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BOOB TUBE SCOOP Find out if Fox’s newest show “Human Target” is worth adding to your TV lineup. page 2
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SECRET MENU Discover the secret menus of In-N-Out, Jamba Juice, Chipotle and Starbucks. page 4 David J. Olender / Assistant Photo Editor
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Although SDSU’s auxiliary organizations conduct university-related business — purchasing land, governing the student body — many records remain closed to public inspection.
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LOFTY GOALS This season, the SDSU men’s tennis team has its eyes set on a higher accomplishment. page 6
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Each semester, journalism students across the state’s campuses learn about the California Public Records Act — but they may be surprised to find their own on-campus organizations are not subject to the law. Currently, auxiliary organizations on the campuses of the California State University system, the University of California system and community colleges in California are allowed to keep their records private, something some lawmakers seek to change. At San Diego State, these organizations include Associated Students, which operates an annual budget exceeding $20 million and is the largest auxiliary organization of its kind on all 23 CSU campuses; Aztec Shops, including the campus bookstore; and University Relations and Development, the philanthropic arm of the university. Senate Bill 330, formerly SB 218, aims to change this. The bill was introduced last year by Sen. Leland Yee, after a string of scandals occurred in the Bay Area involving auxiliary organizations — including some at Fresno State University — such as bribing donors with items such as luxury boxes at on-campus arenas.
Yee’s chief of staff, Adam Keigwin, said the bill would require auxiliaries to become part of the CPRA, and is designed to bring greater accountability to the UC and CSU systems. Despite passing in the state Senate 35-1, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the bill in October. In his veto letter he said the bill would cause “a loss of private donations and volunteer activities,” and have a “chilling effect” on the support and service of volunteers. The bill was reintroduced as SB 330 on Jan. 5 and includes a more detailed privacy policy for hesitant potential volunteers. “We’re more than willing to exempt volunteer’s names,” Keigwin said. “(The reintroduced) bill aims to stop volunteers from working on a quid pro quo basis.” In the revised version of the bill, volunteers receiving more than $500 in compensation are no longer allowed to remain anonymous. A.S. Vice President of University Affairs Natalie Colli said that for her organization, the bill was not about the issue of transparency, but rather of time and money. “It would cost a lot of minutes to organize everything,” Colli said. “All of our auditing is already done and openly available online.” Colli said that if the bill had passed, legal and administrative
costs, including time spent printing and copying records, could potentially cost 1 percent, or $230,000, of the organization’s operating budget — money that would otherwise benefit SDSU students. “Everyone’s already losing money with the budget cuts and economic crisis,” Colli said. “If it wasn’t something that caused us an unnecessary use of student fee dollars that could instead go to student programs or services, we’d totally be open to it.” Colli said A.S. already strives to be “as transparent as possible” and the bill was not a big issue for the organization, which receives almost no funding from private donations aside from those given to SDSU sports clubs. Vice President of Finance Ignacio Prado said A.S. meeting minutes, agendas, financial statements, resolutions and audits are currently public and open because of the Gloria Romero Open Meetings Act of 2000, while private information includes personnel profiles and proprietary documents. “One proprietary document, for example, would be the A.S. negotiations concerning naming rights agreements (with Viejas),” Prado said. “If subject to the Public Records Act, it would be practically impossible to keep ongoing negotiations private and competitive.”
SDSU’s director of Government and Community Relations, Tyler Sherer, said that University Relations and Development’s main concern would be the bill’s effect on private donations. “In general, openness and transparency are provided by the state and federal reporting that our auxiliaries are required to perform,” Sherer said. “The fear is that (the bill) will hamper anonymous donations to SDSU at a time when state funding is being reduced, while not providing an additional benefit to the public.” However, Keigwin said that many philanthropists and private donors are actually proponents of the bill. “People want to make sure they know where their money is going,” Keigwin said. “Donors want to make sure there is transparency and they know exactly what the university will use it for.” Keigwin said he doesn’t know if the bill will pass this time around, but that Yee plans to keep it afloat until it is finally signed by the governor. The bill will hit the Senate floor by the end of the week. “If Gov. Schwarzenegger won’t sign it, then we’ll just wait until 2011 when a new governor takes office and propose it again,” Keigwin said. “We’re determined to get this bill passed.”
