12-11-2014

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FUN AND GAMES

DEC. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MADISON HOPKINS • ME@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

THE FUN AND GAMES ISSUE

TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE FINALS MADISON HOPKINS MANAGING EDITOR _____________________________ was the week before finals at T San Diego State Not an Aztec was stirring;

awaiting their fates Students crammed in the library for days and days In hopes their professors would give them A’s As finals approached, Aztecs dreamed of their beds While visions of New Years Eve danced in their heads The pressure kept growing, some wanted to cry As they pondered what grades they’d need to get by

When out in the newsstands, arose such a clatter A Fun and Games issue to ease such stressful matters With crosswords and pictures, meant to relieve stress Or assist procrastination, we have to confess So, weary Aztecs, turn to this publication For pleasant diversions from finals frustration News and sports may be found on pages four through six And on page 13, try to spot the additions in a few of our pics

for our bad, cheesy rhymes) During break TheDailyAztec. com will slow down a bit With limited content, so our staff doesn’t quit With our final issue of the semester, try to have fun And find time to relax before finals are done Farewell, fellow Aztecs, the end is in sight…

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dec. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: david hernandez • news@thedailyaztec.com

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#sexualassault

SEXUALASSAULT: a calendar of events

Timeline of sexual assault-related events

aug. 29 Calpulli Center reported a sexual assault after a student visited the center.

sept. 1 An SDSU student was allegedly sexually assaulted in a bathroom during an off-campus party on College Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. SDSU police released a crime alert describing the suspect. San Diego Police Department is investigating.

Sept. 6 An SDSU student was allegedly sexually assaulted at approximately 1:40 a.m. at The Granada on Hardy Apartments after an unknown man followed her into her apartment. The suspect fled when a roommate arrived.

SDSU police released a crime alert describing the suspect.

Sept. 14 An SDSU student was allegedly sexually assaulted at the on-campus Villa Alvarado Apartments. According to SDSU police records, the assault included sexual penetration with a foreign object. The student didn’t want police involved.

Sept. 18 Approximately a dozen students rallied in front of Hepner Hall to bring awareness to the sexual assaults reported in September and advocate for the affirmative consent bill Gov. Jerry Brown signed on Sept. 20.

Sept. 20 An SDSU student was allegedly raped at the Cuicacalli Suites by another SDSU student she knew. The man was interviewed, but he was not arrested. The assault was reported after the woman visited Sharp Grossmont Hospital, where the hospital’s Sexual Assault Response Team conducted a DNA, toxicology and biological examination that was given to SDSU police.

sept. 25 Concerned Students of SDSU gathered nearly 30 students in front of Hepner Hall after another sexual assault report and as Gov. Brown’s Sept. 30 deadline to sign the affirmative consent bill neared. The students marched to Manchester Hall, where they spoke to SDSU’s Title IX Coordinator Jessica Rentto. She informed the demonstrators of SDSU’s Sexual Violence Task Force and a student survey being developed for the spring to better understand the issue on campus. The students left behind a letter for President Elliot Hirshman to voice their concerns.

sept. 25 A non-SDSU student allegedly raped an SDSU student at the Cuicacalli Suites. Mays said the two individuals knew each other prior to the assault. The case is at the district attorney’s office for review of charges.

oct. 17 As law requires, a residence hall staff member reported a rape. The staff member told SDSU police the woman didn’t want to be identified nor did she want to press charges.

oct. 20 A rape that occurred in downtown San Diego was reported to SDSU police after the woman visited Calpulli Center. The woman didn’t want police involved.

oct. 22 A social aimed at educating faculty and staff about SDSU’s efforts to combat sexual assault was hosted in the courtyard of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

Get Together, Give Back Fall Social participants wore teal ribbons, emblems of sexual violence prevention, to support SDSU’s Teal Ribbon Campaign, Continued on next column

which creates awareness about sexual assault. Attendees wrote their reasons to wear a teal ribbon on notes hung around the student union.

oct. 25 A student was allegedly raped at a fraternity house on College Place. Alcohol was a factor, Mays said. The woman didn’t want police involved.

oct. 25 An SDSU student was allegedly raped at Zapotec Residence Hall. The woman knew the suspect, who is not a college student, although it is unclear to what extent, Mays said.

SDSUPD is investigating and spoke to the suspect.

oct. 27 An alleged rape that occurred in San Bernardino was reported to SDSU police. The case was referred to the local city’s police department.

oct. 31 An SDSU student was allegedly raped at a fraternity house on College Place. She reported the assault to SDSU police on Nov. 6

Nov. 5 Callpulli Center reported that a student who visited the health center was sexually assaulted in mid-October. Lt. Randy Lawrence said SDSU police investigated and it appeared an assault did not occur.

Nov. 12 Professor Jeffrey Bucholtz, co-president of the San Diego Domestic Violence Council and member of SDSU’s Sexual Violence Task Force, presented “Yes! Yes! Yes! A Conversation About Consent and Sexual Violence.” His talk focused on the ways culture influence sexual violence. Associated Students sponsored the seminar.

Nov. 15 A rape allegedly occurred at a fraternity. Alcohol was a factor, Mays said. SDSUPD is investigating. The victim didn’t want police involved.

