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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Saint Mary's Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Collegian by an authorized editor of Saint Mary's Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Moraga, California • Volume 112, Number 21 • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 • stmaryscollegian.com • Twitter: @SMC_Collegian • Facebook.com/smccollegian ACN takes audience on special journey What’s Inside NEWS

De la salle week preview A quick look at some of the special events celebrating the Lasallian founder and why this week is important for the community . PAGE 2

Senior art Galleries Scott Dyrness prepares to present his senior art exhibit called “Refrection” at the Soda Center later in late April. PAGE 3

Culture

Zayn Decides to go In a different direction The One Direction member has chosen to leave and uncertainty about the group’s future arise. PAGE 4 asian american Pacific Islander students danced, sang, and performed spoken word pieces during the night’s celebration of identity and heritage . (Courtesy of Marian Pantaleon) Students explore influences of their Asian heritage on their identities by Evelyn Minaise around the reception were pseudo-SMC seating. Assistant Culture Editor ID cards with participants’ photos and per- The night had a travel element to the sonal descriptions surrounding identity, a theme, titled “I Am Because We Are,” The first week back from spring break, theme that would persist throughout the which took the audience through time the Saint Mary’s community had Asian and space to tell a story. At the beginning Cultural Night (ACN) to look forward to on “I Am Because We of the night, the executive team explained Unbreakable kimmy schmidt Thursday. That evening, students and staff their intentions to tell stories of what it Tina Fey’s new show satirizes life in put on a show for peers illustrating what Are” is an examination meant to those involved in the night, spe- New York through the eyes of a naïve it means to be an Asian Pacific Islander in of the influence of cifically about their experiences and how survivor of a doomsday cult who America from their perspectives. they were shaped by those before them. “I spent 15 years in a bunker. PAGE 5 Guests were given a program and di- our cultural past. Am Because We Are” is an examination of rected past an optional photobooth and the influence of our cultural past, its signifi- Opinion into the Moraga room of the Soda Center night. Entering the main room, desserts cance for our present, and its implication for a standing reception of appetizers and and drinks were offered as well as fortune for our future. “We will take a look at the drinks an hour before the show. Scattered cookies on each chair of the theater-style see ACN, page 3 “My Brain Made Me Do It:” a look at psychopathy Anne Bird explains why it happens and how they know what they do by Rosemary Cook by the fact that sociopaths’ actions result murder was akin to the feeling of squishing Meatless Mondays Staff Writer from societal forces that influenced them a bug. The lifestyle factors analyzed by the The amount of water it takes to to develop irregularly. Psychopathy, on the test show that psychopaths are prone to produce a pound of meat is staggering. On Wednesday night, Anne Bird began other hand, is biological; it is a personality boredom and have an abnormal need for In the midst of the drought, perhaps her talk about psychopathy by retitling it disorder that is a result of genetics or brain stimulation. They are parasitic and have a change of diet is in order. PAGE 6 to something more appropriate. A psycho- damage and is permanent and currently a lack of realistic long-term goals. Finally, path’s brain, she explained, doesn’t “make” untreatable. It is distinguished by a num- antisocial factors include poor behavioral sports them do anything. It “lets” them. Psycho- ber of characteristics as outlined by the control, juvenile delinquency, and criminal paths lack the “brakes” that control their Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R) versatility. Bird found it most interesting Padres are a world behavior and translate knowledge of the put forth by Robert Hare, and Anne Bird that these personality traits of psychopaths series contender “right thing to do” into actual correct ac- uses these guidelines to examine inmates. are clearly linked to neuroanatomy. The San Diego based baseball team tion. Bird, a registered nurse working at San The PCL-R is a checklist of psychopathic As part of her introduction, Bird advised has promising offense, though defense Quentin State Prison, has had opportunity tendencies that, when paired with a semi- the audience against self-diagnosing them- still proves to be lacking. PAGE 7 to interview, test, and study incarcerated structured interview of the patient, can selves based on this information, primarily criminals who are diagnosed psychopaths. help make accurate diagnoses. Bird shared because psychopathy isn’t just evidenced She shared some of her findings and the her experience using the test to study and in a person’s behavior; an MRI scan shows nuances of her field with a captivated Saint help the inmates in San Quentin, explaining signs of the disorder in the structure and Mary’s audience. how certain answers to questions are tell- workings of the brain. Human beings have Bird began with the definition of psy- tale signs of psychopathy. The PCL-R looks five major areas of the brain that help with chopathy. Many people use the terms deeply at four factors in patients: interper- moral decision making: the polar/medial “psycho,” “crazy,” “psychotic,” and “socio- sonal, affective, lifestyle, and antisocial. prefrontal cortex (PFC) that is responsible pathic” interchangeably, although they Interpersonal factors include pathological for self-reflection, the ventral PFC that are all distinctly different disorders. Being lying, superficial charm, and a manipula- controls self-perception and insight, the psychotic means having a temporary acute tive, conning personality. Affective factors posterior cingulate that weighs moral and break with reality often caused by mood are hallmarks of psychopaths: a lack of em- rational choices, the amygdale that allows a Player Profile disorders or drug or alcohol abuse. It is pathy, remorse, guilt, and sense of respon- person to “read people” and sense stress or Lacrosse player Megan Armes treatable. Psychopaths and sociopaths are sibility. Bird shared a quote from a patient fear in another person, and the angular gy- hopes for a strong finish to her final similar to each other, differentiated mainly saying that committing rape, extortion, and see BRAIN, page 3 season at Saint Mary’s. PAGE 8 2 The Collegian • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • tuesday, April 14, 2015 3 The Inside Page news

editorial Hoosier state is not a bellweather in fight for equality Dyrness experiments with light for exhibition by Charlie Guese Shortly after its passage, critics, ce- life. The anonymity of the internet same-sex couples despite personal His work defies conventional ideas about the gallery display of art Editor-in-Chief lebrities, and businesses protested allowed some activists to threaten religious convictions, compared to the law. The review site Angie’s their business, which eventually 47% who opposed. by James Scolamieri sired effect. He has attempted to for the artwork and I don’t want or a haunted house instead of an hile the year is 2015, and List reversed its plans to expand its closed Memories. The pizzeria was As public support for the LGBT Copy Editor make his gallery exhibition differ- the the lights to bleed on each art gallery. He also recommends Wwhile we do supposedly live headquarters in Indianapolis, and then awarded over $1 million in a community is at its highest in U.S. ent by defying typical expectations other so I’m dividing the room up that viewers walk through sev- in the free world, every once in a the NCAA suggested moving their GoFundMe campaign. history, it is becoming increasingly The end of the school year of light and space. specifically for all these art pieces. eral times to understand how the while, some remnant of the infa- headquarters out of state as well. While anonymous threats and harder for our fascist and funda- brings with it a lot of cumulative “At first, I had no idea what I “I never really thought I would individual pieces create a unified mous culture wars of the preview As a sign of the times, Memo- Yelp reviews are not helping the mentalist friends to justify their projects which represent the best be interested in space design, whole. decades come back to visit and ries Pizza in Walkerton, Ind. was gay rights cause, the owners of views, forcing them to play more of of a students’ academic develop- “I never really thought but it really plays with what you Two other seniors will be dis- haunt us in order to remind us that spotlighted in a local news report Memories Pizza are a signifier for a victim role that they are truly the ment at Saint Mary’s. The Art expect when you go to a gallery,” playing their senior art projects yes, closed-minded people still exist. as being just one of many Hoosier what happens to the religious right ones being discriminated against, Department uses this form to cre- I would be interested the artist continued. “When you this spring. Humberto Palafox All hellbroke loose whenIndiana businesses that would deny ser- as they continue to lose political and and the arguments against same-sex ate something that everyone can in space design but go to a gallery you expect it to be has an art show exhibiting a comic The Collegian Governor Mike Pence signed into vices to gays and lesbians if they public clout in light of growing ac- marriage and LGBT equality grow enjoy. This year, three seniors will very open, and you almost feel like narrative that he created. The Saint Mary’s College of California law a “religious freedom” measure were asked to serve, ahem, their ceptance of the LGBT community. flimsier and flimsier, as seen in Ken- be showing their artwork in galler- it really plays with you have to behave in a certain way work is meant to feel like a story Campus that prohibits any state laws that pizza at a gay wedding. Owner According to Pew Research, support tucky’s brief in its Supreme Court ies on campus. One of these artists, what you expect when when you go to a gallery: you have that a traveller worked on their “substantially burden” a person in Kevin O’Connor said thatgay people for same-sex marriage in the U.S. is Case that claims same-sex marriage Scott Dyrness, sat down with The you go to a gallery...I to be quiet, you can’t touch the whole life. His work will be on P.O. Box 4407 following his or her religious beliefs. choose to be gay, just as he chose to now at 52%, and 49% of Americans discriminates against straight peo- Collegian for a discussion of his art. It’s a weird feeling every time display on April 19 in Gallery 160, Calendar Moraga, CA 94575 For the record, a “person” is also a be heterosexual. Funny— I wonder also believe that businesses should ple but that heterosexual marriage artistic process and the upcoming wanted to make it I go to an art gallery, so I wanted located near the Art Museum. Ad- 206 Ferroggiaro Hall business, because