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Leaders from around the nation will congregate at San Diego State to discuss ways to boost college opportunities through counseling. camille lozano asst. news editor ____________________________________
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San Diego State is hosting the White House’s College Opportunity Convening on Monday and Tuesday, bringing together exemplary leaders and advocates of school counseling to create action plans in an effort to increase higher education opportunities for students. This West Coast, invitation-only convening functions as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative and follows a meeting held at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education earlier this year that focused on discussion of action plans rather than this week’s aim of creating and implementing them. These plans, such as revising curriculum to better meet the needs of school counselors and improving training, will give students a better chance of receiving the schooling they need to excel in today’s world, Director of SDSU’s School Counseling Program Trish Hatch said. “The future of our students is the most important,” she said. “They should receive the best possible readiness that they deserve.” More than 30 states will be represented at the convening, which will focus on five specific areas of improvement, including how to hire and prepare
counselors to ensure certain college and career readiness standards are met as well as how to solidify partnerships between university training programs and K-12 school districts to strengthen field work. The convening will also cover how to create partnerships with donors interested in supporting the implementation of these changes and positive outcomes for counselors and students. According to data compiled by Hatch, 29 percent of school districts in California are without school counseling programs. Comparing the number of school counselors between 2008 and 2009 to counselors employed between 2011 and 2012, there was a decrease of 18.4 percent employed. Hatch said most elementary schools don’t have school counselors at all, and she stressed the importance of working towards higher education at an early age. Laura Owen, assistant professor of SDSU’s School Counseling Program, said having school counselors is not currently a mandatory requirement. She said the two-day event will cover how to get rid of extra duties counselor’s are often tasked with to make sure they are helping students in the way they were hired to do. “We will have the right people in the room, the right leaders and people in positions of decision-making authority
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who can really implement some of the policies and procedural changes that need to happen, to allow school counselors to do this work,” Owen said. “We are aware that there are areas that we need to strengthen in our profession.” Owen hopes the event and her daytwo presentation alongside Hatch, “Igniting the Vision,” will engage and get attendees excited, but also help them see they have the power to make a difference. “One of the most exciting things for me in coming to San Diego State University is the diversity of our student body and walking on campus and recognizing that the work that I have been engaged in for so many years is about the students that are here,” Owen said. “It’s so exciting to see them going forward and reaching for their dreams, becoming who they want to be. It’s very motivating to me.” Owen said although primarily highlevel professionals will attend the convening, she hopes to have future conversations and forums with students to understand what has worked for students and what needs improvement. She encourages all those who are unable to attend the convening, including students, to voice their opinions and hopes for school counseling on The Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership’s website by taking the survey, located under the “commitments” link, to share their input.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: david hernandez • newS@thedailyaztec.com
#hirshman
CSU, SDSU to review Pres.Hirshman Quinn Owen Senior staff writer _____________________________________ San Diego State President Elliot Hirshman will be the subject of a routine review from the California State University Chancellor and Board of Trustees. According to CSU Chancellor Timothy White’s office, the performance evaluation will be comprehensive, and input from SDSU administrators on the following criteria will be included in the report: general administrative effectiveness including management of human, fiscal and physical resources; working relations with the system and the campus; educational leadership and effectiveness; community relations; major achievements of the campus and the president; and personal characteristics. The Board of Trustees has asked for input from chairs of the Academic Senate, the Alumni Association, Associated Students and the University Advisory Board. Students and faculty can anonymously submit comments through email. The Board of Trustees will present a summarized report to the president, according to the Office of the Chancellor. Emails must be sent to presidentreview@ calstate.edu by Nov. 20. SDSU Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer Tom McCarron said comments and reviews should evaluate Hirshman’s
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performance as a whole. “Ideally, each reviewer will consider the overall impact of the administrator versus a particular issue important to them personally,” McCarron said. After the evaluation is conducted and approved, an open letter will be sent to the campus with the findings and goals for the future. CSU presidents usually perform well during these evaluations, CSU Web Communications Specialist Stephanie Thara said. “It’s a way for the chancellor to engage
with the president and learn about the campus accomplishments or what they’re doing to enhance campus activities,” she said. The evaluations will not lead to any particular awards or consequences for President Hirshman. Thara said the review will not result in bonuses and pay cuts. Not everyone believes the review process will be beneficial. Geography graduate student Will Lapinel said administrative reviews are often pointless formalities.
