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Student Journalist Lives the ROTC Experience Social Justice Unites Student Leaders

Samantha Sumampong/ Foghorn The senior ROTC Cadets plan out a strategy to use during capture the flag. The ROTC Cadets went to the Camp Parks site for training and to develop the skills they've learned in the classroom.

navigation, paint-balling each other dur­ Instead of driving to "The Top", the main Briana Shewan/ Foghorn SAMANTHA SUAMANPONG ing Capture the Flag and racing to beat camp site, as I originally thought, the ca­ Sophomore An-Nhien Le sang at MELA with senior Robert Grashaw. The Indian Student Organization hosted MELA, which means "fair" in Hindi. MELA featured StaffWriter certain times for obstacle courses. My ste­ dets had to walk four miles carrying their reotypes of the army went away upon see­ nine student organizations including Not For Sale, M.E.Ch.A., BSU, Latinas Unidas, rucksacks. When I was walking with the and Amnesty International on Thursday, November 8. magine waking up at 5:00 am on the ing these things. cadets I noticed that the older cadets had weekend inside of a hand-built shel­ When I arrived at the site of Camp Parks, to be the ones in front of the rest of the Iter that is close to the ground, quickly I met with the cadets that I was mainly younger cadets and would get scolded by NIKKIDUDA attention, it was Garcia, who kept time for dressing up in uniform while the tempera­ going to be tag along with. These cadets Sergeant Jones or Captain Gerald if they StaffWriter songs by either playing a quijada, made ture is cold and having a military leader were seniors, also known as MS4's, who were behind. Also, they would crotch of horse bone, or stomping on a modified yell out ,"Right, left, right, left" as you took pictures for the newsletters. I asked down every time Captain Gerald and hile the purpose of MELA, Cajon, or wooden box. Her command­ march to breakfast with your troop. It is Burson where I was going to.be sleeping, Sergeant Jones drove by in their van, and "a celebration of justice'was ing pounds, accompanied by a completely not an ideal way to spend the weekend, and she told me that I was going to be in raise their hand, than continue walking to promote student activism unaffected facial expression, engrossed at­ but it is familiar ground for the ROTC. the field. I did not understand what she again. It amazed me that they were able W During the weekend of October 26 at meant until I reached the actual campsite and social justice, it was really a rare op­ tendees at the performance. portunity for organizations to educate Saydak thinks the groups music, which Camp Parks, I camped and observed them because prior to going on this expedition ROTC: Continued on Page 3 trumping through hilly terrain during land I had no idea I was going to be camping. members of the student body. originated in Vera Cruz, Mexico, fits Participants included Amnesty Inter­ in perfectly with the peaceful message national, Black Student Union, FACES, MELA was trying to send. Isabel Allende Discusses New Book With USF Audience Kasamahan, Latinas Unidas, MeChA, "[Son Jarocho] is a type of music that Not for Sale and School of the Americas comes from the community. It is a way to Watch. voice feelings, problems, or just the expres­ The event, emceed by sophomore ISO sion of culture, history, and ways of life. ASHLEY HARER members Kunal Sachdeva and Priya Saj- [It] has played an important role in unify­ StaffWriter ja, may have started out slow, but once ing the community," Saydak said. the lecture with author Isabel Allende in Along with the musical acts, USF crowded room full of all ages Xavier Chapel let out, people flowed into politics professor James Taylor also gave gripped their books and waited McLaren. By the end of the night, over the assembly some words of wisdom and MJ n anticipation for Isabel Allende 100 people were in attendance. advice. to begin an interview and book signing Each group presented information Taylor's ideas stressed "concrete" defini­ last Thursday evening in Fromm Hall. about their current causes, which ranged tions of societal issues rather than dealing The interview was conducted held by from the Free the Jena 6 movement to with problems in an abstract sense. Claim­ Patrick Lloyd Hatcher, Ph.D., a member water privatization issues. Guests were ing social justice could become an "empty of the USF Center for Pacific Rim, one also treated to performances from Rob­ label,"Taylor even cited one of Martin Lu­ of the sponsors for the event. The USF ert Grashaw, who wowed the crowd with ther King Jr.'s speeches in Albany, Georgia Center for Pacific Rim is in the Col­ a song inspired by the words, "My, it is a as one of his biggest failures because of the lege of Arts and Sciences and focuses on good day to be homeless," and An-Nhien "vague ideas" and "lack of concrete ideas." providing "free public affairs and literary Le Quemason, a Son Jarocho ensemble "We could go save the world, but New events focused on Asia and the entire Pa­ based out of USF, also played. Orleans is right down the street. It will not cific Rim," according to their website. Quemason consits of USF students, be changed by idealism," Taylor boomed Ines of My Soul is a fictional book full Lolis Garcia, Teri Saydak, and Dionisia over the group. of magical realism, explained by Allende Montanez, and two USF Spanish profes­ Another issue Taylor touched on was as, "not a technique but a way of seeing sors, Cassandra Millspaugh and David any organizer's nightmare: lack of atten­ life." It entails the life of Ines Suarez, a Me'ndez. dance. woman of many men and her quest to The group played songs discussing so­ "Sometimes, as leaders, you'll be build the nation of Chile. This tale of cial issues, which truly resonated with the standing all by yourself. Go anyhow, meet Lulu McAllister/ Foghorn constant battle and love toil is a brilliant crowd. While the lyrics and musical ele­ anyhow, organize anyhow," he said. Isabel Allende smiles at one of the many fans that showed up to hear her discuss her new ments of the performance kept everyone's Senior Autumn Belnap, who has book, Ines of My Soul, last Thursday in Fromm Hall. During her chat with moderator Patrick Lloyd Hatcher, Ph.D. There was a reception and book signing following the ALLENDE: Continued on Page 3 MELA: Continued on Page 3 discussion.

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MICHAEL VTLLASENOR a The main difference between JVC and This year, there are 207 Jesuit Volun­ StaffWriter ome students decide to go straight other post-graduate volunteer programs teers in the U.S. who will be of service by into the workforce after gradua­ such as the Peace Corps is the Jesuit back­ "teaching students of all ages, providing In contrast to similar applications, Time Launched on October 26, 2007, Mac tion. Others continue their studies ground, though volunteers do not have to legal services, working with refugees and Machine does not query the entire system S OS X 10.5 Leopard marks Apple's latest through Graduate programs. Still others be Catholic. "It's definitely faith-based, immigrants, serving with social services in order to back up modified files, instead installment in the operating system race. decide to dedicate themselves to serving but there are non-Catholics that volun­ and at community centers, organizing in the file itself notifies Time Machine. 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Daniel Vaccaro, Graduate Assistant already outstanding operating system", and for Social Justice at University Ministry, sion of USE..many JVC volunteers come these volunteers work and live range from Apple has gone the extra length to in that regard there are some key features previously worked as the Area Director from Jesuit universities because they have urban cities to smaller towns in every area publish Time Machine's API's which which stand out above the rest. Features in the Southwest region of the country. learned to appreciate the importance of of the country; the largest region this year will, in effect, allow for third parties to such as Finder, Time Machine, Spaces, "The JVC is a great opportunity to make social justice," he said. is the East Coast. create applications that compliment or Core Animation and Boot Camp are easily connections with both the community There is an emphasis within the pro­ There are also opportunities abroad further strengthen Time Machine as a the most apparent, and when implemented you live in and those you work with," he gram of the four JVC values, which are with the JVC. Currently, volunteers have platform. only further extend the reliability and pro­ said. spirituality, simple living, community, and the option of spending two years in Belize, With all of the mentioned updates ductivity of the Macintosh platform. Over the years, JVC has been able to social justice. "All of the values are inter­ Nicaragua, Peru, Nepal, Micronesia, the included, Apple's latest release is priced accommodate jobs that pertain to a vari­ connected with each volunteer's value of Marshall Islands, and Tanzania. at 129.99 dollars. While that will likely Finder [the 'Windows Explorer' of the ety of majors. "One of the most common life and social justice. There is a balance "It can be a life-altering experience for be a key to decision-making for many Mac world] :"Quick Look" allows users to things for volunteers to do after complet­ that you reach," said Vaccaro, stressing that some people, and many choose to stay in early adopters, it does come as a relief view a wide range of files, including PDFs, ing their service is go to graduate school," the values are not forced on volunteers, but service after they have completed their that Apple continues to support the documents, picture files, and movies, all said Vaccaro. There are also,opportuni­ rather incorporated in the work that they time with JVC,"said Vaccaro. "educational discount" deducting a cool without the hassle of opening up a corre­ ties for volunteers to be hired full-time at typically do. "The challenge to Jesuit Volunteers is to 14 dollars. Considering that sales have sponding application. the jobs they volunteer with,and within integrate Christian faith by working and topped 2 million within the first week­ Since 1956, the JVC have offered grad­ "Cover Flow" adds the popular album JVC. living among the poor and marginalized, end of release, it should come to no sur­ uates the chance to work towards justice cover viewer from iTunes to Finder, giving by living simply and in community with prise that users are extremely excited to Similar to other post-graduate vol­ and peace full-time, an opportunity that users a chance to "flip" through their files. other Jesuit Volunteers and by examining upgrade their aging Macs. Early adopter unteer opportunities, JVC defers loans, these two USF alumni have decided to "Stacks" have also been introduced, "stacks" the causes of social injustice," said Ken­ and University ITS Tech Support em­ provides health insurance, and gives their take advantage of. In volunteering with are custom folders which can be placed on nedy. For more information about JVC, ployee Steven Roberts regards to his pur­ volunteers a small stipend that encourag­ JVC, they will dedicate one year of more the dock, allowing for quick access to a va­ go to www.jesuitvolunteers.org. chase as being," [a means] to stay ahead es them-to budget their expenses. While of their lives to living simply and work­ riety of data, all within the users control. of the curve. Staff and Faculty members basic needs are met, "there is definitely a ing with people who live in poverty, or as In an effort to help minimize clutter, (and students to an extent) rely upon me challenge of learning to live differently... Apple decided to build upon its already to provide recommendations. I consider convenient desktop management tool, Ex­ it research if you will." Likewise many pose', by including "Spaces". Spaces is a other in the department have been eager Renowned Local Author Visits USF virtual desktop program that allows users MELA to try out the new OS, given many of its to easily plot out multiple "desktops" that *• • new features. When approached about MELA: Continued from page one are easily navigable. Each of these "desk­ the possibility of seeing 10.5 Leopard ALLENDE: Continued from page one tops" exists independent of each other, appearing on University owned comput­ certainly had to deal with this issue as a so that a user can easily open up an ap­ work of art that grabs readers. To Al­ guages and have been best sellers in four ers, Steve responded, "While there are no member of both SOA Watch and Am­ plication within a particular space, switch lende, "writing fiction is a dream" and she continents. actual plans to bring the operating sys­ nesty International, truly appreciated spaces, all the while the application is still feels very blessed to have the opportuni­ Allende's great appreciation and love tem to current computers, it's likely that the event. "It was a great opportunity to running - just not visible within the se­ ties she does. for writing is evident in response to what if Apple decides to release new hardware come together and celebrate activism," lected space. San Francisco resident Irmarie she will do after she is finished being an come Macworld in January, we will have she said. Chazaro held a copy of Allende's book author, "When I'm not writing, I hope to The mentioned features are only no choice but to deploy it during the 2008 Among the attendees, most seemed to and said with excitement, "I've read all be dead." Her dedication to fans is also the tip of the iceberg in Leopard, and Replacement Cycle due to the new com­ enjoy the experience. her books. She is my favorite author and obviofis in the time she took to speak in­ likewise there have been many large puters not being compatible with Tiger "I got a good vibe from it overall," she is spontaneous and very frank. Even dividually with every fan during the book improvements to the "under-the-hood" (10.4.x). But there are hypotheticals; no freshman Jesus Romo said. though she is so famous, she is still genu­ signing session. Sophmore Lauren Smith environment. Such changes are, but not one knows what is being released then." As the night wound down, it was said, "I am gratefid for the time she takes limited to: ine and I like her very much." The en­ clear many agreed with Romo's diagno­ to reach out and the realness she brings - Core Animation which pushes tire crowd seemed to have the same and sis of the night. Traditional Indian music Note: For those who are considering to to the table during her interviews." the use of 2-dimensional effects with extreme appreciation of her coming to blared over the PA as the Hindi dance take the plunge and upgrade their existing the most up-to-date OpenGL anima­ speak at USF. team practiced in the aisles and young Mac, it is recommended to backup all critical tion. Allende, a well-known author around Cosponsors for this event were the World activists discussed tactics to champion files, as it is not uncommon to lose data dur­ - Dashcode IDE which will allow the world and a local celebrity in San Affairs Council of Northern California, their current issues. ing operating system upgrades. users to quickly create and optimize Francisco, took to the stage to discuss her the San Francisco Performing Arts Library Archbishop Oscar Romero, who custom Dashboard widgets. newest novel, Ines of My Soul. Peru native and Museum, USF's Latin American Stud­ was assassinated by School of the Ameri­ - Time Machine is an automatic and Chilean raised; Allende is the author ies Program, and the Fromm Institute for cas graduates, the institution the SOA backup utility that relies on one of the of eight novels, three memoirs and a tril­ Lifelong Learning. Watch on campus is attempting to close, most advanced backup systems to date. ogy of children's books. Her books have once said, "We cannot do everything, and been translated into twenty-seven lan­ there is a sense of liberation in realizing that."

