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INSIDE Vol. 80, Issue 13 Cover Photo and below: Many bands performed at the Cammies at Sierra Nevada Brewery, including a celloist from Hot Potatoe (below) and Skylar Gibbons (cover) from Taste like Crow. Photos by Natalie Hanson
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Learn about the proposed student fee increases and how you can vote for against the increase.
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Maintenance worker trapped behind Acker Gym Josh Cozine Staff Writer
A Chico State maintenance worker required rescue in Acker Gym Monday after getting stuck on a safety rope. The man was suspended in air by the safety ropes, before Chico Fire helped the man down. Captain Shawn Eccles and Chico Engine 2 responded to the area behind Acker Gym after a call for assistance from the worker. According to Eccles, the man’s belay line,―a rope used to safely control a climber’s descent,―had gotten stuck somehow leaving the man unable to descend. Eccles said it was an easy call and that Chico Fire “responded with ladders, and got him down” right away. He said it took about 20 minutes from the time he heard the call until the man was safely on the ground. Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @joshcozine on Twitter.
Two armed robberies occur within 30 minutes Josiah Nicholl Staff Writer
Two armed robberies occurred in downtown Chico within 30 minutes of each other on Saturday night, according to the Chico Police Department. Officers were first dispatched at 1:10 a.m. to the Bank of America parking lot, located on 400 Broadway St. after a victim reported that a Hispanic man put a semi-automatic gun to his head and stole an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect managed to flee in a
getaway car, which the victim claimed was a newer model silver sedan, and headed east on Broadway Street. Officers were then dispatched to Tacos Tonaya at 244 Walnut St. Thirty minutes later, after receiving calls about another armed robbery. Five victims at the scene informed officers that a white man wearing a ski mask entered the restaurant with a handgun and demanded that the victims give up their personal items. The suspect stole money from the restaurant before fleeing eastbound on West 3rd Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate him. Anyone with any information regarding these two incidents is encouraged to contact the Chico Police Department at (530) 897-4900. Josiah Nicholl can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @josiah_theorion on Twitter.
Robbery reported on bike path near Chico State Natalie Hanson News Editor
A warning was issued to students Monday after a robbery was reported near Chico State. The incident occurred on a bike path adjacent to the campus boiler plant, at about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. So far the only information released was a description of the suspect in the robbery. The suspect was reported to be “a black male in his late teens or early twenties with short hair,” according to the warning report. He was described as seen wearing a gray sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head. The suspect was also reported to have been carrying a semi-automatic handgun. The crime, taking place near campus,
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La Comida, a restaurant located in Mangrove Plaza, celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend. is now under investigation by the Chico Police Department. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact them at (530) 8974900. Students have been asked to use caution when walking alone and in the area where the incident occurred. Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.
Local restaurant La Comida celebrates 50 year anniversary Alejandra Fraga Staff Writer
The La Comida restaurant celebrated its 50-year anniversary Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. out in the Mangrove Plaza parking lot. The restaurant is located in the Mangrove Plaza on Mangrove Avenue in Chico. The event consisted of prizes, a wheel of fortune, food specials and more for anyone who came. “My parents started the business... what we’re doing obviously works so we
don’t reinvent the wheel everyday,” said Michael Pavis, owner of the restaurant. When asked about their customers, Pavis said, “25 years ago this place was filled with college students...it’s not now, we don’t get a lot of college students. We’re on the other side ALEJANDRA FRAGA—THE of the world... ORION we still have Mangrove Plaza is the our backbone location of one of the (parents, little restaurants in Chico. kids, families), not so much the college students anymore.” Alejandra Fraga can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @alifragster on Twitter.
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CONCERNS
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Aldon Perez, a freshman distance track and field athlete, speaks in favor of the fee increases at a forum on March 6. Grayson Boyer Staff Writer
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oday at 8 a.m., students will receive a link in their email to submit an advisory vote on three proposed fee increases; a Health Services Fee, Student Learning Fee and an Athletics Fee. Several students have expressed various emotions at five open forums this semester ranging from tears up due to fear of unaffordable student fee increases to emotional stories of how athletics and the Chico State experience have changed people’s lives.
Any student involvement or voting is completely advisory. Additionally, there has been a considerable concern by students and certain faculty members toward the process through which the student fees are being decided on. While students can voice their opinions and advise administrators on what to do, Hutchinson ultimately will decide whether the fees are implemented or not.
Health Services Fee: Proposed initial $198 per year increase This fee covers the funding of not only the Student Health Center but the Counseling and Wellness Center and the Campus
Alcohol and Drug Education Center. Currently, all Chico State students pay $276 per year to fund these services. The proposed fee increase would immediately bring the cost to $474 per year. After five years of cost escalation, students would be paying $564 per year for this fee alone. According to the university website, the Student Health Services program is currently running a $2,379,000 deficit. This is in no small part due to the Student Health Services absorbing the cost of the Counseling and Wellness Center and CADEC over the last 15 years, as both those programs were running at a serious cost to the university under the previous spending models. Three separate programs have been operating off a budget originally directed to maintain just the Student Health Center. Waiting times are famously long at both the Student Health Center and the Counseling and Wellness Center and appointments must be made weeks in advance in both centers. Interim Director for the Student Health Center Jill Cannady said that this fee increase is needed as the center is understaffed. “If you go to the Health Center, you see long lines at 8 o’clock,”
Cannady said at an open forum. “We don’t have enough providers, we don’t have enough nurses, we don’t have enough people in the lab. We need more people and one way we can do that is to offer slightly more competitive salaries. “I’ve had positions that have been open for almost two years and I can’t fill them because they’re so underpaid,” she said. It’s with these fee increases that Cannady wishes to not only close the $2.3 million gap in funding, but add additional staff in both the Student Health Center and the Counseling and Wellness Center to bring down wait times. Additionally, the proposed increase would cover expanded hours, counseling hours during summer and would eliminate the summer visit fee.
Athletics Fee: Proposed initial $102 per year increase This fee covers the funding of almost the entire athletics program, including intercollegiate athletes, recreational sports, intramural sports and club sports. Currently, all Chico State students pay $194 per year to fund these services. The proposed fee increase would immediately bring the cost to $196 per year. After five years of cost escalation,
students would be paying $256 a year. The university website shows the athletics program as having a $90,000 deficit this year, a deficit that could be more than covered by a $6 increase per year for all students instead of the allotted $102 a year increase. However, this is misleading, by Director of Athletics Anita Barker’s own admission, the projected deficit does not include next year’s projections. “This number is the minimum number,” Barker said. “We are right there at the cliff. That year that we go over the cliff, we’ll need $1.5 million.” Barker has led the charge in support of the proposed Athletics Fee increase, advocating for the importance of athletics program heartfeltly at the open forums and defending the proposed increase from attacks from students who do not benefit from the athletics program. The Athletics Fee has certainly been the most contentious of the proposed fee increases, with many students questioning why their fees need to be raised in support of such a specific section of students. There are only about 350 student-athletes under the NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic
program, making up 2 percent of students. There are additional students who benefit from the Athletics Fee, such as the over 4,000 students who utilize recreational sports and the 1,100 students who are members of sports clubs. However, the Athletics Fee also funds over 125 student employees who work within the student athletics program, a respectable amount of employment for a student body that has significant struggles with food and housing insecurity. Student athletes are routinely one of the largest groups at every open forum meeting, bringing stories of how the athletics program has affected them and led them on a path to success. These students fear that if the proposed fee increases do not pass, the NCAA Division II program will be cut, essentially decimating the existing athletics program. NCAA Division II requires the university to maintain at least 10 sports to participate in the intercollegiate program. Chico State currently maintains 13 intercollegiate sports, and Barker has stressed at every forum that there is no way to cut three sports programs and continue to make the funding requirements.