“Legitimate feedback is continuous and informal, and trying to make up for a lack of communication in a formal periodic evaluation once or twice a year only results in wasted time and paper,” Lapinel said. In her five years as a communications specialist for the CSU, Thara said she has never seen a negative evaluation. She attributes this to the thorough vetting process of presidential candidates during the hiring process. The CSU’s policy requires presidents to be reviewed every three years.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: david hernandez • newS@thedailyaztec.com
#serxualassault
Professor discusses sexual violence Lauren Spinelli staff writer _____________________________________ San Diego State’s Associated Students hosted a “Conversation About Consent and Sexual Violence” on Nov. 12 in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union’s Montezuma Hall. The seminar, presented by SDSU professor Jeffery Bucholtz, is part of the effort to end sexual assault and sexual violence at SDSU. Bucholtz is also copresident of the San Diego Domestic Violence Council and member of SDSU’s Sexual Violence Task Force. Bucholtz’s talk highlighted how sex is portrayed in pop culture and how that influences behaviors. People see the way sex is shown in the media and pop culture through songs or movies, and that gives them an untrue representation. Bucholtz says this has caused society
to be unprepared and allows people to talk about it in a way that hurts social progression. “Campus police are a small piece of a larger puzzle about how we keep our campus safe,” he said. “Changing the way that students behave and treat each other, or the way that we talk about sex, the way that we talk about gender, that kind of stuff has as much importance to it as a criminal justice process. That’s what’s going to prevent it before it happens.” The theme of the talk was that actions and choices matter. Bucholtz explained the idea that the language used amongst peers can have an impact on preventing sexual assault. Using derogatory language toward peers can fuel sexual violence, he said, but the school is working to turn that around. “Imagine a jury full of people with the same stereotypes that the students on this campus hold,” Bucholtz said. “Are they
going to believe that she walked in there and it wasn’t her fault? Or are they going to blame her?” The talk also aimed to inform the public that efforts are being up put into place to combat sexual assault on SDSU’s campus. “It’s not like nothing is happening now,” Bucholtz said. “There’s a lot already happening, and I think it’s a disservice when any media source prints something or posts something that makes the situation sound dire as if there is no hope. The problem with that is that that shuts victims down. It shuts survivors down because they think the situation is totally screwed, everything sucks, I’m never going to get justice in this system and that’s not actually accurate — there are a lot of people who have.” There will be two sessions of a sexual assault forum, at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Montezuma Hall. The forum will encourage
communication between the campus community and the administration to talk about current programs, voice opinions and give feedback to the university. Programs SDSU is initiating to combat sexual assault will be discussed. “There’s a long way for SDSU to go,” Bucholtz said. “SDSU is moving rapidly to make a significant impact in preventing and responding to sexual violence on this campus and I firmly believe that.” Aztecs for Awareness posted about the event on their Facebook page. “Bucholtz was not only hilarious, but effective in educating the audience of an important message,” the post read. The organization raises awareness and provides education about sexual assault and violence to encourage SDSU students to be proactive about prevention. For more information on Bucholtz’s efforts to combat sexual assault at SDSU, visit WeEndViolence.com.
#recycle
SDSU revamps campus recycling scheme Adriana Millar Staff Writer _____________________________________ In an effort to make recycling easier on campus, the recycling department is pairing up trash and recycling bins around campus. “It has been shown, proven and highly suggested by the county that all trash bins are matched up with recycling bins,” nursing junior and Enviro-Business Society “E3” Vice President Faina Margulis said. “If someone’s going to throw something away, they’re going to throw it wherever comes first.” The department is also working to relabel all the cement bins to create consistency, including making sure all recycling bins are correctly labeled “mixed recycling.” Push for the changes came from students, Assistant Director and Material Management Manager David Del Rio said. To spread the word about better recycling methods, the department is working with several student groups, including EnviroBusiness Society “E3” and Green Love. “Within the next three weeks we’re going to see huge changes in recycling and landfill bins,” Del Rio said. Plans began late October, with the
Student organizations have pushed for improvements to the way San Diego State recycles. Jenna mackey, photo editor
library acting as a model for the rest of campus. “In the library there’s a million types of bins,” Margulis said. “If it’s not uniform, it confuses people.” At last count there were more than 17 different types of bins in the library alone, Margulis said. Along with pairing recycling and trash bins together, the Enviro-Busienss Society also hopes to work on staff education. “I’ve gotten a couple examples of video evidence of custodians putting bags from trash and recycling bins in the same receptacle,” Margulis said. “It’s not their fault at all because they’re not
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educated on it and don’t have the proper equipment.” The recycling department is also working with SDSU housing administration to create more suitability within the dorms. “They’re going to have a green certificate for your room if you’re practicing green methods,” Del Rio said. “It’s a culture we have to start moving.” Another sustainability campus-wide initiative possibly beginning on campus is composting. The school currently composts all pre-consumer food waste in all school kitchens, including those in the Cuicacalli Dining Hall and
East Commons. Pre-consumer food waste is waste generated during the manufacturing and production process before the items are sold or served. According to the initiative’s site, the school diverts about 240 tons of food waste a year. However, the school has yet to enact a campus-wide composting initiative. Although a handful of composting bins can be spotted at Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, geology sophomore and Green Love member Faith Moore said the compost bins aren’t managed and waste collected gets thrown in the trash. The compost bins are used at times for sustainability events, however. “At Green Lunch Bag events, all the stuff they give you is compostable,” Margulis said. “(Associated Students Director of Facilities and Sustainability) Glen Brandenburg takes it home and personally composts it in his backyard.” Pre-consumer food waste from the kitchens within the union are still composted, he said. “It’s more challenging to begin composting,” Del Rio said. “We first have to be successful (at) recycling.” Del Rio estimated plans to initiate composting on campus will begin before next summer.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: elpin keshishzadeh • opinion@thedailyaztec.com
Who’sWho?
