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A new rapid transit bus line that goes from San Diego State to downtown in 40 minutes has replaced the decommissioned Line 15.

Since Sunday, the new Rapid 215 line runs seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., and the fares are priced at $2.50 for one-way ride or $5 for an all-day pass for the rapid buses, regular lines and trolleys.

The Rapid 215 buses will leave from the SDSU Transit Center every ten minutes during rush hours and will slow to 15-minute intervals at other times. The buses are expected to take 30 minutes to reach Balboa from SDSU and an additional 10 minutes to arrive downtown.

San Diego Association of Governments spokeswoman Helen Gao said the buses are able to make the trip in the expected time intervals because of upgrades to both the buses and the roads. The accordion-style buses are larger to seat more people and are equipped with an “Opticom,” a device that communicates

with the traffic signals to speed up green lights. In addition, Park Boulevard, between El Cajon Boulevard and University Avenue, has been paved to provide a transit-only lane for the rapid bus system.

The new bus style was revealed Thursday, Oct. 9 at a ribbon cutting ceremony in which Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego City Council President Todd Gloria, Metropolitan Transit System Chairman Harry Mathis and others spoke on the importance of creating new public transit lines in San Diego.

Faulconer focused on the environmental benefit of the buses and said his goal is to cut greenhouse gas emissions in San Diego in half by 2035.

“Projects like this are going to help us reach that goal, going to help take people out of their car, reducing single vehicle trips and getting them onto these great buses,” Faulconer said in his speech.

“It’s going to mean less pollution in our air, an absolute win-win. This is how smart cities work.”

The Rapid Bus service is a project that has been years in the making.

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manager, who has been involved with the project since 2002, said she's thrilled to finally have it completed.

“The preliminary design started in 2004, the design and environmental permitting, funding, all of that took about 10 years,” Kirshner said.

She said this is not the first nor the last project to improve bus lines in San Diego.

Gloria said the $44 million project includes the rapid bus lines and the infrastructure that goes along with it, such as new sidewalks, storm drains, gutters, street signals and traffic lights.

“The kinds of things this community is hungry for, that we need in a neighborhood that is 100 years old and now we are finally getting,” he said.

The Rapid 215 will connect to the Rapid 235, which will go up to Kearny Mesa, Miramar College Transit Station and to the Escondido Transit Center.

The connecting station is the Boulevard Transit Plaza at El Cajon Boulevard and the Interstate 15.

A 30-day pass is $72 for adults and can be purchased online. One-ways tickets can be purchased on the bus with exact change, according to the MTS website.

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#hillelcenter

Hillel San Diego dedicates new building Ashley Quintero staff writer ____________________________________ Hillel of San Diego, a local nonprofit that brings together Jewish students, dedicated the Melvin Garb Hillel Center this past Sunday, the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot holiday.

The building is located on Lindo Paseo and opened its doors in April, in time for the Passover holiday. The center serves as a resource for all students and gives them a better understanding of the Jewish heritage.

“Hillel builds a welcoming community and it is a symbol of commitment to the parents between our campus and our students,” President Elliot Hirshman said in his speech Sunday.

The facility is a two-story building that includes a coffee bar, large flat-screen TV, lounge area, pool table, conference room and several spaces where students can study. All students are welcome to take advantage of the resources offered at the center.

“There is a lot more space for activities,” sophomore Bentzion Wollner said. “Downstairs is mainly just to hang out and chill but (the room) upstairs gives us more space for large events. It gives us a lot more opportunities to hold different events.”

The Hillel hosts Chabad dinners, barbecues, breakfasts, improv events and more.

The Melvin Garb Hillel Center brings together San Diego State students interested in the Jewish heritage.

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“When I came to campus I was looking for Jewish life and I heard of a Jewish life mixer,” sophomore Eric Palonsky said. “I went to the event and the atmosphere was positive. Then I started coming to more events. They kind of grab you and never let you go. Now I am on the board for the Jewish Student Union.”

Approximately 80 percent of American Jewish students go to college and San Diego’s Hillel reaches out to students at

an age when students are searching for themselves and are being pulled in all different directions, chair of the board for Hillel International Sidney Pertnoy said in his speech Sunday.

The Melvin Garb Foundation donated $2.5 million toward the center. In addition, 50 other individuals and foundations along with the Garb Foundation contributed $7.4 million thus far to the $9 million fundraising

campaign.

The building received Gold certification through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

More than 30 percent of the on-site energy comes from solar roof panels, according to an SDSU press release.

Currently there are 15 requests for new Hillel facilities across the country.

The Melvin Garb Hillel Center is San Diego’s first modern Hillel facility.

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#associatedstudents

Aztecs Rock Hunger sets new goal Emily Brennan staff writer ___________________________________ This year’s Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign begins tomorrow, Oct. 17.

Once again, Associated Students is partnering up with the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank in hopes of feeding more than 32,000 San Diegans.

“It raises awareness for the people in the San Diego County that are living malnourished and don’t have enough food to eat and put on the table each day,” A.S. Community Service Commissioner Kirck Sasaki said.

Last year, SDSU collected approximately 227,000 pounds of food.

The goal this year is to collect 250,000 pounds.

“It started as a competition between all of the San Diego universities, and the goal is to raise as much food and awareness about the San Diego State bank and the people who are hungry in our community,” kinesiology sophomore and Chief of Community Service Committees Progress on Aztecs Rock Hunger Delaney Cummings said.

University of San Diego, California; Point Loma Nazarene University; and California State University, San Marcos will also be participating in the fundraiser.

Within SDSU there will be competitions between college councils, student organizations, residence halls, sports teams and sports clubs.

Sasaki said A.S. will encourage the “friendly competition” and will market the campaign though social media.

The Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign will run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 9.

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One way to donate to the committee is by using the online pantry located on as.sdsu.edu/rocks-hunger, which allows students to choose how much to donate.

“The past few years San Diego State has always won, so this year we are just trying to market it as best we can so that we can make it an even bigger event and donate even more than we have in the past,” Cummings said. “It’s just really

rewarding to see firsthand the people you have helped and just get involved with your school too.”

