The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 4

Wednesday September 2, 2009

Vol. 95, Issue 4

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Qualcomm gives back to SDSU

CALL IT KOSHER What exactly does kosher mean and who decides what’s kosher and what’s not?

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The College of Engineering has an extra $100,000 at its disposal from Qualcomm’s donation. The money will go to various areas of the college including its study abroad programs, which take students everywhere from Pisa, Italy to Trondheim, Norway.

S A R A H K O VA S H S TA F F W R I T E R

Qualcomm recently donated $450,000 to outreach programs and San Diego State engineering programs.

The money was given to SDSU in

August after proposals for the donation were finalized. It was donated to four separate entities of SDSU including $100,000 to the Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics program, $100,000 to Project Lead The Way, $100,000 to the College of Engineering and $150,000 to the President’s

Leadership Fund, according to a SDSU press release.

The recent donation was not the first Qualcomm has made to SDSU. In 2004, Qualcomm donated $14.5 million, which established some of the programs that recently received money.

PLTW and ISAM are two pro-

grams with which SDSU has a partnership for K-12 schools. PLTW is specifically an outreach program that trains teachers in engineering programs to teach in middle schools and high schools.

“Everybody knows that here in San Diego, engineering is really key to the economic growth,” David T. Hayhurst, dean of the College of Engineering, said. “We are an innovation area. We pride ourselves not necessarily on manufacturing but more on innovating and developing things that other people manufacture, so having very well-qualified engineers is key to success.”

Seven years ago, the College of Engineering brought PLTW to California.

“We started off with only a handful of schools back in 2002 and 2003,” Hayhurst said. “We now have well over 150 schools involved in Project Lead The Way state-wide.”

The $100,000 given to the College of Engineering will go in the Dean’s Discretionary Fund.

Hayhurst said he will use the donation for multiple programs in the college such as refurbishing labs, further developing wireless communications and financing travel-abroad programs.

“I’m sure that our advancement office is already thinking ahead to next year and looking to see what type of proposal to put together for Qualcomm,” Hayhurst said.

“It’s going to be based on what we’re able to do with the money that’s received.”

TODAY @ SDSU Welcome Week Reception 4 p.m., Aztec Center The Cross-Cultural Center is hosting receptions to welcome incoming students of various backgrounds and cultures.

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Steak Escape fed San Diego State students its cheesesteaks and seasoned fries since 1999, but because of uncertainty regarding space, Aztec Shops decided not to renew its contract with the on-campus eatery.

Debates about the future of Steak Escape began in March, when Aztec Shops began budgeting for the 2009-2010 academic year, according to SDSU Dining Services director Paul Melchior. The 10-year franchise contract between Aztec Shops and Steak Escape ended in May. Steak Escape’s popularity on campus has been slightly declining year after year, which played a small part in the decision, according to Melchior.

“We had to choose between either wait for Modern Space, or see it as an opportunity to change out to something healthier,” Melchior said. “So we chose to replace it with something healthy.”

As a result, Aztec Shops decided to create an original self-serve frozen yogurt on-campus restaurant, Just Chill, in place of Steak Escape.

Melchior said Aztec Shops was able to make a deal with a frozen yogurt supplier who offered a desirable agreement. The opportunity to open a frozen yogurt restaurant on campus became a “fairly inexpen-

sive way to add a popular thing to the space in a short period of time,” Melchior said. However, many members of the SDSU community believe that it may be a successful long-term addition to the campus.

“It’s nice to see more options for vegetarians and health-conscious students,” recent graduate Sydney Roberts said.

Melchior said he believes Just Chill will be very popular, especially with the success that Salad Sensations has experienced on campus.

Although some students approve of the change, some said they will miss Steak Escape.

“I’m glad to see SDSU offer more healthy choices on campus, but I’m sad to see Steak Escape’s french fries go,” interdisciplinary studies junior Jhoana Chan said.

The campus has been affected

by CSU budget cuts, but according to Melchior, “The budget cuts did not have much effect on the situaGlenn Connelly / Photo Editor tion. The time agreement and uncertainty of the Modern Space During the summer, Steak Escape was transformed into Just Chill, a frozen yogurt shop program played a bigger role in the that offers 10 flavors along with toppings such as fresh fruit and candy bars pieces. decision-making, rather than the actual budget cuts.”

Another change to Aztec eateries was the addition of So-Cal Chicken in place of Sunset Strips. According On Tuesday Sept. 1,The Daily Aztec incorrectly stated that Glenn Connelly was the photo Melchior, So-Cal Chicken offers tographer for the two front page photos. The photo caption should have read “Lindsey nearly the same products as Sunset Martin/ Assistant Photo Editor.” The Daily Aztec regrets the errors.

Strips while expanding its menu.

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Bringing fast food back to healthy basics This new-wave fast food will have you driving through daily ASHLIE R ODRIGUEZ CONTRIBUTOR

Located on the edge of Hillcrest, across the street from beautiful Balboa Park, Nature’s Express offers a fresh, healthy approach to fast food. Complete with a drive-thru, juice/smoothie bar and self-serve buffet, Nature’s Express provides a green cuisine of 100 percent vegan, cholesterol-free sumptuous specialties. The bright yellow and orange exterior, bordered by cherry-red trees and adorned with ivy, splashes Fifth Avenue with a melody of dazzling colors.

Upon walking into the cafe, a bouquet of spicy, mouthwatering aromas instantly intoxicates the senses.

The buffet is bursting with inventive varieties of fresh veggies and creative pastas, casseroles, soups, and salads.

Guests have the option of completely crushing their hunger by grabbing a small plate for $6.50 or a large f o r $9.95, t h a t

include a green “to-go” container made purely from vegetables.

Above the buffet is a helpful dictionary of ingredients and terms used by Nature’s Express. A few of these terms include “raw,” meaning not cooked above 116 degrees so as to preserve their natural enzymes, and “tahini,” a tasty paste made from ground sesame seeds.

