Scott Roberts/The Runner Josh Wuillamey/The Runner Lauren Ogle/The Runner The latest Legends of Jazz concert review. See story Find more information about who’s hiring. See story on Winter Club Fair took place on Jan. 13. See more pic- on Page 3. Page 4. tures on Page 7.

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One copy per person of each edition is Vol. 35, No. 10 www.csub.edu/runner FREE free. Additional copies 50 cents each. Changes to dormitory pond By Blanca Martinez bridge above the creek, Staff Writer whose water made its way [email protected] from the pond with the fountain to the smaller For those of us who are a lake. Those of us who were part of the residential life familiar with this sight here at California State came back from winter University Bakersfield, the vacation and were in awe; beautiful, sparkling pond with a question in mind as had become quite a sight. to why the pond had been The fountain circulated the significantly drained. water while giving an ele- During the process of my gant and lively spectacle to investigation I picked up a the entire area. few interesting facts associ- I had grown accustomed to ated with the pond. A waking up every morning source from the housing making my way to break- department who wishes to Lauren Ogle/The Runner fast from Rohan, which remain anonymous CSUB has two ponds. One in Alumni Park and other in the dorm area. meant I had to cross the [Cont. on Page 4] Wahoo’s opens

in February ByStudents Ashley Sizemore hit the ice Editor-in-Chief By Olivia Duncan In each of its 53 locations [email protected] Staff Writer Wahoo’s Fish Taco has a [email protected] reputation for having an Let us just go ahead and extreme sports theme, such break the ice. CSUB students who’ve as surfing, snowboarding or A successful event put on the been waiting patiently for a skateboarding, and this by the California State fish taco will soon have location will be no differ- University, Bakersfield their prayers answered. ent. Even if you are not an Student Union Board brought On February 1 Wahoo’s avid sports fan, Wahoo’s in over 250 students to the Ice Fish Taco is scheduled to will have televisions and a Sports Center. open its doors for business jukebox for everyone’s “We were at 250 [which is in what used to be the old entertainment. capacity], but there were still Wiley’s Pub. The hours of CSUB Dining wants to more people wanting to ice operation for the restaurant have interaction with the skate,” said sophomore Vanni Photo courtesy of Vanni Banducci will be Monday through students and therefore is Banducci, who is the student- CSUB students ice-skated for free at the Ice Sports Center. Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. doing whatever it takes to at-large for the SU Board. and Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. make this a student-friendly The event, which allowed Ice-skating was an idea Banducci had n’t give us enough time to plan it as a It was originally supposed “hangout.” During the CSUB students to ice skate for free, suggested last year to the SU Board. winter event. So in November is actual- to open as early as grand opening week, they was held on Jan. 15. It was planned by “The idea of the event came last year ly when we started to plan the event,” September 2009, but due to have teamed up with the the SU Board, which consists of two when I was first appointed to the board. said Banducci. a few unforeseen issues it Associated Student Inc members, not including any Associated That was last February and so that did- [Cont. on Page 3] was unable to do so. (ASi) to host a karaoke Students Inc. representatives. Rene Hjorth, the market- night free for all students. ing assistant for CSUB They are also offering Greeks working within community, outward Dining, said, “There has options to clubs interested been a delay regarding the in hosting events at By Rebecca Flanum Sigma (national), Nu Phi Chi (local), Campfire USA, and Relay for Life opening of Wahoo’s Fish Wahoo’s. Staff Writer and Theta Sigma Chi (local). yearly, we also have a Greek council Taco because the majority Hjorth said, “Thursday [email protected] A member in any Greek organization which we have to report to on a weekly of the equipment had to be nights are open for student not only has to balance the struggle of basis. We are currently getting ready for custom made to ensure that clubs or groups to host an While many Greek organizations at conflicting work and school schedules, our biannual GALA dance on February it fit correctly. Also, CSUB event of their choice free of CSUB work heavily within the commu- but also trying to incorporate enough 6th, and are looking forward to recruit- Dining and Wahoo’s Fish charge. There will be a sign nity, they are also making a difference time to be able to participate in activi- ment.” Taco had to reach an agree- up sheet posted next to the nationally and worldwide. ties within their chapter and within the That is why it is so important that all ment to make sure that this cashier that they must sign On campus we have eight different community. While many Greek organi- Greeks on campus “actively cooperate restaurant fit into the two days before the event. Greek organizations, either national or zations come together on certain events, with each other in social events, volun- Wahoo’s franchise codes There is a stage that is per- local. The Fraternities include: Delta they also have many events that they do teer work and academic activities.” and that it was going to be fect for entertaining large Zeta Tau (local), Kappa Sigma (nation- individually and so it is really a com- Anyone interested in a joining a Greek something that CSUB parties. If groups would al), Theta Chi (national). The Sororities mitment. organization should “keep an open Dining was proud to repre- rather rent the space on the include: Gamma Phi Beta (national), Maureen Caragua of Gamma Phi Beta mind and try to experience all that you sent on our campus.” [Cont. on Page 3] Kappa Delta Nu (local), Phi Sigma Sorority said, “While we participate in [Cont. on Page 3]

2 Opinions January 20, 2010 RUNNER ON THE STREET

By Ashley Sizemore, Editor-in-Chief; Emily Hedlund, Staff Writer

This week, The Runner asked, “Do you enjoy the rain? Why or why not?”

Jasmine Selina Kim, Tonghyum Kim, Stephanie Banuelos, IELC student IELC student Montes, Academic Math, Freshman Adviser “So-So, because it is “No, I need an cold and your clothes umbrella.” “No, it doesn’t “Yes, It’s better get wet.” capture my atten- than the smog in tion.” the air.”

