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C\A USF Hosts the 5rh Annual f\r7 Best Coast has an under- OQ Freshman Nicole Rejer | j The womens volleyball Critical Diversity Studies whelming performance at examines Pope Francis' team had their undefeated Forum. The Fillmore disapproval of capitalism. start to the season come to an end after two tough losses.

Pope Francis is greeted by Speaker ofthe House John Boehner in the Capitol Sept. 24, 2015. COURTESY OF JOHN BOEHNER. PRIVETT TRAVELS TO D.C. FOR POPE'S CONGRESSIONAL

BRIAN HEALY listening to the pope's speech while rubbing the pope, "along with another 1200 priests StaffWriter shoulders with some of the nation's most and 300 bishops." important political figures. Privett, who did not plan on flying out Last Thursday, students and members Pope Francis arrived in the United States for the pope's visit, only decided to attend of the faculty congregated at the Univer­ on Tuesday, Sept, 22, at Joint Base Andrews after Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, a close sity Center Gaming Lounge to watch a in Maryland, where President Obama and friend of his, extended an invitation for him historic moment unfold. With a cardboard First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed to join het and her family for the event. cutout of Pope Francis watching over, those him. The first major event ofthe tour took While Pelosi sat inside the Capital with all in attendance witnessed a reigning pontiff place the following day in the Basilica of of the other members of Congress, Privett address the United States Congress for the the National Shrine of the Immaculate sat outside on an elevated seating area of the first time in history. During this address, Conception, at The Catholic University of west side ofthe building. Privett says he was Pope Francis urged for constructive dia­ America, where the pope celebrated Mass. right underneath the Capitol Hill balcony, logue, kindness, and shared social respon­ During the Mass, he canonized Junipero where the pope greeted the adoring crowd, sibility. Serra, a Spanish-born Franciscan Friar who heard him acclaim, "God Bless Amer­ Almost 3,000 miles away from USF, for­ known for starting nine Spanish missions ica." mer President of the University, Rev. Ste­ in California in the 1700s. Privett joked Privett sat next to Sister Carol Keehan, phen A. Privett, S.J., sat outside the Capitol that he got to celebrate that moment with CEO of The Catholic Health Association CONTINUED ON PG 5 Est. 1903 0 SFFOGHORN.ORG c @SFFOGHORN ^SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 02 THURSDAY INCREASE PHARMACEUTICAL REGULATIONS OCT1, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO STAFF EDITORIAL

FOGHORN CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals Martin most distressing aspect of the story isn't that Freedom and Fairness © Shkreli recently received a great deal of me­ Shkreli raised the price of a pill by 5,000 per­ dia attention for raising the price of a drug cent. From what we understand about the phar­ that treats AIDS from $13.50 a pill to $750 maceutical industry, exponential price hikes Editor in Chief a pill, a shocking 5,000 percent increase. happen all the time. What is most distressing NUREEN KHADR During a CNBC interview with Shkreli, the is the legality ofthe issue, and that the pharma­ [email protected] CEO defended the price hike, stating, "It ceutical industry in the United States is allowed was a more appropriate price.'-There seems to remain unregulated without facing conse­ News Editor Managing Editor to be no other justification of the price quences. We believe the constant emphasis of KATIE WARD KIMBERLEE PARTON change other than increased profits. capitalistic freedom in America allows for this [email protected] [email protected] Turing is not the first pharmaceutical lack of regulation to occur. "Laissez-faire" company to assign sky-high prices to their economics may be an appealing theory but we Opinion Editor Copy Editor products, as the pricing system in this par­ raise the ethical question: why should anyone ANTARA MURSHED DAVID L. GARCIA ticular industry is monopolistic, complex, be allowed to raise prices by such an absurd [email protected] [email protected] and intentionally kept hidden from the pub­ amount in the first placer America is fiercely lic. According to a 2005 study conducted by attached to the idea of a free market, claiming Scene Editor Online Editor the Kaiser Foundation, only 10 pharmaceu­ that the restrictions of supply and demand will NICHOLE ROSANOVA JUSTIN KO tical companies accounted for 60 percent of keep the economy fair and balanced. However, [email protected] [email protected] all pharmaceutical sales in the United States. this is frequently not the case. For example, the Sports Editor Layout Editor According to Jessica Wapner, a freelance pharmaceutical industry will create one type of writer for the Public Library of Science, drug drug that only treats very specific conditions, JOHN HOLTON COLLEEN BARRETT prices are selected based on the following cri­ and because of the specific nature of the drug, [email protected] [email protected] teria: the number of patients purchasing the demand will not diminish, and the price will Photography Editor Layout Editor drug, how likely potential prescribers ofthe stay high. People need certain drugs. The price RACQUEL GONZALES DEIDRE FOLEY drug are to have insurance, how essential the is unfortunate, but people will always do their drug is to one's well being (is the drug going best to pay it. [email protected] [email protected] to save lives or only be mildly beneficial), While we find Shkreli's price hike to be Video Editor Business Manager how long the drug will remain exclusively sickening and unethical, the fact that the me­ EMILY MEYERS ALEXIA LOUIS on the market, and how much budgeting dia blew up on this issue might have been ben­ [email protected] [email protected] is required for patient assistance programs. eficial in the long run, as it will shine a light on Considering the precedent set by all these the faults that we have found with the Amer­ Advisor TERESA MOORE factors, and the fact that this market is un­ ican pharmaceutical industry. We believe that regulated by the government or any other the public can complain all they want, and authority, the actions of Martin Shkreli are politicians can publicly decry this issue, but 415.422.5444 2130 FULTON STREET, UC #417 sffoghorn.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 considered to be legal and acceptable. a price raise is completely legal and often ex­ The Foghorn staff has contemplated this pected in such a limited market. There needs <3£> UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO issue and come to several conclusions. Martin to be some kind of federal regulation of drug Shkreli was almost immediately called out on markets, and some tighter industry restrictions social media for capitalizing off of people who to prevent large spikes in drug pricing from SUBMISSION POLICY need medicine. However, we found that the happening in the future. •

