FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS att 3Fmnzmm Jfag VOL.105 ISSUE 11 FOGHORN.USFCA.EDU SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 Gender, Sexuality and Women's Resource Center Opens New center is a safe space for all LAURA PLANTHOLT also a wealth of information compiled by StaffWriter graduate students in the School of Nurs­ In one of the most heavily-trafficked ing advising young people what to do if parts of USF campus, next to the Market they are in an abusive relationship or have Cafe in the University Center, the new been sexually assaulted. Gender, Sexuality and Women's Resource Graduate nursing students are the staff Center (GSWRC) has opened its doors. that keeps the GSWRC going. Joellyn The resource center is the brainchild of Morris, one such staff member who has a group of students and administrators been working in the center since June, said ro in response to several incidents of sexual the center can help people establish healthy relationships, can educate people how to News you can use: Find violence reported last semester (for more prevent sexual assault, and can provide out who's tweeting at USF. information see "Caskey" on page 3). Senior Samantha Sheppard-Gonzales support for survivors of sexual assault. Most importantly, she said, "It is nice NEWS saw the center take shape from the begin­ —PAGE __ ning as the co-director of the club Stu­ to see a safe space on campus for women, dents Taking Action Against Sexual Vio­ and for the LGBTQJlesbian, gay, bisexu­ lence (STAASV) ' al, transgender and questioning) commu- •__ " When these concerned students started nity. meeting to address the issue of sexual vio­ Melissa Stihl/Foghorn The center is not limited to just those lence on campus, they broke into specific Curry Walker is one of the graduate nursing students who staffs the new Gender, groups though. "It's for everyone, men and Sexuality and Women's Resource Center, located in UC 200. action-oriented committees. Sheppard- GENDER: Continued on Page 2 Gonzales' committee was focused on the ||MiM______. *_•. vJ-V\';r"_t -. • --i • ^?!__rll^P'_%- J,^_^':i tfrWW^______n __• ____r ._• need for a resource center on campus, a 11! hJF' safe and inclusive space. "The hardest part was convincing the administration that it was really necessary," Sheppard-Gonzales said. With the sup­ port of Dean of Students Mary Wardell, the center was approved and open by sum­ W ___ Wm m BW I * f. •rf l mer. "It was nice to see student action lead to such tangible results so quickly," Shep­ Junior Jennifer Wil­ pard-Gonzales said. liams reflects on her study The GSWRC is a multipurpose facility abroad experience in according to Megan Gallagher, assistant Uganda. director of Health Promotion Services, 4* 1) i >ke Back the Nigtvtl OPTNTQN who helps oversee the center. "We want to w bring together the themes of gender and PAGft E 6 sexuality issues, working on prevention [of ™ w^sity of San Francisco sexual violence] and guidance and referrals [for victims']." To reach these goals, the center provides Is. a library of thought-provoking literature and DVDs, fiction and non-fiction, about Foghorn Archives gender and sexuality issues, all of which The GSWRC was opened after several incidents of sexual violence were reported on USF campus last spring, launching a student movement against sexual violence, including this Take Back the Night march, lead by Jenna Recupero, Jenny Reed, and Erika Carlsen. can be checked out at no charge. There is In Character: Steff Scholl Scaven§er Hunt Enlivens Orientation Phoenix, chose to attend Discover USF CHELSEA M. STERLING and participate in the GO Game. Waldron the behavior of their chosen characters, News Editor traveled to San Francisco during the first whether to compete or simply to enjoy the Two hundred and fifty freshmen and weekend of July for a preview of dorm life. fantastical environment. some of their parents traveled to San Fran­ The day after hearing Rev. Privett's convo­ Scholl, who is also known by her cos- cisco during the first weekend in July to cation speech about embracing the future GeUCtl tipLipss Ulonl UUVhow\ to play alias Anti Ai-Chan, has been an avid attend Discover USF and participate in and "assuring parents that their kids were translate runway trends into anime cosplayer since 2003. Scholl has the GO (Get Oriented) Game, two new in good hands," a resident advisor told budget-happy outfits in this attended over 10 "cons" in the past seven orientation programs that were created in Waldron and her team members, "You week's Style File. years, four of which she competed in and an effort to make the freshman summer have four hours to conquer the city." won. orientation friendlier and more effective Dubbed a "high-tech exploration," stu­ "I have always been really into Hallow­ to incoming students. Peter Novak, dean dents were equipped with a web-enabled een," said Scholl. "Ever since I was really of the College of Arts and Sciences, spear­ cell phones that gave them instructions on young, I always looked forward to it, plus headed the new programs and the revision their various tasks, but also timed them. my Mom was very into our costumes. It of Web Track. Novak utilized his perform­ Tasks included recreating their favorite was huge in our family." ing and visual arts background to create music video on a city street, doing yoga Steff Scholl began developing her cos­ a video that explained and showed how in Dolores Park, making a MUNI post­ tume making technique with her mother Discover USF and the GO Game worked card, riding BART, convincing a complete when she was 14 years old, and together this summer. More than a shiny view of stranger to trust them and speaking to they partook in the cosplay mania, until the freshman experience at USF, the op- . the actors that Novak hired to discuss the 2006, when Scholl began to fly solo. tional weekend program resonated with history of USF and the immigrant expe­ Although she is not of Asian descent, some freshmen who were able to assimi­ rience in San Francisco. Neighborhoods Scholl is frequently asked where the strong Courtesy of Steff Schol late to portions of life as students in San included in the game were Haight Ash­ influence of Asian animation originated, Portraying the character Ciel from the Francisco. bury, Union Square and the Mission. There and—like any person proud of their child­ series "Black Butler," senior Steff Scholl Laura Waldron, a freshman media were 14 teams, with eight to 10 students on displays her handiwork. hood would admit—it all started with car­ studies major and university scholar from toons. HUNT: Continued on Page 2 FRANCESCA PALOMO "I was really into anime after watch­ StaffWriter ing shows like Sailor Moon in elementary Unlike the typical USF student, whose school," Scholl said. "At that time, though, weekend agenda is to explore the city and I had no idea that there was a specific name take on its many adventures, Steff Scholl, for what I was watching, I was just really 20, has a different recipe for weekend ex­ into the cartoons and the comic books." citement. Today, Scholl could be considered a When Scholl, a senior English major, is master of the anime subculture and is ex­ not rigorously studying for her literature tremely adept in the intricate craftsman­ exam or writing original screenplays, she ship of making the ensembles, having can be seen creating a garment masterpiece made 41 costumes to date, and she is in for an upcoming anime convention in Las- the process of making four more. Vegas, Sacramento, or even in Japan. Her expertise is evident and has been Instead of meandering through the praised in many anime expos, but that was city's many bars or clubs, Scholl is most not always the case. Scholl jokes about likely at a large gathering with thousands those first few stabs at making costumes. of other fans, wearing a detailed costume, "Oh, wow, those were awful," laughs which she spent several weeks sewing by Scholl, blushing and covering her face. Sky Madden documents hand. "No one will ever get to see those." staff writer Chloe Schild- Scholl is part of a mega subculture Scholl need not worry, however, for her hause's latest edition of Cam­ known as cosplay—a type of performance critic-approved costumes are the ones that pus Chic. See the interview art where large groups of people dress in are strewn all over the Internet—under her at http://foghorn.usfca.edu. self-crafted, elaborate costumes (that are alias, Anti Ai-Chan, of course. created from specific characters, usually