News Editor David Hernandez asst. News Editor Camille Lozano Sports Editor Kristian Ibarra asst. sports Editor Terence Chin

asst. opinion Editor KC Stanfield

A total of 19 sexual assaults were reported to San Diego State police and 17 occurred near campus this semester. To fully understand this complex issue, we’ve laid out the avaialbe information below.

sept. 20 A woman was allegedly raped at a fraternity house. Alcohol was a factor, SDSUPD Capt.

Josh Mays said. The rape was reported on Sept. 22 after the woman visited Calpulli Center. She didn’t want police involved.

Managing Editor Madison Hopkins

Opinion Editor Elpin Keshishzadeh

david hernandez news editor

aug. 28 An alleged rape that occurred at a fraternity house on College Place was reported.

Editor In Chief Monica Linzmeier

Nov. 18 An alleged rape that occurred in Pacific Beach was reported to SDSU police after the woman visited Calpulli Center.

SDPD is handling the case.

Entertainment Editor Nick Knott asst. entertainment Editor Ryo Miyauchi Features Editor Kelly Hillock asst. features Editor Olivia Litsey Photo Editor Jenna Mackey video editor Wesley Beights Digital Content EDITOR Kelly Gardner art director Kate Leonard

Nov. 19 An alleged sexual assault involving oral copulation occurred at a fraternity house on College Place.

Nov. 19 SDSU held two sexual assault forum sessions in Montezuma Hall. Sexual Violence Task Force members engaged in dialogue with students.

Nov. 21 Concerned Students of SDSU, along with other students, held an anti-rape rally. The group claims fraternity members yelled obscenities and waved sex toys during the rally. As a result, the InterFraternity Council suspended social events to better educate its members about sexual assault.

nov. 23 A woman was allegedly raped at a fraternity on Hardy Avenue. Mays said alcohol was a factor and the individuals were somewhat acquainted. The assault was reported after the woman visited Sharp Grossmont Hospital. SDSUPD released a crime alert describing the suspect.

dec. 6 An alleged sexual assault involving oral copulation occurred on College Avenue.

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DEC. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#HIRSHMAN

THE STATE OF STATE

The Daily Aztec sat down with President Elliot Hirshman to discuss prominent issues San Diego State faced this semester.

For our entire Q&A on topics including the Student Success Fee and students struggling financially, visit thedailyaztec.com.

SALARY RAISE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Hirshman, along with other California State University executives, received a $12,000 salary increase. The salary was approved this semester, during which the Student Success Fee went into effect.

THE DAILY AZTEC: I wanted to ask if you think it’s justifiable to increase a president’s salary in the same semester that students face increased tuition.

PRESIDENT ELLIOT HIRSHMAN: It’s really important for people to understand that the (Board of Trustees) sets our salaries, and it tries to consider a broad range of factors when it sets them.

So on the one hand, they want to understand what is the market for compensating people of these roles? How do you evaluate it in a national market? On the other hand — and I think they really work hard at this — they try to be sensitive to issues of local culture and perception.

And the presidents as a group had not received a raise since 2011, and the board looked at that, and in the context of all of those factors, they decided to give everyone a 3 percent raise, and that’s what transpired. I do think the board is sensitive to people’s concerns about these issues, and if people think it’s the wrong thing to do, they can of course share their perspectives with the board, and I do think the board takes it very seriously.

DA: So the board looked into the Student Success Fee and took that into account as well?

EH: That’s a really good point. The board is the group that is responsible for taking a broad range of issues into account.

So they look, for example, at tuition every year, they look at Student Success Fees, they look at overall budget that the university is receiving from the state and other sources, they look at our financial aid policies, and they try to reconcile as best as they can all of those competing interests, and that is obviously very challenging to both be responsive to market issue constraint issues as well as a variety of popular voices.

AZTEC WARRIOR MASCOT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Associated Students recently voted 25-1 to reject a resolution to change the Aztec Warrior to a more culturally sensitive mascot.

DA: Do you think Associated Students made the correct decision by not approving the resolution to change the Aztec Warrior?

EH: So one of the things I think about this whole discussion is, are we showing appropriate respect to people and are we energizing our community? I’ll just share that I think if we think of the Aztec Warrior as a spirit leader, as a representation of certain virtues that we want our athletes and our community to emulate, then we’re going down the path of respect. I think that’s what, implicitly, the vote recognized. The vote was overwhelming from the student perspective. And as I say to my leadership team, whenever we see something coming out of the student body that is overwhelming one way or the other, that’s something we have to understand and respect, and I think this is what that vote was reflecting, is that people do believe in this notion of embracing a spirit and an ethos, a way of looking at things. And that’s particularly appropriate for our athletic teams — the notion of competition, being bold, and that’s really represented by the Aztec Warrior.

NEWS 5

SEXUAL ASSAULT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: More than 15 sexual assaults have been reported to the SDSU Police Department this semester. SDSU has created a Sexual Violence Task Force, among other initiatives, to combat the issue. The InterFraternity Council recently suspended social activities after allegations that fraternity members harassed demonstrators during an anti-rape rally. The university is investigating the allegations. On Tuesday, a student was arrested in connection with a sexual assault, marking the first arrest of the semester relating to a sexual assault case.

