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campuses, and this university is no excep­ SAMANTHA BLACKBURN tion. In response to the recent events at StaffWriter USF, many students have blamed violence associated with military culture for the Author's Note: Initia/ reporting and in­ rapes allegedly committed by an ROTC terviews/or /fits artic/e were completed last student. However, it is important to note, spring. However, new reporting and updated none of the students interviewed for this interviews were done to address issues raised story were in ROTC and such incidents fry tie arrest on Fefr. 12 of Ryan Caskey, a are common on all kinds of campuses University of San Francisco senior who has throughout the United States. freen charged with tie rape and sexual assault Peer pressure is especially tough for Get Down for Gaza event cel­ of four of his fema/e c/assmates. Cas/key has first-year students, who are in a new com­ ebrates, supports Palestinians p/ed notgui/ty to these charges. He are aware munity and want to fit in, said Orio. Of affected by Israeli attacks. this story includes graphic language, frut it is the night outside the dormitory, during important to acknow/edge that sexual'assau/t her freshman year, Jane said, "Reporting and harassment are happening on this campus the experience never crossed my mind." and on many other campuses across the tVnited For some students, reporting harassment *mGK3 would disrupt their social lives, which in States. The names of students and victims in this artic/e have freen changed to protect them. Jane's opinion is much more important than "reporting one stupid incident." One night, Jane Dixon and a few of her Another student, Elizabeth Smith, also friends were outside Gillson Hall, a fresh­ chose not to report the sexual harassment "Favorite man dormitory at the University of San she endured in a class her sophomore year. Francisco, drinking and partying, when "Guys will make comments or say sexual Online things got out of hand. John, a good friend things, and they just think it is funny. Be­ of Jane's, was extremely drunk and high on cause it happens all the time, our genera­ cocaine. Jane knew John had had a crush tion has become used to it," said Elizabeth. Comments" on her for a long time; he even had a nick­ Beginning around the first week of class, a name for her: "monkey." However, when­ male classmate of Elizabeth's began com­ ever John was intoxicated, he would try to menting and writing notes about the way make a move on Jane. On this particular she looked and things she was doing. He night, he was lying in the dirt drunk with would call her sexy, touch her hands and Read the Foghorn's top online his pants down to his thighs. "He started arms, and even attempted to caress her leg. comments from the last two issues. looking at me and saying 'monkey, mon­ Elizabeth verbalized her discomfort to her key, monkey.' I was like what, do you need classmate; however, this behavior persisted Photo Illustration by Melissa Stihl/Foghorn help?" said Jane. throughout the semester. As a result, she Various forms of sexual harassment are prevalent on university campuses, but the dreaded going to class and avoided him _QE1 Jane noticed that John had an erec­ victims of these incidents often keep silent to protect themselves and their friends. on campus. "If I tried to report every gross tion and tried to run, telling him to "put it comment a guy ever said to me, I feel like away." Jane said John continued to hassle a big deal, and then all the sudden it's a friends, I think reporting [it] would cause a I would be in the counseling center every her and said something along the lines of big deal." lot of unnecessary drama," said Jane. day," said Elizabeth. "Monkey, you gotta f- me, like you have In 2005, a survey conducted by the News of USF senior Ryan Caskey's ar­ Victims of sexual harassment are pro­ to. We need to have sex, it will make my American Association of University Wom­ rest has the entire USF community talk­ tected under Title IX of the Education reputation so much better back home. You en (AAUW) revealed that 62 percent of ing about sex and violence. Many young Amendments of 1972. The Office of Civil have the perfect body, and all I want to do women feel uncomfortable making waves college students say they have encountered is have sex with you." It did not stop there; Rights (OCR) works with the Depart­ following this vulgar plea, he proceeded to ff But then it was kind of silence ment of Education to protect civil rights pull out his genitalia, began masturbating, in federally funded education and prohibit and chased Jane around. "I was drunk too. accepted^ silence accepted, its not a big J J gender discrimination. Maureen Guilfoile, Everyone was laughing, and it was kind of who worked as a Senior Equal Opportu­ like a joke," said Jane. deal, its not a big deal, and then all of a nity Specialist at the OCR from 1996- 2005, said, "Schools subject to Tide IX are This type of behavior may be appalling required to maintain an environment that to a reasonable person and is legally con­ SUdden itS a big deal -Assistant Bean Julie Orio is free of sexual harassment." sidered to be sexual harassment; however, Title IX protects students from un­ Jane's reaction, or lack thereof, is typical of some type of sexual harassment at school. in their social circles so they laugh off or wanted and unlawful sexual harassment at college students. Assistant Dean of Stu­ endure offensive behavior from friends The AAUW's report emphasized that sex­ Stephen Malkmus wows fans all university programs, on and off campus. dents Julie Orio said, "I think sometimes that they would never accept from strang­ ual harassment takes an especially heavy during Noise Pop at the Great Guilfoile said a student should report the when situations come to us, it probably ers. And even if they do want to report un­ toll on female students, and that the ma­ American Music Hall. could have been resolved five steps before. incident to a school official and file a com­ wanted sexual attention, it can be hard to jority of students do not report the cases. plaint with the OCR. "To file a complaint But then it was kind of silence accepted, know who to turn to or what will happen. According to the survey, sexual harass­ SCE silence accepted, it's not a big deal, its not St^ "If it's a situation where you have mutual ment is a major problem on most college HARASS: Continued on Page 2 MELA Event Highlights Injustices c? ISO invites other clubs to discuss global inequalities

ily have battled in the United States, from NICHOLAS MUKHAR airport security to the questions about her StaffWriter appearance. The roughly 400 students in attendance went from a loud, talkative On Thursday night, McLaren Hall crowd to a silenced group as Zaman pas­ was home to USF's second MELA event, sionately tackled U.S. foreign policy and where six USF clubs each brought a differ­ the use of the words "extremists" and "ter­ ent social injustice to the forefront of dis­ rorists." cussions among the hundreds of students "Those extremists' groups provide in attendance. healthcare for people that US.-backed re­ The Indian Student Organization (ISO) gimes do not provide," she said. spearheaded the event that featured tradi­ The other five groups who shared social tional dances and music, South Asian food injustices were the Muslim Student Asso­ Men's rugby loses another and speeches by USF students and profes­ ciation, Back to da Roots, Invisible Chil­ game, this time to Santa Clara, sors. The ISO's main issue was the pollu­ dren, School of Americas Watch and Not despite their best efforts. tion in India. For Sale. "We want to inspire people to join a "There has been a 20-year-long war on cause and find something they care about," _SE children in Uganda," said freshman Mag­ said co-president of the ISO Priya Sajja, gie Kennedy, whose Invisible Children Melissa Stihl/Foghorn who said the ISO got the idea for their group focused on the suffering of children USF student Marisela Marquez accesses USFrooms at the Office of Residence Life. cause from the movie "Slumdog Million- n in northern Uganda. aire. Kennedy has been studying this issue "We want to create awareness about since high school, and traveled to south­ New Software Improves Housing Selection the South Asian community at USF," said ern Uganda two years ago as part of a dents." CHELSEA STERLING senior Ravi Sandhu. Sandhu, who was the humanitarian mission. Kennedy and her Students who wish to live on campus News Editor DJ of the night, is the former president of group were not allowed to enter northern for the 2009-2010 school year will not the ISO, but has since passed on the tide Uganda though. have to wait in line to choose their room. Beginning this spring, incoming fresh­ and is still a member. Invisible Children is a nationwide In past years, students have received a lot­ men, transfers and returning students will After roughly an hour of socializing group that was started in California. There tery number which determined their room be able to choose their room and room­ during which students had the opportuni­ is a branch of the organization in Kam­ selection date; the lottery number was mate from the comfort of their homes. The ty to visit each group's table and learn more pala, Uganda, the nation's capital. partly based on credits earned. After wait­ Office of Residence Life has implemented about specific causes, the first speaker of After two separate musical and dance ing in a long line, students would look at Video Street Talk now online. a new electronic system that has moved the the night, USF Professor Taymiya Zaman, performances, one by USF sophomores the big dry erase board and see what rooms In print you can read what they housing and roommate selection process stepped to the podium to speak about her Ravi Amarawanza, Marina Liu, and Sarah were still available and choose accordingly. said but only online can you see online, meaning students no longer have to life as a Pakistani-American. Reinheimer that featured South Asian Resident assistants and ORL staff would how they said it. wait in long lines to secure a room. "Do I find it difficult to be a woman in music performed on the sitar, drums and Director of ORL Steve Nygaard said, FOG Pakistan? Not really," said Zaman, as she ORL: Continued on Page 2 •mm discussed the prejudices she and her fam­ ISO: Continued on Page 3 "The idea is to improve our service to stu­ SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 NEWSROOM 415.422.0122. ADVERTISING 415.422.2057 MARCH 5, 2009 NEWS San Francisco Foghorn Cultural Dinner Culminates Month of African-American Heritage

BOBBY MARQUEZ dents; members of BSU had to bring in of how thingsare changing and being re­ StaffWriter additional tables and chairs during the vitalized in such a historic area." event because of the large number of at­ White and Lawrence's restaurant gives When most people hear the word tendees. back to the community through commu­ "February," they think about Valentine's Politics Professor James Taylor gave an nity service. They use their upscale restau­ Day, flowers, and hearts. However, Febru­ overview of the San Francisco Fillmore rant to disprove the negative stereotypes ary is also Black History Month, a time District and the rich history of politics, of the area and help return the Fillmore for all races to come together to appreci­ culture, and jazz that thrives in the Fill­ to its roots and times of prosperity. ate the history and the future of African- more. The dinner was comprised of warm Lawrence describes his cuisine as American people. spinach salad, catfish po'boys, buttermilk "soul food made in a French technique."' Each year at USF, the Black Student chive mashed potatoes, roasted brussels He treated all members of the audience Union holds a variety of entertaining, ed­ sprouts, and USF alumnus Preston Wal­ to a delicious dessert of caramelized ap­ ucational and culturally enriching events ton's personal recipe for chicken and an- ple bread pudding with vanilla bean ice in celebration of Black History Month. douille gumbo. cream and candied pecans. BSU Vice-President of Internal Af­ After the delicious feast, Managing Junior Johnny Barajas, who attended fairs, Halimah Najieb-Locke said, "Black Partner Monetta White and Executive the event, said, "The event was put on History Month is a time for all of Amer­ Chef David Lawrence of the restaurant well and gave a terrific and in-depth ica, and the world, to reflect on the influ­ 1300 Fillmore spoke about their experi­ overview of Black History Month. I will ence African Americans have had on this ence doing business in the historic Fill­ definitely attend next year." country's development and the key role more neighborhood. They held an open After the event concluded, Najieb- we play in the direction the world is go­ discussion forum describing the current Locke said, "I would like to say that Black ing. It is also a time to pay our respects environment of the Fillmore District and History Month is not just a time to pay as a people to those who have passed who the revitalization of the area. homage to our forefathers, but a time to were in the struggle to gain our rights as Junior psychology major, Elizabeth gain inspiration from their strength and a people." Qyintero, who attended the Black Cul­ move forward in our futures as powerful On Feb. 26, BSU held the 2009 Black tural Dinner, said, "I have lived in the Bay men and women who can effectuate im­ Cultural Dinner as the final event of the Area my whole life and always known of portant, and irreplaceable change to this Black History Month celebration. The the crime in the Fillmore District, but af­ world." Melissa Stihl/Foghorn event was very popular among USF stu­ ter today I am glad to have been informed Black Student Union President Courtney Ball and Politics Professor James Taylor share a laugh at BSU"s Cultural Awareness Dinner last Thursday evening. Many Sexually Harassed, Few Report Incidents USFrooms Takes

