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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Saint Mary's Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oC llegian by an authorized editor of Saint Mary's Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Moraga, California • Volume 112, Number 19 • Tuesday, march 17, 2015 • stmaryscollegian.com • Twitter: @SMC_Collegian • Facebook.com/smccollegian #BlackLivesMatter: how it all began What’s Inside NEWS by Ashwin Srinivasan know a lot of people who are active for the chairs, to “come kick it” in the front. Her Staff writer cause of social justice, and I care about talk was roughly organized into three sec- social justice as well. I heard about [the tions: the origins of the #BlackLivesMat- On Tuesday, March 10, Alicia Garza event] and I joined the #BlackLivesMat- ter campaign, the principles and values graced Saint Mary’s College with her ter demonstrations in Oliver.” which underpin the movement, and the presence in the Soda Center. The mo- The event started off with an introduc- notion that this is an international issue tivation for attending the event was a tion of Garza, in which a long list of ac- with support from diverse quarters. concern for social justice. As one student, colades were read off. She invited those Garza started off by describing the Taylor Gida, said, “I work in the IC, so I who were standing in the back, for want of see GARZA, page 3

Night-n-gael provides true saint mary’s experience Prospective students participate in activities and spend the night with current Gaels. PAGE 2

Ben Stern shares his experience of survival Holocaust survivor visited SMC with his daughter to tell his story and remind students of the past . PAGE 3

Culture

Game review: Hotline Miami 2 The game improves on it’s predecessor’s formula of fast- paced action, excessive violence, and awesome music. PAGE 4

students gather in the Soda Center to learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement from one of the founders, Alicia Garza. (Andrew Nguyen/COLLEGIAN) Oakland bar crawls better than you might expect Despite the city’s sometimes notorious reputation, the restaurants and Saint Mary’s wins appeal for intramural lights bars are great places. PAGE 5 C ollege and community strengthen relationship with new compromise Opinion by charlie guese until 10 p.m. for a maximum of 305 days per one that signifies improving relations be- editor-in-chief year. The approved resolution also requires tween the College and the town of Moraga. the College to address the use of profanity Speaking to the council on Wednesday, In another late marathon Moraga Town on the field, as well as provide open chan- College President James Donahue offered Council meeting on Wednesday, the five nels for residents to file any glare or noise his personal word that the College would be member council unanimously upheld the complaints. Once Saint Mary’s has finished held accountable for its actions — a strong Saint Mary’s appeal requesting to operate construction and starts operating the field move that ultimately influenced the council. the lights on the intramural field until 10 until 10 p.m., the College will then engage “When I took over the presidency of Saint p.m. under certain conditions. in dialogue with Town Council evaluating Mary’s College a year and a half ago, I made Under the appeal submitted by Saint the field framework on a yearly basis, ac- it really clear that one of my primary goals James Inhofe brings snowball Mary’s, the College will now retrofit the ex- cording to Town Councilmembers during was fostering and developing positive and to refute climate change isting lights by building hood devices around Wednesday’s meeting. constructive relationships between Saint Inhofe refuses to accept the very real them to reduce glare, as well as build three The debate over one hour of field light op- Mary’s College and the town of Moraga,” consequences of climate change and new light poles while disabling one tier of eration has been years in the making, though Donahue said. “It has been, continues to continues to deny facts. PAGE 6 lights on the existing two-tiered poles. Saint this week’s decision is one that is likely a be, and will be one of my highest priorities. Mary’s will be allowed to operate the field relief for Saint Mary’s administrators and see LIGHTS, page 2 sports

baseball picks up first wcc series win Late inning heroics propel Gaels Joan Iva bids fare-thee-well after eight years to a late series win against Pacifc, IC Director looks forward to new opportunities at Cal’s LEAD Center taking two out of three . PAGE 8 by Evelyn Minaise Joan Iva Fawcett began working at Saint and Leadership (SIL); student workers Assistant Culture Editor Mary’s in April 2007 as part of Academic Intercultural Development (ID) lead- Advising but quickly moved to the IC in ers; Student Leaders Initiating Diversity After eight years, the Intercultural December of that year. When she entered Education student leaders (SLIDErs); the Center staff and Saint Mary’s College is the program, it was a small organization evolution of both existing and previously losing a key person from its team: Joan Iva of just a few student workers with no par- nonexistent cultural nights as well as the Fawcett. At the close of the Intercultural ticular job titles. But following her move Diversity Dance; and finally, the addition Center’s tenth anniversary event, Fawcett there, Fawcett established the structure of an assistant director of the IC. announced that she is giving up her posi- of the IC present today: Diversity Orga- At UC Berkeley, Fawcett will be involved tion as director to work at University of nization Council (DOC) for collaboration in student government, campus activities, basketball drops home game California Berkeley at the Leadership between groups; the Diversity Fund, a and leadership programs. LEAD is also against vanderbilt in nit Engagement Advising and Development partnership between the IC, Associated influential outside the campus because Gaels face off no. 5 seed Mr. (LEAD) Center. Students (AS), and Student Involvement see JOAN, page 2 Commodores on Wednesday. PAGE 8 2 T he Collegian • Tuesday, march 17, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com T he Collegian • tuesday, march 17, 2015 3 The Inside Page news

Prospective students visit Saint Mary’s for a night GARZA: Trayvon Martin case outcome inspired a movement gone viral by Kimberly Paschal were welcomed with open arms. (HP) as well as an event put anything from use the exercise continued from page 1 Contributing writer Current Gaels hosted the Baby on by the Black Student Union machines to play basketball or Gaels, the affectionate name (BSU) in collaboration with the indoor soccer to relax by the political climate in which she she went online to see what peo- On Tuesday, March 10, Saint ascribed to visiting admitted Catholic Institute for Lasallian pool. With a long day filled with grew up. Garza was a child of ple’s reactions were; they were Mary’s College welcomed over prospective students, in their Social Action (CILSA). And of a variety of events, admitted the 80s and grew up in the Bay horrifying, if not outright racist. 200 admitted students, affec- residence halls, giving them course, they also got to visit the students George, Petty and Jae- Area during Ronald Reagan’s One notion that floated around tionately known as Baby Gaels, the opportunity to experience new Joseph L. Alito Recreation nich reflected on their day. Their presidency. Reagan was a strate- on forums and social media was to campus for the “Night-n-Gael: living in a college environment. Center — nicknamed the ARC by favorite part of it all consisted of gist and a right-wing politician, that there were purported rea- SMC Overnight Program.” Ac- According to admitted student students. CAB and the Office of meeting their hosts, exploring and a lot of hard-won victories sons why Trayvon Martin’s life cording to Program Coordinator Tara George, she decided to at- Admissions hosted a movie night the campus and various dorms, for women, the LGBTQIA com- was so nefariously taken. One and Senior Admissions Officer tend Night-n-Gael because, “It’s in the Soda Center featuring the and simply being a part of the munity, blacks, Latinos, and “reason” was that Trayvon Mar- Samantha Davison, students like getting a trailer to a movie. comedy “Pitch Perfect.” college environment. Asians were undermined by his tin was smoking weed and that from 11 different states as far [I] wanted to get a taste of col- RHA hosted a tie dye event Along with the various activi- policies. In Garza’s own words, made him violent. Garza’s tone The Collegian away as Rhode Island attended lege and see what life is like for in front of De La Salle, served ties on campus Tuesday evening, 1989 was a year which marked throughout her speech, though Saint Mary’s College of California the event. One of the perks of the college students.” In their visit to s’mores, and played music in the admitted students had the “the demise of the idea that passionate and stirring, always Campus program for the Office of Admis- Saint Mary’s, George, along with collaboration with resident advi- opportunity to attend classes, there’s any alternative to a sys- had that element of natural hu- sions, as stated by Davison, is Victoria Petty and Katie Jaenich, sors (RAs). The High Potential participate in a mock Colle- tem where people sleep on the mor which made sensitive topics P.O. Box 4407 the “pleasure to see some of the found an interest in Saint Mary’s Program held an informational giate Seminar with their fellow streets.” She also talked about more palatable. With regard to Calendar Moraga, CA 94575 same students [they] meet dur- well-known and highly respect- event for first generation college Baby Gaels, and tour campus the ultra-individualistic move- the notion that weed can make a 206 Ferroggiaro Hall ing the fall here on campus now ed natural beauty, community students. BSU and CILSA col- on Wednesday. The admitted ment that arose — the idea that person more violent, she stated as admitted students.” atmosphere, and friendly people. laborated with other campus of- students concluded their visit everyone is in it for themselves. “y’all know that ain’t true.” Masculinity, Gender Based www.stmaryscollegian.com The purpose of Night-n-Gael The Baby Gaels also had the fices on the #BlackLivesMatter with a Student Life Showcase Hence, “welfare reform,” oth- Another reason was that there Violence, and Social Justice: A [email protected] is to allow the Baby Gaels to opportunity to participate in Passion in Action: A Great(est) and lunch. erwise known as the “Personal was something wrong with Syb- Night of Slam Poetry Featuring see what it is like to be a Saint activities sponsored by the Cam- Conversation with Alicia Garza. The next “Night-n-Gael: SMC Responsibility Act,” was passed rina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Guante Telephone: (925) 631-4279 Mary’s student. Upon arrival pus Activities Board (CAB), Resi- Along with these events, a vari- Overnight Experience” will take into law so that the trodden-over Trayvon’s parents, and it was Tuesday, March 17 Facebook.com/smccollegian to Saint Mary’s, the prospec- dence Hall Association (RHA), ety of students enjoyed a session place on the night of Tuesday, were left to fend for themselves. their failure as parents which 7-9 p.m. Twitter: @SMC_Collegian tive students and their families the High Potential Program at the ARC and were able to do April 14. This was the societal context resulted in this tragedy. Another Soda Activity Center which Garza invoked in or- cop-out, another strawman alicia garza addressed the Community last week. (Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN) Contact Gillian Cutshaw der to begin talking about the that Garza and many others (925) 631-4193 SARA DESANTIS real catalyst of the Black Lives have seen through. A third idea is history: it went viral and be- their own, and she also praised CHARLIE GUESE LIGHTS: Moraga allows more use of lights after improvements are made Matter movement: the murder floating around the internet, came a phrase to rally around the courage of those who care Student Recital Series Editors-in-Chief continued from page 1 of Trayvon Benjamin Martin. one which played on the racist and promote the rights of those about this social issue. Most Wednesday, March 18 Garza said she was spellbound subconscious of the nation, was who have been disrespected and students felt they really ben- 1 p.m. KATIE WALSH Part of that is making sure that optimism at the College being able incentive does the College have to the subdivisions along Bollinger during the trial of George Zim- fear. Pictures of Trayvon with a disregarded in the United States. efited from attending the event. Soda Activity Center Business Manager we have the trust between us, our to keep its word on its promises. do anything with those lights that Canyon Road began complaining merman. She watched that trial hood were released on the inter- After Garza spoke, a panel of As one student, Zayra Rivera, Contact Nora Encinas residents, and our neighbors to Town Council deliberated for they have? What incentive? None.” to both the College and the town. “religiously,” and she was in a net to lend credibility to the idea three others, student Rachel said, “The event was awesome. [email protected] ALEXA GAMBERO make the compromises necessary an extended period of time while In 2011, anticipating less field A Planning Commission meeting bar when the actual jury’s ver- that Trayvon was a dangerous Hartley, Professor Mary McCall, All the issues they talked about Chief Copy Editor to achieve and find that mutual periodically calling up the College space to prepare for the con- in October 2012 directed Saint dict was being announced. She person. But as Garza said, what and Assistant Professor Clif- made people feel anger about in- Afternoon Craft Conversation: goals are possible.” president for clarifications before struction of the Alioto Recreation Mary’s to reduce the operation was discussing issues — politics, happened on that fateful day ford Lee, addressed audience justice … the civil rights battles Cristina Garcia JOSIE HOWATT Residents’ reactions to Do- ultimately upholding the appeal Center, Saint Mary’s sought and hours