The last day to donate is Nov. 9.

“I hope students really understand the situation that people in the San Diego community are going through and that we’re pretty lucky as student to be attending San Diego State University and to be in the situation that we’re in.”

Sasaki said.

A ceremony to mark the end of the campaign will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 18. It will be the first year that the closing ceremony is hosted at SDSU. It was previously held at the Hard Rock San Diego. Both President Elliot Hirshman and the CEO of the San Diego Food Bank will be there to present a plaque to the winning college council.

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Sage Project seeks new SD partner city Lawson Navarro staff writer _____________________________________ San Diego State’s Sage Project is currently seeking new cities in San Diego County to partner up with for the 2015-16 academic year. The Sage Project is a program that partners SDSU with local government to create and propose projects for the betterment of the partner city.

“We are interested in working with any of the cities within San Diego County,” Sage Project Director Jessica Barlow said.

“We will also be especially interested in those cities that can propose a list of diverse projects that can be tackled by numerous disciplines across the campus.”

National City is the Sage Project’s partner for 2013 as well as this academic year. The partnership officially ends in May 2015, at which point a new city will be chosen in San Diego County.

Cities interested in partnering must submit a statement of interest by Nov. 15 and must include brief descriptions of potential projects.

“All cities face a range of interesting challenges that provide excellent handson, problems-solving experiences for students,” Barlow said.

The partner city should have the resources to fund between 10 and 20 projects. Cities must anticipate the cost of each project to range anywhere between $15,000 and $50,000, according to the Sage Project website.

In return, SDSU students generate ideas, designs and solutions for areas in need of growth for the chosen city.

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Members of the Sage Project present a project they worked on for National City.

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Karen Islas worked on a project focused on enhancing transportation-related infrastructure and prevention of storm water contamination. “(The Sage Project) definitely was a challenge, but the results were so fulfilling, and it gives you the chance to try the life as a professional before obtaining your degree,” Islas said.

The Sage Project partnership with National City has produced a number of projects and initiatives taken up by the local government.

One of these projects was a long-

range property management plan.

Sustainability and political science graduate student Josh Garman worked with 10 students to research 32 National City properties to outline property acquisition information, disposition and value of the properties to submit to state.

“I learned about how development decisions are made and the type of things developers look for when considering investing in real estate development,” Garman said. “This project really helped develop a strong understanding urban planning.”

Garman said around 80 percent of the research his team did is being used in a plan the city will submit to the state.

Islas’ project was recognized by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

It was presented to the National City Council in June and will be adapted by the city.

Barlow could not comment on what cities have applied or what cities are being considered. She will be holding a Q-and-A session on Oct. 16 on campus for interested parties.

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Pres. revises free speech President Hirshman recently published a blog post explaining his views toward freedom of speech on campus. emmilly nguyen Staff Columnist ____________________________________

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resident President Hirshman was appointed president of San Diego State in 2011. To document his first 100 days, he started a blog in March of 2011 covering various SDSU-related topics.

His most recent blog post boasts about freedom of speech. The abundant number of protests and open forums, where students voice their opinions and concerns, is a clear indicator of health for President Hirshman’s dedication to free speech.

Although it may be true that speech has not been more free on campus since President Hirshman’s arrival, I’m questioning these intentions — especially considering the way past instances of free speech have been handled at SDSU. This false promise and mirage of free speech is just meant to appease angry students and sweep issues under the rug.

This school year has seen a number of controversial speaker and protests, all in encompassing people from different walks of life — each with a story or demand — who take the opportunity to demonstrate or vocalize on campus.

Events like these give the university good press and the illusion of the ideal college campus: One in which students can actually make a difference, or have an initial say in administrative decisions affecting their schooling.

In the midst of all the protesting going on campus lately, a blog post about free speech comes off as a double-edged sword; it’s recognizing that protests exemplify SDSU’s values of diversity and justice, but it’s also covering up on the instances SDSU has fallen short.

This free-speech topic comes at a perfect time, especially considering

last semester’s Student Success Fee controversy. We all remember when President Hirshman agreed to meet with students about the fees even though he had already made his decision.

According to reports made last semester by The Daily Aztec the Campus Fee Advisory Committee voted to approve the $200 student service fee on Feb. 28. This just so happened to be the same day he refused to meet with student protestors who marched Manchester Hall.

Soon after, on March 3, President Hirshman agreed to meet with a select few protesters. However, on that very same day, he sent the approved CFAC recommendation and his personal approval (of the fee increase) to the California State University Chancellor’s Office.

According to an interview with The Daily Aztec, President Hirshman expressed his reluctance to listen to anymore protesters, for their demands proved to be too extreme and moot.

On March 14, President Hirshman officially released his final fee recommendation via blog post — a post that went unnoticed by the student body for several days. According to President Hirshman, the final fee approval was not announced otherwise since other fee changes are not “traditionally announced.”

It is important to note there was an 11-day discrepancy between his final decision and its announcement to the students, who were encouraged to voice their opinion about the fee. What is the point of encouraging freedom of speech through a public forum if none of it matters in the end?

“Policy indicates ... that even though freedom of expression is not an absolute right ... any regulation should ‘maximize opportunities, in terms of time, place

and manner, for free expression,’” President Hirshman wrote in his blog.

How can free speech be regulated?

That is oxymoronic.

He has a point saying there is a time and place for everything, but under the given circumstances, it’s borderline censorship. In this case, students can protest all they want and speak as freely as they wish, as long as they realize that they likely won’t be taken seriously.

“Important considerations also arise when one considers the relationship between freedom of expression and civil discourse or politeness,” he wrote.

So by allowing students to protest while falsely believing they have the potential to actually have input on campus decisions, President Hirshman was just trying to be polite? Or was he only allowing students to protestet as long as the demonstrations remained polite?

Although politeness is clearly not a first amendment requirement, it do understand and agree with the concept, but only to a certain extent. I completely agree that protests are all fine and well until things get chaotic or violent. But on the other end of the spectrum, are protests that are strictly polite really going to get people to listen? At what point does being polite become a moot point?

