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ICE sparks fiery protest

USD students protest against the potential presence of ICE at the career fair

USD football dominates Hatters

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Alanah Winston presents the crowd with statistics concerning undocumented immigrants in the United States. Paulina Sierra/The USD Vista

Paulina Sierra Opinion Editor USD sociology professor Greg Prieto, Ph.D., discovered on a casual walk to lunch that a potentially threatening organization – one that could shake the stability of the lives of certain USD students – might be present at the annual career fair. “I learned about ICE’s potential presence at the Career Fair when a Career Development staff person happened to be walking alongside me on my way to lunch, and she

shared with me that they had gotten this registration,” Prieto said. Undocumented students were informed on Friday, Sept. 21 that their safety might be compromised the following Tuesday due to the fact that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might be coming on campus for the Career Fair. Prieto and María Silva, who works at the Mulvaney Center and is an ally to undocumented students alongside Prieto, investigated the claim further. Through Robin Darmon, director

of Career Development, they were able to confirm that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was registered to attend. The original registration for the event was from ICE, and the claim was that they were specifically searching for students who could become agents. This was the first time the government entity had registered for the career fair. Because USD receives federal funding, USD was not able to reject or make any further decisions about their presence at the career fair. Career development, however,

came in contact with the registrees, and information being provided to Career Services. While the registration originally said that ICE specifically would be in attendance, the person that came in contact with Career Development services said that representatives of DHS as a whole would be going, and the online registration eventually was edited to fit this, but not until several clarifying phone calls were made. Meanwhile, Prieto decided to contact Natasha Salgado,

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The last time the University of San Diego football team lost a home conference game, most of the players on their current roster were in middle school. The iPhone 4 was the latest and greatest from Apple, and USD’s Fowler Park had not yet been constructed. Yes, the Toreros’ home Pioneer Football League (PFL) streak runs that deep. It’s been nearly eight years — since Oct. 9, 2010 to be exact — since Dayton University edged USD by one point at Torero Stadium. At the time of that defeat, redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Lawrence was 14 years old. “I think I was in eighth grade,” Lawrence said. “Probably playing Pac-Man or something on Playstation 2.” Since then, the Toreros have notched 31 consecutive PFL wins at home, earning multiple conference titles along the way, and this year’s crop of players has no intention of letting their program’s run of success end. Last Saturday, they extended their streak, and did so in emphatic fashion, beating the Stetson University Hatters by a score of 49-10. USD took down the Hatters with an aerial assault, stacking up 438 passing yards on offense behind a four-touchdown performance from Lawrence. Masterful as he has been nearly all season so far, Lawrence got things started early in the first quarter with a quick 11yard pass to senior wide receiver Christian Brooks. Eleven minutes later, Lawrence added on to his team’s lead by himself, ducking into the end zone with a one yard quarterback keeper to make the score 14-0 in favor of the Toreros.

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SCOTUS nominee faces Senate Judiciary Committee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford testify in response to sexual assault allegations On Sept. 27, 2018, Brett Kavanaugh once again sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Previously, Kavanaugh’s hearings dealt with his judicial qualifications and opinions. However, Thursday’s hearing focused on Kavanaugh’s connection to the sexual assault allegations filed by Christine Blasey Ford, Ph.D. In a letter to California Senator Dianne Feinstein, Ford claimed that the Supreme Court nominee had sexually assaulted her while at a party in high school. Ford maintained that Kavanaugh attempted to take her clothes off, and covered her mouth with his

hand to prevent her from screaming. Ford, now 51, would have been 15 years old at the time of the alleged assault. Kavanaugh denied these allegations. Ford’s allegations were released to the public shortly after the conclusion of Kavanaugh’s initial hearings. Because of this, the Senate Judiciary Committee decided to postpone their vote to allow testimony from both Ford and Kavanaugh. Ford’s willingness to testify before the committee reminded many people of the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas. President George H. W. Bush nominated judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court in 1991. Shortly after, Anita Hill, a law professor at the University of

Oklahoma, filed sexual misconduct allegations against Thomas. She claimed the nominee often talked to her about pornographic films, the size of women’s breasts, and referred to himself as “Long Dong Silver.” Hill recalled the numerous inappropriate remarks Thomas had made to her as colleagues. However, despite these allegations, Thomas was confirmed by the Senate with a 52-48 vote. In 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee was composed of 21 white male senators. The committee’s demographic raised questions about the hearing’s fairness, considering Hill’s identity as an African-American woman. Members of the committee referred to Hill as “a little nutty and a little

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Judge Kavanaugh gave an emotional testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Photo Courtesy of Ninian Reid/Flickr

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The Ford-Kavanaugh hearing

Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27

Kavanaugh from Page 1

slutty.” As a result, 1992 became known as “The Year of the Woman” as a larger number of women were elected to the senate. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee has four women representing the Democratic party. Senators Patrick Leahy, Orrin Hatch, and Chuck Grassley were three of the men on the committee at the time of the Anita Hill hearings, and were also present for Ford’s testimony. Grassley now serves as chairman for the committee. Recalling Hill’s testimony, Grassley’s

against Kavanaugh. Junior political science major Alessia Lo Cascio discussed the weaknesses of the movement, despite its growing prevalence. “The #MeToo movement has grown rapidly but it still has its limitations,” Lo Cascio said. “It seems that politicians are untouchable. Real progress has to be made, and that includes believing women and holding men accountable.” Del Dickson, Ph.D., a political science professor at the University of San Diego, noted the importance of the social climate for the hearings.

“I think that the purpose of bringing in the outside prosecutor was strictly about optics and not about getting to the truth.”

-Sienna Todd

office decided to change the optics of the hearing, bringing in an outside litigator for Ford’s hearing. Rachel Mitchell, an Arizona female prosecutor who specializes in sex crime prosecutions, was tasked with questioning Ford. Sienna Todd, a sophomore international relations major, was frustrated with the role of Prosecutor Mitchell. “I think that the purpose of bringing in the outside prosecutor was strictly about optics and not about getting to the truth,” Todd said. “As soon as Kavanaugh started getting angry, the committee switched over to Senators asking him questions directly as opposed to continuing to allow the prosecutor to ask questions. It showed how little importance the Republican senators placed on her role, and therefore how little importance they placed on Dr. Ford’s testimony.” The social climate surrounding sexual assault allegations has also shifted since the Anita Hill hearings. The rise of the #MeToo movement has brought greater public attention to instances of sexual misconduct. The movement has played a part in making some Americans sympathetic to Ford’s allegations

“The attitude of the country has changed significantly,” Dickson said. “If Thomas were trying to get on the Supreme Court today, there is not a chance that he would have been confirmed under these circumstances.” Early last week, it was announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee intended to vote and recommend Kavanaugh on the day after the hearing. At the hearing on Thursday, Sept. 27, Ford went under oath and shared her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Early on, Ford denied claims that she was acting with partisan motives and emphasized her intent behind the allegations. “I am here today not because I want to be,” Ford said. “I am terrified. I am here because I believe it is my civic duty to tell you what happened to me while Brett Kavanaugh and I were in high school.” Ford continued to describe the actions of Kavanaugh while at a high school party. She explained that a drunken Kavanaugh pinned her down and attempted to disrobe her. Having his hand over her mouth to prevent her from screaming, Ford

expressed her fears that Kavanaugh was going to rape or accidentally kill her. Members of the committee questioned her about the details of the night, including the party’s location. Ford recalled the house’s stairwell and the layout of the bedroom she was locked in. When asked about her most enduring memory, Ford remembered Kavanaugh’s “uproarious laughter.” Ford was also asked about her Aug. 7 polygraph test regarding the events of the party. The test, administered by a former Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent, revealed that no parts of Ford’s statement were false or made up. However, the results of this exam were not considered to be corroborative evidence. For four hours, Mitchell and other members of the committee questioned the validity of Ford’s testimony. Ford said she was 100 percent certain that Kavanaugh had assaulted her. Lo Cascio found Ford’s testimony difficult to watch. “Every woman knows someone who has been sexually assaulted, so it felt really personal,” Lo Cascio said. “I think we have a horrible problem in these sexual assault cases of putting the woman on trial and making her prove something instead of evaluating her testimony.” During the hearing, calls to the National Sexual Assault hotline spiked by 201 percent, suggesting that viewers may have been triggered by Ford’s testimony. Kavanaugh began his time before the committee by continuing to deny Ford’s allegations. In his opening statement, Kavanaugh referred to the confirmation process as a “national disgrace” and rebuked members of the Democratic party. He continued to note the impact these claims have had on his family. “My family and my name have been totally and permanently destroyed by vicious and false additional allegations,” Kavanaugh said. Kavanaugh defended himself through his calendars from the year

