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CHico opens ThE GREAT DEBATE
humboldt student honored in vigil
queer week promotes acceptance
Wildcat of the week
Softball Sweeps are in
Chico State opposes shelter
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CALENDAR |3
Upcoming Events Saturday, April 20
Wednesday, April 17
Queer Prom!
Etiquette Dinner
This event welcomes all to a fun and radically inclusive prom night 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Enjoy a four-course meal and a fun, low pressure event to learn how to conduct yourself with proper etiquette during a meal.
When: 7-11 p.m.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: CSU Chico BMU
Where: BMU Auditorium
Price: Free
Price: $10, please register online before attending.
Thursday, April 18 Key Log Rolling Challenge Bring your picnic blankets and watch Wreck it Ralph: Ralph Breaks the Internet under the moonlight! When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Glenn Lawn Price: Free
Sunday, April 21 NSPR Birthday Party and Concert Celebrate with bands, food, and games to mark its 50th birthday! There will be tours of the station, a chance to meet all the members of the NSPR staff, and a chance to try your hand at the “record all the station IDs in under 60 seconds” challenge. When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: NSPR Studios, 35 Main St. Price: Free
Monday, April 22 Friday, April 19 Party Favor Get your fishnets on and head bang the night away to this DJ . When: Doors Open at 8 p.m. Where: El Rey Theater Price: $30
Wrap N’ Roll Throughout the day, campus and community groups will be getting you excited through hands-on activities about recycling, DIY energy conservation, leave no trace and much more. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Trinity Commons Price: Free
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LEGISLATION
Chico ‘Great Debate’ questions social media Julian Mendoza Staff Writer
“Is social media good for our democracy?” This year’s Great Debate focused on the concept of engagement in democracy. Two teams debated that question in a modified format of the National Parliamentary Debate style on Friday. The teams were split into affirmative and negative sides of the argument and both sides would bring multiple arguments to the table at Tehama 116 which was filled with dozens of students. The O’Connell Technology Center and Butte Hall held speeches and presentations every hour with cookies and conversations and in Tehema 116 sessions ran every half hour. Students came from different communications classes where they would use what they learned in class and show it to the rest of campus. Peterson, director of the Chico State Speech and Debate Team, then asked the audience how they might have been been influenced by social media and politics. Attendants shared their personal experiences. One talked about sharing a post on social media containing false information, another on how advertisements track you based on where you live and finally how the media could be one-sided. Peterson then shifted the question to how we can verify something and determine if it is academic. Alexander Stolp and Cody Peterson faced off against each
other in their respective teams — Stolp as the affirmative and Peterson as the negative. Both are on the Chico State debate team.
“Honestly, I probably believe that it’s done more good than harm for the concept of democracy,” Peterson said. They were given 24 hours to prepare for the debate. Stolp used his experience from drama in high school to stay calm. “They gave us tips on how to not freak out in front of a large audience, so I think that was externally helpful in this situation,” Stolp said. The debate also put Peterson in a similar situation. “It’s definitely different being in front of an audience versus giving a small thing in front of five or six people,” he said. Gina Tigri, coordinator of the first year experience program, partnered with faculty from the communication studies department for the event.
“The evening debate is really designed to showcase how civil discourse on a controversial issue can take place. Disagreements without being disagreeable.” Sue Peterson
“The broad umbrella topic for the entire semester for this event in general was engaging in democracy,” Tigri said. “So I think we were hoping to find some kind of topic that would be interesting to this demographic of students we are serving.” Some classes required that students attend the presentations throughout the day as an assignment or an opportunity for extra credit. Tigri believes there is more than just an extra credit opportunity going on here. “I think students should know that this event is more than just a class assignment,” Tigri said. “It’s a way for them to have a voice on campus and in our community. It’s a way for them to figure out how to use what they learned in a classroom setting and apply it to real world issues that affect them everyday.”
Julian Mendoza can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @JulianMTheOrion on Twitter
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(Left to right) Alexander Stolp and Cody Peterson. Both participated in the final debate.
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Sue Peterson, director of Speech and Debate, helped facilitate the discussion.
