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With summer comes less assignments and more free time. Here I’ve compiled a few of my must-watch shows and movies to keep you entertained during the break.

“The Vampire Diaries” Universe

To keep yourself occupied the entire summer, get sucked into the whirlwind that is “The Vampire Diaries.” While this went off the air in 2017, the second show, “The Originals,” aired for a total of five seasons, with “Legacies” still running and on its fourth season.

It’s difficult to explain the actual concept of the show, as it first starts out as a love triangle between two vampire brothers and a human teenage girl, later introducing the original family of vampires, a witch serial killer, a siren for some reason and the constant unknown fate of characters that never seem to stay dead.

The second show in the franchise focuses on the original vampire family, the Mikaelsons, and the third show focuses on the children born in the two shows prior, hence the name “Legacies.” Each show keeps you invested with every new episode and plotline and they’re all available on Netflix.

“Julie and the Phantoms”

One of my favorite shows of all time, “Julie and the Phantoms” takes around four hours to watch, with just nine episodes. Because of its unfortunate cancellation after just the first season, I’ve made sure to re-watch it numerous times, with each time being just as magical as the first.

It’s generally considered to be a kid’s show, but many teens and adults have taken a liking to it. The show follows Julie Molina, a young girl who recently lost her mother, as she finds her way back into music by forming a band with three ghosts.

This is a lighthearted show with musical numbers each episode, along with being critically acclaimed after receiving 13 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning three of them and being placed in Netflix’s “Representation Matters” collection.

Psych

One of the most genius shows to have ever been produced, “Psych” is available with an Amazon Prime membership and free with ads on Peacock.

The premise of the show follows Shawn Spencer and Burton Guster as they work to solve crimes for the Santa Barbara Police Department, under the false assumption that Spencer is a psychic.

The show includes an abundance of comedic elements, along with some romantic and serious aspects. Essentially, it has everything that makes a good show, and with 120 episodes and three movies, you’ll be occupied for a decent part of the break.

“Rebelde”

For those interested in a must-watch foreign show, “Rebelde” is a Mexican telenovela following students at a private school, each competing for a “Battle of the Bands” title.

The first episode introduces the antagonist of the series, along with potential love interests and rivals. The character’s styles throughout the season and their different passions give each viewer something to love about each character, although I’m still not the biggest fan of Luca.

With LGBTQ representation and original music along with covers, the eight-episode show keeps viewers captivated the entire way through, leaving just enough of a cliffhanger — until the second season’s release sometime later this year.

“Fear Street” Trilogy

If movies interest you more, Netflix’s “Fear Street” movies are loose adaptations of R.L. Stine’s books of the same name. The three movies follow a different year in the same plotline, with elements of horror and science fiction, along with a touch of romance, the show delivers a compelling thrill-laden narrative that is sure to keep you interested.

The first movie, “Fear Street: 1994” centers around a group of teens that discovered an evil force responsible for a history of brutal murders. The next movie, “Fear Street: 1978,” lets viewers tag along as a dark secret is uncovered, transitioning into the third and final movie, “Fear Street: 1666,” which flashes back to the evil’s origin.

The end of the third movie brings viewers back to 1994, concluding the trilogy. Each movie is around two hours long, making them perfect for a movie marathon.

Honorable mentions

Some movies and shows that are worth the watch but are more acquired tastes are “Twilight,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Glee” and “Descendants.”

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Housing 2022: Honey, I’m home

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Keeping the turbulent and ever-changing nature of Berkeley’s housing market in mind, the number of questions that both UC Berkeley students and city residents have regarding accessible living space is largely unsurprising. Indeed, our city is a beautiful one. We have a bustling urban life, flourishing green spaces, an eclectic ecosystem of small businesses and familiar faces and a campus full of the most brilliant minds this country has ever seen. And yet, there are fissures growing along the surface. 

What does it mean to live in a city that’s plagued by gentrification? How do you make an unfamiliar space feel welcoming when it’s so easy to lean into the pitfalls of self-isolation? Is there a way to make peace with Berkeley when so many of our neighbors are being pushed to the peripheries of this community? And just how do I go about renting that room? We know being a student here means being forced to contend with questions that aren’t always fun to answer. Allow this issue to give it a try, no matter how difficult. In doing so, we might find a way to make this overwhelming, ever-growing place feel just like home.