that makes sense. when he made that decision in his be required to provide services to see INDIANA, page 3 senior art shows. like going to a circus to change that. I wanted to make ditionally, Kelsey Carrido’s work Dyrness’ selected medium is not it like going to a circus or some- will be on display May 10. She is Denim Day www.stmaryscollegian.com canvas or paint, although he uses or something.” thing. Something more engaging, displaying a series of visual art Wednesday, April 15 [email protected] both in his work. His medium is something you feel a little more.” pieces in different mediums which 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. light. The show is called “Refrec- The gallery will showcase a se- explore the relationship of chaos Dryden Hall: Patio Telephone: (925) 631-4279 SMC students perform at ongoing recital series tion,” which combines the words was going to do, but then kind of ries of installations which he cre- and order. Contact Gillian Cutshaw Facebook.com/smccollegian reflection and refraction. In this messing with everything, doing ated throughout the course of the Dyrness’ gallery will be on dis- [email protected] Twitter: @SMC_Collegian by Sofia Jeremias Tstzoo’s performance with Dmi- ing arts courses at Saint Mary’s Lacsamana’s rendition of “Nina” series, Dyrness explores the pos- the space design and how I’m go- school year. These installations play in the Soda Center from April Assistant News editor tri Kabalevsky’s “Violin Concerto College. Smyth sang “Vaga Luna” followed Koo with accompani- sibilities of using light’s reflective ing to arrange everything, it all will be placed in the darkened 15 through 17 from 6-9 p.m. each Leadership Studies Open in C Major, Op. 48.” Rosco was and “Per Pieta,” composed by Vin- ment on piano by Witon. Zach- properties to create the art itself. kind of clicked and I really do like Soda Center for the weekend of night. The gallery is free and open House SARA DESANTIS On Wednesday, students and accompanied by Dr. Lino Rivera, cent Bellini. The Italian arietta ary Barbieri then sang “Two This means that he is not only cre- it, and I do kind of think it works the exhibition. Dyrness hopes to all ages, complete with food and Wednesday, April 15 CHARLIE GUESE faculty gathered to enjoy an af- who regularly teaches perform- contained haunting lines such Songs of Travel,” “Roadside Fire,” ating conventional visual art, but with me,” Dyrness explained. “It’s Saint Mary’s community mem- beverages. There will be alcoholic 6:30-8:30 p.m. Editors-in-Chief ternoon of music. The Performing ing arts courses, on the piano. as “tell her that, day and night, I and “Youth and Love,” by Ralph also designing the light and space not just the artwork that I’m doing, bers will walk through the linear beverages available to patrons 21 Soda Activity Center: Lafayette Arts Department sponsored an Roscoe has been playing violin count the hours of sorrow, that a Vaughn Williams. around the work to create the de- I’m designing the light specifically gallery as they would a fun house and up. Room KATIE WALSH event that is part of an ongoing for approximately 14 years and flattering hope, comforts me in The afternoon recital conclud- Contact Leadership Studies Pro- Business Manager student recital series that takes explained that she had been prac- my love.” ed with the “Sonata a Tre” by An- grams place throughout the year. ticing the piece she performed for Anthony Koo sang a more con- tonio Vivaldi. Megan Pineda and [email protected] ALEXA GAMBERO The first piece of the afternoon the recital since October. temporary piece, “Till I hear You Alexia Wunder played the flute, BRAIN: psychopaths understand their actions, but lack moral restraints Chief Copy Editor was performed by Camille Tsztoo, Andrew Smyth sang two songs Sing,” from the musical “Love Nicholas Kennen played the cello, continued from page 1 SCAR & Interactive Theater who played Rachmaninoff’s “Pre- after Roscoe and was accom- Never Dies” by Andrew Lloyd and Martin Rokeach, another Workshop-Bystander JOSIE HOWATT lude in C Minor, Op. 3, No. 2” on panied on the piano by Renee Webber and was accompanied professor in the Performing Arts rus, which controls an individual’s sis. Therefore, the neuroanatomy chines wired to mimic the human if so, what do we do with these Intervention JAMES SCOLAMIERI the piano. Sarah Roscoe followed Witon, who also teaches perform- by Rivera on the piano. Ericka Department, played the guitar. sense of responsibility. of a psychopath explains their personality perfectly, though they people? While there are some very Wednesday, April 15 Copy Editors When MRIs of psychopaths tak- cold, calculating personality and fail in the practice of emotion. Bird interesting suggestions, no dis- 7-8:30 p.m. en while making moral decisions inability to act morally. Bird found noted how scary it is to think that tinct answers to these questions Dante Hall 204 SHAWNY ANDERSON are compared with non-psycho- in her interviews that the most approximately 1 percent of the exist yet, though research in this Contact Gillian Cutshaw Faculty Adviser paths in the same scenarios, they disturbing finding was that while general population is accurately field is continuously expanding 925-631-4193 De La Salle week brings SMC community together show deficiencies in activity in all a psychopath can identify what the described in this manner. and developing, and Bird remains CJ COSAS of these areas of the brain. The right thing to do is and are capable Additionally, about 15-25 per- hopeful for the future. In order to Graduate Student Reading News Editor by Elizabeth Magno convocation on Wednesday—an it is also the title of a biography emphasized that the Lasallian mis- grey matter of a psychopath’s pre- of “moral knowing,” they won’t do cent of incarcerated people are advance, people both within and Series Staff Writer “academic event that students will on de La Salle’s life, “The Work is sion corresponds to the high level frontal cortex is thinner than that the right thing because they have psychopaths. This begs an inter- outside of the field must begin Wednesday, April 15 SOFIA JEREMIAS really enjoy”—and the Fair Trade Yours: The Life of John Baptist de of service that students participate of a normal person, so the work to no “moral feeling” attached to esting question that Bird posed to thinking about how our society 7:30-9:30 p.m. Assistant News Editor Beginning on Sunday, April Festival on Friday. Each year, Saint La Salle,” written by Brother Luke in both on and off campus. make these decisions is done by that deed. They are unmotivated the audience: are they really guilty structures the criminal justice Hagerty Lounge 19 is De La Salle week, an event Mary’s honors a distinguished La- Salm. “The first way to interpret Students at Saint Mary’s can re- their dorsolateral PFC, which has to manifest what they know into of their crimes if they cannot system to define responsibility, Contact Sara Mumolo TORI STRINGER organized for students, Christian sallian educator. This year, Lebre this theme,” Lebre explained, “is ally benefit from De La Salle week. no emotional connection and is physical action. In this way, psy- appreciate the nature and conse- mental health, and appropriate [email protected] Opinion Editor Brothers, faculty, and staff that said, the College will be recognizing to see that we are participating “By coming to and participating responsible for cost-benefit analy- chopaths are like complex ma- quences of criminal activity? And, forms of punishment. aims to increase awareness, deepen Brother Robert Schieler, who is the in God’s work and his plan in the in the multiple events that touch The Good Person of Setzuan MAHSA DINYARI understanding, and celebrate the superior general of the Christian world. We help other people see on the Lasallian heritage,” Lebre Thursday, April 16 Culture Editor life of Saint John Baptist de La Brothers. The Lasallian Leadership their role in God’s plan.” A second pointed out, “any student can learn and loving perspectives gain popu- 8 p.m. Salle, who is most recognized as the Five Core Dinner, taking place on way to see this year’s theme is with a lot about what it means to be La- ACN: art forms travel across time INDIANA larity, just as they have in almost LeFevre Theater EVELYN MINAISE founder of the Christian Brothers Friday, will also be included in the an understanding that, “We as sallian.Itlooks backtothe mission continued from page 1 continued from page 2 every civil rights struggle. And as Contact Rebecca Engle Assistant Culture Editor and the College’s Lasallian mission. week’s schedule. “This is a free five individuals are also charged to do of the College, a Catholic, Lasallian, Saint Mary’s is identified as one of 925-631-4159 Assistant Director of Lasallian For- course dinner with each course the work and service that are the Liberal Arts institute.” Students intersections of Asian identity in show was filled with heartfelt per- does not discriminate against gays the most LGBT friendly Catholic DANIEL CONMY mation and Student Leadership at corresponding to a core principle,” hallmarks of Lasallian education.” can gain knowledge of the various America,” said Andrew Nguyen formances about love, loss, and — as if that makes any legal sense. campuses according to New Ways SMC Relay for Life-Fight Sports Editor the Mission and Ministry Center Lebre explained. “For each princi- Lebre expanded on this perspec- ways this mission is practiced at and Annamarie Santos, ACN Co- missing pieces. Most had lessons This is an underlying pattern Ministry, it is proven that religious Against Cancer Ryan Lebre explained that the ple,there willbea speaker fromthe tive by connecting it with the Saint Saint Mary’s. Lead Chairs. (Nguyen is also chief regarding family and remember- of the anti-gay factions in the U.S. freedom and a loving environment Saturday, April 18-Sunday April 19 DIMITRI QUAGLIERINI week is “full of events that inform Saint Mary’s community who will Mary’s community: “A lot of people “It’s not just an offering of Mis- photographer at The Collegian.) ing those lost. Two other dances Their voices will continue to be can coexist with the LGBT commu- 10 a.m.