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Senior Paul Watson (#3) dunks the ball in the Bulldogs’ win over the Boise State Broncos at the Save Mart Center on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.

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Transportation ease equals student success

By Razmik Cañas @raz_canas

Commuting to campus can become less of a hassle with new transportation options provided from the campus and city.

Since Fresno State is located in the

“heart” of the Central Valley, the university has a large percentage of students that commute to campus. A large issue for these commuting students is having reliable transportation to and from class.

Both the university and the City of Fresno are aiding students with two transportation options – a new “Fax-15” program and

the Bulldog Express system.

Earlier this month, the City of Fresno launched the new FAX-15 program. The new system will bring 20 newly designed buses to travel up and down Shaw and Cedar avenues, which are two of the busiest streets around the university.

The stop will be 15-minute wait lines

rather than their original 30-minute times.

The busses that will hold up to 50 passengers and have covered windows with a flashy “FAX-15” logo.

University President Dr. Joseph Castro said the addition to transportation o

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Student invited to dinner after guide dog dispute

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado @cres_guez

A Fresno State student will dine with the president of Table Mountain Casino after being told she couldn’t eat at the Eagle’s Landing restaurant because she had a dog with her.

Shaela Warkentin said her dog Lennox is a certified guide dog that she takes around because she is blind. The Collegian reported last semester about Warkentin’s disability, which came after a drunken driver crashed into her car six years ago and left her without the ability to see or smell.

“I feel like guide dogs serve as a companion,” Warkentin said. “It’s still someone there that can give you comfort.”

But on Jan. 6, Warkentin went to the casino restaurant looking over Millerton Lake. A worker at the casino stopped her and told her she needed to wear a bright green wristband. That had never happened to her.

“They didn’t tell us why they were doing that,” Warkentin said. After putting on the wristband, Warkentin and her parents were let in, along with Lennox, the guide dog.

Once inside, a server hesitated to seat them at a table, she said. A phone call was later made and a man in a tuxedo arrived.

He told Warkentin that they couldn’t stay at the restaurant with the dog. Warkentin and her family left.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, disability rights include that guide dogs are generally allowed anywhere, and businesses cannot discriminate against a person based on the presence of a service animal. Additionally, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Indian Affairs rules say Native American reservations must follow state and federal laws.

“I didn’t feel obligated to give the casino money if they weren’t going to let me eat dinner at their restaurant,” Warkentin said.

The next day, Warkentin’s dad, who is

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Shaela Warkentin with her guide dog, Lennox. Warkentin was denied service at Table Mountain Casino on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 due to her guide dog’s presence. She was welcomed back and invited to dinner with the president of the casino.

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44TH PRESIDENT

Obama’s greatest hits and misses

By Amber Carpenter @shutupambs

As we say our final goodbyes to the dumpster fire of a year that was 2016, we also say a final goodbye to our (mostly) beloved 44th president, Barack Obama.

In his eight years in office, President Obama has managed to not only implement universal healthcare, enforce marriage equality and bring America back from a crippling economic recession, but has also carried himself with a notable amount of charisma and grace that made him relatable and offered the American people a sense of warmth they might not have found in previous presidents.

Obama made history in 2008’s election by becoming America’s first African-American president.

For the first time, young black voters edged out white voters by more than 5 percent and seemed to close the racial voting gap left by the 2004 presidential election.

Not only did he have a way with voter turnout, but Obama also had a way with words that instilled confidence in the future of his America, and believed in a country united by grace and progressivism.

For those that have experienced an Obama presidency for the majority of their young lives, it could be said that he shaped the beliefs of young people into those of progression and open-mindedness.

The impact he made on the lives of many, including those who didn’t think that it was possible for them to observe a black president

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in office during their lifetime, is irreplaceable. Obama is an icon in more than one way.

It’s with that in mind that we give a bittersweet goodbye to President Barack Obama.

When Obama entered office in 2008, he was met with an unstable economy and a job market that had seen better days. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in January 2009 when he was inaugurated the unemployment rate

was 7.8 percent. That rate steadily decreased and he ended 2016 with a 4.7 percent rate, the lowest in almost 10 years.

He took an economically drained America and re-established employment rates by adding more than 13 million jobs, as compared with the 5.7 million George W. Bush had added before the economic crash.

In addition to re-establishing lowered unemployment rates, he

took on the role of prioritizing social issues like marriage equality and reproductive rights. One of his last acts as a president came after the election of Donald Trump.

Obama moved to protect Planned Parenthood’s federal funding.

By protecting Planned Parenthood’s federal funding, he upholds the right for women to receive assistance, ranging from basic birth control to cancer screenings.