#cellupdates
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Updates buffer in lectures In a world of digital interactions and constant information flow, students shouldn’t be cut off from electronic devices during class. Daniela Contreras Staff columnist ___________________________________
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o no surprise, many university professors dislike the use of cell phones and laptops in class. Some believe these devices distract students and everyone around them. Although, some professors are more lenient about cell phone usage in class, others care too much. The world today preaches about the need to stay connected everywhere at all times — especially communication majors. During lectures students are expected to disconnect from updates, news and social interactions. College students can have a lot going on in their lives and expecting them to completely detach themselves for hours at a time is neither realistic nor fair. Students can’t be in all the places they need to be at the same time. Smartphones allow people to extend themselves in a virtual setting, and they shouldn’t be deprived of this interaction. Economics junior Eduardo Hernandez said he uses his cell phone in class when the material isn’t interesting and he’s bored; but more importantly when he has a lot of things going on. “I need to know on the spot what I need to do and where I need to go,” Hernandez said. Hernandez also said students nowadays are more distracted than ever and cell phones facilitate distraction in the classroom. Boredom
and distraction are inevitable in many classrooms, especially during lectures that aren’t particularly interesting and last nearly three hours, as many students have experienced. From personal experience, it doesn’t necessarily take a cell phone or any other electronic device to distract me from class. If I’m bored enough, I begin to daydream or pick my at split ends. But of course, having the chance to scroll through Instagram posts and tweets is more entertaining distraction. Dr. Joanne Cantor, director of the Center for Communication Research at the University of WisconsinMadison, provides presentations on productivity, creativity and stress reduction. According to the firm’s site, the only way around digital distractions is to change attitudes, because our “brains don’t function well under constant distraction.” Cantor said information overload blocks creativity and focusing on one thing at a time is the best way to achieve success. Any kind of overload can be detrimental. Students shouldn’t be overloading on studying, drinking or eating — it’s just not healthy. But overload when it comes to social media tends to differ. When it comes to digital interactions, staying out of the loop can be good when it comes down to studying for a midterm. But as many students in communication-related majors know, staying updated is a lifeline for doing well in the class. Overload better defines the kind of class where the professor reads off the
screen for 50 minutes in monotone voice. As much as Cantor wants to label electronic devices as the main perpetrators of distraction, the way some professors conduct their classes is what pushes students into the comforting arms of their devices. There isn’t a clear cut way to know if someone is using their phones to stay connected with the news, send important emails or plan weekend activities. But if students wish to miss out on lecture information they’re funding, that’s up to them. There’s no need for college students to be looked after like children. A Time article from 2012 referred to a study that tested students on their recall of information from a 20-minute presentation. The study reports students’ attention begins to fade at around 10 or 15 minutes of any information intake. What does this mean about our learning abilities and our teachers’ lecture methods? Professors now have the duty to make a constant effort in engaging students if the use of cell phones really bugs them. The most important aspect to consider when discussing cell phone usage in class is students have the right to stay updated. The world doesn’t stop just because class is in session. Going a step further means evaluating the role of professors and how they deliver course material. Whatever your stance is, the fast pace of today’s world is undeniable and things are only getting quicker. You snooze, you lose.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: elpin keshishzadeh • opinion@thedailyaztec.com
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#taascforce
Campus flushes its reputation KC Stanfield Asst. Opinion Editor _____________________________________
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hen I was approximately 7 years old, I remember desperately needing to use the restroom, but the men’s restroom was out of order. I swallowed my young pride and walked into the unexplored land that was the women’s restroom. It was one of the more uncomfortable moments of my life. Even after I relieved myself, there was still an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach resulting from me being somewhere I didn’t belong. Thankfully, I only had to experience this once. Without gender neutral restrooms, this is a daily occurrence for transgender students. To raise awareness about this concern and demand action, the Trans* Action and Advocacy Student Coalition Force put pressure on San Diego State’s administration and hosted a S--t In. If SDSU had made an effort to listen to the concerns sent its way, this school would be more inclusive of its students’ problems. Although gender neutral restrooms would improve the wellbeing of many students, some people are unnecessarily hesitant in embracing this idea. There is more to bathrooms than walking through a stall and pulling your pants down. Unfortunately, many students and administrators are having a difficult time understanding this issue.
“Walking into a restroom is making a statement about your gender,” astronomy graduate student and TAASC Force member Eliot Vrijmoet said. “It can be difficult to go into a restroom because you’re thinking ‘Well, am I trying to say what I identify as? Am I trying to say what I’m (presented) as? I just really have pee. I’m really stressed out.’ It puts you in a vulnerable position.” This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but not everyone is open to sharing a bathroom with a trans individual, resulting in harassment. Gender neutral restrooms protect SDSU students and simplify a decision most of us haven’t had to make. “It’s a way for people to always feel safe, but not just safe in terms of being attacked,” Vrijmoet said. “It’s safe in terms of being emotionally safe — safe in your own skin.” The main issue is the small number of gender neutral restrooms. SDSU currently has 15 and while the effort is acknowledged, it’s not enough. I can’t imagine walking halfway across campus to pee being convenient in any way whatsoever. There should be at least one in every single building — as we expect with any bathroom. SDSU bathrooms are pretty awful to begin with, but there’s absolutely no need to fret about sharing a restroom with someone of the opposite sex. California Building Code has specific requirements for having both men and women restrooms. You can still have your gender specific restrooms if that’s your thing. Gender neutral restrooms don’t take anything away, instead they add options.
If SDSU had made an effort to listen to the concerns sent its way, this school would be more inclusive of its students’ problems. Student demonstrates transgender rights in gender neutral bathroom protest. Jenna Mackey, Photo editor
“There aren’t a lot of things you’d have to change if you wanted to make a multi-stall gender neutral bathroom,” Vrijmoet said. “A neutral bathroom is not necessarily a single person bathroom. Those are great, but it’s obviously expensive to put a lot of those in.” As of now, all the gender neutral restrooms are for single use only. The quickest and easiest way to make them inclusive by saving the school some money would be through modification some of the pre-existing multi-stall bathrooms. While some may object to this, bathrooms are based on mutual trust in the first place. No magical barriers prevent someone with testicles from entering a women’s restroom. As long as this trust and respect is maintained for a multi-stall gender
neutral restroom, there shouldn’t be any more problems than usual. Those who considered the protest to be in bad taste couldn’t be more wrong. It received national recognition — mostly because people love puns and vulgar language. The TAASC Force did its job in getting people’s attention in a clever way. People now know this is an issue at many college campuses, which is the first step in getting it fixed. Just recently, the University of Tennessee passed legislation that will require one gender neutral bathroom in every building by 2019. That’s right, the University of Tennessee. A state that still bans gay marriage is ahead of SDSU on this issue. If SDSU doesn’t step up and address this more effectively, the school’s reputation of diversity will fall apart.