-10 a.m. Assistant Sports Editor the campus community of the La- speak about that specific topic.” talk about how welcoming it is and sion and Ministry,” Lebre conclud- They also pointed out that the were also featured: a traditional drowned out as the truly accepting nity and beyond. Chapel Lawn sallian heritage and seek to enliven To go with the various events, its inclusivity. I think it’s a part ed. “It’s a campus-wide mission night was dedicated to Joan Iva Vietnamese dance as well as a J- Contact Irene Umipig ANDREW NGUYEN the school’s five core principles.” the theme for this year’s De La of this hallmark. The people who that brings out the importance of Cube Fawcett, the previous direc- Pop/K-Pop number. [email protected] Chief Photographer As pointed out by Lebre, some Salle week is “The Work is Yours.” work here and the students who at- education and service.” tor of the Intercultural Center, The family themes continued featured events will include the 8th Lebre said that it has a two-fold tend, it’s part of their work to be of De La Salle week will conclude who recently accepted a job at UC into the second half of the night New Media Pioneer Sandy Annual “Run 4 Hunger” on Sunday, meaning. Originally, this saying service to one another, to be a part on Sunday, April 26, with the Holi Berkeley. with set titles like “We Are Fam- Stone: “Gender, Body, Tech- a campus barbecue on Monday, came from John Baptist de La Salle; of God’s work at Saint Mary’s.” He Festival of Colors. The 18 sets were connected by ily,” “Family,” and “I Love My nology” a common, overarching set writ- Squad.” It ended on a musical Monday, April 20 ten by Nathan Gonzales and per- note with three sets in a row being 6-7:30 p.m. The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Mary’s formed by Xavier Echon. Echon sung or danced. Jules Perez and Soda Activity Center: Claeys College, published weekly, except during examination periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves played a first year student arriv- Markus Okano rapped the piece Lounge the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, Crime Beat ing at Saint Mary’s eager to find “Isang Ilaw” about their inter- Contact Scott M. Schonfeldt- solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial Board is comprised of all oversight staff members. Other a home and learn about the Asian pretations of community bringing Aultman opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The 3/22/2015 6:30 p.m. Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- 3/29/2015 11:22 p.m. Synopsis: The cause of the alarm set Student Life and Facilities Services cultures within the student body. together their abilities for the [email protected] ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. Incident: Medical Assist Incident: Fire Alarm off in Justin Hall was unknown-no The night ended with Echon’s better. “I Love My Squad” was The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a Synopsis: Injury to wrists in Alioto Synopsis: Activated by accident fire, smoke, or scorching; referred to 4/8/2015 10:59 a.m. satisfaction with his four years a dance mashup of many songs request for a correction or clarification may be made. Recreation Center-transported to by staff in St. Albert’s Hall-no fire, Facilities Services and Student Life Incident: Fire Alarm at Saint Mary’s and reflection on showcasing the talent of sixteen Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek by smoke or scorching; referred to Synopsis: Unknown cause for acti- how his identity fit into his college participants. Finally, Isabella Cha a friend; referred to Dean of Students Facilities Services 4/7/2015 11:26 a.m. vation of alarm in Ageno West- no experience. closed the night singing Natasha and Health & Wellness Incident: Fire Alarm fire, smoke, or scorching; referred Throughout Echon’s journey, Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” with 4/6/2015 7:00 p.m. Synopsis: The cause of the alarm set to Dean of Students and Facilities the audience is told stories from a slideshow of participants’ and 3/27/2015 3:00 p.m. Incident: Fire Alarm off in Justin Hall was unknown-no Services many students through a variety family members’ photos and life The Campus Calendar column Incident: Fire Alarm Synopsis: Food cooking set off the fire, smoke, or scorching; referred to of platforms, including dance, goals playing behind her. As the is a service highlighting major Synopsis: Unknown cause of alarm alarm in Ageno B- no smoke, fire Facilities Services and Student Life 4/8/2015 7:40 p.m. spoken word, and music. Sepa- executive team said thank you to events of the week. To include “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, in Warehouse-no fire, smoke, or or scorching; referred to Facilities Incident: Property Damage rated into two parts with a five various parties who helped with your event, email details to To create a positive force in a world scorching; referred to Facilities Services and Student Life 4/8/2015 10:11 a.m. Synopsis: Dent to vehicle from minute intermission, the perfor- the show, audience members left [email protected]. where cynics abound, To provide information to people when Services Incident: Equipment Failure baseball during club baseball prac- mance began with the traditional learning more about the Asian Due to space limitations, it wasn’t available before, 4/7/2015 9:10 a.m. Synopsis: Individual stuck in the tice; referred to Athletics and Loss Filipino Tinikiling dance. The community at Saint Mary’s and we cannot list individual To offer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner Incident: Fire Alarm elevator in De La Salle; referred to Prevention remainder of the first half of the their values. club meetings. 4 The Collegian • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, april 14, 2015 5 culture culture Zayn Malik takes a different path from One Direction Add “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” to your Netflix queue so be on the lookout for another by mahsa dinyari best of luck on the remainder of all breathe easy for the moment. Tina Fey pro- 13 episodes next March. The culture editor the Asian leg of the tour. Those who are most upset and single camera comedy series is Simon Cowell, the band’s affected by the news, however, duces a new se- the work of Robert Carlock and Chances are that you’ve heard founder from the United King- are the fans. On Twitter, Malik Tina Fey, both of “30 Rock” fame, the big news: Zayn Malik has dom version of the “X Factor,” expressed how sorry he feels to ries with all the and Fey’s fingerprints can be left One Direction. The singer is shocked about Zayn’s choice let down the millions of fans that found all over the show’s witty resigned from the band just a to leave the band but did not talk have supported him for so long. wit, quirk, and dialogue and ridiculous running few weeks ago, and the band is him out of it. Cowell believes Ma- There are so many rumors gags. (Did you know that there already making huge changes. lik sanity will benefit by taking about why he left: some people humor of her are actually four of the Olsen Just 15 days after Zayn resigned time off from the band and that say it was because of the suppos- twins?) and left the boys hanging, the his renouncement of One Di- edly untrue rumors that he was previous works While some episodes succeed band began excluding him from rection will not cause the other cheating on his fiancée, Perrie more than others, “Unbreakable” posters and arranged changes to boys to break up; the other four Edwards, and others say that it like “30 Rock” ensures a solid half hour of mind- be made to their Asia tour. There members will remain strong and was because they believe he has less comedy as the un-street Kimmy faces is no doubt that things are mov- will continue to live up to their a drug problem. Nonetheless, it by Charlie Guese smart Kimmy faces challenges ing quickly without Zayn in the title as the world’s biggest boy seems that he genuinely feels Editor-In-Chief from getting her G.E.D. to finding challenges ... and picture. band since NSYNC. happier without performing as romance; this is where the series this is where the The 22-year-old singer claims The remaining members of a member of One Direction, and What happens when you be- transcends from mere laughter series transcends that he wants to live a normal 1D are also handling Malik’s ab- fans should wish him all the best come abducted by a doomsday into something more worthwhile life, especially in his young age. sence well. Harry Styles, Louis in his future endeavors. cult in Indiana for 15 years and with a feminist edge: everyone from mere laughter He claims that he has “never felt Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Will all this change the future are suddenly rescued out of the is capable of overcoming their into something more more in control in [his] life,” Liam Payne are all on good terms of 1D? Right now, that is not what ground by a SWAT team? In this greatest struggles and achieving according to People Magazine, with Malik and wish him the it looks like. The band continues day and age, the answer should their dream. If Kimmy is able worthwhile and with and that he was not happy in best of luck back in the UK. So to gracefully continue without be obvious: someone writes a rap Courtesy of The TV Addict to survive 15 years of abduction a feminist edge. the band. However, he still has far, among the band and Cowell, Zayn, and no huge changes in the about your experience, which while pulling a crank that doesn’t great respect for the rest of the there have been no extreme other four boys’ lives or careers Discount stickers obscure Zayn Malik’s face at a Target store. (Photo courtesy of then goes viral online, leading “mole women” who escape from light up Sketchers to the Jans- work as a nanny for Mrs. Voor- do anything underground and is 1D boys and wishes them all the measures of drama, so we can have been made thus far. hereforleighade.tumblr.com) to your tell-all interview on a Reverend Richard Wayne Gary port backpack that she at first hees, a stereotypically vain Man- still “unbreakable,” then maybe couch with Matt Lauer on the Wayne’s bunker, though after refuses to part from. Tituss also hattan housewife who drinks all of the other characters’ and “Today” show. her big network TV debut, she forces her to write down any out- only diet water and frequently viewers’ problems won’t break Fortunately, you are not in decides to try to make it in New dated phrases that she uses, such visits a posh plastic surgeon them, either. Even if your prob- Indiana, and you can enjoy binge York instead of getting back on as “Word up!”, into a journal. for foot lifts. “Feet are the new lems are breaking you, the great Will Jay Z’s new music streaming website Tidal sink or swim? watching in the comfort of your the bus to Indiana. (Who could Despite her overall naïveté butts,” she assures Kimmy in thing about a Netflix series is own above-ground home the blame her?) and newfound homelessness, one episode. that there’s always one more epi- by elizabeth magno Arcade Fire, Beyoncé, Calvin the music industry alike. Light increase in royalties. The second will probably make a free trial absurd results of such a sce- Because she has been stuck in she is able to find an apartment The series was originally des- sode to escape to in just seconds. Staff Writer Harris, Coldplay, Daft Punk, was shed on this issue when way is for artists to receive a available to iPhone and iPad us- nario in the new series “Un- a hole for 15 years, the 29-year- from her cantankerous landlady tined for NBC but was later sold Deadmau5, Jack White, Jason Taylor Swift pulled her music larger share of the money paid ers. Sources have reported that breakable Kimmy Schmidt.” old’s fashion tastes and cultural Lillian and moves in with Titus, to and released on Netflix last On March 30, Jay Z released Aldean, J Cole, Kanye West, from Spotify in 2014 in protest to their labels. Apple has been lobbying labels Kimmy Schmidt, played by Ellie references are ridiculously out- a campy, struggling, somewhat month, and the site has already a new music streaming website Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, to the company’s unwillingness With Spotify’s service and to allow it to undercut rivals with Kemper, is one of the so-called dated, from her adult-size pink has-been actor. Kimmy also finds committed to two seasons of it, Grade: A- called Tidal. This