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SMC MUSEUM OF ART The museum currently has two new exhibits on display, detailing the horrors of war and social justice in relation to current events. PAGE 2

JAN TERM COURSES Find out more about the exciting classes available, domestically and internationally. PAGE 3

OPINION

A CLOSER LOOK AT PROP 58 The new bill would allow schools greater leeway when determining how to teach non-English speakers. PAGE 4

PRIDE CLUB painted the SMC letters with the colors of the rainbow flag over the weekend. (Courtesy of PRIDE Club)

BY ALEXA GAMBERO raoke night, and a painting of the SMC letters. community all over the world are encouraged EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The PRIDE Club Treasurer, Jessica Lopez, and supported in the purposeful sharing of stated that this year’s Coming Out Week events their identities.. According to PRIDE Publicity From Sunday, Oct. 2 to Tuesday, Oct. 11, were based on which events have been previ- Co-Chair Holly McAdams, “It’s a day of recog- PRIDE Club celebrated Coming Out Week ous successes for the club and for the rest of the nizing people that are part of the LGBTQIA+ CAMPUS CHATTERBOX with loads of scheduled events for the LG- student body. Lopez hoped to excite PRIDE community and their stories.” McAdams re- This week we ask students BTQIA+ community to participate in. members and other students to participate flected on this year’s Coming Out Week as be- what they think about the The week began with an all-day excursion throughout the week. ing integral to continuing to create open spaces TRS requirement. PAGE 5 to the annual Castro Street Fair in San Fran- One of the more popular events, which oc- for LGBTQIA+ students to express themselves, cisco, which features multiple stages with live curred on Oct. 4, involved tie dye shirt making. while being supported by their peers. entertainment, DJs, food vendors, commu- “[The tie dye event] is a fun arts and craft even One of the members of PRIDE Club, Sierra CULTURE nity-group stalls, and curated art pieces from that usually draws in members of the com- English ‘19, commented that, “Coming Out Northern California artists. The venue is in the munity who don’t often participate in or know Week is important to me because it lets me middle of the Castro neighborhood, which is a about our events, Lopez stated. “It’s a way for know that there are other people like me... predominantly gay area, as well as being one us to involve students and spread awareness It makes me feel like I’m a part of something of the main centers of the social scene in S.F. about Coming Out Week and about PRIDE instead of feeling like an outsider.” The Castro Street Fair was founded in 1974 by in general.” The overall purpose of planning Following Coming Out Day will be the Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be 10 days of on-campus activities was, “to give LGBTQIA+ Luncheon, sponsored by the elected to public office in California, and the people spaces where they can learn more about Women’s Resource Center and organized by event has since grown every year, attracting LGBTQIA+ topics and to express themselves students Nani Schroeder and Holly McAd- hundreds of thousands of people all around on campus,” Lopez said. ams. The event will feature a panel including the world. Importantly, Coming Out Week ends with drag kings, two students, and a professor. The Since then, there has been a bingo night, a Coming Out Day on Tuesday, Oct. 11, which luncheon will take place in the Intercultural YOUTUBERS YOU SHOULD cupcake wars bake sale, an open mic and ka- is a day in which members of the LGBTQIA+ Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12. BE WATCHING From gamers to beauty gurus and everything in between, find out who Novel by Prof. Ramirez shows transitional journey you should be subscribing to. PAGE 6 SPORTS BY ELIANA BATREZ he has witnessed, experienced, and heard meanings are prominent themes found in CONTRIBUTING WRITER about within his community and turned Professor Ramírez’ book. KEVIN DURANT STARTS into fiction. These events are relatable, On a personal level, Professor Ramírez PRESEASON WITH WARRIORS On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the Institute for especially for many members of the genera- identifies as transnational, which is a term KD’s switch to the Warriors might Latino and Latin American Studies spon- tion of his current student’s parents. As a he coined for a community of people for be for the better. PAGE 7 sored a book presentation honoring “Los result, the stories he wrote are also helpful whom there is no sense of border between Norteados,” a collection of short stories for students who want to understand their Southern California and Mexico and travel written by Professor Alvaro Ramírez of the parent’s experiences better. between the two frequently. Transnational- World Languages and Cultures Department Professor Maria Ruiz, a longtime col- ism and intergenerationality also go hand and Director of Ethnic Studies. league of Professor Ramírez’s and one of in hand in “Los Norteados” and in terms of The event started at 5:30 p.m. in Gali- the first people to read his novel, agrees, and its audience, as Professor Ramírez noted, leo 201 and was attended by Professor says that “Los Norteados” is “a way to honor “This book is important in understanding Ramírez’s current students, former stu- the stories and characters that have lived in what life was like during past generations.” dents, and colleagues. The presentation was his imagination for so long.” At the book presentation, Professor given in the style of a lecture, with Professor The title, “Los Norteados,” has two mean- Ramírez mentioned to the audience that his Ramírez speaking to the audience about the ings. In Spanish, the verb “nortearse” means book was rejected by Mexican publishers, inspiration behind his book, the significance to lose one’s bearings and communicates but eventually ended up being published of its title, and the concept of transnation- an overall sense of confusion. “Norteados” in Spain. “In Mexico, my book is interest- WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL alism. He also talked about the publishing also refers to people who travel North ing to them, but the Spaniards accepted [to The Gaels dropped two matches process and the importance of writing a from Mexico and strongly identify with the publish my book] because they are going last week, hope to turn out book in Spanish. Much of Los Norteados is experience of going to the United States. through a similar experience and can relate wins this week. PAGE 8 based off of Professor Ramírez’ life­things Aside from being a play on words, these two see Los Norteados, page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE Los Norteados: Depicts the struggle that Mexican migrants go through in the U.S.