In the case of students politely protesting against the Student Success Fee, their voices were ignored and their arguments disregarded by President Hirshman.

Apparently, President Hirshman utilized his right to free speech via his blog, to advocate for the free speech of students — regardless of how usless this appears to be. Meanwhile, the voices of students on campus will continue to protest when they see fit, even as their concerns will likely continue to fal on deaf ears.

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#dieinprotest

Student protesters lie down in front of Hepner Hall honoring lost victims.

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Mixed reviews for die-in protest Columnists Anthony Berteaux and Tabi Hoshmand discuss the recent “Remembering Gaza” protest and the shock-factor that stirred controversy among student-led organizations.

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emembering is an act that’s integral to our humanity.

This specifically, applies to conflicts and tragedies that shatter every assumption we’ve made about our world. Remembering brings into focus what matters, what’s lost and how we can collectively move forward.

Every year at 8:46 a.m. on Sept.

11, I’m touched and amazed at how everyone in the country stops to observe a moment of silence, to remember. When no words can begin to express the tragedy and no response can suffice appropriately, remembrance in silence is the right reaction. Remembering in silence is the only appropriate reaction.

However, what would we think if someone chose to utilize this event of remembrance and mourning as a platform to channel political agendas?

We should think of it as disgusting.

Reducing a profound event intended for the recognition and mourning of a tragedy as a tool to promote political agendas is disrespectful to not only those mourning in the face of tragedy, but to the deceased victims as well.

This is what Students for Justice in Palestine has done with its recent event, “Remembering Gaza.”

On Oct. 2, SJP held “Remembering Gaza,” which sought to stand in remembrance with those who died in Gaza as a result of the conflict between Israel and the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

At face value, I believed in the importance of the event. This event symbolized an opportunity for students from two opposing views to come together and remember the tragedies of war in solidarity. However, as I passed the event, I recognized a disturbing trend.

As SJP members had laid out “tombstones” of innocent, civilian victims of the conflict and staged a diein in front of Hepner Hall, the attention wasn’t so much on the victims. Instead it was on the large posters raised above

their heads screaming for students to “Boycott Israel” and to stop funding “Genocide.”

The main issue with this event is not entirely what it wants to be, but with what the event became.

“Remembering Gaza” ceased being an event about remembering those who lost their lives to war, and became another channel for SJP to promote anti-Israel slander and further isolate those who have different perspectives but want to help the Palestinian cause.

Sarah Katularu, Students Supporting Israel president who came to the event to memorialize the lives lost, agreed the nature of the event prevented a dialogue for peace and mutual resolution between organizations on campus.

“Going to this event, in hopes to memorialize such deaths, and having it turn into an Israel bashing event, calling for the destruction of Israel ... makes people uncomfortable and for those who understand this chant, it makes them very upset,” Katularu said.

Students such as Sheli Grumet sensed the hostility between SJP and students like herself.

“I didn’t feel welcome or comfortable, as a Jewish and Israeli student,” SSI member Grumet said. “The tension between SJP and Jewish students is always there ... It isn’t a good place to start dialogues.”

A protest in the face of a memorial event is not the appropriate response to tragedy. Remembering is about respecting the lives lost, not about using them.

However the bottom-line is that remembering is a small part of a larger equation. Remembering also entails moving ahead. We need to move forward, toward a campus that’s open to dialogue between opposing sides, if SJP allows it.

“Universities should be an open place for intellectual dialogue and peace,” Grumet said. “There is always room for discussions and peace.”

If these hateful antics continue ceaselessly, and SJP fails to recognize how its campaign methods irresponsibly disrespect other students and the deceased, we need to stop recognizing this organization as a student organization claiming to seek out social justice for Palestinians.

We need to start recognizing SJP for what they really are: a hate group.

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magine witnessing the death of innocent people all around you. Now, imagine being a family member of one of the victims in Gaza. On Thursday, Oct. 2, Students for Justice in Palestine held a die-in protest on Campanile Walkway. SJP co-chair Osama Alkhawaja explained this protest was intended to spread awareness in honor of the victims of violence that occurred in Gaza this summer.

A circle was formed and those who participated laid in the middle stimulating being dead as Alkhawaja read the names of the victims.

Approximately 35 names were read to rattle onlookers with hopes of making them realize what it would be like to be in Gaza.

This kind of protest might be shocking to some, but it’s rather effective. This die-in protest is everything all protests need: display of action, or a visual representation, of what could be happening in the comfort of one’s own city. Oftentimes, people cling to what they see rather than what they hear, so this protest hits right at the heart of witnesses.

Not everything can be promoted through tabling and SJP clearly understood that when they decided on this type of protest. The idea is to captivate those who are curious by opening their eyes to the truth. Bias in the media creates disagreement, but unless an individual is in Gaza, it’s hard to know what’s actually going on.

Protests like these bring us back to the real roots of why there’s fighting: We’re fighting for justice and peace all around the world, not just Gaza. We’re commemorating those victims who didn’t realize they would lose their lives.

There are protests because there are wrongdoings.

There’s a strong shock and emotional value driving this protest. The most effective protests are the ones that trigger emotion and increase mindfulness.

This new technique is effective because it paints a picture of the cruelty that’s not portrayed in the media accurately.

This same demonstration was done at the Hollywood Walk of Fame when a

peace protester pretended to be dead, lying on the ground with a sign saying, “Nothing to see here, just another dead Palestinian. Keep moving.” How can someone ignore words placed so nonchalantly, yet so powerful?

Immediately, the eyes of those surrounding, mostly tourists, veer toward this gruesome scene. Die-in protests create an uproar of emotions and stir controversy with the idea the results will have an impact on others.

There is no way a display that real can be looked away from.

“The reason for the die-in is to display not only what has happened—of all the people who have died—but it’s also to shock people,” Christian Benavides, who participated in the die-in, said. “This is what you would have seen in Gaza.”

