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Gov. Brown signs license bill

Circus Vargas casts its spell

By Jesse Franz The Collegian Gov. Jerry Brown visited Fresno City College Thursday to sign a bill granting undocumented immigrants the right to obtain driver’s licenses in California.

Assembly Bill 60 is the first law of its kind in the U.S. The bill also makes it unlawful to discriminate against people who hold those distinctive licenses.

“California has been one of the landmark states for immigration reform, and this just kind of solidifies it,” said Alex O’Casey, president of the Fresno City College Democrats.

Brown stood with Fresno community leaders, immigration activists and members of the California State Legislature in front of Fresno City College’s Old Administration Building speaking in support of the bill.

“This truly is a historic moment,” Brown said.

He added that he hopes that the passing of the bill will send a message to lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to act on immigration reform.

“The very fact that a million people who are undocumented are now recognized by the law of California—that sends a message to Congress,” Brown said. “When they come back and get back to work, if they ever do, they are not going to be able to ignore a million people who are recognized by the state of California.”

Congress debated the issue of immigration earlier this year.

However negotiations appear to have stalled.

Supporters say the bill also will have wide-reaching effects on undocumented students.

Estefania Hermosillo, an undocumented student attending Modesto Junior College, spoke about when an officer stopped and fined her for driving without a license.

“I saw the struggle in his (the police officer’s) face when I explained to him my status. I was coming from school and made one last effort to convince him that I’m a good person. I’m just trying to get by here,” Hermosilllo said. “But he had a job to do.”

She recieved a $400 fine for driving without a license.

“The fact that we can obtain licenses is definitely a reward,” she said. “The fear begins to dwindle, and you feel like the place you have always called See LICENSE, Page 6

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Ringmaster Kevin Venardos stands on a platform Thursday night surrounded by fellow performers in one of the show’s various musical numbers. “Magikaria” will be in Fresno through Monday.

Spreading the peace Professor hopes to add Native American presence in Peace Garden

By Ricardo Cano The Collegian Professor emeritus hopes to catalyze Peace Garden Native American presence More than 70 people gathered at the Fresno State Peace Garden Wednesday night to celebrate the 144th birthday of Mahatma

Gandhi, an influential Indian figure who helped his country gain its independence from Britain.

A bronze sculpture of Gandhi’s head rests in the center of the garden north of the Henry Madden Library. It was the garden’s first statue, built in 1990. Now, 23 See PEACE, Page 3

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Fresno State students and members of the community commemorate Ghandi’s pledge against hate by placing roses on his statue located in the Peace Garden.

Study abroad offers payment options

By Hailey Mayo The Collegian

Photo courtesy of Roe Borunda

Fresno State history major Lauren Beal speaks with students about her thoughts on going to London, England.

ROTC performs cadet duties and bolsters school pride [Page 3]

Students looking to study abroad have numerous financial aid opportunities, administrators say.

The Division of Continuing and Global Education office at Fresno State oversees extended education, or non-traditional programs, that the state does not support as well as international education.

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This includes the Study Abroad and International Exchanges office.

“On average, 300 to 350 students travel abroad a year,” said Russell Statham, Division of Continuing and Global Education manager.

Fresno State offers three program choices for studying abroad. Students can either choose the University Studies See ABROAD, Page 6

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Taking issue with extremism

By Megi Hakobjanyan The Collegian As a junior majoring in political science and a Christian Armenian born and raised in Armenia, the extremist labeling from all sides and on all issues voiced in the past few days concerns me.

In my opinion, the reason the government has shut down is because there is no longer bipartisanship or moderation left in the politicians and citizens.

I recently read the op-eds of Sumaya Attia and Haley Lambert (articles that were published on Page 2 of The Collegian's Wednesday and Monday issues, respectively). As an Armenian that is still adjusting to American ways, I realized that the issues being discussed are related to my concerns.

Nowadays most “heated” issues have become black and white, when, in reality, those are the issues that are the most complex and convoluted.

If you believe there wasn’t enough evidence to prosecute George Zimmerman, you are perceived as a racist. If you agree with writings of Ayn Rand, you are perceived as a die-hard libertarian. If you believe that many Palestinians in Israel are being treated unjustly, you are called an anti-Semite, and the list goes on.

