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Utah State University DigitalCommons@USU The Utah Statesman Students 6-7-2021 The Utah Statesman, June 7, 2021 Utah State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers Recommended Citation Utah State University, "The Utah Statesman, June 7, 2021" (2021). The Utah Statesman. 1755. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers/1755 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Students at DigitalCommons@USU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Utah Statesman by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@USU. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@usu.edu.
Utah State University, Logan, Utah Week of June 7, 2021
Inside Manny Martins’ vision
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for USU soccer’s success
By Jacob Nielson
SPORTS CONTENT MANAGER
From his days painting the lines on the field and swagger won’t get it done.
moving the benches as a humble assistant at Los An- “I appreciate (the beautiful game) but you know I
geles Mission College in 2001, to helping recruit the also have been around long enough to understand
best class the University of Oregon women’s soccer that you don’t always control what the style of play
team has ever assembled in 2019 as an associate is like,” he said. “So, style of play is not the priority
head coach, Manny Martins is well acquainted with or the focus but rather our team identity. And our
the college coaching industry. play and identity are that we want to be a team
Now he believes he’s ready to take the next step that’s fit to play and compete for up to 100 and 10
forward, becoming the head soccer coach at Utah minutes … a team that plays with confidence and
State, replacing Heather Cairns — who stepped on the front foot.”
down after 18 years at the helm. This aggressive mentality should fit nicely with the
The Portugal native, who is just the second minori- team Martins is inheriting. The Aggies – who started
ty to be hired as a Utah State head coach in program four underclassmen in the abbreviated 2020-21 sea-
history – a fact he didn’t know until his wife, Lorena, son, thus having plenty of young talent for him to
read him the press release of his hiring – plans work with – showed they have the competitive spirit
to build upon the culture Cairns established, by to align nicely with his vision.
tin was an assistant on the 2012 UCLA team that
fielding a team that comes together to be the most After starting the season 0-3, USU won five of their
made it to the NCAA quarterfinals.
relentless team on the pitch. seven finals games over Mountain West opponents
He’s been involved with the U.S. women’s national
“I want opponents to be miserable coming to play to finish the season 5-4-1. Cairns told The Herald
team, being a scout and analyst for the 2019 world
in Logan,” he said. “(We want) to control all mo- Journal their ability to turn their season around was
cup champions, while also assisting the 2016 U17
ments of the game.” a credit to the team’s resiliency.
and 2020 U20 teams that both won World Cups. As
This mentality doesn’t seem to be first nature to Martins noted their competitiveness as an attrac-
an associate head coach for Oregon, he helped the
Martins but rather gained over time. tion for accepting the position. But he also recog-
Ducks reach as high as No.14 in the nation in 2019.
Living in Portugal until he moved to California nizes it is his job to help his athletes maintain this
Throughout all his different coaching experiences,
in 1993, he learned to admire what is called, the ambition, and further build USU into a consistent
Martins has identified one attribute all the successful
beautiful game, where having possession and being winner. Being part of several different winning
programs had.
the most stylistic team on the field is all the rave. teams in his previous coaching stints, Martin be-
“Having an environment where there’s truly an
But at some point in his coaching journey – which lieves he can do it.
investment in student athletes’ success – meaning
began when he was hired as an assistant at his alma While at Los Angeles Mission College, the team
everything is done with the objective of putting
mater Sylmar High School in California in 1996 – he won a conference championship and finished with a
them in a position where they can do their best
came to realize trying to be the team with the most No. 3 ranking in the nation for junior college. Mar-
work,” he said.
One key way to create this environment where
student-athletes can optimize their ability is to build
a culture of inclusiveness, something Martins plans
on instilling.
“I want to create an environment where our stu-
dent-athletes can be their authentic selves without
fear of any persecution or judgment and create an
environment where we actually celebrate those
differences and celebrate their authenticity and look
for and find the strengths and the positives in those
differences that are going to make us stronger,”
Martins said. “For me, it’s my responsibility to one,
define what that looks like, and two, module it. And
if I can do that then they should be alright.”
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Initially, the new immigrants were
treated extremely well. Since they
were willing to work for less than $26
per month (whereas American workers
charged significantly more, typically
over $30 a month) and were willing to
work the “dirty jobs” that many others since 1902
were not willing to take. The business-
men and mining bosses in the area
loved employing and forming compan- STUDENT MEDIA
ionships with the Chinese.
