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vgSvnter * Duh, it is illegal to con sume alcohol if you are under the age of 21. Regardless of what U.S. law states, many college students partici pate in liquid recreation. A student's relation ship with alcohol can vary greatly depending on one's knowledge of the mat ter. In an attempt to cre ate a more aware student body, the USF Counsel ing and Psychological Allison Ruffner (left) and Katiana Mashikian (right) work the board in the KUSF office, located in Cowell 416. Services (CAPS) depart Photo Illustration by Amanda Rhoades ment held a Truth About Alcohol meeting last Thursday. According to Michelle Montagno, the program administrative coordinator for CAPS, is that Student Involvement Still ages 18-25 are most vulnerable to alcohol abuse. One in 10 Americans has a drinking problem, she said, and for many, that problem begins with college binge drinking. The largest proportion of binge drinkers, which is defined as those Strong After KUSF Sale who intake excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time, are col lege-aged, as reported by the Center for Disease Control. The consequences DANIELLE MAGEE for excessive drinking include memory loss, vomiting, headaches, blackouts, StaffWriter depression, and addiction. While USF requires freshman to complete a My Student Body online alcohol education program during orientation, binge As many students know, to students to have some kind of which is what Father Privett drinking is still present around campus. the Federal Communications station regardless if its online only," wants. Hopefully it will work "I have definitely seen people vomiting and passing out a ton. I've seen Commission approved the she said. out for us, but it really depends people at parties who have been foaming at the mouth and had to have an University of San Francisco sale Some ofthe positives Miranda on the interest ofthe students," ambulance called for them," said Michelle Bottarini, a senior nursing student. of KUSF radio in June to the mentioned for an online only he said. Similarly, Joseph Emde, a front desk worker for Gilson Hall last year, University of Southern California. radio is that there are no FCC Moore emphasized that the walked into the men's bathroom to find a girl passed out on the floor, in her This sale gave USF $3.75 million. regulations, and she feels that it important part with having own vomit. "She had to go to the hospital. She was never able to look me in In spite ofthe sale, there is an would be less intimidating for great student involvement is the eyes again," he said. estimate of 150 to 250 students students to get involved." A lot of having partnerships within the Despite these scenes, there are students who find educational awareness filling out applications trying to get students are hesitant to broadcast in community. pointless. Ben Miller, a junior business major, took an online alcohol course involved with the station. Bailey front of 30,000 people but maybe In the next few years, KUSF after being written up for dorm room drinking his freshman year, and was less Onaga, a senior double major in fine broadcasting to 30-50 people isn't will focus on working with than inspired. "These meetings are meant for people with drinking problems, arts and Japanese studies, said that so intimidating." students in the studio and and the vast majority of people they are reaching don't have drinking prob she is most excited about KUSF Showing KUSF's awards getting professors involved lems," he said. being primarily student-run as well. displayed in the office, Runyon in hosting radio shows. So Others share his belief. Omar Avalos, a junior multicultural marketing "Whether you're into The Smiths, said it has been frustrating going far, members of University student, agreed that alcohol education events hold little effect. "If the students Frank Zappa, polka, or whatever, we through the sale'process. "KUSF Ministry have already reached are already drinking, then they know what they're getting themselves into," he welcome students of all music tastes. was considered probably generally out to working with the station, said. The more diverse, the better." the best college radio station according to Moore. She hopes For students who don't drink, however, alcohol education seems to be that ever existed. Awards from KUSF will be able to partner more beneficial. "It helps those kids who have no experience drinking. Espe Who's the FCC? Schwarzenegger and the California with the athletics department cially since we will encounter situations with alcohol, and we will need to know what to do if the situation arises," said freshman Myles Oliver. And, as it ap Board of Supervisors.. .we had so in the future. The Federal Communications pears, there is a good chance that the situation will arise. much external recognition but that "We have been really excited Commission has the power to Miller recalled his sophomore year of high school when his friend, in regulate frequency, power program didn't seem to matter when it came with the possibilities of all the attempt to keep up with the rest ofthe boys, drank more than he was used content, and location in all 50 to being able to turn it into cold positive community building to. "He passed out and his body went full white. In hindsight, we should states, the District of Columbia hard cash," he said. KUSF could be a part of have taken him to the hospital, but we didn't because we didn't want to get in and U.S. territories. within USF's community while Runyon also said that he is trouble," he said. moving