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a different piece of the spectrum that is his intended audience, not to the story.” only encouraged him to publish In a post event interview, Pro- when he was unsure, but to rec- fessor Ramírez recognized the ognize the importance and the importance of publishing a book impact of his work. in Spanish. Even though Spanish Professor Ramírez was touched is a prominent language in the that so many people came to sup- United States, the absence of a port him and his work. He also was written language contributes to motivated by the number of Span- its demise. ish speakers that attended, and Professor Myrna Santiago, an- was inspired to read a few pages other one of Professor Ramírez’s from Los Norteados in order for The Collegian first readers, believes “Professor them to get a feel for the language. Saint Mary’s College of California Ramírez’s work will put Saint This was the Institute for Latino Mary’s on the map of innovative and Latin American Studies’ first literature.” Professor Ramírez’s event, and the members of its P.O. Box 4407 first readers played a key role in committee, Professor Ramírez Moraga, CA 94575 the development (and eventual included, hope to hold similar 206 Ferroggiaro Hall publishing) of “Los Norteados.” events in the future. The readers, who each represent PROFESSOR RAMIREZ presenting “Los Norteados.” (Courtesy of Eliana Batrez) www.stmaryscollegian.com [email protected] Telephone: (925) 631-4279 Museum of Art features two new exhibits on social justice and war Facebook.com/smccollegian Twitter: @SMC_Collegian BY TERRILYN HO scenes from the Civil War, Spanish during Veteran’s Day. The exhibition viewers can process and meditate on NEWS EDITOR American War, Boxer Rebellion, remains relevant and connected the tensions in their lives. World War I, World War II, Korea, to the events that surround them, Tynes commented, “Social jus- ALEXA GAMBERO Saint Mary’s Museum of Art is Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, to allowing audiences to tie in current tice is at the center of Saint Mary’s SOFIA JEREMAIS currently featuring two new ex- the streets of Baghdad. events with the photographs that are mission. We wanted to display an Editors-in-Chief hibits, both of which opened on According to Kyla Tynes, the on display. exhibition that spoke to many of the Sunday, Sept. 18. The first of the two Museum’s Marketing and Public John Schneider, the Museum themes that the College values, but ELIZABETH MAGNO is titled The American Soldier, A Relations Manager, “The American Manager, mentioned, “One thing also to provide others, who may not Chief Copy Editor Photographic Tribute, which will be Soldier is unlike any other exhibition that’s really cool about [The] Ameri- be as aware of the many social injus- on display until Sunday, Dec. 18. The ever mounted. The Museum was can Soldier Exhibit is that they’re tices in our world, the opportunity SHAWNY ANDERSON second exhibit on display is called particularly interested in hosting the almost portraits of one day or a mo- to learn about them and hopefully Faculty Adviser Social Justice, It Happens to One It traveling exhibition at SMC to recog- ment in the life of being a soldier, cause an emotional response...This Happens to All and it will be running nize the sacrifices of the American which is kind of an interesting take. is art as a form of activism.” TERRILYN HO until Sunday, Dec. 11. Soldier as well as the photographers Nothing about the strategy or tactics Schneider added, “The new thing News Editor The American Soldier, A Photo- who have accompanied them on of the war, but what someone who’s that’s taking off is that art is advocacy. graphic Tribute exhibit is a collec- the front lines.” The curator for The there has to do and see, which is dif- Looking at art that is not only beauti- JACOB TURNROSE tion of 116 photographs, covering a American Soldier exhibit, Cyma ferent from what we see from the ful or valuable—rich in a traditional GABBY VANCORE wide range of American history over Rubin, reviewed over 4,000 photo- mainstream.” art history theory type of way—but Opinion Editors the course of more than 150 years. graphs and “Ultimately, she wanted The second exhibit, Social Justice, realizing that these are people that Beginning from when photography to tell the story of the American sol- It Happens to One It Happens to All, are creative with how they are send- CAMILLA MARAIS first came about, the Civil War to dier’s camaraderie, courage, humor, is an international exhibit, curated ing messages in our world where Culture Editor the War in Iraq is captured through and sacrifice.” Coincidentally, the by Gutfreund Cornett Art. Part of the anyone can post anything and be it these images. The photographs exhibit happens to fall around the exhibit is featured in the Art Depart- can be considered art.” DEAN BOERNER depict America at war and includes time of the presidential election and ment’s Gallery 160, with the rest in Chelsea King, a student who KIMBERLY PASCHAL the Museum Lobby and the Lockett visited the Museum of Art as part of Sports Editors Gallery. The exhibit features 43 art- Professor Gordon da Cruz’s intro- ists who intertwine social justice ductory Justice, Community, and into their pieces, using art as a way Leadership course reflected on her to combat the inequalities that are visit, and stated, “The two exhibits present in the world and fighting for being shown hand-in-hand illustrate human rights. the importance of standing up for Through the artists’ composi- social justice, yet warn of the dangers tions, they reveal the conditions of of war.” the working class, the disparities The Museum is open from Wednes- in global wealth, power inequities, day to Sunday at 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 education, shelter, access to food, p.m. You can find them on Facebook water and health services, disabili- at Saint Mary’s College Museum of ties, immigration issues, criminal Art and on Instagram @smcmuseum. (in)justice, women’s rights, the The Museum’s Instagram account subjugation of ethnic groups, and features community photographs. the challenges of gender and identity Any member of the SMC community in the modern world. The Museum can DM their best photographs to hopes that this exhibit will allow the @smcmuseum and see if they get MUSEUM OF ART draws in viewers for their two new exhibits. (Courtesy of John Schneider) gallery to become a safe space, where featured.