HARASS: Continued from page one ment at USF is "quite pervasive." "In my hoi abuse- the focus of the investigation "We rely on ongoing education of faculty The Hassle Out of time at USF (14 years), many female stu­ and charges is usually placed on the ha­ and staff to serve as early warning systems dents have talked to me about men seriously rassment or assault." to prevent and correct sexual harassment," with the OCR a student can mail or fax Housing Process harassing them in some way, from insistent "I hope all of our students- regardless said Gon-Soneda. a letter, fill out the OCR's Discrimination calling and following, to more general calls of personal consequence- would report Resident advisors attend sexual harass­ ORL: Continued from page one Complaint form, or use the OCR's elec­ and comments on the streets." She said that any case, or even suspected case, of sexual ment training in the summer, where for tronic complaint form," said Guilfoile. female students in her gender studies classes harassment and/or assault," said Higgins. three weeks outside sources speak to them then process their paperwork and mark the Agencies including the OCR and the have often said their lives are much differ­ "The consequences of not reporting can about such issues; they also attend a crisis chosen rooms with bigXs.This tedious pro­ Department of Education are working ent from those of their male peers because affect not only the student but the entire issues seminar, and learn how to deal with cess took approximately three or four days diligendy to protect students from sexual of the small everyday harassments. student community." the issue of sexual harassment and its af­ to accommodate freshmen, sophomores harassment; however, it is not society or "Most of us know or feel when a situ­ termath. and upperclassmen that signed housing the government that decides if behav­ ation is turning bad or dangerous, but Orio said, "Safety is one of the biggest contracts to live in on-campus housing. iors are harassment, it is the individual. Defining Harassment we sometimes override that instinct, needs, and how can we expect someone Now, after receiving their lottery number, "What's key with sexual harassment is especially when we are young, we want to perform well academically, socially, or students can reserve their room online. In it's 'unwanted' so the person has to make Orio said she thinks the term 'sexual ha­ to seem cool or hip," said Barker-Plum- personally if those basic needs aren't being the future, they will even be able to decide the claim that it's unwanted," said Orio. rassment' is very broad, and that many peo­ mer. However, Barker-Plummer believes met." which side of the room they prefer and if Universities have written policies to pro­ ple experiencing harassment don't realize it. there is nothing to be lost in reporting Students may choose to seek support they would like their bed lofted. tect students from such actions, and are She said she believes students don't report harassment, and the student will only or report an incident of sexual harass­ A negative housing situation can ruin attempting to provide their students with sexual harassment for reasons including gain self-respect and safety by taking ac­ ment; however, that does not change the a student's impression and college experi­ the vital knowledge and resources to deal "embarrassment, time, will the people be­ tion. emotional toll that the harassing behavior ence. The system was implemented to im­ with harassment. lieve me, do I want to go through this again, Resident advisor Gomez said she has on their academic experience. Students prove service with ORL and to cut- down do I want to have to talk about it." Orio also also thinks that students are unaware of experiencing sexual harassment, specifi­ on roommate conflicts. Nygaard said that suggested that students don't come forward University Policy the resources that are available to them cally in the classroom, might feel uncom­ one feature of the new system is the profile because they aren't convinced others will if they are sexually harassed. "Whether fortable there, find it hard to concentrate, application. This application allows stu­ Administrators at USF say they are support them or agree that it is actually ha­ they [students in the dorms] know it or skip class and study groups to avoid the dents to create a personal profile, similar to making strides to raise awareness of sex­ rassment. or not, we [resident advisors] are a re­ Facebook, MySpace and other social net­ ual harassment and that the necessary re­ harasser. Natalie Gomez, a third year resident source," said Gomez. working Web sites, which other students sources are available to students. Orio said, advisor at USF last spring, said she is not In an attempt to educate students, the can peruse to find common interests. After "When we do any type of training on say, surprised that young women dismiss harass­ University provides every incoming stu­ creating a profile, a student can search for sexual assault, we know that for every one Lasting Impact ment experiences. "There's a certain level of dent with violence prevention resources other students whose profiles match as­ report, there's many others that go unre­ apathy with sexual harassment, people feel and a copy of the Fogcutter, the student pects of their own. When a student spots ported." Orio explained that USF focuses like it's commonplace, [because] it's accepted handbook, which explains the sexual ha­ Jane Dixon, the student who had the compatible people, he/she can save their on educating students, especially first year in culture." Some students think they don't rassment policy. Students receive this in­ lewd experience outside her freshman profiles and view them later and compare students, about where to go and who to have the right to complain and should in­ formation about sexual harassment dur­ dorm, has endured many more experiences them. The system provides a percentage in­ talk to, but the students have to be recep­ stead accept the behavior. Gomez said many ing orientation, but Orio acknowledged of harassment, none of which she reported. dicating how closely other people's profiles tive also. "We've tried different things. I students are afraid of judgments that might that a lot of information gets thrown at In one case, Jane felt threatened by the ha­ match a student's. Interestingly, Nygaard think some things have gotten better than be placed on them if they attempt to speak students during that time, and the num- rasser, and said whenever she saw him on said that studies have shown that room­ other things, I don't know if it has affected campus she never made eye contact and mates who are most compatible are those the entire community yet," said Orio. We need to create an environment where tried to avoid him. "When I told people that share similar tastes in music. Although USF administration may be­ a about it a few people were like 'that's not In addition to creating a personal pro­ lieve the institution's resources are suffi­ people are encouraged to come forward and cool, that really sucks.'" But many of her file, students can make housing payments cient for students to deal with sexual mis­ » friends dismissed her fears, telling her through the electronic system, create a conduct, they appear focused on training when they do, the "that's just his personality." Jane was ec­ screen name to chat with other students and advising employees rather than edu­ victims need to be believed and static when he transferred schools, but was and sign housing contracts. In the past, stu­ cating students, where the real problems equally disheartened by her friends' lack of dents have expected ORL to match them lie. For instance, all faculty are required to Supported -Debbie Lee, Family Violence Prevention Fund understanding during a difficult time. with a compatible roommate. However, take an online sexual harassment aware­ Elizabeth said the comments made her the electronic housing system places this ness course, similar to the AlcoholEdu very uncomfortable and made it difficult burden on the students. Nygaard said with course incoming students must take. "As out against sexual harassment. ber of students who actually sit down to to stay focused. "I would usually laugh or this system, "Students take responsibility our training efforts have taken root, which During her years as a resident advisor, read the information is probably small. blow it off, because I didn't want to have early on to find roommates." The profile includes how to communicate concerns, Gomez had many students come to her to Orio said students often don't want any more conversation with him than was and chat features prompt students to think more individuals have come forward," said talk about being sexually harassed. How­ to hear about assault, or harassment, or absolutely necessary," said Elizabeth. about finding a roommate long before the Maye-Lynn Gon-Soneda, assistant Hu­ ever, many of them did not want to report anything negative. She noted that stu­ Gender studies professor Barker-Plum­ housing selection process begins. man Resources director. or release the information to a supervisor or dents have an attitude of "that's not go­ mer said that experiencing sexual harass­ As of last week, 30 incoming fresh­ Gon-Soneda said students should staff, because the incidents involved drugs ing to happen to me," so they tune out ment has extremely negative affects on men and 700 students total have logged know where they can report incidents and/or alcohol and they didn't want to get during orientation. a student's academic experience. "It can into the new system to apply for housing, about sexual harassment. However, some in trouble. Jane is a perfect example of a stu­ undermine her focus, make her afraid and search for a roommate or see which rooms students and resident advisors agree that dent who fears reporting sexual harassment stop her from pursuing her life." are available. On Feb. 12, the first day that many students don't. When sexual harass­ to authorities, because drugs and/or alcohol Campus Resources Jane Dixon seems resigned to living the electronic system was made available ment victim Elizabeth Smith was asked if were involved. with unwanted sexual attention, and her to students, the site crashed because too she reported her experience, she shrugged Although students say that they do "We try to educate around that you can't reaction is representative of many young many students had attempted to log in at and said, "No, I didn't really know what to consent to sex if you're intoxicated, that's not not know where to go or who to speak women. do, or where to go." the same time. Nygaard said the system is consensual sex. But I don't really think that's to, for the most part the resources and "[Stuff] like that happens all the time, According to Debbie Lee, senior vice adolescent and ORL is still working out known or thought about, so people can find information exist. A concerned student and you just have to blow it off. You have president of Family Violence Prevention the errors. The system also has the capabil­ themselves in situations where they actually can go to the Dean of Students Office, to like give it up that you're a decently at­ Fund in San Francisco, "more often than ity to generate reports that will aid ORL in didn't consent, even if they thought they did where a student resource team has been tractive person, and there are always going not, sexual assault happens between people making data driven decisions. For example, or somebody thought one did," said Orio, set up as extra support for students. This to be... men," said Jane. who know each other." She explained that the data derived from the new system can who knows there are grey areas when it additional resource is someone who "can Many students avoid repoting sexual when people are acquaintances or have let ORL know how many sophomores are comes to understanding sexual harassment. sit down and talk with them, advocate harassment because they dont think it's a been friendly, they often feel it is their planning to live on campus and they can Vice President of University Life Mar­ for them, and go to intake meetings with big deal, don't know who to report it to, or right to take the next step. "We need to plan accordingly. garet Higgins was interviewed last week them," said Orio. don't want the drama of making a public create an environment where people are Nygaard hopes that the new system will for some answers regarding the recent ac­ Orio supervises a full-time coordina­ accusation. "Unless we deal with it, it won't encouraged to come forward and when help "create an effective environment" for quaintance rape/assault on campus. Many tor of Judicial Affairs, who trains and change," said Lee. "Instead of sweeping they do, the victims need to be believed students to learn and socialize at USF. He students have voiced concerns and fears of advises hearing officers about sexual issues under the rug, by reporting sexual and supported," said Lee. said, "We [ORL] are here to serve out stu­ reporting sexual assault to authorities when harassment. Through either in-person harassment, the community is made aware dents." Students, faculty, and staff of USF have drugs or alcohol are involved. Higgins said, training or an online tutorial, faculty and and people can seek the help they need." If students have problems accessing various definitions of sexual harassment, "The consequences of the harassment or as­ staff are given a basic knowledge about Gomez, the veteran resident advisor and using the new electronic system, they explanations of how people respond to it, sault usually far outweigh the consequences sexual harassment and California law. said, "It takes bravery inside the individual, should contact ORL directiy at extension and ideas as to what influences those be­ of another violation of the student code of The training addresses how to proceed if I understand that it's a hard situation; but 6824, or stop by the ORL office in Phelan haviors. Department Chair of Gender and conduct." Higgins stressed the importance somebody approaches them with a sex­ it's not necessarily for you, to do something Hall. The system can be accessed by log­ Sexualities Studies Bernadette Barker- of reporting sexual harassment or assault. ual harassment concern, where to refer about it, but for the rest of the community ging into USF Connect and clicking on Plummer said she thinks sexual harass­ "While I do not condone drug and/or alco- them, and other steps they should take. and for the health of the community." USFrooms under the student tab. San Francisco Foghorn NEWS MARCH 5, 2009 Music and Poetry Express Gazan Anguish Spring Break Plans Tempered by Economy MIMI HONEYCUTT Priscilla Trasvina, a sophomore business major, has taken an economical view of her NICHOLAS MUKHAR StaffWriter spring break. "I'll just be working at the StaffWriter As the frigid winter ends but before the front desk," she said. "It's extra money to icy clutch of San Francisco summer, spring spend." Her big vacation will come in the "We celebrate our resistance, stomp­ blessedly nears the horizon. Easter may summer, with a trip to Los Angeles. ing, kicking and dancing in perfect cha­ still be more than a bunny-hop away, but Another campus-bound student, fresh­ os." Her words echoed through the silent it is never too early to think about Spring man Gabriel Avina, plans to "relax, hang lounge that had been filled with music and Break. Yet between pocket-burning airline out, and read books. Maybe go see Lake dance just seconds before, as Dina Omar, tickets and a queasy economy, some must Tahoe. It would be nice to go home but it's a Palestinian-American and a UC Berke­ curtail possible globetrotting excursions. so far away." Avina is from Thailand, and ley undergraduate student, recited a poem However, there are still some exciting op­ a trip home would take two days just in she had written about Palestinian resis­ tions available to thrifty students. From transit. "For that amount of time, it's just tance in Gaza. Her words were mosdy in community service to thespian retreats, not worth it." English and pardy in Arabic. She contin­ USF students have certainly not resigned Other students will return to their na­ ued reading her poem as the roughly 300 themselves to a dull spring break. tive soils, some happily, others not quite. in the diverse crowd applauded, whisded Stephen Gotfredson, a theology gradu­ "I was going to go to Vancouver and see and yelled words of encouragement. "Tell ate student and Phelan Hall resident min­ the sights," said freshman Aaron Halbleib. them, we will return to our homeland," she ister, has created Alternative Spring Break "But people just weren't on board." Cana­ said. "Tell them, we will paint these walls for any Saint Ignatius students staying on dian adventures thwarted, Halbleib said with our sweat and our blood." Each word campus. Alternative Spring Break is "for he will return to his San Mateo home and seemed to resonate with the crowd as they students who are really passionate about "cry myself to sleep because I don't have continued to nod their heads in agreement, giving back to their community and who anything cool to do. Actually, I'm not that and she continued to bare her strong feel­ don't know many organizations here in the disappointed. I'll save a lot of money. I'll ings about her Palestinian heritage. city. Every single day will be spent with a probably to do a road trip to Chico State "We are always way too.. .overwhelmed different organization." Habitat for Hu­ instead." with tears and checkpoints, and guns manity, Glide, and the Rescued Orphan On the other hand, Sacramento native pointed at our heads, and the sound of Mammal Program are just a few of the or­ Barbara Evangelista is happy to see home