forward with the sale, exposing others to new music, Montagno made note in her lecture that one can be held legally liable USF academic and culturally Currently, KUSF is planning despite all the changes KUSF had for failing to help a friend with alcohol poisoning. The problem is that many to be operated as an online only . to go through. "In May of 2011, enriching lectures, sports...and students are not aware of when their friends are in need. The idea is simple but station very soon. Miranda Moore, our entire facility was torn out and so much more," Moore said. often forgotten: "alcohol poisoning is life threatening," explained Montagno. coordinator of KUSF, said that the most of it thrown into a dumpster, Onaga also shared the same "People think it's funny that this guy got drunk at a party and passed out, but online streaming should be up and because in Phelan, they were difficulties in accepting the then he doesn't wake up in the morning." running on KUSF.org in the next renovating the floor," he said. sale, but is looking forward If you notice signs of alcohol poisoning, which include having pale or couple of weeks. At that point KUSF was offered to KUSF's future. "At first it blue-ish skin, low body temperature, slow or shallow breathing, and an inability The broadcast studio has been a seminar room. According to was difficult coming to terms to wake up from sleep, get help. Call 911 or USF Public Safety at 415-422- moved to Cowell 416. Originally the Runyon, the university pulled with the sale, but now enough 2911. studio was located in Phelan Hall, the plug on financing KUSF, so time has passed so I am able and had been there broadcasting for there was no money to make any to see this as an exciting new over 35 years. According to Steve developments and progress. beginning. KUSF will never be Runyon, KUSF general manager, the After receiving enough funding 90.3, but I'm really positive for station has been streaming online from the university, Runyon said KUSF.org and am grateful for 12 oz. since the 1990s. KUSF was able to rebuild their the experiences I've had." In terms of the sale, Moore is very studio and has been moving forward optimistic. "We definitely had to to adapt to' the changes. realize that the university made the "It's progressing from the Interested in joining KUSF? decision and at the end of the day, standpoint of getting students Contact Miranda Moore at Everything in moderation: All measurements are based on a per-hour rate with a I felt very strongly that I wanted interested into a student station, [email protected]. glass of water in between each drink.
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ADVERTISEMENT San Francisco Foghorn NEWS THURSDAY, September 13, 2012 China's Car Companies Show Little Power Over American Roads, Says Professor in Talk STEVEN CARTON Contributing Writer
Even if you don't follow the the world's third largest economy, news, it's difficult to not know that right under the United States and China's economy has been growing the European Union. at an astounding rate for the last "China's system is not ten years. designed to encourage and nurture Gregory Anderson, a finance innovation," he said. Anderson, and Chinese political economy an alumnus of USF's Master specialist, led a discussion last of Arts in the Asian Pacific Thursday on China's booming Studies program, is the author of mass-production culture, which "Designated Drivers: How China ultimately has yet to prove its Plans to Dominate the Global reliability and dominance in the Auto Industry," which concludes automobile sector. China has been unsuccessful at China is now the world's manufacturing automobiles because largest automobile market and "China's independent automakers has exported a few thousand have relied heavily on copying, cost cars to countries including the control and public relations to give European Union, Iran, and Brazil, the appearance of innovation." but practically none to the U.S., Anderson explained many auto Cars made in China still need to demonstrate adequate safelty features in order to make a mark in the U. S. according to the New York industry CEOs use their firm as a k Courtesy of Creative Commons Times. Flip over almost any home stepping stone to a higher position appliance, and one is bound to in political office. Instead of relinquish control, setting them keep up in terms of quality," he largest car sharing service, for find a "Made in China" birthmark. investing for the future, they try to apart from China's government said. When asked if he thinks weekend trips. China has historically used cheap make the quickest profits to ensure — a major reason for the high the Chinese will ever be able to As the city continues to improve labor as an advantage, producing their rise up the ranks of China's percentage of Hyundai and Toyota export cars to America, Anderson public transportation and gas prices goods at a much lower cost than bureaucracy. car in American streets. responded, "Yes, eventually they will continue to rise, there may not be in the United States, Canada, and Though there are some private Anderson pointed out, however, be able to." much demand for cars by the time even Mexico. Chinese auto manufacturers, they although China will eventually Interestingly, Anderson pointed China's auto industry catches up. Anderson has lived and traveled lack the same access to credit begin to make reforms to open out most San Franciscans are more For more information on through East Asia for 20 years, and and perks that the government up its auto industry, they may face satisfied in taking the BART. If he Gregory Anderson, visit his book's argued the American automobile affiliated ones do, Anderson said. many challenges. moved back to the city, he would website at www.designateddrivers. company need not worry about According to him, Korea and Japan "Our cars keep getting better, utilize public transportation and co and his blog, www.chinabizgov. losing out to China, which remains governments realized the need to and it's hard for the Chinese to subscribe to Zipcar, the world's blogspot.com. Student Cyclists Get Pampered Monthly ALLISON FAZIO StaffWriter
