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Volume 111, Number 18 - Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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Gaels fall to Zags on Senior Niglit I ALSO INSIDE

NEWS PAGE 3 Paul Finkelman gives lecture on politics of religion and slavery

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CULTURE PAGE 5 Books turned into movies; a preview of upcoming flicks

OPINION PAGE 6 The keys to a successful online profile . == - ~~- '! ~ - ' .

SPORTS-' - PAGE 7 Women's basketball splits last two games in conference Quixotic Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN Despite posting a strong victory over Portland, Gaels fail to rally against Gonzaga Players present Br;id Waldow added nine for the BY CA TLIN McLAIN After Beau Levesque scored dogs responded with an answer. w· lCo bl 's STAFF WRITER Gaels, while 10 players scored for the game's opening points with a Things didn't get any better the Gonzaga (25-6, 15-3 in the WCC), deep 3-pointer and Matt Hodgson second half and the Gaels struggled "The Ties That Gonzaga got away with a big first who clinched the wee regular bringing the crowd to full tilt with a offensively. Gonzaga continued to half and beat the Gaels basketball season title Thursday at Pacific. block, the Bulldogs took command. build the lead. The 47 points were team 75-4 7 on Senior Night and the With a combination of poor A layup out of a time out by David the least scored points by the Gaels Bind" last game ofthe 2014 regular season early shooting and a big lead by Stockton represented the final field at home this season and the 75 BY CALLIE COKER at McKeon Pavilion. Gonzaga, the Gaels were in a large goal in the streak, making it 19-5 scored by Gonzaga were the most STAFF WRITER Stephen Holt scored 10 points, hole by halftime with the Bulldogs Gonzaga with 11:09 left. Przemek scored points by an opponent in all coming from the free throw line, leading 42-22, resulting in the Karnowski capped the run with Moraga this year. Each year, Saint Mary's College to lead Saint Mary's. The Gaels fin­ Gaels' second lowest first half this two free throws, and by the time it "I didn't think we competed very of California hosts the UNDO IT ished the regular season with a 21- season. was all said and done, Saint Mary's well against Portland. I thought we Script Contest on behalf of the 10 overall record and 11-7 mark in Gonzaga was in full control of trailed 21-6. were worse tonight. That's unac­ Quixotic Players acting troupe. the West Coast Conference, landing the game with a huge 21-3 lead at Every time the Gaels tried to get ceptable. The contest requires that stu­ fourth in the conference rankings. the beginning of the game. into a rhythm offensively, the Bull- see BASKETBALL, page 8 dents take a Seminar-approved text and adapt it however they see fit, creating a play to be per­ formed the following year if Business division awarded AASCB Accreditation chosen as the winner. After the SEBA Dean Zhan Li discusses the honor and what it means for the SMC community winner of the contest is chosen, the playwright winner must

BY CJ COSAS critical areas." The fact that Dean Li has been working standards as being the key stan­ meet with a professor or men­ News EDITOR SEBA has been able to achieve at Saint Mary's as the SEBA dards that AACSB scrutinizes as tor to further work on the play. this internationally recognized Dean for about three and half part of its accreditation process: The contest is meant to make In February, the Saint Mary's accreditation is a proof that years and has been working first, the business program must the text more relatable for Saint School of Economics and Busi­ Saint Mary's provides high qual­ with the SEBA community and have a strategic plan and prove Mary's students by encouraging ness Administration (SEBA) ity and very effective business Saint Mary's to achieve this ac­ that the strategic plan impacts students to modernize old texts. was awarded a prestigious and programs. creditation and noted that Saint the program; second, the Col­ The 2013 winner, William sought after honor: AACSB ac­ In an interview with The Col­ Mary's had "started the AACSB lege must have sufficient and Conable, wrote a stunning adap­ creditation. legian, Zhan Li, the dean of accreditation process about 15 qualified faculty members to tion of Sophocles' "Antigone," The AACSB, known as the the School for Economics and teach the program; third, strong entitled "The Ties That Bind." Association to Advance Col­ Business Administration fur­ assurance learning for students Conable began writing his ad­ legiate Schools of Business, is a ther elaborated on what the "There is still work must be proven; fourth, the ef­ aptation in January Term 2013 membership organization that accreditation means for SEBA, to do: he stated fectiveness of the curriculum with the assistance of Krista is internationally recognized as as well as the whole of Saint is evaluated; and fifth, it is de­ Knight, a visiting professor and one of the highest authorities Mary's College. He noted that that SEBA needs to cided if there are enough staff playwright. regarding business schools and accreditation will benefit all continue working to support both the students In March, Conable submitted a education. Founded in 1916, the members of the Saint Mary's and the faculty in their academic 56-page draft to the contest, and AACSB has been establishing the community, whether they are hard to maintain the endeavors. After outlining these was announced as the winner in benchmark of business educa­ students, faculty, staff or alumni, AACSB accreditation key standards, Dean Li noted April. Conable says he believed tion through its high standards and even regardless if they are that only around five percent of his draft was polished, but after and its rigorous accreditation part of SEBA or not. and its high quality the business programs around meeting with English Professor process, with the first school be­ Dean Li emphasized that the business program." the world are AACSB accredited. Steve Tillis, he realized he had ing accredited in 1919. As stated accreditation becomes a point of In order for the AACSB to more to learn about.what his play in AACSB's official website: honor that students, faculty, and determine whether or not a was meant to say. "Today, the AACSB Accredita­ alumni can take pride in, but also years ago." He explained that, in school or business program is While juggling five classes tion Standards are used as the emphasized that the accredita­ order for SEBA to be accredited, worthy of accreditation, there and other activities, Conable basis to evaluate a business tion will attract more highly it had to pass the 21 different is a lengthy process that the ap­ reworked the play eight to nine school's mission, operations, motivated and intellectual stu­ standards established by the plicant school or program must times, during which time he faculty qualifications and con­ dents, a promising result that AACSB. go through that includes a lot of improved existing scenes, added tributions, programs, and other will benefit the entire College. Dean Li outlined these five see SEBA, page 2 see UNDOIT, page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE

SEBA: a goal that took 15 years is accomplished as SEBA gains recognition for its programs

continued from page 1 documentation. As Dean Li explained, to achieve accreditation, SEBA had to submit many documents, facts, data, and other informa­ tion to the AACSB that demon­ strates how SEBA met each of the different 21 standards. Ad­ ditionally, the AACSB also sends a three person team consisting of business school deans to visit the campus. On campus, the team evaluates and verifies the ~be

BY LAUREN LORGE Black History month? While STAFF WRITER slavery has been a part of society as far back as the ancient Romans On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Center and biblical times, Finkelman for Engaged Religious Pluralism spent most of his lecture focus­ ing on the slavery that arose in and the History Department Attention Planning an event? welcomed to campus renowned the American South. While this is historian Paul Finkelman to give a very sensitive topic to discuss, Want it in The Collegian? his lecture called "Religion and slavery significantly impacted Accounting Majors! the Politics of Slavery." Saint the shaping of the history of the E-mail us with the details Mary's students, faculty, and com­ western world. munity members alike attended Prepare to become a CPA. of your event at: [email protected] the event in the Soda Center. If you are interested in a career in tax accounting, a Master of Science or call for more information: This was one event in a series of "He argues that human in Taxation (MSl) is a great way to meet the 150-hour requirement to (925) 631~4279 lectures Saint Mary's has been trafficking today is become a CPA. hosting in commemoration of • 30-unit graduate degree program Black History Month. During the different than slavery • Full-time or part-time options available Due to space limitations, lecture, Finkelman discussed the in the American South we cannot list individual evolution of slavery from biblical because today slavery times to today and emphasized Get More Information at the impact that religion had on and human trafficking www.sjsu.edu/lucasschooVprospective-mst/ justifying slavery. are not legal like they One of the main topics dis­ cussed was how religion played were historically. " LUCAS GRADUATE SCHOOL SAN JOSE STATE into the rise and justification of OF BUSINESS UNIVERSITY slavery, especially in the American South. Kaitlin Roth, a Saint Mary's junior, felt it was interesting to Even today, this topic has a lot learn the different ways in which of relevance. The main reason people misquote religious texts the topic of slavery is still being to justify oppression. During the discussed is that the enslavement New positions are open lecture, Finkelman discussed of individuals is still happening on the editorial staff. many texts from the Bible that around the world. During the Find more information at Southern religious leaders quoted question and answer session after stmaryscollegian.com/join . in order to justify the large indus­ the lecture, one audience member try of forced human labor that asked Finkelman what he thought Lookcloser. \lrbe QI:ollegian was promoted in the South. One about the issue with slavery today. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE Miley's Bangerz concert review Noodling anticipated Miley Cyrus can put on a show, but can her vocals match up? in Walnut Creek pho

BY HUNTER DOUGLAS outfits, such as a marijuana leaf­ mance was the encore, mainly BY ALEXANDER DRAKE feeling a bit more hungry, the fried CONTRIBUTING WRITER covered leotard, fur coats, and because, upon her departure, the CONTRIBUTING WRITER chicken Wings are not to pass over. revealing Chicago Bulls inspired venue maintained the same loud And ifyou are a fan of Vietnamese The Bangerz tour has every­ chaps, which she wore for Michael volume and energy it had all night. Last Friday, a few friends and drinks, they offer a wide variety of thing you'd expect from the new Jordan, who inspired the song Featuring three of her most popu­ I had the chance to get out to bean, cold cafe, and Asian shakes Miley Cyrus: twerking, leotards, "23." lar songs, the encore consisted of Walnut Creek and eat at what is for just a couple of dollars. After trippy animations, and crazy vo­ On the subject of her vulgar "Wrecking Ball," "We Can't Stop," becoming one of my favorite res­ the table is done ordering appe­ cals. Entertaining like a circus, shenanigans, before preforming and finally, "Party in the USA." taurants in the area. Located at the tizers and drinks, the waiter zips Bangerz will not only have you "Adore," she commanded the Personally, my favorite song far end of Walnut Creek at 2034 N. away and, as if on cue, is back with singing along, but it will also keep audience to kiss the person next that she sang all night was "Wreck­ Main St., Kevin's Noodle House the assortment right as you are you fixed on demeaning dancers ing Ball" because the crowd was is a great meal out for any day ready to order. and snatching Miley money. I would have preferred able to get in touch with her emo­ of the week. Serving traditional Similar with many Vietnamese However, if you are looking to tional side (rather than her be­ Vietnamese rice plates, appetiz­ restaurants, Kevin's uses a number watch Miley show off her musical her to shine through hind). It was nice to see her mellow ers and, of course, Pho, the fairly­ system to separate their soups, talent