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PROPOSED GRADUAL FEE INCREASE PLANS
NEWS
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Forrest Osburn asks why low-income students would have to pay the same amount as students, like himself, who can afford the fee increases. ALEX GRANT - THE ORION
Each proposed student fee has a five-year increase plan after the intial increase but the hope is the three areas will be sustained for eight to 10 years.
Student Learning Fee: Proposed initial $80 per year increase This fee covers the additional materials and costs of classes. Microscopes, scales, software, field trips, travel expenses and other equipment are all covered under this fee. Certain non-major specific materials and programs across campus are also funded by this fee, such as the new Makerspace at the Miriam Library. Currently, all Chico State students pay $76 per year to fund these services. The proposed fee increase would immediately bring the cost to $156 per year. After five years of cost escalation, students would be paying $236 per year. According to the university website, currently $2.4 million in requests cannot be funded, a number that grows every year.
Prioritizations are made through administrative council decisions, leaving certain materials and programs up in the air. Certain tools and instruments do not get tagged for replacement within the classroom which can leave students with malfunctioning equipment for their core classes. Additionally, there is less funding for state-of-the-art equipment and programs, creating a problem for students who need to use cutting-edge tools to stay competitive in the job market. There have been certain criticisms made towards the equality of spending by this fee. While all majors receive some amount of funding from the Student Learning Fee, science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors receive a sizable portion of this fee, as these majors require more
tools and technology to function. The Student Learning Fee provides an invaluable and necessary service to students. The argument is focused on degree of spending, a battle between students’ needs and affordability. To offset these costs to students, the Student Learning Fee has the largest allocation set aside for financial aid. Thirty-three percent of the fee is reserved to go directly to students who meet the requirements for financial assistance, meaning of the $1,291,000 in fee funds anticipated for this school year, $426,000 of that money is set aside for financial aid. Dean of Natural Sciences David Hassenzahl has stressed the importance Chico State’s system of handling additional classroom fees. “Most institutions have course
by course fees,” Hassenzahl said. “There was concern that we had all these little fees all over the place, and it was really hard for students to predict what it was going to cost to take different classes. “Everything was put together into a Consolidated Course Fee and Student Learning Fee and shared out on the basis of what programs need,” he said. Hassenzahl outlines the original concept of the Student Learning Fee to benefit the students, a lump sum that students could anticipate to better manage their finances, instead of varying class by class fees that could catch students by surprise. The Student Learning Fee represents the additional support students receive in their learning. It’s the only proposed fee
increase that has not been proposed in the face of an existing budgetary deficit, only a deficit of requests made that cannot be met with existing funds. The decision is one based around the need for students to have quality materials and modern tools and programs versus the cost these increases may have on students financial well being. Grayson Boyer can be reached at newseditor@mail.csuchico.edu or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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POLITICS
Advisory measure with focus on climate neutrality passes tudents have voted this week in favor of an advisory measure calling for Chico State to reaffirm its commitment to climate change, in
of people but it is one of the best ways that you can have your voice heard.” He added that there was a lot of opposition by the university towards the advisory’s content. “The VPs for the school felt that what we were doing was wrong
neutrality. “We are not just a campus, we are connected to a bigger community as well and we need to make sure we are working for the community and for the environment,” Kinney said. Although hopeful, both Dilley
light of a recent building project designed to replace Siskiyou Hall. This measure, placed on the 2018 Associated Students ballot, asked for the university to reaffirm its 2007 commitment to climate neutrality and earned 3,039 affirmative votes. Mark Stemen, a professor in the geography and planning department who teaches the class which introduces advisory measures, said he was very pleased with the efforts of his students toward this measure’s success. “They overcame incredible adversity and they stayed positive, and they stayed friends. “What ‘yes’ means on this measure is that students recognize the dangers of climate change and want to see the university take leadership on the issue,” Stemen said. Ethan Dilley, a student from Stemen’s class who put in extensive efforts toward the passing of the measure, agreed that the vote of “yes” affirms student agreement that the university “...pushed our commitment towards climate neutrality to the side and it is clear that other students feel the same way,” he said. “If you believe in changing something, then you begin the process and not wait for others to do it,” Dilley said of what students can do in the future. “It requires a lot of work from a lot
and so did the dean for natural science,” Dilley said. “It became very stressful ETHAN DILLEY at times STUDENT but the way the vote went, it is clear that other students feel the same way as we do.” Natalie Kinney, another student who worked firsthand on the campaign, said she felt it reflected that “no matter what obstacles came along the way, it was still a good campaign and we were able to spread the word.” Kinney, a senior, said that she hopes administrators will take note of student voices. “86 percent wanted it,” she said. “We are the power. If nobody shows up to school, if nobody enrolls...then there is no money... they should hear our voices and understand where we’re coming from. They may not be here for future generations but students want to be here and they want to live in an environment that is suitable and why not be ahead of the curve?” Kinney said she hopes the measure leads to efforts by the university for change and to a better understanding of climate
and Kinney expressed concern for the university’s addressing of its commitment towards reaching climate neutrality. Kinney mentioned her hope that this commitment would be applied to the current science building project, dubbed Siskiyou II. After the election, a letter from President Gayle Hutchinson was emailed to all students. Hutchinson stated that she officially acknowledged the ballot measure. “We have applied the principles of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment throughout the design process for the new science building and we NATALIE KINNEY will conSTUDENT tinue to do so as we build and begin to use it,” Hutchinson stated. Hutchinson also acknowledged Stemen’s students’ efforts and call for a delay in construction, stating that “delaying the new building will both cost millions of dollars and will result in increased carbon emissions. “I cannot support a delay that will be both costly and environmentally harmful and so we will proceed with the building as
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A group of students worked this spring to call for more attention to the issue of climate change around campus. scheduled,” Hutchinson stated. “In addition, we are just now embarking on an 18-month long campus master plan renewal.” In closing, the president stated that the new science building was being misrepresented as an “energy hog” and invited students to help the university work on the “master plan.” In response to this email, Ste-
men, students and other faculty members plan to give further comments. Dilley said of the response to the measure, “It (the measure) is not to say that the university is doing nothing, but that they (clearly) could be doing more.” Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@the orion.com or @NatalieH_ Orion on Twitter.
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CAMPUS LIFE
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‘Take Back the Night’ fights for women’s safety The event aims to raise awareness for sexual assault, give survivors safe space ince the 1970s, Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equality Center, formerly
Those interested in the march will gather in the Student Service Center plaza at 9 p.m. and walk downtown. “The march is to take back the night,
known as the Women’s Center, has put on an event called “Take Back the Night.” Each year a different theme surrounding sexual violence awareness is chosen; this year’s theme is “reach out, speak out.” GSEC Women’s Program Coordinator Mikaela “Mikie” Wiedman said the reason GSEC puts on this event is to, “raise awareness for sexual assault survivors and to stand in solidarity with the survivors.” What was previously a weeklong event is now a two-day event that will take place Thursday and Friday. The first day will take place in the Bell Memorial Union where keynote speaker Kymberlea Dehoney will present poetry about her sexual assault experiences. Sexual violence survivors will also have the opportunity to “speak out” in a writing activity to share their thoughts and experiences on being a survivor. At the same time, Rape Crisis, a local sexual assault intervention and prevention center, will be holding a workshop to discuss self care. After the group activities, there will be a chance for survivors to either read slam poetry about their experiences or participate in a march later in the evening.
to say that women are allowed to feel safe walking around in the streets. Usually MIKAELA WIEDMAN people will GSEC WOMEN’S PROcome in GRAM COORDINATOR almost no clothes,” Weidman said. “We march around a lot of the party houses downtown and by the bars to show that we should feel safe walking in these places and we should feel safe, as women, walking at night.” Safe Place Administrator, Alix MacDonald, said that services will be provided at take back the night for anyone who may feel offended by the content. “I’m going to be there during the speak-outs if anyone is triggered by anything or anyone needs to talk,” she said. MacDonald wanted to remind those attending, that these events are great, but it’s also important to know that there’s always services available for anyone who may need them after an event like take back the night. On Friday GSEC will host a debriefing lunch in the CrossCultural Leadership Center office, Meriam Library 172, for
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Safe Place Administrator Alix MacDonald offers services to any one who may feel triggered by event. anyone who may want to talk about the topics and events that went on Thursday. “We, as GSEC, really want to advocate for survivors and be there for them, so the reason we take place in (take back the night) is because we just want to be activists and advocates for all communities and all marginalized people.” Weidman said. “So for survivors who might feel lonely, we want to be there for them.” Kelsi Sibert can be reached at newseditor@mail.csuchico.edu or @ksibertofficial on Twitter.