Ever wished for a spot on with bicycle access, also has a there in fifteen minutes," said campus to talk about bikes, suggestion for new riders. Criti Degen Kelly, student leader of have your biked fixed (for free!), cal Mass bike groups are large the USF Outdoors Club. drink smoothies, and make enough to take over the entire Jordan points out the bike-powered spin art? Wish street, so riders get accustomed physical rewards of biking. "It's granted. to crossing train tracks and good for your health. Ride your Bike with Friends day fea intersections without having bike and you won't need to pay tures tandem bike rides, a cycle to worry too much about cars. for a gym membership," he said. repair stand, and a chance to Critical Mass meets on the last "Oh, and no parking tickets!" get in touch with local bicycle Friday of every month at 5:30 added Jordan. organizations. For anyone new pm in front of Justin Herman to biking in the city, the event Plaza in downtown. Tarun Marya, a senior offers opportunities to learn For those more advanced environmental studies major, about bicycle safety, participate riders, Leo Periera of the San chooses his bike over the bus in outdoor rides, and hear ad Francisco Bicycle Coalition, an everyday. "When you're in a bus vice from experienced cyclists. advocacy group for bike safety, or car, you're closed off from Bike with Friends is held at suggests riding down Valencia the outside world, but when Gleeson Plaza every first Tues Street. "It runs from Market all you're out on your bike you get day of the month and is hosted the way to Cesar Chavez. It's to see everything, hear every by the ASUSF Senate Sustain a beautiful neighborhood and thing around you, and say hi to ability Committee. there's a great bike lane," says people," said Marya. Meg Danielson, a recent Periera, who bikes up Lone As for the emotional USF graduate, recommends Mountain for his job at ITS. rewards of biking, Will of Bike new riders take "The Wiggle," The SF Bike Coalition also and Build said, "Biking through a bike route that zigzags from offers bike-safety classes for its the city is like waking up from Market Street to Golden Gate members, as well as many dis a coma everyday." Park. "It's really well-marked. counts at local markets and over For those ready to take There are huge green signs and 60 restaurants, free admission their bikes to the street, make the asphalt is painted green, to cultural history bike tours, sure it passes the "ABCD" test. too, so it's easy to follow," said and invitations to Coalition Air, Brakes, Chains, "Drop it Danielson, who spent her sum parties. Membership costs are and see if anything falls." Be mer biking cross-country with $35 for one year. sure to check out next month's Bike and Build, an organiza Skill level aside, cyclists Bike with Friends event to tion that provides affordable agree on the importance of learn more tricks and tips on Arriana Chavez repairs the wheels of her bike at the Bike with Friends event in housing, and, according to her choosing to bike over taking cycling in the City. Gleeson Plaza. friend, "really great butts." public transportation or driv Amanda Rhoades/Foghorn "If you're just starting out, ing. "It's the fastest way to get go to Critical Mass. It's free, around the city," said Danielson. fun, and it's basically a bunch "I like biking to meetings, We're on Two Wheels, Baby! of bikers going on an unorga and other things I need to be Places to Rent and Buy Bikes around SF nized route through the city," on time for. When you're rely said Bob Jordan from the San ing on the MUNI, you never Francisco Bike Cavalry, a com know how long it's going to San Francyclo Mike's Bikes Sports Basement munity outreach program that take, but when you ride your ~.5 mile from USF ~2.5 miles from USF ~3 miles from USF supports environmental activists bike, you know you're gonna be 746 Arguello Blvd., 1233 Howard St., between 610 Old Mason St., in the between Golden Gate 8th Street and 9th Street Presidio Avenue and Balboa Street 415-241-2453 415-437-0100 415-831-8031 15% off parts and 10% off bicycle rentals and ',*f Oopsiei Hosts free bike repair accessories if member of everything in the store with stand on campus every first SF Bike Coalition student ID A news article titled "Martin Luther King Jr.'s Tuesday of the month Nomad Cyclery Former Speechwriter to Teach at USF" ofthe Golden Gate Tours & ~3 miles from USF Aug. 30 issue stated "Currently 30 states require Bike Rentals 2555 Irving St., between voters to present photo identification to prevent ~1 mile from USF 26th Avenue and 27th fraudulent voting." According to the National 1816 Haight St., between Avenue Conference of State Legislatures, only 12 states Shrader Street and Stanyan 415-564-2022 require or request photo ID to vote. Street 20%offbikepartsif 415-922-4537 member of SF vBike <$b $5 off of the day rate ($20- Coalition $55) with student ID 4 THURSDAY, September 13, 2012 OPINION San Francisco Foghorn EDITORIAL A Visit to the Student Clinic Goes Nowhere...
