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The City of Fresno said in a news release that it sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Bird scooter company after the company failed to obtain proper licensing to operate their business in the city. Scooters were ordered to be removed from city streets.

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Jarrar met with protesters, supporters

By Eddie Block Contributor

Tenured professor Randa Jarrar, after being on leave, returned to Fresno State Wednesday encircled by a supportive entourage.

Jarrar made national headlines last spring after she posted fiery tweets against former first lady Barbara Bush shortly after Bush’s death.

Jarrar arrived back to campus to a group of protesters along with the entourage of supporters. Supporters welcomed Jarrar with hugs and signs stating, “We Love You Randa.”

Meanwhile, the protesters asked Jarrar about her multiple tweets, one in which the professor called Bush a witch.

When Jarrar tweeted the messages last April, many people online responded to her tweets with calls to have Jarrar fired. Jarrar responded by tweeting, “I work as a tenured professor. I make ($100,000) a year doing that.

I will never be fired.”

Jarrar also included Fresno State President Dr. Joseph I. Castro in her responses to critics.

Castro released a statement saying Jarrar’s views were contrary to the university’s core

“

You’re making me uncomfortable, and if you continue to speak to me, I will move forward with harrassment.”

— Randa Jarrar, English professor values, “which include respect and empathy for individuals with divergent points of view and a sincere commitment to mutual understanding and progress,” the statement read.

Jarrar and her entourage clapped and sang as Jarrar walked to class last Wednesday.

Ben Bergquam, a known Fresno protester who live-streams campus visits for Facebook’s “Frontline America,” asked multiple questions of Jarrar to which Jarrar responded, “You’re making me uncomfortable.”

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Fresno State English professor Randa Jarrar is greeted by protesters during her return to campus on Sept. 5, 2018 following a controversy over her tweets about former First Lady Barbara Bush in the spring.

Jarrar’s supporters then began to chant, “{Expletive} you and your neo-Nazi friends!” until Jarrar finally arrived at her classroom on the main campus. Jarrar entered her class while continuing to clap. Then she blew a kiss and asked her security detail to lock the classroom door.

A Fresno State representative stood at the door on guard.

After her class, Jarrar stopped to speak to media members, who had waited outside for nearly two hours.

“I loved it. I had a really good time. I taught Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘Murders in the Rue Morgue,’” she said.

Bergquam repeatedly asked Jarrar, “Do you stand by your tweets?” However, Jarrar ignored his questions.

While the entourage traveled to a campus parking lot, Jarrar finally spoke to the protesters, saying, “You’re making me uncomfortable, and if you continue to speak to me, I will move forward with harassment.”

This article was submitted to The Collegian

by Eddie Block, a Media, Communications and Journalism student studying multimedia.

The Student Cupboard has a new look

By Sabrina Stevenson Contributor

The Fresno State Student Cupboard looks brand-new after renovations made the space more accessible for students over the summer Jessica Medina, Coordinator, said that the facility had been operating with equipment that had been there since its opening in 2015, such as bookshelves that were in disrepair.

“We were able to put in brand-new grocery store shelves. We got another three-door refrigerator and now have produce racks,” Medina said. “I think the renovations make the space easier to shop from; to allow students to have more access to healthy produce and more items that are refrigerated.”

Medina said renovations started at the beginning of summer break and were completed

By the numbers

before the fall semester began.

She added that the campus did not pay for anything.

“All of the funding came from Hunger-Free Campus funding that we received through Senate Bill 85,” Medina said. “We have $40,000 for renovations, but we haven’t spent most of that on the renovations themselves. We are still looking to purchase more hygiene items: diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene items, other hygiene items and things like that.”

Medina said an anonymous donor gave the Cupboard the new refrigerator.

“We thank all of them (donors and volunteers) for their support in helping us to provide a great Student Cupboard space,” Medina said.

Lauren Sorpin, a Fresno State student, said she had heard a lot about the Student Cup-

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The Student Cupboard opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday board.

“I haven’t had the chance to go check it out myself, but I think, in a way, it’ll be easier for students,” Sorpin said.

Lawrence Barba, a Fresno State student, said he hasn’t been down to the space since the

renovations.

“I think that’s probably a good idea. It’s a good cause. It’s a worthy cause,” Barba said.

Medina said the Student Cupboard will be using some of the funds to put up signs and will use additional funds to launch a pilot program.

“As part of the Senate bill funding that we received, we received an additional $25,000 to do a pilot program, and part of that pilot program will be a ‘How to Adult’ series. It’s a new series of workshops to help students be successful outside the classroom,” Medina said.

She said the series will include workshops on cooking, budgeting and transportation.

“Our first workshop will be Friday, Sept. 14, as a Making Your Financial Aid Last workshop for budgeting,” Medina said.

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Fresno State students get access to Adobe

By Cresencio RodriguezDelgado Editor in Chief

The Bucket Grill and Pub introduced a new menu for the fall semester.

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Bucket gets new food menu

By Marilyn Castaneda Reporter

Looking for healthier food options at Fresno State?

The Bucket Grill and Pub is now featuring a new healthy eats menu in addition to its specialties menu.

The former consists of healthy vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, according to Megan Sarantos, manager for University Catering, Bulldog Bites, Taco Bell Express and The Bucket.

“We have had very positive feedback on all

the new healthy eats menu items,” Sarantos said. “The favorite, so far, seems to be the vegan buddha bowl.”

