The Golden Gate Xpress Issue #2 Fall 2011 by Golden Gate Xpress

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RETIRING AFTER 23 YEARS

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I want a president who is active in making sure resources are more accessible and available for students.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, JUNIOR

WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

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Sustainable artistry Most people would pass by a broken-down chair, rotting and tattered with age on the side of the street, and forget about it. But a student in Mimi Sheiner’s design process class would pick it up and take it home to turn it into a part of a unique piece of functional art. The art that students in Sheiner’s art classes created over two semesters will be featured in the Recombinant Furniture exhibit in the Cesar Chavez Student Center Art Gallery throughout the month of September. The exhibit will contain unique pieces such as chairs made from other chairs and lamps constructed from other furnishings.

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ith SF State President Robert A. Corrigan set to retire at the end of the academic year, the campus must now begin organizing what it wants from its new leader. The process begins with the chair of the California State University Board of Trustees, who is responsible for setting up a committee known as a Trustees Committee for Selection of the President as well as an Advisory Committee to the Trustees Committee for Selection of the President. The new president is selected by the Board of Trustees after potential applicants are narrowed down to three candidates, but the University is allowed its input. “As it stands, when a president is being selected, the trustees go to the campus to meet with faculty, staff and students and get their input through meetings and Q&A sessions,” said Stephanie Thara, CSU spokeswoman. The ACTCSP also acts as a voice for the campus as it consists of the chair of the academic senate of the campus,

two faculty representatives elected by the campus faculty, one member of the campus support staff elected by the staff, one student elected by the representatives of the campus student body, one member of the campus advisory board elected by that board, one alumnus or alumna elected by the campus alumni association, one vice presiRELATED EDITORIAL dent or dean of the campus and the What our staff president of another CSU campus, expects from the who is elected by the chancellor. future president After both boards have consultof SF STATE. ed with each other and determined a

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the position under the criteria established between the two boards, they may elect a second panel to assess the candidates as well. The boards also visit the campuses of the candidates while making sure to maintain anonymity. The Board of Trustees is currently considering revising these provisions, proposing to eliminate the campus visits in order to better ensure anonymity of the candidates, as well as remove the second panel, citing that it is seldom employed. The board is also proposing adding another trustee to the TCSP. No changes have been made at this point. “Because nothing has been voted upon yet, it’s too soon to say whether or not this will affect (SF State’s) search for a

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SAN FRAN IS THE

4th

WORST CITY FOR BICYCLE THEFT IN THE COUNTRY

BICYCLE THEFTS IN THE LAST MONTH AT SF STATE

sing environmentallyfriendly transportation is becoming a widelyaccepted trend, but what happens if being green leads to losing up to thousands of dollars of property? In 2010, San Francisco was deemed the fourth worst city in the country for bicycle theft by the bicycle lock company Kryptonite. In the past month alone, there were 29 bicycle thefts on campus, and many more citywide. “Bicycle theft is becoming an epidemic in San Francisco,” said Mission Station Police Inspector Steven Pomatto. “Right now I have 40 cases on my desk of stolen bicycles worth over $1,000.”

The bicycle theft trend has had a large effect on students and other members of the SF State campus. “I’ve had two bikes stolen,” said SF State Humanities Professor Sean Connelly. “I came into school for just a second. I was gone 20 minutes and it was gone. I was not using a U-Lock, just a regular chain lock.” a bicycle are numerous, Pomatto said riders must educate themselves about the risks of unsafe storage. Out in the city, Pomatto described bicycle theft from garages and apartment lobbies as “very

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SF SPEAKS OUT Cell phones DO BART PROTESTS ADD TO THE PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON FREE SPEECH ISSUES OR ARE THEY A WASTE OF TIME?

are harmful to your health New purchasing advisory will require retailers to list radiation emission levels for phones. mphuber@mail.sfsu.edu

I think it’s good that they are protesting. I don’t think it’s necessarily a waste of time to voice your opinion against stuff like that. It wasn’t really right what they did, I think. CREATIVE WRITING, SENIOR