quietness and the white phosphorus that ganizations. For performing arts and social again. For her, it is the perfect occasion thickens the sky. We celebrate ourselves justice majors involved with the April pro­ for catching up on sleep. "I'll get to relax and our resistance," Dina said. duction of "The Laramie Project," spring and not deal with the stress of classes and 330 Ritch, a nightclub in SOMA, host­ break means following artistic pursuits. midterms." Evangelista, who took a cruise ed Dina and other poets on the night of According to stage manager Zoe Bron- over winter break, said, "A vacation is cool, Feb. 25. People from all over California stein, "the majority of the cast has decided but just being able to go home is nice came together for a charity event, united to stay and rehearse." enough." in the common goal to raise money to buy medical supplies for Palestinians in Gaza Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Addressed at MELA who are lacking proper medical care fol­ how she feels being a Jewish-American. ISO: Continued from page one lowing last month's Israeli offensive along Nicholas Mukhar/Foghorn "I am from the flesh and bones of the the Gaza Strip. Tarik Kazaleh, aka Excentrik, plays the oud, a popular Middle Eastern string flute, and a separate Hawaiian Ensemble instrument, at the Get Down for Gaza event last Wednesday night. colonized and the colonizers," she told The concert, entided "Get Down For dance, the final speaker of the night ap­ the crowd. Escobar also gave information Gaza," featured music and poetry from DJ 9 p.m. on Wednesday night and ended at productions in the past, and Gonzales said proached the podium. USF senior Erin- about "Abraham's Vision," an organization Leydis, DJ Sake One, Excentrik, Davey D, 2 a.m. on Thursday morning. In Lebanon he will be part of similar events in New Kate Escobar, a Jewish-American student, that explores social relations within and in Omar Offendum and Mark Gonzales. bombs drop like beats," he said. "Children Orleans on Mar. 20 and in Seattle during spoke about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. between Jewish, Muslim, Israeli and Pal­ The poetry, lyrics and music cen­ fall asleep...only wondering if they'll live the month of May. The issue was the focus of the Muslim Stu­ estinian communities. Escobar went on tered around the Palestinian cause in long enough to dream tonight." In the "They say that evil is a necessary, but dent Association. Escobar talked about be­ a trip with the group last summer to the Gaza, though criticism of current politics background, Excentric played a low, slow when is it really," said Omar Offendum, ing Jewish and recognizing Jewish and Is­ Middle East, where they explored just al­ throughout the Middle East and South­ tune on the Oud, a string instrument simi­ as he discussed gun violence not only in raeli injustices, as well as Jewish-Americans ternatives to the status quo in the Middle east Asia was a common thread through­ lar looking to the guitar that is commonly the Middle East, but at home and in our being major contributors to the American East. She encouraged other students who out each performance. used in Middle Eastern music. Gonzales neighborhoods. Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), identify with any of their communities to "Most Americans don't know this, is an L.A.-based poet and is part of a se­ "We didn't meet our goal, but the club which seeks to maintain and strengthen do the same. but Afghanis, they don't hate Americans, ries of social justice events spearheaded owners and the DJs said they were happy the American-Israeli relationship. The MELA event grew this semester they hate the arrogance that can't differ­ by thirdSPACE Productions, a graphic with how much we raised, considering the "In terms of the Palestinian-Israeli con­ from the previous one held, with more entiate between violence and self-defense design firm formed in 2002 by a group of time and day of the event," said Yara Bad- flict, I have no resolution for you tonight," clubs and more students in attendance. and labels everything as 'terrorist,"" said multimedia artists. day, a graphic designer for thirdSPACE she joked with the crowd, giving those in - Sajja said, "We want to try and get other Mark Gonzales in one of his three po­ Gonzales and the other artists who per­ Productions. Badday, an Iraqi-American, attendance a bit of comic relief in between clubs involved,~ahd more students to come ems throughout the event that began at formed have worked with thirdSPACE GAZA: Continued on Page 4 her speech and a poem she wrote about every time."

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LAURA PLANTHOLT StaffWriter Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney came to USF last Thursday as part of the Davies Forum: Re­ making the News and the Human Rights Film Festival. This co-sponsorship is actu­ ally symbolic of Gibney's work: it is part news, part film; part giving people the facts and part telling people a compelling story in an artistic manner. Davies Forum Professor Dorothy Kidd posed the idea that the documentary may be becoming the most effective form of news-making in an era where traditional news oudets are struggling. Gibney did not say that he believed documentary to be the "superior form of journalism" when How The Stimulus Package Is Making the question was posed to him during a Q&A session before the screening of his College (Slightly) More Affordable film "Taxi to the Dark Side." He did point out that documentaries HUNTER PATTERSON their wages. Work study allows employers, have the power to touch people in a more StaffWriter especially campus departments and non­ personal way than traditional journalism. profits, to hire more workers, or workers He said, "Documentary has a personal Hated by Republican congress members, they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. voice combined with collected facts and and business owners, and loved by Demo­ This is important at USF, where cam­ evidence. It engages you in a story that can crats and the unemployed, the American pus departments are facing tighter fund­ touch you with images seared into your Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ing and some are reducing student hours mind in a magical way." seems to have polarized the American pub­ or laying student workers off all together. "Taxi to the Dark Side," which won the lic, and even economists, who cannot agree Non-work study student workers are also Academy Award in 2007 for best docu­ on whether the bill will pull the economy seeing their hours cut more dramatically mentary feature, is a film which questions out of tailspin or just greatly increase the than those with work study, as was report­ the United States military's use of torture size of government, as well as government ed in the Feb. 19 issue of the Foghorn. as an interrogation technique. debt, for years to come. In the bill, Congress also increased The story begins by telling the story For college students, who would have tax credits for education spending, up to of one man, a young Afghan taxi driver hoped for the Democrat-controlled gov­ a maximum of $2,500, made the credits named Dilawar. Dilawar was abducted ernment to aim stimulus money at mak­ refundable, meaning tax payers who owe by U.S. soldiers, detained in prison and ing college more affordable, there is disap­ less in taxes than their education credit beaten and tortured to death by interroga­ Laura Plantholt/Foghorn pointingly litde in the enormous package will get a refund, and increased eligibility tors within days of his arrest. Dilawar was Award winning filmmaker Alex Gibney shares his experiences with the Davies Forum. to get excited about. to families making less than $180,000, up completely innocent. Less than four percent of the S787 bil­ from $116,000 last year. The credit will go From there, the film goes on to discuss Academy Awards. While he is currendy you can put together a pretty good cut of lion economic relief effort will be spent on either to students or to their parents if the other incidents of U.S. torture such as the involved in an array of projects, his plans a film without too much money," Gibney college students, in the form of expanded student is claimed as a dependent and is up case of torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib for the future vary. Some ideas that have said. But money will always be the bottom Pell Grants and Federal Work Study and from a similar $2,000 credit last year. prison in Iraq. Gibney interestingly blames always interested him range from creat­ line in this and all other industries, so he increased tax credits for education spend­ Total spending on college funding in the media in part, saying shows like "24" ing a documentary about people who keep emphasized the need to learn how to get ing. the bill comes to just $29.8 billion, a small show torture as an acceptable means to an primates as domesticated pets to venturing investors to back a project, and look at ev­ The bill calls for $15.6 billion to in­ fraction of what has been set aside for oth­ end, when in reality the types of "ticking into the fictional genre, making a narrative ery film as a fundraising campaign. crease Pell grants from $4,731 currently er programs including Medicaid spending time bomb" situations, as depicted on tele­ film based on the classic novel "1984" by In a room full of aspiring film and news to $5,350 in 2009 and to $5,550 in 2010. and tax cuts. vision, rarely actually occur. George Orwell. makers, many wondered what other ad­ Pell grants do not have to be repaid and While students should support efforts Gibney's documentary-making career His projection for the future of docu­ vice Gibney had for the next generation. students who qualify will receive anywhere to increase economic activity in hopes of has included multiple successes, including mentary was positive, noting the possibility "Watch a lot of movies; documentary and from $400 up to the maximum amount securing well-paying jobs upon gradua­ "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" of making film much more cheaply than in fiction," he said. And, he said simply, "Just depending on their level of need as deter­ tion, there is little in this bill that increases and "No End in Sight," about the Iraq the past as a benefit for aspiring documen- do it! The tools are inexpensive enough mined by their FAFSA. federal support for higher education or war, both of which were nominated for tarians. "With Final Cut Pro and a camera now, so just do it." However, these grants go to only the reduces the incredible cost of obtaining a Ij poorest college students; 90 percent of Pell degree. . .«,>. grants awarded in 2008 went to students However, the Obama administration USF Students Discuss Merits of Jesuit Honors Programs whose families made less than $40,000 per plans to include further support for col­ CHELSEA STERLING year, according to a report by the New York lege students in its fiscal year 2010 budget, along [at the conference] helped foster an trip to a museum exhibit, for students who News Editor Times. including making some of the programs interchange of ideas." may not be consistently enrolled in honors The stimulus package also calls for about mentioned above permanent. Shajirat said that the conference began courses to socialize and learn from out-of- This past weekend, two seniors in the a 17 percent, or $200 million, increase in The impact of Obama's budget changes with an overview of the different honors classroom experiences. While some uni­ Honors program, Anna Shajirat and Me­ funding for the Federal Work Study pro­ on college students will be profiled in a programs at the various colleges and they versities have living-learning communities gan Hanley, attended the fourth annual gram which subsidizes the cost of hiring forthcoming Dons Dollars and Cents col­ discussed fundraising ideas. Unlike at the attached to their honors programs, where Associated Jesuit Colleges and Universi­ student workers by chipping in part of ties Honors Conference in Santa Clara. Honors program at USF, half of the direc­ the students live together, Stump promotes umn. While Philosophy Professor and In­ tor's job is to fundraise. At USF, the Hon­ co-curricular activities that are "not as in­ Fundraiser Draws Attention to Atrocities in Gaza terim Honors Program Director David ors program focuses mainly on academics, tense as living-learning communities." not on facilitating social interaction be­ Creating travel abroad programs just for tarian groups currendy on the ground in Stump said, "Student involvement was GAZA: Continued from page three quite substantial," Shajirat was hesistant to tween student scholars. Shajirat prefers honors students was one suggestion raised Gaza. "I'm hoping six years from now, our see the USF Honors program adopt some this. She said, "We have no student pres­ at the conference. Shajirat did not support atrocity deficit disorder will not be on the of the strategies that other Jesuit universi­ ence, which is not necessarily a bad thing." this and said that a separate study abroad was at the event and said that other events next [atrocity], and then six years later the ties have. Shajirat pointed out that other Jesuit uni­ program "just perpetuates a differentia­ like Get Down for Gaza are being planned, same thing. 'Cuz Gaza isn't about Gaza. Stump attended the conference last year versities have much more limitation; some tion between honors students and other though nothing has been finalized. Badday Gaza for me is about the right for indig­ to scope out the possible benefits for stu­ universities only offer one honors course students.". A difference in study abroad said that thousands of dollars were raised enous people to have the right to exist and dents, but only this year did he arrange for per semester and require students to com­ programs could be detrimental to the im­ on Wednesday night. the right to return wherever we exist on students to attend. Stump asked professors plete an honors thesis paper, in addition to age of the Honors program, portraying it The cover charge ranged from $10-20, this planet," Gonzales said to the crowd. to nominate three top students who have department requirements. She said of the as elitist. based on how much people were willing to performed well and excelled in the rigor­ USF Honors program, "The way it is struc­ Stump was unsure if students would at­ donate, and T-shirts were sold inside. All To learn more about KinderUSA, visit ous honors courses. Shajirat and Hanley tured [gives] students the most amount of tend the conference next year because the the money raised went to KinderUSA, a kinderusa.org. To learn more about third- were chosen to represent USF's Honors freedom." Stump doesn't foresee any big conference will be held "a plane ride away." non-profit organization that was founded SPACE productions and their upcoming program. The Honors program currendy changes in the way that the USF Honors He said that if an organization, or student in 2002 by a group of American physicians events, visit thirdSPACE Productions.com. has approximately 100 students partici­ program runs. However, he thinks that advisory board was created, it would pro­ and humanitarian relief workers. Third- You can also find thirdSPACE Produc­ pating. Honors students are required to the program could provide more opportu­ vide a more formal presentation, which SPACE Productions collaborated with tions on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, take five (four unit) honors courses before nities for the honors students to interact. could succeed in fundraising to send stu­ 330 Ritch and KinderUSA to put on the along with many of the artists performing graduation. Stump said, "Having students He suggested co-curricular activities, like a dents to the conference. event. KinderUSA is one of two humani­ at their events.