In June of 2015, with the help

of a ruling by the Supreme Court, marriage equality became the law of the land. This ruling resolved many fears in the LGBT community and beyond, establishing a national mandate that required LGBT marriages to be recognized as legal.

While Obama could be noted as progressive and well-spoken, there were less than stellar moments in both of his terms.

Perhaps the one thing that will stain his legacy is his handling of foreign policy.

It seems as though the president’s weakness lay in how he handled the situation in Syria. Critics say that his passive and prudent approach was less than effective, but history may eventually prove that he handled the situation as well as anyone could have.

When the ceasefire was called, the president was not the catalyst.

Critics have mentioned that his presidency focused on domestic issues, and while he managed to pull America out of a crippling recession, he also overlooked global issues plaguing less-than-fortunate nations.

Obama will go down in history as the “millennial president.” His powerful speeches and even his pop culture presence will help him be fondly remembered by many.

All in all, it’s largely believed that Obama’s presidency will go down in history as one full of progress, open-mindedness and grace. Many anticipate the President-elect Trump with hesitation and bated breath, knowing that the Obama legacy will be hard to duplicate.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

FAFSA

Financial Aid office welcomes students, issues

By Daniel Gligich and Jessica Johnson @DanielGligich and @iamjesslj

Alissa Clemmons was filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and had no issues until a question came up about her parents’ tax information. That was an issue – neither parent is in the picture.

Clemmons was able to submit the form but received notice a few weeks later that it was incomplete and she would have to provide more information about her situation.

“It’s really frustrating, because the application for financial aid – it’s not a onesize-fits-all application, because you have people coming to college from all different walks of life,” Clemmons said. “Not everybody has a parent, or not everybody’s married. Not everybody owns estates.”

After a four-week process that included Clemmons submitting three notarized letters to prove that her parents are not in her life, she felt that she was finally through with everything.

Unfortunately, Clemmons said the office lost the paperwork after she submitted it.

She had to plow through the process all over again. At this point, Clemmons was already deep into the fall semester, and she had to drop Math 45 because she had no

money left to pay for it.

Clemmons resubmitted every form and letter. Eventually, she was granted the financial aid, but not before being set back in her education.

Although the financial aid process can cause problems for some, there is help available. Kelly Russell, is the director of the Fresno State Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, said she understands the different issues students face when applying for financial aid.

“Because of federal guidelines that we have to follow, sometimes student’s household situation or family situation can cause some complexity on how we have to document or process aid,” Russell said.

A common situation is when students are raised by someone their entire life who is not a parent or legal guardian.

Russell said that if a student has been raised by someone who is not his or her legal guardian, the student is unable to simply enter the tax information and move on.

“It can be pretty complex,” Russell said.

“To me, that’s why the office is here, to help a student through those complexities.”

In regards to the the office losing students’ paperwork, Kelly said that unfortunately it sometimes happens – that is human error.

Incomplete forms and lost paperwork are not the only issues the office and students face.

Russell said the primary issues in spring are regarding satisfactory academic progress, transfer and first-time students.

“If students didn’t meet certain qualifications at the end of the fall semester, then they might not be eligible for aid for the next semester, or they might have to appeal through the appeal process to be able to receive their aid,” Russell said.

Inquiries at the office are high during spring, Russell said, “because there’s not that long gap like there is between spring and fall.”

Russell added: “If they are first-semester spring transfers or a spring start who maybe had to switch their financial aid from another college to here, then sometimes because of the timing, it’s just not possible to get it processed over the holidays.”

Up until the fourth week of the semester, on the census date, Feb. 13, disbursements will go out to students on Wednesdays and Fridays.

After the census date, disbursements will be released on Fridays only. When aid is disbursed, it goes to the business office, then the business office passes the money on to students.

Russell said she realizes there are other ways to communicate better with students to “help try to diminish that wait time” in line or on the phone.

She is hoping to set up a financial aid office email account that can be utilized by

students to send their concerns. The current options are waiting in line at the financial aid office or calling office the phone.

If you have not received your aid yet, Russell encourages you to check your student portal to see if you have any “to do” items.

“Just keep trying, be patient but keep trying. Whether it be on the phone or downstairs [Financial Aid Office], I don’t want anybody to feel like they didn’t get served,” Russell said.

She said that she encourages all students to remain patient and reach out to her if they have any questions or concerns regarding the financial aid process. She said that it is best to contact her by email at kellyr@csufresno.edu.

Due to renovations, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is temporarily located in the north lobby of the Joyal Administration Building and is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can seek help at the public contact windows in the lobby. The office can also be reached by phone at (559) 278-2182.