PAUL KRANTZ a sports physical this... Do you Contributor signed. She said consider yourself READ OTHER they didn't do white?" I was sitting outside of St. that there, and I I wanted to COLLEGE PAPERS Mary's writing in my journal while wondered what say, "No, I am a sea classical music played through exactly they did star dreaming." But my cell phone's speakers. I was do there. She was I decided not to wondering why every modern helpful in pointing confuse the process Thank you for reading a day procedure is accompanied by me toward a physi further, and said the Foghorn. Now, after you've Keeping so much paperwork that it feels cian's office where yes. finished this issue (and do like nothing ever really gets done. I could make an finish it), please put it down, abreast ofthe The next week Meanwhile, our bodies decay at appointment to get find other college newspapers, when I showed up the speed of life in drab rooms one. and read them too. student press (on time) for my with white walls: waiting and USF isn't the only college At the physi appointment, the wasting away. experience. You're likely outside USF cian's office I was informed that computer showed that my new When the woman on the phone reading this paper now because I'd need to designate a local doctor doctor hadn't been designated. returned, she said I was set up you have an interest in what lets you in on with my health insurance before I I called my insurance again and with my new designated doctor, so matters at USF — and to help could see them. I stepped outside repeated the process. This time finally I could schedule an ap determine what should matter the pulse of a and began to navigate the verbal Aetna spoke directly to the nurses pointment. to you as a new or continuing labyrinth of Aetna's automated on my cell phone. They asked all I had managed to avoid seeing the same questions. Finally I could undergraduate. generation. » questionnaire until I began to get a doctor in the two years since see the doctor. As a college student, you very frustrated, at which point I I'd come to San Francisco. Now I belong to a cohort of 20 million was connected to an operator. I wondered, how long this needed one to sign a medical state I told the operator the situ would have taken had I been sick? students at thousands of other very least, the awareness of other ment confirming my good health ation and the name of the doctor After all this, the doctor institutions of higher education in college students in the same city? so that I can be a volunteer scuba I was just given. The name didn't refused to sign my paper. So I paid the United States. Keeping abreast Can USF students lay claim to diver at the aquarium. It seemed show in her files at first. 30 dollars for a doctor to tell me of the student press outside of being socially aware even as a huge straightforward-just a check-up She put me on hold. I had good blood pressure and a USF lets you in on the pulse of local community resource may and a signature. I went into St. Back inside a nurse scheduled slightly irregular heart beat. Things our generation. cease to exist? Or not? Mary's on a day off, hoping to my appointment. She asked the I've known. Just on the other side of the (And, rememeber, that's just resolve the issue. usual series of seemingly irrelevant I still need to get my form hills we get such an amazing one issue at one other campus.) First I went to the USF stu questions. signed. But I'm also avoiding drab view of coming down the Lone Urgent, relevant, and current dent health clinic. I'd never been "Married or single?" rooms with white walls. It might Mountain steps, San Francisco's student-centered news and views there before and it seemed like the "Single." be a while yet. City College is on the brink. With like City College's come in their right place to start. When I walked Sorry... a whopping enrollment of over most direct form as student media. in, a medical student was working "It's okay." 90,000 (USF's enrollment totals Students at USF would be wise Paul Krantz is a junior the desk. I asked her if I could get "I don't know how to ask 9,585), the closure of City College to take advantage of the literally English major would be disastrous. But unless thousands of valuable platforms of it can rectify 14 major problems speech, dialogue, knowledge, (and keeping it from being reaccredited, maybe most significantly) outside My Generations Tech Addiction Impoverishes it will have to shutter itself (and perspectives on everything from until it can prove it deserves to issues of education, social justice, Life and Rides on Muni stay open, it must prepare for politics, entertainment, and health closure in the meantime). — all originating from their own JENNIFER HONG conversation checking a very City College's paper, The maturing generation. StaffWriter while they both important e-mail Guardsman, is disappointed Even with the Internet, A kind act from a stranger, waited for the or text message, the with the lack of student input the difficulty of breaking especially if it's on Muni, has