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to 7 p.m. Keynote in BMU Auditorium to 8 p.m. Three Survivor speak-outs Women’s only in BMU 210 Women’s only in BMU 211 Gender Inclusive in BMU 312 to 8 p.m. Workshop: Self-care by Rape Crisis in BMU 008 to 9 p.m. Take Back the Mic in BMU Auditorium p.m. March in downtown Chico, starting in SSC plaza
Friday, April 27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Debriefing brunch facilitated by GSEC
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WILDCATS’ SOFTBALL TEAM SETS NEW SINGLE SEASON WINS RECORD
Pitcher Haley Gilham is all smiles after a wining weekend against Humboldt State where she recorded her 11th shutout of the season.
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Pitcher Amanda Flores had seven hits, six RBIs and her first home run as a Wildcat in the four game series sweep against Humboldt. Friday and Saturday. With those Flores in the third, extending the name for herself during the trip Katalina Santamaria and two shutouts, she now has 11 on Wildcats single season home run to Arcata where she recorded her Justin Couchot the year, which tops all Division record. 11th shutout of the season, which Staff Writer and Sports Editor II pitchers in the National ColleThe bats of the ’Cats didn’t stop ties her for the most in a season he Chico State softgiate Athletic Association. there and in game two, the team by a Wildcat pitcher. After her ball team improved to The Wildcats clinched the No. 1 made a comeback in the seventh wining series, Gilham improved 43-3 in its four-game spot in the California Collegiate inning scoring four runs to take to 21-2 on the season where she sweep of Humboldt Athletic Association with their home the victory. now tops all CCAA pitchers State. In doing so, Chico State sweep of Sonoma State last weekKarli Skowrup started the in wins, lowest ERA (1.25) and also set a new single-season wins end and maintained their No. 3 rally with a home run scoring shutouts. record, breaking the mark of 40 spot amongst Division II teams in Annie Weiss, tying the game at Chico State softball continues set in both 1980 and 2016. the NCAA. eight even. Megan Bowley later to produce record breaking numHaley Gilham, who has broken Over the four game series, the doubled to score Shelby Burdette, bers as they climb their way to several records, had another team continued to show why they giving the ’Cats a one run lead. the National Championship. Even strong weekend in Humboldt. are ranked No. 3 in the nation Bowley ended the inning scoring after locking in the No. 1 seed in Gilham had two complete game when Wendy Cardinali homered an insurance run on a fielders the CCAA Championship Tournashutouts and a save for the Chico in the first inning followed by choice. ment May 4 in Stockton, the team State over the four-game stretch another home run from Amanda Gilham continued to make a is looking to host NCAA Champi-
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onship West Regional scheduled for May 10 through May 12. After a winning weekend against Humboldt State, the ’Cats continue to power through each game, playing harder and harder to ensure they can bring a playoff series back to Chico State. Chico State now rides its 18 game win streak to San Francisco State Friday and Saturday for the final series of the regular season before the CCAA Championship Tournament begins May 4. Katalina Santamaria and Justin Couchot can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_ sports on Twitter.
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Water flows quickly under the pedestrian bridge crossing the small dam in Big Chico Creek at One Mile Recreation Area.
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makes for a fun day trip as temperatures rise The view from bridge of Sycamore Pools shows a serene sight of One Mile. Katalina Santamaria Staff Writer
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ocated in the heart of Chico in historic Lower Bidwell Park, roughly five minutes from Downtown Chico Chico and Chico State, One Mile is a local favorite. Unlike other hikes that may be snowed over or muddy during certain times of the year, One Mile is a year-round favorite. From swimming in Sycamore Pool, to simply taking a walk in the park, One Mile has so much to offer to the community. As you drive down Manzanita Avenue you will come across the historic Bidwell Park sign where you can then pull into the designated parking lot to enjoy a calm and relaxing day. As you enter the park, you are welcomed by Sycamore Pool, which quickly becomes a summer sensation as temperatures begin to rise. You can find students
studying or catching some sun on the green grass surrounding the pool, to joggers enjoying a nice afternoon run. You are quickly welcomed by the green trees, the sound of the rushing water and people enjoying a nice relaxing day in the park. Michelle Navarrete is a senior at Chico State from Los Angeles and rejoices how Chico, One Mile in particular, has been such a safe haven for her to relax and get her mind off things. “I grew up in the city and wasn’t really much of a nature girl before coming to Chico,” Navarrete said. She quickly found her way through Chico learning she loved the outdoors more than she thought she ever could. “I love going for a jog through One Mile rather than going to the gym because sometimes you just need to be outdoors and experience a different scenery. There is
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something about being outside on a nice day seeing locals here that kind of gives me a feel of being back home.” She continued to mention how One Mile is a simple yet fun place to visit when you want to get out and explore Chico. At One Mile there is something for everyone, particularly those who may not have much interest in long hikes. Lower Bidwell is home to some beautiful scenery and various routes to explore the nature and beauty of One Mile while not having to endure vigorous trails. One Mile is popularly known as a low-key place to visit with friends and family yet, despite its low-key vibe, the park still has so much to offer to those who visit. Check back next week to find another outdoor adventure in Chico.
Katalina Santamaria can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @katalinaleanet on Twitter.
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Local cyclists Susen Hille and Darlene Henderson went out for a ride Friday in the nice weather at Bidwell Park.