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HARVEYMILK that led to the brutal as­ eral shots to their heads on November 27, 1978. A sassination of San Fran­ good-looking "all-American boy" judged by a jury ex­ (WITH TOM cisco Mayor George empt of gay or ethnic minority members, White was Moscone and Harvey condemned to only seven years of prison at a time that AMMIANO Milk, a member of the allowed death or life in prison for the murder of a public San Francisco Board of official. This ignited five days of angry riots in San Fran­ Tom Ammiano provided live commentary on the Harvey Milk documentary that he originally Supervisors at that time, cisco, famously known as "The White Night Riots." appeared in. RACQUEL GONZALES/FOGHORN in their offices in City Ofelia Bello, a 22 year old first-year graduate student Hall. Tom Ammiano, the event's host, was one of the in Urban Affairs, attended the screening."I wanted to RAFAEL J.M. HERRERO interviewees on film. Ammiano, also a comedian who learn about San Francisco. I grew up in the Bay Area, Contributing Writer still offers one-man-shows, was a member of the Cali­ but I didn't know something of this caliber could hap­ fornia State Assembly between 2008 and 2014. At 72, pen," she said. McLaren Conference Center fell silent last Friday with a lot of experience under his belt, he added, "Har­ Aftet only eleven months as an elected member of night as the Academy Award winning documentary vey was a difficult person to work with, and often lost the SF Board of Supervisors, and dead at 48, Harvey "The Times of Harvey Milk" started to roll. Tom Am­ his temper." Ammiano was the first openly gay public Milk left a mark on history. Alarmed by death threats miano, a 72 year-old California politician and LGBT school teacher in California and fought hand in hand before his murder, Milk started recording his thoughts rights activist who worked personally with Harvey with Milk against the Briggs Initiative (the petition by on tape. He said, "If a bullet should enter my brain, let Milk, introduced the film and gave extensive commen­ California State Senator John Briggs that aimed to ban that bullet destroy every closet door." tary and answered questions afterwards. gays and lesbians from teaching in public schools). Harvey Milk's life was an example of transformation The event was organized by USF's MA program in Harvey Milk was the first openly gay person to be (from Republican to Democrat, from in-the-closet to Public Affairs. Angela Fleekop, the administrative di­ elected to public office in California. He fought to gay activist), a lesson in tenacity and, according to Am­ rector ofthe graduate programs at the McCarthy Center change San Francisco's voting process to a district-based miano, a symbol of "self-affirmation." Ammiano said, for Public Service, and, Rachel Brahinsky, the faculty system, he founded the Castro Street Fair, and he suc­ "I would like students to walk away from here with the director of Urban Affaits, were both present. Brahinsky cessfully battled against the Briggs Initiative (also called certainty that, no matter who you are, you should stand said one of the objectives of the program is to help her Prop 6). He equally sponsored a bill that outlawed up for your ideals. You should know that you have allies, students "learn how to take on the problems that face discrimination based on sexual orientation (which you should know that you have a community." cities around the globe." Moscone enthusiastically signed into law), and he de­ Ammiano ended the evening with a smile saying, In this movie released in 1984 and narrated by fended the rights of ethnic minorities and the handi­ "You can kill the messenger, but not kill the message." •

tion, civil liberties, victim's needs, transparency, and tially is is an amalgamation of the former MOU SEXUAL ASSAULT accountability. While the model memorandum en­ combined with a lot ofthe elements from the State courages collaboration between SFPD and campus Attorney General Kamala Harris's template MOU. MEMORANDUM FOR police with a focus on sexual assault, it also high­ We combined the two of them and we sort of re­ lights all Title IX offenses. These include rape, sexual vised it to meet our specific needs at USF." assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion, as well as Bartkowski also mentioned that UCSF has a ALL SF COLLEGES violence and hate crimes. very similar model to that of Kamala Harris's tem­ KATIE WARD This memorandum serves to aid the victims of plate, whereas USF's MOU is more specific to the StaffWriter Title IX offenses in respecting confidentiality and private university's needs. "The UCSF department the victim's wishes. Colleges are required to report really wanted to pull [San Ftancisco Colleges] all San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon all of these offenses to local police, but the victim together, which was great. They really took the ini­ held a press conference last Tuesday morning to may choose to remain anonymous after reporting tiative to do that, and the DA's office really jumped discuss a new, city-wide relationship between San the incident. The memorandum also simplifies the on that as well," said Bartkowski. Francisco colleges and the SFPD. This memoran­ reporting process: students who choose to report This MOU also works to bridge the communi­ dum of understanding (MOU), which focuses pri­ to both campus authorities and SFPD have had to cation gap between colleges and SFPD in relation marily on the legal processes associated with sexual relive their stories multiple times in the past in or­ to all crimes near campus. "This MOU states that assault, intends to bridge the gap between campus der to file multiple reports. Now, both parties are now they'll share information with us about what police and the San Francisco legal system. Colleges working together to minimize any traumatic recol­ happens in our region, and we're going to share in­ included in this memorandum are San Francisco lections that the witness may encounter while tell­ formation with them," said Bartkowski, "It helps State, City College of San Francisco, UCSF, Acad­ ing their account. us to protect our community, but also we share emy of Art University, and USF. The memorandum does have a subsection ded­ our information with SFPD so we can have a high­ Each school has adopted a version ofthe Memo­ icated to training as well. Police officers are typ­ er-level view of the region." USF will also provide randum specific to its campus. This is because each ically trained to spot the traits of a liar, but aftet SFPD aggregate data on a regular basis about dif­ campus police branch has different responsibilities, recent years of research, it has been revealed that ferent types of violations that occur on campus, so and therefore their agreements with the San Fran­ those traits also overlap with those of trauma vic­ that the police department may have a better un­ cisco Police Department must be fine-tuned. For tims. "Sexual assault is practically the only type derstanding of what types of crimes to look out for. example, UCSF has its own branch of SFPD with of teporting crime where victims are not assumed Gascon's press conference was held at USF due trained San Francisco police officers, while the to be telling the truth. If you talk about getting to the University's recent implementation of sexual University of San Francisco's Public Safety depart­ robbed, the assumption is that the victim is telling assault awareness programs. These programs include ment is made up of trained, but unofficial, peace their experience. The opposite is true for victims the online sexual assault reporting system Callisto, officers. of sexual assault," said Anna Bartkowski, Title IX an emergency responder app called BlueLight, and California Attorney General Kamala Harris was Coordinator at USF. Think About It, a mandatory sexual assault and the first to propose a memorandum of this sort this Bartkowski is responsible for constructing the wellness training for all undergraduate students. past January. Her office released a template MOU, fitst draft of the University's new memorandum. "Out intention is to be as transparent and open and encouraged California universities to arrange Although USF alteady had an existing Memoran­ as we can be in our processes and procedures," said and implement similar models. The model memo­ dum with SFPD, this new draft emphasizes how to Bartkowski, "Our number one priority is for the randum emphasizes the importance of collabora­ approach victims of sexual assault, "What it essen­ safety of our community." • 04 THURSDAY OCT 1, 2015