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NEWS| 5
Multi-car collision ends in fatality Gordon Papalias
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The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Call Type: Theft Monday, April 8, 6:54 p.m., Yolo Lawn Reporting party saw two subjects at the bike racks with tools, taking parts from different bikes. Contact was made with the bike owner, subjects not found.
Call Type: Disturbance Monday, April 8, 1:53 a.m., 00 Hidden Brooke Way Reporting party advised that her roommate assaulted her and her friends. Subject took one pill of MDMA and had been drinking. She was gone upon police arrival.
Call Type: Narcotics Violation Wednesday, April 10, 8:51 a.m., Acker Gym Students reported a brown crystal substance in a bag labeled “meth� in a drawer in the classroom. Officer found out that there were no drugs, it was just trash that had not been thrown away.
Call Type: Drunk in Public Wednesday, April 10, 10:10 a.m., 2200 Esplanade Near a smog shop, male subject passed out shirtless near the gate. An arrest was made, transported to Enloe for medical evaluation..
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Chico Police Department responded to a three-car traffic collision that led to one fatality at Marigold and East Avenue on Saturday. A vehicle with a solo driver was traveling at a high speed eastbound on East Avenue and collided with another vehicle that was occupied by two subjects. The second vehicle was traveling northbound on Marigold Avenue when the collision happened. The third vehicle was occupied by three people and sustained only minor damage. Three subjects were transported to a local hospital where one subject died from the collision, according to a Chico Police Department press release. The Chico Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team and Chico Police Department are currently investigating to see if any of the involved parties were impaired during the collision.
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Call Type: Suspicious Circumstance Wednesday, April 10, 7:37 a.m., Alpha Gamma Rho on Ivy St. Two male subjects were walking into the frat house, one subject was completely wet and upset Reporting party believes that it was a hazing incident. Officer spoke to frat member and was told that they do not haze.
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Call Type: Medical Aid Saturday, April 13, 4:40 p.m., Wildcat Recreation Center Reports of subject having a seizure in a breakroom at the WREC. There was no seizure, the subject went into the dark room to prevent having one. Declined medical assistance.
Call Type: Fireworks Thursday, April 11, 12:27 a.m., 1000 South Park Dr Subject set off fireworks in the street. Reporting party said the subject had been throwing them into trash cans, lighting the trash on fire. Police were unable to locate the source. Call Type: Harassment Friday, April 12, 7:03 p.m., 1800 Laburnum Ave. Reporting party works as massage therapist and advertises on craigslist. Male subject keeps calling and texting her, telling her not to post sexual pictures. She has tried to block his number, but he keeps using new numbers to reach her. She has seen his vehicle outside her apartment multiple times.
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VIGIL
‘Justice for Josiah’ kick-starts push for change Mitchell Kret Staff Writer
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he event “Justice for Josiah” commemorated David Josiah Lawson, a Humboldt State student and president of Brothers United, Monday. Organized by Students for Quality Education and Just Unity Sistas, the event paid tribute to Lawson’s memory and offered some attendees the opportunity to push for social justice in Chico, especially on campus. Adela Gutierrez-Diaz from SQE introduced the event and explained what had happened to Lawson. “Josiah was killed at a house party, in what many witnesses believe to be a racially-charged incident,” Gutierrez-Diaz explained. “Many witnesses have said police were more concerned with crowd control than with Josiah’s life. He was only about a five-minute drive from the hospital, however, an ambulance didn’t arrive for over 20 minutes because they were delayed by the police.” Marqia Smith, president of JustUS, discussed the creation of JustUS as well as some upcoming events they have planned. “JustUS, or Just Unity Sistas, was created around three years ago. We wanted a black sorority on campus and felt we weren’t represented, even in the multicultured sororities. We were looked at differently,” Smith said. The discussion led to events the two groups are planning and plan to contact other groups to align with support their causes. “We are planning a march
on May 7, for civil rights leaders of all backgrounds and communities. People like Cesar Chavez, Nipsey Hussle and Larry Itliong, a Filipino activist,” Smith said. SQE is a statewide organization within the CSU system, fighting injustice in higher education. “(Our state-wide goal) is to push for more resource centers for all students, whether it’s medical care or mental health or any other basic need that everyone deserves,” Gutierrez-Diaz said. Ka Lynda Watts is the vice president of JustUS and read out a powerful spoken-word poem about living as a black citizen in a prejudiced world. She and the other leaders welcomed people of all backgrounds to suggest ideas of how to effectively push their cause. “This right here is where we get this started,” Watts said. “Coming together and talking about making things happen for our community and end the silence. Even our people are guilty of complaining about the intolerance, but now we are going to stand and be heard by the community and by the administration…This is a great start to kick off something greater.” Both SQE and JustUS will continue to have events this week. Their march is being held May 7, and they will be using upcoming weeks to welcome ideas from students for the message they want to send and how to send it in the best possible way. Mitchell Kret can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @Mikret222 on Twitter.