service origi- and Usher. As these artists have to allow her to remove it from Apple’s future US-only Beats a cheaper $7.99 subscription. nated in Scandinavia in 2009 equity in Tidal, the company is its free tier. Music streaming service, it’s dif- Spotify charges users $9.99 per under the name WiMP and was officially pitching itself as “the With the inception of Tidal, ficult to see where Tidal stands month for their premium option launched by technology firm first artist-owned global music how much or how little will in this crowd. Tidal owners have with a special for college stu- Spring playlist: new songs bloom this season Aspiro and retailer Platekom- and entertainment platform.” artists make? The company is promised that listeners will be dents, which costs only $4.99 per paniet. Because Aspiro planned According to The Guardian, the claiming that it will pay more to able to hear some music before month. Tidal demands a regular Past favorites surprise with new singles, albums, and collaborations to release this service in the overall message of this launch artists, but this is not exactly the it is available anywhere else. membership of $9.99 a month or UK and US, they rebranded the was the owners’ determination to easiest thing to do, as streaming On the other hand, Spotify and a higher monthly price of $19.99 by Evelyn Minaise name as Tidal. The main selling restore the value of music. This, companies do not pay musicians Beats Music have hopped on for their premium option. As of Assistant Culture Editor point of Tidal was the higher of course, means that listeners directly. Rather, they pay record this train as well. Both compa- now, Tidal does not offer a free quality streaming ability; it also must pay for the music instead of labels and music publishers, nies are courting big artists for streaming option to subscribers. Students are looking forward added music videos and “deeper listening for free (like they can on which then pass on whatever exclusive deals. As a result, Tidal However, they do offer music to summer as they seek to by- editorial.” By the end of 2014, advertising-supported streams percentage of that money each will have to persuade musicians’ video viewing, which is a bonus pass the lingering winter blues Aspiro had 500,000 paying sub- like Spotify and Deezer). creator’s contract entitles them labels that it is worth alienating feature that other streaming and move on to the new songs scribers, and just last month Jay After Tidal’s release, a certain to. There are two potential ways Spotify and Apple to get early services do not have. Because that a summer mood may pro- Z bought the company for $56 point about music streaming was artists can garner more earnings access to new music. Apple’s Tidal has just been recently vide. This spring offers songs million. brought up: can Tidal pay more from streaming. The first way is Beats relaunch is expected to be launched, it’s up to the millions from up-and-coming artists and Apart from Jay Z, other names to artists? Music streaming has “organic” growth: if the services announced in June and is likely of music-streaming users to de- established veterans alike that involved in the ownership of this always been a debate among are put to greater use, there will to stick to the subscription-only cide whether the company will could either become hits in the new streaming website include listeners and the big names from be an increase in streams and an model, although the company sink or swim. summer or simmer out before the temperature rises. Here is a short, six-song playlist of some Courtesy of YouTube of the best on spring’s music The season premier of “Louie” proves to be complex and thought-provoking scene: needs to get her message across still be appreciated after getting Close Your Eyes – Meghan in this short song. Her talent used to the new sound. Their by Jacob Turnrose surrealism. Later in the season Trainor shines through in the song’s new album “Wilder Mind” will Staff Writer 5 opener, Louie helps the surro- At first, Meghan Trainor was simplicity. be released May 4. gate mother into her apartment, regarded as a one-hit won- American Oxygen – Ri- Lay Me Down – Sam Smith Last Thursday was the season 5 where she then has an emotional der with her song “All About hanna & John Legend premiere of FX’s comedy-drama breakdown as she suffers from the That Bass,” but this is gradually If you watched the Duke vs. Everyone may be tired of Sam “Louie,” written and directed by, physical toll of pregnancy and the changing as her other songs like Wisconsin basketball game, you Smith tearing up the charts and starring, comedian Louis CK. emotional detachment of being a “Dear Future Husband” have saw bits of Rihanna performing week after week, but his pow- Louie follows a fictionalized ver- surrogate mother. Louie responds surfaced on the radio. Many of this song at the championship erhouse voice is still coming sion of Louis CK who struggles by comforting her and offering her tracks have similar beats but concert. Like Beyoncé’s “Die out with new variations. He with balancing his daily life and a few genuine compliments to are still catchy, and “Close Your With You,” “American Oxygen” teams up with John Legend to career while raising two daugh- distract her from the emotional Eyes” is no different. It features was also released via Tidal and enhance his already amazing ters in New York City. pain she is experiencing. Then the the same cutesy harmonies and features similarly simple lyrics. song “Lay Me Down,” and it In the drama aspect, Louie does unexpected hits: Louie and the self-empowering messages from Rihanna slows it down and sings sounds like the voices of angels not shy away from showing com- surrogate start romping around the rest of her album. While the about chasing the American collaborating. mon human suffering. Moments in the apartment. This goes on message is more subtly deliv- dream and the potential for a Work Song – Hozier of anger, awkwardness, frustra- for a good 8 seconds until the ered, it is just as powerful, as “new America.” Like Meghan Trainor, Hozier tion and depression saturate the surrogate’s water breaks right in Trainor asks you to close your The Wolf – Mumford and still has much to his album plot of the show. In the season 5 the middle of this bad decision. eyes and accept the beauty she Sons that has yet to be heard by the opener, Louie attends a potluck Holding this scene as proof, Louie knows we all have despite our Mumford and Sons has re- masses. “Work Song” is not for the parents of his daughter executes bold humor time and differences. cently been taunting fans by as dark as his well-known hit Jane’s elementary school. He is time again. Die With You – Beyoncé releasing songs on YouTube “Take Me To Church” yet still met with the cold shoulder, as Courtesy of FX Louie is complex in that it ac- Released on Tidal, Jay Z’s one by one and touring at a contains his signature lingering the potluck’s lesbian hosts refuse complishes so much in just a 30 new music-sharing platform select few venues. Like their and haunting tone. The song is to interact with him. Louie then In past seasons, “Louie” has a Hungarian woman who doesn’t feelings and desires. minute time-span. The show is of music’s biggest names, this other new song “Believe,” “The more romantic, as Hozier sings turns to the provided donuts commented on divorce, loneli- speak English. Simultaneously, As a comedy, “Louie” gathers its able to maintain an honest plot song is different from most of Wolf” strays from Mumford and about his “sweet baby.” The mu- for comfort in his awkwardness. ness, homophobia, confusing Louie tries— to no avail—to talk laughs by following a unique co- along with some very cunning, in- Beyoncé’s others. The video is Sons’ traditional folk sound and sic video is just as intimate and However, after the potluck, Louie emotions, and effectively (or to his wife over their daughter medic formula which runs against sightful social commentary while sweet and simple, showing Be- ventures to a more alternative welcoming, with Hozier per- begins talking to the pregnant ineffectively) communicating Jane’s problems at school. In both the tide of current television still producing a lot of laughs. Sea- yoncé singing while playing the rock vibe. Many fans will miss forming in front of an audience surrogate mother of the lesbian these emotions. Season 4 saw instances, Louie struggles with trends. Louis CK combines dark son 5 will be no exception, and its piano. Looking natural and in the sound of the banjo, but their as they couple up and dance in hosts. Louie develop a relationship with communicating his innermost comedy with satire, irony, and opener did not disappoint. her element, that is all Beyoncé new contemporary songs can sync to the music. 4 The Collegian • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, april 14, 2015 5 culture culture Zayn Malik takes a different path from One Direction Add “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” to your Netflix queue so be on the lookout for another by mahsa dinyari best of luck on the remainder of all breathe easy for the moment. Tina Fey pro- 13 episodes next March. The culture editor the Asian leg of the tour. Those who are most upset and single camera comedy series is Simon Cowell, the band’s affected by the news, however, duces a new se- the work of Robert Carlock and Chances are that you’ve heard founder from the United King- are the fans. On Twitter, Malik Tina Fey, both of “30 Rock” fame, the big news: Zayn Malik has dom version of the “X Factor,” expressed how sorry he feels to ries with all the and Fey’s fingerprints can be left One Direction. The singer is shocked about Zayn’s choice let down the millions of fans that found all over the show’s witty resigned from the band just a to leave the band but did not talk have supported him for so long. wit, quirk, and dialogue and ridiculous running few weeks ago, and the band is him out of it. Cowell believes Ma- There are so many rumors gags. (Did you know that there already making huge changes. lik sanity will benefit by taking about why he left: some people humor of her are actually four of the Olsen Just 15 days after Zayn resigned time off from the band and that say it was because of the suppos- twins?) and left the boys hanging, the his renouncement of One Di- edly untrue rumors that he was previous works While some episodes succeed band began excluding him from rection will not cause the other cheating on his fiancée, Perrie more than others, “Unbreakable” posters and arranged changes to boys to break up; the other four Edwards, and others say that it like “30 Rock” ensures a solid half hour of mind- be made to their Asia tour. There members will remain strong and was because they believe he has less comedy as the un-street Kimmy faces is no doubt that things are mov- will continue to live up to their a drug problem. Nonetheless, it by Charlie Guese smart Kimmy faces challenges ing quickly without Zayn in the title as the world’s biggest boy seems that he genuinely feels Editor-In-Chief from getting her G.E.D. to finding challenges ... and picture. band since NSYNC. happier without performing as romance; this is where the series this is where the The 22-year-old singer claims The remaining members of a member of One Direction, and What happens when you