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CAMPUS UNIVERSITY ‘Grapes PoliceBy Connie Hayes chiefthe event of an emergency.talks ness.” shootingattention of preparation viewers and read- Williamson said: “I am very Staff Writer “We have a standard training, According to the FBI website, ers. Unfortunately, many of the proud, I’ve been here almost we do evacuation drills twice a “Homicides in schools have portrayals have led to faulty four years. I do believe that of Wrath’ Recent events surrounding year,” Williamson said. “Before decreased since 1994 despite assumptions and stereotypes of CSUB is either one of the low- school shootings across the the Taft Union High School periods of copycat shootings the school violence perpetrator” est if not the lowest crime rate nation have made it imperative shooting, the university police during the late 1990s and 2007 according to the FBI site. in the entire CSU. We use the takes the for both high school and univer- department and myself created to 2008.” “At CSUB,” according to CSUB logo, If you See It, Say sity campuses alike to take an active shooter training that Elevated news coverage as Williamson, “we have police on It, It’s Your University.” security to a higher level than we present to the campus where well as the coming of social campus 24 hours a day. Our In the 2013 Jeanne Clery Act stage before. we have lessons learned on media have certainly changed response for emergency calls on Disclosure of Campus Crime Concert, auction Officer Martin Williamson, prior active shooting situations the way shootings are perceived campus average closer to 90 Statistics pamphlet available on kick off celebration chief of police at California like Virginia Tech and high by the general public. seconds and less than two min- the csub.edu website, there is a State University, Bakersfield, school shootings such as “Members of the mass media utes before I can have an officer message from Williamson in By Sandy Ornelas was able to shed light on what Columbine High School that publicize and inadvertently glo- on the scene.” regard to university safety: Assistant News Editor CSUB has done to prepare in changed the way we do busi- rify these events to capture the In regard to CSUB safety, [See POLICE, Page 3] The yearlong celebration to honor the 75th anniversary of CAMPUS John Steinbeck’s novel, “The Grapes of Wrath,” continued on Friday, Feb. 7 in downtown Bakersfield. The event was hosted by The School of Arts ClubBy Ileana Angulo hosts Valentine’s Run for charity and Humanities and The Public Staff Writer History Institute at California State University, Bakersfield. On Saturday, Feb 8, the Festivities started with a meet- Physical Education and and-greet with country singer Kinesiology Club hosted the Dave Alvin at 6 p.m. at the VIP 11th annual charity run/walk at pre-party, which was located in California State University, the Hayden Building at 1626 Bakersfield. 19th Street with food and Students and community drinks. A live auction offered members from different age exclusive items such as CD groups were encouraged to be packages, Bakersfield twang T- involved. shirts, Dust Bowl brewing Approximately 380 people glasses, a framed photo of the registered for the run. burning of “The Grapes of Participants had the option to Wrath” and an autographed gui- run the 5k or 10k. tar signed by Dave Alvin. In order to include everyone, All proceeds will benefit the age groups ranged from CSUB and The Ronald seven to 70. McDonald house. Participants were divided into The night ended with a free different age groups. Speed and screening of the movie “The agility are what determined the Grapes of Wrath” at the Fox winners in each group. Theatre. In order to raise money for The festivities then continued PEAK, there was an entry fee of at the Fox Theatre for a concert $22, and $25 for people who by Dave Alvin. Alvin sang his registered the day of. Rebecca Grant/The Runner own songs and songs by other The race began at 9 a.m. and Participants run toward the finish line at the Physical Education and Kinesiology Club’s charity run on Saturday, Feb. 8. artists such as Jimmie Rodgers, registration was held from 7 to Woody Guthrie and Merle 8:30 a.m. group 10-and-under and she full marathon. helped me stay healthy and run place. CSUB attire, supple- Haggard. The songs Alvin sang Participants began their run at placed first in her age group. She has always stayed active, the 5k,” said Xiong. ments, movie tickets, Color Me were about California and the the Icardo Center and ran She was one of the many chil- but a very special person has “Shout out to Xuan and Mai! Rad tickets and wine were all Dust Bowl era. They included throughout campus. The pro- dren who took the challenge of motivated her. They were great race buddies. given away. “King of California,” “Out in ceeds will go to help PEAK participating in the 5k run. “My grandpa died recently, I Never did they leave my side All prizes were donated from California,” “California Blues,” majors participate in events The overall winners in the 5k did this run for him,” said when I had to take a breather,” clubs on campus. “Dust Bowl Refugee” and such as the California run were Scott Van Matre, with Valdez. said Xiong. Dr. Moffit said he believed the “Kern River.” Association of Health. a time of 17:37, and Anna Thomas Xiong, a junior at Fellow PEAK classmates also event was a success and he CSUB President Horace To make the run accessible to Frank, with a time of 18:20. CSUB, used the Valentine’s participated. emphasized one of the purposes Mitchell also attended the fes- parents, there was a Children’s CSUB