USF WORD! presented their poems before the speakers took the stage at the Cultural Diversity Studies Forum. RACQUEL GONZALES/FOGHORN

the USF community. The Critical about cultural and demographic body suit. Traditional bracelets and CULTURAL Diversity Studies Major took over changes of race, and how that has anklets covered in bells chimed as the duties of organizing the Critical led to today's perception of diversity. he stomped across the room, making Diversity Fall Forum after its cre­ Chang believes culture wars are just his way to the stage. After playing a DIVERSITY ation in 2013. as strong as ever, however. "In the variety of instruments on the stage, Associate Dean for Social Sci­ media, in our university brochures, shouting "We all got to breathe. STUDIES FORUM ences at the College of Arts and Sci- in our images, we see one happy Hands up, don't shoot," Ackamoot . ences, Pamela Balls-Organista, wel­ rainbow colored country. But if we picked up a saxophone and entered BRIAN HEALY & KATIE WARD comed the audience members and look at-the industries, we see that ra­ the crowd again. He played "So­ Staff Writers spoke about what the forum hoped cial inequality and cultural inequity liloquy for Michael Brown," and to achieve. "[The forum] serves as is growing. We see resegregation on though it began as a somber tribute, Last Friday, the Critical Diver­ a community teach-in. One that is the rise," said Chang. it quickly turned into a cacophonous sity Studies department held their mission-driven and is charged to He closes his speech by telling the screeching meant to symbolize the 5th Annual Forum, which engages give a voice to the voiceless, edu­ audience that the Black Lives Matter trauma felt by Brown's loved ones. srudents in critical analyses of the cate minds, touch hearts and cham- movement is more than jusr protests Danny Glover was the last pre­ historical and contemporary social ' pion knowledge to affect positive and Twitter hashtags. The campaign senter to speak before the Q&A. construction of race, ethnicity, class, change," said Balls-Organista. has the power, as Chang says, "to Glover's session focused on the life gender, sexuality, citizenship and re­ Balls-Organista said she hoped make us see all black lives. Young, and struggles of Dr. Martin Luther ligion. The theme of this year's event the forum would spark curiosity that old and middle aged, disabled, and King, and how the Bay Area is con­ was Stones of Hope: Non-Violent could lead into dialogue about the differently abled, queer, transgen­ tinuing his message of nonviolence. Activism Built on Legacy and Imag­ the speakers' presentations, and con- der, immigrant, incarcerated and Glover, known for his career in di­ ination. Guest speakers included Jeff tributed by initiating the discussion more. Because if we can see and hold recting and acting ("Lethal Weapon," Chang, Idris Ackamoor, Nicole Lim, herself. "What can the past teach us? a space for all black lives, then we "The Colot Purple"), has also served and Danny Glover. How can we effectively, creatively, can really see the value in all lives." as a United Nations Goodwill Am­ USF's Annual Critical Diversity and intelligently stand up to address Following Chang was Nicole bassador (1984 - 2004), and currently Fall Forum was created by the Di­ social and structural problems?" she Lim, a lawyer who graduated from serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for versity Task Force, to plan a new and said. the USF Law School. She currently UNICEF. Born in San Francisco expanded dialogue on the definition, Before guest speakers spoke at the serves as the Executive Director of and a SFSU alumni, Glover served meaning, and significance of diver­ podium, members of USF's poetry the California Indian Museum and on the Black Students Union during sity that incorporates all members of club, WORD!, Adam Hernandez, Cultural Center. At the museum his time at the university. His speech Sarah Tutont she directs programs for education offeted a historical and experienced and Kay Niel- reform, exhibit development, native perspective. son, officially language revitalization, and tribal "Perhaps the memory of Martin opened the fo­ youth enrichment. King needs to be broken free from rum by reading Lim came prepared with a slide- all official attempts to manage, to some of their show, during which she spoke about market, and to domesticate him," works. They the history and the current problems Glover said during his speech. "Dr. were welcomed Native Americans face. According to King held a vision of America. He with snaps and Lim, these individuals encounter a envisioned the Civil Rights Move­ nods from the lack of representation in the media, ment as a struggle to redeem Ameri­ audience. school textbooks, and social activist ca's soul." Chang, movements. "When we look back, Balls-Organista urges students who is a profes­ we're really fighting against over who felt moved by the forum to pos­ sor and execu­ 1000 years of colonization, 1000 sibly consider a major or minor in tive director of years of institutional racism," said Critical Diversity Studies, or at least the Institute for Lim. to become more involved in the pro­ Diversity in the Idris Ackamoor presented "Ritual grams activities. "For the students in Arts at Stanford of the Collective Breath," a perfor­ the room, if you enjoy the taste of University, was mance art piece that shook the au­ looking at diversity through a criti­ the first guest dience. He entered the far-opposite cal lens, I want to invite you to the The audience for the CDS Forum filled the McLaren Complex last speaker of the side of the room, wearing a leop­ feast of what the major, or minor, Friday, Sept. 25. RACQUEL GONZALES/FOGHORN event. He spoke ard-print loincloth and shawl over a can be." • 05 local drug cartels. Families still cle in the middle of Gleeson Plaza. More than 45 hold the hope that their sons students attended, and each stood behind a chair are alive, as none ofthe remains in the circle. MEChA encouraged participants have been identified as any ofthe to share their thoughts, and many people shared 43 students. powerful words and slam poems dedicated to the "It's a learning opportunity for 43 students. Then, participants lit candles and us to make ourselves knowledge­ held a 43-second moment of silence before a unity able. We owe that to these 43 clap - a clap that starts out slow and builds to an people," says Vice President of applause - ended the ceremony. MEChA India Buckley. The ceremony also included another activity, Movimiento Estudiantil Chi- during which one student read each name of the cano de Aztlan (MEChA), is a missing students aloud. After each name, every­ student organization dedicated one was told to say "presente," like a class roll to involvement with Chican@ call. This served as a reminder that as long as the activism, a civil rights movement missing students continue to be remembered and L7SF students stood behind each chair at the vigil to symbolize the lives of each whose goal is to promote Mex­ fought for, their voices will always be heard. • student kidnapped. RACQUEL GONZALES/FOGHORN ican-Amer­ ican empowerment. In re­ membrance of the mass REMEMBERING THE 43 kidnapping, MEChA held a candlelight vigil in Gleeson Students Gather to Commemorate the First Plaza last Friday at 7 p.m. So­ Anniversary of the Iguala Mass Kidnapping cial Outreach Director Jazmin Maya says that students must MONICA MCCOWN stand in solidarity with their Contributing Writer fellow student activists. "They were students from another Last Saturday marked the first anniversary of school who were doing the the 2014 Iguala Mass Kidnapping. On Sept. 26 same thing; they were being of last year, students from the Ayotzinapa Ru­ activists," says Maya. ral Teachers' College in Guerrero, Mexico trav­ MEChA leaders placed 43 elled by bus to Iguala to protest the city's corrupt chairs with pictures of the mayor, who was known for his involvement with kidnapped students in front drug cartels. Just as they arrived, the local police of Cowell Hall Friday morn­ opened fire on the buses, killing several people. ing, and then remained there After the shooting, 43 ofthe students were forced throughout the entire day to into police cars and were never seen again. As a re­ answer questions. Just before sult ofthe search for the missing students, dozens the vigil, members moved the Students stand in a circle, holding candles in remembrance of the 43 students of mass graves were found, presumably created by chairs into the shape of a cir- kidnapped in Iguala. RACQUEL GONZALES/FOGHORN