THE RUNNER Volume XXXV, Issue 10

The Runner California State University, Bakersfield By Joshua WuillameyThevision decade screen. in review 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Staff Writer While the death toll was not as Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Telephone 661.654.2165 [email protected] high as the other disasters that Fax 661.654.6905 plagued the decade, it was the E-mail [email protected] The first decade of the new mil- emotional and symbolic damage lennium is finally over. For the that really impacted us. We had youngest of us here at California been hit at home, and hit hard. State University Bakersfield, that The terrorists, members of the editorialstaff is nearly half of our total lifetime. group known as Al-Qaeda, not EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Many big events have happened, only killed innocent people, but Ashley Sizemore both locally and nationally. they completely eliminated our [email protected] The beginning of the decade sense of national security for a MANAGING & PHOTO EDITOR began with the controversial elec- time. For once, we were vulnera- Mark Nessia tion of George W. Bush as the 43rd ble. [email protected] president of the United States of An iconic and emotional image America. that will stay with us for decades to Josh Wuillamey/The Runner FEATURES EDITOR The Science III building is one of the new additions on campus. M elissa Villagomez Bush left office with quite a lega- come is the image and videos of [email protected] cy behind him: the worst terrorist the two towers of the World Trade attack our nation has ever seen, Center in flames. the rest of the staff of CSUB. classroom, but we are paying more SPORTS EDITOR Manny Beltran followed by the USA Patriot Act, Another event that comes to the Arnold Schwarzenegger was money for it than we were last [email protected] war in Iraq, and an economic crisis forefront is Hurricane Katrina in elected as California’s new gover- year. OPINIONS & WEB EDITOR that many feared would rival the 2005, which caused the deaths of nor in the recall election of 2003. The faculty and staff are moving Derek Bato Great Depression. Bush’s entire over 1,000 people and was particu- This, again, was an event filled on to better universities whenever [email protected] two terms in office were not com- larly disastrous in New Orleans, with controversy. Many wonder if they can, the departments are slow- pletely bleak, but the highlights are La. perhaps he was elected simply ly bleeding out, and the students ASSISTANT NEWS because of his well-known name are having a harder time graduat- EDITOR enough to make one cringe. As with most of the events of the Racella De Guia The decade has ended with anoth- decade, it was filled with contro- and celebrity status. ing on schedule, let alone meeting [email protected] er controversial presidential elec- versy and anger. Our response to California’s economy is in sham- the rising tuition costs. tion. Barack Obama is the first the disaster was less than adequate, bles, and the first place any one is But, not everything is grim on our COPY EDITOR black president to lead our coun- and more people suffered than oth- going to point their finger at is campus, or in our city. ADVISER John Emig try—though even his race is a con- erwise might have. California’s governor, A memorandum from President [email protected] troversial issue for some. The Federal Emergency Schwarzenegger. Horace Mitchell, sent on January The 2008 election was also the Management Agency has been Directly feeling the pinch of the 8, details the governor’s 2010-11 newsroomstaff first time many of us participated criticized for having a slow state’s economy is CSUB, and budget proposals. Patricia Berman, Roxana Chavez, Breanna in the democratic process of our response to the disaster in New every student that attends the uni- State funding will now place a Cooper, Olivia Duncan, Rebecca Flanum, country. It was exciting, consider- Orleans, and failure to properly versity. greater emphasis on higher educa- Victor Garcia, Emily Hedlund, Raiai Lee, ing the possibilities. My first time manage the situation once they did The Spanish Department has been tion than prisons, resulting in a 3 Blanca Martinez, Ian Nemeschy, Lauren voting I had a chance to influence arrive. The director of FEMA at facing a moratorium, according to percent increase in the state’s Ogle, Scott Roberts, Porshay Spencer, Geoffrey Taylor, Joshua Wuillamey a change in our nation that had the time was relieved of command, Erika Madrigal, the VP of Finance General Fund to higher education, never been seen since it’s found- and afterward resigned. for the Associated Students, Inc. as well as additional funding for ABOUT ing. Madrigal said that CSU. The Runner is a laboratory newspaper pub- The election was a win-lose the department The memorandum states “the lished weekly, in conjunction with the suffered numerous restoration of $305 million in ‘one- Department of Communications at situation for me. While my California State University, Bakersfield. The choice candidate was elected budget cuts, and time’ cuts taken in 2009-2010 plus Runner believes all advertising to be correct as president, Proposition 8 that only numer- an additional $60.6 million for but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be was also passed in the state ous petitions and enrollment growth...” This money responsible for its outcome. of California. papers were able could be enough to save the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Proposition 8 made it illegal to stall official Spanish and Anthropology Letters to the Editor are encouraged; howev- for gays and lesbians to word of what Departments on our campus, as er, they must be signed and verified to be marry in the state of would happen. well as make it easier for us to sim- considered for publication and should be no California. Everyone has an The Anthropology ply finish getting our education. more than 300 words in length. All letters Department is suf- We also have two new buildings may be edited for clarity and length. opinion about the proposi- tion, about gay marriages. fering from the on our campus: the Student DISCLAIMERS The proposition was, and same issue: budget Recreation Center and the new Views and opinions expressed in the Runner still is, highly debated. cuts that are forc- Science Building III. According to are Unfortunately, the fiercest ing professors to Madrigal, the new buildings were not necessarily those of the editors, staff or the Department of Communications. Each part of the battle was fought leave, preventing planned and paid for years in quarter’s with emotion rather than new students from advance. That means all the whis- student staff determines content/advertising facts. entering, and pered complaints about the new, choices, with advice only from the adviser. Certainly, some people had essentially bleed- expensive recreation center in the Writing, editing and photo/story selection are ing the department midst of our financial crisis are all made by student editors. facts to back up their support or disagreement with out until there is largely unfounded. Though, per- The staff of the Runner reserves the right to Proposition 8. Those facts nothing left to sus- haps one could argue that greater refuse or omit any advertising or material were also made widely avail- tain it. Professor foresight might have yielded dif- which able to anyone who actually Robert M. Yohe II ferent results. advocates illegal activity, which many be Josh Wuillamey/The Runner of the is seeing considered libelous, irresponsible or tasteless. cared to read them. But for The Padre Hotel downtown is reopening soon after major The Runner does not accept inserts or tobac- most people, the majority of rennovations. Anthropology the restoration of a well-known co-related advertising. the voters, the battle was Department simply landmark, The Padre Hotel on fought over whether or not they In the end, the hardest part for said, “It’s up in the air right now,” 1702 18th Street. While not yet COPYRIGHT raising his hands above his head finished, the website hints at its Copyright belongs to the Department of “felt” like the issue of gay mar- most to accept was that there were Communications at California State riage was right or not. no outside forces, at least nothing for emphasis. opening in the beginning of University, Bakersfield. When one thinks of the major with a face, which we could blame No amount of petitions or aware- February. events that have happened in our for the disaster and the deaths. So, ness campaigns will bring more One of the men on the site said, country over the past decade, they for the most part, we turned against money to the university, but it may “come back in a few weeks and forestall the moratoriums long we’ll give you the real deal.” For Are you a talented writer? inevitably think of the terrorist ourselves. attacks of “9-11” in Manhattan, The hurricane nearly wiped an enough to help these troubled more information on the hotel, go NY, and at the Pentagon in entire city off of the map of our departments in the long run. to thepadrehotel.com. Do you want to showcase fabulous Arlington, VA, on the morning of country, yet it is still overshad- There is also the issue of the new I can remember hearing stories news writing and photography? September 11, 2001. owed by 9-11, and more recently furlough day requirements and 10 about the hotel: people say it is Everyone remembers where they the economic crisis that has, unlike percent cut to the faculty and haunted, others say it is dangerous JOIN were when they first heard the the past events, affected every sin- staff’s pay checks, following an and unstable. But soon the hotel news, and they can picture what gle one of us. increase in our tuition. Many stu- will be filled with new stories, and THE RUNNER they were doing at the time, how But there were some things that dents are wondering why we are the brightly lit sign displaying its they slowly sat down on the couch only concerned the people of paying more money for less educa- name, The Padre Hotel, will call Comm 214 or Comm 414 as they caught the first glimpse of California, and even more specifi- tion, and it is a legitimate concern. [Cont. on Page 6] the damage viewed from the tele- cally the students, professors, and We are receiving less time in the