How to succeed as a Berkeley renter

If you told me a year ago that moving out on your own was not as simple as it sounds, I wouldn’t have believed you.

— Ari Cortes

‘Where you are wanted’: A letter to home

A few days ago I was scrolling through Instagram and stumbled upon a screenshot of a Tumblr post that said, “Wasn’t that the definition of home? Not where you are from, but where you are wanted.”

— Izza Ahmed

Dealing with homesickness: Ideas to help cope with being away from home

As time went on, I learned to cope with my homesickness, and I’ve now begun to see Berkeley as my second home, too. With any luck, these methods that helped me adjust will also work for you!

— Ishwari Nagnur

I’m on my way

Attending my dream school — even if seemingly for only a few hours a day — reminds me how much campus and Berkeley have to offer.

— Adriana Temprano

Alone with ghostly company

There are moments when the loud sounds reverberating off of the colorful homes onto the cracked pavements of the lively Berkeley streets can make the quiet in my roommate-free apartment that much quieter.

— Maria Khan

Coloring in: Berkeley’s muralists, opposition

Murals have played a major role in the city of Berkeley’s culture since the 1960s, and some of the region’s murals have been around for more than half a century.

— Mallika Seshadri

‘Exclusionary and racist’: History of housing, gentrification in Berkeley

In evaluating the origin and consequences of gentrification and the housing crisis in Berkeley, we can look to the history of the city’s exclusionary and racist housing policies.

— Amrita Bhasin

There’s always Craigslist

As I watched those around me find one another and sign leases, my panic grew; in contrast to my peers, who seemed to have everything figured out from location to money to roommates, I didn’t have a tentative — or really any — plan in mind.

— Stella Kotik

How to access tenants’ rights services

In the last few months, I have had to contend with my own dispute involving the leasing company that represents the owner of the house that I live in.

— Alexander Christiano

A safe haven’s travel away from home

So what is living away from home really like? A trial-and-error process. And I definitely made more errors than anything else.

— Alisa Steel

The fight for 1921 Walnut St.: A history of 8 rent-controlled units

The eight rent-controlled units that once encompassed 1921 Walnut St. are now little more than a barren construction site.

— Cameron Fozi and Riley Cooke

The Daily Californian

Emory University Police Department (EPD) Chief Cheryl D. Elliot apologized in a May 5 statement for any confusion caused by a University tweet stating that an “active shooter” was on campus. The tweet, which has since been deleted, was released at 11:41 a.m. as the first in a series of updates prompting students to shelter-in-place for over two hours on May 5.

“There was no active shooter,” Elliot wrote. “There were concerns of a possible armed subject on campus.”

Students on Emory’s main Atlanta campus had to shelter-in-place, putting the move out process on hold, after a Druid Hills High School student was believed to have fled to Emory with a gun. Although it was not known at the time, the student did not have the weapon while on campus, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC).

Druid Hills High School went into lockdown just after 10:30 a.m. when students alerted administration that their classmate may have had a gun. Police officers cleared the high school around noon, but could not locate the suspect. They learned that he had likely fled to a nearby park or woods, and attempted to track his phone location.

The police realized the suspect may have fled to Emory’s campus shortly before noon, forcing University students to shelter-in-place and prompting the initial tweet. 

In its entirety, the deleted tweet stated that “Emory Alert: Active Shooter reported on Emory Main Campus. Police responding. Details to follow.” However, at 11:57 a.m. — six minutes after the original Tweet was posted — Emory sent an email alert to students calling the suspect a “possible armed subject,” noting that police were on the scene at Druid Hills High School.

The initial tweet by Emory University alleging an “active shooter” was on campus. The tweet has since been deleted.

The original tweet was deleted shortly after, and at 12:08 p.m., the University tweeted “Emory Alert Police are on scene at Druid Hills HS. Possible armed subject on Emory Campus Shelter in place. We do not have an active shooter on campus.” 

Emory did not tweet a clear correction stating that the original message was inaccurate in its description of the suspect. 