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There are a ton , [email protected] [email protected] viewed women or felt about the situation. I think whether or not we have ROTC of people in ROTC that are there for so Photography Editor Melissa Stihl many reasons.". [email protected] Chief Copy Editor Daniela Ricci-Tam on campus is an issue that we should talk [email protected] about just because it does in some ways Advertising Manager Mark Dondero [email protected] Advisor Professor Teresa Moore seem inconsistent with Jesuit social justice values." Homecoming Concert Should Do you think USF be Interactive, Reflect should reconsider San Francisco Scene having ROTC on Two weeks ago, Lupe Fiasco performed specifically USF, has a deep, wide-spread this campus? at War Memorial Gym as part of USF's and popular music scene in all genres, in­ Larissa Wilcox Nick Wayham Homecoming weekend. cluding hip-hop, which was the choice of Junior, Biology Major Senior, Molecular Biology While last year's performer, Wyclef Jean, the student body for this year's Home­ "ROTC is kind of a broad organization Major interacted "with students and performed coming concert. to attack [in that matter]... maybe they "I don't think you can draw a correlation for more than two hours, Fiasco barely There are venues all over the city that should have to attend a lecture to reiterate between rape and being in ROTC. I think made an appearance before the concert host local bands almost nighdy. that this is a big deal." it was probably just the individual." began. He met students that had spent all There are bands with San Francisco day preparing the gym for the concert only roots that perform in San Francisco and minutes before he went on stage. Once would gladly come to USF. the concert began, Fiasco only played for There are students at USF that are in Li about an hour. bands and perform around the city. Favorite Online Comments" Lupe Fiasco's background in social The Homecoming concert seems to justice is well-documented, and USF is to be more of an outside experience, rather be commended for seeking out an artist than a part of the lively and diverse music February 26th, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. February 20th, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. that falls in line with the University's core scene in San Francisco that so many stu­ "Kate, "Ryan Caskey does not seem like a person to commit mission. However, the terms by which dents at USF are fans of or a part of. We need to be more open about talking about sex and contracep these crimes, I say this because I actually know the young USF brought Lupe Fiasco, to perform at The Homecoming concert should fives on campus. We are all adults, and this conversation is healthy. man in question and went to school with him for four our campus should have been re-worked to reflect this popular and growing scene, It would be a little weird if people weren't having sex, right?" years. His character at no point would make me think ensure a more interactive student experi­ which is why the Foghorn endorses "Stephanie" in response to "Open the Sex Disussion on Campus," by that he did this, but if it is true may god has mercy on ence. bringing a performer next year that has columnist Kate Elston from the Feb. 25 issue. him." For the amount of money that was • both a social justice background and has - "Terry" in response to "USF Student Arrested, Charged with spend on getting Lupe Fiasco to USF, why roots in the San Francisco music scene, 'acquaintance' Rape," by News Editor Laura Plantholt from did he only perform for one hour? regardless of the genre. February 19th, 2009 at 1:48 p.m. the Feb. 19 issue. Why were meeting with students and For the money that was spent on "Nicholas, spending more time at USF not worked bringing Lupe Fiasco to USF, we could Did you wear a gold/yellow shirt at the February 25th, 2009 at 9:28 p.m. into Fiasco's contract? have had more than one, slighdy less fa­ game? Did you sit in the student section February 18th, 2009 at 7:34 p.m. "It seems that the Foghorn Editorial Why did USF not come to an agree­ mous, but far more interactive, San Fran­ Did you cheer on the Dons? Or do you Saw it, loved it. Bust out yo 3D glasses!" Staff had their feelings hurt." ment with Lupe Fiasco to where USFtv cisco-rooted performers be a part of our just like to write articles to criticize?" - "Hannah" in response to "Director Henry and the Foghorn would be able to photo­ Homecoming weekend. - "Bill" in response to "Campus Chic: Rex Selick Crafts Romantically Macabre Worla "Silly Foghorn" in response to "Placing graph and film the event? Both student This might attract more upperclass- Walters Edition," by Opinion Editor Nicho in 'Coraline,'" by Rich Media Editor Sky Blame not Helpful For Campus Healing,' media oudets were not allowed to cover men to the event who, for the most part, las Mukhar from the Feb. 18 issue. Madden from the Feb. 18 issue. the staff editorial from the Feb. 25 issue. the event as fully as expected. did not attend the Homecoming con­ Lupe Fiasco was brought to USF for cert. the USF community, and USFtv and the Students across the board, from fresh­ February 19th, 2009 at 7:52 p.m. February 18th, 2009 at 10:42 p.m. Foghorn are a large part of what makes this men, to seniors, to graduate students, can "When you look good you feel good, and when you feel good you "Dior has all the makings of an NBA player. community. Student media outlets should largely identify with some aspect of the play good. Fake it until you make it baby. Rex why don't you slide down You may forget that Dior was actually first recruited by have full access to Homecoming events in San Francisco music scene. to Nordstrom and pick out a power tie. In an interview you said you legendary coach Bobby Knight at Texas Tech. That speaks the future, as well as all events on campus, It is a key aspect of what makes San were settling into a house near campus, thats got to be in the mil range volumes about his overall talent. Just because he is playing and we hope that next year USF comes to Francisco the diverse, open, free-spir­ if not higher, you can afford some dubs." at USF does not mean he cannot be a pro. Good break an agreement with the chosen artist(s) be­ ited city that it is, which is a factor many "GQ" in response to "Campus Chic: Rex Walters Edition," by Opinion down though." fore hand to make this possible. people consider when deciding to come Editor Nicholas Mukhar from the Feb. 18 th issue. "Uber Loco" in response to "Scouting Report on Dior Low There is also a larger issue to be had to San Francisco, and specifically USF, to horn: Is USF Ready to Send Another Don to the NBA?" by with the Homecoming music choice and pursue their education. To read more comments on Foghorn articles or write your Sports Editor Matt Steinbach from the Feb. 18 issue. selection process. San Francisco, and more own, head to TheFoghornOnline.com. Letter to the Editor: ROTC Ban SUBMISSION POLICY Dear Editor, Guard. Even if there is no war at the time, gram is really about. That is a form of cen­ the military is utilized for humanitarian sorship. An All-American While I agree with the majority of Ms. missions in various countries. It is unfortunate that people are sug­ Publication Luu's article [ROTC Ban Not the Way to It is only in the military that humani­ gesting banning ROTC from USF. The ad maiorem dei UNIVERSITY of gloriam Address Safer Campus in Feb. 26 issue of tarian aid can be done on such a grand 94 cadets who receive scholarships from SAN FRANCISCO The Foghorn], there were some statements scale, and with such organization. ROTC are contracted, meaning they will made about ROTC and the military that If the country were to suddenly stop spend eight years minimum upon gradua­ The San Francisco Foghorn is the official student news­ Columns for the Opinion section and Letters to the were disconcerting. having a military, not only would we leave tion from USF in the military. paper of the University of San Francisco and is spon­ Editor are gladly accepted from students, faculty, staff sored by the Associated Students of the University of and alumni. Ms. Luu wrote that ROTC needs to ourselves vulnerable to the rest of the Those eight years do not include time San Francisco (ASUSF). hold its cadets to a higher standard. How­ world, but the opportunities to serve one's spent in specialized schools for the Army. All materials myst be signed and include your printed ever, she fails to mention that it is because country, gain valuable leadership skills and By even hinting at banning ROTC, USF The thoughts and opinions expressed herein are those name, address, and telephone number for verification. of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect of those standards that Mr. Caskey was ex­ make a difference in one's life will cease to is suggesting to those cadets that their per­ those of the Foghorn staff, the administration, the Please include your university status (class standing or pelled from the program, effectively end­ exist. While many people can argue that sonal sacrifice to their country and to their faculty, staff or the students of the University of San title). ing Mr. Caskey's military career before it those same things can be done in other fellow students is worth nothing because Francisco. Contents of each issue are the sole respon­ We reserve the right to edit materials submitted. All sibilities of the editors. submissions become the property of the San Francisco could even start. She also wrote that one programs, such as Teach for America, only of the actions of a single cadet. Foghorn of her main issues with the military is the the military can guarantee a stable job. I hope that the student body seriously "don't ask, don't tell" policy. However, the Columns of not more than 900 words should be sub­ USF should not even consider ban­ reconsiders the idea of banning ROTC. Advertising matter printed herein is solely for in­ mitted by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before publica­ "don't ask, don't tell" policy is not a product ning ROTC. As Ms. Luu wrote, "These This community should not allow the ac­ formational purposes. Such printing is not to be con­ tion. of the military. alleged rapes are the result of one person's tions of a single person to affect the futures strued as written or implied sponsorship or endorse­ Letters of 500 words or less should be submitted by 5 ment of such commercial enterprises or ventures by the p.m. on the Friday before publication. It was enacted by Congress. The military choices and behaviors, and should not be of the current cadets. San Francisco Foghorn. Shorter letters which £et to the point have a greater has no choice but to follow it. Ms. Luu also blamed or linked to ROTC." Mr. Caskey has already victimized four chance of being published than long, rambling dia­ wrote how, in her vision of an ideal world, ©MMIV-MMV, San Francisco Foghorn. All tribes. Why punish the other cadets who hold women. By making the banning of ROTC rights reserved. No material printed herein may be our country would not need the military. themselves to a higher standard than Mr. an option, USF will allow him to victimize Anonymous letters are not published. reproduced without prior permission of the Editor in I believe that not having a military is Caskey? Where is the justice in that? If others: the ROTC cadets. Chief. Editorials are written by the Foghorn editorial staff and represent a group consensus. possibly one of the worst ideas I have ever USF bans ROTC, it will not only fail to -Nicole-Faith Alipio heard. The military serves multiple pur­ train "compassionate, educated, social 10 papers are allowed per person. Additional copies The San Francisco Foghorn Opinion page is a forum for the free, fair and civil exchange of ideas. Contribu­ poses, not just fighting wars. -justice minded leaders,"but will also not are 25 cents each. tors' opinions are not meant to reflect the views of the Nicole-Faith Alipio is a freshman politics Foghorn staff or the University of San Francisco. When a disaster strikes, who races in give the cadets the opportunity to show major and member of Air Force ROTC when everyone else flees? The National the rest of the student body what the pro­ SCENE