A 16-ounce

organic juice or smoothie is a sweet, affordable addition to the healthful feast, presenting delectable options unheard of. “Amazing Complexion” is composed of pineapple, cucumber and apple, while “Mystic Monk” mixes rice milk, chocolate powder, tahini, and yummy bananas. If soda is more your speed, there is an allnatural soda machine that dispenses flavorsome fizzes

such as wild raspberry and cherry vanilla crème.

Nature’s Express gives three choices for fast food feasting. There is the option to sit and enjoy the café, drive by the window service or run up to the front and grab a prewrapped sandwich or wrap. The grab-and-go selection provides homemade, gluten-free desserts, ranging from

chocolate fudge brownies to soy peppermint ice cream.

The meatless burger is a crowd favorite. The bun is lightly toasted and with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions, each bite is sumptuously crunchy. Vegan homemade ketchup and mustard adds zesty seasoning that can be finished in just a few bites. The drive-thru menu also has “Chick’n” Tenders, barbecue wraps, salads and Sweet Potato Fries all for less than $6.

N a t u r e ’ s Express provides the total dining experience with its incredibly wide selection of food, a community message board and gift shop.

The store features allnatural products such as stylish hemp purses, jewelry and nutrition books. This fast-food diner is an affordable, healthy and green alternative to your lunchtime tummy rumbles and a delicious way to beat those junk-food cravings. Nature’s Express is located at 2949 Fifth Ave. and is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Their telephone number is ( 6 1 9 ) 5 5 0 1818.

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If it isn’t kosher, forget getting the blessing K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R

There were dozens of pizzas to be eaten and the guests had no qualms about digging in. However, all of the pizzas were spotted with pepperoni, so Corrine DeRosa made no efforts to eat it because of her Jewish beliefs she has practiced for years.

"People don’t know that or they don’t just understand it and say 'just peel it off,'" BYU alumna DeRosa said. "I always ask them in return, 'Well, would you pour coffee over your ice cream?'"

Whether it's a pepperoni pizza, a ham sandwich or a dish sprinkled with bacon, in Jewish culture, food is considered contaminated if it has been touched by pork and is deemed inedible.

Thus, kosher food is widely considered Jewish-friendly food. Jewish dietary law is used to dictate exactly what food is kosher and what is not.

There are only a handful of meats that can be eaten. According to www.whatskosher.com, animals must either chew their own cud or have cloven hooves in order to be considered kosher. DeRosa also mentioned that animals need to be drained of their blood before being prepared to cook.

"Kosher food can be pretty much anything considered unclean, such as birds of prey and anything shellfish as they are bottom dwellers,” DeRosa said. “And for seafood, this is really general, but if it doesn’t have scales or a tail you don’t eat it.

There are also certain parts you can’t eat such as the brain, heart, gut; nothing considered to be the essence of the animal."

DeRosa has also encountered many situations where individuals don't even know what kind of meat they are eating.

"I have to explain to them, because sometimes people don’t know or forget what kind of food pork is,” she said. “A lot of my friends didn't even realize pepperoni comes from pork. As a meat eater, you're not going to think about where your meat comes from."

Additionally, something that many non-kosher food eaters do not realize is that kosher-abiding individuals are not allowed to cook nor consume meat and dairy products together.

"I wouldn’t say there is a different taste (to kosher food), it's just different and the normal population wouldn’t eat something like gefilte fish or matzo balls,” she said. “It's also because it's not as common in California and we wouldn’t see it on the restaurant menu, but in New York it's on most menus and considered normal.”

Although there may not be many kosher stores and restaurants in San Diego, DeRosa realizes this is because there is a smaller Jewish population on the West Coast.

"You can always buy kosher food by ordering it online or buying it at the generic grocery stores and get generic kosher foods, but in New

York or areas with higher Jewish populations, there are usually entire stores dedicated to it," DeRosa said.

DeRosa also pointed out that most individuals eat kosher food all the time and don't even realize

it. This can be in the form of canned goods and even the ketchup or mustard in your refrigerator. Products have a 'K' logo on the back to signify it's consumable by kosher individuals.

According to www.kosher.com,

many brands such as Betty Crocker, Bertolli and Heinz are all considered kosher-friendly.

"Kosher foods are delicious and I grew up on them," DeRosa said.

"It's also healthier food for you to eat over something like pork."

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Food must follow strict guidlines to be labeled “kosher.” Any meats considered unclean or against Jewish guidelines are forbidden.

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Curbing students’ thai cravings for 19 years Serving students for years, Sala Thai is here for the long haul ASHLIE R ODRIGUEZ CONTRIBUTOR

Tong Svangvitaya knows exactly how to ease students’ hunger pains.

As a San Diego State senior majoring in sociology and Japanese and owner of family-operated Sala Thai, Svangvitaya makes it his goal to feed quality, delicious Thai food to students on a budget and in a hurry.

“Our meals are reasonably priced,” Svangvitaya said. “And you can eat real fast in between class.”

Tucked away between Yogurtland and Vons on El Cajon Boulevard lies the scrumptious cuisine of Sala Thai. Founded in 1990 by the Thailand native Svangvitaya family, Sala Thai is celebrating its 19th anniversary of providing the College Area with delicious, traditional Thai favorites.

“Not only do we serve students, but we have alumni and professors who still come in after all these years,” Svangvitaya said. “I have seen whole families grow up before my eyes!”

As the third Thai restaurant established in all of San Diego, Sala Thai is one of the few restaurants that have kept a strong patron base throughout the decades.

Svangvitaya attributes the longstanding success to its low prices and authentic dishes he and his family have perfected.

“We use secret recipes that originated straight from Thailand,” Svangvitaya said. “We make sure to incorporate spicy, sour, sweet and salty flavorings in every meal.”

From golden fried egg rolls with a creamy veggie center, to the buttery coconut and spiced flavorings of

Panang curry atop steaming rice, the menu offers large portions ranging from $5 -$10. For those on the go, Svangvitaya assures every meal can be made in less than five minutes.