1982, when the assault allegedly occurred. The nominee compared his calendars to a personal diary, as he kept detailed accounts of his location and the people with him. Referencing the calendars, Kavanaugh claimed he was not present at a party like the one described by Ford. Members of the committee continued to ask Kavanaugh about his previous experience with alcohol, noting items written in his high school yearbook. Throughout the hearing, Kavanaugh repeatedly admitted to liking beer and having “too many” on occasion. When questioned about this, the nominee claimed he had never blacked out from drinking too much. However, this claim has been disputed by some

investigation into the allegations. The proposed investigation would consider the testimony of other individuals involved. Deborah Ramirez, the other woman who filed sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh, would be included in this. However, Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee rejected the idea of an additional investigation, citing a statement made by former Delaware Senator Joe Biden during the Anita Hill hearings. “The next person that refers to an FBI report as being worth anything obviously doesn’t understand anything,” Biden said. “FBI explicitly does not, in this or any other case, reach a conclusion. Period.” Lo Cascio however, believes an FBI investigation would be

“I think we have a horrible problem in these sexual assault cases of putting the woman on trial and making her prove something instead of evaluating her testimony.”

-Alessia Lo Cascio

of Kavanaugh’s former classmates. On multiple occasions, Kavanaugh avoided answering the senators’ questions surrounding excessive drinking by mentioning his athletic and academic achievements. The Ford-Kavanaugh hearings highlighted the partisan divide within the Senate. Near the end of Kavanaugh’s testimony, Republican Senator Lindsay Graham angrily addressed the Democratic members of the committee, labeling the hearings as “the most unethical sham” since he has been in politics. Seeing the allegations as an attempted Democratic power grab, Graham was sympathetic toward Kavanaugh. “I hate to say it because these have been my friends,” Graham said. “But let me tell you, when it comes to this, you’re looking for a fair process, you came to the wrong town at the wrong time, my friend.” Throughout the hearing, many senators suggested an additional FBI

beneficial in validating testimonies. “I don’t think the investigation is about finding the truth, it’s about finding enough evidence to cause reasonable doubt,” Lo Cascio said. “Brett Kavanaugh was nominated for one of the most important positions in our government. His appointment to the Supreme Court will change their vote for a generation. We have to take this seriously.” On Friday, Sept. 28, Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake revealed he would not vote to recommend Kavanaugh unless an additional FBI investigation was opened. President Trump opened a limited investigation into the allegations, to be completed in less than a week. As a result the Senate Judiciary Committee voted with an 11-10 majority to recommend Kavanaugh to the larger senate. At this time, a full senate confirmation vote has not been scheduled, but is expected to occur in early October.

Ford and Kavanaugh took an oath prior to sitting before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Both individuals provided the committee with emotional testimonies. Photo Courtesy of Ninian Reid/Flickr

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Bill Cosby behind bars

“America’s Dad” sentenced to incarceration in state prison for sexual assault crimes Amy Inkrott News Editor Noah Staninger Contributor Bill Cosby’s accomplishments and popularity have been overshadowed by the numerous sexual assault allegations against him. After several years of allegations and a mistrial, former comedian and actor Bill Cosby is now behind bars serving three to 10 years in a Pennsylvania state prison. Throughout his career, Bill Cosby has often been considered a prevalent cultural figure in American media. In 1965, he became the first African-American actor in a leading role when he starred in the show “I Spy.” Cosby quickly became a popular figure in the media as he appeared in various television shows and movies. He was also well known for the different comedy segments he produced. From his educational programs such as “Little Bill” and “Fat Albert,” to his family friendly shows such as “The Cosby Show” and “Kids Say the Darndest Things”, the comedian had a career spanning six decades with his final comedy special airing in 2013 titled “Far From Finished.” Cosby’s popularity earned him the title of “America’s Dad.” In 2005, Andrea Constand claimed that Cosby had drugged and groped her. The charges resulted in a $3.4 million settlement against the comedian. Documents from the trial, released in 2015, revealed that Cosby had admitted to giving Quaaludes to the women he targeted. Quaaludes are a powerful sedative with similar effects to current date-rape drugs. The drug used by Cosby has since been made illegal. When the #MeToo movement swept the country, many celebrities were brought into the spotlight for allegations of sexual misconduct. Since 2005, more than 60 women, many of whom worked in the entertainment business, have come forward with allegations against Cosby. Many of the accusers described situations similar to that of Constand. Cosby’s trial demonstrated the massive issue of sexual misconduct throughout the country, including institutions like the University of San Diego. Nearly one in four students face some form of sexual assault during their time in college. The #MeToo movement has brought greater attention to the prevalence of sexual assault in today’s society. Despite having fame, a net worth of $400 million, and a fulfilling and impactful career spanning decades, “America’s Dad” still faced repercussions for his past actions. He had a reputation as a wholesome family man and was a pioneer in his industry, but the allegations proved to change this. Although many students are

Bill Cosby’s mugshot from Montgomery County, Penn. Photo courtesy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/Wikimedia

too young to have ever watched his shows and didn’t grow up regarding him as a significant public figure, they are still able to understand the weight of his fame and the gravity of his actions. First-year student Gabriel Benso was disappointed to hear about the allegations against Cosby. “He was funny,” Benso said. “I watched Little Bill as a kid. It’s sad to hear that he was sexually assaulting all these women. I can’t believe he would do something like this.”

judge found sufficient evidence for Cosby’s case to proceed to a criminal trial. However, the events of June of 2017 ended in a mistrial as the members of the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. It wasn’t until April of 2018 that the case was retried and five women were permitted to share their testimonies against the comedian. Constand was the only woman to successfully file charge against Cosby. In the sentencing, the Pennsylvania judge classified Cosby

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“The trick is going to be to find some way to acknowledge these horrible things that he did but also to recognize that there’s a body of work which will always be there.”

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Eric Pierson, Ph.D., a professor of communication studies at USD who specializes in black images in television, commented on the significance of Cosby’s career. “I don’t think you can erase him from television history by saying, ‘We’re not gonna talk about that guy anymore,’” Pierson said. “So the trick is going to be to find some way to acknowledge these horrible things that he did but also to recognize that there’s a body of work which will always be here whether we want to acknowledge it or not.” In December of 2015, Cosby was arrested on three charges of aggravated indecent assault. After a May 2016 hearing, a Pennsylvania

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Bill Cosby as Alexander Scott from the television show “I Spy.” Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

as a “violent sexual predator” and required him to undergo counseling for life. On Sept. 25, Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison for the charges of aggravated indecent assault. Many people have felt conflicted about the results of the trial, including some individuals who grew up watching and working with Cosby. People in the enterainment business have cited him as a major influence who had a particularly significant impact on black comedians and actors. Some have spoken in his defense, having had fond memories of working with him. However, this is still overshadowed by his crimes.