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The two weeks to see the Presiden- course, Lying 101, will provide tial Inauguration in January. an outlet for analyzing psychol- Lasallian Service Internships ogy, evaluations, and various allow students to engage reflec- methods of lying throughout tively on our college’s mission the past and present. of living out the five core prin- For some students, Jan Term ciples of concern for the poor is an opportunity to fulfill some and social justice, faith in the core curriculum requirements. presence of God, quality edu- Classes such as Black Lives cation, respect for all persons, Matter: Approaching an Emic and fostering an inclusive com- View of Communities of African munity. Some of the internship Descent and History of Rock locations are in the Bay Area in Campus and Roll I: Roots to the British places like Saint Martin de Por- Invasion satisfy the goals of the res School in Oakland and other JAN TERM allows students to actively engage in reflection. (Courtesy of College Communications) American Diversity core cur- are a little farther away in places Calendar riculum. These kinds of classes like Rhode Island at non-profits BY ADRIANA AVILA domestically or internationally. engage students in diverse such as Tides Family Services. STAFF WRITER Students and faculty look for- cultural, economic, social, and Travel destinations outside Environmental and Earth Sci- ward to the challenges, creativ- political forms visible in the the United States that are set for ences Fall 2016 Colloquium January Term sets Saint ity, different ideas, and most im- United States. 2017 include courses in Spain, Tuesday, October 11 Mary’s apart from many col- portantly, the fun in exploring Other core curriculum cat- Ireland, Brazil, Rwanda, Kenya, 5:00-6:00 p.m. leges. For some students, it was new things. The course list for egories that can be fulfilled Japan, Bali, Peru, Mexico, India, Brosseau Hall, 114 a deciding factor on why they 2017 provides several options during Jan Term include Global France, Italy, South Korea, the Contact Dr. Alice Baldridge chose to attend Saint Mary’s. for anyone to find something Perspectives, Community En- Caribbean Islands, Nepal, and [email protected] January is a month where both that interests them. gagement, and The Common London. students and faculty alike look The list is lengthy, but it caters Good. Students who enlist in Solidarity Supper forward to learning and teach- to the diverse interests students Jan Term travel courses give these courses will explore Tuesday, October 11 ing at Saint Mary’s. During Jan and faculty have here at Saint students an opportunity of a possible topics of religion, 5:30 p.m. Term, students are allowed to Mary’s. For those interested in lifetime to engage with commu- ethnicity, globalization, Mission & Ministry Center: take one single course for the the arts, there are courses such nities beyond Saint Mary’s. For innovation,environmental con- Lounge whole month of January, ex- as Art in the Bay Area, which will those who want to explore more cerns, and authentic traditions Contact Nick Van Santen ploring a chosen topic at greater include visits to galleries, such of the U.S. there are courses unlike any they have ever expe- [email protected] depth and brevity than any as the San Francisco Museum of like The Yosemite Experience, rienced before. It may seem like other course. The pace of the Art (SFMOMA), as well as class Sundance Film Festival and The it’s too early to start thinking CAB Karaoke class is accelerated and allows visits from local artists who will Making of a President: Cam- about next year, but January Tuesday, October 11 students to stay local, or travel share their artwork and stories. paigns, Elections and Inaugural will be here before we know. 9:00-11:00 p.m. De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge Contact CAB PARENT-FAMILY [email protected] Campus Snapshots WEEKEND EDITION Jazz Band Concert Wednesday, October 12 7:30 p.m. Soda Activity Center: Claeys Lounge Contact John Maltester [email protected]