But for students looking to relax and kick back after classes, the modern, oriental styling of Sala Thai’s interior is both warm and welcoming. A quiet, cozy setting allows guests to find peace while lounging and sipping on a cold Thai favorite.

Iced teas and coffees, only $2.25, are both creamy and decadent, while the $3 beer list gives older students an affordable and refreshing treat.

“Not only do we serve students, but we have alumni and professors who still come in after all these years.”

—Tong Svangvitaya, Owner of Sala Thai Every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. lunch specials allow students a free appetizer and a choice between a zesty stir-fry, fried rice or Pad Thai noodle dish topped with a meat of your choice for $6.95. Famous appetizers include Winter Shrimp, which is a long, juicy shrimp baked in rice paper that delivers a succulent crunch with every bite; Chicken Satay, which are tenderly marinated grilled chicken skewers dipped in peanut sauce and golden fried Veggie Dumplings, which are stuffed with assorted veggies that practically melt in your mouth.

The peppery signature of Thai cuisine is perfectly balanced with fresh ingredients to ensure dishes

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Sala Thai is celebrating its 19th anniversary for serving college students quality, affordable food that can be eaten in between classes.

don’t sacrifice spice for flavor. Dishes can be tailored-made to fit the palate of every guest, from mild to the fiery “Thai style” seasonings.

Exceptionally healthy and vegetarian-friendly, the menu allows health-conscious people to indulge in their favorites, guilt-free.

“We are very careful how we use fat in our dishes and only use non-

fat oils,” Svangvitaya said.

Culinary delights include the Garlic Crispy Duck, which is heavily sprinkled with plump, crunchy green beans, yet so deliciously seasoned that the wholesome benefits of the meal tend to be forgotten.

And don’t forget The Exotic Chicken Mango Salad, which makes eating fruits and veggies fun

while filling you up.

For those who are bored with fast food but too tired to cook, Sala Thai provides a tasty, satisfying cuisine only minutes from SDSU and is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. MondaySaturday and Sundays 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sala Thai is located at 6161 El Cajon Blvd. and can be contacted at (619) 229-9050.

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VOLLEYBALL

Coaches bring change B E AU B E A R D E N S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

With new head coach Deitre Collins-Parker, the San Diego State volleyball team is very optimistic heading into the 2009 season.

SDSU may have finished seventh in the Mountain West Conference a year ago, but the Aztecs believe they can do a lot better.

“We’ve all set a lot of goals individually and as a team,” junior middle blocker Lauren Salisbury said. “We just want to be consistent and be disciplined. I know a lot of us are working on our discipline, that’s a big thing for us.

We want to finish top three in the conference and we want to go out in every match and play as hard as we can.”

Player to watch After her success last season, Salisbury looks to be a big part of what SDSU does this year.

She led the Aztecs in attack percentage, blocking and points per game last season and even tallied at least one block in each of the team’s last 25 matches.

“Not only physically, but emotionally, she’s a good leader,” Collins-Parker said. “She just works hard and is very important to us.”

Key losses SDSU enters the Fall 2009 without three starters from last season’s squad: Michelle Ferrer, Leah Lathrop and Stephanie Darnall.

While it may not seem like the Aztecs lost much, Lathrop will surely be missed.

“She was such a strong voice on the court,” senior outside hitter Caitlin McMillan said of Lathrop. “She definitely rallied us up when we were down and she was a good spirit out there too.”

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

Despite losing setter Leah Lathrop (left) to graduation, the San Diego State volleyball team likes its roster heading into the 2009 season and has already won two out of its first three games this year.

Mark your calendars SDSU was unable to find a winning formula at home against BYU and TCU last season, drop-

ping both matches in straight sets.

But on the road, the Aztecs pulled off a pair of upset victories against the Cougars and the Horned Frogs.

This may not be the reason why SDSU is excited to play BYU on Sept. 17 and TCU on Oct. 3, but it definitely adds an interesting twist.

“For some reason, we all really look forward to BYU,” Salisbury said. “A lot of the girls are from Texas, so we like playing TCU. But I think every match is just as important as the other.”

“I think with the new coaches, things are definitely going to be looking up. Everyone is super disciplined.”

—Caitlin McMillan, Senior Outside Hitter

Newcomer to watch Collins-Parker didn’t narrow it down to one in particular, but freshman middle blocker Andrea Hannasch is sure to be an important part of the Aztecs this season.

“She’s having to step into a bigger role right now,” Collins-Parker said of Hannasch. “The other two (freshmen, Stacey Hallam and Brooke Schlachter) are probably more depth on our team. But Andrea, right now, we consider a starter.”

Quotable “I think with the new coaches, things are definitely going to be looking up,” McMillan said.

“Everyone is super disciplined; everyone is super excited to learn new things and really get stuff going.”

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Aztecs ready for 2009 F E L I N A T A M BA KO S S TA F F W R I T E R

Good teams need hard work, dedication, good chemistry and the right state of mind to succeed in the Mountain West Conference.

The San Diego State women’s soccer team is confident it has all of the above.

After going 6-10-3 last year, SDSU is already 2-2 this season and is ready to show it belongs near the top of the MWC standings this year. The Aztecs boast a renovated roster and after they finish playing six straight road games, they will have five full weeks at home to prove they are a team to keep in mind in the MWC.

“You’re going to be hot.

You’re going to be sore, but we’ve got to play hard. We’re going to be tired, we do not care.”

scorers to step up. Riker played in all 19 games last season and Piz tied for the fourthmost goals on last year’s squad; but head coach Mike Friesen isn’t concerned about their departure.

“We have more people coming back from injuries than we’ve lost,” Friesen said, “but the best part of our team right now is we have 18 returners, and that’s going to make us that much better of a team this year.”

Mark Your Calendars After a weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Aztecs will travel these next two weeks, to Boston, New Hampshire and Arizona before returning to Southern California. Sophomore transfer from Western Kentucky Hayley Marsh is looking forward to her adventures with the team on the road.