and vocal range, you might her vocals instead of out for a few minutes - she even large sized eatery is an affordable rice plates, vermicelli and so on. be better off searching You Tube broke down into tears. However, dine-in or takeout experience for The menu is simple and tradi­ for a stripped version of any of her crazy shenanigans. I was a little disappointed that college kids. tional, which is another reason her songs. Overall, it is safe to say there was no naked wrecking ball You walk into the restaurant why I enjoy Kevin's.After choosing that Miley knows how to brand to them. She didn't care if it was swinging or sledgehammer-licking from the doors facing the busy your entree, the waiter once again herself and put on a great show, with a boy or girl, although, she like there was in her music·video. Walnut Creek street and are im­ presses on his tablet to send the and her creativity outshines her did claim that "the more tongue, To close out the concert, Miley mediately greeted by the warm­ order to the kitchen. I must warn singing skills. the better." This tongue-twisting chose "Party in the USA," which ing scent of the traditional soup that the Pho and soup dishes come To start off the extravaganza, kissing didn't go unnoticed; in seemed to be the crowd-favorite. broths simmering in the kitchen. out faster than the rice plates, but Miley entered by sliding down a fact, it was presented on a giant Dressed up in a red, white, and If it is a busy night, which most this is nothing to be alarmed about tongue slide, which connected to kiss cam. Astonishingly, she used blue leotard, Miley and her patri­ are, there will be a clipboard and as the rice plates appear only little a giant picture of her face. Upon props from the crowd for our en­ otic companions sang and danced pen sitting on theledgewaitingfor bit after. The feast begins, and the landing, she, eight dancers, and tertainment, such as underwear, under fireworks and confetti. Al­ you to claim your spot in line. Once slurping of rice noodles and beef four life-sized stuffed animals which she put into her mouth, and though it was a very fun concert, I you sign in, it will only take a few broth accompanied by the cut­ got the crowd going with "SMS a teddy bear, with which she sexu­ would have preferred her to shine minutes for the team of swift and ting of pork chops ensues. If you (Bangerz)." Throughout the show, ally used to touch herself. through her vocals instead of her friendly waiters and waitresses to choose to go the rice plate route, Miley flaunted many different The best part of her perfor- crazy shenanigans. find a table to accommodate you. you will not be disappointed with What I found interesting about the tasty pork chops and other the waiting process was how the grilled and seasoned meats. I am elderly man orchestrating the list also assured you will not leave Cooking in the dorm with Trader Joe's already knew the order of people feeling hungry after either your and the number of their party grilled entree or warm bowl of Pho. Cheap and fresh ingredients for a healthy, delicious meal before even looking at the list. The best part is, I am also cer­ Although the man seems elderly, tain you won't be feeling a light BY SARA DESANTIS he is sharp on his game and makes wallet after splitting appetizers EDITOR-IN-CHIEF getting you seated a priority. with friends and getting your Once seated, another member of money's worth on your main dish. In college, you can learn how the Noodle House crew is quick to Kevin's is simple, friendly and to compare the literary themes of be at your side with a tablet device quick. The restaurant is on the far Willa Cather and Edith Wharton inputting orders directly to the end ofWalnut Creek, but I can see or study the DNA of an obscure kitchen. I would strongly recom­ myself going there time and again fungus, but you are not taught how mend ordering an appetizer at as long as I am at Saint Mary's, as to cook; and, unfortunately, many this time. My favorites include the it is the perfect spot for us college students are never able to realize fresh spring rolls or, if the table is students. how easy (and relaxing) it is to concoct an easy, cheap, and healthy meal in their dorm room or apart­ Dance your way to fitness ment kitchen. Sure; many students have meal New and exciting student-led work outs plans and have the option to pop into Oliver Hall for a convenient BY EVELYN MINAISE day. She thinks it's fun and a real meal. However, for many in the Sara DeSantis/COLLEGIAN ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR work out and admitted that her townhouses with limited meal chef, as the friendly staff is avail­ Alright, now that you have the thighs were hurting five days after plans, or off-campus with no meal able to help you find easy, fancy, and ingredients, here's the rundown. New fitness trends surface the previous class. plans, it feels like the only way to cheap dinneroptions (hello, mush­ You will need one pot to cook the every day, but one program in par­ Aubrey Williams is just one eataquickandeasymealistobreak room risotto and lemon pepper pasta and one large pan (or wok) to ticular is circulating among Saint of many participants. The class, out Top Ramen or date a Home Eco­ pappardelle pasta!) or even show saute the vegetables and sausage. Mary's students: Dance Fitness however, does tend to be "gender nomics major. Well, don't do that. you a way to plan an entire dinner Start off by setting a pot of water with Marisol. stereotyped," as Marisol said. "A There are so many easier options around something as obscure as to boil for the pasta - make sure Marisol Luna is a junior with fewmaleshaveaskedmeaboutthe to craft a fresh and delicious meal. fingerling potatoes. Are you crav­ you toss some salt in the water. a psychology major but is also a class and shown interest. I'm still How is this possible? Welcome to ing camembert, coconut cranberry While the water is boiling, slice the Zumba instructor for her own waiting for the day they decide to the mothership: Trader Joe's. granola or vegetable biryani? They cherry tomatoes in half and cut up weekly class. She offers this class finally come join. I would love for Fortheuninitiatedgrocerystore have that and more. And you can the sausages. Warm some olive oil every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in it to be