time, is completely consistent Many observers have praised the Pope's speech with Catholic social teach­ as a redefinition of Catholic policies with the po­ ing. Nancy Pelosi was the one tential to create reconciliation efforts across the who did the politicking. She aisle. Privett, however, does not necessarily see it is the one who delivered the that way. "I wouldn't look at him through the lens votes," said Privett. of American politics, libetal or conservative. He The occasion, how­ is not political in that sense, but his message has ever, was not without com­ political consequences." plications. "The security Ptivett continued, "Fot example, he invoked the lines were unbelievable, and Golden Rule-- do unto others, as you would like I'd know because I've been them to do unto you-- and who is going to argue to presidential elections and with that? He simply took this principle that no­ this was just ovet the top. For body could argue with, and tells people to look at both the mass and the capitol immigration through that lens, look at the econ­ speech you had to be in your omy through that lens, look at the Eatth through seat an hour and a half be­ that lens." fore everything started," said When asked if he thought that the pope had Father Privett addresses the St. Ignatius crowd in 2013. COURTESY OF SHAWN Privett. revolutionized the position, Privett laughed and CALHOUN/FUCKR Privett's admiration exclaimed, "He has normalized it. The papacy was for the pope, however, far sur­ so whacko, it was abnormal. We have had popes on passed any resentment he felt toward the security gold thrones and velvet capes, and Mercedes Benz POPE & PRIVETT detail. "I had opportunities to go see Pope John with a throne instead of a backseat. There used CONTINUED FROM FRONT Paul II and Pope Benedict from the audience and I to be nuttiness surrounding the pope, and [Pope ofthe United States. Keehan was a key proponent turned down both, but this guy I really wanted to Francis] is just so normal. He opens his own door, for the Affordable Healthcare Act, and one of the see," said Privett. He continued by explaining his he carries his own briefcase, and he gets a smaller people, along with Nancy Pelosi, responsible for inclination to favor Pope Francis over his prede­ car. All the stuff that a normal person would do." convincing Congress to approve it. "She and Nancy cessors. "I was struck by the contrast between him Since his appointment in March of 2013, Pope Pelosi are responsible for our having ObamaCare. and Pope John Paul II, who is like a rockstar on a Francis has begun and continued the dialogue for If it were not for those two women we would not stage, versus [Pope Francis] who is this very nor­ many social issues and current events that con­ have national healthcare," said Privett, who contin­ mal person who has tremendous resonance with cern the lives of not only Catholics but all people. ued by explaining their roles in the negotiations. people. The same thing happens with Pope Ben­ When asked if Pope Francis had now made it a "[Keehan] was the one who explained to Catho­ edict, who is a terrific theologian, but who could responsibility ofthe position, and a duty of future lic members of Congress that this health care plan, never connect with people in the way that [Pope popes, to be so heavily involved in social issues, in spite of what the bishops were saying at that Francis] can." Privett simply answered, "1 hope so." • 06 Palomo, a solo artist who pro­ the night advanced. With each fa­ THURSDAY duces his albums, was joined by miliar hit the crowd's energy picked OCT 1, long time friend and drummer Jason up, especially as they eased into their 2015 Faries joins, but guitarists, bassists fourth song "Terminally Chill." and keyboardists rotate regularly. Everyone knew this one by heatt and "We wanna share some new stuff began to exchange lytics with the with you guys tonight," he said con­ musicians. The distorted doo-wop fidently. sound paired with sparse airy lyrics Heads bob and bodies swayed like "lengthy days in a lovesick haze under the green rippling lights, an­ chemical fire" make up your arche­ ticipating the start ofthe show. The typal Neon Indian song. group transitioned easily into their Interspersed between these favor­ song "Annie", released earlier this ites, the band confidently jammed year as a single. Its intrigue lies in an out to theit new material. Palomo upbeat, playful, processed melody seemed to be experimenting with paired with lyrics a new teggae describing Palomo psychedelic waiting for a call THE BAND'S CLAIM rock sounds back from who we reminiscent of assume to be his TO FAME LIES WITH Tame Impala's lover. This song trippy melodies should have a spot PITCHFORK-APPROVED or Wild Belle's ' reserved on a feel­ pop-reggae good summertime SONGS LIKE vibes. While playlist alongside this may feel some of Neon In­ "DEADBEAT SUMMER" fresh for Pa­ dian's older hits lomo and crew, that earned them ND "POLISH GIRL." it most likely their reputation. won't be inno­ The band's claim to fame lies vative enough to entice a new fan Lead singer Alan Palomo kicks off the set with new single "Annie." DANIELLE MAINGOT/FOGHORNwit h Pitchfork-approved songs like base. However, his new work has (Ji "Deadbeat Summer" and "Polish undertones of familiar video game Girl," both representative of their sound effects and his reliably repeti­ synth heavy downtempo-pop sound. tive lyrics. Theit classic "chillwave" ballads After their long awai,ted perfor­ NEON INDIAN IS BACK qualified the band to play at big- mance of "Deadbeat Summei" fol­ name festivals like Lollapalooza, lowed by a swift exit, Neon Indian Bonnaroo, SXSW and Coachella. came out for an encore performance Ci AND READY TO MAKE 2011 marked the release of Palomo's taking the stage again to play "Pol­ most recent album, "Era Extrana," ish Girl." This prompted writhing where he updated his sound from the dance moves and crowd surfing from YOU DANCE effect heavy, low-fi first album Psy­ an enthusiastic audience which con­ chic Chasms (2009), to a more clear tinued through the band's final song SOPHIE SCHWARZ masked in pink and blue neon light. and pop oriented type of music. that happened to be a new jam. Contributing Writer This intimate show was a landmark They've also warranted remixes from The lights went up and the show for the band: it was the first time the likes of Bibio, Twin Shadow and ended with many thanks from Pa­ "How you feelin' San Francisco?" they've played in San Francisco for Toro Y Moi. Since this year's release lomo and his bandmates leaving 2 A sharply dressed Alan Palomo three years. Neon Indian's sudden of "Annie," and other single "Slum­ the satisfied, slightly sweaty crowd called out to a tightly packed crowd resurgence most likely coincides lord," it has been a long time since buzzing. Needless to say, Neon In­ in the low-lit Regency Social Hall. with their upcoming album "VEGA we heard anything new from Neon dian's distinct signature sound will The 27 year-old lead singer of Neon INTL. Night School" (out Oct. Indian. always keep loyal fans coming back Indian stood center stage, his face 16th). The band gained momentum as for more. •