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A horn is buzzed to es", which are like tents. They are built low with Captain Gerald and Sergeant Jones. indicate to the cadets to go to the next to the ground with tarp, rope, and stakes We drove around the route where the ca­ workshop. The people who taught these to hold them up. The cadets' "hooches" are dets were trumped around the brush look­ workshops were the senior cadets, and the in the formation of an oblong because it ing for their points on their pin strip. They younger division cadets volunteered in the is a defense formation that allows them to stopped the van to help out the cadets example simulations that help taught the watch for enemies even if they are sleep­ and to give them hints about finding their lesson. ing. points. I was amazed by these cadets be­ After the horn buzzed for the work­ When I was eating dinner, I asked cause this was their first time doing land shops to be over, the MS4's did a mock MS4 cadet Micheal Ferrer what his per­ navigation at night and they had the skills ambush in which they were split into two spective on training as a senior is compared and bravery to do so. I noticed that the groups where one group is the enemy and to when he was a MSI. He told me that cadets did not use flashlights with white other group is defense. In the ambush, when he was an MSI that he was learn­ lights to find their way around the terri­ I noticed that the senior cadets did a v- ing skills, and now as a MS4 he is teaching tory, but were guided by the moon and red shaped formation in order to surprise their skills to the lower division cadets. He also light flashlights. I asked Sergeant Jones enemy. During the ambush, I imagined says there is more pressure as a senior be­ why the cadets use red lights instead of this in an actual situation. cause he has to plan out the activities for white lights, and he told me it was because As the morning became warmer, I training to ensure everything runs smooth­ the use of white lights makes it obvious to followed along with the same MS4 cadet ly. There is also a teaching method he told the enemy, and also that with white lights and watched the MSI cadets do their field me that the older cadets teach the younger training exercises. The cadets shot with cadets. It is called the "Crawl, Walk, Run," paintballs and practiced strategic moves to method. Basically, the crawl aspect of the outsmart an enemy. The drills would end method is when the seniors teach the "My experience tagging after a horn was buzzed, and then the ca­ younger cadets the drills, the walk method along with the dets would come together and would talk is where they teach and show them how to two cadets helped me about the mistakes they made. do the drill, and the run aspect is when the When I walked with the MS4 cadet younger cadets are on their own and the understand the importance through the field where the rest of the older cadets offer hints to them. of perseverance and logic." cadets were practicing their exercises, she As the night grew darker and colder, the told me that the ROTC is more than just cadets were getting ready for land naviga­ army, it builds leadership, communica­ tion. The objective of this drill is for the tion skills, thinking on your feet, and also freshmen cadets to find three out of five the eyes have to adjust from the darkness. teaches one to read compasses and maps. points using topical maps and their com­ In addition to speaking to the Captain The next activity that the cadets had pass in the hilly terrain of the camp. Be­ and Sergeant about training, I also asked to do was day land navigation, which is the fore the younger cadets take off to find them questions on what it was like hav­ same as the night land navigation, except their points, they are given a plastic bag ing an actual journalist with them. Cap­ instead of three out of five points they had Samantha Sumampong/ Foghorn that has a scratch card, protractor, pencil tain Gerald told me that when a journalists to find, they had to search for five out of The USF ROTC Cadets marched from their campsite as the sun set over the hills at Camp and point strip with the coordinates they comes with them, the military takes them eight points. I decided to follow two se­ Parks . The ROTC Cadets spend one full weeked each semester on this training session. have to find. The cadets are trying to find on medical missions rather than on battle nior cadets on their search for their points. a wooden stake with points on it. missions because it is too risky. I learned that land navigation involves an The MS4's on the other hand were in the It was around 2500 hours or 9:00 P.M. understanding on how many paces a cadet available as a visual guide for the other ter the cadet successfully walked the three main tent with Sergeant Jones. They were when the buzzer rang for the cadets to go has walked, understanding how to use a cadets. Then they went out and executed poles, they had to go on the monkey bars having a battle update on what was go­ back to the top and bring in the points they compass arid a little bit of math skills. Fol­ their attack. From following the MS4's I and at the last monkey bar they had to do ing to happen during the weekend. These found. I asked MSI cadet Kelli Ishihara lowing the two cadets during land naviga­ noticed they were faster on traveling on a chin up. The obstacle course I attempted meetings help update the top leader as to on what her first time doing land naviga­ tion was fun, but exhausting because I am terrain that was hilly, were quick at think­ to try was one where a cadet had to find what is going on tion at night was like. She told me it was a not used to running through hilly terrain ing when something did not go to plan their balance jump onto a log that was in The different positions for the senior cadets lot harder than land navigating during the and thorny brushes. In addition, going and stuck together when even one cadet front of them and flip over. It failed for me are Si, S2, S4 and BC. Each position has daytime, at night there is limited visibil­ through brush taller than me was no fun was gone. Throughout Capture the Flag, because I was afraid I was going to crack its responsibility such as one senior leader ity and the points tend to look different. I and I had to cover my face to avoid being I observed war tactics such as using plants my teeth. After the cadets did a practice is responsible for the basic necessities of asked her if she was afraid and she said she poked. My experience tagging along with as camouflage and the importance of com­ run of the confidence course, they had to do a timed run of it. the troop and another senior leader is re­ had no fears whatsoever. the two cadets helped me understand the munication between one another. sponsible for transportation of the troops. The next day, I woke up around 5:30 importance of perseverance and logic. The confidence course consisted of My Sunday was coming to an ended, When I spoke to Sergeant Jones, he a.m. to a chilly morning. My first night in On the last day, Sunday, the cadets seven courses. There was a course in which and there was so much I learned from spending my time during their training showed me a binder that had the supplies, the tent was not restful because I was cold, played capture the flag and did an obstacle the cadets had to run and jump onto a rope at Camp Parks. Prior to coming here, I plans, activities, people and transportation but I was not alone in my sleeping patterns. course called the confidence course. Dur­ and then swing to get over a log that was thought ROTC consisted of stone faced that was needed and planned for the week­ The other cadets told me when they slept; ing capture the flag, I wore an orange vest in front of it. Another confidence course tested the balance and the fear of heights cadets that had no emotional connections end. I noticed that everything was planned they either did not sleep at all or kept wak­ so that I would not get shot and followed of a cadet. This course consisted of three to one another, but it is the complete op­ to the miniscule detail. Sergeant Jones ex­ ing up every hour throughout the night. I the MS4's. At the beginning of capture the wooden poles in which a cadet had to walk posite. To one another, they are a family. plained to me that training at Camp Parks ate breakfast with the cadets then followed flag, the senior cadets mapped out their on, with each pole increasing in height. Af­ is planned five weeks in advanced, and an MS4 cadet into the field where the attack strategy using the brush that was

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LAURA PLANTHOLT HEATHER SPELLACY Assistant Copy Editor Graphics Coordinator Columnist Searches for Diverse Music Scene JENNPREIS TERESA MOORE Assistant Copy Editor Faculty Advisor When I anticipated living in a big city as The Tragically Hip, Dashboard Confes­ like San Francisco, I was excited to find sional, Yellowcard, Blonde Redhead and ANNASHAJIRAT people who I could relate to, people who Boys Like Girls. What do all these bands Assistant Copy Editor shared the same passions as me, especially have in common? They all fall under the in respect to musical taste. I can comfort­ "alternative" label, with most slapping on ably say that music is a large part of my life. an "indie" label as well. It has the ability to change my mood, and, Whatever happened to the days of vari­ quite remarkably, help me through those ety? I feel like the city is in an exclusive re­ long nights of math assignments and re­ lationship with alternative, indie and even search papers. the misery that some call "emo." I have no Oil Spill Pollutes San With something as powerful as music, problem with people who listen to these it is no surprise to see many different mu­ genres, but must the entire city obsess over Francisco Bay sic scenes emerge. Regardless of your fa­ them? vorite genre, there is a following of people Thanks to the larger venues restricting somewhere who will share interest. The ast Wednesday morning, the property, and suffer any other conse­ themselves to a narrow genre, it becomes HEATHER SPELLACY problem is with the word "somewhere." In container ship Cosco Buran, quences handed to them by the U.S. necessary to seek out the smaller ones. Yet, Columnist • | . ) • :11 W " .' referring to somewhere I am placing em­ owned by the China COSCO Coast Guard. Both companies knew the problem continues here. It seems that L phasis on the fact that said scene doesn't the number of shows placing a 21 and over Holdings Company and leased to the extent of the harm the oil they an Francisco: a city of opportunity, exists "here," in San Francisco. South Korea's Hanjin Group, struck carried could potentially do to the age limit seems to be growing among the self-expression and diversity. It In the two and a half months that I have smaller venues. a tower of the Bay Bridge and spilled environment, and should have taken wouldn't be uncommon for one to S been in the city, I am severely let down by Good music in the city has become a 58,000 gallons of bunker oil into the every precaution to ensure that this associate the city with those words. San the live music that I've found here. Don't catch-22. The punk, rockabilly and folk San Francisco Bay. Oil has been re­ never took place. While accidents Francisco definitely opens its arms to many get me wrong: the city boasts some of the scenes have been crushed. It seems that ported as far north as Stinson Beach, do happen at times when transport­ different types of people. There are many best venues, and some of the best shows alt/indie bands are beginning to take over, as far west as the Farallon Islands, and ing hazardous materials, professional different scenes within the city,'especially I've seen to date. Yet, it surprises me that as sickening as it may seem. The demand as far south as Fort Funston (southern captains for major transporting com­ when considering what area you find your­ the genres showcased in the city seem to for good music is out there; now it is time Ocean Beach). Currently, 16 beaches panies crashing into the Bay Bridge is self in. Yet, I do have a beef with the city fall under few categories. To use the Warf- for the venues to catch on. have been closed as a result of the oil absolutely inexcusable. The ship had a that prides itself on being so diverse: what spill. ' We complete crew, a pilot, a captain, navi­ ield as an example, in the month of Oc­ happened to the music scene? tober The Warfield headlined bands such have already seen some effects of the gation equipment and sensors. Heather Spellacy is a freshman international spill on wildlife in the area, as twenty The U.S. attorney in San Fran­ business and chemistry different wildlife teams have gone to cisco has opened a federal criminal the area in a recovery effort and found investigation into Wednesday's crash, nearly 400 dead, oil-covered birds. which is entirely the right thing to do. According to the NOAA, the oil can The maximum punishment possible Muslims Cause Drama in Europe also be harmful to fish and shellfish. should be given to both companies Boats in the San Francisco harbor and individuals responsible for the have also been damaged by the oil in spill, not only because of the extent incident took place at the Embassy of the have some responsibility to yield to Dutch the water. Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg­ of the damage to the San Francisco Netherlands in Amman, Jordan. rather than Arab ways? After all, she was ger has declared a state of emergency, Bay, but also to send a message to any A traveling Member of the Dutch Par­ at the Dutch Embassy. freeing money to clean up the spill. other companies transporting hazard­ liament, Harry van Bommel, said at an em­ Though Ermers says that filing a com­ ous materials across the bay that this The Hanjin Group and the China bassy lunch to a young Jordanian embassy plaint was her way of going public, it strikes kind of negligence and disregard for COSCO Holdings Company should employee, "You look sensational." She filed me as a European (or American) and not our natural environment will not be be held responsible for their actions a charge with the Dutch ambassador about exactly Arab thing to do. as well as forced to pay for coastguard tolerated. these "unwanted intimacies." When the As for the woman in the Netherlands operations, damages to the area and MP noticed that his remark went over who was fired for refusing to shake hands badly, he apologized at once. Since then and who charged sexual intimidation, was he has offered another, more formal public she not using feminism's hard-won legal apology. techniques to uphold a distinctly non- The noted Dutch Arabist Rob Erm- feminist way of life? ers, author of a recent book on honor and Are such terms and concepts as "hos­ revenge in the Middle East, analyzed the tile workplace" and "unwanted attentions," incident this way: While it's not forbidden which would seem to have little legal to compliment an Arab woman, the word weight in most Arab Muslim societies, "sensational" carries sexual overtones and is now deployed against the societies that perhaps close enough to the word "sexual" brought such concepts into being — and in MANFRED WOLF to have imputed seductive qualities to her. favor of values inimical to them? Columns for the Opinion section unci Letters to the Editor are gladly accepted from students, Columnist For her to pass over this, especially since The paradox is dizzying: Western tech­ (acuity, staff and alumni. All materials must be signed and include your primed name, address, and telephone number for others heard the comment, explains Erm- niques at the service of non-Western prin­ verification. ers, might well create the appearance that ciples, Western means to non-Western Please include your university status (class standing or title). wo incidents described in a re­ We reserve the right to edit materials submitted. All submissions become the property of the San she was responsive to a suggestive invita­ ends. And the dilemma for present-day Francisco Foghorn cent issue of the Dutch newspaper Columns of not more than 900 words should be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before NRC/Handelsblad illustrate one tion, surely a dishonor to her. Europe seems to be, Can its legal system publication. T Letters of 500 words or less should be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before publication. of many dilemmas European society faces Van Bommel's first apology, continues be used against itself? But that may be put­ Shorter letters which get to the point have a greater chance of being published than long, rambling diatribes. Ermers, was insufficient because uttered ting the matter too starkly. These two legal Anonymous letters axe not published. these days. Editorials are written by the Foghorn editorial staff and represent a group consensus; out of earshot of the others at the table. challenges could be atypical, and, for that The San Francisco Foghorn Opinion page is a forum for the free, fair and civil exchange of ideas. Contributors' opinions are not meant A young Muslim woman, Samira Dah- to reflect the views of the Foghorn staff or the University of San Francisco. ri, a lecturer in economics at a private col­ Only a public apology could clear her of matter, such legalistic probes may be little lege in the Netherlands, refused to shake having seemed receptive to any overture. more than specific responses to perceived The San Fxanisco Ftgbom is the official student newspaper of the Univerajty of SaftFrand«»i^ is sponsored lytlwAastraated Ermers gives the MP high marks for general injustices against all Muslims. If Students of the Uruversity of San Francisco (ASUSF). hands with her male associates on reli­ gious grounds. When she was dismissed cultural sensitivity in not reiterating or ex­ so, then this might all be a passing phase, The thoughts and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Fog­ horn staff, the achninisttation, the faculty, staff or the students of the University of San Francisco. Contents of each issue are the sole from her job, she took the matter to court, plaining his innocent intention. Van Bom­ inevitably giving way to yet another pass­ responsibilities of the editors. charging that she was being intimidated. mel apparently realized that the facts were ing phase in the larger drama of Muslims Advertising raatter printed herein is solely for irvfbrmarional purposes. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied less important than the young woman's in contemporary Europe. sponsorship or endorsement of such commercial enterprises or ventures by the San Francisco Foghorn. "I experience shaking hands," she alleged, "as an undesired form of intimacy, as sexual honor. OMMIV-MMV, San Francisco Foghorn. All rights reserved. No material printed herein may be reproduced without prior permission of the Editor in Chief. intimidation." Admirable though Ermers' analysis is, it Manfred Wolf teaches literature and the While the court upheld her dismissal, does not fully persuade me. history of ideas at the Fromm Institute. He is it would not go so far as to oblige students Why was this apparendy prim young the editor of "Amsterdam: A Traveler's Liter­ and staff always to shake hands. A second woman, so keenly aware of her honor, at a ary Companion." mixed lunch? And since she was, didn't she November 8,2007 OPINION San Francisco Foghorn What the Hella Did You Say? Adjunct Faculty Contribute Greatly to USF

Area swear and use the "fire truck" word as Student diversity wouldn't be possible education and moral education. Professor much as anyone from the East Coast. This without the help of ESL teachers such Jones received all teaching degrees, from swearing generality also goes along with as Myrtis Mixon, who teaches in the In­ her California credential to her doctorate, the assumption that people from the East tensive English program in the Commu­ from USF. She is just one of the many are angrier than people on the West Coast. nications Studies Department. Professor adjuncts who have been educated at USF, a This is generally true. From my experience, Mixon is a teacher trainer for the US State testament to the excellence of the academ­ people on the East Coast are more stressed Department and worked this year in Tur­ ic programs at USF in preparing students out than the people here in the West, and key and in recent years Tanzania, Chad, for the real world. so they tend to express their anger more Mali and Peru. In 2001-2002, she was a Many adjuncts are engaged in impor­ profusely. The last of the more popular Fulbright Scholar in Slovakia. This year she tant ethical and political issues. Dr. Nate generalizations about Bostonians is that published her 7th book, Learning English Hinerman teaches in the Health Services we all drop our R's.True, most people from through Turkish and American Folktails, and also The Theology Department. He Massachusetts have some hint of that fa­ and received USF's Distinguished Lec­ recendy gave the keynote address titled mous accent, but the most extreme accents turer Award in 2000. "The Changing Face of Death: Reclaim­ come from those who five directly in the Many USF adjuncts organize confer­ ing our Innate Care-giving Capabilities" city; we don't all say "we pahked the cah in for the symposium Navigating End of Life HahvahdYahd." ences and student gatherings to excite and engage USF students in their learning. Issues and Supporting Clergy: A Day of Although people here may think of SOPHIA LEAHY STONE Dr. Beverly Hock is just one of the many Learning, Reflection and Empowerment. me as an angry, swearing, "pahkin' my cah" Columnist part-time faculty members who organize Currently, he is collaborating with Profes­ wicked big Sox fan kind of girl, San Fran­ such events. Dr. Hock has been teach­ sor Emeritus Donald Gelpi, S.J., on a book cisco and this Yankee fit like a glove. I do here is a growing trend in uni­ ing in the International and Multicultural entitled, Who is Jesus: FACi. Dr. Hiner­ not miss having to scrape ice from my car. versities to hire part-time faculty ERIKA HEYER Department for seven years. While she man has taught at USF for four years. I do not miss being unable to go outside and limit the availability of full- Columnist T was a doctoral student, she began 'Read­ Dr. Theresa Sinicrope Talley teaches because it is too cold out. I do not miss the time faculty positions. According to the Part-Time Faculty National Data Sheet, ing the World,' a conference celebrating Wetland Ecology and has been at USF for SF students come from many dif­ stressful atmosphere. What I do miss not published by the A.F.T., part-time faculty Multicultural Literature for children and two years. Her research focuses on coastal ferent backgrounds, but the people being able to experience the last months members represent approximately 44 % of young adults, now in its ninth year. She is wetland and riparian ecology and her goal that I acclimated myself with are of the Red Sox baseball season in Mas­ U the total number of* faculty nationwide; at not only the founder but also the Direc­ is to integrate education into her research Bay Area natives. Coming from Massa­ sachusetts. When the Sox won the World USF, the percentage is even higher. Uni­ tor of 'Reading the World'. She also is a and use findings to address local conser­ chusetts I have found in my three semes­ Series, I was jumping up and down and versities aim to save money and resources contributor to The Oxford Encyclopedia vation issues. Not only is she an adjunct ters here that the Bay Area and the East cheering for joy, but there was no one to by limiting benefits and salaries offered of Children's Literature and the recipient faculty at USF, she is a post doctoral re­ Coast cultures are very different. Phrases celebrate with, no one scream in the streets to part-time faculty. Therefore, a national of the Otter Award from the Northern searcher at UC Davis, and sits on the like "that's hella tight," "getting hyphy," with. There was no one else who has been coalition has begun, bringing awareness to California Booksellers Association, among Board of Directors and lead wetland sci­ and "crunk" are the norm around here at truly let down by the Sox to understand the magnitude of part-time faculty contri­ other awards. Adjuncts who are involved entist at a non-profit education foundation USF. Here, when I say, "That's wicked that joyful moment. butions on university campuses. It spon­ with their community make connections that serves under-represented high school sick!" there are snickers and then the real­ Other than the Sox factor, coming to sors an event called Campus Equity Week, that serve as an invaluable resource to USF students in San Diego. Her achievements ization: "Oh! You're from Boston!" I have San Francisco has been the best decision which this year begins October 29th and students who want to do outreach and include about 23 scientific publications in come to be known as the "Bostonian" in I have made so far. Shedding the cold ends November 2nd. This article is writ­ community service books and peer reviewed journals, and she my group of Bay Area friends. weather has allowed me to take on the has worked as an academic researcher at ten to honor and recognize the University The converse is also true. According to West Coast way of being "chill" and stress- Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She There are certain qualities these North­ of San Francisco's adjuncts and to thank Maureen Adams, students inspire adjuncts. free. Finding my way across the country helps her students outside of class by offer­ ern Californians think a person from them for their dedicated contribution to She says, they have "unexpected questions instead of staying close to home has al­ ing guidance on thesis projects and career Massachusetts has. Quality "number one: the excellence of our institution. Here are and lively discussions," which provide her lowed me to experience new things and decisions. Dr. Talley has been with USF as We all love the Sox. This statement is a few abbreviated portraits, some who have with new insights about attachment theory. become more independent. Not only have an adjunct faculty for two years. predominantly true. But, there are always received recognition, some who have not, Professor Adams has been teaching in the I been able to appreciate the other side of exceptions to the rule. Some people are for their service at USF. Counseling and Psychology Department Adjuncts at the University of San Fran­ born and raised in Massachusetts and for the country, but I also have been able to cisco have teaching responsibilities that Many adjuncts bring experience from for ten years at USF. Her book Shaggy some odd reason love to support the evil better appreciate where I come from. I am equal their full-time classroom per course the working world to the classroom. Thom­ Muses: The Dogs Who Inspired Virginia Yankees. Quality number two: We love to proud to represent the East Coast culture they teach, in the availability they give to as Stillman is a good example. Professor Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Bar­ swear. This is probably the most popular that most of my friends here are not famil­ their students for outside help, the quality Stillman has been working in USF's Math rett Browning, Edith Wharton and Emily generalization I have heard. Someone in iar with. Overall, San Francisco is "wicked and amount of work they give their stu­ Department for twenty-five years. He also Bronte was published this past August.. one of my classes went so far to say that pissah" in my book, but you will never dents, and their evaluation and feedback of works for MLB.com as a data stringer, a One misconception about USF ad­ Bostonians do not have a vocabulary and catch me getting hyphy, and you will defi­ student work. Adjuncts write letters of rec­ recorder for every pitch of a baseball game, juncts is that they only teach the lower di­ all words are replaced with that certain nitely never catch me saying, "Those Sox ommendation on behalf of USF students and inputs the information for MLB.corn's vision, undergraduate courses. This is not word that starts and ends with the same are hella good." for graduate school, honor