. Seeing Hendrix in history as an era of peace, free­ culture set appropriately to the tune of play his guitar behind his back or while Tdom and non-conformity, but per­ Scott McKenzie's "San Francisco (Be Sure somersaulting up close was phenomenal; haps the reason we remember it all so well to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)." seeing the emotion in Joplin's face while is due in part to the glorious soundtrack There were shots of young people making she sang almost seemed like an invasion of that accompanied it. I know that when­ art, playing music, dancing, talking and you her privacy; seeing The Who destroy their ever I hear the gentle guitar strumming guessed it: putting flowers in their hair. instruments after playing "My Generation" of the Grateful Dead or the impassioned The concert's lineup included now leg­ made me also want to get up and smash crooning of Janis Joplin, the spirit of the endary performers such as The Mamas & something. In other words, seeing these sixties seems to come back and remind me the Papas (who incidentally helped pro­ iconic figures doing the things that made of the ideals that were valued back then. duce the festival), The Grateful Dead, Jef­ them famous was truly inspiring. This year marked the fortieth anniversary ferson Airplane, Simon and Garfunkel,The Walking out of the theatre into the of that infamous summer, and in the San Who, The Byrds, Otis Redding, Janis Jop- grim reality of the modern day Haight Francisco area there were ample oppor­ linjimi Hendrix and more. Many of these Street made me momentarily bitter. Like tunities to commemorate the milestone. performers had not yet reached the level of many, I resent the trendy, over-priced bou­ The Red Vic Movie House (1727 Haight stardom that they later did. The Who, as tiques that have taken over the strip and Street, near Cole) marked the occasion by well as Hendrix, were both well known in feel they are slightly contradictory to the Sky Madden/Foghorn screening Monterey Pop, the 1968 docu­ the United Kingdom at that time, but did spirit of non-conformity that made the mentary about the two-day music festival not reach stardom in the United States un­ Haight-Ashbury neighborhood famous so One of Atlanta's finest bands, Manchester Orchestra, takes the stage at the Warfield. Along that jumpstarted that rockin' summer four til the Monterey Pop Festival. The festival many years ago. I became nostalgic for a with his other band mates, Jeremiah Edmond, co-founded Favorite Gentleman Recordings. decades ago. also launched the career of Joplin, who was time that I was not even alive for! How­ Favorite Gentleman, an independent label, also put out the band's EP, You Brainstorm, I The movie attracted a mostly older virtually unheard of outside of Haight- ever, then I came across a group of young Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs A Good Editor in 2005. When Edmond isn't spending time crowd, many of whom seemed they could Ashbury until performing at the festival, people -one with a guitar case in hand - on percussion and production for Manchester Orchestra, he works on his own label, Fifth Story Music. Fifth Story Music has helped bands such as Pacifico, Hotel and Elevation. have been at the Monterey Pop Festi­ whe she became an overnight sensation. walking toward Golden Gate Park, and I See page 7 for more. val themselves back in '67 - old hippies, The body of the film consisted primarily realized that no matter what happens, San in other words, stubbornly holding on to of on-stage footage. The camera shots were Francisco will always hold a place in its their full beards and flowing skirts. There shaky, which gave the film a home-movie heart for the free-spirit in all of us - and were a few young wannabe hippies, such vibe. What the camera sometimes lacked hey, that's pretty groovy. Good to Know: Late Night Eats Dorm Gourmet Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 Easy Desserts a.m.