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DAVID L. GARCIA Well, wait. That's not entirely fair. knowledge this: most of us are here to rocking out like they could have. StaffWriter The music, the actual sounds the band have a good time with you. We paid for Even the encore was a downer. (Jl was making, that was pretty great. tickets. Please act accordingly. The band broke out "Boyfriend," Music should never be a fashion Best Coast played for a good hour Best Coast sounded great, but they which did perk up the room (pretty show, or, God forbid, a beauty con­ and a half, chugging through a setlist just looked so out of it, so completely much everyone knew the words), but test. But to do justice to the huge let­ of fan favorites and a bunch of new over the songs, the crowd, and the they flew through it at breakneck down that was Best Coast's show last songs off. their latest album "Califor­ cheers, that I had a hard time enjoy­ speed, and Cosentino strode off the Wednesday at the Fillmore, I need to nia Nights." The band soared through ing myself after about 15 minutes in stage seconds after belting out the describe the incredible outfit band­ the jumpstart opener "Heaven Sent," to show. Cosentino barely smiled, and last lyric. The guitarists soldiered leader Bethany Cosentino was wearing. glided into their SoCal love letter lead guitarist Bobb Bruno (immensely on, blasting out an extended, feed­ She looked sexier and badder than any "The Only Place" with ease, and man­ skilled as he is) looked downright bored. back-drenched outro, but the dam­ rock star I've seen in years. Sporting a aged to stick pretty much every song There were some mic problems, and age was done. short latex skirt, a sheer mesh top, and after another. Sonically, the band was Cosentino kept shooting glares and The band has been on tour since a pair of suede heels, and armed with pretty much gold. asides to the guy at the soundboard, May, and maybe they're just worn a drink and a blood red Fender Jag­ But a concert isn't about listening making the whole experience really out. Playing the same songs, week uar, she took the stage to applause that to music, in the same way that going tense. She only spoke to the crowd after week for months straight must might have weakened the floorboards. to a restaurant isn't always about eat­ twice, and although she offered her get boring. But still. You can try. Women gasped, men swooned, the ing food. We go to concerts to hear thanks fot coming to the show sincerely I love Best Coast's music. I'm cer­ claps went on and on and on. a band play, yes, but also to form a enough, no one took it very seriously. tainly not going to fault them for one The outfit was—and I'm still a bit connection, to get as close as possible This is probably why there were so many off night. I just wish they had put on heartbroken that I have to say this— to the source of our aural happiness. phones out; with the band looking so a show half as good as Cosentino's the best part of the evening. When onstage, a band needs to ac­ apathetic, barely anyone was dancing or outfit. •

