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Campus to Accomodate More Parking for Bicyclists

LAURA PLANTHOLT News Editor

SF has plans in the works to im­ prove accommodations for its Uexpanding bicycUst population. Bicycling has become an increasingly pop­ ular way of commuting to school and work for USF students and faculty, yet the bike Web 2.0 speciaUst, Bryan Al­ parking facilities have remained meager, exander came to this semester's and have actuaUy deteriorated due to lack Davies Forum, Digital Literacy. of maintenance. ; Alexander works for NITLE, a According to Director of Public Safety non-profit determined to advance Dan Lawson, bicycling has increased city- education in the digital age, and wide by 16 to 18 percent in the last year. blogs at http://infocult.typepad. "It certainly had looked that way to us an- ecdotaUy, although we never kept track, he com/ For more info on Digital Liter­ said "It looked like most of the bike racks acy speakers, go to http://www.us- were being used more." He attributes this fca.edu/artsci/ug/davies_forum/ to many factors. "[Biking] can be healthier, it saves energy, saves gas, and is better tor the community overaU." Junior Class Representative Nick Nayaiesh also noticed the increasing trend of bicycUsts around campus, espe­ ciaUy amongst the upperclassmen living off campus, whose interest he represents to the Associated Students of USF. The bike-related complaint Nayaiesh has re­ ceived most is that there are not enough bike racks on campus. Furthermore, the types of racks on campus are not always right. Nayaiesh said, "There is a large rack outside of Harney Science Center, but you may notice that it is rarely occupied by more than two or three bikes. The reason for this is that placing the bike as intended With the advent of a "tearless __ (into a wheel slot) makes it difficult if not onion" and genetic mutation, se- gj impossible to lock the actual frame of the nior Yezenia Herrera discusses the bike to the rack." . potential dangers of geneticaUy Maintenance is another complaint altered foods, specificaUy onions. with the existing bike racks Nayaiesh said For more, turn to the Opinion "Some clearly abandoned bike carcasses section. remain locked up to racks for years. Not only does this make it difficult for other people to park their bikes there, but it also makes the campus look worse, he sard. He noted it would be logical for Facilities Management to be given the responsibil­ ity of maintaining bike racks and routinely removing abandoned bicycle remains These concerns prompted Nayaiesh to join forces with Lawson's Bicycle Trans­ portation Committee, which was founded Alexandra Villegas/Foghom several years ago and has since gamed rec­ ml mm mmm ^™'" * Students rely on umitedparkingjpo^^ ognition and support from the San Fran- THEFT: ContinueContinuedd oonn PagPage. 33 ^ " JTWPOnfHi StOrV ___ ^^^l^ ^^Sio^l^rners and Vo.ce of H^ory BuUt to SpUl comes to San lt i Francisco's FiUmore Auditorium with the Meat Puppets. A review CHELSEA M.STERLING of their Uve show is available in News Editor the Scene section. potted on campus, their hair sprin­ kled with gray and white, and actu­ aUy carrying their lunches on trays Sin the cafeteria, these older students from the Fromm Institute are hard to miss. Their presence on campus is recognized by undergraduate students, but often ac­ companied by the question, what are they doing here? TJnUke many undergraduate students, Fromm Institute (FI) students are not pur­ suing a degree in the hope of getting a high paying job after graduation. These older adults are here to continue their education and become "lifelong learners. Also, they want to "keep [their] minds in gear, said student Gertroud Albert. The Dons puUed together back Geriatric studies have shown that to back wins over Pepperdine and chaUenging one's, mind can prevent the Loyola Marymount in the War onset of Alzheimer's, a disease that at­ Memorial Gym. For fuU cover­ tacks the memory. The FI provides an age of Dons BasketbaU and other opportunity for older adults (ages 50 and ,_,,... *"______. T?SuyaTiwauchi/Foghorn sports, turn to the Sports section older) to continue educating themselves •• " * ' ^^^"^ . denrs, young and old alike and expanding their minds by offering f eria among stu classes for three eight-week semesters Classes include "The Roman World in the other adults, was given a chance to pursue Thus, Mrs. Fromm developed an idea of a Fourth Century" and "Some Like It Hot. his education. German immigrants Alfred and Hanna program in which retired professors would Global Climate Change and the Elec­ Fordham explained that the Fromms Fromm. Upon retiring from the wine dis­ teach retired adults. After selecting USF tions of 2008." Students can take up to were "do-ers," and that they promised that tribution business, Mrs. Fromm asked her as an ideal place to hold classes and ap­ four classes per semester for $50 a class. they would "put [their] money behind the One of the principles of theH is retird husband what he wanted to do. He replied proaching a group of gerontologists which program" so that it would be self-sustain­ coUege professors teaching retired people, that he never had a chance to go to uni­ was an innovative field of study at the time, ing and would not cost the university any- which is a great combination of resources versity when he was younger, and that; he she developed a program for senior educa­ executive director, Robert Fordham said. would like to take coUege classes, but he tion and the Fromm Institute was born^ FROMM: Continued on Page 2 He explained that this is how Mrs. Hanna wouldn't want to go back to school with his Mr Fromm, along with seventy-five grandkids, as that would be uncomfortable. Fromm wanted the FI to run The FI was created in 1976 by Jewish- MARCH 6,2008 NEWS San Francisco Foghorn Spring Break Davies Forum Speaker Promotes Web 2.0 Technology Breeds STDs LEIGH CUEN MICHAEL VILLASENOR StaffWriter StaffWriter ith Spring break approaching, a time when many wiU travel his week's Davies Forum explored and recreate, USF students the idea of "Digital Literacy"with- W in the realm of Web 2.0 and the should cross sexuaUy transmitted diseases T off their Ust of souvenirs to bring back opportunities therein. Web 2.0 researcher from their travels. Bryan Alexander, a speciaUst in digital writing and a member of the non-profit STD infections among USF students initiative the National Institute of Tech­ typicaUy peak around spring break accord­ nology and Liberal Education brought a ing to nurse practioner Seanny Min. Min realm of ideas concerning the somewhat has been working with USF students at the untapped abiUty to use Web 2.0 products health cUnic in St. Mary's hospital for 10 as a means of teaching inside and outside of years and is currendy a graduate student in the classroom. Web 2.0 is the second wave the USF nursing program. Although Min of the Internet which overcomes the one­ described USF students' attitudes towards way communication, that plagues most STD's as "concerned and mostly pretty 1.0 web sites. Such Web 2.0 installations knowledgeable," she warned that students can be found across the Web, but the most worry disproportionately about STD's that popular ones are social-network sites such are visible, such as herpes, and not enough as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and about those that are less visible, but also of course the vast amount of blogs. Web permanent and possibly lethal. "Students 2.0 sites abide by a different author-visitor are devastated when they get herpes but structure, employing a 1:2 relationship that don't seem as worried about HIV," said is reminiscent of a triangle, which Alexan­ Min. der has dubbed a "triangular" relationship. San Francisco in particular seems to be Unlike Web 1.0 pages whose social struc­ a hotspot for high-risk infections. Accord­ ture was based off of the 1:1 relationship ing to the Center for Disease Control, the (communication was mosdy held between city of San Francisco has the highest rate the corresponding of emaUs), Web 2.0 sites of syphiUs infections in the country as weU aUow for authors to post information, a as a recent rise in gonorrhea infections this visitor to comment, and another visitor to year, particularly among adolescents and counter, leaving room for separate discus­ young adults. This rise in infections among sions to take the floor on a particular issue. young adults is no shocking news among Each of the entities then exists in a con­ experts. The Health Services at Colum­ versation, creating the extremely dynamic bia University reported in 2005 that 20- and unique structure of Web 2.0 sites. 