MARCH 5, 2009 San Francisco Foghorn Human Rights Film Festival Inspires Change COLIN GIBBONS with their films. examined the absurdities of a globalized answer session. While discussing the film StaffWriter There was also a significant student world by depicting a technologically ad­ after the viewing, Gibney described the Last week USF held the seventh annual presence, as the festival featured four stu­ vanced near-future in which "connectivity atrocities committed in Abu Ghraib and Human Rights Film Festival, a three-day dent short films covering topics ranging does not lead to justice or equality but in­ Guantanamo Bay, which were explored in event featuring nearly a dozen films from from the ongoing protests of the School stead leads to new forms of exploitation." his film as "human issues" which should four countries. The festival, which took of Americas in Georgia to the oppressed The second day of the festival juxtaposed not be viewed stricdy within the context place in the Presentation Theater on cam­ fate of the Gypsies living in Rome. These several films focused on American events of the military. He went on to propose MELISSA BARON pus and was free and open to the public, films provided a tangible example of the with another, which addressed a foreign "education as the best antiseptic" against Scene Editor confronted an impressive range of issues festival's mission "to encourage citizens to human rights issue. "Burning the Future: human rights abuses. through a line-up of highly acclaimed and take action." A table of student volunteers Coal in America" examined the devastating The concluding event of the festival was Ah, the freedom of driving. I have the well-respected films. was on hand throughout the festival pro­ effect that coal mining has on the environ­ a viewing of "Dos Americas: the Recon­ fondest memories of hitting the road and In the past, the festival existed as a col­ viding pamphlets and information related ment and public health, and stressed the struction of New Orleans," followed by a putting my most rockin' CD in so I could laboration with the Human Rights Watch to a variety of human rights issues and or­ responsibility of citizens to confront prob­ panel discussion between director David air drum on the steering wheel (interest­ Traveling Film Festival and exclusively ganizations. lems within their community. This film was Zlutnick and Ronald Sundstrom (profes­ ingly enough my beautiful Saturn came featured selections from that festival. This The opening day focused on human followed by 2008 Sundance Award winners sor of philosophy and director of Afri­ with a CD player but no power windows?). year, however, the USF fest evolved into an rights issues in South and Central Amer­ "The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo" can-American studies) and Jorge Aquino Unfortunately, most of us traded our cars independent event with a wider scope. Al­ ica. The first three films examined his­ and "Trouble the Water," a film which ad­ (professor of theology and religious stud­ for bus passes when we moved into San though two films were contributions from torical instances of injustice in the region, dressed suffering in the wake of Hurricane ies and director of Chicano-Latin studies). Francisco. This is a Muni mix. A mix to lis­ the Traveling Festival, the rest were unique while the final film of the day looked to Katrina. These films used personal stories The professors and Zlutnick interpreted ten to while attempting to ignore the rowdy selections, many of which were presented the future and involved the United States to expound on large-scale issues of social the situation in New Orleans from slightly kids in the back of the bus playing music by their directors. Largely organized by in its scope of discussion. This film, "Sleep justice and stressed the capacity of the in­ differing perspectives, which, taken to­ on their cell phones with no headphones. Susana Kaiser of the media studies and Dealer," described by director Alex Rivera dividual to affect social awareness. gether, provided an example of how the A mix for tolerating the older woman who Latin American studies departments, the after the viewing as "the first science fiction The third and final day of the festival diversity and free exchange of ideas oc­ keeps accidentally hitting you with her event was sponsored by over two dozen film that could turn out to be a documen­ featured an interview with Alex Gibney, curring at USF place our community in purse. A mix for keeping spirits high when USF departments and organizations. Fac­ tary," addressed the economic relationship director of Oscar-winning documentary a unique position to recognize and take you sit down in a great seat only to have ulty from several departments were instru­ between the U.S. and Mexico and the "Taxi to the Dark Side," followed by a action in support of human rights issues a stinky man with twenty backpacks come mental in recruiting the directors to appear complicated nature of borders. The film screening of the film and a question and across the globe. , and sit next to you. Put this mix on so you feel less uncomfortable about the man in urine stained clothes talking to himself Geek Squad: The Top Five Sega Genesis Games next to you. Here's to you, Muni!

—•^~~ more complex than your average beat-'em- Gunstars, a group of siblings determined 1 1) "Greyhound Bus" by the Moldy up and its difficulty keeps you coming back to stop an evil empire from resurrecting Peaches off of "The Moldy Peaches" for more. But where the game really excels is an ancient destruction machine by collect­ in its presentation: sure, the graphics alone ing the four gems that power it. "Gunstar 2) "Value Gulag" by Steel Tigers of Death 1 make for great presentation, but everything Heroes" features a great soundtrack and a off of "****PUNCHER EP" V,____» ' about "Comix Zone" pops out like it would deeply varied weapon combination system, in a real comic book. Dialogue appears in but what makes it stand out from most 3) "The Temp" by Meneguar off of "I Was the classic comic book text bubbles and the other games is its emphasis on boss batdes, ** -i! Born At Night" :«H jjH g art style bears a close resemblance to ev­ so much so that roughly half the game is ^^^^ eryday superhero comics, but what makes spent fighting against bosses. This never 4) "Myke Ptyson"by Star****** off of 1^, m "Comix Zone" so cool is the way that the becomes a problem since all of the boss a____ift ^'' **w.— camera is panned out more than normal, batdes feel fresh and different from one "Star******" : ; :: fe^M^fe, • • - -^.f^-. displaying the lines between each panel as another. "Gunstar Heroes" is a tough game 5) "Kiss Me On The Bus" by the Replace­ '''^111 "*1^PP ftwfarrMP Sketch rips through one panel and into the to put into words, so playing it first-hand ^Ef /: :: ments off of "Tim" ' ~mM r- ^H next. It's an effect that solidifies the comic, is your best bet to get the full experience. book-y feel of "Comix Zone" and makes it 6) "Caught in the Deep Zone" by Light­ an instant classic. 1. Sonic 3 6c Knuckles ning Bolt off of "Lightning Bolt" __K^____H *% ______8R^__r_^_^9_HP f •__. 1 Okay, this one requires a bit of explana­ L**^ jW# Bl^mW*^ 3. Golden Axe tion. You'll never actually find a Genesis 7) "Chesterfield King" by Jawbreaker off Moving from a shoot-'em-up to a beat- cartridge labeled "Sonic 3 6c Knuckles." oPBivouac" Melissa Stihl/Foghorn 'em-up to a hack-and-slash, "Golden Axe" Rather, it's a combination of two games: Being a geek requires many different video game consoles and controllers in this offers classic gameplay and multiple modes "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and "Sonic 6c exciting world filled with Segas, Nintendos, X-Boxes and Wiis. Hechema has it all. 8) "The Dead Dog Laughing in the to keep you hacking and slashing. An evil Knuckles." At the top of the cartridge Cloud" by Daniel Johnston off of "Con­ being known as Death Adder decides to for "Sonic 6c Knuckles" is a slot similar tinued Story/Hi, How Are You" JONNY HECHEMA started one of the earliest internet fads take the king and princess hostage in their to the one located on the Genesis, allow­ with its poor translation. But when you castle, forcing you to take up your sword ing you to plug cartridges directly into the StaffWriter 9) "Fire 6c Fast Bullets" by Blitzen Trap­ look past the game's horribly translated (or axe) and show him who's boss. The "Sonic 6c Knuckles" cartridge. Best results per off of "Furr" With the NES selling like hotcakes, opening scene, you find that it is a sur­ game gives you the option to play as three were attained when you stuck "Sonic the it was only a matter of time before a rival prisingly above-average 2D space shooter. different characters, each with his or her Hedgehog 3" into it, which made for a 10) "Howl" by Black Rebel Motorcycle popped up to snag a cut of the profits: enter With eight fairly lengthy stages, a satisfy- own little quirks. Gameplay also features substantially different experience. "Sonic 3 Club off of "Howl" Sega. True, Sega's first entry in the console ingly varied power-up system and the kind a magic system, allowing you to unleash 6c Knuckles" combines the levels of both market was the 8-bit Master System, but of hair-pulling difficulty that you'd ex­ varying levels of magic spells based on the games, allowing you to play as Tails in the the company didn't hit its stride until the pect from any shoot-'em-up game, "Zero amount of potions you pick up. Other than "Sonic 6c Knuckles"levels and Knuckles in release of their next system, the Genesis, Wing" has got enough going on that you story mode, "Golden Axe" also has a mode the "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"levels. Another so that's where we shall begin. Touting the won't regret pressing start after that iconic called "The Duel," an addicting alternative new feature to the game was the addition slogan "Genesis does what Nintendon't" opening scene. that pits you against enemy after enemy of Super Emeralds, allowing you to access and bogus features like "blast processing," to see how far you can get before defeat. Knuckles and Sonic's Hyper modes and Sega was in it to win it with the Genesis, 4. Comix Zone Indeed, "Golden Axe" packs a ton of fun Tails' Super mode after upgrading all of and they were able to stay competitive "Comix Zone" puts you in the role of with a decent amount of replayability in the original Chaos Emeralds. While both thanks in part to a great lineup of games Sketch Turner, an ordinary comic book one cartridge. the originals are great games, combin­ - here are my picks. artist whose life gets much more compli­ ing them both into "Sonic 3 6c Knuckles" creates what is quite possibly the greatest cated when the villain of his comic book 2. Gunstar Heroes Sonic game in existence. 5. Zero Wing manages to jump into the real world and Step aside, "Contra," there's a new Can't remember what "Zero Wing" is? cram Sketch into his own creation, forcing shooter in town. "Gunstar Heroes" is the I offer only one non-grammatical phrase him to fight his way out. For starters, "Co­ kind of game that many gamers have never Next week, we'll take a look at Ninten­ as a reminder: "All your base are belong mix Zone" plays great - it has a useful item heard of, but those who have cherish it do's 16-bit retaliation to the Genesis, the to us." Yes, "Zero Wing" is the game that system, the fighting mechanics are slightly greatly. The game follows the story of the SNES. Until then, game on! Foghorn Digs Morrisey's New Album While Dan Auerbach Disappoints ADEN JORDAN brain behind The Smiths and his com­ from a 1980s James Bond soundtrack. After the last two poor-quality albums The song "Whispered Words" has StaffWriter manding presence both on stage and on Morrissey's impressive skill on this al­ by the Black Keys, the new solo album by moody compositional elements in it that his records attests to why he's been more bum is his ability to build up a rising action their guitarist and singer Dan Auerbach channel the great Issac Hayes and Burt financially and critically successful than in his songs, release a musical and lyrical is evidence that the Black Keys may have Bacharach song "Walk On By." On the his old Smiths band mates. Morrissey's climax to the listeners and then let the fall­ lost the promising potential they brought track "Real Desire," Auerbach cleverly uses last two solo albums, "You are the Quarry" ing action slip from his fingers. Even more to their masterpiece "Rubber Factory" pedal effects to make a guitar sound like and "Ringleader of the Tormentors," both impressive is that Morrissey can subtly five years ago. On "Rubber Factory" and a tuba. Auerbach's lyrics on "When I Left had a few jarringly great songs. However, put this kind of structure into his songs their covers EP "Chulahoma," the Black the Room" are typical of his style and also neither record came together as a cohesive while also retaining his wit about whatever Keys proved that their sparse blues model appear as cookie cutter emoting. His raspy whole. dreary subject, internal or external, he sings sounded more passionate and pleasing to voice on the song barely gives the lyrics an air of blues authenticity: "She left a year These stand in stark contrast to Mor­ about. Morrissey has been feeling blue for the ears than more commercially popular ago/ With my record collection/ Now all I rissey's newest album, "Years of Refusal." quite some time now, but albums like this blues-rock bands like the White Stripes. have/ Is my own reflection." Nearly every song on this album is worthy confirm how bright and talented the guy is Their last two albums, "Magic Potion" and of multiple listens. The songs here are usu­ after all these years. "Attack and Release" were disappointing, None of the songs on "Keep It Hid" are ally fast paced with thrashing guitar and and this new solo album "Keep It Hid" is terrible, but songs like the title track and On the opening track to Morrissey's Morrissey's typically intelligent and snotty not much of an improvement. the acoustic guitar closer "Goin Home" newest solo album, the Pope of Mope as­ lyrics. Little flourishes on the album tracks The raw, fuzzy distorted guitar and la­ show that after more than five full length sures his listeners that, after all these de­ complement instead of take away from the ment-filled vocals from previous Black albums, Auerbach continues to make the cades, he's still sticking his nose in the air meat of the songs: the somber church organ Keys records are still present on "Keep It same kind of music with increasingly me­ while his heart continues to break: "I'm on "Mama Lay Softly on the Riverbed," Hid," but Auerbach doesn't seem to have diocre quality. doing very well/ I can block out the pres­ the tinge of Blue Oyster Cult's influence progressed much, even with branching out ent and the past now/ I know by now you on "Black Cloud," the Pixies-like opening with a solo album. That's not to say that Check out some of the music from the think I should have straightened myself to "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" Auerbach isn't a talented musician, and a albums on our website. Just go to out/ Thank you, drop dead." and even the strings on "You Were Good In handful of the songs on the album show www.thefoghornonline.com to listen. Morrissey was the vocal and lyrical Your Time" that sound like they were lifted off his impressive guitar skills. 