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A favorite track, "Old Aschool is to get laid, not to earn The rest of the movie progresses with Evan Flame," builds from an edgy minor key. It your diploma. From Porkies to American and Seth trying to find any form of alco­ is also worth nothing the CD's fabulous Pie, the teen movie genre insists that hol for the party, while Fogell gets to hang cover art, which features people wearing the only quest worth pursuing is mak­ out with two cops, played by Seth Rogen black coats and holding umbrellas, while ing sure you can impress the other sex and Bill Hader. Eventually everyone meets swans chew them out of their hands. (Mint outside of the classroom. Unfortunately up, and by the end of the movie all par­ Datarock - Datarock (2007) Records) Judd Appatow's latest effort, Superbad, ties involved have learned valuable lessons. Review by Aden Jordan www.myspace.com/immaculatcmachine does not do much to buck this trend. Evidently, Rogen and longtime friend www.immaculatemachine.com The movie revolves around two Evan Goldberg began writing the script I was a little hesitant to purchase a copy of friends, Evan (Michael Cera) and Seth for Superbad when they were thirteen— Datarock's self-tided album. The cover fea­ (Jonah Hill), who struggle over which which makes a lot of sense, considering tures a drawing of two men with big hip­ porno sites to subscribe to, as well as how childish and lazy it is. The movie ster glasses and stubble wearing shirts that what will happen to their friendship felt like a bunch of sketches jumbled to­ say "DATAROCK." In this case, it was after they graduate and go to their re­ gether, especially the side-story involving wise to judge a CD by its cover: Datarock spective universities. While Evan is shy Fogell and the cops. That's not to say that is a mediocre collection of uninteresting and endearing in his social awkward­ the movie isn't funny, because it is. One songs. The vocals sound like a bad mix ness, Seth is brash and crass. The only scene in particular that involves Seth let­ between the singer from Suburban Kids thing they share is a love of women and ting his home-economics teacher know With Biblical Names and Bill Murray's how everyone in high school feels about an inability to talk to them. Along the lounge singer sketch from old episodes of Vps We\ the class is comic gold. It just would have way they meet up with their friend Fo- Saturday Night Live. On the song "Fa-Fa- been nice if the movie could have included Justice - Cross (2007) gell, who is equally inept, but has man­ Fa," Datarock attempts their best Talking a little more comedic consistency. Any­ Review by Russell Bentley aged to acquire a fake ID with an alias Heads impression, but the vocals rip off one can write an expletive-laden movie so ingenious that the 18 to 24-year- David Byrne more than they pay tribute to about wanting to get laid in high school, After the French house duo Justice un­ old male demographic will be quot­ him. Highlight songs such as "Bulldozer" fm$^ but considering the well-reputed Appa- leashed the killer single "We Are Your ing it ad nauseum for years to come. showcase sloppy guitar, light synth, and tow was involved, one would have hoped Friends" two years ago, the dance floor has The movie takes place in suburban light-hearted lyrics. If you are looking for for a little more subtlety and insight. been at their mercy ever since. The group Anytown, USA, and the story unfolds fun electronic rock, I would recommend Nyles Lannon - Pressure (2007) just released their highly anticipated de­ over the course of one awe-inspiring day. looking elsewhere. (Young Aspiring Pro­ Review by Jaynie Healy but EP, Cross, and it will melt your face. In an effort to impress their high school fessionals) Following in the footsteps of fellow coun­ www.myspace.com/datarock trymen Daft Punk's brand of disco funk, Nyles Lannon (formerly of Bay Area www.datarockmusic.com Justice keep the funk and put it through band Film School) has created the per­ a blender of distortion and feedback, spit- fect soundtrack for those quiet evening ' ting out their own brand of disco punk. hours you spend lying on your back in It's irresistible and should only be played bed in sleepy-wakefulness, dreaming but unable to sleep. Back in 2004, Lannon SKY AND NICK'S PICKS KNIVES as loud as humanly possible. The record DON'T HAVE opens with Genesis' pounding timpani, released a beautiful folk-electronic album This months band to watch: Manchester Orchestra YOUR BACK which evokes a dance floor call-to-arms, called Chemical Friends—one of the most and from there the song takes off; daring underrated and unheard albums of that you not to dance. Other standout tracks year. And while this album is less overtly EMILY HAINES electronic, repeated listens reveal subtle & THE SOFT SKELETON are "D.A.N.C.E." (which finally makes a children's choir sound cool), the two-part clicks and soundscapes hidden behind soft "Phantom I & II," and "Waters of Naza­ acoustic lullabies. Lannon's hushed vocals reth," with its deafening distortion and and subdued but rocking pop melodies Emdy Haines — Knives Don't Have Your hammering bass line. If there ever was a bear obvious comparisons the late, great Elliot Smith, and yet he creates a sound Back (2006) reason for getting evicted, this album is it. that is all his own: simultaneously warm Review by Chloe Schildhause (Ed Banger) www.myspace.com/etjusticepourtous and empty, desperate and calm, hollow and lush. Pick up a copy of Pressure and you Emily Haines, better known as the singer might just tuck it under your pillow...on for the band Metric, has done what most your iPod, that is. (Badman) successful lead singers ultimately do: the www.myspace.com/nlannon solo album. Her voice is certainly pleasant www.nlannon.com to listen to, but without fellow band mates James Shaw, Joshua Winstead and Joules Scott Key, the music feels empty. Hear­ ing Haines on her solo album, I can't help but yearn for the energetic and empower­ ing beats present in most Metric songs. It is like listening to a mediocre cover of an excellent song; one tends to consider only the greatness of the original. Nonetheless, LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver Haines is talented in both voice and piano. (2007) One track entitled "Reading in Bed" sums Review by Aden Jordan up Haines' overall style, in that her songs are perfect to play in the background while LCD Soundsystem's latest album Sound of reading, eating, sleeping, bathing, et cetera. Service Group - Principals of Electronic Silver opens with fun, energetic electroni- (Last Gang) 4 Circuitry (2007) ca-fused songs. First comes the infectious, Review by Laura Plantholt www.myspace.com/emilyhaines "Get Innocuous," followed later by the Copy Editor www.emilyhaines.com hilarious "North American Scum," which www.softskeleton.com includes cheeky lyrics like, "New York is . Maria Dinzeo/Foghorn After a four-year hiatus, Service Group is the greatest if you get someone to pay the USF musicians Sky and Nick let you know which bands to look for in the months to back in action with the upcoming release rent/Wa-hoo!" "Sound of Silver" takes a come. of their second full-length album, Prin­ more somber turn, and the two best songs cipals of Electronic Circuitry—as much of off the album, "Someone Great" and "All a pop-rock masterpiece as their* first. The My Friends," are poignant and slightly sad. Southern.California quartet, whose inspi­ After these two beautiful songs, "Sound ration comes primarily from 60's and 70s of Silver" returns the album to its upbeat SKY MADDEN What We Aim For), whom are all dime a rock, mod and punk, creates a sound that is danceable side. Lead singer James Murphy Scene Assistant dozen these days, something new. like sugar to the ears. The surf-rock guitar can really carry a tune and the production NICKMINNOTT riffs, smooth harmonization and cheerful is high quality, with the layering of many StaffWriter What: Fresh, vignette-driven power pop beat make it the perfect soundtrack for instruments. This is definitely one of the that lays down thunderous percussion and a summertime beach party, but the re­ Immaculate Machine - Fables (2007) best alternative music albums of 2007. or no fewer than 16 months have authentic organ playing. freshing melodies and surprising tempo Review by Chloe Schildhause (DFA) ultra new-comers Manchester changes keep it from sounding like just Orchestra been together. Lyricist When and Where: On tour this fall, co- www.myspace. com/lcdsoundsystem another stale Beach Boys throwback. Ser­ F Many will recognize the voice of Kath- Andy Hull began laying down tracks headlining with the Annuals. Catch them www.lcdsoundsystem.com vice Group hits the nail on the head when ryn Calder when listening to this record. in his junior year of high school. He in our neck of the woods at the Bottom of it comes to balancing the music of the Calder (of the New Pornographers) joined then went on to forsake his senior year the Hill on November 14th. past with that of the future, producing a Brooke Gallupe and Luke Kozlowski to to collect his friends—some rooting all cool, retro vibe that still feels vivacious, fun create a beautiful sound. This album is, the way from middle school—and re­ For Fans Of: Bright Eyes, As Tall As Li­ and completely unpretentious. (Squid Vs. indeed, very similar to those of the New cord, yielding what has now become the ons and The Format Whale) Pornographers: soft, calming and alto­ Manchester Orchestra. gether enjoyable. Although Calder's voice http://www.myspace.com/servicegroup It's impressive, not to mention inspir­ Play: The surprisingly captivating post- http://www.svcgrp.com/ ing, to discover that their debut album, Christian schoolboy track of hope, "Wolves I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child, was At Night." It is itself an analogy of the crafted, mastered, rehearsed and then group's new album, I'm Like A Virgin distributed in large part by a group of Losing A Child. Ton 5 Reasons We Should Be Glad To friends whose ages average around 19. We sat down with the Lost-watching, Trash: This overly dramatic track, "I Can Elliot Smith-obsessed boys of Ameri­ Feel Your Pain," found four songs into the Live In A City Called San Francisco ca's brand new gritty rock act, the Man­ album is abrupt and noxious in its attempt By Camille Jacobson-Ingram chester Orchestra. Here is what we to suck you into Hull's despondency. To .,.,-•••'""" learned: hear the Manchester Orchestra line up as 5. Thong, England a whole, keyboards and all, is much more 4. Hell, Michigan Who: Five promising young musicians pleasing to the ear. Andy, save this one for 3. Looneyville, Texas from Atlanta, Georgia who want to tell the solo project. 2. Hookersville, West Virginia their pathos-saturated story of southern 1. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitariatahu, New Zealand mysticism. Manchester Orchestra gives Album out now. For tour dates go to: listeners tired of the Fueled By Ramen www.themanchesterorchestra.com. family (Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Cute Is 8 SEPTEMBER 20,2007 SCENE San Francisco Foghorn t Eleni Mandell Discusses Home, Writing, and Musical Influences ^^*B «aff Picks Neb SawH KELLY SANDERS sort of country and rockabilly and then it and I draw a lot of inspiration from my StaffWriter they're just great songwriters, great lyr­ neighborhood and my community and all A Good Book www.sonicliving. ics. Then I discovered Tom Waits. Then it that. And I try pretty successfully to avoid here's nothing like sitting down with leni Mandell's music reminds was the same sort of thing where I'd never the things about it that I hate," she said. com a good book (when you have the time of a feminine, infinitely calmer heard somebody sing like that and he re­ Additionally, Mandell has to do it). f you are the type of person version of Devendra Banhart's. ally just blew my mind and inspired me." worked with some amazing musi­ T E Editor in Chief Elizabeth is working her who scours venue listings Mandell's latest album, Miracle of Five, Beyond her slightly unusual musical cians. Her MySpace page boasts way through Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi. to see when your favorite is full of pretty, almost ambient vocals, influences, Mandell also takes an unortho­ an impressive list of collaborations. I Copy editor Laura Plantholt enjoyed Jean- bands will be in town, then this catchy guitar parts and insightful lyr­ dox approach to other aspects of her career. "I've gotten to work with a lot of real­ nette Walls' magical memoir, The Glass Castle. site may instandy free up some ics, all performed by Mandell herself. Instead of the typical stiffened description ly great people over the years. The Herbie Online editor Jimmy Cortez considers the big of your time. SonicLiving allows of the artist, Mandell's online biography Hancock thing happened when I was really Mandeil gained a minute amount picture while reading A Long Way Down by you to create a "wishlist" of bands lists the monumental moments in her just starting out. I was hired to be a singer of exposure for lending her vocals to a Nick Hornby. Copy editor Jessie Rhodes rec­ and musicians. From here the site life, many of which coincide with music. in this movie and it was pretty terrifying." cover of Cole Porter's "I Love Paris," ommends the Oprah-approved page-turner, does all the research for you, no­ Mandell said, "At the time I was just so in­ which was used in Paris Hilton's scan­ "I. just find that whole bio pretty dif­ Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. Brita Thomp­ tifying you through email when­ timidated being in a recording studio with dalous Carl's Jr. commercial. Mandell ficult and the idea of writing like, 'Eleni son, our visually-oriented production manager ever local venues book someone professional musicians, really having to is quick to defend herself in that arena. grew up in Los Angeles, CA...'just seems enjoys herself a dense graphic novel, recently on your list. Additionally, as a perform in a way that wasn't very natural "First of all," said Mandell, "Carl's Jr. so fake and cheesy and pretentious. So I polishing off Tales of Woodsman Pete by Ch- member (it's free to join) you can only exists in a few states in the coun­ just started writing to me. He wanted to get igago artist Lilli Carre. Steven Barnett, our keep track of the shows you plan try, which when you're in California you what was coming a performance out of me hardworking production assistant is infatuated to see on the site and glimpse don't realize—it's not a national chain. to my mind." Man­ that I wasn't sure I could, with the philosophical page turner, Einstein's which shows other members I would say the only thing I got out of dell said, "I just " I begged for give him. For me, work­ Dreams by Alan Lightman. Sports Editor Er- plan to attend. that, besides pocket change, was that I kind of tried to fig­ ing with DJ Bonebrake ika Heyer craves the romance of her last read, SonicLiving is also a good learned when I'm not comfortable with ure out how I got Diana Ross when was a really tremendous Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Business man­ reference if you want to check something I should just express that. I to where I am, and honor because he was Mahogany came ager My Nguyen has caught the magic bug and out new music. Clicking on an need to trust myself a little bit more." what worked for the drummer for X and is plowing through Harry Potter #5 right now. artist's name on your wishlist or me along the way." they were so instrumental Her truer musical endeavors provide out. And then I got Opinion editor Yezenia Herrera is inspired anyone else's will lead to a page in my development, my much more fulfilling results. Songs like And where, by themes of faith and family in Marilynne that displays music videos and tastes, my desire to play "Girls" and "MyTwin/'offMiracle of Five, exactly, is Eleni kind of caught up Robinson's Gilead. Meanwhile, scene assistant YoiiTubed footage of that par­ music and express myself." are melodic and natural. It is difficult to Mandell? She is Sky Madden is tintillated by the overtly sexual