societies and 'Gamecast'. entirely true. Dr. Lois Moore has been letters as fire truck. Yes, swearing is in the with USF for four years in the School research programs. But they often don't Erika Heyer is a sophomore politics major Flutist Gail Edwards teaches part-time vocabulary of people from Massachusetts, of Education Department Multicultural get recognized, though the university relies and a journalism minor. in USF's Performing Arts Department but I have found that people in the Bay Education Department. Her publications upon many of them to fill the demand of as well as at San Francisco State Univer­ ever increasing student enrollment. Who sity and San Francisco High School of are numerous and have won many awards, but her dedication to her doctoral students are the part-time faculty? They are the ones the Arts. This past summer she brought in the cafeterias or taking turns sharing a a group of her students to perform at the in encouraging them to publish, to apply for scholarships and grants, and to spon­ desk in an overpopulated office, meeting National Flute Association's annual con­ with students at all hours of the day to as­ Don't Study, Buddy vention in Albuquerque. sor conferences aids them in furthering their careers. Just one example is her book, sist them in writing papers, preparing for Marvin Brown teaches Business Eth­ 'The Dispersion of Africans and African exams, and completing term projects. The ics in the Philosophy Department and has Culture': Essays on the African Diaspora' label 'part-time' gives the impression that beyond the already low standards of the been teaching at USF for twenty-five years. (2007). It includes chapters from seven the employment is temporary, yet USF has day-time TV viewer. And once I've eaten, His book, Corporate Integrity: Rethinking USF doctoral scholars. some part-time faculty members who have I realize I've made a mess, so on to the next Organizational Ethics and Leadership was been with the University for over twenty Some of our adjuncts are involved in best way to avoid studying. . . CLEAN­ selected as a Choice Outstanding Academ­ years. the Catholic community on a local and ING! Oh yes, why is this such an attrac­ ic Tide in 2006. This spring he facilitated a nationwide level. Dr. Doreen Ferreira Adjuncts are integral to the continu­ tive way to stay clear of the books? Because workshop on 'Corporate Integrity and the Jones teaches in Catholic Leadership and ity of course offerings and are vital for the you're still being productive, and as long as Ethical Process,' at the International Con­ its Teacher Education Department and harmonious function of the university as a your hands are busy, you have every reason gress on Ethics in Canada. This spring he has been with USF for six years. She is whole. Whether it is a semester or several not to look at your notes. You might even received the University of San Francisco's an educational consultant for Catholic decades of service, they make a significant throw in a load of laundry, because every­ College Service Award, presented by the schools nationwide. In June she will be contribution to student learning at USF, one knows a scholar can't tackle academia College of Arts and Sciences. presented with the Institute for Catholic and now is the time to recognize their without clean socks! Another adjunct who publishes is Educational Leadership's Most Outstand­ contribution. Celebrate Campus Equity Mouwafac Sidaoui, PhD, who has been Once my dorm and I are spodess, I head ing Adjunct award. She has recently au­ Week by thanking an adjunct and recog­ teaching in the Math Department for sev­ out to find the best location for my studi­ % thored a six-part professional development nizing their achievements and contribu­ en years. His dissertation, "Transforma­ ous adventures. The library? My room? A series on Moral Development for Catholic tions within your department. tional Leadership Practices of Deans and cafe? Why don't I spend the riext 30 min­ school teachers nationwide within Today's the Perceived Organizational Culture of utes weighing my options. "The farther the Catholic Teacher Magazine. Her doctoral Sophia Leahy Stone, Adjunct Professor, United Arab Emirates Public Universities: better" becomes my mantra as I realize that research and teaching ministry integrates Philosophy Department A Regression Analysis Study," received the more travel time equals less study time. three passions: Catholic education, teacher JENNY FARAH . When I arrive at the nearest Starbucks or Outstanding Doctoral Student Award. Columnist neighborhood coffee bar, I carefully choose the right seat. How close do I want io be to n all my years at USF, I have come to that gaggling group of girls discussing their Steven's Tirade: Fog 'N Grog is Futile one conclusion in regards to school, boyfriend queries? Will the hippy with the IANYTHING and EVERYTHING I-pod want to debate global economics? STEVEN BARNETT changed. is more exciting than studying. Hence, the And more importandy, do I care? Maybe I Columnist Students of legal drinking age don't following perfectly encapsulates the ways should grab some caffeine before I decide. live on campus and the appeal of San that I, and I'm sure you as well, avoid what And as if choosing between all the venti, ver the semester, I have heard Francisco's alcohol culture is too strong needs to be done. non-fat, ice-blended, sugar free options rumors and stories about the for the Fog 'N Grog to maintain strong It's Saturday afternoon, no plans, but wasn't bad enough, now I must make these Olegendary Fog 'N Grog that appeal. College campuses nationwide plenty of schoolwork is sitting on my desk. difficult decisions under pressure. Don't shut down years before my arrival here have done much to combat the drug I know I should work, but then I realize these people know I have work to do?! So at USF. abuse tendencies of students. Having I can't study on an empty stomach. So of I quickly make my beverage choices and Here at the Foghorn, I discussed the an operating beer bar and advocating course I have to make that run to the cafe, grab the best available seat. Now comes ar­ possibility of reopening the student bar for lower rates of student alcohol abuse or pop that popcorn, or better yet, travel far ranging my junk in the proper feng shui and hopes seemed to be running high. is sort of hypocrisy. distances to grab a bite to eat. And once fashion. God forbid my solutions manual Local access to alcohol for students and The Fog 'N Grog may operate as a I've gotten the food, I realize it probably isn't properly arched atop my notebook. a new place to socialize with music and socializing paradise someday in the fu­ would be better to eat while watching TV Who's that that just walked in? My friend entertainment seemed to be advanta­ ture, but I doubt a movement to open - ya know, so that I won't spill on my notes. from class?! That's perfect! We can bitch geous opportunities. However, a trip to it now would be anything but a failure. And then I tell myself, just one episode of about our professor, oh, I mean, compare the USF archives and a chat with Rev. The movement would have to come Law &. Order won't hurt. But then one notes. And after hours of intense intellec­ Michael Kotlanger, S.J. changed my from the undergraduates who are forced turns into five, and pretty soon I discover tual conversation, we decide to return to mind. to live on campus and the percentage of the episode I currently am watching is the campus. Perfect timing! A break is exactiy The Fog 'N Grog was first opened those who are of legal drinking age is same one I saw when I initially sat down. what I need after all the hard work I've in mid summer of 1973 during a beer almost nonexistent. They don't need an I'm discouraged as I realize that the con­ done today. Mission accomplished. drought in San Francisco to criti­ on campus bar that they can't use until troller at TNT chose to begin looping the cal acclaim. The first week of busmess they're gone from campus. episodes because his logic told him that Jenny Farah is a senior senior biology and brought over $2,000 in profit off of Undergraduate students will contin­ "surely, no one who is watching now was chemistry major 30-cent beers. Parents approved of the place to further investigate topics of inter­ ue to drink in the dorms anyway. watching 5 hours ago." So I feel especially bar as a safer venue for over age students. est to their field, over several beers. lazy for being on a never-ending cycle of Kotlanger talked about the professors and It sounds great, but there's a downside. Steven Barnett is a freshman unproductiveness that has gone above and students who used the Fog 'N Grog as a According to Kodanger, the times have media studies major SCENE NOVEMBER 15,2007 San Francisco Foghorn Seasonal Garage Sale Bedouin Soundclash Reshaping Reggae Comes to Dorms and realized nothing that was going on at the time CHLOE SCHILDHAUSE reflected anything that StaffWriter we really wanted to listen to. That really became the lothing stores such as Cross­ basis of Bedouin Sound- roads and Buffalo Exchange clash. We made a tape Chave inspired Lone Mountain and then we met Pat [the resident advisors to plan their own event drummer], and before we centered around selling used clothes, knew it we were in a band, shoes and other items.The Lone Moun­ although that wasn't the tain Thanksgiving Market, an event intention. We were just developed by resident advisors Monica expressing ourselves with­ Ilogon Talag, Maria Cristina Cortes, out any foresight. Jennifer Hayes, Berwick Gabriel, and LULU MCALLISTER Ray Velasco is happening this Sunday SFF: What's your favorite the 18th and will bring together 10 ven­ Scene Editor song? dors, all of whom are Lone Mountain JM: The one .that speaks -residents, selling things they no longer n Thursday, November 15 to me most [right now] is need. from 12:00pm to 2:00pm "Bells of 59," which is on there will be an International Monica Ilogon Talag was originally O our latest release. I wrote Fair in Harney Plaza. Meet with vari­ fascinated with the idea of having the that song for my grand­ ous consulate representatives as well as market due to her own desire of ridding parents; [their] address non-profit international organizations her life of unnecessary material posses­ was 59 Chilton Rd. and and USF international groups to dis­ sions. "I feel like I have way too much they passed away in be­ cuss life abroad.Then from 5:00 to 6:30 that I don't use or need that just sits tween the last record and p.m. Professor Marco Jacquemet will there—clothing that I've had for 5 or 6 this one. I wrote that song share a presentation on the "Culture of years," she said. about life and death, and Globalization" in the Maraschi room The market gives residents of Lone we had some other deaths of Fromm Hall. Contact the Politics Corinna Halloran/ Foghorn Mountain a chance to clean out their in the family so that one Department at (415) 422 - 2910 for Bedouin Soundclash's lead singer, Jay Malinowski brought the crowd to their feet with their rock-reggae sound. closets and make money. The event is speaks the most to my more details. On their tour with Hot Hot Heat, Bedouin Soundclash promoted their new album, "Street Gospels." also a community service opportunity family. with canned food (or even flexi) dona­ Join The Ignatian crew for laughter tions accepted at the event. All proceeds Review by Night" sounds slighdy like a 1950s love (courtesy of USF's Awkward Silence), SFF: So how to do you will go to the Bayanihan Community CORINNA HALLORAN song with a heartbeat-like pulse. It's like literature, music, games, and appar­ keep it new? Center, a center in SOMA that caters StaffWriter gently floating back to earth when the lead ently hummus, at The Ignatian's offi­ JM: By doing something that you mean. I to those displaced by the effects of gen- singer croons: "Walking down past Ave­ cial submission party tonight, Thurs­ mean look around us, this venue is a great trification. he holidays are going to be a whirl­ nue B/1 feel the pressure of the night, as it day November 15th from 6-8 p.m. in example, and people were coming to be "We are trying to collect at least 200 wind, and whether it's a journey to breathes/ Well that's the sound of a heart Crossroads. At this event you can also involved with something that was bigger canned goods" Monica said, and there is grandma's house for some long- in the night/ Breathing so slow in the heat find out about Ignatian submission T than them. I think now people come and an incentive for those who donate. At awaited turkey, hitting the slopes of Tahoe, of the midnight." guidelines, pick up free copies of last it's all so structured. It's just been done. I the event there will be a raffle, when one studying for exams or simply kicking it year's issue (copies are always free), and And then there is "12:59 Lullaby," mean how are you going to come and have donates they will automatically receive with some friends, Bedouin Soundclash is chat with writers and editors. For more which was released on an EP in 2006 be­ an experience that's more than just a band a raffle ticket that would otherwise cost a must-have on your iPod (or other device). information visit www.usfca.edu/clubs/ fore it was released on "Street Gospels." playing that just wants to make money or two dollars. The grand prize is Monica's The three-man Canadian band is bringing ignatian or contact Jaynie Healy, Edi­ Milnowski says the song is about "con­ go through the motions. I think the only very own Crosley Record Player/CD/ the roots back to reggae and doing it with tor-in-chief, [email protected]. stantly coming and going—the hardships way is just honesty. Honesty is always FM/AM/tape deck. This fabulous item a rock style that is sure to meet any musi­ of any relationship. Everything gets really pretty compelling. is only two years old and valued around cal craving. difficult and complicated." But the song is This weekend, catch the tail end of the $150. On their latest album, "Street Gospels," written in such a way that it doesn't sound eight-day New Italian Cinema series SFF: What do you think of reggae today? This item would be