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IFC elects president The Interfraternity Council will elect its new president during the IFC meeting at 3:15 p.m. tomorrow in the Presidential Suite in Aztec Center. The candidates include IFC Vice President Michael Matthew and IFC Judicial Director David Wendell, Matthew said. The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. today.
Greek Rush The IFC and Panhellenic Council chapters have been tabling this week on Centennial Walkway and will continue until tomorrow. Recruitment will start next week. All IFC chapters — except Sigma Alpha Epsilon — are recruiting new members, according to Doug Case, coordinator of Fraternity and
Sorority Life. Only Panhellenic chapters that have fewer than 130 members are allowed to recruit new members until they reach the 130 limit, Case said. Some United Sorority and Fraternity Council chapters will be tabling next week and recruitment will start the following week. The USFC will host its information night from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Casa Real.
NPHC Yard Show The National Pan-Hellenic Council will have its annual Yard Show at noon on Friday on Aztec Center’s Free Speech Steps. Each of the chapters will share a presentation in which members will introduce themselves and their organization to the campus community.
Support group for victims Survivor Outreach and Support will be holding a peer-based support group for sexual assault and domestic violence victims from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in Student Health Services, according to SOS co-founder Breanna Piper. The support groups will be led by SOS’s adviser, Dr. Linda Smith, a counselor in Counseling and Psychological Services. The groups will be a safe and welcoming environment for victims to share their stories, make friends and come to realize that they are not alone, Piper said.
fundraising efforts are expected to last two weeks. Case said the sorority has already raised $500, which was donated by a fraternity.
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Sorority aids Haiti
The Student Life & Leadership office has a new member. Caitlyn Zang was hired as the new assistant coordinator last week. Zang was a Panhellenic member at Cal State Fullerton, where she was an undergrad. She has completed two Greek Life internships, one at CSU Long Beach and the second at Cal Poly Pomona, giving her necessary experience, Case said.
Kappa Alpha Theta will start its “Hugs for Haiti” fundraiser this Monday, according to Case. The
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BOOB TUBE SCOOP
‘Human Target’ hunts thrill-seeking viewers K AT Y M C C R E E RY CONTRIBUTOR
Courtesy of Justin Stephens / FOX
Marc Valley, centered, plays Christopher Chance, the crime-fighting star of the FOX show “Human Target” airing Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
What makes a man willing to risk his life for strangers on a daily basis, much less as a career? This question is the focus of Fox’s new series “Human Target,” an action-packed thriller that follows Christopher Chance, a private security contractor played by Mark Valley. Loosely based on the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name, the series’ superhero theme of protecting the innocent comes with a contemporary capitalist twist, and combines charming aspects of fantasy to hint at its graphic novel origins. Rather than viewing the use of his abilities as a “duty to society,” Chance offers his services as an private contractor. Chance protects those who pay for his services, primarily wealthy elites who feel threatened or require an unusual level of protection. He and his band of confidantes, including Academy Award nominee Jackie Earle Haley and Chi McBride, work together to solve the mystery of who is posing the threat and eventually eliminate the danger. The series parallels the comic book, where Chance uses various disguises to become the ‘target’ himself. The pilot combined action and comedy, captivating audiences with futuristic technology such as a train called “The Bullet,” which travels from San Francisco to Los Angeles in three hours. Chance disguises him-
self as the translator for Japanese foreign investors. Like any true rogue agent, he coincidentally happens to speak Japanese. Despite his aim to disguise himself and blend in, his skill and expertise in handling crises make him blatantly stand out. The series is not concerned with this trifling detail. Instead of being clouded with melodramatic undertones, “Human Target” brings out the lighter side of an action-thriller. Chance is a charming and manipulative vigilante, one with a secret past viewers hope will be revealed in future episodes. The show is best summed up with a scene from the pilot: As bullets fly, a woman under Chance’s protection is surprised to discover he’s wearing a bulletproof vest. “Where’s my vest?” she angrily asks. Chance retorts: “I’m your vest.” Although highly entertaining, the series doesn’t appear to go beyond surface-level emotions, despite plenty of potential for deeper insight and character development. The pilot aired during a special preview at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17, and the show will move to its normal 8 p.m. Wednesday time slot next week. For fans of “Lost,” “24” or those with an affinity for the action / mystery genre, “Human Target” is a potential addition to the weekly lineup. Watch the mystery unfold, and discover just what would make an ordinary man become a human target.