In fact, Scholl is so highly esteemed by Photo Illustration by Melissa Stihl from the Asian media. Cosplayers unite her fellow cosplayers.that she now holds Freshman Laura Waldron peeks through the foliage on campus as part of the new Discover USF scavenger hunt that was an optional addition to freshmen orientation. ^mw in conventions to reenact scenes or adopt SCHOLL: Continued on Page 2 SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 NEWSROOM 415.422.0122. ADVERTISING 415.422.2057 SEPTEMBER 3,2009 NEWf S San Francisco Foghorn Freshmen Learn Muni, Make Friends Gender Center Popular USF Tweeters You Should Follow Provides Safe Space HUNT: Continued from page one finished filming and editing another pro­ Twitter is one of the fastest grow­ @FoghornScene motional video for the College of Arts and For Sex Discussion ing social networking sites in the World @FoghornSports each team. Waldron said, "We [her team] Sciences that reviews the student experi­ Wide Web. The USF community has @FoghornPhoto GENDER: Continued from page one were so into it...we all ran around and it ence through a series of interviews with not been immune to this information- @FoghornO nline got competitive." Her team earned the current students, administrators and pro­ women," Morris said. After all, "Issues sharing craze. Members of the student @USFtv most points for completing their clues in fessors. Elston recalled her own freshman having to do with women have to do with body, faculty, staff, and even the Fog­ @GleesonLibrary the least amount of time, which earned her orientation experience as she said, "Ori­ men too." horn newspaper all tweet regularly about @J_coON and her eight teammates fake mustaches, a entation felt like camp. I remember being In the upcoming semester the GSWRC what's happening on campus and the city @PresidentBobby rubber chicken, a trophy and the satisfac­ shuffled from place to place. Part of it was plans to host events such as film screen­ of San Francisco. Here are a few names' @ITweetUSF tion of having completed their first chal­ "nice, it was a safe atmosphere and you felt ings, guest lecturers and self-defense you might like to know and follow: @DavidMSilver lenge of navigating the city and its transit. like you were getting to know people. But classes. The center will also be the meet­ @ProfessorofPop it felt like you were being babied. I tried The class of 2013 was the first class to ing space of the STAASV club, and Shep­ @FoghornNews @ USF_Kasamahan to make this film lighthearted, but in­ test Discover USF and Web Track and pard-Gonzales hopes it can be a place for @Foghorn_Opinion @ USFWSOCCER the first students to participate in the GO formational and funny at the same time. everyone to gather information and even @ HiltpBBallCoach Game. Novak said, "Fast Track was not a I hope they [new students] have a better just hang out. good program." The three main goals of understanding of what will make them Freshman Stephanie Bruguera had al­ the new orientation system are to assist successful at USF." Elston's video features ready visited the center by the first week of # student with setting academic expecta­ a wide variety of voices at USF including classes. Relaxing on a comfortable couch, con»trib ttte tions, making friends and getting to know an athlete's perspective and some advice a rainbow-colored mural brightening the supply (an article) for publication both the city and the university. Discover from graduating seniors. Her film is part wall behind her, she perused the library of USF and the GO Game were not manda­ of the larger effort to open up communica­ reading material and movies. tory; however, Novak estimated that 250 tion with freshmen and transfer students Not necessarily expecting to see a gen­ students, or 25 percent of the freshman about how to make the most out of their der resource center on campus when she Submit your own articles to the Community Section class, opted to attend. Discover USF in­ college careers. chose to attend this University, she said, "I and it might end up in the print cluded one academic lecture, Mythbusters, Of the first Discover USF and GO was really happy to see this." Gender issues which explored the most popular major Game, Novak said, "It was very successful interest Bruguera; she is considering add­ at USF: the undeclared major. A work­ and we will do it next year." He was not ing a minor in gender and sexuality stud­ shop for parents tackled topics like safety sure of the neighborhoods that the scav­ ies to her biology major. Of the center, she and financial aid. The weekend orientation enger hunt would take place in. Waldron said, "I will for sure be coming hack." cost students $100 to attend, but included said, "I thought it was awesome because I The GSWRC in UC 200 is open from mefoghornonlme.com/subrriit-article housing in the dorms. like exploring the city and it was good for 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Monday through Friday Kate Elston, a USF alumna, recently meeting people." with evening hours from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Jfxtglwttt OnlinFreedom and eFairnes s ^r Freedom and Fairne Scholl Designs Intricate Ensembles "That means I won't have enough time to create as many costumes as I would like," said Scholl. "So really, I am doing as For Back to School... many as I can at the moment." Having had anime cosplay be such a large part in her life, Steff Scholl has re­ alized that there are many common mis­ Goodwill's got conceptions of the subculture in today's society. Scholl is a huge advocate of the beauty of anime and dressing-up, and disapproves you covered of the stereotypes that she has been cat­ egorized under, merely for participating in the subculture. "There are so many misconceptions about people like myself," Scholl said. "There is so much more to cosplay that just Bright Knit Cap i dressing up and wearing costumes. People from $2.49 shouldn't judge you based on one of your hobbies. I am so much more than just an- New 6 pack crew lme. or ankle socks Courtesy of Steff Schol It may be seen as a hobby, what Steff Scholl delves into the character of "Anti Ai-Chan" Scholl does in her free $5.00 Mihara from the series "Nabari No Ou.' time; however, when one truly sees the mastery in cosplay, the word 'hobby' does not come to mind. It is a true talent that SCHOLL: Continued from page one not every person is capable of. many positions as a judge in anime con­ Steff Scholl spends weeks designing Backpa<*s Designer T's ventions. her ensembles, patterning them and sew­ from $2.99 "I judge on the obvious." Scholl said. ing them. In the end, what is left is a pro­ "Craftsmanship is really important, such as fessionally crafted piece of art, which she the materials used and if there are frays in then reveals to thousands of admiring fel­ the outfit. I also am a fan of props and the low cosplayers. creativity of them, whether they are made "Going to conventions and dressing Bags from Styrofoam or wood." up is the coolest part for me," Steff Scholl from $3.49 Scholl is planning to move to Japan af­ said. "It's a high when all of these people ter graduation to teach English to Japanese ask for your autograph and your picture. It high school students as a part of the JET really makes you feel like a movie star." Program at USF. o Designer skirts from $13.99

