Daily 49er, September 6, 2016

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

VOL. LXVIII, ISSUE 6 | SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

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A crowd of students and attendees wait in line on Friday for the Gravitron, one of the many rides available at Smorgasport in parking lot 3. Last year’s attendance was around 6,000 students.

Smorgasport returns to campus

By Michael Garcia Staff Writer

Students crowded into Cal State Long Beach’s parking lot 3 Friday night to enjoy carnival rides, live music and food at the 16th annual Smorgasport.

Located between the University Student Union and the kinesiology building, the typically car-filled lot was cleared out and flooded with bright lights, food trucks and smiling students as Associated Students Inc. provided entertainment in the parking lot and free games at the USU. “The idea behind the event is culminating the Week of Welcome and giving students a chance to socialize, hang out and relax,” said Philip Spektor, one of 25 student President’s

Ambassadors.

“They can come out and celebrate the start of the year.”

As a President’s Ambassador, Spektor represents the university and CSULB President Jane Close Conoley.

Two years ago, Smorgasport had an attendance of about 5,000 students and last year’s attendance was around 6,000.

“I would say it was a massive turnout this year, and perhaps it even topped last year,” Spektor said.

RESOURCES

CSULB’s prime location Amazon@ TheBeach will allow students to pick-up items ordered online on campus.

By Elizabeth Campos Staff Writer

Students who order products from Amazon will soon be able to pick up their orders at the Cal State Long Beach University Bookstore beginning Sept. 20.

49er Shops and Amazon will open Amazon@TheBeach, locat-

ed on the south side of the University Bookstore, with its own entrance available from lot 5.

The project and five-year contract between Amazon and the 49er Shops was announced last spring.

49er Shops’ partnership with Amazon, along with other online textbook retailers, first began with the creation of BeachBookCompare.

The free website allows students to compare textbook prices across multiple platforms, including Amazon, the CSULB

see AMAZON, page 2

FAST FACTS

AMAZON@ THEBEACH • Location: South side of University Bookstore; entrance available from lot 5.

• Order pick-ups begin Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to noon.

• Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m.

- 9 p.m., Saturday through Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

Smorgasport was also an opportunity for student organizations to recruit new members.

Unlike Week of Welcome, which usually hosts over 300 organizations, Smorgasport had about 50 clubs present, which allowed the respective groups to have more visibility at the event. Club sports including men’s and women’s soccer showcased their talents, and the Salsa Club

see SOCIALIZE, page 2

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The idea behind the event is culminating the Week of Welcome and giving students a chance to socialize, hang out and relax.

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The ASI hosted event ended Week of Welcome.

-Philip Spektor, Student President’s Ambassador

STATE LAW

AB-2888 dictates mandatory sentencing for sexual assaults Inspired by the recent sexual assault involving Brock Turner, California lawmakers seek to change rape culture.

By Michaela Kwoka-Coleman News Editor

A bill recently passed by the California State Assembly would close a loophole in the mandatory sentencing time for people found guilty of

sexual assault if signed into law.

Currently, California state law treats sexual assault cases differently, depending on whether the victim was unconscious or not.

In sexual assault cases, the use of force triggers a mandatory denial of probation. However, a victim who is unconscious or heavily intoxicated is legally unable to resist, thus meaning the perpetrator did not technically use force in the assault.

AB-2888, which was passed through the assembly Aug. 29 with unanimous support, would mandate

see ASSAULT, page 3

2 NEWS

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A game featuring students rolling around in a giant, plastic bubble ball, above, was available to ride at Smorgasport. A Cal State Long Beach student, below, participates in a basketball shooting game at Smorgasport on Friday.

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showed off its dance moves.

Meanwhile, the Lacrosse Club had students lined up trying to get a lacrosse ball into the back of a net.

Smorgasporters were able to get physical as well and bring out their inner kid in an inflatable jump house or knock each other out in an inflatable boxing ring – oversized boxing gloves included.

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bookstore and Chegg.

49er Shops Director of Marketing and Communications Kirsten Stickney said she hopes students will continue to use BeachBookCompare, as it “is the best option for students to ensure they are ordering the correct textbook at the lowest price.”

Amazon@TheBeach won’t just service textbook orders, though, with options for other applicable items to be shipped to the campus pickup location.

However, oversized items or items that are scheduled for delivery after Amazon@TheBeach operating hours will not be eligible for delivery at the bookstore lockers.

If an item cannot be sent to the bookstore lockers, the buyer will be notified during online checkout.