ticular band from various concert in the disco craze— Mandell is much more label Mandell or to pin her down within a about a decade into Platform by Michel Houellebecq. Scene editor appearances. For each registered organic than one might specific genre. Evidendy, Mandell agrees. her career and has dont hold it against Lulu McAllister whets her appetite for adven­ event (show, festival, etc.), the expect. She enjoys the "I haven't labeled myself. That's al­ released six albums, » ture by reading food critic Gael Greene's au­ site also includes a link to the of­ simplicity of life on the most an impossible task. I write music among them a tra­ me tobiography, Insatiable. Photo Editor Corinna ficial ticket distributor. Now you road because it allows her I want to hear. I think that I should be ditional country Halloran is inspired by Hemingway's memoir just need to find a way to pay for time to experience the filed under 'rock' with all of the oth­ record, Country for -Eleni Mandell, The Green Hills of Africa. aU*those shows. er people that I like, but I'm definitely True Lovers. Her Musician world around her more not necessarily a rock person," she said. earnest vocals and fully and to write songs. Mandell, a Los Angeles native, lyrics, and rela­ "There's so much stress has been exposed extensively to music tively simplistic, and so much to think throughout her entire life. Her music-en­ rustic instrumental about that I kind of really like just living in the world when we're thusiast father schooled her early in every­ arrangements seem more befitting of a on tour and, of course, trying all the good one from Ella Fitzgerald to Bob Dylan to Josh Ritter-type, not a woman brought up food wherever I go," said Mandell. "I'm The Beatles. Under the tutelage of her dad, in the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. really kind of getting into a new environ­ she began to spread her musical wings. "I think there are a lot of terrible ment with different kinds of cultures and "I begged for Diana Ross when Ma­ things about Los Angeles, but there's all different cities I go to. I take notebooks hogany came out. And then I got kind of kinds of great things too. I spent a lot with me and I take a lot of notes and caught up in the disco craze—don't hold of years kind of racking my brain about sometimes I will write an entire song on it against me," Mandell said. 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THE HEYER SCORE Lady Dons Host Weekend Invitational , but this did not show in the game. In the 123456 7BgiO RHE FRANCESCA CRUDO first set, the Lady Dons took advantage of StaffWriter Xavier and won the match 30-28. In the • second set, Xavier started to look better, he USF women's volleyball team but they struggled against the Lady Dons BOSTON l|| hosted the Asics/Coca-Cola Invi­ and USF won 32-30. The third set seemed Ttational over the weekend, which relatively short since the Lady Dons had featured teams from Sacramento State held the lead for a good portion of the AT BAT BALL STRIKE DUT (R) (8-3), Xavier University (8-3), Cal Poly set. The Lady Dons won the set 30-24. I^HHl (5-4) and home team USF (8-3). Sac­ After USF beat Xavier, Sacramento ramento State came out on top by win­ State beat Cal Poly 3-1. Sacramento State ning three games. The Lady Dons won also beat Xavier 3-0. After these games, two games but lost the third to Cal Poly. the Lady Dons lost 3-1 to Cal Poly in the The Globalization of the Athletic Movement On Friday, Xavier beat 14th ranked last game of the tournament. In the first ERIKA HEYER The event triggered a bout of spending Mariners to make more money and expand Cal Poly 3-2: 30-27,26-30,23-30, 30-28, two sets, Cal Poly proved to be the better Sports Editor frenzy, in particular as consumers pur­ their business to Japan. After this, other and 15-6. This loss makes the Lady Mus­ team by winning the first two sets 30-28 chased new audio/TV systems and other teams decided to jump on the Japanese tangs vulnerable to going down in rank. and 30-17. The Lady Dons came back and or fans, watching sports has always electronic equipment...French private con­ bandwagon. The Yankees acquired out­ In their first won the third been a way for people to come to­ sumption grew 1.5% in the spring quarter fielder Hideki Matsui and pitcher Chien- game of the set 33-31, but gether and watch an exciting game. of 1998—one of its strongest increases on Ming Wang. The Boston Red Sox also tournamentjthe Cal Poly was F the better team For athletes, playing has always been for record." Germany, which held the World acquired two Japanese pitchers, Daisuke Lady Dons lost the love of the sport, the rush that they Cup in 2006, was counting on the event Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima. With in three straight by winning the get when they win and the frustration that to help boost its economy even more than these expansions, these baseball franchises sets to Sacra­ fourth set 30-25. they feel when their team loses. So when it already had in that year. America seems will not only make more money, but they mento State. Sacramento did these innocent and cherished feel­ to be the only country where soccer cloes will also be opening more markets for oth­ In the first set, State, who won ings about sports turn into just a business? not produce major profits and boost the ers in America and in Japan. This will also the Lady Dons all three games, When