January 20, 2010 Features 3 Protecting Online courses further against car education opportunities By Victor Garcia “It seems like it’s difficult to get a hold of your group Staff Writer members and work things out when there’s not a set time theft [email protected] for the class in the first place,” she said. By Roxana Chavez perpetrator is found, your prop- While face-to-face classes are still the major- With an online course, students Staff Writer erty can be recovered. ity, online classes offer an alternative for many usually get credit for posting [email protected] A lot of the times, these bur- students. to a discussion board and glars are caught. There are sever- Twenty-five of CSUB’s online classes offer have deadlines for specific Annual Security Reports for al different ways that the police separate course offerings for Bakersfield and assignments which are e- California State University can solve these types of cases. Antelope Valley students. mailed to the professor. The Bakersfield come out every Eyewitnesses can call in at the There are another 60 online courses that any mode of transmission is dif- October. The 2009-2010 report time of the burglary or even days student can sign up for. ferent, he said. won’t be available until later this later. Having a description of the “Enrollment in those courses can be very About 25-percent of face-to- year; however since the com- assailant or a license number of large,” said John Dirkse CSUB director of aca- face classes have part of their mencement of 2010 Sergeant the get away car can be just what demic operations and support. course online, even though Kinder from the CSUB campus an officer needs to catch the bad Academically, there isn’t a difference they are listed as face-to- police was content in releasing a guy. between an online course and a face-to-face face course, Dirkse said. statement that no cars have been In the past officers on patrol course. Just because a course is online, does- Because of the large geo- broken into thus far. have caught burglars in the act, n’t mean it can hold an indefinite graphic area it serves, To promote car safety Sergeant and so long as there is crime they amount of students, he said. CSUB has made an effort Kinder offered some helpful tips will continue to do so in the “The work effort is the same as to increase its distance that can help students avoid hav- future. Sergeant Kinder stressed any other course,” Dirkse education and online ing their cars being burglarized. how important it is for students said. course offerings, he When you leave your car to go to be aware, keep their eyes “Clearly, the mode of said. to class, always make sure to open, and most of all stay safe. instruction is different.” There has been a gradual lock all the doors and roll up all “If you see or hear anything sus- Leslie Daniels, a CSUB teaching Photo courtesy increase of online classes of your windows. Don’t leave picious, report it.” said Kinder. of kaboose.com credential student, said she likes online classes. each quarter, he said. things of value in the car and in Antonio Ramirez who plans “I think they are beneficial, because in the teaching cre- “We have more and more each quarter, as more faculty plain sight. Keep your valuables on attending CSUB this fall was dential program a lot of students are subbing right now determine there is a course that may fit in an online with you, take them to class, and interested in the school due to its and hold full-time jobs,” Daniels said. mode,” Dirkse said. if you must leave certain items in calm environment and small Group work in online classes is one of the negatives, she your car, be sure to place them class sizes, but is aware that even said out of sight by leaving them in at CSUB no car is completely the interior of your trunk. safe. Ramirez recently got his Many newer models of cars car broken into outside of his come with anti-theft devices residence. “It was horrible Students hit the ice already installed, but they may inconvenience and costly as be installed in older models as well.” said Ramirez. [Cont. from page 1] smoothing and cleaning the The Runner that it was I’ve always enjoyed ice- well. If you have a car with an The burglars broke into Banducci, 19, was excited rink, students began to nothing to worry about skating and [the purpose anti-theft device in it, use it. An Ramirez’s car by throwing a that the event had a great skate. Many flocked to the because most of the time was to] give the students an alarm can alert people that there brick through the driver window turnout. railings but few showed the alarm goes off when the opportunity to go ice skate is a theft in progress and scare and got away with his car stereo. “It was really an absolute- experience in ice-skating. vents are not in alignment. for free. away the burglars before they The cost to repair the window ly awesome event ... I’m A Disk Jockey played The SU Board had a spec- “Guests were charged $5 are able to get a hold of your per- was almost $200, and because speechless,” said Banducci. music and falls seemed to ified party room for CSUB ... we didn’t really make sonal possessions. his insurance deductible was Ice Skating consisted of be by the minute. students and the board pro- any money, it was just The list of items that are stolen $250 it was less expensive for free skate, couple’s skate, a Unfortunately, within the vided food such as more to compensate and from cars varies from parking him to get it fixed on his own mini-talent show and the first half hour, a male Domino’s pizza, s’mores, give back to the students.” permits, textbooks, laptops, cell rather than go through his insur- hokeypokey dance. CSUB student had to be and other snacks and sodas. The SU Board meets at phones, handbags and wallets, to ance company. The night began with taken out on a stretcher due When asked if this would least once per quarter and the most common thing stolen These unforeseen expenditures skate rental, in which stu- to a fall on his back and turn into an annual event, their next meeting is sched- out of cars, car stereos. can be really tough on college dents had to put the shoes there were fire alarm prob- Banducci said: “Yes, this uled for Feb. 2. Their next Regularly burglars do not students who may already be on their feet as collateral. lems later in the evening. will definitely be an annual social event is speed dat- break into cars to steal stock working full or part time just to Once “booted up” and the However, an Ice Sports event [because of] how ing, which will be held on stereos, most car stereos that are make ends meet. For this reason Zamboni had finished Center employee assured many people showed up ... Feb. 11. stolen are after-market stereos. If it is important for students to not you had an after-market stereo only report anything that looks installed into your car with a or sounds suspicious, but always removable face, take a few extra inform the authorities when they Greeks work within seconds before leaving your car are victims of car theft. That way to take the face off. the university police can be more Remember that any time you aware of what goes on around community,outward leave things of value in your car the campus and can do more to in plain sight you are putting stop car theft and other crimes. [Cont. from page 1] strived for, so I went Greek to make an impact.” yourself at risk to be a victim of If you would like more infor- can through rush, however, have open minded skepticism, Throughout the community, “we are going to participate car theft. Anyone can be a vic- mation on CSUB’s crime statis- and ask lots of questions.” in the Mayor’s Clean up, Relay for Life, volunteering at tim. You don’t have to know the tics you can visit the Annual As a result, though it is a strain on any students schedule Terrio Therapy Fitness, and we are also planning on par- person who stole from you, most Security Report online through to become a member of a Greek organization, there are ticipating in an upcoming carnival on campus. While one of the time when burglars target the University Police web page. many benefits that you can experience. of our biggest goals is to support all of the CSUB athlet- a vehicle, it’s random. Simply go to www.csub.edu and Diana Melgar of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority said, “While ics, we always would like to double our brotherhood by If you’ve done everything you click on the link at the top right our girls raise money doing the Rockathon for the kidney the end of the year, increase our notability around town, could, and took all the extra pre- of the page. That will direct you foundation, we also volunteer weekly at the Bakersfield and raise $10,000 for Relay for Life.” cautions to avoid being a victim to the University Police wel- homeless shelter, and are getting ready for our fall rush, Even though being in a Greek organization is stressful, and still have your car broken come page and you will be able some of our girls just recently travelled to Washington the good outweighs the bad. into, be sure that you know the to access the report from there. D.C. to get some training for new job positions within Mike Edwards of Theta Chi Fraternity said, “While we model and serial numbers to all their field. While sorority is time consuming, it is defi- are currently looking for philanthropy this quarter, we of your valuables so that if the nitely worth it, and I love being a Greek.” recently had a carnival to benefit the Bakersfield home- Alonzo Aguirre of Kappa Sigma less shelter last November. As for rushing a frat, I would Fraternity said, “I became a recommend not taking it so seriously, and to check out all Greek because I always felt that I possibilities to find the right fit.” could make an impact on peo- All of the Greeks are extremely active in the communi- ples’ lives. In my eyes I see ty, and if you are considering rushing, make sure to ask Greeks as great philanthropers, lots of questions and see what is right for you. something that I have always Wahoo’s opens in February [Cont. from Page 1] but you can substitute it for one of their meal plans by weekend they can do so for a chicken or carne asada. If visiting their website, small fee and we would be you are looking for a healthy www.csub.campusdish.com willing to work out a deal on alternative they also offer or at their office located at food with groups that are salads, a veggie bowl and a the back of the Runner Café. interested.” la carte items. They serve an Hjorth explained by saying, Wahoo’s Fish Taco is array of soft drinks, as well “For every $100 students famous for their fish tacos, as, beer and wine. purchase to use at the Runner but they also have an array of If you are looking to eat on Café and Dining Commons, other items on their menu. To a budget, the CSUB Dining they will receive an addition- start off you can choose from has ways to help. They will al $10 as a bonus and will a quesadilla, nachos, Maui be offering coupons in not be charged sales tax on onion rings, etc, followed by upcoming issues of The their food purchases. This one of their bowls or combo Runner newspaper and in money is also good at platters as an entrée. Many other locations all over cam- Wahoo’s Fish Taco.” of the items are fish based, pus. You can also purchase