The priority deadline to submit FAFSA is March 2, 2017.

A Q&A video with the financial aid office and The Collegian will be available to students by Friday Jan. 27.

IN BRIEF

North Dakota Access Pipeline protesters bring multimedia exhibition

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A multimedia exhibition from artists who protested the Dakota Access Pipeline in Standing Rock, North Dakota, is on display at Fresno State until Jan. 27.

The exhibition titled “This is a Creation Story: Merritt Johnson and the Unnamed Collective,” combines video, sculptures and performances to focus on themes such as cultural appropriation, diversity, creativity, the survival of land and culture, the impact of violence and limited resources.

Artist Merritt Johnson and members of the “Unnamed Collective” filmed at Standing Rock in October and November.

They believe humanity has the duty to live in harmony with everyone and all living things.

The exhibition will be displayed at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Johnson will lecture from 3:30 to 5 p.m on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Conley 101. The exhibition and lecture are free.

Bitwise Industries CEO to speak at Fresno State

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Jake Soberal, CEO of local tech company Bitwise Industries, will give a lecture at Fresno State titled “How to Fix America’s Most Broken City: The Bitwise Story” on Jan. 20.

Soberal will explore how Bitwise promotes the incubation of new technology in Fresno through education, collaboration and innovation.

The free lecture will be held in the Henry Madden Library at 6 p.m. on Friday.

Nursing mobile unit awarded $125,000 from Saint Agnes Medical Center

Saint Agnes Medical Center has given the Fresno State School of Nursing’s community health mobile unit $125,000 to expand.

The mobile unit started in the fall of 2015 and has traveled to medically underserved rural and urban communities in Fresno Country providing free, quality health care.

Students in the College of Health and Human Services and other health-related majors receive hands-on training with the mobile unit.

More than 4,000 people have been served by the unit.

Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies has new name Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro has approved a name change for the department formerly known as the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies. It will now be known as the Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies.

According to Dr. Steven Skelton, the chair of the department, the change reflects Fresno State’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and will give the department opportunities for expanded professional partnerships with other schools.

The department offers degree programs in audiology, deaf education, interpreting and speech-language pathology.

Currently, 499 students are enrolled in the department.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

RESOLUTIONS

Campus solutions for New Year’s resolutions

By Eric Zamora @TheCollegian

The beginning of a new year means a fresh start for some students at Fresno State, but “new year, new me” is easier said than done. There are many measures students can take to ensure that they follow through with their resolutions.

Fitness/health resolutions While many people may find a fitness plan resolution as cliché, it should not deter you from trying it out. There are many ways to engage in fitness-related activities on campus, even for beginners.

A good place to start would be the Student Recreation Center. The center is free to students and provides a variety of different activities and classes.

Students can ease into training by trying out the equipment on the main fitness floor.

The two-storied room features both weightlifting and cardio equipment and an indoor track.

Intramural sports are hosted in the east and west gyms, and are open to all Fresno State students, from beginners to the more experienced. Joining an intramural sport is a great way to get fit and meet new people The center also offers free group fitness classes, which can be a fun way to engage in workouts. If you are looking for more one-

on-one instruction, the center now offers personal training for an additional fee.

While all of the tools needed to achieve fitness resolutions are available on campus, the most important factor is knowing your goals.

“The most important thing is to know what you’re shooting for because if you don’t have that then you’re just going through the motions of the exercises,” said Christian Hall, a local certified personal trainer. “You’re not really envisioning what your goal is [or] what you are trying to accomplish.”

Another important factor is time. In order to see a physical improvement, it will take time to achieve that goal. Creating a timeline can be a great motivational tool, but having too short of a timeline, such as three weeks, will not be enough to see an improvement, according to Hall.

Diet also plays a huge role in a fitness routine. The different restaurants on campus all provide items with varying levels of nutrition, which can make this the most difficult aspect for students on a budget or in a rush. However, there are ways to slowly transform a diet by cutting out certain products slowly like drinks with a high amount of sugar.

“The reason why drinks have the most negative effect on someone’s physique and health is that you don’t realize how much you’re taking in,” said Hall.

The Student Recreation Center at Fresno State on Jan. 17, 2017.

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THE COLLEGIAN • A&E

Resources for reaching your goals RESOLUTIONS from Page 4

School-related resolutions The way a semester ends very much depends on how a semester starts. Many changes can be applied in order to ensure resolutions regarding school, such as getting better grades, can be attained.

Organization is key to a successful semester. Printing out and reading the syllabus of each of your classes and keeping them on hand can go a long way.

