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Sports Issue An in-depth look at CSULB’s spring sports lineup.

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The next home run

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here is no denying that sports are America’s pastime. Football flows into baseball with basketball overlapping them both, giving us always a big game or championship to look foward to. For the March issue of DIG, we decided to showcase many of the spring sports teams and amazing athletes we have right here on our campus. And even though we don’t have a football team (I know I’ve been upset about it for four years too), these great teams deserve just as much support and recognition.

Since we only have a certain number of issues to feature so many teams, we packed several of them into this one!

Aside from the sports in this issue, DIG spoke to talented Australian musician Missy Higgins who’s breaking onto the scene stateside and has had her music featured on many of my own personal favorite TV shows (Grey’s, One Tree Hill, etc). We also searched for new fashion trends that are popping up this spring and how college kids on a budget can still look fresh off the runway, and we scouted the best Irish bars and restaurants in town for you to celebrate St. Patty’s Day in our Scene section.

So spring has officially sprung, the weather is warming up and we are almost halfway through our semester – closer to graduation for all the seniors or summer break for others. Hopefully this issue of DIG will help entertain anyone in a mid-semester slump and be sure to go catch a school sports game (it’s a good distraction from homework and hey, you’re still doing something school related!). In the words of the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth (a.k.a. the Great Bambino for all you fellow Sandlot lovers), “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”

P.S. ­Happy Birthday big sis! (That’s my beautiful sister and brother in the picture with me)

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Coach Alan Knipe looks at the men’s volleyball current season.

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Contents March 2009 4

Opinion

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Sports

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Cover Story

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Music

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In-Depth

Students reveal what their favorite CSULB sports are.

Coach Alan Knipe looks at the men’s volleyball current season.

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Scene

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Calendar

DIG tells you where the best Irish places are for St. Patrick’s Day.

Your guide to concerts, on campus events and local happenings.

Spring Sports Preview Monson Mania through the eyes of a member.

Missy Higgins talks about her latest album and headlining tour.

Spring into fashion this season on a college budget.

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Opinion

>> What’s your favorite school sport to watch?

By Jessica Iavazzi Kristin Soares Junior Marketing major

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Kelli Lile Sophomore Nursing major

her pick: Men’s Basketball WHY? “Because everyone goes to [the games] and it’s a fun environment.”

Matthew Oxman Senior Business Management major

HIS pick: Men’s Volleyball WHY? “Because they’re big guys smashing a ball in other guys’ faces.”

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her pick: Men’s Basketball WHY? “Because the crowd is the most exciting and the most involving for the students.”

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Kevin Lorber Junior Communications major

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Karina Moya Senior Communications major

HIS pick: Men’s Water Polo

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her pick: Men’s Basketball

WHY? “Because of the intensity and physical play. It’s action-packed.”

WHY? “Because the crowd is always enthusiastic.”

Bennett Laurrell Undeclared Junior

HIS pick: Men’s and Women’s Basketball WHY? “Because it’s the coolest sport in the world.”

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Sports

Season of Change

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ny way you look at it, making the Final Four in collegiate athletics is an astonishing feat. But for 10th year head coach Alan Knipe and his Long Beach State men’s volleyball team, success on the highest of levels has become the norm. Despite the fact that this year’s team is missing national player of the year, Paul Lotman, due to graduation, Knipe and his team were not only optimistic about succeeding this year, they demanded it.

“The guys had super high goals and they should. We all want to be playing in the last game of the year,” Knipe said from the sidelines of the Gold Mine Gym, whistle in mouth as he ran his team through a scrimmage. “But the most important thing for us is to develop the identity of this year’s team, not being just ‘take two’ of last year’s team. With the goal of making sure we are playing to our strengths and getting better as the year goes on. And hopefully by the end of the year we are playing our best volleyball come April and May.” DIG : What has the team had to change strategy-wise with the departure of someone like Paul Lotman?

Alan Knipe: “I think what happens is that we were so dependent

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By Dale Johnson

on Paul, especially early in the year last year. You don’t replace a guy like Paul with one player, so you hope to replace him by distributing the wealth. And everybody takes on more responsibility. I’d like to think that we will be even more balanced this year than we were last year.”

DIG: Who are some of the guys who are stepping into bigger roles this year?