The University kept students updated through Twitter, text and email. Emory posted five tweets between 12:46 p.m. and 2:18 p.m. saying “Latest Update: Continue to shelter in place, stay in buildings at Druid Hills campus until an all-clear is announced.” Students were not told information such as where the suspect was or if Emory police knew his identity.

An all clear was issued at 2:21 p.m., allowing students to stop sheltering-in-place. 

Although it was not communicated to students, the AJC reported that the suspect, who is a minor, was taken into custody by University police on campus shortly before 4 p.m. He did not have a gun at the time, but admitted to having one earlier and helped police recover the weapon in the woods near North DeKalb Mall about half an hour later. 

The charges against the student include carrying a gun in a school safety zone and aggravated assault, according to the AJC. The reason for the aggravated assault charge was not disclosed. 

Elliot noted in the statement that Commencement and other routine activities will continue across campus this weekend. 

“EPD continues to partner with neighboring law enforcement agencies to make this event the special celebration our students, faculty, staff and visitors deserve,” Elliot wrote.

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Commencement speaker for the Class of 2022 announced to be Bob Woodward at the annual senior breakfast.

As the 2021-22 academic year comes to an end, so does the leadership term of Minnesota Student Association (MSA) President Abdulaziz Mohamed and Vice President Samiat Ajibola.

The pair sat down one last time to talk to the Minnesota Daily about what they have accomplished this year, what they are proud of and what they will remember going forward.

Give me the highlights of what you accomplished this year.

Mohamed: “We have found this to be a very successful year for our student advocacy. We awarded over $40,000 in grants to student organizations. We passed over 19 resolutions and statements of support through our Forum body. We got the Mobile Market on campus, and we’re tackling transit equity through the universal transit pass. The student referendum passed with over 95% approval for a $15 minimum wage. Sami and I set out some lofty goals based on the platforms for our campaign and listening to student groups, and I’d like to think we did a pretty good job.”

Ajibola: “We did a lot of work on making MSA a more inclusive place to be. We reconstructed our first-year program, where instead of it being a process you apply for, we selected everyone. Our sexual assault task force passed a resolution on having more transparency in the process of victim survivors getting more academic accommodations. We also did our “You Are Not Alone” campaign, which was a benefit concert for the Aurora Center and raised almost $1,500. A lot of work cannot be done in one year sadly because there’s so much that happens, so we have carried over a lot of work that is going into the next presidential team.”

Personally, what is the MSA goal you are the most proud of accomplishing this year?

Mohamed: “I would say it would be rolling out the Mobile Market on campus. In our campaign, we talked about food insecurity rates on campus. We brainstormed a lot of ideas on how we could slow down those rates and the Mobile Market was something we didn’t anticipate to be done this year, but I’m happy to say that it was. I’m immensely proud of the food insecurity work we were able to largely do in our organization. More specifically, it was the Mobile Market, but largely it was food insecurity advocacy in MSA.”

Ajibola: “I am so proud of how much work we’ve done outward facing this year. A lot of times, MSA’s work is very internal, but this year we’ve turned to partner with our student body on a lot of campaigns. We partnered with so many people at the University and got to hear them speak on what they are passionate about, and that was beautiful to see. We were able to put our practices into what we were doing and have it not only affect students in the organizations but students everywhere.”

What lesson can you take away from being in the leadership position of MSA?

Mohamed: “There’s a lot of lessons that still need to be learned, but to make sure that you can build meaningful relationships with the people in your life. I think that MSA is a very big organization with a lot of different students and often times it can be very difficult to sit down and speak with each student, not only to hear about their story but to what drove them to be a part of the organization and what drove them to be a University of Minnesota student. I think there are so many stories with students, so just making sure you’re taking the time to build meaningful and intentional relationships is something that I was able to learn in this role and [am] still learning to this day.”

Ajibola: “Sometimes there can be this pressure, like ‘It’s my goal to get all these things done; it’s my goal to advocate for students,’ but there’s just so much to do. I learned that it’s okay to take it one step at a time; it’s okay if you don’t complete every single goal or didn’t make every single student feel accepted. It’s a long battle that cannot be won in a couple of months and that’s something I’ve had to learn how to deal with. There’s so many people who come into this organization, into this role, and have to leave, like I think I’m one of the first vice presidents that hasn’t left the organization in a really long time, and that says a lot to how much work has to go into this. I have to remind myself that it’s okay to not get everything done. We have to put ourselves first because we’re all students first at the end of the day.”