4 Features January 20, 2010 Employment opportunities for students

By Emily Hedlund always a need for people of all Staff Writer kinds to work for Target. [email protected] Target also offers applications to employees to pursue higher As college students, it can sometimes be paying jobs in fields that stu- intimidating trying to find a job that works dents obtain their degree in. with hectic school schedules. Yet, with a pos- For example, if an employee itive attitude, a determined spirit, and a for Target gets a degree in clean-cut look, you can successfully main- computer science, he is wel- tain a job. come to apply through Target It is important when dropping off an appli- for a career-oriented job deal- cation, or going to an interview to look your ing with his degree. best. If you are dedicated to getting a job, Wal-Mart also has much to then wearing dress clothes and shoes will offer. Similar to Target in show that you care enough about your departmental areas, Wal-Mart appearance to make a good impression. is flexible with school and A smile will definitely win points with your stays open until 12 a.m., mak- future employer. No one wants to hire some- ing it possible to work after one who can’t even smile the first time they afternoon/evening classes. introduce themselves. Rebecca Flanum, a Wal-Mart You may be terrified about having to be crit- employee, said, “I enjoy Joshua Wuillamey/The Runner icized and analyzed for a job, but don’t show always staying busy, doing One of the many businesses hiring in Bakersfield. it. Think of something recent that you have projects and floor sets.” accomplished successfully, focus on how Both places accept applica- ing for students on all the topics listed above. internships and can articulate the skills they you felt after that, and then walk in to meet tions online or in the store. This makes it We host events where employers come to have developed through those experiences the manager. convenient for the student applying. campus to directly recruit students for intern- are more employable.” After turning in an application, whether Students are fortunate to have an awesome ships, part-time and full-time professional Evarian went on to say that “Students can online or in-store, it is always a good idea to service located here on campus that can help jobs. Our event calendar is located on our easily check out job opportunities by using follow up a week later, re-introducing one- them build resumes and prepare for their next website, www.csub.edu/cece.” our online career services management sys- self to the manager and letting him know that job. The Center for Community Engagement With employment at a low, hiring is rare. tem, RunnerLink. RunnerLink is where you are interested in the job. & Career Education, located next the Runner The director offered advice for those having employers post jobs. Connecting to Two places that are hiring are Target off Café, will gladly help students prepare for difficulty finding a job. Evarian said, RunnerLink is easy and free! Students can Stockdale and Wal-Mart located off not only a job but also their career. Jane “Students should consider internships, not open an account and can view job postings Rosedale. Even though these places may Evarian, director of the Career Development only when they are attending CSUB, but including on campus jobs, off campus jobs, seem commonplace, they have much to offer Center, spoke on the issue. many organizations offer internships to internships and volunteer opportunities! college students. From the many departments When asked how can students best use the recent graduates as well. Students can also see a list of our career edu- such as: electronics, home, furniture, and Employment Center here on campus, “Also, a great way for a student to prove cation workshops and recruiting events by cosmetics, there is plenty of opportunity to Evarian said, “The Center for Community skills and initiative is to offer to volunteer for clicking into the Events section in the sys- work with something that you enjoy. Engagement & Career Education offers stu- an organization. Volunteering helps the stu- tem. Students can access RunnerLink by At Target, the environment is fast paced, dents an array of services and support related dent build a rapport with the organization, going to www.csub.edu/cece.” making the day go by quicker. There are con- to professional development and the job make contacts, and polish important profes- Do not get discouraged if you cannot find a stant things to do, making multi-tasking and search. Students can attend workshops relat- sional level skills. job. Keep trying, stay positive, and, with having energy important. However, if one ed to major and career selection, resume “Relevant experience prior to graduation patience and dedication, you will get the finds that he would rather stay in one place development, the job search, interviewing, creates leverage for students. Students who much needed job sooner than you think. and focus on one thing at a time, the oppor- and skill building through experiences like have engaged in relevant experiences tunity of cashiering or stocking is available. internships, volunteerism and part-time jobs. through part-time jobs, volunteerism and A Target representative says that there is We also provide one-on-one career counsel- Wavelengths closes its doors