AK: “I think Dean Bittner has had a great start to the year, he is continuing to get better all the time. Dustin Watten is playing very, very well. Mike Klipsch is starting to take his game to another level this year. He got off to an O.K. start, but the last couple of weeks because of a sprained ankle, he has been forced to play a little hurt and show a side of toughness that he hasn’t had to go to before, and I think it has really helped him as a leader. And I think our freshman middle Jim Baughman has done a great job playing in this league as a true freshman.”

DIG: What are your feelings about the season so far?

AK: “It’s encouraging because as a group we feel that there are so many things that we can do better. There are so many things that we can improve on. And the matches that we haven’t won, they have all been close. So that is encouraging, especially be-

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cause feel as a whole we can get so much better.”

DIG: What are some of the things your players have been trying to work on throughout the year?

AK: “With rally scoring and the quality of this league, your side out offense is always under the microscope. You need to be able to side out at a pretty high percentage, so we are looking to side out over a longer period of time more consistently. You are always looking for ways to stay super aggressive as servers, but to continue to limit your unforced errors. So it is kind of a balancing act. We are constantly trying to find ways to stay aggressive, but also not let it effect the outcomes of games because we are carelessly giving away points.”

DIG: What kind of identity do you think this team has gained over the season?

AK: “What the team has done a really good job of being able to do is move on. We talk a lot in practice about not dwelling on things that we don’t have any control over. And that is big as a match that we lost, or a game that we lost within a match. Or it could be as remedial as the last play. I think they are developing a fantastic attitude of letting things go and moving on to focus on the next play.”

DIG: I know you guys have been hit by injuries a bit this year, how have they affected your game?

AK: “We were hurt pretty hard by injuries. Dan Alexander missed the entire fall with back surgery, and he was a first team All-American middle last year. And Kyle Friend who has been playing a lot on the outside for us had a torn ab that took a long time to heal. And then we had Mike Klipsch’s ankle, but what I challenge the guys with is that out of adversity comes character. And I think that that have shown a lot of character in the way that they have dealt with it and I think by the end of the year it will pay off for us as a strength, even though right now in the short run it has hurt us a little bit.”

DIG: How have the players evolved throughout the season?

AK: “I think the team has been evolving nicely. There have been

some changes involving the personnel and the things that we do. You judge the team by the areas that you have identified that you want to get better in. We talked about serving, we talked about side outs, and our point scoring. Those numbers have been on a constant increase and we are getting better. The other thing is that there are always slight adjustments that are being made in the gym, as far as do you have the right combination of guys and roles are being defined. And as the year goes on, you want to get the best use out of your talent and I think I’ve got that.”

DIG: Was that difficult with the amount of newness on this year’s team?

AK: “A lot of times as a coach what you think looks good on paper doesn’t end up being your best lineup. Hopefully you have given your guys opportunities in the gym and practice everyday to show you what they can do and not be afraid to make changes in matches early in the season. Guys can surprise you, who is going to come in and make an impact? I’m a big believer that it is important for a guy that is not playing as a starter to get subbed into a match and be an upgrade, and prove that he can do that before he earns his wings as a starter.”

DIG: What do you think you can do as a coach to further the legacy of Long Beach State being a top volleyball school?

AK: “As proud as you are of the legacy as a former player here and working my way up as head coach, I am very aware of the tradition, and that tradition was built on hard work and getting ready for the next match and working hard in practice and not relying or resting on the fact that we are a great volleyball school. Great programs, great teams, great coaches work harder when they smell success. Teams that aren’t used to success usually have a little success and then rest on their laurels a little bit and then have an “upset”. So I think what we have prided ourselves on here is staying away from peaks and valleys. We want to work hard to win and then come back even harder to win again.” o

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DIG

Cover Story

Through the Eyes of a

Maniac

It’s 6 p.m. on a Thursday night in the Walter Pyramid. Tip-off for a men’s basketball game is about an

hour away, and except for the visiting players warming up on the court, and a few Long Beach State marketing officials preparing for the game, the Pyramid is nearly empty. Not even the Walters themselves have made it inside of their Pyramid to take their courtside seats. But there is one area that is already sardine packed.

By Dale Johnson That area is home to the Monson Maniacs – the loudest, most

But like all things, with great power comes great responsibility. This

energetic, intelligent and obnoxious student section in the Big West Con-

means practicing our craft. We don’t expect guard Larry Anderson to be

ference. If this description sounds a bit familiar, it is because I too am a

able to throw down massive dunks after he has been asleep all day, and in

Maniac, cheering my lungs out, bouncing up and down and living and dy-

turn we can’t think that the Monson Maniacs can be an intimidating force

ing by every move our beloved Beach basketball team makes.

without training our vocal chords for optimal yelling capacity. The team

Our goal as Monson Maniacs is clear: to make the Pyramid a hostile atmosphere for opposing teams to play. An intimidating home court is one of the most important parts of being successful in college basketball.