#librarymanners
Library etiquette remains on the shelves emily alvarenga Staff columnist ____________________________________
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he library is a place where many students go frequently. We go there to study and to do homework, while others go just to pass. When we were younger, we were regularly taught the ground rules of library etiquette. We were taught to whisper and be respectful of others who were working quietly around us. Children are expected to pick up their books and clean up after themselves — the same expectation goes for adults. So what happened to all these rules and etiquette we were taught as children? Most of the time, when one walks into the Love Library, it won’t necessarily be quiet or very clean. Students at San Diego State seem to have forgotten the basic rules of being in a library. It seems as though many don’t even care unless it’s someone else who’s doing the bothering. Students turn to the library when the distractions of their personal quarters prevent them from getting anything done. Instead, they are met with individuals who are there more for coffee and conversation than the actual act of studying.
The Daily Aztec started a poll to ask students what poor library etiquette has bothered them the most and frankly, the results weren’t too surprising. Thirty-six percent of the voters thought those who talk on their phone in the library are the most annoying. What happened to being able to hear a pin drop in the library? Just because the study area you’re in may be far from the door doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the minute it would take to take your phone call outside. Being respectful of our peers and understanding they come to the library to stray from distractions is the key in not getting death glares. In second place, with 19 percent of the votes, was students who hog a study room or table. You know the ones: The pair who takes up an entire table with their papers and coffee cups, or the one student holing themselves up in a study room meant for 10. Even during prime library rush hours when it’s packed and everyone’s studying for something, there are still a few people who take up more room than necessary. It’s important to be conscious of your things by not being one of those students who dominates the only open table. Tied for third place was playing loud music and leaving behind a mess, both with 17 percent of the total votes. These are two of the most important etiquettes one should be conscious of. Just because you have headphones in,
doesn’t mean the students trying to study around you aren’t able to hear your music. Be aware of how high you’re turning the volume because even if you’re enjoying it, it may be distracting to those around you. “I’ve sat by people who are literally jamming out to screamo,” journalism sophomore Brock Wilden said. “I don’t know how he didn’t realize that we could all hear it, even from a table away, but he was in his own little world. I didn’t get any of the work I was planning to do and ended up spending an hour glaring at the kid instead of being productive.” Leaving a mess behind goes hand in hand with eating in the library. Many may not realize it, but food and drinks, besides water, aren’t allowed in most parts of the library. Even if they are, it’s just common courtesy to clean up after yourself — or so one would think. The janitors aren’t being paid to clean up after students who have forgotten basic manners. These are just a few ways to ensure respect to and from your fellow peers. There are many, many more rules of etiquette, but if it bothers you, chances are it probably bothers someone else. The library is a place for students to work hard to motivate themselves for classroom success. Think of these manners next time you head over to Love Library for an all-nighter.
lets say you have 100 friends in the library...
36 are tired of listening to you tell your mom about your day. Take it outside.
19 wish you didn’t think you needed the entire study room or table.
17 think you should turn down your music, no one wants to have a library jam sesh.
17 don’t want to pick up your trash for you.
11 people are angry at you for other reasons. Maybe you smell?
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: jenna mackey • photo@thedailyaztec.com
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: kristian ibarra • sports@thedailyaztec.com
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SDSU runs circles around Matadors Matthew Bain Senior Staff Writer ____________________________________ Senior guard Aqeel Quinn stared into the Fox Sports San Diego camera on the baseline Friday night as he walked to the free-throw line after getting clobbered on a successful lay-up attempt. In that moment, fans at home caught a glimpse of what Viejas Arena witnessed all night: Quinn was locked in and ready to go against his former team. Two years ago, Quinn left a scholarship at California State University, Northridge, to play as a preferred walkon at San Diego State. Friday night, Quinn led all SDSU scorers with 15 points in just 17 minutes and helped his team open the season with a resounding 79-58 victory. “I'm speechless, I can't really express my emotions right now,” Quinn said after the game. “I was just ready to play. I put in a lot of work this summer, and I am just glad I was able to show it tonight." SDSU’s first points of the season came when senior forward Dwayne Polee II drained a corner 3-pointer at the 18:21 mark — ironic considering the Aztecs clanked all their 3-point attempts in their exhibition game against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Matadors hung tough with SDSU for most of the first half, though. The boys from up north matched the Aztecs tit-for-tat on the boards and made Steve
Fisher’s full-court defense look porous at times, scoring 12 fast-break points. When sophomore guard Aaron Parks weaved through the Aztec defense and easily drew a foul attacking the basket, CSUN head coach Reggie Theus screamed to his team — telling them to keep driving the ball. At that point SDSU held a slim 19-16
But even he couldn’t get past the long arms of junior forward Skylar Spencer, who blocked six shots on the night — five of which were Maxwell’s shots. “(The Matadors) are pretty aggressive in (attacking the rim), but when they do get by us — if they do get by us — we have Skylar there to correct our mistakes,” senior forward J.J. O’Brien said. “So it's
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I was just trying to do my job out there; Trying to be a leader, trying to help everybody out, find people when I had the ball, trying to get offensive rebounds and in the end it opened up for me to score.”