By Geoffrey Taylor names in skateboarding are a part of Staff Writer the Wavelengths extended family, [email protected] including professional skateboarder Devine Calloway and amateur skate- The recession has claimed yet anoth- boarders Eggy King, Sid Melvin and er victim and this time it’s a doozie. Everen Stallion. Bakersfield will be losing an icon “A lot of people are bummed,” said when Wavelengths Surf/SBI Chas Cundiff, a manager at the shop, Boardshop closes its doors at the end “Our clientele was always local and of January. The shop will be ending always loyal.” their 20+ year run as the premier Though there are a plethora of other Lauren Ogle/The Runner choice for surf and skate apparel and skateboard shops in Bakersfield but One of the ponds located on campus. gear in Kern County. The potential of Wavelengths has been the only one re-opening under a different name offering surfing gear since they exists, but the shop as the public knows opened. The shop has become famous Changes to dormitory pond it is leaving, never to return. for their great and affordable product [Cont. from page 1] empty puddle. Moreover, when the pond was “We really didn’t expect this,” said selection, friendly atmosphere and informed me with an interesting event of the past. filled with water a lot of people would come to Sade Haake, a three-year Wavelengths family environment. For many, the end Around the summer of 2007 a bulldozer and a fish. employee, “It’s sad because we’re of Wavelengths is the end of an era in water pump were brought to drain everything out As for the insight of why they drained the pond, deeply rooted in Bakersfield.” Bakersfield. Originally, Wavelengths began in of the pond. Hence all of the mud was taken out. our source said, “They drain it twice a year. I do “I plan on taking some time for It was said that during that process the person not know why. However, it is not going to stay Morro Bay and expanded into myself after the doors close,” said Bakersfield and Fresno due to the large working was a bit nervous because he had seen a drained forever. I believe they drain it to place Chad Hoggard, manager and part- long and thick snake. After the process had been fresh water.” demand for and shortage of surf and owner of the Bakersfield Wavelengths skate shops in the Central Valley at the complete, someone from high importance asked First time freshman, Sarita Jimenez from location. “It’s been a long run, over time. our source if the rumor was true. The answer was Rivendale in regard to the situation said, “I was half my life now.” The shop began their run in no, because, our source had been working in the surprised and I think it looks ugly now. I don’t For many people in Bakersfield, los- Bakersfield at their original location in campus for the last three years and passed know why they did it but I want to know why. ing Wavelengths will force them to go a strip mall on Ming Ave. As business through there daily and never seen a snake in the Before I thought it was really beautiful and it elsewhere and pay more for their pre- expanded and their clientele grew, the pond. Also, students never recalled seeing a attracted more animals, like ducks.” ferred style of surf and skate clothes shop moved to their own freestanding snake. Sophomore, Mathew Bernachi said, “It looks and gear. location on California Ave., snuggled Our source comments on the tall green grass even uglier than before. And I miss seeing bums tightly between Real Rd. and Highway “I’ve been shopping at Wavelengths around the pond, which has been cut down and fish outside.” 99. The Fresno and Morro Bay loca- for 11 or 12 years,” said Pulido, “With thinks that it looks dry and dead with neither At last, the head of facilities, Tom Velasquez, tions will remain open. Wavelengths closing, I’ll have to go to grass or water. The source wished they had not explained that the pond is drained every two “Wavelengths is Bakersfield,” said more expensive stores for the same done so due to the fact that there are species liv- years to regulate and control vegetation. As well Andrew Pulido, a California State gear.” ing in the pond that need the nature of the grass. as to install a new pump and fountain. The University, Bakersfield graduate stu- However, for those die-hard And is pretty sure that they have either went process of designing and installation, he is hop- dent, “It’s the California/West Coast Wavelengths loyalists, a trip to away or died. In addition, the pond looks like an ing, should be finished by the end of April. Beach style.” Wavelengths locations at 7732 N. Countless locals started their passion Blackstone in Fresno or 988 for surfing and skateboarding by pur- Embarcadero in Morro Bay may just chasing their first, second, third and fill the void. Letters to the Editor Policy even current boards at Wavelengths, Visit their Bakersfield location at Submissions must include name, address, email (if available), year in school (if appli- 3501 California Ave before the end of helping to grow the already large cable) and telephone number. All letters will be verified by the news staff by a phone extreme sports community in town. January for more information on their “We’re like a big family here,” said clearance sale or just to drop a kind call prior to publication. If the news staff is unable to contact the writer of a letter, the Chas Cundiff, a manager at the shop, word. Currently, the shop is offering letter will be held until such time as contact is made. Letters must be no more than “I’ve been here for 10 years, so I’m 25-percent to 50-percent off everything 300 words in length. The editor reserves right to reject any letters to the editor of edit surprised at how many people have in the store, so take advantage of the them for length, grammar, punctuation. Letters containing obscene or libelous state- come out and how busy it’s been.” clearance before the doors cease to ments or those intended as advertising will not be published. Many of Bakersfield’s most notable reopen.

January 20, 2010 Entertainment 5 ‘And the award goes to...’

By Porshay Spencer favorite Staff Writer breakout And the [email protected] music artist so here’s a Award Season has kicked off in brief list winner is... the year of 2010 beginning with compose of the 36th annual People’s Choice winners. To Award, an award show that allows see the com- Films Favorite Competition Show everyday people to nominate and plete list visit American Idol determine winners which makes it peo- Favorite Movie Favorite New TV an even more entertaining show Actor Drama knowing that the viewers had a Johnny Depp Vampire Diaries Favorite Movie direct affect on the outcomes. Favorite New TV Actress It aired January 6 at 9 pm on Comedy Sandra Bullock Glee CBS television network. Queen Favorite Action Favorite Animal Latifah hosted the award show in Star Show Los Angeles at the brand new Hugh Jackman Dog Whisperer Nokia Theater, L.A live. The Favorite Comedic Favorite Talk award show celebrates and awards Star Show Jim Carrey Ellen Degeneres statues for movies, television and Favorite Breakout Favorite Sci- music. Its also allows viewers to Movie Actress fi/Fantasy TV contribute by voting on peo- Miley Cyrus Show pleschoice.com on two topics, 3D Favorite Breakout Supernatural live action movie and favorite 3D Movie Actor Taylor Lautner animation film. Favorite On-Screen Music Even though the show is over, Team peopleschoice.com allows people Photo Top left courtesy of monstersandcritics.com Photo Top right courtesy of accesshollywood.com The Twilight Saga Favorite Male to view the shows highlight that Photo Bottom Left: courtesy of warsawmade.com Photo Bottom Right courtesy of wordpress.com Favorite Artist showcases the best and worst Top Left: Jessica Alba and Top Right: Taylor Lautner at the 2010 People’s Choice Independent Movie Keith Urban moments. The highlights included Awards. Inglorious Favorite Female live performances by the queen of Bottom Left: Johnny Depp won Favorite Actor. Bottom Right: Lady Gaga won Basterds Artist Favorite Comedy hip hop soul Mary J. Favorite Pop Artist. Taylor Swift Movie Favorite Country Blige who sang the The Proposal Artist first single called “I Favorite Movie Carrie Am” off her latest Twilight Underwood album entitled Favorite Family Favorite Breakout “Stronger with Each Movie Music Artist Tear,” also perform- Up Lady Gaga ing was Nicole Favorite Rock Band Scherzinger from the Paramore Pussycat Dolls and Television Favorite Music Cobra Starship. The Collaboration performances along Favorite TV Run This Town with an incredible Drama Favorite R&B hostess crank out an House Artist Mariah Carey awesome show. Favorite TV Comedy Favorite Pop Artist The “Twilight Saga” The Big Bang Lady Gaga left the show as big Theory Favorite Hip-Hop winners leaving with Favorite TV Artist at least four awards Drama Actor Eminem ranging from favorite Hugh Laurie movie to favorite on Favorite TV drama Misc. screen team. Lady actress fine job of dressing for the occa- by Antonio Berardi. The men of Katherine Heigl Gaga also received sion. The hostess the queen her- the hour were not to be staged up, Favorite TV Favorite Web multiple awards for self look incredible in a cream Taylor Lautner from the “Twilight Comedy Actress Celeb favorite pop and breakout music pleschoice.com colored floor length gown with a Saga” looked ravishing in a char- Alyson Hannigan Ashton Kutcher artist. On a last note, the ladies, gentle- gold belt by Georges Chakra and coal color suit. The real winners Favorite TV Favorite Franchise So the categories arranged from men who grace the red carpet at Jessica Alba looked magnificent were the viewers who I have to Obsession Twilight Saga True Blood favorite actor/actress in a film to the People Choice Awards did a in a short metallic dress designed applaud for a fine selection of Editors’ TV picks of the week Ashley Sizemore, Manny Beltran, Melissa Villagomez, Editor-in-Chief Sports Features