alumna and PEAK grad- Day Run as an opportunity to Dr. Jeff Moffit, the PEAK of the event. tivities. Activity Program available to uate, Andrea Valdez placed first participate in his first 5K. Club director, hosted the event. “Physical activity is very “This book is an informative care for kids ages 6 to 11. Many in the women’s 10K division “I prepared for this race by He captivated the participants important. People in the com- pictorial of the experiences kids in this age group also par- with a time of 47:21. staying active. Every day after with his sense of humor. munity need to better their with the Dust Bowl era and rep- ticipated. Valdez is currently participat- class I would hit the CSUB After the race winners were lifestyle,” Moffit said. resents the history of farmers in Maria Luna ran in the age ing in runs in order to train for a Recreation Room. This has announced and a raffle took [See EVENT, Page 3]

NATION CAMPUS ‘State of the Union’ agenda CSUB hosts Internship and Volunteer Fair appeals to students By Rachel Hill By Maggie Rodriguez Corona, 22, commends Obama Staff Writer Staff Writer for taking a stance and sticking through with it. Free candy, free chips and On Jan. 28, President Barack “Men underestimate us,” bank pens you don’t have to Obama delivered the State of Corona said. “There’s no reason steal: What more could a stu- the Union to a bilateral congress why as a woman, I should be dent ask for? How about a paid and an eager audience. paid less when I’m just as able internship working in your During the hour-and-a-half and hard-working as any man career field while still in speech he brought forth several is. Case in point, GM’s new school? topics, from the recalibration of CEO, is making less than half The annual Internship and taxes and bolstering education, of what her male predecessor Volunteer Fair was held in the to equal opportunity pay for did.” Multipurpose room of the women and raising the mini- Corona is referring to General Student Union Center on mum wage. Motors CEO, Mary Barra. Last Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 3 to 5 Obama said he has “belief in December it was announced she p.m. The room was filled with opportunity for all, the notion would be the company’s first business representatives from across the city and students Schaelaur Smith/The Runner that if you work hard and take female CEO. But being CEO of Senior sociology major Anthony Hannah speaks with Debby Kate, the volunteer coordinator responsibility, you can get a major company doesn’t mean looking for resume enrichment for Mastering Abilities Riding Equines ahead in America.” she can escape the conundrum and career experience. . However that’s not the case for of the glass ceiling Students majoring in business psychology fields. six-week job before. Director of Operations and women in the work field. As According to MSNBC.com, could apply at Wal-Mart and Terrence Holloway, a 24-year- Holloway said internships Development for the Obama stated, women make up Barra’s current pay is only 48 Frito Lay. The Bakersfield old liberal arts graduate, filled were good job references and Bakersfield Condors, Andrew 50 percent of the workforce, yet percent of what her male prede- Homeless Center, Kern County out an application for the improved his resume. Crutcher said the company was they still only make 77 cents for cessor use to make. While Dan Mental Health and the Red Children’s Defense Fund. He Positions available were not hiring for a finance assistant every dollar a man makes. Akerson made $9.1 million, Cross were in attendance for has found success with intern- only on a volunteer basis. Paid and video editor and were Business major Yesenia [See SPEECH, Page 3] students interested in health and ships before, having landed a employment was also available. [See FAIR, Page 3] Opinions Feb. 12, 2014

Volume2 XXXIX, Issue 13 THE RUNNER The Runner California State University, The problem with American politics By Richard Garibay fix the problem not the Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Staff Writer person the responsible Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 for the mess. Telephone 661.654.2165 After watching President Obama’s State of the Union Democrats are fond of Fax 661.654.6905 Address and interview with Bill O’Reilly on Jan. 28, I championing pro- E-mail [email protected] found myself wondering why modern politics are so grams that have noth- therunneronline.com awful. There are those of you who will call me apathet- ing to do with the main ic and simple minded, but the fact is that most issue at hand. They are editorialstaff Americans have grown tired of Washington. This arti- working to sell the cle won’t be an attack on the president or a liberal call Affordable Care Act to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF to arms because, quite frankly, both parties are acting the American people, Robin Gracia [email protected] incompetently. but how will that fix As far as Republican politicians are concerned, Obama the economy? MANAGING EDITOR has won the presidential election twice now, and they If there were more Steven Barker need to accept it. They demanded to see his birth cer- high-quality jobs, [email protected] tificate,saw it, and some are still not satisfied. The more people would be whole fiasco was pathetic and helped absolutely no able to afford health- NEWS one. care. Michael Wafford, Editor Rather than working tirelessly against the president, Overall, it seems as Sandy Ornelas, Assistant Editor Republicans need to bite the bullet by working with though bipartisanship him and waiting their turn for the