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What’s Inside Choir reflects on Carnegie Hall performance NEWS

Editorials on Saint MAry’s First, a look at four areas that SMC needs to improve on. Second, advice for students to care about campus activities and why to get involved. PAGE 2

beyond the Bubble A brief look at the state of world affairs, including gang violence erupting in Mexico, progress on the case of Freddie Gray, and more. PAGE 3 opinion

Shortly after performing at Carnegie Hall, the Saint Mary’s choir and glee club also performed at the Saint Mary’s convocation on Wednesday, April 22 in celebration of De La Salle Week. (Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN) harvard business school creates program to encourage female applicants F irst-year members emphasize humility and honor of the performance Program fails to make a substantial by Elizabeth Magno on Saturday night. After preparing all af- members a lot, and it was like performing effort to change inequality. PAGE 4 Staff Writer ternoon, the Saint Mary’s choir finally got as a family at Carnegie.” First-year Mikayla to fulfill an opportunity of a lifetime with Tan noted the positives of the bonding opinion bites Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Judy Gar- their performance at Carnegie Hall. They aspects of the trip. She said, “Instead of Brief opinions on current events land, Harry Belafonte, The Beatles, The performed “Shenandoah,” “Sing Joyfully,” just being in class with them and singing from the earthquake in Nepal, the Beach Boys, and Stevie Ray Vaughan are and “Shadow of the Day.” all the time, we were all able to bond. I got ongoing violence in Baltimore, just a few names that have performed at “It was breathtaking,” Jensen recalled. to hang out with everyone and learn more and Bruce Jenner. PAGE 5 the prestigious Carnegie Hall in Midtown “Walking on to the stage, I got teary-eyed about them.” Manhattan in New York. On April 18, Saint because it was so incredible.” First-year Apart from performing at Carnegie Hall, culture Mary’s College’s gold-medal-winning choir made an appearance at the world-class venue as a part of an American choir show- case called “Gotham Sings!”

“A lot of us realized just how much hard work it took to get there and we were really grateful for what to binge watch it. Not everyone gets a this summer chance like this. So not Find out which series to spend twelve only was it enjoyable, hours straight watching while you avoid the summer sun. PAGE 6 but it was also a learning experience.” sports

Josh Hamilton continues to Following their stellar performances struggle with cocaine that earned them two gold medals in Latvia Dangerous addiction will impact more over the summer, the College’s Chamber than just his baseball career. PAGE 7 Choir and Glee Club were offered the opportunity to travel to New York and per- Saint MAry’s Choir performing a different piece at the convocation during community time of De La Salle week. form at Carnegie Hall. They left for New (Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN) York on April 15, arriving the same day. The next day the Saint Mary’s choir performed Kaylee Baker agreed with that remark: the three first-years did learn new things at the famous St. Paul’s Chapel before going “It was incredible being on a stage that so from the experience. “By working really to the National September 11 Memorial and many famous musicians performed on.” hard and staying dedicated, it will pay off Museum as a group. Following the performance, the choir flew with fantastic opportunities like this,” Tan On Friday, the students were free to ex- back on Sunday. emphasized. Jensen also supported this plore the city and do whatever they fancied, When describing what she liked most statement: “We were able to perform at with some limitations of course (after all, about the experience, Jensen emphasized, such an honorable place, but we were still this is New York City), before their perfor- “I loved being at Carnegie and on the able to humble ourselves and remember Rugby team climbs into mance the next day. “The entire choir got stage…the acoustics were amazing and we our roots. A lot of us realized just how much Championship against to explore the city and do our own thing,” just sounded so amazing. The space was hard work it took to get there and we were Life university first-year Brittany Jensen said. “It was fantastic in the hall.” Baker also gave her really grateful for it. Not everyone gets a Saint Mary’s defeat Davenport to exciting.” Students were able to sleep in input on the New York trip: “I really en- chance like this. So not only was it enjoy- create finals showdown. PAGE 8 before getting ready for their performance joyed getting to know the people and choir able, but it was also a learning experience.” 2 The Collegian • Tuesday, May 5, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, May 5, 2015 3 The Inside Page news

editorial Because there’s a whole Four areas where Saint Mary’s can improve itself Beyond the Bubble world out there… by Charlie Guese it appears to be true. Our culture they have. Even Robert Mugabe eyed college students to save or N.Y.U. student arrested in members gunned down their sies. Ambassador Rensje Teer- funding, providing the commu- Editor-in-Chief as a nation rewards athleticism has an opponent in Zimbabwean help them. Saving the world is North Korea helicopter. Three other soldiers ink explained, “It does not mean nities with schools, roads, and over many other professions or elections before handily winning more complex than it appears. A South Korean student, Won that were aboard the military they are buried. They could have hospitals. have now spent four years at interests, so it is not a problem 99% of the vote. We are not Cal, Moon Joo, was arrested in North aircraft are missing and twelve left the country without telling I Saint Mary’s, eight years in La- endemic to Saint Mary’s. and thank God that we don’t have Image conscious Korea for crossing the Yalu Riv- were wounded. Federal forces anyone before the earthquake Police officers responsible sallian education institutions, and But this can now be seen more the same problems as Cal, but we What institution isn’t image er, which forms part of the bor- attempted to curb a drug gang struck.” Ram Sharan, Finance for death of Freddie Gray 18 in various Catholic ones—but clearly than ever in the space di- could benefit from a more open conscious? Every brand needs der between China and North in four southwestern states. Minister of Nepal, said that the charged it was 12 years ago when I first agonal from our recently-opened, political culture. We are not Cal, a little bit of branding control, Korea, from Dandong, China. The governor of Jalisco, Aris- country would need at least The six Baltimore Police Depart- set foot on Saint Mary’s campus. much-hyped, state-of-the-art and thank God that we don’t have which is why I found it strange North Korea’s official Korean toteles Sandoval, declared a two billion dollars to repair the ment officers held responsible I have attended basketball games $30 million recreation facility: the same problems as Cal, but we that Saint Mary’s would choose Central News Agency said that “red alert.” Eleven banks and damages caused by the natural for the death of Freddie Gray here, graduations, a family wed- an empty parking lot waiting for could benefit from a more open someone as incongruous with Joo admitted to violating the sixteen gas stations were set disaster. The country is appeal- face charges of manslaughter, ding, and I have invested in this a proposed library project that political culture. our values as Leon Panetta for a border laws. John Beckman, a on fire, and seven people total ing for international aid. second degree murder, assault, The Collegian institution by choosing it as the was identified by the WASC ac- commencement speaker last year. representative for N.Y.U., con- were killed. Flaming vehicles false imprisonment, and mis- Saint Mary’s College of California place for my education and devel- creditation team as being crucial Social justice feels warm and I was even more surprised that, firmed that Won Moo Joo was lined the roads. This outbreak in Australians protest the clo- conduct in office. The pros- Campus opment into an adult. Saint Mary’s for the longevity of the College. fuzzy inside after writing about it, I received enrolled in the university's violence was part of the Mexican sure of remote Aboriginal ecution will face a number of is truly a special place, and I con- Athletics and recreation should Saving the world is a noble goal, very little response and even Stern School of Business but was government's ongoing attempts communities hurdles in convincing the jury P.O. Box 4407 sider myself lucky to have made not overshadow academic suc- but many of us become engulfed continued to hear more excite- not currently in attendance at to crack down on drug gangs, The Australian government an- that the police officers are guilty Calendar Moraga, CA 94575 the most of my experience here. cess and the many other talents in the spectacle of social justice ment from people over our school the university nor did they have specifically the Jalisco New nounced the plan to close 150 of the charges. Unlike other 206 Ferroggiaro Hall Because I have invested so much and opportunities that the Saint without questioning its efficacy getting a big name for gradua- any knowledge of his travels. Generation, which have been Aboriginal outback communi- cases involving police brutal- in Saint Mary’s, and because I am Mary’s community has to offer. nearly enough. We surround our- tion. But even on a macro level, Joo has a permanent residency steadily gaining control and ties last November. The govern- ity, Gray’s case lacks outside SMC Jazz Concert www.stmaryscollegian.com a