To expedite the shipping process, CSULB students can take advantage of a Prime Student account.

Some benefits of Prime Student membership include unlimited streaming of TV shows and movies, as well as access to playlists through Prime Music.

“The best part is that when students sign up for Prime membership they can order items before noon

Computer engineering graduate student Kuldeep Luvani said he enjoyed bowling and billiards at the USU Games Center.

Those bold enough could race against one another inside Zorb balls, which can only be described as giant inflatable hamster balls. Afterwards, students could go to the photo booth and use props such as Kanye-inspired glasses, Viking helmets and mustaches for a picture together.

“I came a little late but I was a bit relieved because I heard that the

lines were too long,” junior marketing major Jeannine Aguilar said.

There was a limited number of Smorgasport shirts given away and attendants lined up in front of Brotman Hall for over an hour to try and grab one. Students also received a raffle ticket for various prizes, including an HD radio.

Aguilar complimented the displays of campus talent and unity, highlighting why Smorgasport has lasted so long “I think it’s a good way to show Beach pride,” Aguilar said.

and receive free same day shipping,” Stickney said.

Prime orders placed before noon will qualify for free same-day pickup and orders placed after noon will qualify for free one-day pickup.

Not all items are eligible for sameday or one-day pickup; those that are will show a “Prime/Free Same-Day” logo.

The Prime Student membership is free for the first six months and then costs $49 annually.

In order for students to register for Prime Student, they will need to sign up using their CSULB email address.

In order to pick up a package, students will receive an email or text with a barcode that will scan and open the locker where the ordered items are being held.

“We are excited to have Amazon on campus and look forward to this continued partnership,” Stickney said.

Amazon@TheBeach will have its grand opening on Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon, according to Stickney.

The grand opening will follow with two demo where students, faculty and staff can tour the facility, try out the lockers and win prizes. Demo days will go from noon to 9 p.m.

Amazon@TheBeach will be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

49er Shops and Amazon will open Amazon@TheBeach, located on the south side of the University Bookstore, with its own entrance available from lot 5, Sept. 20. Orders will be stored in prescribed lockers for CSULB students.

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ASSAULT

ECONOMY

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Obama still thinks Pacific trade deal can pass Congress

that anyone found guilty of sexual assault is not eligible for probation.

The bill was authored by Assembly members Bill Dodd, D-Napa, Evan Low, D-Silicon Valley, and State Senator Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo and Santa Clara.

In a statement on his website, Dodd said that the laws regarding sexual assault need to change.

“Sexually assaulting an unconscious or intoxicated victim is a terrible crime and our laws need to reflect that,” Dodd said. “Letting felons convicted of such crimes get off with probation discourages other survivors from coming forward and sends the message that raping incapacitated victims is no big deal.”

The bill was inspired by the recent sexual assault case involving Brock Turner.

Turner, a former student-athlete at Stanford, was found guilty on three felony charges of sexual assault on an intoxicated, unconscious 23-year-old-woman by a dumpster after a party in 2015.

While the convictions in the case carried a potential 14-year prison sentence, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Turner to six months in a county jail and three years of probation.

Turner was released from jail Friday, after serving only three months of his sentence.

“This bill is about more than sentencing; it’s about supporting victims and changing the culture on our college campuses to help prevent future crimes,” Dodd said.

AB-2888 will not become state law until it receives a signature from Gov. Jerry Brown.

Brown has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.

By Lisa Mascaro

Tribune Washington Bureau

President Barack Obama expressed renewed optimism that his trade pact with Pacific Rim nations would still be approved by Congress, despite widespread political opposition that has left the 12-nation deal all but dead.

Both Democrats and Republicans have soured on the Trans-Pacific Partnership as overseas trade has emerged as a campaign scapegoat for all that remains wrong in the shifting U.S. economy. Hopes for passage by the end of Obama’s term have largely faded.

“Look, the politics of trade have always been complicated,” Obama said in an interview with CNN that was recorded before his trip to China and Asia.

Obama noted what he called a “vocal” segment of the Democratic Party, a reference to the popularity of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the influence of labor union opposition to the deal, and the emergence of “populist anti-trade sentiment” among some Republicans led by Donald Trump.

But the administration appears unwilling to walk away from the years-long negotiations with Asian and the other countries without a final push for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP. In addition to potential economic benefits from the deal, Obama sees it as a central element of the U.S. effort to counter China’s growing influence in east Asia and the

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Takao Terada, a rice farmer in Kakegawa, Japan, says he fears the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal will drive down prices for his crops.

