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35 YEARS OF PEACE, TRANQUILITY

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Tables line the pathways throughout the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at its 35th anniversary celebration Friday, Sept. 16. Food and drinks from a variety of vendors, including the Naples Rib Company and Jay’s Catering Co., were complimentary at the event.

Friends of the Japanese Garden members and university officials gather together to celebrate garden’s 35th anniversary.

By Monica Gallardo Staff Writer

Red tables surrounded the pond at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden Friday night as members of the Friends of the Japanese Garden celebrated the garden’s 35th anniversary.

A string quartet provided tranquil music while guests feasted on food from various food stands and took part in a silent auction.

Musician Isaku Kageyama kicked off the event with a performance on the Taiko drums, an ancient form of Japanese music.

He was followed by introductory and honorary speeches.

Curator of the Japanese Garden Vergil Hettick and CEO of the Miller Foundation Walt Florie Jr. were recognized for their work and contributions to the garden.

The Miller Foundation was started by Loraine Miller after her husband Earl Miller died in the ’60s. The foundation

funds the garden, as well as children’s healthcare and the Miller’s Children Hospital. Lorraine Miller herself died in the ‘90s.

Miller Children’s Hospital is located on the grounds of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center on Atlantic Ave. Lorraine Miller donated the garden to CSULB in memory of her husband, who loved Japanese culture. She chose the Long Beach campus due to her close relationship with former CSULB president Steve Horn and the nearby proximity to her home.

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STUDENT FEATURE

Computer science student featured in PBS documentary “CodeTrip” Zoed Mora, computer science major, participates in Roadtrip Nation.

By Elizabeth Campos Staff Writer

“Computers control the world,” said Zoed Mora, a 27-year-old computer science major at Cal State University Long Beach.

Mora was given the opportunity to break into the technology industry via the alternative educational program Roadtrip Nation.

His experience with the program was documented and is now airing on PBS as part of the series “CodeTrip.”

Mora said that being Latino has shaped him in various ways. From being racially profiled to using his background to his advantage, Mora said he hopes to close the gap on the lack of Latinos in the technology industry.

“Obviously I look around and there’s no Mexicans in

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Clockwise from bottom, Zoed Mora, Robin Maxkii and Natalie Melo at the Netflix headquarters during their time on Roadtrip Nation.

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PANEL

Turkey in Turmoil panel sheds light on current state of fear The panel is dedicated to educating the audience on the recent coup attempt in Turkey.

By Daniela Alvarez Staff Writer

Thursday’s “Turmoil in Turkey” panel was an educational opportunity regarding the recent failed coup d’etat in Turkey. Held in the Barrett Athletic Administration conference room, the panel was hosted by Cal State Long Beach’s department of religious studies and associate professor of religious studies Sophia Pandya.

Prior to the panel, two speakers dropped out due to “fear of being associated with the Gülen movement,” according to Pandya.

The panelists were not mentioned by name.

Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish preacher currently living in self-imposed exile in the United States, is the leader of the social Islamic Gülen movement, which has members across the globe.

According to the Gülen movement website, “the movement is distinguished for its support of democracy, its openness to globalization, its progressiveness in integrating tradition with modernity, and its humanistic outlook.”

Pandya said the Turkish government believes Gülen was responsible the July 15 coup that took place in cities across Turkey, specifically Istanbul. The Turkish government is not welcoming to Gülen’s supporters.

During the coup, Turkish soldiers attempted to overthrow the government, bombing several institutions throughout Turkey. However, the at-

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continued from page 1 “I think Loraine would be proud,” Florie said.

The garden currently has about 500 members and offers internship and employment opportunities for CSULB students, but it hopes to attract more visitors in the future by making it more visible to the public.

Due to its location, in between Lot 14 and Parkside Residential Commons, the garden is easy to miss for students who don’t venture to that part of campus.

CSULB President Jane Close Conoley, who was also in attendance, expressed a similar wish to make the gardens more accessible.

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Citizens climb onto Turkish tanks July 16 in Ankara, Turkey. Turkey's armed forces said on July 15 they had taken power in the country to protect the democratic order and to maintain human rights. tempts failed after only a few hours.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was not in the Istanbul at the time of the coup, immediately announced his accusal of Gülen and his followers. Erdogan went so far as to demand the U.S. extradite Gülen back to Turkey.