It shocks and terrifies me how confident people on both sides are and how many “moderates,” such as myself, shy away from these topics. We believe that if we take the “middle man” position and question both sides, we will be perceived as

weak and uneducated.

Having been raised in Armenia and taught history in Armenia until I was in my teens, I have studied my country's past extensively.

In 301 A.D., Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity. Since then, Armenia has been brutally attacked by several Islamic nations, until it all escalated into the Armenian Genocide of 1915 carried out by Muslim Turks.

Growing up in Armenia and reading Armenian literature, in which writers and historians extensively discuss the atrocities that Christian Armenians suffered during those wars and the genocide, one can’t help but be raised biased against Muslims.

However, when I moved to the United States and met many peace-loving Muslims from all over the world, and as I was humbled in Jerusalem by Muslim hospitality, I understood that even this heated issue is not black and white.

Attia and Lambert wrote about why one should not or should have to denounce extremist factions of one’s religion or ethnicity.

As an Armenian and a Christian, I disagree with the view that being asked to denounce extremist factions of your ethnicity or religion is unfair or prejudicial.

As a Christian, I disassociate myself from Christian entities such as Westboro Baptist Church or even the preachers that come on this campus and scream about hell and punishment.

In Oct. 2011, in Los Angeles, 52

Armenians were convicted of a $160 million nationwide Medicare fraud.

At the time, I felt great shame, and my Armenian pride was hurt.

Now, in Los Angeles, it seems like when you say you are an Armenian, the nonArmenians do not always welcome you, as they associate you with those people who commit fraud.

I don’t let this get me too angry. After all, bad news travels fast and so do stereotypes.

Instead, I express my deepest regrets that some Armenian-Americans were involved in such activity. Then I educate the prejudiced people about my heritage (as that is my responsibility and no one else’s) and assure them that there are far more hard-working and patriotic Armenian-Americans.

It is my opinion that controversial or heated issues are no longer being talked about because the extremists of both sides don’t allow conversations to happen.

Being moderate about some controversial issues should not be equivocated with being weak or apathetic.

Neither side should be hurt or offended when others question them about their religion or ethnicity.

Megi Hakobjanyan emigrated to Fresno, Calif. from Yerevan, Armenia during her freshman year of high school.

When she graduates, she plans to work in the field of foreign affairs.

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Chancellor's office funds electricity improvements on campus $1.3 million is being provided for construction drawings. Another $30 million will be used to replace important infrastructure pieces like underground wiring and substations.

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The Big Fresno Fair Yummy funnel cakes, ice cream and barbecue come to Fresno. Don't miss all the farm animals, shows and carnival rides!

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Government Shutdown

More than 800,000 folks are out of work.

For this reason many service-providing agencies have temporarily shut down.

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Shooting in near the U.S. capitol building Gun violence is a problem. Not only was this incident frightening, but it will no doubt add to the ongoing gun debate.

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Pushup crew gives back

By Crystal Deniz The Collegian Anyone who has attended a Fresno State football game has likely noticed the pushup crew, clad in camouflage-printed pants with green T-shirts and boots, running out into the end zone and dropping down to do pushups whenever the Bulldogs score.

Sometimes the school mascot, Timeout, joins them.

Danny Lee, a senior cadet who is also part of the Public Affairs Shop for Fresno State’s Army ROTC, said the pushup crew is a vital part of school spirit and an aspect of representation for Fresno State.

“We enjoy watching our ‘Dogs succeed on the field, and we enjoy every aspect of our home games,” Lee said.

The crew is made up of cadet volunteers as part of the Ranger Challenge, an extracurricular part of the ROTC program dedicated to providing an energy boost to the school during the football games.

Lee, a 21-year-old nursing major, said the cadets do not get paid to do the pushups, but that does not mean they enjoy it any less.

“Cadets have duties they are expected to perform seven days a week, so the pushup crew only makes appearances at the home games,” he explained.

The most pushups the crew has done at one time was just above 40 last season, Lee said. The cadets would have done more, but a referee told them to leave the field and warned that a “delay of the game” penalty would be called against the Bulldogs.