journalist, I would be remiss if I selves with rhetoric of changing Saint Mary’s appears to calculate in the United States and lives increasing attacks on police and ment claimed it could no longer witnesses or cellphone video Wednesday, May 6 [email protected] did not point out at least four areas Lack of political culture the world and the communities every move and worry that any in New Jersey. North Korea has military. afford to fund them, and Prime footage. Baltimore also has a 1 p.m. of the school that could use more Pick up a copy of the Daily Cal around us, gleefully adding CILSA misstep might possibly paint it been known to arrest people, Minister Tony Abbott claimed history of acquitting officers on Ferrogiarro Quad Telephone: (925) 631-4279 attention. These aren’t necessar- on any given day, and you’ll find as a line on LinkedIn in hopes of in poor light. We shouldn’t feel so typically South Koreans and Nepal struggles to help vic- that living in remote outback serious charges. However, the Contact: Nora Encinas Facebook.com/smccollegian ily problem areas or things that open and impassioned debates on it leading to a lifetime career in insecure about our school or feel Americans, but also other for- tims of earthquake communities was a “lifestyle quick work (18 days) of Marilyn 925-631-4670 Twitter: @SMC_Collegian Saint Mary’s does wrong—these tuition rises and the overall direc- a private, capitalist, corporate the need to justify its brilliance eigners who have worked near Aid is slowly beginning to reach choice” which the taxpayers J. Mosby, the state attorney are merely themes and places of tion of U.C. Berkeley as well as sev- America. Are you really doing it at every opportunity. We are a the border or entered the coun- remote villages in Nepal, how- should not be forced to fund. for Baltimore, and the sever- Creative Writing Reading Se- improvement that I feel the need eral vocal student political parties for the children at that point? 150-year-old work in progress, try to provide aid. The country ever, the government is still 10,000 people marched through ity of the charges have given ries: Marilyn Abildskov & Jeff SARA DESANTIS to identify before handing over warring for influence in their As- The harsh reality is that the and we should feel confident typically charges them as spies, short of trucks and drivers and is Melbourne chanting, “Always the people of Baltimore hope. Chon CHARLIE GUESE this paper to the next editors. sociated Students. It’s hard to say world can be a cold, hard, and enough to identify and discuss believing they work on behalf struggling to provide assistance was, always will be, Aboriginal David A. Harris, a University of Wednesday, May 6 Editors-in-Chief Before you write your letters, do that Saint Mary’s is just as active unequal place, and we can expect our flaws while celebrating in our of a South Korean spy agency. to the eight million people af- Land.” Rally organizers issues a Pittsburgh professor and a lead- 7:30-9:30 p.m. note that following this editorial in a healthy and open political cul- only so much progress in global successes as a college. South Korea denied the charges fected by the earthquake. At statement claiming, “We reject ing expert on racial profiling in Soda Activity Center: Claeys KATIE WALSH will be a celebration of four of the ture when much of the faculty and development. After spending a Though these are just four areas and demands the return of its least 6,250 people were killed any government attempt to as- law enforcement, said that the Lounge Business Manager best qualities about Saint Mary’s. staff’s planning and discussion is January in the developing world that I identified, in all of them citizens with little avail. and over 14,350 were injured. similate us into the Australian charges will show. “We’re tak- Contact Sara Mumolo left to closed committees. Fur- doing purportedly social justice lie the importance of continu- As many as 1,000 citizens from political mainstream or ‘do what ing them seriously, and there’s [email protected] ALEXA GAMBERO Athletics over academics thermore, the student body seems work, the frequent flier miles you ally posing and asking the critical Gang violence erupts in Mexi- the EU could be missing as well, is best for us.’” Supporters of the no longer going to be any kind Chief Copy Editor It is somewhat a cliché to point uninterested to participate in our accrue in getting there will last questions, even if they’re pointed co’s central and Pacific states but the government is unsure protest hope that rather than of slowing down and taking it to Saint Mary’s College Dance out that athletics are often pri- student government or elections longer than any impact you leave. inward. Isn’t that what we are Three Mexican soldiers were because many backpackers do shutting down the communities, the point where people wonder, Company presents Tabula Rasa JOSIE HOWATT oritized over academics, but that as our AS does as best as they Everyone has agency, and not supposed to learn in Seminar killed on Friday when gang not register with their embas- the government will increase whatever happened to that?” Wednesday, May 6 JAMES SCOLAMIERI does not take away from how often can with what jurisdiction that everyone needs a group of bright- anyway? 8 p.m. Copy Editors LeFevre Theater CARE: it’s time to get involved on campus Contact Box Office SHAWNY ANDERSON editorial 925-631-4670 Faculty Adviser continued from page 2 Expressions on Blackness CJ COSAS Saint Mary’s students need to stop with the passivity involved with Project Green knowledge on important social Thursday, May 7 News Editor by Sara Desantis criticism (that's what happens balancing full course loads, jobs, event was, the response should since freshman year and have issues, and allows for expression 6-9 p.m. Editor-in-Chief when you're a narcissist). It's social lives, and time to sleep. not be "the usual Saint Mary's watched the membership popu- of well-founded beliefs. Soda Activity Center: Moraga SOFIA JEREMIAS easy to simply get angry and I know it can be hard to drag crowd size," which often means lation dwindle to only a few Additionally, getting involved Room Assistant News Editor et's go over a few of the ste- ignore those stereotypes, which yourself away from the middle a handful of students, a few regular attendees. Unfortu- and applying yourself extends Contact Intercultural Center Lreotypes about the Millen- is why this editorial about lazy of a gripping “House of Cards" professors, and the random nately, Project Green was de- beyond the extracurriculars. 925-631-8545 TORI STRINGER nial generation that annoy most college students might offend marathon or a much-needed Moraga resident. Student or- chartered this semester. As a Yes, I'm talking about preparing Opinion Editor college students. The older gen- some readers. However, my nap before heading to central ganizations should not have to Bay Area college, and a college for, and participating in, class. Saint Mary’s College Cham- erations say we can't distance goal is not to offend anyone, campus for a club meeting or become de-chartered because with environmental studies and I'm sure almost every student ber Singers and Glee Club in MAHSA DINYARI ourselves from an electronic but to offer an opportunity to speaker event. Everyone is en- they are unable to retain inter- science programs, I find it sad is guilty of not reading for class Concert Culture Editor screen and that we’re obsessed critically examine our priorities titled to some "treat yourself" ested members. Club officers that Saint Mary's no longer has —myself included—and that is Sunday, May 10 with social media because we're and the importance of a college time. However, that does not put a lot of thought into meet- a club dedicated to sustainabil- fine. Sometimes you just can't 4 p.m. EVELYN MINAISE shallow narcissists. We're mate- education, especially at Saint mean we should ignore student ings and events, only to have ity that could impact the way bring yourself to finish "Don Main Chapel Assistant Culture Editor rialistic, cynical, and lazy. We Mary's. organizations and events on minimal—or sometimes zero we live, especially since there Quixote" because you have a Box Office just don't care about anything I don't want to discredit the campus. —attendance. are dozens of students in the paper due the next day. Don't 925-631-4670 DANIEL CONMY other than ourselves. They also experiences of all students at When I ask my friend how For example, I have been Environmental program who worry—Sancho Panza and Don Sports Editor say that we are unable to accept Saint Mary's. Many of us are the attendance at her panel see CARE, page 3 claim these majors to be the Quixote understand that you 36th Gael Golf Classic focus of their college education. have priorities. However, this Monday, May 11 DIMITRI QUAGLIERINI With limited involvement and does not mean that you should 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Assistant Sports Editor general apathy from the student never do your reading, because 707 Country Club Circle Pleas- body about environmental is- there is no point in attending anton ANDREW NGUYEN Crime Beat sues, the club could not survive a school that is known for its Contact Alumni Engagement Chief Photographer on its own. Seminar program that requires [email protected] So what's the deal? I thought students to actively read and 4/21/2015 10:51 p.m. 4/25/2015 5:45 p.m. Synopsis: Student not feeling referred to Dean of Students Saint Mary's students cared or participate. Saint Mary’s Chamber Musi- Incident: Theft Incident: Lost/Stolen Property well in Mitty Hall-no transport; office and Health & Wellness we would not have an advertised You are allowed to have bal- cians Synopsis: Personal property Synopsis: Missing wallet from referred to Dean of Student and Center campus-wide