of the field to 9 p.m., among cultural, societal — with her when George Zimmerman was questions. One question asked of the 1950s are still relevant Wednesday, March 18 JAMES SCOLAMIERI nahue’s appellant speech were unanimously. During this process, acquired the necessary permits other restrictions. In a 3-2 decision friends, when she heard the ter- acquitted was not an unintended by a student concerned white today. I think it was a bit of a let 2:30-3:30 p.m. Copy Editors mixed, with a smaller number Vice Mayor Michael Metcalf gave to construct an intramural soccer in a nearly four-hour-long debate rible announcement that George effect of the justice system. guilt, and what can be done to down that there wasn’t a bigger Soda Activity Center of residents speaking during the an impromptu 13-minute speech field and light poles adjacent to the among the town’s and the College’s Zimmerman was acquitted of Because of the lack of an ad- bridge the growing rift between crowd.” She continued on, not- Contact Sara Mumolo SHAWNY ANDERSON following public comment period on town and College relations. former football field at the edge of most passionate voices, the Town murder. She kept waiting for equate response to the ruling, the white and black communi- ing that “just hearing the whole [email protected] Faculty Adviser compared to two years ago, and “Do you know how sad it is to campus. Council denied Saint Mary’s ap- there to be some sort of recogni- Garza, out of frustration, posted ties. Garza advised students story, it’s inspiring how one per- Associated Students President listen to personal attacks from The field opened at the be- peal of the Planning Commission tion of wrongdoing. the words #Blacklivesmatter that they’ll have to figure out son can make a big difference.” Using Reflective Writing to CJ COSAS Hope Blain was the only student Moragans on the president of ginning of the 2011-2012 school decision in March 2013, though the Garza then talked about how on social media. And the rest how to solve these problems on Make Better Decisions about News Editor speaking this time. Many residents the College? It’s disgusting. I’m year with a 10 p.m. shutoff time, council left room for Saint Mary’s Your Life, Your Body & Your expressed negative reactions to the embarrassed,” said Metcalf. “If though once the lights turned to appeal at a later date, which hap- Relationships SOFIA JEREMIAS lights, though several also showed we don’t allow this appeal, what on, residents living primarily in pened on Wednesday. Wednesday, March 18 Assistant News Editor Holocaust survivor serves as reminder of past mistakes 6-8 p.m. Women’s Resource Center TORI STRINGER by Ashwin Srinivasan husband in World War I. The two at him. He had to zig zag in order woman would drop off packages Contact WRC Opinion Editor JOAN: Served as instrumental member of Intercultural Center’s growth Staff writer married, and Stern was a result to avoid being hit. of sandwiches. It meant so much (925) 631-4192 continued from page 1 of that union; but he had siblings Then the Nazis started con- because she was an innocent, un- MAHSA DINYARI On March 11, Ben Stern and his from the previous marriages of structing gas chambers. Stern re- known person who was willing to Graduate & Professional Stud- Culture Editor it works like a nonprofit busi- she is looking forward to return- IC Coordinator Cesar Ramos and her relentless work she has daughter visited Saint Mary’s Col- his parents. By the time Stern called how 300,000 Jews in War- risk her life. Miraculously, Stern ies Grad Fair ness. Fawcett is looking forward ing to her roots. believes Saint Mary’s will “lose built the IC into an institution lege to tell his story of surviving was born, the family had moved saw were deported in 10 weeks to survived the concentration camps Thursday, March 19 EVELYN MINAISE to the large scope of this new Despite all of this, Fawcett ad- a big advocate for students on that will outlast all of us.” the Holocaust. Hagerty Lounge to Warsaw. He attended public the concentration camps. When and was finally rescued by United 3:30-7:30 p.m. Assistant Culture Editor department, a team of 25 people mits she will miss the impressive campus.” He believes she has For those interested in attend- was so packed that it probably ex- school where there were only five Stern himself was deported in cat- States soldiers. But he said that it Ferrogiarro Hall: Quad, SMC divided further into smaller Lasallian mission and the way helped develop the IC so much ing, Fawcett’s going-away party ceeded its recommended capacity. Jewish kids out of a class of 30; he tle cars to the camps, his mother was important to remember the Bookstore DANIEL CONMY teams, “working towards trying students embody a drive towards that it will be difficult to move on will be held on Tuesday, March Stern’s daughter spoke first, giving also went to Hebrew school for and brother were pushed to the gravity and scale of the event: six Contact Commencement Office Sports Editor to enrich student lives outside social justice at Saint Mary’s. She without her leadership. ID Lead- 17 at 3 p.m. in the IC. Fawcett’s some background to an audience religious education. In 1939, the right, and he was pushed to the million Jews died, 1.5 million of (925) 631-8300 of the classroom.” Fawcett went has enjoyed building on the Code er Kathleen Allen echoed similar presence may be difficult to re- of students rapt with attention. war broke out. Stern recalled how left; he never saw them again. He which were children. Stern asked DIMITRI QUAGLIERINI to UC San Diego for her under- of Ethics at the College and is thoughts, calling Fawcett “the place as the campus looks toward She explained how both her par- his grandmother had remarked in found himself in the Treblinka us to consider what humanity lost, Fitspiration: Helpful or Harm- Assistant Sports Editor graduate degree and has only looking forward to the transition rock of the IC,” yet recognizing a more culturally-conscious ents survived the Holocaust. all frankness that she could never concentration camp. At one point in the form of brainpower, with ful? Images of Health & Fitness ever attended large schools, so to a new institution. “that because of her dedication future. The question of why people are imagine that the Holocaust could during his time in one of the the demise of those poor, innocent Thursday, March 19 ANDREW NGUYEN evil is one that she and her father happen, because the Germans concentration camps, Stern was children. 5-7 p.m. Chief Photographer would not attempt to answer; were so nice and polite. When assigned to wash potatoes. It was Even though Stern survived Intercultural Center rather, the point was to tell the Germany mobilized their soldiers arduous work. He then got sick; the Holocaust and moved to the Contact IC tale as faithful to fact as possible to arrange ghettos and concen- his legs got swollen to the point United States, his encounters [email protected] Crime Beat so that the world can learn not to tration camps, Stern’s parents where he couldn’t walk anymore. with fascism were far from over. treat each other in such a fashion. begged him to save himself and This caused him a great amount These encounters spurred Stern Dr. Thomas Armstrong: Strat- 3/4/2015 7:40 a.m. 3/5/2015 5:00 p.m. 3/6/2015 10:00 p.m. 3/9/2015 5:40 a.m. Amazingly, her father survived 9 flee from Warsaw. of anxiety because sick prisoners to create a documentary about egies to Help Students with The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Mary’s Incident: Burglary Alarm Incident: Vehicle Collision-Hit Incident: Handbook Violation Incident: Burglary Alarm different concentration camps. In March 1940, he heard that were often executed. However, a College, published weekly, except during examination his life, for which his daughter Special Needs Achieve Success periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves Synopsis: Rear side door activa- & Run Synopsis: Underage possession Synopsis: Due to the daylight She noted that as time goes on, his parents lost their apartment Nazi guard actually took him to has been helping to raise money. Saturday, March 21 the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial tion at Rheem Campus. No signs Synopsis: Damage to right rear and consumption of alcohol in savings time the alarm was fewer survivors of the Holocaust and his mother fell sick, so he get treatment in a medical center Stern’s daughter showed the 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Board is comprised of all oversight staff members. Other of forced entry and area was bumper of car parked in Town- Justin Hall; referred to the Dean tripped in Alioto Recreation will be alive. This is why it is im- returned to Warsaw. Stern de- for the German elite. They per- audience a section of his docu- Soda Activity Center opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- all clear; referred to Facilities house Parking Lot; suspended of Students Center; referred to Facilities portant to give people who actu- scribed the experience of living formed surgery on him without mentary and asked for feedback Contact Jeannie Harberson ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. Services Services and Recreation Sports ally witnessed and lived through in the ghetto with two of his anesthesia, and when he was well from the students. Then, there (925) 631-4936 The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a 3/5/2015 6:22 p.m. 3/7/2015 1:00 a.m. the horror a platform to speak brothers, his grandmother, and enough to return to work, he went was a brief question and answer request for a correction or clarification may be made. 3/2/2015 7:50 a.m. Incident: Fire Alarm Incident: Handbook Violations 3/9/2015 4:00 p.m. about it. mother, with no running water back to washing potatoes. He was portion of the afternoon, after Incident: Property Damage Synopsis: Unknown cause for Synopsis: Non-compliance with Incident: Fire Alarm Ben Stern himself started off by and no electricity. The town he then deported to Auschwitz. He which Stern invited students to Synopsis: Damaged to Resi- fire alarm in the Soda Center- Resident Advisor and posses- Synopsis: Unknown cause for stating his relief that people were was living in had been liquidated explained that the concentration meet him in person, and he even dence hall door in Mitty Hall; no fire, no scorching, and no sion of marijuana parapher- fire alarm activation in Galileo still interested in his story. He said because of the war; there were camps were dependent on prison showed students the tattoo of the referred to Dean of Students smoke; referred to Facilities nalia; referred to the Dean of Hall- no fire, smoke, or scorch- that when the Allies came to res- beggars on the street, and sup- labor because many workers in number that he had been branded and Facilities Services Services Students ing; referred to Facilities Ser- cue him and the other prisoners of plies were sparse. In April 1942, German companies had been de- during his time in the concentra- The Campus Calendar column vices the Nazi regime, he was liberated he drove a rickshaw in order to ployed to fight the Allies and lost tion camps. A main point of the is a service highlighting major 3/3/2015 3:23 p.m. 3/6/2015 2:22 a.m. 3/7/2015 1:41 p.m. but not free; the memories of all make a meager income so he and their lives. evening was that events like these events of the week. To include “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, Incident: Vehicle Accident Incident: Domestic Battery Incident: Vehicle Damage 3/8/2015 8:49 a.m. the terror and pain still kept him his family would not starve. He The most poignant part of are important to attend and take your event, email details to To create a positive force in a world Synopsis: Parties involved ex- Synopsis: Disagreement became Synopsis: Minor damage to rear Incident: Information imprisoned. Stern began his story described vividly how there was Stern’s narrative were the small note, because remembering these [email protected]. where cynics abound, To provide information to people when changed information in Filippi physical in Ageno C; referred to driver’s side bumper in Guer- Synopsis: Discarded Furniture in at the beginning. He described his a curfew in these ghettos. Once acts of kindness which got him terrible historical events can help Due to space limitations, it wasn’t available before, Parking Lot; closed Dean of Students and Moraga rieri West; suspended Rheem Campus Loading Dock; parents —his father lost his first he had accidentally worked past through the terror of concen- humanity learn from its greatest we cannot list individual To offer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner PD referred to Facilities Services wife, and his mother lost her first curfew, and German soldiers shot tration camps. In particular, a mistakes. club meetings. 2 T he Collegian • Tuesday, march 17, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com T he Collegian • tuesday, march 17, 2015 3 The Inside Page news