did these players stop loving the economy, but America has another sport bring America's game to another country fell behind, is the tourna­ game and start loving just the money? Why that is definitely on the rise. Baseball has to make baseball Japan's national game as and could not ment winner. do the fans have to pay a lot of money to long been considered the national pastime well. Due to this international demand, in regain enough The MVP was watch their favorite team—and probably in of the U.S., but the way that this sport is 2006 Major League Baseball organized to defeat Sac­ outside hitter the nosebleed section? Sports all changed spreading to countries like Japan, Puerto the first annual World Baseball Classic in ramento State, Missie Stidham when executives saw that there was money Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, March of that year. Each country that the losing 21-30. of Sacramento to be made from the demand to see the baseball may become the next global game. baseball community represented were com­ In the second State. Also mak­ players play these beloved sports. Little Americans can be identified in foreign peting against each other to win the title of set, the Lady ing the All-Tour­ did these businesspersons know how much countries by wearing a baseball hat, but World Champ. According to theglobalist. Dons took the nament are Cal money these sports could actually gener­ walking around downtown Tokyo with a com, "it was an instant success. The com­ early lead of Poly's Kristin ate, and the influence that money could baseball cap on may no longer be such an petitive games, fan enthusiasm and high 5-1. However, Jackson, Sacra­ have in countries' economies and politics. unusual sight. In the past few years base­ media ratings show that there is a rapidly they lost the mento State's The one game that has circulated around ball has been making an effort to expand growing global market for baseball." The lead by going Lindsay Haupt the world has been soccer. Although in the his walls outside of the United States by more surprising element of this baseball 8-10 and again Tatsuya Kawauchi/ Foghorn and Jennifer Fer- United States professional soccer is not recruiting players from all over the world, classic was the outcome: the United States as popular as it is in Europe and South particularly in Japan. After signing with did not win; Mexico came out on top. they could TJSF's Brynn Maurer stands by while Darcy Carroll guson, the USF's B, nn America, soccer has been able to estab­ the Seattle Mariners, Ichiro Susuki be­ From now on, remember that when­ not regain the goes up for t_e hit and Sacramento State's Rose Burk 7 Maurer, lead. It was and Xavier's Jill lish itself all over the world where other came an instant star with clutch hits, speed ever you buy a ticket to a sporting event, a attempts a block. close set un­ Quayle. USFli- sports come u'p short. According to a 2007 on the bases and amazing grabs in center what is happening on the field is probably til Sacramento State pulled ahead 24- bero Brynn Maurer averaged about 6 digs article onTelegraph.co.uk.com, soccer had field. The owner of the Mariners decided the least important part of the game. So 19, and won the set 30-23. The third per game. Outside hitter Kristin Hassel- "record profits of £3.1m, up from £2.1m to make a few improvements in the Mar­ much money is being generated in one set was even more disappointing for the berg, averaging 4.75 kills and 3.38 digs per in the previous year."These profits are only iner's stadium, Safeco Field. This ballpark inning of a baseball game, or in the first Lady Dons. After tying the set 6-6, set­ game, and opposite hitter Sarah Mandala, in the UK; soccer accumulates much more was modified with all of the highest tech­ half of a soccer game, that it is contrib­ ter Alaina Sully was injured, and the Lady who averaged 4 kills and 2.30 digs per in every other country around the world nology from Japan with high definition uting to the globalization of the athletic Dons lost eight straight. USF struggled game, both enjoyed a Strong tournament. except America. In most of the world, soc­ monitors (before HDTVs were available culture that people from around the world throughout the rest of the set, although The Lady Dons will next take on Cal cer not only has a hefty profit, but can also for everyone to have in their living rooms). have grown to love. Sports are no longer they did try to come back, but lost 14-30. State Bakersfield on September 21st influence the economy of a country. Ac­ Not only did this ballpark get the special just about talented men and women com­ On Saturday, the Lady Dons beat Xavi­ at 7 p.m., followed by a game against cording to a 2006 article on theglobalist. high-tech treatment, but all of the Mari­ ing together to play a game and enter­ er in three straight games. Xavier was rid­ Cornell at on the 22nd at 5 p.m. Both com, when France hosted the World Cup, ner's games were aired on televisions and tain fans; sports are now a huge business ing on their win over Cal Poly on Friday, games will be at the War Memorial Gym. it "helped France's domestic economy... radio stations in Japan. This allowed the market, and everyone wants a piece of it. RIA QUIAZ0N NAMED NEW WOMEN'S HEAD GOLF COACH ERIKA HEYER team won the Championship that year. usfdons.com, "We are very pleased to have very excited to coach the women's team