Additionally, SJP spreads posters with pictures and information of victims who have lost their lives in Gaza. The pictures were of the victims when they were alive,

Bias in the media creates disagreement, but unless an individual is in Gaza, it’s hard to know what’s actually going on. as a way to honor their memory.

Rather than destroying the memories of the deceased with terrible images after their attacks, pictures from the past create a safe environment where these victims can be honored. Because these images attract students, SJP’s hopes it can educate the campus of the current issues happening in Palestine and Israel. Transforming protests to effective die-ins bring the fight directly to campus, creating a more realistic circumstance.

It’s impossible to ignore a sight when our own peers are pretending to be dead. It goes to show the best effort is the one staring directly at us, no matter how difficult it is to deal with. The message remains the same, but this action gets people to listen.

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#DRACULAUNTOLD

Audiences bite into latest Dracula reboot HAYLEY SPENCE STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ Not another movie about Dracula.

Haven’t there been enough of those?

That’s a thought that raced through many minds when Universal Studios announced that Gary Shore will direct the Dracula project, “Dracula Untold,” starring Luke Evans (“Fast and the Furious 6”) and Dominic Cooper (“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”).

Yet those who absolutely loved the story were ecstatic. Maybe this time it will actually be a movie worth seeing. And in truth, it is.

The film bases Dracula around Vlad the Impaler, Prince of Transylvania, who is simply trying to protect his people from the Turks. To do so, he must become something that men will fear: a monster.

The story changes the original tale, but it makes it work beautifully, flowing with very few dragging moments. It keeps the viewer’s interests because something is always happening on the screen, whether it’s a battle or Vlad fighting against his urges. The story always progresses smoothly and quickly to keep the view engaged.

You have to remember going into this film that this is an origin story. So for those who want to see the typical vampire biting, you have to be patient for it. But as an origin story, it does a

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beautiful job at giving the entire legend a breath of fresh air. It seems that vampire movies are all becoming the same film about a forbidden romance.

But this film concentrates on Vlad himself, not his romance with his wife.

Yes, it is part of the film, but it isn’t the only aspect; it isn’t out there as the main dilemma.

Sadly, there are some plot holes in the film. It never truly explains who and what one character is, except that he is a vampire and the one that changes Vlad into Dracula. But other than that, you don’t question what happens, and you tend to lose yourself in the world of the story.

So, should you go see this film? Well,

do you enjoy a good story? Do you like the story of Dracula that Bram Stoker brought to the world? If so, or if you just like a fun, action-packed film, then go see it. It’s a film not to be missed.

And what better time is there to see a vampire movie, especially a Dracula one, than during the Halloween season?

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Symphony strikes a new chord LILLY GLENISTER CONTRIBUTOR _____________________________________ A recent influx of reality television shows and auto-tuned artists poses a challenge to find any true talent in today’s society.

However, there is no question where the real skill lies with San Diego State’s Symphony Orchestra.

This semester, SDSU’s School of Music and Dance has had a packed schedule of performances, including a free concert this past weekend by SDSU’s very own Wind Symphony. The Wind Symphony’s “Concert in the Plaza” brought a crowd of eager listeners to the Performing Arts Plaza to enjoy classics such as “God Bless America” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The show was a great precursor to get SDSU students and other San Diegans alike excited for the SDSU Symphony Orchestra’s first major performance this semester, “Coming Home.”

Professor Michael Gerdes, who is in his second season as Director of Orchestras at SDSU, hails the performance as “an inspiring afternoon of music making” that squeezes an entire lifetime’s worth of emotions into an hour performance.”

“Coming Home” follows a theme of reflection and emotion, emphasizing the places where each artist comes from.

The performance will feature the world premiere of a work titled “Homecoming” composed by Dr. Cory Hibbs, a member of the SDSU School of Music faculty. The piece is about Hibbs’ returning to San Diego after living in New York City.

The performance will also feature Ravel’s “Piano Concerto in G” which will be accompanied by Dr. Karen Follingstad, another faculty member

of the SDSU School of Music. Gerdes deemed the Ravel’s slow movement as one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful works that has ever been written, and said that the students were able to learn a great deal while working with Dr. Follingstad on the piece.

Director Gerdes explained it is important in his students’ progression as musicians that they not only learn classic pieces such as Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius, a dramatic repertoire featured in the last 15 minutes of the performance, but also learn new pieces perhaps even by artists they know personally.

After weeks of exhausting but life affirming rehearsal, symphony orchestra musicians such as SDSU junior Joshua Stewart, a Music Performance major who has been a part of the orchestra for three years, are more than ready to perform in front of an audience and hopefully a collection of their peers. Stewart, a seat trumpet player, confided that his peers should arrive early because the show will be crowded and that they should be ready to hear romantic music that has the ability to “heal the soul.”

SDSU Symphony Orchestra’s “Coming Home” performance will be held from 4-6 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 19 on campus at the Smith Recital Hall.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. If you would like to hear more from the Symphony Orchestra, be on the lookout for upcoming performances this semester, such as “Amelia Goes to the Ball” with a Lyric Opera Theatre and “Les Misérables” a combined performance with SDSU’s School of Theatre, Television and Film, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir.

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#WEEKENDPICKS

Tracks and treats for the weekend picks As we creep closer to the spookiest day of the year, more frightening festivities crawl out.

Here at San Diego State, we get one of the first with Aztec Fright Nights. If scary sights aren’t your cup of tea, there are must-see musical acts in town with much less ghoulish flair.

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Thursday Oct. 16 the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union will transform into a spooky spectacular for students to enjoy. Aztecs are encouraged to come dressed up in their costumes of choice for a night of Halloween antics, which include pumpkin carving and a double feature of classic Halloween flicks “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Halloween.”

The festivities kick off at 9 p.m. and go until the clock strikes midnight. The Lee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard of the student union will play host to the night of frights and fun.