According to Pandya, the coup was an attempt to eradicate secularism in Turkey and ultimately led up to approximately 300 deaths.

The aftermath of the coup has caused tension for Turks living in California, such as students and the panelists who dropped out, fearing association to Gülen.

“People from Turkey are fleeing because of this coup and many have been arriving to California the past

few months, but even then, a few of my Turk students are fearful of talking [about the coup],” said Pandya.

About 60 people, including students, staff, and colleagues of panelist and vice president Atilla Kahveci, of the non-profit organization Pacifica Institute, attended the panel. Kahveci and Pandya separately spoke about what the coup meant.

For students, attending the panel was a learning opportunity of global events with possible local impacts.

“What we see in [media outlets] might be different to what is actually happening, so listening to panelists helps us think critically about these events,” said international studies major Christina Wong.

Kahveci said he fears his country

of Turkey will only experience more fear and destruction, especially with the recent plan to construct about 170 prisons. Recently, the government has been imprisoning teachers, journalists and pregnant women known to be connected to the Gülen movement.

Kahveci lived in Turkey during two coups in 1971 and 1980. Now watching the July coup while living in the U.S. gave him an outsider’s perspective.

“The only people who benefitted from the coup was people in power,” Kahveci said. “We’re used to coups happening in Turkey, but we didn’t get used to this one.”

Pandya said she wanted to do the panel sooner, but since the coup hap-

pened in July, she said a lower turnout would have been expected during the summer.

Kahveci said that the place he and many Turks called home is unstable.

While the consequences for him of staying in the U.S. are risky, the possibility of returning is too dangerous.

“I cannot go back home,” said Kahveci. “I fear for my family and the ripple effects that me speaking here can have on them.”

Pandya said Turkey is still experiencing political unrest and the end of the coup does not necessarily mean the beginning of peace. “[What happened in Turkey] may not affect us all directly,” Wong said, “but it’s possible for situations similar like this to happen here someday.”

“I’ve met many alumni who never came to the garden after four or five years on campus, so I think it’s a good move to make it more accessible,” she said.

Mariko Tabar, President of the Friends of the Japanese Garden, shared her story on how she became part of the CSULB attraction. She said she stumbled upon the garden three and a half years ago as she traveled through Long Beach.

After immersing herself in the garden, she said she became a member and volunteer that same day. Tabar has been visiting the garden every Tuesday since.

Some benefits of membership in the Friends of the Japanese Garden include a complimentary tour with tea for new members, access to special lectures and programs and a subscription to The Lantern Newsletter. There are different

level of membership ranging from the $40 “basic affiliate” to the $1000 “benefactor.”

Megan Ono, a CSULB alumna and developmental assistant, cited the garden as a place where students can come to unwind and relax.

“I think we can have a place like a classroom for students to utilize,” she said. “Mental health is important ... it’s a place where students can de-stress.”

Conoley also shared her appreciation for the peaceful setting that the garden provides to CSULB students and the Long Beach community.

“I’ve been talking a lot in my own life and hoping to share with others the need for places of meditation and centering and transformation away from busy lives,” she said. “I think the garden provides that kind of environment. I think it’s terrific.”

President of the Friends of the Japanese Garden council Mariko Tabar, left, and president and CEO of The Miller Foundation Walt Florie, Jr. watch as Isaku Kageyama plays a taiko drum to open the Earl Burns Miller 35th anniversary celebration Friday, Sept. 16.

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CORRECTION: In the Sept. 15 article “Constitution Day comes to The Beach,” Christopher Duerringer is the Director of Research for the Center for First Amendment Studies and Kevin Johnson is the Director of the Center for First Amendment Studies.

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Raising the flag

‘Chain Fest’ takes place at The Observatory Chain Reaction hosts festival in honor of their 20th anniversary.

By Natalee Coloman Staff Writer

Hundreds of fans eagerly waited for the first ever Chain Fest music festival at the Observatory in Costa Mesa on Saturday. The line for general admission wrapped around the side of the venue and into the neighboring Home Depot parking lot.

The doors opened at noon and guests rushed in to purchase merchandise before the first band performed. The event honored Chain Reaction’s 20th anniversary.

Chain Reaction is a small concert venue in Anaheim, capable of holding no more than 250 guests. The venue is known for their cheap ticket prices and hosting artists ranging from Death Cab For Cutie and Paramore to local garage

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computer science,” he said, “but that never made me stop; it doesn’t matter because I’m confident in my skills.”