Pacific region.

“The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a historic agreement, cobbled together among a very diverse set of countries, and the basic argument is simple: This is going to be the world’s largest market. And if we’re not setting the rules out there, somebody else is,” Obama said. “I remain confident that we can get TPP passed.” The trade agreement was once viewed as a likely capstone to Obama’s second term, a rare chance to find common

ground between the two parties, but the election year changed that.

Even though Congress returns to work this week after its long summer recess, any action in the House or Senate on trade remains nowhere near the top of the agenda.

Most lawmakers would prefer to avoid the issue before the November election.

Congress is expected to conduct a post-election lame-duck session, and those final weeks often provide

an opportunity for last-ditch legislative maneuvers.

So many issues have been deferred to this year’s lame-duck session that a coalition of conservative groups, particularly those aligned with the billionaire Koch brothers, are trying to stop it altogether.

Obama is on his final Asia trip this week where he intends to reassure global leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Laos that the U.S. is not backing away from its commitment to the continent.

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4 ARTS & LIFE

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Animation collaboration

Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony records scores for animation students.

By Jason Enns

Arts & Life Editor

Collaboration between professors and departments isn’t required at Cal State Long Beach, but when it’s done it can be favorable for students.

Professors will work here for decades and never leave their department buildings. Wanting to break that cycle, illustration/animation professor Aubry Mintz and Director of Orchestral Studies and Director of the Bob Cole Conservatory Johannes Muller-Stosch decided it would be beneficial to combine forces.

“There isn’t a whole lot of collaboration going on in the college of the arts – and also not in the university as a whole,” Muller-Stosch said. “Since this is such a large campus, departments and schools will [often] silo [their departments] off. You do your own thing over here, they do their own thing over there.”

Mintz and Muller-Stosch decided that together they could develop a system for animation students to

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Conductor Johannes Muller-Stosch directs the Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony. Muller-Stosch and illustration/ animation professor Aubry Mintz will join forces to create scores for student-produced films. put an orchestral score to their films for no cost to the students. Orchestra students then get the experience of what it would be like to record for a film studio, while film students gain experience working with studio musicians.

The two professors then reached out to film scoring professor Perry

LaMarca, who got his composing students involved.

Animation students describe their projects to composing students, who then write a piece of music for the film. Finally, the songs are recorded by the Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony.

“I get large scores that have all the

instrumental parts written on them just like a symphony score that I would normally have,” Muller-Stosch said. “The students get the parts, we set it up, we have a click track that gives us the tempo and then the students basically sight read the part … and then we record it.”

The orchestra usually gets about 12

to 15 short pieces to record at the end of its concert series.

“By May, because [we] have done our last concerts, the orchestra has really gelled,” Muller-Stosch said.

“Everybody’s listening, everybody’s really attuned to playing together.”

Having an orchestra of that level isn’t something that would typically be available to animation students, but when departments work together students can reap great benefits.

“It’s a win for the animators,” Muller-Stosch said. “Because they get live orchestral music that is designed for their particular animation. If they were to go to the Hollywood studios, it’s so expensive that you couldn’t possibly afford it.”

Not only does it a great opportunity for the animators and experience for the orchestra, but it’s beneficial for the arrangers as well.

“The arrangers, they get their music performed by live orchestra, not many composers get a chance to hear their work that they’ve just written by a live orchestra,” Muller-Stosch said.

“Not only that but it will also get used in a project and be heard across campus, some of those end up on YouTube.”

Because these professors decided to work together, their students are even better prepared for the professional sector through experience and portfolio builders.

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ARTS & LIFE 5

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Take a break without breaking the bank Know how to enjoy Long Beach without emptying your wallet.

By Jason Enns

Arts & Life Editor

I

t’s very possible to get caught up in studies and simple pleasures during limited hours of free time and neglect the many places to visit and sights to see in Long Beach.

On top of dealing with busy schedules, many students are also dealing with short budgets.

Sometimes dorm residents can go a whole semester without ever leaving the campus. However, knowing how to see the city without breaking the bank could help students get out for some fresh air on the weekend, or finally take that special someone out on a romantic date.

A pond at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, located on the Cal State Long Beach campus, is inhabited with koi fish.

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A romantic spot for a date, or just a relaxing place to unwind is the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, and it’s located on this very campus. There is no admission charge to visit this lush escape from the busy city.

Visitors can feed koi fish, be soothed by the sounds of running water and take in floral aromas.