- J.J. O’Brien, Senior forward
lead. But freshman guard Kevin Zabo danced around Matadors to score at the rim on the next possession, spurring a 21-5 scoring run to put SDSU up 41-21 at halftime. CSUN senior forwards Stephen Maxwell and Stephan Hicks had big games for the Matadors, scoring 15 and 16 points, respectively. Maxwell had a successful night on the boards, too, grabbing 10 rebounds.
a good thing to have him in there. It's going to be hard for (anyone) to drive when we have him in there.” O’Brien, usually the guy with the impact but not the stats, lit up the stat sheet Friday night. He grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists. He also put up 13 points, nine of which came in the last five minutes of the game. “I was just trying to do my job out there,” O’Brien said. “Trying to be a
leader, trying to help everybody out, find people when I had the ball, trying to get offensive rebounds and in the end it opened up for me to score.” The Matadors scored nearly as many points in the paint as the Aztecs, 36 to 40, and grabbed just three fewer rebounds than Fisher’s squad. But SDSU had a decided advantage in bench points, outscoring CSUN’s depleted bench 3312. Junior forward Angelo Chol shot 100 percent from the field and grabbed four rebounds in 15 minutes on the court. Sophomore guard Dakarai Allen played 14 minutes in redshirt sophomore Matt Shrigley’s absence. Allen thoroughly impressed in the effort category, grabbing two offensive boards and saving an SDSU turnover in front of the scores table. Zabo spelled freshman guard Trey Kell for 15 minutes, scoring four points and recording an assist. He also flashed some nice spin moves, one on a drive to basket and the other on a nice half-court assist to Polee, who finished the game with 11 points. Junior forward Winston Shepard kept up his consistent play from the exhibition, scoring 14 points and getting to the free-throw line 10 times. SDSU next plays the Associated Press No. 25 University of Utah Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. in Viejas Arena. The Utes opened their 2014-15 campaign with a 90-72 win against Ball State University.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: kristian ibarra • sports@thedailyaztec.com
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Firework show ends in Berkeley Stephanie Saccente Senior Staff Writer ____________________________________ Still feeling the excitement of last week’s 1-0 victory against the University of Wyoming, the pressure was on for the San Diego State women’s soccer team this weekend at the NCAA tournament. As fate would have it, an Aztec win was not in the books this time around as they were condemned to a 3-2-road defeat against the University of California, Berkeley, Golden Bears in doubleovertime. With 13 attempted shots and seven saves overall, the Aztecs played a strong game, possessing the ball and connecting on multiple sequences throughout the match. Freshman forward Aliyah Utush scored the first goal in the 11th minute and the Golden Bears came back scoring a goal of their own almost immediately after. Three minutes after the game was tied, the Golden Bears scored again leading the Aztecs 2-1 in the first half. Senior midfielder Katie Perry said the team struggled to keep the tempo of the game due to the constant back and forth action. Tension levels remained high moving into the second half but the Aztecs were able to keep the Golden Bears from padding their lead. After a few unsuccessful attempts by the Aztecs, junior defender Meggie Gulczynski
scored the tying goal in the 58th minute. “Even being a goal down for over 30 minutes, our team never put our heads down and we kept fighting until the end,” Gulczynski said. The score remained tied for the remainder of the frame sending the teams into overtime. The Aztecs came close to scoring in the 74th minute when sophomore defender Zsuria Phare touched the ball to senior midfielder Kelsey Booth, although the shot was stopped by a Golden Bear defender. Other attempts by Perry and Gulczynski also were unsuccessful. The game moved into the second overtime leading to the game-winner by Cal. The Aztecs conclude the season with a record of 15-5-2. This season the team won its third straight Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships before appearing in the NCAA tournament a third consecutive time. Senior forward Hannah Keane hopes the team can learn from this game and carry on the same momentum to win the MW for the fourth straight time next year. “It's hard to look back at a game and not think of something you could have done differently,” Keane said. “A better touch here, a firmer pass there, a game is always filled with mistakes but dwelling on them too much can be disastrous. It’s all about learning from the mistakes and not repeating them in future games.”
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Junior defender Meggie Gulczynski scored one of the Aztecs’ goals in the loss to the Golden Bears. megan wood, Senior Staff PhotograPher
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: kristian ibarra • sports@thedailyaztec.com
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COMMENTARY
A tale of two halves costs Aztecs Ethan Bailey Senior Staff Columnist ____________________________________
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n the blue turf in Boise, Idaho, where the San Diego State football team had been so good the last two times it played there, the Aztecs lost. The team lost by nine points in a game where they led the Boise State University Broncos by as many as 20. SDSU started hot, scoring two touchdowns and two field goals in its first six drives while holding the Broncos to two interceptions, three punts and a field goal in the same span. The Aztecs couldn’t have started the game any better. Or could they have? On the Aztecs’ second drive of the game, SDSU started from its own 48 and couldn’t score a touchdown, settling for a field goal. Boise State’s first interception gave the Aztecs great field position at the Broncos’ 49-yard line but the offense only gained eight yards on three plays and had to punt. But the SDSU defense was playing with ferocity and Boise State couldn’t answer, so it seemingly didn’t matter. It didn’t matter until the third quarter, when the Broncos fooled the Aztecs with a fake punt that went for 24 yards on fourth and short. It proved to give Boise State the shift in momentum it needed to win the game, going on to outscore the Aztecs 28-9 in the second half. That fake punt seemingly sent the Aztecs back to a place they found themselves in earlier this season against the University of North Carolina — a place I hoped I’d never have to write about again. I’m talking about Anti-Clutch Land. Yep, the Anti-Clutch Express found itself passing by the Aztecs’ locker room at halftime and the team was all aboard. After running the ball 22 times in the first half and averaging 4.5 yards per carry, the number of carries mysteriously dropped to 14 in the second half even though the Aztecs led by 13 at the beginning of it. Leading by a score of 23-17 with less than a minute left in the third quarter,