8 SCENE MARCH 5, 2009 San Francisco Foghorn Ditchin' the Dining Hall: Downtown Edition Espetus Captures the Essence of Brazil on Market Street serts available, ranging from sweet fried plantains with ice cream to rich, "better- than-sex" chocolate lava cake (not includ­ ed). This celebratory style restaurant satis­ fies every palette from salty to sweet. Courtesy of "The Black Rock" These mugshots feature four of the many black inmates imprisoned at Alcatraz island. The service is representative of the Bra­ zilian stereotype: the waiters and hosts are warm, friendly and laid-back and oc­ Film Exposes New Alcatraz Story casionally forget to speak English to you KEVIN KUNZE New York City and the real-life counter­ instead of their native tongue, Portuguese. StaffWriter part to Denzel Washington's Frank Lucas Reservations are necessary on Friday and Rushing down the Embarcadero in the in "American Gangster" (2007). Robert Saturday nights. For those hungry for Bra­ rain, finally reaching Pier 38, you arrive Lipscomb, another black convict, was sen­ zilian plates with slighdy shallower pock­ right as" the cruise boat is about to leave tenced to life in prison for having around a ets, try lunch for half the price. It's equally the dock. Quickly flashing your ID to the hundred counterfeit dollars. filled with the meats galore. Make sure to guard, you board the ship and go up to the Other stories included that of George take a glimpse at the kitchen before you second floor, looking out at the island that DeVincenzi, who worked as a guard at Al­ leave to get a peek at how the genius chefs lies ahead. The destination: Alcatraz. The catraz from 1950 to 1957. He is now 82 cook the succulent meats—over a huge location: the prisoners' cafeteria, which years old. He tells of murders, stabbings, open fire located right in the restaurant's was once the most dangerous place in the numerous fights and of a black inmate who kitchen. The waiters at Espetus care about prison, so treacherous they installed tear helped him stay awake on the overnight your experience and play the roles of "the gas devices from the lights that would re­ shift. "I think he killed three or four in­ expert" meat and wine connoisseurs very lease with the push of a button. The mis­ mates himself. He was pretty vicious, but a well. Espetus is made up of three medium- Melissa Stihl/Foghorn sion: set up dual rear projection and stereo nice guy to talk to," he said laughingly. sized rooms to encompass the steady flow The charming Espetus downtown provides a meat-filled Brazilian feast and large buffet. sound for over 300 people. The reason: be­ Teaming up with the Golden Gate Na­ of people that infiltrate the restaurant by cause over 50 percent of those jailed in the tional Park Service, Epps was able to pre­ the second while you dine, making you feel KATHERINE HARWOOD United States today are black youth. of meat to the bossa nova streaming from you have not only come to the right place, miere the film on Alcatraz at night. A fer­ StaffWriter the restaurant's speakers, which almost but are sitting in one h6t commodity of a "The Black Rock" tells the untold story ryboat took the audience over to the island, Bring your appetite to San Francisco's gives you a feeling of sitting at a restaurant restaurant. about the black inmates of Alcatraz and and before the screening, they received a one-and-only Brazilian-style Churras- right in Ipanema, Leblon or Copacabana. their struggle to survive in a primarily white special guided tour through the infamous caria. Top selections of beef, lamb, pork, To wash down the overflowing spices Espetus Churrascaria: maximum-security prison. Researching prison. Setting up the projection and audio chicken and shrimp come delivered siz­ that tickle your taste buds, the in-house and filming the documentary took six and for the event, I was able to experience what zling hot on sword-like skewers by wait­ prepared white or red wine sangria and/or 1686 Market Street in San Francisco a half years to complete. Superbly directed may have been the largest movie screening ers decked in traditional "gaucho-style" the traditional Brazilian drink "caipirinha" 415-552-8792 by local filmmaker and activist Kevin Epps ever to occur on the island. ensembles—boots and all. Though the seem to do the trick. Though drinks are not ("Straight Outta Hunters Point"), the film On Feb. 27, "The Black Rock" had its price is steep ($50 per person), any meal included in the set price, they're necessary 710 S B Street in San Mateo (NEW!) examines the lives of the few African- theatrical premiere at the Red Vic Movie that is able to transport me into a frame due to the constant eating that takes place 650-342-8700 American prisoners who were important House, where speakers included director of nostalgia about my days spent lying on throughout the sumptuous feast. After figures in the history of "The Rock" from Kevin Epps, historian and author John the beaches of Rio is definitely worth the a few drinks and forlcfuls of heaven, the Reservations needed for dinner the 1930s to the 1960s. Interviews with Templeton and other prominent figures. money. The set-price menu includes an all- crowd around the restaurant seems to have historians, archival footage, photographs The film's last screening will take place you-can-eat smorgasbord of over 14 dif­ a uniform "smile and eyes closed" look and re-enactments are used to present Hours: tonight at 9:15. In addition, clips from ferently-prepared meats and an exotic buf­ while tasting the divine treats. an entirely new perspective on the most Mon-Thu: 1L30-3PM for lunch the film are now a permanent part of the fet. The buffet overflows with rich stews, feared prison of its time during a frighten­ The scent that permeates the air while 5-10PM for dinner Alcatraz tour, offering a fresh perspective spicy fish, fresh shellfish, sweet cranberry ing period of racial prejudice and discrimi­ Brazilian music plays reminds me of the Fri: 11.30-3PM for lunch for the 1.5 million tourists who visit each cous cous and hearts of palm, a Brazilian nation. One of the most notable criminals sweet sugarcane scent that flows through­ 5-11PM for dinner year. delicacy. in the film was Ellsworth "Bumpy" John­ out the warm and humid air in Brazil. As Sat: 12-3PM for lunch For tickets you can call the son, a notorious heroin distributor from The food comes non-stop until you I ate, I recalled one of my favorite Astrud 5-11PM for dinner following number: (415) 668-3994 switch your "green card," meaning 'bring Gilberto songs, tided "Non-stop to Bra­ Sun: 12-3PM for lunch me more meat' (given to every table) to zil," while I calculated how long it would 4-9PM for dinner "Two Lovers," No Happy Ending the "red card," signifying that there is an take to fly from SFO to the Carlos Jobim actual possibility of consuming too much Airport in Sao Paolo. more fresh-faced Sandra, played by new­ All major credit cards accepted. comer Vinessa Shaw. perfecdy cooked, mouth-watering meat After the meal craze comes to a slow I was surprised by the unexpected humor in one sitting. Smiling brasileiros swifdy and steady end, every patron must satisfy 3. #3./#*» *3. peppered throughout that actually amused dance across the room with their skewers his/her sweet tooth with the decadent des- me, but it felt a litde odd to be laughing during such a somber film. The plot was Stephen Malkmus Rocks Fans at Noise Pop a little predictable - Phoenix falls in love only me," in response to the frantic cheer­ with Paltrow, while dating Shaw. How­ ing. After a bit of banter ("It smells like ever, I was still intrigued. I found myself weed, yo") he began with "Harness Your sympathizing with Shaw's character and Hopes" and a stream of Pavement classics feeling aggravated with Phoenix for toying followed. The laptop provided distortion with her obvious affections. He had a seri­ for a few songs, but Malkmus remained ous case of wanting what he couldn't have, alone on stage throughout the set. Ev­ which can only end in heartache. It was a eryone was wild to hear pared-down ver­ unique twist on the traditional love story, sions of songs like "Spit on a Stranger" but it was not enough to make it worth the and "Loretta's Scars," but the highlights of two hours of my free time I spent watch­ the night came from more naturally bare ing it. numbers such as "Zurich is Stained" and It has been hyped that this is Phoenix's "Heaven is a Truck." last movie before "retiring" from the act­ Pavement songs, especially those from ing scene, but if he was looking to go out the "Slanted/Enchanted" era, made up the Courtesy of "Two Lovers" on top this was quite a disappointment. If his recent celeb appearances have been bulk of the set, but Malkmus did throw ISHTAR SCHNEIDER any indication, his awkwardness and re­ in a cover of the Silver Jews' "Blue Ar­ StaffWriter rangements," as well as a number of Jicks clusive attitude are simply an extension songs. Surprisingly though, the set was at If you enjoy a romantic movie with a of this character. This was not a film for it's most shambolic when Malkmus played weird twist and a less-than-happy end­ fans of "happily ever after." It was how­ his latest work. One of his strings conve­ ing, "Two Lovers" is for you. I entered the ever, shockingly gritty and real. The filming niently snapped soon after beginning "Real theater with an open mind and certain ex­ style was similar to that of a documentary, Emotional Trash" (by far the longest song citement that comes from entering a film with unusual camera angles and creative in his catalogue) and after stopping, he with an enticing name like "Two Lovers." blending techniques between shots. The opened up his guitar case to reveal that he Unfortunately, it definitely wasn't the typi­ lighting seems to be filtered in a way that had not brought any replacements. When cal Romeo and Juliet kind of cinematic gives the whole production a dark and de­ someone back stage gave him new strings, experience I was expecting. pressing tone. In retrospect, the lighting is Malkmus declared "this is gonna take Gwyneth Paltrow plays the assistant to very in line with the plot. three minutes - hold on" and proceeded a washed up ex-drug addict lawyer who is Set in the poorer parts of suburban New to screw on the wrong string (although, to caught in an affair with one of the married York, there are some great shots of the city Courtesy of Noise Pop senior partners. She befriends her neigh­ and surrounding area mixed in between Former Pavement singer Malkmus played sold out show at Great American Music Hall his credit, he did make the change within the promised timeframe). Later in the set bor, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix's the drama. One of the best filmed parts of filled with young bands and darlings of the no one was more amused than Malkmus character is much more flabby, angst-rid- the entire movie is set in a nightclub where COLIN GIBBONS blog age. himself when he had to abandon "Vanessa den and bipolar than the buff leading man you actually feel like you're on a vibrat­ StaffWriter Folksy San Francisco-based openers from Queens" after forgetting the lyrics in we