This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

Local Utah musician Addison Grace played a string of sold-out shows on their first-ever tour with indie singer-songwriter Cavetown. Grace went from bedroom melodies and YouTube videos to a large following across platforms and stages flooded with light and amassed with crowds.

The Rise of Addison Grace

Grace kickstarted their musical career after uploading videos of themself singing and playing ukulele to YouTube several years ago. In 2020, Grace released their first single “Sugar Rush” and was signed to Warner’s Level Music after developing a professional relationship with singer-songwriter Robin Daniel Skinner, better known as musician Cavetown.

The duo collaborated to produce “Sugar Rush,” releasing “Honeysuckle” and “Why I Overthink” shortly after. Grace’s recent release, “I Wanna Be A Boy,” was announced shortly after the singer came out as non-binary. This declaration of queerness cemented Grace’s standing in the music industry as an out LGBTQ+ artist whose sound and subject matter strike a chord with their listeners.

On the track, Grace sings, “’Cause I’ve grown sick of staring hours in the mirror / Molding cheekbones hope a new face could appear / I’ll break and bend my spine / If it’d make you say you’re mine / You’re mine / You’re mine.” This song has given LGBTQ+ fans of Grace’s music something to relate to. This is an especially significant achievement due to the number of transgender and non-binary artists such as Grace and Cavetown who work hard to get the recognition that they deserve as musicians. The relative degree of mainstream success enjoyed by Grace and Cavetown seems to be an indicator that there is indeed space in the industry for LGBTQ+ artists who aren’t afraid to share their music with others.

Their touring debut in support of Cavetown comes almost two years after signing with Level Music. Several of the shows sold out and Grace has been documenting the experience of meeting fans and playing on stage via their Instagram and other social media channels, posting clips of songs discussing some of the meanings with their large following. They also share things about their non-binary identity and create memes about being queer.

Gracefully Gifted

Cavetown and Grace share similar stories and similar sounds that compliment one another beautifully. Both originated as musicians who recorded in their bedrooms and both share identities under the transgender umbrella. Their respective talent and combinations of soft melodies create a brand of dreamy melodic pop that haunts. 

The growth shown by Grace in just a few years leaves remarkably bright promise for the young musician’s future. They’ve continued to produce and share honest and open music, content and conversations that bring a sense of community to their platforms and performances. Grace’s story is an inspiring tale of creative perseverance. An artist who went from bedroom covers of The Beatles to playing their original music for crowds, they bring to light the possibilities of what can happen when creatives engage with others and showcase their art. 

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Poetic Pontification: On poetic community

Berkeley has been home to many poets in the past, and today is no different. This week, Melina sits down with Taylor Stoneman, a poet from Arizona, who found Berkeley to be the perfect place for her poetry to flourish.

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INTRO MUSIC

SAM MOSER: Hi everyone, my name is Sam Moser and you’re listening to “In The Know,” a podcast by The Minnesota Daily. Together, we’ll be exploring the University of Minnesota’s students and communities with each episode.

In this episode, we will be highlighting the fourth-year University of Minnesota student Sonu Lane, and her journey to becoming one of the nine fashion designers that featured their collection at Coalesce, a Premiere AAPI fashion show. The Minnesota Fashion Week event took place on April 30 at Allianz Field in St. Paul. Lane is being recognized in this way as she wraps up her senior year at the U. We will hear from Lane herself as well as her models, former apparel design professor and the event organizer as they describe what makes her fashion line individualistic and unique. 

Before the event, The Daily sat down with Lane to explain what an attendee can expect to see at Coalesce.

SONU LANE: This fashion show really showcases all the AAPI designers and each designer is so unique, they also have their own references about their own culture. So I’m really excited for it.

MOSER: According to the fashion event producer, Moa Xiong, Coalesce is an Asian American and Pacific Islander event conceptualized in the fall of 2021 to highlight creativity in the Asian American community, and it is not limited to apparel design.