be- transcends from mere laughter series transcends that he wants to live a normal 1D are also handling Malik’s ab- fans should wish him all the best come abducted by a doomsday into something more worthwhile life, especially in his young age. sence well. Harry Styles, Louis in his future endeavors. cult in Indiana for 15 years and with a feminist edge: everyone from mere laughter He claims that he has “never felt Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Will all this change the future are suddenly rescued out of the is capable of overcoming their into something more more in control in [his] life,” Liam Payne are all on good terms of 1D? Right now, that is not what ground by a SWAT team? In this greatest struggles and achieving according to People Magazine, with Malik and wish him the it looks like. The band continues day and age, the answer should their dream. If Kimmy is able worthwhile and with and that he was not happy in best of luck back in the UK. So to gracefully continue without be obvious: someone writes a rap Courtesy of The TV Addict to survive 15 years of abduction a feminist edge. the band. However, he still has far, among the band and Cowell, Zayn, and no huge changes in the about your experience, which while pulling a crank that doesn’t great respect for the rest of the there have been no extreme other four boys’ lives or careers Discount stickers obscure Zayn Malik’s face at a Target store. (Photo courtesy of then goes viral online, leading “mole women” who escape from light up Sketchers to the Jans- work as a nanny for Mrs. Voor- do anything underground and is 1D boys and wishes them all the measures of drama, so we can have been made thus far. hereforleighade.tumblr.com) to your tell-all interview on a Reverend Richard Wayne Gary port backpack that she at first hees, a stereotypically vain Man- still “unbreakable,” then maybe couch with Matt Lauer on the Wayne’s bunker, though after refuses to part from. Tituss also hattan housewife who drinks all of the other characters’ and “Today” show. her big network TV debut, she forces her to write down any out- only diet water and frequently viewers’ problems won’t break Fortunately, you are not in decides to try to make it in New dated phrases that she uses, such visits a posh plastic surgeon them, either. Even if your prob- Indiana, and you can enjoy binge York instead of getting back on as “Word up!”, into a journal. for foot lifts. “Feet are the new lems are breaking you, the great Will Jay Z’s new music streaming website Tidal sink or swim? watching in the comfort of your the bus to Indiana. (Who could Despite her overall naïveté butts,” she assures Kimmy in thing about a Netflix series is own above-ground home the blame her?) and newfound homelessness, one episode. that there’s always one more epi- by elizabeth magno Arcade Fire, Beyoncé, Calvin the music industry alike. Light increase in royalties. The second will probably make a free trial absurd results of such a sce- Because she has been stuck in she is able to find an apartment The series was originally des- sode to escape to in just seconds. Staff Writer Harris, Coldplay, Daft Punk, was shed on this issue when way is for artists to receive a available to iPhone and iPad us- nario in the new series “Un- a hole for 15 years, the 29-year- from her cantankerous landlady tined for NBC but was later sold Deadmau5, Jack White, Jason Taylor Swift pulled her music larger share of the money paid ers. Sources have reported that breakable Kimmy Schmidt.” old’s fashion tastes and cultural Lillian and moves in with Titus, to and released on Netflix last On March 30, Jay Z released Aldean, J Cole, Kanye West, from Spotify in 2014 in protest to their labels. Apple has been lobbying labels Kimmy Schmidt, played by Ellie references are ridiculously out- a campy, struggling, somewhat month, and the site has already a new music streaming website Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, to the company’s unwillingness With Spotify’s service and to allow it to undercut rivals with Kemper, is one of the so-called dated, from her adult-size pink has-been actor. Kimmy also finds committed to two seasons of it, Grade: A- called Tidal. This service origi- and Usher. As these artists have to allow her to remove it from Apple’s future US-only Beats a cheaper $7.99 subscription. nated in Scandinavia in 2009 equity in Tidal, the company is its free tier. Music streaming service, it’s dif- Spotify charges users $9.99 per under the name WiMP and was officially pitching itself as “the With the inception of Tidal, ficult to see where Tidal stands month for their premium option launched by technology firm first artist-owned global music how much or how little will in this crowd. Tidal owners have with a special for college stu- Spring playlist: new songs bloom this season Aspiro and retailer Platekom- and entertainment platform.” artists make? The company is promised that listeners will be dents, which costs only $4.99 per paniet. Because Aspiro planned According to The Guardian, the claiming that it will pay more to able to hear some music before month. Tidal demands a regular Past favorites surprise with new singles, albums, and collaborations to release this service in the overall message of this launch artists, but this is not exactly the it is available anywhere else. membership of $9.99 a month or UK and US, they rebranded the was the owners’ determination to easiest thing to do, as streaming On the other hand, Spotify and a higher monthly price of $19.99 by Evelyn Minaise name as Tidal. The main selling restore the value of music. This, companies do not pay musicians Beats Music have hopped on for their premium option. As of Assistant Culture Editor point of Tidal was the higher of course, means that listeners directly. Rather, they pay record this train as well. Both compa- now, Tidal does not offer a free quality streaming ability; it also must pay for the music instead of labels and music publishers, nies are courting big artists for streaming option to subscribers. Students are looking forward added music videos and “deeper listening for free (like they can on which then pass on whatever exclusive deals. As a result, Tidal However, they do offer music to summer as they seek to by- editorial.” By the end of 2014, advertising-supported streams percentage of that money each will have to persuade musicians’ video viewing, which is a bonus pass the lingering winter blues Aspiro had 500,000 paying sub- like Spotify and Deezer). creator’s contract entitles them labels that it is worth alienating feature that other streaming and move on to the new songs scribers, and just last month Jay After Tidal’s release, a certain to. There are two potential ways Spotify and Apple to get early services do not have. Because that a summer mood may pro- Z bought the company for $56 point about music streaming was artists can garner more earnings access to new music. Apple’s Tidal has just been recently vide. This spring offers songs million. brought up: can Tidal pay more from streaming. The first way is Beats relaunch is expected to be launched, it’s up to the millions from up-and-coming artists and Apart from Jay Z, other names to artists? Music streaming has “organic” growth: if the services announced in June and is likely of music-streaming users to de- established veterans alike that involved in the ownership of this always been a debate among are put to greater use, there will to stick to the subscription-only cide whether the company will could either become hits in the new streaming website include listeners and the big names from be an increase in streams and an model, although the company sink or swim. summer or simmer out before the temperature rises. Here is a short, six-song playlist of some Courtesy of YouTube of the best on spring’s music The season premier of “Louie” proves to be complex and thought-provoking scene: needs to get her message across still be appreciated after getting Close Your Eyes – Meghan in this short song. Her talent used to the new sound. Their by Jacob Turnrose surrealism. Later in the season Trainor shines through in the song’s new album “Wilder Mind” will Staff Writer 5 opener, Louie helps the surro- At first, Meghan Trainor was simplicity. be released May 4. gate mother into her apartment, regarded as a one-hit won- American Oxygen – Ri- Lay Me Down – Sam Smith Last Thursday was the season 5 where she then has an emotional der with her song “All About hanna & John Legend premiere of FX’s comedy-drama breakdown as she suffers from the That Bass,” but this is gradually If you watched the Duke vs. Everyone may be tired of Sam “Louie,” written and directed by, physical toll of pregnancy and the changing as her other songs like Wisconsin basketball game, you Smith tearing up the charts and starring, comedian Louis CK. emotional detachment of being a “Dear Future Husband” have saw bits of Rihanna performing week after week, but his pow- Louie follows a fictionalized ver- surrogate mother. Louie responds surfaced on the radio. Many of this song at the championship erhouse voice is still coming sion of Louis CK who struggles by comforting her and offering her tracks have similar beats but concert. Like Beyoncé’s “Die out with new variations. He with balancing his daily life and a few genuine compliments to are still catchy, and “Close Your With You,” “American Oxygen” teams up with John Legend to career while raising two daugh- distract her from the emotional Eyes” is no different. It features was also released via Tidal and enhance his already amazing ters in New York City. pain she is experiencing. Then the the same cutesy harmonies and features similarly simple lyrics. song “Lay Me Down,” and it In the drama aspect, Louie does unexpected hits: Louie and the self-empowering messages from Rihanna slows it down and sings sounds like the voices of angels not shy away from showing com- surrogate start romping around the rest of her album. While the about chasing the American collaborating. mon human suffering. Moments in the apartment. This goes on message is more subtly deliv- dream and the potential for a Work Song – Hozier of anger, awkwardness, frustra- for a good 8 seconds until the ered, it is just as powerful, as “new America.” Like Meghan Trainor, Hozier tion and depression saturate the surrogate’s water breaks right in Trainor asks you to close your The Wolf – Mumford and still has much to his album plot of the show. In the season 5 the middle of this bad decision. eyes and accept the beauty she Sons that has yet to be heard by the opener, Louie attends a potluck Holding this scene as proof, Louie knows we all have despite our Mumford and Sons has re- masses. “Work Song” is not for the parents of his daughter executes bold humor time and differences. cently been taunting fans by as dark as his well-known hit Jane’s elementary school. He is time again. Die With You – Beyoncé releasing songs on YouTube “Take Me To Church” yet still met with the cold shoulder, as Courtesy of FX Louie is complex in that it ac- Released on Tidal, Jay Z’s one by one and touring at a contains his signature lingering the potluck’s lesbian hosts refuse complishes so much in just a 30 new music-sharing platform select few venues. Like their and haunting tone. The song is to interact with him. Louie then In past seasons, “Louie” has a Hungarian woman who doesn’t feelings and desires. minute time-span. The show is of music’s biggest names, this other new song “Believe,” “The more romantic, as Hozier sings turns to the provided donuts commented on divorce, loneli- speak English. Simultaneously, As a comedy, “Louie” gathers its able to maintain an honest plot song is different from most of Wolf” strays from Mumford and about his “sweet baby.” The mu- for comfort in his awkwardness. ness, homophobia, confusing Louie tries— to no avail—to talk laughs by following a unique co- along with some very cunning, in- Beyoncé’s others. The video is Sons’ traditional folk sound and sic video is just as intimate and However, after the potluck, Louie emotions, and effectively (or to his wife over their daughter medic formula which runs against sightful social commentary while sweet and simple, showing Be- ventures to a more alternative welcoming, with Hozier per- begins talking to the pregnant ineffectively) communicating Jane’s problems at school. In both the tide of current television still producing a lot of laughs. Sea- yoncé singing while playing the rock vibe. Many fans will miss forming in front of an audience surrogate mother of the lesbian these emotions. Season 4 saw instances, Louie struggles with trends. Louis CK combines dark son 5 will be no exception, and its piano. Looking natural and in the sound of the banjo, but their as they couple up and dance in hosts. Louie develop a relationship with communicating his innermost comedy with satire, irony, and opener did not disappoint. her element, that is all Beyoncé new contemporary songs can sync to the music. 