presidency. I under- is considered some- OPINION stand if they don’t agree with some of his policies, but thing foreign in the Alex Ripepi, Editor they seem to be so caught up in their blind hatred for eyes of political offi- Brandon Mann, Assistant Editor Obama as a person that they have forgotten the reason cials. Image from Forbes.com they were elected: to help the voters who put them in So much could be Obama’s speeches are heavily scrutinized by the American public. FEATURES office, not end a president’s career. achieved if both par- Athena Skapinakis, Editor As for the Democrats, every time they are confronted ties sat down and worked together. our problems. Shelby Parker, Assistant Editor with the awful state of the economy and President There is also an ideology spreading in which most In my opinion, George Washington made this threat Obama’s painfully slow recovery plans, they respond politicians feel they have more obligations to their very clear in his presidential farewell speech. He stated, SPORTS with something along the lines of, “We inherited it from political party rather than the people. “It [political party separation] serves always to distract Nathan Sanchez, Editor the Public Councils, and enfeeble the Public Josh Bennett, Assistant Editor George W. Bush and incompetent Republicans.” We aren’t Democrats and we aren’t Republicans, we The Democrats are obsessed with pointing fingers. are Americans. Administration. It agitates the Community with ill- PHOTO I’m honestly concerned more about who will work to We must swallow our pride and work together to solve founded jealousies and false alarms.” Rebecca Grant, Editor Emily Cole, Assistant Editor

WEB EDITOR Casey Webb CSUB needs to modernize campus aesthetic [email protected] By Anthony Jauregui Hearing about college in high school made it sound Maria Martinez, a 21-year-old junior psychology Staff Writer like a sanctuary for freedom and comfort. Sitting in the major, says she believes the campus could use an ADVERTISING/BUSINESS desks, I feel the exact opposite. update as well. MANAGER Kassie Mullican How many times have you been late to class because Not only are the desks on campus extremely outdated, “The campus is cool on the outside and not so cool on [email protected] you couldn’t find a parking spot? How much time have they cause pain for students. They’re too small for taller the inside,” said Martinez. you wasted walking aimlessly through the library look- people who don’t have leg room and too small for Jordan Lee, a 23-year-old junior psychology major, DISTRIBUTION MANAGER ing for a study room? How many back problems have everyone to fit a textbook, notebook and calculator on agrees with Martinez. Dayai Youn you developed sitting in the decrepit desks that our as well. “The desks are very old and tattered in the Dorothy alumni sat in? How much would you love for some- It’s extremely hard to concentrate during a lecture Donahue Hall and bad for my posture,” said Lee. ADVISER thing to be done about it? I know I would. when you’re trying your hardest to find a sweet spot in Desks, however, aren’t the only thing some students Jennifer Burger After being a student here for more than three years, I your desk, which sometimes takes ages. would want changed at CSUB. [email protected] have noticed things that I wish could be changed. The Study rooms are the key for “Our school doesn’t really have issues are plentiful and range from as small as a desk to groups who study or for many options for people who newsroomstaff as large as a parking lot. friends to hang out. Hearing about college in want to eat healthy,” said Daniel Our tuition and fees are rising but our learning envi- At California State University, high school made it sound Avina, a 23-year-old graduate COPY CHIEF ronment is staying the same. Though you may dismiss Bakersfield, it’s hard to come by like a sanctuary for free- student majoring in public Shelby Hagelstein this as a bunch of first-world problems, they should be a study room. administration. dealt with to enhance campus life. There’s always the one person dom and comfort. When I feel that so much work is put STAFF WRITERS The newer parking lot that was built near the Music who’s “holding” the group room into making the campus look Stephanie Cox, Ileana Angulo, sitting in the desks I feel Building has alleviated some parking congestion. for their friends or the person aesthetically nice to attract more Rachel Hill, Anthony Jauregui, However, there still continues to be an excess of cars all who spreads their stuff out on the the exact opposite. people, but the students that are Richard Garibay, Margarita driving around the same area waiting for a single park- table to make the illusion that already here are left in an interi- Rodriguez, Connie Hayes, Alma Sandoval, Jonathan Bradford, ing spot to open. more people are there. or that needs rejuvenation. These are only some issues. Tony Baltazar Yes, there is parking near the soccer fields near lot J. Either way, it is too hard to find a study room on cam- I feel that if at least one was fixed, it would skyrock- But if we’re parking that far already we might as well pus. I suggest that the library develop a check out sys- et morale in student life. PHOTOGRAPHERS AND not buy a pass and park across the street. Parking is tem in order to prevent a single user to occupy group If you have any complaints or suggestions regarding MULTIMEDIA crazy in the mornings, especially during midterms and rooms as well as for people not to waste their time academics or campus life, submit a letter to the editor Fernando Miranda, Diana finals. You have to get to school two hours early to save walking throughout the library looking for a room to at [email protected]. Olivares, Schaelaur Smith, a spot. But that’s not all. study in. Mateo Solano