One way to stay organized throughout the semester is to assign each class a folder to store classwork and returned assignments.

The same can be done with notebooks or digital folders. Having set areas for each of the classes makes it easier to find assignments fast.

If you are falling behind, getting to know the other students in your class can be a great asset. They may be able to share missed lectures and notes or help in study groups.

It’s important to manage your time throughout the semester to avoid getting burned out by midterms.

“It may be helpful to have an accountability partner [and] work together [on] some of the projects or new tasks they are wanting to undertake,” said Stacey Torigian, a licensed clinical social worker in Fresno.

While students should be focusing on their school work, it is also important that they do not stress themselves out by making poor decisions regarding planning.

“I’ve seen people wait until the last minute to get an assignment done or study for a test or read,” Torigian said. “If you don’t balance your time and allow adequate time [for each] class or assignment and you get stuck in a pinch, then people stay up all night, use too much caffeine or other stimulants and then it throws their whole system and body out of whack. That can create problems with sleeping, confused thinking, irritability, frustration and anger.”

Getting assignments and work done ahead of time would make the semester much easier to handle and give students wiggle room at the end.

No matter what your resolutions are, using campus resources can make them more attainable.

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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

Strikes, spares and syllabuses Bulldogs get ready for the new semester

By Marina McElwee | @MarinaMashelle

Students bowl at the USU Bulldog Bowl Monday before classes begin.

The “to-do” list for the beginning of a new semester can seem never ending. Before tackling that list, students rolled into the USU Bulldog Bowl on Monday to enjoy the last day of winter break.

The special rate – two games of bowling for $3.50 and free shoe rentals – drew in more than 60 students.

Alissa Gonzoles, a sophomore athletic training student, came to the Bulldog Bowl to play pool and said she’s ready for the new

semester.

“It’s my first time actually getting into my major [classes]. I’m looking forward to that,” Gonzoles said.

Brandon Hines, a fifth-year psychology student, and Garrett Wright, a fifth-year mechanical engineering student, were bowling when they said they are looking forward to their last semester as undergrad students.

“Definitely looking forward to graduat-

ing,” Hines said. “I’m so psyched for this last semester, but I haven’t really prepared at all. Just got some supplies.”

Wright enjoyed sleeping in over the winter break and said it’s going to be difficult to wake up early again.

“Trying to get back into the correct sleeping schedule and waking up extra early for the busy parking for my 8 a.m. class,” Wright said. “I like to stay up late, so that’s

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my biggest issue.”

Like Wright, Joseph Riel, a sophomore chemistry student, also plans on getting ahead of the parking frenzy this semester.

“If you drive to campus, it’s important to get your parking passes early and get that out of the way,” Riel said. “And try getting textbooks early too because some professors give quizzes early and you might not be prepared.”

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THE COLLEGIAN • NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

Student says Table Mountain Casino staff denied her service SHAELA from Page 1 executive director of the American Foundation for the Blind, posted on Facebook about the matter. The social media post led to more than 1,500 shares online from angry social media followers who wanted the casino to reconsider its position.

Nearly a week later, on Jan. 13, Warken-

tin’s dad once again posted on his social media page, this time saying the president of the casino had reached out and was welcoming the family and the dog back to the restaurant. Warkentin said she was glad so many people wanted to help and showed concern.

Warkentin, who is in her fourth year studying psychology, said she has been go-

New bus system added in January

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The new FAX-15 bus on Shaw and Maple arrives at the bus stop near Fresno State’s campus on Jan. 17, 2017.

ing to the same restaurant for many years and felt she would not be allowed to return.

“I have so many good memories from it, and so it was so disappointing to know they were denying me service with my guide dog,” she said.

Warkentin said Tuesday the casino’s president offered to have her, Lennox and her parents for dinner one night as a wel-

BUSES from Page 1 tions is a positive contribution to student and staff success.

“Our students, our faculty and our staff will be able to utilize an even better transportation option to get them to get their classes on time and ready to learn and to teach,” Castro said.

Along with the new look of the buses, the bus stop shelters along Cedar and Shaw avenues will be replaced to brand new glass ones.

Bulldog Express is the on-campus shuttle service that was introduced last year as a transportation service to locations in and around campus. The shuttle system has grown to two shuttles that work between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Students can now track when and where the shuttle’s current location and estimated arrival times with the Fresno State Mobile App. Kayle Kaesbauer, a first year nutrition major, has been using Bulldog Express since last semester. She has a car and rides a skateboard but has found the shuttle to be very convenient.

coming back to the restaurant. It was great to hear she was being allowed to return, she added. Her dad called the president’s decision an “honorable move.”