CLAUDIA SANCHEZ trinkets, a sale section, and posters. The register area it holds both new and used books. Their used books StaffWriter holds cute tote bags, t-shirts, and matchboxes— all are ridiculously affordable, but you have to look for decorated with classic book covers, of course. them since there isn't a "Used book" section. I got a They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover; But ray favorite part of The Booksmith isn't the used copy of "Ada ot Ardor" by Vladimir Nabokov the same rule applies when choosing a favorite book books or their other stock, it's their magazine collec­ there for $4. The bookstore also has amazing rare store. The Booksmith and Green Apple are two of San tion. They carry nearly impossible to find magazines books, some of which are over a hundred years old. It Francisco's most famous bookstores. But which one is (Wonderland, Love, Lula), constantly update their also has an extensive graphic novel and comic collec­ deserving ofthe title of San Francisco's best bookstore? stock, and sell them for less than a newsstand would. tion with everything from Marvel to Marjane Satrapi. The Booksmith is quite possibly the most wel­ Green Apple is the other contender in this Battle Roy- Based on looks, stock, and pricing Green Apple is coming store in the Haight. It's also one of the best ale. The store is so big, it's separated into two storefronts the better bookstore. The Booksmith is more beauti­ looking. The two huge display windows are creative, on Clement St, not to mention their other location on 9th ful and cozy, but it just doesn't compare to Green Ap­ colorful, and help draw you in (the current display Ave. between Lincoln Way and Itving St. It's sparsely dec­ ple's amount of books ot its incredible prices. Another features two vintage chairs, mid-century tables, and orated, but overflowing with new and used books on giant benefit exclusively available at Green Apple is that you current best sellers.) shelves, tables, and even stacked on floors. can trade in old books for store credit or cash in order As soon as you go in, you're greeted with art and The main store is divided into three main rooms: sale to keep updating yout-book collection. • coffee table books at relatively affordable prices ($30- books (at an extra 50% off,) full price books, and vinyl. $50). The store is bright and cheery with simple wood The books are organized by genre and author, just like GREEN APPLE BOOKSTORE furniture. The rest of the books are organized by the Booksmith, which makes everything easy to find. 506" Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 genre, author, and year of publication (for authors The vinyl section holds new and old records of all genres, with multiple titles) on floor to ceiling wood shelves. and the covers add some much needed color to the shop. THE BOOKSMITH The center ofthe store is peppered with postcards, Green Apple's book collection is extensive because 1644 Haight St; San Francisco, CA 94117 08 People should not be reading media arrested after he wrote a story in which THURSDAY A BOY AND HIS CLOCK: WHY AHMED addressing Mohamed's story with he killed a dinosaur using a gun. Josh OCT 1, blind fervor for his newfound success, Welch, a student with ADHD, was 2015 MOHAMED IS A CAUTIONARY TALE rather with more concern for the event kicked out of school for molding a that occurred. Though the issue is of­ Pop-Tart into the shape of a gun and hero against Islamophobia. ten framed as a result of Islamophobia pretending to shoot other students However, his future has become in Irving, Texas, the larger problem with it. Though their actions may be brighter through this adversity. Mi­ at hand is that his encounter with cause of concetn, the consequences of crosoft has sent him many gifts to the police should never have reached their misdeeds were far too great. supplement his interest in technology. the level that it had. Mohamed had We should not let Ahmed Moham­ Mohamed was flown out to the Google repeatedly told the police that the al­ ed's story become a convenient tale Science Fair to be a VIP. MIT has leged bomb was a clock and requested to dismiss the evils of Islamophobia, expressed interest in enrolling him. to call his family. He was denied the a moment where we made a small tri­ Facebook and Twitter have offered ability to call his family and access to umph against Islamophobia by elevat­ him internships. President Obama has a lawyer. The police violated his rights ing Mohamed. Rather, we should see Caitlin Mayo is a freshman nursing even invited Mohamed to bring his as an American citizen. Mohamed's story as a call to action. major. clock to the White House. This is certainly not the first in­ Islamophobia is an issue that will still Others dissent with skepticism for stance schools and police authorities need to be addressed. Abuses of power Ahmed Mohamed has quickly be­ of Mohamed's story. Comedian Bill have overreacted to the actions of a from the police and from school au­ come the face of injustice from isla­ Maher and liberal MSNBC host Chris student as they had in Irving. Ac­ thorities need an answer. It is a step mophobia. He brought a homemade Matthews have been patticularly crit­ cording to New York Post writer Kyle forward for public figures to attempt clock to school to impress his teacher ical of Mohamed's story, commenting Smith, Alex Stone, a 16-year-old white to make amends to Mohamed, but it and peers, only to be met with suspi­ on the fact that people are quickly as­ student from Summerville, SC, was can't stop there. • cion and fear. He was sent to the prin­ suming that the events were entirely cipal's office, where he was taken into race-based. The story itself is shaky. Hillary Clinton «HiferyC!irrton • Sep 16 custody for "possessing a hoax bomb," According to The Federalist, Moham­ Assumptions and fear don't keep us safe— according to My San Antonio. He was ed's older sister, Eyman, is speculated handcuffed, fingerprinted, and inter­ to have some influence in Mohamed's they hold us back. Ahmed, stay curious and rogated, only to be sent home hours responses to the media due to her re­ keep building. later without any charges pressed. sentment of being accused of having o Mohamed's story has become a cata­ wanted to blow up her middle school. President Obama @POTUS • Sep 16 lyst for further discussion ofthe ongoing The clock was in a briefcase, which struggle in race relations. Public figures, made it look like it was bomb. Ad­ Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the such as Hillary Clinton, Mark Zucker- ministration had good reason to feel White House? We should inspire more berg, and Alia Salem of the Council on threatened, yet they had not attempted American-Islamic Relations, have ral­ to evacuate the school in the event of kids like you to like science. It's what lied behind Mohamed, praising him for the perceived bomb threat. his interest in science and engineering. Even with these concerns, it is un­ makes America great. Liberal media, such as the Daily Beast, deniable that Mohamed deserves an President Obama and Hillary Clinton express solidarity with Ahmed Mohamed. PHOTOS 2 have exalted Mohamed to the title of a apology for the trouble that he faced. COURTESY OF TWITTER. O A MUSLIM PRESIDENT: AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE On Sept. 20, Republican presiden­ ye swerve, and if ye distort (justice) or to their own financial property and their tial candidate, Ben Carson, told "Meet decline to do justice, verily Allah is well- partner's, the right to divorce, the right the Press" that Muslim Americans like acquainted with all that ye do." (Qur'an to vote and run for election, and much 2 me, could never become President ofthe 4:135) more. General welfare was laid down United States because our faith's tenets Thomas Jefferson, one of our very long before there was even a declaration and our upbringing is not in line with own Founding Fathers, owned at least of human fights drafted by the United the Constitution and American values. one Qur'an, currently housed in the Li­ Nations: "It is provided for thee that And he could only support a Muslim brary of Congress, and it is said that it thou wilt not hunger therein, nor wilt president if they openly denounce their shaped his ideas on religious tolerance thou be naked, and that thou wilt not Nureen Khadr is a senior faith, and become an "infidel". Do tell and maybe even influenced the content thirst therein, nor wilt thou be exposed international studies major. me when the last time that was asked of ofthe American Constitution. to the sun." (Qur'an 20:119-20) a Christian candidate? Never. The preamble of the U.S. Consti­ Islamic values, ethics, and com­ I tend to go off on tangents when So what is it about progress, equal tution calls for a more perfect union, mandments are as American as apple it comes to social and political issues; opportunity, and justice that is un-Is- justice, domestic tranquility, common pie, if you ask me. There's a reason the not a lot of people can deal with my lamic? Since the 1930s, the Prophet Mu­ defence, genetal welfare, liberty, and faith has transcended cultural bound- impassioned rants. My father, though, hammad has been depicted as one ofthe posterity. The Qur'an defines justice: aties and has 1.6 billion practicing mem­ has always encouraged my interest in eighteen greatest law-givers in history on "Verily God enjoins justice, and the bers. Islam is a living faith, just as the politics, which became apparent from the walls ofthe Supreme Court's cham­ doing of good to others; and giving like Constitution is a living document. It is a very young age. I interned with both bers. The Harvard School of Law has kindred; and forbids indecency and a religion that recognizes the dignity of CA Senator Elaine Alquist and Con­ placed a verse from the Quranic chap­ manifest evil and transgression. He ad­ every individual, acknowledges the right gressman Mike Honda over the course ter of al-Nisa ("The Women"), on a wall monishes you that you may take heed." to everyone's own practice and actions, of my high school career. I started off my facing its main entrance, as one of the (Qur'an 16:91) Domestic tranquility and if examined through a contextual first semester at USF doing a fellowship greatest articulations of justice: is addressed in the values of martiage, lens, provides an accurate framework for with Organizing for America, President "O ye who believe! stand out firmly women's rights, and even in issues a humane and just society. Ben Carson Obama's grassroots re-election cam­ for justice; as witnesses to Allah, even as of race, by both the Prophet and the would be lucky to see a Muslim presi­ paign. I'm also a Muslim that has been against yourselves, or your parents, or Qur'an. The Prophet said, "The rights dent in office in his lifetime who em­ saying the Pledge of Allegiance since her your kin, and whether it be (against) rich of women are sacred. See that women braces both the tenets of the religion preschool days, calling for the unity of or poor: for Allah can best protect both. are maintained in the rights assigned to and the egalitarian document that is the "our Nation...under God." Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest them," and these rights included rights American constitution. • 09 always keep us from being completely equal. Because for CRITIQUING CAPITALISM WITH POPE FRANCIS somebody to be on the top, there must be someone on the bottom. sions that the poor have sacred rights to land, labor, and lodg­ I personally don't think that capitalism is inherently ing. Currently, many third-world countries are being used as evil. It's an economic system, and the only way we will sources of cheap labor and raw materials. This has become the ever be equal is if we suddenly abandon capitalism root cause of many social justice issues such as environmental completely and turn to some other economic system. degradation, unfair labor and trade, and a general lack of re­ I think that the major problem is the massive unequal sources for third-world countries. Pope Francis sums it up quite distribution of wealth. The extreme wealth gap de­ nicely when he says that capitalism creases the amount of "has imposed the mentality of profit CAPITALISM OFTEN TAKES opportunities and in­ at any price, with no concern for so­ centives for the lower Nicole Rejer is a freshman cial exclusion or the destruction of class, and the elite upper psychology major. nature." AWAY A CRUCIAL AND class has become virtu­ Capitalism is tricky: it's essen­ ally inaccessible in terms Everybody loves Pope Francis: he's practically a celeb­ tial to how this country and much OVERLOOKED COMPONENT of social and economic rity at this point. His visit to America was very highly an­ ofthe world runs and a crucial part mobility. These two ticipated, and the reason he's so popular is because many of of the American dream. If you OF EVERY BUSINESS poles of our economic his views are considered to be modern and forward-think­ work hard, capitalism should re­ system need to be ad­ ing. Pope Francis is the breath of fresh air that the Catholic ward you well, so one would think, TRANSACTION: HUMANITY. dressed, and there muse be more of a push to get community needs, and his caring and open nature have where's the harm in that? But there to some kind of middle ground. made him a beloved figure who everyone—whether they are so many dirtier aspects that we tend to overlook. First are Catholic or not'—can look up to. of all, capitalism often takes away a crucial and overlooked I am proud to be one ofthe Pope's biggest fans, and I'm One of the Pope's most interesting calls has been for a component of every business transaction: humanity. Instead, glad that he's pushing the boundaries on controversial is­ change in the world's economic order. Contrary to what everything becomes about material objects, technology, and sues that have been on our minds for a long time. Whether many eye-rolling government officials must believe, the Pope money. The empathy for those who don't have as much in the it be the economy, the environment, colonization, or even believes that unbridled capitalism and the uninhibited pur­ materialistic sense (normally the people overseas providing gay marriage, the Pope is not afraid to say what's on his suit of money is "the dung of the devil." A huge advocate for labor and resources) is forgotten, and causes much suffering mind — and it is always something refreshing and new. the poor, Pope Francis believes that capitalism, especially among those people. Capitalism is based on competition, and As he says himself, "Let us not be afraid to say it: we want modern, globalized capitalism, is an unjust system that disre­ the worst part is that there will always be someone who loses. change, real change, structural change." This change lies in gards third-world countries. He has stated on multiple occa­ For a world that's striving towards equality, capitalism will our hands, so why not do something about it? • o