MOA XIONG: We’re just super super excited because we have such an amazing cast of creatives. And it goes from everywhere, from designers, to artists to DJs, to our photographers, videographers, everybody that’s a part of this. They’re just so amazingly talented. And they’re all from our AAPI community here in the Twin Cities.

MOSER: According to Lane, networking is vital in the world of fashion, and she says it’s nice for creators to be recognized by the entire community for that reason.

LANE: This is a premiere AAPI fashion show. So it’s all new designers, it’s a whole new community. They’re going to take a lot away, just simply like, through the designs that they see, or the designers that they talk to, or even the food that they eat at this event.

MOSER: Lane defined her line as a collection of interchangeable garments.

LANE: Within these garments, I’ve incorporated textiles that are really really known in India. So the fabric that I’m using is called bandhani, which is a tie dye technique used in India. And it’s intricate work, but the turnout is beautiful.

MOSER: She placed an emphasis on creating modern silhouettes for her line as well.

LANE: It’s not just for Indian people, it’s for the people who are interested in Indian fashion, who want to, you know, wear it proudly, but also want to know more about it. So again, using those modern silhouettes, but mixing that culture in through textiles.

MOSER: Coalesce is Lane’s first fashion show, and according to Lane, she knows little about the process. Lane sees Coalesce as a great learning opportunity.

And she wasn’t going through the process alone. According to one of her models, third-year apparel design student Cindy Leewood, Lane often bounces her ideas off of her peers. 

CINDY LEEWOOD: When I had a fashion show, she was also helping me do that. And so for this, like a fashion show if she has some questions or like, has some like fit issues, we would talk about it and I would help her.

MOSER: Another of Lane’s models, fourth-year apparel design student Summer Vue, is happy to be involved in this event for Lane as well.

SUMMER VUE: She had asked if I wanted to model for her because she did want to keep it to friends or people that she knew really well rather than looking for, like professional models, which I thought was really nice. And I think it’s just like a really exciting opportunity for the both of us in terms of her designing. And then also for all of us to be able to walk for her and to also to show her designs off as well.

MOSER: Lane was pleasantly surprised when a Fashion Week ambassador took note of her work during her senior thesis showcase in the fall of 2021.

LANE: I was just shocked, because they had recognized it, and the fact that they ended up, you know, networking with other people, and they’re like, hey, this designer is really cool. She has a really unique line. And it ties with her culture and her background.

MOSER: Lane welcomed the opportunity to showcase her line, but she recognized the level of commitment it would take. 

LANE: I was like, wow, I just finished one thing, do I really start another thing? But I think it was just really exciting. Because this was my, you know, again, my way to show what my designs are.

MOSER: One of Lane’s favorite outfits from her collection included a teal top with a cropped-up square neck made of raw silk coupled with a patterned miniskirt. 

LANE: Somehow in the light, there’s like some reflection on just, it reflects as if it’s a different color, like green or even a little tint of gold. And then within that top, I also sewed on a small leaf embellishments to create, you know, add a little bit of texture to the top. And then to match with it was the mini skirt that I created with the bandhani textile, which was also embroidered with gold thread.

MOSER: Lane also described some of the details on the miniskirt.

LANE: And it had little mirrors on it. And again, that, you know, the mirror work was so beautiful. And this miniskirt also had a little like thigh slit. So when the model was walking, you know, she felt more comfortable and able to move.

MOSER: Expression of Lane’s individuality and Indian identity is extremely important to her methodology. 

LANE: This collection is really inspired by my culture, and just influences of my background and who I am.

MOSER: Lane was able to speak with the Daily once more after the event to further discuss how her Indian culture played a role in the conception of her fashion line. Lane is from the city Pune in the state of Maharashtra, but she likes to draw influences from across India for her work.

LANE: A lot of my ties are through just learning about it through history books, and doing my own research on India, and it’s textiles. But I think that’s just again, like a start for me to connect and network and create those ties, even with actual people, even professors who have more knowledge on the Indian culture and fashion.

MOSER: Lane views fashion as an opportunity to empower oneself through embracing their culture.