DA: What do you think the biggest challenge is for the university as it tries to combat sexual assault?

EH: I think it’s very important to have conceptual clarity that there are two important issues. And one is a policies and procedures issue. So, are we structuring our policies, our approaches, our procedures so that we are protecting people?

So that we’re taking every step we can to make sure that when someone comes with an allegation that it’s thoroughly investigated? That we’re supportive of people? Obviously at the same time we’re trying to protect the rights of the accused. We try to be sure that both of those are accomplished.

But there’s a second piece, which is about cultural change and changing people’s attitudes, their behaviors, their perspectives.

And I think we have to think about both of those in integrated fashion. If we have the best policies and procedures of any university, but every student on campus has a perspective that is not preventing and discouraging and stopping sexual assault, we’re not really going to make the progress we need to make … So, just as a coincidence, we’re actually discussing this in cabinet this morning just for the purpose of saying let’s open up to anyone on the cabinet, do you have any ideas about what we might be thinking about? I think we’re having a good campus discussion. Obviously some people are more focused on blame and some people are perhaps a little defensive, but we need to get focused on both best policies and practices we can pursue, and then take it seriously. How do we have to change our culture in order to make progress? Obviously it’s one of the most pressing things affecting the campus.

DA: In an email you said, “The university is committed to working with, and supporting, our Greek community as it pursues these essential efforts.” And that was regarding educating its members. Can you talk a bit about how the university will work with the Greek community?

EH: Student Affairs has a division, Student Life and Leadership, and there are administrators who work with the Greek community on a regular basis to address a whole range of issues that arise, and so they are engaging in a discussion now to say, ‘What are some of the things that the Greek community could do right away.’ I don’t think it’s a secret to anyone that alcohol plays a role in many of the reported sexual assaults, so thinking about our attitudes and approaches toward alcohol, that would be a positive. Where we will end up, I’m not quite sure right now, but I think people are thinking about, is there excessive use of alcohol?

What might we do to reduce that use? And then hopefully that becomes part of the cultural change that affects sexual assaults on the campus.

TRANSGENDER BATHROOMS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Transgender students have expressed the need for more gender-neutral bathrooms.

DA: How does the university assure it caters to students who face sensitive issues?

EH: I’m not sure there was as much awareness let’s say 10 years ago of the issues students are facing, and we are making progress on this. There’s a commitment to add more genderneutral bathrooms. What we’re wrestling with is what’s the best way to do it? So one of the ideas that I’ve talked to my colleages about ... is taking a map of the campus and looking to see where there are buildings or areas where there isn’t currently a genderneutral bathroom, and then begin to find those areas and renovate them in turn. It is surprisingly expensive to renovate a bathroom, but I think the commitment is there. Just to give you a sense, renovating a bathroom can cost as much as $300,000, so the commitment is there. And I think the Facilities people have worked in good faith to move it forward and I think they’ll follow that commitment to do even more.

6 SPORTS

DEC. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KRISTIAN IBARRA • SPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

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Aztecs looking to sail past Navy MATTHEW BAIN SENIOR STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ Only 23,408 fans attended last year’s San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl that featured Utah State University and Northern Illinois University. Expedia lists a round-trip plane ticket from Salt Lake City to San Diego at $304 and $622 from Chicago, so it’s not hard to figure out why fans of those schools didn’t make the trip to America’s Finest City.

But this year’s Poinsettia Bowl, featuring San Diego State and the Naval Academy, should pack a significantly larger crowd at Qualcomm Stadium.

About 48,000 people work at Naval Base San Diego and an average of 32,294 redand-black clad fans attended Aztec home games this year. And all those people can simply drive over to the Q on Dec. 23.

“We’re excited about staying home, we’re excited about going to this bowl game and the matchup is perfect for San Diego,” head coach Rocky Long said.

“Since we’re a Navy town, I’m sure there are bragging rights involved.”

The Midshipmen are 6-5 on the season with the annual Army-Navy game coming up this Saturday. This will be Navy’s 11th bowl game in 12 seasons. They have a couple solid wins against Temple University and San Jose State University.

They also led then-No. 5 Ohio State University 7-6 at halftime in their season opener and led then-No. 10 Notre Dame 31-28 heading into the fourth quarter.

A lot of Navy’s 2014 success came thanks to junior quarterback Keenan Reynolds, whose numbers are pretty staggering.

His 1,028 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns both rank first among Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks.

He’s a big-play threat through the air, too, as he leads the country with 17.4 yards per completion.

Reynolds leads a wishbone tripleoption offense that gains 358 rushing yards per game, good for first in the country by a 20-yard margin. .

Sophomore running back Donnel Pumphrey ran for 1,755 yards and 19 touchdowns on 255 carries during the 2014 campaign.

CHADD CADY, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

“On the chalkboard (a triple-option offense) wins every single time,” Long said. “It’s the biggest challenge I face every year.”

By the numbers Navy’s defense isn’t quite as scary. It allows about 30 points and almost 200 rushing yards per game, good for 89th and 96th in the country, respectively. It finished the 2014 campaign allowing 40 points to a South Alabama University team scoring just 22 points per game. _But senior quarterback Quinn Kaehler

said he’s noticed something about the Midshipmen defense that will provide a big-time challenge on game day: their discipline.