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USD faces backlash over ICE ICE from Page 1

president of USD’s Associated Students, who then amplified the message to all student leaders of identity-based student organizations, such as the Movimiento Estudiantíl Chicanx de Azatlan (MEChA), the Chicanx student organization, Black Student Union (BSU), and Pride. Planning for action steps began within the next two days, at a series of meetings with the students. Alanah Winston, a student leader from BSU, was involved in planning. “Saturday we decided that one day of demonstration was not enough,” Winston said. “We wanted to get more traction, more attention, we wanted to give people multiple chances to be there in solidarity for our undocumented students.” The decision was made to have a four-pronged approach. First, the students would draft a statement of their grievances with the way the university handled the information. Second, a discussion would be held Monday night, Sept. 24, with Prieto, María, Career Services, and student leaders to answer student’s questions. Third, there would be a visual demonstration during the career fair in protest of ICE and their presence on campus. And finally, there would be a talk-back discussion on Wednesday night. The students then drafted a statement constructed was sent out Monday, as a Google Form, which gave students the opportunity to sign it in solidarity. “The university claims to be inclusive, open, welcoming, and caring to all those who share its mission, and we are calling on the institution to adhere to its principles and act, in particular when the Department of Homeland Security does not share our values as a Catholic university,” the statement begins. “Our undocumented community here has been a direct asset to the advancement of this institution. USD uses the prospect of diversity for admissions and advertisement, yet refuses to protect those they use as marketing ploys. We call on undocumented students for their intellect and resources, yet we are failing to protect them. We are occupying indigenous land, and in doing so we owe our respects to the people who tend to this soil. We must do better.” Monday night, the panel was held at Manchester Auditorium, with an attendance of about 75 students. These students proceeded to ask questions about why this happened and enumerate their grievances. “A lot of it was an articulation of the frustrations students felt at not being told with more notice, and also not taking a bolder stance in opposition to ICE’s presence given its apparent alignment with our mission,” Prieto said. However, what was most significant to Prieto were those who didn’t attend. “For me, one of the biggest things that came out of Monday was the absence of the administrators who were responsible for the decision room,” Prieto said. “We had a couple of the deans there, there were several

Students protest the potential presence of ICE at the Career Fair directors and AVPs, the associate vice presidents, but none of the executive council members who were talking directly with Robin.” Monday night, the DHS announced that it would no longer be attending the Career Fair due to the fear of more negative press. While this was a victory for the organized students, the decision was made to continue with the demonstration, since their grievances were with the lack of transparency demonstrated by USD. On Tuesday, the day of the event, the demonstration outside the Hahn University Center, which was housing the Career Fair, was held. Students held signs that ranged from direct anger at ICE and DHS to quotes from Pope Francis. Maya Ramirez, MEChA student leader and activist, spoke about her views on USD’s role in this. “We are not going to accept the fact that USD put the undocumented population at risk,” Ramirez said. “Their irresponsible actions, the fact that they did not stay transparent with us, is indicative that the relationship between administration and students, especially students of color, is broken, and we’re looking to change that.” Another major presence at the protest was a written statement titled Federalist 86, which was submitted anonymously to the organized students. The statement called the actions of the students tyrannical, and insisted the enforcement of the rule of law, as well as indirectly critiqued Natasha Salgado. “The issue at hand is one precisely of law and of men, and of which of the two ought to be held to the higher degree than the other,” the Federalist 86 reads. “It is clearly evident that our founders’ thought was superior, however it is dismal that in our modern day we have succumb to the tyrannies of the majority over the rule of law.” The authors of the Federalist 86 declined to comment. Prieto addressed the argument. “There are plenty of laws on the books that are deeply unjust that people hate,” Prieto said. “Take that same conservative position and ask them about Roe v. Wade. There’s a law that allows for abortion. So our question is not about whether something is legal, but whether something is just, and just because something is illegal, does not mean that we are not going to raise our voices to let it be known that we think it ought not to be. So, I think that the argument that we should not support our undocumented students because they’re undocumented misses the point entirely, which is that they shouldn’t be in the first place, because of the deeply unfair and politically pragmatic considerations that have gone into keeping their status as undocumented.” Prieto also commented on the portion of the Federalist 86 that called the action taken by the organized students “tyranny of the majority.” “I think if you look at the sheer number of students who turned out for the protest, you can see that they’re the minority,” Prieto said. “You can look at the

Students protesting ICE and DHS outside the Career Fair.

demographic data for this campus, and can see that they’re the minority. If you want to counterprotest, you have every right to do so, and I would encourage you to do so… I don’t think you can play up your victim status and then use that as a reason to not engage in the dialogue, because I don’t think you’re going to be lampooned in the way you think you might be. You might get push back, people will be critical of you, but that is the responsibility we all have to share when we articulate our opinions in the context of free speech.” The conversation was then moved to Wednesday, Sept. 20, when people were invited to gather and debrief on what had occured. A major difference between Monday and Wednesday was the presence of several administrators who came to listen and answer question. Prieto felt that the interactions between the students and administrators was productive. “This is what happens when administrators show up, when you face the students and open a dialogue with them,” Prieto said. “I think Natasha did an incredible job facilitating that, of making sure everyone was being respectful and civil. I think what that did was that it brought students face-to-face with the nature of the decisionmaking process on this campus, so they learn where the breakdown in communication happened, they heard a little bit about why the upper administration made the decisions that they did.” While Prieto felt that the conversation began productively, Alanah Winston felt tension with administration. “From a student perspective, in all honesty, I think we were productive on our side,” Winston said. “I will admit, my trust is broken with the administration, and I do not look at them anymore and think they have our best interest at heart, and so that is something that they’re going to have to earn back. Yes, they can say that they learned, and that they were listening, but until we

see action, I would say I’m not convinced.” While the first part of the conversation was mostly defensive, this changed when an undocumented student revealed her status and discussed in emotional detail the process of realizing the university had failed to tell her that they could have been out at risk. Prieto remarked on the way this changed the conversation. “I think that really touched the hearts of the administrators that were there,” Prieto said. “And I hope that the lessons that she raised, the transparency, advance notice, and bringing your stakeholders into the decision-making process are critical parts of being good administrators.” While administrators made an appearance in these conversation, the conservative voice never did, which Prieto found disappointing. Prieto shared his thoughts on these students who did not speak. “I think the other thing that it is important to keep in mind is that when we are acting out of principle, you might often be acting in the minority. That is certainly how our students felt outside at the career fair, they were being walked by, ignored, taunted by all kinds of people that didn’t want to see them there,” Prieto said. “These are the inevitable risks of political action and using your voice. So, while I understand that it would be hard enough to walk into a room like that, I think there’s a way to do it, and I think if students feel passionately enough about these issues, they can and should do it, recognizing all the while that they have, presumably, a group of people who feel like they do.” Winston, student leader from BSU, felt compelled to share what she believes is the secret to successfully advancing one’s political statements: the ability to lend one’s face to the cause. “When you’re passionate about something, and you want to take a stand, you just have to not care, you’re going to get support and criticism for it,” Winston said. “So,

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it doesn’t really matter if you’re opinion is unpopular, I guarantee someone else shares it. You just have to find like-minded people, and find strength in each other, and present as a united front. I think there was room for them to do that, and we genuinely, as the students, wanted them to come. From our perspective, we cannot understand why somebody would endorse ICE being on this campus, and we genuinely wanted someone to attempt to explain it to us. Not coming from a “can you disprove my opinion?’ but ‘why do you feel this way? Is there something I’m not seeing?’ And so, it’s a little bit disheartening that they didn’t come. We hope that eventually they will be willing to engage in conversation, because we won’t stop having the conversation.” While the week is over, the conversation will continue on, and the work for undocumented students done by Greg Prieto and María Silva continues. When asked if he feels optimistic, Prieto gave a hesitant yes. “In some ways, my feelings about this are unimportant,” Prieto said. “Who I trust, how good I feel, it’s almost unimportant to me. What I think is more important is doing the work. And so, there’s been an immigration task force meeting scheduled for next week, I look forward to meeting with my colleagues and getting back to that work, and I also know that we have a series of demands that students want to see acted up, and that’s going to be folded into the work María and I have been doing on this campus for the last couple of years. So, I feel optimistic, but optimistic or not, the work continues.” While a comprehensive conversation between opposing sides was never had, administration heard the students who organized, and intends to change the way they disseminate information, and only time will tell if the intentions stated were true. For now, the students are watching.