That bowl is gluten-free and contains chickpeas, avocado, charred vegetables among other sides.

After numerous requests from the campus community, the new menu was added for healthy alternatives and meals that meet dietary restrictions.

You won’t find nutritional information on the menu. However, Sarantos said she hopes to have it up by next year.

Before implementing a healthy menu at The Bucket, Taco Bell was on the verge of clos-

ing due to significant financial investment for brand updates, according to Sarantos.

“Concerns were voiced about eliminating the inexpensive price point from our dining options, so we decided to, instead, renew our agreement with Taco Bell and add healthy options in The Bucket,” said Sarantos.

Fresno State has extended its license agreement with Taco Bell for an additional 10 years.

The Bucket isn’t the only restaurant on campus where students can find healthy meals.

The grab-and-go options at the snack bar in the University Student Union and the Paws-n-Go locations offer healthy meals, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

University: Fire alarm was accident

By Cresencio RodriguezDelgado Editor in Chief

A fire alarm sent students and faculty out of the Peters Building at Fresno State on Sept.5.

Several people stood outside waiting for the alarm to turn off. It rang for about 20 minutes, according to a student who was nearby.

Fresno State Police officers arrived to the

building but did not provide a comment about what they found. A Fresno State spokeswoman said the fire alarm had been pulled on accident and that no fire had been reported.

A student who spoke to The Collegian said several faculty stepped out of their classrooms and only some dismissed class. Three students who stood outside the building said they were dismissed from their marketing class just as it started around noon.

The alarm went off the same day and the same building where a frenzy surrounded English professor Dr. Randa Jarrar, whose return to campus was highly anticipated after she tweeted anti-Barbara Bush messages in the spring. Her tweets got national attention and the campus has faced a storm of criticism since.

The Collegian has reached out to Jarrar, but she declined to comment on the Twitter controversy or her return.

The California State University system has negotiated a contract with Adobe that gives enrolled Fresno State students access to Creative Cloud software.

The software applications can be used for graphic design, video editing, web development and photography. The Creative Cloud licenses are being installed in labs of the College of Arts and Humanities as well as Henry Madden Library computers, according to a message to the campus from the office of Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs.

Individual students can purchase a license valid for one year for $35. Students can click on the link provided to their student emails and using their Fresno State portal can make the purchase. The license can be installed on two devices per user. Adobe provided training resources, which can be accessed online.

New dean of CGE

By Seth Casey Managing Editor

Fresno State has appointed Dr. Scott Moore as dean of Continuing and Global Education, according to a university news release on Sept.

10.

Moore, who has served as interim dean of Continuing and Global Education for the past four years, was selected by Dr. Robert Harper, interim provost, following a national search, the release stated.

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Parking and safety senator chosen, $1M budget audit discussed at ASI meeting

By Dan Waterhouse Reporter

New parking and safety senator Senior music major Christopher Rodriguez was appointed as the new parking and safety senator at Wednesday’s Associated Students, Inc., senate meeting.

ASI President Demi Wack said the personnel committee interviewed 12 candidates and recommended Rodriguez be selected. Rodriguez was appointed unanimously and immediately took his seat at the table. He had unsuccessfully run for ASI senate last spring.

Prior to the Rodriguez vote, Wack reported on several projects she is working on. They include better lighting around the residence halls and in the residence hall parking lot; having free feminine products available on campus; improving and expanding the Bulldog Express shuttles; possibly developing a partnership with Bird scooters; and having the Henry Madden Library open 24 hours during finals.

ASI audit report Kate Tuckness, the controller for Fresno State’s Auxiliary Corporations, presented the annual audit report and a report on net assets to the senate. She said Price, Paige and Com-

pany did the audit for the ninth-straight year.

In their management letter, auditors noted a change in how club and organization funds are accounted for in accordance with California State University system policy.

Tuckness said ASI “is in a very good financial position.”

According to the audit report, ASI had $1,076,204 in cash on June 30, 2017 and $1,083,421 on June 30, 2018. Total assets in 2017 were $1,093,984 and $1,094,952. Total current liabilities in those years were $175,003 and $151,934. Revenues were $912,269 in 2017 and $900,398 in 2018; expenses were $898,502 and $876,361. That left $13,767 and $24,037 to be distributed to reserves.

Tuckness then discussed the reserve balances. In the operating reserve account, there is $493,500 currently on hand. There is $55,222 in the capital reserve and $204,444 in the planned future operations reserve account.

Tuckness said the $204,444 includes planned expenditures this year of $20,000 for benches in the Peace Garden and $85,000 for the ASI Impact Grant.

Sylubus changes Late in the meeting, there was a lengthy discussion about changing syllabuses. Dr. Thomas

ONLINE: The Collegian interviewed ASI’s new parking and safety senator. collegian.csufresno.edu Holyoke, chair of the Academic Senate, said possible changes to the syllabus template have been referred to the senate’s Student Affairs Committee for further study. He then solicited feedback from ASI. The potential changes are focused on making syllabuses more user-friendly by possibly decreasing the amount of information included. Senators discussed leaving things as they are, creating a student handbook, or putting information on Blackboard instead of in syllabuses. A suggestion to move information on student mental health services to a separate page stapled to syllabuses was also made.