6 The Collegian • April 14, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5 opinion opinion Global Meatless Mondays a practical way to battle drought awareness Californians don’t realize how much water it takes to sustain our carnivorous cravings by Danielle Moye become vegetarians over con- the fact that some don’t have ac- don’t think there’s a better time is needed in Contributing Writer cerns of animal cruelty and the cess to alternative options. This to start cutting down on meat ways in which factory farming is where Meatless Mondays come than right now (In-N-Out grilled education ith California experi- contributes to carbon dioxide in. Meatless Mondays are when cheese, anyone?). Wencing its most severe and methane emissions in our dining facilities, such as Oliver Meatless Mondays, while pro- by Tori Stringer drought on record, Governor atmosphere. What most people Hall, serve meatless options in viding new and exciting food Opinion Editor Jerry Brown declared a drought don’t know is that beef produc- order to both promote awareness options on campus, will directly state of emergency earlier this tion for consumption is a huge regarding meat consumption help eliminate the effects of the s college students, most of year. Although many communi- contributor to water usage. Ac- and its role in water intake and drought in California. We can Aus are very rarely attentive ties are opting to urge residents cording to the Wall Street Jour- to lessen the amount of meat all take shorter showers and not to the larger world around us. We to lessen their shower times or nal, just one quarter-pound beef consumed in order to save our water our plants, but in order to are so inclined to be caught up in to stop watering their lawns, the hamburger requires about 1,300 precious California water. truly make a difference in such our own little bubbles — when problem is still as prominent as gallons of water to produce. The Some people may be opposed a severe drought, it is time we we have to go to class; who we ever. While decreasing the use water that California could save to this idea simply because of the Californians begin to put more are meeting for dinner; what we of water in households does in by decreasing the number of fact that they believe they will emphasis on the food we pro- want to eat; me, me, me — that it fact benefit our water sources, industrial animal farms could be not receive the proper nutrition duce and the effects it has on our is hard to think about the world many Californians are unaware just what this state needs to get from vegetarian meals. Although environment. By implementing at large because we are so hard- of the main contributors to the out of this drought. meat has become a popular Meatless Mondays on campus, wired to be self-centered. Add drought. Believe it or not, that But is it really possible to get staple in the American diet, Saint Mary’s would join many smartphones into the equation, tasty burger you just ate for everyone who lives in California the food industry has become a other schools around the coun- and we retreat even further into lunch is a large reason as to why on board with this decrease in the lot more diverse in the last few try that are looking to provide ourselves, looking at a microcosm our beautiful state is turning into meat supply? Probably not. Most decades, allowing for meatless healthy and environmentally of society through the apparent a dry desert. people don’t even think twice options to be both nutritious beneficial choices within their magic of the internet. As we dis- Many people, myself included, about eating meat, mostly due to and delectable. Personally, I communities. connect from the people around us, we unfortunately also discon- nect from the world around us. The fact is that it can be quite Taking time to read for fun helps us in the long run scary to think globally. It’s interesting, albeit daunting, to think Reading outside of academia is less stressful and can help with difficult readings later about big questions like: What is our universe and how does it by Alexa Gambero ment, I pick up a book from my forcing you to read hundreds of have to finish your book. It’s okay work? What is our purpose here Copy Editor “Junie B. Jones” collection (I am pages every night. You may not to close a book you don’t like and on Earth? The problem is that not ashamed to admit to have kept ever realize the literary merit or never open it back up again. A there really is no “answer” to e all need to read for fun. these books since the first grade) importance of the classic books solid repertoire of books will give these questions; all there is are WThere, I said it. While it’s and finish one or two of them. teachers assign unless you take the you the ability to find out what more and more questions. It’s true that as college students, we They’re funny, incredibly simple time to notice these things on your interests you, which can in turn not hopeless though; with every are more often than not buried to read, they clear my head, and I own. It’s nice to be in a classroom give you the ability to explain why question answered comes not in reading assignments for our am so fond of these books that it environment where we can discuss “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” only more questions but more classes that might be completely doesn’t seem like a chore to read and interpret works of literature, didn’t appeal to you. discoveries. We just have to force unrelated to our chosen program them. As an added bonus, the text To hopefully inspire you to do ourselves to keep thinking about of study and are always writing es- size is large, and there are pictures. A solid repertoire of some leisurely reading and forget these “big questions.” says that might seem irrelevant to I have found that picking up a hard about the school stuff for a second, In the face of drought and our career goals, it is important to copy of a book that I know I will books will give you here are a few of books that I’m climate change, a more global take the time to read for pleasure. enjoy helps me to refocus on my the ability to find out trying to read at the moment: “The perspective could not be more First off, reading is accessible. It studies. Amazing Adventures of Kavalier important. We’re rapidly headed can be done at almost any time and This brings me to my next point: what interests you. and Clay” by Michael Chabon, down a dangerous path, and if in almost any place. As students, we need to read because we want “Play It As It Lays” by Joan Didion, we don’t start thinking about it is expected that we have the to, not because we have to. We but it’s hard to keep up with the “The Girl Who Fell From the Sky” more than ourselves we will be in capability to comprehend rather often read simply because other reading and focus on each piece we by Heidi W. Durrow, and “Assholes: trouble. The Earth won’t sustain high-level works of literature right people tell us to, and we pay the are assigned. Here’s where reading A Theory” by Aaron James. An- our greed forever, so we need to off the bat. Choosing to pick up lit- price for this. If you were assigned for fun turns awesome: you can do other reason to read for fun: so you breed solutions fast, and not just erature that has not been assigned “Pride and Prejudice” in an English it at your own pace. You don’t have don’t have a long list of books that temporary solutions. Proper to you by a scholar can help ease class and you hated it, it might be to force yourself to read 85 pages you’ve recently bought and not had education and awareness are the you into the demanding reading because it felt like a forced activ- a night if you don’t want to. You time to start. What are you waiting only way to move towards a more load you will inevitably have for ity, like someone just handed can put your book down whenever for? Buy or borrow some books and global consciousness. homework. Sometimes, when I’m you a stack of classic literature you want. And, as contradictory start reading before those post- This is an endless goal that overwhelmed by a reading assign- and expected you to love it while as it might sound, you don’t even midterm assignments pile up. we must strive for throughout our entire existence, but we can make progress in the short term despite never being able to solve Drought consciousness the riddle. Through constant 100-270 Word Rants education, both in and out of a by Robert Dunbar classroom, we can continue to Contributing Writer discover more about our universe BBQs must be stopped and its mysteries. overnor Jerry Brown ordered mandatory 25 percent water cutbacks It’s easy to get caught up in by Sofia Jeremias Gfor the urban areas of California last week. That order may have the minute details of a novel or Assistant News Editor fallen on deaf ears here at Saint Mary’s. Upon walking back from the math equation, but it is the larger Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center last Wednesday, I saw every lawn speculation—the hard ques- t’s that time of year once again. Time for cutoff jeans, for students sprinkler from the front of Filippi Academic Hall to De La Salle Lawn tions—that we need to tackle. Ito sprawl out on every lawn in sight, for Jesus sandals, and for late to the back of Justin turned on. We only have a year of water left, and Having these meta-type discus- night basketball games. But the warmer springtime weather has also that needs to be used to drink and to produce food. My question—to sions about who we are is incred- brought along the return of one notorious custom, the fated enemy whoever would like to answer—is: why are we using up this precious ibly important because as long as of the vegetarian: the