25 percent of coUege students across the country have either been infected with Bringing the topic back to the use an STD or transmitted an STD to their of these new, content rich sites, Alexan­ sexual partners. der then exclaimed, "[Humanity] learns However, here at USF there is good through networks!" Pointing towards the audience, he asked, "Which sites do you Michael Villasenor/Foghom news. Min said that although she fre- Bryan Alexander, a specialist in digital writing, speaks to Davies Forum students about web technology that creates a web community. Beyond social visit for your movie information?" "Rotten quendy tests students for sexuaUy trans­ networking, these technologies provide a platform for classroom integration and promotes class discussion. mitted diseases, the results are rarely posi­ Tomatoes" answered one, "IMDB" (The tive. "We test a lot, but the positive results Internet Movie Database) said another, are a lot lower if you compare it to other and Alexander, applauding responded imitate [socio-networks]. Community- ed websites, which then can be imported ing, causing them to often be regarded to coUeges; a smaU percentage." that these sites are prime examples of this based knowledge," for that is our greatest by each of the students. The students could as "clunky" and "geeky", especiaUy due to "community-based" Web 2.0 experience, Min has only seen 1 case of HIV in a learning tool. then keep up-to-date with specified blogs the mild tech knowledge required to op­ which is revolutionary. Long gone are the decade. "Herpes we see a lot more," she Web 2.0, as described by Alexander, and comment on topics encouraging con­ erate them properly. Alexander, an avid days of "expert advice", instead sites such said. "Two to three a month. Herpes is the provides an incredible platform for class­ versation of the issue online and offline. supporter of the 'wiki' (Wikipedia)-world as these rely on the communication be­ highest and the easiest to get. It's transfer­ room integration, not only for learning, Another example is podcasting, which has exclaimed that whUe the term might make tween its visitors, and that is in itself ex­ able through just physical contact." but also participating. Built upon the basis grown as an important method of deUver- some uneasy, it is nevertheless a power­ tremely remarkable. He remarked that this When asked for her advice concerning of coUaborative efforts, the web has dem­ ing classroom-type lectures over the Inter­ ful tool that reUes on coUective research, transition is a sign of the growing comfort safe sexual practices, Min repUed to always onstrated that it is truly a new movement. net. group writing, document editing, informa­ with the Internet, connecting people from use condoms, even when using other forms Alexander continued into some of the Unfortunately, as Alexander points out, tion Uteracy, discussion and knowledge ac­ around the globe. Furthermore, these sites of contraception. WhUe there are no con­ ways that the Internet, most namely Web there are many obstacles that Umit the fuU celeration. And for this reason, wiki-esque employ a simple conversation technique doms or contraceptives of any kind pro­ 2.0 applications, can be integrated into the acceptance of Web 2.0 into the classroom. sites are important to the growing need to that we as humans do everyday, Alexander vided by the USF CUnic, as a Jesuit poUcy, classroom setting. One example was of a For one, resources such as RSS feeds tend communicate and to learn from the 'com­ then pronounced, "our technology should they do provide counseUng, continual edu­ professor posting an RSS export of select­ to be cumbersome in obtaining and utiliz­ munity' of the Internet. cation and referral to other distributors of contraceptives in the community. To break the spring break cycle, Min i'l CUT TECHNOLOGY TMII mtm mt mi SMCUUY uiiiiiiti m MI CITTIII » mm mis, advises students not to be one of the ap­ proximately 60 percent of sexuaUy active T students having unprotected sex (as stated T «Ml«WfMM«NM(a>t%ti*)t«#*3l»^«^^ WW«>M£^«MMlw*ta*<«|VJ)IW*»mW«fMI*«m T T in a study by the American CoUege Health Association in 2001.) "There is no safe un­ protected sex," said Min. "Love yourself and be smart." Seniors seek SALAD DAYS PiZZA & WINGS PIZZA J COKE integration 0Bv2-Tc#^fe& One Hopping Pizza, Buffalo One Mopping Pizza & Coke* xRDklYN I i Domino's AmaBn* Greens* Salad Wings & A 24.iter C(*e^ FROMM: Continued from page one I I I thing. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Fordham and his staff, the FI is stiU self- sustaining and even offers fuU scholarships for students who cannot afford the mem­ / / bership fee. Gertroud Albert, a FI student, said, f v / "I am taking one [course] on Literature, Greek PhUosophy and ReUgion and the ideas in classic Greek BC, Medical His­ tory and the magic and superstition that was mixed in before, and I have a class on poUtical ethics. Not only is it great for us, retired people, it's also great for the profes­ Ntlt 15lllf1{f m»._t»t0_\mntmm RPJ V#'M*VltU> 0m_^4^m»wit0^'t*00 sors." Albert reaUy enjoys the FI and also the Pacific Rim discussion series. However saw ***#s s**** set* ** 4#a* fa**** p+_*m**_w*mm **, ift* **£%• ^MtsMt JHp&tf*% fartf jfc j dMHb^ *4|byf iCi IM^St MMWK tfMMfe i^Wtfc she said that "we are somewhat separated from the rest of the student body. Our ad­ LARGE ministration is aware of that and is trying to find solutions for that, to have more in­ tegrated courses. I want to go out on the ONE TOPPING TRIPLES PARTY PACK LTLTL. campus and see young people." The USF undergraduate community 3 or more Medrum Two Large 2-lbpping Pizsas. TWo Pizza 2-lbppings & has a unique opportunity to gain the per­ Hopping Pizzas an^derofBreadsticks, a Miter Coke* spective of an older generation that could ! I teU students about what racism was Uke .an Order Buffalo Wings & in the 1960s and 70s, what internment : Miter of W camps were Uke for Japanese Americans in II the second World War and how it felt after |.l each! $ 99 John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, nitntiMTtr 1799 $91 o o Jr. were assassinated. These invaluable les­ ! lis L\ X sons are important, because if people do i M not learn from them, they are condemned z to repeat history. > mgm .*«. tMftyWj **'. •«. *»< 0 Albert said she misses interacting with OIJIEIU. . w younger students and said, "Young people Et>ftt.V2&0$. I should get to know older people and vice o versa. 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KAMILLA NOSOVTTSKAYA StaffWriter

f you want to know how fashion can impact your career, hopefuUy you were Iable to check out the fashion show Thursday, Feb. 28. The fashion show was a big success, ac­ cording to Jacqueline Hultner, President of the Hospitality Management Associa­ tion. She said, "The reason that I wanted to put together a fashion show was to give me and the members of HMA an event to put on together which would be fun and would help benefit the USF community." The fashion show enabled USF stu­ dents to see what professional dress reaUy means. AU of the models in the show were part of the Hospitality Management Asso­ ciation and gave examples of what is right to wear and what is wrong to wear profes­ sionaUy. Low cleavage blouses, Hawaiian shirts, and short skirts were only a few of am the outfits that students should stray away Kamilla Nosovitskaya/Foghorn from when dressing for the working world. An audience admires the profesional attire of this model, who is a member of the Hospitality Tatsuya Kawauchi/Foghorn Management Association. Career Counselor Renee Emery and student assistant Lis Boyd offer resume advice to Jackie Kiat In contrast, some of the main fashion tips as part of a week-long resume review program in preparation for the Career Fair. included looking as though you fit in with the organization, and remembering that disc jockey kept the party-like atmosphere The show provided an opportunity for CHELSEA M. STERLING Charles Schwab and Kaiser Permanente. what you wear leaves the first and lasting going. attendees to learn more about fashion in News Editor To attract these reputable employers, JuUa impression. After the fashion show the Career Ser­ the workplace, Usten to great music, and Hing, director at CSC, makes a "concerted Not only did the fashion show bring a vices Center gave a presentation about meet new people. Christina Giorbani, a n Friday, March 7, the Career effort" in sending out mass e-maUs and new style of dress to USF students but the dressing professionaUy, also mentioning sophomore, came to the fashion show and Services Center (CSC) wiU host fliers and relying on her networking abili­ event also featured an array of prizes and the Career Fair coming up at USF, which said, "I had a blast, and the fashion was re­ their twentieth annual Career ties. O presents. Appetizers and drinks were free will feature 85 different companies coming aUy fun and beneficial. I also reaUy liked and Internship Fair, which connects stu­ These internships are essential be­ to the audience, gift bags were found on to campus for mini interviews. The CSC what Career Services presented and feel as dents with potential employers. cause once students graduate, employers every seat fiUed with smaU presents, and reaUy wants to inspire USF students to though I walked away with a great knowl- "It's a great tool for students to meet are looking for at least two internships that there was a raffle at the end of the show. A come and participate in this event. edge of what is seen as professional." employers and make a personal connec­ would indicate that they have relevant job tion." said Anna Carideo, office manager experience. CSC also offers job network­ at CSC and assistant coordinator of the ing workshops, mock interviews, resume Health Promoted in Harney Plaza Student-Made internship fair. "If you've ever tried to get and cover letter writing advice, and career a job, face-to-face is reaUy the best way, if assessments, which help students find out Music Video you can make that personal contact. It's which industry wiU best suit them. Ca- much more preferable than just sending reido advises students who plan to attend Airs on National out a resume." the Internship Fair to dress professionaUy, This year, over 85 employers wiU be bring their resumes and possibly a copy of Television recruiting students for internships and their transcripts , and bring business cards LAURA PLANTHOLT full time positions at large companies Uke if they have them. News Editor