“I think the Monson Maniacs have been fantastic,” said second year head coach and namesake of the student section, Dan Monson. “I think it’s been a great student section, and our players really appreciate it. Winning at home is so important and that all starts with the student atmosphere.”

practices everyday, and I feel it is our duty as Maniacs to do the same.

I also find it helpful to begin to speak in a similar way to the chants that will be used during the game. If we are going to be saying, “Let’s Go -- Long Beach” during the game, we should be saying “Let’s make dinner” during our everyday conversations. It’s all about preparation.

Speaking of preparation, another important part of being a Maniac is knowing your enemy. The Monson Maniacs need to know who is coming

The close proximity of the students makes for the highest interaction

into the Pyramid. If a player has just come off of an arrest because of a

between them and the players on the court. When we yell, the players hear

shoplifting incident at Best Buy, I want a copy of the police report in my

it. It is that moment when an opposing player acknowledges what we have

hands before the game starts.

said – either by laughing, giving a defiant shake of their head to us students

While this might sound like a lot of work to the average fan, the most im-

or my personal favorite, doing what we have commanded, such as tucking

portant part about being a Monson Maniac is having fun. My fellow students

their jersey in, which has occurred on multiple occasions this season – that

who are reading this still have time to join the Maniacs as we will undoubtedly

gives us the most satisfaction. Once we know we are in a player’s head,

take over the Anaheim Convention Center during the Big West Tournament.

they are done for. I don’t have the actual statistics, but after an opposing

So throw on this year’s Monson Maniac tee, get some LB basketball

player has shot an air ball, each subsequent time they touch the ball, we

shorts and a sweatband and get ready to yell your lungs out. With your

remind them. Rarely, if ever, do these players shoot again for the rest of the

support and a solid performance by our young team, we could be dancing

contest. Talk about changing a game.

again this March.

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SPORTSINSHORT

other CSULB spring sports aiming for victory this season.

By Dale Johnson

Women’s Water Polo The No. 15 nationally ranked women’s water polo team looks to dive strongly into their spring 2009 campaign behind the leadership of sophomore Lauren Sieprath, who scored 45 goals last season, and junior Branwyn Lee, who recorded 36 goals last year.

Outstanding goaltender Kristen Stragier will look to improve on her very impressive freshman campaign in which she had 287 saves.

Newcomers, like freshman defender Krizia Cerda, will play key roles in the Beach’s season and senior leadership from Kalina Houck, Becky Gentner and Keala O’Sullivan will hopefully push this Beach team to great heights under Coach Gavin Arroyo.

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Track and Field Long Beach State’s track and field team may have been hit hard by last year’s graduating class, but that doesn’t look like it will slow them down from trying to repeat as Big West Champions.

Under the direction of 19-year coach Andy Sythe, Beach track and field will look to succeed this year with a very balanced attack, spreading their talent throughout all of the events.

Both men’s and women’s teams have standout athletes.

Some to watch this year include: NCAA regional finalist senior sprinter Austin Fowler and team captain Rodney Hawkins, who will look to give a big boost to the Beach’s jumping events. On the women’s side, last year’s Big West freshman of the year Phylicia Johnson will look to dominate once again in hurdles and add to the strength of the Beach’s impressive talent in the multi-events.

Women’s Tennis It would be hard to argue that Long Beach State’s women’s tennis team has been anything short of purely dominate the last five years in the Big West Conference, winning the title each of the past five seasons. These nationally ranked ladies, No. 48 in the nation, are looking to make it six straight titles this spring, led by standout player Hannah Grady who was ranked No. 64 in preseason polls.

The team has a decidedly international flair, with five of the seven players, including Grady, hailing from Europe. The two non-international players on the team, California natives and freshman phenoms Julie Luzar and Rachel Manasse, will look to bring power to the middle of the Beach’s singles game and will play pivotal roles this season. Deborah Armstrong, regionally ranked as the No. 28 player, will hold down the important second spot in singles play.

Come check out this talented Beach team in their brand new tennis facilities on campus.

Track and field

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Music

DIG INTERVIEW

Missy Higgins

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ne person in the music business who knows

2005. DIG caught up with Higgins as she was in her tempo-

what the power of word of mouth can do

rary apartment living in Los Angeles, Calif.

for an up-and-coming star is Missy Higgins.