difficult for many tracks like "Bells of 59" include the bass like an overly emotional love ballad. The presented by the San Francisco Film JM: I think it's boring. It's extremely bor­ to let go of, but Monica said, "I feel like and electric guitar, as well as steal drums best way to listen to "12:59 Lullaby" is on Society, the Italian Cultural Institute ing. It sounds like a cruise boat. The music I used to be materialistic, but now I can and other unique percussion instruments. the next rainy day, when you might need a of San Francisco and New Italian Cin­ is extremely powerful, and there are some leave things and not really worry about One might be fooled into reminiscing small break from the chaos, put the song ema Events of Florence, Italy. Closing things that are encouraging. Like the Ag- them.... A lot of things sit and lose about a sweet summer night but lead sing­ on repeat and just listen to the rain and night, Sunday, November 18, features a grolites; they're out of L.A. and they're an meaning." er, Jay Malinowski's authentic voice pulls feel the simplicity of the guitar. screening of Flying Lessons, the new­ exciting new band because they're going The Lone Mountain Thanksgiving you back to the present, inviting you to ex­ est film by beloved director Frencesca In the famous Fillmore, surrounded back to the roots. I think we lost a lot of Market takes place Sunday November perience something new. It's a renovation Archibugi. Tickets are $11 general and by the vibe of all that was once musically artists from Jamaica because they them­ 18th, 1:00 pm at the Lone Mountain of sorts, transforming modern reggae from $10 for seniors, students and persons great, I sat down to talk to Jay Milnowski selves lost their roots of what reggae was, 6th floor lounge. If you are not a resi­ the cliche "stoner kids' music" into some­ with disabilities. Closing night tickets about his band. just the way it happens to everything, like dent of Lone Mountain and are inter­ thing real with spiritual depth. are $18. Films will be shown at Land­ punk music. It's always roots, ya know? So ested in coming to the event, special mark's Embarcadero Center Cinema. Malinowski's voice will strike a chord in San Francisco Foghorn: What can you tell with reggae it's been bastardized, especial­ arrangements can be made at the front For tickets and full schedule call (925) your soul. The depth of his lyrics surpasses me about the background of the band? ly in the United States to such a degree desk. Emad [email protected] 866-9559 or visit www.sffs.org. those of their pop contemporaries by a Jay Milnowski: We started as friends, I that when you mention it, it comes to sig­ for further details. long shot. This is not surprising, consider­ met Eon [the bass guitarist] when we were nify summertime backyard barbeques and ing Malinowski says his biggest influences Check out USF's Performing Arts and at our first year at university, and I guess are those artists "who can write great lyr­ Social Justice Department's presenta­ it was about six years ago. We just had a ics and tell good stories." "Hearts In the BEDOUINrContinued on Page Eight tion of The Necromancers, a produc­ conversation about music that we liked, tion based on the trial of six Serbian Army Death Squad members following human rights atrocities in the Balkan War. The show will continue through USF Student to Dance in Local Hip-Hop Festival Saturday, November 17th in Lone MATTYOKA Mountain. Shows are at 8 p.m., and onto salsa and later to hip-hop. Hel­ StaffWriter there will be a talk-back forum with the lems loves her roots, but says "between audience after the Friday show. Tickets line dancing and homophobes there areful Blue Boy and Madame are $10 general and $5 for USF staff is little room to grow as an expressive Butterfly, if you two can't and students. For tickets and more info, dancer in Montana." break, pop or lock... well, you go to www.usfperformances.com. C So, now in San Francisco, Hel­ no longer fine. The rhythmic artists lems has danced with Soul Force for are leaving the sideshows, ditching On Sunday, November 18 from 6 to 8 about a year. As a strong believer in their cardboard mats and turning off p.m. at the Presidio Chapel (130 Fisher dance therapy, she has found satisfac­ their boom boxes to perform in the Loop in the Presidio), KUSF will pres­ tion and peace of mind in her new 9th annual San Francisco Hip-Hop ent a Gala Opera Reception and Ben­ home. "When people get together and Dance Festival happening Novem­ efit to support the continuation of live dance, they forget about everything," ber 16-18 at one of San Francisco's broadcasts of the NY Metropolitan Op­ she says. most beautiful and prestigious ven­ era and the weekly broadcast of NPR's Come out to the San Francisco ues, Palace of the Fine Arts, further World of Opera on the station. For $40, Hip-Hop Dance Fest to watch Nata­ acknowledging that Hip-Hop is now you can enjoy excerpts from opera and lia Hellems dance in one of the most a fine art. The event is the longest musical theater, selections from Pocket respected dance shows of the year. running Hip-Hop festival and has Opera's 2008 season, seasonal offerings And, in the name of the human spirit, sold out every year prior. This time and an artists' reception following the lets forget about our hang-ups, relax the festival is expected to have an au­ show. Tickets must be purchased in ad­ and enjoy watching people express dience of 1,000 people per show. vance either by calling (415) 422-2638 themselves by getting down and funky. The festival is presented by vet­ or contacting KUSF at [email protected]. After leaving the show you might feel eran dancer and choreographer, Mi- the urge to move in new ways—it's caya, whose local dance group, Soul On Friday night, head to 906 1/2 Di­ okay, just let loose. Force, will be just one of several from visadero Street for the opening of Big around the world performing at the Umbrella Studios, a cooperative art festival this weekend. Dancing with gallery and studio owned and run by Micaya presents...9th Annual Soul Force during their Program A three USF grads. The first show will be San Francisco Hip-Hop Dance Fest performances on Friday and Sun­ 7:30pm to midngiht and will showcase November 16-18 day will be USF Student Natalia work from .ill of their members. Expect Palace of Fine Arts Corinna Halloran/ Foghorn Hellems. Hellems has loved this art Natalia Hellems snaps a quick six step. Check out Hellems and others perform at the Hip Hop a diverse selection of mediums includ­ 3301 Lyon St @ Bay St, SF form since she first started with tap Festival this weekend November 15-16 at the Palace of Fine Arts. ing but not limited to oil, photography, (Tickets $35 a day) dance back in her hometown of Hel­ film, screen printing, and. jewelry. ena, Montana. She eventually moved San Francisco Foghorn t NOVEMBER 15,2007 Seinfeld Lends Trademark Wooden Shjips Sail into Amoeba Neb Saw Review by on the distortion, the keyboardist was \ Humor to the Insect World STEVEN BARNETT able to create a sound reminiscent of a StaffWriter Theremin. Review by www.freerice.com from the avalanche of animated films The Wooden Shjips simply use their TESSA GARCIA that have been released over the past he Wooden Shjips consist of four echoing and distorted vocals as another StaffWriter few years. musical males with an addiction to instrument. While it is apparent John­ bcab whizzes and good Samaritans psychedelic sound and Tecate beer. son is singing real words, it would be unite—for every word you get right Terry Seinfeld, who is known for his T on this clever site, United Nations Regarding this Seinfeld, said, "It This San Francisco-born lineup brings impossible to decipher their meaning V I stand-up comedy and self-titled definitely does not feel like another to the stage a mix of echoing and often un­ without some sort of guide. will donate 10 grains of rice to impover­ I sitcom, wanted to make sure his slice off of the same loaf of what we've intelligible vocals, basic and distorted gui­ The simplicity of their orchestra­ ished countries. -LM ext movie was different from any of J seen—certainly with all of these ani­ tar from frontman Erik "Ripley" Johnson, tion is noticeable during their live set: his other projects. His newest venture mal animated movies, which believe and lead synthesizer keyboardist, Nash simple beat, simple repeating bass line, is an animated film, Bee Movie. me, I'm as sick of as you are!" Whalen. The Wooden Shjips' drummer, guitar riffs that resemble three chord "There was no movie that seemed The one thing that separates Bee Omar Ahsanuddin, andbassist, Dusty Jer- high school melodies — Whalen almost exciting to me," Seinfeld told the Fog­ Scene and Heard Movie from the rest is the unique mier, support the stranger dynamic aspect seems bored. It's safe to say that their horn during a roundtable interview. personality that Seinfeld puts into his of the band's psychedelic brand of rock style of playing would have not survived "Then I saw this whole technology; character. with constant rhythm. had it not been for the strange, eccen­ just the look of it is so different from "...and she had it in her mouth? "I think in the TV series, I could In between songs, members indulged in tric way they mix unnatural sound into anything I had done." Was it dead at this point?" - woman be a little more obnoxious, but the longer-than-average chugging sessions of their recordings. Bee Movie is about Barry B. Benson character in this movie ... is a lot nicer their Tecate. Wooden Shjips have done well for overheard on her cell phone outside (the voice of Seinfeld), a newly gradu­ than I am. So actually, I took a little Trie guitar and keyboard, while sim­ themselves by taking advantage of of the Gleeson Library (submitted ated bee who must choose a job in hon­ of myself out," Seinfeld said. ple, are the band's principle sound. Using technological advances in the field of by Lulu McAllister) ey-making, one of the most important While other animated films fo­ phaser-like distortion for most of the set, music. Their sound is certainly interest­ industries to bees. Once a bee chooses cus mostly on visual humor, Sein­ Johnson is able to create a freakishly cool ing, compelling even, however limited a career in "the factory," he must stick "I don't have time to go to Stress feld brings in a lot of verbal humor sound: his mini-solos seem like dreamy by their reliance on distortion. Distor­ with it forever. Barry dreads spending Less day." - news editor Maria as well, being the standup comedian waves of melody. During the dry periods tion can enhance the experience, but it the rest of his life chained to the same Dinzeo at our staff meeting that he is. There are a lot of references of basic guitar chords, Whalen was happy is unfortunate when a band's dynamic is monotonous job in New Hive City. (submitted by Sky Madden) to and puns on bee life. Many of the to take over. dependent on effects and not on musi­ Barry decides to explore the outside characters' names are puns, including: Although Whalen doesn't seem to be cal skill. world (New York City) before becom­ Barry B. Benson, Vanessa Bloome, doing much behind his stack of synths and This standard quartet comes to the "Ewww! She's had sex with like... ing a worker bee for the rest of his life. etc. These types of jokes are used so keyboard equipment, the sound coming scene with seemingly mediocre quali­ so many of those people!" Before he leaves the hive, one of the often that they get old quickly. from his hands squeals and echoes with ties, but manages to size above with ec­ - overheard cell phone conversation bee leaders reminds Barry that the But in many ways, Bee Movie is defining quality. Often playing lead over centric live shows and recordings. The number one bee law is that no bee is in the Hayes-Healy lounge like all of those other mainstream the guitar, his psychedelic riffs seem un­ psychedelia of the Wooden Shjips has allowed to talk to humans. (submitted by Jaynie Healy) animated movies in that it enlists a usual and compelling. By shifting settings proven itself as a means to attract and While outside of the hive, Barry cast of A-list celebrities. Bee Movie retain an audience. meets Vanessa (Renee Zellweger), a includes the voices of Oprah Win­ human florist. They cross paths when frey, Larry King, and Chris Rock in Vanessa saves his life. After struggling its all-star roster. One Man' s Unlikely Quest to Bring with his conscience, Barry decides to Bee Movie also stays true to tradi­ break the bee law and thank Vanessa in tional animated film form in the sense Education to a Small Muslim Village person. When Vanessa recovers from that it teaches a lesson. This concept Book Reviewby make his promise come true, Mortenson Co-author Relin recounts Mortenson's the original shock of learning that bees is nothing new: Bambi taught us the ELIZABETH BUCKLEY wrote letters to anyone who might donate efforts in fascinating detail, presenting can talk, she and Barry become close cruelties of hunting and man's re­ friends. StaffWriter money and bridged connections among compelling and awe-inspiring portraits sponsibility to wildlife. Beauty and the mountaineering community until he of Muslim villagers, ambitious school One day while the two are in a gro­ the Beast taught us not to judge peo­ hree Cups of Tea, co-written by was introduced to fellow climber and en­ girls and Taliban members. Three Cups of cery store together, Barry discovers an ple by their appearances. Bee Movie aisle full of honey jars, and is outraged journalist David Oliver Relin, is trepreneur, Jean Hoerni. Hoerni single- Tea should be read by all Americans, who teaches us to respect the balance of the true story of Greg Mortenson handedly funded too-often misunderstand that humans are stealing the honey nature and to be true to our own call­ T that bees work hard to make. With and his admirable quest under some of the Mortenson's quest the Muslim world and ings. to build a school "...Mortenson's one never hear the voices of ru­ Vanessa's help, Barry sues the human most unlikely circumstances in the most Not unusually, Bee Movie tries to in Korphe. True to ral Pakistani