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New Sony flick a dark, clichéd joke T I M D R AU T S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R
What happens when God loses faith in mankind? In “Legion,” the latest action-thriller to hit the box office, angels are sent down from heaven to exterminate the human race. It is up to the rogue Archangel Michael (Paul Bettany) to save the world. Too bad no angels were sent down to stop this film from being made in the first place. While it has a few thrilling moments, “Legion” is ultimately a laughable, unoriginal piece of fantasy hokum. Nearly all of the action takes place at a diner in the middle of nowhere, where people such as the gun-toting Kyle (Tyrese Gibson) only stop to look for directions. Bob (Denis Quaid) runs the diner with Jeep (Lucas Black) the mechanic and the pregnant waitress Charlie (Adrianne Palicki). After being hilariously attacked by a creepy, super-
human grandma, the confused group encounters Michael, who reveals himself as an angel who must protect the waitress’ unborn child. Conveniently, he brought enough machine guns for everyone. The antagonists are regular people with black eyes and shark teeth who have been possessed by vengeful angels. They swarm the diner in waves, being shot at from the room “Night of the Living Dead” style. These attacks are separated by long moments of cheesy, forgettable dialogue between the characters, which becomes very dull after awhile. The special effects aren’t worth the lost time. For more information on “Legion,” visit www.legionmovie.com.
Movie: Legion Directed by: Scott Stewart Distributed by: Sony Screen Gems
Release Date: January 22, 2010 Grade: D
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LIVE AND DANGEROUS
Monster Jam roars to the rafters at Qualcomm S A N DY C H A S E S TA F F W R I T E R
Picture this: The TV is on in another room and an annoyingly loud commercial comes on. This isn’t just any commercial, this TV spot prominently features a particularly incendiary bass of a voiceover louder than fraternity brothers on a Friday night. This must be Monster Jam. Monster Jam has a history of nearly 35 years and people can’t get enough. The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam roared at 7 p.m. last Saturday in Qualcomm Stadium. Monster Jam is an annual occurrence in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean San Diegans have lost their interest. Qualcomm Stadium was packed to the rafters with fans of big trucks catching big air. With tickets starting at $10, show-goers were even more excited to cheer on their favorite truck. They came out in droves with hopes of seeing a demolition derby and brutal, screeching, metalon-metal carnage. Yet, despite the happy-go-lucky atmosphere of Saturday’s show, Monster Jam is
not without human carnage as well. Sadly, a 6-year-old boy was killed at a live show in Tacoma, Wash. last year after the truck Natural High shot a defunct driveshaft loop into the stands and hit Sebastian Hizey in the head. Soon after the incident, Natural High was retired. Monster Jam has seen seven fatalities in its history including five that occurred between 1992 and 2007. The other two happened last year within one week of each other. The crowd cheered wildly for favorites such as Blue Thunder, Grave Digger and the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle”-themed Turtle. Grave Digger won the freestyle category of the night, scoring big points for catching major air, jumping sideways over the dirt ramps and ultimately capsizing. Luckily, the driver made it out to put both fists emphatically in the air, listening to the crowd roar as he clinched the victory. For anyone who missed out and feels like taking a little road trip this weekend, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam roars through Southern California one more time at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Angel Stadium, popping wheelies and spitting dirt in its wake.
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Today monster trucks are more like tricked-out, 4-wheel-drive dune buggies instead of actual trucks. They now have custom built tubular chassis with 4-link suspensions that provide up to 4 feet of clearance.
SNEAK PEEK
Shakespeare and tutus combine this February LING T H A M CONTRIBUTOR
Looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day weekend? How about watching a ballet based on one of William Shakespeare’s classic tales? To end the celebration of its 20th anniversary, The San Diego Ballet will be returning with last year’s performance of “Romeo Et Juliet.” Directed and choreographed by associate director of the San Diego Ballet Javier Velasco, “Romeo Et Juliet” is set to provide audiences with an evening full of romance. “Romeo and Juliet is hardly a novel idea for a ballet. I wanted to make sure that in my version of the piece, I was creating more of what Romeo and Juliet has come to mean to us. Meaning, I wanted to focus on the intimacy of two young people in love … something as fast and fleeting as that first, sudden, sensation of passion and desire,” Velasco said. He has created more than 50 original pieces for San Diego Ballet and was listed by San Diego Magazine as one of the people to watch in the art and theater scene. The ballet includes a cast of just about 20 dancers. Last year, the roles of Romeo and Juliet were played by Pal Udvarhelyi and Chelsy Meiss. This year’s ballet, however, will feature San Diego Ballet dancers Abby Avery and Carlo Di Dio.