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The college career path

Getting a job after graduation is the goal, but figuring out when and where to start is the challenge Tori Thomas Asst. Opinion Editor The prospect of college graduation can be scary for some seniors, as they are forced, sometimes for the first time in their lives, to ask themselves that vital question: “Well, what comes next?” There are many options for students to pursue after college: graduate school, getting started on your career, or taking some time off to figure out the next step to take. It can be hard to know when, or where, to start looking for the path to follow after college. While some might feel indecisive, others might commit to a career early on and pursue the job of their childhood dreams. Senior Kaylynn Wilkes, who is currently a trauma intern at Scripps Hospital, is one of those students who had it figured out. She has known that she wanted to be a doctor since she was in middle school. Part of the reason she was able to make this decision so early on was due to the environment she was in. “My dad started telling me I

The check-in desk of this year’s Career Fair.

particular path to follow after college graduation, when the so-

“My dad started telling me I needed to think about jobs when I was 10. Some teachers told me I needed to start thinking about it when I was 13.” -Kaylynn Wilkes needed to think about jobs when I was 10,” Wilkes said. “Some teachers told me I needed to start thinking about it when I was 13.” Not everyone has this particular experience with deciding on their career. For some, that decision does not come until much later in life. Emma Nowakoski, University of San Diego class of ‘18 graduate, currently works overseeing an intern team at a marketing company. “I started looking the fall of my senior year!” Nowakoski said. “I already had an internship, but I wanted to keep options open.” There can be certain anxieties that come with deciding on a

called real world comes closer and closer. “I did feel pressure in the business school,” Nowakoski said. “A lot of my friends and colleagues were in finance and accounting where hiring began in October and November for the future year.” Figuring out the right time to start looking for employment options can be unclear to students. Thankfully, there are resources at USD that can be helpful for those unsure of how to begin the process. Emily Baxt is a counselor at the Career Development Center (CDev) at USD, a place where students of all ages can

go meet with an advisor to ask any questions they have and get advice about figuring out a career path that is right for them. “We will talk with students about choosing a major, exploring career options, looking at internships, jobs, and other opportunities like research and volunteer work, and learning effective job search strategies,” Baxt said. But the CDev isn’t the only service that aids students when it comes to their questions and worries regarding their future. There are other resources on campus that can be beneficial to them, depending on what kind and the particular level of support the student is looking for when reaching out. “Faculty members have great perspective and ideas for life after college,” Baxt said. “Other great resources are Cassandra Gomez, USD’s pre-health advisor, Del Dickson, USD’s pre-law advisor, and the Office for Undergraduate

Research. University Ministry’s staff can discuss discerning a calling and host retreats centered around this idea. Additionally, the Office for Alumni Relations loves to work with students and connect them to alumni.”

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What to do and how to get there are not the only considerations of college students when thinking about their impending careers. There are individual fears and worries that make the thought even more anxiety-inducing than

“Work hard in what I did have and continue to put school first despite the pressure to find a job, because when a company sees that dedication they know that it will carry into the workplace.” -Emma Nowakoski Both Wilkes and Nowakoski took advantage of the options offered to them on campus through the CDev. Wilkes spoke with the pre-health advisor as well as her professors when deciding what her next steps in career would be. “I liked talking to my professors about it,” Wilkes said. “The experience they have helped me a lot.”

USD student interacts with an employer at last spring’s Career Fair. Photo courtesy of the USD Media Gallery.

it would be to begin with. As a career counselor, Emily Baxt has seen a lot of different concerns from students coming through her office. “Some of the most common are that they won’t ‘measure up,’” Baxt said. “Their salary will be lower than their peers, the company won’t be as prestigious, or they won’t find a job at all, and I also hear ‘How am I supposed to figure out what I want to do?’” Wilkes is currently experiencing some of those worries as her graduation date approach. “I’m scared it’s not the right fit and I am just going with what everyone has told me to do,” Wilkes said. “But I can always change my mind later. It’s better to have more options than not enough.” Nowakoski shared some valuable advice to anyone who is struggling with making decisions about the future like she had been struggling. “The most important thing I learned was to be myself,” Nowakoski said. “Work hard in what I did have and continue to put school first despite the pressure to find a job, because when a company sees that dedication they know that it will carry into the workplace.” Any crucial transitional period in a person’s life can feel overwhelming. Often, it feels as if there are no options available and you have to figure it out by yourself. With USD’s variety of resources, finding a career does not have to be one’s first full time job.

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C A L I F O R N I A M I D T E R M S 2018

G O V E R N O R

Gavin Newsom (D)

The governor heads the state executive branch. He or she may have control over budgeting and appointing officials.

Newsom (right) is the current lieutenant governor of California, serving his second term. Before his time as lieutenant governor, Newsom served as mayor of San Francisco, his hometown. Newsom markets himself as the next leader of California’s resistance against President Donald Trump. Newsom’s platform focuses on expanding health coverage, protecting immigrant communities, and defending California’s environment.

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Kevin De Leon (D)

A senator represents the people living in his or her state. They write and vote on bills in the District of Columbia.

De Leon (left), a San Diego native, is currently the president pro tempore of the California State Senate. Key issues in De Leon’s campaign include ensuring a clean energy future, stronger gun control, and combatting President Trump’s “backwards and dangerous” immigration policy.

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Dianne Feinstein (D) Feinstein is currently one of California’s two United States Senators, and the most senior Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Some of Feinstein’s top priorities are protecting California’s environment, reforming current gun laws, and ensuring universal health care.

John H. Cox (R)

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Cox (left) is a former businessman running in his third election. Cox lost a pair of congressional races in his native Illinois before this gubernatorial campaign. Cox has focused his campaign on what the LA Times calls “pocketbook issues” – the increased gas tax as well as long lines and administrative issues at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Cox is a strong supporter of Proposition 6, which would repeal California’s gas tax.

District 52- San Diego, Coronado and Poway

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Scott Peters (D) Photo courtesy of Tommy Lee Kreger/Wikimedia

Scott Peters (not pictured) is the current US Representative for California’s 52nd Congressional District, which encompasses Coronado, much of San Diego, and Poway. Peters’ main promise is to improve Congress, making them work five-day weeks, vote on bills in a timely manner, and suspend Congressional salaries if the budget is not passed.

Ed Hernandez (D) Hernandez (right) is a practicing optometrist and also currently serves as a California State Senator. Hernandez prioritizes expanding access to health care for Californians, protecting the state’s environment, and making higher education more affordable and accessible. He promises to continue the work he started in the California Senate, reducing prescription drug costs and restricting youth access to tobacco products.

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Eleni Kounalakis (D) Kounalakis (left) was the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary under President Obama and is now seeking her first elected office. Kounalakis aims to “protect California’s values of diversity and opportunity,” which are values she believes drive California’s economy. Kounalakis promises to combat workplace sexual harassment throughout California and ensure equal pay for women.

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Omar Qudrat (R)

The lieutenant governor is the statewide constitutional governor and viceexecutive of California. He or she cannot vote or sponsor legislation.

Qudrat (not pictured) is a former prosecutor, who worked in the Pentagon as a member of the Department of Defense. Qudrat has focused his campaign on dealing with veteran homelessness, national security, education reform, and economic opportunity.

District 53- Linda Vista, Downtown and Chula Vista Susan A. Davis (D) Davis (not pictured) is the current US Representative for California’s 53rd Congressional District, which contains much of central San Diego, including Linda Vista and Downtown. Davis casts herself as a “strong voice in Washington” for San Diegans, and prioritizes strengthening the local economy, improving education, and supporting the military and military families.

Morgan Murtaugh (R) Murtaugh (not pictured) is a lifelong San Diegan seeking her first elected position. Murtaugh’s main goals include securing individual liberties, as well as protecting First and Second Amendment rights. Murtaugh defies what she calls “identity politics” and promises to support any bills which she believes promote “foundational American ideals.”

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E

A U.S. representative makes and passes federal laws. They are part of the legislative branch.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

C A L I F O R N I A M I D T E R M S 2018

G O V E R N O R

Gavin Newsom (D)

The governor heads the state executive branch. He or she may have control over budgeting and appointing officials.

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Kevin De Leon (D)

A senator represents the people living in his or her state. They write and vote on bills in the District of Columbia.

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John H. Cox (R)

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District 52- San Diego, Coronado and Poway

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Omar Qudrat (R)

The lieutenant governor is the statewide constitutional governor and viceexecutive of California. He or she cannot vote or sponsor legislation.

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E

A U.S. representative makes and passes federal laws. They are part of the legislative branch.