a mixed gender class. I'm heathens, Trader Joe's is a gift even buy orchids to put on your in the pan and add the chopped Madigan Gym for anyone who all for inclusivity!" to college students. From fresh table while you enjoy a meal that garlic, onions, and shallots. Let that wants to drop in. It's a fun way "I hope to continue teaching flowers to organic produce to con- cost less than 20 dollars but tastes simmer for a few minutes until the for students to get a work out and this class till the end of my senior like it was served in a fancy French kitchen starts smelling lovely. Add meet new friends as well as a way year," said Marisol. "The routines [Choose] from fresh restaurant. Bon appetit! the two bags on spinach and let it for Marisol to pursue her interest I use are some I've been using over So off to Trader Joe's for the sup­ cook down so that the leaves wilt. in fitness. the years .... My goal for the class is flowers to organic plies of this dinner recipe: an easy By this time, the water should be Marisol first took Zumba as that students have fun while doing products to convenient pasta dish with delicious sausage boiling, so add the pasta and cook a high school senior and "fell in something that's good for their microwavable meals. that also includes plenty of vegeta­ it according to the directions on love." By the time she turned 18, body. It's hard to get the motiva­ bles (so you won't have to lie when the box. While that's going down, she became a certified instructor tion to work out sometimes but I your mother asks if you're eating the spinach should have wilted and started teaching Zumba in think dance fitness makes it easier venient microwavable meals, this your leafy greens). Also, this recipe enough for there to be room to add her community. At Saint Mary's and more enjoyable." store is a mecca of culinary items. produces enough food for a group the mushrooms and sausage. Add College, she taught a class last Marisol is not new to RecSports; Actually, Trader Joe's is no mere ofyour friends, a suite dinner, or for the cherry tomatoes. Once the pasta semester for Hermanas Unidas. she started working with them her grocery store; it's more of a grocery plentyofleftovers during the week. finishes cooking, drain it and add Upon hearing this and great feed­ freshman year. She "[manages] experience. You will need: olive oil, two bags the pasta to the pan. (Or, conversely, back from it, a RecSports repre­ the women's club soccer team, Where else can you get a box of of baby spinach, pasta (this recipe if the pan is too small, you can add sentative contacted her to teach [supervises] the intramural soccer frozen chocolate-covered bananas uses orecchiette), one package of the sauteed vegetables and sausage the class .as a RecSports program. league, and now [is] a dance fitness for only two dollars? Or cook an chicken garlic herb sausage, one to the pasta in its pot.) Toss gently, Saint Mary's students love this instructor." entire meal with enough leftovers container ofpre-sliced mushrooms, season to taste with salt, pepper, new opportunity on campus. Marisol's class offers a chance to last you for a week for barely over a container of chopped garlic, and any herbs on hand, then serve Freshman Aubrey Williams heard to try a challenging new work out 15 dollars? Trader Joe's can make a onions, and shallots, and one con­ with some optional grated parme­ about the class from a friend and is and is easily accessible to anyone foodie out of any doubting college tainer of cherry tomatoes.. san on the side. excited to go again next Wednes- on campus. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 5 CULTURE

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BY CHARLIE GUESE trust and whom she cannot before it not tell. I can't fathom how they'll EDITOR-IN-CHIEF leads to her death. translate it, but if they do, it could Reaction: Hunger Games 2.0. It be prime award material. It's not a very well-kept se­ feels similar to it, yet the romance Release Date: August 15 cret that life on campus at Saint I aspect seems weaker. Visually, it "The Maze Runner": Thomas Mary's can be somewhat slow on should be more intriguing than the wakes with no memories except weekends. If you walk outside Hunger Games due to it taking place his name. He finds himself in a your dorm on a Saturday morn­ in the dystopian remains ofChicago. place known as The Glades, where ing, you can be prepared to likely Release Date: March 21 other boys his age share his same be the only person around except "The Fault in our Stars": Hazel past: all they remember are their for perhaps a random mainte­ has stage 4 cancer. She meets a boy names. The Glades is an always­ nance worker. The idyllic yet named Augustus, who is also ter­ shifting labyrinth where monstrous slow movement of the trees can minally ill. Together they decide to creatures known as the Grievers even add more to that apocalyp­ make a lifetime experience together wander. Thomas decides to take on tic feeling one may feel. While . with relationship in the limited the task to become a maze runner, the new Cafe Louis has shown time they bothhave. WillHazeland avigator of the ever-chan ing great improvements, and the Augustus make this romance work? maze. Their goal is to find an exit Starbucks in Rheem Valley can Or will the terminal disease's grasp from The Glades, but will Thomas provide a caffeine fix, Moraga's ruin them? and the other boys survive? options for coffee can still be Reaction: It sounds like it will Reaction: "The Maze Runner" somewhat limited. However, end in tragedy, but this could be a feels like it could transition into a while you may not know it liv­ deep drama exploring life, aware­ movie quite well. I can just envision ing on this side of the Caldecott ness, existence, and love. Color me the visuals of the boys exploring the Tunnel, the Bay Area is home to intrigued. maze and trying to survive and dis­ some world class cafes that are Release Date: June 6 cover the mysteries of The Glades. worth discovering on those slow "The Giver": Jonas lives in a Sounds like a good flick and book. weekend days. perfect world. Everyone is happy Release Date: September 19 Blue Bottle Coffee (4270 Broadway, Oakland): Did you know that perhaps the best in­ dependent coffee roaster in the Best dressed this week world is not only based in the Bay