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But, while 25,000 Chinese immigrants
State University since 1902.
moving to California in less than two
Reporting online 24/7. Printed
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300,000 immigrants in total came to
the Golden State, coming from “Mex-
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Ireland, Italy, the West Indies and even
as far away as Australia. The gold rush
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after the “dirty jobs” became the only
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ones available, the Chinese became
Deep Roots: An Exploration viewed as competition, driving down
the wages and acting as competitors
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Emily White
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of Asian History in the rather than friends. While the way the
Chinese lived in America was original-
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of culture to America, it soon became
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By Michael Popa significant events of severe mistreat- viewed as a detraction and oddity that opinion@usustatesman.com
NEWS STAFF WRITER ment of these people. Today, we’ll take wasn’t welcome anymore. ——————
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it all the way back to the beginning Government also made an appear- Savannah Knapp
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history accented with great 1849. became violent) and passing legisla- Bailey Rigby
achievements that broke down In 1848, there were only a few hun- tion, like the Foreign Miners Tax Act staff photographer
barriers to the future. These same dred Asians living in America. In 1850, of 1852, that taxed immigrant workers photo@usustatesman.com
histories are also bloated with an however, over 25,000 had moved to nearly $5 a month for working in the — —————
array of human rights abuses that are the continental United States, mostly United States. It was at this time that Josh Davis
lessons for the ages. Ranging from the to California. These droves of immi- the government, being led by Presi- video manager
egregious period of slavery and the grants came here to make money in dent Lincoln, also began construction video@usustatesman.com
Triangle Trade to the folly of modern the rich gold mines recently discovered of the Transcontinental Railroad, the ——————
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relationships between classes, races
Americans.
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Join me, Michael Popa, this week as immigrants worked in unusually large The rest of this story is available at
I explore with you over the next few mining companies of 100-200 people, usustatesman.com.
pieces the deep roots that Asian people many more immigrants explored other Cover art by Bailey Rigby
have in this country as it relates to the ventures: laundries, hotels, restaurants
Statesman June 7, 202
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Beautiful desert hikes in Logan ogan isn’t explored enough.
Every summer I hike the four mile Wind
sagebrush, gliding in the w
The hardest trail on this
UtahStatesman,
Cave Trail until I know it better than I know It’s across from the wind c
myself, ignoring the other canyon hikes and trails pretty similar. The trail is a
Logan has to offer. I decided this summer would than the wind caves hike.
be different. I’m officially ignoring the classic wind loop around the mountain
TheUtah
cave hike and opting for newer and more exciting half hours to do the whole
trails. five miles long. There are
Page44--The
To start off my summer adventure, I explored the overlooking the canyon ro
Logan River Trail. The sandy dirt trail is a popular keted in lush pine.
one that starts near first dam and follows the river If you want to see some s
Page
most of the way. I’m not going to lie, it’s not much the Providence Canyon Tra
of a hike. While the trail is nearly six miles long, and it’s an actual hike. The
it’s not difficult. Walking to the sound of the river the parking lot, so don’t ta
rapidly flowing downstream was tranquil. The soft You hike up the mountain
pockets of moss on the rocky mountain side were reach the waterfalls. Yes, y
a dull green I hadn’t ever seen before. The more I falls. Plural. As in, multipl
looked around me, the more alive I felt. from ridged cliffs. Needles
Right across from the Logan River Trail is the worth it.
Highline Trail. To get to the path, I crossed the Next up on my list was a
street and went under the overpass, where loose River: Rendezvous Park. T
rocks replace the usually sandy trail. At first the trail and more of a walkin
trail is uphill, but once you’ve reached the top, canyon, it’s in between can
everything levels out. For all my runners out there, the valley. The Logan Rive
this is the trail to go running on. Sure, the first the park, but it’s beautiful.
little bit is a rough uphill climb, but the views from perfect place to go for pon
the mountainside are incredible. Wildflowers grow tion. There’s a bridge that
all along the trail and butterflies flutter along the – it’s my favorite lookout p
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warm summer air. beneath the bridge and singing birds dodge tree
list is the Crimson Trail. branches, it’s undeniable: Logan is breathtaking.