Sports Editor Qviaizon then went on to bigger and Coach Quiazon join the USF Athletic at the University of San Francisco," said better things in the LPGA. According to family and lead our women's golf program. Quiazon. "I believe this program has end­ Ria has all the qualities we were looking for here is a new face on the links of usfdons.com, Quiazon was ranked 42nd less potential. With the current players, in a coach, she knows the game and how to USF. On August 29th, USF athlet­ in the nation last year and also qualified the great University, world-class practice promote it and shares our belief in putting ic director Debra Gore-Mann an­ for the NCAA tournament, her sixth time facilities, the city of San Francisco and the T the student first in student-athlete. We are nounced that Ria Quiazon would be serv­ in the past seven years. In her pro career, community of support built around it, the excited to have her get started." Quiazon ing as the Dons Women's Golf team's new she has competed in such prestigious Dons have the resources to make history. not only has the skills and a passion for coach. Quiazon was born in the Philippines tournaments as the 2004 U.S. Women's I believe that the players will respond to the game,, but with her experience in the and was a member of the Philippine Ladies Open held at the Orchard's Golf Course my coaching. My belief is that golf should high school, college, and pro levels of golf, National Team from 1997-2002. She then in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Last year be fun, but proper communication and she will give the women's team a great out­ went on to star on the UC Berkeley golf she has represented the Philippines in the preparation are what wins championships." look and they can share in her experiences. team, and was team captain from 2002- 2006 Women's World Cup of Golf held The team kicks of their season on Her background in golf will certainly be an 2003. Within that time, she was voted in South Africa. Quiazon has also played September 17th in Highlands Ranch, asset for the Dons and can only improve Colorado in the Ron Moore Intercolle­ into the 2002 NCAA West All-Regional on the Philippine Ladies' National Team. their chances of being an exceptional team. giate Tournament. With Quaizon's guid­ Team and in she was voted on the 2003 At the announcement of Quiazon's po­ Quiazon commented to usfdons.com ance, the Lady Dons have a good chance Pac-10 All-Conference Second Team. Her sition as head gold coach, Gore-Mann told about her position as head coach. "I am of doing very well in the tournament. -ourtesy thletic Department Piielan Residents Go Balls Deep ERIKA HEYER Sapphire Nails and Tanning Salon Sports Editor www.sfsapphire.com n Saturday September 15th in 415-386-2793 Hagan Gym, USF Phelan Hall 2076 Hayes Street Oresidents got together to play a SanFrancisoCA94117 * friendly game of dodgeball. The students We are specialize in Natural Nails, Acrylic Nails, Waxing, Facial, met up in the Phelan lobby and got pumped Massage and Tanning. to pummel each other with foam balls. Al­ though the games were not exactly like Mani-Pedi for $25 $10 Off for all $5 Off for the games Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn tanning package waxing (Brazilian Full set Acrylic $25 played—there were no matching team (first time only only) uniforms, and there were no clever team names like the Purple Cobras of Skillz That Killz—the rules of the game were much like those in the movie Dodgeball. The players first lined up and counted Erika Heyer/ t-oghorn off by Is and 2's to split into teams. Then Patrick Daniel uses his cannon arm to take out the opposing dodgeballers six balls were lined up on the half-court in Hagan Gym on S aturday, Sept. 15. CAMfGSS.com line, and at last it was time for the Phelan The game of dodgeball, which has residents to sprint for one of their desired been played in middle school gym classes both said in unison,"Let's kick some balls!" Confess Your Soul™ weapons. When a student throws a ball around the country for ages, gave these col­ Jessica Elkus, a dodgeball partici­ and hits an opposing player, the player who lege students a chance to go back in time pant, thought playing dodgeball "would Share your secrets was hit is out. If a player catches a ball that when playing dodgeball at recess was the be a good way to get to know and hang was thrown at him or her, then the person best time of the day. Phelan resident advi­ out with [her] fellow residents." The in secret™ who threw that ball is out, plus a player sors Michelle Brewer, Wade Wilson and free food and Gatorade also helped get­ from the other team gets to return to the Ashley Gonzalez organized this event for ting students to participate. After all the Juicy gossip? game. Once all the players on one team their residents. "I always liked dodgeball," hard hits, the argued plays and the dis­ appointments, the Phelan residents all are out, then the team with the remain­ said Wilson. "With classes and stress we Share it on video at ing players wins. The players must also re­ thought [dodgeball] would be a fun way to shook hands and congratulated each member the five D's of dodgeball: "dodge, stay active." When Brewer and Gonzalez other on a well played game of "violence, www.camfess.com, anonymously. duck, dip, dive and dodge" (Dodgeball). were asked to comment on their event, they exclusion, and degradation" (Dodgeball).