Area, but that they also opened ORDER THE SHAKERATO, a cold espresso shot with an ice cube and simpl y syrup, at Bl ue Bottle Senior student pairs florals and edgy style their newest and largest cafe Coffee in Oa kland. (Charlie Guese/COLLEGIAN) 20 minutes from Saint Mary's? Telegraph, Berkeley): Seattle Telegraph through some strange, BY EMMA MCNEILLY Blue Bottle Coffee is partly re­ may have made the latte famous, bohemian osmosis process. CONTRIBUTING WRITER sponsible for bringing the pour­ but the latte was reputedly in­ Cafe La Boheme (3318 24th over coffee brewing method to vented at the iconic Caffe Med St., San Francisco): Across This week, three lovely ladies were the United States. Pour-over in the Telegraph area of Berke­ from 24th Street BART in the chosen to participate in a friendly methods produce a cup of coffee ley. Customers were allegedly Mission, Cafe La Boheme does "Best Dressed" competition. Stu­ that is far more pure than more unable to handle the strength not necessarily offer anything dents around campus were asked traditional methods, and CNN of a cappuccino and repeatedly spectacular in terms of coffee, to vote for their favorite outfit. The recently named Blue Bottle the asked for more milk, which made though they also serve alcohol, identity of the participants was hid­ best cup of coffee that you may way to the beverage that most and the demographic that Cafe den from voters to ensure a fair vote. ever drink. Travel and Leisure people inhale everyday without La Boheme serves is worth the There were a range of styles from seconded those claims by saying a second thought. Charles, the BART trip. You may find Mission "classic" to "thrift shop." that it's America's best coffee. awesomely-bearded owner, may residents sitting there for hours The voting was close, but in the While Blue Bottle has long been give you a stare-down the first as they work on shiny MacBooks end our winner for the week was established in San Francisco and few times you visit, though pro­ or catching up on the latest Erin Kinda, a senior English major. Oakland locations, most notably longed study sessions at Caffe neighborhood news in reading Erin was wearing a floral dress from the Ferry Building and in Jack Med are experiential. You may El Reportero. When you go, re­ Macy's that really brightened up London Square, the new location even oddly find yourself blend­ member only one rule: tipping the rainy day. Her jacket was from at 42nd and Broadway, sand­ ing into the quirky nature of is sexy, or so the sign says. Forever 21, which she borrowed wiched in between the Rockridge from her roommate, and she paired and Temescal neighborhoods, that perfectly with black tights and is a new experience itself. The Part· Time Office Assistant boots. The outfit was pretty with a 17-foot tall ceilings and oversize little edge to it. windows in this rehabilitated Set your own hours! Our two other contestants were turn of the century building also impressively dressed. One wore leave little for tables of working Ideal for students Close to campus .. SH/hr to tert a collection ofthrift store classics ac­ customers; rather, Blue Bottle cessible for any thrifters. The other very clearly places its craft at the Must be... Oe a11-o nted • Accurate w h numbe s lady sported the brandsJ.Crew, 7 for center of its operation. Order the li Chn Uy vy • 3 o or higher GPA all Mankind, and Sam Edelman. All shakerato, which is a cold shot of three ladies were dressed beautifully espresso with a blocky ice cube .... a Great Resume Builder!!! and should all be considered winners and simple syrup. ,oooimgrna 1com for their inventive and interesting Caffe Mediterraneum (24 75 styles. _Emma McNei lly/COLLE GIAN 6 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPl.NION Army budget Required meal plans prove problematic for some students cut results Financial burden, food allergies, and dining hall operating times create issues for student body numbers and practicality. ing hall can be really difficult for than having to skip meals. uncertain BY CALLIE COKER STAFF WRITER What about people who have students. Since the dining hall There are also Flex Dollars, BY JOCELYN HERNANDEZ severe allergies? By this, I do not opens at 7:30 a.m., it is hard for which are nice for students who CONTRIBUTING WRITER hen Saint Mary's Col­ mean that you're allergic to one students who have 8 a.m. classes want to go off campus and get W lege students consider thing that can be easily avoided to get a full meal and have time Chipotle or Mountain Mike's or n a world where Miley Cyrus pays the money that must be paid to in a dining hall. I'm lactose and to eat it at a regular pace. Also, other foods. If someone is busy Ithe bills with her tongue and we attend, most point to housing, gluten intolerant, and the mon­ students who have meetings or or stressed, he or she can also all pay half of our paychecks for books, and meal plans. Most ey I'm spending and the food classes in the evening may miss run to Oliver, swipe their card, a monthly cell phone bill, we're students like living on campus available to me (that does not dinner hours and, though there and get food without having to no strangers to extremes - es­ and most find books helpful contain either of my allergies) is late night, the food isn't the go to the store and then cook an pecially when it comes to the big during class, but as for meal does not compute. Why should healthiest to eat at 9 p.m. Also, entire meal. In addition, many Benjamins. On Feb. 24, the Penta­ plans, some students would we be required to have a meal weekend hours are even more residence halls on campus don't gon announced their budget plan, rather not. Whether you're of plan if we live somewhere with a difficult considering students have fully functional, easily ac­ leaving Republican politicians the Oliver Hall mentality, or the kitchen that we can use to cook? who wake up before 9 a.m. have cessible kitchens. Since there outraged and the rest of us a bit Saga generation, the food seems For students with loans or to wait to get their breakfast, is a general lack of kitchens, confused. The official announce­ unnecessary. If you look simply other financial stipulations, and people who get hungry at students cannot cook for them­ ment proposed Army budget cuts at numbers, the savings involved a required meal plan can just 2 p.m. have