A blue whale display hangs from the ceiling of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

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The Long Beach Museum of Art was founded in 1950, and is located in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. It’s a quaint little brick building with a beautiful ocean view and has been building upon its permanent collection for the past 60 years. Admission is typically $7 for adults or $6 for students, but the museum opens their doors to the public for free every Friday.

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Aquarium of the Pacific: Shark Lagoon Free Friday 6-9 p.m.

100 Aquarium Way Long Beach’s aquarium is one of the city’s main tourist attractions. But students who are here to further their education instead of trying to visit the many hotspots of the city may never bother to pay the $30 admission. However, perhaps one of the most exciting exhibits can be seen for free. Entrance to the Shark Lagoon is free on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests can see large sand tiger sharks and rays and even touch bamboo sharks.

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628 Alamitos Avenue The Museum of Latin American Art is one of Long Beach’s larger art museums. The museum is dedicated to expanding knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American art. The museum currently has an exhibit open about empowerment and inspiration in contemporary comics called “Artists Assemble,” and both the exhibit and the rest of this museum is free to the public every Sunday.

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6 OPINIONS

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Kaepernick’s peaceful choice to sit How the athlete is using his right to protest adequately.

By Natalee Coloman Staff Writer

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olin Kaepernick has decided to sit during the national anthem of the San Francisco 49er’s preseason football games to peacefully protest the racial injustices minorities face from police officers in this country – so what’s the problem?

The 49ers quarterback is shedding light on the racial discrimination many black Americans are facing nationwide, especially from police officers.

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said in an exclusive interview with NFL Media after the game. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”

It’s disappointing to realize that even when Kaepernick is peacefully protesting, he is labeled “unpatriotic” by social media users and other NFL football players.

Kaepernick is not unpatriotic or disrespectful for his refusal to stand during the anthem. The athlete sees the many problems this country faces, and keeps a progressive mindset about them. It’s this same mindset which helps enable him to use one of the rights given to him by the constitution, in order to make this nation a better, less racist one.

Kaepernick has successfully accomplished getting media coverage on a systemic issue which doesn’t seem to be getting any attention from lawmakers — police brutality towards people of color.

In 2016 alone, there have been 381 police shootings of black people, according to a Washington Post real-time database tracking fatal police shootings.

Why were so many people fatally shot when there was no visible threat? It seems like police officers are too quick

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to fire their weapon with no significant cause.

The 49ers quarterback has inspired other football players to join him in peaceful protest, such as his teammate Eric Reed and Jeremy Lane of the Seattle Seahawks. Support from other football players only strengthen his motives.

Kaepernick isn’t the first athlete to refuse to stand during the anthem.

Jackie Robinson was amongst the first professional athletes to protest against racial inequality in the country. He stated in his 1972 autobiography, “I Never Had It Made” that “I can not stand and sing the National Anthem, I can not salute the flag. I know I am a black man in a white world in 1972 and 1947.”

Moreover, in 1996, NBA player Mahmound Abdul-Rauf was kicked out of the league for staying inside the locker room during the national anthem.

The years have gone by and professional athletes, like Kaepernick, are still aiming to draw attention towards

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themselves in an attempt to start conversations on racial injustices in the country.

The San Francisco 49ers issued a statement about Kaepernick’s decision: “The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony. It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens.

In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose and participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem.”

The NFL also stated that players are encouraged, but not required, to stand for the national anthem.

According to the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights – which protects the freedoms of speech, expression and peaceful protest – what Kaepernick is doing is completely OK. Even if the right to peaceful protest wasn’t in the Bill of Rights, I’d still be

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Kaepernick has not only received backlash from other football players and social media users but also from the National Association of Police Organizations.

Kaepernick decided to wear socks with imagery of pigs wearing police hats during the one of the team’s practices. The player has been wearing the socks since the beginning of August, however only after he began protesting were they considered “disrespectful” by the NAPO officers.

Bill Johnson, the executive director of NAPO, shared his disgust with the NFL for allowing Kaepernick to wear the socks after the Dallas Cowboys were kept back from wearing a tribute decal on their helmets to honor the police officers killed in their city in July.

“It is just ridiculous that the same league that prohibits the Dallas Cowboys football club from honoring the slain officers with their uniforms stands silent when Kaepernick is dishonoring

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As long as police brutality is still a persistent issue in our country, Kaepernick has all the right to wear his policehat-pig socks.

“I wore these socks, in the past, because the rogue cops that are allowed to hold positions in police departments, not only put the community in danger, but also put the cops that have the right intentions in danger by creating an environment of tension and mistrust,” said Kaepernick in a comment on Instagram.