Some important things to remember: · Due to its grand size make sure to bring water to stay hydrated especially during those hot Chico summer days · Don’t forget your sunscreen · Bring a bathing suit and/or towel and take a nice swim · Good walking shoes: although you may not be on a hike there is a lot of walking involved · Bring your dog. One Mile is the perfect outdoor spot for your furry loved ones
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Seniors finish strong as baseball team takes series from Toros Austin Schreiber Staff Writer
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fter dropping the opener by a score of 5-6, the Chico State baseball team was able to get its series win against Cal State Dominguez Hills after winning three games in a row by scores of 13-0, 7-0 and 13-7 Saturday and Sunday. Starting pitcher Hilario Tovar got things rolling for the Wildcats in game two by throwing seven innings of shutout baseball. Tovar finished the game with seven strikeouts and one walk while limiting the Toros to just four hits. On the offensive side, right fielder Kyle Blakeman, first baseman RJ Hassey, third baseman Cameron Santos and designated hitter Alex DeVito all had big days at the plate. Blakeman, Hassey and Santos each had three hits in the game and Santos drove in four runs as well. DeVito collected four hits in the game and drove in three runs. Game three was led by starting pitcher Casey Costello who tossed five innings of shutout baseball while striking out nine batters and scattering six hits. Relief pitcher Dan Beavers also had a solid performance for the Wildcats, not allowing a hit and striking out four in the final two innings of the game. On offense, left fielder Ryan Busby got the Wildcats on the BASEBALL 04/21 HOME
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Fellow seniors Cameron Santos, 3, and RJ Hassey, 22, celebrate with senior Kyle Blakeman, 14, following his home run Sunday against Dominguez Hills. board in the second inning with a two-run single up the middle before right fielder Turner Olson and designated hitter DeVito added RBI singles later in the game to give the ’Cats a comfortable lead. Prior to game four, the 12 Wildcat seniors were honored. Fitting enough, it was two seniors who came through in a big way in this game. Blakeman was red hot at the
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plate, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs. Blakeman’s solo shot was a hard hit line drive that just cleared the left field fence for his fourth home run of the year. Blakeman nearly had two home runs in the game, as his second double hit off the very top of the wall in left-center field. With Blakeman’s success in the leadoff spot, it appears as though he is there to stay. Since being
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moved to the top, Blakeman’s average has climbed, as he is now hitting .322. Hassey also had a big day at the plate, going 2-for-5 with five RBIs. Hassey’s opposite field base clearing triple in the bottom of the eighth effectively put the game out of reach for the Toros, and the Wildcats were able to relax in the last half inning. Hassey, who led last year’s team with a .372 batting average, STAT 'CAT
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is currently hitting .330 this season. Chico State plays at 1 p.m. Friday at Cal Poly Pomona for a weekend series before returning home to play its final regular season matchup May 4 in a makeup against Stanislaus State. Austin Schreiber can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @aschreiber94 on Twitter.
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MEETS
Track and field sets personal records he Chico State track and field teams participated in four track meets over the weekend in preparation for the California Collegiate Athletic
Senior Jenavieve Turner also produced a provisional mark in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.44. On the men’s side, the 5,000 meter produced two NCAA provisional marks set by Jason Intravaia and Arturo Arevalo.
Association Championship May 3 through May 5. Mt. Sac Invitational: Hosted by Mt. San Antonio College, the Wildcats produced a couple of school records. First, Hannah Dorman broke the school record in the 10,000 meter with a time of 33 minutes and 55.96 seconds. The time is also the third best time among Division II athletes. Alex Burkhart broke the next school record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Her time of 10:09.79 is also the best in the nation among DII athletes. For the men, three runners produced National Collegiate Athletic Association provisional times in the 5,000 meter. They were led by Connor Fisher who finished tenth, the other two provisional marks were by Jack Johnson and Eddie King. The Mt. Sac Invitational was filled with Division I athletes. Bryan Clay Invitational: Hosted by Azusa Pacific, the Wildcats produced more NCAA provisional times. Freshman Haley Boynton earned a provisional mark in the 3,000 meter steeplechase with a time of 10:42.82.
Derek Morton and Michael Good each produced NCAA provisional marks in the 800 meter. Tyler Arroyo’s streak of six straight first place finishes ended with an NCAA provisional mark of 6-11, which was second to only Florida State senior, Corion Knight. Beach Invitational: Hosted by Long Beach State, Chico State yet again produced several NCAA provisional marks. Jenavieve Turner produced an NCAA provisional in the 400 hurdles, this time with a time of 1:01.53. For the men, Noah Nagle produced a provisional mark in the shot put with a throw of 53-2 1/4. Tyler Arroyo finished sixth in the high jump with a jump of 6-10 3/4. He was beat out by unattached entrants and a USC athlete. Yuba College Invitational: The Yuba College Last Chance Meet saw the Wildcats dominate in CCAA play with a handful of first place finishes. Lia Burrell took first place in the long jump and the triple jump, producing personal bests for both. Taylor Nevitt finished first in the shot put and second in the discuss, with both throws being personal
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UPCOMING - BASEBALL vs. Who: Cal Poly Pomona Where: Scolinos Field When: April 28 at 1 p.m. Price: Free with student I.D. General Admission: $5
vs. Who: Stanislaus State Where: Nettleton Stadium When: May 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Price: Free with student I.D. General Admission: $8
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Haley Boynton participates in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. records. Nadia Torkman finished first in the high jump with personal record of 5-4 1/4. Another notable first place finish for the women included a tie in the pole vault with Megan Farrell and Eric Davis. Other first place finishes were Dani Olson in the 100 hurdles and Adelae Fredeen in the 400 hurdles. The men saw only a couple of first place finishes. Chris Sanchez finished first in TOP PERFORMERS
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the 400 dash with a time of 0:50.50. The 4x400-meter relay team also finished first with a time of 3:28.42. The Chico State track and field teams next play at the CCAA Championship hosted by Stanislaus State in Turlcok May 3 through May 5. Andrew Baumgartner can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 on Twitter.
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SOFTBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL Wildcats pitcher Haley Gilham currently leads all of NCAA Divion II softball with 11 shutouts on the year.
Who: San Francisco State Where: SFSU Softball Field When: April 27 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Price: Free
@ Who: San Francisco State Where: SFSU Softball Field When: April 28 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Price: Free
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Wednesday April 25, 2018
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK SENIORS BASEBALL EDITION
ALL PHOTOS BY KATE ANGELES — THE ORION
The Chico State baseball team has done extremely well the past couple years and a lot of that success is due its senior players. The Wildcats are fortunate enough to have 12 seniors on the team this year and this week we will feature the final six in honor of senior day.
Anthony Baleto
Casey Henderson
How do you handle the pressure that comes with being a relief pitcher?
What is your favorite memory coming out of Chico?
Being a relief pitcher definitely comes with a lot of pressure, but as bullpen guys we kind of live for those high pressure situations, so it almost comes natural and you really don’t feel it at all.
My favorite memory coming out of Chico is winning the conference title and then dog-piling with my teammates after winning the conference tournament in Stockton. It was an awesome experience.
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How long have you been a pitcher for and when did you first develop a passion for it? I’ve been a pitcher for as long as I can remember. I truly started to get a passion for it probably around my sophomore year of high school. That’s when I started to understand the game and understand the true grit of being on the mound. I just enjoy setting the tempo for the team and being in command.
Brian Pozos INFIELD/OUTFIELD
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Hilario Tovar STARTING PITCHER
How many pitches do you currently throw, and what would you say is your best strikeout pitch? I currently throw three pitches. My fastball, my changeup and my slider. I would say that whenever I’m in a situation where I need a wipeout, my slider is definitely my go to.
Trevor Steinman INFIELDER
You had a bit of a slow start at the beginning of the season, but you’ve really picked up the pace in the past month and are now hitting .317. What do you attribute your success to? I would attribute my success to perfecting my mechanics day in and day out. You try to get your best swing off and try and produce that perfect swing. Getting into games and doing it in games is all about getting your best swing on the right pitches. Other than that, it’s just patience and making constant adjustments.
Do you have any routines or rituals that you go through before each game? My routine starts way before the game. I like to get a big meal before to make sure I have a lot of energy going into the game. As far as rituals, I put on my left cleat before my right cleat. After an at bat, I put my batting gloves in my right pocket and never my left.
SPORTS
BLOTTER
Wednesday April 25, 2018
Call Type: Theft Monday, 7:17 p.m., Plumas Hall and Warner Street A bike was reported stolen in the two previous hours. Call Type: Disturbance Tuesday, 7:29 a.m., Marketplace Cafe, Bell Memorial Union A man continued to yell after being asked to stop. Said to be yelling about bagels. Call Type: Soliciting Tuesday, 12:35 p.m., outside Meriam Library A party reported a group asking for signatures for one petition but then trying to force individuals to sign more. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Wednesday 5:40 p.m., bike racks outside Student Health Center A man was seen trying to pick bike locks.