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Lieuten­ charges were dropped. ant Kevin Dillon, the public safety officer In the state of California, rape is a fel­ in charge of the case, said, "This case may ony, whereas aggravated assault without a or may not go to trial." weapon is a misdemeanor charge that car­ Caskey's bail was set at $800,000 as ries a lesser sentence. Rape carries a maxi­ reported by the San Francisco Chronicle mum sentence of eight years in prison for on Feb. 19. Dillon said Caskey posted bail each account. through property as opposed to cash. Last spring, immediately following the Caskey then pleaded not guilty at a pre­ accusations and arrest, a group of students liminary hearing on May 14, where a judge held several forums tackling various issues heard initial evidence from the prosecution surrounding sexual assault and sexual ha­ and the testimonies of the four accusers. rassment at USF. Even though the forums have ended, %% The judge decided these students' work continues through the newly created Gender, Sexuality and to hold him over on Women's Resource Center (GSWRC). Dillon said, "As severe as the issue was, all four charges and it motivated the students to be a part of it." issued stay away He noted that approximately 60 percent of the undergraduate population at USF orders in regard to is female, thus, "It makes sense to have a center for them." Dillon said that the Cass Kraughoff/Foghorn the accusers and the forum discussions and the creation of the A large crowd gathered on Friday to learn more about the Chinese Student Organization at USF. President Yue Song described GSWRC are important because, "They re­ to freshmen life as an international student at USF. There has been a 25 percent increase in international students from China USF campus. %% flect what students care about." since last Fall. China is the country with the highest number of international students at USF. Senior's Web Site Seeks to Inspire Positive Thinking Among Peers successful people he spoke with, and he they are afraid to talk about it." By shar­ to describe himself just four years earlier. ing how positive thinking has allowed him NICHOLAS MUKHAR soon made it one of his own. He is con­ ing his story and revealing his struggle "His site is very useful. He is in the same to be a more natural person. "Now that I StaffWriter vinced we can all do the same, and wants to with motivation, Gulamani hopes to both position I am," said USF senior and fellow know exactly who I am, I can be authentic. help people realize this through his newly open a dialogue with students and young finance major Houman Abouei. Abouei I don't have to be someone I'm not." Visit SuccessAtReach.com and you will launched, self made website; a collection professionals and share the power of posi­ says he can relate better to Gulamani's Gulamani speaks and writes with a find the life experiences of Nabil Gula- of blog entries and video clips about his tive thinking. On the front page of his story than he can with a book he reads on genuine tone, relating his personal experi­ mani, a once self-proclaimed high school transformed attitude. * website, Gulamani identifies the problems a similar topic because he identifies with ences to topics such as how he defines a slacker turned USF finance major who did "Throughout middle school and high he had in his life and the realization that the same struggle as Gulamani. "His blog good leader, how to apply empathy, and away with his "Oh well, who cares" attitude school, I didn't know what I wanted out of he was the problem. "I was fully respon­ and his videos cover a wide range of top­ how to prioritize goals and time. A full four years ago in exchange for a goal ori­ life, I didn't know who I was," said Gula­ sible for all my actions and every decision I ics meant for college students and young time student, Koret Center Employee, ented, positive state of mind. mani, whose poor high school grades only have made in my life," he says in his open­ professionals," said Abouei, who noted that Muslim Student Association member, and ing blog entry. "I would sit around and Unsatisfied with his own mediocrity, perpetuated his frustration with the overall Gulamani covers topics beyond academics single founder and developer of Succes- waste time and not be prodcutive at all." Gulamani began reading self-improve­ life he had been leading to that point. that are important to know such as how to sAtReach.com, Gulamani applies his time His candid entries have been effective, as use credit cards in college and health and ment books such as Dale Carnegie's "How Through studying self-improvement on management stratetgies every day. visitors say they are taking away valuable nutrition advice. to Win Friends and Influence People" and his own, Gulamani has learned that mak­ In the future, SuccessAtReach.com may advice and lessons to apply to their own Dan Goleman's "Emotional Intelligence" ing the most of the opportunities he has For Gulamani, who has seen subscrip­ become Gulamani's full-time job. "The lives. and talking with professionals in his field as a college student and as a young adult tions to his blog and daily hits on his web­ goal is to eventually be able to give semi­ of interest in order to find out what mo­ has everything to do with the attitude he "In his videos, he shows who he really site steadily increase since this summer's nars, work with companies, and train em­ tivated them as students, and what moti­ maintains on a daily basis. "I want people is," said USF senior Ankit Chovatia, who launch, the right attitude extends to goals ployees," he said. "I want people to think vates them now. to know that they can get what they want described Gulamani as "one of the most outside the classroom. "You can apply this about careers and schoolwork in a different Gulamani found that positive thinking with the correct mindset," he said. "I think motivated friends I have," a stark contrast mindset to anything: health, academics, way." was a common thread in the lives of all the people want to know about this stuff, but from Gulamani's slacker statement he used relationships," said Gulamani in discuss­

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He said, "I hope you return to the United States and tell everyone our story." USF Core Requirements I looked him into his eyes and promised him that I would. Are Keeping Students So now you know, and even though you may be reading this at your kitchen table or on the bus to work half a world away, From Pursuing Interests you are just as much a part of this struggle as my classmates. But you do not have to travel to Uganda to make a difference. You As USF students at a liberal arts col­ active roll in completing our education can start in your own backyard. lege in the Jesuit tradition, we know by having more options in how to com­ One of the most tragic elements of the before entering that there are core re­ plete our own core requirements. Kique Bazan/Foghorn war in Northern Uganda was that hardly quirements in place to give us the most Unforuntately, USF's requirements JENNIFER WILLIAMS erty. Some held their hands out, asking anyone in the southern half of the country, well-rounded education possible and also are the norm in comparison to other Je­ Columnist with eyes squinting through buzzing flies including Kampala, knew much about it. include classes that reflect social justice. suit universities in the area. for chocolate, a bicycle, maybe just a few This may surprise you, but what if I told It is valuable for us to study areas beyond The University of Santa Clara's gen­ I was in Uganda and I felt completely hundred shillings. I turned them down. It you something similar is happening in San our majors, but at what point does this eral core requirement is very similar to helpless. Poverty, pollution and disease felt like swallowing my own stomach every Francisco and Seattle and Minneapolis; all benefit start restricting us from pursuing USF's, with the exception of broader consumed the streets I walked on and the time I had to tell them, "No, I'm sorry, but over the United States and the world? our interests? categories and a language requirement air I breathed. Piles of trash, sometimes I can't," because I knew at that moment Approximately 27 million human be­ USF's core class requirements are that takes less time to complete. even old car tires, burned in ditches due I could have. I had enough money in my ings are in slavery today, being forced to lengthy and sometimes prevent us from Santa Clara rims on a quarter sched­ to a lack of waste management. Nearby, pockets to help at least a few people. But sell their bodies in brothels, to sew the exploring something more than the core ule and requires only two quarters of a children dressed in ripped, secondhand that was not why I was there. Our goal clothes we buy in the mall and to harvest and a major. foreign language. tee shirts made toys out of wires and metal was to learn more about Uganda's past and the food we eat every day. At this moment We should be able to take an extra However, their theology requirement scraps. I arrived in May of 2009 with my present struggles and then reflect, question you may feel helpless, like I did while in class of our choice without the fear of not takes more time to complete than USF's, social justice class to research the human and find new solutions. We were instructed Uganda. But you can change that, because fulfilling graduation requirements. as they require students to take three rights situation, specifically the nearly half not give them anything because it would making a difference is as simple as open­ USF requires us to take a theology quarters of