bus. His stories little boy should not being sought or even allowed important campus news to an the power to make someone's started from have been the one to by the school's trustees board outside audience independent of day, much like the healing an meeting Martin give up his seat. as they overhaul their plan mainstream commercial media old wound or discovering twenty Luther King According to retain accreditation, and outlets is high. College newspapers dollars on the floor. Answering Jr. in Chicago to University of points to the "shady past" of the present a media alternative that someone's question, allowing to this very day Michigan's Institute accreditation process (originated should be especially valued by someone else have the chance to of meeting his for Social Research, in the early 1900's, the paper USF as powerful platform for sit down, or pressing the button nephew for a study concluded argues, as "a system that shut social advocacy and as an early for the person who is getting the first time. that our generation out many black institutions and generational voice. Want the full off the bus at the next stop will She had made has less empathy favored those supported by white college experience? Reach out and usually do the trick. Many of these a new friend. for others than philanthropists"). patronize student media outside of opportunities to make someone's But if Charles did not have previous generations, and they Can City College students USF. We promise you, your view of day special, however, end up being the persistence to ask again, he blamed technology. I don't have expect some support, or at the USF won't be the same. lost because of an unhealthy would've gotten lost in the City any trouble believing that; human obsession with digital devices. and may have not been able to see interactions have become rare "Is this the stop for the his nephew on time—or at all. But (and I'm guilty). The other day, 31?" asked a voice to a student. people are constantly absorbed my friends and I decided to place San Francisco Foghorn The student, occupied with her in their technology; nearly all our phones in the middle of phone,just nodded. He repeats his everyone seems to be spellbound the table while we ate. The first 2130 Fulton Street question. She nods again. He asks by their mp3 devices, laptops, or person to reach for his or her for the third time. Frustrated, she cellphones. respective device had to pay for foghorn.usfca.edu San Francisco, CA (415)422-6122 the whole meal. It was really 94117 turns her head only to find a blind, Later, a grandmother stepped old man. into the bus. Between a seated refreshing for once to be engaged Office: University Center #417 Charles, who was in his male college student and a seated in an atmosphere of sincere early 70s, was dressed for San elementary-aged schoolboy, the conversation. Editor in Chief Francisco—wearing a long, young boy gave up his seat for But it was also revealing that EMILY BOGDEN black coat, accessorizing with a the elderly woman. Watching this we all started feeling the itch to [email protected] Advertising Manager matching fedora—and ready to scenario from the back ofthe bus, grab our phones. THOMAS MUNKA surprise his 5-year-old nephew. I was utterly embarrassed and News Editor advertising@sffoghom. i nfo The student and Charles disappointed at my colleague. Even Jennifer Hong is a junior KATHLEEN DELARA exchanged a short, cordial if the college student had been Managing Editor communications major [email protected] DANIELLE MAGEE [email protected] Opinion Editor VICENTE PATINO Chief Copy Editor Ann Romney s "Love" and "Women" Speech [email protected] MADELINE VANDEN BRANDEN [email protected] Scene Editor Wasn't Meant for Me SEAN RIORDAN Production Manager MICHELLE DOYLE scene @sffoghorn.info TAHMINAASIR too deep for means the mothers, Contributor VICENTE PATINO some of us to and she says she hears Sports Editor [email protected] Ann Romney took the stage fathom alienates them. However, the HEIDI PATTON last month at the Republican our nation's mothers are not the Online/Rich Media Editor [email protected] National Convention to talk to fathers, women only women sighing. DAVID BOYLE our country about "love". She without children, The young women and Photography Editor [email protected] spoke extensively about the love and many more. men of my generation AMANDA RHOADES she has for the women ofthe As Ann are the future of this [email protected] Advisor United States. As an American Romney went country and someone TERESA MOORE woman I would like to have felt on to talk needs to hear us as included in a speech from our briefly about the well, regardless of potential first lady about love and economy's effect whether or not we SUBMISSION POLICY women. However, as Ann Romney on Americans have children. Ann
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DEPUTY SCENE EDITOR PAULINA GALOOSTIAN INTERVIEWS NORA KIRKPATRICK OF EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS AND GETS GROOVY AT THEIR SHOW AT THE GREEK THEATRE, BERKELEY.
On Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 "Here". The album was released in on stage, the crowd's spirit went (in this album). We tried to capture audience what to believe in or not". "Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic late May 2012. The group, which to a completely new level. The the feelings of a live show which Zeroes" brought their free-spirited consists of ten members, brought band came on with laughter and I believe we achieved. Recording excitement. They opened with vitality and music to the bay area their unique music to life at the in Ojai was a good move because BY REFERRING TO "GOD" IN where they performed at UC beautiful outdoor venue. their world-famous song "Janglin". we didn't get the distractions we Berkley's Greek amphitheater Once "Edward Sharpe Immediately band leader and head- usually would get from L.A. It THEIR LYRICS KlRKPATRICK which featured their new album and The Magnetic Zeroes" came vocalist Alex Ebert jumped off was a relaxing and fun experience CLARIFIES THAT " 'GOD' IS stage and started interacting with which reflected the music and NOT A DIRECT REFERENCE the crowd. Within the first two soundtrack." songs he was not only uplifting She also says that each TO ANY SPECIFIC GOD. the crowd with his poetic lyrics, band member got to contribute to GOD CAN MEAN SO MANY but Ebert was literally being lifted the lyrics in each song on this new while crowd surfing. album. In some songs each stanza DIFFERENT THINGS LIKE A Many people would not was written by a different band FORCE, SPIRIT, OR ENERGY." know how to categorize such music member. This she says, "made the under a genre. Nora Kirkpatrick, album unique and more personal". accordion and vocalist in the band, It helped reflect each band member says that "We don't fall under a and demonstrated how "the band At the end of the night certain genre which is a cool thing. has become a family over the years." one can undoubtedly conclude that We just write songs that overlap Sharing ideas and the vibe of the concert was surreal. a bunch of different genres and perspectives within every song From the top of the theatre gazing themes." may contribute to how such a large down to the wild souls of college This rare combination of group of people can get along so students you could feel youth in instruments and vocals made the well. Kirkpatrick says, "We have the air. As the guitar played and the band popular in the first place. come together to obtain sound. We vocalists sang what one saw was not Kirkpatrick says that they will are brought together by music and only a concert but a spiritual revival. continue keeping the band as big as share the same passion: we want "Everyone is an inherit it is, and apply as many interesting to give back optimism in time and storyteller and wants to tell the instruments as they can to their place." It also helps make every song story of their life, beliefs, and music. relatable to ones own life. One can perspectives," says Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick says that easily create a personal connection "Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic their old album "Up from Below" with each song. Zeroes" showed us their stress-free differs from "Here" quite a lot. "Up Though their new perspective on that Friday night from Below" was almost entirely album may seem to have religious which touched the hearts and written and conducted by Alex affiliations like the song "Dear altered the mindset of all their fans Ebert himself. In their new album Believer," which talks about heaven, in their audience. Be sure to check "Here", which was recorded in Kirkpatrick says that "it was not out their new album "Here" if you Ojai, California, Kirkpatrick says a religious preaching. The album like indie music and poetry. Lead singer Alex Ebert rallies the crowd between multiple stage dives. "you see the group come together and lyrics are not meant to tell the P. Galoostian/ Foghorn
SLIP INTO THE LIBRARY MAKE A MOVIE IN A WEEK
Gleeson Library throws a slipper party to celebrate their new hours.
Campus Movie Fest gives students everything they need to produce a 5-minute short film.
MONICA CHITRE StaffWtier
The world's largest student film festival, known as the Campus MovieFest (CMF), is on its way to USF for its 12th annual world tour. On Sept. 19, CMF will come to campus and launch Saba Mashadialireza winning slippers. its project at the first floor Courtesy of Gleeson Facebook of the University Center. It's SHELBY BLACK a unique event that gives StaffWtier students an opportunity to on this exciting news the staff For all of the late night challenge their imagination, YOU SO A LAPTOP & CAMER A FOR FREE decided to throw a slipper party or early morning procrastinators, use their creativity, and work •31 Ml IS! 000 EMU, ili«. 