college commit- ance in your life because every- Monday, May 11 missing from Aquinas Hall; re- Brousseau Hall; referred to Health & Wellness ment to inclusivity and com- one deserves to take a break ev- 8 p.m. The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Mary’s ferred to Dean of Students Sodexo and Dean of Science 4/29/2015 6:40 a.m. munity service. However, what Main Chapel College, published weekly, except during examination ery once in a while. It's healthy. periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves Department 4/27/2015 4:59 p.m. Incident: Burglary stops students from attending However, do not succumb to Contact Nora Encinas the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial 4/23/2015 11:11 a.m. Incident: Vandalism Synopsis: Janitor accidentally speaker events and club meet- the stereotypes of the older 925-631-4670 Board is comprised of all oversight staff members. Other Incident: Medical Assist 4/26/2015 10:52 a.m. Synopsis: Scratches on right set off alarm in St. Albert’s Hall ings? The lack of guaranteed generations. Care about the opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- Synopsis: Faculty member trans- Incident: Vehicle Accident quarter panel and gas cap lid to Library; referred to Facilities free food? environment, care about your ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. ported to Kaiser Martinez from Synopsis: Vehicle driven off the vehicle parked in Filippi Parking Services College is a time to become classes, care about the social The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a Garaventa Hall; referred to Hu- edge of library parking lot and Lot; suspended involved, explore your interests, justice speaker that will be talk- request for a correction or clarification may be made. man Resources over retaining wall; referred 4/29/2015 1:18 p.m. and apply yourself. I know that ing on campus—just care about to Facilities Services and Loss 4/28/2015 11:00 a.m. Incident: Medical Assist advice is probably overly re- something. College students 4/24/2015 3:18 p.m. Prevention Incident: Theft Synopsis: Student was trans- peated from old college gradu- nationwide have become more Incident: Information Synopsis: Personal items taken ported by parent to John Muir ates nostalgic for their glory passive, but that doesn't mean Synopsis: Possible harassment 4/26/2015 7:22 p.m. from vehicle in Lark Creek Res- Hospital from Augustine Hall; years or in beginning of the year our college community needs to via text in Becket Hall; referred Incident: Information taurant; referred to Loss Pre- referred to the Dean of Students campus newspaper editorials become a part of that majority. The Campus Calendar column to Dean of Students office Synopsis: Disturbance of the vention office and Health & Wellness geared toward incoming fresh- So don't write off this editorial is a service highlighting major peace and unwanted contact in Center men. However, involvement re- as criticism. Approach it as an events of the week. To include “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, 4/24/2015 9:54 p.m. Saint Albert’s Hall Library; re- 4/28/2015 1:00 p.m. ally does matter for all years in opportunity to think critically your event, email details to To create a positive force in a world Incident: Welfare Check ferred to Dean of Students Incident: Medical Assist 4/29/2015 12:04 p.m. college. Joining clubs, intramu- about what you are passionate [email protected]. where cynics abound, To provide information to people when Synopsis: Unwarranted Issue Synopsis: Student was trans- Incident: Theft ral sports teams, or attending about and the activities and Due to space limitations, it wasn’t available before, in De La Salle Hall; referred to 4/26/2015 11:43 p.m. ported to Kaiser Walnut Creek Synopsis: Missing cell phone in speaker events adds some pizazz subjects you want to be involved we cannot list individual To offer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner Dean of Students Incident: Medical Assist from Health & Wellness Center; Oliver Hall; refered to Sodexo to your resume, increases your in. Prove everyone wrong. club meetings. 4 The Collegian • tuesday, May 5, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • tuesday, May 5, 2015 5 opinion opinion Harvard Business School starts program to attract females Opinion Bites HBS diversity program falls short, targets small range of students and is far too expensive to be attractive issues are still a very new topic to rebuild itself from the ground up ence the recent Freddie Gray case same viewership. People on various is still rampant in the executive a 50-50 gender ratio in enroll- by Tori Stringer be discussed in the media, Jenner and redefine for its residents, both specifically, she did talk about trust social media sites, predominantly business world. ment, then a more encompassing Opinion Editor could quickly become the face of current and future, what it means between law enforcement and com- Twitter, have made posts lashing While Harvard’s outreach to initiative must be enacted. transgender issues (arguably along- to be Nepalese. In that way, this munities. I expect that Lynch will out against the way Baltimore is women is necessary, this par- How bad does Harvard Busi- (Editor’s note: In the spirit of the side Laverne Cox). Though Jenner earthquake was much more tragic have a tough time being a woman in being portrayed, insisting that news ticular program is underwhelm- ness want women in their “Beyond the Bubble” feature of our claims to be ready to change the than just the sheer destruction of a male-dominated realm, though I outlets need to show what’s really ing, to say the least. First of all, school? Apparently not that News section, the Opinion section world, I can see using a high-profile buildings and immense death toll; am nothing but hopeful that she will happening, which is mostly peaceful PEEK is not a free program, in much, as there are so many po- now presents a series of rapid-fire star to represent a community it has stripped a culture bare of its persevere through that to become protests. CNN then jumped on the fact, its expensive: the weekend tential actions that can be done perspectives of world events.) ultimately being a detriment. As symbols of national identity. a wonderful role model to young opportunity to post an article about comes with a hefty price tag of to draw them in that Harvard is Bruce Jenner comes out as Jenner will inevitably become the females everywhere. the peaceful side of the protests, $500. This will automatically not utilizing. How about an ap- transgender butt of jokes for many and have his Loretta Lynch sworn in as first with other news outlets not too far discourage a number of women plication fee waiver for women? America was a bit shocked last transition heavily monitored by African-American Attorney Violence in Baltimore reaches behind them. from applying, as most recent How about offering reduced week when, in an interview with the media, this could be the wrong General a head The other big news that came out college graduates do not have tuition for women? Even sim- Diane Sawyer, Bruce Jenner re- kind of attention to bring light to It’s hard to track progress in re- The death of Freddie Gray in of this story, though, brought about $500 to put down on a program pler, how about offering PEEK vealed that he is transgender. As a transgender issues at large. gard to race issues in America with Baltimore has recently caused a a new hero: Baltimore State Attor- which guarantees them noth- by requiring a minimum GPA former Olympic athlete, Jenner has events like Ferguson and in other huge amount of protesting and ney Marilyn Moseby, who chose to ing in terms of business school and opening it up to any junior been a figure in the media for many Earthquake causes absolute cities. While there’s no doubt that violence in the area, reminiscent of charge six police officers with the admission. This is unacceptable or senior woman attending a years—most recently as the father devastation in Nepal more attention and consciousness Ferguson. The #BlackLivesMatter death of Freddie Gray. I think what’s coming from a business school four-year university? Harvard of the notorious Kardashian family. With a death toll now above have been brought to issues of movement has been growing in most important to keep in mind past with an endowment of over $3 Business has the resources, and While Jenner has received much 5,500, the earthquake that hit Nepal racism in America in the last year, strength since the case in Ferguson, the frailty of the truth in news cov- billion. it has the money to put into bet- support from friends, family, and last week is a world crisis. Living in most of the news is still upsetting and Freddie Gray seems to have erage is that progress is happening Second, while it is certainly ter programs promoting gender Hollywood’s finest after his an- a state highly prone to earthquakes, and lacks the progress we’d like it caused the latest uprising. However, slowly but surely. More terrible and unique that Harvard Business equality. The question is whether nouncement, I am curious about Californians can relate to the poten- to have. what is most upsetting to me about sad deaths have happened and will is targeting women’s colleges, Harvard is willing to make gen- what this confession will mean tial for our world to shift in a split However, a recent joyous step the ordeal is the news coverage. continue to happen, and people will Courtesy of expartus.com this initiative is severely limited. der equality an actual priority. for the transgender community. second and change life as we know forward was taken as Loretta Lynch The largest criticism of the events continue fighting for rights and po- There are only 48 single-sex PEEK is not a bad program, Representation seems to be the it. These events can change