Kaepernick is using his media exposure to advocate for human rights and equality. Thanks to national television coverage, he has a platform to influence millions of viewers.

When all the world’s a stage, and you have the power as a professional athlete to influence people to do the right thing, how could you not want to encourage the dismantling of oppressive institutions?

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LBSU’s Patrick Goodenough looks for a passing lane against Cal’s Luca Cupido during the 49ers double overtime loss October 25, 2015 in Berkeley.

Men’s water polo doubles up LBSU nets pair of wins in San Diego against Pomona-Pitzer and Loyola Marymount University.

By Matthew Simon Sports Editor

Long Beach State men’s water polo team kicked off its season Saturday at the Triton Invitational with wins against Pomona-Pitzer and Loyola Marymount.

In the 49ers’ (2-0) opening game against Pomona-Pitzer, they trailed 2-1 after the first period. LBSU took the lead in the second period after outscoring the Sagehens by two to take a 3-2 lead.

LBSU continued to pressure the Sagehens, outscoring them 4-1 in the third period to take a commanding 7-3 lead. Junior attacker Lov-

ro Miocevic paced the 49ers with two of his three goals in the period.

The 49ers went on to win the game 9-5. While Miocevic was the leading scorer, sophomore goalie Thomas Freeman was a force between the posts with 11 saves in the game.

Freeman’s performance this weekend comes as no surprise for coach Gavin Arroyo, who was impressed with the goalie’s summer.

“It’s just a cycle change,” Arroyo said of Freeman taking over the position this year. “He’s done real well. I like where he’s at and what he’s done in terms of his mental approach and his training.”

In their second game of the day, the 49ers faced a tougher opponent in Loyola Marymount University.

Going into halftime, LBSU trailed the Lions 5-3 before getting into a groove in the second half. Miocevic added another two goals while senior attacker Nolan McConnell netted four during the team’s 11-7 victory against LMU. For the weekend, McConnell and Miocevic had five goals each, while Kaltenbach and Austin Stewart had two.

The two wins bode well for the 49ers, as Arroyo said he’s happy

with some younger players while returners are also expected to make an impact this year.

“The culture from two years ago kind of spread amongst these guys,” Arroyo said before the season started. “I’m real happy with their work ethic and their approach.”

A couple players Arroyo mentioned included sophomores Chandler Kaltenbach and Max Cusator, who had impressive summer workouts for the team. Along with Kaltenbach and Cusator, Arroyo also mentioned the jump last year’s freshmen have made this year.

“From high school senior to freshman is a big leap,” Arroyo said of last year’s returners having a year under their belt. “It usually takes a year to get settled.”

LBSU will look to continue its great start when it competes in the Inland Empire Tournament, with games in La Verne on Saturday and Redlands on Sunday.

In La Verne, the 49ers will face La Verne and Chapman University, and when the team travels to Redlands they will take on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Occidental.

MEN’S WATER POLO

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La Verne Sept. 10, 9 a.m.

La Verne

DATE

MATCH

LOCATION

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09/10

Chapman University

La Verne

1:20 p.m.

09/11

Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Redlands

9 a.m.

09/11

Occidental

Redlands

Noon

09/17

UCLA

Lindgren Aquatics Center

7 p.m.

10/01

Alumni Game

Lindgren Aquatics Center

TBA

10/01

Long Beach City

Lindgren Aquatics Center

TBA

10/01

Occidental

Lindgren Aquatics Center

TBA

10/06

California

Berkeley

7 p.m.

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SOCCER

Lone goal not enough for 49ers

Long Beach State women’s soccer team loses to defending champ Penn State.

By Christian Gonzales Assistant Sports Editor

Before the season started, the 49ers were confident they could compete with any team on their schedule.

The one thing Long Beach State women’s soccer head coach Mauricio Ingrassia said could change their season was health.

Th rough the fi rst four games the 49ers rolled to a 3-0-1 record to start the season without any injuries.

Then, before the 49ers took on Loyola Marymount on Friday, senior Ashton McKeown suffered a shoulder injury during warm ups – delivering a blow to the team’s defense.

LBSU went on to lose that game 2-1 with sophomore Imani McDonald replacing McKeown.

On Sunday, without its senior goalkeeper for a second game, LBSU took on the 2015 NCAA national champion Penn State.

Th rough the fi rst 45 minutes LBSU trailed the Nittany Lions 1-0 after Penn State’s Charlotte Williams scored a goal in the 26th minute.