Prospective students visit Saint Mary’s for a night GARZA: Trayvon Martin case outcome inspired a movement gone viral by Kimberly Paschal were welcomed with open arms. (HP) as well as an event put anything from use the exercise continued from page 1 Contributing writer Current Gaels hosted the Baby on by the Black Student Union machines to play basketball or Gaels, the affectionate name (BSU) in collaboration with the indoor soccer to relax by the political climate in which she she went online to see what peo- On Tuesday, March 10, Saint ascribed to visiting admitted Catholic Institute for Lasallian pool. With a long day filled with grew up. Garza was a child of ple’s reactions were; they were Mary’s College welcomed over prospective students, in their Social Action (CILSA). And of a variety of events, admitted the 80s and grew up in the Bay horrifying, if not outright racist. 200 admitted students, affec- residence halls, giving them course, they also got to visit the students George, Petty and Jae- Area during Ronald Reagan’s One notion that floated around tionately known as Baby Gaels, the opportunity to experience new Joseph L. Alito Recreation nich reflected on their day. Their presidency. Reagan was a strate- on forums and social media was to campus for the “Night-n-Gael: living in a college environment. Center — nicknamed the ARC by favorite part of it all consisted of gist and a right-wing politician, that there were purported rea- SMC Overnight Program.” Ac- According to admitted student students. CAB and the Office of meeting their hosts, exploring and a lot of hard-won victories sons why Trayvon Martin’s life cording to Program Coordinator Tara George, she decided to at- Admissions hosted a movie night the campus and various dorms, for women, the LGBTQIA com- was so nefariously taken. One and Senior Admissions Officer tend Night-n-Gael because, “It’s in the Soda Center featuring the and simply being a part of the munity, blacks, Latinos, and “reason” was that Trayvon Mar- Samantha Davison, students like getting a trailer to a movie. comedy “Pitch Perfect.” college environment. Asians were undermined by his tin was smoking weed and that from 11 different states as far [I] wanted to get a taste of col- RHA hosted a tie dye event Along with the various activi- policies. In Garza’s own words, made him violent. Garza’s tone The Collegian away as Rhode Island attended lege and see what life is like for in front of De La Salle, served ties on campus Tuesday evening, 1989 was a year which marked throughout her speech, though Saint Mary’s College of California the event. One of the perks of the college students.” In their visit to s’mores, and played music in the admitted students had the “the demise of the idea that passionate and stirring, always Campus program for the Office of Admis- Saint Mary’s, George, along with collaboration with resident advi- opportunity to attend classes, there’s any alternative to a sys- had that element of natural hu- sions, as stated by Davison, is Victoria Petty and Katie Jaenich, sors (RAs). The High Potential participate in a mock Colle- tem where people sleep on the mor which made sensitive topics P.O. Box 4407 the “pleasure to see some of the found an interest in Saint Mary’s Program held an informational giate Seminar with their fellow streets.” She also talked about more palatable. With regard to Calendar Moraga, CA 94575 same students [they] meet dur- well-known and highly respect- event for first generation college Baby Gaels, and tour campus the ultra-individualistic move- the notion that weed can make a 206 Ferroggiaro Hall ing the fall here on campus now ed natural beauty, community students. BSU and CILSA col- on Wednesday. The admitted ment that arose — the idea that person more violent, she stated as admitted students.” atmosphere, and friendly people. laborated with other campus of- students concluded their visit everyone is in it for themselves. “y’all know that ain’t true.” Masculinity, Gender Based www.stmaryscollegian.com The purpose of Night-n-Gael The Baby Gaels also had the fices on the #BlackLivesMatter with a Student Life Showcase Hence, “welfare reform,” oth- Another reason was that there Violence, and Social Justice: A [email protected] is to allow the Baby Gaels to opportunity to participate in Passion in Action: A Great(est) and lunch. erwise known as the “Personal was something wrong with Syb- Night of Slam Poetry Featuring see what it is like to be a Saint activities sponsored by the Cam- Conversation with Alicia Garza. The next “Night-n-Gael: SMC Responsibility Act,” was passed rina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Guante Telephone: (925) 631-4279 Mary’s student. Upon arrival pus Activities Board (CAB), Resi- Along with these events, a vari- Overnight Experience” will take into law so that the trodden-over Trayvon’s parents, and it was Tuesday, March 17 Facebook.com/smccollegian to Saint Mary’s, the prospec- dence Hall Association (RHA), ety of students enjoyed a session place on the night of Tuesday, were left to fend for themselves. their failure as parents which 7-9 p.m. Twitter: @SMC_Collegian tive students and their families the High Potential Program at the ARC and were able to do April 14. This was the societal context resulted in this tragedy. Another Soda Activity Center which Garza invoked in or- cop-out, another strawman alicia garza addressed the Community last week. (Andrew Nguyen/ COLLEGIAN) Contact Gillian Cutshaw der to begin talking about the that Garza and many others (925) 631-4193 SARA DESANTIS real catalyst of the Black Lives have seen through. A third idea is history: it went viral and be- their own, and she also praised CHARLIE GUESE LIGHTS: Moraga allows more use of lights after improvements are made Matter movement: the murder floating around the internet, came a phrase to rally around the courage of those who care Student Recital Series Editors-in-Chief continued from page 1 of Trayvon Benjamin Martin. one which played on the racist and promote the rights of those about this social issue. Most Wednesday, March 18 Garza said she was spellbound subconscious of the nation, was who have been disrespected and students felt they really ben- 1 p.m. KATIE WALSH Part of that is making sure that optimism at the College being able incentive does the College have to the subdivisions along Bollinger during the trial of George Zim- fear. Pictures of Trayvon with a disregarded in the United States. efited from attending the event. Soda Activity Center Business Manager we have the trust between us, our to keep its word on its promises. do anything with those lights that Canyon Road began complaining merman. She watched that trial hood were released on the inter- After Garza spoke, a panel of As one student, Zayra Rivera, Contact Nora Encinas residents, and our neighbors to Town Council deliberated for they have? What incentive? None.” to both the College and the town. “religiously,” and she was in a net to lend credibility to the idea three others, student Rachel said, “The event was awesome. [email protected] ALEXA GAMBERO make the compromises necessary an extended period of time while In 2011, anticipating less field A Planning Commission meeting bar when the actual jury’s ver- that Trayvon was a dangerous Hartley, Professor Mary McCall, All the issues they talked about Chief Copy Editor to achieve and find that mutual periodically calling up the College space to prepare for the con- in October 2012 directed Saint dict was being announced. She person. But as Garza said, what and Assistant Professor Clif- made people feel anger about in- Afternoon Craft Conversation: goals are possible.” president for clarifications before struction of the Alioto Recreation Mary’s to reduce the operation was discussing issues — politics, happened on that fateful day ford Lee, addressed audience justice … the civil rights battles Cristina Garcia JOSIE HOWATT Residents’ reactions to Do- ultimately upholding the appeal Center, Saint Mary’s sought and hours of the field to 9 p.m., among cultural, societal — with her when George Zimmerman was questions. One question asked of the 1950s are still relevant Wednesday, March 18 JAMES SCOLAMIERI nahue’s appellant speech were unanimously. During this process, acquired the necessary permits other restrictions. In a 3-2 decision friends, when she heard the ter- acquitted was not an unintended by a student concerned white today. I think it was a bit of a let 2:30-3:30 p.m. Copy Editors mixed, with a smaller number Vice Mayor Michael Metcalf gave to construct an intramural soccer in a nearly four-hour-long debate rible announcement that George effect of the justice system. guilt, and what can be done to down that there wasn’t a bigger Soda Activity Center of residents speaking during the an impromptu 13-minute speech field and light poles adjacent to the among the town’s and the College’s Zimmerman was acquitted of Because of the lack of an ad- bridge the growing rift between crowd.” She continued on, not- Contact Sara Mumolo SHAWNY ANDERSON following public comment period on town and College relations. former football field at the edge of most passionate voices, the Town murder. She kept waiting for equate response to the ruling, the white and black communi- ing that “just hearing the whole [email protected] Faculty Adviser compared to two years ago, and “Do you know how sad it is to campus. Council denied Saint Mary’s ap- there to be some sort of recogni- Garza, out of frustration, posted ties. Garza advised students story, it’s inspiring how one per- Associated Students President listen to personal attacks from The field opened at the be- peal of the Planning Commission tion of wrongdoing. the words #Blacklivesmatter that they’ll have to figure out son can make a big difference.” Using Reflective Writing to CJ COSAS Hope Blain was the only student Moragans on the president of ginning of the 2011-2012 school decision in March 2013, though the Garza then talked about how on social media. And the rest how to solve these problems on Make Better Decisions about News Editor speaking this time. Many residents the College? It’s disgusting. I’m year with a 10 p.m. shutoff time, council left room for Saint Mary’s Your Life, Your Body & Your expressed negative reactions to the embarrassed,” said Metcalf. “If though once the lights turned to appeal at a later date, which hap- Relationships SOFIA JEREMIAS lights, though several also showed we don’t allow this appeal, what on, residents living primarily in pened on Wednesday. Wednesday, March 18 Assistant News Editor Holocaust survivor serves as reminder of past mistakes 6-8 p.m. Women’s Resource Center TORI STRINGER by Ashwin Srinivasan husband in World War I. The two at him. He had to zig zag in order woman would drop off packages Contact WRC Opinion Editor JOAN: Served as instrumental member of Intercultural Center’s growth Staff writer married, and Stern was a result to avoid being hit. of sandwiches. It meant so much (925) 631-4192 continued from page 1 of that union; but he had siblings Then the Nazis started con- because she was an innocent, un- MAHSA DINYARI On March 11, Ben Stern and his from the previous marriages of structing gas chambers. Stern re- known person who was willing to Graduate & Professional Stud- Culture Editor it works like a nonprofit busi- she is looking forward to return- IC Coordinator Cesar Ramos and her relentless work she has daughter visited Saint Mary’s Col- his parents. By the time Stern called how 300,000 Jews in War- risk her life. Miraculously, Stern ies Grad Fair ness. Fawcett is looking forward ing to her roots. believes Saint Mary’s will “lose built the IC into an institution lege to tell his story of surviving was born, the family had moved saw were deported in 10 weeks to survived the concentration camps Thursday, March 19 EVELYN MINAISE to the large scope of this new Despite all of this, Fawcett ad- a big advocate for students on that will outlast all of us.” the Holocaust. Hagerty Lounge to Warsaw. He attended public the concentration camps. When and was finally rescued by United 3:30-7:30 p.m. Assistant Culture Editor department, a team of 25 people mits she will miss the impressive campus.” He believes she has For those interested in attend- was so packed that it probably ex- school where there were only five Stern himself was deported in cat- States soldiers. But he said that it Ferrogiarro Hall: Quad, SMC divided further into smaller Lasallian mission and the way helped develop the IC so much ing, Fawcett’s going-away party ceeded its recommended capacity. Jewish kids out of a class of 30; he tle cars to the camps, his mother was important to remember the Bookstore DANIEL CONMY teams, “working towards trying students embody a drive towards that it will be difficult to move on will be held on Tuesday, March Stern’s daughter spoke first, giving also went to Hebrew school for and brother were pushed to the gravity and scale of the event: six Contact Commencement Office Sports Editor to enrich student lives outside social justice at Saint Mary’s. She without her leadership. ID Lead- 17 at 3 p.m. in the IC. Fawcett’s some background to an audience religious education. In 1939, the right, and he was pushed to the million Jews died, 1.5 million of (925) 631-8300 of the classroom.” Fawcett went has enjoyed building on the Code er Kathleen Allen echoed similar presence may be difficult to re- of students rapt with attention. war broke out. Stern recalled how left; he never saw them again. He which were children. Stern asked DIMITRI QUAGLIERINI to UC San Diego for her under- of Ethics at the College and is thoughts, calling Fawcett “the place as the campus looks toward She explained how both her par- his grandmother had remarked in found himself in the Treblinka us to consider what humanity lost, Fitspiration: Helpful or Harm- Assistant Sports Editor graduate degree and has only looking forward to the transition rock of the IC,” yet recognizing a more culturally-conscious ents survived the Holocaust. all frankness that she could never concentration camp. At one point in the form of brainpower, with ful? Images of Health & Fitness ever attended large schools, so to a new institution. “that because of her dedication future. The question of why people are imagine that the Holocaust could during his time in one of the the demise of those poor, innocent Thursday, March 19 ANDREW NGUYEN evil is one that she and her father happen, because the Germans concentration camps, Stern was children. 