one’s life was sworn in as the first African- in Baltimore is simply how they’re lice accountability, but people like by Jacob Turnrose initiative, named PEEK, al- time when gender equality at women’s colleges, compared to but Harvard Business School biggest issue circling the relation- and community forever. American female Attorney Gen- being presented. Marilyn Moseby give us hope that Staff Writer lows juniors, seniors and recent the executive level is under the thousands of co-education- is by no means a champion of ship between the LGBTQIA+ com- The 7.8 magnitude earthquake eral. Not only was this an advance We all know that news outlets change is occurring. In America, graduates from women’s col- immense scrutiny. Currently, al institutions in the country. gender equality. Their new ini- munity and the media lately, but hit Nepal on April 25 and decimated in terms of representation for love to over-exaggerate to make a people often feel powerless to make n seeking to break the cen- leges to visit Harvard Business women hold only 4.6 percent Therefore, HBS is only target- tiative, while unique, is simply there have been major strides with practically the entire country, de- African-Americans but it is also a story juicier. They don’t present change. However, I think that— Ituries-long tradition of male for a weekend and discuss four of Fortune 500 CEO roles and a ing a minuscule fraction of all too small to make a difference. transgender actress Laverne Cox molishing important Nepalese huge step for feminist dialogue. To facts, they present whatever is go- looking at evidence from Ferguson dominance in the business case studies conducted by Har- measly 14.3 percent of executive the women attending college in A new, broader initiative should and the current frontrunner to ap- landmarks and treasured worship see a woman sworn into a position ing to get them the most views. And to Baltimore and everywhere in world—specifically in graduate vard Business faculty. Basically, positions. In addition, women the United States. This is real- be enacted to draw more women pear on the cover of “Men’s Health” sites. It left people stranded on of high power is only the first step that means that they need to ramp between where people are speak- business programs—Harvard PEEK allows these female stu- have never made up more than ized in the fact that only 50-70 in, as Harvard Business can be a magazine, transgender man Aydian Mount Everest while thousands in encouraging young females, and up things like violence, destruc- ing up and taking a stand—change Business School (HBS) has cre- dents a special preview into life 50 percent of attendance in any of women will utilize this PEEK powerful force in further pro- Dowling. more lie injured or dead under the especially young African-American tion, and social uprising to gain the is happening. Where awareness is ated an initiative to bring more at HBS. leading business school. Clearly, program. If Harvard Business moting gender equality in the Jenner, a more high-profile “star,” rubble of homes and public build- females, that they can aspire to be media attention they desire. Post- built, change is sure to come. We women into its program. This This initiative has come at it seems that gender inequality School’s goal is really to reach executive business world. carries an advantage in the fact that ings. While providing aid is the most anything they want to be. ing a story about a peaceful sit-in have a long way to go, but at least he has the screen-time to draw at- important concern, it is also impor- Joe Biden seems to agree with protest just isn’t going to get the we know we’re going somewhere. tention to transgender issues that tant to consider Nepal’s future. these sentiments as, when Lynch most individuals do not. However, After this disaster, the coun- was sworn in, he exclaimed, “Ladies Diane Sawyer brought up in the try will now have to rebuild. The and gentlemen, it’s about time.” Spiderman to swing again — as yet another young, white male interview the fact that people will earthquake may have only lasted a He’s also hinting to Lynch’s journey probably assume Jenner is doing minute, but Nepal’s recovery will to being sworn in being a bumpy Comic book this as a publicity stunt, to which last innumerable years. One of the one. The decision was held up for he replied, “What I’m doing is saddest parts of this story is the a month in the Senate with the movies need going to do some good, and we’re destruction of the important Nepal- guise of discussing human traffick- gonna change the world.” This is ese sites and landmarks. Buildings, ing laws. If, in fact, this delay was to go beyond a lofty and noble goal, but I worry statues, and temples that once were more about dissent among Senate along with Sawyer about Jenner’s symbols of Nepal’s identity and members to have Lynch as Attorney the typical reputation because of the antics of culture are now rubble waiting to be General, then she will certainly face “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” cleared away. This is not only taking a challenging term. white male and scandals from his past causing away the beauty of the structures The first step in Lynch’s plan for people to mock him or simply see themselves but also the identity of her time as Attorney General is to superhero story this as another stunt rather than an entire culture. fight crime. I am hopeful that this taking this situation seriously. While I know that material ob- will mean more progress for the by Sara DeSantis For this reason, it’s dangerous jects do not define a culture, Nepal #BlackLivesMatter movement and Editor-in-Chief to represent a whole community will never really be the same again. accountability of police officers in with one body. Because transgender This is a country that will have to general. Though she didn’t refer- ow many Spider-Man movies Hdoes the world need? Evi- dently, the limit doesn’t exist, as Sony has teamed up with Marvel to reboot the famous comic book hero for a third series. In the past two reboots, we’ve gone from the awkward and emo Tobey Maguire to the equally awkward but thankfully better-looking Andrew Garfield. With the new Spider-Man slated to appear in With a new Spider-man movie in the works that is rumored to star Asa Butterfield (left), it is becoming increasingly clear that the comic book film industry favors white male actors when next year’s “Captain America: casting superhero movies, ignoring the diverse amount of other comics featuring females characters or characters of color, like Kamala Khan (right) who is a Muslim Pakistani-American female Civil War,” and in his own movie superhero. (Pictures courtesy of Youtube and Marvel Wikia) in 2017, rumors are that Asa But- terfield (star of “Ender’s Game”) franchise could have been re- Four” will be released on July DC comic universes, yet with all some small miracle, the produc- will be playing the new web- born. For example, the “Ultimate 30 with the same characters and these movies, we are stuck with ers for the Captain Marvel movie slinging Peter Parker. Obviously, Comics: Spider-Man” series stars premise as its predecessors that the same recurring characters decide to follow the storyline of Sony and Marvel will not be satis- Miles Morales, a black Hispanic came out in 2005 and 2007. Two and storylines. the “Ms. Marvel” comics, which fied until they have a third white, teenager who takes up the mantel years ago was “Man of Steel,” The only solo female comic stars Kamala Khan as Marvel’s male actor playing the infamous of Spider-man after the death of another Superman origin story film coming up is a rumored first Muslim character to head- comic book hero. Peter Parker. In the “Earth-65” that only proved Christopher “Black Widow” movie. Other- line her own comic series. We love superhero movies be- series of comics, Gwen Stacy (the Nolan should stick to directing wise, we’re doomed to sit through An iconic line from the Spider- cause they are exciting, but ironi- love interest played by Emma and not writing. And now we have hours of films starring mostly man movies that Uncle Ben tells cally, we have become trapped in Stone in the most recent Spider- yet another white actor—Ben white male heroes with the to- Peter Parker is: “With great pow- a web of predictable storylines Man movies) is the one who is Affleck—playing Batman in the ken damsel in distress who is er comes great responsibility.” and frustrating casting choices. bitten by a radioactive spider and upcoming “Batman v. Superman: expected to roll her eyes at her Audiences will recall this phrase The truly unfortunate thing becomes Spider-Woman. Both of Dawn of Justice,” which is ridicu- manly compatriots’ bawdy hu- and will probably be inundated about the upcoming restart for those storylines would be more lous since we just completed the mor and foolish antics and then with it in the third reboot. Recent Spider-Man—besides the fact entertaining than having to sit Batman trilogy starring Chris- fall in love with him. Marvel and DC superhero movies that it will be premiering only through yet another angsty Peter tian Bale. Is it so hard to pick a Until 2018 when the “Black have been ruling the box office, three years after Andrew Gar- Parker origin story. new superhero—or better yet, a Panther” movie is released star- so why aren’t they taking their field’s reign as the hero—is that And this isn’t the only pre- superheroine? There are hun- ring Chadwick Boseman, these responsibility to their diverse there are so many unique and su- mature superhero movie re- dreds of unique characters to comic book movies’ casts will be fan base and the rich heritage of perior ways that the Spider-Man boot in production. “Fantastic choose from in the Marvel and predominantly white. Unless, by heroes and heroines seriously? 