Raised in Kansas, Avery earned her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Friends University in Wichita. She joined the San Diego Ballet in 2005 after having previously performed with the Fresno Ballet, the Los Angeles Ballet, Montgomery Ballet and Wichita Ballet Theatre. Since being with the San Diego Ballet, she has danced in roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” and Rosamund in last year’s “Romeo Et Juliet.” Di Dio was born in Naples, Italy and started learning classical dance with ballet masters Giovanna Caldarella and Ugo Ranieri when he was just 8 years old. Prior to joining the San Diego Ballet, Di Dio participated in numerous ballet productions and performed in many different countries, including Italy and Egypt. In 2007, he came in fourth place in the National Dance Competition Expression. Di Dio joined the San Diego Ballet last year and has worked with Velasco in his production of “An Old Sweet Song” and “Bach Suite” as a soloist dancer and “The Nutcracker” as a principal dancer. Single or not, “Romeo Et Juliet” will be something worth experiencing. The ballet will be performing from Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza. For tickets call 619-544-1000 or visit www.lyceumevents.org.
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Performing for three days during Valentine’s Day weekend, the San Diego Ballet’s interpretation of “Romeo Et Juliet” promises to be a showpiece of talent from both the director and local dancers.
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Secret menus add spice to all-time favorites
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Not found on IN-N-OUT’s normal menu, fries served “Animal Style”are topped with a mustard-cooked beef patty, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles and extra sauce, which is one of the many special menu items.
Look closer to find secret menu items hidden behind these fast food menus K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R
The rumors are true. There is no need to feel out of the loop, because no secret handshake is required. Just ask. For those who are not content with the menus of typical fast food chains, secret menu items are plentiful and can even be forged from the imagination. But be warned, this list contains fattening and artery-clogging goods.
In-N-Out Burger It may not be such a secret anymore, but this fast food favorite has an extensive not-on-themenu list, which In-N-Out even acknowledges on its Web site. A common favorite is the Animal Style burger, which is a mustard-cooked patty with pickles and grilled onions. The Animal Style theme can also be applied to the fries. For those desiring a meatier taste to their burger, In-N-Out can make a burger with as many as four patties wedged between the buns. The secret menu also contains the Flying Dutchman, which is a burger without the buns and with only two pieces of meat and two pieces of cheese. For those looking for fewer carbohydrates, In-N-Out has the Protein-style burger, which is a patty wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun. Vegetarian? No need to avoid this eatery anymore, In-N-Out offers grilled cheese sandwiches. A healthier alternative to a cheeseburger, the grilled cheese is filled with two slices of cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and sauce. In-N-Out can usually make the customer’s burger any style they prefer. According to customer service representative Josh Arreola, InN-Out has fulfilled orders of burgers with 100 patties. However, this has been discontinued as it jeopardizes the quality of the burgers.
In-N-Out hasn’t added these secret items to the menu because it has been the same for more than 60 years and it wants to stick to the original menu. “We have customers ordering from the secret menu all the time,” Arreola said. “But this is what the company wants and this is what they prefer.”
Starbucks Coffee After several years of daily coffee runs, it may be likely that a customer has tried everything on the Starbucks menu. To spice up the java routine, Starbucks offers multiple delectable beverages to get anyone through the day. According to www.associatedcontent.com, a couple of sweet concoctions guaranteed to have people bouncing off the walls are the Captain Crunch and the Nutella. The Captain Crunch is a Strawberries and Crème Frappuccino with a shot of caramel, two shots of toffee, one shot of hazelnut and two scoops of chocolate chips. For chocolate lovers, the Nutella is made of Café Misto with a shot of chocolate, hazelnut and a drop of caramel. If feeling frugal, Starbucks offers a “short” coffee. Although the “tall” is advertised as the smallest drink, the short is served in a children’s size hot chocolate cup. On the evening of a stressful finals night, the perfect remedy is the Red Eye, which is a shot of espresso in a regular drip coffee, or a Black Eye, which is two shots of espresso in a regular drip coffee. For those who need to push it to the limit: The Green Eye is composed of three shots of espresso in regular drip coffee.