Lee recounted last month’s game against Boise, one of the biggest home games of the season for multiple reasons. Every home game is exciting, but Boise was special, he said.

With big games such as this one, the atmospshere of Bulldog Stadium is just thrilling to be in, Lee said.

“We are honored to be a part of it,” he said.

years later, there are four sculptures – Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez and Jane Addams—portraying historical human rights leaders.

The garden, said Dr.Sudarshan Kapoor, a Fresno State professor emeritus, is missing one key ethnicity: a Native American presence.

“Hopefully, we’ll have a memorial for Native Americans also.

Hopefully in my lifetime,” he told Wednesday’s crowd, who honored Gandhi in a candlelight vigil, holding hands in a circle and singing songs of peace in unison.

The Peace Garden, as it stands, Kapoor said, represents a diverse population.

Gandhi symbolizes the Indian community on campus; King represents African-Americans; Chavez, Hispanics; and Addams, women.

Adding a Native American presence to the garden “has been my dream,” said Kapoor, who will focus on reaching out to local American Indian tribes and campus administration for potential funding.

Student and faculty involvement has been a constant in all four of the garden’s memorialbuilding efforts.

‘Thirsty Thursday’ comes to The Bucket

By Brianna Vaccari The Collegian

Photo courtesy of Danny H. Lee

The pushup crew and Fresno State’s ROTC boost school spirit in the end zones during football season while raising money to give back to WWII veterans in the Valley.

For freshman Nicholas Rouse, being a part of ROTC is the first step toward his future.

“I always knew I wanted to join the military, and my parents kept saying, ‘Go to college,’ so I agreed to go and become an officer here,” the 17-year-old political science major said. His rank title in ROTC is cadet private first class, which is given to all freshmen cadets.

Rouse said he learns something new every day, especially in regards to leadership and how to be a better person. He said he has not seen anything negative come of his involvement with the program because he believes that everything done is purposely designed to make him a better soldier and a better leader.

Though he is still in the early stages of his time with the program, Rouse has already had memorable experiences that have only made his passion stronger.

“The day my uniform was issued out to me, knowing I have the privilege to wear this every

Wednesday is incredible,” Rouse beamed. “When they finally put it in my hands, I knew this was real and something I would always want to do.”

The program is also dedicated to giving back to those who have served the country.

Lee explained that the importance of community is instilled in the cadets on a regular basis because the community is the main source of support.

“We know that our strength comes from the community that supports us,” Lee said. “As an organization, we are passionate about serving our community and making a difference by doing great deeds for our community.”

An opportunity to do so came about this year when cadets were approached about becoming a part of the Honor Flight Program.

The program, not directly affiliated with ROTC, is a nonprofit organization based on a network of private pilots, airlines, airports, donors and volunteers to provide

free flights and transportation for World War II veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. This year’s goal is to fly at least 20,000 veterans to the memorial.

“More people should get involved because this is a great way to give back to the veterans that give so much for us each day,” said Rouse, who is also one of the cadets involved with promoting the program.

“It is amazing knowing that we provide those veterans the means to reflect on their great deeds, and to remember and honor their friends who have fallen,” Lee explained.

More information regarding the Central Valley Honor Flight Program can be found by visiting www.cvhonorflight.org. Those who are interested in volunteering or know a WWII veteran or a veteran with a terminal illness can also find applications on the website.

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“All these statues that have come up are the result of the students’ involvement, their motivation, their interest,” Kapoor said.

The first statue, a 1,500-pound memorial dedicated to Gandhi, was an effort spearheaded by Fresno State students.

James Zerl Smith, a student in Kapoor’s peace and conflicts class, created a clay sculpture of the Indian figure that was used as the design for the centerpiece memorial. Associated Students Inc. allocated $15,000 to the initial effort. The rest of the $25,000 cost to build the memorial was fundraised from private donors.

At the dedication ceremony, Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of the peace figure, former Fresno Mayor Karen Humphrey and more than 1,000 people attended the anniversary of Gandhi’s birth on Oct. 2, 1990.

“To be honest, we were really flattered,” said Pranav Menon, an international graduate student and the event coordinator for Fresno State’s Indian Student Club. “Gandhi’s the father of our nation, and he’s a respected leader in our nation. To see a statue of Gandhi in the university I’m studying at is a big thing. We were quite overwhelmed.”