“I’m definitely looking forward to going back to Boston over the weekend,” Marsh said. “Traveling is always fun, trying out the different playing conditions, I think it’ll help motivate us a lot.”

Newcomer to Watch —Mike Friesen, Head Coach

Player to Watch Returning for her junior year, Cat Walker is by far the most talented goal scorer on the SDSU roster. The midfielder notched 23 points last season, the most on the squad, and already has a goal and an assist through four games this year.

Key Losses Starters Alicia Piz and Jillian Riker both graduated last spring, leaving some space for new

Friesen really likes the new members of his 2009 squad and said, “We added six freshmen and three transfers this fall. All of them are high in quality.”

Marsh, however, might just be the best newcomer to watch. She participated in a club team that has won two national championships, including one this past summer.

Quotable “You’re going to be hot,” Friesen told his players at practice. “You’re going to be sore, but we’ve got to play hard. We’re going to be tired, we do not care. We need to do our best ever at all times.”

Courtesy of SDSU Media Relations

Western Kentucky transfer Hayley Marsh has been pinned by The Daily Aztec as this year’s Newcomer to Watch for the San Diego State women’s soccer team. The sophomore has taken four shots and scored a goal this year.

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POPE’S DOCTRINE

Sports staff road trips to AZ

D

o you know how far it is from San Diego to Phoenix? It’s more than 350 miles.

How do I know that? Well there are only two reasons I would ever go to Arizona.

Either I’m dating a really hot girl at ASU or the Green Bay Packers are playing the Arizona Cardinals.

Guess which one it is.

Really? You all automatically assume it’s football? You guys are jerks.

Anyway, I, accompanied by my esteemed colleagues Edward Lewis and Beau Bearden, along with my buddy from home, Daniel Eichmann, headed out to watch my beloved Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Here is our story from that Friday: 10:57 a.m. — Eichmann arrives at my house in San Diego after making the two-hour drive from Chino Hills.

It’s at least 92 degrees in my front yard. So what do we do? We get ready to head east to Arizona. Surely it will be cooler there.

11:19 a.m. — It’s decided that Eichmann’s window-tinted car will be the most comfortable, so with him behind the wheel we go pick up Beau. En route, I use the opportunity to forewarn young Danny about Beau. I won’t write everything I said, but to summarize, “He’s 4 feet of insanity. Don’t give him candy or look him in the eyes.” We pick up Beau at 7-Eleven. Why? I still don’t know. It’s best not to ask questions with him.

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11:38 a.m. — After getting Edward, we had a full car and we were ready to go.

11:39 a.m. — I realize I left the directions at home.

11:47 a.m. — We have a full car and directions and we’re ready to go.

12:19 p.m. — Eichmann and I observe that East County San Diego is basically exactly the same (geographically and culturally) as our home turf, the Inland Empire. We weren’t there very long, but if I had to guess, there is no shortage of dirt bikes, Monster Energy Drinks or meth labs out around El Cajon — those three always seem to go together.

1:22 p.m. — Beau, who had been sleeping the past hour whilst listening to “Eye of the Tiger” and “Cotton-Eyed Joe” on his iPod, abruptly and angrily shouts, “God, I hate these damn winding roads!

They make me so mad, UGH!” And then immediately goes back to sleep. I don’t have a joke here; that should be funny enough.

1:45 p.m. — Shortly after entering Arizona, we pass through a city called Dome Valley. If that’s not the name of paradise, I don’t know what is.

2:13 p.m. — We find ourselves driv-

ing through Dateland. Normally the date comes before the dome.

Arizona, you crazy.

3:27 p.m. — Edward is mad that we can’t see the stadium yet. Even though we’re at least an hour out, and separated by a small mountain range, I tend to agree with him. In my mind, you could see it if you stood on a hill in California.

Apparently that’s not the case.

4:15 p.m. — We finally lay eyes on the stadium. I put “Livin’ on a Prayer” on and Edward gives us a stirring karaoke rendition. Really, it was beautiful. I got a little choked up.

4:33 p.m. — We park a few blocks from the stadium at a nearby mall where we have some time to kill before the game. Oh by the way, it’s 121 degrees out. Within three minutes, Beau looks like he’s on the brink of death and I contemplate having to carry him through the parking lot. It’s so hot, I’m surprised birds around there don’t just spontaneously combust and set buildings on fire.

5:55 p.m. — As we’re entering the stadium, I’m told my backpack is too big and I can’t bring it in. On my way back to the car, I realize I’d rather die than walk the mile or so back to the car in that heat, so I took everything out of my backpack that could fit in my pockets, folded the backpack up and hid it in some nearby bushes. I imagine I looked like I was planting a bomb of some sort.

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

6:09 p.m. — Our tickets were in the nosebleeds, but once inside the stadium, we sneak into the lower deck and hang out near the Packers tunnel. We see former San Diego State and current Green Bay Packer wide receiver Brett Swain (top right), and we go crazy. You know those old black and white videos of girls at Elvis concerts shrieking and crying like they’re looking at God himself?

Well, when Swain started coming out I made those chicks look calm and collected.

6:50 p.m. — As the game is about to start we realize that if we’re slick about it, we could stay down on the field level for the whole game.

7:12 p.m. — The game has started and the Packers are rolling.

Apparently we were sitting in a season ticket-holder section and they

didn’t seem to like us yelling “Funda-men-tals” after every Cardinals penalty. And they really didn’t like it when we yelled, “Where’s your God now, Kurt?” after every Kurt Warner incompletion.

8:05 p.m. — We had a good run, but right before the half, a security guard came down and asked to see our tickets. Beau was on the end of the aisle, so the guy talked to him first.

Beau just slowly turned to me with a look of sheer terror and a face that seemed to ask “Pope, am I going to jail?” Beau avoided prison, but we did have to leave our premier seats.