RHA Elections Determine New Board yclef Jean appeared on Mon­ LAURA PLANTHOLT Life." Issues RHA has been presented day's episode of Larry King News Editor with include reforming the overnight WLive, during which the public guest poUcy, eUminating the on-campus got its first taste of the new music video ext week the Residence HaU As­ housing requirement for sophomores and "Wyclef for President." The video was di­ sociation wiU be holding elec­ working toward getting toUet seat covers rected by USF sophomore Alex Piatt with N tions to choose their board for the in the bathrooms. help of feUow USF filmmakers, and amidst 2008-09 school year. AU students who Uve RHA is also responsible for pro­ the Jean concert footage were the familiar in on-campus housing are encouraged to gramming on-campus events and in-haU faces of Fr. Stephen Privett, S.J. and many vote for the group of 10 students who wiU activities like movie nights. "We try to USF students. A cUp was shown on the represent their voice next year. keep [students] on campus and get them CNN show in the context of an episode Junior Kyle Livingston, who has been immersed with the university as a whole," devoted to celebrity campaigns for youth a board member of RHA for two years, Livingston said. RHA is equipped with a involvement in poUtical issues. said, "RHA is one of the main advocacy "fairly large budget," which aUows them to "The message of the video was talking groups for students who Uve in the resi­ have fun planning these events. about if Wyclef were running for presi­ dence haUs." Students who Uve in campus Elections for next year's board are es­ dent and aU the things he would do," Piatt housing may at times encounter concerns peciaUy critical; Livingston estimated that said. "He's very very poUticaUy active." In with their on-campus Uving experience. In nine out of this year's ten members wiU not his interview with King, Jean encouraged such a case, Livingston said, "they should be running for reelection due to gradua­ young adults to vote in the 2008 presiden­ go through their haU councU to bring forth tion or other factors, meaning almost the tial elections - but no, not reaUy for him. an issue, and then the haU councU brings it entire board wiU need replenishing. Elec­ The television appearance did feature to RHA. Then [RHA] wiU bring it to Uni­ tions wiU be held within each of the seven one significant blunder, though. When versity Life and the Office of Residence residence haUs March 11 through the 15. Jean credited the production of the video, he said it was made by students from "San Francisco University." Piatt said her jaw Report Requests New Bike Racks dropped when she heard the error. She was frustrated by it because she guessed most people would assume he meant San Franoisco State University rather than the University of San Francisco. Senior James KUton, who worked * Laura Plantholt/Foghorn The Student Health Fair last Thursday featured university and student groups. Freshman nursing closely with Piatt on the project, said "It major Rosabelle Llacer practiced'walking in a straight line while wearing goggles that simulate was an understandable mistake, but for us, the feeling of being under the influence of alcohol. it's huge." This brief national television appear­ ance may only be the tip of the iceberg for the music video. "We've already been Retraction: "Neighborhood told it's going to VH1, BET, MTV, You­ ?> Tube, MySpace and it's going to be sold Liquor Stores Fight Over Hours on iTunes," KUton said. "But regardless of whether it goes on to do aU these things, Alex and I can say that we conceptuaUzed, edited and produced something that aired on CNN - aU within a week." lexandra Villegas/t'oghorn Minimal parking spots and insufficient bike locks can lead to theft and vandalism. Hie Foghorn would like to retract the article on the change Piatt described that hectic week of ed­ iting, made even more stressful by a tight­ Hurr parked his bike near the library in hours of operations for Lucky s grocery store. This article THEFT: Continued from page one ened deadline from Sony, Jean's record fountain one .morning before class, as he appeared in the February 28 issue. The article contained company. "Sony said that they could play did regularly. However, his morning haste material that was unfair and inappropriate because it made part of the video [on CNN] if they had cisco Bicycle Coalition, the USF Health had caused him to break his regular pre­ unfounded allegations against Fulton Foods owner Abe it by Saturday, which wasn't a problem. and Safety Committee, and faculty, staff cautionary habit of removing the front Ahwal. We failed to speak to Mr. Ahwal and we regret any Then they caUed back and said, ActuaUy, and students as weU. The Bicycle Trans­ tire. "NormaUy I take off my front tire so misconceptions this may have caused. We apologize for mis­ we need it by Thursday.'" portation Committee has just completed anyone trying to steal it can't get very far," Kilton said, "So we basically had three a report indicating which bike racks need he said, "But I was kind of late, so I didn't representing Mr. Ahwal. and a half days to edit the entire piece. We replacing and which areas warrant new take it off this time." Hurr was unable to pulled two aU-nighters, and the third night bike racks, which should go to Mike Lon­ check on his bike until the late afternoon -The Editors- we alternated sleeping." don, assistant vice president for facilities when he was through with his fuU day of When asked how it felt to have her management, within days. classes. "When I went back there, there work shown on national television, Piatt Lawson said bicycle theft has been less was nothing. No cut lock, nothing." smiled widely and said, "Can you describe of an issue in the last few years, attribut­ Hurr said, "I caUed public safety and this?" ing this to more students investing in bet­ gave a report, but obviously it was gone. I Piatt and Kilton promised that the USF ter quality bike locks. A $100 bike lock, wasn't expecting anything." community would be alerted with e-mails however, was not enough to secure junior To Hurr, the event was a "Lesson when the video was available on YouTube Nathan Hurr's $4,000 mountain bike, for learned: Don't park on campus." - hopefully within two weeks. which he worked aU summer to pay for Lawson clarified, "Never bring a $4,000 and customize. bike on campus." San Francisco Foghorn MARCH 6, 2008 OPINION Tearless Onion Soon to Hit the Market that literally lacks the enzyme that makes seem so bad? our eyes sting and tear upon cutting it. First, look at the effects of geneticaUy _S>an jfrancteco tfttgfyotn They hope to have this tearless onion altered fruits and vegetables. hit the market in about a decade if research Any geneticaUy altered fruit or veg­ 2130 Fulton Street consistently progresses. San Francisco, CA 94118 etable is mortifying! Every time a fruit (415)422-6122 For some, this may be great news. But or vegetable is geneticaUy altered, the en­ Fax (415) 422-2751 others, including myself, are quiet skepti­ Advertising (415) 422-2657 gineers behind it are putting in new en­ cal of this new and improved onion. zymes in the fruit or veggie which creates Although biotechnology and scientific foreign proteins that have never been seen Editor in Chief Hunter Patterson [email protected] research is not a bad thing, geneticaUy al­ in nature. (415)422-5444 tered fruits and vegetable could be. Because of this, we do not know the ef­ Managing Editor Maria Dinzeo Business Manager Michelle Nguyen So why is genetic alteration so bad and fects those proteins or enzymes have on [email protected] [email protected] how does it affect our bodies over time? the human body. News Editor Laura Plantholt Photography Editor Tatsuya Kawauchi The truth is that we do not reaUy know. For aU we know it can cause allergies, News Editor Chelsea Sterling However, we do know the affects of or­ severe ceU damage, and diseases far worse [email protected] [email protected] ganic consumption and its absorption in than what we have today. Opinion Editor Nicholas Mukhar Production Manager Steven Bamett our bodies. Breeding grounds of new technology is [email protected] YESENIA HERRERA According to the National Onion As­ increasing and it is agreed that technology Online Editor Heather Spellacy Columnist sociation, onions contain antioxidants that saves Uves and prolongs it. Scene Editor Lulu McAllister [email protected] protect damaged ceUs and tissues in our Asst. Scene Sky Madden Chief Copy Editor Jesse Rhodes - But, wiU there be a time when tech­ [email protected] Asst. Copy Editor Anna Shajirat an Franscians know The Onion as bodies produced by free radicals. nology wiU backfire and wiU create dis­ Asst Copy Editor Courtney Ball Free radicals are harmful molecules Sports Editor Erika Heyer "America's Finest News Source", eases that are yet unheard of? [email protected] Illustrations Maro Guevara Sor simply a newspaper where facts emitted by ceU phones, microwaves, and. Tampering with Mother Nature is never tend to be invalid and at times, a bit outra­ plastics that can potentiaUy cause cancers. a good idea and threatens the world's eco­ Advertising Manager Mark Dondero Advisor Teresa Moore One specific compound that an onion [email protected] geous. system, so when wiU enough be enough? It is a production of irrelevant but contains is know as Quercetin, which is an The creation of a tearless onion seems seemingly entertaining stories that are less antioxidant that helps eUminate free radi­ too phony and so does "America's Finest creditable than the more legitimate news­ cals in the body, and helps to protect and News Source." papers such as The New York Times. regenerate vitamin E which is the most Therefore, we may not be able to change As The Onion is producing such ma­ abundant fat-soluble antioxidant that may the content of The Onion, but we can terial, it is surprisingly getting more atten­ protect against heart disease. change our consumption of one. Religious Attack Hits tion, but this time it is not from its pecuUar University of Wisconsin-Madison re­ The tears we get from an onion may be content but from something more organic, searchers found that the more pungent unwanted and the New York Times may its' enzymes. onions, (the ones that reaUy make your be less entertaining but at least you'U know Presidential Race EarUer this month scientists presented eyes sting and water) could help