to wait until 5 p.m. selves, and this makes a meal that would leave the Department in going with the lowest meal enhance a student's stress level. to get dinner. Though students plan more appealing. of Defense's budget and number plan really isn't that great, and Students may not want to have could just buy snacks, this adds Despite some of the perks, of troops the smallest it has been many students end up going with to pay the extra money when an unnecessary cost on top of I don't feel that a meal plan since before World War II. a higher meal plan than they will they can budget their own meals the money paid to have food via should be required. If students According to the 2013 Federal actually use simply because the each week and waste far less a meal plan. The dining hall is can find a way to not have a Budget on the White House web­ savings between different meals food than eating in a dining hall. convenient, though, and when meal plan and still be. properly site, the Department of Defense, plans isn't significant enough. Another major downside to the midterms or finals hit, having nourished, then a meal plan isn't while still towering over the rest, Now, this is simply in terms of meal plan? The hours of the din- the lowest meal plan is better essential. has already been decreasing its budget. For the 2013 budget, the Department of Defense was al­ WIRED.com provides a guide to the perfect dating profile lotted $525.4 billion, which was actually $5.l billion less than the Certain words, hobbies, or pictures will attract a mate, but what's more important is to be you enacted 2012 budget. In compari­ BY PAOLA VERGARA that would show exactly what with an honest open smile and your personal profile and watch son to other departments, in 2013 STAFF WRITER made them so attractive to would­ show those pearly whites. Lesson as your inbox gets flooded with the Department of Health and be offers oflove online. And they two: Switch your profile picture flirty messages of interest. You Services received $76.4 billion, or he dating world is compli­ believe that they've narrowed it often. It makes you look new and can go to bed happy now, knowing $0.3 billion above the 2012 enacted Tcated enough. The difficulties down. updated to other people and they you're lusted after by the general budget. Last and least, the Depart­ offindingjust the right person to One colorful info graphic shows might give you a second chance if public, right? ment of Education received $69.8 put up with your nightly ritual of 380 out oflOOO of the most com­ they've passed over you before. I don't think that love can be billion, or $1.7 billion above 2012 watching cat video after cat video mon words that show up on Lesson three is to make eye con­ computed. Sure, you can try these enacted budget. are plenty exhausting, let alone OkCupid profiles. The top five tact with the camera and, ladies, strategies for making yourself The plan is to cut $31 billion transferring those trials and for men are: surfing, surf, yoga, continue with your selfie-taking. attractive. But then you fall into from the Department of Defense tribulations to the cyber world. skiing, and the ocean. Other Selfies, however, have the oppo­ the same categories as the rest of in 2014 and an additional $45 Luckily, someone's got your back words almost as popular on men's site effect when it comes to men. the skiing, "Pulp Fiction" loving, billion in 2015 to meet the 2015 when it comes to helping you profiles are workaholic, retire­ Stick with a photo of yourself out­ workaholics. You don't really like spending cap. Defense Secretary navigate the murky waters of on­ ment, teachers, puppies, and doors. Other graphs show what deep-sea diving but you add it to Chuck Hagel was eager to point line dating. WIRED.com posted tattoos. For women, the top five body parts men and women, gay your profile anyway; you think out some dangers about having a an article called "How to Create most common words are: London, and straight, focus on, what days it'll make you look interesting. In­ smaller army. Aside from having to the Perfect Online Dating Profile, NYC, surfing, yoga, and athlete. and times to start your hunt on stead you'll find yourself drown­ cancel blueprints for sleek aircraft, in 25 Infographics" in which they, The list also includes Radiohead, Tinder and Grindr, and what kind ing among the masses of profiles this would also mean cutting Army with the help of Christian Rudder, Pulp Fiction, laziness, and work of financial expectations people that proclaim the same interests, jobs. According to the Los Angeles co-founder and president of Ok­ out. WIRED researchers also have of their potential partners. spout the same common-place Times, it would mean dropping the Cupid, and Jim Talbott, director plotted a graph that compares So what then? What does this verbiage about "having a passion number of soldiers in the National of consumer insights at Match. OkCupid attractiveness rating mean for us who are searching for life" and "living life to the full­ Guard by 20,000 to 335,000 and com, made a study of the most with favorite movies and televi­ for someone to share our dreams, est." You'll probably end up meet­ the Army Reserve by 10,000 to popular dating profiles on online sion shows. Studies show the aspirations, and love for nerdy ing people who share few of the 195,000. While Hagel stated that dating sites OkCupid and Match. most attractive people prefer television shows with? With this same interests as you do and will the army, as it stands, is "larger com and consolidated them into "Homeland" and "Arrested De­ knowledge, we could alter our probably never really understand than we can afford," there was also colorful easy-to-read graphs and velopment" and "Pulp Fiction" profiles to something more "at­ you. Don't bother with algorithms hesitation in his speech about the infographics. WIRED researchers with "Star Trek," "Doctor Who," tractive," something that would and "being a foodie who likes long national safety consequences this amassed information from 400 and "NCIS" coming in at the very appeal to those broader demo­ walks on the beach." What makes could bring. Many congressional of the most popular profiles and bottom of the list. graphics. It doesn't matter if you you attractive is you. Be honest Republicans disapprove of the analyzed their profile informa­ The biggest lesson you could don't do yoga or don't really about yourself. Be so unapologeti­ plan but Senator Marco Rubio (R­ tion (with their permission) to learn, WIRED suggests, is to smile care for Eternal Sunshine of the cally you. Now carry on watching FL) expressed that an army this attempt to find some algorithm more. Post pictures of yourself Spotless Mind. Slap those onto your cat videos. small does not reflect our current security needs. Most Americans could not fath­ YouTube has become a viable platform for creative success om what it means to have less na­ tional protection. We just wouldn't Stars like Hannah Hart, John Green, and Alex Day use YouTube careers to market their passions be able to understand our country BY LAUREN LORGE "My Drunk Kitchen" series, on Tube that lends itself to innova­ cover of "Lady Godiva" hit No. 15 without the safety we are prom­ STAFF WRITER which she posts new videos every tion and creativity. People who on the UK charts and his own song ised and practic.ally guaranteed. week. Hannah has since written a do not fit in or don't want to be "Forever Yours" hit No. 4. So putting this aside and hoping oday, anyone with a webcam cookbook also entitled "My Drunk trapped by the traditional means As more people turn to the our safety is still secured, let's talk Tand Internet access is able Kitchen" that is on pre-order and of promoting their artistry - like Internet to watch movies and money. to share his or her talents with has reached Amazon's Bestsell­ working with a publishing com­ television shows, YouTube has If we are going to deplete the the world. Many have become ers List. Hart also started a travel pany for a book deal, finding an begun to fit in as the next form Department of Defense's budget, famous through their videos on series called Hello Harto. During agent to launch a movie career, or of media. With YouTube videos will we see a rise in other depart­ You Tube. For better or for worse, the series, she traveled to 23 cities working with a label to record mu­ reaching millions of views in ments? Last year's Education and Justin Bieber is an example of how in North America, visiting fans sic - are turning to YouTube and mere days and being available to Health Departments were look­ videos on You Tube can be the start and volunteering for community other Internet sources to share everyone with Internet access, ing pathetic in comparison to the of someone's career. This is an ex­ service. their innovative ideas. a large population can easily be Military budget. IfI have Congress treme example of how far the site Many people also know John Alex Day is an example of this. reached. telling me that our nation could can take you. However, can it be Green, who has gained fame for He has promoted his original The Internet has become a face danger, will students at least used for more than just popularity his books like "The Fault in Our songs on You Tube. Alex has been platform for originality and be able to graduate without facing and fame? Can YouTube fame be Stars." Green and his brother able to market CDs and other mer­ sharing that originality with over six figures in debt? Will the used for good? Can You Tube fame Hank launched the Project for chandise online as well. Rather others. YouTube, as a popular Department ofHealth and Services be used to innovate the entertain­ Awesome, which is an event that than going the traditional route site, plays a large role in this. It actually be able to fulfill their mis­ ment industry? happens each year where people and signing with a label in order is clear that this attention can sion statement and provide quality There are many examples of post videos advocating for their to increase his marketability, Day be used to have a positive impact healthcare instead of"whatwe can You Tubers who have gained fame favorite charities. By promoting continues to use You Tube and his on society whether it be through afford" healthcare? for doing what they are passionate the videos, money is raised for own self-promotion to maintain helping others or through shar­ Before any action is made, we about. Hannah Hart is one such these charities. a steady fan base. Without a label ing new and interesting ideas need to know, what's in it for us? person. She is famous for her There is also the aspect of You- and without radio air time, his with the world. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 7 SPORTS Women's basketball splits last two games NBA second half preview Gaels fall to Gonzaga, defeat Portland in final two games of the season Indiana looks to stop Miami from capturing a 3-peat

Courtesy of SMC Gaels BY EMILIO BUENROSTRO Kate Gaze and Jackie Nared added "I was honored to be part of Jim ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR 17points and 14 points, respectively. Sollars' last regular season home

Although falling behind, the Gaels game," said Paul Thomas. "Jim is a ;;: The Saint Mary's women's basket­ didn't quit there, coming within six true ambassador to our game ... we Courtesy of thesportsdojo.com ball team split their last two games points in the final minute of play played well enough to win a road BY KEVIN BROWN more than he has in past title of the 2014 season, falling to 20th thanks to a 48 percent shooting clip game. Our team stuck together CONTRIBUTING WRITER runs. San Antonio is still tough ranked Gonzaga before narrowly in the last half. when Portland crawled back into although they are battling vari­ defeating the Portland Pilots in a Theirvalianteffortcameshort,as the game." As the NBA playoffs are now less ous injuries. But, they still have nail-biter. they ultimately fell to the Bulldogs Mauldin again led the way for the than two months away, it is time to one of the league's best interior The Bulldogs jumped out to a 75-65. Gaels, capturing her 22nd double­ predict who will make a run at the defenses led by the association's quickleadbuttheGaelswereableto Two days later, the Gaels would double of the yearwith 21 points and Larry O'Brien trophy. With last best power forward ever in Tim weather the storm and only trail by head to Portland to try and keep the 13 rebounds. week's trade deadline turning out Duncan. Houston has an outside six at the intermission mark, while Pilots grounded for the final confer­ Thanks to their strong play in the some interesting acquisitions