Ka Lynda Watts reads a poem about the struggles of colored people in a prejudiced world
Photo courtesy of Jorge Quintana Humboldt State student David Josiah, Lawson who was killed on April 15, 2017. SQE will hold a “Justice for Josiah” event at Sequoia Hall on __Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Wednesday April 17, 2019
ARTS| 7
LIFESTYLE
Supreme: a titan of street wear Angel Ortega Staff Writer
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ith their limited stock releases, as well as collaborations with other
prominent fashion companies like Louis Vuitton and Champion, Supreme has become a household name among teens and young adults. Every season, Supreme only sells a limited amount of each piece of merchandise, which gives the products the illusion of exclusivity. However, every week, once most or all their merchandise has sold out, Supreme updates their site with new items. So even though Supreme gives off the impression that their stuff is highly exclusive, there is more than enough to go around. Supreme has often been subject to criticism for selling absurd items. During their Fall/Winter 2016 season, they sold a single, red clay brick. The retail price of the brick was $40 plus shipping. They are now being sold for over $2000 on eBay. During their most recent drop, Supreme listed a porcelain Cupid figurine for $3,998, which sold out on the first day of its release. Though a lot of the criticism towards Supreme seems fair, Supreme shouldn’t be written off solely as a company that takes advantage of “hype beasts,” people who collect clothing, shoes and accessories for the purpose of impressing others. From my experience, much of their apparel is fairly priced and many of the designs are appeal-
ing and capture my interest. Though $36 for a T-shirt and $44 for a hat may seem pricy, most of their apparel is made in the United States, which avoids the ethical dilemma consumers face about having to purchase a piece of clothing that was made in a sweatshop. As for their accessories, the brick and the figurine are outlandish and unnecessary. However, they do make accessories that are useful. I ride my bike most days out of the year, day or night, so I need bike lights whenever I ride once the sun has already set. After my bike lights had run their course, I needed a new pair. Supreme in collaboration with Lucetta, a company that specializes in bike accessories, sold bike lights that ran for $34. When I bought the lights, I received two different lights; a white LED light to illuminate my path in front of me, and a red LED light for the back end of my bike to make my presence known to other cars on the road. I’d like to think I got my money’s worth with the Supreme bike lights, considering I use them often. Supreme is an enigma in the streetwear and fashion world. Their items, apparel and accessories vary from creative to outlandish. Though they have a history of selling some ridiculous pieces of merchandise, there is still value in their apparel and accessories. Angel Ortega can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @AngelOrtegaNews on Twitter
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Students share experiences dur Angel Ortega Staff Writer
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hico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition hosted one of two trans and queer conferences on Friday at the Bell Memorial Union as part of their Gender & Sexuality Week. The conference began with Queer Program Coordinator Drew Belisle giving a welcome presentation where he defined GSEC’s mission as to “challenge societal norms that have been used to oppress and marginalize by providing opportunities for leadership, personal development and referral services.” Belisle also gave a brief but informative overview of defining the differences between gender identity, gender expression and other concepts that are relevant and important to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. After the introduction, the conference broke off into different workshops where attendees could learn about topics and issues that the LGBTQ+ community are facing in a more in-depth, intimate manner. One conference was a panel where people who identified as either trans or queer answered questions about their experiences of coming to terms with their sexual and gender identities, coming out of the closest and where they have found their support systems. The speakers of the panel included Chico State students Angelo Gabriel, Robin Miki and Iridian Coria. The three speakers expressed
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their thoughts and experiences without hesitation and openly discussed their identities. Coria recounted how coming to college helped her find a sense of community. “The majority of my high school friends were straight, so I never really felt like I was a part of something with them,” Coria said. “It wasn’t until I started making more queer friends in college and my queer friends are the ones that saved my life.” Gabriel, a transgender man, offered some advice he wished he could have been told at a younger age. “I wish someone could have
talked to me about (transgender identity) or told me that transgender people exist or that it’s okay to be trans,” Gabriel said. Another workshop offered during the conference focused on police brutality against queer and trans people of color. The workshop was presented by Erik Paz and Elybeth Alcantar. Paz and Alcantar are involved in Students for Quality Education, an organization focused on building a student movement in the California State University system that advocates for educational rights in higher education. The workshop offered some historical background, informing
the audience about the Stonewall Riots and the Black Cat Tavern police raids. They also discussed important figures in the Transgender rights movement including Marsha P. Johnson, a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front. Alcantar and Paz discussed how police brutality against trans and queer people has been the norm, a fact often overlooked because trans and queer people are not viewed as equal in the eyes of the law, even today. They advocated abolishing prison systems, both federal and private, as well as immigrant detention centers.