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Feb. 12 , 2014 News 3 Dust Campus police Bowl encourage safety [POLICE, Page 1] “The in place that it has trained its department strives to promote staff in,” said Dr. Barbara memories and maintain a safe campus Bartholomew, a CSUB English environment conducive to aca- professor. “Emergency alerts at Fox demic achievement. A truly safe can be sent via text to our [EVENT, Page 1] this region,” campus can only be achieved CSUB community. We have a Mitchell said. through cooperation of the stu- very good and responsive police Barbara Hannah and her hus- dents, faculty and staff. With presence on campus. I think the band Jack Loucks display Dust your help and participation, and school has done what it can to Bowl Trucks at different events our commitment, I am confi- assure our safety. I have never to teach people how thousands dent the time you spend with us felt in danger at this school no of people migrated from the will be safe and productive.” matter the hour I have come or Midwest to Kern County during “CSUB has emergency drills gone.” the 1930s. They displayed their Dust Bowl Truck at the Fox Theatre. “It has everything but the kitchen sink. It even has a Obama’s view on chicken,” Hannah said. After 75 years, “The Grapes wage inequality gets of Wrath” continues to repre- Sandy Ornelas/ The Runner sent Kern County. Steinbeck’s A crowd of people walk toward the Fox Theater for a night filled with the music of Dave Alvin and a screening of “The Grapes of Wrath” Feb. 7 novel made history by display- student support ing the struggles of the Joad people believed that Steinbeck The people keep moving here to at the Bakersfield Museum of [SPEECH, Page 1] Barra is a liability because I’m a woman family, who migrated to portrayed families that migrated California to find work, but Art. The event will discuss for- making $4.4 million. In and because I’m a mom,” said California to start a new life due in a negative way. with the drought occurring there gotten local history about the fact, Barra was paid more when Martinez. to the Great Depression and the Dolores Huerta, a civil rights isn’t the same opportunities as Dust Bowl, hosted by Ken she was GM’s senior vice presi- This is also something the Dust Bowl. activist, was at the pre-party there once was,” said Huerta. Hooper, a Bakersfield High dent of global product develop- president tackled in this speech, This book at one time was event. The next Grapes of Wrath School history teacher and ment. adding that woman should be banned in Kern County because “The story is repeating again. event is on March 5 at 10 p.m. archive specialist. “It’s wrong and it’s frustrat- able to have a “baby without ing,” added Corona. sacrificing [ their] job …. with- out running into hardship,” said “I felt as though Obama. Obama’s fight against the dis- the president was crimination of women in the Businesses provide students not only talking to workforce is nothing new. One of the first bills the president me, but about me signed was the Lilly Ledbetter with job opportunities and for me.” Fair Pay Act in 2009. The act [FAIR, Page 1] recruiting for and non-paid positions. She CSUB’s RunnerLink system. Assistant Director of CECE, Maria Martinez ensures women have the tools these paid positions. Several said she would easily quit her RunnerLink is a service allow- Katrina Gilmore, said there are they need to fight for equal pay other companies looking to hire current job at Europhobia if she ing students, alumni and four events a year highlighting for equal work. included The Corporation for found a better opportunity employees to find and post internships, volunteer openings Maria Martinez, a 21-year-old For Martinez, this brings hope. Better Housing and through the event. jobs. and careers. psychology major and mother Hope that she won’t have to Northwestern Mutual. Target was enlisting for an Students can also find volun- “They’re helpful in reminding of one, said that she’s glad to decide between being a caring Heather Sweazea, a 22-year- executive team leader intern, a teer and internship opportuni- students that applied experience hear Obama was shining light mother or working in order to old senior communications position that looked favorable ties through this site. can help with their future. It on women in the workplace. provide for her son. major and first-time attendee, to Andrew Laird, a 23-year-old RunnerLink is managed by the looks great to employers when “I had to quit my job because I “I felt as though the president had several applications in senior communications major. Center for Career Education that experience and hard work couldn’t afford to miss days was not only talking to me, but hand. Holloway, Sweazea and Laird and Community Engagement shows up on a resume,” after my son got sick. I feel as about me and for me,” said Sweazea was considering paid heard of the event through service on campus. Gilmore said. though companies look at me as Martinez. Features Feb. 12, 2014 4