The senators suggested that the more information available on student services, such as counseling on campus, the better. Holyoke recommended the minutes of Wednesday’s discussion be sent to the academic senate committee for its review.

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Business confidence could shrink, warns research professor WATCH:

By Cresencio RodriguezDelgado Editor in Chief

A Fresno State research professor predicts business confidence in the San Joaquin Valley will shrink “in the months ahead” due to rising tariffs and trade restrictions.

The prediction by Dr. Ernie Goss, of the Craig School of Business, was included in a Thursday news release from Fresno State announcing the state of the Valley’s Business Conditions Index, an economic indicator that draws from surveys of business individuals from four

Dr. Ernie Goss speaks about the Valley’s economy. collegian.csufresno.edu

counties in the Central San Joaquin Valley.

Despite the gloomy outlook, Goss said Valley manufacturing has surged and showed solid gains in August and that construction activity in the Valley had expanded at a healthy pace. Goss expects the growth in construction to continue.

But in terms of Valley employment, Goss said it, like business confidence, could slow in the upcoming months after a strong job growth in the region of 2.7 percent over the past year,

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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with congressional members on trade issues in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13, 2018.

Earlier in the meeting, students were appointed to various committees. Hisham Qutob and Felicity Evans were appointed to the legal committee; Hannah Stinksi-Ertl was appointed to the personnel committee. Maiyoua Thao, Jourdain Solis and Claudia Amador were named to the academic committee. Omar Hernandez, Rodrigo Zurita and Deepshikha Balasbubramanian were named to the diversity committee.

In other appointments, Meghan Clifton, Fernando Garcia and Jacqueline Serrano were appointed to the activities committee; Nadia Jassim and Aaron Lowe were named to the finance committee. Rafael Cervantes and Gobind Puniani were both named to The Collegian committee. Kalia P. Vang and Christina Gonzales were named to the legislative committee and Noah Contreras was named to the President’s Commission on Disabilities committee.

The senate also approved ASI’s priorities for this academic year. They include: increase access to and awareness of campus and ASI resources; increase student safety on campus and in the surrounding communities; improve campus climate and school pride; promote comprehensive student development through career readiness and civic engagement; and promote a healthy and sustainable campus.

above the nation’s 1.6 percent expansion over the same period of time.

Survey participants reported that rising tariffs and trade restrictions had negative impacts on sales and purchases from abroad. Though, some of those surveyed in August for the index report support leaving the tariffs on China intact.

Goss also assessed that high inflation and trade restrictions are concerning points in the current economy.

Still, writing in his financial blog, Goss said President Donald Trump’s overall influence on the economy is reflected by a 4.1 percent economic growth in his nearly two years in office compared with former President Barack Obama’s 2.2 percent economic growth in his last year and a half in office.

“There is evidence that Trump’s economic policies of less regulation and lower taxes are pushing most economic metrics in a more favorable direction,” the research professor stated in an August blog entry.

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Fresno shoots down Bird — with ceaseand-desist order

By Seth Casey Managing Editor

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ou’re probably seeing fewer Bird scooters around, since the city of Fresno issued a notice ordering the company to remove the scooters from city streets.

According to a news release from the city, Bird Ride Inc., owner of the Bird electric scooters, had failed to obtain adequate business licenses or official permission to operate in Fresno. So the city slapped the company with a cease-and-desist letter on Aug. 29, the news release stated.

The city gave until Sept. 9 for the scooters to be off streets.

“We appreciate Bird’s eagerness to establish themselves here before their competitors do,” Fresno Mayor Lee Brand said in the news release. “But it’s not fair to the thousands of businesses in Fresno who play by the rules, received the proper permits and licenses and are operating legally.”

It isn’t the end of the road for the Bird company in Fresno, however. The city says it is willing to work on an agreement with the company to allow them to legitimately operate in town.

“We want to be business friendly -- but friendliness goes both ways,” Brand said. “We will continue to embrace different forms of transportation, but not at the expense of safety or public process.”

A city spokesperson said the city has received numerous complaints about people operating the scooters without a helmet or riding on sidewalks, which violates city codes.

Bird Ride Inc. has been accused of similar business practices in other cities such as San Diego, Boston, Nashville and Kansas City, according to the release. Many of these cities have also issued cease-and-desist letters, and, in some cases, banned the scooters entirely.

The Bird company has rescheduled a meeting with city officials to discuss licensing and operation, which was originally scheduled for this week, according to City of Fresno spokesman Mark Standriff.

Standriff said the Bird company demon-

Hurricane Florence barrels into East Coast

By Anita Kumar | McClatchy D.C.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is "totally prepared" to respond to Hurricane Florence, a dangerous Category 4 storm that is threatening to barrel down on the Carolinas within days.

"The safety of the American people is my absolute highest priority," he said. "We are sparing no expense. ... We're as ready as anybody's ever been."

Trump spoke briefly to reporters after receiving a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Hurricane Florence, which is expected to make landfall late in the week.

"This is going to be a very large one – far

larger than we have seen in perhaps decades," he said. "They haven't seen anything like what's coming at us in 25-30 years, maybe ever. It's tremendously big and tremendously wet."

Trump urged people living in evacuation zones to heed warnings from local officials in the three states that are expected to be hardest hit – South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. “If you are asked to leave, get out of the areas,” he said.

Fresno State Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Frank Lamas said two students at the university are from Virginia, but that neither of them appeared to be from areas expected to be hit by the hurricane when it makes landfall.