barbeque. Now, it’s one thing to take part in this resource to keep lawns green? we keep thinking and broadening tribal custom of roasting animal flesh in outside pits of fire every once our intellectual horizons, we in a while, but it’s quite another to force the Saint Mary’s student body are unstoppable. It’s just going to take part on a weekly basis. Saint Mary’s needs to cool it with the Stay in the right lane, bro to come down to us all taking BBQs. Vegetarians approach Oliver Hall with enough apprehension personal responsibility for how as is, but the sense of dread is doubled when they walk up to the doors by Daniel Conmy we think about our collective only to find that the dining hall is closed and food will be served at Sports Editor existence. Community Time in Ferroggiaro Quad. Thanks but no thanks to the So next time you’re sitting in token “vegetarian option” (cold macaroni and cheese). I’ll also pass s I drive to and from Southern California, taking the always- seminar, environmental studies on the fruit salad that’s been sitting out for an indeterminate period Awonderful Interstate 5 through the middle of nowhere, I get a class, drama class, etc., ask your- of time. Who thought it was a good idea to prepare food outside? And little angry with other drivers. Why? They are car-illiterate, or so it self why you’re here and what then to leave said food outside for hours at a time? Sodexo has a hard would seem. On the stretch of the 5 that is just two lanes, there is a you’re learning that you will take enough time preparing food indoors; perhaps they should master the sign every five miles or so that says, “Slower traffic keep right.” Does with you into the outside world. skill of cooking food with conventional appliances before moving on the slower traffic ever keep right? Of course not. So every time I drive Don’t get stuck in the small bub- to the more adventurous culinary conditions. As spring continues to my wonderful home, I have to swerve and weave out of the traffic ble of Moraga; encourage yourself and summer approaches, I can only hope that the number of BBQs ahead because people are incapable of using their blinker and going to think globally to foster your that take place won’t match last year’s toll. Orange Creamsicles are into the right lane. Please, for the love of God, if there is someone go- own awareness of our world. great, but so is a meal that hasn’t had extensive interactions with flies. ing faster behind you, move to the right lane. stmaryscollegian.com The Collegian • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 7 sports Raiders’ flurry of offseason moves looks to be impactful Sports By Dimitri Quaglierini group of youthful depth and im- tering the league in 2012. Rich- must look to add a pass-rusher Assistant Sports Editor pact players will look to provide ardson, still just 24 years of age, and wide receiver to help Derek this week a spark for a Raiders team that has the ability to turn his career Carr in the passing game. Look The Oakland Raiders entered desperately needs it. In particu- around and that is what McKen- for defensive lineman Leanord the 2015 NFL offseason with a lar, inside linebacker Malcolm zie and the Raiders front office is Williams of USC to be atop the Men’s Baseball plethora of question marks. Gen- Smith, who was the former Super banking on. The deal for Rich- Raiders draft board, as he would eral Manager Reggie McKenzie Bowl MVP with Seattle, will be ardson is worth two years for 3.8 provide a spark for the Raiders has been faced with a difficult a game changing player for the million, $600K guaranteed. This pass rush. A combination of task after taking over the Gen- Raiders. McKenzie also made it signing proves to be a low risk, Williams and Khalil Mack would eral Manager position with Oak- an urgency to acquire a better high reward type of deal. Hope- certainly be a duo to be feared by land. The Raiders have possessed line protection to help both the fully for the Raiders, the young opposing teams in the upcoming a sub .500 record in ten of the rushing game and second year running back will get back to his NFL season. past 12 years. McKenzie’s motto quarterback Derek Carr. To pro- former self and prove why he was The Raiders must overachieve from the start has been. “Win in vide help in that area, Oakland the number three overall pick in in this year’s draft, as the fran- the trenches, build a solid de- wooed Rodney Hudson away the 2012 NFL draft. chise is in desperate need of a fense, and do it at a bargain rate.” from the Kansas City Chiefs and McKenzie’s moves in this game changer defensive side of The Raiders hope to get back to signed him to a five year, $44.5 offseason have raised some ques- the ball. On the offensive side their winning ways this upcom- million dollar deal. This new deal tion marks, but he managed to of the ball, Oakland could also Tuesday vs. San Jose ing season thanks to their new makes Hudson the highest paid fulfill needs without spending elect to go with WR Amari Coo- State, 3 p.m. offseason additions. The Raid- center in the league. a ton of money on star power. per of Alabama or Kevin White, Friday @ Pepperdine, 3 p.m. ers have exchanged their for- On the offensive side of the Although the Raiders have had formerly of West Virginia. The Saturday @ Pepperdine, 1 p.m. mer aging veterans in Maurice ball, another question mark will an impactful offseason thus far, first round pick will be a pivotal Sunday @ Pepperdine, 1 p.m. Jones-Drew, Matt Schaub, and be running back Trent Richard- the front office still has a great selection for the Oakland front The Gaels will look to get back LaMarr Woodley for the likes of son. The former first round draft deal of work left to do. The draft office and they cannot afford an- to their winning ways in a Roy Helu, Malcolm Smith, James pick out of Alabama has been a will be pivotal as to which direc- other mistake like they made in critical matchup against rival Dockery, and Lee Smith. This mammoth disappoint since en- tion the franchise goes and they the past with Jamarcus Russell. San Jose State. Saint Mary’s has lost four straight, as they enter play against Gonzaga on Sunday. This is a much needed win.

Spring Training 2015: A day at the park with the Giants Women’s Softball By Brett Schroeder Contributing Writer

The smell of spilled beer siz- zling on the hot bleachers, pea- nut shells crunching at my feet with every step, and the roar of baseball fans echoed throughout Scottsdale Stadium as the Giants took the field. “Your San Francisco Giants!” I only wished it was Renel Brooks-Moon over the PA sys- Wednesday @ Stanford, 6 p.m. tem. The Gaels head to Stanford in “Lemonade, Lemonade like what will be a much anticipated grandma made!” The chubby, matchup on Wednesday. The short lemonade guy rasply hol- Gaels also finish their three game lered to Giants fans. Just in time series against Santa Clara on Sun- for the game to start. He amuses day before heading on the road to me every time. Palo Alto. Baseball is just around the corner. Players, coaches, staff, Women’s Tennis and fans eagerly wait for the last dwindling days of the Cactus League. I could sense the excite- Spring Training in scottsdale is an exciting time for fans to come together, kick back with a beer and a hot dog, and enjoy baseball without ment beating in my chest faster having to focus on playoff brackets. (Courtesy of Experience Scottsdale) than the umpire could say “play ball!” Baseball isn’t just around Nori Aoki and Casey McGehee steel and vermeil carries 30 different team gear, here just the corner; it is here to stay until and the same starters as last sea- flags to represent each team in to have a good time and watch the game decides who will be the son, minus Pablo Sandoval, this Major League Baseball. Its shine baseball. But, without taking it last two teams standing come team may be a surprise. Or it reflected my dumbfounded all too seriously, because after October. could just be an every other year smile and Giants clothing. The all it is just the pre-season. The Los Angeles Dodgers and World Series trend. Regardless, picture had been taken and the And that’s when it hit me. San Francisco Giants were the the Giants’ first three batters bored security guard said, “Next When William Wrigley Jr., Hor- victims of a 97-degree day in could lead off on the majority in line.” It was like leaving your ace Stoneham, and Bill Veeck Thursday vs. Loyola Scottsdale, Ariz. on March 29. of teams in the MLB. Aoki, Joe childhood friend as I turned to had the idea of bringing their Marymount, 2 p.m. The two rivals took the field and Panik, and Angel Pagan. Then look back one more time. teams to the desert for the off- Saturday vs. Pepperdine,11 a.m. played like this was no exhibi- Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Mc- On my way back to the seats, season, it wasn’t just an exclud- After winning three of their tion game. Each was seeking to Gehee, and Brandon Crawford. my girlfriend and I stopped ed area for players to drink, eat, last four games, the Gaels will make a statement. Maybe there’s a reason General to get beers, hotdogs, and of work out, and then drink some look to carry that momentum Coming off surgery this past Manager Brian Sabean did not course water. Without H2O in more. They foresaw a potential against Loyola Marymount season, 31-year-old starting do extensive shopping and trad- the desert, you’re asking for a destination with dollar signs in on Thursday and against pitcher Matt Cain pitched four ing this off-season. The Dodgers heat stroke. I topped my Giant their eyes via the construction Pepperdine on Saturday. innings, probably two innings and the San Diego Padres are dog with onions, relish, and of hotels like the famous Bilt- too many. The majority of pitch- two teams that made many off- mustard. There’s nothing like a more Hotel. But also where fans Men’s Tennis es were hits for line drives or season moves and are looking to hotdog at a ballpark. Seriously, of all teams from the Midwest solidly hit fly balls. Bruce Bochy crash the Giants dynasty. for some reason they just don’t and West could vacation and Friday @ Loyola may have wanted Cain to get But no one could ruin the taste the same anywhere else. watch their team play. Marymount, 2 p.m. more reps to help his case for hopes of any Giants fan at Scott- I was halfway finished with Spring Training is becoming Men’s tennis travels down to entering the starting lineup sdale Stadium that day because my dog when the Giants began more popular every year and it Southern California to face rival right away or to ease his way the 2014 World Series Trophy to rally in the fifth inning. On has become a tradition for my Loyola Marymount in what is a into things. With Vogelsong at was on display for fans to take my walk to the seats I saw a girlfriend and I. Unfortunately, much needed victory for the Gaels the age of 38, Tim Hudson at 40, pictures with for free. I imme- grandpa pointing and explain- she’s an Oakland A’s fan, but the this upcoming week. and Jake Peavy at 34, the Giants diately jumped in line and when ing to his grandson, probably rivalry deepens as the years go certainly have an aging pack of it was my turn, I completely about a rule. Children with on and it is part of what keeps Sand Volleyball horses, but plenty of miles left ignored the ‘DO NOT TOUCH gloves, hoping to catch a foul us coming back. With constant with a few maintenance check- ‘ sign. I had to sneak a touch ball. A mother drinking a beer sun, good restaurants and bars, Wednesday @ California, ups and repairs here and there. of the most historic trophy in while the father tended to their hotels for all spenders, and 1:30 p.m. The Giants offense is what American sports. It’s not like it child, putting a smile on my face. baseball just about every day Thursday vs. Pacific, 4 p.m. kept them in the game and what won’t be polished directly after Groups of friends being loud for a month the Cactus League Friday @ Santa Clara, 3 p.m. may be the secret to their suc- the game. and obnoxious while betting Spring Training should be the cess in an improved NL West The two-foot, 30-pound Com- each other for the next round next box checked on the bucket division. With the addition of missioner’s Trophy made of of drinks. Fans with completely list. 8 The Collegian • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 stmaryscollegian.com • Go Gaels! sports Athlete Profile: Megan Armes’ journey as a lifetime athlete