theology under their tide of a million people displaced or abducted by be contradictory to what we have learned ing your eyes. By visiting wehsites such as class, an ethics class and a philosophy "Religion, Theology, and Culture." the Lord's Resistance Army. about smart activism—rather than simply www.slaverymap.org and 'www.free2work. class; three similar subjects. As a religious Santa Clara's requirements equal the I felt helpless, not because of the harsh, help someone, it is better to help them to org you can familiarize yourself with both school, USF's theology requirement same amount of classes as USF, but al­ unfamiliar surroundings, but because I help themselves. true events of slavery in your neighbor­ is fair, but we should be able to choose low students more freedom to choose knew at that moment I was not making a I was still unsure of my role in Uganda hood and ethical, anti-slavery businesses between ethics and philosophy because which classes to take to fulfill the core. difference. Everywhere I went groups of when we reached Gulu, the northern war- to support. they have very similar underlying theo­ Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA, children trailed behind chanting "Mzun- torn region of Uganda. We had arrived in Unfortunately, slavery is driven by ev­ ries. By freeing up an opportunity for another Jesuit university, regulates their gu! Mzungu!", the word for white person. the area a few days earlier and could in- eryday civilians like you and me by where us to take another class, it will allow us core system with five different catego­ When I reached down to shake their hands standy sense it was different than the busy, we choose to spend our money. By rais­ to venture into subjects we want to learn ries: Thought and Expression, Philoso­ the looks in their eyes expressed a mix­ industrialized capital city, Kampala. Gulu ing your own and others' awareness of the more about instead of subjects we are re­ phy, Religious Studies, Mathematics, ture of awe, fear and expectation. White was a smaller town where one could walk situation and making simple, conscious quired to learn about. and English Literature. people were evil, white people were selfish the narrow streets alongside other pedes­ changes in your lifestyle and buying hab­ Another downside of the core require­ Each section requires a different num­ and white people were rich, they had been trians and explore the open air markets its, you can help eradicate the demand for ments is they are too specific. ber of credits. Some categories requires told. They were all just as curious about filled with handmade goods. Only a few slavery. A USF student enrolled in a math one class while others require three. The our skin and our nature as they were about years earlier this area was overtaken by a or theology class is not assured that the total amount of credits required to fulfill our capability to help lift them out of pov- war between the Ugandan government and Jennifer Williams is a junior English major class will count for the math or theology core requirements is 31. requirement. For example, "Religion and But Gonzaga, like USF, has a narrow Society," taught by Professor James Tay- • selection of courses that students can How New Health Care Plan Affects Students lor, does not count towards USF's theol­ choose from to fulfill each category. its own requirements for its customers room, or simply ignore the problem. All of ogy requirement. By making the require­ The core seems less invasive than and making profits based on how much it these are relatively ineffective options. ments too specific, USF is restricting USF's core, but it still restricts students charges them. Most insurance companies What is Barack Obama's administra­ students to a few classes that we may not to a limited number of choices and gives work through employers so that each em­ tion proposing? Free health care for every be interested in. them less freedom in choosing the course ployee of a certain company must buy into citizen of the United States of America. If the core allowed any theology class of their education. a certain health insurance plan. If a person Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it to count for the theology requirement, Having a core-curriculum is essen­ is not provided insurance through his or sounds. In order to make health care avail­ we may be more inclined to take a class tial to a well-rounded education, but its her employer, then he or she must buy pri­ able to everyone in America a few things that interests us more than Catholicism requirement should not keep us from vate insurance. Private insurance compa­ would have to be sacrificed. 101. Another option is amending the pursuing a second passion or venturing nies, however, have the liberty of rejecting First, tax money would have to fund the visual and performing arts requirement further into a major. however many health care applicants they actual health care system, opposed to the and making it more inclusive by encom­ USF's selection of classes that fulfull see fit. For example, if someone applies insurance companies. Investments in the passing a drawing class or a painting class core requirements must be broadened so for health insurance with diabetes, a heart insurance companies would most likely and removing the possible uncomfortable that we can appreciate the core curricu­ condition, or some form of cancer, that suffer as the strong demand for private in­ feeling of performing in front of peers. lum for exposing us to new topics rather person will most likely not be accepted be­ surance decreases. Just as we need to understand that core than resent it for driving us away from LAURA WALDRON cause health insurance companies consider Second, taxes would have to be raised requirements are in place for pur benefit, topics we want to study. Columnist these applicants to be "high-risk." In other and distributed more effectively. Hom­ USF must understand that we want the Broadening the core choices would Across the nation, news stations are fo­ words, the health insurance companies do eowners might have to increase their taxes freedom to tailor our core classes as we make it easier for us to fulfill require­ cusing on one big issue, the issue that could not want to cover people who would need between two and five percent, and sales see fit. ments and give us more freedom in change the life of every American, the issue a lot of medical attention because they will tax could potentially be influenced as well. We should be encouraged to play an shaping our own educational path. that transcends party lines, the issue that cost the company more money. The trade-off: more of your paycheck be­ could make or break Barack Obama's pres­ Right now, college students are often ing taxed in exchange for full coverage of idency: health care reform. The National left out of the health care cycle. Because all medical expenses. Census Bureau estimates that, as of 2007, there is no universal coverage, college stu­ The third, and probably most impor­ SUBMISSION POLICY about 48 million United States citizens dents often stay under their parents' health tant sacrifice that Americans would need

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MELISSA BARON 2) "Any Way You Want It" by Journey Scene Editor off of "Departure"