“They are disciplined in what they do,” he said. “They’re not going to give you any cheap plays and we’re going to have to work hard for all the yards that we get.”

More than 48,000 fans watched these two teams battle in the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl — and that game was one day after the Q was flooded with 1.5 million gallons of rainwater. With the game-day forecast

showing clear and sunny skies, it’s safe to assume the weather won’t be a factor for overall attendance.

SDSU and Navy play at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 23. The game will be televised on ESPN. SDSU students can buy tickets to the game at the Viejas Arena ticket office with a valid Red ID. The first 500 students to purchase tickets will receive a discounted price of $10. Remaining students can buy their ticket for $35 and two additional tickets for the same price.

STAT LEADERS: SDSU VS. NAVY OFFENSE

DEFENSE

PASSING YARDS

INTERCEPTIONS 2,016

Quinn Kaehler

4

Calvin Munson TM

TM

Keenan Reynolds

3

Parrish Gaines

749

RUSHING YARDS

SACKS 1,755

Donnel Pumphrey TM

4

Calvin Munson TM

1,082

Keenan Reynolds

859

Noah Copeland Chase Price

Paul Q. & Will A.

1.5

TOTAL TACKLES

605

85

Jordan Drake

TM

RECEIVING YARDS

Calvin Munson & Josh Gavert

78

TM

422

Eric Judge TM

Jamir Tillman

338

STATISTICS FROM GOAZTECS.COM & NAVYSPORTS.COM KATE LEONARD, ART DIRECTOR

dec. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: madison hopkins • me@thedailyaztec.com

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DEC. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MADISON HOPKINS • ME@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

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San Diego State first adopted the Monty Montezuma mascot in the 1940s because administrators at the time felt it reflected the school’s local heritage.

In the decades since, the cultural sensitivity of the icon was called into question several times.

MASCOT MADNESS

We’ve had an eventful semester at San Diego State.

From protests and resolutions to big sports wins, Aztecs have been making things happen on and off campus.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the past few months.

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History repeated itself once more this semester, when the student organization known as the Queer People of Color Collective submitted a resolution to officially change the mascot.

University officials changed the icon from Monty to the Aztec Warrior more than a decade ago, but some students felt the mascot shouldn’t represent a human figure at all.

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Following the University Council decision, the vote went to the Board of Directors, which reaffirmed the previous vote. The Aztec Warrior lives on to fight another day. But if history tells us anything, it’s possible haven’t heard the last of this debate.

On Nov. 19, the Associated Students University Council voted to reject the resolution to change the mascot 25 to 1. The topic was passionatley debated by representatives on both sides of the resolution.

STUDENTS SPEAK OUT

Students took to campus numerous times this semester to share their opinions and demand to be heard.

Groups protested rising tuition prices, lavish events for university donors, unafordable on-campus housing and more.

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SDSU is known for its diversity and stance as a leader in LGBT rights for its students. Yet some believe the school could be doing more for its transgender students, starting with creating more gender-nuetral restrooms. The Transgender Action Advocacy Student Coalition held a “S--t in” to demonstrate its concerns.

FUN AND GAMES

The topic of sexual assault on college campuses has dominated headlines across the country during the past few months, and San Diego State is no stranger from this unfortuante limelight.

With 17 sexual assaults this semester and numerous protests, this issue is at the forefront of many Aztecs’ minds. Most recently, students marched into Manchester Hall with a list of demands to prevent sexual assault on campus and increase awareness.

SPORTS

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Aztec women’s soccer had an impressive season. The team won its season and conference title to take home the Mountain West Championship trophy.

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San Diego legend and San Diego State baseball head coach Tony Gwynn passed away last summer.

His many friends and fans laid flowers and other items at this memorial site at Petco Park to express their condolences.

Following the Grand Jury deicsion to not indict Officer Darren Wilson in the case of Michael Brown’s death, protests erupted around the nation. SDSU students voiced their opinions in a peaceful protest on campus.

Steve Fisher was the recipient of the John R. Wooden’s Legends of Coaching Award and was awarded a threeyear contract extension to keep him coaching through 2017. His men’s basketball team entered the 2014-15 season with the highest preseason national ranking in school history.

Aztec football earned a schoolrecord fifth consecutive bowl game bid after its 7-5 regular season. They play the Naval Academy at the Poinsettia Bowl on Dec. 23.

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DEC. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MADISON HOPKINS • ME@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#GRADUATION

Graduating staffers say farewell As a few of The Daily Aztec’s staff members say goodbye to campus and this paper to move on in the real world, they look back at their time at San Diego State.

SINCE 2012 ETHAN BAILEY SENIOR STAFF COLUMNIST ________________________________

W

ow, well that was fast. Two years ago, I transferred to San Diego State from Grossmont Community College and was told from the very beginning by counselors to get involved with The Daily Aztec.

They said it would get me some good journalistic experience and that it could be used as a resume builder.

But writing for this newspaper has always been so much more than that for me. It helped me make friends and made transitioning from junior college to this university seamless. It helped give me a sense of school spirit, too — I wear my Daily Aztec T-shirt as if it were a jersey, the red letters proudly stretched across my chest.