Roadtrip Nation, based in Costa Mesa, is a project that allows participants to travel to different cities in the country and meet experts in the participant’s field of interests.

When selected to participate with Roadtrip Nation, Mora said he was really happy and excited, as was his family.

However, his family doesn’t quite understand the work he does.

Mora explained that his father usually expects fast, noticeable results in his son’s work, but he’s unaware of the time and dedication that technology projects entail.

“My pops never believes me,” Mora said, “I guess he doesn’t see any advancement. But they don’t know, they don’t

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bands. The venue prides itself on holding all-ages concerts, serving no alcohol.

Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive and Underoath headlined Chain Fest, along with 21 other well-known bands in the scene such as The Story So Far, Title Fight and MXPX. The event brought together newer bands and those who’ve been playing for more than 10 years.

“Every single band at the festival has played Chain Reaction or has some kind of history with the venue,” said organizer, longtime concert promoter and Chain Reaction owner Andy Serrao via press release. “The idea was to involve bands who have history with us and who we also personally love.”

The festival was first announced in the beginning of July, with the headlining bands and a few more confirmed to play. In late August, the entire lineup was released and around 8,000 tickets were sold.

MIA Recognition Ceremony on Friday outside the Peterson Hall-1 classroom. The ceremony took place following National POW/MIA Recognition Day for students and staff to honor soldiers. The CSULB ROTC Cadets raised the American flag and a new POW/MIA flag next to Vietnam sculpture to honor the respective soldiers.

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understand.”

Technology is something that his parents are not accustomed to and it’s hard for them to understand even when his son explains it.

“My parents didn’t help,” Mora said.

“Not because they didn’t want to, but [because] they couldn’t help me… they didn’t know.”

But Mora said he doesn’t get discouraged. Technology for him has always been fascinating.

Mora said he remembers always being curious and asking how things worked.

He reminisced about old games: “When we had Nintendo, and then the Game Boy — it was all cool stuff, all technology.”

“Nobody ever knew what it was, at least not my family,” Mora said, “and then you asked teachers and they just said it was a bunch of ones and zeros, but what does that mean?”

This trip was an opportunity not only for Mora, but for two women from underrepresented communities as well.

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Natalie Melo, a 20-year-old Brazilian-American from Malden, MA and Robin Maxkii, a 29-year- old from Houston, TX who grew up on the Flathead Indian reservation, went on the trip with Mora.

Mora found out about Roadtrip Nation thanks to a professor at Long Beach City College, which he attended before CSULB. While Roadtrip Nation usually focuses on fields other than computer science, this particular trip worked in collaboration with Microsoft Philanthropies.

Microsoft Philanthropies is an extension of the multinational technology company that strives for empowerment through inclusion of people in undeveloped places into the technology industry.

Roadtrip Nation stemmed from three college graduate students: Mike Marriner, Nathan Gebhard and Brian McAllister, who decided to travel the country asking successful people how they figured out what they wanted to do.

The project, which began in 2001, became a movement that allows people to “connect their passion and interest with career opportunities,” said Megan Dester, senior program manager at Roadtrip Nation.

“Often, we know that opportunities are more challenging for others,” Dester said. “Your upbringing shouldn’t determine what you do with your life.”

Marriner, Gebhard and McAllister’s idea was paired up with a 35-foot green 1985 RV in which participants travel the country.

Throughout the roadtrip, Mora, Melo and Maxkii had the opportunity to talk to people who had answers to questions regarding their field of study and who understood the language they were speaking.

The experts gave a message to the participants about not being scared of failure.

“That was the hardest concept for me to grasp,” Mora said. “I don’t want to fail, that’s my biggest fear.”

The experts also spoke with the participants about the sacrifices each one of them experienced throughout their careers.

For Mora, the hardest part of going on this month-long road trip was leaving his 3-year-old son, Zoed Michael.

Mora said his motivation comes from wanting to do great things for his family to see them prosper. With the knowledge and skills he’s gained, his goal is to achieve financial stability.

“I want to make money,” he said.

“Who doesn’t want to see their family prosper? Who doesn’t want to have a lot of money so that you can help anybody?”

Mora is continuing to pursue his degree and is expected to graduate next year.