With her latest release on Reprise Records, “On a Clear

A superstar in her hometown of Melbourne

Night,” hitting the states, Higgins, 25, is reaping the benefits

Australia, this sassy and confident singer’s

of the album’s first single, “Where I Stood,” which has already

blend of melodic pop, folk and indie music has already left its

sold 150,000 digital copies after being featured on multiple

mark in her country with her full-length debut, “The Sound

TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Hills,” “Smallville” and

of White,” which became Australia’s best-selling album of

“One Tree Hill” among others. Though this would seem like

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very early year, Higgins developed her

it was different and a little more sat-

talent rather quickly.

isfying, “The process was different be-

“I think I realized I wanted to sing

cause I already entered into the whole

when I had my first experience in

mechanics of the industry and I knew

front of an audience, which was at the

how it worked, and I knew that these

age of about 12 or 13,” Higgins said. “I

songs could potentially be heard by a

was in a school musical play called

lot of people, whereas when I was writ-

Joseph and The Technicolor Dream-

ing for the first album, I didn’t know if

coat, and I had my first solo in front of

I was even going to play them for my

a live audience, and I remember hav-

family let alone thousands of Austra-

ing a microphone in my hand and the

lians. So there’s always that little hin-

spotlight and being in my absolute el-

drance in the back of your head, and it’s

ement and feeling locked in with the

a bit of an obstacle. I also was inspired

music.”

by idea of the fans being excited to hear

From there, the Australian songstress began waxing her fingers

By Mike Rincon

a huge accomplishment for an aspiring musician, Higgins is just getting started. She is currently on a headlining tour in support of her new album with Justin Nozuka and Lenka. Higgins’ path is the result of utter perseverance, hard work and faith that music can stand on its own and open enough people’s ears.

Beginning her musical journey at a

force as well.”

around the piano and guitar until her

Higgins’ singles have been “Steer,”

talent began to flourish. She released

“Where I Stood” and the latest, “Peachy.

her debut EP in 2003 and then the

But she isn’t quick to say which one

“Scar” EP came out a year later. It was

is her favorite. “I don’t have a favorite

during this time when her music led

song really,” Higgins said. “It usually

to a stateside deal with Reprise Re-

changes and it depends on how my

cords.

band and I are playing the song live at

After her full-length debut, “The

ns

these songs which served as a driving

that moment.”

Sound of White,” was released and

For now, Higgins is focusing on her

tours with Howie Day and Ray La-

2009 tour and continuing the success

montagne had broadened her fan

she has enjoyed. But unlike a lot of fa-

base, it was time to begin writing her

mous up-and-coming musicians, Hig-

second album. Higgins enlisted the

gins gets to be inspired by her unique

production duties of Mitchell Froom

and fortunate Australian surrounding.

(Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Pearl

“I’ve written most of my songs in

Jam) and recorded in his Los Angeles

Australia and then some in America

home studio. What was born was “On

and on tour,” Higgins said. “On my last

A Clear Night.”

album, I spent a lot of time in a little

“I was writing songs from the

country town in West Australia. It’s a

moment I finished my first album

little desert country town on the beach.

to when I was in the studio recording

And I spent a lot of time there on my

“On a Clear Night,” so it took a couple of

own writing for this album and staring

years. But when I specifically took time

up at the stars at night and contemplat-

to write for it, it was about five months.

ing the bigger questions. And it was

The rest of the songs I wrote on tour,”

amazing to be amongst such rugged

Higgins said.

country side. It was so far away from

Aside from having more confidence in the writing process, Higgins admits

the city and I think you can find a lot of answers there.” o

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DIG Everyone’s IRISH

In-Depth St. Patrick’s Survival Guide

By Jessica Iavazzi

No matter what your heritage, on March 17, everyone’s Irish. On this year’s St. Patrick’s Day, pull out your green clothing and get ready to search for your pot of gold as you celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Whether you’re ready to pub crawl through all the Irish bars in the area, sampling the best Irish food and beers, or you’d rather just guzzle Guinness at one place all night, DIG scouted out the three best Irish bars and restaurants in Long Beach. Our advice for all of them though is to make sure you get there early, unless you want to spend all night in line — Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s, even if they don’t hale from the Emerald Isle, and are ready to celebrate.