Smash Bros. Video Game Tour- nament Saturday, October 15 7:00-10:00 p.m. De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge Contact RHA [email protected]

Bible Speaker Series: Bishop Stephen Blaire on “Faith and Politics” Monday, October 17 7:30-9:00 p.m. Soda Activity Center: Moraga Room Contact Zach Flanagin [email protected] PARENT-FAMILY WEEKEND welcomed many visitors. (Courtesy of College Communications) THE CROSS was a popular place for photo-ops. (Kristen Geibel/COLLEGIAN)

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 BBQ LUNCH was served for parents and students. (Courtesy of College Communications) THE WEEKEND ended with a family mass at the chapel. (Courtesy of College Communications) club meetings. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2016 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION New bill ends the 10-year time limit on prosecuting rape cases

BY GABBY VANCORE a victim has to come forward. A OPINION EDITOR crime, no matter when it took place, is always a crime. Last week Governor Jerry The U.S. Department of Jus- Brown signed a bill that will tice also reports that only 344 soon become a huge step for- out of every 1,000 assaults are ward for all sexual assault vic- reported to law enforcement. tims in the state of California This is roughly one out of three come Jan. 1, 2017. California times. Eliminating the ten-year will join 17 other states who no longer have a time limit on the California will join 17 prosecution of rape cases. Previ- ously there has been a 10-year other states who no limit on prosecutions that can longer have a time limit be made on sex related crimes, on the prosecution allowing alleged criminals such as Bill Cosby to avoid punish- of rape cases. ment. The new bill states: “The prosecution of rape, sodomy, window will allow those who lewd or lascivious acts, continu- never speak up a chance to do ous sexual abuse of a child, oral so whenever they are ready. copulation, and sexual penetra- Victims choose not to report tion, that are committed under because they fear the assailant, certain circumstances, as speci- believe police will do nothing to help, or they remain silent for A rapist, regardless other personal reasons. A rapist, of when his or her regardless of when their crime BILL COSBY has been accused by of sexual assault by dozens of people. He is to stand trial on June 5, 2017. (Photo courtesy of ABC) was committed, should not crime was committed legally be off the hook because should not legally be took place in previous decades, Chino, says in support of the change. And while critics of the his or her victim was too trau- many have advocated for the bill: “[Brown’s] signature of SB bill argue that this new law could matized to relive the assault. off the hook because passing of such a bill. The star 813 tells every rape and sexual lead to false convictions because While this new bill won’t af- his or her victim was of the family-friendly, NBC assault victim in California that memories among victims and fect Cosby himself, as it does sitcom “The Cosby Show” has they matter and that, regardless witnesses could fade over time, not apply retroactively, it will too traumatized to persistently denied the allega- of when they are ready to come it is only fair that those who help all future sexual assault relive the assault. tions and has stated that all the forward, they will always have have been assaulted, and can victims where a time limit is sexual encounters were consen- an opportunity to seek justice back it up with evidence, get an issue. Similar bills have now fied, to be commenced at any sual. According to FBI statistics, in a court of law.” their chance to prove so. This been proposed in other states time.” This bill will give many only two to eight percent of rape No matter what length of time might be a small amount, but as the governors of Nevada and victims, who aren’t capable accusations are false. Therefore, has expired, a criminal should for those victims this new law Colorado have extended their to come forward right away, all victims should have the never be able to escape certain is incredibly significant. Sexual limitations to 20 years for rape the equal opportunity to seek equal ability to come forward consequences for a crime. Ac- assault causes mental trauma cases. All other states should justice. and be heard, especially since cording to the U.S. Department that not many can understand follow, as this is what is just. After over 50 women recently victims can all be affected in of Justice, only two in 200 rap- unless they go through it them- Hopefully we’ll see more and came forward and accused Bill different ways. State Senator ists will be convicted and spend selves, therefore there should more states adopt this policy on Cosby of sexual assaults that Connie Leyva, a Democrat for time in prison. This needs to not be a law that decides when sexual assault-related crimes. Proposition 58 gives more freedom to public schools