5-7 p.m. Chief Photographer would not attempt to answer; were so nice and polite. When assigned to wash potatoes. It was Even though Stern survived Intercultural Center rather, the point was to tell the Germany mobilized their soldiers arduous work. He then got sick; the Holocaust and moved to the Contact IC tale as faithful to fact as possible to arrange ghettos and concen- his legs got swollen to the point United States, his encounters [email protected] Crime Beat so that the world can learn not to tration camps, Stern’s parents where he couldn’t walk anymore. with fascism were far from over. treat each other in such a fashion. begged him to save himself and This caused him a great amount These encounters spurred Stern Dr. Thomas Armstrong: Strat- 3/4/2015 7:40 a.m. 3/5/2015 5:00 p.m. 3/6/2015 10:00 p.m. 3/9/2015 5:40 a.m. Amazingly, her father survived 9 flee from Warsaw. of anxiety because sick prisoners to create a documentary about egies to Help Students with The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Mary’s Incident: Burglary Alarm Incident: Vehicle Collision-Hit Incident: Handbook Violation Incident: Burglary Alarm different concentration camps. In March 1940, he heard that were often executed. However, a College, published weekly, except during examination his life, for which his daughter Special Needs Achieve Success periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves Synopsis: Rear side door activa- & Run Synopsis: Underage possession Synopsis: Due to the daylight She noted that as time goes on, his parents lost their apartment Nazi guard actually took him to has been helping to raise money. Saturday, March 21 the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial tion at Rheem Campus. No signs Synopsis: Damage to right rear and consumption of alcohol in savings time the alarm was fewer survivors of the Holocaust and his mother fell sick, so he get treatment in a medical center Stern’s daughter showed the 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Board is comprised of all oversight staff members. Other of forced entry and area was bumper of car parked in Town- Justin Hall; referred to the Dean tripped in Alioto Recreation will be alive. This is why it is im- returned to Warsaw. Stern de- for the German elite. They per- audience a section of his docu- Soda Activity Center opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- all clear; referred to Facilities house Parking Lot; suspended of Students Center; referred to Facilities portant to give people who actu- scribed the experience of living formed surgery on him without mentary and asked for feedback Contact Jeannie Harberson ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. Services Services and Recreation Sports ally witnessed and lived through in the ghetto with two of his anesthesia, and when he was well from the students. Then, there (925) 631-4936 The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a 3/5/2015 6:22 p.m. 3/7/2015 1:00 a.m. the horror a platform to speak brothers, his grandmother, and enough to return to work, he went was a brief question and answer request for a correction or clarification may be made. 3/2/2015 7:50 a.m. Incident: Fire Alarm Incident: Handbook Violations 3/9/2015 4:00 p.m. about it. mother, with no running water back to washing potatoes. He was portion of the afternoon, after Incident: Property Damage Synopsis: Unknown cause for Synopsis: Non-compliance with Incident: Fire Alarm Ben Stern himself started off by and no electricity. The town he then deported to Auschwitz. He which Stern invited students to Synopsis: Damaged to Resi- fire alarm in the Soda Center- Resident Advisor and posses- Synopsis: Unknown cause for stating his relief that people were was living in had been liquidated explained that the concentration meet him in person, and he even dence hall door in Mitty Hall; no fire, no scorching, and no sion of marijuana parapher- fire alarm activation in Galileo still interested in his story. He said because of the war; there were camps were dependent on prison showed students the tattoo of the referred to Dean of Students smoke; referred to Facilities nalia; referred to the Dean of Hall- no fire, smoke, or scorch- that when the Allies came to res- beggars on the street, and sup- labor because many workers in number that he had been branded and Facilities Services Services Students ing; referred to Facilities Ser- cue him and the other prisoners of plies were sparse. In April 1942, German companies had been de- during his time in the concentra- The Campus Calendar column vices the Nazi regime, he was liberated he drove a rickshaw in order to ployed to fight the Allies and lost tion camps. A main point of the is a service highlighting major 3/3/2015 3:23 p.m. 3/6/2015 2:22 a.m. 3/7/2015 1:41 p.m. but not free; the memories of all make a meager income so he and their lives. evening was that events like these events of the week. To include “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, Incident: Vehicle Accident Incident: Domestic Battery Incident: Vehicle Damage 3/8/2015 8:49 a.m. the terror and pain still kept him his family would not starve. He The most poignant part of are important to attend and take your event, email details to To create a positive force in a world Synopsis: Parties involved ex- Synopsis: Disagreement became Synopsis: Minor damage to rear Incident: Information imprisoned. Stern began his story described vividly how there was Stern’s narrative were the small note, because remembering these [email protected]. where cynics abound, To provide information to people when changed information in Filippi physical in Ageno C; referred to driver’s side bumper in Guer- Synopsis: Discarded Furniture in at the beginning. He described his a curfew in these ghettos. Once acts of kindness which got him terrible historical events can help Due to space limitations, it wasn’t available before, Parking Lot; closed Dean of Students and Moraga rieri West; suspended Rheem Campus Loading Dock; parents —his father lost his first he had accidentally worked past through the terror of concen- humanity learn from its greatest we cannot list individual To offer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner PD referred to Facilities Services wife, and his mother lost her first curfew, and German soldiers shot tration camps. In particular, a mistakes. club meetings. 4 The Collegian • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5 culture culture Album review Game self-reflects on virtual violence Big Sean’s debuts new album, new style Spring break trips from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen by Sara DeSantis module where you can book a “Dark Sky Paradise” could be the charm of his career thus far Editor-in-Chief flight and hotel with the help of William Shatner. (But don’t vious efforts but usually wound It’s that time of the year when forget to look up your prospec- up buried under a heaping pile college students migrate en tive hotel on TripAdvisor so you of boastful lifestyle rap. “Win masse like Canadian geese from can avoid accidentally buying a Some, Lose Some” and “Stay their cold, bleak universities to room at the next Overlook Ho- Down” are mellow pieces that tropical beaches, where they tel.) Some of these tips may be address the need for quality can party all night and drink helpful for planning that last- over quantity in relationships, fruity cocktails with little paper minute spring extravaganza, with the latter serving as an ode umbrellas. Saint Mary’s may not but the main focus is picking the to loyalty and trust. The Jhene be buried under feet of snow, but right location. Aiko-supported track “I Know” the spring break trip is still a tra- Usually, spring break and the speaks to looking past the fa- Courtesy of Crave Online dition for many college students. beach are synonymous. One of cades of prospective love inter- It’s the perfect time to take a the most popular spring break ests in order to provide solace, by Ollie Reyes discotheque dance bangers. This mid-semester break, relax with beach spots is Mexico, and there while “Deep” serves as space for staff Writer game’s soundtrack improves on the friends, and do some adventur- are several locations along the Sean to air out his inner demons same theme, with 59 tracks that are ing. With just under two weeks country’s Pacific and Carib- in existential fashion, along with Two and a half years after its even heavier and darker. to the start of spring break, it bean coasts: Cabo San Lucas some high-pitched crooning predecessor, “Hotline Miami 2” has The game’s violence can’t go un- may be difficult to secure the and Puerto Vallarta are located from Lil Wayne. been released to satisfy the fans of noticed and is sure to stir some right hotel with the perfect view on the Pacific Ocean side while Courtesy of MTV The album closes with the its fast-paced, absurdly violent, ‘80s controversy with people who take of the Pacific Ocean or the best Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and feel good tunes “One Man Can arcade-style action. The game is its violence at face value. The game cabin for you and your 20 closest Cancun are on the Caribbean by Justin Gold dark, experimental production. Change the World,” which dis- more or less the same, but since so feels like it’s going through a check- friends in Lake Tahoe; however, side. Though still filled with staff writer Listeners then delve into the cusses the joys of perseverance much time has passed, the few key list of all the criticisms old parents here are some last-minute ideas tourists, Playa del Carmen is Mission Beach is one of the many beaches in San Diego, a city also well-known for its tasty California burritos. (Courtesy of Surfer Beach Hotel) Drake assisted track “Blessings,” and witnessing the prosperity changes feel fresh. The game still and news outlets talk about. You and tips to plan out a fun spring touted as the anti-Cancun with It’s often said that the third where both artists take turns of others, featuring vocals from takes you through an eerie, psyche- earn points, combos, and get letter break. its more laid-back vibe. If you’re Oregon and Washington and end (everyone loves Disneyland). escaping the snowpocalypse. time’s the charm—and with the pumping out verses about the John Legend and Kanye West, delic mystery story by means of a grades based on how quickly you Luckily, not all colleges sched- tired of the ocean, you can take with a few extra days in Seattle; Even though it may be sunny And, of course, there is always release of his third Studio album spoils and perks of careers still and “Outro,” where Sean reflects top-down, twin-stick shooter where kill hundreds of people, all in an ule spring break for the same Highway 307 inland to the lime- or, go all the way into Canada for here, there is still a chance to the safety school of spring break “Dark Sky Paradise,” Detroit, very much in their primes. Sean on how he’s overcome all of the the enemies can kill you upon sight intensely gory fashion while flashing week, so it’s easier to save money stone sinkholes, which are a an international trip. You can shred some gnar at Lake Tahoe, trips: Las Vegas. Or you can just Michigan native Big Sean is out takes a moment to puff up his adversity and hate he has faced. in a split second. If you can’t think lights and energetic music are play- on spring vacations than winter unique swimming spot. also make your way south (if you which is only a four hour drive go home and enjoy your own to give credence to that age-old chest on the Kanye supported Those that were able to pony up fast, you’ll have to start at the begin- ing. The glorification of violence is break trips. This also means If you don’t want to spend a can bear to cross the NorCal/ from campus. Or fly on over to bed, showering without shower aphorism. tune “All Your Fault” by boldly extra cash for the deluxe edition ning of the room, which you will do shameless in a way that makes it feel that hotels will still have vacan- lot of money on airfare, grab- SoCal border) to Los Angeles, Colorado. sandals, and eating as much free There’s nothing like a change staking his claim as a member are treated to three bonus songs: hundreds of times to play through almost satirical; however, after the cies. Use sites like Travelocity bing some friends for a road Disneyland, or San Diego. San Feeling historical? Have you food as you please. But no mat- of management to get the cre- of hip-hops top tier, going so far “Deserve It,” “Research,” and “Hotline Miami 2.” Thankfully, last person is killed in every level, the or Kayak to find the cheapest trip is also a fun and memorable Diego provides great beaches recently finished binge-watch- ter where you choose to go, take ative juices flowing; for Big Sean, as to say “If you want the crown “Platinum and Wood,” with col- when you die you restart instantly, music turns off, the lights stop flash- flights. Try to book off-peak experience. With the Interstate and Mexican food without hav- ing “House of Cards?” Book a a moment during spring break moving from KWL to Roc Nation then you’ll have to take it.” laborations from Ariana Grande allowing you to try new tactics, im- ing, and you stop earning points. You travel days — Tuesday through 5 close to school, driving either ing to pay last-minute airfare to flight to Washington, D.C. and to relax and refresh yourself proved to be a turning point. He With the attention artists like and OVO records hit-maker Par- provise, and bear the trial and error then have to walk past all the people Thursday — for airlines. Price- north or south will lead to a Mexico, and it’s also less than soak in some American history before finishing out the spring went on to release a foursome Drake get for putting their entire tynextdoor. gameplay with more ease. you’ve killed to get back to your car line has a “Vacation Packages” good time. Head north through two hours away from Disneyland while the East-coasters are away semester strong. of new songs including “I Don’t love life on wax, it almost goes This project will make it dif- Gamers have reacted differently before continuing. F**k with You,” “Paradise,” “4th unnoticed that Sean has shown a ficult for the doubters and nay- to the changes made in the second The game forces you to see the Quarter,” and “Jit/Juke” to drum tendency to do the same thing— sayers to continue to bump Big installment, but I find that they horrific damage you’ve done in an up anticipation for the upcoming albeit to a lesser extent. He deftly Sean out of the discussion about make the game better in every re- uncomfortable silence, which I think LP. Though only two of the four dips back and forth between which artists comprise rap’s gard. Previously, you were able to is a statement about violence in Oakland rises as a spot for bar crawls made it to the album, they were describing the materialism of upper echelon. Where “Finally choose a mask that gave you bonus games. At the very least, it makes you Bars and breweries appeal to the hipster in all of us appetizers that left everyone ea- the world around him, while si- Famous: The Album” and “Hall abilities like additional ammo, pow- feel like something is off about the gerly awaiting the main course. multaneously offering listeners of Fame” were akin to a rookie erful melee attacks, or the ability acts you’ve just committed, which by Charlie Guese The LP has two versions: a a peek into the inner workings athlete getting their first crack at to take an additional bullet before