Collegian editor Seth Casey contriuted to this story.

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A Fresno State sophomore rides a Bird scooter outside the Palazzo at Campus Pointe on Sept. 7. The City of Fresno announced it issued a cease-and-desist order to the scooter company. strated it had taken “the cease-and-desist letter seriously” by removing its scooters from Fresno streets.

The scooters have become highly visible on the Fresno State campus, with students riding them through walkways and leaving them outside classrooms and campus buildings. The university previously said the scooters were allowed on campus roadways.

On Sept. 7, the university issued a statement on behalf of Executive Director of Governmental Relations Lawrence Salinas, stating, “We respect the City of Fresno’s position and want to

ensure that all applicable operating permits are in place and will await further guidance.”

Associated Students, Inc., was also reportedly planning to create a partnership with the Bird company, according to a report from its Sept. 5 meeting.

A Bird spokeswoman told The Collegian that the company removed their scooters voluntarily and that they are having “productive conversations” with city leaders.

Collegian reporter Dan Waterhouse contributed to this report.

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Hundreds of students attending the headphone glow party hosted by Student Involvement in the Satellite Student Union on Sept. 6, 2018.

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Glowing headphones blast party music

By Christina Tran Opinion Editor

Crowds of students began forming outside of the Satellite Student Union (SSU) on Thursday as they waited for University Student Union Productions to open the doors for their Headphone Glow Party event.

Walking past a fun bubble machine by the sliding doors, a long line of eager students began grabbing some headphones before going inside of the building.

After getting an entrance ticket, signing waiver forms, receiving wristbands and learning some more information about what USU Productions does, students were able to head inside and choose three different DJs to listen to on the channels of their headphones.

Many students came in small groups but single attendees also came to join in the fun.

Walking into the main room of the Satellite Student Union, students seemed excited and in awe at the variety of games, decorations and glow sticks on the disco dance floor. Lights illuminated every corner.

Foosball tables, mini golf, giant-sized jenga, dart boards, pingpong tables and shuffleboard

tables that glowed in the dark were available so students could challenge each other.

If that wasn’t enough, there was a big dance floor to show off dance moves. Getting the party started, one of the DJs played the “Electric Boogie” song to get people moving and laughing together.

Though slow-going at first, students began piling onto the dance floor and singing their favorite songs in unison as more and more students came streaming inside to the event. Within an hour of the event beginning, there were already over 100 people inside of the building, while long lines of students still waited outside.

Some other fun dances that students participated in were forming a conga line, hugging each other and swaying in beat to the music, as well as forming small circles to let single students show off their dance moves to the crowds.

Some freshmen said they enjoyed the type of music being played, along with having the choice to listen to three different stations whenever they wanted to. A few juniors and seniors also chimed in that they enjoyed how many games were available for students to play and that the event was free for everyone.

The overall count of students who attended totaled more than 500. This is the second time USU Productions has put on this event.

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Deaf students take stage

By Paige Gibbs Contributor

In The Vintage Room Wednesday night, hearing and deaf students and faculty gathered for an evening of poetry and sharing.

Roughly 60 people attended the Poetry Jam, which had a focus on deaf performers and was put on by Fresno State’s Cross Cultural Programs and Services. September is Deaf Awareness Month. The Poetry Jam featured stories, songs, spoken word and poetry performed by students, faculty and a visiting high school class.

Senior deaf studies student Tracy Weber was one of the deaf performers. Weber said she initially didn’t plan to perform, but was encouraged to participate by her professor, Dr. Rosemary Wanice. Weber told a comical story of her first time being in New York City.

Weber explained why an event like this is so important to her and the deaf community as a whole.

“The deaf community is not alone,” Weber said. “We want to spread awareness to the hearing people, so they can understand what we have to break through--some of the frustrations--because when hearing people understand us, it’s easier to get along.”

Acts perform at Tower’s mini Rogue Fest

By Olivia Hayes and Paige Gibbs Collegian staff

Five different acts were presented Friday through Sunday night exclusively in the back room of the Tower District’s The Revue coffee shop as part of the Seattle-to-Fresno Mini Rogue Festival.

This festival was produced by Jayne Day, who has been involved with Rogue Fest since 2002, and Grant Knutson, who has been bringing performers from Seattle to Rogue Fest for many years from Minion productions.

There were multiple acts including a one -woman show, a clown show and a music performance between siblings. All the acts were handpicked by Day and Knutson, including artists right in Fresno such as Fresno Dance Collective’s performance of “A Formal Feeling” that was haunting and refreshingly raw and “Alice,” a modern adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, written and directed by Dakota Simpson from Simpson Theatricals.

NOCO’s modern dance was choreographed

by Alexandra Tiscareno.

The 45-minute performance features six dancers and a total of 10 dances. It is described as an “exploration of constructing and deconstructing the idea of individuality in a groupthink atmosphere.”

Standout performances by Aubrey Ludlow

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and Shelby Plaugher kept everyone’s gaze fixed while they told compelling stories visually. The emotion expressed on the dancers’ faces and the sheer exertion of performing for 45 minutes straight inspired the crowd.

Both dancers have solo performances in the piece and manage their stage presence well.

Plaugher’s ability to act the part of being almost possessed, her body contorted in strange ways, jerking and seizing, is especially captivating.