While it might be common knowledge that smoking and asbestos cause cancer, there’s a new danger lurking that could be just as deadly, and almost all students use them every day. And now, cell phone retailers are required to disclose cancer warnings. Recent studies have found that cell phones, devices used by billions every day, may cause cancer due to radiation levels, according to the World Health Organization. “While evidence is still controversial, to warrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phone use,” said Dr. Ronald B. Herbermann, cancer institute director at the University of Pittsburgh. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently approved the addition of an amendment to the environmental code that now makes it mandatory for cell

phone retailers to alert customers of radiation emission levels. Cell phone companies are required by the Federal Communications Commission to disclose radiation levels measured government. Consumers, however, had no way of knowing the radiation levels, or of the harmful effects cell phones cause because the retailer was not required to inform the customer until now. “If a customer asked me about cell phone radiation I would have no idea what to tell them,” said Verizon Wireless manager Travis Zosh, 27. “I haven’t heard anything about having to put up these SAR values and don’t even know what it means.” By Feb. 1, 2012, all cell phone retailers must comply with the new amendment.

The SAR value of each make and model of cell phone offered for sale at that retail location must show the maximum allowable SAR value for cell phones set by the FCC and explain what it means. Failure to comply with the new regulations will be punishable by administrative Some have speculated whether or not alerts about radiation levels will impact the way people use cell phones, since most people are connected to their devices. “Radiation and health are a big deal, but I seriously doubt anyone will take notice to this,” said junior Matisse Tolin, 23. “People are way too addicted to their cell phones and I feel like the cell phone companies are still not going to make the information easily obtainable, but hopefully in the future things change.”

SEARCH FOR PRESIDENT I wouldn’t say that they’re a waste of time. I think a lot of people, especially low-income people, are scared right now and they’re scared because of economic issue... Then we start to see these things happen: people shutting off cell phone service and taking drastic steps to keep the public in order. ART, SENIOR

I think that those protests, or any protests in general are kind of necessary. Because those kinds of things are the kind of thing that people need to be aware of. BART shootings shouldn’t be slid under the rug. PHILOSOPHY AND FRENCH, JUNIOR

president,” Thara said. As the Board of Trustees prepares to compile the two committees needed to begin the search, students have their own concerns when considering a new president. “I’m not sure if this is even possible, but would like for everything here to be easier,” said Natalie Pearce, business management major. “I want a president who is active in making sure resources are more accessible and

available for students.” Other students are in agreement with this sentiment and believe that there was a lack of involvement by the current president. “I never felt much of a presence from Corrigan,” said Emily Irving, English literature major. “We need a president who at least shows they care about the University. To literally be a student here and not know what our president has done, what he stands for, or what he looks like is really an embarrassment.” Additional reporting by Juan De Anda

BICYCLE THEFT COMMON, DEPUTY WARNS common” and urged bicycle owners to make sure no one is loitering close by when leaving home. “Someone who’s a dirty bike thief will watch the garage until it opens and see if there are any bikes in it, then stand next to the door and kick it open as soon as you leave,” Pomatto said. “If you live in an apartment, let your garage door shut completely before you pull away.” He also cautioned against locking a bicycle to a stop sign or tree because thieves will cut them down regardless. “Criminals are opportunistic and will strike whenever the opportunity arises,” said San Esparza urges bicyclists to pay attention to how they lock up. “A lot of times (people will) lock up the frame and their wheels will get stolen,” Esparza said. “We recommend a chain that goes around the wheel.” With so many locks available for bicycle most effective. “I always tell (customers), ‘If you love your bike, get a U-Lock’,” said Tommy Nguyen, an avid bicyclist and employee at Mike’s Bikes in the Mission district. “Riders should

also register their bikes online when they buy a lock, because U-Lock and On Guard will refund you some of the money for your bike if it gets stolen.” University Police Deputy Reginald Parson said that he recommends students on campus to lock their bicycles in the Bike Barn, which has room for 350 bicycles and is located behind the gym. He also suggests that students read the informational pamphlets available onAnnex. Parson also said that bicycles are most frequently stolen from Hensill and Thornton halls, usually on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. If your bicycle does get stolen, Esparza recommends having its serial numbers avail“Otherwise we won’t be able to pair up an owner with the report,” Esparza said. “It will to.” Though bicycle theft is common, Tim Blumenthal, president of the bicycle advocacy group Bikes Belong, urges San Franciscans to keep biking despite the risk. “San Francisco leaders have recognized that when people ride bikes, great things happen,” Blumenthal said.

THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND According to a World Health Organization report on global alcohol consumption, the United States ranks number 57, with the saxophone champions of Moldova ranking number one. On August 27, in an attempt to dethrone those smug Moldovians from the top spot, a patriotic SF State student drank in defense of freedom (I assume her friends chanted, “USA!” in the background.) Unfortunately, her patriotism shadowed her stomach and she vomited. She was treated and released.

SWIPER, NO SWIPING! While the SF State bookstore offers many promotions and discounts, they do not offer the coveted five-finger discount that our British cohorts enjoyed oh so much a couple weeks ago (that’s shoplifting for the innocent readers). Last Friday, two separate frugalistas invoked the discount at the bookstore, but were told that it is illegal in the U.S. They were cited and released.

A GAME OF TAG Speaking of Brits, English graffiti artist Banksy inspired a generation when he decorated San Francisco last April. One SF State student decided to leave his interpretation of Neo-western colonialism (or rather his sprayed-on name) over in the Village last Saturday. At the time of this report, there were no leads.

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GENERATOR POWERED UP Recently completed on-campus fuel cell complex uses inexpensive elemental matter to create energy for SF State campus and surrounding area.

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In one of the back alleys near Hensill Hall, a winding steel contraption lurks behind a weatherproof window pane. The building, previously an old boiler room, now houses a fuel cell complex. This set of generators uses common elements such as hydrogen and oxygen in the form of natural gas to make electricity through a chemical reaction, said Wendy Bloom, campus planner of SF State Capital Planning, Design, and Construction. The project, coordinated by CPDC and source of energy production. The electricity generated by the complex is transferred to excess heat produced as a by-product of the electrochemical reaction is used to heat campus buildings, Bloom said. According to Kwok-Siong Teh, SF State assistant professor of mechanical engineering, a fuel cell is an alternative form of energy that has potential to be cost-effective and reduce pollution emissions. “Fuel cell is one of the technologies that are explored extensively,” Teh said. “If we can take a cheap resource such as hydrogen, we can store and transport them and use them like fossil fuel.” ucts to heat the campus loop, an investment which will pay itself off in two years through reduced energy costs, according to Bloom. While it is fully functional in energy production, the engineering department plans to use it as a source of student study as well. “I did meet with (CPDC) once to see if we could set up State associate professor of mechanical engineering. “It was not designed to be instructional, it was designed for energy.” However, although it is not for academic use yet, a few adjustments to the cell generator can be made to make it ready for study. “It’s working, but it would be too hot to step inside,” said Simon Lam, associate vice president of CPDC. Despite the immense size of the generator, some students haven’t noticed it because it was completed this summer. State mechanical engineering senior, who expressed an interest in viewing the complex. “It’s something new, something different.” Although the fuel cell generator emits less pollution and can operate on inexpensive resources, the method might not Teh acknowledged that hydrogen might not be a cost-effective fuel source because the element is becoming increasingly costly. The price of using water to make electricity is currently still cheaper than using other forms of fuel. “It’s not always about how much energy goes in and out,” Teh said.

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THE REQUIRED READING

A PUBLICATION OF SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

FOR OUR NEXT SF STATE PRESIDENT.

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ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR sdonchey@mail.sfsu.edu

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SF State will soon be starting the search for its next leader, since current President Robert A. Corrigan announced his impending retirement last week. He has served the University for 23 years, and left some big shoes to Herewith, a few other suggestions for the CSU Board of Trustees before they make their monster.com posting in search of lucky number 13 (and only some of them are tongue-in-cheek).