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F E AT U R E

Cool Kids Club sparks change

Toreros join club and spend time with differently-abled young adults while encouraging diversity Emma Goodman-Fish Asst. Feature Editor Zia Yurchuck, a sophomore student and president of the Cool Kids Club at USD, wholeheartedly believes in changing the biases surrounding differently-abled people and creating lasting relationships along the way. “It’s so important that we engage with people of all different communities and identities,” Yurchuck said. “We do a good job at USD, but many think it’s only race or culture and while that is important, we often forget about people with different abilities, and that community is so important for us to engage with.” The Cool Kids Club, a USD student-run organization, spends two days a week at Transition Resources for Adult Community Education (TRACE), a school in the San Diego Unified School District. TRACE defines itself as “more than a school: We are an educational support network to assist young adult students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adult life.” Through the club’s relationship with TRACE, students form powerful relationships with differentlyabled young adults. Yurchuck and other students look forward to the opportunity to meet new people, engage in different activities, and develop a greater understanding of others in their community. Yurchuck first joined Cool Kids Club in her second semester at USD, and now holds the position of president. Along the way, Yurchuck has made many friends, including a young adult named Grace, who loves to sing and dance. Grace has Down syndrome and Yurchuck

spends time with her every week. Grace’s favorite song is “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” and every time Yurchuck arrives, Grace sings it to her. Recently, Yurchuck developed a relationship with a student new to the TRACE program. After his first day spending time with USD students, the student asked, “Are you guys gonna remember me? Today was so great. I hope you come back every week.” This comment reminded Yurchuck of just how important it is to engage with differently-abled individuals and the benefits that they both can receive by interacting with one another. Katie Fredricks and Naia Perry are two USD students also involved in the Cool Kids Club and are passionate about creating friendships and changing the way differently-abled people are viewed. “We should use the term ‘differently-abled,’” Fredricks said after her experiences learning from differently-abled young adults. “Just because they can’t do things in the same way as us doesn’t mean they can’t do them.” Fredricks encourages the community to get involved with new people and get out of their comfort zone. “They are afraid or uncomfortable with people who are different, but people should realize that they are much more similar to us than they are different,” Fredricks said. Perry also recognizes this importance and has taken advantage of the opportunity to get involved with the Cool Kids Club as a first-year student. In her first visit to the TRACE program, she connected with Ryan, who has been at TRACE for at least a year. Ryan was hesitant

at first about the new students who had come and missed the old group, but Perry kept talking to Ryan and made an effort to reach out. They immediately had a connection after he realized they were both slightly scared. “At the end of the day, Ryan was asking if I was gonna come back next week already,” Perry said. Fredricks, Perry, and Yurchuck have all dedicated their weeks to making special friendships with other individuals, and it has changed them for the better. “I have realized that differentlyabled people are capable of so much more than society thinks,” Yurchuck said. “When we can see other communities and see their worth, it shows us how incredible these people are. To see USD students want to be engaged in this community of awesome people is really empowering.” Seeing the humanity in all people has the ability to shape a community. A greater understanding of others can inspire positive change. It is clear that differently-abled people have much to offer and should be treated as such. The University of San Diego prides itself on embracing diversity and cultivating culturally-conscious students. However, certain communities do not always get as much recognition as others. One of these communities is that of individuals who are differentlyabled. Those who are differentlyabled are often defined by stigmas and their perceived inabilities rather than the many strong qualities they possess. The Cool Kids Club gives this community opportunities to spend time with Toreros and learn from one another.

Naia Perry and Ryan playing soccer at TRACE.

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A RT S & C U LT U R E

Nina Montejano sees upside down University’s summer undergraduate research program sponsors student’s summer art project

Jenna Murphy Contributor Eight hours, every day, drawing. For some, this might not sound like summer vacation. But for Nina Montejano, a senior double majoring in visual art and architecture here at USD, this is what her life has looked like for the past four months. Last semester, with the help of her visual arts professor John Halaka, Nina applied for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Grant offered through USD’s Office of Undergraduate Research. Students who apply for the SURE Grant pick a faculty mentor and formulate a proposal for a 10-week project in collaboration with that faculty mentor. With Professor Halaka, Nina proposed to draw three large scale graphite drawings, and was awarded $5,000 to forego a summer job and focus solely on her artwork. After many laborious

days, she recently completed her “Made You Look” series, which features her completed drawings, all of which have been on display in the Camino art gallery here on campus. If one goes to view her work, they may be taken aback by the complex and confusing nature of her compositions. Montejano explained that this was no accident. “My idea started in a theology class that I took last semester, Art and Theological Imagination, with Dr. Babka,” Montejano said. “Her whole philosophy is about having faith in the unknown. That original idea made me want to create something that was confusing for the viewers.” All three of her drawings depict familiar scenes such as a living room or a restaurant, yet the scenes appear upside down. Taking a closer look, the viewer will find pictures and signs right side up, as well as small instances when gravity is defied. For example, the people’s hair doesn’t fall down but sticks straight up, away from their heads.

In the restaurant scene, a waitress, pictured upside down, carries a plate which has a burger and fries on it. However, the food is floating away from the plate, towards the ceiling. Yet the ceiling is where the ground would normally be. All of these complexities and peculiarities completely disrupt the viewer’s perception of reality, forcing them to reconsider their own perspectives on things familiar to them. “When I first started the project I made a list of things I’m interested in and two of the things were familiarity and disruption,” Montejano said. “I started thinking about Dr. Babka’s class, and realized it was a disruption of the familiar that I had been experiencing. So I asked myself, ‘What is familiar?’ And it’s my family and my living room, so that’s what I started with.” Starting out, Montejano drew her living room back home with her family members in it, right side up. She made one small part of the drawing upside down, a scene

A drawing of a living room from Montejano’s “Made You Look” exhibit on the USD campus.

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Diner scene from Montejano’s “Made You Look” exhibit.

in which she is sitting with her brother at their dining room table. This part would act as the disruption to the familiarity of her family scene, and was the part she drew last. “The part with my brother at the dining room table was going to be the only upside down portion of the drawing. So I flipped the whole drawing upside down when I was almost done with it, just to draw all the details of my brother. But when I stepped back and was looking at the drawing upside down, I thought, ‘Wait a second. This looks really cool.’ I think having the majority of the drawing upside down went better with this idea of uncertainty that I wanted to portray.” After finishing this 15-by-six foot drawing, Nina moved on to her two other compositions, stick-

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ing with the theme of the disruption of the familiar. She did this by choosing parts of her work to be upside down, as well as parts which would oppose gravity. She drew two more scenes, both depicting a restaurant that she and her family visit regularly in her hometown. For Nina, her countless hours of hard work have been well worthwhile, as she has enjoyed sharing her artwork with the USD community. Nina’s work doesn’t only reveal her commitment to her art, but also gives viewers a glimpse into her personal life. Her countless hours provide viewers with three intriguing pieces that create an experience for her viewers, in which they step out of their own reality and into a world that is quite literally flipped upside down.

In defense of English majors

The advantages of declaring English as a major in spite of popular misconceptions Dorothy Dark A&C Editor In the aftermath of the Cold War, the methods and curriculums utilized for teaching within the U.S. public education system had undergone significant change. This was a consequence of the political tension between the nations, but the race for breeding scientific elite left its mark on public schools across the country. The foundations at the core of education transitioned from classical technique to competitive grade-psychopathy with an emphasis on mathematics and sciences. These two subjects, in the context of late 20th century America, were believed to be of greater value to the nation and its progress. In the midst of this illusion, certain subjects more traditionally associated with the humanities became deemphasized in the education of youth in North America. Today, those subjects are at the forefront of certain educational philosophies, the Liberal Arts. However, the reputation of such studies, English and Literature in particular, are tainted by the belief that their relevance lacks substance in the modern world. In the world of college academia, a common misconception is that English degrees are a waste of an education. This belief can likely be debunked by any passionate English enthusiast, but the

benefits of pursuing an English degree are plentiful and worth considering when preparing to declare. As of July 2018, bachelor’s degrees awarded to English majors are down by 20 percent since 2012. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported in 2016 that the starting salary for English majors averaged in at $36,180. That’s significantly less than the average starting salary for earners from 10 varying degree groups, which came in at $50,556. English degrees do, however, have great value in one’s personal and professional life. The intense examination of language can yield great rewards for those who commit themselves. Abraham Stoll, Ph.D., offered a few comments on the advantages of pursuing a degree in Liberal Arts. “You ... prepare yourself for a life in which you have greater freedom of thought, and therefore greater freedom to experience things beyond your career,” Stoll said. Liberal Arts reach beyond the realm of professionalism, offering lifetime skills that help in all facets of daily life. “And you also prepare yourself to be a thoughtful and alert citizen, making you more likely to be part of the solution, not the problem, in American politics.” This is one of the greatest gifts a Liberal Arts degree can offer. An education in English offers more than studies in old and contemporary literature; rather, it offers the tools required to better