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ABREE DOMINGUEZ Contributing Writer VANESSA CHAN SOPHIE SCHWARZ JACQUELYN TRAN O Viola Davis recently became the first African freshman business major sophomore English major junior sociology major American woman to win an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Pro­ "I think Viola Davis is fight, when she "This is a tticky question. 1 think that "I can't say conctetely whether or not fessor Keating on the hit series How to Get pointed out in hef speech that people populat culture would like to assume the industry will offer more opportu­ Away with Murder. Davis gave a notewor­ of color don't get as many opportuni­ that equal opportun-ity among people nities after Davis' win and brilliant thy acceptance speech saying, "The only thing ties. Especially since there have been of all background exists, especially speech. While her speech calls out the that separates women of color from anyone many recent events that make it clear when prominent women of color like industry on its lack of opportunity else is opportunity." Do you believe that Hol­ that racism is still a vefy large problem Viola Davis gain so much media atten­ for women of color, any subsequent lywood has begun to offer more professional in America, Hollywood should make a tion for winning an Emmy. However, I influxes of roles for these groups only opportunities and representation for people bettet effort to allow people of color to think it would be ignorant to say that leaves me feeling skeptical. Hollywood of color? succeed in the industry as well. I am equal opportunity automatically exists ' has seen an increase lately with non not sure how the industry can make in Hollywood just based what hap­ -white oriented shows like Fresh Off the effort to be mote inclusive and rep- pened with one specific actress. Gen­ the Boat and Blackish, but a speech resentative of people of color but it is erally the TV shows and movies that from Jeff Chang I've heard recently definitely something that needs to be I encounter have mostly white casts. I makes me question if'diversity has worked on. " * find that when people of colot are in become commodified. I'm 100% tor the media they ate usually representing more diversity in media, however I an archetypal image of their race. We, can't help but question if diversity is as a culture need to deconstruct this being exploited as a i rend or marketing idea of white being "normal" and start tool instead of representation. For in­ accepting non-white people to play stance, many universities will include more dynamic characters. In recent more students of color in their pam­ years we've made a lot of progress. But phlets than their population actually we still have a long way to go." has in order to promote "diversity." Ul­ timately, any opportunity that shows up in Hollywood after Davis's speech is a double-edged sword. More roles may appear, but who knows if it's jusr exploitative in nature?" 10 THURSDAY OCT 1, 2015