4 The Collegian • tuesday, May 5, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • tuesday, May 5, 2015 5 opinion opinion Harvard Business School starts program to attract females Opinion Bites HBS diversity program falls short, targets small range of students and is far too expensive to be attractive issues are still a very new topic to rebuild itself from the ground up ence the recent Freddie Gray case same viewership. People on various is still rampant in the executive a 50-50 gender ratio in enroll- by Tori Stringer be discussed in the media, Jenner and redefine for its residents, both specifically, she did talk about trust social media sites, predominantly business world. ment, then a more encompassing Opinion Editor could quickly become the face of current and future, what it means between law enforcement and com- Twitter, have made posts lashing While Harvard’s outreach to initiative must be enacted. transgender issues (arguably along- to be Nepalese. In that way, this munities. I expect that Lynch will out against the way Baltimore is women is necessary, this par- How bad does Harvard Busi- (Editor’s note: In the spirit of the side Laverne Cox). Though Jenner earthquake was much more tragic have a tough time being a woman in being portrayed, insisting that news ticular program is underwhelm- ness want women in their “Beyond the Bubble” feature of our claims to be ready to change the than just the sheer destruction of a male-dominated realm, though I outlets need to show what’s really ing, to say the least. First of all, school? Apparently not that News section, the Opinion section world, I can see using a high-profile buildings and immense death toll; am nothing but hopeful that she will happening, which is mostly peaceful PEEK is not a free program, in much, as there are so many po- now presents a series of rapid-fire star to represent a community it has stripped a culture bare of its persevere through that to become protests. CNN then jumped on the fact, its expensive: the weekend tential actions that can be done perspectives of world events.) ultimately being a detriment. As symbols of national identity. a wonderful role model to young opportunity to post an article about comes with a hefty price tag of to draw them in that Harvard is Bruce Jenner comes out as Jenner will inevitably become the females everywhere. the peaceful side of the protests, $500. This will automatically not utilizing. How about an ap- transgender butt of jokes for many and have his Loretta Lynch sworn in as first with other news outlets not too far discourage a number of women plication fee waiver for women? America was a bit shocked last transition heavily monitored by African-American Attorney Violence in Baltimore reaches behind them. from applying, as most recent How about offering reduced week when, in an interview with the media, this could be the wrong General a head The other big news that came out college graduates do not have tuition for women? Even sim- Diane Sawyer, Bruce Jenner re- kind of attention to bring light to It’s hard to track progress in re- The death of Freddie Gray in of this story, though, brought about $500 to put down on a program pler, how about offering PEEK vealed that he is transgender. As a transgender issues at large. gard to race issues in America with Baltimore has recently caused a a new hero: Baltimore State Attor- which guarantees them noth- by requiring a minimum GPA former Olympic athlete, Jenner has events like Ferguson and in other huge amount of protesting and ney Marilyn Moseby, who chose to ing in terms of business school and opening it up to any junior been a figure in the media for many Earthquake causes absolute cities. While there’s no doubt that violence in the area, reminiscent of charge six police officers with the admission. This is unacceptable or senior woman attending a years—most recently as the father devastation in Nepal more attention and consciousness Ferguson. The #BlackLivesMatter death of Freddie Gray. I think what’s coming from a business school four-year university? Harvard of the notorious Kardashian family. With a death toll now above have been brought to issues of movement has been growing in most important to keep in mind past with an endowment of over $3 Business has the resources, and While Jenner has received much 5,500, the earthquake that hit Nepal racism in America in the last year, strength since the case in Ferguson, the frailty of the truth in news cov- billion. it has the money to put into bet- support from friends, family, and last week is a world crisis. Living in most of the news is still upsetting and Freddie Gray seems to have erage is that progress is happening Second, while it is certainly ter programs promoting gender Hollywood’s finest after his an- a state highly prone to earthquakes, and lacks the progress we’d like it caused the latest uprising. However, slowly but surely. More terrible and unique that Harvard Business equality. The question is whether nouncement, I am curious about Californians can relate to the poten- to have. what is most upsetting to me about sad deaths have happened and will is targeting women’s colleges, Harvard is willing to make gen- what this confession will mean tial for our world to shift in a split However, a recent joyous step the ordeal is the news coverage. continue to happen, and people will Courtesy of expartus.com this initiative is severely limited. der equality an actual priority. for the transgender community. second and change life as we know forward was taken as Loretta Lynch The largest criticism of the events continue fighting for rights and po- There are only 48 single-sex PEEK is not a bad program, Representation seems to be the it. These events can change one’s life was sworn in as the first African- in Baltimore is simply how they’re lice accountability, but people like by Jacob Turnrose initiative, named PEEK, al- time when gender equality at women’s colleges, compared to but Harvard Business School biggest issue circling the relation- and community forever. American female Attorney Gen- being presented. Marilyn Moseby give us hope that Staff Writer lows juniors, seniors and recent the executive level is under the thousands of co-education- is by no means a champion of ship between the LGBTQIA+ com- The 7.8 magnitude earthquake eral. Not only was this an advance We all know that news outlets change is occurring. In America, graduates from women’s col- immense scrutiny. Currently, al institutions in the country. gender equality. Their new ini- munity and the media lately, but hit Nepal on April 25 and decimated in terms of representation for love to over-exaggerate to make a people often feel powerless to make n seeking to break the cen- leges to visit Harvard Business women hold only 4.6 percent Therefore, HBS is only target- tiative, while unique, is simply there have been major strides with practically the entire country, de- African-Americans but it is also a story juicier. They don’t present change. However, I think that— Ituries-long tradition of male for a weekend and discuss four of Fortune 500 CEO roles and a ing a minuscule fraction of all too small to make a difference. transgender actress Laverne Cox molishing important Nepalese huge step for feminist dialogue. To facts, they present whatever is go- looking at evidence from Ferguson dominance in the business case studies conducted by Har- measly 14.3 percent of executive the women attending college in A new, broader initiative should and the current frontrunner to ap- landmarks and treasured worship see a woman sworn into a position ing to get them the most views. And to Baltimore and everywhere in world—specifically in graduate vard Business faculty. Basically, positions. In addition, women the United States. This is real- be enacted to draw more women pear on the cover of “Men’s Health” sites. It left people stranded on of high power is only the first step that means that they need to ramp between where people are speak- business programs—Harvard PEEK allows these female stu- have never made up more than ized in the fact that only 50-70 in, as Harvard Business can be a magazine, transgender man Aydian Mount Everest while thousands in encouraging young females, and up things like violence, destruc- ing up and taking a stand—change Business School (HBS) has cre- dents a special preview into life 50 percent of attendance in any of women will utilize this PEEK powerful force in further pro- Dowling. more lie injured or dead under the especially young African-American tion, and social uprising to gain the is happening. Where awareness is ated an initiative to bring more at HBS. leading business school. Clearly, program. If Harvard Business moting gender equality in the Jenner, a more high-profile “star,” rubble of homes and public build- females, that they can aspire to be media attention they desire. Post- built, change is sure to come. We women into its program. This This initiative has come at it seems that gender inequality School’s goal is really to reach executive business world. carries an advantage in the fact that ings. While providing aid is the most anything they want to be. ing a story about a peaceful sit-in have a long way to go, but at least he has the screen-time to draw at- important concern, it is also impor- Joe Biden seems to agree with protest just isn’t going to get the we know we’re going somewhere. tention to transgender issues that tant to consider Nepal’s future. these sentiments as, when Lynch most individuals do not. However, After this disaster, the coun- was sworn in, he exclaimed, “Ladies Diane Sawyer brought up in the try will now have to rebuild. The and gentlemen, it’s about time.” Spiderman to swing again — as yet another young, white male interview the fact that people will earthquake may have only lasted a He’s also hinting to Lynch’s journey probably assume Jenner is doing minute, but Nepal’s