The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 70

Monday, February 8, 2010

Vol. 95, Issue 70

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86 88 Gay forces OT, but Aztecs lose STRONG MAYOR San Diego needs the strongmayor system to keep city funds properly managed. page 2

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TEXT ETIQUETTE Find out the relationship issues that should not be discussed through text messages. page 3

TODAY @ SDSU Last Lecture Series 4 p.m., Montezuma Hall The SDSU Honor’s Council presents Dr. Anne-Charlotte Harvey’s “last lecture” titled “Trasmatta-Rag Rug: The Weave of Life.”

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Court order violation

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Feb. 3 – A man was arrested after violating a university stay away order. Police Capt. Lamine Secka said a restraining order is being held against Eduardo del Rio because he is not affiliated with the university, but keeps coming onto campus. The 50-year-old has been arrested at least seven times and is involved in more than 25 cases, according to Secka.

“He’s got no business on campus,” Secka said. “We’ve arrested him for a variety of different things, from drunk in public to trespassing.”

Secka said police worked with the San Diego City

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Attorney’s Office to get a permanent stay away order. A police officer spotted del Rio sleeping on the south side of the KPBS building. He was subsequently arrested and transported to jail.

The suspect is Hispanic, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has brown eyes and graying black hair. Secka said del Rio is not particularly violent, but anyone who sees him on campus should contact the San Diego State Police Department at 619-594-1991.

Domestic violence Jan. 31 – A man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after police investigated

a domestic violence call at Gamma Phi Beta sorority. The alleged victim, who is a student at SDSU, contacted police after her ex-boyfriend followed her from Palmdale, where the two reportedly had a disagreement.

Rodolfo Avina, a 24-year-old who is not a student at SDSU, was arrested and transported to jail for driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, false imprisonment, stalking, making persistent and harassing telephone calls, domestic violence, vehicle theft, possession of a stolen vehicle and violation of a court order.

Sexual assault Jan. 28 – SDSU Student Health Services reported a student was sexually assaulted on Jan. 17.

Secka said SHS is mandated by law to report all sexual assaults to the police. A nurse told police the assault occurred early in the morning at the victim’s off-campus house while the victim was asleep, according to Secka. The suspect is reportedly a known acquaintance of the victim. The victim did not want to be contacted by the police and will not reveal the identity of the suspect.

—Compiled by Assistant City Editor Kristina Blake

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OPINION

Monday, February 8, 2010

FREEDOM HAWK

San Diego needs a strong-mayor system

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he City of San Diego needs to have a strong, recognizable leader in these difficult economic times. The strong-mayor form of government, which we enjoy right now, is the best system to hold a leader responsible for the local decisions that affect San Diegans. But the San Diego City Council has hurt our local democratic government by refusing to bring this issue before the people so they can vote about whether to make the change permanent.

Previously, the San Diego’s local city government was set up as a “city manager” system. In 2004, voters supported then-Proposition F; splitting the mayor from the City Council, so that citizens could hold a specific elected official accountable for city operations and create a system of checks and balances in San Diego for the first time. The system was set for a five-year trial basis, after which voters would decide whether or not to implement it permanently. The trial measure expires on Dec. 31 unless voters reaffirm it.

The change to a strong mayor was approved by San Diego voters. But the City Council voted 6-2 to delay the measure from being included in the June 8 ballot, in order to “further deliberate” on it. The vote fell along party lines, with all six Democrats supporting the delay, and the two Republicans wanting to give voters the option on the

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June ballot. The Democrats on the council are proposing an alternative measure that would allow voters only to extend the trial period for five more years, or get rid of the system. Ironically, by failing to decide whether or not voters can make the strongmayor system permanent in San Diego, the City Council proved exactly why we need a strong-mayor system in the first place.

The experiemtnal change to the “strong mayor” form made our local government more closely resemble the state and national government, with the mayor as the head of the executive branch, similar to the governor or the presdient. Before the voters elected to have the strong-mayor system, the elected mayor served on the City Council and his vote didn’t have any more value than that of the other city council members. Rather, the city manager, who was not an elected official, was in charge of day-to-day operations and crafting the city budget. This gave significant power to a bureaucrat who never had to answer to the voters.

The new system was proposed for a reason. In 1996 and 2002, the city manager increased retirement benefits for city workers before figuring out a way to pay for them. These decisions, dubbed Manager’s

Proposal 1 and 2, helped lead to the $2.1 billion pension deficit, according to www.signonsandiego.com. The mayor chose to keep the employees of the city happy, with no regard for the taxpayers of San Diego.