understand the craft of physical text and the human condition, as well as information on how to better live with one another. This comes from repetitive practice in closely studying the structure of language and its impact on the audience. Poetry serves as a perfect example of the critical lens adopted by students of English to more effectively critique language and better understand the layers of the text. In Aristotle’s “Poetics,” the philosopher refers to Poetry emerging from “the instinct of imitation.” It enables the audience to observe human life without the physical toll of enduring such realities. Through bearing witness to scenes of recognition, it triggers something within us that whispers, “This feels familiar.” By paying careful attention to the material which inspires this kind of reaction, more information on what’s within each person begins to inspire growth. The more stories made available mean the more potential for understanding something beyond oneself. This practice is not only vital in career success, but in the personal wellbeing of each and every person. In Georges Perec’s essay “Reading,” he makes arguments similar to Aristotle’s, yet more pertinent to the act of reading itself, which is also fundamental in the pursuit of an English major. Perec insists that reading is impacted, and interpretation altered, by the physical

situation of the reader and their surroundings. The eyes, the voice, the lips, the hands, and bodily posture all play into the practice of reading. Surroundings have their effect as well, as it all inspires thought and therefore inspires subjectivity. This need not cause anyone distress, for recognizing its inevitability will only further self-awareness, and that’s a start. Perec asks: “How is this chopping-up of the text effected, when our taking charge of it is interfered with by our own bodies, by other people, by the time, by the din of the crowd?” This is an English major’s task - to observe and dissect the language we encounter and interpret it with respect to the variation in human experience and the depth of language. “These are questions that I ask, and I think there is some point in a writer asking them.” Perec considers this essential to studies of any language, these questions and the answers which emerge from them. Cleanth Brooks offers one last note on paraphrase, both its failures and limitations. In his essay “The Heresy of Paraphrase,” an excerpt from his book “The Well Wrought Urn: Studies in the structure of Poetry,” Brooks offers his criticism of skimming through literature, robbing the reader of real understanding of the text in hand. There is no sufficient summation of any narrative that captures the nuance of the text in its entirety. Brooks

writes, “The poem does not merely eventuate in a logical conclusion. The conclusion of the poem is the working out of the various tensions - set up by whatever means - by propositions, metaphors, symbols. The unity is achieved by a dramatic process, not a logical; it represents an equilibrium of forces, not a formula.” Ironically, this summarizes the greatest failure of paraphrase; the true meaning of any text, without precise and intentional examination, cannot be discovered fully. English majors have to pay attention. This means more than showing up to class and completing assignments by the designated due date. It requires thorough analysis of text after text from authors familiar and foreign alike, and it’s not for everyone. But for those who do find themselves energized by this invitation, it is essential that fear of the major not interfere with the declaring process. Stoll’s final comment touches on the fluidity of English degrees, their potential and importance today. “[I] n English we study language and stories - and these are all over our lives, from novels and poetry, to television and film, to social media and radio, to how we talk with our friends and family, to the stories we tell in politics and religion. It’s all narrative - and this is what we study in the English major.” Indeed, narrative is in everyone, and narrative is what English majors are all about.

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SP ORT S

Toreros sweep WCC weekend

USD volleyball beats both Portland and Gonzaga in straight sets to extend WCC winning streak to three

Senior Lauren Fuller (left) and juniors Payton Douglass (middle) and Anna Newsome (right) react to a point in the midst of their 3-0 win over the University of Portland last Thursday. The Toreros are now 4-1 in WCC play. Zoé Morales/The USD Vista

Anderson Haigler Sports Editor As the Toreros made their way through one of the nation’s tougher non-conference women’s volleyball schedules earlier this season, USD women’s volleyball head coach Jennifer Petrie stressed the value of games against difficult opponents prior to conference play. “We could’ve had a really easy schedule and had a lot more wins, but at the end of the day if you want to be one of the best in the country you have to play them,” Petrie said last month. “I think that going into conference, (the Toreros) are going to feel really confident, because they’ve had that match play to rely on.” Last Thursday night, her team looked confident. Exceptionally confident, even. The Toreros continued West Coast Conference (WCC) play with a game against the University of Portland, and rolled to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Pilots in straight sets. As the Toreros (7-7, 4-1 WCC) took on the Pilots (12-4, 0-4 WCC), the difference between the two teams became stark, belying the disparity in the teams’ respective overall records and perhaps illustrating the merit of the Toreros’ rigorous non-conference schedule. The match was characterized by the Toreros playing with an energy and sense of chemistry that perhaps had not yet been seen this season. The win marked their third consecutive WCC victory following a 3-1 decision against Loyola Marymount University earlier in the week. Though USD finished the match in commanding fashion, the first set began relatively closely. Kills from five separate players to open the match kept

the Toreros neck and neck with the Pilots in the match’s early stages. However, following a tie at 11 points apiece, USD began to pull away. Led by a flurry of kills on offense from sophomore Roxie Wiblin and senior Lauren Fuller, the Toreros raced to a 2114 advantage. It was a lead they would not relinquish. Though the Pilots showed signs of life, pulling within five points of USD in the later parts of the set, the Toreros finished strong and secured a 2519 victory in the opening frame of their third WCC match. They did so behind seven kills from Fuller, and perhaps equally as important, just three collective errors. In their second set, it appeared that the Toreros had momentarily lost a step on the Pilots. They trailed throughout the opening parts of the frame, allowing Portland to take a 3-0 lead to begin it. They continued to play catch up until nearly the midway point, not leading until they took a 10-9 advantage on a kill from firstyear outside hitter Katie Lukes. From there on out, however, it was all Toreros, all the time. They took their lead and ran with it, playing their way to yet another 25-19 set victory that was nearly identical in its late stages to the one before it. This win, though, was a more balanced effort for USD on offense. Lukes and Fuller both chipped in five kills each, with junior middle blocker Megan Jacobsen adding in four of her own. Continuing the theme of minimizing mistakes, the Toreros committed just two attack errors. The Toreros’ third set appeared to be a culmination of USD’s progress both mid-game against the Pilots, and overall this season. In what would be the final frame of an impressive victory against a WCC opponent, the Toreros set forth what may have been one of

their best-played sets so far this season. Though the Pilots struck first and jumped out to a 1-0 lead, USD quickly leveled the score and never looked back. Behind three kills each from seniors Addie Picha and Fuller and four from Jacobsen, the Toreros had the Pilots on their heels nearly all set long, forcing them to make seven errors. Continuing their momentum from the set before, USD extended their lead to as large as 15 points, winning the set and match by a score of 25-10. Fuller, who had a team-high 15 total kills in the match, described her team’s performance after the game. “It was amazing,” Fuller said. “We felt super confident. I think everyone came into the match after working hard in practice. Coming off a win at LMU was really special too. Being able to continue our streak and all the hard work we’ve been putting in in practice and going out there in front of a home crowd I think is really important.” Fuller mentioned that team chemistry, as well as communication, was key to her team’s success last Thursday. “I think we were talking a lot more than we normally do, which keeps people focused,” Fuller said. “Everyone knows what’s going on in the play, which is special because not a lot of teams do that. We used to get caught up in plays but now we’re ahead of the game, which is cool as well.” According to junior libero Payton Douglass, positive momentum from their road victory against LMU carried over into their Thursday match. “Riding the high from LMU, this energy continued throughout the games,” Douglass said. “We want great success in our season, so everybody’s on a whole different