Most famous for its hit “Ocean Avenue,” Los Angeles-based rock band Yellowcard makes the short drive south as part of its nation-wide tour promoting its album “Lift a Sail” that released earlier this month. The band’s San Diego stop will be Friday, Oct. 17 at the North Park Theatre, just a stone’s throw from San Diego State. Yellowcard brings along Memphis May Fire and Emarosa along for the ride as its opening acts. Tickets for the all-ages show range from $22.50 for advance purchase and $27.50 the day of the show.

Indie musician Ray LaMontagne brings his years of rocking music to Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Friday, Oct. 17. A decade ago LaMontagne released his debut album “Trouble,” and he’s kept it rocking with the release of his fifth studio album “Supernova” earlier this year. Tickets for this are going fast with most of the closer seats already sold.

However there still are tickets available toward the back for the last minute Aztec who’s looking for quality music to enjoy on a Friday night. The bulk of the remaining tickets range from approximately $47 to $60.

U.K. electronic dance music legend Rusko brings his Fall 2014 tour to San Diego where he’ll play downtown club Bassmnt Saturday, Oct. 18.

Hailing from Leeds, Rusko bust onto the EDM scene with the single “Cockney Thug.” Since then he’s been playing sets all over ranging from club DJ sets to big festivals. His latest release, ‘! Volume 2,” came out mid September of this year and features the upbeat, party jam “Saxophone Stomp.”

General admission tickets are still available for $20 and bottle service is available for the 21 and up only crowd.

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Fans flock to Soda Bar for New York band RYO MIYAUCHI ASST. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR ____________________________________ Following the release of its well-praised album, “Lose,” indie rock band Cymbals Eat Guitars played its ambitious new material on Friday, Oct. 3, at Soda Bar. Its new third album “Lose” continues the band’s hot streak with yet another positive support from critics. Better yet, it also marks a reformation of the group’s sound, transitioning from knotty rock into energetic minianthems.

After a brief soundcheck, Cymbals Eat Guitars quickly began to play around 11 p.m. The band opened with the crawling, catchy riff of “Warning” from “Lose,” which got the wandering audience flocking to the stage. “Warning” provided the needed introduction for those unfamiliar with the new album or the band in general.

The searing guitar riff made a mean impression of the band’s sound, and frontman Joseph D’Agostino delivered its fleeting chorus with gusto.

The band ripped through song after song without much banter. D’Agostino held brief conversations while he tuned his guitar, but that was about it for small talk. Considering how the songs of “Lose” are driven by strong propulsion, the decision to return to the set to maintain momentum was actually a better choice.

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Witnessing the big-hearted songs

by Cymbals Eat Guitars come alive on stage made the show a valuable experience. “Lose” already sounds huge on record, and the live performance

embodied the record’s unstoppable charge. The band stomped through the folk-punk-leaning “Xr” with the speed and spirit to match. D’Agostino’s highreaching voice provided the energy to

pummel through the twists of “Place Names.” The members proved the pumping heart in the album is the real deal.

A personal favorite track from the record is the grand opener “Jackson,” and it was rewarding to watch the song be performed in the appropriate, live setting. The single opens dramatically on its first notes, joining in piano figures and crashing drums to start the show. The Soda Bar stage may have a bit too small to contain it, but Cymbals Eat Guitars made due with what was available. D’Agostino nailed the towering chorus while the others delivered the dense anthem.

“I got one more song for you,” D’Agostino said at the end of the set.

“But it’s going to be long.” True to the frontman’s word, Cymbals Eat Guitars closed out the show with the eightminute “Laramie.”

The last third of the song dove into one twisted jam section. D’Agostino wildly shook the guitar tremolo while keyboardist Daniel Baer messed with the distortion pedal to create a sprawling wash of noise.

And then one by one, starting from D’Agostino, each member exited the stage. By the end of the show, the stage was left empty except for the guitar scrawls still screeching from the speakers. What followed after the buzz died down was a huge round of applause.

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Salsa club adds spice to dancing Olivia Litsey Senior Staff Writer _____________________________________ San Diego State’s Salsa Club is a group that was formed last year by two SDSU students with a hunger for salsa. Lessons began on Sept. 7 and will continue to be held every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in Peterson Gym. They are open to SDSU students, faculty and community members. A professional instructor leads them from San Diego salsa dance company Majesty in Motion, and the membership fee is $10 per semester.

After being involved with a ballroom club on campus for more than a year, current SDSU Salsa Club President and English senior Robert Thoreau and now-graduate Jesse Castaneda formed the SDSU Salsa Club in fall 2013. Their hope was to create and introduce a community of salsa dancers to the university. The club has been growing ever since, and now has reached about 70 paying members.

Coming into their second year as a club, the Salsa Club board of officers was expanded for the purpose of increasing efficiency and alleviating the president and vice-president of task list too lengthy for two.

“We’ve gotten to know people who are really excited about Salsa Club, so I picked them to be on the board,” Thoreau said.

New officers will continue to be chosen on a regular basis.

Officers were selected for social positions who are in charge of arranging club outings such as bonfires and trips to local salsa bars. Psychology

junior Maria Guerrero is the Salsa Club Treasurer.

“I check people in, keep track of membership, answer questions, control the budget and collect fees,” Guerrero said.

Every Sunday, there is a beginner lesson as well as an intermediate lesson offered. These consist of learning footwork and partner patterns. Both are followed by a comparatively shorter period of social dancing, which is a segment without structure that is reminiscent of a real salsa club. Thoreau described it as way for members to implement their skills while simultaneously meeting their peers.

“Usually within a semester, they can move on to the intermediate class,” Thoreau said of new members.

He encourages anyone interested to join.

“If they have some hesitations, I would encourage them to give it a shot.

It’s a lot of fun, you meet a lot of people, you make good friends, and you learn to dance,” he said.

Business major Veronika Erhardt is an international student from the University of Hamburg spending a semester abroad at SDSU. “I liked the end of class the best because I could use what I learned,” Erhardt said of her first lesson.

Business junior Julio Zambrano has been attending for a few weeks. He joined the club with a purpose in mind.

“I wanted to be able to go out dancing with my friends,” Zambrano said.