Money has been a barrier breached in the past. The King

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Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor brings roses to a ceremony to honor Mahatma Ghandi’s 144th birthday and the 23rd anniversary of Ghandi’s statue in the Peace Garden.

and Chavez monuments – both of which cost $65,000 to complete – along with the Addams memorial ($95,000) were partially covered through fundraising efforts from students and faculty.

The Addams statue – the latest addition that was completed in 2006 – cost the most partly because of its intricate design, Kapoor said. The statue features Addams hoisting a child in midair as she holds up a globe of earth.

The next step, Kapoor said, is

reinvigorating the spark that has “carried” the previous four efforts: students and faculty, namely of American Indian descent.

“I don’t want to work behind them,” he said, calling his role and efforts a “catalyst.”

“I want to keep them in the front so that they are the ones who later on carry the ball. That’s what my style has been. They should feel ownership. They should feel that they are the ones [carrying] it.”

Nearly 40 students lined up outside of The Bucket Thursday night for the first of three “Thirsty Thursday” events hosted by Associated Students, Inc. Rebecca Rosengarten, ASI vice president of finance, said the event was created in response to student complaints about The Bucket’s hours of operation.

“It’s a way to open up The Bucket for students,” Rosengarten said.

The Bucket is currently open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rosengarten said The Bucket used to be open in the evenings, but business during those hours wasn’t meeting demand.

After students “THIRSTY THURSDAY” complained, TO RETURN The Bucket AT 5 P.M. ON opened NOV. 7 AT THE again Monday nights this BUCKET semester, but business in the evening still hasn’t been strong, she said.

Philip Greenberg, a senior majoring in recreation administration, lined up at the door to The Bucket at 4:45 p.m. for the event. He and his friends spent the evening watching football over pitchers of Coors and Shocktop.

“It was totally worth the wait,” he said.

Greenberg said The Bucket is “packed” during lunch, but feels it is underused.

“I’ve been kicked out of here many a time right before it closes,” he said. “It was ‘bottoms up and finish the pitcher.’”

Samantha Tovar, a kinesiology major, and Veronica Tovar, an anthropology major, said they attended the event as an opportunity to get involved.

Veronica Tovar said that though she eats at The Bucket for lunch, she likes it better at night.

She said she liked the college student environment and that The Bucket closes off what’s outside.

“We came to be a part of the spirit here,” Samantha Tovar said.

ASI gave out 50 free meal tickets in drawings and to the first 20 students in line. Greenberg said he planned to use his free meal ticket to get the tri-tip.

Rosengarten said the name “Thirsty Thursday” was initially a joke, but it was an attention grabber that drew students to the event.

Mike Stephens, the station manager for 90.7 KFSR, was at the event managing the music for ASI. “If ASI has something, we’re going to be there,” Stephens said.

Stephens said KFSR also hosts ASI’s talk show “Dog Dish” as well as provides music at ASI tailgates.

“People love music. We’re the fun cool part,” he said.

ASI raffled off additional free meal tickets for the next “Thirsty Thursday,” which will be on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m.

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Circus Vargas comes to Fresno

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The Collegian reviews the 'magical and mysterious' show, 'Magikaria, A Fantastical Magical Experience!'

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By Rachel Taylor The Collegian

Patrick Gable, the show's illusionist, stunned audiences with his various tricks. At one point in the show, he even made a woman disappear.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the magical and mysterious world of “Magikaria!”

Circus Vargas greeted audiences with magic, illusions and death-defying feats as performers debuted “Magikaria, A Fantastical Magical Experience!” Thursday night under a bright blue and gold big-top tent near the Save Mart Center.

The animal-free show, which will remain in Fresno through Monday, doesn’t have a strict storyline, but rather an overarching theme of magic and mystery.

Circus host Jon Weiss said the word “Magikaria” aims to describe the “air of magic” that is found inside the big top.

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The ringmaster, Kevin Venardos, sings, introduces acts and performs during the show's large opening number.

As the handmade European-style tent echoed with applause and gasps of amazement throughout the night, it became clear that audience members indeed felt a sense of enchantment.