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6 Entertainment January 20, 2010 The 411 on post-Xmas sales By Breanna Cooper tag along. Staff Writer There are even stores for [email protected] men that have sales. Danielle Lowghry, cus- Checks are in and school tomer, said “The Gap has has begun, whether you are jeans for her son for only from Bakersfield, live off- $51 and they are regularly campus, or on-campus, the $80.” local has a Which is a tremendous dif- store for almost everyone’s ference in price, and for preference. those single mothers out And exclusive sales there, Lowghry said, throughout the year, and “Gymboree has some good major sales still persist since sales for kids right now.” Christmas passed a month As you can see there are ago. many different aspects of Shelly Wellborn, general shopping available in the Scott Roberts/The Runner manager of mall. It Mose Allison (left) played the piano while Tom Worthington (right) played bass. Banana “Everyone does Republic, not said, “After knows the have to Christmas be only Performance of a Legend the store had hottest products for you, a winter sale birth- By Scott Roberts his own songs. ing bars of the song. recently graduated with a for 30% off, go on sale after days Staff Writer Through his long career as A stand-out performance major in music, also enjoyed Bakersfield persist [email protected] a songwriter and musician, was given by bassist the performance, stating, “it amongst Christmas.” all year. Allison has blended his rus- Warrington, specifically his was great, I thought his other retail- Sara On Friday night Mose tic blues instilled roots with solos. His technical skill on lyrics were amazing; witty ers get rid of -Sara Campbell Allison and his trio took the the melodic complexities of the instrument was shown and charming for an old their winter stage at the Doré Theater for jazz. Allison trio of today through quick flurries of man.” clothing in January because Campbell, customer, said, “I a memorable and talent filled holds true to this formula. notes, as well as his pristine Musquez was a member of by that time stores are see all the signs in the win- performance. At 82, Allison Friday’s performance, musicianship as his musical many on-campus small receiving spring wear.” dows, and everyone has did not miss a beat. Both his which also included Tom phrases danced between lush group jazz combos, as well What other way to get off- money from Christmas, and song writing and playing Warrington on stand-up bass melodic patterns and rhyth- as the big band during his campus or out of the house tons of my friends have been shined, as he lived up to his and Paul Kreibich on drums, mically catchy statements. time as a student at CSUB. than to go shopping? getting UGG boots, Chi name of being a legend of exhibited a stream-lined Kreibich also provided his If you are interested in There is a piano store locat- Straighteners. Everyone jazz. combination of both lyrically own blend of percussive checking out other local per- ed on the perimeter of the knows the hottest products Though Allison has been witty blues vocals, and top- solos, both he and formances, as well as some mall near the main entrance, go on sale after Christmas.” referred to as “the William notch musicianship. Warrington receiving great local musicians, the a skate board store, build a The Best advice I have for Faulkner of Jazz,” Allison Warrington and Kreibich applause after each display CSUB music department bear, and the center of the all is to go The Valley Plaza has heavily influenced supplied an undeniably “in of seasoned talent. puts on the Jazz Coffeehouse mall is laced with kiosks at Mall and see what good sales famous blues and rock musi- the pocket” backdrop for When asked about Allison’s Concerts. These concerts which students, faculty or are available. cians such as The Rolling Allison’s lyrical meander- performance John Young, include CSUB’s small group anyone can pick up quick Do not forget about Stones, The Yardbirds, The ings which included enter- 64, thought that it was “a jazz combos which perform gifts on the run if under time Valentine’s which will here Who and Van Morrison who taining lines like, “you call it very good performance by a both student-written origi- constraints. in a month – get those gifts released an album titled jogging, I call it running very good artist.” nals and classic jazz stan- The owner of Buckle Town, for the special friends now “Tell Me Something: The around.” Young was familiar with dards. mentioned he has been pro- while the sales are on. Songs of Mose Allison.” Faint humming and vocal- Allison’s music before the The next Jazz Coffeehouse moting buy one belt get the If there are anymore ques- Born in the Mississippi izations similar to “scatting” performance, being a fan of Concert is on Saturday, Feb. other half off since tions you have, you can Delta on his grandfather’s could be heard in between his early work from the ‘60s. 27. Admission is $10 gener- Christmas ended. always call The Valley Plaza farm, Allison’s passion for Allison’s singing and during Several local musicians al and only $6 for students. While browsing through the Mall and get information music started at a young age his piano solos, as the trio were in attendance including The concert will be located mall, clearly there are sale about anything you may be as he began playing the pounded out many short music major and pianist on campus in the Music signs in every window, in inquiring about call (661) piano at age 5, learning pop- songs, most under 3 minutes. Ryan Ramming, who Building, room 127 and it any store you can imagine. 832-2436. Ask for any store ular blues songs by ear. Once Songs were written either enjoyed the performance and begins at 7:30 p.m. There are so many different you are inquiring about, and in high school, Allison by Allison himself, or other said “it was a great display stores to choose from and if customer service will assist played trumpet in the march- blues songwriters who he of talent.” you have a little brother or you. ing band and began writing announced during the open- Daniel Musquez, 22, who sister who simply adores the mall this is time to let them Crime Beat The Decade Compiled By at the Health Center for an asthma Occurred at University Police Ashley Sizemore attack. She was sent to the Student Department. Lost parking permit. Editor-in-Chief Union ATM and now she is not answer- Disposition: Report taken. [email protected] ing phone. Disposition: Checks Okay. 3:28 p.m. Found property report. in review 7:38 p.m. Suspicious circumstances. Occurred at Science II. Disposition: Monday, Jan. 4 Officer initiated activity at Parking Lot Report taken. [Cont. from Page 2] only to an older movie of 10:44 a.m. Found property report. I. Disposition: No further action 7:40 p.m. Petty theft report. Occurred at enjoy what it has to offer. his, Titanic, made in 1997, at Occurred at Romberg Nursing Center. required. University Police Department. Also important are the 250 $1.8 million. That is quite an An Advantage MasterCard. Disposition: Report taken. jobs the hotel is offering to achievement for any person. Disposition: Report taken. Wednesday, Jan. 6 9:24 p.m. Emergency phone or 911 call. the people of Bakersfield. In Avatar climbed past Star 4:43 p.m. Assist other agency. Officer 6:48 a.m. Found property report. Occurred at Bike Path South.. Call hard times, The Padre Hotel Wars on the all-time domes- initiated activity at Stockdale Hwy. and Occurred at Science II. CSUB ID came in but it did not do a complete will not only offer relaxation tic box office charts, reach- Coffee Road. California Highway Disposition: Report taken. dial. The call did not register on the and entertainment, but it will ing No. 3 just behind The Patrol on scene westbound just west of 8:17 a.m. Lost property report. computer program. Disposition: False also offer jobs for people Dark Knight and Titanic. intersection. Disposition: Referred to Occurred at University Police alarm. who are having trouble find- The Dark Knight was other agency. Department. Parking Permit. ing work anywhere. another movie that had a 6:13 p.m. Assist other agency. Officer Disposition: Report taken. Friday, Jan. 8 In the form of entertain- major impact on the enter- initiated activity at Coffee Road and 8:57 a.m. Lost property report. 8:06 a.m. Suspicious circumstances. ment, the decade was topped tainment industry. Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield Police Occurred at Antelope Valley Campus. Occurred at Parking Lot J. Unoccupied with an absolutely fascinat- Unfortunately, one of the Department on scene. Disposition: No Courier bag. Disposition: Report taken. gold sedan left running with the lights ing work of art: the movie main stars of the film, Heath further action required. 3:32 p.m. Suspicious circumstances. on. Disposition: Information only. Avatar. The movie was bril- Ledger as The Joker, died 6:30 p.m. Citation verification and Occurred at Parking Lot I. Door left 10:17 a.m. Found property report. liantly done and looked during post-production, but clearance. Occurred at University open on a silver vehicle. Disposition: Occurred at Student Success And spectacular on the screen. he left his mark as one of the Police Department. Disposition: Checks okay. Retention Center. Keys. Disposition: It also contains an impor- most sinister and insane Assignment completed. 4:58 p.m. Found property report. Report taken. tant message, one as contro- antagonists in film. Ledger Occurred at . Found wal- 10:18 a.m. Found property report. versial as the two presiden- won an Oscar for Best Tuesday, Jan. 5 let. Disposition: Report taken. Occurred at Student Recreation Center. tial elections, Proposition 8, Performance by an Actor in 5:36 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Occurred Disposition: Report taken. and our role fighting terror- a Supporting Role. It was at Modular East 1. Older model white Thursday, Jan. 7 2:22 p.m. Found property report. ists worldwide: the protec- awarded posthumously, and van occupied by a caucasion male, aged 9:21 a.m. Suspicious circumstances. Occurred at Dorothy Donohoe Hall. tion of our planet. was accepted by his mother, 30-40. Reporting party states subject is Occurred at Parking Lot H. Two males Disposition: Report taken. Do we need to worry about father and sister. acting suspicious. Disposition: No fur- were smoking marijuana in their vehi- 7:15 p.m. Found property report. the health of our planet? The last decade has seen ther action required. cle. Disposition: Unable to locate. Occurred at Science III. Disposition: James Cameron seems to natural disasters, wars, 9:18 a.m. Found property report. 9:27 a.m. Found property report. Report taken. think so, and I congratulate unsurpassed creativity, and Occurred at Student Union. iPod, ear- Occurred at Student Recreation Center. 8:48 p.m. Suspicious subject. Officer him for making his state- enough to argue about for phones & zebra phone case. Disposition: Report taken. initiated activity at Facilities ment in such a spectacular the next century. It has cer- Disposition: Report taken. 10:40 a.m. Found property report. Management. Disposition: Advised and way that reached out to so tainly been a busy 10 years, 5:22 p.m. Check the welfare. Occurred Occurred at Parking Lot F. Keys complied. many people. and the events that took at Student Union. Reporting Party was Disposition: Report taken. The movie has made $1.6 place will continue to shape concerned about her daughter. She was 1:06 p.m. Lost property report. billion worldwide, second the world for years to come.