are used to seeing from him. He plays a ing dance floor, quite inebriated, watching Goh Nakamura and Kelley Stoltz seemed the second verse. suicide-prone 20-something named Leon­ strange faces swirl around you, rather than Twenty years after the birth of Pave­ to have attracted a few loyal fans, but the As his set played out as a sort of haphaz­ ard, from a Jewish family. He still lives at sitting in a perfecdy still and dark movie ment, one of the more influential bands full capacity crowd was clearly there for ard retrospective, Malkmus appeared con­ home and works in his dad's dry cleaning theater. of the past two decades, Stephen Malk­ Malkmus. Although the venue was not yet scious of his legacy, but seemed to take it business. With a strange, twisted plot and me­ mus continues to be a figure in the cen­ filled enough for crowd noise to be an issue less seriously than anyone else in the build­ The storyline felt a little bit too much diocre characters, "Two Lovers" is one ter of the indie rock universe. Although during Nakamura's set, second opener Peg­ ing. When delivering his famously sar­ like a soap opera, with Leonard trying to of those movies that's just a little bit too certainly entitled to kick back and take a gy Honeywell was more or less drowned castic lines about the Smashing Pumpkins drown himself in the bay in the beginning long. It definitely isn't a replacement for long nap on his laurels, the man known as out and had to resort to making passive and Stone Temple Pilots during "Range of the film. It was hard to believe that his a Friday night out and about in the city, "SM" has. proved unwilling to cruise along -aggressive requests for the audience to Life", he gave a knowing snicker, acknowl­ character could be so socially awkward and but if you're bored this weekend and want on his cred. Since the breakup of Pave­ quiet down. Stoltz, appearing third, didn't edging the references that now seem both reclusive, yet still be able to balance a love to watch something different for a change, ment 10 years ago, Malkmus has released have much better luck, but the soundman prescient and dated. After the botched at­ triangle with Paltrow's character and the check it out. four albums, three of them with his band had the foresight to increase the volume tempt at "Vanessa from Queens," he intro­ The Jicks. Although he's always willing to between sets. Stoltz finally managed to duced "Here" joking, "this one's so iconic I "Have omsif people play Pavement songs, he has remained fo­ catch the crowd's attention as he capped didn't even practice it." The final song of cojtttaicrt your people" cused on writing and playing new material. his set with a rather outstanding cover of the night, "Summer Babe," was interrupt­ Because of this relentless creativity and a Echo & the Bunnymen's "Read it in Books" ed midway through as Malkmus stopped receive ema.il updates whenever longstanding eagerness to take bands of (If you have not heard Pavement's take on and explained that he could not play the new content is posted his musical progeny along on tour, the Bunnymen classic "The Killing Moon," I bridge on an acoustic guitar. After a few patriarch of the slacker generation has be­ recommend you check out the recent de­ swigs of water he finished the song with come more ingrained than ever in the in­ luxe release of "Brighten the Corners.") a barrage of sloppy howls and ad-libbed thcfoght iline.com/subscribe die sphere. Malkmus' sold-out solo show When he finally appeared, Malkmus profanity, then waved and disappeared off at the Great American last week seemed came on stage holding an acoustic guitar stage, leaving the audience shell-shocked a namral fit in a Noise Pop lineup largely and a laptop, announcing, "It's only me, it's and satisfied. JTuQharn Onlin•*'«) Fa..ne&e s San Francisco Foghorn SPORTS MARCH 5, 2009 Baseball Season Has Started, Dons Look Promising Men's Basketball Finishes 7th on Fridays, while junior Alex Kalogrides sophomore Chris Escobar are all vying for FRANCESCA CRUDO will start on Saturdays. Sundays and mid­ the starting position. Poppert will start at StaffWriter Dons starting to recruit for next season week games are also up for grabs. Sopho­ shortstop and Braunecker at third base. more Garrett Luippold will be valuable as Redshirt freshman Adam Clear will back already started and the Dons have signed The Dons baseball team is a young team MATT STEINBACH a relief pitcher and for closing, but he may up Poppert at shortshop, but he can also one recruit, and are wooing several others. - there are 23 underclassmen and just three Sports Editor move into the starting rotation. Sopho­ play second and third base. The Dons have reportedly signed cen­ seniors. The team's youth could help them more Sean Burns also has a shot at a start­ Senior Zach Kim will be the veteran in ter Perris Blackwell out of Etiwanda High go back to the post season. The Dons will, ing spot. Junior Doug Murray and fresh­ left field and senior Drew Johnspn will start The men's basketball season has come School. ESPN has Blackwell rated as the however, rely on veterans to keep the team man Cameron Love will be starting in the in right field. Freshman Connor Bernatz to an end with the Dons splitting their fi­ 48th best center and gave him an 85 over­ healthy if tney want to win the conference mid-week games. The bullpen is strong- it and junior Bobby Ethel will share time in nal two games of the season. On Feb. 26 all rating. His rating means that ESPN and go back to the post season. includes freshman Jordan Remer, freshman center field. Bernatz will also see time in they lost a close game to Loyola Mary­ scouts believe that he is an outstanding A big part of the outcome of the season Bob Mott, junior Joe Anderson, redshirt left and right field. Freshman Jared Den- mount, 61-57. But the Dons would later prospect that will be able to contribute for the Dons will be due to the veterans. freshman Kyle Lawton, junior Joe Oropez ham and Escobar will both be backups. pull it together for their final game as they immediately. Blackwell is listed at six foot Returning to the team are sophomore left and sophomore Jonathan Abramson. The Dons open the season with 18 won 70-62 against Pepperdine. This puts eight and weighs 240 pounds. Scouting re­ handed pitcher Matt Lujuan and sopho­ After having a successful stint with consecutive games on the road and 22 of their season record to 11-18 overall and 3- ports say that Blackwell is a natural scorer more outfielder Connor Bernatz; both Team USA, junior Ryan Lipkin will start as the first 23 games away from Benedetti 11 in the WCC. that can score with either hand and that players were freshmen All-Americans last catcher. The number two position goes to Diamond. The Dons need to do well on The Dons'WCC record puts them in he has great footwork. He should compete season. Senior third baseman Dane Brau­ redshirt sophomore Travis Higgs; redshirt the road; last year, they were 13-19 on the the seventh seed in the WCC tournament, for playing time right away and may even necker and junior shortstop Derek Pop- freshman Matt Quintero and freshman road. However, head coach Nino Giar- which starts Mar. 6 in Las Vegas. The start. pert can stay healthy this season. Mason Morioka will back up as needed. ratano thinks that the Dons are one of top Dons will sixth seed Pepperdine in their The Dons are also recruiting Domi­ The Dons have a good starting rotation The Dons will have to reshape their in­ four teams in the West Coast Conference. first game. During the regular season the nique O'Connor who is a point guard out and bullpen. Although the team lost Evan field since they lost Joey Railey, Mitchell If the Dons want to win the conference, Dons split the series against Pepperdine, of Westchester High School. O'Connor Frederickson and Matt Baugh to the draft Bialosky, and Tavo Hall. Sophomore Ste­ they need to take advantage of the young losing at home 69-67 and winning on the has yet to make a decision on where he will and Brian Anderson is graduating, the phen Yarrow will start at first base. Sec­ team as well use the veterans. Using their road 70-62. This is a winnable game for go next year but the Dons are one of the Dons need to fill their rotation. Matt Lu­ ond base is up for grabs - junior transfer speed and defense would help them out as USF and they could easily advance to the teams he is considering. ESPN has given jan will go to the number one slot and start Robert Abel, junior George Lujan and well. next round of the tournament, which will him a rating of 86, which means he is an be better than they did last year. outstanding prospect as well. If O'Connor Rex Walters has done an excellent job signs with the Dons then that will give USF Men's Rugby Loses to Santa Clara 32-5 of improving the USF program so far two outstanding-level prospects. Getting in his first season as head coach . Hope­ both of these prospects would be great for fully Walters can continue to rebuild the the program; it would immediately make it basketball program and put the team at better. Hopefully the Dons can continue to a more competitive level. A win in the sign solid prospects because it would put WCC tournament would help. this program back to respectability. Coach Another way that Walters can con­ Walters has done a great job so far, let's tinue to improve the basketball program is hope he continues to successfully rebuild through recruiting. Recruiting season has the program. David Beckham Must Stay at AC Milan

Brazilian superstar Pato against Lazio, a curving free kick later in the same game which sailed tantalizingly just out of reach over the Lazio defenders before landing on the head of Massimo Ambrosini for a goal, and a thunderous direct free kick against Genoa which shamed the goalkeeper and put Milan in advantage. He has instantly endeared himself to the Rossoneri faithful, and their faith has not been disappointed. According to the initial loan agree­ ment between LA. and Milan, Beckham is to return to the Galaxy on Mar. 8, the first day of the MLS preseason. Yet AC Milan has made no bones about wanting to keep him in Italy. MLS Commissioner Don Garber gave both clubs involved un­ til Feb. 13 to make a deal. Milan's offer of JOEYBELLEZA $15 million was rejected by the Galaxy on StaffWriter the 13th, but the affair isn't over, because Garber's deadline is not completely bind­ Let's face it: David Beckham is not ing; in any case, the Italian club still has MajcJr League Soccer's long-awaited until Mar. 8 to steal Becks from America. messiah, although the upsurge in sales AC Milan surmised that the Galaxy would Andrew Jimenez/Foghorn bite at the chance of $15 million, but the The USF Men's Rugby team lost a hard-fought battle to the Santa Clara Broncos 32-5 on Saturday. of Beckham jerseys must be making the owners of the LA. Galaxy very happy. Yet Galaxy called the bluff, most likely to hold the man with the fabled right foot has out for more money from a club that paid given neither the Galaxy nor MLS the around $30 million each for Pato and Ron- much needed injection of talent and class aldinho. Coach Ancelotti is still confident it ardently desired when it first endeav­ of negotiating a deal to keep Beckham, ored to bring Beckham across the pond. much to Galaxy coach Bruce Arena's dis­ This is not so much due to a lack of skill may. What's more, the Spice Boy has em­ Not Watching Channel 35? on the part of the former English captain; phatically stated that he hopes to finish the it's more thanks to the lack of comparable season in Milan. skill around him. The fields of American soccer are the Whereas in basketball one Kobe or graveyards of legends. International su­ one Jordan can drastically affect a team's perstars Pele, Jurgen Klinsmann, Carlos Then Tune In To performance and even improve his team­ Valderrama and Roberto Donadoni came mates, football (a.k.a. soccer) requires to America at the end of their illustrious more than one great player on the field to careers to burn out any remaining gas in the youtube. com/usf tv take on the opposition. The recent domi­ tank. Today Cuauhtemoc Blanco seems to nance of Manchester United and Barce­ be following the same path. To me, there is For More USFtv! lona in their respective national leagues something heartbreaking about heroes of is as much a testament to the defensive the sport stubbornly seeking a triumphant skills of Rio Ferdinand and Carlos Puyol end to their careers on fields unworthy to as much as it is to the offensive prowess be touched by their cleats. Beckham de­ of a Wayne Rooney or Leo Messi. And serves a greater glory, and AC Milan is giv­ although Pippo Inzaghi has become the ing him a chance once again to play in one greatest all-time goal-scorer in interna­ of the greatest teams in the world, in one tional competitions, he could have never of the toughest leagues in the world, and done so without an Andrea Pirlo or Kaka in the most competitive continent in the cc to feed him the