While there are no advanced level lessons offered, experienced salsa dancers are encouraged to become

Salsa Club members partner off for a dance. The club meets in Peterson Gym on Sundays at 3p.m.

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members as well.

“That’s where they would get more advanced training, start choreography, and hopefully compete,” Thoreau said.

They eventually hope to participate in the College Salsa Congress, an annual spring salsa dance competition that has previously included college teams from

all around California.

The SDSU Salsa Club is heating up and ready for more members. If the average helping of salsa on chips has become insufficient, perhaps a combination of jazz walks, hair combs, and Suzie Q’s can spice up one’s Sunday afternoon.

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Table-top club unites card-game players Alexandra Rangel contributor ____________________________________

The game Magic the Gathering is a card game usually played by two players.

Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune

Students can battle it out in a game of Magic the Gathering with San Diego State's Tabletop Club. President and founder of Tabletop Chris Nguyen, welcomes all levels of players to join.

Nguyen started the club this fall in hopes of finding more players to battle with.

“I wanted to play more Magic, with more people,” Nguyen said.

Tabletop currently has about twenty members that gather to play the card game Magic and the board game Pathfinder.

“For now we only focus on these two games, but we do plan to play others,” Nguyen said.

With the encouragement of his friends and the help of Tabletop's adviser and marketing professor Andrew Baker, Nguyen was able to form the club as a recreational one.

“Had I not formed the club I wouldn't have found these people,” Nguyen said.

Several Tabletop members meet outside of school where they hit up local San Diego hobby shops to play Magic. Going to hobby shops was also a platform that helped recruit Tabletop members, Nguyen said. Coincidently, Nguyen would meet SDSU students at draft tournaments who were interested in joining the club.

Nguyen's favorite go to shop is At Ease Games Gaming and Tournament Center, where they have daily draft tournaments.

Nguyen's main goal for this year is to

acquire sponsorship from local game shops in San Diego. With the help from sponsors, Tabletop would be able to compete in local draft tournaments.

Nguyen and three other members from Tabletop are preparing for the Magic Grand Prix, a weekend tournament on Oct. 17- 19, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. They will be competing for several cash prizes and will also get to meet several game card artist at the event.

“The best way to enjoy Magic, is by going to these events,” Nguyen said, which is why he wants to do a small draft tournament at SDSU. Hosting a free draft tournament at SDSU, is one of Nguyen goals for Tabletop this year. He hopes this event will attract new players that have an interest for Magic. “If someone doesn't know how to play, I'll teach them on the spot,” Nguyen said.

Computer science Pham Long is an active member of Tabletop. You can find him and other members playing cards on their spare time in East Commons Dining at SDSU. "Meeting new people, and playing with friends is the best part of Tabletop," said Long.

Tabletop meets from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. every Friday at Student Services West, in room 2512.

Nguyen says not to be hesitant or intimidated if you don't know how to play. He’s always willing to teach you.

After all, he has more than 1,000 cards in his collection to spare. As for those who are avid Magic and Pathfinder players, Tabletop members are always up for a challenge.

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On-campus dining gets an upgrade Alicia Chavez senior staff writer ____________________________________ With a variety of food options around campus, it could be overwhelming for students to narrow their search down to one specific restaurant. While Chipotle, The Habit, Subway and the Aztec Market continue to serve the same, delicious food, the newly renovated University Towers Kitchen is preparing foods different seasons of the year to satisfy any cravings.

San Diego State Dining Services Director Paul Melchior said the only thing that exists from the old building are steel beams that sit as a base for the building.

“We took down the old building which was 50 years old and crumbling, including the plumbing underground,” Melchior said. “We built it from below the floor all the way up.”

Starting from scratch made designing the building easier for SDSU Dining Services to create a restaurant the way they intended to, with a sustainable design. In the past, a wall separated the kitchen from the customer. With the new renovations, customers are able to watch as food is being prepared with nothing to block the view.

Renovating the building also included a new menu full of healthier food options. The many chefs who work from behind the counter start every meal from scratch, no processed foods are used.

“It's all designed so we can buy whole ingredients,” Melchior said. “As those ingredients move forward, they go through a processing phase, which all leads to a continuous menu change.”

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University Towers Kitchen offers healthy dining choices for all San Diego State students. sarah smith, Staff PhotograPher

Chef for Aztec Shops Ed Glebus said the heart of the UTK is the food. For every menu, the chefs work hard to make sure nothing goes to waste.

“A lot of the stuff we start with are whole grains and whole vegetables,” said Glebus. “What we do from there is take trimmings from that and utilize everything that we have coming in.”

The most popular item at the UTK is a flatbread pizza, in which students can customize the different toppings to their personal preferences. More importantly, the dough used for these flatbread pizzas is made from the bakery located on campus. The bake shop prepares the dough every day from scratch in order to maintain the artisan look and taste.

The UTK is also creating a variety of high-quality side salads that are a little

untraditional.

“We are using grains like quinoa, amaranth and wheat berries to give students the option besides fries,” Glebus said.

Along with the renovation, there is also a new, digital menu, making it easier for the chefs to create a flexible dish.

The restaurant not only serves the customers savory needs, but also serves the food right to the customer's table.

The UTK just received a GreenRestaurant Certificate, a certification SDSU Dining Services is hoping every restaurant will receive in the future.

Over the summer, SDSU Dining Services opened ten parking spots designates for UTK guests in the hopes that more students from around the area

will stop by.

“I want the UTK to be more than a residential dining hall,” Melchior said. “I want to get the neighbor excited for it.”

As far as the food, Melchior said his personal favorites are the flatbreads, because of the variety. Glebus said the UTK burger is a solid dish and is his favorite item to order when at the UTK. “This place is still in its infant stages and the crew is getting stronger and stronger with every day,”Melchior said.

“Students can look forward to coming here and might not know what is on the menu, but know that it is going to be good.”

Students can like and follow SDSU Dining on Facebook and Pinterest for mouth-watering photos of the items served in the restaurant.