and Afghani race for stealing honey from bees. Af­ unlikely region of the world. promise grew into a appeal to young and old alike. Chil­ his word Morten­ families. ter a hard, legal battle with big-shot at­ Mortenson's story of success began dren will love the cute, colorful char­ son returned to the huge project that grew torney Layton T. Montgomery (John when he failed to climb one of the world's As the book moves acters and the slapstick humor. Adults small, seemingly into the post-9/11 world, Goodman), Barry wins his case and all most dizzying peaks, K2, and wound up by into the Central Asia will appreciate the pop cultural refer­ forgotten village Mortenson argues that, honey is returned to the bee popula­ default in the small Northern Pakistan vil­ ences and the celebrity cameos, like lage of Korphe—ill and alone. and through plenty Institute..." more than ever, education tion. Bees no longer ha\ne to make hon­ Ray Liotta and Sting. of trial, built his is fundamental in promot­ ey because they now have so much of When "Dr.Greg" recovered under the There is never a sappy or dull mo­ first school. ing peace. Collaborative ef­ it, so they stop pollinating the flowers, hospitable care of village "nurmadhar," ment, and Seinfeld never misses an Haji Mehdi, he observed village children, When word spread of the work this big forts to reduce poverty and improve access which causes all plants to wither and opportunity to insert a joke. In the mostly girls, sitting around trying to learn "Angrezi" called Dr.Greg was doing, vil­ to education, especially for girls, will keep die. end, Bee Movie is worth all the buzz. outdoors in the rough climate of Korphe. lagers across Pakistan wanted him to build future generations from turning to Islamic Barry realizes he has upset the deli­ Bee Movie, created by Jerry Sein­ That day Mortenson made a promise to schools for them, too. From there, Morten­ extremism. cate balance of nature and sets out to feld and directed by Steve Hickner Haji Medhi that would change the rest of son's one promise grew into a huge project Captivating and suspenseful, with en­ restore plants to their natural condi­ and Simon J. Smith, is now playing his life and the lives of many others. He that grew into the Central Asia Institute, grossing accounts of both hostility and tion. in theaters. promised he would return with the means which has successfully built more than 50 unlikely friendships will have readers con­ Bee Movie tries to distinguish itself to build Korphe a school so that the village schools. All of them complete with books, sidering the real difference that one person children could be properly educated. supplies and teaching salaries across rural can make. Penniless and without a clue how to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Attend Our Grad Study Open House January 7th, 2008. 8 NOVEMBER 15,2007 SCENE —t San Francisco Foghorn Darfur Conflict Seen from Six Per­ Bedouin Soundclash Hanson is MmmBack! spectives in Revealing Documentary BEDOUIN .-Continued from page six Review by from their decade-old heyday, but in­ smoking weed. And how boring is that? KELLY SANDERS cluded a good mix of old favorites, newer I mean who wants to hang out with frat StaffWriter songs and a cover or two. Review by plight is tied in some way to my plight. boys? That's what it is. You come down to Highlights of the evening included MELISSA BARON Their journey is somehow related to mine California and it's like Sublime and this 'm about to say something that will a stripped down acoustic section of the StaffWriter as a human being," said Cheadle. Hu­ and that, and I think they were exciting at make m'e sound really square, but it show, which had Isaac on acoustic guitar, manitarian Pablo Recalde leaves his fam­ the time but they've been copied. So it's must be said; Hanson rocks. Seriously. Zac on hand drums and Taylor on tam­ arfur Now chronicles the lives ily to move to Darfur and lead the World been tough for us as a band because there I Food Program, which delivers food to the In life post-"Mmmbop" the men of bourine. In this setting the group's tight of people as they attempt to aid is no scene for it. I mean we're trying to Hanson—Isaac, Taylor and Zac—are harmonies really came together, show­ D the crisis in Sudan, however, this villages and refugee camps around the re­ do something new with it, at least to our­ now starting families and making political casing the catchy melodies and buoyant documentary does not simply aim to tell a gion. Lastly, Hejewa Adam joins the Su­ selves. statements in addition to crafting fantastic demeanor that initially made them a suc­ story. The movie, written and directed by danese Rebels in attempt to bring peace to the region after her son was killed and her pop songs. In support of their newest ef­ cess. After the encore, Hanson sang a few Ted Braun, reminds people of their obliga­ SFF: What is like playing in bigger ven­ village destroyed fort, The Walk, Hanson is currently on a lines a cappella of "Great Divide," a track tion to other hu­ ues vs. smaller college venues? in an attack. "If cross-country tour, which stopped at The initially released as an iTunes single to mans in a time JM: I think the smaller college venues we don't get our Fillmore on November 5. benefit charity. This moment had the en­ of international can have more moments because you don't rights, we will If you can overlook the audience filled tire crowd silent, gave me chills and made plight. This star­ know what's going to happen. If you put fight and die right with an abundance of annoying, pushy my inner eight year-old squeal with de­ tling documen­ a show in a room where there aren't really here," said Adam. girls that just won't let their adolescence light. tary gets inside shows it feels like is more of electricity to Darfur Now die, Hanson shows are really entertaining. In addition to touring, Hanson has Darfur's refugee everything. One time we played a show takes viewers Make fun of them all you like, it doesn't joined forces with TOMS Shoes to host camps and hu­ in a Chinese restaurant and it was out of negate the fact that these guys are talented a barefoot one-mile walk in each city that manitarian aid from the center of control. Where as you're going to play here performers and songsmiths—and that they their tour stops in to benefit poverty and bases, it travels Darfur to Califor­ and it's going to be an amazing show but know how to work a crowd. And while the fight against AIDS in Africa. For to The Hague nia, showing the I find the college shows have this sort of their audience may refuse to grow up, they more information on the band and their and comes back successes and fail­ amateur thing about them and you feel a have taken the opposite approach. Their tour, check out http://www.hanSon.net. to America to ures of the world bit more involved as someone in the audi­ two-hour set wasn't saturated with songs show what ped- battle for social ence, [it's] more intimate. ple are doing justice in Darfur. here. The film serves as SFF: What are your hopes for the future? a reminder that The film fo­ JM: To put out meaningful music for our Nevelson Reconstructs Reality with in a time of crisis, cuses on six band. Wherever that takes us, I'm not sure, individual efforts people. Adam you never know—even the short time that Provocative Sculpture at de Young make a difference Sterling, a 24- we've been in this industry, I mean in the in the fives of real Review by year-old USLA six years, we've seen, and even in three years, people. It inspires JULIE HENDERSON student, writes Courtesy of Mandalay Independent Pictures the bands we've been on tour with implode feelings of revo­ StaffWriter a bill to keep under pressure or be forgotten. We just feel lution and evokes ideas of change. '"Ihe California from helping to fund Sudan. blessed that we've put out as many records time for words has drawn to a close and ncountering inflated egos in the Ahmed Mohammed Abakar, a leader at as we do because these days, most bands action needs to take its place," said Chea­ professional art world is not out Hamadea, a refugee camp with a popula­ even if they're huge only have one record dle. Darfur Now brings human injustice to Eof the ordinary, but engaging with tion of 47,000, flees his home for the camp and then they're gone. I mean how many the big screen and reminds viewers that the legacy of a rightfully acclaimed artist where he works to assure the safety of the indie bands have you seen have a one al­ it is time to act, and it proves that every like Louise Nevelson certainly is worth­ community with international aid. Luis bum cycle? Like, I thought they were the person can help fight for justice and hu­ while. In hindsight, I underestimated the Moreno-Ocampo investigates the crimes next slice bread, and then it's done. So you man rights. It's easy to ignore suffering effect that Louise Nevelson s body of work against the people of Darfur as a prosecu­ have to start taking everything with a grain from a distance, but Darfur Now makes would have on me before I seized the op­ tor of the International Crime Court at of salt. So with that said, whatever happens the struggle real by telling the stories of portunity to view and interact with it at The Hague. After his role in Hotel Rwan­ hopefully we can put out some more great real Sudanese people and expressing the the De Young Museum in San Francisco. da, actor Don Cheadle traveles to Darfur music. I was both humbled and overwhelmed as to use his celebrity to show people the painful reality of lost children, destroyed I traveled through Nevelson's proverbial atrocities of genocide. He traveles abroad homes and life as a refugee. This is a time palace. For every eccentric article of cloth­ with George Clooney to meet worth world of compassion, and this film not only tells, Bedouin Soundclash's music is about ing and every bold claim the artist boasted, leaders and encourage them to take action. but also shows why. journey. It's about exploring the next level Nevelson has a formidable stroke, angle, "How can we move forward from here so of the Dub reggae sound, leaving Sublime "We've got a chance to make it right in the past and discovering what the fu­ and recusant rhythm to justify her aris­ these people don't die," asks Clooney in and we've fallen flat on our faces," said tocratic persona. In a socially constructed talks with China. Cheadle also toured the ture holds. Check out their latest album, Sterling. Darfur Now makes you want to "Street Gospels," to see for yourself. world that marginalized Louise Nevelson United States to promote his book, Not get up and do something. As a member of as a Jewish woman artist, she reconstructs Courtesy of Julianne Henderson On Our Watch, and encourage individuals humanity and a citizen of the world, it is Louise Nevelson's piece "First Personage" her reality by way of abstract concepts that to get involved in the cause. "Maybe their essential to see this film. are then fully realized in their implemen­ (1956). Louise Nevelson's show, "Construct­ tation. ing a Legend," will be on display at the DeY- The gallery exhibit at the De Young oung Museum until mid-January. begins by introducing a piece that expos­ es the artist's extensive interaction with vertically-organized boxes of sculpted and her dichotomous identity. First Person­ arranged musical notes. The elements of age (painted wood, 1956) consists of two each individual box are deliberately dis­ separate, painted wood columns that are tributed in a specific way that is never adorned in black. The first column that repeated again in the piece. Each cube stands before the viewer maintains an un­ resonates with its own rhythmic vibration. dulating shape that follows the swell of The boxes in the piece serve as three-di­ the wooden knot located at its top with mensional stills of a fife in motion, both which Nevelson claims to have engaged in by way of visualized sound frequency and a dialogue during her construction of the personified rhythm. This kind of composi­ piece. This column arguably represents the tion is endemic to Nevelson, and it is one facade that human beings put forward in that she frames within her boxes as though their social engagements and interactions, it is an act of reverence or worship. This and it is one that Nevelson might have cat­ piece also alludes to the duality of human egorized as deceiving. Lurking behind this nature insofar as its seemingly untamed symbol of the public persona is a second fluidity remains boxed and contained po­ column that serves to represent the real­ tentially by circumstance, by environment ity of a person's character that lies beneath or by choice. her disguised exterior. This self-portrait di­ The strategy by which Nevelson employs rectly addresses the duplicity of the human concepts of space, structure, color and light mind and condition, as both the public and in her work to expose her metaphorical private realities human beings experience representations of the human condition is ultimately connect to form the whole per­ both stirring and revolutionary. Nevelson son. once said that if she looks for a truth and In another prolific piece that Nevelson "finds a fie that serves the purpose," then constructed nearly a decade later in her ca­ that lie becomes the truth. I am enamored reer, Self-Portrait: Silent Music (1964), the with the manner in which Nevelson ma­ artist literally "boxes fluidity" as was briefly nipulates not only her subject matter and discussed in Timothy Burgard's opening material, but the viewer in such a way as lecture held at the De Young before the to establish the artist and her audience as exhibit was opened to the public. Cub­ two separate but integral parts of the larger ism clearly impacted Nevelson's artistic whole. technique and strategy. She said that the The manner in which Nevelson uses cube gives her work "focus and structure" media immortalizes not only her autobiog­ and that without it, "the work would have raphy, but her commentary on the duality no rhyme or reason." Formally, the piece of human existence as it is seen in her use consists of four fastened columns of six of color, structure and space.