level right now.” Petrie assessed her team’s win. “Lauren Fuller had an exceptional evening, she had such high hitting percentages with only one error, I think she certainly did a lot for us offensively,” Petrie said. “I thought our setters did a really nice job, because if the setters are able to create some one-on-one and give the hitters the opportunities to get those kinds of hitting percentages, they definitely deserve some accolades from that. Our passing was really good, it was on the money. I thought Portland served pretty tough, but we were able to handle ball control and get the passes we needed to open up the offense.” Though the Toreros got out to a rocky 3-6 start to their season, they have found their groove as they make their way through the beginning of conference play, as they are now 4-1 in the WCC thus far. Douglass, who led her team with 14 digs, assessed her team’s progress as the season unfolds. “It’s all through trial and error,” Douglass said. “And right now we’re like in our groove, we’ve found our groove and our niche, and we’re riding on that as long as we can. And we’re improving on that. Even though we’ve found it, we’re trying to make it more intense.” Petrie said that the victory was perhaps an early culmination of aspects of the game her team had been working to improve. “It was really exciting to see them play and have it all come together and really just run through a team like we did tonight,” Petrie said. “I think that they finally have a comfort level with each other. Everybody is assuming their role, accepting their role, not only from the starters but from people that are coming off the bench, and from people that are pushing in

practice. Everybody is on the same page making us better everyday.” According to Petrie, the victory is among the Toreros’ most dominant so far this season. “We’ve had a lot of good wins lately, but they have not been in a dominant fashion,” Petrie said. “So having this match tonight and win in three I think really helps with their confidence. And going forward in conference just having that comfort level, knowing that no matter who we’re playing, we can start to just really come together.” After the Toreros’ Thursday night win, they took on Gonzaga University in another home WCC contest on Saturday afternoon. They were able to continue their dominance with another 3-0 win in straight sets against the Bulldogs behind 10 kills each from Jacobsen and Lukes. USD’s weekend success evens their overall record at 7-7, and moves their WCC record to 4-1, good for a two-way tie with Pepperdine University for second place in the standings behind Brigham Young University, ranked No.1 nationally. The Toreros will take on the aforementioned firstplace Cougars this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

FINAL SCORES: Sept. 27: USD 3, Portland 0

Sept. 29: USD 3, Gonzaga 0

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Soccer’s comeback falls short

USD women’s soccer rallies twice in second half, but loses in overtime to Gonzaga University

Eric Boose Contributor The Torero women’s soccer team came back from a one-goal deficit twice in the second half, but fell 3-2 in overtime against the Gonzaga University Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. Gonzaga defender Jodi Ulkekul scored her second goal of the game in the 103rd minute to win the game for the Bulldogs, handing the Toreros their second straight West Coast Conference loss this season. Three minutes into the second period of overtime, Gonzaga forward Alaysia Lane darted past her defender and fired a shot across the face of goal. Lane’s shot deflected off of a USD defender and fell in front of Ulkekul, who tapped the ball into the corner of the goal. The Toreros began the game with the better scoring chances of the two teams, but were unable to capitalize. Defender Emma Barrow had a fantastic chance from a corner kick in the ninth minute, as her header forced Gonzaga goalkeeper Isabel Jones to make a diving save. Barrow’s chance was the best either team had in the first 15 minutes, with neither side able to make a clear scoring chance from open play. Even Gonzaga’s opening goal came from a set piece. Twenty minutes into the match, the Bulldogs earned a free kick in the middle of the field 25 yards from goal. Ulkekul, Gonzaga’s captain, blasted the ball through USD’s defensive wall and a deflection took the shot past Torero goalkeeper Amber Michel. With a 1-0 lead, the Bulldogs seemed to be more in control of the game as the first half progressed. Michel was called into action two

more times in the first half, first catching a shot from distance by Lane, then punching a loose ball away from the goal. USD could not create a good scoring chance after Gonzaga’s opener thanks to Bulldog defender Ariana Pumpelly stopping multiple breakaways. Down but not out at halftime, head coach Louise Lieberman told her team to focus on what went well in the first half. “Just to go back to what we do well and stick to the plan instead of changing things that aren’t working,” Lieberman said. “Just really ask them to focus on the things that we ask them to do so that we can continue to execute on the things that are working for us that worked against our opponent on both sides of the ball.” As the second half began, it looked as though Lieberman’s halftime plan had worked. USD forwards Milan Moses and Summer Mason tormented Gonzaga defenders with their speed and dribbling abilities, creating multiple scoring chances for the Toreros. USD just barely missed a perfect chance in the 55th minute, as midfielder Sami Fairweather hit the post from six yards away. The Toreros finally found the back of the net an hour into the match, as Moses held off one defender, dribbled past two more, and put the ball into the top corner of the net to score her 11th goal of the season. However, USD was unable to maintain the momentum that led to the goal, as less than a minute after Moses scored, a long-range shot from Gonzaga hit the crossbar. The visitors regained their momentum, and eventually re-took the lead with 15 minutes remaining. The Toreros cleared a Gonzaga corner kick,

only to see the ball land in front of Bulldog defender McKenna Ferrera, whose shot through traffic found the back of the net. Almost exactly as it happened after the Toreros’ goal, the Bulldogs lost their momentum after scoring. Four minutes after Gonzaga’s second goal, USD was back on level terms. Moses created yet another scoring chance with her shot ricocheting off the goalpost. Thankfully for the Toreros, forward Katie Lapomarda was on the spot to put the rebound into the back of the net. This time, USD kept the momentum in their favor and had multiple chances to score a third goal. Moses and Mason continued to beat Gonzaga defenders, but the Toreros did not manage to get a shot on goal. Moving into the rest of the season, Lieberman hopes to capitalize on Moses and Mason’s attacking talent by getting more players involved around the penalty area. “To get more people scoring would mean allowing us to transition together as a unit, and sometimes Milan and Summer go really fast so it’s not easy to catch up to them,” Lieberman said. “We’re working on having people trailing in behind so we can keep possession of the ball in the final third instead of just a one-and-done type of thing.” Gonzaga had the best chance to score in the first 10 minutes of overtime, Michel making a solid save diving low to her left to deny Bulldog forward Samantha Heilman. As the second 10-minute overtime began, Gonzaga was dominant. Before assisting the winning goal, Lane forced Michel to make another diving stop. Gonzaga scored

Junior defender Devyn Kelsey attempts to dribble past an opponent. Thomas Christensen/The USD Vista

the winner on their next attack. Despite the loss, Lieberman was proud of her team’s persistence. “There are so many moments in the game I’m proud of the girls and the way they step up and answer back, and continue to work hard,” Lieberman said. “Then there’s moments where we lapse and unfortunately get scored on or lose the ball when we shouldn’t. It’s difficult, that’s always difficult, so what we try and do is learn from it and get better and get ready for the next match.” As far as preparing for the next match is concerned,

Lieberman hopes to keep the team thinking positively. “I’m a super positive person and try to keep it going in that direction because I don’t believe there’s any other way to go or else it really goes downhill,” Lieberman said. “So keep believing, keep helping them believe, keep giving them confidence, helping them see the light and knowing that there is always good things that can happen ahead.” USD’s next home match is on Oct. 6 against West Coast Conference opponent Brigham Young University.

Toreros bested by Highlanders Early red card dooms USD men’s soccer to a 2-0 defeat to UC Riverside

Alyssa Sanchez Contributor The University of San Diego men’s soccer team lost 2-0 to the University of California, Riverside Highlanders last Friday. The game immediately proved to be dramatic when USD player Chris Tobler was given a red card and ejected from the game in the 18th minute after colliding hard with a UC Riverside player. This took a toll on the Toreros as it brought them down to 10 players. This changed the team’s dynamic which upset head coach Brian Quinn. “The early red card changed the momentum of the game,” Quinn said. “It was inexcusable to get a red that early in the game. He should have known better.” This loss of Tobler caused the Toreros to work harder as the defense could no longer remain compact. Midfielder Jimmy Ryan played the entire 90 minutes and explained that he had to exert himself more than usual due to the shortage in players. “Since we only had 10 players, we were constantly backtracking. It was definitely a tougher game,” Ryan said. UC Riverside forward player Daniel Castaneda scored the first goal 20 minutes into the game.