recovery will to being sworn in being a bumpy Comic book this as a publicity stunt, to which last innumerable years. One of the one. The decision was held up for he replied, “What I’m doing is saddest parts of this story is the a month in the Senate with the movies need going to do some good, and we’re destruction of the important Nepal- guise of discussing human traffick- gonna change the world.” This is ese sites and landmarks. Buildings, ing laws. If, in fact, this delay was to go beyond a lofty and noble goal, but I worry statues, and temples that once were more about dissent among Senate along with Sawyer about Jenner’s symbols of Nepal’s identity and members to have Lynch as Attorney the typical reputation because of the antics of culture are now rubble waiting to be General, then she will certainly face “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” cleared away. This is not only taking a challenging term. white male and scandals from his past causing away the beauty of the structures The first step in Lynch’s plan for people to mock him or simply see themselves but also the identity of her time as Attorney General is to superhero story this as another stunt rather than an entire culture. fight crime. I am hopeful that this taking this situation seriously. While I know that material ob- will mean more progress for the by Sara DeSantis For this reason, it’s dangerous jects do not define a culture, Nepal #BlackLivesMatter movement and Editor-in-Chief to represent a whole community will never really be the same again. accountability of police officers in with one body. Because transgender This is a country that will have to general. Though she didn’t refer- ow many Spider-Man movies Hdoes the world need? Evi- dently, the limit doesn’t exist, as Sony has teamed up with Marvel to reboot the famous comic book hero for a third series. In the past two reboots, we’ve gone from the awkward and emo Tobey Maguire to the equally awkward but thankfully better-looking Andrew Garfield. With the new Spider-Man slated to appear in With a new Spider-man movie in the works that is rumored to star Asa Butterfield (left), it is becoming increasingly clear that the comic book film industry favors white male actors when next year’s “Captain America: casting superhero movies, ignoring the diverse amount of other comics featuring females characters or characters of color, like Kamala Khan (right) who is a Muslim Pakistani-American female Civil War,” and in his own movie superhero. (Pictures courtesy of Youtube and Marvel Wikia) in 2017, rumors are that Asa But- terfield (star of “Ender’s Game”) franchise could have been re- Four” will be released on July DC comic universes, yet with all some small miracle, the produc- will be playing the new web- born. For example, the “Ultimate 30 with the same characters and these movies, we are stuck with ers for the Captain Marvel movie slinging Peter Parker. Obviously, Comics: Spider-Man” series stars premise as its predecessors that the same recurring characters decide to follow the storyline of Sony and Marvel will not be satis- Miles Morales, a black Hispanic came out in 2005 and 2007. Two and storylines. the “Ms. Marvel” comics, which fied until they have a third white, teenager who takes up the mantel years ago was “Man of Steel,” The only solo female comic stars Kamala Khan as Marvel’s male actor playing the infamous of Spider-man after the death of another Superman origin story film coming up is a rumored first Muslim character to head- comic book hero. Peter Parker. In the “Earth-65” that only proved Christopher “Black Widow” movie. Other- line her own comic series. We love superhero movies be- series of comics, Gwen Stacy (the Nolan should stick to directing wise, we’re doomed to sit through An iconic line from the Spider- cause they are exciting, but ironi- love interest played by Emma and not writing. And now we have hours of films starring mostly man movies that Uncle Ben tells cally, we have become trapped in Stone in the most recent Spider- yet another white actor—Ben white male heroes with the to- Peter Parker is: “With great pow- a web of predictable storylines Man movies) is the one who is Affleck—playing Batman in the ken damsel in distress who is er comes great responsibility.” and frustrating casting choices. bitten by a radioactive spider and upcoming “Batman v. Superman: expected to roll her eyes at her Audiences will recall this phrase The truly unfortunate thing becomes Spider-Woman. Both of Dawn of Justice,” which is ridicu- manly compatriots’ bawdy hu- and will probably be inundated about the upcoming restart for those storylines would be more lous since we just completed the mor and foolish antics and then with it in the third reboot. Recent Spider-Man—besides the fact entertaining than having to sit Batman trilogy starring Chris- fall in love with him. Marvel and DC superhero movies that it will be premiering only through yet another angsty Peter tian Bale. Is it so hard to pick a Until 2018 when the “Black have been ruling the box office, three years after Andrew Gar- Parker origin story. new superhero—or better yet, a Panther” movie is released star- so why aren’t they taking their field’s reign as the hero—is that And this isn’t the only pre- superheroine? There are hun- ring Chadwick Boseman, these responsibility to their diverse there are so many unique and su- mature superhero movie re- dreds of unique characters to comic book movies’ casts will be fan base and the rich heritage of perior ways that the Spider-Man boot in production. “Fantastic choose from in the Marvel and predominantly white. Unless, by heroes and heroines seriously? 6 The Collegian • Tuesday, may 5, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5 culture culture

Album review Kehlani’s new album features honesty and vocal talent by Krystina Valdovinos under three minutes, you might favorite songs, “Down for You” contributing writer find yourself wanting to listen to featuring BJ the Chicago Kid, it on repeat. provides a variety of tempos. In a time where trap music For Kehlani, it seems like Both artists’ voices are effort- and mindless hip-hop songs rule “the smoother, the better” is lessly harmonized, resembling the airwaves, Richmond-based her motto throughout this mix- Usher and Alicia Keys’ 2003 hit music collective HBK offers tape. As she croons on her track “My Boo.” The chorus, “Love something refreshingly exciting “The Way” featuring Chance ain’t never been so close but and new by way of R&B artist the Rapper, listeners might so far away/Like your mind is Kehlani. After opening for the find themselves unable to con- telling you to just back off/And “From the Bay to the Universe” tain the urge to grind. Chance your heart says just stay/What’s tour with fellow Oakland na- provides the perfect balance on a love that doesn’t keep you up tive G-Eazy, Kehlani displays this track, as his distinct voice all night and all day?” is relat- through her music that she is counteracts Kehlani’s polished able to anyone who might have ready to break out on her own. vocal runs. As the album goes experienced a complicated situ- In her much anticipated sec- on, Kehlani shows a more vul- ation in a relationship. ond mixtape “You Should Be nerable side with “The Letter,” With her final track on the Here,” Kehlani voices honest in which she mentions the rocky album, “Alive,” Kehlani offers a lyrics backed by impressively relationship between her and hopeful, summertime-like vibe. produced tracks. The 20-year- her mother. One could consider It’s definitely a track you can old R&B artist is featured as a this track the album’s ballad, blast through your car stereo mature and fiercely headstrong as Kehlani is accompanied by a with the windows rolled down woman. As she states in the piano and string arrangement. while the sunshine beams on opening “Intro,” “I’ve seen Part of the reason why Keh- your face. Featured on the track things and I’ve felt more pain lani has such a strong, support- is Coucheron, whose electronic than some will in their entire ive, and extensive fan base is expertise adds dimension to this lives, all before the age of even that she is so open about who feel-good track. When Kehlani being able to buy a f***ing drink she is. People appreciate and sings “Let it all go/Because right at a bar.” The title track “You respect that, hence she had fans now’s the time,” you can’t help Should Be Here” follows, offer- even before the release of her but smile. As a fellow Bay Area ing a smooth but melodically first mixtape, “Cloud 19.” “The native, I am so proud to see dynamic beat. The music and Letter” offers a break point in Kehlani flourish in the music lyrics make the listener lose the album, offering variety in industry as a unique artist with Kehlani makes the Bay Area proud with the release of her new album. (Photo courtesy of A track of time, but as the song is the style of tracks. One of my a promising future. Music Blog)