110 HMtlStlMl BUS USF has some good news for you: accompanied with refreshments in Gleeson to celebrate. The event cohesively within a time Gleeson Library is now open 24 ™ Hum i********** hours 5 days week. The decision was held on September 6th at three constraint. separate times 9am, 3pm, and 9pm CAB CAMPUSM0VIEFE8T.COM to make this change from closing Students receive UHfVfffEWI'V 81 at midnight staying open 24 hours where students had the opportunity everything they need: a to come to flaunt their snazzy comes from the Gleeson staff laptop with movie software slippers and maybe win a free iPad. development committee. After installed, high-definition hearing the students' feedback, The event was a success with an extreme variety of slippers ranging video cameras, training, Gleeson decided to test out the in the Presentation Theatre. idea by keeping the atrium open from store-bought animal designs advice, and support. They all night, proving to be a huge to homemade creations. are then challenged to Universal Studios, The success. Keeping this in mind, the The top prize, create a five-minute video This same panel will Cannes Film Festival and staff ultimately made the decision sporting a pair of USF inspired in a week. The topic of the pick the next group of winners more; participating in this to expand this to all ofthe library, homemade slippers, went to Saba video is completely up to that will go on to represent contest opens up many new much to the excitement of the Mashadialireza. There were three the creator, and any USF USF at CMF Hollywood in and exciting opportunities. student body. honorable mention going to to student can register. Movies June which teases cash prizes Matthew Collins, a Jenna Maslowski, Alex Descano, of up to $20,000. FOR MORE INFORMATION member ofthe library staff, has said and Katie Le for their own unique are submitted on September With many categories CONTACT THE USF CAMPUS that this decision is mainly to serve slipper choices. So what are you 25th at the 1st floor of the ACTIVITIES BOARD OR VIEW the smaller study groups, as well as waiting for? University Center, which to win prizes in such as "Best THE ONLINE WEBSITE AT: the "late and early" crowd, and so The library is now at your will then be judged by a USF Drama" or "Social Justice," disposal any time you need it — www. campusmoviefest. com/ far he has received a lot of positive panel who select the top and with a large network feedback. because let's be honest, who really festivals/350-university-of- contenders to be shown at the of connections that include To get the word out starts homework before 9pm? san-francisco. USF Finale on October 4th Paramount, Warner Brothers, THURSDAY, September 13, 2012 SCENE San Francisco Foghorn
Left My Tracks in San Francisco: Moonshine'd A PLAYLIST
We know movie tickets are expensive, so let our movie columnist Jason Weiler give Whether you're back for another semester or you the low-down on whether or not you should drop $11.50. This week he travels starting your first — scene writer Andrew back the best part of a century to check out director John Hill new prohibition-era Menzer offers some tunes to get you in the piece, "Lawless" SF mood.
Set amongst a murky ruthless lawman Rakes, and Though ending on a bit of a SAN FRANCISCAN NIGHTS- THE ANIMALS: Although you backdrop of prohibition era Gary Oldman's memorable rushed note, one nonetheless may not have heard of them (your parents definitely have), Virginia, "Lawless" is an cameo as gangster Floyd leaves the theater content the Animals have been cited as an influence by many artists, excellent period piece. The Banner. with a story of a truly chief among them Bruce Springsteen, for the band's poignant Bondurant brothers — played Occasionally the story remarkable era in U.S. history songwriting. by LaBeouf, Hardy and Jason spent too long on the country The cast and Clarke — are moonshiners environment, but this proves crew succeed not only in COME BACK FROM SAN FRANCISCO- MAGNETIC FIELDS: bent on breaking the law in to be only a slight issue as delivering a great crime film, The singer tells her lover to return from the City by the Bay, the eyes of the government. the scenery is downright but additionally in creating a as the listener notes the tinges of envy that seep into the song Yet that's not the beautiful. What can be most new standard for the period- when she compares New York to San Fran. side we see in "Lawless". We appreciated about "Lawless" piece. also find ourselves immersed is that it did a fantastic job of JUMPERS-' SLEATER KINNEY: From the queens of Pacific- in the kind of small-town appealing to both sides of the Northwestern indie music comes a song about the darker side culture that is our nation's moonshine business. of San Francisco's most famous landmark. backbone: where people Contrasting all are willing to do anything the money brought in by PIAZZA, NEW YORK CATCHER- BELLE & SEBASTIAN: to succeed and corruption the brothers' moonshine "LAWLESS, "STARRING This song is nd different as it discusses one of Fog City's least trickles down from the largest are the repercussions of SHIA LABEOUF AND pleasing neighborhoods: the Tenderloin. cities to the smallest of places. dealing with the law. These TOM HARDY, IS RATED The cast is rich with repercussions include fair R. 115 MINUTES. SAN FRANCISCO- BRETT DENNAN: Lyrics so true they acting talent, including a amounts of violence, which almost hurt: "Up in north beach they drink spicy Italian slew of young guns like become unsettling at times, FOGHORN. liqueur/Down on market there's a lot of hobos and hustlers" LaBeouf, Jessica Chastain, but definitely add to the film's Mia Wasikowska, and the overall grittiness. GRADE* HONEYMOON IN SAN FRANCISCO- OF MONTREAL: This ever more impressive Hardy. Despite its minor dreamy, melodic song would be the perfect tune to set an old However, two of the finest flaws, "Lawless" is a hands- Super 8 film of an actual honeymoon in San Francisco to. performances are turned in by on story detailing a part of A- "Champagne and lime" not included. two veterans, in Guy Pearce's America in a silent chaos.