—David Pope is an English senior.

—This article does necessarily reflect the opinions of The Daily Aztec To read the rest of this article, check out www.thedailyaztec.com.

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STREET SCENE

SAN DIEGO TR ADITION MAKES A SCENE DEVENDRA BANHART

Anya Moberly, Tempo Editor Last weekend was not only the hottest weekend of the year. Aside from the heat, our quaint downtown quarter played host to a long-standing San Diego tradition — Street Scene. With five stages spanning a five-block radius, the music and the energy produced was anything but lukewarm. This two-day music festival had an eclectic lineup that allowed for a plethora of genre enjoyment, not to mention food and refreshments to match. As fans bounced from stage to stage, listening to everything from pop, electro and rock to world, blues and hip-hop, the evening sun lowered and adrenaline levels peaked. Here is The Daily Aztec’s wrap-up of the Street Scene 2009 festivities, and our personal picks for who stood out in the scene.

Despite a broken rib, Banhart woos and coos crowd

THE FAINT

Elecro-rock legend The Faint shatters dance floor

David J. Olender / Staff photographer

The Faint played an after-party DJ set at downtown hotspot, Voyeur, after its show.

T A N YA D R AC O L A K I S MANAGING EDITOR

Four guys. Guitar, bass, keyboards, drums. Such a simple equation has been taken by Nebraskan natives The Faint and electronically warped into a unique indie rock sound unlike any band. It’s hard to believe from the rock-out performance at day two of Street Scene, that Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst was once a member of this band.

Lead singer Todd Fink, wearing a

fisherman’s hat, blue T-shirt and thick glasses, far different from his usual lab/trench coat ensemble, stepped onstage and kicked the night off with the popular song “Mirror Error.” It wasn’t long after this entrance he casually announced, “We’re The Faint,” before transitioning into the powerful “Agenda Suicide,” which brought about a stark change in the lighting, from glowing blue to frenetic yellows and reds.

The barrage of pounding bass and electronic beats didn’t stop for

one second, and the dancing crowd would not have it any other way.

During “Desperate Guys” the visualizer was finally projected behind the band, but visuals were not missed at all. The Faint is one of those bands where every member looks like they are rocking out 100 percent, which is so infectious that the audience cannot help but have a good time.

Keyboard player and backup vocalist Jacob Thiele’s body motions are constantly contorted and Fink’s swaying head motions are contagious. Forty minutes into the set, the audience had taken the cue and not one body in the audience was still. Perhaps it’s the 14 years of experience it has in the industry, but The Faint knows how to get a crowd moving.

Not only are the sounds and performances memorable, but also the lyrics of the songs cover a range of topics not typical for music that is so dance-friendly. “Get Seduced” is all about society’s sick obsession with celebrity: “How rad is it living in a microscope? / Broadcast into every single living room / Hot lights on your love life / Let me buy / Close up tabloid shots of your cellulite.”

And every lyric was eaten up.

The band seemed to reciprocate these feelings yelling, “This is a f***ing good night!” before tearing into the first single from last year’s album Fasciinatiion, “The Geeks Were Right.”

Lucky for the listeners, The Faint managed to squeeze an extra song into the too-short hour-long set, ending the night on a high and fast note with “I Disappear” before bearded bassist Joel Peterson uttered the only words he did of the night with a trite, “Thank you San Diego.”

Mariam Bier / Staff Photographer

Hailing from Houston, Banhart is known for his music as well as visual arts.

Singer-songwriter made a soothing appearance Friday T A N YA D R AC O L A K I S MANAGING EDITOR

Ve n e z u e l a n - r a i s e d D e ve n d r a Banhart is one of the artists connected to the New Weird America musical genre, as well as a variety of folk styles. Despite his quirkiness, he may be best remembered for dating Natalie Portman, who even gave quite the performance in one of his music videos.

Starting at 5:50 p.m. on day one of Street Scene, Banhart played his beloved song “Little Yellow Spider” just as the sun was winking over Petco Park. He was seated for the beginning of his performance, which matched the audience’s docile mood. However, soon after the first song, Banhart let the audience know he was only sitting because he had broken a rib the previous night. But he didn’t let it show in his 45minute performance.

After crooning “Shabop Shalom,” the singer and guitarist stood up, only to have his band declare, “He can walk; it’s a miracle!” Banhart’s dialogue with the

audience was kept to a minimum, which was typical for most bands, as everybody had to perform in one hour or less at the festival.

However, there was enough time to copiously thank San Diego and declare the singer’s fan status for Modest Mouse, who would be performing on the same stage later in the evening.

And since the moment the musician stood up, his set picked up as well. Minimal motions carried the performance and the audience right along with it. From licking the corner of his mouth during “Lover” to charming smiles emitted on multiple occasions, Banhart proved full motion of the ribcage isn’t necessary to give an engaging performance.

The audience had been thoroughly warmed up at this point and was ready for the new song the band performed, which started getting bodies into motion. This crescendoed in the final song, the popular “Carmensita.” By the time the band exited the stage, it was clear Banhart has the gifted ability to take a crowd and turn it from sweaty to even sweatier.

For more information and a rather unique Web site, visit www.devendrabanhart.com.

DONALD GLAUDE

DJ performed intimate set on Casbah Stage T A N YA D R AC O L A K I S MANAGING EDITOR

If you don’t know Donald Glaude, you don’t know entertainment.

This dreadlocked DJ was probably Friday night’s MVP, creating quite the stir on the Casbah Stage at Street Scene 2009. While he may be better known for his onstage antics than his musical abilities, Glaude puts on a show as interactive as performance gods Freddie Mercury and Mick Jagger.

This one-man show takes the typical stereotype of a DJ wearing

headphones, standing on a stage and mixing music, to one who dances around the stage, shakes his booty toward the audience and regularly pauses his set to yell, “Make some f***ing noise!” Very unconventional.

And the audience loved it.

Although some may have wandered to the stage not knowing who or what they were about to witness, everybody left dripping in sweat from the highly danceable beats.