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able to keep winning. 1 23 4567B9 1D|R H E The Sharks have the sixth longest cur­ rent streak in the NHL, with three con­ secutive playoff appearances and by far the BOSTON longest streak among all of the Bay Area's major professional sports teams. The 49ers, Raiders, A's, Giants, and Warriors have AT BAT BALL STRIKE OUT (R) (g combined for two playoff appearances in the last two years. In each of the last three seasons San Jose has increased their win total. What is interesting about the Sharks this season is how they have been able to pull off a first NICHOLAS MUKHAR place start. San Jose is the epitome of a MATT STEINBACH Sports Are Cool, I Guess Columnist team effort. 14 players on their 26-play- Columnist er roster have at least one goal, the most constantly hear people in the Bay number of players on a team with goals in he New England Patriots are ERIKA HEYER games for a few years, but in my last year Area complain that we do not have the NHL. The Sharks are winning with­ charging through the season with Sports Editor of junior high he tried one last time to take talented professional sports teams out a single player in the top five in the an impressive record of 9-0. They I NHL in goals, assists, or points. Center T me to the place he feels to be heaven on right now. For the most part, they're right. have won all their games by a combined n the commercial breaks of televised Earth. I don't know what finally clicked, Sometimes we're hot sometimes we're Joe Thornton's team-leading six goals do score of 355-147, outscoring opponents football, baseball or basketball games, but suddenly I was hooked. I finally saw cold, and right now our teams are about not even rank him in the top 30 among the by a combined score of 208 points. Their Iadvertisements use slogans such baseball for the thrilling sport it really is. as cold as Candlestick in January. Being NHL's goal scorers and his team-leading offense is unstoppable, leading the league as Gatorade's "Is it in you?" and Major From then on, I was a full-blown-crazy in the Bay Area almost all of my life, I can 19 assists is only 16th best in the league. in yards at 428.7 yards per game, in pass­ League Baseball's "I five for this." Until Red Sox fan. I became invested in the truly say I have never seen it get this bad. Goaltender Evgeni Nabokov is nowhere ing yards at 296.3 yards per game and in recendy, I did not understand what it was plays of the Sox and was truly let down in Our sports landscape has become as weak near the top five in shutouts, save percent­ scoring at 39.4 points per game. The Pa­ that these athletes were living for and what 2003 when Aaron Boone hit a homerun to and irrelevant as the 49ers offense. age or goals against average among start­ ing NHL goaltenders, yet all he does is triots are not only using Randy Moss to was in them. No, it isn't just Gatorade; it is knock the Red Sox out of the World Series As far as Oakland goes, the A's finished win. He is tied for second among NHL score; rather, 12 different people (includ­ the passion and the thrill that comes with - on my birthday, no less. in third place and the Raiders are working goaltenders with eight wins. ing Moss) have scored an offensive touch­ sports. This does not only apply to those Even though the fan aspect had come hard and doing everything in their power down. Their defense isn't bad either. They who play sports, but to the fans as well. into play, my passion as an athlete had not to be an even bigger embarrassment. They The Sharks seem to have found a win­ are fourth in total yards allowed at 275.2 Sports can be used as an escape from yet surfaced. I used to think playing a sport are currendy in last place in one of the ning formula that has eluded the rest of per game, sixth in rushing yards at 90.6 the everyday life whether it's school or the in fiigh school was just something I had worst divisions in the NFL. The Warriors the local teams lately by combining young per game, fifth in pass yards at 184.7 per office. There is a certain high or adrenaline to do, like homework. Because I was tall are also in last place and winless for the talent with experienced veterans. While game and fifth in points allowed at 16.3 rush ones gets when playing a sport and and had talent, it felt like the right thing to time being, although it is early in their the Sharks have had their share of post­ per game your team wins the big game, or when your do. My investment in my passion for play season and there is still time for a turn­ season disappointments in the past three Tom Brady has been unstoppable, lead­ favorite team goes all the way to the Super did not come until my senior year of high around. years, at least they've been there. They ing the league in quarterback rating with Bowl or the World Series and wins. school. I realized that playing basketball, Over on our side of the bay things are have also tried to address the problem by 131.8, in passing yards with 2686, comple­ I saw this passion in this year's World although I had the height and skills, was not much better. Let's face it, the Giants adding future Hall-of-Famer Jeremy Roe- tion percentage 73.2 and in touchdowns Series. After the Red Sox swept the Rock­ just not fun. I knew that to play a sport you suck. After a 2-0 start, the 49ers have nick to their already impressive roster, who with 33, while only throwing four inter­ ies, the camera turned to the Rockies' needed to enjoy it. The sport that I did en­ fallen back into their losing ways with six on Saturday night became only the third ceptions in nine games. Brady has finally dugout, zooming in on a player who had joy was not basketball, but Softball. Playing straight losses thanks to an offense that American born player to ever score 500 proven that he is the best quarterback in tears coming out of his eyes. Usually, the the sport that I had such passion for off the would have a hard time competing at the goals during a 4-1 win over the Phoe­ the league by putting up such great num­ players, are there for the money, but this field made it just as exciting on the field. I collegiate level. nix Coyotes. Along with his all-star tal­ bers. Brady has always been a great quar­ young team came so close to their dream finally knew "it" was in me and I found the But have no fear Bay Area fans, there is ent Roenick brings leadership and much terback, but now that he has weapons, he of a world title only to have it ripped out of "this" that I lived for. one team ice-skating around the HP Pa­ needed playoff experience to the Sharks is showing what he is capable of statisti­ their hands. This emotional connection to Our team won the league all four years vilion in San Jose that can potentially take who expect to be in the post-season for the cally. Brady is on pace to break Peyton the sport is obvious to me now, but in my I was in high school, and the thrill of vic­ us out of our collective sports futility. The fourth consecutive year, something that no Manning's record of 49 touchdown passes. younger days I would have said, "Wow, it's tory gave me so much happiness. However, NHL still exists, contrary to popular belief, other team around here can boast about. Brady should easily break this record: he just a game." much like the Red Sox in 2003, my team and the San Jose Sharks are in first place So, the rest of the Bay Area can swim only needs 17 more touchdown passes Growing up, I never really thought of lost the game that would allow us to go in the Pacific Division and third overall in in their tears of disappointment over our with seven games left. Randy Moss is also sports as source of passion or even as any­ to the Western Massachusetts Champion­ the Western Conference. 15 games into terrible teams. But I am choosing to cel­ having his best statistical season since his thing important. When ESPN was on, ship. That was the final game I played with their season the Sharks are sporting an 8-7 ebrate the little bit of hope that we have. days in Minnesota. He leads the league I would stick my nose up at the TV and the team I had come to love, and I knew record. That's right. We do have a team I'm jumping on the Sharks' bandwagon with 924 receiving yards and 12 receiving leave the room. When the Red Sox were that kind of moment would never come around here that can win more games than right now hoping that they won't crash touchdowns. Moss is a threat to break Jer­ on I would find "something more inter­ again. As sadness filled my eyes, I knew they lose, even if it is only by one. like the rest. The 49ers jacket is coming ry Rice's records of receiving yards (1,848) esting to watch." When my father used to that I had finally found that passion. I now It's not time to start planning a champi­ off, at least until they figure out how to and touchdowns (22). take me to Fenway Park, I would want to understand why sports are such a big deal onship parade in downtown San Jose just cross the goal fine, and the Sharks jersey is The Patriots are winning as a team while leave in the third inning because baseball to players and fans, and why people really yet, but ESPN hockey analyst Barry Mel­ coming on. Besides, if those sweaters are putting up stunning individual statistics. was boring to me. I wouldn't even eat a do get so invested in them. To me, it isn't rose has singled out the Sharks this season thick enough to keep them warm on the They are dominating opponents on both Fenway Frank. just a game; it is a connection to a world as the team to beat in the NHL, and recent ice, they'll probably help me survive the sides of the ball and it does not seem like My father gave up on taking me to the of passion. history suggests that the Sharks should be San Francisco winter. they will let up. After the events of "spy- gate," it seems like they are on a mission to dominate every single game. In nearly every game, the Patriots have left their starters on the field and continued to score touchdowns, despite huge leads. This has Volleyball Ends Home Appearances in Losses brought up discussion o/ whether the Pa­ triots are purposely running up the score. Sure, they have been scoring touchdowns FRANCESCA CRUDO to tie up the game 2-2. The fifth game at an outstanding pace at times where it AND YEZENIA HERRERA- was a necessary win for the Dons. They seems unnecessary, but this is the NFL, Staff Writers struggled early but they kept the game and it is the other team's job to stop the close. However, the Lady Dons fell 15-13 Patriots from scoring. If they cannot do n Thursday, November 8th the and the Waves Won the match 3-2. that, then the Patriots have every right to Lady Dons lost to the Pepper- Outside hitter Addie Webster gave the score as many touchdowns as they want. dine Waves in a thrilling 3-2 Lady Dons 19 kills and 13 digs. Middle The Patriots want to show how dominant O match. In the first game, the Lady Dons block Carly Babin added 15 kills. Libe- they are, and they are doing just that by played an excellent game. They held the ro Haley Caroll helped with 30 digs, and outscoring teams by such a wide margin. lead for most of the time, but the Waves middle blocker Alix Gombos had four They are sending a message to the rest of tried to come back. Towards the end of blocks, including one solo block. the league, that they are the best team. the game, the Lady Dons struggled a little, Saturday November 10, the USF girls' The question is can they go undefeated? allowing the Waves to take the lead 27-26. volleyball team played their last home It is possible, considering how well they However, the Lady Dons recovered with game of the season against Loyola Mary- are playing. Their next three games are at four consecutive points, winning the game mount. Unfortunately, USF was defeated Buffalo, at home versus Philadelphia and 30-27. by the Lions in a four game match. at Baltimore. They should win these three In the second game, the Lady Dons fell Initially, USF played aggressively and games, making their record 12-0. Then behind 4-2. They were equally matched with high energy, winning the first game, they close the season at home versus Pitts­ for most of the