is something most games don’t al- Editor-in-Chief succinct twelve track selection, of his emotional state. The say- the big leagues, “Dark Sky Para- dying. Now, the masks and abilities low you to do. In any case, read the and a slightly longer deluxe edi- goodbye-to-your-ex-for-good dise” sees the emergence of a are more limiting. The tiger mask ESRB rating to make sure you’d be I’m always somewhat surprised tion featuring three additional track “I Don’t F**k With You,” confident, poised veteran that is that gave you a stronger melee hit comfortable with the content of not whenever I run into people who bonus cuts. Big Sean wastes no along with “Play No Games,” secure in his abilities and devoid now restricts you from picking up only this game but also other video hold reservations over Oakland time showcasing his progres- and the intriguing, ostensibly of the need to prove anything to weapons, and there’s a new charac- games with similar scenarios. as a city. When I was explaining sion with the opening “Dark Sky Star Wars-like “Paradise,” all fit anyone; ironically, it’s that kind ter that only uses a slow-swinging “Hotline Miami 2” is a serious to other Saint Mary’s students all (Skyscrapers),” a chorus-less that mold. of attitude and approach that has baseball bat. improvement to a game where the that the Temescal Alley area has tale about the ascension from the Gears switch on the last half actually proved the most. I welcome these changes because satisfaction of conquering a building to offer, they gave a look of disgust basement of hip-hop relevancy. of the album. Sean taps into a they force you to approach situations of cutthroat enemies was already too when I told them that Temescal is His lyrical depth is on display as more philosophical side that’s in unique ways that you otherwise good to pass up. This game is longer, a part of Oakland. While the city’s he rattles off line after line over appeared intermittently in pre- Grade: A wouldn’t have thought of. By taking more varied, and more challeng- reputation precedes it, Oakland is away certain elements, the game has ing, with more levels, interesting continuing to flourish into its own actually created a more varied and characters, and one of the greatest unique culture, making it a great Have you Heard? replayable game. The soundtrack soundtracks of all time. destination for those of us also in from the first game was an outstand- the East Bay. enjoy a brew in the semi-outdoor space that features a wood stove and planters as a nice rest Alex & Sierra claim post-X Factor fame ing mix of solemn, disturbing, ambi- The uptown arts district around stop from Telegraph. (Photo courtesy of Woods) ent tracks, and heavy, upbeat, ‘80s Grade: A the 19th Street BART station is by Alex Crook Trees, and Gym Class Heroes to Florida. She is an avid dancer, and perfect for a bar crawl with a variety absinthe. Loud yet intimate, Make 94612): Perhaps all the gimlets staff writer make their debut album. her main music influence is Demi of new, up-and-coming bars and Westing is perfect for an energized have gotten to you, or maybe you’re Alex Kinsey is an only child Lovato. restaurants to try all within a small conversation with friends or a not a heavy cocktail person to begin A couple based out of Orlando, from New Smyrna Beach, Fla. He Alex & Sierra’s music consists of area. It’s great because it’s much round of bocce ball at the indoor with. The recently-opened Woods Fla. has stolen the hearts of music has played guitar since middle a lot of covers, since they haven’t closer than going all the way to the courts. sports 12 beers on tap, most of fans across the country. The duo school and attended the Univer- been active for long. The songs city; the last BART train leaves later Café Van Kleef (1621 Tele- which are house-made. Be sure to of Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, sity of Central Florida, where he they do write are sweet, gentle love in case you don’t drive; and it is in- graph Ave., Oakland, 94612): order a flight or two of samples so better known as Alex & Sierra, developed a style influenced by songs and ballads. Their main hits finitely more interesting than any Who doesn’t love taxidermy and that you can try them, including started making music just last Jason Mraz. He participated in include “Little Do You Know” and place in Walnut Creek. Whether vintage trinkets on walls? Café Van the oddly-appealing yerba mate year and have quickly become a Season 12 of “American Idol” but “Scarecrow.” Their debut album you’re 21 or only have documenta- Kleef is probably narrower than tea-infused brews. popular choice for music lovers was cut in the Hollywood round. peaked at No. 8 on the U.S. chart, tion that says you are (something your freshman year dorm room, The Trappist (460 8th St., and concert-goers. with “Scarecrow” reaching No. 117 The Collegian doesn’t endorse, of though its cocktails made with Oakland, 94607): The old feel Categorized as an Indie Pop on the 2014 US chart and No. 89 in course), we have used our free time fresh juice are standouts. Order a of the Trappist, which has pro- group, Alex & Sierra got their The duo...started Australia. wisely to research and compile greyhound and watch the bartend- gressively expanded into larger break when they won the third making music In addition to their debut album, the following list of places to try ers cut and juice a grapefruit in and larger retail spaces along 8th season of “X Factor USA” in 2013. last year and have Alex & Sierra have also released on your next bar crawl in Oakland. front of you with vodka. Street, makes for a complicated and Famed “American Idol” judge several promotional singles. “Just Make Westing (1741 Tele- Bar 355 (355 19th St., Oak- quasi-intellectual selection of both Simon Cowell served as their quickly become a Kids” premiered on Aug. 4. About graph Ave., Oakland 94612): land, 94612): Waltz a little closer European and Californian craft mentor, and they were the first and popular choice for three weeks later, on Aug. 24, the the perfect hotbed of vibrancy and to the lakeshore for one of the brews. If you’re intimidated by the only group act to win the Ameri- duo released another promotional activity can be found at the open few places with a dance area in a crowds, head to the back for a nice can version of the show. Their music lovers and single, “Bumper Cars.” Two weeks floor plan of Make Westing at the lounge-like feel at Bar 355. Don’t let outdoor seating area. first album, “It’s About Us,” was concert-goers. after that, they released another corner of 18th Street and Telegraph the beard-sporting crowd or bor- Wherever your night ends up, available for preorder on July 14, promo single titled “Here We Go,” Avenue. All of Oakland’s finest bar derline-pretentious wallpaper fool Oakland is far from the scary place with the official release in stores which reached No. 4 on the iTunes scene goers, beards and all, seem to you: the house-made tonic makes that seems to capture people’s and on iTunes on Oct. 7. Signed Sierra Deaton was born in Phila- Singles chart. make their way here at some point for an excellent gin and tonic, and imaginations. It is a city growing by Columbia Records and Syco delphia to an English father and Currently on tour with Andy in the night. A night is incomplete the music selection is much better in unique tastes and trends that Records, which Cowell founded a Vietnamese mother. She was Grammer and Paradise Fears, this without Make Westing. Cocktails than almost anywhere else. makes it an excellent place to try in 2002, they collaborated with raised in Orlando and also at- pop duo is traveling the country are the highlight here, especially Woods Bar and Brewery on your next Friday or Saturday members of One Direction, Neon tended the University of Central for 31 shows in two months. the French Muse with a touch of (1701 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, night out. 4 The Collegian • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5 culture culture Album review Game self-reflects on virtual violence Big Sean’s debuts new album, new style Spring break trips from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen by Sara DeSantis module where you can book a “Dark Sky Paradise” could be the charm of his career thus far Editor-in-Chief flight and hotel with the help of William Shatner. (But don’t vious efforts but usually wound It’s that time of the year when forget to look up your prospec- up buried under a heaping pile college students migrate en tive hotel on TripAdvisor so you of boastful lifestyle rap. “Win masse like Canadian geese from can avoid accidentally buying a Some, Lose Some” and “Stay their cold, bleak universities to room at the next Overlook Ho- Down” are mellow pieces that tropical beaches, where they tel.) Some of these tips may be address the need for quality can party all night and drink helpful for planning that last- over quantity in relationships, fruity cocktails with little paper minute spring extravaganza, with the latter serving as an ode umbrellas. Saint Mary’s may not but the main focus is picking the to loyalty and trust. The Jhene be buried under feet of snow, but right location. Aiko-supported track “I Know” the spring break trip is still a tra- Usually, spring break and the speaks to looking past the fa- Courtesy of Crave Online dition for many college students. beach are synonymous. One of cades of prospective love inter- It’s the perfect time to take a the most popular spring break ests in order to provide solace, by Ollie Reyes discotheque dance bangers. This mid-semester break, relax with beach spots is Mexico, and there while “Deep” serves as space for staff Writer game’s soundtrack improves on the friends, and do some adventur- are several locations along the Sean to air out his inner demons same theme, with 59 tracks that are ing. With just under two weeks country’s Pacific and Carib- in existential fashion, along with Two and a half years after its even heavier and darker. to the start of spring break, it bean coasts: Cabo San Lucas some high-pitched crooning predecessor, “Hotline Miami 2” has The game’s violence can’t go un- may be difficult to secure the and Puerto Vallarta are located from Lil Wayne. been released to satisfy the fans of noticed and is sure to stir some right hotel with the perfect view on the Pacific Ocean side while Courtesy of MTV The album closes with the its fast-paced, absurdly violent, ‘80s controversy with people who take of the Pacific Ocean or the best Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and feel good tunes “One Man Can arcade-style action. The game is its violence at face value. The game cabin for you and your 20 closest Cancun are on the Caribbean by Justin Gold dark, experimental production. Change the World,” which dis- more or less the same, but since so feels like it’s going through a check- friends in Lake Tahoe; however, side. Though still filled with staff writer Listeners then delve into the cusses the joys of perseverance much time has passed, the few key list of all the criticisms old parents here are some last-minute ideas tourists, Playa del Carmen is Mission Beach is one of the many beaches in San Diego, a city also well-known for its tasty California burritos. (Courtesy of Surfer Beach Hotel) Drake assisted track “Blessings,” and witnessing the prosperity changes feel fresh. The game still and news outlets talk about. You and tips to plan out a fun spring touted as the anti-Cancun with It’s often said that the third where both artists take turns of others, featuring vocals from takes you through an eerie, psyche- earn points, combos, and get letter break. its more laid-back vibe. If you’re Oregon and Washington and end (everyone loves Disneyland). escaping the snowpocalypse. time’s the charm—and with the pumping out verses about the John Legend and Kanye West, delic mystery story by means of a grades based on how quickly you Luckily, not all colleges sched- tired of the ocean, you can take with a few extra days in Seattle; Even though it may be sunny And, of course, there is always release of his third Studio album spoils and perks of careers still and “Outro,” where Sean reflects top-down, twin-stick shooter where kill hundreds of people, all in an ule spring break for the same Highway 307 inland to the lime- or, go all the way into Canada for here, there is still a chance to the safety school of spring break “Dark Sky Paradise,” Detroit, very much in their primes. Sean on how he’s overcome all of the the enemies can kill you upon sight intensely gory fashion while flashing week, so it’s easier to save money stone sinkholes, which are a an international trip. You can shred some gnar at Lake Tahoe, trips: Las Vegas. Or you can just Michigan native Big Sean is out takes a moment to puff up his adversity and hate he has faced. in a split second. If you can’t think lights and energetic music are play- on spring vacations than winter unique swimming spot. also make your way south (if you which is only a four hour drive go home and enjoy your own to give credence to that age-old chest on the Kanye supported Those that were able to pony up fast, you’ll have to start at the begin- ing. The glorification of violence is break trips. This also means If you don’t want to spend a can bear to cross the NorCal/ from campus. Or fly on over to bed, showering without shower aphorism. tune “All Your Fault” by boldly extra cash for the deluxe edition ning of the room, which you will do shameless in a way that makes it feel that hotels will still have vacan- lot of money on airfare, grab- SoCal border) to Los Angeles, Colorado. sandals, and eating as much free There’s nothing like a change staking his claim as a member are treated to three bonus songs: hundreds of times to play through almost satirical; however, after the cies. Use sites like Travelocity bing some friends for a road Disneyland, or San Diego. San Feeling historical? Have you food as you please. But no mat- of management to get the cre- of hip-hops top tier, going so far “Deserve It,” “Research,” and “Hotline Miami 2.” Thankfully, last person is killed in every level, the or Kayak to find the cheapest trip is also a fun and memorable Diego provides great beaches recently finished binge-watch- ter where you choose to go, take ative juices flowing; for Big Sean, as to say “If you want