I’ve worked with three different sets of editors since being at SDSU, and I’ve served as the features section editor, a sports writer and most recently as a columnist covering the football team. While co-workers and job duties changed, one thing remained consistent — I was always surrounded by passionate and caring people who share my love for writing and journalism. One of my cousins told me the biggest differences I would notice while being at a university was that I’d be surrounded by people just as passionate as me, and my time at The Daily Aztec has certainly reaffirmed that statement.

To me, The Daily Aztec is just as big of a part of SDSU as the campus itself.

It represents integrity, loyalty and professionalism. It’s told the stories of countless Aztecs and the issues impacting them one article at a time.

This newspaper has also helped write my own story, or at least the beginning of it. Although many of my journey’s pages are still blank, I hope they’ll be filled with exciting endeavors and I hope to see some of you along the way.

Until then, remember to do good and pay kindness forward.

We are, after all, Aztecs for life.

SINCE 2011 MAX SAUCEDO STAFF WRITER ________________________________

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t has been three and a half great years for myself at San Diego State.

During that time, I’ve had many things change. In all that time, the only constant has been my desire to write and an outlet to do it. My fictional worlds found a home on the back page of The Daily Aztec. I’ve worked for five editors, written more than 50 stories, and created three series. Since my arrival on the staff back during my freshman year of college, I’ve witnessed the evolution of The Daily Aztec, transforming into a cutting-edge source of news and stories. For my editors, I say this: To Kelly Callas, thank you for taking a chance on me for that first story.

To Eddie Henderson, thank you for encouraging my creativity.

To Lauren Yap, thank you for welcoming me into the office for the first time.

To Elisse Miller, thank you for supporting me as I created the first online exclusive series in Source Point.

To Mason Schoen (not an editor, but my peer as a backpage writer), thank you for showing me how to write.

And to Kelly Hillock, thank you for allowing me to continue the great tradition of the back page for this semester.

I leave this paper having done what I set out to do; create worlds and characters, each of which had a part of me in their personality, so that even though I’m gone, something still remains. Thank you.

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Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well now.”

- P.T. Barnum

SINCE 2013 MARK ANTHONY SANTOS PRODUCTION DESIGNER ___________________________________

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s the semester ends, many of you are heading to your winter break and some of you are graduating.

For me, this is finally my last semester at San Diego State. My occupation as a student has come to an end. No more going to lectures as I quickly write down every note of what my professors are saying. No more buying expensive textbooks that aren’t really necessary. No more pulling all nighters studying before an exam.

Yes, I’m officially done with school. Am I going to miss my college years? Yes and no. Sure I experienced the “college life,” but honestly I haven’t done everything that I really wanted to do in my list before leaving SDSU. However, I’ve learned a lot of new things by facing real-life situations and finding an identity for myself. I met a lot of amazing people at SDSU and they made me a better person that cares passionately and applies what I have learned in real-life situations.

There were so many obstacles that I’ve faced along the way through college and it wasn’t easy. Balancing between school and work, I’ve made some good and bad decisions that affected my life. These decisions had led me to learn more of what I have done.

I’ve learned so many new things that made me a better person today: how to make sacrifices, let go, and accept that my moment to shine will come later on.

From those moments, I was able to find a way to get over it and keep going without looking back.

I am grateful for my family and friends for always motivating me at high level whenever I’m at my lowest or highest peaks of my days.

I thank The Daily Aztec for this amazing opportunity of working with cool talented writers and designers. I finally made my mark at SDSU by designing cool covers for special issues that have been published all over campus.

Although this is another journey to my next chapter, I should always keep my hopes up high.

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3. The student organization that presented a resolution to change the school mascot 5. San Diego’s public television and radio station, owned and operated by SDSU 7. Group of students who tight-rope walk in between trees on campus 10. The name of the university president before President Hirshman 12. The San Diego-native band that played the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Nov. 1 15. Philanthropic run where participants strip down and donate the clothes off their backs to the San Diego Rescue Mission 16. Most popular degree from last May’s graduating class 17. Men’s basketball coach 18. Off-campus taco shop known for its late-night crowds

1. An extreme dieting routine combined with heavy exercise in order to offset caloric alcohol intake when binge-drinking 2. Mexican restaurant chain created by SDSU alumnus 4. Group of SDSU students that puts on sexual assault rallies 6. SDSU’s student cheering section 8. MTV reality show currently starring an SDSU student 9. Local craft brewery ran by SDSU alumnus Tom Vogel 11. Former SDSU men’s basketball player who is now in the NBA 13. The only place that sells beer on campus 14. The name of SDSU’s ex-mascot

Solutions:

HOW TO PLAY: Write the answer to each clue in the appropriate box to connect the SDSU-related words.

Across 3. QPOCC 5. KPBS 7. Slackliners 10. Weber 12. Switchfoot 15. Undie Run 16. Psychology 17. Steve Fisher 18. Trujillos

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Down 1. Drunkorexia 2. Rubios 4. Concerned Students 6. The Show 8. Are You The One 9. Belching Beaver 11. Kawhi Leonard 13. Oggis 14. Monty

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dec. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: madison hopkins • me@thedailyaztec.com

fun and games

word search HOW TO PLAY: Find the word from the list on the right and circle it in the sea of letters below. All the cool kids are doing it.