By Athena Skapinakis feature I had considered unattractive, too big and too strange, too societal pressure, typically to adhere to the Western ideal of human WhyFeatures you Editor shouldunlike everyone else’s noses. love yourattractiveness, and to me isnose like saying you cannot accept who you According to Harold Holden from the Holden Clinic for Plastic are. Noses vary in size and shape. Some are long and thin, sloping like Surgery, author of “The Nose in Art and Literature”, he asserts that “A fully rendered nose can be not only distinctive, but actually a ski jump. Others are short, small and button-like. Some are flat or it is “impossible” for us to deal with our noses and not our person- enhance a person’s attractiveness, giving it interest, an arresting wide, or both. As a feature, which resides in the middle of our alities. beauty,” said Judy Oppenheimer in her May 2008 article “To a faces, it is no wonder that most people can be insecure about theirs. Woman with a Big Nose”. From the 20th century emerged the popularity of cosmetic sur- “A fully rendered nose can be not I often voiced my complaints to my mother who finally told me, gery, which enabled individuals to change their faces and their bod- “Your nose makes you Greek. Your nose makes you who you are.” ies via surgery. Society heavily relies on aesthetic value and we as only distinctive, but actually That was when I realized that my nose was the perfect size for my individuals often seek to conform to those viewpoints, allow them enhance a person’s attractiveness, big eyes and full lips, it was pronounced not protruding, it identi- to dictate to us what is attractive and what is not. But where do we fied my Greek ethnicity, which I was proud of. Without it, my face draw the line for conformity and accept ourselves how we are and giving it interest, an arresting wouldn’t be mine. That was the moment I appreciated my nose for for who we are? beauty.” the first time in my life and why I still do today. Other than olfactory perception, your nose gives insight to your Judy Oppenheimer There is beauty in that which we consider imperfect about our- cultural background and helps distinguish your facial expressions. selves. Our insecurities are all things to be left behind and forgot- Recent research even suggests that your nose is central to our psy- You have to ask yourself if you can so easily dismiss that which ten. Screw society and their views on beauty. Don’t let others dic- chology. helps define and characterize you as a unique and beautiful individ- tate how you should be or who you should be. Instead, value that I didn’t always feel so confident about my own nose though. For ual. Rejecting your nose is like rejecting yourself as a whole. which sets you apart from the rest of the world. a long time growing up, I struggled with the acceptance of a facial Subjecting yourself to aesthetic surgery is being submissive to

Jennifer NettlesBefore proves we go any further, Most of theshe’s tracks follow those simple, not yet pow- My ‘That personal favorite lyrics wouldGirl’ have to be that let’s get it out of the way, that erful ballads, showcasing Nettles’ distinct and of, “And the sun shines down on New York not many artists have success unique vocals, as she pours her heart out in a City/And when they break away from soulful lyric, such as, “Thank you” and “This the Lord smiles down on us all,” which just make the group that gave them pop- Angel.” you want to smile and take a drive somewhere. ularity, but I don’t think There’s plenty of vulnerability from Nettles, with Michael McCall, of the Associated Press, Nettles will be seen in that tracks like “Falling,” which is the coming-of-age described the album as a “1970s-style creative category anytime soon. song, about being young and summer romance. statement, recalling classic Carole King and It might not be your typical With the lyrics, “And you promised we'd be Linda Ronstadt rather than any of her country or Country album, but then quiet, and we hid behind the garden; I walked out pop contemporaries.” He goes on to say, “It’s a again, the genre isn’t quite more than a woman than I walked in,” she leaves reminder of how powerful music can be when it what it used to be either. little to the imagination. comes from the heart-and tilts more toward talent However, Nettles does not Nettles told , “This album for me than technology.” stray too far away from was so personal and intimate. When one is collab- ’s infamous hooks orating, there’s only so much of one’s intimate and the true art of story- self that can be portrayed.” Nettles goes on to telling, which is essential for explain,”There’s always the influence and the Shelby’s any Country song. Tracks inspiration of the other. That being the case, when Image from usatoday.com Top Five Tracks: Jennifer Nettles makes her solo artist debut with “That Girl.” like, “Know You Wanna you put yourself out there, there’s a vulnerability. Know,” and “Jealousy” still Do I at times feel vulnerable about it? 1. “Falling” By Shelby Parker encompass those catchy lyrics and melodies that Absolutely.” 2. “Me Without You” Assistant Features Editor your ears will be thanking you for. Of course, According to the Denver Post, Nettles even col- 3. “Jealousy” there’s also no denying Nettles’ twang either. laborated with many fellow this time, 4. “Moneyball” Jennifer Nettles, better known as the lead singer Nettles steps out and showcases her sultry, bluesy including, Richard Marx, , Phillip 5. “This One’s For You” of country duo, Sugarland, has officially made side, with songs such as, “That Girl,” and “This Sweet () and Sara Bareilles. her solo career debut. Her first album,“That One’s For You,” sounding like something out of a While there are many touching ballads, Nettles Girl,” was released Jan. 14, and has been charm- bar or lounge setting from Casablanca. There’s a still kicks it up a notch with the upbeat, every- ing fans with her new sound. very classic element to it. thing’s going my way kind of song, “Moneyball.” Feb. 12, 2014 Features 5