All in all, Circus Vargas is a real, authentic-style circus with a modern twist.

While the show has all of the features of a traditional circus—clowns, a ringmaster and dance numbers worthy of Broadway—it also delivers a number of high-tech acts.

Yet, the show is still able to give viewers a sense of old-fashioned fun. It’s the best of both worlds.

But Nelson Quiroga, owner and producer of Circus Vargas, said it is the show’s interactive nature that really gets the crowd going.

Rachel Taylor / The Collegian “It’s very intimate, very The opening to one of Gable's performances included four masked figures.

The quartet later helped build up a family oriented and very interactive,” he said. “We faceless warrior clothed in a suit of armor and plumed helmet. interact with people the somersaults and spirals. moment they come into the door.”

Promoted as “trapeze royalty” by the show’s program It’s true. Patrons were welcomed into the tent as if they bill, the acrobatic aerialists soared through the tent’s were visiting someone’s home. Staff members greeted atmosphere as if they were more comfortable in the air each audience member with a smile as they walked over than on the ground. the threshold and into the ambiance of the big top.

Before Quiroga and his wife, Katya, purchased Circus But the interaction didn’t stop there. It continued Vargas in 2005 and founded the production company throughout the entire night.

Tabares Entertainment, Inc., both entrepreneurs perPatrick Gable, the show’s illusionist, led the audience formed for The Flying Tabares. into a trance as he performed a number of extravagant Quiroga stopped performing with the group about a magic-themed acts. year ago after a 25-year trapeze career, but Katya still perTraditional circus acts included the low wire by Miguel forms.

Ferreri, an intricate and elegant aerial silk act by Danielle The show also features a number of off-the-wall acts España and a high-flying trapeze number by The Flying such as “The Human Rocket,” which involves performer Tabares, a troupe of aerialists from Argentina.

Leo Garcia being launched from a 20-foot rocket across During their performance, members of The Flying the big top at 55 mph. Needless to say, the act is sure to Tabares leaped through the air with ease and grace as they leave members of the audience biting their nails. executed what seemed to be endless sets of synchronized Another daredevil act included the ominous-sounding See CIRCUS, Page 6

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home is starting to accept you,” she said.

Fresno State College Democrats President Jose Verdusco reiterated that point.

“Their families and them feel comfortable driving around, getting to work, getting to school.

Everything’s just more simplified,” he said. “They can feel at ease, not fearing what’s out there.”

Verdusco also said, “It’s a big deal” that Brown came to Fresno to sign this bill.

“He’s sending a message not just to California, but to the District of Columbia that we need to get immigration reform next,” he said.

Fresno State College Republicans could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Gov. Jerry Brown visited the Fresno City College campus Thursday and signed a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants California driver’s licenses.

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be available. come back and graduate, you “On average, spring and fall have to spend 2 years working for Abroad Consortium (USAC), semester programs can cost anythe federal government,” Statham the California State University where from $5,000 to $8,500 said.

International Programs (CSUIP) depending on location. Summer Raven Kapphahn won the or an exchange program. programs can cost anywhere from Boren Scholarship for the 2012A shorter study abroad pro$3,000 to $5,500 and travel stud- 2013 school year. Kapphahn gram, called travel study, is also ies, which are shorter, would be traveled to Jordan to study Arabic available. less,” Cingari said. and has also traveled to Finland Travel “With USAC, you and Ghana on numerous scholarstudies can use a majority ships. he organizations of today can be of your financial aid, “I was in Jordan for a whole are really looking for taken at but if you receive a year, and it was an amazing expestudents and applicants that have state university grant, rience. I chose to study Arabic any time international experience.” during the that financial aid is because I want to do global academic specific to studying social work and really wanted a semester, language that would give me the — Russell Statham, to Fresno State and but are you can’t take that ability to help many people in Division of Continuing and Global typically numerous countries,” Kapphahn Education manager with you abroad. But taken durwith other programs said. “Unlike staying in Fresno, ing spring like CSUIP, you can the opportunity taught me so break, winter break and summer use your state university grant much about the Arab culture and vacation, Statham said. because it’s connected to the CSU even more about myself.”