“Immigrant detention centers are also private, where they benefit from more bodies that are dehumanized and put into these places,” Alcantar said. “The more they can exploit, the more they can do really harsh things to queer and trans people of color.” Some other workshops featured at the conference included the concept of two-spirit individuals in Native American culture and a workshop on toxic masculinity and machismo. Angel Ortega can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @AngelOrtegaNews on Twitter
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ring Gender and Sexuality Week
“There’s no one way to be trans, no transitional requirement, you don’t have to change your name and gender and you don’t have to seek hormones.” Marin Hambley Rayanne Painter Staff Writer
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he second day of the trans and queer conference was hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition (GSEC) on Saturday in the Bell Memorial Union. This conference was the first of many events to kick off the GSEC’s Gender and Sexuality Week. Queer Program Coordinator Drew Belisle commenced the conference by touching base on the goals of the day: to bring light to and learn about all communities. This includes not only LGBTQ+ communities, but also people of all identities, experiences, oppression and marginalization that are often left out of the conversation Each year’s conference has a different theme of the GSEC’s choosing, this year’s being
“Queer Existence is Resistance.” “This conference is saying that we’re still here, no matter what, no matter how much oppression we’ve faced,” said Belisle. “We’re still able to show that we have a voice, because a lot of the times, communities are being silenced. It’s saying our existence matters.” Before the attendees broke off into the many workshops of the day, the GSEC presented the keynote speaker of the conference, Yosimar Reyes. Reyes, a nationally acclaimed poet, public speaker and advocate, spoke about his experience growing up undocumented and queer. Spending his childhood as a migrant in the United States, Reyes described how being undocumented shaped his life experiences and his poetry. He self-published a book of poetry,
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There were many members working the event and ensuring that students and speakers had a tremendous experience.
“For Colored Boys That Speak Softly”, which has also been published in multiple online journals and books related to queer Latinx poetry. The rest of the day consisted of six workshops that attendees could participate in based on their personal interests. Each session featured community leaders and advocacy groups from around the Chico area. One workshop walked its participants through the paperwork and process required to get a legal name and gender change in California. This session was geared towards people who want to change their name and gender, but also people who want to help friends or family go through the legal process. The process is tedious and may require months of filling out paperwork and requesting
documents from the government. Every piece of paper that is submitted to the courts must be filled out completely correctly and in a specific order; even stapled in a certain format. Stonewall Alliance Center’s Advocacy and Education Coordinator, Marin Hambley, led the discussion on their experience with helping clients through this process and why it is crucial to the transgender community. “There’s no one way to be trans, no transitional requirement, you don’t have to change your name and gender and you don’t have to seek hormones,” said Hambley. “But for folks who do what that, there are what I call, life-saving procedures and practices where we see actual suicide attempt rates drop dramatically when somebody is able to receive those gender affirming practices.”