Jamba Juice Although it is generally known as a health food chain, Jamba Juice has multiple sugary beverages that never made it to the menu or have been discontinued for various reasons. Some are very high in calories, which contradicts Jamba Juice’s ideology of healthy living. Although these beverages may not help to lose weight, it gives some of the most flavorful, mouth-watering and authentic-tasting confectionary drinks. According to CNN,
some confirmed beverages Jamba Juice will make include Strawberry Shortcake, White Gummi Bear, PB&J, various flavors of PushUp Pops, Skittles, Starbursts and Fruity Pebbles. Other rumored flavors include Reeses Pieces, Apple Pie, Sourpatch Kid, Tootsie Roll and Now and Later. Although all of these delightful treats are not the best if on a diet, it is useful knowledge when craving comfort food or a broadening of the taste buds.
Chipotle Mexican Grill It is a little-known fact that Chipotle employees are able to make anything if they have the ingredients in stock. If low on dough or not hungry enough to consume a hefty Chipotle burrito, a great alternative is one of Chipotle’s quesadillas. Chicken and steak are a perfect complement to this cheesy mix. The unadvertised nachos is a step up from typical nachos because it’s pumped with cheese sauce. All the ingredients are fresh and of high quality, including the pico de gallo and corn salsa.
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Meal bars are questionable for healthy dieting S USA N H E A LY S TA F F W R I T E R
Staying fit and looking good is a priority for many college students. Meal replacement bars and shakes may seems like a perfect choice for those who are on the go and wanting to lose some extra pounds, but they may not provide proper nutrition. Slim-Fast is a diet plan that advises people to substitute two of their daily meals with a Slim-Fast product, eat a healthy third meal of choice and snack throughout the day. The key principle to this plan is cutting calories. Nutrisystem is another commercial diet that allows customers to preorder various microwaveable foods that are delivered to the customer’s home. Overall, the meals are healthy and according to www.webmd.com, they help reduce food cravings. South Beach Diet is similar to Nutrisystem because it provides dieters with prepackaged meals. However, these meals focus on foods low in carbohydrates. The diet plans use a glycemic index and foods that rank low help curb food cravings. These meal replacements consist of small portions and some nutritionists believe they don’t provide --nough calories. “Diets like Nutrisystem, Atkins, South Beach, etc … are popular and appealing to many people, because as easily as Americans gain weight, they want to lose it twice as fast,” Kelsey Dickens, San Diego State nutrition counselor and student, said. She believes that when people follow these diet plans, they are not truly fixing the problem. According to Dickens, the key to healthy dieting is exercising daily and eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein. Although meal replacement bars do offer a quick fix, resources are readily available to
SDSU students to help them better understand what foods are truly healthy, what “balanced” really means and which proportions are right for them. SDSU health promotion nutritionists and outside dieticians can help lead people in a healthy direction. “The key to dieting is not finding a quick fix, it is about a lifestyle change,” Dickens said. While nutritionists have found that meal replacement bars can be unhealthy because they do not provide sufficient calories, another dangerous route dieters may take is becoming too obsessed with physical exercise. Strenuous exercise accompanied by a low caloric intake can have harmful effects on the body. “About 80 percent of losing weight and / or maintaining a healthy weight is related to what we eat. Physical activity is not the main way to lose weight, but it is extremely important for internal health like strengthening one’s heart, lowering blood pressure and lowering cholesterol,” Dickens said. Diet bars are not the best solution for those who are trying to safely lose weight. However, they may be a good fix when consumed in moderation. If one is only able to grab a Snickers or a diet bar when on the run, the diet bar, of course, is a better choice. When choosing a diet bar or shake in such situations, look for ones high in fiber and with little or no trans fat. The ideal amount of protein in a bar is eight to 10 grams and it should contain less than 25 grams of carbohydrates. “It takes 3,500 calories to burn one pound and losing one to two pounds per week is considered normal. Losing any more weight than that per week could be dangerous to one’s health,” Dickens said. But most importantly, remember that it takes much more than a “quick fix” to get fit the right way.
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Filled with artificial flavors, carbs and sugar, most meal replacement bars are not the best solution for weight loss, according to nutritionists. Additionally, the small amount of calories found in such bars can cause diet “crashes.”