K.C. Branaghan’s Pub & Restaurant

5734 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803 The St. Patty’s Day celebration will start early at K.C. Branaghan’s, the Irish Pub and Restaurant located on Naples Island. This true Irish establishment, whose interior mirrors a traditional cottage pub, will begin serving a delicious Irish breakfast at 8 a.m. including traditional breakfast Boxtys. Then throughout the day, they will serve a customary menu of foods such as Irish Boxtys, Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, Bangers and Champ and Burgers and Curry Chips.

Later on, the pub will also have some beer brand representative girls to promote their different brews. You can have your picture taken with the beer girls as well as tap (pun intended) into their giveaways and receive discount coupons. K.C. Branaghan’s is well-known for having some of the best brews on tap in town. On this holiday, you can indulge in some of their premium tap beers like Guinness, Smithwicks, Harp, Stella Artois and Pyramid.

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Don’t be that guy who is too cool to wear green. Dig out your best shamrockcolored clothes or you really will get pinched.

Do impress people with some holiday trivia. Did you know that it is believed that St. Patrick died on March 17, but we celebrate the holiday on that day because it is an Irish feast day? Did you know that blue was the original color associated with the holiday, but it is believed to have changed to green because people wore shamrocks on their clothing?

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Don’t forget it’s a weeknight so you more than likely have class or work in the morning. You won’t want anything green tomorrow like your queasy face.

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Do believe in the luck of the Irish because you never know when you’ll catch sight of a leprechaun or will find that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

71 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802 If authentic Irish music is what you want to hear on this holiday, the Auld Dubliner is the place to go. This pub, located in the Pike, is a popular nightspot ordinarily but is known to always be completely packed on this holiday. This year they will have live music beginning at 3 p.m. with the folk rock, celtic band, Hoist the Colors. Their set ends at 7 p.m. and punk, celtic band, Craic Haus, takes over from 9 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

Also known for their traditional Irish fayre and premium beers and liquors, the Dubliner has a full menu filled with the customary Corned Beef and Cabbage and Beef Stew to name a few. If you’re looking for something strong to get in the spirit, they have several choice Irish Whiskies including Jameson, Jameson 1780, Bushmill’s, Bushmill’s Black Bush and Midleton.

Gallagher’s Pub & Grill

2751 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 This family-owned restaurant and bar is a mix between an Irish pub and sports bar and another prime choice of where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This neighborhood hangout had a party called “St. Practice Day” exactly one month before the big day on February 17 so the actual holiday will sure to be a big, lively bash.

Their menu is also jam-packed with traditional appetizers and entrees that will perfectly complement your Guinness or Irish brew.

Some favorites include the Shepard Fries, leprechaun’s favorite Garlic Mushrooms, Bangers, Mash & Onions and Traditional Irish Stew. If you’re looking to celebrate this green holiday under the stars, Gallagher’s outdoor patio seating and area is a local favorite.

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Scene

SpringAwakening

By Angela Tafoya

Temperatures may be rising, but let’s face it, our budgets aren’t. As winter rapidly comes to a close and the economy remains in shambles, fashion is the last thing our pint size college budgets will allow us to experiment with. Luckily, for those wishing to stylishly zing into spring but can’t afford the high price tag, there are still ways to invest in the current trends without breaking the bank. We looked to last year’s fall runways for what to expect this spring.

Supersize me The supersized sunglasses style prods on for yet another season.

Only this time, look for the more demure rounded Lennon-inspired shape to dominate this spring.

Many standout examples as seen fresh off the runway are versions of shades by Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren and Dries Van Noten. This look is easily achieved off the runway and mock shades can be easily obtained.

FIND THIS TREND FOR LESS The Annie Glasses-Red at Shopnastygal.com. $40.00

Closest Places

to find these trends American Apparel 207 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Urban Outfitters 2930 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Forever 21 500 Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA 90714 Best Vintage Shops In Long Beach: 4th Street between Junipero and Cherry Avenues.

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Short Shorts Another trend for men that will extend into summer is the return of the shorts.

Gucci, Missoni and Dsquared2 all featured shorts as a part of their Spring 2009 collections.

Although, this short is a little shorter than the average we are used to seeing, it offers a smart twist on the ubiquitous short seen on most males.

Luckily, this trend can be easily obtained and for a fraction of the price of the designer pairs.

FIND THIS TREND FOR LESS

Take The Plunge For the guys, bright bold colors are this season’s top look, especially monochromatic hues in bright blues, purples, pinks and yellows. This ethnic exuberance is fresh and very season appropriate and often being seen on plunging deep V-Neck tee shirts, sweaters and suits like the ones in the Givenchy runway show.