Senior quarterback Quinn Kaehler threw for 173 yards while completing 17-29 passes in the loss against Boise State University. kristian carreon, senior Staff PhotograPher
the Aztecs started their drive with a pass from senior quarterback Quinn Kaehler that was picked off. Starting a drive while nursing a lead with the Division I No. 6 rushing leader in your backfield with a passing play is mind-bogglingly anti-clutch. Also, four of the final five Aztec drives ended in punts and turnovers and gained a total of 24 yards. Not clutch, Aztecs. The Aztecs suffered from more than just offensive woes, though. The defense surrendered 238 yards and 28 points in the second half after allowing 184 total yards and 10 points in the first half. It’s tough to say exactly why a difference of about 50 yards equated to 28 extra points for the Broncos, but it did. With about eight minutes to go in the game, Boise State put together its
most clutch drive of the game while the Aztecs defense looked the least clutch it did all night. Down by two and with senior kicker Donny Hageman going a clutch 3-3 on field goals, the Aztecs still had hope but they needed a stop from their defense in order to win the game. Unfortunately, the SDSU defense gave up a 14-play, 70-yard touchdown drive to the Broncos and were burned twice on third down by open receivers in the middle of the field. Not clutch, Aztecs. This game truly was a tale of two halves. It was almost as if the teams had literally switched uniforms at halftime, as the Aztecs mimicked the mistakes Boise State made in the first half. Some will say the game time temperature of 9 degrees at Albertson’s Stadium was a major factor in the
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game, but that’s just not true. If it were, then SDSU wouldn’t have dominated the first half like they did. This is simply a puzzling case of anticlutch and I wish I had more answers for you. I do know one thing — this loss to Boise State is going to make it a lot harder to win the MW this season. SDSU is now tied with California State University, Fresno, and the University of Nevada, Reno, for first place in the West division of the MW and could see the Broncos again if they end up making it to the championship game. Luckily, the Aztecs finish the season with two home games. They’ve been more successful at Qualcomm Stadium (4-0) than they have been on the road (1-5). Fingers crossed the Aztecs find a way out of Anti-Clutch Land, and fast.
COMMENTARY
Fisher’s team flip-flops its mantra, still wins Patrick Carr senior staff columnist _____________________________________
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lot of things happened Friday night. The frenzied anticipation for Aztec basketball building up in the student body for eight months was finally let out in a deafening, hormone-fueled “I Believe” chant. Also, San Diego State men’s basketball’s 2013-14 Mountain West championship and Sweet 16 banners were hung in a pregame ceremony. Then SDSU saw off a feisty California State University, Northridge team 79-58. But it wasn’t the blowout people
predicted due to a well-coached and undermanned CSUN squad that forced the Aztecs to throw out their usual gameday script of great defense and mediocre offense. SDSU played a great game, but the team exposed another weakness — a weakness that could be critical on Tuesday when No. 25 University of Utah comes to town. Don’t get me wrong, the Aztecs’ stifling defense showed up against the Matadors. It forced 17 turnovers, 11 of which counted as steals for the Aztecs. And because of SDSU’s discipline on defense, something head coach Steve Fisher emphasized in last week’s press conference, the Matadors made just 8-15 free throws — a far cry from the amount they made last year as the Division I’s second-ranked team in successful free throws.
But in transition defense, CSUN exposed the Aztecs’ inexperience. Time and time again the Matadors blew by SDSU on the fast break, grabbing a 12-8 edge on fast break points. They could’ve had more if not for bad turnovers on their part and timely blocks by Aztecs’ junior forward Skylar Spencer. Plainly stated, CSUN’s fast break buckets were easy, partly due to the deadly duo of senior forwards Stephen Maxwell and Stephan Hicks. Along with SDSU’s first-game rustiness on transition defense, the transition offense left much to be desired, too. Players frequently found themselves wondering where to go on fast breaks, which led to missed opportunities for the Aztecs. Never fear — SDSU responded to the fast break snafu with an aggressive all-out attack of the basket. Forty of the
Aztecs’ 79 points were scored in the paint and SDSU made 26 trips to the charity stripe. But the most telling statistic was the 17-5 advantage in second chance points. That’s where senior forward J.J. O’Brien and sophomore guard Dakarai Allen came in. Allen might’ve only had six points and four rebounds, but most of his production was timely. First it was an offensive rebound and put-back bucket with one second left on the shot clock. As soon as CSUN switched to a zone defense, O’Brien suddenly looked like a man among boys, driving and scoring inside along with the rebounding. His presence, along with senior guard Aqeel Quinn’s — who led the Aztecs with 15 points — will be crucial on Tuesday against a tough Utah squad that’s likely salivating to go up against the emerging SDSU defense.