By Justin Gold Her competitive edge was mold- staff Writer ed in part by a fun, yet intense sib- ling rivalry with an identical twin There’s no feeling quite like see- sister. She playfully joked that she ing the clock on a scoreboard wind was tasked with doing the “dirty down to zero while prancing down work” when they played together, the sideline full of adrenaline and which included assisting in her jubilation after snatching victory goals and keeping the defenders from the jaws of a fierce division at bay. She began lacrosse in the rival. To most people, that’s just seventh grade, but didn’t decide the climax of their favorite sports on a collegiate pursuit until much movie. For Saint Mary’s College later. “My sister and I were juniors of California Division I women’s in high school, and we had both lacrosse player Megan Armes, decided that we were burned out it’s an unforgettable memory. on soccer and we were both ready “Our conference is really tough, to take our own paths with other but my sophomore year we beat sports,” Armes stated. “She ran [University of California] Davis for two years in college, and I’ve during one of our night games in played lacrosse ever since.”That overtime, and it was really excit- doesn’t figure to be a decision ing,” Armes stated. she’ll regret. Originally coming Sports has been an interest for in as a “goal scoring machine,” Megan Armes in action. showing her lock down defense against a forward in their game against Marquette. (Courtesy of SMC Gaels) about as long as she’s been able to she’s since emerged as a defensive put one foot in front of the other; catalyst. award for academics in 2013 as a every month and take something where my team mentality trans- beginning at age four, Armes dove “I have a good amount of assists, sophomore, and again for defense out of my hobby bin and do it,” fers over into real life,” Armes head first into any activity involv- but my best stats are ground balls as a junior, and has her sights set Armes said. said. “I just want to be part of a ing a ball — or at least the one’s her and causing a lot of turnovers,” on nabbing the honor again this As for the future, she’s got a few group of people who are working parents would allow. she stated. “These are things that year. ideas about life after college,chief towards something bigger than all “Soccer was the first sport I show a little bit more than what is Off the field, she turns to pho- among those are involvement in a of ourselves.” thought I might actually go to on the stat sheet, just a lot of the tography, being a foodie, and trav- profession that will keep her busy, Unlike the stat sheet, those college for,” Armes said. “I played things that don’t get [formally] eling — most recently to Japan for and possibly returning to Saint sentiments actually reveal some softball and basketball for a sport, recognized.” January Term — to unwind. Mary’s as a coach or mentor. of her best qualities; with altru- and I always wanted to play hockey That seems to be working well. “Obviously I can’t go to Japan “I just want to be in a situation ism and humility in her arsenal, it but my mom wouldn’t let me, and I Armes was one of 16 players to whenever I’d like, but if I can get where I’m constantly around looks like Megan Armes is headed wanted to play football too, but she receive the Mount Pacific Sports into the city and venture into an- people or working with people in toward a bright future in all areas wouldn’t let me do that [either].” Federation first team all-league other area I try to take a weekend a team environment, and that’s of life she plans on pursuing.

Aiming for Word Series, Padres get better on offense but defense still lacks most underrated catchers in closer in return. Something else the game of baseball. Grandal is to note is that the Padres traded one of the best catchers when it away Cameron Maybin and Car- comes to pitch framing, which is los Quentin, which got rid of their a relatively new technology that gaudy contracts, but in return tracks what catchers can do to get received a 5-year, $75 million strikes on pitches that would usu- contract attached to Upton, who ally be called balls based on pitch has been an average level player in f/x data. In his place, the Padres his past two years of play. That is acquired Derek Norris, who is at an awfully expensive contract for best a platoon catcher that cannot someone who is not adding much throw out a runner, as showcased value to the team. in last years AL Wild Card game. Lastly, the Padres still have Now, back to Kemp. Matt Kemp Alexi Amarista playing shortstop. was a prolific hitter and an okay Long story short, Amarista is not fielder, but the injury bug hit and good. While the Padres just said he could not stay healthy to see his that they are exploring trades for Matt Kemp is a key acquisition who hopes to help the Padres reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. (Courtesy of New York Post) tools play up. Also, his physical, shortstops, the supply for these which is completed when a trade captains of the infield is minimal. By Daniel Conmy trade were Rene Rivera and Trea Justin Upton was not a cheap is made, showed that Kemp has A.J. Preller could make a massive Sports Editor Turner. Rivera compiled the best piece for the San Diego Padres arthritis in both of his hips. An move and see if he can acquire WAR (Wins Above Replacement) to pay for, and this is the biggest aging star on the wrong side of Troy Tulowitzki in another enor- The Padres and general man- on the team in 2014. Turner was risk for them. He was acquired by 30? Pass. Before I continue, these mous trade, but the Rockies do ager A.J. Preller certainly made a future consistent player for the trading a multitude of prospects, moves were necessary for Preller not see moving Tulowitzki as a a splash in the offseason, which Padres. A shortstop drafted out of headlined by Max Fried. This is to show the fans that he means necessity. A more plausible op- made people think that San Diego North Carolina State in the 2014 Justin Upton’s last year in his business and that he wants to field tion would be Jean Segura of the can finally become a World Series draft, he had a promising start contract, so if San Diego cannot a winning team in his first year. Milwaukee Brewers. The Padres contender. While some might to his career in the minors and extend this, make the playoffs, or And not everything that Preller still have some likable pieces in hold that thought, the moves looked to have a quick ascension do something productive with the did in the offseason was poor. their farm system, and not to made by the first year GM utterly to the majors, but Preller decided season, this looks to be one of the In the free agent market, Prel- mention their excess of arms in confused some baseball minds to trade him for Myers. worst trades to be made this sea- ler made a big splash by signing the bullpen. This trade among all looking at the deeper numbers Now, Myers is a very good play- son. Upton adds MVP-quality hit- veteran starting pitcher James the others would create the best involved in today’s game. er in his own right, collecting the ting with mediocre defense, but Shields, who has accumulated a chance for the Padres to make the The splashes started in the AL Rookie of the Year in his first once again, with that expansive WAR of 3.3 in the past four years playoffs. Instead of making this outfield when San Diego acquired season. However, he stumbled in outfield, will it be enough? Prel- of play. Shields anchors a strong trade early in the offseason, the Justin Upton, Wil Myers, and his second season with an injury ler seems confident in extending starting pitching staff complete Padres decided to go after the big Matt Kemp. One thing to note to his wrist, which is always dan- Justin Upton’s contract. If that’s with stars Tyson Ross and Andrew names, create huge headlines, and before we dive into these three gerous for a hitter. The Padres the case, then this decision to Cashner. Also, an influx of great revive their fan base. players is that San Diego is going are banking on Myers to hit well trade for him is a little bit easier relief pitching shows that the It will take this 162 game season for the World Series this year. coming back from this injury and to digest. Padres have a chance this season, to see whether plethora of moves They have shed the “small mar- have given him the task of play- I noted that the aforemen- especially with the recent addi- benefits the Padres. San Diego ket” label put on them and are ing center field. This is where the tioned trade could be seen as one tion of Craig Kimbrel. has a chance to challenge the Los doubling down to bring baseball questions start to come up. Petco of the worst in recent history, Kimbrel has arguably been the Angeles Dodgers for the NL West, excitement to the Padres faithful. Park is an expansive field and but the following trade takes the best closer in the game for the past but the amount given up for the This all seems well and good, but plays as one of the biggest in the cake: Matt Kemp was acquired four seasons. The Padres once minimal return seems to be too these three acquisitions cloud Majors. Myers played right field with Tim Federowicz for Yas- again gave up an large chunk of much. While they can be more their future after this year by leav- exclusively for the Tampa Bay mani Grandal. Now, Matt Kemp their top prospects for a chance competitive, San Diego down- ing their farm system depleted Rays. While I don’t doubt Myers’s was a perennial All-Star, a silver in postseason success. Attached graded defensively, especially in from many talents, which once athletic ability, he has not proven slugger, and the heart and soul with Kimbrel was Melvin Upton, a key position at catcher and in seemed like a surplus for the to be an adequate defender in cen- of the Dodgers. How could this formerly know as B.J. Upton. This centerfield with newcomer Wil Padres. Furthermore, two key ter field, where you have to cover be a bad trade for the Padres? was a salary dump for the Braves, Myers, who was former Rookie of pieces given up in the Wil Myers more space. Because they gave up one of the but the Padres got a dominant the Year two seasons ago.