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14 entertainment

dec. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: nick knott • enterainment@thedailyaztec.com

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WREX THE HALLS preview ryomiyauchi asst. entertainment editor

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staff writer

The annual 91X Wrex the Halls returns to Valley View Casino Center on Dec. 12. The San Diego station has brought an impressive lineup of alternative music acts for the long-running event year after year. Last year welcomed Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys and Vampire Weekend, among others. This Friday sees Billy Idol, Cage the Elephant, Alt-J, Interpol, Spoon and Banks take stage. For the occasion, Assistant Entertainment Editor Ryo Miyauchi and Staff Writer Courtney Brown discussed the lineup and what to expect for Wrex the Halls.

Ryo: I have to admit, this year’s 91X Wrex the Halls has the most interesting line-up from what I’ve seen in the past — the radio station got Billy Idol! A lot of great bands will play but which act are you most stoked for, Courtney?

Courtney: I’m definitely pumped for Billy Idol! Alt-J and Cage the Elephant played last year and were both rad. I have to say Alt-J might be one of the best bands I’ve ever seen live. I will for sure be jamming out to “The Underdog” by Spoon as well.

Ryo: Banks would be the one to check out for me. Her debut, “Goddess,” was so-so but her electronic-heavy songs might be better experienced live. And though I have heard almost no music by Billy Idol before, he should be one seasoned performer. Alt-J’s music doesn’t excite me much, but they seem like a band who puts on an elaborate show. What were some highlights from their set last year?

Courtney: I had already seen Alt-J in a more intimate setting

at Coachella in 2013, where I pegged the band as one of my favorite performances of the festival. I was unsure what the experience would be like at the Valley View Casino Center arena (where I literally sat at the very back of the nosebleed section.)

But this is a band that never fails to deliver a unique and amazing live performance. Their signature folk-infused pop sound and energy are almost indescribable.

91X always does a great job putting together a variety of genres at Wrex the Halls. The lineup transitions from indie-rock to electronic to Billy Idol of all people, but the common thread is quality live music.

Ryo: I also sat up top when I went back in 2011 with Death Cab for Cutie and Florence and the Machine as headliners. It was not that bad of a view. Maybe nosebleed seats for almost $40 is a bit on the high side for some, but it’s a pretty good deal if you count in the fact you can see several great bands back to back. Have you been on the general admission floor area of VVCC or know anyone who has?

Courtney: Last year was

actually my first time seeing a show at VVCC. And when I say nosebleeds, I mean the furthest back you could possibly be. But honestly it was still such a good time. I’m not sure if you’ve been to any other events there, Ryo, but I think that speaks to how good the the show is—even the worst seats in the house are great seats.

Ryo: Totally. Another great live act worth mentioning is Spoon.

The band has been doing it for two decades now, and the members haven’t let age get in the way one bit. Its new record, “They Want My Soul,” is proof as another thrilling record from the band. Along with the older hits such as “The Way We Get By,” “Do You” from the new one seems like a sureshot anthem for the live set. Do you like the new Spoon stuff? If you haven’t checked it out yet, what are some of your favorite things about the band?

Courtney: I don’t know too much about Spoon besides its main hits, but I did give the new album a listen. I agree, “Do You” is getting a lot of radio time and will most likely be a fan favorite

at Wrex the Halls. My other favorite tracks from the album are “Inside Out,” “I Just Don’t Understand,” and the title track, “They Want My Soul.” I used to listen to a lot more of Spoon than I do now, but this concert might just inspire me to get back into them. Like I said earlier, “The Underdog” is one of my favorite songs, so you’ll definitely be able to find me getting super groovy to that one.

Ryo: That’s a great Spoon song, too. Before we wrap up, anything that people should know or remember before going to the show?

Courtney: Most of my best concert experiences have been at shows like this. It’s a rare opportunity to see a lineup of killer bands all in one night.

When else would Cage the Elephant, Alt-J, Interpol, Billy Idol, Spoon and Banks be playing on the same stage? There’s still time to grab a ticket, and like I mentioned earlier, even the worst seat in the house is a good seat. And attending 91X Wrex the Halls is a way to support a San Diego local radio station and live music.

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DEC. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#EATYOURVEGGIES

Slow Food produces fresh produce ALEXANDRA RANGEL STAFF WRITER ____________________________ Promoting sustainable eating habits while providing local and organic food to the San Diego State community is what Slow Food SDSU is all about.

The organization can be found Thursdays at the SDSU Farmers’ Market where it provides biweekly veggie boxes for students and staff. The $25 veggie boxes, which must be pre-ordered, contain a variety of organic and locally grown produce from Suzie’s Farm, a 140-acre USDA-certified organic farm located near Imperial Beach.

The international organization first got its start at SDSU by delivering fresh produce boxes to a couple of staff members. Word eventually spread and interest for the veggie boxes grew. With a push from Slow Food Urban San Diego board director Jennifer Leong, a student chapter, Slow Food SDSU, was started.

Slow Food provides the SDSU community with fresh organic produce that does not compare to the produce bought at a super market. The produce is grown in San Diego

by farmers who are passionate and knowledgeable about providing the community with healthy produce.