Ten waysBy Athena Skapinakis you 3. areAsking for her lastprobably name a7. Dancing creeper doesn’t equal dry sex Features Editor She reluctantly gave you her first name out of an obligation she Unless she lets you know that’s what she wants, she doesn’t want felt she had to be polite. She already feels singled out and uncom- it. She doesn’t need coaxing or any kind of encouragement. Don’t That cute girl you’ve been crushing on in your first class of the fortable. If she didn’t offer her first name, she definitely doesn’t put your boner against her butt cheeks and grind. She said yes to day probably has no idea you exist so you introduce yourself and want you knowing her last name. The last thing she needs is anoth- dance with you, not to have dry sex with you. Pervert. carry on an extended conversation as you walk her to her next des- er Facebook stalker. 8. Ogling her lady parts tination. You feel confident about your approach. She didn’t run 4. Facebook messaging her—all the time It’s obvious. We have eyes. We can see you. Staring down our away. Except you’ve probably been blacklisted as a creeper. Hm, she hasn’t responded to your last set of “hello,” “hi,” “hey,” blouses and at our butts doesn’t make a good impression. It tells us How did this happen? You were polite, and she responded to your “how are you,” “what’s up,” “why r u still awake, lol.” She’s prob- all you want is sex, and maybe we don’t want sex of any kind with questions. But maybe you just didn’t read her body language ably still awake because she’s living in fear. That’s partly a joke. you, not even the imaginary kind in your head. Did that ever occur because you were too busy assessing your next move in your head. But honestly, if she didn’t respond the first three times, it is not a to you? Yeah, you’re a creeper. fluke. She really just wants you to stop messaging her. Take a hint 9. Cornering her I hardly know where to begin when explaining the many horren- “plz, lol.” Oh, you’ve got her now! This is probably the most mortifying dous ways guys have tried to pick up on me. After exchanging 5. Asking her out on a Facebook post thing ever for a girl. You have cornered her in a desperate attempt countless O-M-G stories with my girlfriends, I know I’m not the If she posts “Love being single” and a bunch of little hearts, that to get to know her. You don’t realize that she has already plotted only one who suffers. But you can change your ways. Here’s how: isn’t her saying, “Please ask me out, ohmigawd.” That’s her saying every escape route possible but cannot execute a single one because 1. Approaching Her From Behind that she loves being single. Don’t interpret it to fit what you want you have trapped her. You’ve removed flight from her fight or You’ve probably already thought up a perverted joke, proving my it to mean. Don’t comment asking her out in a Facebook post. At flight response system, so expect her to fight for her life. point. You should never approach a girl from behind. You will star- least have the decency to send her a message to ask privately oth- 10. Whining to her about being in the friend zone tle her. She’ll probably reach for her mace keychain or rape whis- erwise you’ve subjected yourself to be publicly rejected, and you Guys who claim they are good guys and tired of being in the friend tle. That distressed look in her eyes isn’t imaginary. It’s real. deserve it. Feel embarrassed. zone are actually the worst. First off, whining is just unattractive. If 2. Gym Feels 6. Touching her—in any way you’re going to be rejected, at least be a man about it. And, yeah, Don’t watch a girl do lunges. Don’t ask to join her workout. I don’t care if you think you saw a miniscule piece of lint on her you’re such a good guy that you are always being put in the friend Exercising already puts a lady in a compromising position because, thigh. Do not touch her leg. What is wrong with you? You don’t zone, and maybe you should just be a jerk like all the other guys. frankly, most exercises are awkward. We are unintentionally expos- touch people you don’t know, barely know and think you know and Except you already are a jerk. A friend is just that, a friend—friends ing parts of ourselves by squatting. It’s not our fault we want a so on. She didn’t give you permission. She is perfectly capable of don’t expect sex in return for kindness. toned booty. It isn’t a cry for attention. We just want to look better removing the alleged lint from her own leg if you just say, “Hey, If you have committed any of these atrocious acts, please reform naked, but not for you. Silly boy, as if you’re that important. you’ve got lint on your leg.” Keep your hands to yourself. your ways or forever be known as a creeper. ‘The Lone Survivor’ is a story of determination and endurance By Kristen Garza Ahmad Shah, a Taliban leader, who had lead The team must somersault their way down the true story. Staff Writer insurgents to ruthlessly murder Marines. The pur- cliff face to survive. One severely injured team The novel “The Lone Survivor” goes further suit of Shah is quickly foiled by three Taliban member that Luttrell had refused to leave behind into detail of the horrendous conditions and trau- “The Lone Survivor,” directed by Peter Berg, is goat herders that stumble upon the SEALs cam- was shot as they vaulted off the edge and was ma experienced by these men. After reading the based on a true story and inspired by the novel of ouflaged in the mountains. unavoidably left at the top of the mountain with book and seeing the film, it is no wonder our sur- the same name by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick The soldiers are exposed to the Taliban after