Plaugher favors moving in a manner very similar to that of the “spider crawl” made famous by “The Grudge.” She slides and creeps along the floor in the last dance of Section 1, “infecting” her fellow dancers, causing them to shake and jerk as well, as she passes in front of them.

Plaugher’s flexibility and steady elongation of her legs and limbs in what looks humanly impossible was worth the $10 at the door for everyone.

The music accompanying the dancers is equally unnerving, adding to the horror atmosphere of the performance. In the second dance of Section 2, the song “Ocean” by Dirty Projectors featuring Bjork is quite jarring. It features minor tones and clashing harmonies that never resolve.

NOCO’s performance is engaging, frightening and everything a modern dance should be. The praises of Fresno’s local dance troupe cannot be sung enough.

Simpson Theatricals’ modern portrayal of

All the hearing students’ performances were interpreted into American Sign Language (ASL)

by Fresno State staff, and the deaf performances were translated into English by ASL staff. In between performances, the event coordinators served snacks and refreshments.

They also held quiz challenges with questions about deaf history and common deaf culture practices to promote awareness and offer a way for the audience to win prizes.

Wanice performed as well. She first explained what inspired the poem she wrote.

Wanice’s performance focused on the frustration she felt as a deaf person when she has been misunderstood or left feeling inferior to the

hearing.

The audience switched back and forth between clapping for hearing performers and shaking their hands above their heads to applaud the performance of a deaf person.

The event also featured a short, touching video of deaf people of all ages explaining how deaf people can do or be anything a hearing person can.

Student coordinators Jasmeet Sandhu and Clarence Obichere were pleased with the program. Sandhu said she was glad the event went well and had a good turnout.

It was Weber’s second year performing, and she too was satisfied.

“Tonight’s event is good, because deaf people feel like they can be included and not just separate from things,” Weber said. “We are together. We are included. It’s really important for us to feel included.”

“Alice” is hilarious and edgy. Before the Mini Rogue Fest, the show premiered in a backyard.

The show contained a cast of six performers spouting adult content and gender-bending many familiar roles. Along with the many modern references, there were small sections

of audience participation keeping the audience engaged.

The festival as a whole was held in September, six months after last year’s Rogue Festival, and six months before next year’s which will be held in March.

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17 YEARS AGO The World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York were destroyed in a terrorist attack. These are the responses from The Collegian staff about where they were and what it changed for them since.

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ome images you just don’t forget. Some things you just can’t unsee.

Seventeen years ago, I was 11 years old. I was just waking up to get ready for school and still groggy-eyed while my mom hurriedly retrieved me and brought me to the TV. First thing I see: the first plane hits.

A short time later, the second hits. Confusion doesn’t begin to describe the way I felt.

But you never forget the sight of innocent people who, left with no choice, jump out of a skyscraper to their deaths.

These things, they stick with you.

Sept. 11, 2001, never forget.

-Michael Ford, Sports Editor The events of Sept. 11, 2001, are something I will never forget. I can’t think of another event that happened so far away, but still had influence in my life.

I was a sophomore in high school at the beginning of my school year. It seemed to be just another normal Tuesday, but as soon as I turned on the TV that morning and saw the events happening, it was clear to me that things would be much different.

The events of that day had an effect on my life by causing a declaration of global war on terrorism. My decision to join the military after high school was made knowing that I would be fighting a war on terrorism.

-Jorge Rodriguez, Reporter I was only 3 years old on Sept. 11, 2001.

The deadliest day in New York City, where almost 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks. Those attacks marked a day of grief and courage in America.

Once I was old enough to learn and understand what had happened on that day, there were no words for it.

Learning about it in school and having my family explain it made me feel confused. I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea of these 19 terrorists killing thousands of innocent lives.

When I visited the memorial in New York City years after and saw each of the victims’ names, it became a memory that will never be erased. For this day, we come together as one in the remembrance of tragedy.

-Marilyn Castaneda, Reporter I was 10 years old. My mom woke me up earlier than usual.

“There’s something you need to see,” she said.

The news was blaring in the living room as we sat in awe of what was on the screen. There was smoke and fire coming from the top of one of the twin towers. Reports that something had hit the building were coming in, but nothing was confirmed.

Then we saw the next plane. It trailed from outside the frame, across the screen and struck the other tower.

It was the most surreal and horrifying thing I have ever seen.

-Seth Casey, Managing Editor I was only 4 years old when the Sept.

11 attacks occured in 2001. That being said, I was too young to actually process what was happening at the time.

I remember the adults around me crying -- that kind of quiet crying where it’s all tears but no sound -- in shock, as the news of the events broke.

I remember going to school that day and hearing the morning announcements tell us to have a moment of silence for the victims of the attack, but as a kindergartener I didn’t understand why.

The rest of that day felt tense and uneasy.

-Samantha Domingo, Digital Editor

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, was a morning I will never forget for the rest of my life. I recall waking up and hearing my mom talking on the phone with my grandma, and she sounded very

my life.

-Olivia Hayes, Entertainment Editor

upset.

As I entered her bedroom, the TV was on, and I discovered that one of the twin towers had been hit by an airplane.

I vividly remember continuing to watch the live broadcast while thinking that it was all a tragic accident, until I witnessed the second plane hit the other tower.

At that point, I felt a dread I had never felt before, and I knew that the United States was never going to be the same. I was 8 years old.