Welcome back to another school year 3) "Detroit Rock City" by KISS off of and another year of Melissa's Mixtape! "Destroyer" Each week I'll bring you a set of songs around a theme, experience, etc. The best 4) "Believe" by Cher off of "Believe" part? You can stream the mixtape on our website. With all the stress of head­ 5) "We're Not Gonna Take It" by ing back to school, it's very important to Twisted Sister off of "Stay Hungry" take some time out of the day (or at least the weekend) to unwind and have some 6) "Thunder Road" by Bruce Spring­ Photo Illustration by Melissa Stihl/Foghorn fun. Looking for an especially good way steen off of "Born to Run" Foghorn music critic Chris Moore listens to one of his favorite local acts, former University of San Francisco student Ty Segall. to chill out? Sing some karaoke. Noth­ I ing soothes the soul quite like belting out 7) "Walking on Broken Glass" by An­ Check Out Your Local Music Scene your favorite nostalgic hit to a room full nie Lenox off of "Diva" of complete strangers. Grab your friends The Foghorn lists the best SF artists to watch and head out on the town for your fifteen 8) "Take On Me" by a-ha off of "Hunt­ minutes of rock and roll fame. Don't for­ ing High and Low" CHRIS MOORE bands like Maus Haus. A good indie 4. Godwaffle Noise Pancakes get to integrate some of your best dance StaffWriter show offers an array of danceable jams San Francisco loves to impregnate her­ moves! These are some of my favorite ka­ 9) "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To So, you're new in town! Your rump that don't consistently sound the same, self with weirdo mutant babies. The more raoke jams: Be A Long, Long Time)" by Elton John and feet still restless even after that 6-hour as well as some low-key swayers to cool unstable in the head, the more loving care off of "Honky Chateau" haul from the east? Is the body tingling to down or potentially warm up with that they're going to get. Although some of you 1) "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by purge that uncontrollable urge for scream­ special someone. Maus Haus offers this can't stand the freaks, the contrast between Bonnie Tyler off of "Faster Than the 10) "We Built This City" by Starship ing and shouting under the divine lights and more with their hefty band of key­ you and them is what makes this city so Speed of Night" off of "Knee Deep in the Hoopla" of this celestial city? Although school boardists, electronic craftsmen, an array gorgeous. So, when I say go check out the sponsored trips into the city hold some of horn and wind instruments, and the monthly Godwaffle Noise Pancakes, an promising fun, let's get real my fellow vir­ standard guitars / drum. These fusion- exhibition of some of SF/Bay Area's most gin San Franciscan, you want some, fun and ists of different genres and sonic textures degenerate noise musicians*dont be scared! loud too. This-list does not represent the thaL-sporadically but gently change, keep Sure, a noise musician could be playing a entire musically surreal microcosmos that you moving forward and never regretfully tone that sounds like the Elephant Man spreads across San Francisco/Bay Area, but force you to look back. Other similar local crying himself to sleep, but, he/she could you need to dive into the abyss somehow, acts: Religious Girls be performing a dance to this hideous wail Scene and Heard right? Drop the tourist trap pamphlet, and as beautiful as Swan Lake. Plus, admis­ By the Foghorn Staff check out: 3. Mochipet sion is free, and there are free pancakes! What, you don't like rock music? Are Nothing could make it better! Just make 1. Ty Segall you crazy? Ok, it's understandable...not sure the high frequency of some of the os­ Don't confuse this local garage rock cillators doesn't make the pancakes in your really. But, this is San Francisco, thus Oh I smell so homeless right now." ripper with the word "gull" or even the one of the many headquarters of the Bay stomach churn. - Overheard in the Foghorn Office silly bird close to his last name. The man Area hip-hop scene. One cat that has does not cheat or short change you of truly shined out is the Daly City producer 5. You and Your Neighbor some quality, electrified rhythm and blues Mochipet. Although not a rapper, his DJ/ Local music doesn't get anymore lo­ "My blood runs green and gold." that hits you harder than a cowboy curb- Remix/beat-smiting is something to be­ cal than open mic shows. It's a great way - Overheard in Fromm Hall stomping you in front of the local saloon. hold as a rare gem. Mochipet brings the to meet people from different communi­ Besides his latest solo act, Ty plays with heavy bass and the relentless beats that ties under an intimate space while you get "Sweet! They like, bedazzled the Pheonix!" equally sensational local bands Tradition­ even European electro producers would a chance to shine under the neon lights! - Overheard in Harney Plaza al Fools and Sic Alps. Find him at local cower at; magically, all topped over with There are a few cafes, in every neighbor­ venues big and small or sometimes even some of your favorite hip-hop and rap hood that hosts one. Local venues like "Oh sweet you're taking German! You're gonna land so free at downtown art galleries! Just blame tracks. Mochipet even has a Michael Hotel Utah take pride in open mics, and yourself when your hips are swollen from Jackson "Thriller" remix that's to-die-on- sometimes organizations like Food Not many metal dudes!" all that shimmying. Other similar local the-dance-floor-for. Think of a Mochipet Bombs host outdoor open mics outside - Overheard in front of Phelan Hall acts: Thee Oh Sees show like a Girl Talk show but without« the BART station in the Mission. Eclec­ all the trendy 13-year-olds and really tic casts of musicians usually perform from "This Crossraods coffee tastes more burnt out than I am." 2. Maus Haus bad mash-ups; so basically, a real dance/ folk to spoken word to jazz to even some­ - Overheard in the Foghorn Office Indie rock has gone a long way and hip-hop set. Other similar local acts: Odd times punk, so there's something for every­ is still going in new directions thanks to Nosdam one. 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4.TimeSplitters: Future Perfect business, Dante is attacked by monsters JONNY HECHEMA After creating such gems as "Golden­ sent by his brother, Vergil. After defeat­ StaffWriter Eye" and "Perfect Dark," certain employ­ ing them, Dante decides to chase down his ees of Rare left the company to form their brother, fighting his way through a magical Welcome to Geek Squad, USF's pre­ own, dubbing it Free Radical and creating tower based on the nine circles of hell de­ mier source for all things geeky. I'm Jon- "TimeSplitters," a first-person shooter in picted in Dante's (the poet, not the charac­ ny Hechema, and I'll be your guide as a similar vein to their previous hits. And ter) "Inferno" and awakening the demonic we venture through the exciting worlds while their single player modes are fairly powers within him. "Devil May Cry 3" fea­ of gaming and technology. Last year, we strong, the "TimeSplitters" series is best tures third-person action at its finest, with took a look back at some of my favorite known for its multiplayer modes, and fast-paced fighting that seamlessly blends games from the most memorable systems "TimeSplitters: Future Perfect" is no ex­ together swordplay and gun slinging.'Then of the past, starting with the 8-bit glory ception. The game allows up to four players you've got four different fighting styles of the Nintendo Entertainment System to engage each other and computer players to choose from, a handful of weapons all and ending with the Sega Dreamcast, a in a handful of different game types, such with their own unique properties, an in­ console that was ahead of its time. This as your standard death match, a variant of tricate combo system, a nicely fleshed-out year, we'll continue where we left off, start­ capture the flag and a mode where you ei­ upgrade system and a difficulty level that ing with the system that quickly became ther defend your base or infiltrate the en­ will test your persistence, all wrapped up in the best-selling console to date, the Sony emy's by accomplishing certain objectives. a stylish package, making "Devil May Cry PlayStation 2. "TimeSplitters: Future Perfect" also fea­ 3" one of the best of its kind. Though it was the first console out the tures a wide range of colorful maps, crazy door in its generation, the Sega Dreamcast weapons, and 150 - yes, one hundred fifty 1. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Courtesy of Focus Features wasn't garnering enough sales to stay afloat. - playable characters. And when you add I don't even know where to start with Poised and ready to strike, Sony used the in whole teams of computer players with this one. There's so much I want to say New Film Goes Backstage at Woodstock momentum of the original PlayStation to five different levels of artificial intelligence, about this game, and yet none of it even CHLOE SCHILDHAUSE sound wasn't quiet it was amped up with launch the PlayStation 2 in 2000. With you're sure to have a frantically fun time. holds a candle to just playing it yourself. StaffWriter Danny Elfman. I'd much rather listen to a stellar, less kid-friendly game line-up "Metal Gear Solid 3" serves as a prequel to It turns out Demetri Martin is respon­ Jefferson Airplane. In one scene you can and the ability to play DVD movies, the 3. Katamari Damacy the first two games, chronicling the jour­ sible for Woodstock. Well actually his char­ hear the faint whisperings of Janis Joplin PlayStation 2 quickly rose in popularity Laaaaaaaaaaa la-la-la la-la la laaaaa la ney of Naked Snake as he completes the acter Elliot Teichberg in the film "Taking in the background as Martin quarrels with while establishing itself as the console for Katamari Damacy! Okay, so maybe the mission that earns him the reputation of Woodstock," is to blame. The thorough his parents. How someone can be busy ar­ mature gamers, eventually hitting the top song is better heard than read, but the the legendary soldier known as Big Boss story directed by Ang Lee ("Brokeback guing with his parents while Janis Joplin of the sales charts for its generation and theme song to "Katamari Damacy" per­ and sets the happenings of the rest of the Mountain," "Lust," "Caution") traces the is performing a mere mile away is beyond never coming back down. To this day, the fectly embodies the game as a whole — series into motion. Continuing the trend incarnation of the legendary music and me! PlayStation 2 continues to defy expecta­ it's a wild, crazy, addicting ride that just that the series set, "Metal Gear Solid 3's" peace festival, in which a young Jewish What the film lacked in music was tions with its monthly sales figures, some­ screams charm at the top of its lungs. gameplay puts an emphasis on sneaking man living and working at his parents' mo­ made up for in its superb casting. The line­ times even surpassing one or more of this The story of "Katamari Damacy" revolves past enemies and avoiding confrontation. tel in upstate New York transformed his up of actors in this film is as epic as the generation's systems. Now, it's shameful around a 10-cm-tall character known as The game builds on and streamlines the neighbors' cow farm into the destination musical lineup of Woodstock. For Dem­ that I never actually owned a PS2, but I've The Prince, who is forced to rebuild all the mechanics of the previous two games along for hippies, drugs, and history's most cel­ etri Martin's first venture into film he did still managed to play enough to assemble stars and other heavenly bodies after his with incorporating some big additions - a ebrated musicians. a beautiful job. He convincingly played his stamina bar now requires you to peri­ a decent list of games. So without further planet-sized father, The King of All Cos­ The Who, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Air­ role as a young Jewish local responsible for odically consume food (either hunted or adieu, let's start the year off with my top mos, wipes out everything in the sky while plane - man, that was a good line up. But bringing Woodstock to his town (And he's packaged) in order to stay on top of things, five PlayStation 2 games! binge drinking. But how does The Prince Ang Lee's film was less about the music not even Jewish!) I asked Martin, who lives an injury system makes it so that you must accomplish such a daunting task? Simple and more about the politics and planning a pretty pure lifestyle, if it was an acting treat serious wounds in specific parts of the 5. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec - with the use of a katamari, a spiky little that went behind Woodstock. "Woodstock stretch in the scene where he takes a hit body, and a camouflage system introduces One of the first games I ever played ball that grows by latching onto anything means so much more than a stage," Lee of acid. "Every day was an acting stretch varying levels of protection, with different on the PS2, "Gran Turismo 3," is a racing and everything smaller than it. Sent down said in an interview. Not one musical per­ for me," Martin said, "I didn't really know outfits providing better or worse camou­ simulator, and arguably one of the best of to Earth, the object of "Katamari Damacy" formance is seen in the film, and screenplay what the hell! was doing." flage in different areas. Speaking of which, its generation. "Gran Turismo 3" puts you is to roll around a katamari and run it into writer James Schamus joked, "It saved us a Martin may be coy of his talents, but "Metal Gear Solid 3" introduces a radical in the driver's seat of over 150 different objects until it's big enough to become a lot of money not recreating the concert... his role, as with the roles of the rest of the departure from the urban, indoor environ­ cars, pitting you against other racers in or­ star. It's a simple concept, but the quirky, but also it's the reality of Woodstock." cast, is to be applauded. Alongside Martin ments of the first two games, instead tak­ der to win competitions and earn money charming, humorous, even adorable execu­ The film captured the true essence of was Emile Hirsch as the post-traumatic ing place in the jungles of Russia. But all to buy new cars and upgrade your current tion of it is what makes "Katamari Dama­ Woodstock which was more about the pe­ stressed out Vietnam vet who rediscovers this aside, the true merit of "Metal Gear ones, with the ultimate goal being to win cy" a must-play. ripheral experience. The film emphasizes his youth in a muddy mountain, Imelda Solid 3" lies in its plot, a thrilling story every race and complete every challenge. the social context ofWoodstock, highlight­ Staunton as the eccentric Jewish mama with unexpected twists at every corner and The game's simple yet addicting racing 2. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's ing the idea that the concert just acted as Sonia Teichberg, and Paul Dano in the an emotionally-driven ending. With its mechanics coupled with its rewarding and Awakening a meeting spot for like minded individuals. small but memorable role as the VW guy challenging gameplay and memorable sto­ diverse upgrade system gives it a wide ap­ The music took a backseat to the sex, drugs who gives Martin acid. "Devil May Cry" began as a prototype ryline, "Metal Gear Solid 3" is a must-play peal and accessibility to gamers with even and community. Many people ventured to It's typically music that makes the for "Resident Evil 4." After Capcom de­ for any PS2 owner - heck, it's a must-play the least bit of car knowledge. On top of Woodstock for the music but never even movie (Forrest Gump would be noth­ cided that it didn't have the right feel as for any gamer. that, the entire game gives off a polished a "Resident Evil" game, it was instead re­ made it to the stage where artists looked ing without its soundtrack) and while the feel both literally and figuratively, from the worked and given its own series. A prequel Come back next week as we look into tiny surrounded by an enormous sea of soundtrack for "Taking Woodstock" was clean and shiny menus to the jazzy sound­ to the original, "Devil May Cry 3" follows Microsoft's entry to the gaming world people. Due to its "authentic" Woodstock severely lacking, the historical accuracy and track, almost as if you're playing the Rolls- a young half-demon named Dante. Upon with the Xbox! portrayal the film's soundtrack was a let­ depth of the film made for an informative Royce of driving simulators. opening his demon-hunting agency for down and considerably quiet. When the and genuine Woodstock experience. Campus Chic: The Foghorn Checks Out Who's Stylin' Around Campus CHLOE SCHILDHAUSE StaffWriter

Living in a hip city like San Francisco gives students inspiration and incentive to keep it stylish. Here at the Foghorn we want to highlight some of the exceptional dressers around campus. Reporter and resident hipster Chloe Schildhause scouts campus to find USF's best dressed. Keep it classy, kids. You never know when Chloe will be on the prowl. Despite the removal of the trailers on that massive lawn next to the church, groups of students were seen on the first day of classes reuniting on the grass in front Melissa Stihl/Foghorn of Cowell, a familiar safe haven. This is where I discov­ ered Sina Ghahreman, an impeccably dressed individ­ Clockwise from top left: Sina ual. The first day of classes happened to also be Sina's wears brown ankle length French birthday, which explains his head accessory. Connection boots, birthday boy Ray Ban aviotors and a festive gold crown, On his birthday, Sina wore a red plaid print blazer rings from Pink Lotus and The Irish from Thrift Town, J. Brand jeans that he stole from a Festival. friend, a v-neck shirt from H 8c M ("so embarrass­ ing," he said) a pair of Ray Ban aviators that he had Melissa Stihl/Foghorn just received for his birthday, a ring from Pink Lotus, another ring from the Irish festival ("It was downtown, but there was nothing Irish about it") a few bracelets he found at his friends house, a pair of brown ankle length 441 like taking French Connection boots