He said that he hopes his son likes computer science as much as he does.

“I’ll be able to help him a lot,” he said, “and plus, I want him to control the world, too.”

CodeTrip airs every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. on PBS until Oct. 8.

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(Above) Cosplayers from the DC Comics series pose for a group photo during Long Beach Comic Con at the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday. (Below Right) Sabrina Silba, 5, conveys an expression of horror upon discovering her father, Paul Silba, 43, in a dinosaur costume at Long Beach Comic Con.

Geeks meet the Beach

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A Spider Man cosplayer poses for a photo during Long Beach Comic Con at the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday.

Long Beach welcomes comic lovers for the eighth annual comic con.

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Multimedia Managing Editor

Long Beach had a chance to geek out for cosplayers, comics and celebrities at the eighth annual Comic Con over the weekend.

The scene at the Long Beach Convention Center was one from a comic book.

Wonder Womans were in line for food trucks, Deadpools held doors open for customers at restaurants and Supermans casually waited in line for bathrooms.

The main exhibition hall was separated in sections geared toward every congoer’s interest. Cosplay Corner, Artists’ Alley, Animation Land, Celebrity Corner and Space Expo were some of the popular options that were filled with veteran congoers and curious first-timers.

“There are plenty of other things to do here at Comic Con [if you aren’t an ex-

pert congoer]. There are shows, movies, writing art and merchandise people can get into here,” said Alex Morris, a Wonder Woman cosplayer.

One of the most anticipated events was the Saturday “Firefly” reunion panel, with a special character appearance by cast members Summer Glau, Sean Maher, Adam Baldwin and Jewel Staite.

Headlining the Long Beach con this year were Kevin Conroy and Loren Lester, voice actors from “Batman: The Animated Series.” The pair, who portray Batman and Robin respectively, also made an appearance over the summer at San Diego Comic-Con. Nathan Fillion of “Con Man,” the television comedy series, made a special guest appearance for the show’s panel, surprising attendees on Saturday.

With so much happening at the Long Beach Comic Con, there were some events held outside of the actual convention center. There was a Wonder Woman after-party for ages 21 and older to help celebrate 25 years of Wonder Woman.

Fans who attended were able to sip a drink and learn the art style behind the Wonder Woman character at the Hyatt

Regency hotel.

Cosplayers and artists came from all over the country to celebrate this year’s convention. Texas native Rita Yeung has attended conventions before and said there is a sense of community, since she has seen familiar faces at all of them. This was her first convention where she had a booth set up for her artwork and was thrilled to get great feedback from artists.

“It’s cool to see how other people showcase their work … when I was little I saw other artists do it and I never had the guts to do it,” Yeung said. “The community is pretty welcoming and they offer great advice.”

Terrence Will Johnson, cosplaying as Dusu from the “Dusu” comics, said minority representation in comic books is vital in the cosplaying community to make people feel like they have options in the characters they can represent.

“I specifically cosplay any black character from Marvel or DC … I like to push for representation in books or media.

I only cosplay characters I can relate to.

Fans need to make sure you’re representing something that represents you … if [characters] look more like their readers,

[comics industries] would only get more readers.”

According to professional cosplayer going by the name Maid of Might, who was cosplaying Spider-Gwen, the convention is a place to feel safe and free to express her love for comics.

“As a female who is into comics I feel like I always have to be defending my nerdism,” Might said. “If I’m wearing a Batgirl shirt I don’t want to be quizzed about what I love. I don’t always have to prove I have over 400 comic books.”

Maid of Might hopes by cosplaying her favorite characters she can encourage other females to embrace their inner “nerdism” and feel welcomed into the comic community.

Female representation at the Long Beach Comic Con was well encouraged

by a partnership with the Girl Scouts of the Greater Los Angeles area, who attended not only to cosplay and have a great time, but also to collect badges and learn about the comic book universe.

Over 500 Girl Scouts had a chance to attend panels about careers in comics, design their own superhero costumes and test their artistic skills.

Long Beach also continued an existing partnership with the Columbia Memorial Space Center and had a corner dedicated to science: Space Expo 2016, helping to promote STEM programming and encouraging science with a build-yourown-R2D2 section.

The next highly anticipated convention for comic book lovers to head to is Stan Lee’s Comickaze, which will be held Oct. 28-30 in Los Angeles.