Check out our interactive police blotter map at theorion.com.
Chico Police
University Police
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Call Type: Assault Monday, 6:30 a.m., corner of Downing and 1st Avenue A man threw his bike at another man and was arrested. Call Type: Burglary Monday, 2:16 p.m., 100 block Parmac Road A gun and two guitars which in valued totaled over $10,000 were stolen from a residence. Call Type: Vandalism Wednesday, 2:12 a.m., 500 block Clara Lane A woman reported hearing glass breaking and that her roommate saw her ex-boyfriend leaving on a motorcycle. The roommates’ vehicles’ windows were all found broken. Call Type: Trespassing Wednesday 3:43 p.m., 500 block of West 7th Street Owner of a vacant home reported that a concerned neighbor had two people at gunpoint that he didn’t think belonged and had placed under citizen’s arrest.
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EDITORIAL
Wednesday April 25, 2018
EDITORIAL -
NOW YOU KNOW A WEEKLY FACTOID FEATURE
Q:
What is the printing process at The Orion?
A: Each week The Orion pages are designed and placed in a publishing software called Adobe InDesign.
After the pages are laid out, they are then edited and “pencil tapped” for errors and mistakes.
The pages are then converted from InDesign files to PDFs. Those PDFs are then sent to the Appeal-Democrat in Marysville.
The AppealDemocrat prints The Orion each week before they deliver it to Chico State around 5 a.m. on Wednesdays.
The editorial process is completely student run. Have a question? Email us at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com.
THUMBS Thumbs up to Chico State’s track and field team for breaking records during their weekend meets. Good job Wildcats! Thumbs down to the weather being cold in the morning and hot during the day. Should we wear a sweater or a tank top? Thumbs up to the campus sustainability and carbon neutrality initiative being reaffirmed. We’re keeping Chico green! Thumbs down to all the projects and homework due before dead week. We need some rest!
Wildcat Statue doesn’t reflect student needs Last Thursday a new $145,000 Wildcat Statue was unveiled on campus. The bronze statue was entirely supported by outside
resources they need as well as reducing the health service fees students have to pay each year. The point of this list isn’t to
donations mainly from a campus funding pool of money called “Campus Beautification.” The statue adds another photo opportunity for cute graduation pictures, but how will this help students? It won’t. We appreciate all the donors who support Chico State, but we must clarify that this is not what students want or need. To simplify things for donors here’s a few do’s and don’ts for donors. Do donate to support the Wildcat Food Pantry because one in four CSU students experience food insecurity. Don’t donate to frivolous things like statues that symbolize campus spirit. Students would much rather be able to eat than look at a statue. Do donate to areas on campus that lack funding like athletic programs or various colleges to help student learning. This would help take the burden off of students who have to pay inflating fees for these programs. Don’t donate to “Campus Beautification.” Chico State is already a beautiful campus and there are other major issues that students face such as financial issues. According to a CSU report, 10 percent of CSU students are homeless. Donating to the Student Health Center would help these students get
chastise our donors, but rather to remind them that the students need help in other areas. This statue has been in planning stages for about 10 years now. However, in this time tuition has raised by thousands of dollars. In the 2008-09 school year, undergraduate Chico State students had to pay $3,048 in tuition. In the 2017-18 school year, undergraduates had to pay $5,742 in tuition. Student fees also have risen significantly in the past 10 years and are most likely going to rise next year as well. In the 2008-09 school year, all Chico State students had to pay $960 in campus fees. In the 2017-18 school year, students had to pay $1,606 for these same fees. Administrators recently proposed raising the health services fee, the student learning fee and the athletics fee for next school year. The consensus is that these programs all need these increases which means students will have to pay an additional $380 per year on top of the $1,606 they already pay. Students appreciate all donations, all we ask is that they reflect our needs.
The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort of the entire editorial board.
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COVER n Natalie Hanso News Editor
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Smokey the Groove rocks the stage while throwing flowers to audience members.
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NATALIE HANSON— THE ORION
NATALIE HANSON— THE ORION
NATALIE HANSON— THE ORION
Hot Potatoe is a folk band that covered song
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he 2018 Cammies Awards were put on at the Hop Yard at Sierra Nevada Brewery, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. It was sponsored by Chico News & Review and the Chico Rape Prevention and Intervention Center. The awards show is a spotlight for local musicians, with awards in different categories voted on by critics around the community. Since 2006, the show has offered yearly recognition of the event, according to coordinator Jason Cassidy. “I am the producer of the Cammies, which means I wrangle a bunch of local bands from various genres and try and curate a fun show that paints a picture of the Chico music scene,” Cassidy said. Cassidy pointed out that the point of the event is to celebrate Chico’s varied music scene. “I try and get a nice cross-section of local bands (and) solo artists from a bunch
of different genres, with a good balance of popular and up-and-coming acts,” he said. “This year was our best turnout so far. More than 800 people came to the Hop Yard throughout the day.” Wristbands were given to those with valid I.D. to drink but all ages were welcome at the show, with many families bringing their own chairs and enjoying activities like Jenga and Connect Four. Three food trucks were also on-site. By about 3 p.m., over 300 people were in attendance and more continued to arrive throughout evening, setting up blankets to enjoy the sun and the show. Two stages were set up on each side of the yard, with performers alternating at different stages to showcase the wide variety of styles in attendance for the Cammies finale. The Josh Hegg Trio opened the awards show with their jazz cover of Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” before continuing with several original songs.
Jeff Coleman and Skylar Gibbons are members of the band Taste Like Crow.
Tastes Like Crow, a three-piece band, then took the opposite stage, performing several original songs with two different vocalists and showing off a bluegrass, country style.
“This year was our best turnout so far. More than 800 people came to the Hop Yard throughout the day.”
JASON CASSIDY, EVENT COORDINATOR
On the same stage later, Hot Potato offered a charming folk style with their original and cover songs, with upright bass, violin and guitar, showing their excellent musicianship. Solar Estates, the fifth act who performed, is best described as an indie, alternative rock band with a soulful sound and an often ethereal presence through skillful mixing. Their lead vocalist Aric Jeffries took the award for Best Male Sing-
er at the event. A variety of community organizations also had booths set up at the event, many with a focus to start conversations while musical talent was being recognized. Some offered special events, using the show as a way to promote. An Organizer and Administration Manager for the Disability Action Center Carolina Nava attended in a full pirate costume to promote a fundraising event for the center. She said she felt that “it’s a good way to raise awareness in the community.” Other awards announced at the show included Greg Hopkin, described as a “skilled multi-instrumentalist” by critics, for Best Bassist and a member of Bogg, Madison DeSantis, for Best Drummer. Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.
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Wednesday april 25, 2018
U p c o mi ng
apr. 25 - MAY 1
Wed 25
Thu 26
Woodstock’s Chico Trivia Night
Humanities Center presents Drs. Stephen & Rebecca Diggs, Archetypal Journeys
Come to Woodstock’s Pizza in Downtown Chico to participate in this trivia night. Form a team of at least six trivia enthuisiasts and put that college knowledge to good use. This event is first come first serve. Where: Woodstock’s Pizza When: 8 p.m. Price: Free
Clinical psychologist Dr. Stephen Diggs and contemporary mythologist Dr. Rebecca Diggs will discuss the legacy these psychologists contributed to our contemporary understanding of the need for relationship with archetype, invoking examples and applications from their respective fields, including the therapy room and the television screen. Where: Arts and Humanities Building 227 (Collaborative Space) When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Price: Free
Chico Chapter Spring Barbecue
Join the Chico Chapter at the University Farm for the annual Spring Barbecue. Reminisce with fellow Chico State alumni while enjoying special access and tours of the Chico State farm. Tickets include dinner and are $15 each. Limited tickets available at the door. Make sure to RSVP by April 19. Where: Chico State University Farm When: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Price: $15
Stop by Woodstocks for pizza, beer and trivia this Wednesday.