January 20, 2010 Entertainment 7 Winter 2010 Club Fair

Each quarter, a Club Fair is held to intro- duce California State University, Bakersfield students to the various and interesting clubs and organizations on cam- pus. Students can learn about the Greek system, academic honor societies, stu- dent government, major-related clubs and much more. Every club fair there is a competition among the clubs and organizations to see which has the most decorated table. Tables can be seen with informational fliers, pictures, sign- up sheets and other memorabilia. Lauren Ogle/The Runner Myriam Valdez helped at the Community Service Cooperative table. CSC helps introduces students to philanthropies around Bakersfield.

Lauren Ogle/The Runner Delta Zeta Tau is one of three fraternities on campus. Their table was in front of one of the two major dis- plays in DDH. Different clubs and organizations get the opportunity to use the displays each quarter.

Lauren Ogle/The Runner P.E.A.K. Club, which stands for Physical Education and Kinesiology

Lauren Ogle/The Runner The Phi Sigma Sigma sorority provided many photos and other memorabilia on their table at the Club Fair to show the different events the sisterhood has taken part in.

Lauren Ogle/The Runner Origami pieces were used as decorations for a Club Fair table.

8 Sports January 20, 2010 ’Runner Roundup Compiled by will play this season. That being said, I Tricia Berman thought we competed decent, but we just Staff Writer looked like we had played a competitive in [email protected] awhile.” The scores indicated a convincing win for Women’s Basketball the Mustangs, who are coming off a third- Freshman Amber Williams set a school place finish in the in record with eight 3-pointers as the CSUB 2009. However, McCain was most pleased women’s basketball team ran away from with the play of freshman Julian Mannix the Cal State Northridge Matadors, 91-71, and sophomore Veronica Dimas at No. 1 Monday evening at the . doubles, who fell to Steffi Wong and Williams finished with a career-high 24 Alexa Lee in a competitive 8-3 decision. points on 8 of 13 shooting, all 3-pointers, Cal Poly went on to sweep the doubles as CSUB moved to 9-8 while Northridge before winning all six singles matches in fell to 2-11. straight sets. For McCain, though, this Senior Phynique Allen had 17 points and match was more about the future than the a team-best eight assists. Senior Katie present. Williams scored 12 points with five steals “We knew this was going to be a tough in 22 minutes of action. Junior Nikki Leon match, but we want to test ourselves right had 10 points off the bench. away to help prepare for our big weekend For the 16th time in CSUB’s 17 games, coming up in two weeks,” he said, refer- the Roadrunner defense forced at least 20 ring to a Bay area trip featuring matches at turnovers, causing 21 Matador miscues on San Jose State (Jan. 29), Santa Clara (Jan. the night which were turned into 34 points. 30) and UC Santa Cruz (Jan. 31). The ’Runners led from start to finish. CSUB will open its home dual match sea- CSUB outscored Northridge’s bench, 25- son Feb. 13 by hosting Cal State 13, and held an 18-2 advantage in fast Northridge at Stockdale Country Club. break points. The ’Runners jumped to an early 19-4 Women’s Swimming and Diving lead in the first half, fueled by Amber Victoria Kreutz won both springboard Williams’ sharp deep shooting. Katie diving events and Rachel McCall turned in Mark Nessia/The Runner Williams added five first-half steals as the CSUB women’s swim team’s fastest Senior guard Phynique Allen goes up for two of her 12 points in a 65-47 rout of CSUB took a 53-28 lead into the locker mark in the 200 IM so far this season in Seattle U. room. The 53 points tied the team’s sea- the ’Runners’ 183-114 loss to Fresno State son-high, previously set back on Nov. 21, Saturday. 2009, against Hawaii and the 25-point McCall, who had not competed in the 200 The Lady ’Runners halftime advantage was the largest cushion IM yet this season, swam a 2:10.03, a team of the year. season-best and nearly 6 seconds faster In the second half, the ’Runners pushed than her closest competitor at Saturday’s cruise past Seattle U the lead to 32 points, 71-39, midway dual. McCall also earned a pair of second- through the half as Allen connected on a place finishes, swimming a 1:05.78 in the By Emily Hedlund including 40-percent from 3-point range. jump shot. Northridge outscored the 100 breast and a 54.08 in the 100 free. Staff Writer Four ’Runners scored in double-digits with ’Runners, 43-38, in the second half but the In the springboard diving events, Kreutz [email protected] senior guards Phynique Allen and Katie first half cushion never brought the scored a 243.52 in the one-meter event and Williams leading the team with 12 points Matadors within any true striking distance. 262.05 in the three-meter event, each the The CSUB women’s basketball team have each, followed by Tiffany Belt with 11 and top score of the day. Teammate Hannah their own rhythm when it comes to basket- Tamiko Davis with 10. Men’s Basketball Yoder scored a season-best 211.35 in the ball, utilizing a balanced attack to defeat Davis led the team with a game-high 12 Southern Mississippi made a season-high one-meter event to place second. Seattle University 65-47 on Jan. 16, at the rebounds and four blocks, while Williams ten 3-pointers and rode that effort to an 81- Stephanie Donnelly placed second in Icardo Center. had a game-high four steals. 