Glaude’s mixes of popular songs received positive feedback from the audience; however, they paled in comparison to the house beats at

the beginning of the show. Mixes of songs such as LMFAO’s “Shots” were easy to dance to, but Glaude is definitely capable of much more.

Classically trained in the violin and upright bass, Glaude played a key role in the development of the rave scene in the ‘90s, especially in Seattle. And his energy doesn’t seem to be running out. Titled “The Hardest Working American DJ” by www.thedjlist.com, Glaude is a musical experience not to be passed up whether you’re a seasoned raver or house-music neophyte. He certainly did not disappoint his San Diego crowd.

Lindsey Martin / Assistant Photo Editor

After taking an interest in the Seattle rave scene in the ‘90s, Glaude turned to House.

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THE DEAD WEATHER

White’s new jam-band makes the weekend A super-group like none other, The Dead Weather blends blues and rock perfectly A N YA M O B E R LY TEMPO EDITOR

David J. Olender / Staff Photographer

After this weekend and a select few U.S. dates, The Dead Weather is set to tour in Mexico, the U.K., France, Germany and Holland.

THIEVERY CORPORATION

An unquestionable highlight of this year’s Street Scene was the performance of Jack White’s recent project, The Dead Weather. Gracing one of the headliner stages at 8:35 p.m. on Saturday night, guests of this music festival were treated with the raw sounds of the Tennessee-based band. Starting off the set was “60 Feet Tall,” track one off its debut album, “Horehound,” which proved this fresh band is a force to be reckoned with.

White, on drums, provided the audience with an anxious tease during this opening song. With each snap on the high hat and every kick on the tom, White’s drums provide a solid backbone to each of The Dead Weather’s tracks. Alison Mosshart of The Kills, commanded the audience with her rough vocals and demanding presence.

Her body moved in an electric style, moving effortlessly with the

guitar strums and drum drones.

Next on the set list was fan favorite, and first single, “Hang You From The Heavens,” captivating the stragglers from the winding down Silversun Pickups show.

Unlike White’s previous projects, The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather takes a rather raw perspective of classic rock. Its music isn’t always polished or catchy, but its almost jam-like essence is what really mesmerizes.

Guitarist Dean Fertita (Queens Of The Stone Age) and bassist Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs) also add their respective touch to this blues-rock group. During several songs, White, Fertita and Lawrence even added vocal accompaniment to their fierce frontwoman.

The performance by The Dead Weather at Street Scene not only surmounted any expectations of White-worshippers; its sound positively scoured classic blues-rock in a rather modern way.

“Horehound” is most assuredly a needed album to add to your rock collection, so be sure to pick up this band’s gritty debut record immediately, if not sooner.

For more information on The Dead Weather, check out its Web site at www.thedeadweather.com.

CHROMEO

Dub DJs add a worldly way Lighted leg stands T A N YA D R AC O L A K I S MANAGING EDITOR

Take one part lounge music, one part electronic beats, one part political consciousness and a thick spoonful of international flair and you have Washington D.C.-based DJ duo Thievery Corporation. As one of the last acts on the second day of Street Scene, many people were tired. They were tired from the heat and tired of hearing similar-sounding bands play again and again. And this was just the right stage for them.

The beginning of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton’s set incorporated a sound that makes this band unique in today’s music business — a sitar.

With how intently the audience was listening to the popular song “Lebanese Blonde,” it’s hard to remember a time people were that into a sitar, although it was probably at the time of Ravi Shankar’s peak.

Thievery Corporation and its revolving door of multicultural collaborators kept things groovy and loungy at first, but then picked things up with bright costume changes and an increase in the number of singers. With these changes came more of a political vibe with songs such as “Radio Retaliation” off its most recent album of the same name.

Next came a scene typical for Thievery Corporation, similar to Lollapallooza earlier this year, the band spoke out against the International Monetary Fund saying, “Are you ready to rock with the Third World? This is dedicated to the IMF, Wall Street and anyone else trying to corrupt the world.”

This was met with loud cheers from the audience and followed by the anti-IMF song “Vampires.”

While it started off slow and continued to become more politically conscious, don’t be mistaken — the

entire crowd could not resist dancing to the diverse mix of dub, acid jazz, bossa nova and Middle Eastern influences.

During the final song, “The Heart’s A Lonely Hunter,” the singer energetically ran around the stage a

couple of times before filling the stage with female audience members.

The set ended on a great note, leaving the audience at its sweatiest during the coolest part of the evening.

For more information visit www.thieverycorporation.com.

signature to duo

Courtesy of Anya Moberly

A N YA M O B E R LY TEMPO EDITOR

Lindsey Martin / Assistant Photo Editor

Thievery Corporation has utilized many diverse cultural languages in its worldly lyrics, including English, Spanish, Persian, French, Romanian, Portuguese and Hindi.

It wouldn’t be a musical Pu Pu platter without a splash of electronic spice to Street Scene.

Chromeo made fans gyrate and groove Friday night with its kickback to the ‘80s. The Canadian duo jumped into its set with “Intro,” appropriately introducing itself with the chant-like lyrics of “Chromeo-Oh, Chromeo-Oh.” With David “Dave 1” Macklovitch on vocals and guitar and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel on his trusty Moog synthesizer, Chromeo lives and breaths as the electronic incarnate of legends

such as Michael Jackson and Kraftwerk, to name a few.

Performing on a fluorescently lit stage with its signature illuminated lady legs as stands for its equipment, the chromatic pair made its electro-funk sounds a shining point of the weekend.

Hailing from Montreal, Chromeo doused the audience with glittered electro-pop with funk-fused bass. Performing quite a few singles off its 2007 album, “Fancy Footwork,” including “Tenderoni” and “Bonafied Lovin,” its dance-loving exuberance made many wish they were back in the leg-warmer days of the 1980s.