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CALENDAR
END OF THE WEEK PLANS 27 Fri
Aaron Watson and Dylan Jakobsen
Stop by the Senator Theatre to watch Aaron Watson and Dylan Jakobsen perform live this Friday night. Where: Senator Theatre When: 9 p.m. Price: $20
Koffee and Kudos Vendor Spring Fair 2018
Come to Procurement and Contract Services’ second annual Koffee and Kudos Vendor Fair. Breakfast treats will be provide. There will be over 20 vendors with their exciting products for you to meet. Bring your business cards for raffle prizes and please bring a food item for the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry. Where: Colusa Hall 100 A/B When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Price: Free
Aaron Watson will be performing in at the Senator Theatre on Friday.
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Retirement Celebration for Debra Barger
After 29 years of dedication and service to Chico State, Debra Barger is retiring as dean of regional and continuing education. Please join us as we share our appreciation for her contributions to our campus and to our students’ successes, celebrate her accomplishments and wish her well in her next chapter of adventures and continued commitment to her own lifelong learning. Where: Colusa Hall 100 When: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Price: Free
Lecturer Appreciation Celebration
The Lecturer Appreciation Celebration invites lectures and their guests to attend a special event. It will acknowledge the important role that lecturers play in ensuring that the university is able to meet its central mission. There will be appetizers, beer, wine, music and raffle prizes. Where: Bell Memorial Union 100 When: 4 to 6 p.m. Price: $20
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Dylan Jakobsen will be performing in at the Senator Theatre on Friday.
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Wednesday April 25, 2018
WEEKEND EVENTS Sat 28
Sun 29
Noche Latina w/ La Renovada Banda Guerreros de Graciela Beltran, Grupo Los Estudiantes y Perrones
Chico Wildflower Century
Stop by the El Rey Theater this Satuday to experience Noche Latina live on stage. Where: El Rey Theater When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Price: $25 to $35
Come to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds to participate in this year’s Chico Wildflower Century. Pre-registration is available online. Where: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: Range from $20 to $100
The People’s Candidate Town Hall - U.S. Senate Chico State Choral Ensembles: A Garland of Song
Come to the Harlen Adams Theatre to witness the Chico State Choral Ensembles: A Garland of Song this Saturday. Tickets for Chico State students are only $6. Where: Harlen Adams Theatre When: 7:30 p.m. Price: $15 Adult, $13 Senior, $6 Youth & Chico State Students
Join Our Revolution Chico and the Chico Women’s March on Sunday at the El Rey for a town hall-style gathering to meet the candidates running for U.S. Senate against Dianne Feinstein. The 2018 Senate candidates invited are Dianne Feinstein, Kevin De Leon, Alison Hartson, John Melendez, Pat Harris, David Hildebrand and John Thompson Parker. Where: El Rey Theater When: 1 to 3 p.m. Price: Free
Classic Movie Day at the El Rey - TRON Bacon and Brews
Enjoy a day of bacon and brews. Bacon masters will be serving up a wide variety of samples and there will be craft beer throughout the day. Tickets include 5 bacon and 5 beer samples. Must be 21 or older to attend. Where: Feather Falls Casino, Oroville When: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $15
Tickets will be available at the door starting the day of the movie. $5 for adults and $3 for kids. RSVP to let them know you’re attending and to join their email list to stay informed on all of their upcoming movie days. Where: El Rey Theater When: Doors open at 4:30 p.m., movie starts at 5 p.m. Price: $5 for adults and $3 for kids
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Wednesday April 25, 2018
CALENDAR
START OF THE WEEK Mon 30
Tues 1
Congressional Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Butte County is hosting a forum for the candidates running for U.S. representatives for District 1. Five candidates have confirmed their attendance at the forum while one has declined and another has not responded to the invitation. Candidates will give opening and closing statements and media representatives will have the opportunity to ask the candidates questions. Where: PAC 144 When: 7 p.m. Price: Free
PROPOSED STUDENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
to Health Services Fee, Athletics Fee, Student Learning Fee
Polls open: Wednesday, April 25 at 8 AM Polls close: Thursday, April 26 at 8 PM Check your email or visit
www.csuchico.edu/fee-adjustments to access the link to vote.
For more information on the proposed fee adjustments, to view the voter pamphlet, or to provide online feedback, please visit www.csuchico.edu/fee-adjustments.
SEAN MARTENS—THE ORION
SPUN will be performing at the Senator Theatre on Tuesday with Joyce Manor and awakebutstillinbed.
Joyce Manor, awakebutstillinbed, SPUN
Stop by the Senator Theatre to watch Joyce Manor, awakebutstillinbed and SPUN perform live. Where: Senator Theatre When: 8 p.m. Price: $16
Senior Send-Off — Class of 2018
Seniors, be sure to come to the Senior Send-Off this Tuesday in Trinity Commons. There will be food, games, music and prizes. Where: Trinity Commons When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: Free
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Wednesday April 25, 2018
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John Krasinski and Noah Jupe star as Lee and Marcus Abbott in “A Quiet Place.”
‘A Quiet Place’ falls short of being fantastic Angel Ortega Staff Writer
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Quiet Place” had the potential to become a great horror film but its flaws and shortcomings leave something to be desired. Though “A Quiet Place” is far from perfect, John Krasinski has established himself in mainstream cinema by displaying his talents as a writer, director, producer and actor. Set in the year 2020, “A Quiet Place” depicts a world where extraterrestrial creatures land on Earth and hunt humans. Since they are blind, they only hunt by sound. Lee Abbott
(Krasinski) and his wife, Evelyn (Emily Blunt) must protect their children and live a life of silence in order to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Right from the start of the film, “A Quiet Place” hits the ground running. The opening scene is probably one of the most disturbing I have seen since watching “It” (2017) in October. The scene really sets the tone for the rest of the film and leaves the audience with a sense of dread. One cinematic technique I find most effective in building suspense, specifically in a horror or thriller film, is to
hide the monster, or monsters, and give them as little screen time as possible. This method is best seen in Ridley Scott’s “Alien” (1979), a film that is considered a benchmark in horror films. Though “Alien” perfectly creates and builds suspense, the Xenomorph is given only four minutes of screen time of the 117-minute film. Because of this, the audience is left with their own imaginations to create and picture what the monster may or may not look like, thus forcing them to engage with the film and making the appearance of the actual monster even more frightening.
“A Quiet Place” uses this same technique in hiding the blind monsters from the audience and building suspense, to an extent. Although “A Quiet Place” begins on a strong note, this is where the film begins to fall off. As the film progressed into the second half, the monsters were given more screen time. Though this is not inherently a flaw in the film, the constant appearance of the monsters made their presence expected, rather than a surprise and took away from the “thriller-factor” of the film. The one cliché I cannot stand in horror films is the jump scare. Jump scares, usually
accompanied with loud music, have become so run-of-the-mill, that they fail to serve their purpose to scare the audience and instead become annoying and a nuisance in horror films. Jump scares aren’t always bad and can be used effectively in horror films. However, it’s the overuse of them that has become the demise of horror films and “A Quiet Place” unfortunately falls victim to this cliché.
Angel Ortega can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
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MITCHELL KRET - THE ORION
Sisikyou 120 filled to capacity 20 minutes after doors opened.