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NOV. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
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LivingSocial named San Diego the second most thrill-seeking city in the U.S. Here are some of the ways Aztecs discover adventure. ALICIA CHAVEZ SENIOR STAFF WRITER ___________________________________ The city of San Diego was recently named a top thrill-seeking city in the U.S. In fact, San Diego claimed the number two spot, second only to Philadelphia. The list of thrill-seeking cities across the nation was put together by LivingSocial, a company based in Washington D.C. that aims to provide unique travel deals at a lost cost. “LivingSocial is the local marketplace to buy and share the best things to do in your city and beyond,” Spokeswoman for LivingSocial Elizabeth Hebda said. “We have millions and millions of deals that include excursions to gourmet dinners, seasonal family outings and some adventurous activities.” Hebda worked with a team of experts in order to compile a list of the most thrill-seeking cities in the U.S. The team sifted through half a million adventurous deals purchased in 130 different cities and counties throughout the U.S. in 2014. Each package used in the cross-comparison included an element of thrill or excitement. Location and resources weighed heavily on the decisions of consumers who purchased these packaged deals. Hebda reported there was a common trend for purchased deals across the country, especially in the San Diego area. “The top three types of thrill-seeking
activities we found to be most popular among San Diegans were race entries, water sports, and extreme adventure sports,” Hebda said. Race entries included 5K marathons and mud runs, while hot air ballooning and riding all-terrain vehicles were considered extreme adventure sports. It isn’t surprising that water sports was a popular item on the list since San Diego is home to a variety of sandy beaches and the resources to try new things. San Diego State students have already taken advantage of the thrill-seeking opportunities in the surrounding areas through the Mission Bay Aquatic Center and Aztec Adventures. The MBAC offers a variety of water sports and activities with the option of instructional classes. These sports and activities include rowing, kayaking, surfing, wakeboarding, sailing and stand-up paddling, as well as many others. For each fall and spring semester at SDSU, the MBAC allows students to take classes for credit within the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. “Every semester, over a thousand students take a class for credit due to SDSU ENS department,” Assistant Director at the MBAC Kevin Waldick said. “Right now, there are probably about 250 students taking a class for a grade in water sports as a part of the ENS program.” Waldick is an Aztec Alumni and found that although some students do not enroll in the for-credit courses
offered at SDSU, many still seek the same instructional classes. Several student organizations also utilize the MBAC for team retreats, picnics and other events. “We basically try to be the gateway to water sports for all of the campus,” Waldick said. Waldick found a common trend among students that visit the MBAC. While surfing and wakeboarding were the most popular water sports for a long period of time, stand-up paddling has recently exploded. It’s recent success has encouraged the MBAC to offer moonlight classes where customers can paddle at night. The MBAC also works closely with Aztec Adventures, which is under the Aztec Recreation division of Associated Students and is led by a team of students. Aztec Adventures has been around since 1977, serving students with leadership, education, adventure and culture opportunities outside of the classroom. Some of the aspects of the program include rock climbing, canoeing, rope courses and camping. Like the MBAC, Aztec Adventures encourages the exercise of teambuilding and has provided services for several student organizations at SDSU. These activities can last a few hours, or up to six days if organizations are interested in an excursion package. Outings Lead Supervisor and Aztec alumni Theodore Sutcliffe has been with Aztec Adventures since 2010 and has found that students
with a taste for adventure may not have all the resources necessary for traveling, including equipment and transportation. Aztec Adventures provides students an easy and affordable way to experience new things, while making friendships along the way. Katie Hecker, another Outings Lead Supervisor, has also been involved with Aztec Adventures since 2010 and has found that different people seek different types of thrill. “There are different types of thrills depending on what type of element you are on,” Hecker said. “Some of them require an individual basis and other depend on a team effort.” Although San Diego is not number one on the list, SDSU students prove to have a sense of adventure and take advantage of the many opportunities available to them. For students interested in discounted deals, LivingSocial is currently doing a “Me plus three” packaged deal online. Students who make a purchase for an activity or trip can invite three friends to join along and LivingSocial will pay for the original student’s trip as long as the other three have made the same purchase. Students interested in future water courses offered at the MBAC, can visit their website MBAquaticCenter.com for more information. For organizations interested in working with Aztec Adventures, or students interested in getting involved, their website has information about how to get started.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: nick knott • entertainment@thedailyaztec.com
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Open-mic night supports women Lilly Glenister staff writer ____________________________________ Founded by “The Vagina Monologues” playwright Eve Ensler, nonprofit organization V-Day is a global movement set on generating broader attention and funds to end violence against girls and women. At San Diego State, where crime alerts of violence against women occur far too frequently, V-Day SDSU promotes the message that harm against women — including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation and sex slavery — must be stopped. One of the ways V-Day SDSU spreads the organization’s global cause is through its most impactful event of the year, “The Vagina Monologues,” which is a benefit performance of Ensler’s play featuring different monologues that empower women and promote individuality. Another is its bi-annual open mic night, “Read My Lips.” Like the benefit performance, 90 percent of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local beneficiary that will be announced that night. The other 10 percent will go directly to the national organization. “Read My Lips” is a great way for students to educate themselves on the V-Day movement as well as a preview for what to expect at V-Day’s “The Vagina
Monologues,” which debuts Feb. 6. Tickets will be sold on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 around campus where V-Day SDSU will be tabling, as well as at the door for $5. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by performances from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the SDSU Experimental Theatre. The reception will include tabling by other SDSU organizations and an appearance from Pinky the Vagina. V-Day SDSU invites everyone in the community to an entertaining and enlightening night at “Read My Lips.” There is no cost for those participating in the event. The organization urges anyone interested in sharing songs, pieces of music, poems, skits or any other creative outlet of expression to participate in the open mic night. The club would also like to emphasize the importance of inclusivity in the event and straying away from the shaming of others. The club meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday and anyone can drop by. V-Day SDSU is always welcoming new members who support its mission, female or male. If you would like to get more information on where the organization meets or if you’re interested in participating in “Read My Lips,” email vdaysdsu@gmail.com. Also remember to look out for V-Day SDSU’s performance of “The Vagina Monologues” in February.