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continued from page 3 The twenty-four bands played across three stages: one large stage outside, and the two inside the Observatory — a large main room with the capacity of 1,000 guests, and the constellation room which holds about 200 guests.

Along with the main stage outside was a strip of vendor tents filled with band merch, food, and sponsors such as Jeffree Star cosmetics and non-profit organization Feed the Children. To the sides of the main outdoor stage, two large beer gardens hosted guests 21 years and over who wanted to sip their beers with a shady spot to watch the show.

From the soft swaying of the crowd during bands such as Turnover to the “crowd-killing” moshing during Zao’s set, the energy of the audience stayed strong throughout the entire night.

“Chain Fest was a great experience.

I’ve always wanted to see Circa Survive and Zao, and couldn’t wait to see Movements again,” Chain Fest attendee Miranda Ortega said. Ortega has been

listening to Circa Survive for five years, but this was the first time she’s ever seen them live. “I’ve been listening to a lot of the artists on the roster. I’m getting older so I have to keep up with all the newer bands.”

The 22-year-old wore herself out by the end of the night, running back and forth from the outdoor stage to the main stage inside.

Attendee Aaron Ward couldn’t wait to see some of his favorite bands: Basement, Comeback Kid and The Story So Far. “I was most excited to see Basement, because they’re from England so they don’t come around that much,” Ward said. The large crowd and multiple crowd surfers indicated many fans aside from Ward couldn’t wait to see the band, too.

The day-long festival proved to be a fitting tribute to Chain Reaction’s 20 years of showcasing up-and-coming musicians and their community of loyal fans. Although next year’s festival has yet to be scheduled, fans are already eagerly anticipating round two.

“It would be crazy if there isn’t going to be many more after today’s turnout and lineup,” Ortega said.

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Lead singer of Citizens, Mat Kerekes, performing on the main stage at Chain Fest 2016.

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The North Korean arms race Why the U.S. should worry about the hermit state’s latest test.

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Liu Yunshan, left, China’s Communist Party’s fifth-ranking leader, waves with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a parade in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Oct. 10, 2015. article by William J. Broad on North Korea’s atomic weapons program, the hostile nation will have the skills to make a “reliable intercontinental ballistic missile topped by a nuclear warhead” by 2020.

North Korea’s leader is known for his absurd rhetoric, but that doesn’t mean his threats are farfetched.

North Korea’s crazed leader is testing its nuclear weapons steadily and is obsessed with the idea of “destroying” the U.S. with firepower — shouldn’t someone be taking this situation at least a little more seriously?

China — which is North Korea’s lifeline for food and materials vital for the economic growth of the country — is the world power which probably has the greatest advantage in stopping North Korea’s arms race.

Cut the funding for the missiles and Kim Jong-Un is going to have a difficult time getting that intercontinental ballistic missile finished by 2020.

When Pyongyang acquires the technology necessary to make a nuclear warhead, the North Korean ICBM will be able to reach targets throughout the U.S. including Washington D.C. — rather than just

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hitting cities along the West Coast (Long Beach, that’s you).

Now, does North Korea stand a chance against the U.S. military? Not at all.

Despite its recent budget cuts, the U.S. has successfully maintained its position as the world’s strongest military, according to a report on globalization from financial services company, Credit Suisse.

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I assume that the United States’ attitude toward the communist regime’s political brinkmanship is something along the lines of, “North Korea is all bark and no bite.”

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orth Korea has declared war on the United States; who cares, right?

The country, deemed the “hermit kingdom” as a result of it being walled out from the rest of the world, has continuously declared war on the U.S. for many years now — it’s nothing new. Just this March, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, claimed North Korea would “burn Manhattan down to ashes” by firing a hydrogen bomb its way.

However pompous and psychotic the claims Kim Jong-Un makes may be, the current “Supreme Commander” of the Kim Dynasty has been able to threaten to “destroy” the United States without getting a legitimately concerned reaction from the nation’s commander-in-chief, President Barack Obama.

Earlier this month, North Korea held its fifth nuclear test — launching a warhead into the Pacific Ocean, and although world leaders protested in frustration, no one in the international community took any sort of action against North Korea.

I assume that the United States’ attitude toward the communist regime’s political brinkmanship is something along the lines of, “North Korea is all bark and no bite.”