Anthropology senior and Slow Food SDSU treasurer Sean Tangco said the local organic produce helps community members become environmentally sound.

local economy because you’re buying from a local farm and the money stays here in San Diego,” she said.

Slow Food helps garden and grow produce in their community gardens at the Agape House located on Hardy Avenue and the College Area Community Garden.

“

... YOU BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FARMERS WHO GROW YOUR FOOD.”

- Sean Tangco, Slow Food SDSU Treasurer

“You know where your vegetables are coming from and you build a relationship with the farmers who grow your food,” Tangco said. “You know exactly what soil and what pesticides are being used to grow your vegetables.”

Supporting local agriculture such as Suzie’s Farm is a cause that Tangco and Slow Food SDSU president Abbey Hensley are both passionate about.

Hensley said the veggie boxes are a great way to support San Diego’s economy.

“You’re helping support the

Slow Food has partnered with The Agape House’s community garden and feeding ministries. Their mission is to end student starvation. Slow Food helps them develop and maintain their community garden as well as attract people to grow their own food.

Hensley said community members can come and grow their own food or simply help out with the garden. Members of Slow Food and the Agape House are happy to instruct people if they are new to gardening.

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ACROSS 1 Long-necked instrument 6 Spiced beverage 10 Parched 14 Annoy one’s costar, perhaps 15 Suggestion 16 Recording medium 17 Archers’ protection 19 Say openly 20 Ungenerous sort 21 “__ how!”

22 Money-related suffix 24 L.A.-based comedy troupe 30 Hammers obliquely, as a nail 31 “Yikes!”

32 Bit of pillow talk 33 Dress protector 36 Fla. airport

37 Sign of summer 38 Classic 1958 Chinua Achebe novel ... and a hint what literally happens in 17-, 24-, 50- and 61-Across 43 MLB team whose home scoreboard is updated by hand 44 Prom rental 45 Full of recent info 46 “Wheel of Fortune” buy 47 See 4-Down 48 Regarding 50 Scoldings 55 Vermeer’s “__ With a Pearl Earring” 56 GI entertainer 57 Sénat vote 59 Bear up there 61 Magi 65 Verb, for one

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Slow Food welcomes all SDSU students to join and hang out with them as they

explore and volunteer at urban farms around the San Diego community.

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66 One-named supermodel 67 10 out of 10, scorewise 68 Canadian coin that’s no longer produced 69 Blog entry 70 Yankee manager before Girardi DOWN 1 Rogen of “Pineapple Express” 2 “Let’s get some air in here!”

3 Unyielding 4 With 47-Across, payment for cash?

5 Bull Run soldier 6 Casual pants 7 Believer in karma 8 “Life of Pi” director Lee

9 “You convinced me” 10 Early game console 11 One of Hogwarts’ four houses 12 Nov. 2013 Twitter milestone 13 Morning drops 18 Outback order 23 Variety 25 Prince Harry’s alma mater 26 Pagoda instrument 27 Singer Young 28 Attendees 29 In need of a sweep, perhaps 33 Plate appearance 34 Platter player 35 1992 Crichton novel involving a fictional Japanese company 36 Upper limit 39 Boot option 40 Gas, e.g.

41 Not pro 42 Drudge 47 Sable or mink 48 Thumbs-up 49 Vegas dealer’s device 51 2014 World Series winning team member 52 Vague qualities 53 Hopeless case 54 Cotton candy, mostly 58 Cruise destination 59 Chapel Hill sch.

60 School of tomorrow?

62 Med. care provider 63 Set to be assembled 64 Binding promise

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dec. 11 - 17, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC editor: kelly hillock • FEATURES@thedailyaztec.com

#tothemax

Phoenix rises from flames Max Saucedo staff writer ___________________________________

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ix months. That’s how long it took for Faust to pull the greatest magic trick off that the world never saw. And he did it using my idea. My stupid plan to democratize the system by giving everyone access. People across the globe received augmentations. And when the time came, they felt the pain and suffering of refusal — refusal to obey Faust. Leaders of state, religion, and countries all saw the writing on the wall. Some of them even had augmentations of their own.”

The man in the chair shifted. The icy voice chilled his blood. The woman the voice belonged to was even more terrifying. He could only see the outline of her features in the shadow.

“Just one loose end to tie off and his victory will be assured. Eliminate everyone who knows the truth. Five people. Four of them went into a building one night six months ago.

Two came out alive. Now we know that there’s one left that’s not accounted for.”

The ice voice paused.

“Anya Dos Santos.”

The man in the chair’s breathing became noticeably sharper. His heart rate accelerated.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about … I just —” “I know. Nobody really knows where Dos Santos is hiding. But I’m not asking that.”

“Then why are you —” “I know someone is hiding her here in Istanbul. She’s got a guardian angel.

And I also know you work for the type of people who work for angels.”

The man in the chair froze. He unconsciously let slip a single word.

“You can’t mean…”

She whispered into his ear.

“I want Azrael.”

He felt his bonds cut. A door scraped opened and bright light poured into the cell, blinding him. Covering his eyes, he was shoved out and fell into the streets, barely glimpsing the nondescript van as it pulled away.