“Some of the most popusystem,” Statham said.

Statham said the world has lar places to study abroad are USAC and the other programs become a globally connected England, Spain, Thailand and offer their own scholarships to environment and the ability to Australia. Previous to the travel students studying abroad with relate to other cultures and have regulations, Mexico was a popueach individual program. experience in other countries is lar destination. But because Statham said Instructionally valuable for graduates. it’s on the state department’s Related Activities, or IRA, is a fee “[Studying abroad] really sets high hazard list, students aren’t that students students out allowed to go there right now,” pay in their in term of Statham said. tuition costs their longnlike studying in Fresno, Samantha Cingari, a student that is put in a term careers,” the opportunity taught me assistant at the Study Abroad and pool of funds he said.

International Exchanges office, that can be allo“When you so much about the Arab culture went to Chile with an exchange cated for camare looking to and even more about myself.” program to study Spanish last pus projects. get a job just year. She said the requirements Last summer, after graduat— Raven Kapphan, differ from one program to $1,000 was ing from a another. given to 150 stuuniversity, Boren Scholarship recipient “Most programs do require dents studying anything that a certain GPA of at least 2.5 or abroad for the you can do higher, and some programs may International that separates require you to at least be a sophoTravel Grant Program. yourself from others I think is more in college to apply,” Cingari There are many scholarships very positive. And the organizasaid. “If you go to a country that designed to help students with tions of today are really looking speaks a different language, you the costs of studying abroad, as for students and applicants that may be required to have a certain well. The Gilman Scholarship is a have international experience.” language requirement already federal program available for stuFor students who are intertaken. But not all programs have dents that receive Pell Grants. ested in studying abroad, the a language requirement.”

Up to $5,000 from Pell Grants Study Abroad and International Cingari says that when studycan be used to help students Exchanges office holds informaing abroad, there is an option to study abroad. tional meetings. Cingari said the stay in a home with a family, in The Boren Scholarships meetings give a better look at on-campus housing or in off-cam- and Fellowships provide up to each program and show which pus housing. She also explained $20,000 to U.S. undergraduprograms offer scholarship inforthat with each program, there are ates who choose to study abroad mation and individual advising. optional field trips planned out in places that are of interest to in the itinerary to help students the United States. These places acclimate to the new culture. include Africa, Asia, central and COMMENT: The Collegian is a The cost to study abroad eastern Europe and the Middle forum for student expression. varies in location and length.

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“Thunder Globe.” During this fast-paced performance, motorcyclists in LED-lit suits raced around inside a rounded metal cage, seeming to defy all laws of gravity.

Thirty minutes before the show, Circus Vargas gave audience members a rare opportunity to meet some of the cast of “Magikaria” and receive hands-on circus training.

During the interactive preshow, Weiss welcomed children of all ages into the ring and taught them some basic circus skills.

Weiss, who claims he can balance “almost anything” (and he really can), said he likes to teach kids the art of balancing.

“We teach them how to balance a peacock feather, and then, when they learn how to do that, I come out and do some more difficult balancing,” he said.

In addition to hosting the preshow, Weiss also performed as “The Great Jon Weiss-crack” along with “Magical Matti,” whose offstage name is Matti Esqueda, in a joke-fueled clown act between each performance.

The acts provide a distraction for the crew as they are setting up the next performance.

For Weiss, the circus is a place where people can leave their problems at the door and have fun. The circus, he said, is about creating smiles, memories and a sense of enjoyment for people.

“To be able to do that on a

daily basis—to create a laughter when maybe there wasn’t a laughter for a day, or a week, or a month, or a year—it’s a huge thing for a performer, and I cherish that,” he said. “I think that’s one of the reasons why the circus is so unique.”

Weiss said the show comprises about 36 performers who are from around the world, including countries such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Kenya, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, Bulgaria, Peru and the United States.

Quiroga said each member of Circus Vargas was hand selected with the idea of creating a “family group” in mind.

“We’re always looking not only for good acts, but for good people,” he said.

No one has just one role at Circus Vargas, either. Weiss said everyone helps complete various tasks to make the show a reality.

“We all get our hands dirty, and, you know, there’s a lot to be said about that because it’s a very small community we live in here,” he said.