Is presently or has served as a vice president on a college campus so that they know what to expect from political wrangling in an academic environment -- knowing is half the battle!

Has nice hair and facial hair, if applicable, preferably salt and pepper in color for the distinguished look. This certainly helps with the inevitable editorial cartoons that will dissect and mock their every action.

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Likes long walks on the beach, or around campus, assuming they Knows and understands students’ struggles, possibly even a stusomeone on the students side when it comes to the budget, tuition, class selection and all the other multitudes of issues that keep every university president awake at night. Owns a full professional wardrobe. While skinny jeans and a scarf might be de riguer for 99 percent of the campus, a nice suit might be more appropriate. Purple and gold ties preferable, and maybe a tweed jacket with some elbow pads for casual Friday. Can pay their own rent or mortgage. See previous editorial. CraigFrancisco! Has been a professor and had classroom experience. This experience can then be pulled out at every Academic Senate meeting to boost your street cred with the profs. Their name must start with Dr. or it’s a no-go. While the street cred goes a long way with the professors, this will help you with the Valid driver’s license. This will help expand your options for housing. We hear there are some great deals on great houses down the Peninsula.

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inauguration party. While many of us on staff won’t be here to see the next president, we hope that he or she is up to the budget woes that will continue to face the state and our University. Please stay open-minded and willing to do what is right for students and faculty, because without them there would be no SF State. Let us know if you need any extra tips. We’ll be posting them here weekly.

CORRECTIONS FOR XPRESS EDITION 8.24

In “Ready to serve up experience,” Iris Tolenada’s number of digs during the 2010 season was incorrectly cited as 550. She had 276 digs. In the article announcing the impending retirement of school president Robert A. Corrigan, the name of Academic Senate chairwoman Pamela Vaughn was misspelled. In the graphic on page 3 illustrating the college merger, the College of Ethnic Studies was omitted as a remaining college. We regret the errors.

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The search for roommates is safer, easier through social networking Craigslist scams discourage use and leave students looking for other options. dsheffer@mail.sfsu.edu

Roommates — you either love them or you hate them. In the two years I’ve lived in San Francisco I’ve had nine roommates and I found the majority of them through Craigslist. Most of them were great, but some of them not so much. Recently I’ve noticed that Facebook is befor college students. It is a better alternative than Craigslist for those who want to use an Facebook is already a part of the average college student’s everyday life, but it also provides an informal and accessible forum for students to sort through and get to know the people they will live with. Facebook pages like the International Education Exchange Council’s can make things easier for SF State students. The IEEC’s Facebook page, which has more than 3,500 friends, is a place for the organization to post its upcoming events. IEEC is the biggest on-campus organization. Its purpose is to bring the students of SF State together with the many foreign exchange students from all over the world, according to its website. Andre Chomin-Caderas, a 19-year-old sophomore and criminal justice major, moved here from the United Kingdom as an exchange student earlier this month. He and his roommates all found each other from postings on roommate, another exchange student from replacement as a roommate, they knew exactly which website to turn to. Two hours after they posted their request Together, they could determine who would be the best pick for their house in the Sunset district based on these posts. tedious and even a little creepy. emailed at least 20 different people looking for somewhere to live before the fall semester began. When I got no replies I posted my own ad about myself and how I was looking for a place to stay. I received a few emails regarding my Craigslist post, mostly from males despite my clear statement that I wanted to live with girls only. One emailed response asked me how I felt about living with an older male who was looking to be more than just roommates. I never responded to that particular message. It State. risk of getting scammed. Rachael Marie Smith, 30, of San Francisco pled guilty to three charges of grand theft on Monday, after she stole a total of $110,000 from people she came in contact with through Craigslist. She is expected to spend two years month’s rent of $5,600 from about 18 different people interested in moving into her Outer Richmond district apartment. I used Craigslist in the past to secure living situations because I didn’t realize that I had other options. Facebook is a great way for college students to come in contact with each you decide to use Craigslist be prepared for scams, danger and stressful, sleepless nights.

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INTOTHENIGHT: Noise Complaint rocks campus Late-night dance party attracts more than 1,500 students to the student center.