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Rugby: A thug’s game Reaching for national played by gentlemen recognition in 2010 San Diego State’s rugby team tears up the field with star player M AT T M C C L A N A H A N S TA F F W R I T E R
Prowling the terrain 30 yards behind his team on defense, Alex Ross stalks his prey. His frame is modest but Ross’ stare is menacing. The All-American is the last man — or beast — to beat, so he paces back and forth, occasionally growling commands in a low rumble to his teammates. He wants to see if an opposing player will breach San Diego State’s first line of defense, which is filled with men who have thighs the size of Roman columns. If Ross’ prey does break through and wanders into his territory, it usually means lunchtime for the speedy rugby star and then a savage counterattack before allowing his meal proper time to digest. This is the fate for the majority of SDSU’s opponents on the rugby field. Getting chewed up and spat out by the men in red and black. Last year the Aztec’s Division I team stampeded its way to a third place finish nationally and one win away from the National Collegiate Rugby Championship game. Their roster was laden with four All-Americans — an honor that only 44 of nearly 20,000 men’s collegiate rugby players can boast.
Courtesy of Alex Ross
Alex Ross was one of only 44 players in the country last year to be named an All-American rugby player.
But boasting isn’t what these guys do. That sort of thing, according to Ross, “has no place in rugby.” In Europe, they say rugby is a thug’s game played by gentlemen. And gentlemen, while not exactly gentle, are what head coach Matt Sherman aims to mold. When asked to describe who Ross is as a person, the first word out of Sherman’s mouth was “humble.” This does not mean that Ross doesn’t have plenty to brag about. Last summer he played on the USA Sevens Team. He will also have a chance at making the U.S. team when rugby is reintroduced to the Olympics in 2016.
“ My old coach used to say that you have to be a little sick in the head to play rugby and you know, I kind of have to agree with that.” —Alex Ross, All-American SDSU rugby player As for this season, SDSU is 3-0 and will likely continue its long trend of success in rugby, which includes a national title in 1987 and regular finishes in the top 10. Three All-Americans have returned this year as well as two players receiving honorable mention. The team also adds new talent with Zach Shapiro, who played as a linebacker for the Aztecs football team last fall. For many, rugby is an unfamiliar sport and possibly the best-kept secret in American athletics. Pads? There are none. Wimps? None of those either. Rugby is similar to football: There are two 40-minute halves of nonstop running, scrumming and smashing, so extensive training is required. Last summer, the rugby players went to Coronado Beach for the opportunity to get their butts kicked through a training course instructed by Navy SEALs. Every player showed up. That is the type of person who is attracted to the game of rugby, Sherman said. “Those who relish the challenge.” According to Ross, rugby attracts another type of person too. “My old coach used to say that you have to be a little sick in the head to play rugby and you know, I kind of have to agree with that,” Ross said. Mentally crazy or not, Sherman and the rest of the team invites students of all shapes and sizes to join the rugby club. There are two different teams for varying skill levels. Just remember, for anyone who decides to join, leave the ego — and helmet — at home.
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Senior Achim Ceban will anchor this year’s Aztecs at the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles positions. This season, the San Diego State men’s tennis team feels it can compete with anyone in the country.
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The ingredients for a potential national title are all in place for the No. 42 San Diego State men’s tennis team. Start with a two-time Mountain West Conference coach of the year, add two seniors who have beaten top-ranked opponents and top it off with several players poised to become real superstars and this could be a truly special year. So will SDSU end up winning it all? “We have to take it one step at a time,” head coach Gene Carswell said. “But I believe that we can contend with any opponent in the country. There’s nobody that we can’t beat on any given day.” With a core of players who are entering their junior and senior seasons, this might be the year that the Aztecs fulfill their capability and make some noise at the national level.
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Senior Achim Ceban will be playing at the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles positions for SDSU, meaning that he is in charge of competing against the opposing team’s best player — not once, but twice. With the Aztecs battling several nationally ranked teams, highlighted by No. 1 USC, this is no easy task. “(Ceban) is one of the most talented individuals I’ve ever worked with — and I’ve worked with some good ones,” Carswell said. “Believe me, if he makes strides toward his potential, he can definitely compete with anyone in the country.”