Because everyone works and lives side by side, Weiss said there is no segregation between anyone who is a part of the Circus Vargas family, including the show’s owners.

“They’re right in the trenches with us, so it makes for a really, really nice environment,” he said. “We’re all here for a common goal and that’s to create a great show for the public.”

Tickets are available online at www.circusvargas.com or can be purchased at the door for $20 to $65.

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Russell Statham, Division of Continuing and Global Education manager, said the most popular places to study abroad are England, Spain, Thailand and Australia.

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THE COLLEGIAN SPORTS

FRESNO STATE VOLLEYBALL

Bulldogs fall short in Mountain West matchup

By Christopher Livingston The Collegian

It was almost a five-set showdown in San Diego on Thursday, but the Fresno State Bulldogs women’s volleyball team fell a little short.

The 3-1 loss against the San Diego State Aztecs put the Bulldogs below .500 both overall and in Mountain West Conference (MWC) play, and they will seek to get back to an even record against UNLV on Saturday.

Fresno State senior outside hitter Korrin Wild’s 17 kills led the team. Outside hitter Marissa Brand was not far behind, with 16 kills in the match. Right side hitter Holly Franks was the Bulldogs’ defensive leader, totaling four blocks.

The Aztecs began the game in control, going up 6-1 before Fresno State took a timeout. After the break, the Bulldogs began scoring points, but it was not enough to gain the upper hand. San Diego State was able to hold off their opponents and won the first set 25-19.

The Bulldogs gained their first lead of the game in their second set, but the Aztecs were not far behind. After a 7-7 tie, San Diego State outscored Fresno State 18-9 and easily took the frame 25-18.

The Bulldogs came out fierce after the half, preventing the Aztecs from ending the game quickly. Fresno State took advantage of San Diego State’s 11 errors, and Marissa Brand led the Bulldogs with four kills in the frame as they won 25-19.

In the fourth set, the Bulldogs were strong and led 14-8. Afterward, the Aztecs rallied and posted five consecutive points to lead 21-20. Franks and Katie Pearson blocked a shot by the Aztecs’ Summer Nash and tied the set 21-21. San Diego State scored the last four points and won the frame 25-21.

San Diego State is now 2-1 in the Mountain West Conference (MWC), while Fresno State is 1-2. Overall, the Bulldogs are 7-8 and Aztecs are 7-6.

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Fresno State outside hitter Korrin Wild (1) led the Bulldogs in kills (17) in their 3-1 road loss to San Diego State.

FOOTBALL VANDAL: Idaho finds its quarterback in Chalich Fresno State adds future games CONTINUED from page 8 He’s said in so many words that the schedule in the Sun Belt will not be as tough as the schedule he has this year, but he’s not complaining about it.

He’s maintaining a “this will make us better” type of attitude.

Which, what else can you do?

He will never come out and say it publicly, but I think a 3-9 season will be a relative success to him.

It sure will be for the fan base and those who really understand the situation around this football program.

Defensively, who stands out this year for Idaho?

The big dog right now is defensive end Maxx Forde. The junior is counted on heavily to not only rush the passer, but also work rush contain and stop the run.

He’s a very smart kid who puts in a lot of effort on the field, but he might not have the elite athleticism that a lot of top defensive ends around the country possess.

Also keep an eye on Marc

Millan who defensive coordinator Ronnie Lee will use a lot to rush from the linebacker position.

We would also say defensive end Quinton Bradley, Idaho’s best pass rusher, but he is likely out with a shoulder injury.

What are some keys to victory for Idaho against the Bulldogs?

Protect. Protect. Protect.

Fresno State has shown vulnerabilities in pass defense and letting up points, but the Bulldogs also get after the passer a lot, too.

Idaho doesn’t possess the talent to keep up with Fresno State if it’s committing mistakes on offense that stall too many drives.

Chalich has to stay upright, and Idaho has to convert red zone possessions into touchdowns.

If the offensive line can fend off the Bulldogs, then Idaho may be able to make it enough of a shootout to pull of its biggest upset, well, ever.

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Collegian Staff Fresno State has agreed to a home-and-home series with the University of Toledo and a single game against Sacramento State, the university announced Thursday.