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Womyn’s association educates students Kellie Ferguson Staff writer ____________________________________ The Andrea O’Donnell Womyn’s Outreach Association is an organization at San Diego State that works to promote women’s rights and empower female students. Currently, it is the only organization on campus that has this specific goal of empowering women.

WOA was started in honor of SDSU student Andrea O’Donnell. O’Donnell was a women’s studies major and director of the on-campus Women’s Resource Center. Tragically, she was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 1994. In honor of O’Donnell’s spirit and dedication to women’s rights, the organization began as a way to promote equality and provide resources for the improvement and empowerment of the lives of women. Through WOA, students can work to raise awareness about gender equality, as well as gain access to resources like Planned Parenthood, SDSU Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services and San Diego’s Women’s Resource Center, among others. Women’s studies and Spanish fourth-year Jessica Valencia is currently president of the club. For her, the club has been an inspiration in the fight for women’s rights and gender equality.

“One of the things I like about WOA is that, even in the face of obstacles, the enthusiasm of the members inspire to me to keep advocating for women’s rights and issues, especially here on

Andrea o’Donnell Womyn’s Outreach Association members listen attentively during a recent meeting. sarah smith, Staff PhotograPher

campus,” Valencia said.

WOA holds a number of events each semester, and helps to spread the word about other events being put on through the Women’s Studies Department. Take Back the Night is just one of the events supported by WOA on campus. It is a national rally to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as provide resources and support for victims. A new event held by WOA on Oct. 16 of this year is called The “F” Word. It caters mainly towards freshmen, and is WOA’s way of introducing incoming students to the basic ideas of feminism.

WOA is also helping to promote the

upcoming lecture Gender Justice in the 2014 Election. Held on Oct. 17 in the Aztec Center by the Women’s Studies and Political Science departments, this gathering involves a series of speakers discussing issues surrounding gender and politics. On Nov. 13, Love Your Body Day will be held. This event focuses on the societal pressures and cultural portrayals of women’s bodies.

The main message of this event is to love and accept every body type, not just the one that is portrayed by the media. A cultural panel is held to discuss various standards of beauty in different communities, and booths will include various games and activities to

promote body positivity and health.

WOA meetings are held once a week, from 4-5 p.m. in Aztlan in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

The meetings provide a safe place for students to address various issues and open topics for discussion. Not only do the meetings focus on problems surrounding women’s rights and gender equality, but they also pose suggestions working towards solving some of these problems.

New topics are discussed each week, and members can provide suggestion as well as participate in discussions.

While the discussions point out flaws in modern media and society and the corresponding negative effect these flaws have on women, the conversation often focuses on those who are working to change the system. Women’s studies and political science sophomore Nassim Moallem is vice president of the club. Along with the fight for women’s rights, Moallem touched upon the acceptance and support WOA gives to all students.

“I hope that WOA provides a safe space for women and men to open up about their experiences, and better understand how the effects of sexism impact their lives,” Moallem said.

The life and work of Andrea O’Donnell is remembered in every meeting, rally, and event at SDSU that promotes equal rights and empowers women. Through WOA, SDSU students can become active in the fight for gender equality.

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Rainbow Warriors to test Aztec runners ryan posner staff writer ____________________________________ The San Diego State Aztecs (3-3, 2-1 MW) will look to make it two wins in a row this Saturday, when they take on the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-4, 1-0 MW) at Qualcomm Stadium.

Sitting at .500, the Aztecs are not where they wanted to be at this point in the season, but senior cornerback J.J. Whittaker believes the team can use the slow start as a learning experience.

“We took a loss, but if anything it’s a learning curve, and we understand what it takes to win,” Whittaker said Tuesday during the team’s weekly press conference.

Hawaii has had a sub-par start to its season as well, but is coming off a 38-28 win against the University of Wyoming in its first conference game of the season.

“It doesn’t matter who you are playing, every team is good enough to beat any other team,” head coach Rocky Long said Tuesday.

What Hawaii does best is stop the run.

It’s held its opponents to a meager 3.24 yards per rush, and only 125.8 yards a game, good enough for 36th in the nation.

“For those of you who don’t know much about Hawaii, they are the most physical and very talented defensive team that we play all year,” Long said.

“Their front seven is big and strong and they’re very aggressive.”

This spells a problem for a team that lives and dies by the contributions of sophomore running back Donnel Pumphrey, who is 11th in the nation with 807 rushing yards. Long acknowledged that Hawaii defends the run “extremely well.”

Pumphrey is coming off his best game of the season though, after he rushed for a career high 246 rushing yards and three touchdowns carrying the Aztecs to a win last week against the University of New Mexico.

“Our offensive line did a great job at blocking them, giving seams to our running backs, and our running backs are pretty good,” Long said.

Hawaii has a talented running back of its own in 6-0, 245 pound senior Joey Iosefa, who Rainbow Warriors in rushing touchdowns with four. Iosefa has only played in two games because of injury.

Iosefa was slated to return against the Aztecs, but was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving last Sunday morning.

His status for Saturday’s game is questionable.

It may not matter who is in at running back for Hawaii, though. SDSU’s defense is coming off one of its better performances of the season, holding New Mexico to 263 yards of total offense, its lowest number of the season.

“They play physical, the whole defensive line, and that makes my job a lot easier,” senior linebacker Josh Gavert said Tuesday. “They’re holding off their

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Senior linebacker Josh Gavert looks to add to his team-leading 44 tackles against the University of Hawaii. jenna mackey, photo editor

offensive line and keeping them from coming up to the second level, I can see things clearer, I can make more plays.”

Freshman quarterback Nick Bawden was given the start last week but was replaced at halftime by senior Quinn Kaehler who had been nursing a shoulder injury. Kaehler only threw three passes but Long noted that he was sore after the game.

Long does believe Kaehler will start on Saturday.

“He threw as well as he could throw in pre-game warm-ups, so we think he is going to play,” Long said.

There is some uncertainty at the quarterback position for the Rainbow Warriors as well. Sophomore Ikaika

Woosley opened the season as the starter, but had been replaced by senior Taylor Graham mid-season. However, Graham broke his foot in the team’s win against Wyoming, so Woosley will resume his role as the starter.