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y day, the Cesar Chavez Student Center serves up hot lunch. But by night, it’s hot beats with a healthy serving of bass. Friday night, students of all classes gravitated to the thumping building for the monthly dance parties have been going on since last October to give people a safe place to party.

have anything on campus past 10 p.m. was last fall,” said Franko Ali, vice president of University affairs for Associate Students Inc. “These programs are extremely important because the University needs to be more than just going to class and then returning home. ” The events are organized by the Late Night committee as part of the Student Life Initiative, a joint effort between the student body and staff who plan and volunteer to host these events on the last Friday of each month. Ali credits this event and others like it with raising student morale and getting people interested in what is going on around campus. He believes getting involved in the school’s after-hour activities is a great way to carve out a memorable college experience. An eager line wound through the lobby at the beginning of the night as students waited to get their student IDs scanned. Inside the dark room, among closed smoothie shacks, massive speakers fueled the commotion, blasting everything from dubstep remixes by

Doorly to local anthems like “Thizzle Dance” by Mac Dre. Those who wanted to dance squeezed toward the bursting speakers, getting closer to their new peers than they may have planned. On the outskirts of the gyrating mob, groups of friends huddled to shout above the music spun by DJ Thunder and DJ Good Journey. Hansen, 19, a sophomore. “But it’s packed. I can’t even be moving up in here.” Laser lights shot off in the almost unrecognizable building, the energy completely polar to what it was just hours earlier. The hub of the campus was just as sweaty and fun as any downtown club. “Since I am very interested in the city’s night life, I helped shape the idea to have this sort of event on our campus,” Ali said.

DJs are selected by the committee, who take student survey requests into consideration while making their choices. Electronic music and Top 40 hits are chosen for ease and mass appeal, though the event is expected to expand musically over the next year or two. “For example, I’m really interested in getting people hyped on a night solely of electro and dubstep,” Ali said. “Perhaps bringing in some big, local talent.” More Noise Complaint events are already scheduled for September and October. The SLI committee has other events planned on SF State’s campus as well, such as open mics and comedy shows. A calendar is available online on SLI’s website. “Our smallest Noise Complaint last year was around 500 students,” said Joseph Greenwell, associate dean of students and founder of the SLI. “Tonight’s party had over 1,500 students throughout the night.”

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Offering more than just the convenience of a quick drink, Park 77 offers a local, neighborhood feel for everyone from SF State students to people who were raised in the surrounding apartments. Located at 77 Cambon Dr. in Parkmerced, Park 77 is a laid-back sports bar just a few blocks away from SF State. On any given afternoon, a variety of neighborhood locals and a few students can be found rubbing elbows and catching a game. “This is a good place to watch sports, relax and take your mind off things,” said Angelo Busso, the owner of the bar. “We came to this part of town to make it a fun place to be.” a variety of beer on tap, and a wall full of different liquors, Park 77 patrons can either sit at the bar or enjoy the spacious back patio. “We really wanted to bring the block

together,” said bartender and manager Jay Scott. Although Park 77 does not have the licensing to prepare food, patrons can order meals and snacks from neighboring restaurants. “I will call them, they’ll bring it down to you and you never have to leave your bar stool,” Scott said. The bar has more to offer than a full stomach and an affordable drink. With six televisions playing various sports, an MP3 jukebox, two pool tables and a few arcade and pinball machines, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge your friends to a game. The bar already has seen its fair share of patrons from the local shops and surrounding apartments, since its opening in July. Scott isn’t sure how successful Park 77 has been with SF State students yet because the semester has just begun, but he wants to see more people from cam-

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pus in the bar. “We’re still on our training wheels,” a part of the SF State community.” On September 9, Park 77 will be holding a back to school party with $1 deals on Coors and Pabst Blue Ribbon brand beers and a $6 deal on Long Island iced teas starting at 8 p.m. A free selection of songs on the jukebox will also be available. “I love it,” said Fernando Pacheco, who stopped in for a drink after a class last Friday evening. “The staff is like family, so it’s chill. It’s relaxed and cool and it’s convenient.” Pacheco isn’t the only patron who enjoys the atmosphere.