The Bulldogs will travel to the Glass Bowl to face the Rockets in Toledo on Oct. 1, 2016.

Toledo makes the return trip to in Fresno on Sept. 15, 2018 for the second game of the series. The Rockets, of the Mid-American

Conference, have played in threestraight bowl games.

The scheduled game against Sacrament State will be played Sept. 10, 2016 at Bulldog Stadium.

Fresno State has a 2-0 all-time record against the Hornets.

The schools last met on Sept. 1, 2007, a 24-3 win for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs and Rockets have met twice before, in 2005 and 2008, with Fresno State winning both contests. The 2008 game saw the Bulldogs win 55-54 in two overtimes on the road when

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the Bulldogs stopped the Rockets’ two-point conversion to win the game -- much like their 52-51 season-opening win against Rutgers this season.

Cross country heads to Sacramento The Fresno State men’s and women’s cross country teams head to the state capital today to compete in the NCAA InterRegional Jamboree hosted by Sacramento State.

Fresno State’s future nonconference slate

Aug. 30 - at USC Sept. 6 - at Utah Sept. 13 - Nebraska Sept. 27 - Idaho

Aug. 5 - Abilene Christian Sept. 12 - at Ole Miss Sept. 19 - Utah Nov. 21 - at BYU

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FRESNO STATE FOOTBALL

GAME DAY PREVIEW

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Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr and the Bulldogs go on the road Saturday to take on Idaho (1-4) in nonconference play. The Bulldogs are 4-0 overall and 2-0 in Mountain West Conference play.

The Collegian’s Q&A with “ Idaho’s student newspaper

By Ricardo Cano The Collegian

Fresno State faces former Western Athletic Conference rival Idaho, its last nonconference opponent this season, Saturday on the road.

The Vandals, 1-4 under first-year coach Paul Petrino, feature an uptempo offense quarterbacked by redshirt freshman Chad Chalich, who threw for 314 yards and ran for 114 in Idaho’s 26-24 win over Temple last week.

The Bulldogs (4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Mountain West Conference) are coming off a 42-37 win over Hawaii.

Fresno State is the only undefeated Mountain West team remaining and will have a bye this next week.

Part of Chalich’s success was due to an improved performance by the Vandals’ offensive line, said Sean Kramer, a beat writer for The Argonaut, Idaho’s student newspaper.

Here is more of what Kramer said about the Vandals’ season and Saturday’s matchup: THE COLLEGIAN: The Vandals grabbed their first win of the season against Temple ... What were some things to take away from that win?

THE ARGONAUT: Chad Chalich is a good quarterback. That’s the main thing we took away. Even going back to the game at Washington State, Chalich was very effective. It’s just a matter of if those around him are capable of also stepping up and supporting him, and that’s what happened against Temple.

The offensive line stepped up, only giving up two sacks last Saturday after conceding 26 in the four

games prior.

That could be thanks to true freshman Steven Matlock stepping up at the right guard spot, along with junior Spencer Beale stepping in at left guard in place of the injured Dallas Sandberg.

Defensively, we learned that the defensive line can put it together and get after the quarterback. But we also learned that the secondary has holes.

Temple receivers were getting open down the field. Connor Reilly was just incapable of hitting them.

Derek Carr won’t miss those throws.

I think our team has been tested a few times now and has shown resolve ... Three times our defense stood up when we had to get those stops.

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- Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter

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Chad Chalich seems to have dual-threat capabilities at quarterback, leading the Vandals in rushing yards and carries. Were there any major tweaks that coach Petrino made to the offense to fit Chalich’s talents?

The offense has been molded to fit Chalich’s style of play, as well as that of backup Josh McCain who could see some time on Saturday depending on how he practiced this week.

It’s hard to say if there were any major tweaks made, too, but I imagine the offense he ran last year with Taylor Wilson at Arkansas was much more different.

What have coach Paul Petrino and the team said about this year’s schedule (Idaho faces No. 24 Ole Miss and No. 8 Florida State on the road, as well)?

Petrino is kind of a roll-with-the-punches kind of guy.

See VANDALS, Page 7

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 Moscow, Idaho 2:00 p.m.

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