that were on sale and to top it off a gold medallion encrusted crown from Mendel's things from Fabrics on Haight St. "I like taking things from friends because I'm poor," Sina said, but when he does shop he advises everyone friends because to choose shirts from H&M over American Apparel. "American Apparel fades," he said, "and I don't shop at im poor, yy Urban Outfitters anymore because they support Prop 8." Sina's favorite fashion item is the hat. "Normally I'm Melissa Stihl/Foghorn wearing hats, but today I'm wearing a crown." Stalk - Sina Ghahreman Foghorn reporter Chloe Sc hildhause chats with trendy 20-year-old USF junior Sina Ghahreman, a communications major, in Harney Plaza. Sina at his blog: http://suckitbysina.blogspot.com Melissa Stihl/Foghorn SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 SPORTS San Francisco Foghorn Derek Poppert Drafted, Says No to Reds Women's Tennis Team ERIKA HEYER dents from across the nation to play on your entire baseball career but it is also a Balances Sports and Studies StaffWriter 10 teams. After being noticed at the Cape very stressful decision to make." He was and Poppert's impressive 2009 season with looking out for his best interest, and for JESSY MEKPOH classes according to their practice time; On June 9, the Major League Baseball the Dons, the Cincinnati Reds saw what this senior, going to the Reds was not the StaffWriter however, if there is a schedule issue that draft released the names of the lucky col­ everyone at USF already did: this kid can route for him to take. "It was the best deci­ 6:00 am. It is time to wake up for the cannot be solved, the coach may change lege and high school baseball players that play baseball. This summer was different sion for me personally and for my base­ women's tennis team who have to be ready the practice time to make it easier and were chosen in the 50 rounds of the draft. for Poppert, as it was the first summer that ball career. It took a lot of soul searching, I for conditioning at 6:30 am. Who said it more convenient for everyone. USF's senior shortstop Derek Poppert was he did not play summer baseball. It gave talked to my parents about it a lot, and my was early? Not Julia Wartenburger, a Ju­ After class, each girl makes her own one of the chosen names on that coveted him a chance to spend time with his family present and past coaches," said Poppert. "I nior who admits with a smile: "Sometimes plans: doing homework, seeing friends, list in the 28* round. The Cincinnati Reds and friends and work out from home. Be­ even made a pros and cons list and finally it's tough to have to get up at that time, watching T.V., or having dinner in town. offered Poppert a spot for their 2010 farm ing relaxed while making the decision that came to the decision that it was the best but some teams like the women's golf team Homework is part of the plans every system, but for Poppert, this decision on would affect the rest of his life seemed im­ decision for me to make." have to wake up much earlier so I don't time for everyone. "Conditioning and whether or not to accept was not all that perative for this incoming senior. For most From past interviews with' Poppert, complain". practice take a lot of time, so we have to be easy to come to. college athletes, going to the pros is their his definite goal was to be a professional For about an hour, the women from the serious about school. But it's okay because Poppert ended his season with a .352 dream since they first put a ball in their baseball player. Having this opportunity tennis team run, lift weights and do other we are used to playing tennis and studying. batting average and a .483 slugging per­ hand, but Poppert decided to turn down and letting it go was definitely the most exercises to be ready and strong physical­ We know how to manage stress and time," centage. He also had a .919 fielding per­ his offer by the Reds and return for one difficult thing for him to do. "I realized the ly. Any athlete knows that being in good asserts Jenni Heinser, senior and captain of centage at shortstop in 148 chances. Since more year at USF. dream for me wasn't to play in the minor shape is one of the most important keys to the team. his freshman year, Poppert has stood out Unlike other sports, baseball is the leagues," said Poppert. "My dream is to being an effective player. The National Collegiate Athletic Asso­ as one of the better players on the diamond hardest sport to make it to "the show" as play in the major leagues. If that is really Practice starts at 12:30 pm,so most girls ciation established that one week prior to for the Dons. His freshman year, Poppert the insiders like to say. With basketball what I want to do, coming back to school have a class around 8:30 am or 10:30 am. the start of finals, institutions must cease had to step up and start at third base after or football, once you are drafted, there is and getting drafted again next year would Then, they head toward either the Lone practice. From the end of the season to an injury put his teammate out for the sea­ a spot for you on the team. In baseball, be my best path." Mountain or the Golden Gate Park tennis that point one week before finals, student son. Poppert excelled at the position and a player could be in the minor leagues for Poppert says that if he is drafted again courts. For about wo hours, the women's athletes cannot practice more than eight proved to his team and USF fans that he years before he ever gets to put on the uni­ in 2010 then he will sign and play. "If it tennis team works on their different shots, hours per week. This permits athletes more could hold his own on a Division 1 base­ form for the team he was set to play for. doesn't work out I still have my degree to strengthens their weaknesses, improves free time to study and relax. ball team. Poppert has definitely improved Sometimes choosing to leave college can fall back on," said Poppert. "It definitely their skills and plays practice games. It may look like student athletes' lives his game since his freshman year after only be a gamble for students and the decision leaves me with a lot of options." Those who have class right after have to are rigid, but they are not. When they are having a .297 average at the end of the 2007 process can be mind-racking, as it was for Poppert's fellow teammate senior rush, as junior Cecilia Gratian explains it: not representing USF colors in competi­ season, and that did not go unnoticed. In Poppert. catcher Ryan Lipkin was also drafted in rd "Last semester, I had to run from the court tions during weekends, they explore the the summer of 2008 Poppert was invited In Poppert's online summer blog he the 2009 draft in the 43 round by the to my room, take a shower, get dressed and city, relax and party with their friends. If to the Cape Cod Baseball League to play describes this decision the hardest one of Oakland Athletics. Lipkin has also decked be in class on time. It was such a rush that they do have games, it means that they for the Brewster Whitecaps. This league his life. "It was a pretty exciting time," said to come back to USF. He was unavailable I was used to have lunch before practic- travel within California or to Oregon or only takes the best of the best college stu­ Poppert. "It is something you work for for comment. ing. Nevada. They see different places, meet The rest of the afternoon, the girls have other people and get new experiences and Women's Soccer vs. Academy of Art classes, usually with a majority of non-stu­ memories. dent athletes. "When we're not practicing, Being committed to their sport and we're just like other students," says Andrea their studies while having fun at the same Gaitan, sophomore. time: that is the philosophy of student ath­ Student athletes have to choose their letes. Women's Volleyball Season Preview FRANCESCA CRUDO continue as the Dons' libera. Sophomore StaffWriter Leinani Keanini will support Carroll as an Last season, the USF volleyball team outside hitter. Freshmen Elyse Cohen and finished with a 22-8 overall record and Lauren Quach joined the team as defen­ second place in the West Coast Confer­ sive specialists, but they are expected to ence. The Lady Dons also earned their battle for time on the court. Junior Sarah second bid to the NCAA Tournament. Mandala will lead the^ons at the oppo­ USF earned national rankings for four site position. Redshirt freshman Erin Kil- weeks during the 2008 season. The Dons roy will provide depth for this position and look to continue the momentum from last she