At one of the two pool tables surrounded by Sailor Jerry illustrations, three more SF State students started a game. “It’s a pretty cool atmosphere,” said Nenad Radmanovic as he chose a pool cue. Including its presence on Facebook and Twitter, Park 77 is also relying on word of mouth as its main form of advertising. “If I was a student, I’d come here. It’s close and you don’t have to go downtown,” said Elijah Penick, who works nearby. “You get to pick your own music.” Park 77 is cash only and does not have a happy hour.

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The runners on the SF State women’s cross country team love to run. They have to. The team, which includes many veteran runners as well as several newcomers, is working to improve its unity and attitude in order to progress this season. Coach Tom Lyons insists his athletes have a passion for the sport. “They need to love to run,” Lyons said. “It’s not something I want. It’s a requirement. To be on this team, it’s necessary.” This attitude has paid off, as the team has made drastic progress throughout Lyons’s six-year coaching tenure. “We’ve improved a lot just by the team effort,” said senior co-captain Karen Marchan. “Getting the right type of people that want to keep running and stay here as a team and motivate each other, that’s a big step.” Long relegated to the bottom of the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings, the Gators outside the top 10 in the NCAA Western Regionals in 2010. The team returns a number of its elite runners from last year, including junior Sue Choi, senior Courtney Stevens and junior co-captain Kendall Dye. Choi was

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The women’s cross country team has plenty of leadership on their roster and expect every player to provide support, whether newcomer or veteran. Invitational and number

last year. Stevens and ing third for the team at a number of meets in 2010. With last year’s number one Tanya Ferreira having graduated, They need to love competition for the to run. It’s not team’s top spot is up for something I want. It’s grabs. a requirement. To Lyons also expects a be on this team, it’s large contribution from necessary. newcomers, particularly junior college transfer Zuleima Jimenez and WOMEN’S CROSS freshman Paxton Cota. COUNTRY COACH Jimenez, who competed for both Moorpark and Oxnard ners at the California Junior College state harrier meet. Cota was a two-time all-league honoree at Dana Point High School, where she helped her team to a

Division I state championship in 2008. In these early stages of the season the team lacks a “I think this year is different because we don’t have to be there. It’s up in the air. It could change every week. In the past there’s been a lot of ‘superstar runners.’ Our team’s not really about that.” runner will encourage each runner to strive to be the best. “It gives us the opportunity to really shine and push each other and you know that everyone is there for that same exact goal,” Marchan said. “There’s no one person Now everyone will shoot for that goal.” The Gators will have tough competition in the CCAA, which includes Chico State University and Cal Poly Pomona, respectively number 3 and number 24 in the NCAA Division II pre-season rankings. Nevertheless, the team has lofty expectations for this season. “One goal that we always strive for is to go to nationals,” Marchan said. “I think if we all look at that and do really well in the season, we’ll be there.” season, it’s a certainty that the runners will love every step of the journey.

Improvement, unity to mark new season The men’s cross country team is at the top of its game, but the runners believe they can still improve.

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he 2011 SF State men’s cross country team is entering uncharted waters. highest ranking on record and all signs point to even brighter returns for this season.

said junior co-captain Brian Trejo. “We’re just at the base of where we ultimately want to be. This year we’re planning on really making some noise.” The Gators enter the season ranked tenth in the NCAA Division II West region preseason poll, a spot that junior co-captain Tyler Deniston feels does not do the team justice. “I think ratings don’t mean much for us but we’re

just have to put all the pieces together.” Head coach Tom Lyons agrees and said that the team has improved a lot over the years. “We can compete with the top teams,” Lyons said. “We’re better than we were a year ago.”