The Democrats on the council want San Diego taxpayers to pay for their greed and mismanagement, taking the hit for the budget shortfall while they continue to make an obscene amount of money for their retirement.

Legally, the council has to put the measure on the ballot at some point. But San Diego voters already chose to put someone in charge: they chose to have a strong mayor.

Now it’s the mayor who oversees day to day operations, drafts budgets, and heads labor negotiations. The mayor doesn’t get a legislative vote like the rest of the City Council; he or she is the chief executive and has much more power than previously.

The transfer of power from the council to the mayor’s office has shaken up the back room deals and political wheeling and dealing that drove San Diego off a fiscal cliff. The new system has a lot more transparency, openness and changes in operational procedure. The strong-mayor structure is far better than our old government structure because it ends the question of who is accountable in City Hall.

Masked by a national recession, Mayor Jerry Sanders has been hampered tackling the billion dollar pension crisis and waste-

ful spending of San Diegans’ money as city employees continue to live off sweet retirement deals.

Council members must allow the voters to choose on June 8 to make the strong-mayor structure permanent, avoiding the old days when a faceless bureaucrat ran the city.

Regardless of whether you are a Democrat or Republican, this measure should be your decision. The mayor’s office will change parties over time, so think long term. Voters need to look at what’s going to be beneficial to the city for the next 50 years, not on just this election cycle. Failing to make this system permanent based on how you feel about Sanders as an individual, and not based on the strong-mayor system as an institution, will allow the corruption of City Hall to proliferate for generations.

By creating a separation of powers, both branches keep each other in check. Having an independent, voter-elected figurehead leading San Diego holds city government accountable and cuts out the influence of the extremely corrupt bureaucracy in San Diego.

— Patrick Walsh is a political science junior.

— This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec. Send e-mail to opinion@thedailyaztec.com. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Include your full name, major and year in school.

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Debate beneficial for Obama and Republicans retreat to their side of the battlefield in national politics, ready to be either on the offensive or defensive line of attack. We forget that when things go wrong, both parties are responsible and our allies should face blame as well as our opponents. Too often, we place all responsibility on the majority party or whoever occupies the White House.

It’s time we hold all of our politicians accountable, and not just those who lead the policy-making. These political face-offs should continue, as a new facet of government accountability and transparency.

I want blunt answers steeped in truth from my president, not indirect answers soaked in hopeful rhetoric.

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Open debate between Obama and the GOP encourages transparency, allows both parties to confront each other with their concerns and is important for democracy.

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reater government transparency was proposed by candidates of both parties during the 2008 presidential election in an attempt to win votes. In particular, President Barack Obama promised to bring more transparency to government as a way of holding politicians accountable for their actions. Sadly, Obama has rescinded that promise during his first year in office. However, in an attempt to start anew after the State of the Union address, the administration is now reaching out to Republicans as a way to hold the party to the same level of scrutiny as the Democrats.

On Jan. 29, Obama spoke at the annual House Republican retreat in Baltimore. The administration invited the press to the event to broadcast the political frustrations of both parties to the American people.

The event was an unscripted, public question-and-answer session. Republicans lam-

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basted the president for failing to uphold his many campaign promises while Obama accused the Republicans of political obstructionism. This was the first earnest display of American politics in years, as it demonstrated a healthy debate between the two political parties.

This is an important step for eradicating the nasty, partisan behavior that plagues our government. Holding the opposing party accountable for their inaction should be expected. This kind of political face-off should be continued as a means of removing rhetorical spin from inaction.

It was refreshing to see Obama perform without the aid of a teleprompter. He demonstrated, for the first time, that he is conscious of the frustrations of both the

American people and the opposition within the government. He had no crafted talking points, nor did the Republicans. The discussion demonstrated an authentic, healthy debate, the kind that should be fundamental to each branch of government.

In an era when politicians are usually solely concerned with self-interest and reelection, Obama has ignited a new kind of political discourse. Like the British tradition of the prime minister taking fire from the opposing party, Obama was up against the wall, answering questions bluntly. This is good for both accountability and transparency. I want blunt answers steeped in truth from my president, not indirect answers soaked in hopeful rhetoric.

Obama took responsibility for the healthcare reform mess. Republicans admitted that their ad hominem attacks and fantasies of government takeovers are unwarranted.