To replace him, Carswell is expecting the entire team to contribute. “We are a unified team and it doesn’t matter if you win it at No. 1 singles or No. 6 singles,” Carswell said. “Those are all worth one match point so you have to do it all the way down the line.”
Mark your calendars: Sparks will fly when No. 38 TCU (2-0) and No. 49 New Mexico (1-0) come to the Aztec Tennis Center. The Aztecs look to avenge a 4-2 loss to the Horned Frogs in last year’s Mountain West Conference Championship semifinals, which denied them a chance to play against New Mexico for the conference title. The Lobos are the reigning conference champions and lost at home last season to SDSU, so the team will undoubtedly come fired up, looking for revenge. When asked how the team feels about these two matches on Montezuma Mesa, junior Tim Schulz van Endert simply said, “We’re very, very hungry (for a win).” The Aztecs play TCU on April 4 and New Mexico on April 11.
Newcomer to watch: When describing first-year player Jakob Kowalski, Carswell couldn’t say enough. “He’s going to be a good one,” Carswell said. “From the signs he’s showing in practice and from his attitude, we know he’s going to be a big help in our lineup.”
Quotable: Key Loss: SDSU will miss Bartosz Golas, one of the most consistent players from last year’s team. Golas played in the No. 2 singles position and provided strong leadership as the lone senior last season.
“We’ve competed against the best of the best,” Carswell said. “I’ve told these guys, if we work hard and continue to grow as a team, by the end of the year there’s not any team in the country that we won’t be able to compete against.”
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remember the “Super Poking War” of 2007 and 2008 like it was just yesterday. People were being hadoukened left and right, while others were simply having sheep and other animals thrown at them. This catastrophe, along with many others, all have one common factor: Facebook. The applications that are popping up on this once social networking site are mind-boggling. Not only are these applications a clutter to those who actively practice the divine art of creeping and stalking, but many of them are also bringing us closer to a zombie-like state of consciousness, which may very well soon envelop the world as we know it. Hence, why I’m with the zombies. These applications have become utterly and hopelessly ridiculous. I’ve even heard about someone who compared picking their favorite Facebook application to picking their favorite STD; no matter which you choose, you still lose. So with that, let us look at the most ridiculous applications that my friends actively use. Don’t worry amigos, your names are safe. But after this, your pages may not be. Let me start off with the infamous “FarmVille.” Who in their right mind suddenly decides that it’s cool to be a farmer? I thought we were getting a college education to avoid resorting to picking fruits and selling them at a stand on the side of a road in Chula Vista. I mean, I’ve read status updates and posts on www.mylifeisaverage.com about people who recklessly abandon work and play in order to “harvest their crops.” Honestly, I’ve never heard of anything so pathetic in my
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entire life. Well, with the exception of the John Edwards scandal, where he abandoned his work for a different type of play. Come on, you should have just started a Facebook and quit while you were ahead. And then there is the occasional stray cow that somehow wanders into my news feed. I think I’m going to start collecting these poor Betsys and create a slaughterhouse application. And what ever happened to the “Graffiti” application that was popular a few years ago? I have to admit, what I love most is how this networking site is a breeding ground for taggers. It makes one wonder, did someone tag people’s walls as a test run before they went out and did it on the freeway overpass? It seems like Facebook is the gateway to being a gangster, proven by the next application on my list. Apparently, there is no longer a need to be wealthy or Italian to be in the mob. All you need is access to a computer and a Facebook account. What a great fantasy. You can now virtually conduct a heist and gain absolutely nothing except a better status and no real street credibility. The sad part is people actually play this on a daily basis. They believe it makes them a bad a** for breaking the law. However, the only law being broken is Charles Darwin’s law of natural selection because you have somehow survived to this point in your life. I think to make this application even worth it, the “FarmVille” people should grow pot, have the mob collect it, sell it to the people on the drug application, who
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would then pass it off to those who use the graffiti wall. Now that’s innovation if you ask me. A contender for the most annoying application goes to the one that lets you manage your own zoo. Somehow, my friend has made some amazing discoveries of rare and endangered species all from the comfort of his own home. How he has been hoarding all this erotic, excuse me, exotic wildlife without being caught is of no knowledge of mine. I think it may be illegal. So John, your secret is safe with me. Oops. Well I know one person whose application updates will no longer be of concern. And who could forget, one of my old personal favorites — “Bumper Sticker.” I can’t think of one person who can honestly say they have neither sent nor received one of these little smile nuggets. Just going through the first five pages, you are bound to find at least one that seems to fit some relationship or inside joke you thought was just between you and the recipient and the other 7,520 people who have added it. Knowing other people are sharing your laughs can be a serious blow to the idea that you are original in any way, shape or form. But have no fear. I’m sure the next Facebook application is sure to make you feel just as unique as the other hundreds of applications have, at least for a while. And hey, at least it’s not MySpace.