Other workshops included a queer and trans person of color safe space discussion, daily consent practice, navigating being queer and undocumented, and LGBTQ+ tobacco use. “The workshop I was most excited for was the QTPOC safe space,” said Belisle. “It was a great opportunity to start that discussion about what it means to be queer and trans, but also what it means to be a person of color, and analyzing the intersections of those identities.” Upcoming events of GSEC’s Gender and Sexuality Week can be found on their Facebook page. The week will conclude with an inclusive “Queer Prom” at the Bell Memorial Union on Saturday. Rayanne Painter can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @Rayphenomenon on Twitter
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f I hadn’t gotten called into work last minute, sat at that particular table, and grabbed my water bottle with a sticker of a tattoo parlor on it, I wouldn’t have stricken up a conversation with Barbara about tattoos. Barbara Stevens, 73, received her first tattoo when she was 65. With a pink cat on one shoulder and a pair of pink boxing gloves on the other, Stevens wears her tattoos with pride. Stevens explains that growing up, her parents wouldn’t have approved. My mother and dad would have
killed me,” Stevens says. With loving cats in her past, the cat tattoo came naturally. The gloves, however, represent the strength she has found through boxing in the past 11 years. “It’s given me the power to feel like I’m in control,” Stevens says. Stevens also explains that her tattoos help to mark who she is. Everyone in her life knows of her tattoos- so if her body was ever in need of identification, her tattoos would literally have her back. “As you get older, you start to think of weird things like that,” Stevens says. Mitchell Kret can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @Mikret222 on Twitter
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SPOTLIGHT
Track star talks sibling rivalry from her name definitely gave me the boost to work a little harder.” Often times, athletes looking to make a name for themselves do so without regard for their teammates.
Noah Andrews Staff Writer
Growing up with a sibling that plays the same sport as you has positives and negatives. On the one hand, you always have somebody to practice or play with. On the other hand, they often become your greatest competitor. But what happens when your sibling ends up being a superstar? How do you remind people you’re still relevant when you’re growing up with a four-time Gatorade XC Runner of the Year and four-time California State Champion as your sister? How do you step outside their shadow and develop your own legacy? Well just ask Chico State’s Wyatt Baxter. Baxter is a third-year student and red-shirt sophomore for the Chico Men’s Track & Field team. He is the reigning California Collegiate Athletic Association 10,000 meter champion, a conference champion, and an NCAA All-American. He’s a pivotal part of what makes Chico’s program so dominant, and a perfect fit in a team that views itself more as a family than anything. “I value personal growth, and for the team to do well more than my individual accomplishments,” Baxter said. Baxter has demonstrated his talent and begun to build a legacy that stands on its own after dealing with years of being referred to as “Sarah Baxter’s little brother.” Comparisons can be expected and exhausting when your sister is rewriting every record in high school running.
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#16 Wyatt Baxter is a dual-sport athlete who runs cross-country in the fall and competes in the men’s 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters for track in the spring.
“I do have to give a little credit to my sister, striving to separate myself from her definitely gave me the boost to work a little harder.” Wyatt Baxter “Junior year [of high school] is when I realized, I don’t really f**k with being called Sarah Baxter’s little brother.” Baxter said, “It was cool, don’t get me wrong. But I always felt like we were totally different, you can’t really compare us.
I’m me. So it kind of became about making a name for myself.” Yet, even as he started succeeding and garnering attention for his skill rather than his last name, there were those who would try to belittle his accomplishments. “Everybody started to see that I was trying to separate myself from her,” Baxter said. “It made me mad that some people would discredit what I was accomplishing simply because they knew I was her little brother. Like yeah, maybe we did win the genetic lottery but what I was accomplishing had nothing to do with my sister.”
By no means though is Baxter resentful towards his sister for her athletic success. He stands firm by his coaches and teammates as the main reason for his triumphs and accomplishments but acknowledged his sister had a hand in helping him become the runner he is today. “I’ll never be mad at my sister for being a great runner, she was just doing her,” Baxter said. “However, I attest everything that I do to my coaching, and my caring deeply about what I do. But I do have to give a little credit to my sister, striving to separate myself
But Baxter is the exact opposite, it has always been team first, “we win as a team, we lose as a team.” It’s this awareness and dedication to his teammates that makes him such a great fit for the Wildcats. In his own words, Baxter describes being a member of the team here at Chico as, “the chance to be a part of something bigger.” And while he admits that it’s a little cliché, he whole-heartedly buys into the culture his coaches have created. “I knew immediately that I could trust Gary [Towne]. It’s rare in a coach that they can take guys who weren’t winning championships and develop them into champions. I knew I wanted to run for him and be apart of the excellence the program has become synonymous with.” With two more years of eligibility remaining under his belt, it’s exciting to think about just how far Wyatt Baxter can take his game. He’ll be somebody to keep an eye on over the next few years.