diseases one thing for certain when purchasing le­ their results in creating a "tearless onion." related to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular gitimate and organic items- it's real. Starting in 2002, after Japanese scien­ disease, heart attack and stroke. Therefore, he main poUtical stories in the state of American religious tolerance in tists found the gene responsible for making if enzymes and compounds are not being Yesenia Herrera is a senior communications past week may have been about the post 9/11 era. our eyes water, a team in New Zealand and created, due to gene sUencing, wiU onions major. the Ohio and Texas primaries, We as a nation are afraid of Muslims T Japan have worked together, using gene contain the same nutritional value? but the most interesting was a report that and have a hard time distinguishing silencing technology to develop an onion Regardless, why does a "tearless onion" surfaced in Insight Magazine, (owned people of the MusUm faith from Muslim by the Washington Times), declaring fundamentalist mUitants and terrorists, that as a child living in Indonesia, Illi­ who make up a very smaU percentage of nois Senator Barack Obama attended a the worlds 1.2 biUion peaceful MusUms. Madrassa. Also, a Madrassa is not "a school that College Students Need Better Manners The New York Times went on to teaches a radical version of the MusUm to exercise this trait, but there is a time and When at dinner with someone, please be described a Madrassa as "a school that faith," as the New York Times piece place for it.. kind and chew with your mouth closed. teaches a radical version of the MusUm claimed. When I am watching a Red Sox game What you're eating may be good, but faith." WhUe a smaU number of them have and Tim Wakefield gives up a home run, I'm sure your dinner mate does not want to This bout of media fanfare insinu­ taught this in the past and stiU do, his- he wiU get a good tongue-lashing from me see how good it is. ated that Obama was MusUm, or at least toricaUy they have not. 3,000 miles away. I know it is the 21st century, but the stoked the possibiUty for a good whUe. By definition, a Madrassa is a place When at the baU game there is a cer­ most important dinner manner is to turn where learning/teaching is done. tain culture to foUow and having a refined your ceU phone off The story repeatedly aired over the In the Arabic language, the word im- vocabulary when insulting the other team There is nothing more rude than to an­ Fox News Channel until last Monday pUes nothing more other than what the while beers are being spUt on you does not swer your phone when you are out having when that news company buried it, caU- word school represents in the EngUsh seem to go hand in hand. But those situa­ dinner with someone. ing the report "absolutely false." language. tions are not everyday. Even worse than answering your phone CNN conducted a firsthand investi­ The New York Times ran a correc­ When in the presents of elders, such as is sending text messages on your phone gation of the school in Indonesia. tion concerning the wong definition of teachers, an employer, or parents, it would when with your dinner mate. First of aU, Barack Obama is not a Madrassa, but just that kind of mis­ a good time to watch what comes out of Who is more important than the per­ MusUm, he's Christian. take being run in "what is usuaUy such a that mouth. son sitting in front of you? Starting at the age of six he attended reputable newspaper speaks volumes'in It does not matter how "cool" your The answer in your head should be: no a predominandy MusUm school in In­ showing how MusUm phobia stiU per­ ERIKA HEYER teacher is, your best friend's parents are, or one. donesia for two years, before attending meates throughout our society from the Columnist your boss is; not swearing in front of them If you are at a dinner with someone, be Catholic school in that country. most ignorant to the most credible. is a sign of respect and they wUl take notice at the dinner with that someone. With the Democratic nomination The report "accusing" Obama of being hat has happened to manners? of that. Manners can always go a long way. By down to the last sprint we can expect a MusUm foUowed a John McCain raUy The youth today have numb­ Just because your peers choose not to, foUowing these simple steps to censoring news outlets wiU pounce on this type of in which conservative talkshow host BUI ness to what is acceptable and does not mean you cannot strive to be dif­ yourself you can become something rare: a juicy headline-making news. Cunningham referred to Senator Obama W what should be deemed inappropriate. ferent. refined coUege student. However, the way many news agen­ as "Barack Hussein Obama" three times, Even when hanging out with friends, You do not need to go to finishing When making a first impression wheth­ cies jumped on the bandwagon without emphasizing Obama's middle name. manners should exist. school to have good manners at the din­ er checking the facts is not what concerns This was another dirty and class­ One aspect that has taken hold of col­ ner table. on a first date, an interview, or just us the most about this outburst. less trick to scare the American public lege students today is their language. Swear Dinner table manners have probably meeting someone new around campus, What is most disturbing is that away from Barack Obama by stirring up words have become the new accessory to been pounded into everyone's brain by these manners wiU show that person that Obama is being "accused" of being Mus­ prejudice against a certain reUgion and coUege students' vocabulary. their mothers when they were young, but you do care about etiquette and how you Um, as if the religion itself is one Ameri­ culture. The two afforementioned in­ There is a time to use them and a time just because our mothers are not holding present yourself to others. cans should fear. cidents are dangerous and irresponsible. to censor yourself. People from Boston are our hands through coUege does not mean Obama has worked hard to deny the They are meant to stir up hatred for a known for having the quintessential "Bos­ we should neglect what we have been aUegations and distance himself from group of-people because of the reUgion Erika Heyer is a sophomorepolitics ma­ ton potty mouths" and I have a tendency taught. any MusUm ties. they practice. jorandjburnalism minor.. Text on the official Obama website USF does a good job of teaching un­ reads "Barack Obama Is Not and Has derstanding and tolerance of other reU- never Been a Muslim. Obama never gions and we at the Foghorn hope that prayed in a mosque. He has never been a our students take this education with MusUm, was not raised a MusUm, and is them to end discrimination fueled by a committed Christian who attends the intolerance and ignorance. No matter Letter to the Editor United Church of Christ." who you plan to vote for in November, Obama's reaction makes it seem as we hope that these shameful attacks, not though he beUeves being labeled a Mus­ only against Senator Obama but against tific literature and care for the victims of am a new faculty member who was fof those who use it. Contrast this with Um, or a MusUm sympathizer, would be an entire group of people, wiU not influ­ a tobacco industry that spends one million quite pleased to read in the February alcohol-use: Moderate alcohol consump­ a serious detriment to his campaign. ence the way USF students vote. doUars a minute to persuade people to be­ 21st San Francisco Foghorn that USF tion has been associated with better health This is an insight into the unfortunate I gin and continue to use their deadly drug. may be going smoke-free by the end of outcomes. We do not blame the victim. But we are the year ("USF Campus to Become Com­ WhUe alcohol toxicity is more acutely happy to join a campus community that is pletely Smoke-free by End of Year"). dangerous, the Ufe-time risk of death for doing its part to holisticaUy promote im­ It was amusing to learn that there was non-alcoholics who drink moderately may proved health of our minds, hearts, and concern that "faculty retention" may be af­ be less than for those who completely ab­ [your favorite organ]. fected by the proposed ban. stain. FinaUy, I hope that the important goal As a nurse I am naturaUy proud to be On the other hand, there is no safe level of improved public health is not confused affiliated with an institution that may ul­ for tobacco exposure. 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San Francisco Foghorn MARCH 6, 2008 Alumnus Alaudini is a Rising Star

SAMMI SUMAMPONG LULU MCALLISTER Staff Writers

SF 2006 alum Shoresh Alaudini is making waves in the performance LULU MCALLISTER Uindustry as a variety of characters. Scene Editor In "Strange Culture" (2007), which stars Academy-Award winner Tilda Swinton, heck out Metamorphoses, a play Alaudini plays a Middle Eastern student a for mature audiences based on professor and activist accused of bioterror- David R. Slavitt's translation of ism. In "Mission Movie," which is about C gentrification, iUegal immigrants, the tech The Metamorphoses of the Ovid, on either boom and hipsters in the namesake district Wednesday March 5-8 or 12-15 at 8 p.m. in San Francisco, Alaudini plays a young in the Studio Theater on Lone Mountain. Palestinian whose famUy has conflicts with This series of theatrical vignettes mixing the neighborhood because the father wiU classical Greece with contemporary hu­ not aUow children under seventeen to en­ mor, with some embeUishment from cho­ ter his store. Most recently, he appeared at reographer Amie DownUng. Tickets are the San Francisco Playhouse in "Gone," $5 for students and $10 general admission a four-person play by Charles L. Mee and can be purchased at www.usfperfor- in which Alaudini played an old history mances.com. teacher, a lover and even part of the set.