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Sean Bowman raises his arms in celebration. Bowman scored the only goal for the Dons in their loss to CSU Bakersfield. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS.

o STEFFEN DEETJEN Gould gave the Roadtunners a scoring to the back of the net. Soon after, the 71st minute, forcing USF to play with a StaffWriter opportunity from an accidental hand­ Dons scored an equalizer during the man short. With this advantage, Davis ball in the box, from which player Ju­ 30th minute. Kaminski was assisted scored their final goal in the last minute This past Thutsday, the Dons bat­ lian Zamora scored. Despite this slip up with a through ball from defender soph­ ofthe match to finalize the scote at 3-1. pi tled against CSU Bakersfield at home for Gould, he made up for it by clear­ omore Manny Padilla and found himself The Dons are expected to teturn to the and suffered a narrow loss of 2-1. The ing the ball out of danger to preserve in a one-on-one situation against Davis' field against New Mexico on Wednes­ Dons were able to get ahead in the first the tie. By the end of regulation time, keepet and scoted. By the end of the day at 6pm in their final nonconference H half from a goal that was scored by the match was still tied and went into first half, the match was tied at 1-1 with match before the WCC. • midfielder freshman Sean Bowman in overtime. A few minutes into overtime, equal momentum in the the 44th minute. Despite this early ad­ the Roadrunners finalized the match in game from both teams. vantage, the Dons were unable to hold their favor when player Christian Du- Coming out of the (Ji their lead and the Roadrunners were arte slipped the ball into the far post. second half, however, able to pull ahead by the end of the The match was finalized with the score Davis picked up their match. The Roadtunners took off 14 of 2-1 with the Dons losing their 7th momentum and put a lot shots with five on target while the Dons match ofthe season. of pressure on the Dons' only managed to get six shots off with On Sunday the Dons faced off against defense. In the 51st two on target. Although the Dons were opposing team UC Davis and came out minute Davis scored yet outshot, they managed to keep good with a loss of 3-1. The Dons were able to again to make it a 2-1 possession in the first half, which led put up a good fight with forward soph­ match. Player Evan Bar­ them to their goal in the 44th minute. omore Bryce Kaminski scoring the one rett was assisted from the Bowman was assisted by forward junior goal; however, Davis was able to domi­ left and converted the Kevin De La Torre and scored off a de­ nate the match with their offense taking pass into a second goal flection from Bakersfield keeper. off 25 shots with 10 on goal. Davis was for Davis. To make mat­ Defensively, the Dons were put the fitst team to put up numbers on the ters wotse for the Dons, 1 to work and managed to fend off the scoreboard in the 26th minute. Player junior defender Ludwing Bryce Kaminski juggles the ball up the field. The Dons only Roadrunners advances. Unfortunately Lucas Mohageg was able to score off a Vargas was sent off the goal in their loss to UC Davis came from Kaminski. PHOTO for the Dons, senior defender Kevin curler from a header that made its way field with a ted catd in the COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS. UPCOMING GAMES

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Women's Volleyball vs Gonzaga Women's Tennis vs Cal Nike Women's Volleyball vs Portland Women's Soccer at Santa Clara Men's Golf at Wyoming Southern 7pm Invitational at Berkeley All Day lpm lpm Dunes All Day Women's Tennis vs Cal Nike Women's Tennis vs Cal Nike Invirational at Berkeley All Day Invitational at Berkeley All Day 11 USF WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM RECORDS FIRST TWO LOSSES OF SEASON, OPENS WCC PLAY (0-2)

MATTSIECKERT Katarina Pilepic and Oluoma Okaro attempt to block a hit. In their game against San Diego Pilepic lead the team in kills and aces StaffWriter while Okaro had three spikes and two kills. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS ATHLETICS.

The Dons' storybook season hit a bump in the road this past week, with losses to both BYU and USD in their first taste of conference play this (Ji season. Thursday's tilt against BYU featured a packed house and plenty of excitement as the Dons en­ tered their match against the NCAA runner-up with a perfect 13-0 record. The offense was fir­ ing on all cylinders, with Katarina Pilepic reg­ istering 18 kills and Kiara McKibben and Jurja Vlasic recording 29 and 27 assists, respectively. Oluoma Okaro, Jessica Gaffney, and Sara Staen- O gle also recorded double-digit kills wjth 11, 10, and 11, while Kim Guiterrez was her usual self, tallying 19 digs on defense. Despite the Dons' of­ fensive and defensive efficiency, along with their pi ability to battle through four hard sets, the team ultimately fell 23-25 to the.Cougars in the fifth and final set. Sunday's battle with USD turned out to be a much more abbreviated version of Thursday's BYU loss, as the Toreros swept the first three sets (ji to walk away with the win. Both the Dons' offense Madison Murtagh led the team in blocks and was second in kills in USF's game against San Diego. PHOTCOURTESO Y OF DONS and defense were noticeably inefficient, with num- ATHLETICS, bers down across the board to season-low levels. Katarina Pilepic was the only scorer in double dig­ its with 10 kills, while Kiara McKibben and Kim Gutierrez saw their assists and digs totals drop to 16 and 6, respectively. As a whole, the Dons' hit­ ting percentage was a season-low .128, while the Toreros posted a .341 clip. "I don't know if it broke our confidence," said head coach Gilad Doran in reference to the te­ am's grirld against BYU. "I thought we looked a little tired and sluggish today. We weren't sharp. We weren't on our game. We didn't follow our game plan the way we wanted." "Obviously, San Diego is a good team and they've been winning for a long time. They struggled a few weeks ago, but now it seems that they're back on. They were hitting over .300 for the match and that's tough for any team to play them if you can't stop them. We're not going to make excuses." The Dons now hit the road once again to face the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California on Sep­ tember 29th, before returning to their home court against Gonzaga on October 1st in what features Courtney Sabahi returns a hit. Sabahi had three spikes and six kills in the Dons loss to San Diego. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONS to be another sold-out game starting at 7 pm. • ATHLETICS. 12 THURSDAY OCT1, 2015

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