ball. world. Surrounded by greats like Maldini, supply (an article) for publication The same is true for the Galaxy and Pirlo, Seedorf, Kaka, Ronaldinho and Pato, for MLS at large. Beckham's ripped and he can become an integral part of a club glistening body, no matter how much it with the most international titles (18) and gets plastered all over Union Square, can can help win a 19th (2009 UEFA Cup) never lift MLS to a level of quality which and 20th (European SuperCup) in the can compete with that of Europe or South coming months. AC Milan is already en Submit your own articles to the Community Section America. The talent gap between Ameri­ route to a spot in the UEFA Champions can soccer and global football is simply too League (the world's most prestigious club great for Beckham to bridge by himself, tournament) for next season, and it is hard and it might end up in the print and this has been manifested by the Gal­ to believe that the man so instrumental in axy's recent failure to qualify for the MLS Manchester United's stunning 1999 de­ playoffs. Becks himself has implicitly but feat of Bayern Munich in the Champions vigorously expressed his disappointment League final would pass up another chance with America in the most emphatic way to lift that trophy after suffering in bowels possible: by going to Italy to play for AC of MLS mediocrity. David Beckham is a Milan on loan during the MLS offseason. world class player and it would be nothing short of tragic if he ended his most distin­ It's easy to see how much better a leg­ guished career on the purgatorial fields of end plays when he's surrounded by men thefoghornonline.com/submit-article America. of his class. In just the past few weeks, Beckham has made a contribution to AC Milan which coach Carlo Ancelotti Joey Belleza is a junior theology major and JT0nIt0nt Online called "indispensible". Highlights include a rabid AC Milan supporter. Freedom and Fairness a splendid cross-field assist to 19-year-old 10 SPORTS San Francisco Foghorn MARCH 5, 2009 Lady Dons Lose to Pepperdine 55-47 On Senior Night tied the game at 26-26. Singleterry and MATT STEINBACH Rollins added two lay-ups to get the Dons Sports Editor back into the game. The guard combo combined for 25 points. Behind Single­ In their final regular season game of terry and Rollins, the Dons continued to the year, the Lady Dons basketball team fight off the better Pepperdine Waves. The hosted the Pepperdine Waves Saturday second half was a lot like the first half with afternoon. On senior day, it was a fresh­ the score going back and forth. At around man that shined. Freshman guard Vania the 10-minute mark in the second half, Singleterry recorded her third double- the score was tied at 36 all. But after this double of the season, while scoring a game point in the game, the Pepperdine Waves high 14 points and adding a career best pulled away. 11 rebounds. Before the game, seniors The Waves went on a 10 to two run Shay Rollins, Alexis Musante and Leslie to take and stretch the lead 46-38. Pep­ Walker were honored for their basketball perdine put the Lady Dons into a deep careers while at USF. All of these players hole that was almost impossible to get out have made great contributions to the ath­ of. The Dons attempted to fight back but letic program and they all have had great Pepperdine continued to build their lead, careers. going up by as much as 10 points. Taylor The game started out very exciting Smith and Skye Barnett, who each scored with the lead going back and forth be­ 12 points, led Pepperdine to their lead. In tween the two squads. Pepperdine was fact, they were the only Waves players that first on the board after two free throws, scored in the double digits. With the bal­ but the Dons quickly scored to take the anced scoring attack, Pepperdine slowly lead. Pepperdine held the biggest lead of beat down the Dons on both sides of the the first half when they went up by five at court. the seven-minute mark. But the lady Dons The lead was too much for the Dons would not let Pepperdine develop a larger and they failed to come back in the game. lead. The Dons did a good job of staying They eventually lost 55-47 on their fi­ alive in the first half. Their defense was nal game of the season. Senior night was solid enough to not allow the Waves to spoiled by a loss but now the Dons will pull ahead and their offense kept scoring compete in the WCC tournament. USF to regain or shorten the Pepperdine lead. will get the 7th seed in the WCC tourna­ The half ended with Pepperdine leading ment in Las Vegas. They will play the San 26-22. Diego Toreros on Friday Mar. 6. Kate Greenspan/Foghorn In the second half the Dons quickly Rheina Ale attempts to shake her defender, but despite her efforts the Lady Dons lost to Pepperdine on their final game of the year. Manny Ramirez Needs to Stop Being Manny The Lady Dons Defeat Loyola Marymount University 65-61 Scott Boras have rejected every offer they don't want him. There's a fear that having have received because they feel that he is Manny will create bad chemistry or bad ANDREA LENNOX win for the Dons. LMU fired back with not getting the proper contract for his pro­ team morale because of his personality. So StaffWriter their top players, Cowling and Vargas. To­ duction. They want a contract that will pay it's understandable why the Dodgers are gether they crawled back to the leading him $25 million a year over a few years. reluctant to offer him a huge contract. No This past Thursday evening in War seat with a one point lead (56-55) and only But is Ramirez really worth that kind of one knows if he'll request a trade a year Memorial Gym, the basketball Lady Dons 5:32 left. money? after signing a mega-deal, because nothing defeated the visiting Loyola Marymount The Lions and the Dons faced off Manny Ramirez is undoubtedly one of is predicable with Ramirez. Lions in an exciting 65-61 victory. This with a free throw contest in the final five win was the third straight victory over the the best baseball players of the last decade Manny Ramirez is also 36 years old minutes. The Lions were generally unsuc­ Lions, a season-sweep that the Dons have or so. He has career totals of 527 homeruns, and has been in the league for a long time. cessful as Vargas missed two of their shots, not held over the Lions since the 2002-03 1,725 RBIs while hitting for a .314 aver­ Although his production hasn't slowed and Ysaguirre missed the front end. USF season. age over 16 years. All these totals put him down that much, it's highly probable that had better luck as Keating gave USF the near the top of every category. There is no it will because of his age. It's a big risk giv­ From the first minute, fans and play­ lead with two successful shots. Now, with doubting his level of production, as he has ing an older player a long contract because ers knew it would be a very close game. In less than two minutes to go, USF lead 57- been very productive for his whole career. the probability of him performing at a the first quarter, the Dons and the Lions 56. He also rarely gets hurt; the smallest num­ high level throughout the contract is very took turns leading the game a total of 10 Although both teams put in their ber of games he has played since his rookie low. The Dodgers know this, so they are times. However, the Lions were never too greatest effort the last two minutes, the year is 120. So if the Dodgers, Ramirez not willing to offer him the lengthy con­ far ahead of the Dons;#six points was the Dons prevailed and managed 9-5 shots, MATT STEINBACH and Boras were negotiating based on sta­ tract that he and Scott Boras want. maximum deficit the Lions were able to and vectored with a final score of 65-61; Sports Editor earn the entire night. The first half was one two points higher than the last time the tistics alone, Ramirez would deserve what­ Manny Ramirez and Scott Boras are of great stat reporting for the Dons, who Dons defeated the Lions a month prior in ever contract he wanted. But along with all asking for too much from the Dodgers. impressed fans with a 52.2 shooting clip Los Angeles. Manny Ramirez has always been a those numbers comes a lot of baggage. Given Ramirez's age and personality, it his with a 53.3 mark made from beyond the player that has caused controversy. Last Everywhere Manny Ramirez goes, highly unlikely that the Dodgers would be Previously mentioned Rheina Ale and arc. season, after much turmoil and disagree­ controversy follows. He has always been willing to give him the type of contract he Shay Rollins were key players in Thurs­ ment with the Red Sox organization, ridiculed for his behavior around the me­ desires. But Ramirez and Boras are stub­ Although the Lions showed great day's games. Ale added 10 points to the Ramirez was traded to the Los Angeles dia and his strong and quirky personality. born and won't settle for less than what promise in their offensive attempts, the Dons' overall score as Rollins tied her own Dodgers. He had an amazing year with the Ramirez is never afraid to say-what's on his they think they deserve. Boras is notori­ Dons were invincible with their three- career high of 23 points, including going Dodgers, batting .396 with 17 home runs mind or do whatever he feels like. This gets ous for wanting more for his clients than pointer power streak. In the first half alone, four for seven from the three-point mark. and 53 RBIs in just 53 games. His amazing him into trouble because if he is unhappy they are really worth, and it's no different the Dons made eight successful three- Freshman Don Vania Singleterry was an­ other player essential for USF's victory. season carried the Dodgers into the post­ about his situation, he lets everyone know. for Ramirez. Being the great agent he is, point shots. With one minute remaining in the second quarter, the Lions were lead­ Singleterry scored 18 points, as well as go­ season and he helped give them their first He constandy requests trades because it Boras gets those contracts for his clients. ing 34-32. The eighth three-pointer of the ing seven for nine. These three had dou­ playoff series win in a decade. Dodger fans seems as if he is never happy. There will be Although Ramirez has not received an of­ half was made on the buzzer by freshman ble-digit scorings for the Dons, but were quickly adored and appreciated Ramirez games where he doesn't feel like playing, fer that he likes, he has received good of­ Don Rheina Ale, and it was a pivotal shot not the only ladies securing USF's victory. for his talent and production. so he doesn't show up. Ramirez is just one fers. Earning $45 million over two years that sent USF into the second half with a Freshman Katy Keating managed eight But after the season was over, Ramirez of those players that is always in the news sounds good to me. It's doubtful that the 36-34 lead. points, while attacking seven rebounds. decided to become a free agent, hoping because of his antics. He is like a watered Dodgers will offer a contract significantly Senior Don Leslie Walker rounded out to score a big contract. He became a free down version of Terrell Owens, always higher. Factor in the current economic sit­ Although the scoreboard of the sec­ the Lady Dons with five points. Impres­ agent in October and has still not signed stirring things up. Because of his wacki- uation, and it becomes even less likely that ond half showed a close game, it was clear that the Lady Dons had their victory in the sively, sophomore Donnisha Taylor man­ with a team. Reportedly, Ramirez has re­ ness and selfishness, the media has created Ramirez will get the contract he wants. As bag. Senior Shay Rollins of USF scored 8 aged seven boards, two steals, two assists, ceived interest from a few teams includ­ the phrase "It's just Manny being Manny" a Dodgers fan, I want Manny Ramirez be­ of the Dons' first 10 points, adding to what and one point for the Dons. ing the Dodgers and Giants. The Dodgers meaning don't pay attention to what he's cause he gives my team the best chance to would be USF's biggest lead of the game. After this game the Lions are now (7- have reportedly offered him four separate doing because he always says and does cra­ compete for a World Series. Somebody has With only 12 minutes left, the scoreboard 10, 7-6 WCC), while the Dons are (7-20, contracts, a three-year deal worth $60 mil­ zy things that he doesn't necessary mean. to budge in the negotiations and hopefully read 46-41 in favor of the Dons. 3-10 WCC). Saturday will complete the lion, an arbitration contract, one-year deal Either you love him or you hate him, that's it will lead to Ramirez wearing Dodger As the half progressed, fans grew regular season for the Dons, as they host for $25 million and a two-year deal worth just the way it is with Man-Ram. blue. weary of what was thought to be an easy the Pepperdine Waves this Saturday. $45 million. But Ramirez and his agent Because of his personality, many teams 24/7

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