Power up on Thursday, March 6th, from He Ukened the experience of playing 3 to 4 p.m. with a gaUery talk and recep­ multiple roles in "Gone" to an "interactive tion for the opening of a new exhibit on scrapbook."The studio space where he and campus in the Donohue Rare Book Room feUow actors rehearsed for the play was (3rd Floor, Gleeson Library). "Power Up" smaU, aUowing them to bond with audi­ features the colorful serigraphs of artist ence members and feel out their experi­ Corita Kent from the Corita Art Center ence of the play. "There are things that are in Los Angeles. Come Usten to a discus­ in your face about it," he said. sion with Sasha Carrera (Corita Art Cen­ Before embarking on so many interest­ ter) Amy Franceschini (FutureFarmers), ing projects onscreen and onstage, Alau­ Tatsuya Kawauchi/Foghorn and Stuart McKee (USF Graphic Design dini honed his skUls and made his mark as USF alumnus Shoresh Alaudini (class of 2006) is a talented artist and actor who received training in the Performing Arts department at USF. He Program). The exhibit, which you can see an artist and actor at USF. has appeared in notable movies, such as "Mission Movie" and "Strange Culture" (starring Tilda Swinton), and onstage recently in "Gone." for free, wiU be on display through AprU Alaudini was borh on July 29,1984 in 20th. Rome, to an Iranian mother and Laotian occasionaUy "gives him grief" for waking the funny thing with me, I haven't dealt father. great focus on the stage and that gives him a good stage presence." her up when he has to go to work early with that much rejection. That's why it's On Thursday, March 6th, from 6 p.m. As to whether or not his unusual mix of One of Alaudini's feUow students at in the morning but is otherwise happy to such a trip for me. I feel like I'm work­ to 9 p.m. showcase your creative side at ethnicities influences the types of roles he USF, Sam Schwartz (now a junior and the have him around. "I love this city. It's like ing backwards, but certain doors have just BYOA: Bring Your Own Art, an in­ gets, he said, "It opens certain doors and executive producer of the CoUege Play­ one big neighborhood. I have lots of family opened up. I know that there are certain dependent arts bizarre in the Fillmore closes many more, at least right now. But ers' board) said, "Shoresh was a pleasure to here," he said. things that rejection builds: it builds a lot Center (1402 Fdlmore St. at O'FarreU). I think that people are becoming more work with - focused and passionate." Most actors deal with rejection at some of character. There is a lot of character that Whether you are a writer, musician, visual mixed as the future approaches, and I per- Schwartz says that her favorite role point in their careers. When asked how he I stiU need to buUd within in myself for artists or performer, you can participate sonaUy don't feel hindered." Alaudini played at USF was for his senior deals with rejection, Alaudini said, "That's myself." in this "Uve-art mashup," showcase your As a chUd, Alaudini was shy and intro­ thesis project, a role in the play titled "The work, mingle, network and have an open verted - until someone put him in front New Patron Saints." Alaudini, Stephan mic opportunity to speak about up coming of an audience. He remembers performing Steelmen and Nicole Buckenmeyer wrote projects and who you are looking to col­ with his chorus class at the maU and want­ the play together. Schwartz said, "As an laborate with on your projects. There is a ing very badly to be in the spodight. original script, it was a good role for him Scene & Heard $2-$5 suggested donation at the door (no Alaudini, who attended Lick-WUmerd- - written for him. [He] probably played it one wiU be turned away for lack of funds). ing in San Francisco, deepened his interest more passionately than any other [role]." Visit www.infin8sync.com to learn more in acting in high school after he and his Meg O'Connor, USF alum and last about the event. friend went to the director of the perform­ year's CoUege Players' activities director, ing arts program to start a speech and de­ describes Alaudini as having the "sweet­ bate club. A few months later the director Listen to "Bands that Rock" at El est face and demeanor," and "fun and fun­ came up to Alaudini because he was look­ Rincon (2700 16th St. and Harrison) on ny to work with." She said, "He is a very ing for someone to act in a play the depart­ Saturday, March 8th at 9 p.m. Local bands thoughtful person and as an artist, he's got ment was putting on. Trie play, "Fires in like funk punk band SouthWay, indie band a different perspective at the same time." the Mirror," by Anna Deavere Smith, was Reduced to Ruin, and psychedeUc rock based on interviews she conducted with O'Connor had to research Alaudini band Magnus Hitch wUl play foUowed individuals connected to raciaUy charged for the CoUege Players' senior roast and by a dance party with DJ Deby Black and riots in the Crown Heights neighborhood enjoyed making up "dirty secrets" for the guest DJ Eddy Santana. Ike event is 18+ in New York in 1991. event. During the senior roast, she and the . For more information visit www.ekin- other CoUege Players made fun of his new Alaudini said, "I have no idea why he consf.com. girlfriend and teased him on how people came up to me, but it happened. I just had have difficulty pronouncing his first name, certain experiences in my background that including him. aUowed me to connect to the script better, The incongruous thing about Alaudini than some of the other people that I went is that, despite how talented he is on stage to high school with [who tried out]." He and in front of the camera, he does not love was chosen to play a female fifty-year-old Neb Sawy acting. His first love is and wiU always be black rapper/activist. Later in high scbool, drawing, he said. Alaudini also performed as a Shark in www. twitter, com "West Side Story" and a buder in a one- O'Connor said that during his sopho­ act play. more year, Alaudini painted a mural for an art class that stretched from the third floor hat are you doing? Commu­ When Alaudini came to USF, he hadn't to the first floor of the University Center. nication in the digital world initiaUy planned on going into the per­ He also contributed iUustrations and car-; is becoming faster aU the time forming arts. He didn't even want to go to , W Lulu McAllister/Foghorn toons to the Foghorn. and the quick banter of this online global coUege. His first love had been drawing, Novak said, "He is compulsive about Before trying it herself, Anastasia Van Wingerden watches sophomore Bryan VanCure carefully community is a primary example. Twitter's and he just wanted to "buUd a portfoUo drawing, and has a great eye when it comes make his way across a low tight rope they set up in the middle of campus last Thursday evening. primary concern is that individuals com­ and paint," he said. to visuals on the stage and in art. It was municate and stay connected through Alaudini learned about USF because his nice to teach someone who had both an the exchange of brief, frequent answers. mother, who used to work with Hertz car aesthetic sense as weU as good acting in­ "Even a paranoid has enemies."- Professor Alan Heineman in class (Submitted by Anna In a fun combination of instant message company, happened to be driving a USF stincts." Shajirat) and away message, you type a short note recruiter one day. The two of them dis­ Alaudini sometimes helped David Pan- (referred to by those in-the-know as a cussed USF, and she recommended to her garo^the technical director of the Perform­ "Dude, it's like a triple major: computer science, business and World of Warcraft!" "tweet") about what you are up to, be it son that he apply to the university. Initial­ ing Arts Department, with lighting during - Overheard by two guys in the cafeteria talking about how hard a double major in editing the school paper or preparing to go ly, Alaudini was hesitant to apply to USF. performances. Pangaro said that Alaudini computer science is. Obviously World of Warcraft is taking up more time than they cliff-diving. The note is then posted on the Two weeks after he applied, he received an is a "fantastic worker who tackles a lot of expected... (Submitted by Heather. SpeUacy) homepages of those who have Usted you acceptance letter welcoming him into the different things." on their "foUow'Tist. Similarly, the notes of class of 2006. those on your foUow list wiU pop up by the Although Alaudini prefers the visual "Slow down before you move on to a new sexual orientation." - Overheard at nearby Peter Novak, the associate dean for Arts minute on your home page. It's Uke having arts, he says that acting is one of the great­ Velo Rouge Cafe. (Submitted by Anna Shajirat) and Humanities, met Alaudini when the a chat room full of friends from around est chaUenges of his life. "I think now just young actor came to the Performing Arts the world. The good news is that you are because of how the world is changing, "It's difficult to control a message in a world where everyone is remixing." - Professor Department at USF with an acting schol­ never obligated to post in order to enjoy evolving and everything, a lot of times as David SUver to his Davies students, (submitted by Lulu McAUister) arship that he had won in a citywide con­ the site - reading misceUaneous thoughts, an artist you reaUy have to compromise and test. Novak immediately cast him in the shout-outs and updates can be both calm­ choose what direction you want to go into," "You guys are being such women!"- Male student in a gender 8c sexualities course (Sub­ title role of MoUere's "Tartuffe," a story ing and inspiring. The only drawback of he said. mitted by Jaynie Healy) about a religious conman that is performed not participating is that you might be Alaudini is supporting himself with a in rhymed verse. Novak said, "Shoresh did keeping someone in Sweden from know­ few part-time jobs, including a gig as a se­ Have you heard or seen something funny, provocative, or unusual that you would Uke a great job managing the complicated lan­ ing that you just fed the cat. -LM cret shopper, in addition to acting. He lives to share with the community? E-mail photos and comments to foghorn_scene@yahoo. guage while simultaneously seducing a in the city at home with his mother, who com. married woman against her wiU. He has SCENE San Francisco Foghorn MARCH 6,2008 Something Good Spills into the Fillmore