After a presidential election, Americans

For example, if health care reform fails to deliver the desired results, Republicans must be held accountable for their obstructionist actions and political ineptness, as well as the Democrats for their failure to craft an agreeable solution. Republicans cannot simply disagree with whatever the Democrats put forth, offer nothing in return and then sidestep responsibility. Similarly, Americans should be outraged that Democrats allowed the Bush administration to lacerate our Constitution in order to justify terrorist retribution. It’s not just the majority party that we should hold responsible, it’s both parties.

Following the initial session, Obama has since met with Republican leaders, both at the White House and on Capitol Hill, which is rare in modern American politics. The administration is aware that this could set a new precedent for political interaction. This benefits everyone: the president, Democrats, Republicans and most of all, the American people.

— Andy Lewandowski is a media studies senior.

— This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec. Send e-mail to opinion@thedailyaztec.com. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Include your full name, major and year in school.

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Relationship rules and texting etiquette A U R E L I A A C Q UA T I S TA F F W R I T E R

Texting has improved personal communication in many ways, from helping maintain a long-term relationship, to chatting with friends, to updating acquaintances more efficiently. But along with this added convenience comes a new temptation: people have begun to resort to texting to handle uncomfortable situations. Breakups, confrontations, apologies and even “making it official” are sensitive issues that most agree should not to be handled through texting.

Initiating breakups There is no good, easy way to end a relationship, but doing so by texting can make the process extra painful.

Breaking up with someone through a text message comes across as cowardly, and is often interpreted as disrespectful to the other person. Both parties can feel fragile, so it’s usually best to talk in person when ending a relationship. If breakups are handled maturely, the split may feel less painful, and those involved are more likely to be friends in the future.

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When relationships get tough, some may resort to text messaging in order to avoid a face-to-face confrontation. But the discomfort can be compounded because text messages are easier to misinterpret, and texting seem cowardly when it deals with making or breaking up.

Most people avoid arguments with friends or significant others, and become uncomfortable when conflicts arise anyway. But conflicts handle via text message escalate because the wording in texting is easier to misinterpret.

Confrontations are never easy to

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deal with, but they are best handled when both parties sit down, discuss the problem and reach a mutual agreement, not by sending short, cryptic messages back and forth.

Issuing apologies Most people are reluctant to put aside their pride and say, “I’m sorry.”

While texting an apology can seem more convenient, it doesn’t convey sincerity. It’s impossible to truly take back an action or words, but it is possible to gain back trust and respect — but not through texting.

Apologizing can mend broken relationships, but the best apologizes happen in person. Say “I’m sorry” face-to-face; it makes people more willing to put strife behind them.

Making relationships official When dating someone, it’s very exciting when the relationship becomes “official.” But when picturing this moment, most envision being asked during a romantic date, not through a text message — that’s a huge mistake.

Chances for a lasting relationship increase by showing a willingness to interact personally.

In this age of technology, relationships are increasingly maintained through various short communications, such as online social networks and text messaging. But be advised that texting is usually not the best option for dealing with important relationship milestones.

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Comeback falls short New Mexico avenges last month’s defeat E D WA R D L E W I S

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D.J. Gay tried his best to get the San Diego State men’s basketball team a win. But even with his heroic efforts, SDSU couldn’t overcome its horrendous free throw shooting on Saturday night and fell 88-86 in overtime to New Mexico at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M. “The charge was spearheaded by the litUNM 88 tlest guy who looks like SDSU 86 he’s the least tough and that was D.J. Gay,” head coach Steve Fisher told AM 600 KOGO after the game. “He made play after play after play to give us a chance to win the game. And we came up just a silly millimeter short.”

Playing against the No. 15-ranked team in the country in front of a sell-out crowd of 14,586, the Aztecs found themselves down by 11 with 3:19 left to play in regulation. But Gay, a junior point guard, scored 11 points in the final 122 seconds, including two clutch free throws with one second remaining, to lift SDSU into overtime.

The Aztecs couldn’t complete the comeback attempt in overtime, though, as senior guard Kelvin Davis missed the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired, wasting Gay’s career-high 25-point performance.

“I told our team in the locker room, ‘Give me your eyes for 45 seconds,’” Fisher said to AM 600 KOGO. “‘I’m so bitterly disappointed for you; not for me, for you. But I’m 10 times as proud of you.’ And I am. We had grit and determination and found a way to will ourselves back in a game where people were leaving thinking that the game was over with three minutes to go. We had a chance to win it in reg-

ulation and had a chance to win it with the last shot of the game.

“This was a very good basketball game with two teams that are both good basketball teams.

I feel badly for our squad.”

SDSU will now have four days to think about its heartbreaking loss to New Mexico, and four days to work on its free throw shooting. The Aztecs shot an abysmal 51.9 percent from the charity stripe, making just 14 of its 27 attempts.