FIND THIS TREND FOR LESS Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck at American Apparel. $22.00

BDG Sundial Dobby Military Chino Shorts at Urban Outfitters. $49.00

Hammer time

Out of africa

Remember those droopy crotched pants MC Hammer used to sport? Well, this spring, it’s hammer time again! The harem pant is a trend we’ll be seeing well into summer. If you are sick of wearing the same blue jeans everyday, this is the trend for you. The soft pant offers a relaxed fit that is perfect for virtually every body type. The pant can be worn with sandals for a more relaxed feel or vamped up with heels for a night out. The Aladdinstyle bottoms, as seen in the Chloe and Alexander McQueen runway shows, are a must-have addition for your spring wardrobe.

Globally inspired prints can be seen on making their way onto the scene this spring. The animal print look seen in the Missoni and Ralph Lauren runway shows are a great alternative to the traditional floral prints that are usually around this time of year.

If you aren’t ready to get too wild try pairing this seasons flesh tones with a great accessory. Modest earth and flesh tones seen in the Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein shows offer a safari-influenced vibe but don’t go over-the-top. The great thing is you can add chunky or beaded jewelry and even a belt to achieve the look.

FIND THIS TREND FOR LESS Silence & Noise Harem Pant at Urban Outfitters. $58.00

FIND THIS TREND FOR LESS Leopard Print Tunic at Forever 21. $17.80

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Calendar

March

>> Your guide to concerts, on campus events and local happenings.

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Baseball vs. Cal @ Blair Field, 1 p.m.

Busta Rhymes @ CLUB NOKIA, 8 p.m., $31.50

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Men’s Volleyball vs. Women’s Basketball USC @ The Walter vs. Cal Poly @ The Pyramid, 7 p.m.

Walter Pyramid, 7 p.m.

Jimmy Eat World @ CLUB NOKIA, 8 p.m., $36.50

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Men’s Volleyball vs. Pepperdine @ The Walter Pyramid, 7 p.m.

Estelle @ HOB Anaheim, 7 p.m., $25

OK Go House of Blues, Mar. 21

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Jesse McCartney @ HOB Sunset Strip, 7 p.m., $25

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Shwayze @ HOB Sunset, 8 p.m., $15

Busta Rhymes Club Nokia, Mar. 1

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St. Patrick’s Day Baseball vs. Washington State @ Blair Field, 1 p.m.

Millencolin @ HOB Anaheim, 8 p.m., $12

Women’s Water Polo vs. CSU Bakersfield @ Campus Pool, 12 p.m.

Baseball vs. UNLV @ Blair Field, 1 p.m.

Sum 41 @ The Glass House, 7 p.m., $10

Baseball vs. LMU @ Take Action! Tour w/ Cute is What We Blair Field, 6:30 p.m.

Aim For and Meg & Dia @ HOB Anaheim, 6 p.m., $16

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Women’s Water Polo vs. Princeton @ Campus Pool, 7 p.m.

Women’s Tennis vs.

Cornell @ Campus Courts, 2 p.m.

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Blake Shelton @ Spring Job Fair @ Grove of Anaheim, University Student 8 p.m., $50-40 Union, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, call (562) 985-4151 or visit Career Development Center

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Craig Owens of Chiodos acoustic performance @ Chain Reaction, 6 p.m., $15

Sum 41 The Glass House, Mar. 29

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Women’s Tennis vs. Baseball vs. WashUCSB @ Campus ington State @ Blair Courts, 2 p.m.

Field, 6:30 p.m.

Joel McHale @ Terrace Theater - LB Convention Center, 8 p.m., $37.50-32.50

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Baseball vs. UNLV @ Blair Field, 6:30 p.m.

New Found Glory @ HOB Anaheim, 6:30 p.m., $19.50

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39th Annual Pow Wow, an American Indian social celebration Mar. 7-8 @ Central Quad, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

RX Bandits @ Chain Reaction, Mar. 7-8, 7 p.m., $15

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Baseball vs. Washington State @ Blair Field, 2 p.m.

Men’s Volleyball vs.

Penn State @ The Pyramid, 7 p.m.

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Women’s Tennis vs.

Denver @ Campus Courts, 11 a.m.

OK Go @ HOB Anaheim, 8 p.m., $20

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Baseball vs. UNLV @ Blair Field, 2 p.m.

The AP Tour w/ Family Force Five, 3OH!3 and The Maine @ The Avalon Theatre, 6 p.m., $15

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