Parking in a small garage, the woman’s companion, a tall man with Asian features tugged off his gloves.

The very act of doing so brought on an intense pain at the base of his spine and head. An image came to mind: a chair, blood on his hands and voices in his head. He snapped back to the present with a gasp. Exiting the vehicle, he opened the back door for his friend.

“You okay?” Yu Long Zhou cautiously asked.

Grabbing the back rail bar, Karen Forrester hoisted herself out of the van.

“I could ask you the same thing.”

Zhou shrugged.

“Nothing new. Just memories.

Better than being Faust’s puppet though.”

Abandoning the van, they strolled outside into the busy street, arm in arm as they had practiced countless times to blend in with the locals.

“Do you think he’ll get the message back to Azrael?” Zhou asked slowly.

Forrester shrugged.

“I hope so. Azrael is our only link to Dos Santos. He’s hiding her somewhere in this city.”

Heading to their safe house through a busy alleyway, Zhou’s mind was buzzing with danger signs. A man on a balcony watching the street, a woman sitting down at the cafe, and a vendor shouting in Turkish — it all seemed so familiar.

Zhou clenched his eyes and flinched.

Instinctively grabbing Karen, he redirected them away from their safe house, into a smaller road nearer to

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their car. Forrester, sensing the danger, tensed up.

“We need to get out of here,” Zhou muttered.

Breaking out of his grip, she walked faster toward their car, pressing the Unlock button on the car key.

“Wait, Forrester. No!” The resulting explosion rocked Zhou and Forrester to their feet. Slamming into a dumpster, Zhou looked up blurrily. A car squealed as it pulled away. Men and women screamed. He needed to find Forrester.

“Karen?!”

There were bodies lying in the street, none of which were Forrester.

Turning around, he slowly came to terms with the truth: Karen was gone.

Sirens screamed as emergency vehicles began pouring into the street. Zhou desperately began to look around, possibly to catch a glimpse of Forrester. But she was gone. The sirens piercingly invaded his ears. Closing his eyes tightly, he covered his ears. When he opened them, a man was shaking him.

“Sir, please let us take you to the hospital! You’re bleeding badly!” A paramedic grabbed his shoulder and ushered him into a seat with other wounded.

The makeshift ambulance bumped along as the wounded were slowly transported. Looking into the window, he saw a bloodied, battered, and bruised version of himself.

He traced his finger on the reflection.

“Who are you?” he asked.

He vaguely remembered an old saying he had once heard.

“If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.”

Right now, he didn’t even know who he was.

Smoke rose from the bombing. As it curled toward the sky, he saw a shape form: a phoenix from the flames.

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During an interview with The Daily Aztec, Editor in Chief Monica Linzmeier captured this image of University President Hirshman.

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HOROSCOPE happy Birthday (12/11/14) - Prepare for a power surge! List goals before 12/23, and prioritize. Embark upon a spiritual quest. Saturn in your sign amplifies your skills, practices and confidence. After 3/20, your family appreciates love and compassion. 4/4 brings new community participation.

After 8/11, focus shifts from studies to career advancement. Collaboration can get romantic.

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

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 - Someone brings home a nice surprise. There's more money available, so ask for what you need. Direct the play of the game, and consider an unusual suggestion. Honor and acknowledge your team when you get the chance.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - A delightful development at home is worth talking about. Family fortunes can improve now. Choose the path you desire. Get advice from an eccentric friend. Share thoughts and feelings.

Listen to what your kindred spirits think.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Imagination and creativity pay well.

A job could require travel... go ahead and go. Complete the written portion of your work easily and early. Consider an unusual proposition. You have what you need. Write, record and express yourself.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - Unexpected income comes in handy now. Work hard and produce more, without suffering. Do it for love, not money. Adapt ideas to current needs.

Let your partner take the lead. You can gain more than you thought possible.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - You're the star today. Let yourself get pulled onstage. Do what you've been practicing. Stretch your body and mind.

Leave your case open and replenish your coffers. A go-between helps you negotiate a deal.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Get productive on a creative project with good music and a cup of tea. Finish up so you can start the next. Let's others know how they can help. Get lost in contemplation. Ask questions and dig for ideas. Friends devise a great plan.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - Have meetings, work on group projects and get together with friends. Today favors social interaction. There's more creative work coming in. Work together for a common goal. It could even get profitable. Get your message out and grow your movement.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Work faster and make more money. Exceed expectations. Invest in high quality and efficiency. Learn skills by participating hands-on. Earn an unexpected bonus. Friends have useful connections. Be bold with romance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - An unexpected trip could be just the thing to clear your head. There's a puzzle, and you have the tools to solve it. Dreams provide an answer. You can afford what you need. Money saved is money earned. Relax and enjoy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Review the facts with your partner, and you can deduce what's needed. Listen and learn. Budget for the future you've invented together. Reassess assets, and choose what to spend on and where to wait.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Strengthen your social infrastructure. Re-connect with a partner, and renew a bond. Follow a strong recommendation. Get a good deal by pulling strings. Others respect your point of view. Visualize your objective.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 - A partner explains what's in your blind spot. Provide excellent service with a smile. A brilliant insight helps you achieve a goal. Wrap up a job and request a bonus for extra efforts. You've earned it.