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (1/27/2010) Look forward to a year of passion and enthusiasm. You may experience differences of opinion in relationships, but you can still move forward if you see personal ambition as only part of the larger picture. Accept leadership roles and run with them. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 5 You hear what others say but don't believe it.That's good, as long as you allow them to explain their positions. Strike out in a new direction. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - Argument inspires opposition. Enthusiasm inspires cooperation. Which would you rather have today? It's your choice. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 5 You find yourself attracted to creative people. In fact, by day's end, you discover a new emotional path. Share the joy. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 If at all possible, spend time with friends and share a unique adventure.You need a vacation day! Take one. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 Spend time working on personal relationships.The more aware you are of the needs of others, the easier it is to satisfy your own. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 5 By the end of the day you've shared your plan with co-workers. Be prepared to
meet emotional objections with practical ways and means. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 5 "Mad hatter" doesn't begin to describe today's energy. It's crazy. One minute you're confident, the next minute you're flat.To maintain optimism, start off with your favorite breakfast.Tea? SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 5 - Family activities capture your attention early in the day. It seems like guys-versusgirls is the only way to play the game. Avoid contact sports. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - As long as you maintain an open mind, imaginative ideas fit right into your thinking.You see two ways to accomplish goals. Choose one and stick to it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - If you feel down in the dumps today, know that physical exercise helps. A walk around the block or a spin on the dance floor works wonders. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 5 - Too much to do today and not enough time! Or so it seems. By midday, you're into the flow and moving along nicely. Break bread together. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 5 Turn a new page in your book. Now is the time to plan a unique social activity. Create fun, and expect everyone to act like a kid. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.
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ACROSS 1 Bridges of “The Big Lebowski” 5 River projects 9 Ritz cracker alternative 14 Swedish furniture giant 15 Ostrich cousin 16 Neighborhoods 17 Longing for a fronded plant? 19 Connection 20 H.S. dropout’s test 21 Zinfandel, but not sake? 23 Oxygen emanating from a lawn? 27 Spews 28 Bench press target, briefly 29 Côte d’Azur view 30 Scratch or dent 31 Ed.’s pile 32 Rural skyline cylinder 34 Rock collection specimens 37 Mother Goose offerings, or in a different sense, this puzzle’s title 42 Cloverleaf element 43 Follower of once? 45 Some TVs 48 Scrap for Spot 49 Anaheim team, on scoreboards 52 __ Claire, Wisconsin 53 Pair of blows 55 Steep, e.g.? 57 Like areas above the timberline? 59 Govt. auditing gp. 60 Fruit soda brand 61 Group devoted to small, woody plants? 66 “I Kissed __”: Katy
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Purple Sage” author 10 “Maid of Athens, __ part”: Byron 11 Discrimination fought by suffragists 12 Talks trash to 13 Size up DOWN 18 Polite country 1 Choice of affirmative “Choosy moms,” 22 Not o’er in ads 23 Modern rental 2 Squeeze (out) car feature, 3 Not agin briefly 4 Werewolf ’s 24 Hold back weapons 25 Scopes Trial gp. 5 Channel mainte- 26 Turkish mount nance machine 30 Christie heroine 6 Cry of realization 33 Plata counterpart 7 Griffin and others 35 Place where 8 Cleaning product sweaters get fit? prefix 36 The Mustangs of 9 “Riders of the coll. football
38 Winter wonderland creator 39 Shortstop’s boot 40 Foil alternative 41 Fly high 44 Worn-down pencil 45 Was successful 46 Bring to a boil? 47 Shown to a seat 50 Pleads in court 51 Simple poetry pattern 54 Aquarium denizen 55 “__ it coming”: “Serves him right” 56 Eng. lesson 58 “¿Cómo __ usted?” 62 Bakery product 63 Mauna __ 64 Strummed strings 65 Show __