Moreover, with films such as “The Interview” displaying North Korea’s dictatorship in a comedic light, it’s more than likely that Americans don’t take Kim Jong-Un’s declarations of war seriously anymore.

A nonchalant attitude and tough sanctions aren’t going to stop North Korea’s efforts to perfect its missiles.

The United Nations needs to shut the lights off in the hermit kingdom, and take definitive action in getting these nuclear weapons out of the hands of Kim Jong-Un. According to a New York Times

If North Korea’s young, unpredictable leader decides to put his nuclear warhead to use and sends it over our way, the U.S. military will

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definitely retaliate, but not with nuclear missiles.

Russia and China wouldn’t allow a full-fledged nuclear war in their backyard, especially when an impoverished nation like North Korea would crumble at the snap of a finger if the U.S. were to attack. Nuclear missiles wouldn’t need to be fired by U.S. forces.

Although the U.S. would make serious efforts to avoid using any nuclear warheads against North Korea — we obviously can’t expect Kim Jong-Un to make a responsible choice like averting nuclear war.

North Korea’s leader doesn’t mind having blood on his hands. He already does and could care less.

This is a man who runs a country where due process is largely absent, “re-education” camps torture and keep its prisoners starving, public executions are filmed and the only way a North Korean citizen can avoid being imprisoned and tortured is by abiding with the regime’s strict doctrine.

Kim Jong-Un even extends his hateful reach to North Korean schoolchildren.

It’s been one of the Kim Dynasty’s

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In an article titled, “Life in North Korea — The Early Years” for The Guardian, Ph.D. candidate at Seoul National University, Fyodor Tertiskiy, writes about the brainwashing taking place in North Korean schools: “the child learns that it has enemies: American imperialists, Japanese militarists and the South Korean “gang of traitors.”

“They are to be hated, so one should say not that “an American died,” but rather “an American scum kicked the bucket,” he writes.

World leaders must realize the threat that is at hand. Kim Jong-Un is a maniacal leader bent on killing people, whether it be Americans or North Korean citizens, and is test launching nuclear weapons with a goal in mind: to use them against North Korea’s “enemies.”

Stop shrugging off the totalitarian regime’s claims about possible war.

North Korea’s weapons program is paving the way for the “destruction” of the U.S. that the Kim Dynasty has always craved.

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Women’s volleyball team goes 1-2 Long Beach State women’s volleyball team goes 1-2 in weekend invitational.

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After a 4-set loss to No. 11 UCLA Wednesday, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team traveled to San Diego for the University of San Diego/San Diego State University Invitational.

The 49ers (6-7) bounced back with a five set win against San Jose State. In in the match, LBSU relied on its veterans, senior outside hitter Nele Barber and middle blocker junior Ashley Murray, who paced the team with 31 kills combined in the win.

After Long Beach dropped the first set 25-22, they were able to make adjustments defensively in the second set.

With head coach Brian Gimmillaro on the sideline being vocal during a timeout, the team was able to record five blocks that were in the 49ers’ 25-22 win.

LBSU followed that with a commanding 25-18 win in the third set but could not compete in the fourth set losing to SJSU, 25-23.

In the fifth and deciding set LBSU won 15-12 to take the match.

With a short break, the 49ers were back on the court to take on No. 10 University of San Diego.

In the first set the Toreros had a .333 hitting percentage that led to USD taking the first set, 25-18. The Toreros followed that up with a .571 hitting percentage on their way to another 25-18 win.

“I thought most of the parts of the game tonight we played much better volleyball, we just weren’t consistent enough to be able to win,” Gimmillaro said after the USD loss. “Our passing just broke down tonight. You’re going to have a problem when your passers, who are known for being excellent, have an off game.”

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The 49ers bounced back in the third set to avoid the sweep with a 26-24 win while holding the Toreros to a .135 hitting percentage.

The 49ers wouldn’t be able to mount the comeback as they lost the fourth set, 25-21. LBSU never looked comfortable on the floor, which led to the sweep.

Looking to finish the week, .500 LBSU faced San Diego State on Saturday. The 49ers lost to the Aztecs to straight sets to go 1-2 on their road trip and 1-3 during last week’s games.

“None of us are really taking care of our responsibilities and our roles right now,” freshman outside hitter Hailery Harward said. “ So it puts other people out of position and it’s like a snowball effect.