the the Taliban. The three remaining SEALs’ focus viving soldiers have stress disorders upon return- Robinson. It is Petty Officer Marcus Lutrrell’s team ultimately decides to adhere to the rules of turned from their own survival to ascending the ing home. firsthand account of the battle that is delivered to engagement, which does not allow them to kill or very same mountain to retrieve their comrade. The story line is so moving the viewer forgets the viewers in graphic detail. injure unarmed civilians. The civilian village known as the Pashtuns the plot is not from within the creative mind of a The story follows four U.S. Navy SEALs The decision to set the goat herders free result- played a critical role in the film. The Pashtuns writer but from actual events. through a mission known as Operation Red Wing ed in an hour-long firefight with the Taliban. live by the Pashtunwalai, a 2,000-year-old code In the novel, Luttrell described his ongoing bat- in Afghanistan. The battle between insurgents and the SEALs is that requires the tribe to defend their guests to the tle with being the only SEAL to survive the mis- The film launches immediately into scenes of intense to say the least. The soldiers are not only death and thus greatly influencing the outcome of sion. incredible determination and endurance within outnumbered, but they are also at a disadvantage the film. “I tried to get ahold of myself,” wrote Luttrell. the unforgiving SEAL boot camp called in the amount of weapons at their disposal. According to an interview of director Peter Berg “But again, in my mind I heard that terrible, terri- Indoctrination, also known by the soldiers as The rescue attempt to remove the four stranded for collider.com, the actors prepared for the film ble scream, the same one that awakens me, bully- “hell week.” men was thwarted when the Taliban blew up the in a unique way. ing its way into my solitary dreams, night after These impactful snapshots allow the viewer a helicopter deployed to rescue them. “I asked them to spend as much time with the night, the confirmation of guilt. The endless guilt rare glimpse into their secret world, along with The team’s immense physical, emotional and families of the SEAL that they were playing. And of the survivor.” the ability to witness the agony SEALs go mental anguish is captured as they fight for their then everyday we had SEALs on set for them,” Many films today do not offer the same range through to become warriors. lives and endeavor to protect one another at all said Berg. of emotion and perspective like this. The film A four-man recon team gets deployed into the costs. One such impassioned moment the team is This fact supports the believability of the film, gives the viewer an even greater appreciation for mountainous region of Afghanistan and targets forced by insurgents to the edge of a mountain. which is key to a film such as this that depicts a those risking their lives for America. Sports Feb. 12, 2014 6 Women’s basketball continues conference Softball swept by Pittsburgh in By Nate Sanchez win,” said sophomore guard Sports Editor Alyssa Shannon. “This isn’t anything new, we’ve been in seasonBy Josh opening Bennett doubleheader The ’Runner women’s basket- this position.” Assistant Sports Editor ball team The held off ’Runner The ’Runners softball team lost both games of the season-opening the Grand o ff e n s e doubleheader against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers on C a n y o n c o n t i n - Friday at the Roadrunner Softball Complex. The ’Runners dropped University ued to be the first game 4-3, and fell 7-5 in the second game. Antelopes e f f e c - The first game started out very well for CSUB (0-2), as they fol- o n tive, as lowed a 1-2-3 first inning from junior pitcher Kelsie Monroe with Saturday, f o u r a 2-RBI single from senior first baseman Amy Ricciardi to take the Feb. 8 by a ’Runners early lead. score of scored in After a Pitt home run in the second inning, the ’Runners answered 77-70 in d o u b l e back in the third with an RBI single from senior shortstop Shay the Icardo figures. Fryer. This, however, would be Fryer’s last at-bat for the afternoon. Center. Redshirt Fryer appeared to injure her right knee after a collision at second “The j u n i o r base in the fifth inning. She willed herself to play on after that, but p l a y e r s g u a r d after attempting to jump up for a line drive hit toward her, her knee p l a y e d Diana Olivares/The Runner Ty o n n a buckled up and she fell right back to the dirt. really well Tyonna Outland dribbles up the court Outland “I think the collision hit into my knee, and the play after that, it t o n i g h t , ” against GCU on Feb. 8. recorded just gave out when I pivoted on it,” Fryer said. “No popping nois- said Head her sec- es, but it seems like it’s out of place.” Coach Greg McCall. “They’re ond straight double-double, “We don’t know anything right now,” said Head Coach Crissy doing the things we’re asking scoring 21 points and grabbing Buck-Ziegler. “We hope it’s a bruise, but we don’t know.” them to do. They’re executing, 11 rebounds. Sweat scored 14 The ’Runners were already without junior second baseman which makes it a whole lot eas- points, while Shannon and red- Adrianna Cardoza, who suffered an injury earlier in the week dur- ier as a coach when you have shirt junior Dajy Vines scored ing practice. players that are really listening 12 points. All of Vines’ points “We think it’s a torn ACL, so we’re waiting on an MRI. That’s part and buying into what the coach- came from 3-pointers. of the game. We take hits like that, you have injuries, and you have es have to