“Sarah Baxter’s little brother” has a name, it’s Wyatt, and he’s not done yet.
Noah Andrews can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @SPORTSFROMNOAH on Twitter.
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ndrew Lopez has been the definition of consistency in what has been a roller coaster of a season for Wildcats baseball. An anchor for the starting rotation, in 11 appearances for the ‘Cats, he owns a 1.60 ERA in 50 2/3 innings pitched. Soft-spoken and humble, Lopez likes to take the trash talk, superstition and ego out of pitching and let his skills do the talking.
Is there any special significance behind the number 33 you wear? No, it’s just the number I was given last year. I’m not a big fan
of requiring a number to have special significance in order to wear it, I guess. A number is just a number to me.
Who was your favorite player to watch growing up? Growing up, I’d have to say, Pedro Marinez. I’m a Red Sox fan and I just always really respected his dedication, motivation and the way he never seemed to care about anything when he was up on the mound. I feel like I can really relate to that.
Is he who you try and model your style after? Not anymore. I usually try and model myself after Marcus Stroman because he’s 5’10 and usually pitchers in the MLB are
long lanky types. I relate a lot to him cause we’re about the same size and he always says: “Height doesn’t measure heart.” Seeing as I’m not the biggest or tallest guy, I’ve always tried to play with all my heart, so that really resonates with me.
What pitches do you like to throw and what’s your go-to? I throw a fastball, slider and changeup. Occasionally I’ll throw two-seams. I’d say my go-to would be my fastball, I’m pretty good at locating it and because I have such a solid defense behind me, I’m able to relax and focus
on throwing heat cause I know they’ll cover me.
How do you battle when runners are in scoring position? Every pitch I just kinda repeat in my head, “I’m not gonna let them score.” To me, that’s the worst thing I could possibly let happen. Letting even one run score is akin to the end of the world for me, so I just really focus up and do everything I can to prevent that from happening.
What’s the most memorable moment from your Chico State career? The regionals last year for sure. It was a fantastic environment, something I’d never really experienced before. Teams from
all over California going toe-totoe to try and prove they’re the best. It was a special moment getting to pitch, too, because not many people get to play in that tournament, so I consider myself quite blessed to have gotten the opportunity.
Anything you wanna say? I just want to thank my defense and my team for my recent success. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be pitching how I am right now. They’re a big part of what I do because they allow me to throw with confidence, so yeah, I’d like to give a shoutout to them. Noah Andrews can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @SPORTSFROMNOAH on Twitter
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SOFTBALL
Wildcats dominate ‘Tournament of Champions’ Noah Andrews Staff Writer
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hico State softball honored their seniors with a pregame ceremony before their doubleheader bout against Stanislaus State this past Saturday. Bailey Akins, Wendy Cardinali, Amanda Flores, Ari Marsh, Naomi Monahan and Claire Wayne (the team’s seniors) were able to sweeten their special day by sweeping the Warriors in both fixtures. Though the seniors were invaluable in the ‘Cats’ 6-0 and 5-2 victories, it was a stellar team play that ultimately sealed the wins and gave Chico the edge in the season series three games to one.
Game One Game one saw a complete game pitched from Chico State’s All-Star pitcher Brooke Larson. Larson was one inning away from throwing a no-hitter, as she was able to keep the Warriors off the bases (striking out nine batters) through the first six innings. The seventh saw her load the bases after a single and two walks with no outs, but Larson maintained her composure and finished the inning without letting a single one of them score. The shut out counted as her sixth of the year as her personal record moved to 16-4 in games she’s pitched. As good as the defense was for the ‘Cats in their afternoon Softball Season Record
Overall: 26-12 Neutral: 6-2
match, their offense was arguably even better. Chico was red hot at the plate as they registered 15 total hits. Seniors Akins and Cardinali lead the way with three hits apiece. However, balance was the key to victory as 11 other Wildcats posted a hit in the
majority of their offensive damage in the early innings, registering a run in the first and second inning before popping off for three more in the third. Stanislaus battled through the first couple innings, registering a run in the first and second, but
match. Chico State got up early with a pair of scores from Kristin Worley and Cardinali in the first inning and never looked back. They added three more runs in the third inning after capitalizing on some errors made by Stanislaus. Amanda Flores was able to take home after a wild pitch, Larson got batted in from an RBI single from Akins and Shelby Burdette was able to score after a double-steal lead to a throwing error. An insurance run in the bottom of the sixth coupled with Larson’s lights-out pitching secured the victory for Chico State 6-0.