the crown “Platinum and Wood,” with col- when you die you restart instantly, music turns off, the lights stop flash- flights. Try to book off-peak experience. With the Interstate and Mexican food without hav- ing “House of Cards?” Book a a moment during spring break moving from KWL to Roc Nation then you’ll have to take it.” laborations from Ariana Grande allowing you to try new tactics, im- ing, and you stop earning points. You travel days — Tuesday through 5 close to school, driving either ing to pay last-minute airfare to flight to Washington, D.C. and to relax and refresh yourself proved to be a turning point. He With the attention artists like and OVO records hit-maker Par- provise, and bear the trial and error then have to walk past all the people Thursday — for airlines. Price- north or south will lead to a Mexico, and it’s also less than soak in some American history before finishing out the spring went on to release a foursome Drake get for putting their entire tynextdoor. gameplay with more ease. you’ve killed to get back to your car line has a “Vacation Packages” good time. Head north through two hours away from Disneyland while the East-coasters are away semester strong. of new songs including “I Don’t love life on wax, it almost goes This project will make it dif- Gamers have reacted differently before continuing. F**k with You,” “Paradise,” “4th unnoticed that Sean has shown a ficult for the doubters and nay- to the changes made in the second The game forces you to see the Quarter,” and “Jit/Juke” to drum tendency to do the same thing— sayers to continue to bump Big installment, but I find that they horrific damage you’ve done in an up anticipation for the upcoming albeit to a lesser extent. He deftly Sean out of the discussion about make the game better in every re- uncomfortable silence, which I think LP. Though only two of the four dips back and forth between which artists comprise rap’s gard. Previously, you were able to is a statement about violence in Oakland rises as a spot for bar crawls made it to the album, they were describing the materialism of upper echelon. Where “Finally choose a mask that gave you bonus games. At the very least, it makes you Bars and breweries appeal to the hipster in all of us appetizers that left everyone ea- the world around him, while si- Famous: The Album” and “Hall abilities like additional ammo, pow- feel like something is off about the gerly awaiting the main course. multaneously offering listeners of Fame” were akin to a rookie erful melee attacks, or the ability acts you’ve just committed, which by Charlie Guese The LP has two versions: a a peek into the inner workings athlete getting their first crack at to take an additional bullet before is something most games don’t al- Editor-in-Chief succinct twelve track selection, of his emotional state. The say- the big leagues, “Dark Sky Para- dying. Now, the masks and abilities low you to do. In any case, read the and a slightly longer deluxe edi- goodbye-to-your-ex-for-good dise” sees the emergence of a are more limiting. The tiger mask ESRB rating to make sure you’d be I’m always somewhat surprised tion featuring three additional track “I Don’t F**k With You,” confident, poised veteran that is that gave you a stronger melee hit comfortable with the content of not whenever I run into people who bonus cuts. Big Sean wastes no along with “Play No Games,” secure in his abilities and devoid now restricts you from picking up only this game but also other video hold reservations over Oakland time showcasing his progres- and the intriguing, ostensibly of the need to prove anything to weapons, and there’s a new charac- games with similar scenarios. as a city. When I was explaining sion with the opening “Dark Sky Star Wars-like “Paradise,” all fit anyone; ironically, it’s that kind ter that only uses a slow-swinging “Hotline Miami 2” is a serious to other Saint Mary’s students all (Skyscrapers),” a chorus-less that mold. of attitude and approach that has baseball bat. improvement to a game where the that the Temescal Alley area has tale about the ascension from the Gears switch on the last half actually proved the most. I welcome these changes because satisfaction of conquering a building to offer, they gave a look of disgust basement of hip-hop relevancy. of the album. Sean taps into a they force you to approach situations of cutthroat enemies was already too when I told them that Temescal is His lyrical depth is on display as more philosophical side that’s in unique ways that you otherwise good to pass up. This game is longer, a part of Oakland. While the city’s he rattles off line after line over appeared intermittently in pre- Grade: A wouldn’t have thought of. By taking more varied, and more challeng- reputation precedes it, Oakland is away certain elements, the game has ing, with more levels, interesting continuing to flourish into its own actually created a more varied and characters, and one of the greatest unique culture, making it a great Have you Heard? replayable game. The soundtrack soundtracks of all time. destination for those of us also in from the first game was an outstand- the East Bay. enjoy a brew in the semi-outdoor space that features a wood stove and planters as a nice rest Alex & Sierra claim post-X Factor fame ing mix of solemn, disturbing, ambi- The uptown arts district around stop from Telegraph. (Photo courtesy of Woods) ent tracks, and heavy, upbeat, ‘80s Grade: A the 19th Street BART station is by Alex Crook Trees, and Gym Class Heroes to Florida. She is an avid dancer, and perfect for a bar crawl with a variety absinthe. Loud yet intimate, Make 94612): Perhaps all the gimlets staff writer make their debut album. her main music influence is Demi of new, up-and-coming bars and Westing is perfect for an energized have gotten to you, or maybe you’re Alex Kinsey is an only child Lovato. restaurants to try all within a small conversation with friends or a not a heavy cocktail person to begin A couple based out of Orlando, from New Smyrna Beach, Fla. He Alex & Sierra’s music consists of area. It’s great because it’s much round of bocce ball at the indoor with. The recently-opened Woods Fla. has stolen the hearts of music has played guitar since middle a lot of covers, since they haven’t closer than going all the way to the courts. sports 12 beers on tap, most of fans across the country. The duo school and attended the Univer- been active for long. The songs city; the last BART train leaves later Café Van Kleef (1621 Tele- which are house-made. Be sure to of Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, sity of Central Florida, where he they do write are sweet, gentle love in case you don’t drive; and it is in- graph Ave., Oakland, 94612): order a flight or two of samples so better known as Alex & Sierra, developed a style influenced by songs and ballads. Their main hits finitely more interesting than any Who doesn’t love taxidermy and that you can try them, including started making music just last Jason Mraz. He participated in include “Little Do You Know” and place in Walnut Creek. Whether vintage trinkets on walls? Café Van the oddly-appealing yerba mate year and have quickly become a Season 12 of “American Idol” but “Scarecrow.” Their debut album you’re 21 or only have documenta- Kleef is probably narrower than tea-infused brews. popular choice for music lovers was cut in the Hollywood round. peaked at No. 8 on the U.S. chart, tion that says you are (something your freshman year dorm room, The Trappist (460 8th St., and concert-goers. with “Scarecrow” reaching No. 117 The Collegian doesn’t endorse, of though its cocktails made with Oakland, 94607): The old feel Categorized as an Indie Pop on the 2014 US chart and No. 89 in course), we have used our free time fresh juice are standouts. Order a of the Trappist, which has pro- group, Alex & Sierra got their The duo...started Australia. wisely to research and compile greyhound and watch the bartend- gressively expanded into larger break when they won the third making music In addition to their debut album, the following list of places to try ers cut and juice a grapefruit in and larger retail spaces along 8th season of “X Factor USA” in 2013. last year and have Alex & Sierra have also released on your next bar crawl in Oakland. front of you with vodka. Street, makes for a complicated and Famed “American Idol” judge several promotional singles. “Just Make Westing (1741 Tele- Bar 355 (355 19th St., Oak- quasi-intellectual selection of both Simon Cowell served as their quickly become a Kids” premiered on Aug. 4. About graph Ave., Oakland 94612): land, 94612): Waltz a little closer European and Californian craft mentor, and they were the first and popular choice for three weeks later, on Aug. 24, the the perfect hotbed of vibrancy and to the lakeshore for one of the brews. If you’re intimidated by the only group act to win the Ameri- duo released another promotional activity can be found at the open few places with a dance area in a crowds, head to the back for a nice can version of the show. Their music lovers and single, “Bumper Cars.” Two weeks floor plan of Make Westing at the lounge-like feel at Bar 355. Don’t let outdoor seating area. first album, “It’s About Us,” was concert-goers. after that, they released another corner of 18th Street and Telegraph the beard-sporting crowd or bor- Wherever your night ends up, available for preorder on July 14, promo single titled “Here We Go,” Avenue. All of Oakland’s finest bar derline-pretentious wallpaper fool Oakland is far from the scary place with the official release in stores which reached No. 4 on the iTunes scene goers, beards and all, seem to you: the house-made tonic makes that seems to capture people’s and on iTunes on Oct. 7. Signed Sierra Deaton was born in Phila- Singles chart. make their way here at some point for an excellent gin and tonic, and imaginations. It is a city growing by Columbia Records and Syco delphia to an English father and Currently on tour with Andy in the night. A night is incomplete the music selection is much better in unique tastes and trends that Records, which Cowell founded a Vietnamese mother. She was Grammer and Paradise Fears, this without Make Westing. Cocktails than almost anywhere else. makes it an excellent place to try in 2002, they collaborated with raised in Orlando and also at- pop duo is traveling the country are the highlight here, especially Woods Bar and Brewery on your next Friday or Saturday members of One Direction, Neon tended the University of Central for 31 shows in two months. the French Muse with a touch of (1701 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, night out. 6 The Collegian • MArch 17, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5 opinion opinion Inhofe’s arguments about climate change snowball out of control Senate’s most environmentally influential member stirs the pot by promoting skepticism about climate issues by Dean Boerner elections, Inhofe delivered a Sen- seriousness, that global warming in 2012, the book is called “The tor’s talk for what it is: rhetoric Staff Writer ate floor speech while toting a “may have a beneficial effect.” In Greatest Hoax: How the Global used to mislead. But the impres- snowball he created on the way 2012, Inhofe denied man-made Warming Conspiracy Threatens sionable viewers soak up his n “Real Time with Bill Ma- to work. After disproving the cli- climate change because of his our Future.” meretricious stunts like a sponge. Oher” a few weeks ago, scien- mate change hoax with his help- religious beliefs, saying, “The There are a few potential ex- The unaware spectator, or the one tist and climate change educator ful snowball, Inhofe proudly re- arrogance of people to think we planations for James Inhofe’s who indulges in his or her con- Bill Nye advised tossing the term marked, “It’s very, very cold out.” human beings would be able to unique and disturbing agenda. firmation bias, registers Inhofe’s “climate change skeptic” out of Unfortunately for Inhofe and his change what He is doing in the He’s already voiced the disso- agenda as valid. Furthermore, our collective lexicon. Given the scientific conclusion, it’s unlikely climate is outrageous.” Imagine nance between climate change Inhofe’s antics grab headlines, fact that 97 percent of the world’s that the actual scientific com- and his religion, but a quick peak leading to the continued dissemi- scientists acknowledge human- munity is convinced. Weather, Inhofe [...] receives at Inhofe’s top campaign finan- nation of his falsities. Another ity’s role in climate change, Nye especially when looked at in one ciers is revealing. Inhofe, a major misrepresentation occurs on argued that any naysayer should place, is ephemeral and fickle. A most of his finances beneficiary of Devon Energy and network news whenever there is instead be referred to as a “cli- few months or even a season can from the oil and Murray Energy, receives most of a televised one-on-one climate mate change denier.” Republican contradict the underlying reality his finances from the oil and gas debate. A more proportionally Senator James Inhofe fits that of climate change as a whole. The gas industry. industry. It’s in his best interest accurate representation would tag nicely. He’s not just a climate climate and its changes unfold to continue obfuscating an es- be having 97 scientists debate 3 change denier though. Inhofe is and are observed over a long President Obama employing sentially finalized issue in order dissenters. also the chairman of the Senate period of time. Inhofe conflates that logic in the face of a natural to reap the contributions of the Whether Senator Inhofe denies Environment and Public Works these two phenomena either out disaster. That kind of passivity energy industry that he’s in bed man-made climate change for Committee. The U.S. Senate’s of sheer ignorance or due to ulte- is a cancer to any government’s with. religious beliefs or for his own most influential member on rior motives. Regardless, Inhofe productivity. As a person in such a powerful personal interest, his arguments environmental policy is also its apparently has the endorsement Inhofe has even written a book position, Inhofe has the respon- are heavily contradicted by an staunchest climate change de- of his party and his voters. detailing his personal crackpot sibility to reflect and act