Movie review “The Longest Ride” is a love story for all ages Summer binge-watching by Elizabeth magno Eichner. There are a total of sev- staff writer en seasons that aired from April 2009 to February 2015. The show Summer is coming up, and has received multiple awards that means vacationing and and nominations, including a road-tripping with your clos- Golden Globe win for Poehler’s est friends, sleepless nights, performance. All seven seasons and making memories that will are currently available on Hulu. last forever. Even with all these Arrested Development This adventures, though, there will semi-original Netflix series still be those days where you follows the formerly wealthy just want to lie in bed all day and habitually dysfunctional eating your favorite snacks and Bluth family. After his father watching your favorite television is imprisoned, Michael Bluth shows. So if the binge-watching (Jason Bateman) takes over the choices are too overwhelming, family company while trying to here are a few suggestions: deal with his spoiled siblings. Sherlock Even though BBC Created by Mitchell Hurwitz, television shows don’t always the sitcom also stars Portia receive much recognition here de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael in the United States, “Sherlock” Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, is a show to consider. Created by David Cross, Jeffery Tambor, and Photo courtesy of Film Racket Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Jessia Walter. The story is pre- this British crime drama stars sented in a continuous format, by leah weidman who have read Sparks’ works such They are faced with a decision that Benedict Cumberbatch as Sher- incorporating handheld camera staff writer as “The Notebook” and “The Last will ultimately make or break their lock Holmes and Martin Free- work, narration, archival photos, Song,” know that most of the film marriage, which brings the audi- man as Doctor John Watson. The and historical footage. It is set in The trailers for the newest adaptations follow the romantically ence back to present day by parallel show is a contemporary adapta- Newport Beach, Calif. All four Nicholas Sparks film adaptation tragic trend that the books tend to events between Sophia and Luke, tion of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s seasons are currently available “The Longest Ride” tell audiences focus on. However, for “The Lon- who also have difficult decisions to “Sherlock Holmes” detective on Netflix. that the film is about the romance gest Ride,” the differences between make determining the fate of their stories and follows Holmes as Breaking Bad How often do between bull rider Luke Collins, the film and the book have been romance. he solves various mysteries in you get to watch a TV show that’s played by the hunky Scott East- criticized because the flashbacks Seeing the posters and trailers for London with the help of his flat- about a teacher and his former wood, and art major Sophia Danko, to the 1940s are not mirrored per- the film with the title “The Longest mate Watson. Each episode is student? “Breaking Bad” follows played by the up-and-coming Britt fectly in the film, and it pays too Ride” gives the impression that the 90 minutes, but there have only science teacher Walter White Robertson. But although the plot much attention to the relationship title comes from the many bull- been three seasons with three (Bryan Cranston) as he must of the film does involve the young between the present-day char- riding scenes and the struggle be- episodes each. With a new sea- choose how to live his life after couple, the foundation of the film acters. And while audiences feel tween Luke and Sophia. However, son being released every other being diagnosed with terminal is a romance that takes place in that Sophia and Luke have decent I recommend keeping an eye out year, the following season will lung cancer. With the help of the 1940s. chemistry, their part of the story for this line in the film: “We shared premiere in early 2016. All three former student Jesse Pinkman Sophia and Luke meet an elderly lacks depth. the longest ride together, this thing seasons are available on Netflix. (Aaron Paul), White embarks on man, Ira Levinson, after saving him In contrast, the plot taking place called life, and mine has been filled Parks and Recreation This a career of drug manufacturing from a car accident. Sophia starts in and around World War II be- with joy because of you.” Fellow comedy follows parks depart- and crime as he uses his remain- reading love letters that Ira wrote to tween Ira and his art-loving wife Saint Mary’s students who have ment bureaucrat Leslie Knope ing time to secure his family’s his wife, Ruth, and Sophia promises Ruth is definitely a favorite. The seen the film did not quite catch this (Amy Poehler) as she pursues financial future. This series to visit and continue reading Ira’s relationship between this 1940s either because they were mesmer- various projects with the help of tracks the impact of a fatal diag- old letters to him. With each letter couple is sweet and romantic, but ized by Eastwood’s country-boy her coworkers to make the city nosis on a regular, hardworking comes a flood of Ira’s memories, it’s not long before conflict arises charm or overwhelmed by the of Pawnee a better place. Filled man and how it affects morality and the audience witnesses the and causes the audience to feel the emotional rollercoaster. Sparks’ with political satire, this sitcom and lifestyle. All five seasons are developing romance between Ira heartbreak that the couple endures. film adaptation illustrates that features a strong supporting cast currently available on Netflix. and Ruth. Ira and Ruth illustrate that to our lives and relationships are not of Jim O’Heir, Nick Offerman, Other shows to consider in- Audiences have seemed to enjoy truly love someone involves being things we can perfectly plan, but Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe, Adam clude “Lost,” “House of Cards,” this Sparks adaptation more than selfless because the happiness of rather things to enjoy with those we Scott, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, “Orange is the New Black,” and some of the previous ones. Those a loved one is what matters most. love for however long we have them. Retta, Paul Schneider, and Billy “Scrubs.” stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, MAy 5, 2015 7 sports OPINION Sports Josh Hamilton, this will all blow over this week It’s easy to see why the Angels would want to ditch Josh and his massive contract, especially Men’s Baseball when looking at his dwindling numbers. While in Texas, he was a five-time all-star and won an MVP honor. He hit 142 home runs in five seasons. What did he do in Los Angeles? Not that much. It makes sense from a business perspective to trade him. But should his health be a baseball decision? Do teams owe their players more to try and help Thursday @ BYU, 5 p.m. them get back on their feet? Friday @ BYU, 5 p.m. Should players demand to be Saturday vs. BYU, 12 p.m. traded immediately after a team After senior weekend, the starts doing poorly? Gaels head to Provo, Utah Angels General Manager Jerry for the last WCC series of the Dipoto said, “From beginning to year. Saint Mary’s has been end, this is not what we planned. mathematically eliminated This is not the way we envisioned from playoff contention. any of this playing out from the moment we signed Josh…At the Women’s Softball Josh Hamilton has known drug problems, but that didn’t stop Texas from making a trade for the slugger. (Courtesy of USA Today) end of the day, this is what we felt this was best for the team, that By carl Burton ing for the best, but they seem to cept the consequences. But Josh, we were able to clear the air, that Contributing Writer be missing the bigger issue: Josh do you know what the risks are we were able to move forward Hamilton is clearly an addict. for cocaine use and abuse? Do with the group of 25 that we have Josh Hamilton has a problem. And this is bigger than baseball. you know what has gone into ev- on the field today.” This problem has nothing to do While there doesn’t seem to ery neatly cut line of the Devil’s Also, it leaves one wondering with his slumping numbers or be any remorse from the Angels dandruff? Do you plan on living what the Angels will do with the how unhappy his ownership is organization or fans about the to 35? 40? 70? next player that has a substance with his five-year, $125 million oft-injured or slumping Josh Major League Baseball has re- abuse problem. Will they treat contract. His struggles have been Hamilton’s departure, this is fused to step in and fix a problem him the same way? What if he’s well-documented, even before typical of any big business. Cut that is so apparent that everyone playing the best baseball of his his last public relapse using co- your losses, move on. While else is willing to acknowledge it. career? Conversely, if Josh Ham- Friday @ Pacific, 2 p.m. caine and alcohol was revealed owner Arte Moreno was busy When the league ruled that Josh ilton starts hitting as well as he Friday @ Pacific, 4 p.m. Feb. 26. talking about Josh’s account- Hamilton had not broken the did his last few years in Texas, Saturday @ Pacific, 10 a.m. But everyone is worried about ability to the Angels baseball league’s drug laws, they gave Josh will we even know when he is Saint Mary’s travels to Pacific what this means for baseball, the team, he seems to have missed permission to continue his co- abusing drugs? to wrap up their season against Los Angeles Angels, and even the bigger point. caine and alcohol fueled ways. If Reliever Joe Smith said, “Josh the Tigers. Saint Mary’s sent his family. What very few people Josh Hamilton responded to the league will not step in to stop as a person is way more impor- off their seniors on Sunday seem to be discussing is his lack this public criticism: “I have no this blatant abuse of drugs, then tant than the game of baseball. I afternoon with a victory against of accountability for his actions clue what he’s talking about. what can we truly count on the wish him the best.” Well said Joe University of San Diego. and his health. Cocaine can and [Moreno] knew what the deal league to do about further drug Smith. You have more class than has killed innumerable figures was when he signed me. He knew use? Alex Rodriguez was sus- anyone else in this mess, and Rugby before him. what the risks were.” pended for using performance- my hat goes off to you for being With Josh’s trade back to the They did know what the risks enhancing drugs, which—while the one person to recognize the Texas Rangers, everyone is hop- were, but they didn’t want to ac- dangerous—are not as fatal. severity of this situation.