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nov. 17 - 19, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: kelly hillock • FEATURES@thedailyaztec.com
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FICTION
Politics, polls and people max saucedo staff writer ___________________________________
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ing, ring. “Issacs. No, the governor does not have a stance on the salmonella outbreak. That’s health; go pester them. And while you’re at it, go eat some of that chicken yourself, Steve!” Hangs up phone. There’s a knock on the door. “Mr. Isaacs, Bernard Nicholson here to see you.” “Send him in!” “Ah, David, such a pleasure to see you again.” “Spare the theatrics, Bernie. I haven’t got the ever-loving patience for your BS.” “Alright then, I’ll come right out and say it: Your boy took a hit in the polls this week, didn’t he?” “It’s called being an incumbent, Bernie. It happens to everyone. The last thing that we need is-” “Regardless of how it happened, I have to say that the rest of the state legislature is getting a little nervous. It’s one thing to lose the Governor’s Mansion, but a sweep of the House and the Senate? They’re nervous.” “These poop-kickers from Newport and Lexington actually think their tiny pathetic political careers matter. Tell them to grow up, Mr. Speaker. This is a dog-ate-my-cat world; if they think that the governor’s stock rises and drops with theirs, then give them a long deep cavity search because it’s pretty clear that’s where their heads are.” “Listen David, I know your propensity for violent imagery is something of a trademark used to scare junior press and legislators, but we both know that the opposition is watching your boy’s every move. We
heard about Ron’s massive mess-up on the radio, but we’re getting a lot of heat from the opposition now! For God’s sake, aren’t you going to fire someone? Do you care at all how this is going to affect the House and Senate?” “Bernie, the name of the game is shame. You know how you wash the stink off? You douse your enemy in gasoline and set him on fire.” “I imagine that makes for an interesting political strategy.” “Look, Ron’s an ass, but he’s our ass, so we have to deal with it. Shoot, the election is in a year, if we drop Ron now we look like the Titanic, going down with all hands on deck playing the violins! Right now, we need to hammer the opposition for crucifying our boy.” “But aren’t we crucifying our boy?”
“Get me James, Ron’s adviser, on the phone now. Wait five seconds and then get Karen, his publicist, on the line too. Stick around, Bernie. You might just enjoy this.” “Regrettably, David, I don’t have the luxury, the electorate needs massaging. Thank you for your words of … encouragement. Very Spartacus-y.” “Yeah, just make sure those hands of yours are only massaging.” Door closes. “Idiot.” “Hello, this is James!” “James, let me ask you something.” “Actually, can you wait for a moment?” “Of course, James.” “Sam! Connect James and Karen on the phone right now!” “Yes, Mr. Isaacs!”
...i know your propensity for violent imagery is something of a trademark used to scare junior press and legislators, but we both know that the opposition is watching your boy's every move. “Welcome to politics. Look, I’ve had a long, violent, and raging good scream at Ron and he’s still solid.” “So the governor won’t let you fire Ron but he’s still letting Ron out into the open?” “You know where he’s at now? He’s conditioning for his stupid Thanksgiving run over in Newpark with the Yokels. They got him carrying a pig or goat or sheep or something. And I was the one who told him to go out and get us some good coverage! Sam!” Door opens. “Yes Mr. Isaacs?”
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“Mr. Isaacs, this is Karen. James is here too.” “I feel like I’ve been real generous to you two. I really do. You’ve worked for us for a long time now and I feel you both deserve to plead your cases as to why you should keep your jobs. Whoever briefed Ron before his radio fiasco versus whoever booked the pig farm photo-op. However, as much as I feel you deserve a chance, I really don’t have the time to listen. Therefore, you’re both fired.” Hangs up. “Sam! Call me a cab. I’m done for the day.”
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HOROSCOPE happy Birthday (11/17/14) - This is the year to realize what you thought impossible. Find and enunciate the heart in your projects. Take advantage of a surge in demand. Stash loot. Your career expands with your wallet. Healthy practices pay off in spades. A new phase in family fun begins around 3/20. Recuperate and rest after 4/4. Nurture what you love. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad. Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - Compromise is required today and tomorrow. Negotiate fairly and emerge unscathed. A female offers an opportunity. A new associate could become a valuable partner. Act from your core beliefs, rather than whims. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - A new project demands more attention for the next few days. Get final words of advice. Time to get busy! Abandon procrastination and let your passion play. Provide excellent work, and practice your talents. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Someone nearby sure looks good. A barrier is dissolving, or becoming unimportant. True love is possible, with hot romance infusing the situation. Practice your arts and charms. Weave a spell with candles and fragrance. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - Make household improvements today and tomorrow. You can find what you need nearby. Make popcorn and share it with a movie or game. Fill your home with family love. Add color and tantalizing flavors. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - A new educational phase begins over the next few days. A female offer a balanced plan. Things fall into place. Get into intense learning mode. Resist the temptation to splurge. Write and share your discoveries. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - For the next few days, joyfully bring in money. Count your blessings. Keep books as you go. A female offers a financial opportunity. Creativity percolates, and demand for your work increases. Grow your kitty fatter. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 - Your charm captivates. Learning new skills leads to new friends. Have the gang over to your house. You're even more powerful than usual today and tomorrow. Your thoroughness makes an excellent impression. Get more with honey than vinegar. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Friends are there for you. You're under pressure to complete old tasks the next few days. Schedule quiet private time to think things over. Rest and recharge. Exercise and eat well. Your curiosity makes you quite attractive. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - Circumstances control your actions for the next two days. Find a beautiful spot. Your team inspires. Hold meetings, brainstorm, and chart your collaboration. Add an artistic touch to the project. Enjoy beauty. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - Compete for more responsibilities over the next few days. Do it for love, not money. Friends are there for you. You're attracting the attention of someone important. Listen closely. Your connections can open professional doors. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Make time for an outing over the next few days. Travel suits you just fine. You're learning quickly. Set longrange goals. Studies and research inspire fascinating conversation. Talk about your passion, and ask others what they love. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 - Discuss shared finances. The next two days are good for financial planning. Provide support for your partner. Follow through on what you said you'd do. Don't let a windfall slip through your fingers. Plan a trip together.