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STREET SCENE

One writer’s take on Street Scene bands

Lindsey Martin / Assistant Photo Editor

Above is Band of Horses lead vocalist and guitarist, Ben Bridwell, wearing a psuedo-graffiti T-shirt that spells, “I Love You.”

W

hile the sun was going down and struggling to set, I steadily made my way to the Fulano Stage for Band of Horses, a band I’ve never seen before. But rumors of country twang and

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clever harmony always keep my curiosity pumping.

Plenty of body heat was surfacing with youthful anticipation (I

might have been the oldest one in the crowd because I did spot a kid sporting a full-on rattail, which I thought were extinct) for the North and South Carolinabased band to perform.

I recognized all the artillery assembled for more than a decent

band, most notably a pedal steel guitar and a decent organ that carried a Hammond B3 melody.

There was modest applause while the five-piece band beer-bottled its way on stage and into an easygoing number. A nice piece to accompany the setting.

By the time the sun set over Petco Park, Band of Horses picked up the pace, but still stood in its realm of melancholy vocals and woodsy instrumentals. Yes, the groove was growing on and off stage, while the hourglass of time was closing in on its set.

Before the fragile-lyric band exited the stage it did grabbed my full attention with a cover of a Gram Parsons number (now we’re talking), “A Song For You.” Any band that attributes influence from “Grievous Angel” has my respect. Hopefully it will stick together for a while and progress toward a cosmic country for another freak scene.

Time is never hard to kill at a festival. So with time on my side before Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band set foot on the Fulana Stage (sister of the Fulano Stage), I soaked in what I could of the operations of Street Scene with a few cold Blue Moons. I sighed at the relief from work, for which I missed the scorching Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue set, and was pleasurably interrupted by random characters.

The night was becoming a scene with a decent-sized crowd. I

found my way with ease, despite the thick crowd to the Fulana Stage to watch another band that I’ve never witnessed.

The night became classic while the six-piece band brought the heat that was needed. The shallow lyrics were hard to resist, (“You can hate me if you love me,” “There’s nothing that the road cannot heal,” and so on … ) as was the energy of sound; powerful business that the band owned. A few slow numbers were ever-present, but the clinching gem appearance was Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley plugging in with the number, “Baby I’m Bad News.” In tune, and impressively aggressive, the band and Lewis ferociously pumped out a high note for an evening that was narrowing down.

A strong presence of dreamy desert sounds lead me to the Casbah Stage where Calexico stood its ground against the slight vibrations from the Black Eyed Peas. Pedal steel and an assortment of brass endlessly grooved with little help from the southbound voice of Salvador Duran. Caught up in his strong presence, Duran owned his talent of Spanish singing passion while the band owned its international sound.

The perfect sound to end a San Diego night.

—Paul Hernandez is a Journalism grad student.

—This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.

This film and its message ‘might get loud’ Recent film teems with anecdotes and history on three generations of epic rock guitarists J O S H E LW E L L S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

It’s rare that a documentary focuses on its subjects long enough for the audience to truly connect, but the recently released “It Might Get Loud” does just that, with the subjects being three generations of rock royalty in Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2) and Jack White (The White Stripes).

Guitar legends Page, Edge, and White convened in a Los Angeles warehouse early last year for a discussion that ranged from personal stories and favorite songs to a candid dialogue on their own favorite subject: the electric guitar.

The film doubles as both a story detailing the history of the electric guitar and mini biographies on the film’s subjects. Director Davis Guggenheim mixes things together by putting the rock stars into a room long enough for each of their unique personalities to come out and later splicing in behind-thescenes footage of the men in their hometowns and on the road.

“It Might Get Loud” comes alive as it details the birth of each musician’s unique styles and sounds while giving audiences information about their weapon of choice (the guitar) as well.

With archived footage of an overly glam, ‘80s-era Bono and stories about how a few Dublin, Ireland high-schoolers started a

band by recruiting guys from their school bulletin board, Edge outlines a detailed history of how U2 came together.

White uses his modern renaissance style and stories of being a part-time musician and full-time upholsterer in Detroit to display one of rock’s most unique personalities from the past 10 years.

Bringing it all together is Page, sharing anecdotes from being a studio musician and painter in the ‘60s before hitting it big, first with The Yardbirds and then with Led Zeppelin — two bands that have put Page in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions.

Guggenheim lets each story take shape on its own and eventually blend together by the end as the three guitarists form their own short-term band for an intimate jam session, playing some of their favorite songs.

For non-musicians who are quick to write this film off, it’s important to note how much it thrives at simply telling the success stories of three different generations of artists.

The music history of the movie teaches lessons of what it takes to be a musician and how success often depends on a certain amount of luck as well as talent.

And because no one can resist the catchy title, it also teaches rule number one: When it comes to going down the path of musicmaking — or for most of us, musicloving — it might get loud.

Movie: It Might Get Loud Director: Davis Guggenheim Grade: A

Courtesy of MCT Campus

Pictured above is Jimmy Page of The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin, The Edge of U2 and Jack White of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and most recently, The Dead Weather. All guitarists have made a solid, noteworthy mark in today’s rock world.

FOR THE RECORD In the interview with Alexisonfire from the 2009 Vans Warped Tour that ran on Monday Aug. 24, the band’s drummer was written as being Jesse Ingelevics.The correct name of the current Alexisonfire drummer is Jordan Hastings. The Daily Aztec regrets this error.

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HUMOR: CHILLIN’ IN THE BACK

Classmates, please interrupt lecture

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hen new classes are starting, most of us aren’t worried about our professors. We already found their easiness rating online, so we’re good in that department. We don’t sweat getting books or other generic school supplies either because we all know what the first day of class is really about. No, not the unveiling of the newest syllabi or class “clicker” technology. It’s the anticipation of seeing how hot your new classmates are (hopefully). And as hard as it may be to believe, I have even taken some “dud” classes at San Diego State that were full of gorgeous women.

There are different ways one could tackle the first day of class.

For instance, you could choose to show up a little earlier than usual.