The optimism is understandable, considering that six of the team’s top runners return from 2010, including Trejo, Deniston and sophomore Bruk Assefa. “The returners are really what have made this team,” Lyons said. “These are the guys have changed the program into a serious group of dedicated runners.” At the top of the group is Trejo, the team’s number one runner and a tone-setter for the rest of the athletes. in 2010. He was the top college athlete at the seasonopening Stanislaus invite meet. Trejo narrowly missed out on all-conference honors, Association championships. He was also recognized for his academic achievements, earning all-academic honors from the U.S. Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association in both of his years at SF State. “(Trejo) is the leader of the pack,” Lyons said. “He’s so consistent, so reliable. You wouldn’t even notice if he had a bad day,”. The Gators are no one man team, however. Lyons expects other runners to be right on Trejo’s tail throughout the season.

“There are three or four guys who will be right there with him on any given day,” Lyons said. The team is bolstered by six new recruits, including community college transfers Ernesto Rodriguez and Will Zentmyer, who have gelled quickly with their teammates. Rodriguez and Zentmyer were teammates at Pasadena City College, where Zentmyer was named in the top 50 at the California Community College cross country championships in 2010. “We got really lucky in recruiting this year. It’s almost like the new guys have been here all along,” Lyons said. seasons at the bottom of the standings. The Gators come into this season with unprecedented expectations. Trejo believes that good times are just beginning. “I think we’re just as capable as any other team out there now with this team that we’ve gathered,” Trejo said. “Also just with the high spirits we have right now, we can show what this program is really about.”

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MAYORAL RACE: DIVERSE CANDIDATES HEAT UP ELECTION Though many candidates are campaigning for the city’s top executive position, many students are still unsure of who warrants their vote. cassbeck@mail.sfsu.edu

ith last-minute entries, surprise candidates and over a dozen people running, this year’s race for San Francisco mayor is shaping up to be one of the most intense elections yet.

winner will be decided through a system called rankedchoice voting, a method used in San Francisco since S.F., primarily because of his work on the recent bud“He is easily the frontrunner at the moment, and probably a favorite to win the race.”

the job as top executive in the city and county of San Francisco, 10 of which currently hold or have held

candidates in the order they wish.

cratic Party in San Francisco.

turns into an elimination round in which the candidate with the fewest number of votes is removed from the race and the count begins again. The process continues until one person receives

doesn’t know who he will ultimately vote for. he was running for mayor of San Francisco after seven months of denying interest in the position. He was originally appointed interim mayor by agreeing not to run in the election. fessor of urban politics and power. “There were rumors that he promised that he would not run for re-election, and so his entry as a formal candidate is somewhat controversial.”

air.”

runoff. “This can take many rounds of counting, but eventually it is designed to produce a winner who was the reason why there are so many candidates in the race for mayor.

Gavin Newsom left his term early to assume his then-newly elected position as lieutenant governor of

a chance to win, even if they are not one of the top

This election is unique in the state because the

SF MAYORAL CANDIDATES MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, 43

ED LEE, 59 LELAND YEE, 62 Currently state senator for the District 8. Yee is a veteran legislator and the first Chinese-American elected to the California Senate. Yee is focused on creating a more transparent and ethical City Hall, improving higher education and bringing more money to Chinatown.

The former District 2 supervisor. She is currently a mother and owner of Alioto-Pier Vineyards and is focused on achieving equality for women and enhancing overall San Francisco quality of life through the strengthening of infrastructure and community.

Currently the interim mayor. Lee announced his intent to run after months of denying any such aspirations. Lee is focused on improving the dialogue at City Hall, creating jobs, balancing budgets and pension reform.

BEVAN DUFTY, 56

DENNIS HERRERA, 48 JOHN AVALOS, 46 Currently serves as the District 11 supervisor. A progressive and previous labor organizer, Avalos would be the first modern-day Latino mayor. Avalos is focused on balancing the city budget, supporting small businesses and neighborhoods and creating affordable housing.

Currently the San Francisco city attorney. Famous for advocating gay marriage and defending universal health care, Herrera is focused on abortion rights, affordable housing and budget reform.

Former District 8 supervisor. Dufty is attempting to become the city’s first openly gay mayor, and is largely banking on support from San Francisco’s gay community. Dufty plans to address education reform, job creation and public transportation improvement.