-Casey Supple, Art Director

siblings and I ready for school. I was in first grade.

My mother stood as she tied my sister’s hair into a ponytail and on the other side of her, she gave frequent glances at the TV screen where images of a smoking tower had interrupted her Spanish morning show, “Despierta America.”

The usually quirky and upbeat show had been traded for news that, unbeknownst to me that day, would become a haunting memory for thousands, if not millions, of people even to this day.

It was our second year living in the United States after migrating from Mexico around the same time the year before. Since then, I’ve felt that it’s on all of us to keep each other safe.

-Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado, Editor in Chief

I was 7 years old and in second grade when it happened.

I remember getting to class and instead of doing what we normally did in the mornings, my teacher had the TV on and was standing right in front of it with a very worried and distraught look on her face.

For the rest of that day and the days that followed, it left us fearful of what was to come. Being a kid, I didn’t fully understand what had happened, but I did know it was something horrible and something scary.

-Jose Romo, Photographer I have no memory of the events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001 due to the fact that I was only 1 year old.

Growing up, I was taught about the events of that day and have unknowingly been affected by it. I grew up in a world full of tighter security and people fearing terrorists.

I always thought that was normally how the world was, but after talking to peers older than me, I realized that was never the case. I never thought that one event could have such a huge impact on

As usual, my mother was getting my

The events that led up to what happened on Sept. 11, 2001 were unclear to me because I was only 4 years old.

I can’t recall the detrimental effects that occurred after. However, my parents have recalled the horrors of that day to me as former residents of the East Coast.

Their memory of what it used to be like to visit New York changed entirely after getting attacked. Their sense of safety was shaken and this struck a chord in me as it was retold through their words.

Something this huge has not only a major effect on the people of where it happened, but across the entire nation.

Even years and years later, that moment will stay with us as Americans who lived to speak about a dark moment in our history.

-Christina Tran, Opinion Editor

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Suicide Prevention: Let’s talk about it Georgianna Negron-Long and Myrna Pacheco Student Health and Counseling Center

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and though it is a difficult topic, the most important thing to do is talk about it. Here are a few tips to help you start the conversation.

Listening goes a long way Practice active listening skills including paraphrasing, asking open-ended questions, seeking clarification and showing concern.

Listen without judgment and be mindful not to minimize their experience. You may think that what they are going through is not

ASI AT A GLANCE Demi Wack ASI President

Hello fellow students, Last week, ASI had our second Senate meeting of the school year and a lot was accomplished. To begin, Christopher Rodriguez was appointed as the new Senator for Parking and Safety. Knowing how important both of those topics are, we are very excited to get moving forward with new projects to improve both parking and safety for students.

Many students at large were also appointed to committees. If you are interested in joining, make sure you apply soon while there are still spots left! The last thing you should know is that we have made plans to initiate our priorities for the year, which will guide many of our projects.

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a big deal, but remember people experience things differently and things have a way of stacking up.

Ask the question If you are concerned that a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, don’t be afraid to ask the question. Putting it out and talking about it helps reduce the stigma around the issue. It also shows the person that it is okay to reach out and you are someone they can come to.

Attend a FREE Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training offered on campus to current Fresno State students, staff and faculty. The training teaches you warning signs and risk factors of suicide, tips

for starting the conversation, how to refer and provides participants with an opportunity to practice asking the question. For more information, training dates and to sign up visit: bit.ly/FSPreventSuicide.

Work with a professional Sometimes we are not sure how to help someone or feel what we have tried is not working. Counseling can help! You can consult with a counselor on ways you can support and guide your loved one to seek help.

You can speak with a counselor at the Student Health and Counseling Center or through the Let’s Talk program. Let’s Talk is a free and anonymous mental health service, available Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Kremen Education Room 397 and Industrial Technology Room 242. No appointment necessary.

Support them through positive action.

Ask the person what they need from you. If they are having trouble thinking of anything, make suggestions. Offer to go with them when they access help. Offer to call or text on

New priorities made for the school year Our first priority is to increase access to and awareness of campus and ASI resources.

Fresno State continuously creates impressive resources for students; however, they are often underutilized. This year, ASI would like to make both our own and campuswide resources more accessible, as well as help students become more informed about them. We also want to actively work to improve upon these resources to help fulfill students’ basic needs and promote productivity.

Secondly, there is constant concern from Fresno State students about their personal safety, both on and off campus. ASI wants to focus on increasing students’ sense of security

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as they come to school each day by improving safety measures on campus and in the surrounding areas.

Improving campus climate and school pride is another top priority of ours. This year, ASI wants to foster a sense of community and belonging among students when they walk onto Fresno State’s campus. ASI would like to promote student success and increase campus involvement. By creating a more engaged student body, we can enhance the overall college experience and make students WANT to come to school.

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a regular basis, get together for coffee or just spend some time hanging out.

Think about the things they usually enjoy doing and offer to join them. These activities are an important part of a self-care routine and often are not being practiced as much.

What support you offer depends on the relationship you have with the person. If you don’t know the person well or are not as close as you used to be, consider resources like the Fresno State CARE Team, sharing resources or encouraging those who are close to the person to attend a QPR training and become informed.

Help end the silence If you or someone you know is considering suicide, visit the Student Health and Counseling Center, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or Text “HOME” to 741-741.