great pitching from Monahan saw them fail to register a single hit the rest of the match, and Chico would go on to win 5-2. The Wildcats will finish out their regular season play on the road in a four-game series against East Bay next weekend. Live stats and video of the match will be offered through the Chico State Athletics website.
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Naomi Monahan winds up to throw an underhand pitch against the Stanislaus State batter during Saturday’s game.
Noah Andrews can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @SPORTSFROMNOAH on Twitter
Game Two Naomi Monahan looked to keep the momentum Larson had built in the pitching circle through the second game. Allowing only five hits and pitching a shut out in the final four innings, it’s safe to say she did just that. The match marked Monahan’s third complete game of the season and moved her record to 4-2. Capitalizing on early opportunities was the theme of the day as the ‘Cats did the
Home: 11-5 Away: 9-5
Notable Athletes Game One
Brooke Larsen Wendy Cardinali Kristin Worley
7 IP 0 ER 9 SO 5 BB 1 H CG 4 AB 2 H 2 R 1 RBI 3 AB 1 H 1 R 1BB
Softball Upcoming Games
@East Bay 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. April 19 @East Bay 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 20
Notable Athletes Game Two
Naomi Monahan Bailey Akins Angel Lopez
7 IP 5 H 2 ER 2 BB 2 SO 3 AB 2 H 1 R 1 RBI 1 AB 1 H 2 RBI
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Wednesday April 17, 2019
PRANKS
Streaking comes at a price Gage Northcutt Columnist
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f you want to be funny, tell a joke. Don’t take your clothes off and sprint down the
sidewalk and streets. On a personal level, most sensible people wouldn’t want to expose their naked bodies to others in a public setting. If those dreams where you’re in school and somehow lose your pants is any indication, it doesn’t seem very enjoyable. On a legal level, whatever reason a person can have for publicly running around naked is irrelevant. Since no one can stop a stupid person from doing stupid things except themselves, here is what happens when someone is arrested for streaking.
Indecent Exposure
Streaking can leave you with a fun, little charge of indecent exposure. Penal Code 314 guarantees that a person who, “exposes his person, or the private parts, thereof, in any public place,” will be guilty of a misdemeanor offense.
Misdemeanor Consequences A misdemeanor doesn’t sound like a big deal, but the truth is it truly can be. In California, according to California Penal Code 19, a misdemeanor is punishable up to six months in jail or a $1000 fine, or (in
especially unlucky cases) both. Even after serving jail time and/or paying a fine, a misdemeanor follows a person around for years or even a lifetime under certain circumstances. While it is
forever and the name will be synonymous with the incident. So before deciding to do something like this, ask yourself: Is this worth jail time? Of course, that is a loaded, rhetorical and facetious question,
possible to get a misdemeanor expunged one year after conviction, this only dismisses it and doesn’t remove it from a criminal record, meaning you don’t actually get rid of it.