SDSU’s next opponent will be Wyoming at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Viejas Arena.

“We’ve got to feel sorry for ourselves for a moment,” Fisher said, “and be disappointed until we get back home, turn the page and get ready to get a little vengeance on Wyoming when they come to town on Wednesday.”

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

With first conference home loss since 2008, SDSU falls from its first-place spot D AV I D P O P E A S S I S TA N T S P O R T S E D I T O R

Coming into Saturday’s home game against New Mexico, the San Diego State women’s basketball team had its route to a Mountain West Conference championship all planned out.

Tied for first place and with three home LOBOS 65 games remaining against the league’s AZTECS 58 three other contenders, the chances of a regular-season conference title for SDSU seemed excellent.

Those chances took a serious hit yesterday as UNM escaped Viejas Arena with a 65-58 victory over the Aztecs in front of a season-high crowd of 2,069.

SDSU (14-7, 6-3 in MWC play) held a narrow advantage throughout most of the game, but the Lobos (14-7, 6-3) never allowed the home team to make any serious runs. Aside from another strong individual performance from senior guard Jené Morris — who had a game-high 21 points on 8-18 shooting— the Aztecs struggled to find an offensive rhythm throughout the game.

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Last month, SDSU dismantled the Lobos by 22 points in Albuquerque, N.M. Head coach Beth Burns believes that game had much to do with the way UNM played on Saturday.

“There’s too much pride, character and class in New Mexico to lose the way they did and not know you weren’t going to get its best shot,” Burns said. “We knew they were going to be a different team.”

The Lobos were coming off two huge wins at BYU and then against conferenceleading TCU. The Aztecs forced 23 turnovers by UNM, which entered the game as the nation’s leader in protecting the ball, but SDSU surrendered 25 turnovers of its own, including seven from senior guard Quenese Davis.

The two stats that really killed the Aztecs were free-throws and rebounds. The Lobos hit 19 of their 24 shots from the charity stripe while SDSU took just six shots from the line, netting four of them.

“It’s hard (to win) with a free-throw difference like that.” Burns said. “Don’t get me wrong though — we were fouling them.”

UNM also dominated the glass, pulling down 31 boards to the Aztecs’ 20.

SDSU is now in a three-way tie for second place in the MWC but still controls its own destiny for at least a share of the conference crown.

The Aztecs’ next game will be at 6 p.m.

Pacific time on Wednesday, when they travel to take on Wyoming.

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HUMOR:

Please, take off your shirt

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ll right, I know this is college. I know that all of us young adults are bent on “expressing ourselves,” “showing our individuality” or something of the sort. But good Lord, do not do that by walking around with “I have issues” written on the front of your T-shirt. That is just stupid. It expresses absolutely nothing, aside from advertising that you probably don’t want any friends.

Let’s face it — people don’t talk to people with issues, they talk about them. So stop wearing those idiotic “I’m-too-cool-to-saythings-out-loud-like-a-normalperson-so-I’m-going-to-wearthem-on-my-clothing” shirts. No one is ever going to date you if you have to silk-screen your wardrobe to communicate.

There are several problems with these terrible tees. Namely, you aren’t actually as amazing as your shirt claims you are. The other day at work, I rang up a guy wearing a shirt saying, “I’ve got your stimulus package right here,” with an arrow pointing down, just to clear up any microscopic chance that someone misreads the innuendo.

Sure, these shirts are slightly

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amusing. Heck, I might even laugh. But they also beg a lot of questions.

Think about it, gentlemen. The dude who walked into my store set some pretty high expectations. Is he really ready to live up to that? Could you live up to that?

Do you really want to run the risk of someone actually expecting you to know the details of the real stimulus package?

Consider also what reaction you want from people while wearing your shirt. If you’re looking for laughs, that’s one thing, but if you want someone to actually consent to a date with you, I do not advise asking while wearing the obnoxious shirt in question. Trust me, they will turn you down — regardless of any stimulus packages you might have going for you.

You also have to keep in mind where exactly you’re wearing these shirts. I Googled around to get a sample of these awful shirts and see how many were out there, and a shirt that read, “I just realized I don’t care.” Despite this shirt’s obvious selling potential,

the site clarified that “It’s just one of those sayings that will almost always be appropriate.”

Always appropriate? Really?

Do buyers actually go through life consistently realizing that they don’t care about anything?

Besides, I can think of plenty of places where that shirt would be ill-advised...funerals, therapy sessions, court appointments; the list is endless.