Museum Without Walls tackles neuroscience
The biannual lecture series returns to look at aging and its impact on the human brain
Mitchell Kret Staff Writer
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he Gateway Science Museum’s Museum Without Walls lecture series is back in Chico with large turnouts in Siskiyou Hall. The series topic for Spring 2018 is neuroscience and the human brain. The lecture this past Wednesday was given by Dr. Jonathan Day, the chair for Chico State’s department of biological sciences. He spoke on memories, how
aging affects the human brain and some insight into keeping a brain healthy in old age. Every seat was filled in the small Siskiyou classroom before the lecture started and some people even had to be turned away. The crowd ranged from college students to seniors, all ready to take notes on Dr. Day’s slideshow presentation. Marcia Moore is on the community advisory board for the museum, and she helps prepare Siskiyou Hall for the lectures.
“We started (Museum Without Walls) 15 years ago, the museum itself had been in the planning stages for over 20 years,” Moore said. “It’s a joint community (and) university project, and we’ve been working through three administrations--President Esteban, Zingg, and now Hutchinson-- with the community advisory board, and now the staff itself since we opened 8 years ago.” The museum holds the MWOW series biannually, with
different focuses for each group of lectures, which are presented by experts from the Chico community. The fall series theme is nanotechnology. “Before the museum was even built, one of our ideas was to start what we knew we would eventually do once the museum was established which was utilize professors in the community, physicians, people from (Department of) Fish and Wildlife, people from PG&E to talk about issues that are
relevant and maybe controversial that have to do with science and how science is impactful on all of our lives,” Moore said. “And we realized that this was a good way to outreach to the community and give us some exposure.” The last lecture in the series will be today at Siskiyou 120. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there is limited seating. Mitchell Kret can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
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Angel Ortega Staff Writer
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ith its exceptional writing and wonderful vocal performances, “Isle of Dogs” is one of Wes Anderson’s best films. Anderson, a writer, producer and director of Isle of Dogs, has established himself in modern cinema with his unique artistic style. With notable films like “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009) and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014), Anderson is a favorite among film lovers. The Academy Award nominated-director delivers yet another cinematic masterpiece with “Isle of Dogs.” Megasaki City, a fictional Japanese city, is plagued with a flu outbreak caused by the overpopulation of dogs. When all the dogs of the city are exiled to a trash-ridden island offshore, 12-year-old Atari (Koyu Rankin) sets off to the island to find Spots
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(Liev Schreiber), his loyal bodyguard-dog. With the help of other exiled dogs, Atari sets out to search for Spots and learn the true nature of the banishment of the canines. The writing that went into the film is nothing short of impeccable. The dialogue between characters is well written, entertaining and engages the audience throughout the film and never has a dull moment. “Isle of Dogs” features a large ensemble cast with some notable names, such as frequent Anderson collaborator Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Frances McDormand and Bryan Cranston. Each member of this diverse cast brings something unique to their role, creating well-rounded characters that never bore the audience or negatively affect the overall narrative and plot. This film marks Wes Anderson’s second stop-motion animated film, his first being “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” When working in animation, directors and writers have all the
tools available to truly express and establish their artistic direction and Anderson does just that with “Isle of Dogs.” The visuals, set designs, character designs, color schemes and overall artistic aesthetic delivers visuals that are just as enthralling as the narrative itself. The story itself is also very special. In “Isle of Dogs,” Anderson delivers a heartwarming story about the relationship between humans and their canines. The bond that grows between Atari and the exiled dogs was quite an emotional arc. Most people can relate to having a special bond with a dog. There’s truth to the idiom that dogs are “man’s best friend” and “Isle of Dogs” really captures the special bond that humans have created with their canine counterparts. Many animated films in mainstream cinema appeal only to younger audiences. Pixar Animation Studios is for the most part, one of the only animation studios that can make films with the emotional
power to captivate anyone, regardless of age or background. As evident with “Isle of Dogs” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” Anderson can also make a well-rounded animated feature that can appeal to anyone. However, unlike Pixar, Anderson does not make new films every year. With that said, and with how much cinematic integrity and value “Isle of Dogs” carries, this film will certainly be a front-runner for Best Animated Feature at next year’s Academy Awards. Anderson never disappoints. His unique cinematic style, quirky artistic aesthetic and genuine, sincere narratives fill his films with something special and“Isle of Dogs” is no exception.
Angel Ortega can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
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' First impressions of the new “God of War” Ulises Duenas Staff Writer
s soon as the game starts, it becomes clear that it isn’t like any other “God of War” game in the series. The series protagonist, Kratos, is still the main character but he’s very different now. The backdrop of Greek mythology has been swapped with Norse mythology. The story focuses on character and emotional moments instead of it being a revenge tale. With so many different aspects, this is shaping up to the best “God of War” by far. Kratos’ son, Atreus, is with you the entire time and he changes the dynamics of combat. With the push of a button, he can shoot arrows at enemies which allows Kratos to start or continue a combination of attacks. It takes some getting used to but having Atreus around can make a tough fight much easier. The interactions between Kratos and Atreus between fights are well written and do a good job of making both characters feel real. In a world full of gods and mythological creatures, they both seem surprisingly human and grounded. “God of War” does a great job of creating a sense of adventure in the first few hours. The different realms of Norse mythology are varied and all look great. There’s frozen tundras, giant lakes, a world of elves, a
world of giants and that’s just in the first chunk of the game. The way parts of the environment move and all the lore that can be found while exploring make the setting one of the most interesting in games. Combat has also changed a lot compared to previous games. There’s a bigger emphasis on timing and positioning. Older games let you get by on normal difficulties by just mashing buttons but combat now demands the player to pay more attention. Combat feels a lot heavier now too. All of Kratos’ attacks feel like they have more “oomph” to them and pulling off combos is a lot more satisfying because of that. Unlocking new moves via the skill trees allows for more variation and it keeps combat from feeling stale at any given time. With all the hype surrounding this game’s release, it’s easy to think that it could be overrated. I was surprised at how good the game was in every single aspect. It’s hard to find flaws right now. The combination of the combat and feeling of adventure make for a game that always draws you back. This could change by the time I do a final review, but for now, I’m glad there’s a lot more of the game to play. Ulises Duenas can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @OrionUlisesD on Twitter.