game, until the Waves took 30-26. They played smart and found open burgh, at home versus the Jets, at home the lead 20-16. The Lady Dons came back, spots for kills which Sarah Mandala and versus Miami and finally at New York ver­ taking back the lead 21-20, which did not Alix Gombos took full advantage of, each sus the Giants. The Steelers and the Gi­ last long when the Waves took the lead 24- gathering six kills each off the bat. But the ants present the biggest competition to the 22. The Lady Dons were able to take back positive momentum slightly faded in the Pats. If they defeat the Steelers, then they the lead but they dropped the game 31-29 second game as the Lions' offense picked should be 15-0 when they play the Giants. tying the match one game a-piece. up and they accumulated 21 kills. Christi- If that is the case, then the Patriots will In the third game, both teams were anna Reneau and Heather Hughes helped play all their starters for the final game of neck and neck. The Waves took a big lead the 30-23 win with six kills each. th'e season against the Giants, as they will to go 10-7, but the Lady Dons replied by The third game was a rollercoaster ride! try to go for the undefeated season. How­ taking back the lead. Throughout the rest The Lions quickly obtained a 9 point lead ever, if they lose one of the games before of the match both teams were playing hard but, in the same fashion, the Dons were they play the Giants, then the Patriots will until the Lady Dons' work paid off when able to come back cutting the lead to two. Tatsuya Kawauchi/Foghorn want to rest their starters to get ready for they took the lead 21-19. The Lady Dons However, with LMU's consistent offensive LMU's Becky Stehling (#13) denies USF senior Kristin Hasselberg's kill. Hasselberg and the the playoffs. held onto the lead and won the game 30- they won that match 30-21. Lady Dons lost to LMU on their last home game Saturday at War Memorial Gym. Regardless of whether or not they go 26 giving the lead back to USF 2-1. Game four wasn't a picture either while undefeated, the Patriots are a safe bet for The Lady Dons knew that they had to LMU's Emily Day collected 13 kills while well as her sister Haley Carroll, who ob­ they looked forward to finishing their sea­ winning the Super Bowl, considering the win the fourth match in order to win the USF had 9 service errors and LMU had tained an astounding 31 digs. son at Portland on Thursday and Gonzaga intensity and skill with which they are game. Although they had this in mind, it seven aces. The Lions' Horton had an astonishing on Saturday. playing. If they do in fact win the Super did not show in the way they played. The Despite the Lions' final triumph in 55 assists and 12 digs while Reneau led We celebrate and congratulate the Dons Bowl, then they just might be the great­ Lady Dons took a big lead early, but the game four, USF played a respectable game with 19 kills and 15 digs. Hughes played a in their final home game of the season. est team ever. So enjoy them while you Waves kept the match tied. The Waves as Mandala led the team with 19 kills and well-rounded game with 11 kills, 8 digs, 4 Special congratulations to seniors Kristin can, because you may be watching the best took the lead 17-13 and held onto it. The 4 blocks, with Gombos right behind her aces and 2 blocks. Hasselberg, Ally Henther, Kearney and team in the history of the NFL. Lady Dons were unable to recover and they with 14 kills and 14 blocks. Other key Regardless of the loss however, the.mo- Brynn Muhner. lost the match 30-17, allowing the Waves players like Darcy Carroll had 10 digs, as rale of our Lady Dons was optimistic as 10 SPORTS San Francisco Foghorn November 15,2007 Men's Soccer Loses Fifth Straight Game

NICHOLAS MUKHAR play on the ball right in front of the net. StaffWriter Schlumpf jumped in an attempt to head the ball out of the zone, but headed it into SF men's soccer team dropped its the net instead, past USF goalkeeper Eric fourth straight home game last Conner and into the back of the net, tying UFriday, falling to number 3 Santa the score at one. Clara 2-1 in a close and highly-physical The own goal appeared to take the mo­ match. mentum away from USF, which Santa No love loss exists between these two Clara never surrendered. Fourteen min­ WCC rivals, evident by their 15 com­ utes after the own goal, Santa Clara scored bined penalties throughout the match one for themselves after a series of attacks coming early and often. Every time the on the clearly disappointed USF squad. ball changed possessions a player hit the Forward Sean Danzeiser was on a break ground following a tough steal as boos away towards the USF goal and got a one erupted from fans of both teams when on one against on Chinn. Chinn was able their players hit the deck. But it was USF to block the shot on a dive, which sprung who hit the back of the net first, early in back out in front of the net directly to the the second half. feet of Santa Clara forward Kellen Wantu- At the 27:25 mark, midfielder Daniel lok who buried the goal into a wide open DeGeer centered USF's second corner kick net for the 2-1 halftime lead. of the first half in front of the Broncos' net. The second half was evenly matched Forward Conor Chinn timed his jump and as each team took seven shots on goal but measured the goal perfectly as he headed no team was unable to put one through. the ball just below the top cross bar at the Within the last three minutes USF took center of the net just above Santa Clara's three shots on net and had several other diving goalkeeper Ari Zlotoff. The ball chances to tie the game, but were repeat­ ratded through to the back of the net for edly denied by Broncos' defensemen and an early 1-0 Don lead, and Chinn's team- goalkeeper Ari Zlotoff. With 35 seconds leading sixth goal of the season. left, Midfielder Daniel DeGeer took a Up until Chinn's goal USF dominated bicycle kick shot at goal, but his style the first half, keeping the ball mostly on points were not enough to tie the game as the Broncos'side of midfield and attacking it was headed away by a defender before Santa Clara's net at will. Despite the Dons' it reached the net. With 10 seconds left six first half shots they found themselves USF was awarded its fourth corner kick of trailing at the half thanks in part to an own the half, but time ran out on them before goal with 22:48 left in the first half. they could get another shot off, and USF Following the Dons' third penalty of went down once again, 2-1. the first half, Santa Clara was awarded a The Dons suffered their tenth loss of free kick. Forward Brian Martin centered the season and dropped their overall record the free kick in front of the net, but USF Tatsuya Kawauchi/Foghorn to 6-10-1 and 2-7-1 in WCC conference defenseman Kyle Schlumpf jockeyed for Dons' senior defender, Chris Rodd, tried to take the ball away, but the sneaky Broncos were able to get pass him. Unfortunately, Dons fell play while number 3 Santa Clara improved position against Santa Clara forward Jide to the Broncos Friday night at the Negoesco Stadium, 1-3. to 12-1-4 overall and 7-0-2 in the WCC. Ogunbiyi and gained position to make a Dons Baseball Commences in March

ERIKA HEYER the right side of the field last year and his Sports Editor bat added a lot to the Dons'line-up. Coach Dellacella said, "Is an excellent defensive f you are anything like me, then you player at 1st base, and provides power in love baseball. Just hearing the metal the middle of the order with his bat. He bats clinking over on the baseball field is one of the best defensive 1st baseman in I the country." makes it hard to wajj for the season to start again. Now that there is nothing but Senior Blake Nelson, the designated football and basketball on TV, I'm ready hitter for the Dons in 2007, will also be for Dons baseball to start up again to fill hard to replace. He hit clutch homeruns in the baseball void. Last year, the Dons were close games last season. unable to make it to the playoffs after be­ The Dons are not only losing players at ing the reigning 2006 WCC Champions. the plate but also at the mound. Lefthand­ The Dons came close last year to making er Aaron Poreda became the first Don to the playoffs, but were on the wrong side be drafted in the first round of the MLB of a 2 - 1 series against key WCC match­ Amateur Draft in 2007 by the Chicago ups. The best game I saw the Dons play White Sox. John Quine will also not be re­ last year was their match-up against Pep- turning after his signing with the Oakland perdine, who were ranked seventh in the Athletics. Some of other pitchers who will country. Even though the Dons lost the also not be returning include submarine games on Friday and Saturday, they were pitcher Cole Stipovich,Tommy Peale, Dan able to battle back on Sunday to beat the Morales and right-hander Jason Dufloth. Waves in a 5 - 4 win. Losing these pitchers will be tough on the Dons because they were good to have in This year the Dons are looking to fill the bullpen for relief. The Dons will have to some spots on the field. Outfielders Lucas rely on the pitchers without the experience, DeLong, Luke Sommers and Jonnie Kno- including sophomore right-handers Chase ble will not be returning this year for the Tigert, Joe Oropeza, Alex Kalogrides and Dons. Sophomore Zach Kim occasionally Jonathan Abramson. The Dons have also played the outfield last year and could pos­ accquired new pitchers which include sibly take over Jonnie Knoble's spot, but freshman right-hander Sean Burns and Knoble's bat will be hard to replace. Last junior left-hander Evan Fredrickson. First year he added a great majority of the team's baseman Mitch Bialosky, right-hander RBIs and stolen bases. New comers senior Matt Baugh and right-hander Brian An­ right-fielder Kyle Morgan and freshman derson also pitched a few innings last year. outfielder Connor Bernatz will also help They may pitch more frequently now that fill the gaps in the outfield. Bernatz "tore it the Dons do not have as many pitchers as up from the start during fall practice," said they did last year. Dellacella. "He has made an immediate impact on the field, but off the field as well Overall, Coach Dellacella said the Dons Erika Heyer/Foghorn with his consistency and demeanor. He "are looking to improve upon their 27-28 Returning in 2008 at first base, Mitch Bialosky takes a pitch in rivalry match-up against Santa Clara at 2007's Rivalry Weekend at AT&T was drafted last year after his senior season season from last season and return to an Park. in the 46th round by the Oakland A's." NCAA Regional like in 2006." He also said that the schedule looks tough again The infield for the Dons looks familiar. this year, but with the senior leadership Although Tavo Hall graduated last year, from Railey, Hall and Biolosky the team he still has one year of eligibility left with should have a good chance in getting there. the Dons. Hall will play shortstop for the team's championship victory. Railey will Only time will tell where the 2008 season Dons this year as Brian Chavez will not be the line-up and be a consistent contribu­ the experience and proved last year that he definitely be a factor in this 2008 season will go for the Dons, but as for me I will be returning after being drafted by the Yan­ tor." can fill Hall's shoes. Senior Joey Railey will and will be "one of the biggest weapons in counting down until the Dons first game kees in the 32nd round. Assistant coach Hall spent the end of the season with be returning to second base. Railey was a the line-up," says Dellacella. on March 4 against San Jose State. Until I Joe Dellacella said, "We expect Tavo to be an injured wrist, and freshman Derek clutch hitter last year and played like a wall Mitch Bialosky will be returning to first smell those Dons Dogs on the barbecue, I a leader of this year's club. He displays ex­ Poppert stepped up and took over his spot over at second base. This summer he was base this year. He was like a wall over on will have to live without baseball. cellent defense and should hit at the top of at third. Now a sophomore, Poppert has able to conttibute to his Cape Cod League