“Th is team won a national championship but you look at the performance

in both games - we dominated,” senior midfielder Mimi Rangel said. “We just came out short, we had a bunch of chances on goal both games and unfortunately we’re not able to put any of those in the back of the net.”

Early in the second half, the 49ers competed with Penn State, but the Nittany Lions took a 2-0 lead after Penn State’s Williams scored her second goal of the night from 10 yards out.

LBSU was awarded a penalty kick after a foul inside the box, from there junior forward Ashley Gonzales scored a goal in the bottom left corner.

Although the team lost, head coach Mauricio Ingrassia was confident the team will be able to build from it.

“I told the team that sometimes you can’t control the result,” Ingrassia said.

“It’s tricky sometimes but nonetheless this game is going to help us move forward for sure and I feel the performance was worthy of the occasion.”

The loss of McKeown will continue to be a story line and LBSU will hope they have good news after having a day off Monday.

“That’s the million dollar question,” Ingrassia said after being asked if McKeown will play on Sunday. “We’ll just have to wait and see.

The day off will be welcomed, as the team has extra time to work on its game.

“I think it’s great we get to get some legs back and iron some things out we can see on fi lm and learn some lessons from this weekend,” Ingrassia said.

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Long Beach State’s junior forward Ashley Gonzales battles for the ball against Penn State. The 49ers went on to lose the game 2-1 on Sunday at George Allen field.

VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

In search of winning game plan

Pair of LBSU runners take second at cross country meet

LBSU goes .500 against Cal and Washington State on opening weekend.

Seniors Kevin Ramirez and Pauline Mandel pace cross country team at Malibu meet.

By Luke Ramirez Contributing Writer

Set to play in front of its home crowd this weekend, the Long Beach women’s volleyball team is still looking to hit its stride after splitting games against Cal and Washington State.

LBSU seemed to have things under control in their opening match against Cal on Friday night, but things flipped on the 49ers on Saturday as the team struggled to find a consistency from their hitters.

Freshman libero Hailey Harward electrified the crowd on hand for the match in the third set with some strong hitting and a huge block defensively in what was otherwise a tough match.

“I haven’t been practicing outside [hitter] in our practices. It was nice to actually contribute when everything was really hectic,” Harward said.

Washington State came out of the gates strong, handling the first set without much resistance from

By Matthew Simon

Sports Editor

William Odis Martin | Daily 49er

LBSU attacker Ashley Murray’s presence was felt at the net with four blocks including 14 kills as the women’s volleyball team won its home opener on Friday against Cal.

the Niners winning 25-14. Senior Nele Barber lead LBSU with seven kills in the set, while 6 feet 4 inch freshman middle blocker YiZhi Xue added six of her own.

The second set showed more of the same play from LBSU, lacking the confidence and intensity to match the Cougars on the other side of the net. The 49ers dropped the second set 25-20.

After the break and team meeting in the locker room, Long Beach sophomore Megan Kruidhof came out wearing the libero jersey in place of Harward.

Harward set the tone for what would be an exciting set and it seemed the fire she brought to the court inspired her teammates to match it. The score went back and forth, each point more dramatic

than the last. When the dust settled, the scoreboard did not prove to be a reflection of the turnaround the 49ers had as it read 2523 in favor of Washington State.

After a 1-1 performance this weekend the 49ers will work on adjustments needed as they begin a 4-game homestand Thursday against Loyola Marymount at 7 p.m.

After kicking off its season last Thursday, Long Beach State cross country team had two runners finish second at the the Pepperdine Invitational at Alumni Park in Malibu.

At the duel meet, the men’s team lost to Pepperdine 25-30 and UC Irvine 20-43.

On the women’s side, the 49ers defeated Cal State Bakersfield 22-34 and Pepperdine 26-31. The women’s only loss was to University of Southern California, 19-37.

Senior Pauline Mandel paced the women’s team, finishing the 4k run with a time of 15:22.68.

On the men’s side, senior Kevin Mandel paced LBSU with a time of 15:59.03 – only 15 seconds behind winner Nick Heath of Pepperdine.

Along with Mandel, Christie Nesbit and Alexandra Lathos had top 20 finishes. Cameron Ford (16:30.59), Emilio Nunez (16:37.79) and Robert Daseler also had top 20 finishes for the men’s team.

The team will be back in action on Sept. 17, when it travels to the Inland Empire for the UC Riverside Invitational at the UCR Agricultural Operations Course.