on the overwhelming scientific consen- nier. Yikes. In the past, Inhofe has made theory involving the majority of overwhelming consensus scien- sus. Despite his use of snowballs, Reminding the American pub- no secret of his nonconformist the world’s scientists conspir- tists have reached. Anyone with James Inhofe’s continued mes- lic of the grave mistake they beliefs. In 2013, the senator from ing to perpetuate the gimmick at least an elementary knowledge sage is pure malarkey and should made at last November’s midterm Oklahoma stated, in complete that is global warming. Released of the subject can view the Sena- be taken that way. Netanyahu speaks to members of Senate without Obama’s consent Prime Minister’s speech more of a war cry against Iran than a conversation about U.S. foreign policy by Robert Dunbar for Netanyahu, he was barking up Netanyahu’s main concern the same folks who sat straight- be outraged. This speech was not Contributing Writer the wrong tree, as the legislative was American and Israeli for- faced in January during President about diplomacy and progressing branch deals with domestic affairs eign policy against Iran, the sup- Obama’s State of the Union ad- towards a sustainable, peaceful n March 3, Israeli Prime and the executive branch with posed mortal enemy of both of dress while he spoke about our global community. Instead, it was OMinister Benjamin Netanya- foreign. What Congress does do our governments. According to thriving economy, incredible job about digressing into the 20th hu came to speak to U.S. Congress overseas, however, is declare war. Netanyahu, Iran is planning on growth and extremely successful century and going back to war. at the invitation of House Speaker The Israeli Prime Minister’s attacking the United States and healthcare reform. Even still, its purpose was served. John Boehner (R-Ohio). Having speech started off by thanking Israel with the nuclear weapons Netanyahu’s continuation A conservative foreign min- a foreign leader address our fed- the U.S. for its monetary support they are supposedly trying to about Iran’s military exercises ister spited and circumvented eral government is nothing new; of his country since the days of build, all because we are in talks — the same things that the U.S., our liberal chief diplomat and however, the president usually President Harry Truman follow- with Iran about allowing them to Israel, and every other country do commander in chief and now has sends the invitation. President ing the establishment of Israel have a nuclear energy program. — was prefaced by a comparison congressional Republicans in his Barack Obama did not invite Ne- in 1948, and noted that “no mat- This profound statement is about of the Iranian government to the back pocket, all while he faces tanyahu, was not invited to the ter which side of the aisle you a country whose military spend- Nazis. After the applause and an reelection in his home country at speech, and was not scheduled to sit, you stand with Israel.” His ing is smaller than Italy, Iraq outlining of the weapons testing the same time. Netanyahu has all meet with him during his trip to gratitude is legitimate, as our and Israel’s, and microscopic that Iran conducted came this but convinced the conservative Washington. $225 million donation to Israel compared to America’s $581 bil- statement, “We all must stand majority of those who declare Now, this would be fine had for their “Iron Dome” missile in- lion military budget in 2014. This together to stop Iran’s march of war to do so against Iran if Israel the speech to the U.S. domestic terception system helped fend off empty rhetoric about impending conquest, subjugation and terror.” goes to war with Iran, and, judging policymakers been about U.S. rockets launched into Jerusalem war was greeted with applause Americans are weary from the from his speech, Israel is eager to domestic policy. Unfortunately by Hamas from Gaza last summer. by congressional Republicans — past 14 years of war and ought to declare war. Museum displays Robert Gumpert’s photos of human experience Candid photos of prisoners and psychiatric patients coupled with audio allow them to tell their own stories by Jacob Turnrose story however they want to. He ma, Robert Gumpert includes Staff writer focuses not on the fact that they several quotes on the different are prisoners but on the fact that experiences that the workers or the past two months, the they are human and filled with and patients have gone through. FSaint Mary’s Museum of Art emotions, gifts and experiences. One of these quotes refers to a has featured the work of Robert In the portrait of James Bray, patient who hadn’t bathed in a Gumpert in two separate exhib- the subject — likely in his 50s — year. It states, “We had to cut his its: “Take a Picture/Tell a Story” stands somewhat hunched with clothes off, the CHP (California and “I Need Some Deodorant, his hands exposed, resting near Highway Patrol) had to help us, My Skin’s Getting Restless.” his thighs. The pose, specifi- and in the middle of bathing a “Take a Picture/Tell a Story” cally the hands, combined with toe fell off.” features a couple dozen portraits the lighting, expresses the wear Through this exhibit, Robert taken inside a California prison. and tear that age and prison has Gumpert effectively reveals the The exhibit also includes audio brought on Bray. In his audio trauma brought on by treating as recorded during Gumpert’s visit segment, he reminisces on see- well as living with mental illness. in which the prisoners were able ing the Grateful Dead at the Unfortunately, Robert to tell their stories and express Fillmore and the Rolling Stones Gumpert’s work was taken out themselves. This audio is played in Sacramento. He reminisces of the museum Friday after its while museum visitors look on his youth. When the pose, two-month stint. However, if through the various portraits. the audio, and the lighting are Image at the exhibit retaken by Jacob Turnrose/COLLEGIAN this article sparked any inter- Robert Gumpert not only cap- put together, James Bray’s story est, the museum brings in new tures the lives of the incarcer- seems to be: “That was my life George Psychiatric Pavilion in doctor is seen rubbing his eyes exhibits every month. Several ated but also humanizes them. then, here is my life now” with a San Leandro. The subjects in and clearing his thoughts while, exhibits are being introduced in When photographing and talk- solemn, almost glum tone to it. his photos include both patients in the background, a patient is April, including an Andy Warhol ing with the prisoners, Gumpert “I Need Some Deodorant, and nurses. Unlike his other ex- lying down in the waiting room. collection. Make sure to take lets them pose how they want My Skin’s Getting Restless” hibit, the photos are completely This photo reveals the trauma advantage of the Museum of to pose and say what they want broadcasts a different message. candid. In my favorite photo, experienced by the patient as Art, great things are happening to say. In doing so, he gives the All the photos included in this “Untitled (Doctor taking a short well as the psychiatric worker. there and great things are com- prisoners the power to tell their exhibit were taken at the John break in the nurses station),” a To further express this trau- ing soon. stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 7 sports MLS gains Previewing the 2015-2016 MLB Season Sports popularity in By Erica Escalante America Contributing writer this week The “hiss” of air of a ball going By Alana Csaposs 95 mph, the dew of anticipation Contributing writer rolling off the face of the batter, the Men’s Baseball crisp clang of the bat, that plop of Even though Major League Soc- the ball meeting the catcher’s glove, cer has been a part of American the thunderous roar of the crowd history since 1995, it still remains with the first home run. Yes, Spring one of the hidden gems within Training has officially begun. As major league sports. With baseball, America waits for its favorite pas- football, and basketball still at the time, the Major League Baseball forefront of American sports con- spring season so far has shown fans sciousness, soccer is finally starting which teams are ready to dominate to steal some spotlight — and with the 2015 season. the 2015 opener between Orlando The Dodger’s defense will be a Tuesday @ San Jose State, 6:00 City Soccer Club and New York key to their success this season. Max Scherzer joins a revamped Nationals rotation. (Courtesy of The Washington Post) p.m. City Football Club drawing a full The NL West team added Yasmani Friday vs. Portland, 3:00 p.m. stadium capacity of 62,000 fans, Grandal, Jimmy Rollins, and Howie with a World Series title until they yet though. Their offensive game Saturday vs. Portland, 1:00 it’s getting hard to ignore the place Kendrick to ensure a better defense. find an ace pitcher. will be their ticket in to making a p.m. of Major League Soccer in the arena While the offense might not be the The Yankees made no major postseason appearance for the first Sunday vs. Portland, 1:00 p.m. of popular sport. With 2015 marking key to winning games, they have im- signings or trades this offseason but time since 2001 and Felix Hernan- After winning the opening the 20th season for MLS, a complete proved at catcher and second base. face the return of Alex Rodriguez. dez is always a force on the mound. WCC series against Pacific, the rebranding of the league (including It would not be a surprise to see this Yankee fans aren’t too happy with Between the Chicago Cubs and Gaels continue their homestand spiffy new logos), and two shiny- team clinch the No. 1 seed this fall. his arrival, and as they wait to see the St. Louis Cardinals, the NL against the Portland Pilots for a new expansion clubs, it’s no wonder The defending World Series if he can deliver, they will have to Central’s No. 1 seed is up for grabs. 3-game set. that the opening weekend—dubbed Champions, the San Francisco cross their fingers and hope to win While both teams are having some “Soccer Sunday” — received high Giants, are known for missing the a wildcard seed. health concerns, the St. Louis Car- Women’s Softball television ratings and in-stadium postseason after winning the World The Nationals are a team to dinals strong defense will ensure attendance. Orlando City SC and Series, but this season they will have look out for as their rotation could the team to survive the rest of the Wednesday vs. Grand New York City FC are the central to work on their offense as they lost send them to the postseason, and, division. The underrated Cubs, who Canyon (DH), 1:00 p.m. spotlight holders this season due to Hunter Pence for six to eight weeks eventually, the World Series. With added Jon Lester, will be one of the Thursday vs. Manhattan, the large buzz surrounding their in- with a broken left forearm. The a lineup that has little to no visible most watched and examined teams 3:00 p.m. duction — Orlando City for former rotation of this team will be their flaws, they are a top team to seed in baseball this season. Although Sunday vs. UC Davis Ballon d’Or winner, Kaká, and New hardest obstacle as they face players No. 1 for the NL East and they will they have a solid rotation and de- (DH), 1:00 p.m. York City as a feeder team for Man- of all ages, injuries, and newcomers. challenge all other clubs within the veloping lineup, the team will have Saint Mary’s faced off against chester City, who currently holds With the notorious Billy Beane division. The Los Angeles Angels to learn to adjust to the young team Portland State and Nevada the 2nd place standing in England’s running the A’s, they have traded of Anaheim in the AL West have a of rookies. Fans will just have to over the weekend. This Premier League. All-Star after All-Star, but will still long way to go as they attempt to wait to see if their teams can make week, they start a 12-game But these two teams aren’t the be able to put up a competitive solid win 100 games this season as they it or break it in the 2015 season. The homestand, starting with only reason to keep your eye on rotation and bullpen. approached 100 in 2014, but they’re Major League Baseball season will Grand Canyon and Manhatan. the pitch. MLS has some of the best Within the Al East, the Red Sox still a No. 1 contender to seed come begin with opening day scheduled rivalries in the sports world, rivaling look like they have improved the this October. for ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball Women’s Lacrosse that of the 49ers and the Seahawks most, but their season won’t end Don’t count out the Mariners just on Sunday, April 5. or the Giants and the Dodgers. As Friday @ USC, 3:00 p.m. of late, the LA Galaxy and Seattle Sunday @ San Diego Sounders have been meeting con- State, 12:00 p.m. sistently during playoffs, only to The Gaels travel to Southern spark a note of intense disdain be- NFL offseason full of surprise moves California to take on USC tween the teams. However, the most By Elizabeth Magno overall pick in the draft while Foles that the deal includes a $21 million and San Diego State in two powerful rivalry as voted on by MLS Staff writer is a former third-round pick. Fans guarantee. With this guarantee, $18 non-conference games. fans is between the Seattle Sound- may just have to wait and see for the million is fully guaranteed for skill ers and the Portland Timbers. The Head coach Jim Harbaugh de- 2015 season. and injury. Additionally, he “almost Sand volleyball shaking of the stadiums when those cided to part ways with the San Haloti Ngata assuredly” will receive the final $3 teams are in town is enough to send Francisco 49ers, seemingly in the Apart from the Green Bay Pack- million in guarantees in 2017, so long Wednesday @ San Jose the Richter scale past 10. It is yet to middle of the season. Harbaugh is ers, the NFC North isn’t exactly as he is on the roster at the end of the State, 12:30 p.m. be seen exactly how these teams now the head coach at University “stacked.” Handing Ndamukong 2016 season. Wednesday @ San will stack up against each other of Michigan. Ever since Harbaugh Suh to the Miami Dolphins placed Jimmy Graham Francisco, 3:30 p.m. this season. Each team has only left the 49ers, it seems that the team a dent in Detroit’s defensive line. He was the face of the New Or- Saturday @ Washington, played