Review by ADENJORDAN StaffWriter

he FiUmore recently treated a sold out crowd to a fantastic set of al­ Tternative rock bands. On Feb 25, Seattle band Helvetia opened the show, foUowed by underground 80s band Meat Puppets and indie rock headliner Built to SpiU. AU three bands gave strong perfor­ mances, each bringing something distinct to the show. Helvetia consisted of a singer/electric guitarist, a bassist and a drummer. The highUght of their set came during the song "Honest Gods." Singer/guitarist Jason Albertini alternated swiftly between sing­ ing and playing furious guitar that would have made Britt Daniel of Spoon and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco proud. "Honest Gods" was, unfortunately, the only song featuring keyboard synths. Even with the three mu­ sicians's generally precise instrumentation, the use of synthesizer added a whole new layer of sound that was sorely missed on the other five songs. OveraU, Helvetia's set went by fast—always a good sign for an opening band. After Helvetia's set, Meat Puppets took the stage for an hour, significantly increas­ ing the amount of energy in the venue. Brothers Curt (lead guitar) and Cris Kirk- wood (bass), who looked very similar with Courtesy ofwww.builttospill.com Lily Berman, 19, Student Chloe Schildhause/Foghorn their black t-shirts and long, graying hair, Built to Spill are Doug Martsch, Scott Plouf, Jim Roth, Brett j^Jelson, Brett Netson.The indie rock were the only two original members of band played a satisfying show at the Fillmore Auditorium on February 25 with Helvetia and the CHLOE SCHILDHAUSE store in Missouri. Her necklace and ring Meat Puppets at the show; drummer Ted Meat Puppets. Built to Spill's sound is guitar-centric blend of lo-fi alternative and classic rock. StaffWriter are Austrian natives inherited from her Marcus has only been with the band since great-grandmother. their most recent reunion about a year ago. SpiU's seven studio albums are each layered "Dystopian Dream Girl," and "Car" off s. Berman was spotted out­ "My style icons would be my mother, Susan During the span of the seven songs they due to the amount of guitar overdubbing of 1994's "There's Nothing Wrong With side Lone Mountain wearing KeUogg, and my dad [Richard Berman]. played, Meat Puppets treated the crowd for which Martsch is famous. At the show, Love," which each showcased Martsch's Ma crimson Free People sun­ He dresses reaUy weU. Also Christina Ricci to a fun mixture of underground hardcore, Martsch sang and played electric guitar intricate guitar skiUs, were reminiscent of dress, teal AU Black shoes, a sweater from and Bridgette Bardot. I like to shop at an­ punk, blues-rock, country and classic rock. alongside bassist Brett Netson, drummer lo-fi alternative bands like Pavement and J. Crew, sunglasses from American Ap­ tique stores with kitschy weird [stuff] and The band also played their raw cover of Scott Plouf, guitarist Jim Roth and anoth­ Modest Mouse and classic rock heroes parel and a Chloe Paddington bag. She TopShop. Most of my clothes are actuaUy Paul McCartney's "Let Me RoU It," com­ er guest guitarist (who resembled a wooly Uke Neil Young. Before their instrumen­ adorns each ear with a different earring. hand-me- downs from dead people. My plete with a long solo that had a certain mammoth). tal encore, Built to SpiU finished their set Southern twang not in the original song. Her left ear features a crystal from a store ex-boyfriend's next door neighbors own Many of BuUt to SpiU's songs sound­ with the song "Carry The Zero" off their The Kirkwood brothers gave off a free- on Haight St., and on her right she wears storage units in Las Vegas, so when people ed better Uve than as recordings. Even bright, pop-y album "Keep It Like A Se­ spirited vibe while stiU taking their music a sUver elephant charm found at a thrift die they get their stuff." though they were disappointments on cret." Doug Martsch sang the lyrics with seriously. Built to SpiU's most recent album "You intense emotion: 'Found the pieces, you BuUt to SpiU has one of the most tal­ In Reverse" (2006), at the show, the songs counted them aU alone/Didn't add up, for­ ented guitarists in their every-guy front "Gone," "Wherever You Go," and "Going got to carry a zero.' The night seemed to Picks Fashion Trends man, Doug Martsch—and his skills were Against Your Mind" sounded full and ro­ be leading up to that exact song. ur fashion is aU across the board For photo editor and surf nut Tatsuya evident in this live performance. Built to bust. Crowd favorites "In The Morning," in the Foghorn office. Kawauchi, Billabong never goes out of OOnline editor Heather SpeUacy style. News editor Laura Plantholt bUngs is "in love with the fact that designers are with big rings. Production Manager Ste­ SF Music Festival Goes Pop! grasping hold of the retro 50s vibe. Peo­ ven Barnett tends to wear whatever was on ple are looking pretty again." And how! his floor that day: sweatpants, black jeans Sports editor Erika Heyer looks strap­ are a must. Copy editor Jessie Rhodes ap­ ping in suspenders. Copy editor Anna proves of using fashion to fight against Shajirat has been sporting some very retro AIDS. Scene editor Lulu McAUister is high-waisted trousers. News editor Chel­ looking forward to wearing big floppy sea Sterling likes to drape herself in long sunhats when the temperature (hopefully) shirts and sweaters and business manager goes up. Editor in Chief Hunter Patterson: MicheUe "My" Nguyen dons tunic tops. "What fashion trend?"-LM

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Ihe 2008 regu­ You cannot put a band-aid on broken bone 1 23 4567B9 ID RHE lar season in and caU it fixed. The Rangers will struggle TiMajo r League again in 2008. BasebaU is nearing and After two seasons of noncompetitive every Major League play, the Seattle Mariners finished only club has begun spring six games behind Anaheim last year in the BDSTDN training. The Foghorn has caught a very West and should be able to improve upon early case of pennant fever and wUl be their 88-74 record from last season. Their previewing every division in MLB until addition of starting pitcher Eric Bedard AT BAT BALL STRIKE OUT (H) opening day. We start this week with the this off-season gives them one of the best EflHl American League Western Division. one-two punches that no one knows about What happened to the Oakland A's? atop their rotation when they combine They've lost the most talent of any team Bedard with Felix Hernandez. Seattle is in the Major Leagues over the last seven the American League's sleeper team this years in first baseman Jason Giambi, short­ season. The Pacific Northwest never gets Sell the Name, Sell History stop Miguel Tejada, and pitchers Barry much attention, but Seattle could be in the Zito, Mark Mulder and Tim Hudson. This public's eye come October as the Ameri­ ERIKA HEYER changing the name was not a good idea and stronger than you think. past off-season they traded away starting can League's wUd card team. Sports Editor passed a proposition not to reseU the nam­ Wrigley Field is the home of the Chica­ pitcher Dan Haren and first baseman Nick ing rights to Monster. Chicago could save go Cubs and the field is the heart and soul The American League West stiU be­ Swisher. That's 15 wins and 22 homeruns sn't anything in basebaU sacred any­ themselves the trouble and not go through of Chicago. It is known for its ever-growing longs to the defending division champion taken away from a team that ranked 19th more? On Wednesday, it was an­ with the whole transaction. San Francisco ivy on the outfield waU and it even hosted Angels of Anaheim, or LA, or CaUfornia, in offense and 9th in pitching in the MLB nounced that Sam ZeU, the owner of not only had to suffer that name change the tryouts and games for the historic or whatever they choose to caU themselves I in 2007. Their window of opportunity has the Cubs and Wrigley Field, and the Tri­ but two others. When the park moved to AU-American Girls' Professional Baseball this year. They change their name almost passed and they appear to be in rebuUding bune Company, is selling the naming rights Willie Mays Plaza it started out as Pac League in the early 1940s. Wrigley Field as frequendy as they change center-field­ mode, evident by their unwillingness to to Wrigley Field for $50 milUon. Wrigley BeU Park, then to SBC Park, and now to has become a landmark in Chicago and ers, but you cannot argue with the results. sign Barry Bonds as their designated hit­ Field has the chance of being caUed some­ AT&T Park. When wiU the name change changing its name would be Uke chang­ They have won three of the last four divi­ ter. Instead, the A's wiU have Jack Cust as thing totaUy ridiculous such as Gatorade stop? If this continues the San Francisco ing Chicago and basebaU history. I guess sion tides and wiU win the west again this their designated hitter, move first baseman Field or Verizon Wireless Field. This idea Giants will not even know the name, they everyone has their price, and Sam ZeU's is year. They are by far the deepest team in Dan Johnson to the bench and give their is blasphemous. Why can't these compa­ wiU just teU people, "We play at that park $50 miUion. But when wiU this corporate the division. They have four quality out­ highest young prospect, Daric Barton, the fielders in Vladimir Guerrero, Garrett An­ nies and the biUion doUar real estate entre­ by the wharf." takeover stop? America would not seU the naming rights of the Statue of Liberty. I start at first base. This may pay off in the derson, Gary Mathews Jr., and their big­ preneur Sam ZeU recognize a land mark Which ever company wants to buy the do not think I could live in America if the future, but the A's 40th year in Oakland gest off-season acquisition, centerfielder when they see one? WiUiam Wrigley Jr. naming rights to Wrigley Field, good luck Statue of Liberty was somehow renamed wiU be one to forget. Torii Hunter, who is a more experienced is probably turning over in his grave right finding business afterwards. Once the new to the Statue of Budwiser just because they and more offensively productive version now, and so many former Cubs players and name is put on the field, does that com­ The Texas Rangers wiU finish in third offered America $100 biUion.The national of Mathews Jr. who they signed last off­ diehard fans. pany actuaUy beUeve their company wiU this year in the West. They are stiU not debt could be paid with that money, but season to play centerfield. The addition of The Chicago Sun-Times, ZeU's rival, find get more business? The company wiU lose ready to compete defensively or pitching- changing its name would be Uke changing Hunter aUows the Angels to rotate their this also to be basebaU and Chicago blas­ business. Chicago natives are in an uproar wise with the upper echelon in the Ameri­ history just like changing Wrigley Field's four starting outfielders in and out of the phemy. The Sun-Times is holding a video with the mere thought of a name change, can League. They are counting on Kevin name would be Uke changing basebaU his­ DH position and gives each one of them contest entitled "ZeU No!" The winner re­ when it actuaUy happens these people wiU Milwood to be the ace of their pitching tory. staff, and recent history shows that it is not defensive rest that should help their of­ ceives $1000 who sends in the best video certainly not be happy and Sam ZeU wUl a good thing. After winning a club high fensive numbers. Infielder Maicer Izturis of themselves quoting message board posts be the most hated man in Chicago. To an­ Being a huge baseball fan from Boston 16 games in 2006, Millwood reported to can play two positions and Chone Fig- about the renaming of Wrigley Field. The swer back to this act of basebaU blasphemy, the thought of the historic Wrigley Field training camp out of shape in 2007 and gins can play three, giving Anaheim even contestant with the best video hopefuUy these angry basebaU fans wiU most Ukely being renamed is making me paranoid. missed most of May with a strained left more versatility when it comes to starting wiU change the mind of ZeU. boycott the company's product. Not only Could Fenway Park be next? If the day hamstring. Their injuries do not stop Uneups. In their projected starting Uneup San Francisco basebaU fans are used to wiU people in Chicago boycott, but base­ comes when I walk down Yawkey Way there. Vicente PadiUa and Brandon Mc­ the Angels have three switch hitters, two name changes. Candlestick Park changed baU fans aU over who see this field's name and see anything else but the name Fen­ Carthy also spent time on the disabled right-handed hitters and two left-handed its name to Monster Park three and a half as more than just a product to be sold to way Park, I wiU know that heU has truly Ust. Kason Gabbard was shutdown at the hitters. So they can match-up against left- years ago. But on Friday February 29th the the highest bidder wiU also boycott the evil frozen over, pigs do fly, and basebaU is only end of last season because of a tired arm, handed or right-handed starting pitching. name-change reversed back to Candlestick big business' product. Companies beware: a business and not the sacred game of our and Jason Jennings is coming off of elbow Anaheim's starting pitching rotation wiU Park. San Francisco natives reaUzed that The power of angry basebaU fans could be fathers. surgery. Those five injury prone starters miss 2005 Cy Young Award winner Bar- make up a pitching staff that finished last tolo Colon, but not enough to keep them Learn Why Baseball is in the American League in ERA, innings from another AL West crown. More Than Just a Game Dons Looking to Bring Back the WCC Title Class Reviewed by and radio contracts, and social issues such ERIKA HEYER as drugs and gambUng. The latest issue, of Sports Editor course, has been steroids use, and we've aU seen how Congress has decided to get RAILY: Continued from page 10 ome people may say they think they involved, with people such as Roger Cle­ know basebaU. They know their fa­ mens, and how the courts have begun to Svorite players' stats, jersey number get involved, prosecuting cases of drug use, Last season, after coming off of the 2006 and how fast they can run the bases. What perjury, and so forth." WCC Championship win, the Dons were about the deeper meaning of the game? Elias uses an exercise to get into the base­ unable to qualify for the playoffs. "Com­ BasebaU is not only about homeruns, ste­ baU psyches. "I ask students to write a 1-2 ing off the year we went to the regional roids and chewing tobacco. It is about the page basebaU autobiography. They're fasci­ we had high expectations. We were ranked game that has represented the American nating and diverse, and give me a pretty pretty high in the West Coast Conference, Dream and American values for years and good idea why they take the course. Many and preseason we were in the top 35 in the brings cheer to players and fans aUke. of them are fans, but some have little or nation," Raily said. "We had aU the talent USF Professor Rob­ no connection with and had everything we needed. I just think ert EUas, a basebaU basebaU. A lot men­ it was pressure. We started out bad in the enthusiast, since 1994 tion basebaU as a part conference and then never got the chance has taught students of their relationships to turn it around. So this year wiU be excit­ about the importance with mothers, fa­ ing because we are the underdogs. We just of basebaU with his thers, etc.," EUas said. have to go out there and have fun." class Law, Politics, and "Some students know The Dons were on the wrong side of a lot the National Pastime. a lot about current of one run losses last year. Unfortunately, When the class started baseball, but none of they were games against feUow WCC ri­ it was part of the Da­ the history, and they vals and if the Dons wanted any chance vies Forum entitled, want to learn it. Oth­ of going far in the conference they needed "The National Pas­ ers are fascinated by to defeat those teams. This year the Dons Erika Heyer/Foghorn time 8c the American baseball's relationship have a new slate and a good chance of get­ Senior Joey Raily played in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League. His team, the Yarmouth- Dream." EUas invited to American society ting into the playoffs. "The first couple Dennis Red Sox won'the Championship and the team was given rings as shown here by Raily. 30 about guests. "I had ^. and how it reflects games [in Hawaii] I was a little nervous. been teaching a lot of * changes and charac- We weren't very sharp and I was trying to very sobering subjects *• teristics in our cul- be a leader. I didn't want to show too many Knoble has been Raily's teammate for three ing in front of thousands every night was such as crime, victim­ Sketch by Erika Heyer xxxz.? emotions and just kept playing," Raily said. years and roommate. Going from team­ unbeUevable," said RaUy. ization and repression, and began to feel "After the last three games I could see how Fromm Institute students are also able to mate to coach is an interesting dynamic for The players in the Cape Cod League are that I needed something more upUfting we're going to play and I saw the potential take the class. Professor Elias beUeves that Raily. "I'm not going to Ue, it's weird. I joke treated as hometown pros. "They aU know in my teaching and research," said EUas, a we really do have. I think we're going to having differing perspectives of the game around and I call him Coach Knoble, he who you are and you are like professionals former semi-pro basebaU player in Penn­ turn some heads and upset some people." from different eras adds a dynamic. "They doesn't like it. He's a great guy and a good to them and you are the big league team in sylvania in his days before teaching. "That's Before the season even began the team [Fromm students] bring a perspective and leader so it is good for the young guys to their town," said Raily. "You just get to play when I got the idea for the Davies course, suffered a hard blow. Assistant Coach Joe set of experiences that I believe enriches have him around." everyday in the summer on the Cape. You and basebaU writing and teaching have DeUa CeUa suffered a stroke that put him the course. At the same time, they're also Raily along with his teammate Tavo HaU don't get that same experience sometimes been a part of my work ever since. There's into the hospital. "A year and a half ago enriched by being able to hear the perspec­ are the veteran players on the team and in coUege. I love USF, but as far as sum­ something about the game that resonates he had one that wasn't as severe. This one tives of the younger generation," Elias said. they serve as the leaders for the younger mers go I would want to play at the Cape with me; I'm obviously not alone in this." morning in the Athletic Department he "Last year we were fortunate enough to players. "I'm not the