say.” The ’Runners were able to cap- to rally as a team,” Buck-Ziegler said. Coming off of four consecu- italize off of Antelopes’ mis- Fryer’s defense was quickly replaced as her replacement, fresh- tive wins, the ’Runners carried takes, scoring 15 points off man shortstop Kayli Shaw, who cutoff the throw from the outfield, a swagger back home. GCU turnovers. and gunned down a Panther at home plate, keeping CSUB’s now During their four-game win- Despite their recent success, one-run lead intact. ning streak, the ’Runners scored the ’Runners are not settling The lead would soon shift, following a go-ahead 2-run home run Diana Olivares/The Runner an average 86 points per game into the comfort that comes from Pittsburgh’s sophomore outfielder Carly Thea. The home run Junior pitcher Kelsie Monroe sends in a pitch during the while allowing only an average with it. gave Pittsburgh the lead for good, as CSUB was unable to create a ’Runners first game against the University of Pittsburgh of 72. “We’re continuing to try and comeback, partially due to stranding six runners on base in the Friday at the Roadrunner Softball Complex. “We got better,” said senior be better,” McCall said. “It feels game. guard Melissa Sweat. “We have good but we know we can’t get The second game started out in the worst way possible for the fell just short of coming back. a lot more positive energy. We comfortable. We can’t get over- ’Runners. Pitt’s junior shortstop Carissa Throckmorton nailed a “I’m very impressed with our team. Our pitchers gave up some played defense harder and we joyed about getting a win home run on the very first pitch. long balls, and that happens, it’s part of the game,” said Buck- were more hungry for the win. because it’s something that’s Their woes would continue as the Panthers broke open a 5-run Ziegler. “The freshmen came in and stepped up… I’m excited with Losing didn’t cross my mind.” just going to happen. We know third inning, which included Thea hitting a grand slam. how [they] played today.” The ’Runners jumped to an we still have a lot of work The ’Runners started a comeback in the fifth inning, as freshman Despite the sweep, the team fought on and travelled to UC Santa early lead in the first five min- ahead.” third baseman Karsyn Guzman hit a 2-run home run to start shav- Barbara for the UC Santa Barbara Invitational. On Saturday, they utes of the game, and were able With five consecutive wins, ing away at Pittsburgh’s lead. defeated Dayton 1-0 and lost to No. 11 Texas A&M 14-8. On to carry it for the remainder of the ’Runners have a firm grip After CSUB added a run in the sixth inning, the ’Runners contin- Sunday, they beat Dayton once again 4-1 and lost to UC Santa the game. Their largest lead in on second place in the confer- ued their comeback, getting two straight doubles from sophomore Barbara 6-0. the game was in the first half, ence standings. designated player Briana Pontecorvo and junior catcher Ashley CSUB will participate in four more tournaments to open up their when they led the Antelopes by Their next game is against Carter, to score one run. season, before finally returning home on March 11, where they will 16 points. undefeated University of Idaho The ’Runners added one more run thanks to a ground-rule double host Utah State for another doubleheader. “Each game is a must-have in Moscow, Idaho on Thursday. from senior outfielder Karissa Veiga, but they ran out of outs and

’Runner Roundup By Nate Sanchez and Josh Bennett Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor

Baseball: On Saturday, Feb. 8 the CSUB Athletics Department held its first annual “Roadrunner Baseball Hot Stove Dinner” at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The guest speaker for the event was legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John. In addition to John’s speech, live and silent auctions were held. More than $50,000 was raised during the live auc- tion to benefit the ’Runner baseball team. Along with speakers, current players and donors, former ’Runners were in atten- dance to support their alma mater.

Emily Cole/The Runner Tommy John addresses the crowd at hand at CSUB’s “Roadrunner Baseball Hot Stove Dinner” on Saturday at the Kern County Fairgrounds. three events on the afternoon; the 100 meter butterfly, by sophomore Louis Wojciechowski, the 200 meter individual medley, by junior Dennis Cassidy, and the 200 meter freestyle relay, by senior Fran Cverle, senior Tomas Bruce, redshirt

Emily Cole/The Runner senior Alex Kotilarsky, and The ’Runner baseball team shares a laugh Wojciechowski. during the festivities on Saturday. Wrestling: The ’Runners split their road Basketball: The team had a 20-point lead dual meets over the weekend. CSUB evaporate over the final 24 minutes of defeated Cal Baptist 20-15 on Thursday play, as they lost to Grand Canyon in Riverside, and fell at No. 8 Oklahoma University 79-70 in Phoenix. Redshirt State 36-7. Redshirt senior 133-lb Jose senior guard Brandon Barnes led the way Mendoza was the only wrestler to win at with 19 points and 7 rebounds. both meets. The team record now stands at 6-7. Men’s Swimming and Diving: CSUB lost to No. 2 University of California 140- For more sports information, go to 108 on Thursday. The ’Runners only won gorunners.com

Athlete of the Week Sophomore pitcher and outfielder Sydney Raeber was named the Western Athletic Conference pitcher of the week. Over the course of six games, Raeber worked 9.2 innings, posting a 2.17 ERA, only allowing three runs off of eight hits, had six strikeouts, and held opponents to a .222 batting average.

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