one game so far, but it hasn’t has been sliding faster and faster to Fortunately, the Lions were able to leans Saints franchise. Similar to the 11:00 a.m. stopped the first notes of soccer for disaster. Frank Gore, who has been find a replacement: Haloti Ngata. Cowboys, Saints fans and the NFL all Saturday @ Sacramento the year from being flavorful ones. the team’s running back for a decade, Even though the 31-year-old has 25.5 together were baffled by this move. State, 2:00 p.m. Highlights include: a 1-1 draw be- ditched the Eagles and 49ers and career sacks over nine years—com- Tight end Jimmy Graham and the Alexis Salmons and Mary tween Orlando City and New York, left for Indianapolis. Three-time pared to Suh’s 36—Ngata will plug Saints have battled over his franchise Hernandez were able to pick the Seattle Sounders 3-0 beat-down Pro Bowler and offensive line star holes inside. Aiming for a positive tag, but it was simply business. The up a tournament win in their of the New England Revolution, the Mike Iupati has signed with the rival run with the Lions, both the team Seattle Seahawks have been search- young sand volleyball careers. LA Galaxy’s two first goals of the Arizona Cardinals. Star linebacker and the fans are looking to Ngata to ing for a number one target for Wil- They will try to continue this season trumping the Chicago Fire Patrick Willis decided to retire. lead the defensive line this coming son to throw to. Seattle ultimately trend with four games in the 2-0, and the Portland Timbers’ tifo Fullback Bruce Miller was arrested season. agreed to send center Max Unger Northern California area. (a big banner-like display) of a giant on spousal battery charges. At first, LeSean McCoy and a first-round pick to the Saints; 40 ounce bottle of beer as an hom- it appeared that San Francisco was The Buffalo Bills have officially in return, the Seahawks gladly took Track age to 40 years of their Portland the only team welcoming the array introduced running back LeSean Graham and a fourth-round pick. stay, but ultimately gulping down of emotional ups and downs. Then, McCoy (formerly of the Philadelphia Many of these trades can be Saturday @ Hornet Invita- a 0-0 match against Real Salt Lake. the NFL’s first day of free agency Eagles) to the team. McCoy was chalked up to clearing up salary cap tional, All Day But the season is just beginning, came along. Among other things traded for LB Kiko Alonso and then space and reworking contracts. As Saturday @ Johnny Mathis and there is still a lot of soccer to be happening: agreed with the team from Upstate discussed before, many of the new Invitational played. With the relative success of Nick Foles and Sam Bradford New York to a five-year extension. contracts contain large amounts of Noah McDermott, Lowell Kirk- the US Men’s National Team in the The Philadelphia Eagles have traded The first year is guaranteed for $16 bonus money, which sidesteps the wood, and Nyralle Chhotu all World Cup this past summer, Amer- their quarterback Nick Foles for million and will get a total of $26.5 money working against the salary broke personal records in last ica has been trying to get a hold of Rams quarterback Sam Bradford. million promised of $40 million cap. weekends Aggie opener. a sport that the rest of the world As a part of this trade, the Eagles overall. With the three-time Pro Other trades and agreements can seems to have down to a science — also sent a fourth-round draft pick Bowler, the Bills now contain the be added to this list. Ryan Mathews Men’s Tennis but if we, as fans, can help support in 2015 and a second-round pick in type of running back who can, ESPN has agreed to a deal with the Phila- our league at home, we might start 2016 to the Rams. In return, Phila- says, “shoulder the load” and “set the delphia Eagles. The Miami Dolphins Wednesday vs. Holy seeing success on the world stage. delphia gets the Rams’ fifth-round tone offensively.” have sent wide receiver Mike Wal- Names, 3:00 p.m. If you don’t watch for the gameplay, pick in 2015. Which team wins the DeMarco Murray lace and a seventh-round pick to the Saturday @ Pacific, 1,00 p.m. watch it as an art form. Watch for the trade? While the Rams only have Dallas Cowboys fans didn’t expect Vikings in return for a fifth-round careful touches on the ball and the to pay Foles $1.5 million this year, this move coming. DeMarco Mur- pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Women’s Tennis dance-like footwork. Watch for the the Eagles are paying Bradford a ray, offensive player of the year, tailback DeAngelo Williams. The fan chants, the tifos, and the trash higher $13 million. Foles’s career has agreed to a five-year deal with New Orleans Saints have traded Friday vs. GYU, 12:00 p.m. talking. Watch for the unexpected, passer rating is 94.2 while Bradford the Philadelphia Eagles, worth $42 Kenny Stills to the Miami Dolphins Saturday vs. Pacific, breathtaking, gut-wrenching, heart- owns a 79.3 rating and a significant million. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and in return for linebacker Dannell 11:00 a.m. stopping goals. injury history. Bradford was a first Chris Mortensen have reported Ellerbe and a third-round draft pick. 8 The Collegian • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com • Go Gaels! sports Basketball Saint Mary’s picks up series win against Pacific draws home game against Gaels almost win the series Vanderbilt in against the NIT Tigers by Daniel Conmy Sports editor by Alex Crook Staff Writer Saint Mary’s was able to make the NIT as a No. 4 seed and will The weekend before St. Pat- face off against Vanderbilt, the No. rick’s Day was defined not by 5 seed here at McKeon Pavilion. luck, but by skill and grit from The game will take place on March the Saint Mary’s baseball team, 18 at 6:00 p.m. Saint Mary’s comes as the Gaels took two out of three in to the game with a 21-9 record from the Pacific Tigers to open after getting bounced out in the West Coast Conference play. quarterfinals of the WCC tourna- Game one started out well ment. Vanderbilt comes in with a for the Gaels, who scored twice 19-13 mark and finished 9-9 in the in the first inning. Senior first SEC, which includes the unbeaten baseman Collin Ferguson dou- Kentucky Wildcats. Vanderbilt lost bled off the left field wall for his Corbin Burnes threw eight strong innings on his way to a win Friday afternoon. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) to Kentucky by eight in their ap- 58th career double, a new Saint pearance against the top team. The Mary’s record. Ferguson later more fight this time, scoring er’s duel, as Saint Mary’s Cam- loaded, Brett Rasso dribbled a Gaels will have their hands full with scored along with Zach Kirtley three times in the second inning eron Neff and Pacific’s Michael ball in front of the plate, and Damian Jones (14.4 ppg) and Riley on an RBI single from Connor to take an early 3-1 lead. Saint Benson duked it out on the Tigers senior catcher Dallas Lachance (12.5 ppg). Brad Waldow Hornsby. Pacific came back in Mary’s came roaring back in mound for the series finale. Neff Correa stepped on home for the looks to lead this team deeper into the middle innings of the game the bottom of the sixth inning lasted 7 2/3 innings for the Gaels third out to extend the game and the tournament and take a run at to tag Corbin Burnes for five and scored five runs. The big while allowing five hits. Benson series. Jed Sprague broke the tie the NIT championship. runs, but only two of those were blow to the Pacific starter, Will lasted six innings while allowing with an RBI double to left to give earned. Logan Steinberg came Lydon, was a 3-run home run just four hits and striking out Pacific the 2-1 lead. The Gaels up with the big hit up the middle by Jackson Thoreson that hit two Gaels. couldn’t convert in the bot- in the 8th inning. Anthony Gon- the foul pole down the left field Saint Mary’s showed true grit tom half of the inning, despite Women’s solin secured the win in the 9th, line. Davis Strong contributed late in the game, forcing extra a leadoff double from Jackson but was able to get out of a bases two great plays in center field. innings in the bottom of the Thoreson, and Pacific took the loaded jam with a strikeout to Strong threw out a runner at ninth when Anthony Villa drove series-ending game. soccer loses pick up the first win in WCC home trying to score in the sev- in Matt Toscano with a sacrifice The series improves the Gaels play. enth inning to preserve the 6-5 bunt. The teams battled in ex- to 12-7 while the Tigers move to Designated hitter Logan lead. Then, in the ninth inning, tras, but with the bases loaded 2-16. Saint Mary’s returns to ac- coach Kai Steinberg continued his hot Strong jumped up against the for Saint Mary’s, with one out tion on Tuesday, March 17, for a 6 streak in game two to propel left center field wall to rob extra in the 11th, Pacific brought in p.m. away at San Jose State, and Edwards the Gaels to another 6-5 victory. bases from the leadoff hitter, senior right-hander Michael will then welcome the Portland Steinberg went 2-3 with 2 RBI’s Gio Brusa. Hager to try and escape the jam. Pilots to the Louis Guisto Field By Gerardo Mendoza and a run. Pacific showed a little Game three was a true pitch- With two outs and the bases on Friday afternoon. contributing writer

With the conclusion of the 2014 PLAYER PROFILE fall season for the Saint Mary’s women’s soccer team, new chal- lenges arise outside the field. Kai Collin Ferguson shaping up to play professionally Edwards, former Head Coach for the Saint Mary’s women’s soccer team, By Alex Crook home runs, three doubles, and has become part of the past. With the Staff Writer seven walks. As if that wasn’t conclusion of his sixth season con- impressive enough, he extended tract, Edwards has left the women’s Collin Ferguson is a senior his hit streak to fifteen games, program with a record of 46-60-11 business administration major and with a double in the ninth (2009-2014). His offensive-minded from Santa Cruz, Calif. and the inning of Sunday’s series finale, tactics within the field increased the starting first baseman for the Ferguson tied the Saint Mary’s Gaels’ percentage nearly half a goal Saint Mary’s baseball team. He record for doubles in a career per game, moving from 1.00 to 1.45 played his high school ball at with 57. Ferguson added to his in the 2009 season. Santa Cruz High School, letter- hitting streak by pushing it up Two years later, the offensive ing in baseball all four years, to 18 games against Pacific this mentality helped the Gaels put to- starting at pitcher and first base weekend. gether a record of 10-8-2 in 2012. A in his senior season and capped Ferguson’s all-star caliber 10-winning season record that had his senior year by being named weekend against UVU earned not been achieved since 2001. In to the Second Team All-Santa him WCC Player of the Week for 2012, Edwards also helped former Cruz Coast Athletic League. As a the week of March 3, along with player Jordan Marada achieve the pitcher, his final ERA was a stel- Collegiate Baseball’s National first team All-WCC award, which lar 2.96 in 68.2 innings pitched. Player of the Week. He entered had become the third consecutive He held opposing hitters to .210 this season with a phenomenal season a player was awarded under batting average, while allowing fielding percentage of .982, but his teaching. In 2014, his final ap- 55 hits and racking up 73 strike- Ferguson still has a full year to pearance as head coach had become outs. He had four complete games Collin Ferguson earned WCC player of the Week honors for the week of March 3. (Courtesy add to his lasting impact on the one for the record books. Although and one complete game shutout. of SMC Gaels) Saint Mary’s baseball program. his season finished with a record of Ferguson has always been about After being drafted in the 23rd 7-10-3, Edwards was able to achieve baseball, and that’s all he’s ever muscle memory and repetition.” have in my four years here. It’s round of the 2014 Major League ties against top-ranked teams. The wanted to do ever since he can Ferguson has also dipped his been an amazing experience, and Baseball First-Year Player Draft Gaels tied No. 15 BYU and No. 8 Pep- remember. “I grew up watching feet into basketball, soccer, and a I wouldn’t trade it for the world. by the Oakland Athletics, Fergu- perdine in WCC appearances. Saint the game with my dad. He kind little bit of golf, which he still tries It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of time son opted to return to the Gaels Mary’s also overcame, for the first of instilled the love of the game his hand at from time to time. At dedication but that’s part of the for his senior season. According time since 2001, a road win against in me. I’ve played it my whole the end of the day, though, it’s all grind, and you’ve got to love that to Ferguson, “I definately really a PAC-12 team, Oregon State, with a life, so it’s just something I’ve about baseball for the 2013 All- part, and I do. I love being out clicked with our coaching staff. I score of 4-2. Edwards become head always had a passion for,” said WCC First Team Honoree. Being here with the guys, I love getting think we share a lot of the same coach of women’s soccer shortly Ferguson. His dream is not com- at the highest level of collegiate to play the sport that I love and core values on how you go about after finishing his career serving plete, though, with his eyes on the athletics is very hard work, but having something to dedicate my the game and baseball philoso- the women’s program at UC Santa Major Leagues. He’s constantly it does have its perks. “It’s awe- life towards.” phy.” The Gaels look to continue Barbara. For two seasons, he was working to improve.“Every day, some,” said Ferguson. “I feel very Ferguson put on a clinic in a the building process under sec- the recruiting coordinator for the as many repetitions as I can. I privileged and very honored to recent series at Utah Valley. He ond year coach Eric Valenzuela. Gauchos, which were ranked 38th feel that the more quality reps I be part of this program and get hit an amazing .588 while col- The Gaels will rely upon their in the nation under his assistance. can take, the better. It’s all about to experience everything that I lecting ten hits, nine RBI, three leader heavily this year.