BY RAMYA RAMAMOORTHY between making non-English STAFF WRITER speakers to learn English and allowing them to learn it in their Before reading about this own ways. There are better ways topic, I want you to step out of to learn English than to just put your shoes and step into those yourself in a classroom and to be of any immigrant who is a non- expected to learn the language. English speaker. Since we are When I was in middle school, voting on a proposition that I attended an English-speaking affects non-English speakers school in India. Although the way more than it affects us, it is school required teachers and important to see this issue from students to speak in English, their perspective. not all students knew English. In a sentence, Proposition 58 The students who did not know allows public schools to decide English stayed together and how they will teach non-Eng- spoke in the traditional Indian lish speaking students English. language Tamil. When it came to So, why is there opposition? education, they simply memo- rized the words in the textbook I support Proposition without understanding what they were reading. This shows 58 because it finds that although immersing non- a balance between English speaking students into STATE SENATOR RICARDO LARA is an advocate for bilingual education and is a major supporters of PROP 58. (Photo courtesy of the Sacramento Bee) an English-speaking classroom making non-English may work sometimes, this is not speaking learn and the teachers all spoke only speaking students, but the test where non-English students always the case. Spanish. However, the unfortu- scores showed success. This were put in classrooms that only Proposition 58 may not seem English and allowing nate part came when they gradu- was evident especially in the spoke their languages. It just to matter to you. After all, if them to learn in ated. They had limited job and reading and writing sections of gives public schools and com- you are reading this, you most graduate school opportunities standardized tests. Proponents munities the flexibility on how likely speak English. But this their own ways. because of their lack of fluency of Proposition 227 said that non-English speaking students proposition does matter to 1 in 5 in English. As a result, Proposi- this is because immersion is the should learn English. Right students or 1.4 million students Because there is a history to tion 227 was passed. This propo- best way for students to learn now, these students are put into in California. These students it. Before 1998, non-English sition required all students, another language and therefore, English speaking classrooms, should be allowed to learn Eng- speaking students were put into including non-English speaking putting these students into Eng- and although this is working in lish in the way that works best classrooms in which education students, to be put into English lish classrooms helped them to general, take a moment to think for them. We don’t put ourselves was taught in their languages. speaking classrooms. These learn a new language and to suc- about how much effort, time, in classes where all the subjects For example, a Spanish-speak- classrooms were taught 100 per- ceed on their tests. and energy it takes to learn a are taught in Spanish or French, ing student who did not speak cent in English and all students Now, going back to Proposi- new language simply through so why should the non-English English would be put into a spoke in English. This was obvi- tion 58, this proposition does immersion. I support Proposi- speakers be put in English class- classroom in which the students ously harder for the non-English not mandate the earlier case tion 58 because it finds a balance rooms? STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 5 OPINION Not every- Jokes about Kim K’s robbery are tasteless one wants been deleted. robbery victims are not usually such Late night television person- public figures who pay for personal to be outed alities Jimmy Kimmel and Conan security guards, we have to realize O’Brien made some statements that someone’s safety was seriously TERRILYN HO that they might be wishing to take threatened. It doesn’t matter who NEWS EDITOR back as well. Kimmel’s drawn-out that someone is; what matters is monologue during his talk show was that a life was put in danger. With the advent of National aimed at the Paris robbers. Kimmel Some people have chosen to com- Coming Out Day (Tuesday, Oct. 11), jokingly included this threat: “We plicate the incident by using Kim’s awareness continues to be brought will tape you up and we’ll lock you celebrity status against her. How- to the members of the LGBTQIA+ in a room, and you know what we ever, the issue is not complicated. community. Love, acceptance, and will do? We’ll force you to watch Kim deserves peace and safety, just respect are all key concepts to prac- the parts of ‘Keeping Up With the like anyone else. I am sure that if tice for any human being, regardless Kardashians’ where Kim’s mother armed robbers dressed as police of who they identify as. One preva- eats a big salad and complains would have broken into my home lent topic that is being argued is the about the maid in front of the maid and put guns up to my head, I would notion of preferred pronouns. over and over again. We will knock have had a very similar reaction to Imagine being in a classroom full those raspberry berets off your head Kim’s. I would be terrified. I would of peers, some of who you vaguely and those curly little mustaches off try to get away from the scene of know and others who are still a mys- your snail-eating faces. We want the crime. I would want my family tery. The instructor comes in, looks that jewelry back, and the criminals around me. I would probably start around, and proceeds to start the who took it prosecuted to the fullest going to therapy. No one deserves to icebreaker activity. Everyone begins extent of the law.” O’Brien’s joke was have their sense of safety threatened to introduce themselves, “Hi, I’m KIM KARDASHIAN being barraged by reporters. (Photo courtesy of Shock News USA) much shorter, but still disrespectful. at any time, no matter how much Mike. I identify with the pronouns He said, “No one was hurt, but in a money or power they have. he, his, and him.” Eventually, it is ALEXA GAMBERO have been rather silent, and have mansion in Paris, Kim Kardashian I imagine that this incident will your turn. What would you say in EDITOR-IN-CHIEF neglected to post on social media. was robbed at gunpoint. Kim was be in the news for a while. Once this situation? If you identify as a Kanye found out about the robbery bound and gagged—then the rob- Kim posts on social media again, cisgender individual, this may not Last week, Kim Kardashian West mid-concert, and he responded by bers broke in.” which I expect will be soon, talks of be a difficult decision, but for those was robbed at gunpoint inside her promptly ending his show and leav- These jokes, or any jokes about the robbery are sure to resurface. who may be transgender or gender- Paris apartment. Masked men ing the stage. the armed robbery of Kim Kar- When she makes a statement, we nonconforming, this seemingly dressed as police officers fled with In true Kardashian fashion, many dashian, which must have been all need to understand that Kim is simple introduction in class can millions of dollars in stolen goods, social media users took to Twitter traumatic to say the least, are abso- a human. She has a family. She is turn into an extremely uncomfort- after tying Kim up with duct tape. in order to make jokes about the lutely uncalled for and completely loved. She needs space. I shouldn’t able situation. It has been reported that she was robbery. Social media personality inappropriate. No matter what your have to remind you to treat others As many know, English does not desperately begging for the rob- Joanne the Scammer (@joannepra- opinions are on Kim and her career, with respect. Understand that no have a gender neutral or third gen- bers to spare her life, and that her da) tweeted a picture of herself in a no one deserves to get robbed. one “deserves” anything bad. Jokes der pronoun available. In fact, up first instinct was that these masked black dress with gloves and a fur coat Armed robbery is not funny when it about the robbery are disgust- until very recently, many authors, men had come to sexually assault alongside a message that read, “A actually happens in real life. Kim is a ing and unwarranted. Instead of speakers, and so on use “he/his” in her. Kim gave a report to the Pari- couple of fake cops just tried to rob mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend, laughing at Kim’s situation, reflect reference to a generic individual in sian police and jetted home soon me in my Paris hotel but I’m okay. and a powerful woman who has on your own sense of safety. I can’t the third person. The pronouns “he” after the incident. In the days since Actually I ended up getting both influenced modern society in more imagine inviting violence into my and “she” support the binary stan- the robbery, Kim and her siblings their wallets.” The tweet has since ways than one. While it is true that own life. Leave Kim alone. dards of gender, but what about oth- er genders? That’s where preferred pronouns come in; According to the “There’s a more diverse cata- and helps marginalized peoples” Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Campus Chatterbox logue of upper division TRS Resource Center of the University classes that I would’ve expected” “I’m okay with taking two, but of Wisconsin, “A ‘personal gender I also see how taking two could pronoun’ is the pronoun that a per- Question of the week “Saint Mary’s is a catholic “Since Saint Mary’s is a catholic be unfair to nonreligious people” son uses for themself.” school, so we kind of sign up for school, and the requirement is The concept of preferred pro- it” made known before coming to “I like that we get to explore nouns is becoming increasingly What is your school here, I don’t have a prob- some of the unsavory stories” popular, especially in the classroom, “These classes probably won’t lem with it” where most students are still in the opinion on the have any impact on our careers, developmental stages of exploring so this requirement is a bit ex- “I don’t think it’s too much Campus Chatterbox is a bi- who they are. This is a significant requirement for cessive” to ask for, the school is pretty weekly column which takes in period of time for these youth be- accommodating to everyone’s the public opinion on the trivial cause the utilization of preferred all students to “I think it’s important that we religious beliefs” and the not so trivial. This week, pronouns can help one overcome as students examine the impli- the Chatterbox asked 19 people several barriers that they may have, take two Theol- cations that religion and faith “Opening oneself up to differ- to give their opinion on the TRS especially if they are uncomfort- have in our society, but it’s also ent religions is important, but requirement. The Chatterbox able with the typical pronouns that ogy and Religious important to examine context forcing students to take a class always asks participants to limit people would associate them with. when studying religion and to on Christianity is not inclusive” their opinions to a short sen- On the other hand, there is also Studies courses? make sure that one religious isn’t tence, but the Chatterbox also the problem of “outing” a student being imposed” “I appreciate that I can take an understands that sometimes an who may not be quite ready to reveal upper division TRS class that is opinion requires a five minute how they identify as. The student “It’s reasonable for a religious “This requirement is an incon- not Christian-based” monologue. We try our best to may still be in the transitional pe- college to expect students to venient necessity” condense this opinion down riod of discovering what they want learn about religion” “I understand why we have to to a palatable length while still to identify as, and this may lead to a “It’s good exposure for stu- take them, but I think we could retaining the original thought. premature decision that they regret “A lot of aspects of our culture dents coming in who don’t have replace one of the two classes Please email jmt14@stmarys- later on. stem from the Bible, so I think a religious background” with one that directly addresses ca.edu with topic ideas. To combat this, I think that in- it’s important to understand the structors should make the process Bible, so we better understand as discrete as possible, allowing stu- our culture” dents the option to let the teacher know that they would like to be “Taking one TRS class is good referred to using preferred pro- for exposure, however taking two nouns. This should not be done in class makes it feel like religion is class, with a large group of students, being forced” where factors like peer pressure may result in someone who is trans- “There could be more freedom gender or gender-nonconforming to decide which religion one to be afraid of sticking out. The would like to pursue, yet I under- decision should be up to students stand the requirement since we on whether or not they want people go to a Catholic school” to use preferred pronouns for them, but the option should definitely be “I like that the Bible is taught there and it should be a safe and like a textbook” open space where students feel comfortable in their choices. “I can see how it could be frus- trating for the nonreligious” GOD AND CREATION are two of the biggest topics discussed within the TRS Department. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE

YOUTUBER REVIEW ALBUM REVIEW YouTube BANKS’ second album brings success with “The Altar” channels that BY CAMILLA MARAIS CULTURE EDITOR are always Just when I thought I could not fall into a deeper infatuation worth the with the sultry singer, BANKS released “The Altar.” Her first LP views “Goddess” shared a dark and in- triguing sound, which “The Altar” BY MATT JAMES embraced and expanded upon. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Rolling Stone captures the essence of BANKS’ sound, “This idea of While I try not to use the internet sabotage from all sides—including except for school purposes, I often within—defines the electro-pop found myself watching entertaining diva’s second LP, which pairs her YouTube videos. Here are five chan- whisper-to-a-scream vocal range nels that I think most will enjoy as with jangled-nerve electronics.” much as I did: It’s true that this isn’t the album 1. andrewsgamesdisplay: An- you’ll want to play to pump every- drew Higsby is a Canadian YouTu- one up before a night out, but the ber who makes videos showcasing alluring and sexy tracks will have rare and obscure video games. He you brooding over them for weeks. plays through games and shows After listening through “The BANKS released her second album “The Altar” Sept. 30, as she amplified her original sound and captivating lyrics. (Courtesy of Alchetron) features that most people wouldn’t Altar,” I found myself asking the notice. He analyzes games in great question, “Who is BANKS?” As finished her psychology degree at “Goddess” was captivating, “The her articulated honesty provides detail, and knows a lot about the the beautiful and troubled singer the University of Southern Cali- Altar” amplified BANKS’ talents. a platform for her listeners to re- thought process that went into mak- shared her desires and disasters, I fornia, where she wrote her senior The album starts with my per- late. These tracks truly highlight ing them. His best video series is a found myself becoming more and thesis on the children of divorced sonal favorite on the album, “Gem- the deepest longings of her heart playthrough of the e-reader levels more curious about her. I wanted parents. ini Feed.” With catchy bridges and and mind. in Super Mario Advance 4. to know about her upbringing, how Banks slowly began to release a convincing chorus, BANKS calls BANKS provides the ultimate 2. Quirkology: Quirkology is she felt about her family, where a minimal EP, whose circulation out her ex-lover in a way that I empowerment with “F*** With a British science channel run by she grew up, and where she is now. really is attributed to the company wish I had the courage to. “But ad- Myself.” She states, “You’re on the Richard Wiseman. He has written I wanted to know the pieces of her the artist kept. One of Banks’ close mit it, that you wanted me smaller corner waiting for my love / I put several books on psychology and past that inspired such haunt- friends at USC, actress Lily Col- / If you would’ve let me grow, you two walls behind you just to lean how the human brain works. Go ingly beautiful music. Thanks to lins, shared her friend’s music could’ve kept my love.” The hon- on / You’re gonna need em cuz I to Amazon and look up, “Did you modern technology, I searched with other connections she had in estly dark lyrics are sung in such a stood you up / Cause I f*** with Spot the Gorilla?” and “59 Seconds: and I found. The 28-year-old is a the Hollywood Industry. One of funky way, I often surprise myself myself more than anybody else.” Change your Life in under a Min- Southern California native; Jillian Collin’s contacts, DJ Yung Skee- with how loud I like to sing such a Yes girl, yes. Where tracks “Train ute.” His videos use science to show Banks was raised in an affluent ter, landed Banks her first label, sad statement. This song captures Wreck” and “This is Not About off some funny pranks and clever neighborhood close to Los Angeles England’s own Good Years Re- why I love BANKS’ sound; it is sul- Us” highlight the singer’s sensitive tricks that will impress your friends. ( “Songwriter/Composer: Banks cordings. With the label, BANKS try, dark, sexy, intriguing, and fun side, “F*** With Myself” builds her His most famous series is called “10 Jillian Rose”). When her parent’s released her second EP, “London,” all at once. Similar to the sound of right back up. Raw, scathing, and Bets You’ll Always Win.” It shows divorce shook her world, Banks in 2013. Her music caught more The Weeknd and Marina and the authentic, BANKS uses this track you how to perform illusions and taught herself piano. “I found and more attention, as her song Diamonds, BANKS shares twisted to emphasize that she is in control science stunts that you wouldn’t music because I felt different,” “Waiting Game” was used for a realities in a way that makes us all of the game, and no one plays it imagine to be possible. she tells the BBC. “A lot of times, 2013 Victoria’s Secret campaign. want to sing along better than her. 3. CopperGardenx: CopperGar- people are ashamed of feeling Many reviews and months later, The tracks “Lovesick” and As I stated earlier, this is not denx is a British female YouTuber weak and being rejected—so it’s BANKS found herself debuting her “Weaker Girl” are the slower, fun weekend music to play when who makes videos showing the hot- liberating to be able to sing about full album “Goddess” on Jimmy more serious songs of the album. you’re handed the aux chord. Nor test fashion trends of every month, those things. And it’s amazing Kimmel Live, and eventually on Her lyrics are hauntingly beauti- is this an album that contains a hit as well as life hacks involving fitness, when other people don’t feel alone tour with The Weeknd. ful, as she sings in “Weaker Girl,” single. This is the addictive and cooking, and interior design. She is because they hear it.” Where many To be honest, part of BANKS’ “I let you go / You can tell them sultry music you cannot help but also an active traveler who makes artists had their talent nurtured story makes me a little angry. Part something ‘bout the way you listen to on repeat in moments videos showing places she visits within school choirs or extra cur- of her success is purely luck, her moved on/ I let you go/ Tell them alone (or with good company that around the world, most recently riculars, Banks kept her music in happening to grow up in LA and you were mad about the way I grew will understand the complexity Greece and South Africa. She was “her own little world.” She shares becoming friends with people in strong.” BANKS calls out her man of her sound). I would also highly briefly featured on BBC World News her musical inspirations and icons the Hollywood industry opened on being intimidated by a strong recommend watching the music Travel Show last year. If you’re like in Tracy Chapman, Fiona Apple, many doors for her. However, woman, illustrating his insecurity videos for this album; the dark me, and interested in cultures of the Lauryn Hill. “You could hear how in these moments of irritation I through his need for control. Ouch. and dangerous vibe is translated world as well as foreign TV, you’ll human they were through their shuffle “Goddess,” and now “The “Lovesick” describes the deep visually through lovely images enjoy what she has to say. music,” Banks shares with BBC, Altar,” and remind myself of how infatuation and obsession that and edgy lines. “The Altar” is like 4. bikdiponabus: Bikdiponabus “All that vulnerability and that much of BANKS’ success is not comes with attachment, almost devil’s food cake: dark, deep, and is a gamer who makes playthroughs beauty of being human. I hope I luck. It is her sound, her vulner- begging her lover for affection. so satisfying. While it is not for of old Nintendo games and designs have that in my music, too.” As her ability, her raw honesty, her lack While her raw neediness can seem every occasion, there is definitely a custom Mario levels. His jokes are music privately progressed, Banks of censorship. Where I thought a bit pathetic on paper, hearing craving for it. “The Altar” satisfies. more dry than Andrew Higsby, and his witty nature overrides his ex- cessive energy. He is a pro at Super Smash Bros Melee, and has gotten ABC’s “Once Upon A Time” creates modern-day fairytales 100 percent scores in that game many times. He likes to add his own BY NIKKI MUNSAYAC Prince Charming (David Nolan), in this episode that Emma has you maintain hope during those additional challenges into the games STAFF WRITER their daughter Emma Swan, visions of the future that she dies terrible times?” Mary Margaret he plays, such as beating event and Snow White’s stepmother in a battle against someone where admits that she had nothing after match No. 51 with every character “Once Upon A Time” (OUAT) (Regina), also referred to as the she gets stabbed with a sword. losing her parents, however, she (He says Pichu and Bowser were is a TV series on ABC that has Evil Queen. Belle and Rumplestiltskin have knew that, “The only way to stay not fun!). His most famous series characters from Disney, fairy OUAT is currently on its sixth a son together. Belle puts herself alive was to never give up. You is a play through of a Super Mario tales, Western literature, and season which premiered on Sept. into a sleeping curse because taught me how to have faith. You 64 romhack called Kaizo Mario 64. more. This series does not strictly 25, 2016. This season opened with Rumple previously made a deal to were the one who taught me that 5. CrazyRussianHacker: Much follow the stories of these charac- characters from Aladdin along give up his second child to some- hope was a choice.” Regina then like Quirkology, CrazyRussian- ters, but introduces an interest- with characters from the Strange one. To awaken Belle, Rumple was understood that although she Hacker shows interesting science ing twist. The show focuses on Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. guided to find Morpheus, the god has been portrayed as a villain experiments, such as awesome different characters each season. Season six opened up with of dreams and sleep. When the she was also looked at as a hero chemistry stunts. CRH also does life Previously, OUAT has featured Aladdin and Jafar, one in which three of them are reunited, we when Robin Hood was still alive. hacks like CopperGardenx. His life characters and plots from Snow Jafar said to Aladdin, “That’s discover that Belle and Rumple’s She realizes that she can still be hacks mainly focus on technology White, Alice’s Adventures in why you never heard these words child is Morpheus (or perhaps a hero after dealing with a loss of and outdoor survival, but he also Wonderland, Peter Pan and Nev- about a savior — ‘they lived hap- took on the form of Morpheus) to a significant other. likes to review cooking accessories. erland, Wicked Witch of the West, pily ever after.’” Now, backtrack, warn his mother about Rumple- The episode closes with the He has a funny set of catchphrases Frozen, villains such as Cruella Emma was previously known to that he is not to be trusted. Evil Queen (who was separated that he says in every video, like De Vil, Maleficent, and Ursula, be the Savior and the Dark One. There’s a scene between Mary from Regina and killed) having “BOOM!” and “Whadzup every- Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and Greek Was Jafar referring to an event Margaret and Regina where they a conversation with Zelena. Now bahdy! Welcome back to mah luh- Gods such as Hades. The show that happened to Emma? That have a heart to heart conversa- that these two are together, I’m boratohree where safety is nambah primarily follows the lives of she doesn’t live happily ever af- tion. Regina is coping with a loss curious to see the what evil plans wun prurururty!” Snow White (Mary Margret), ter? Spoiler alert: we later learn and asks Mary Margaret “How did they come up with. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 7 SPORTS Gaels defeat ACC powerhouse Pittsburgh Sports this week