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hensive student development through career readiness and post-graduation success. Additionally, we want to make sure that students participate in civic engagement on a local, state and federal level to ensure that they are well-rounded members of their community.

Lastly, as college students, we can sometimes overlook our own health on a physical, mental and emotional level. By actively promoting programs that address these areas, ASI hopes to increase overall student wellness. ASI would also like to promote sustainability on campus so that our resources can be preserved for future students.

Have a great week and remember, never hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, suggestions, concerns or just want to talk.

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Athletics department hires new associate director of development

By Michael Ford Sports Editor

Fresno State has hired Tim Collins as its senior associate athletics director for development, the university’s director of athletics Terry Tumey announced on Tuesday.

According to Fresno State Athletics, Collins has worked in college athletics as a fundraiser and basketball coach. He spent the last five seasons as associate director of athletics for development at the University of Wyoming.

Collins will be responsible for all fundraising activities for Fresno State’s Athletic Department and will report directly to Tumey, according to a report on the department’s website.

"Tim's contributions to our program will be focused on celebrating current relationships, which have been critically important to the success of our student-athletes in competition and in the classroom, while also broadening our appeal and reach to individuals with the ability

to help us elevate and sustain our athletic enterprise at the highest levels," Tumey said of Collins to the department of athletics.

He will work in partnership with University Advancement to ensure cooperation with campus-wide development efforts, according to the release.

Collins was director of basketball operations at Cal State Fullerton from 2005-06. He then became an assistant coach at Chadron State College of Nebraska from 2006-08.

He also coached at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, and in 2010 he moved on to Black Hills State as an assistant basketball coach.

Collins earned a bachelor’s degree in humanities with an emphasis on political science from Loyola Marymount University in May of 2005. He earned a master’s degree in organizational management and sports administration from Chadron State University in 2008.

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Bulldogs drop finale of Les Schwab Challenge

By Seth Casey Managing Editor

In the final game of the Les Schwab West Coast Challenge in Portland the Bulldogs (72) were looking for a bounceback win against the UC Berkeley Golden Bears (6-2) following a loss to Gonzaga.

Both teams came into the match with a 1-1 record in the tournament, but it would be the

Bears’ decisive play that gave them the edge against the ‘Dogs.

In the first set the ‘Dogs kept pace with back and forth scoring. It seemed every time the ‘Dogs edged closer, Cal answered with a score of their own. After trailing for most of the set Fresno began to claw their way back, working the score from 22-15 to 22-18.

However, Cal was able to regain their composure and went up on the ‘Dogs 24-18.

The ‘Dogs worked to get within two points of the Bears, following a burst of scoring Fresno trailed just 24-22, but after a timeout Cal came out to win the set 25-22.

In the second set the ‘Dogs took an early 2-0 lead, and after some back and forth rallies and scoring the teams were tied at six apiece. That’s when the Bears began to pull away, holding at least a two point lead over the ‘Dogs for the rest of the set, before taking it 25-18.

In the third and final set, the Bulldogs came out determined to put up some points.

Again, they took a two to nothing lead, and eventually climbed a five point lead at 7-2.

Fresno tried to maintain their lead, but after some back and forth volleys Cal climbed to within one point.

The teams traded scores, eventually tying up the set at 13. Neither team was able to take a decisive lead, and the set was tied at 23 with the match on the line for the ‘Dogs.

Despite the ‘Dogs’ effort, Cal was able to put the last two points on the board, taking the set and the winning the match 3-0.

Bulldogs’ senior Taylor Slover led the

offensive charge with 15 kills in 40 total attack attempts, with support from junior Madelyn Halteman, who racked up a total 27 assists.

Halteman said that while their defense was strong, the team’s main concern was getting good passes, a crucial part of setting up their attacks.

“We didn’t start as strong as we could have,” Halteman said. “Going into the second set we adjusted to their game and started to serve and pass better.”

Montez Uiagaese, the Bulldogs’ sophomore, also had a dominant game defending at the net with two solo blocks and three block assists.

Sophomore Reagan Leonard contributed on both sides of the ball, with 11 digs and seven assists.

After finishing with a 1-2 record in the tournament, the ‘Dogs will work on passing and serving before their first game at the Mizuno invitational in Long Beach on Sept. 14.

“We’re playing hard and that’s a great thing,” head coach Jonathan Winder said. “It’s good to learn about our team early in the season, and learn what we need to work on.”

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English cross-country star likes running with the ‘Dogs

By Paige Gibbs Contributor

Upon first meeting Ellie Leather, she looks youthful and timid. After hearing her talk about the sport that motivates her with a passion that flows through her veins, one can clearly see the fiery determination that only comes from one so fiercely disciplined.

“She is stronger than she looks,” Bulldogs’ head cross-country coach Christine Engel said.

Leather is a sophomore track and crosscountry athlete. She moved from Bristol, England to Fresno to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics for a chance to make her mark in the running world.

“It has been the best decision of my life to come out here, because it’s made me more confident, more independent,” she said.

She has been competing since she was 9.

Both her parents ran half-marathons. With a smile, she said she’s been running her whole life.

Leather is the great-niece of track legend Diane Leather, who was the first woman to break the 5-minute mile in 1954. Diane Leather, 85, passed away last week.

“Diane was a huge pioneer for the sport,” Engel said. “She led the way for women, in general, to break barriers that had never been broken before.”