but people have gone to jail for dumber reasons. Exercise is good for you, just remember to wear pants. Gage Northcutt can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @GageNorthcutt on Twitter
Sex Offender Consequences Misdemeanors are just the beginning. Indecent exposure to or near a minor will be charged as a sex crime and the person involved will have to register as a sex offender. In the California Senate Bill No. 384, the restrictions can fall anywhere between five years to an lifetime. Any future employer will be able to see these charges and it is not very common to hire a person with a criminal record or a sex offender. Not to mention that there are many other charges that could be brought up, I just chose the most likely charges to be found guilty for. Going to jail can ruin many people psychologically and leave lasting scars, putting a strain on mental health and personal relationships. Police reports and the media will have the story up
ILLUSTRATION - MELISSA JOSEPH
EDITORIAL
Chico State vs. homeless shelter Natalie Hanson Columnist
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f students weren’t already concerned about the housing crisis in Chico before the Camp Fire, they are now. The city of Chico certainly has to be as well. Based on letters shared with students on April 12, so is our university－until it hits too close to home. The letters to Chico’s city council that were shared with students in an email on April 12 conveyed serious concern on the part of the university. Yet, concern was not for those in town who still need shelter. Instead, Chico State expressed distaste for how close people may be sheltered near campus. A new low-barrier shelter has been proposed and the campus has taken a clear stance on the construction of this shelter, which would be located by West 4th Avenue and Orange Street. The shelter would offer up to 200 additional beds and would be located off of campus grounds. Still, the university felt enough concern about its possible construction that it was deemed necessary to not only write to the council about the location but urge an alternative location for this new shelter. This is one notification that students, however temporarily they are residents of Chico, ought to pay attention to as the attitudes expressed about homelessness are disappointing
to hear from our university.
First, in this statement, President Gail Hutchinson claimed that the campus has taken a position to support the needs for shelters in Chico. However, she went on to say that the campus is urging an alternative location for this particular shelter. Not just suggesting－the university is urging this relocation. Second, the language used in these letters should concern students. If the campus “looks forward to the service opportunities that the shelter can provide,” (calling it a “living laboratory” is an even more disappointing and offensive way to acknowledge this shelter), why is it so concerned with the shelter being built close to campus? Calling those who would use the shelter a “vulnerable population” and in too close of proximity to students is not just offensive but troubling in a town that is very aware of just how many have been left homeless after the fire and how many were without them before
Continue reading at theorion.com Natalie Hanson can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter
Wednesday April 10, 2019
OPINION|15
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LGBTQ+ Wildcats need more inclusion
Rachael Bayuk Columnist
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ender and Sexuality Week is a yearly Chico experience. From education to dancing it’s got it all. While this is positive, we still need to incorporate more diversity into our campus. Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition (GSEC) does a lot of great work in our community and on campus. Now, it is time for our campus as a whole to do better. In the form of simple everyday human needs. Bathrooms. California is ranked as the second most state with individuals identifying as transgender. While 20% of millennial’s identify as LGBTQ+. Times are changing and the way we accommodate people ought to change too. These identities can sometimes cause it to be hard to use a preferred bathroom. In a survey from 2016, 59% of transgender individuals avoid using the bathroom for fear of being harassed. While 32% limit their food and water consumption in order to avoid having to use the restroom. Yet on campus, out of all our bathrooms, only 25 are gender inclusive or single stall. That means that if you have a class in Butte Hall you have to actually leave the building to find a comfortable bathroom. This extra time spent missing class can put students behind or dissuade them from using the toilets, which is an essential
human need. Blocking an essential need, even if unintentional, isn’t acceptable. We need more safety measures and building projects that keep our diverse community in mind.
Safer, private and inclusive bathrooms aren’t just nice, they are a necessity. Let’s spend more time thinking about our community as a whole.
Chico State prides itself on its diversity. So let’s make sure our campus is more inclusive in the necessary ways not just cosmetically.
Rachael Bayuk can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @BayukRachael on Twitter
It can be so easy to go through life never thinking of other people. Most Americans enter a restroom thinking only of the relief that is soon to come. Never giving a thought to their safety or comfort. But, there is a whole group of people who may be dissuaded from entering the restroom. Transgender individuals are put increasingly in harm’s way. The average lifespan of a transgender woman of color is 35. Let that sink in, when a life is just starting, statistically, it could end. This is directly linked to violence against transgender individuals and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. We as Wildcats need to make every day on campus better, easier and safer for everyone. Having to leave the building your class is in just to use a restroom is ridiculous. While it is apparent money makes the world, and Chico State, go around. People aren’t willing to spend extra cash on something that affects a small section of the population. But, having to do logistics in one’s head about where to use the restroom is wrong. Similarly, there are an approximate 20 million individuals in the United States that experience bathroom anxiety. INFOGRAPHIC - RACHAEL BAYUK