v 10 SPORTS San Francisco Foghorn SEPTEMBER 20,2007 «** Dons Defeat No. 11 Ranked Cal 2 -1; Conor Chinn Named WCC's Player of the Week

NICK MUHKAR At the 10:05 mark, just five minutes after surren­ StaffWriter dering the early goal, Chinn scored his second goal of the season, burying the tying goal into the bottom SF's men's soccer team beat eleventh ranked left corner of the net. The Dons had momentum back Cal on Friday night 2 - 1 at Negoesco Field. on their side as the thunderous, green and gold crowd UThe Dons now have won four straight since echoed from Clement Street to Telegraph Avenue. their loss against Vermont, including a double over­ The first half ended in a 1-1 tie and the second half time victory against Stanford. The Dons also are now began with more defensive prowess from both ends. ranked number 12 in the top 25 ranked teams in the Chinn's second goal came at the 49:18 mark, Soccer-America poll. This poll was taken from the soc­ when USF forward Ardalan Attar fed Chinn cer magazine SoccerAmerica which covers soccer na­ over the middle who then booted in the ulti­ tionally, pro and college levels. USF's own Conor Chinn mately game-winning goal just beneath the top was also named the WCC player of the week after scor­ crossbar, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. ing both of the Dons' goals on Friday night against Cal. Berkeley's attacks , were smothered and The scene on the windy hilltop was electric as the put out by the Dons fiery defense, which Dons welcomed the California Golden Bears to a sold never broke for the duration of the game. out Negoesco Field. USF forward Connor Chinn With time running out, the Golden Bears had one caught some of that spark and became the newest last breath left in them as they attacked the defense hero in what is becoming a remarkable season for USF. and forced a corner kick with seconds left. The corner The Golden Bears threw the first punch of the game kick was placed perfectly in front of the net but, but the when forward Javier Ayala-Hil headed one high past Hunter Patterson/ Foghorn Hunter Patterson/ Foghorn Dons defense quickly swarmed the ball and cleared it goalie Jeremy Coupe for a quick 1-0 lead at the 5:53 out, thus wrapping up the game. Swarms of USF fans Sophomore Conor Chinn with his first ever The man with the golden boots - Conor Chinn, burns through the mark. The goal was an aberration to the rest of Coupe's rushed the field victoriously, dodging security guards to multi goal scoring appearance. This WCC Cal defensive line for a countless time in second half action on the night, as the 6-4 senior stopped 10 shots, including Player of the Week was a definite asset to celebrate with the team. If there is such a thing as a sea­ Hilltop. Chinn racked up both goals for the Dons and was well sup­ USF's defeat over number 11 ranked Cal. five clutch saves in the second half to preserve the win. son-defining game, this may have been it for the Dons. ported by the viligent attacks of fellow forward Ardalan Attar, who The Dons seemed impervious to the pres­ tallied an assist after lofting two shots high over the crossbar. In the USF improved their record to 3-1-0 while absence of injured star sweeper Rob Valentino, all eyes are on Chinn sure of facing a deficit against such a power­ Berkeley dropped to 2-2-0. The Dons' next match­ to deliver a win against UCLA this Thursday. house team, and quickly countered Cal's goal. up is at Stanford on Sunday September 23rd. SOVA flat sheet *2"/eo

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