This was the second blow to the Toreros in the first half. In an attempt to answer back to the Highlanders, USD forward player Reuben Dass nearly scored as he quickly approached the goal. The shot was blocked which sent the players back to midfield to battle for the recovery of the ball. The Highlanders played very aggressively as their forward players took multiple shots at the Torero goal. USD goalkeeper Matt Wiher made several impressive blocks throughout the game to keep the Highlanders at bay. The Toreros tried desperately to even the score before the first half ended. Forward player Miguel Berry often evaded the Highlanders’ defense and brought the ball near the goal multiple times. He was subbed out near the end of the half but was back in the game at the beginning of the second half. The score was 0-1 in favor of the Highlanders at halftime. “We organized at halftime to be sure that we would defend well in the second half,” Quinn said. “We hoped to have the opportunity to tie the game and possibly go into overtime.” Wiher made a save immediately after the second half commenced. USD kept a tight defense in order to prevent another goal by UC

Riverside. It was clear that the Toreros played even harder during the second half both offensively and defensively. Multiple shots from USD forward players nearly entered the goal but the Highlanders’ goalkeeper was always in position to block the ball. At 70 minutes, nearly all of the Toreros were on the Highlanders’ side of the field in order to redirect a corner kick from their teammate into the goal. It was unsuccessful and the UC Riverside goalkeeper quickly got the ball to one of his forward players, Daniel Aguirre, who had already gotten down the field. Without sufficient defense to stop him, Aguirre kicked the ball and scored the second goal of the game. The score was then 0-2 and little time remained. “Once it got to 0-2 there were only 20 minutes left. It was too much for us,” Quinn said. USD’s defense tried to stay vigilant after the second goal in order to prevent any more scoring from the Highlanders. There was not enough time to give the Toreros a chance to recover and the game ended with UC Riverside victorious. Although the Toreros lost, Quinn explained that he was still proud of his team and especially impressed by the tenacity of his midfielders Paul Ramlow and

Ross Meldrum. He added that the team is ready to get back to practice to prepare for conference. “I think we’ll lick our wounds a little bit and then look forward to entering into conference,” Quinn said. “It’s kind of like a

new season. There’s seven games and everyone starts even.” The Toreros will travel to San Francisco, Gonzaga, and Portland for three WCC games next week. They return home on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. for a game against SDSU.

First year Chris Tobler looks on as he recieves a red card in the game’s 18th minute. Thomas Christensen/The USD Vista

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October 4th, 2018

Football takes down Stetson Toreros extend home PFL win streak to 31 games in 49-10 romp over Hatters

Left: Junior wide reciever Michael Bandy celebrates after one of his two touchdown receptions Saturday. Right: First-year tight end Dalton Kincaid reaches above a Stetson defender for a seven-yard touchdown catch. Thomas Christensen/The USD Vista

Football From Page 1 As the second quarter unfolded, Lawrence began to open things up a bit. A deep, 25-yard strike to Brooks once again kept the Toreros moving downfield before sophomore running back Terrence Smith punched his way through the Hatter defense for a 10-yard touchdown run. Up three scores before halftime, the Toreros showed no signs of letting up. Smith broke free for the second time on USD’s following drive,

seemed like the odds were much more in favor of the Toreros in those instances, and perhaps a 90-10 probability split would have been more accurate as Lawrence dropped perfectly-placed passes into his receivers’ hands seemingly at will. He spoke about the trust he has in his receivers after the game. “More often than not (the passes) are coming down,” Lawrence said. “(Stetson) had a couple of really good athletes, really good corners, but I know my receivers and tight ends are

“I think we really had to come back and look deeper in ourselves and find who we are as a team, and we showed it on the field today...We’re a hardhitting team who wants to win.” -Michael Bandy sprinting 37 yards to make the score 28-0 with 4:05 to play in the half. Though Stetson would go on to score in the final seconds of the second quarter, it became clear just halfway through the game that the Toreros were in control. Lawrence found junior wide receiver Michael Bandy twice in the third quarter, teaming up for two scores and 36 yards in the span of just five minutes. The ease with which Lawrence completed passes to Bandy and the rest of his receivers underscored something that was on display all game for USD: precise throws from their quarterback and an ability from their receivers to come down with the ball in tough one-on-one matchups deep downfield. On several occasions, including his 36-yard touchdown pass to Bandy, Lawrence targeted his receivers in 50-50 situations, ones where either his teammate or the defender might have an equal chance of catching the ball. On Saturday, it

gonna compete with anyone, so I feel good throwing the ball to any of them.” The confidence Lawrence has in his teammates is mutual. Bandy, who owned one of several spectacular catches last weekend by the Torero offense, stated that he has 100 percent faith in his quarterback and his passing abilities. “It definitely shows that he knows where to put them and we know how to catch them,” Bandy said. USD’s success on offense, however, was not limited to deep passes. The Toreros were a model of offensive success and efficiency in all facets of their game, and posted up 174 rushing yards to complement their 438 passing yards, averaging 5.8 yards a carry and 13.3 yards per attempt. This sense of efficiency was present even late in the game, as the Toreros put the finishing touches on their victory behind a field goal

and yet another touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. USD football head coach Daley Lindsey assessed his team’s offensive execution. “I think we passed a lot better than we ran,” Lindsey said. “We did get the job done running the ball on the perimeter, which is what we’re gonna have to do, because people aren’t gonna let us run inside like we’ve done for the last five years.” Lindsey was impressed with both Lawrence, and his team’s wide receivers. “Anthony was extremely hot today,” Lindsey said. “I thought our receivers did a fabulous job with pulling down balls, and to go up for contested balls, and managing to hold on after they hit the ground.” However, the sixth-year head coach expressed surprise in just how effective his receiving corps was able to be. “We know Anthony is gonna do that,” Lindsey said. “We didn’t know our receivers and tight ends could do that.” When the dust settled and time expired on USD’s sunny Saturday afternoon offering, the Toreros were 49-10 victors. Though the game was filled with positives for USD, Lindsey still identified room for improvement in his squad, namely in the way of penalties. The Toreros were penalized nine times, costing them 117 total yards. “I thought it was the one negative from the whole ball game,” Lindsey said. “The kids played really good, but we had too many 15-yard major penalties on both sides of the ball that just weren’t smart football. Had it been a closer game, it could’ve made a difference.” Leading up to their game against Stetson, the Toreros enjoyed a bye week after completing a two-week road

stint that saw the team go 0-2 against UC Davis and Harvard, two formidable non-conference opponents. Lindsey explained the impact that the off week, as well as being back home had on his team. “I think those two games showed us that we can play with almost anybody,” Lindsey said. Despite that sentiment, Lindsey stated that his team may have been a bit overworked after a loss to Harvard that preceded the bye week. “I thought we practiced too long, I thought we worked them too hard,” Lindsey said. His remedy for a winless road slate of games? Less practice. “Last week, we cut practice back by 30 to 40 minutes,” Lindsey said. “We wanted it faster, we

The wide receiver mentioned that an increase in leadership may have contributed to the Toreros’ success. “I think leadership stepped up this week and last week, and it definitely showed,” Bandy said. For Lawrence, the time off was important simply so he and his teammates could let their bodies recover from a difficult stretch of games. “It was nice having that week off after two really really tough games,” Lawrence said. “To be able to have that week off and have everybody kind of get their bodies back, get their legs back, it’s great.” Lindsey’s less-is-more approach clearly paid off. In doing so, his team extended their lengthy PFL home win streak to 31

“Anthony was extremely hot today...I thought our receivers did a fabulous job with pulling down balls and managing to hold on after they hit the ground.” -Dale Lindsey wanted good players versus good players, because that’s how the game’s played. The result is what you saw today. That is the result of 90 guys taking it on their shoulders to get better, and they did a good job today.” Bandy spoke about what his team took away from their bye week and adjusted practice schedule. “With the bye week last week we definitely picked it up and learned how to connect with each other, Anthony, and all the receivers and spread the ball around,” Bandy said. “I think we really had to come back and look deeper in ourselves and find who we are as a team, and we showed it on the field today. We’re a hardhitting team who wants to win.”

games. Bandy spoke about what that streak means to him and his teammates, adding that he and his teammates don’t want to be the class that lets the streak end. “Definitely not,” Bandy said. “We’re gonna keep it going, all the way, as long as possible.” Lawrence weighed in on the significance of the streak. “It’s definitely a lot of pressure,” Lawrence said. “But our coaches stress — just play our game and do our thing, and if we go out there disciplined and execute, we’ll handle any game.” The victory moves the Toreros to 2-2 (1-0 PFL) on the year. Next weekend they travel to take on Morehead State (1-3, 0-1 PFL). They return home Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. for their Homecoming game.