will be fighting^for time on the right season with seven returning players and a side. Filling the middle blocker position talented group of seven newcomers. The would be difficult since Alix Gombos and Dons are focusing on a fifth consecutive Carly Babin graduated. However, there is winning season- along with winning the a young group of middle blockers led by conference. redshirt sophomore Erin Bragg. Fresh­ Although the Lady Dons have seven men Jordan Irish and Hadley Simmons letter winners returning, they will have to will be vying for time as a middle blocker. fill some voids - Carly Babin, Alix Gom­ Fifth-year senior Anna Berger will lead at bos, Darcy Carroll and Addie Webster left the outside hitter position with help from due to graduation. As reported by usf- Keanini. Freshmen Lauren Bergold and dons.com, Head coach Gilad Doran said Alycia Cox will join Berger and Keanini at that the "young players are motivated to the outside hitter position. continue on the path we started to build This season, the Dons will face a chal­ for our program in the past two seasons lenging schedule; the Dons will play nine and with the help of key returning play­ teams that advanced to the NCAA Tour­ ers we can grow to be a competitive pro­ nament last season, including Stanford, gram in the WCC if we stay healthy and who was the National Champion runner- continue to believe in the process." The up. The West Coast Conference also is a Melissa Stihl/Foghorn Lady Dons are adding eight newcomers challenge for the Dons. Last season, five Sophomore Meritt Peterson gets tackled by an Academy of Art defender.'The Lady Dons were victorious 4-0. Read about the game on page 10. to the team; they include six freshmen, a WCC teams advanced to the NCAA redshirt freshman and a senior. There are Tournament. In preseason rankings, San eight newcomers, and only three returning Diego and Santa Clara are both ranked starters. while Pepperdine received votes. Doran : Junior Alaina Sully emerges as the stated to usfdons.com, that he is look­ J<3/y?/y?in -Pot \JU&£iClje. starting setter and she is expected to take ing forward to another great WCC year; control of running the offense this sea­ he mentioned that the late start of WCC son. Freshman Leanna Ludes will provide conference play will help the Dons' success ^od/< AaairiSt ^ap<° depth as a setter. Senior Haley Carroll will in the WCC this season. — Don't forget! "Jammiri' for Justice," an outdoor benefit concert and new USF Signature Event that will Today's Students, highlight a specific social cause every year. This year's Tomorrow's Leaders theme, "Rock Against Rape," is being presented by the International Internships Students Taking Action Against Sexual Violence and Leadership & Professional Skill Building •,: . aims to educate the campus community and incoming An Expanded World View students through the arts. There will be LIVE Music, Step up as a leader in your university to change the world around you. featuring a Headlining Rand, food, and fun! So stay Utilize your business skills to raise traineeships for foreign students. See the array of internships offered in places like the Middle East, Africa, tuned-in to see who the major headliner will be Latin America, China, India, and many, many more. AIESEC SAN FRANCISCO

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September 26. 2009 Come to an information session! Freshman on 9/8 and 9/15 @ 12:30pm 77/>7«o.- 12:00pm-5:00pm Sophomores/Juniors on 9/9 and 9/16 @ 6:00pm Location- Bennedetti Diamond Seniors on 9/10 and 9/17 @ 6:00pm Malloy Hall 230 (baseball field) TZCKCTS- TBA • For more information log on to www.aiesecus.org or contact [email protected] 10 SPORTS San Francisco Foghorn SEPTEMBER 3,2009 Lady Dons Leave Artists Starving for Goals A Summer of Hard Knocks able. "Hard Knocks" is an HBO staple just like "Entourage" and "The Wire." This ANDREA LENNOX year is their fifth season on HBO. Once StaffWriter you watch it, you see why it has been around for five seasons. The inside cover­ The Lady Dons (2-0-0) wore out the age and footage the show obtains is un­ visiting Academy of Art Urban Knights like any other. Sports-Center doesn't even (0-2-0) in a successful 4-0 shutout at Ne­ touch "Hard Knocks" in terms of how up- goesco Stadium this past Sunday. Nearly close and real the footage is. Any fan of 300 rowdy fans packed the stands for the the NFL can appreciate this show because lady Dons' first home game of the season. it shoes how hard the players that we idol­ The Lady Dons have won their first two ize work. It proves that talent and athletic games this season, leaving both the Marist ability are not the most important aspects Red Foxes and the Urban Knights score­ of becoming a professional athlete; but less. MATT STEINBACH hard work and dedication are. Besides that, The Dons revved up the green and gold StaffWriter "Hard Knocks" presents the hardships of crowd in the first half with eighteen at­ Chad Ochocinco will have no trouble being a professional athlete, like compet­ tempted shots. The crowd was also cheer­ being a TV" personality once his NFL ca­ ing every day for a roster spot and battling ing for the Don's defense, who managed reer is over, as anyone who watches HBO's injuries. Could you imagine going to work to hold the Urban Knights to only one at­ "Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the every day in fear that if you make a mistake tempt on goal. Lauren Maris, a USF junior, Cincinnati Bengals" can attest. The mini- you won't have a job tomorrow morning? kicked of the Dons'lead with a goal in the That's a reality for a lot of athletes, espe­ Melissa Stihl/Foghorn series, which focuses on life in the NFL first quarter. The goal, Maris' first of the Senior forward Kristina hall attempts to send across against the Acadamy of Art. during summer training camp, shows the cially in training camp. "Hard Knocks" is season, was scored when Maris covered a many different personalities and talents of the only show that shows this side of pro­ touch off of a rebound on the right side of nor assisted Hall, as her attempted goal Knights received zero. the Bengals. Although "Hard Knocks" fo­ fessional athletics. the net and quickly responded by kicking was rebounded out. Hall quickly respond­ USF will host the Odwalla Nike Classic cuses on every player and coach, Ochocin­ Aside from the content of the show, the ball deep into the far corner post. ed by lightly striking the ball a second this Friday at Negoesco Stadium. San Jose co has put himself above everyone. This the camera work and shots in "Hard Spirits were just as high when not fif­ time, bringing the Dons to a 4-0 lead. State and Fairfield will kick off the match time, in a good way. His wacky personal­ Knocks" are amazing. If you appreciate teen minutes later teammate Kristina Hall, If the statistics are any indication, the first at 5:00 p.m. Just after, USF will take ity has transformed him into the star of camera work and documentaries, you will a USF senior, brought the Dons to a 2-0 lady Dons are sure to have an incredibly on Long Island University at 7:00 p.m. the show. With his catchphrases "Child have a great respect for this show once you lead with her first goal of the season. Hall successful season. The Dons attempted a Fairfield will take on USF the following please!" and "Kiss the baby," Ochocinco watch it. "Hard Knocks" is greatly pro­ received a penalty kick, one of five received total of 29 shots throughout the game's day at 11:00, just before San Jose State and has proven that his creativity goes beyond duced and edited because it tells a unique during the game and proceeded to kick the entirety while allowing just one attempt­ Long Isand University kick off the last ridiculous touchdown dances. Just as the story every week while still focusing on the ball into the net's far right corner. Though ed shot by the Urban Knights. The Dons game of the event at 1:30 p.m. T.O show presents Terrell Owens in a main story: life in training camp. It is sim­ the Dons played a strategic defensive and also received 5 corner kicks, as the Urban likeable way, "Hard Knocks" does the same ply a very well done show. "Hard Knocks" offensive first half, the players left much for Ochocinco. Both wide receivers are of­ is more than just a sports show, it's a great excitement for fans in the second half. ten criticized for their antics on the field show in general, it's the best reality show The Dons went into the second half 3&>

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