type of person to boss every summer. I'm glad I got to experience Many students take his class every spring had another one and was in the hospital have a Fromm student who had a luxury people around. I just play and lead by ex­ it, but USF is my home." semester which serves as an appetizer to for about a week and half," Raily said. "He box at AT8cT Park, and in twos and threes, ample. I think it's exciting to have that role The Dons' first home game is March 4th the game airing that night. came by practice last Monday and we aU he invited every student in the class to be as a leader. I think it feels good when the against San Jose State. Raily said they re­ "PoUtics have been involved with every got to see him. He is doing reaUy weU and his guest at a Giants game." younger guys come to us and ask us ques­ aUy "want to take it to them" because for aspect of the history of basebaU. For much is thought to make a fuU recovery. He has When students leave his class Elias hopes tions. We try to help the younger guys as some reason the Dons cannot figure out a of its history, basebaU had been a business, function of aU of his limbs and everything, they take away something "quintessentiaUy much as we can." way to beat them. The Dons showed their and even more so, an industry. Thus, this he just can't talk. He has a month or two American" about the national game what it Last summer Raily played for the presti­ potential against Hawaii and Sacramento raises a series of poUtical issues of the sort for therapy for that." "has revealed, and may continue to reveal, gious coUigate Cape Cod BasebaU League. and that should carry over to their game that affect aU industries: questions of gov­ against San Jose. about our society." To fiU DeUa CeUa's shoes, former player This league produces some of the top ma­ ernment poUcy, regulation, lobbying and so Johnnie Knoble has taken over his duties jor league baseball players of today. Raily's Raily says that when it comes to basebaU forth," Elias said. "Many of these political Elias said, "[Baseball] represents some­ and wiU be coaching first base for the Dons team, the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, were "[he] doesn't want it to end" and he would issues are also legal issues, such as questions thing positive about American society, no until DeUa CeUa returns. "KnotSle is a good able to bring home the championship ring. love to return to another regional and bring of equality and discrimination, labor-man­ matter how it might sometimes, or even base-runner so he has a lot of knowledge "It was the best summer of my life. Base­ back the title for USF. agement relations, anti-trust enforcement, often, be distorted, abused or mishandled. about stealing bags," said Raily. baU, the people, the atmosphere, and play­ contractual rights, stadium deals, television There's something redeeming, if not beau­ tiful, about the game." 8 SPORTS MARCH 6, 2008 San Francisco Foghorn Dons End Season With Back to Back Wins

Alexandra Villegas/Foghom Alexandra Villegas/Foghom Senior Vince Polakovic takes a shot through two Pepperdine players. Polakovic scored a career- Senior Danny Cavic soars above Loyola Marymount players on Saturday night's 88 - 79 victory at War Memorial Gym. high 24 points during Monday night's Senior Night game at War Memorial Gym.

MATT STEINBACH respectable 45 percent from the field. The were able to hit their free throws and win headline: "BUI RusseU, Where Are You?" tough defense and Polakovic's exceptional StaffWriter Lions were able to stay fairly close in the the game. Senior Vince Polakovic scored The air was thick with tension in the offensive game. The half ended with the ERIKA HEYER first half because of its three-point shoot­ a career high 23 points and Dior Low­ stands and on the court. Pepperdine's coach Dons leading 57 - 32. Sports Editor ing. The Lions connected on 6 three point­ horn also scored 23 points while grabbing received a technical foul for a complaint The second haff did not have the same ers, shooting 46 percent from beyond the 11 rebounds. Manny Quezada scored 21 about a play and USF senior Danny Cavic intensity, but the Dons's scoring did not n Saturday night, the Dons arc. Despite their three-pointers, the Dons and Danny Cavic also added 13 points as and Pepperdine's Jon Reed exchanged a suffer. Lowhorn was able to get out of his claimed an 88-79 victory against were able to go into the half with a 45-36 4 of 5 starters scored in the double digits. few words on the court. Eddie Sutton and first half slump and score six points in the the Loyola Marymount Lions. lead. The game was very much an offensive This win gave the Dons their 8th win of the crowd also got riled after a foul was first few minutes. The game stayed physi­ O ez The Dons were playing with energy out of battle early on. the year. caUed on senior Manny Qy ada. Despite cal with a lot of fouls being caUed on both the gate in front of a home crowd. They In the second half, USF was trying to The Dons returned to War Memorial the heat, the Dons were able to out-score sides and many offensive fouls. Cavic did came out excited but they were able to play extend their lead so they could close the Gym on Monday night for Senior Night and out-play the Waves. not let up as he dove on the floor for loose coUected on both sides of the floor. USF door on the Lions. Immediately, USF suc­ against the Pepperdine Waves, and this Senior forward Vince Polakovic was baUs and contested every shot he saw in quickly scored the first points of the game ceeded with their mission as they pushed time the Dons won 88 to 63. The Waves the breakout player of the game. He ag­ spite of the Dons's commanding 20-point and kept a lead throughout most of the the lead to 13 early in the second haff But came out with a vengeance to try to gain gressively drove to the hoop drawing fouls lead. Cavic and Polakovic both received a first half. Loyola kept the game close by Loyola would did not let up. Loyola was the win early. The Waves were only able to making multiple three-point plays. He put standing ovation from the fans after both sinking baskets but never got too far ahead able to get back into the game thanks to get ahead of the Dons 10-8 within the the Dons ahead 31 - 17 with six minutes of their great performances. Polakovic of the Dons. Neither team was able to get a a 10-1 run that cut the lead to 4. The run first few minutes of play. remaining in the first half. Sophomore scored a career-high of 24 points and sizable lead untU late in the first half when eventuaUy aUowed the Lions to tie the War Memorial Gym seemed to be more Dior Lowhorn had only a surprising six Cavic added 17 points and 8 rebounds. the Dons puUed away from the Lions with game at 66 with about seven minutes left empty than usual. Los Locos only had a points in the first half, whUe Polakovic Dior Lowhorn finished up with 22 points about two minutes to go with USF lead­ in regulation. But the Dons responded handful of their crew in attendance and ended the half with 16. The Waves were and scored 16 in the second half. Though ing by 9. The Dons' offense was very ef­ with an 8-0 run the pushed the game al­ there were many empty seats for the Dons' able to play some tough defense and cut their season was less than steUar, the Dons ficient in the first half as the team shot 55 most out of reach. The game was within Senior Night. Issues of SF Weekly were the lead down to ten points but the Dons nonetheless reigned victorious over the percent from the field. Loyola also shot a five with 40 seconds left, but the Dons being passed around the stands with the kept pressing on with the help of Cavic's Waves in their last game of the year.

Raily Says Baseball Dons Look Promising

ation and has many new players for the Rugby Club Shows Off Skills 2008 season. The two losses would seem discouraging but the Dons were able to come back and win the next two games against Hawaii 6-5 and 11-3, and that winning energy bubbled over to their first win on the West Coast this season against Sacramento" State, defeating them 12 - 4. One player from the Dons, senior Joey Raily, who had two hits including a double in the Sacramento game, has confidence in his team with many new faces. "We were a Utde nervous. It was our first game togeth­ er and we tried to do a Uttle too much," RaUy said about the losses in Hawaii. "We didn't pitch very weU I think that was key. But we setded down and got used to the atmosphere and started to pitch better and hit so we were able to do the right things right." After the victory in Sacramento Raily said, "We're roUin' now." After the back to back wins in Hawaii it seemed to pick the team up and get them into a groove. Raily Hunter Patterson/Foghorn has a lot of faith in the new players that Senior Joey Raily digs into the batter's box have fiUed the holes in the line-up. "We during last season. The Dons were unable to qualify for the playoffs. got Kyle Morgan who has unbeUevable power. We have Bobby Ethel in left and ERIKA HEYER Zach Kim in center and they are reaUy fast Sports Editor in the outfield. We also have Drew John­ son and Connor Bernatz. Bernatz who is he Dons opened their play on Feb­ a freshman is a great player, and Drew is a ruary 22nd in Honolulu, Hawaii junior transfer from Reno." Raily said that Tagainst the University of Hawaii. new left-handed pitcher Evan Fredrick- Unfortunately their start was marked with son pitched very weU against Sacramento, _ Alexandra ViUegas/Foghorn which was key to the Dons'win. two losses losing 10-4 and then 9-6. The USF Rugby Club played a rough game on Saturday morning. The game was held at the polo fields in Golden Gate Park, against the Diablo The team lost a lot of players at the end of Gaels. the 2007 season to the draft and gradu­ RAILY: Continued on Page 9