Finally, wearing shirts that speak for you, believe it or not, does not make you look like a player. Or a pimp. Or whatever it is people seem to think is so attractive about walking around with “My other ride is your mom” shirts. This makes people want to throw things at you.

There’s no need to advertise how annoying you are to the world and rob people of actually getting to know how irritating you are first. Next time, let people find out you’re a jerk the old-fashioned way — no fabric needed.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (2/8/10).Your habit of overworking catches up with you. During the next few months you'll benefit from scheduled rest breaks - on a daily basis, if possible. Allow ideas to grow naturally. In this way you reach your goals through minor sacrifices while sticking to your values.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 - Your goal is to move forward with a group decision. Others have different plans. Expect a power play backstage, with the outcome resolved in the final act.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Concepts that bubble to the surface require the use of your many talents.

Don't be shy about sharing ideas with the new kid on the block.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 You get lots of ideas about artistic touches in practical situations.There's no limit to your creative imagination.Try a new recipe for dinner tonight.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 The love you feel needs to be out where others can share it. Just say what you've been holding in. Responses provide pleasant surprises.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 - You want to achieve success and you're willing to do the work. Unpack your thoughts so you can see all the possibilities.Then choose.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 You started the creative flow yesterday.

Now take it with you to school or work.

Apply your unique perspective to traditional methodologies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - A female sparks your imagination with creative ways to show off a design or product. Sleep on it and make your final decision later.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Someone wants to go in a new direction.

Think long and hard before you do.Your gut tells you to stay on your plotted course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Although you wish you were on vacation today, you discover that careful attention to the feelings of others allows you to get through the day unscathed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - See? That investment in romance paid off! Now spend time preparing delicious rewards for everyone you invite to the party.You can keep the surprise a secret.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Everything will be perfect today if you can find a way to say exactly what you mean the first time.This is no easy task, and there are no do-overs (until later).

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 5 You awaken with passion, or maybe you had a sensational dream.Tell your partner or closest friend in order to get practical feedback about where to go with those wild feelings. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—Shannon Clark is an English sophomore.

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

LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS

SUDOKU

BY THE MEPHAM GROUP

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Instructions: Complete the grid so 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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BIRDS ON WIRES Staff Photographer Nicholas Santiago captured this photo of birds hanging on telephone wires on a sunny San Diego day in January.

ACROSS 1 Grandmotherly nickname 5 Hershey’s caramel candy 9 John who married Pocahontas 14 The yoke’s on them 15 In the sack 16 Sci-fi staple 17 Small salamander 18 Therapist’s response 19 Domesticated 20 Pool legend portrayed by Jackie Gleason in “The Hustler” 23 1860s White House nickname 25 Midsection muscles, briefly 26 Pecan or cashew 27 Mingle at the party 28 NBA center who was a three-time MVP 34 Big name in elevators 36 Spider’s creation 37 Shoe without laces, e.g.

38 Emulate Rembrandt 39 Holliday of the Old West 41 Lady’s man 42 It’s in the eye of the beholder 45 Caveman Alley 47 Top draft status 48 Wild West show markswoman 51 __ Lanka 52 Food from a shell 53 Female sheep 54 Immigrant’s subj.

55 Meteors, and what 20-, 28- and 48-Across all are

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 61 Dog from Wales 62 Supermodel Macpherson 63 Hops drier 66 Fire station signal 67 Age, as tires 68 “__, be a pal!”

69 Actress Zellweger 70 Stitches 71 Mild-mannered Clark DOWN 1 Oui’s opposite 2 Gave the __: fired 3 Arizonan’s neighbor 4 Naysayer 5 Word with trout or sherbet 6 Fixated 7 Majors and Trevino

8 Old music halls 9 Sound from a woodpecker 10 Name of several Norwegian kings 11 Peru’s capital 12 Tootsies 13 Conclusions 21 War site during LBJ’s presidency 22 Antacid brand 23 One-celled organism 24 Attacked by Dracula, say 29 Novel on the Net 30 Kid’s interlocking block 31 Ali Baba’s magical command 32 California NFL team, briefly 33 Involve

35 Feng __: Chinese aesthetic system 40 Picnic side 43 Line on a golf course schedule 44 Hindu mystic 46 Tin alloys 49 Former V.P. Spiro and family 50 Affirmative vote 55 Al Capone feature 56 Sock darner’s target 57 Algerian port 58 Giant who’s not jolly 59 Joy 60 Heavy metal is a subgenre of it 64 Leif, to Eric the Red 65 Blowup letters?