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Sat. vs Pepperdine, 3:30pm

Gaels fall to USF and Santa Clara, look to rebound with a home game this week.

MEN’S SOCCER

JAKE RUDEL scored his second goal of the season and the eventual game winner for the Gaels on Monday against Pittsburgh. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels)

BY ALEX CROOK smart, and worked for each other full 90-minutes on Monday eve- since 1999 when the Gaels shut- STAFF WRITER from the first whistle until the ning. He and Jakub Svehlik led out Notre Dame 2-0 in Moraga. last,” Saint Mary’s Head Coach the team with two shots apiece. After starting a tough sched- First, the Saint Mary’s men’s Adam Cooper said. “We were Saint Mary’s’ impressive dis- ule with an 0-3-2 record, the soccer program made its inau- good on the ball all game and play against the Panthers was Gaels (4-5-3) have now landed Fri. @ San Diego, 7:00p.m. gural trip to Morgantown and took advantage of our opportu- somewhat aggressive, as they four positive results in their Sun. @ LMU, 1:00p.m. came out with a win. Then, they nities.” threw six of their 10 shots on goal last five matches, including last trekked 75 miles north to do the Quickly becoming one of the and were responsible for all five weekend’s 2-1 win over West Gaels finished non- same thing against Pittsburgh. Gaels’ most vital assets, Remi of the game’s offsides calls. The Virginia. It was a weekend that conference play strong with Considering how often the Gaels’ Prieur made his fourth start Gaels also earned four corner showed grit, togetherness and win over Pittsburgh. men’s soccer program sees the of the season under the lights kicks, including Dougherty’s that determination. To say this was other side of the country, how in western Pennsylvania. The led to the lone goal. a satisfying weekend for Cooper much more exciting could a San Jose Earthquakes Academy Saint Mary’s also earned three would be an understatement. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL two-game swing get? Let Gaels product made six saves against yellow cards, which was also “Very happy with our perfor- forward Jake Rudel tell you. the Panthers—one short of tying one short of a season high. The mance all weekend,” Cooper said. Rudel scored his second goal of a career high that came in a sev- first warning of the evening was “Now we get ready for a difficult the season in the 73 minute off a en-save effort during a 2-0 home issued to Max Mirner just 14 WCC conference.” Stephen Dougherty corner kick win over Cal State Fullerton. seconds into the match. Yes, they do. It’s a conference to give the Gaels a 1-0 win over a Maximilian Koeps contin- The Gaels’ match against that includes a Gonzaga team struggling Pittsburgh squad on ued to be one of Cooper’s best Pittsburgh was their third game that once saw a No. 20 ranking Monday evening. It was Dough- sparkplugs, putting both his against the college soccer power this season and a Pacific Tigers erty’s team-leading fourth assist shots on frame in a full game of Atlantic Coast Conference in as team — the Gaels’ next opponent on the season. work. Koeps was one of five Saint many years, but their second win — that’s hinging on cracking the “Boys battled hard, played Mary’s field players to play the overall against the ACC and first top 25. Sat. @ Pacific, 7:00p.m.