Pick out a seat in the back so you can have the best view of all the “new talent” that files in the door as it nears time for class. Or, you could take the casually late approach, so everyone that’s already seated can get a good look at the goods and vice versa.

Either way, before class even starts on the first day, you are being judged. As soon as you walk through that door for the first time, everyone is waiting patiently with their antennas up for any sound of a door knob so they can fixate their eyes on the door to begin said evaluations.

K E V I N S C ANNELL S TA F F C O L U M N I S T

There are a number of ways the entrance into your new class can go, let’s just say, not as planned.

This could ruin your entire attempt at a flawless first impression: You can’t find a seat. Or if you do find one, its damn near impossible to get to. You’re forced to crawl over a bunch of greaseball fraternity dudes and overweight math enthusiasts just to squeeze in. It’s inevitable that during this obstacle course you fall on your face in front of everyone. From that point on, you will always been known as “the guy that fell.” Thus, forfeiting any chance you had with anyone in that class.

Any unforeseen loud burps, farts or other bodily occurrences you must avoid at all costs. It reminds me of the old saying, “If you slip up and let one slide, kiss your prospects goodbye.” You could go the rest of the semester never doing it again and looking like a god every day, but the memory of the incident would still remain.

Your cell phone rings with a not-so-cool ringtone. No selfrespecting guy wants his BlackBerry to start blaring “All the single ladies! All the single ladies!” in the middle of class. I mean, you have to be a big fan to spring for a

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‘tone. You would need a pretty long rope to pull yourself out of that hole.

It’s brutal if things like this happen to you. But it’s priceless if it happens to someone else. Seeing someone suffer like that is therapeutic. Normally we are told to be quiet and listen during class.

When those kinds of laughs happen, such as in church, when time-inappropriate comedy occurs, they’re much more enjoyable. It jump-starts us out of the PowerPoint slide-induced coma the professor was putting us through.

When someone takes a fall like that for the good of the class, I don’t think they should be ridiculed. They should be given a standing ovation just to show our gratitude. If it hadn’t been for that mishap, who knows how much longer the class would have felt so utterly stale? It’s a pick-me-up, a conversation-starter and an allaround good thing when someone gets publicly humiliated like that. So basically, if this should happen to you during your first few weeks in your new classes, embrace it. Whether you’re the one being laughed at or the one doing the laughing.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/02/09) You're very particular this year about everything being perfect.You won't tolerate shabby work; you'll make them do it over.You're not worried about whether they like this or not. It's just how it is. It's good for them.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 The only way to find out if each plan will work is to give them a try. Do this virtually, if possible.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Friends and loved ones help you clear out stuff that's been weighing you down.

Get rid of a mess you don't need.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 A conflict of interest could mess up your social life.You may have to pass up some invitations that clash.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 The more you study, the more you realize you don't know.You'll soon learn if you've been studying the wrong thing.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Take it slow and easy while the kinks are worked out. Don't feel guilty; it's a natural part of the process.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -

Money's coming in from work you did earlier. Relax and enjoy it.You've earned it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 You're doing a good job, but some of your methods seem unusual.Teach the others and you'll all end up better off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Today looks good for cuddling, but you also have a meeting. Family comes first, remember?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - It's up to you to do the research. If you agree to a risky deal, it's nobody's fault but your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - You like to learn by doing, but this time it's good to have a coach, especially if you're going to be moving fast.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Go through your files and clean up an error that's been slowing you down. A correction will help you immensely.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 If they're bugging you for a decision, ask for a postponement.There's not enough info to finish the assignment. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—Kevin Scannell is an English senior.

—This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.

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NIGHT OF GLITZ ‘N’ GLAMOUR Assistant Photo Editor Lindsey Martin captured this moment at Street Scene when the Black Eyed Peas took the stage for the feature performance.

ACROSS 1 PDQ relative 5 Violin virtuoso Zimbalist 10 Out of harm’s way 14 “To Sir With Love” singer 15 Decorative sofa fabric 16 Dagger handle 17 Narrow cut 18 “Little” comedian’s big brother?

20 Blink later than, in a contest 22 Scooter favored by ’60s British mods 23 “That __ hay!”

24 Was indebted to 26 “Big” wrestler’s little brother?

30 Road trip guide 33 Homeric epic 34 Liberal faction, with “the” 35 Valuable rock 36 Whirling water 37 Streaker with a tail 39 Grease target 40 So-so test grade 41 “Horrors!”

42 Tabloid creature 43 Mess up 44 “Thin” character actor’s big brother?

47 Big hair style 48 Conscription category 49 Words of sympathy 52 Trivial 56 “Heavy” R&B singer’s little brother?

59 Computer symbol 60 Put in the hold

EDITED BY RICH NORRIS AND JOYCE LEWIS

Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 61 Piebald horse 62 River through Saint Petersburg 63 Gave the once-over 64 Libidinous deity 65 State, to Sarkozy

11 Intentions 12 Brouhaha 13 Europe’s highest active volcano 19 It’s what’s happening 21 Made, as a knot 24 Decoratively DOWN curved molding 1 Likewise 25 Drift gently 2 “Star Trek” navi26 Pie serving gator 27 Church leader 3 Got down 28 Sea duck with 4 Saves prized plumage 5 Odorless gas 29 “American Me” 6 Stick shift gear actor/director 7 Irritate Edward James __ 8 Yellowstone grazer 30 Courage, in slang 9 Slangy word of 31 Senator Specter indifference 32 Hammerhead 10 Destroy, as a parts paper trail 37 Burn slightly

38 Not fooled by 39 Like some batteries 41 Rubbed out, gangster style 42 Did very well on 45 Like a spitz’s ears 46 Not alfresco 47 Packing heat 49 Key 50 Modeling medium 51 Assistant 52 Pub order 53 Hip-hopper born Tracy Marrow 54 Source of a stellar explosion 55 Pesky biter 57 Special __: military force 58 “Mamma __!”