HELLO SAFERIDE- SAN FRANCISCO: The Swedish take on San Francisco: "The only place in North America not too destroyed by the government!" A kind compliment from one ofthe most progressive countries in Europe
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ADVERTISEMENT 7 San Francisco Foghorn SPORTS THURSDAY, September 13, 2012 USF Football Finishes Final Season with Victory in '51 While our team no longer exists, we still remember their final 9-0 season as a time of victory
HEIDI PATTON Contributor "Undefeated, untied and... S.J. said, "We did not uninvited." It's what the University honor these men for of San Francisco's 1951 football what they did — which team is sometimes known as. The was significant; but for phrase is a reference to the team's what they refused to lack of invitations to post-season do." bowl games, despite their perfect "This is a group regular season record. Yet this that embodies the true Dons team is also known by some spirit ofthe University by another phrase — the best of San Francisco, both football team in intercollegiate on and off the field. history. We look forward to welcoming back such The 1951 Dons football team great leaders and was a very special collaboration of athletes to our campus," young men, not only because they Athletic Director Scott were some of the best players of Sidwell said at the same their time, but because they were ceremony. not all ofthe same race. 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I'm really looking student night was a success. forward to the rest ofthe season There was little time for and I know it is going to be a great celebration in victory however as year for the USF Dons Volleyball 14 hours later, the Dons were on Team," Ludes said. the court again facing off against The first set ofthe final match La Salle. While most students on saw the Dons taking care of campus are asleep or catatonic at business as cleanly as ever, taking 10:30 AM, the Dons were on a advantage of a jerky Matador mission, defeating the Explorers attack game by winning 25-18. The 3-1 to continue their dominance. next game could not have been Zaloznik was the story of the game more ofthe opposite. The game with her first double double of the saw the scoreboard tied at least year tallying 14 kills and 10 digs eight times, as well as a back and while hitting at an impressive .480 forth that would make anybody's clip. Leanna Ludes was an assist neck ache, until the Dons finally machine with 44 while acting as pulled away with a final score of a beacon of consistency. She had 25-21. Game two had a personality tallied 21 digs in all nine matches of a pendulum, a true battle with , as ofthe victory over La Salle. De Vries slamming home a key Junior middle blocker Malina kill to bring the momentum to Terrell also contributed 13 kills the Dons in the waning moments while Levig added 11 of her own. ofthe set. Set three featured a The coup de gras in the three constant six- point lead for the game challenge came on Saturday Dons and the ultimate victory over the Matadors. Junior middles blocker Malina Terrel(15) and Freshman outsidehitter Ester de Fries (3) reach for a block night when, after a clean 25- 18,25-21,25-18 sweep ofthe A most deserving winner against CSU Northridge. Emily Bogden/Foghorn CSU Northridge Matadors, ofthe 2012 Asics Powerade RYLAND STEVENSON Levig, Zaloznik, and Ludes were Challenge, the Dons are a force to StaffWriter named to the All Tournament be reckoned with if this weekend The San Francisco women's At the 2012 Asics Powerade late surge in kills from Valentina team. Ludes, a senior setter from is any sign of it. From upsetting volleyball team has treated their Challenge opener at War Zaloznik, a 6'4" sophomore middle Vancouver, Washington was a California Bears team ranked fans to a weekend definitely worth Memorial Gym last Friday Sept.7, blocker with fantastic power, the named the 2012 Asics Powerade 25th to give coach Doron a record remembering. the Dons defeated the Long Island Blackbirds were no match for the Challenge Most Valuable Player. setting victory, to sweeping the The after party of coach Gilad University Blackbirds, winning .327 attack percentage that was She finished the weekend with a weekend's top notch competition, Doran's record breaking victory in three straight sets (25-21, delivered by the Dons. bang registering a double double the Dons are 7-3 on the young over then No. 25 California in five 25-17,25-22). Inspired by the They handled themselves on with 32 assists and 10 digs in the season and get a second crack at sets on Sept 1, giving him USF's ferocity ofthe offense supplied all ends: an early back and forth final match. Cal this Saturday at 6:30 pm at all time wins record, continued by senior outside hitter Jocelyn in set one in which the Dons "It was truly an honor to receive War Memorial Gym. into this week in terms of Levig, reigning WCC player of pulled away late, an early lead that the MVP award last night. But I Hopefully, free pizza night will competitive excellence on the part the week, and freshman outside reached 10-1 that grew into a 25- couldn't have done it without my be a success. of his team. hitter Ester de Vries, as well as a 17 win, and the set three adversity teammates. 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