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OPINION EDUCATION
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Alternatives for when required class is unavailable Karen Limones Staff Writer
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very Chico State student must meet certain unit requirements, take specific classes and make sure our homework gets done. When we become focused on taking our general education courses or taking care of classes that relate to our majors, we aren't aware of the fact that some courses won’t be offered in the future. In other cases, professors may not be available to teach that course when it’s your time to enroll. Imagine you’re at the crux of graduating, you’re enrolling in classes only to find out one of the class requirements you must take isn’t being offered for the incoming fall or spring semester. This is so frustrating, especially if professors are qualified to teach all courses in their department and they choose not to teach a course that students need. Therefore, if the department of education knows that we need to take specific courses to graduate, why would they only have one professor available for that course? Is it not obvious that students suffer the consequences when they are forced to take on more semesters they can’t afford? I can say from experience this can happen when you’re focusing on one major, when taking on two or if you end up adding another major later on. It’s infuriating when it’s time to take upper divison courses and they're not being offered the semester you’re supposed to be graduating. Our education
shouldn’t be limited because of professors who can't be hired or when faculty in their department don’t want to take on another course. If that’s the case, let me graduate because nobody is trying to teach it. Don’t force me to take on a 400 class required for graduation when you’re limiting my options. One professor, Antonio Bermúdez Arreguín, who took on the task of teaching a specific course called FLNG 490, will not be available to students for the incoming spring or fall semesters. He’s taking on a sabbatical that will allow him to write and publish a book. He says that if a course is necessary but the department or program doesn’t offer it or professors don’t teach it, talk to the department chair to ask about your options. “This is a real problem and
“I think we’re asking too much from the students, we can’t say this is a requirement and not offer it as a course." Antonio Bermudez, Professor I think, with a fair reason, the students can go to the chair department and talk to the main officers and if not the Dean, especially if it’s a course that’s required for a student to graduate,” Bermudez said. “I think we’re asking too much from the students, we can’t say this is a requirement and not offer it as a course. In my case, I’m not sure if this course isn’t being offered since I’ll be on my sabbatical or
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because a professor won’t take on another course. But since I won’t be here because of my sabbatical, this course will not be held in the following semester.” According to the Office of the Registrar, the best help you can
find is from graduation advisors. They can assist you in finding how to meet your requirements or find alternatives for you to fulfill for you to graduate on time. However, if this option doesn’t
seem to help, taking it to the department may be your safest bet. Karen Limones can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter
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SOCIAL NORMS
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Opposing political correctness makes no sense
Culture, language constantly changes, keeping up with the times is essential Nicte Hernandez Staff Writer
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imes are always evolving as a new generation starts
to enter the workforce. Along with new norms, language changes as well. The term “politically correct” has been around since 1793 when the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision regarding the boundaries of federal jurisdiction. Since then, a variety of definitions and oppositions have surfaced. Our own president has said that he, nor the country, have time to be politically correct nor does this country have the time. He has gone to say that a majority of Americans thought people were too easily offended and that "political correctness" was one of the country's biggest problems. Since then we have seen a variety of arguments opposing politically correct language. Even universities have taken a stand against being politically correct. The University of Chicago sent out their welcome letter to the incoming freshman with a different approach this year. The dean of students stated that, “Our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called trigger warnings, we do not cancel invited speakers because their topics might prove controversial, and we do not condone the creation of intellectual ‘safe spaces’ where individuals can retreat from ideas and perspectives at odds with their
own.” This sort of reaction makes no sense. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines political correctness as "conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities, as in matters of sex or race, should be eliminated." We have since added culture and disabilities to the political correctness definition. So this movement is asking for society to remove or change the language that has offensive connotations and the fact that people are upset over this honestly makes no sense. It is so easy to change your vocabulary. We do it all the time whether we are in a professional setting or talking to family, we easily remove words that are not appropriate for our audience. If our language has become offensive, why would we want to continue using it? Instead, we are labeling people and groups who advocate for politically correct language as “snowflakes,” which has been used as an insult toward the supposed hypersensitivity the new generation. Opposition to this movement
One must evolve with the times, epecially if the change is simply changing your vocabulary. are literally getting angry over the fact that they can't be completely open anymore about their use of offensive language.
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They complain and call this generation “snowflakes” as if sensitivity is a negative thing. The fact is that language and norms will continue to change, the generation before our parents saw change in language used
toward African-Americans. Yes, there was opposition to that then and there still is but the bottom line is that those opposing change will be left behind. One must evolve with the times, especially if the
change is simply changing your vocabulary. Nicte Hernandez can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @nicteh7 on Twitter.
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O-FACE
DIEGO RAMIREZ—THE ORION
Getting hit on at the bars from woman's perspective Unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate comments can put women on edge Nicte Hernandez Staff Writer
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t's Friday night, you're ready to get drunk off of the $10 in your bag. Riley’s is the place you know you will at least be able to mingle since you will somehow be connected or know a majority of the other students there. You have been getting ready for the past two hours and are finally at your destination, all that preparation for sticky floors and cheap drinks. But wait, who is that staring at you from across the bar? You don't recognize him so it's safe to say none of your friends at one point had a connection with
him. He continues to gaze in your direction you blush and look away and return to trying to push yourself to the front of the bar. Is getting hit on at the bar a form of flattery or is it just another chance for men to come off as creepy? Hitting on someone at the bar is the right environment to do so. Personally, when my friends and I go out on the weekends, it's to go out, get ready, socialize and hopefully meet some new interesting people. We are almost prepared and expecting to be approached and talk to people we might not know at all. If we wanted to keep to our small friend group and just drink
among ourselves we would have gone to dinner instead but no, we decided to hit up that crowded bar because we are looking to run into someone we know or meet someone new. With that being said,there is always a wrong way of doing things. For example, catcalling is not a form of flattery or a way to hit on someone nor is coming up from behind someone on the dance floor a good way to get their number. However, Chico State student Kelly Seck has a different opinion on getting hit on at the bar. “Guys always approach me and the first thing they say is ‘wow you’re so different than most
girls’ referring to the fact that I usually don’t wear makeup while out and then move onto complimenting my style and outfit of the night,” Seck said. Seck said that when people approach her at the bar and the first thing they comment on is something about her physical appearance, she feels like that is all they are interested in. “I mean yeah they don't know me and my appearance is their first impression of me but maybe starting the conversation with a different approach might be better,” Seck said. I have to agree with Seck. Sometimes intentions are very clear but I mean I did not spend a
total of two hours beforehand getting ready for no reason. Compliments are always nice after all the time and effort you put into getting ready. There are clearly wrong and creepy ways to approach someone at the bar but overall this is probably the best environment to shoot your shot. Confidence is at an all-time high thanks to some alcoholic beverages, most are out looking to socialize and get dressed just for that. So if you go about this the right way I promise you will see positive results. Nicte Hernandez can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @nicteh7 on Twitter.
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RECIPE
OPINION
Dirty rice makes great side It’s always good to have a side dish with main course meals. Regular white rice can get boring and doesn't go well with certain dishes. Here’s a cheap way to spruce up a cup of regular white rice, adding great flavor and variety to any dish. Just follow these five simple steps. Grant Schmieding can be reached at
opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_ news on Twitter.
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INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a nine-by-nine inch baking dish, combine the rice, soup and broth. Do not be alarmed if the mixture looks soupy. It will thicken up in the end.
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Dirty rice is a great way to add a little extra flavor to white rice without breaking the bank.
INGREDIENTS One cup of uncooked white rice. One 10-ounce can of Campbell’s Condensed French Onion Soup.
Slice the butter into half-inch slices and lay them on top of the broth. Cover the mixture with tin foil and bake it for 30 minutes. Remove the tin foil cover and bake for 30 more minutes.
One 10-ounce can of beef broth. One stick of butter.
After these five steps, take the rice out and fluff it with a fork before serving. This recipe can also be doubled, in a larger pan, to serve more people. Enjoy.
OPINION RELATIONSHIPS
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JESSICA JOHNSON—THE ORION
Letters to: Someone who ghosted me... Thank you Danielle Cortes Staff Writer
Dear Someone who has ghosted me, Hey there stranger, it’s me. I want to start my letter by telling you that, surprisingly, I don't hate you. But that doesn't mean I am going to talk to you, like ever. To be honest, what you did
was pretty savage. It hurts to know that, in your mind, you did not think I deserved at least a goodbye text. Instead, you completely blocked my existence as if I meant nothing to you. At first, my self-confidence was broken because I thought of myself so negatively. Looking back, blaming myself for your actions was my
biggest mistake. The fact is, by ghosting me you showed that you did not have the respect or the courage to express your own feelings. Honestly, how do you live with yourself ? How do you move on with somebody in general while knowing you were incapable of ending things maturely? But, like I said earlier, I do not hate you. Actually, I want to
thank you for that. Thank you for ghosting me. Because, by doing so, I was struck by reality. Now I hold a higher standard of who I decide to open up with, knowing not everybody is who they say they are. And as much as a waste of time you were, I learned a great lesson. I hope you don't pull this on
someone in the future because it shines a terrible light on your personality. Better yet, I hope you get ghosted. Just kidding... Maybe. Sincerely, A Wildcat Danielle Cortes can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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