LANE: It’s often not taught in school. We’re all from different communities, or countries and different areas on the Earth. And I feel like, often it’s either misinterpreted, or it’s not even mentioned. And so this is a way for me, myself, to present it in a really cool way too. Because who doesn’t like fashion?

MOSER: She said that every culture offers its own unique interpretation of textile design, and it’s something that she gives great consideration while creating her line.

LANE: It’s super important to me that we just talk about it. I’m open to having even people come up and ask me what is this design? Or what is this fabric? And why did you choose it this way, instead of you know the Western way?

MOSER: According to Xiong, Lane’s emphasis on and dedication to her Indian identity made her an appealing candidate to be selected as a designer. Lane said that she was directly inspired by the colors of India.

LANE: Their colors are super, super vibrant, they’re often inspired by, you know, the natural environment within India or like, just a lot of the art, even the architecture too. So, wherever I create something I often love the colors, I often try to make it as vibrant as I can. 

MOSER: Lane’s connection to India also influenced her choice of textiles.

LANE: In my collection, I did use some bandhani textile with embroidered work on it, and again bandhani tie dye technique that they use within textiles. So, you know, again, with my style, I am curating more toward modern because it’s, it’s kind of, you know, I’m in that environment and people like more than modern fashion, but how do you like, you know, teach about culture within that?

MOSER: Vue also appreciates Lane’s culturally influenced approach to fashion.

VUE: I also admired that she pulls her Indian culture into her work as well because I think that’s really important to showcase as a person of color, especially in this industry because It’s not necessarily the most diverse.

MOSER: Her peers definitely appreciate her ability to create one-of-a-kind pieces, and Xiong expressed high praise for Lane’s work and individuality.

XIONG: As a student designer, you’re coming in with some veteran designers who have been doing this for years. And like you still stayed really true to your designs. You’re not easily influenced, which I feel like in this industry can happen really easily as like a young designer or just anybody who’s coming in as a young creative. 

MOSER: According to Xiong, it is the fit that makes her garments stand out.

XIONG: She also has a great eye of making her garments fit, you know, really nicely. And it’s, that’s, that’s, I think, like one of the big things, I love fashion and I’m really short. And so I’m constantly looking for things that you know, will fit my body and my height and everything like that. And I felt like everything that she made for her models, like they were just like, so perfectly done.

MOSER: Leewood claims she wouldn’t mind wearing Lane’s line for everyday life.

LEEWOOD: I could relate to what they have to say about Sonu’s garments, like, she makes them fit very well. You feel very confident in your outfits. That’s how I feel about my outfit. Like, I feel very confident about it, because I, I just know I look good in it.

MOSER: Vue often works alongside Lane in and outside of class, and finds her work ethic contagious.

VUE: She is an extremely, extremely hardworking person. And like, that’s not even in terms of like school just outside of school as well. Like, I feel like she’s always doing work. And it’s really inspiring, because it’s like, ah, like, you kind of see her do stuff and you’re like, Man, I feel like I should be doing stuff. You know, it’s kind of like that kind of energy. And she’s also very giving and caring. She always wants to help other people, which is really nice. And I admire that a lot about her.

MOSER: One of Lane’s apparel design professors at the U, Lindsey Strange, also had this to say about Lane.

LINDSEY STRANGE: She’s really eager to always push herself, which really stands out about her. She’s always looking for feedback and wanting to improve and I’ve always really appreciated that about her as a student.

MOSER: According to Lane, she sees no value in following the footsteps of somebody else. Lane said she initially wanted to emulate her classmates and peers, but eventually began to embrace her own individuality which has led to greater happiness, a deeper sense of pride and better creative output overall.

LANE: When I started incorporating more and more of what I loved and what I liked, that’s when I got better. So just like sticking to your guts, and just, being different.

MOSER: She hopes that this event can inspire and empower local creatives to manifest their own sense of confidence. According to Lane, seeing her work presented in such a professional way had  an inspiring impact.

LANE: I think, you know, just seeing it, just seeing that, like, oh, my gosh, I made this. I think that’s probably just the most rewarding part.

MOSER: Lane was able to briefly summarize what this opportunity means to her.

LANE: Overall, I’m excited about the show, I’m excited about representing the Indian community through fashion. It’s new, it’s different, but it’s an exciting way to present who I am. 