JOANNA REES, 49 An adjunct business professor at Santa Clara University and manages a self-started venture capital firm. Rees’s campaign focuses on education reform, job creation and enforcing transparency in City Hall.

PHIL TING, 42 Acts as the current San Francisco assessorrecorder, giving official values to properties and recording related documents. Ting’s candidacy is focused on creating jobs, promoting a healthy economy and energy reform.

DAVID CHIU, 41 Acts as the current San Francisco Board of Supervisors president. If elected, Chiu would become the first Asian-American elected mayor. This self-proclaimed progressive plans to tackle economic growth, transit improvement and job creation.

TONY HALL, 69 A retired former supervisor for District 7. Hall is considered the most conservative candidate and has fought vehemently against pension reform. Hall is concerned with creating economic growth and jobs, promoting a transparent and open government and honest budgeting.

JEFF ADACHI, 53 Currently a San Francisco public defender and a last-minute entry in the mayoral race. Adachi is focused on the city’s financial crisis and reducing the cost of pensions for city employees, and promises ethical conduct despite economic hardship.

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BART protests to continue until results are seen Protesters join together again in Civic Center area to voice their opinions against BART, threaten to continue to so do until all of their demands are met. jterman@mail.sfsu.edu

Nearly 50 marchers swarmed around Civic Center BART station and proceeded to walk up Market Street to Powell, Montgomery, and Embarcadero stations between 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, marking the third organized BART protest in what may be a weekly occurrence until the demands of the protest group Anonymous are met. Protesters were marching for various reasons including outrage at the killing of Oscar Grant and Charles Hill, the shutdown of cell phone service by police police. In order to deter the perception that protesters have interrupted commuters by causing the station to shut down, which happened during previous protests, one of the speakers with a bullhorn, Christian Ream, emphasized that the shutdowns were a police decision after an did not go downstairs at Powell station. “He admitted that if you stay here we’ll keep the station open,” Ream said over a bullhorn at around 5:40 p.m. “They are deciding to close the station. We are not. It’s really important to understand that.” At 6:17 p.m. the crowd entered Embarcadero BART where some of the police and members of the crowd started pushing each other and the screams of “Back up!

Back up!” by police while the protesters’ angry expletives and shouts of “You can’t shoot us all!” echoed throughout the station. Although the crowd of protesters allowed BART passengers to pass through the entryway into the boarding area, Ream and another protester were arrested and charged with interrupting BART operations at approximately 6:36 p.m. “I wasn’t even in the pay area,” Ream said. “I’m in the protest because I’m against the BART police. I’m sick and tired of them harassing people of color. They make it illegal to be young, they make it illegal to be homeless, they make it illegal to be a person of color. It’s unacceptable. They go after the homeless instead of the people who maintain the system.” Ream was not the only person there to protest alleged police brutality. Melisa Keay, 24, followed the

this protest apart from the others was that there was no need to shut down the station. “There’s no situation on the platform,” Allison said. “We are making sure people are safe and keeping an eye on things.” The BART board of directors is in the process of making a policy that would allow BART to shut off cell service during life-threatening emergencies. Bob Franklin, president of BART board of directors said that it should take about a month to get the SFMTA

responsible for Grant’s death because he allegedly used his gun on accident instead of his taser. “BART police have a taser on one side and a gun on the other,” Keay said. “(Mehserle) knew what he was doing.” Ream was not one of the leaders of the protest, but chose to participate actively and boldly because, according to him, it was the right thing to do. “It’s my duty to be that way,” Ream said. “It’s everyone’s duty.”

policy. “We’ll be vetting it out with various agencies,” Franklin said. “It’ll be a week or two for BART staff to come up with some words. It’ll take some time for people that specialize in this to provide some comments. Within a month is reasonable, maybe a little longer.” The drafting of such a policy would directly go against one of the demands of Anonymous, which includes an apology for shutting off cell phone service in response to source reports claiming that protesters would try to disrupt service on August 11.

of guns from BART police, and the reopening of the investigation of the death of Charles Hill.

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