The key matchup in this game will be Pumphrey against the fiery front seven of Hawaii. That matchup possesses each team’s biggest strength, and should determine the winner.

Look for Pumphrey to continue his hot streak as Kaehler re-establishes himself as the starter for the rest of the season.

The game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network or heard on the radio at The Mighty 1090.

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Reasons for the seasons kelly hillock features editor _____________________________________

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t’s been sixteen days and I still don’t have it. Sixteen days into October and I don’t have the most important thing of the season: Count Chocula.

We all know about my obsession with pumpkin spice-flavored things. But really, the true reason for October — besides the allegation of autumn, football and candy sales — is the spook-tacular cereal Count Chocula.

Count Chocula and his friends, Boo Berry and FrankenBerry are seasonal breakfast cereals that appear on grocery store aisles around the same time the Halloween shops open their tented doors.

Count Chocula and FrankenBerry first appeared on the market in 1971, making Count Chocula the first chocolateflavored cereal with marshmallow bits and FrankenBerry the first strawberryflavored cereal. Boo Berry joined the team a year later, becoming the first blueberry-flavored cereal. While I’ve never actually tried FrankenBerry or Boo Berry, I can easily say that sugary breakfast cereal should be left to the superior chocolate. I’m a purist.

These three cereals have been making their spooky entrance each Halloween season for the past 40 years. I’m assuming this trio of Monster cereal sticks around like a trio of ghosts because cereal

connoisseurs and Halloween aficionados rejoice together and dedicate entire blogs to seasonal cereal while waiting all year long for the month of October. I mean, that’s what I do.

Maybe there’s something about the changing of seasons that excites people over products offered for only a limited time. There’s something special about enjoying particular things at particular times of year. For instance, Peeps, try as they might to be popular year-round, are really only relevant during the spring.

but really, the true reason for october ... is the spooktacular count chocula Does anyone want to eat a ghost-shaped Peep? No, but I certainly want to eat a bird-shaped Peep before embarking on an Easter egg hunt. Seasonal products contribute to the fleeting feeling that nothing lasts forever. A sticky animalshaped marshmallow only matters once a year.

Here in San Diego, we don’t really understand the concept of seasons, so seasonal products make it easier to understand the passing of time. When Monster cereal hits grocery stores, I know it’s officially Halloween season and time

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to cover my apartment with spider webs.

Currently, we are in the throes of pumpkin season. Shelves are stocked with pumpkin-flavored everything and by the time November is over, it will all be replaced like Thanksgiving never even happened. And in the meantime, I’ll gorge myself on pumpkin pie and Count Chocula and Halloween candy like it only comes once a year. Good thing it does.

Every March, McDonald’s serves the Shamrock Shake. It’s a mint-flavored milkshake, appropriately colored green for St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock Shakes are only available during the month of March and every year, I’m on a mission to consume as many mint shakes as possible.

Once Halloween has ended and the corporations forget Thanksgiving is a holiday, Christmas makes its official entrance. This also marks the official arrival of all things peppermint. Candy cane ice cream, Starbucks peppermint mochas and peppermint Oreos. Things that can’t become peppermint-flavored are just artificially colored red and green or shaped into Christmas trees.

It’s excessive and obnoxious but every opportunity companies take to play into the commercialization of celebrations, it heightens our expectations. Seasonal products allow me to enjoy each point throughout the year without abandon.

Now, I need to find a box of Count Chocula as soon as possible before its too late.

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HOROSCOPE happy Birthday (10/16/14) Contribute to a passionate cause this year. Aim to realize a dream. Find what makes your spirit sing. Partnership changes open lucrative new doors. Take advantage of increased demand, and stash your winnings. After 12/23, your powers for communication rise. Inspire with words and images. Springtime efforts produce powerful results. Do it for home and family.

HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - Your life gets more fun and easier today and tomorrow. Use the tricks you've been practicing. Somebody nearby sure looks good. Memories of how you used to be pop up. Get ready to party.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 - Home's the best place for you tonight. Communications or transport could seem intense. Watch for traffic jams. Make your home more comfortable today and tomorrow. Learn from the past. You're getting even more interested in stability.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 - Study the angles today and tomorrow, and you soon find the answer. Use an old trick and prosper. Get feedback from a loved one. Listen carefully. It pays to advertise. Promote and push your cause.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - There's potentially more money coming in. Don't let it slip through your fingers. Heed encouragement and advice from afar. The rewards of diligence are sweet, but don't take too much. Save some for later.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - You're gaining a distinct advantage.

Go ahead and be assertive in support of your cause. Consult intelligent friends, and report the general consensus. Have a backup plan and map your steps. Work smarter, not harder. Challenge authority.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Lazing in the sun could tempt. Tempers could flare, if it gets too hot. Clarify your direction. Take time today and tomorrow to consider what you want and then let others know. Craft your persuasion.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 - Your friends are a big help over the next few days. Get specific about what you're going for. Pass along what you've learned. The more you all know, the more you advance. Read the fine print.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 - There's still a way to win. Step back and check from a new angle. Prepare your report today and tomorrow. A challenge or test lies between you and your objective. Make sure you understand what's required.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 9 - Consider attending a business seminar or conference over the next two days. Today and tomorrow are great for travel. Explore and study your objective.

Saving is better than spending now. Plan your agenda. Visualize beauty.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - Don't let a windfall slip through your fingers. Focus on finances today and tomorrow. You're liable to find something you'd missed. Get farther than expected. Interact with data and numbers to reveal mysteries. Ask your partner for support.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - State your personal desires. A partner feels compelled to advise you.

Think fast. Today and tomorrow favor negotiations and compromise. Accept a new responsibility. Family matters vie with work for your attention. Head for home.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 - Creative collaborations thrive. Put your heads together for a breakthrough!

Today and tomorrow could be super productive. Rediscover an old revenue source. Concentrate on a new assignment. Check out an interesting suggestion. Revise plans to suit.