MOSER: As we come to a close, The Daily would like to thank Mao Xiong, Cindy Leewood, Summer Vue, Lindsey Strange and Sonu Lane for taking the time to share their thoughts with us. 

And to all listeners, thank you for tuning in. We’ll see you next time. I’m Sam Moser and this, is In The Know.

Cal baseball, Stanford to square off in penultimate Pac-12 series

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A colossal task awaits Cal baseball this weekend. The Bears will be on the road and approximately nine games back from an at-large bid to regionals with nine games left on their schedule. To make the challenge even harder, they will face No. 11 Stanford in what will be their penultimate conference series before the Pac-12 tournament begins on May 25.

Cal knows what it’s up against this weekend, but head coach Mike Neu spoke stoically after shutting out San Jose State 10-0 this past Tuesday.

“It’s a Pac-12 team — every series is a difficult series,” said Neu. “We’re just going to prepare the same way and go play our game. If we play well, we have a chance to do well.”

It may be bravado, or a Cal coach unwilling to sing Stanford’s praises. Either way, Neu’s confidence is admirable, especially considering how well the Cardinal has played at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto this season.

Stanford is .500 in away games this season but is 14-5 at home after winning its last five games played in Palo Alto. A long road stretch that lasted the final two weeks of April saw the Cardinal win a three-game series over No. 12 UCLA and tie two series against Grand Canyon and San Diego State. In its long-awaited return home this past Tuesday, Stanford beat UC Davis 16-6.

Despite being significantly worse on the road than at home this year, the Cardinal was unranked at this time last month. Its recent two-week road trip saw Stanford fly up the rankings to No. 11, just in time to host the Bears.

If that’s not scary enough for Cal fans, Stanford’s dominant win over the Aggies on Tuesday saw the Cardinal hit a season-high five home runs and score another season-high 16 runs. Stanford has been one of the best pitching teams in the conference all season, allowing the third fewest runs among all Pac-12 teams, so this late-season renaissance of its offense might make the Cardinal unstoppable through the final stretch of the season.

Stanford’s reinvigorated offense should be especially concerning for the Bears, whose bullpen has been their weakest link this year. Case in point, Cal allowed 23 runs through its three-game series against No. 25 Oregon last week. Even in their 9-8 win over the Ducks this past Sunday, their sole win in the series, the Bears’ Christian Becerra and Josh White allowed a combined three runs in the bottom of the ninth.

Just as it has all season, Cal will likely have to rely on its hitting to slug out a series win this weekend. Junior first baseman Nathan Martorella was extraordinary for the Bears throughout the month of April, hitting .431 through 72 at bats for 24 RBI. Martorella, along with shortstop Keshawn Ogans, who is batting .322 on the season, as well as deep-ball machine and outfielder Dylan Beavers (15 home runs) have led the Bears on offense and oftentimes made up for sub-par pitching.

A combined four-hit shutout against the Spartans this past Tuesday was an anomaly, but a most welcome one for Neu and the Cal pitchers. Reliever Tucker Bougie, who pitched 2 ⅓ scoreless innings in relief of starter Ian May, earned the win.

At 7 p.m. Friday, the Cardinal will throw the first pitch of the series. Even though Cal’s postseason chances are slim, a series win on the road over a ranked Stanford team would at the very least be a moral victory, one they could carry into the conference tournament later this month and use to mount an improbable run at a Regionals berth.

William Cooke covers baseball. Contact him at wcooke@dailycal.org.

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The 51st senate of the Associated Students of Colorado State University held an emergency session May 4 to hear the bill “Approval of the FY23 Student Fee Package.” 2021-22 Vice President Merry Gebretsadik presented the bill, and the 51st senate voted to pass it. 

After the passing of the bill, the gavel was passed from Jackson Hunter to Nicholas DeSalvo. The 52nd senate began with the swearing in of senators and associate senators.

The 52nd senate then moved on to the ratification and elections of officers, beginning with the chief justice-elect, Marcus Zacarias. Zacarias is a political science major and legal studies minor and previously served as an associate justice.

“His understanding for this system I think is truly unique, and it’s a skill set that will serve him very well in this role,” said Christian Dykson, former president.