caves, and I think it’s All my life I’ve openly talked about how dry Utah
a little steeper and longer is. It’s not green here, it’s brown. I have never loved
The trail forms a giant living in Utah, and even when I moved to Logan
n. It took me two and a for school, I constantly talked about how much I
e hike, which is nearly needed to get out of the desert. But upon further
some amazing views examination and exploration, I’ve discovered that
oad and mountains blan- even a dry desert (like Logan) can be beautiful. I’m
still not crazy about sagebrush, but the wild trees
sick waterfalls, go on and flowers that grow in the Cache canyons are so
ail. It’s a six mile hike, unique and bright. Even a desert can be beautiful.
e trail is to the right of But maybe I’m just high off of vitamin D and good
ake the trail to the left. exercise.
for about three miles to
you heard right. Water-
le streams of water falling
ss to say, the uphill hike is
Emily White is a junior studying English and print
another trail along Logan journalism. She is currently serving
This was less of a hiking as the senior writer for the Lifestyles
ng park. The park isn’t in a section of the Statesman.
nyons, and just barely in
er is more of a stream at —emily.white@usu.edu
. Rendezvous Park is the
ndering and contempla-
overlooks the park’s trees
point. As the stream flows
PHOTOS BY Emily White
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OPINION
Make your voice heard
D
o you want to be a published writer? Do Faculty, staff and members of the Logan and publish or not publish any submissions.
you want to work with an award-winning regional campus communities are also welcome If you are interested or know someone who might
student-led organization? Do you want to submit guest columns. The USU community is be, email opinion@usustatesman.com, apply for the
to build your resume and portfolio for when you strengthened by students, faculty and staff with position on Aggie Handshake, or drop by the USU
graduate? unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds, Student Media office located on the ground floor of
Of course you do. And now is your chance. and we want to give those voices a chance to be the Taggart Student Center in room 118.
The Utah Statesman is looking for passionate, heard. This may include research findings, expert
talented writers to contribute to the opinion section opinions, criticisms of USU or Logan policies, or
during this summer and the 2021-2022 school year. even a niche topic you are passionate about. William Bultez is a broadcast
Hired columnists usually write once every other If you would like to submit a letter to the editor journalism major from Idaho. He
week, or as assigned, each about 500 words. We or a guest column, they can be hand-delivered or is a film fanatic, dog lover and
pay by the article, but the amount depends on the mailed to The Utah Statesman or can be emailed music enthusiast who enjoys the
length of the article. Students can even use appro- to opinion@usustatesman.com. Guidelines for outdoors.
priate homework assignments and essays for their these are listed on The Utah Statesman website, —william.bultez@usu.edu
columns. Yes, that means you could use that En- but make sure you are familiar with the Society of @willistheginger
glish paper you got an A+ on. And, yes, that means Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics to minimize
you don’t have to be a journalism major. In fact, harm through your rhetorical and linguistic choices.
you can be in any major or time of your university Anonymous columns and letters will not be pub-
career if you’re a registered student. lished. The Utah Statesman reserves the right to
USU Extension releases
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new gardening guide
By Julene Reese questions and help you be success-
USU EXTENSION ful!”
Utah State University Extension Hansen said basic planting informa-
recently released “The Pocket Gar- tion and tips for each vegetable are
dener - A Quick Reference Guide to front and center, including general
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting planting dates, seedling depth and
Vegetables.” The guide can be found tips for transplanting. There are also
at pocketgardener.usu.edu. links to in-depth information, and for
Sheriden Hansen, Utah State Univer- those who have specific questions,
sity Extension horticulturist and one contact links are provided.
of three authors for the guide, said it Additional authors for the guide
was designed to provide information are JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension
for gardeners when they are outside horticulturist, and Dan Drost, USU
planting and working in the garden. Extension vegetable specialist.
“With the increased number of new
gardeners due to COVID-19, we saw For more information about USU
a need for accessible, basic informa- Extension, visit extension.usu.edu.
tion that would be quick and easy to
find,” she said. “It’s like having an
expert in your back pocket to answer
Sudoku puzzles are provided by
www.sudokuoftheday.com.
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