65 men’s basketball victory over CSUB three events, finishing in 59.53 in the 100 The Lady ’Runners are now 84-0 all-time The ’Runners defense was intense, playing Tuesday night in Reed Green Coliseum. back, 2:08.29 in the 200 back and 59.06 in when holding opponents under 60 points. man-to-man most of the game, giving the The ’Runners got a season-high 25 points the 100 fly. Additional runner-up finishes The ’Runners didn’t waste any time getting Redhawks fits, and forcing them to commit from freshman guard Stephon Carter, but by the Roadrunners included Renee Roy in to the basket, jumping to an early 11-3 lead 20 turnovers in the game. The Redhawks it was not enough to offset a trio of Golden the 1,000 free (11:19.82), Lacey Payne in five minutes into the game, and led by as shot 39.1-percent in the first half, but only Eagles scoring 13 points apiece. the 200 fly (2:18.92), Louise Westergren many as 24 points. 24-percent in the second. On paper, the game figured to be decided in the 50 free (25.04) and Olivia Ramos in The ’Runners maintained the lead through- The ’Runners will go on the road to take on in the paint, given both USM’s 8.2 the 500 free (5:28.97). out the game, never trailing in the contest. the University of the Pacific on Jan. 20 and rebounds per game margin and its pedes- Brooke Penney had a trio of third place The teamwork and chemistry between the Long Beach State on Jan. 23 before return- trian 33-percent mark from 3-point range. times, including a season best 2:00.07 in ’Runners really started to show through in ing to the Icardo Center to take on Cal Poly The ’Runners finished the night out-scor- the 200 free. the second half. The ’Runners shot 45.8- San Luis Obispo on Jan. 30. ing USM 36-26 in the paint and were very The ’Runners return to the Hillman percent from the field in the second half, competitive on the glass, losing that battle Aquatics Center Jan. 23 for a double-dual just 37-32, but the Golden Eagles’ unex- with the men’s squad against UC Davis. Male Athlete of the Week pected success from long range made Action begins at 1 p.m. Senior wrestler Mitch Monteiro, ranked No. 14 those stats moot. in the heavyweight division, defeated Oregon The game slipped away from the Wrestling State’s Clayton Jack, ranked No. 18, in over- ’Runners when a hot-shooting start turned CSUB’s wrestling team was victorious in time 7-5. Monteiro is 3-1 in the PAC-10 this ice cold midway through the first half. the top three weight classes, but could not CSUB opened the game 6 of 12 from the steal a win in the lower seven, falling 35-9 season and 10-5 overall. The ’Runners look to field before a 1 for 11 streak allowed to No. 22 Oregon State in Pac-10 dual improve their 1-4 record against PAC-10 con- Southern Mississippi to pull away. The action Sunday. ference rival Boise State at home on Jan. 23 at ’Runners ended the first half on a 3 for 14 The Roadrunners fell to 1-4 overall and 2 p.m. in the Icardo Center then compete in the run and while the Golden Eagles made 1-3 in Pac-10 duals while the Beavers more 3-pointers in the first half (6) than moved to 14-1 overall and 3-0 in confer- Courtesy of Sports Information Menlo Duals Jan. 24 at Menlo College. they had in all but two games this season. ence action. Female Athlete of the Week USM led 40-23 at the break, but as they The dual began with a matchup of top-20 Senior guard Phynique Allen had 12 points, 5 have done in their last three games, the opponents in the heavyweight bout. No. 14 ’Runners battled back to win the second Mitch Monteiro and No. 18 Clayton Jack rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals against Seattle half, this time by a 42-41 count. lived up to their billing, taking the match University to help lead the ’Runners of defeat Also noteworthy Tuesday was another into overtime before Monteiro came away Seattle U, 65-47. Allen is averaging 16.1 points milestone for senior forward Trent victorious with a 7-5 final. a game and is shooting 47-percent from the Blakley. He scored 13 points - his 20th Bakersfield was unable to add to the team consecutive game in double-figures - to point column for the ensuing seven match- field this season. The ’Runners hit the road move past Dwuan Rice into seventh place es, however, as Oregon State won four by against rivals University of the Pacific, Jan 20, on CSUB’s career scoring list with 1,065 fall, one by technical fall and two by deci- and Long Beach State, Jan. 23, before facing points. sion. CSUB’s Andrew Balch, a redshirt Cal Poly at home on Jan 30. freshman, put up a fight against OSU’s Courtesy of Sports Information Women’s Tennis No. 12-ranked Keegan Davis at 157 The CSUB women’s tennis team opened pounds, but ultimately dropped a 5-3 deci- its 2010 regular season against what may sion. The ‘Runners were also without No. by the strongest opponent on the schedule 15 Elijah Nacita at 141 pounds, who was Upcoming Home Games Saturday afternoon, dropping a 7-0 deci- held from the match due to an ankle injury. sion at Cal Poly. Mike Larson and Riley Orozco were able CSUB is coming off the best fall cam- to close things out on a positive note, tak- Women’s Swimming paign in the NCAA Division I era of ing back-to-back wins at 184 pounds and Sat, Jan. 23 vs. UC Davis @ Hillman Aquatic Center 1 p.m. Roadrunner tennis, with the team combin- 197 pounds for CSUB. Larson took an 11- ing for an aggregate 22-20 record in tour- 4 decision against Brice Arand while nament play. But a strong Cal Poly squad Orozco remained a perfect 5-0 in dual Men’s Swimming exposed the rust the team had gathered action this season, winning 6-4 over Chad Sat, Jan. 23 vs. UC Davis @ Hillman Aquatic Center 1 p.m. having not played competitively since Henke. Nov. 12, 2009. The ’Runners return to the Icardo Center “We played like it’s been awhile since we Saturday, hosting Pac-10 rival Boise State Men’s Wrestling played,” said CSUB coach Dan McCain. at 2 p.m. Sat, Jan. 23 vs. Boise State @ Icardo Center 2 p.m. “Cal Poly is arguably the best team we