Zacarias was ratified and sworn in as chief justice.

“We have in the past faced conflict within the space, so I would like to minimize the conflict in the space.” -Kimberly Carracedo, ASCSU speaker pro tempore

The senate held an election for speaker pro tempore. Noah Burge and Kimberly Carracedo were the two candidates. Burge was a senator for the College of Business.

“I think I’m most qualified because of the impact of organization, financial responsibility and community service,” Burge said. “I think those are the three big points as a business major. … I think it’s a big thing that we’ve seen brought to the position recently, is the aspect of really detailed organization and financial responsibility, making sure that we’re functioning as a senate space.”

Carracedo was a senator for El Centro and is studying political science and international studies. Carracedo spoke about her goals to aid the speaker of the senate and aid senators with legislation and any conflict that may arise.

“We have in the past faced conflict within the space, so I would like to minimize the conflict in the space,” Carracedo said.

Carracedo won the election and was sworn in as speaker pro tempore. Burge was later elected as parliamentarian.

The candidates for recruitment and retention officer were Sabina Gebru and Faraaz Bukhari.

“Outreach is something that I’m good at; I feel that I’m a good communicator,” Gebru said. “I have a lot of outreach already within my community and other communities I’m in close contact with, and I work closely with the (Student Diversity Programs and Services) offices and other organizations across campus.”

Bukhari is studying health and exercise science and is a first-time senator for ASCSU.

“People come with the story,” Bukhari said. “Whether it be long or short, everyone’s had different chapters in their life. And if I can be a part of that, that’s awesome. If I can help move the pages along and show them where their passions lie, I really appreciate doing that in this role.”

ASCSU entered into a discussion and debate period over the candidates. Alex Silverhart expressed concerns that both candidates were not appropriate choices for the position because they were both new to ASCSU. However, Bukhari won the election and was sworn in as recruitment and retention officer.

ASCSU then moved on to ratify the executive cabinet. Many members of the new cabinet spoke about their excitement and the plans they have for their respective jobs in the future.

Haydyn Deason, an ecosystem science and sustainability major, was ratified as the chief of staff.

Benton Roesler was ratified as the director of housing security.

Kenneth Kinneer, a political science major, was ratified as director of environmental affairs. 

Jasen Wahler, a former senator for ASCSU, was ratified as secretary of state.

Faith Largo, a biology major, was ratified as director of campus community.

Charlie Williamson, a theater performance major and former senator, was ratified as director of diversity and inclusion.

Silverhart, a biomedical sciences major, former senator and former Budgetary Affairs Committee chair, was ratified as director of health and wellness.

Grace Crangle will return to her position as director of marketing. Crangle is studying communication studies.

Evan Welch, a political science major and former senator and University Affairs Committee chair, was ratified as director of governmental affairs.

Jillian Cook was ratified as director of finance. Cook is a data science major and agricultural business major who has worked on the Board for Student Organization Funding.

The last member of the executive cabinet was Jose Zermeno, who was ratified as director of traditions and programs. Zermeno is majoring in sociology, criminology and criminal justice.

After ratification of the executive cabinet, ASCSU held elections for committee chairs. Sammy Trout was elected as chair for the University Affairs Committee.

“Everything that affects the student population goes through this committee, and I’m excited to take on this responsibility,” Trout said.

Elizabeth Rencher was elected as chair for the Budgetary Affairs Committee.

“I really am excited to become more involved in ASCSU,” Rencher said.

Ariadne Athey was elected as chair for the Internal Affairs Committee.

“I have the knowledge to run the Internal Affairs Committee in a neutral but beneficial way, but as chair I can share that knowledge,” Athey said.

Later, ASCSU heard legislation for the night, starting with Resolution 5201, “Approval of the 52nd Senate Bylaws.” The resolution will be sent to all three committees.

The next piece of legislation was Bill 5201, “Legislative Job Descriptions.” The bill will be sent to all three committees.

The last piece of legislation was Lex 5201, “ASCSU Constitutional Amendment Act of May 2022,” which seeks to stop the nullification of 50th and 51st senate’s constitutional amendments. The lex will be sent to all three committees.