Ellie and Diane had a very close relationship.

Diane was very proud of Ellie, Engel said. It has been a difficult loss for Ellie, but she has a steely focus as she prepares for this year’s cross-country season. She is proud of her family legacy and is ready to carry on the tradition, Engel said.

When Leather broke the 5-minute mile for herself last winter, it was a big moment not only for her personally, but in her track career. Engel said that after an outstanding freshman year, Leather is poised to have yet another excellent season this year.

“I love being here at the university,” she said.

“Everyone is so friendly. I love all the people here. I love all the facilities here for athletics.

That’s one of the reasons why I came out here.

What they can provide us is amazing.”

It hasn’t been easy transitioning to Fresno.

Leather misses her friends and her family most, but has a good attitude about only seeing them

twice a year. She struggled in her first crosscountry season, but pushed herself, knowing it was going to be hard.

Leather is modest about the work she puts into training and practices for competitions.

She wakes up at 6 a.m., works out until 10 a.m., attends classes for the rest of the day and often has a second workout session in the evening.

She has not declared a major, but hopes to study kinesiology and use her degree to pursue a career in sports psychology. Although the US education system is structured differently than she is used to, she is managing her academics well.

“I enjoy the classes,” Leather said. “I mean, I wish I could just run all the time instead, but I enjoy it,” she added with a chuckle.

Engel said she was disciplined and trained hard this summer going into this cross-country season.

“I’m excited to compete,” Leather said. “I feel like I’m more and more determined now.

It’s tough out here. The competition is tough.

It makes you want to push yourself even more.

My cross-country is definitely a lot stronger this season because I’ve been training hard.”

There’s not really an offseason for her.

Indoor track season occurs in the middle of the cross-country season and then track follows.

She prefers it that way, and said she always wants to compete.

Both she and Engel are excited for this upcoming season. The team has welcomed many new athletes.

“The team this year is really good,” Leather said. “There’s a lot of new people, a lot of freshmen, but everyone is really getting along.

The team is so supportive. That’s why I like it out here. Even at practice sessions, people cheer each other on. I love going to practice. It’s a really nice group.”

This last track season she was really proud of herself. She brought her 1,500-meter time down from 4 minutes, 39.41 seconds to 4:32.44 and her 800-meter down to 2:11.16.

It is a big achievement for her to get her time so close to 2:10. She also made it to the finals at the Mountain West Championship for outdoor track.

Engel said she is very happy with the dynamic Leather has brought to the team. She is upbeat, positive and highly driven.

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Ellie Leather competes in the 2018 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championship. May 11, 2018.

“I’m really excited about her future here,” Engel said. “She has a really bright future ahead.”

This article was produced for the Media, Communication and Journalism 108 course.

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Local boxer Ramirez set to defend title at Save Mart Center

By Jorge Rodriguez Reporter

Central Valley native, Fresno State alumnus and former Olympian Jose Ramirez is looking to defend his WBC Light Welterweight world title on national television against undefeated San Diego native Antonio Orozco at the Save Mart Center on Friday night.

Ramirez, who has a record of 22-0 with 16 knockouts, will face his toughest opponent to date in Orozco, who also has an undefeated record of 27-0. Orozco is looking to make a name for himself in front of what is expected to be a large crowd.

With both fighters looking to secure themselves atop of respective weight classes, a win will cement the winner as a top candidate for a bigger, more lucrative fight.

After traveling to New York City and defeating Amir Imam to win the title in March, Ramirez was scheduled to defend his title against Danny O’Connor July 7 at the Save Mart Center. O’Connor, however, couldn’t make weight and was pulled from the fight last-minute due to dehydration.

Ramirez’s promoter, Top Rank, was quick to find a date for his eventual title defense which would take place in the same venue.

The next step was finding an opponent. Top Rank managed to make a deal with Golden Boy Promotions, which promotes Orozco, for the fight to take place.

After parting ways with his former trainer, Freddie Roach, after the Imam fight, Ramirez will have new trainer, Robert Garcia, in his corner for the title fight.

For Ramirez, this fight should be a tougher challenge than the one his last opponent was offering. With Orozco being regarded as a top contender in his weight class, this could be Ramirez’s biggest challenge to date.

Orozco’s undefeated record speaks for itself, but he has missed big opportunities for more exposure by not making weight before his fights.

In the fight, Ramirez will have the advantage in height and reach, but Orozco has more experience in fights and age. With both fighters being orthodox, there is a great chance of strong exchanges in the middle of the ring.

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Jose Ramirez (left) connects with a jab to Mike Reed at Fight For Water 7 at Save Mart Center. Nov. 11, 2017 This might be the last real chance for Orozco who is 30 years old and might not get anymore chances like this one.

The match is set on Friday night because Saturday night will be all about the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Gennady “GGG” Golovkin rematch. However the title fight at the Save Mart Center can produce real fireworks inside

the ring with both boxers having tremendous knockout power.

Expectations are high for Ramirez’s first title defense, especially after the last one was canceled. The crowd will mostly be on his side, cheering on the native of Avenal. Orozco has a real opportunity to finally cement his name as a real contender and finally get the money

fights he’s been looking for.

Whomever comes out as victor in the end will have his name come up whenever the top promoters in the game are looking for Las Vegas Pay-Per-View fights.

The fight will be televised nationally by ESPN and ESPN Deportes and will be the main event of the night.