and only shooting 28.6 percent com­ ence game of the season. first half, Saint Mary's was able to negotiated player-team buyouts, pared to Gonzaga's 45.2 field goal Saint Mary's was able to do just maintain their lead although they it has become clearer as to who Miami, the defending percentage in the first half. that, astheycameawaywitha 76-72 were outscored in the second half. will contend. Current standings However, in the second half, the victory atthe Chiles Center. With the Pilots making a run have the Pacers and Heat sitting champions, are Bulldogs jumped out to another r weathering an emotional towards the end of the gam , the atop the East and th Thunder still a force. early lead that saw Saint Mary's pregame ceremony honoring Port­ Gaels were still able to execute down and Spurs as the two best in the deficit balloon to 15 points. Senior land's seniors and a tribute to Jim the play to bring Portland to a hault. West. While the Eastern Confer­ Danielle Mauldin led the way for Sollars, a legendary coach who would Up next for the Gaels is the West ence picture only has room for chance of getting into the confer­ the Gaels, recording 20 points and be coaching his last game, the Gaels Coast Conference Tournament in Indiana and Miami, the West is ence finals, as their potential is capturing 12 rebounds for her 21st were able to still come away with Vegas, as they battle against San much deeper. Three teams are le­ contingent upon defense. They double-double ofthe 2014campaign. the victory. Diego at The Orleans Arena. gitimate contenders and another have the league's fifth leading three should be very competitive scorer in James Harden and their this spring. 106.2 points per contest ranks Women's tennis, softball, baseball have tough week Miami, the defending champi­ third in the league. Houston's fate Julien upset, softball drops one, and baseball loses two tough games against SDSU ons, are still a force. With LeBron lies in their ability to defend guys James still dominating opponents like Durant in the playoffs, as well BY DANIEL CONMY the fifth inning. Rebecca Pat­ at the plate with two triples every night and Chris Bosh pro­ as handling San Antonio's scoring SPORTS EDITOR ton threw five innings for the and two RBI's. The Gaels were viding some scoring in the post, versatility. If they can moderately visiting Broncos and only gave threatening in the bottom of the Miami's weaknesses are Dwyane contain both these teams, then Women's tennis was hoping up three hits and an unearned eighth inning, but the door was Wade's health and their interior they should power through the to play two tough games against run. Later that Saturday, the shut on the possible comeback defense and rebounding. If they West with their dangerous offense. USC and UCLA, but was only Gaels faced off against Sacra­ when MLB prospect Michael can get good production from Portland, Golden State, and the able to fit in the game against mento State and were able to Cederoth came in to close the Chris Andersen and oft-injured Los Angeles Clippers do not play USC on Thursday afternoon. come away with a victory 4-2. game. Cederoth was able to Center Greg Oden, Miami has a tough enough defense to be con­ Unfortunately, the lady Gaels Christine Torrise had a huge strike out the side against the good shot at defending their title. sidered as serious contenders, al­ fell to USC 6-1. Jenny Julien, two-run double with two outs in Gaels in the bottom of the ninth Miami's only serious challenger though they can give the top three 8th in the nation, was upset in the bottom of the sixth inning, inning. On Sunday morning, the in the East is Indiana, with bud­ teams trouble in April and May. her singles match 6-1, 6-4 by No. which led to the eventual 4-2 Gaels battled the rain and winds ding star Paul George. Indiana's As a final four in the NBA finals, 17 Sabrina Santamaria. The lone victory. Softball has six games and were able to complete the ability to defend the paint allows Miami and Indiana will represent win came from Danielle Flores next week as they face Lehigh, second game of the series. The guys like George, Lance Stephen­ the East. In the West, Oklahoma who was able to defeat Brynn Belmont, and Brown. Gaels lost their second straight son, and newly acquired guard/ City will be in with Houston, who Boren 6-4, 7-6. The Trojans Gaels baseball was also rained to the visiting Aztecs 16-6. Ty forward Evan Turner to harass should be able to nudge the Spurs were able to sweep the doubles out on Friday, but they were France from San Diego State had ball-handlers and get fast-break as they have battled injuries all games and showed the visiting able to play a game on Saturday a career day and went 3-6 with a points. They also have the deep­ season to Tony Parker, Kawhi Gales why they are one of the afternoon. Baseball lost to the home run and two RBis. Dalton est frontcourt in the league led by Leonard, and Manu Ginobili. They top teams in the nation. Un­ visiting San Diego State Aztecs Frize came in as a defensive All-Star Center Roy Hibbert, and simply wont be healthy enough fortunately, they could not face 7-4 on Saturday. A strong push replacement and was able to get they should dominant Miami's to compete at a high level in the UCLA on Friday afternoon as was made in the third and fourth two hits and tack on two walks. undersized squad. postseason. Mother Nature would not allow innings for the Gaels, as they The Gaels were not able to keep In the West, Oklahoma City is In the finals, Indiana will beat a game and it was rained out. were within one, but the Aztecs up with San Diego State's high the team to beat with Kevin Du­ Oklahoma City in seven games, Softball faced off against Boi­ were able to add some insurance powered offense as the Aztecs rant leading the MVP race. Russell due in large part to Indiana's dom­ se State this weekend and fell runs in the top of the seventh scored in seven of the nine in­ Westbrook just returned from in­ inant frontline, but also because 9-1. The lone RBI for the Gales inning. Anthony Gonsolin stood nings. The Gaels will play Penn jury and he will need to get Durant of Russell Westbrook's inefficient came from Erica Musgrave in out with a 3-for-4 performance State next weekend at home. and their role-players involved play at the point.

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