Gaels fall in road matches against BYU and San Diego, NBA preseason tips off with huge performances look to finish three-match road to see how Kevin Durant gelled so trip strong against Pacific. well with the Warriors. There may have been some bumps in the road here or there, but KD still looked CROSS COUNTRY like himself. By the end of the first quarter, the score was already Sat. Oct.15, Bronco 35-19 and at halftime the Warriors Invitational, Sunnyvale, CA led the Clippers 71-33. Head coach Steve Kerr insisted it would take Gaels look to continue strong the Warriors a while to adjust to performances at Bronco their new team, but based off their Invitational this weekend. performance Tuesday night, it does not look like that will be long. Klay Thompson led all scores with MEN’S GOLF 30 points off of 14 shots, included six three-pointers. Kevin Du- Mon.-Tues., Alister Mackenzie rant made a splash in his Oracle Invitational, Fairfax, CA debut game with 21 points, seven, rebounds, seven assists and two Gaels tied for second and blocks in only 25 minutes. Perry Cohen earned first Like most people predicted, career medalist honor. the Warriors will be even more KEVIN DURANT made is debut with the Warriors on Oct. 1 with a win over the Toronto Raptors. (Courtesy of bleacherreport.com) of a powerhouse team this year than last. However, according MEN’S TENNIS BY KIMBERLY PASCHAL hectic NBA free agency this past opportunity to see Kevin Durant to The Bleacher Report, teams SPORTS EDITOR summer and I attended the game, play in person. As I proudly wore projected to do well this season Thurs.-Sat., ITA Regionals, wanting to follow-up on how dif- my #35 Kevin Durant OKC jersey are the Toronto Raptors, Boston Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Golden ferent teams are doing. through Oracle, I was surprised Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Los State Warriors played the Los As I was sitting in Oracle Arena, I did not receive many awkward Angeles Clippers, and, of course, Angeles Clippers. A group of about many emotions and thoughts or mean stares. In fact, it seemed the defending NBA Champions 48 Saint Mary’s students had the were running through my mind, as if a lot of people either couldn’t the Cleveland Cavaliers. With all WOMEN’S TENNIS opportunity to attend the game but the biggest one I kept think- care less or respected the fact that the offseason trades, free agent thanks to the Campus Activities ing about was the fact that I, an I was wearing that jersey. Once pick-ups, and rookie draft picks, Fri. - Sun., Saint Mary’s Fall Board (CAB). Earlier this school Oklahoma City Thunder fan the game started and the players this NBA season is sure to be an Invitational, Moraga, CA year, I wrote an article about the from California, finally have an took the court, it was magnificent exciting one. 8 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM • GO GAELS! SPORTS Gaels drop road games against BYU and USD

PAYTON RUND recorded seven kills against BYU on Thursday. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels)

BY KIMBERLY PASCHAL to tie the set 16-16 and then when on had seven kills, Lindsey Knudsen sweep of the Gaels. In two of the had an excellent performance with SPORTS EDITOR a 7-1 run to make their lead 19-17. In and Lindsey Calvin had six each, three sets, the Gaels had a lead: 18-15 10 kills, four digs, and four blocks, the first set alone, the Gaels make 10 and Emily Bible had four kills. Madi in the first set and 9-8 in the third set. while Lindsey Knudsen had six kills. On Thursday, Oct. 6, the Gaels attack errors. Wilkerson led the team the 14 out of USD went on a 10-4 run to defeat the Emily Bible and Alexis Salmons had visited the Smith Fieldhouse at No. the team’s 31 digs. Gaels in the first set and a 14-4 run to five kills each while Alex O’Sullivan 13 nationally ranked BYU. In what With 23 total attack errors, the start off the second set. led the team with five blocks and an began as a competitive match slowly BYU 3 Gaels definitely did not play one of addition four kills. On the defensive became more difficult for the Gaels. their best matches, however, as they end, Mary Hernandez had 24 assists BYU gained strength and momen- visit No. 5 ranked University of San San Diego 3 and nine digs. tum to defeat the Gaels 3-0 (25-20, Saint Mary’s 0 Diego hopefully they can work out The Gaels look to finish their last 25-14, 25-10). the bugs. road match strong on Saturday, Oct. The Gaels struggled with attack On Saturday at 1:00 p.m., the Gaels Saint Mary’s 0 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Pacific in Stock- errors, while BYU made sure to also Although the Gaels struggled with faced USD in Jenny Craig Pavilion. ton, Calif. This match will be live tighten up their defense. In the first attack errors, four players recorded USD won their 14th straight match streamed on the volleyball GaelVi- set, BYU scored four straight points more than four kills. Payton Run with a 3-0 (25-22. 25-16. 25-21) Despite the loss, Lindsey Calvin sion Gameday Central page. Should the MLB Postseason be formatted like the wild card games? so this will create more excitement around the postseason. Fans may question, will this team start their ace pitcher or how will the rest of their pitching rotation fair in just one game? For instance, if the Bos- ton Red Sox are playing, we might see Rick Porcello start, but how and when would David Price start for the die-hard baseball fans that follow every single game of the sea- son. Therefore, another benefit of the one game series playoff format would be the increased meaning of home-field advantage since there would be only one game until the World Series. This could possibly keep fans interested throughout the season because if their team does not finish strong enough, it could cost them the home field advantage during the postseason. It would be a tough call on whether the MLB and organiza- tions with the MLB would gain or lose money. Even though the one game Wild Card Playoff draws much attention and always brings excitement, if every series was like that, the organizations would not have a chance to sell-out for a five or seven game series. Also, since the MLB gets most of their MADISON BUMGARNER pitched a shut out game against the Mets to push the Giants into the National League Divisional Series against the Chicago Cubs. (Courtesy of usatoday.com) attention during the postseason, the longer they stretch it out the BY DJ PFEFFERKORN the American League Divisional two of the best pitchers in baseball, us on the edge of our seats. Another better it may be for them. However, STAFF WRITER Series against the Texas Rang- Madison Bumgarner and Noah benefit would be seeing the unique having a one game series through- ers. The game was also the most Syndergaard. strategies each team may use if out postseason (except the World In 2012, the MLB postseason de- viewed on cable TV with 4,195,000 With all the success the one- they only had one game to advance. Series) seems like it would make buted its one-game wild card play- viewers and had the highest TV game wild card playoff has brought In order to make the game more baseball even more fun to watch, off and every year since then it has rating at 1.4 surpassing the Vice to the MLB postseason, one cannot realistic, there must be one series especially after seeing these in- not disappointed. On Tuesday, Oct. Presidential Debate. The very next help but wonder, what if all the that has a best of seven formats, credible wild card playoff games 4, the Toronto Blue Jays walked off day, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, the San playoff series were formatted in and it would be the World Series lately. Even though it may never against the Baltimore Orioles in Francisco Giants defeated the New the same way? A benefit would of course. happen in the seeable future, the dramatic fashion thanks to a three- York Mets 3-0, which would end up be that every game would be a With the regular season already MLB should look into expanding run homerun by Edwin Encar- being the highest-rated MLB game do-or-die situation for each team; being 162 games, many fans lose in- the wild card playoff format until nacion to send the Blue Jays into on ESPN in 13 years as it featured therefore every pitch would have terest halfway through the season, the World Series.