“We should have gone 2-1 this weekend, so this is really difficult for us,” Harward said.

The team will look to get back to .500 when it travels to Davis to take on UC Davis Thursday at 7 p.m.

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Long Beach State’s senior attacker Max Cusator blocks a shot by UCLA’s junior utility player Alex Roelse during the Bruins 8-6 win Saturday.

LBSU loses in thriller

Long Beach State scores three goals in final period to force overtime.

By Matthew Simon Sports Editor

In front a sellout crowd of 738 people at Lindgren Aquatics Center, the Long Beach State men’s water polo team’s comeback attempt against No. 1 UCLA fell short in a 8-6 double overtime loss Saturday.

Going into Saturday’s game, UCLA had won 44 straight contests while winning back-to-back NCAA championships.

The Bruins jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but LBSU senior attacker Nolan McConnell tied the game at two goals from a penalty shot and during a power play.

Each team scored a goal each in the second period to go into halftime tied 3-3.

The 49ers saw themselves down 5-3 after goals by the Bruins’ senior Gordon Marshall and junior utility player Alex Roelse.

LBSU fell behind 6-3 after the Bruins’ senior defender Chancellor Ramirez scored his second goal to put UCLA up with time winding down in the fourth period.

With four minutes remaining in regulation, LBSU (6-1) trailed 6-3. But the team started to connect on offense after sophomore defender Austin Stevenson scored to

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cut the Bruins’ (11-0) lead to 6-4.

The 49ers weren’t done there, as sophomore defender Keegan Wicken scored his lone goal to bring LBSU deficit to 6-5.

With eight seconds left in regulation, Stevenson’s second goal was the equalizer that forced overtime as his shot hit the crossbar and bounced off of UCLA junior goalie Aleksander Ruzic’s head.

In the overtime periods, UCLA’s senior attackers Ryder Roberts and Patrick Fellner both scored to give the Bruins a 8-6 win.

Leading LBSU, McConnell had three goals while Stevenson had two. Sophomore goalie Thomas Freeman had 12 saves against the Bruins.

The 49ers’ next game will be against UC Davis in Berkeley on Friday.

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Nolan McConnell ATTACKER THREE GOALS

49ers lose to UCLA, USD Long Beach State women’s soccer loses both games over weekend.

By Christian Gonzales Sports Editor

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Senior midefilder Celeste Dominguez battles for the ball during Long Beach State’s game against University of San Diego on Sept. 18.

During a weekend where the Long Beach State women’s soccer team welcomed back senior goalkeeper Ashton McKeown, the 49ers lost back-to-back games to the University of San Diego and UCLA. After missing three games with a shoulder injury, McKeown returned to her starting position but couldn’t save the team from losing.

On Sunday, LBSU faced No. 11 UCLA and lost 2-1 in a game that the team bat-

tled to stay close.

The 49ers gave up the winning goal in the 57 minute to senior forward Darian Jenkins.

LBSU’s lone goal was scored by junior forward Tori Bolden in the 48th minute to tie the game at one.

The loss comes on the heels of LBSU’s tough game Friday, when the team gave up three goals in the second half after having a 2-0 lead during its a 3-2 loss to the University of San Diego.

The 49ers (4-3-1) dominated the first half of the game, scoring two goals against the Toreros (4-3-1). USD bounced back in the second half scoring three straight goals.

LBSU sophomore Dana Fujikuni scored in the lower left corner of the goal, which was assisted by junior Ashley Gonzales in the 11th minute of the game.

Later in the first half, Gonzales scored her fifth goal of the season to put the

49ers up 2-0.

Ahead in the half, LBSU looked to control the pace of the game.

In the 60th minute USD’s senior defender Jacqueline Altschuld crossed the ball to teammate senior defender Caitlyn Kretzschmar, who headed the ball past McKeown.

“We were pretty poor in the second half,” head coach Mauricio Ingrassia said.

USD scored during a corner kick which tied the game in the 77th minute at two. Senior midfielder Julia Sherwood found an open Altschuld who scored her third goal of the season for the Toreros.

With minutes left in the game, LBSU’s defense failed to stop a counter attack by the Toreros’, which led sophomore forward Summer Mason scoring off a rebound to give USD a 3-2 win.

The 49ers will be back in action Saturday when they travel to Provo, Utah to take on Brigham Young University.