“Knowing that this many people rallied together to help me, it makes me feel very important and special,” Warkentin said.

Table Mountain Casino staff did not return calls made Tuesday.

“Everyone is pretty friendly, the ladies are always welcoming you on board and thanking you for going,” Kaesbauer said.

Scheduling is an issue Kaesbauer thinks that could be improved in future for a better Bulldog Express experience.

This comes after many students were not informed that shuttles stopped running a week before school ended for winter break.

“I did wait here a good thirty minutes because I didn’t know it was out of service,” Kaesbauer said.

Kaesbauer also plays on the lacrosse team and uses the app whenever she is across the street from campus to see when the next shuttle will arrive. She said that she is glad that the service is free and saving gas from not having to drive to different spots throughout her day.

“Everyone’s been pretty nice and they always ask at stops if people are going to stop, and if not they’ll go to make it more convenient,” Kaesbauer said.

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THE COLLEGIAN • SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

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TENNIS

Spring Sports Preview Part 1

By Jenna Wilson @fsjennawilson

Men’s Tennis

Head Coach: Luke Shields 2015-16 Record: 10-17 Returners: 5 Players to Watch: Youssef Hassan, Euan McIntosh, Patrik Pech First Match: Fri., Jan. 20 vs. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2 p.m.

Junior Youssef Hassan celebrates during a match.

Courtesy of Fresno State Athletics

Women’s Tennis

Head Coach: Ryan Stotland 2015-16 Record: 19-9 Returners: 3 Players to Watch: Katerina Stloukalova, Galina Bykova, Emma Wilson First Match: Sun., Jan. 22 @ Sacramento State, noon Courtesy of Fresno State Athletics

Freshman Katerina Stloukaova hits the ball during a match at the Jack Kramer Invitational in Rolling Hills, California, in November 2016.

Wednesday Men’s Basketball v.

Colorado State @ 8 p.m.

Fresno, California

Thursday

Track & Field Air Force Invitational @ TBA Women’s Basketball Terre Haute, Indiana v. Colorado State @ 6 p.m.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Friday Men’s Tennis v.

TBA @ 2 p.m.

Fresno, California Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center

This Week in Sports Saturday Swimming & Diving v.

CSU, East Bay @ noon Fresno, California Aquatics Center Women’s Basketball v. Nevada @ 2 p.m.

Fresno, California

Sunday Women’s Tennis v.

Sacramento State @ noon Sacramento, California

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BASKETBALL

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Shine

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Bulldog hoops midseason recap

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Women’s Team

Men’s Team

(11-7, 3-3 Mountain West) Mountain West Wins - Nevada (15-3, 4-1 MW), Wyoming (12-6, 2-3 MW), Boise State (11-5, 4-1 MW) Losses - New Mexico (10-8, 3-3 MW), San Jose State (9-7, 2-3 MW), Air Force (99, 2-3 MW)

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Fresno State senior forward Karachi Edo (#4) shoots a 3-pointer over Boise State’s Nick Duncan in Fresno State’s 89-80 win on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2016 at the Save Mart Center.

Mountain West Conference basketball is underway and the Fresno State men’s and women’s teams have been competing week in and week out. At the midseason point, the climb to the top of the conference has proven challenging.

The Fresno State women’s team has an overall record of 10-7. The Bulldogs sit in seventh place in the Mountain West with a conference record of 3-3.

Junior center Bego Faz Davalos and sophomore guards Candice White and Tory Jacobs have been the biggest contributors to overall scoring. Davalos has averaged a double-double on the season so far with 14.4 points per game and 11.4 rebounds per game. Per game,

White is averaging 13.9 points and Jacobs is averaging 8.9 points.

The men’s team has an overall record of 11-7. The ’Dogs sit in fourth place in the Mountain West with a conference record of 3-3. Five Bulldogs have averaged double figures in points for the season. Senior forward Paul Watson has averaged 13.9 points per game. Senior forward Karachi Edo and junior guard Jahmel Taylor have averaged 12.6 points. Junior guard Jaron Hopkins has added 12 points and senior forward Cullen Russo has 10.2 points. Taylor is also tied for 10th in the nation in 3-point shooting 49-for103, 47.6 percent.

(10-7, 3-3 Mountain West) Mountain West Wins - Nevada (610, 0-5 MW), San Jose State (6-11, 3-2 MW), Air Force (2-13, 0-5 MW) Losses - New Mexico (8-8, 4-2 MW), Wyoming (133, 5-0 MW), Boise State (13-3, 3-2 MW)