OPINION Jim Harbaugh: Will the 49ers actually miss him? By abdel Abu-Khadijeh a new scoreboard or moving the Contributing Writer bench from the sunny side of Levi’s Stadium to the shady side, In an interesting offseason management had it with Har- Saturday @ Life for the 49ers, all for the wrong baugh. They had enough of him University, TBA reasons, the team seems to be go- that they thought it was the right This looks to be the match-up ing from one of the elite franchis- option to let go of the best head of the year, as Life defeated es of the league to a team on the coach the franchise has had since Saint Mary’s in 2013. However, downfall. With everything that Bill Walsh. Whether the team was Saint Mary’s countered back has transpired from Santa Clara, right in letting go of Harbaugh, we by winning the National from the firing of Harbaugh, to still don’t know. What we do know Championship in 2014. the sudden retirements of Patrick is they let go of a head coach who Willis and Chris Borland, and the restored pride and prominence Track departure of Frank Gore, this to a team who was once one of off-season has been a nightmare the laughing stocks of the league. Saturday @ West for the 49er empire. Each week It is hard to judge the firing Coast Invitational that goes by, there is some kind of of Harbaugh without seeing how The Saint Mary’s track drama going on with the team. It the team performs under new team looks to outrun the feels like the 49ers are no longer Jim Harbaugh is under scrutiny from Alex Boone. (Courtesy of CBS Sports) head coach, Jim Tomsula. Many competition in San Francisco. a football team, they’re more like analysts have counted the team a television drama; we’re getting a mountain. Stop. Let go.’ He kind is now. Now, it’s no question out already, but 49ers Empire go of Harbaugh. The last time the new episode in the latest new hit of wore out his welcome. I think that the 49ers made a question- is hopeful that this team can get 49ers parted ways with a winning drama. In the latest episode, we he just pushed guys too far, he able and maybe wrong move by back to the level they were play- head coach was with Steve Mari- got more bashing of former head wanted too much, demanded too firing Harbaugh. However, the ing at just a few seasons ago. May- ucci. What pursued after that coach Jim Harbaugh. In a new much, expected too much. You question is was this move inevita- be it was Harbaugh’s fault that was a carousel of low achieving episode of “HBO Real Sports with know... And you’d be like; this ble? Harbaugh is known for wear- he is no longer here, or maybe coaches coming in and out of San Bryant Gumbel,” 49ers Guard, guy might be clinically insane. ing out his welcome wherever management made the biggest Francisco, which lasted for nine Alex Boone, spoke out on his He’s crazy.” he’s been, and over the course of mistake of their lives by letting long, painful seasons. 49ers fans former coach. When asked about These bold comments made his tenure with the 49ers it’s no go of him. The only thing we can can only hope that history doesn’t Harbaugh he said, “He does a by Alex Boone seem weird, con- secret that management and Har- do now is sit and wait for the repeat itself, and if it does then great job of giving you that spark, sidering Alex Boone adamantly baugh were at a crossroads with season to play out to see what Jed York will be held accountable that initial boom. But after a defended Harbaugh while he each other. Harbaugh’s desire for this team will look like. Once for letting go of the rock-star, while, you just want to kick his ass was still the coach. Not too long more control and power didn’t we see the direction this team is khaki wearing, outspoken coach ... He just keeps pushing you, and ago, Alex Boone was singing a sit well with the 49ers manage- headed in, we can make a better whom all of 49ers empire loved you’re like, ‘Dude, we got over the different tune than the one he ment. Whether it was asking for judgment of the decision to let and admired. 8 The Collegian • Tuesday, MAy 5, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com • Go Gaels! sports Saint Mary’s drops series in late innings Burnes started on the mound and Gaels have struggled in his fiving innings of work. Burnes stuff was filthy, as he bittersweet struck out 10 batters, but walked five hitter and gave up five earned runs. David Dellaserra pitched game on three solid innings, but struggled in the top of the ninth. Dellaserra Senior Day gave up three consecutive hits and two runs before being relieved by By Daniel Conmy Billy Oxford. TC Florentine hit Sports Editor the game-winning RBI. Mitchell White closed out the game for It was a special weekend for the Santa Clara to create a rubber seniors on the Saint Mary’s base- match on Sunday afternoon for ball team. Collin Ferguson, Tanner Senior Day. Kichler, and Darian Ramge were Anthony Gonsolin got the nod all recognized on Senior day for for Saint Mary’s Sunday after- their contributions to this team noon after a sendoff before the throughout its four years. Kichler’s game for the three seniors on the Saint Mary’s career did not go team. Gonsolin lasted six innings, as planned. The hard throwing giving up four runs. He pitched right-hander was oft injured, but well enough to keep the Gaels in performed well in his freshman the game, and they gave the Gaels campaign. In his freshman year, a chance late in the game. Saint Kichler threw 19 2/3 innings al- Mary’s scattered one run in the lowing on five earned runs. The Johnny York tossed eight plus innings of one run baseball to lead the Gaels to a victory. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) third, fourth, and sixth inning. Oregon native has yet to toe the Saint Mary’s was finally able to rubber this year for the Gaels. middle of the order. Through his University of Nevada, Reno. The hits and four walks. Billy Oxford put up a crooked number with Darian Ramage is the second se- first three seasons, Ferguson ac- Gaels were overmatched against completed the victory getting two three runs in the seventh on a nior to be recognized with a solid cumulated nine home runs and 76 the Wolfpack in two midweek outs in the ninth inning. Zach Kirt- David strong single and two walks season his junior year. Ramage hit RBIs among many other accolades. games. ley and Connor Hornsby each had with the bases loaded, giving Saint .286 with 19 RBIs while filling in This year alone, the left-handed After those two losses, Saint three hits on the afternoon. Saint Mary’s a 6-5 lead. Santa Clara at shortstop and second base for slugger hit seven home runs and 35 Mary’s faced off against the Santa Mary’s looked to get the series struck back in the top of the ninth the majority of the year. A native RBIs. Ferguson is now the leader in Clara Broncos at Louis Guisto sweep on Saturday afternoon, but inning on a single, walk, and an- of Arizona, Ramage saw consis- Saint Mary’s baseball history for field. Nate Nolan started off the their plans were thwarted with a other single to tie the game at six. tent playing time and was a key doubles. Ferguson looks forward scoring with a two-out two-run late rally by Santa Clara. Santa Clara kept the hit parade go- piece in many victories last year. to continuing his career as a pro- double off the right field wall. The Saint Mary’s fell behind early ing, scoring two more runs later in Collin Ferguson is the last senior fessional player for one of the 30 Gaels tacked on two runs for the in the Saturday contest, but made the inning. The Gaels had a chance who will be graduating from the MLB organizations. Congratula- next two innings as well. Austin their way back in the sixth and sev- to tie in the ninth with the bases Saint Mary’s baseball team this tions to all of the seniors on this Piscotty hit his first career home enth innings. Zach Kirtley tacked loaded and one out in the ninth, year. Ferguson’s numbers speak team, and we wish them the best run off the scoreboard in right on three this once again continu- but Zach Kirtley grounded into a for themselves. A mainstay at of luck moving forward in their center field. Johnny York was ally raising his average for the year. double play to end the game. first base throughout his career at careers outside of baseball. phenomenal on the mound for the Anthony Gonsolin and Collin Up next, Saint Mary’s travels to Saint Mary’s, the Santa Cruz native Saint Mary’s started their week first game of the series. York threw Ferguson each tacked on two hits, Provo, Utah for the last West Coast was a consistent power bat in the out in the high elevation against eight and 1/3 innings scattering 11 two runs, and one RBI. Corbin Conference of the year. Rugby advances to face Life in Finals Saint Mary’s makes a statement against Davenport By Marlena Maciel Contributing Writer

The Saint Mary’s College Gaels are headed to the D1A Rugby Na- tional Rugby Championships after beating Davenport 48-32 on Satur- day. Saint Mary’s put on an impres- sive show, despite resurgence from the No. 3 ranked Panther’s offense in the second half of the semifinal. The No. 2 ranked Gaels showed their strength and experience as a team while dominating passes and handling throughout the game. Within the first 10 minutes of the game, the Gales were up 10-0 with a try from William Maloney and Dylan Audsley dominated for the Gaels against Davenport. (Courtesy of Rugby Today) penalty kick and conversion from Dylan Audsley. ing the score to 31-13 in the 50th ranked Life University at the D1A The Gaels carried this momen- minute. Rugby National Rugby Cham- tum with Michael Tilson scoring The Gaels then countered with pionships. The Running Eagles a try and an Audsley conversion Charlie Louden scoring and Auds- advanced by beating Lindenwood bringing the score to 17-0. Dan- ley added another conversion, fol- Saturday morning 43-14. veport’s Jean Pierre Eloff made a lowed by another Davenport try by This will be the third consecutive penalty kick in the 26th minute, to Reece Czarnecki for a score of 38-18. time Life and Saint Mary’s will meet bring them to a score of 17-3. Dylan Dylan Audsley ran an impres- at the finals level. Life came out Audsley, a game standout for the sive 60 meters down the field for a on top as National Champions in Gaels, answered the Panther’s kick 68th minute try for a score of 43-18. 2013, while Saint Mary’s will be the with a try and conversion for 24-3. Davenport followed up with back- returning champions, winning the The Gaels then successfully de- to-back try scores and successful program’s first National Champion- fended a Davenport try at the goal conversions, adding 14 points to ship in 2014. line to end the first half. their score. The National Rugby Champion- As the second half began, Holden The game ended on a high note ships will take place at Fifth Third Yungert scored a try along with for the Gaels with Kingsley Mc- Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State an Audsley conversion bringing Gowen scoring a high-energy try in University on Saturday, May 9. the score to 31-3. Davenport then the last second of the game with the The Gaels will face off against Life heated up, scoring twice in three home crowd going wild, bringing at 4 p.m. ET following the Men’s minutes with tries from Dominique the final score to 48-32. D1AA, Women’s DI, and Women’s Bailey and Gabe Sochanek bring- The Gaels will now take on No. 1 DII National Championship finals.