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Associated Students representatives waited anxiously in Aztec Center last night to hear A.S. Elections Coordinator Crystal Warren say what they longed to hear: the Modern Space student referendum passed.

The polls closed at 7 p.m., and out of 4,045 total votes, 54.4 percent voted in favor of the $94 student union fee increase to fund construction of a new student union.

Approximately 14 percent of San Diego State’s student body voted, beating turnout at the previous two referendums by roughly 1,000 votes, according to Dan Cornthwaite, A.S. executive director.

Jeremy Katz, A.S. executive vice president and chair of the Modern Space Committee, said he wasn’t surprised by the outcome. A poll conducted by A.S. in the fall showed strong indication that students would vote in favor of the project.

While A.S. celebrated the news on campus, employees for the design, architectural and construction firms hired to work on Modern Space also got word of the project’s approval.

“With the construction unemployment rate in California at about 46 percent, this will be a much-needed shot in the arm for our industry.”

—Steve Van Loan, Sundt Construction Cannon Design’s principal designer for the project, Craig Hamilton, said he was excited to see students’ commitment to the new student union in spite of the state budget cuts that have steadily increased tuition.

The next step, he said, is to complete Modern Space designs and develop construction documents to keep the project moving forward.

The SDSU community won’t be alone in

David J. Olender / Assistant Photo Editor

Modern Space Committee Chair Jeremy Katz hugged A.S. Executive Director Dan Cornthwaite as A.S. President Tyler Boden celebrated with fellow A.S. representatives.

reaping benefits from the results of the student vote, according to Hamilton. With the construction market in the midst of a “significant recession,” he said the timing of the vote is important for the local economy.

According to project director Steve Van Loan, of Sundt Construction, Modern Space will create between 250 and 350 construction jobs that will last for the duration of construction — about two years.

“We’re obviously thrilled to be a part of this,” Van Loan said. “With the construction unemployment rate in California at about 46 percent, this will be a much-needed shot in the arm for our industry.”

Both Cannon Design and Sundt Construction have worked on multiple Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design projects, and Modern Space is expected to be the first LEED platinum-certified student union in the nation. The certification is the highest level of sustainability a building can achieve.

While the professional firms iron out the details of the building, last night’s results will also create more work for A.S. Keeping business running as usual will be a priority during Modern Space’s construction.

Katz said he will focus on finding places to relocate student services during construc-

tion, including meeting and office space for student organizations. A.S. has about 15 months until Aztec Center closes and will be working with the SDSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Department to find feasible options. Possibilities, Katz said, include temporary structures, unoccupied fraternity houses and the former SDSU Research Foundation building.

Demolition of Aztec Center will begin next summer and construction is expected to be complete by Fall 2013. Coinciding with the building’s opening will be a $94 increase in student fees, making the total student union fee $237.

SDSU staffer lends a helping flight R O B E R T M ORENO CONTRIBUTOR

Richard Pickett is not only the San Diego State’s chief information officer; he is a professional pilot too. In his more than 30 years of flying, no flight was as important as the one he made the week of Jan. 31, a flight he said tallied 18,000 roundtrip miles in a span of 10 days, all for a relief mission in earthquake-stricken Haiti.

For his relief mission, Pickett said he used both vacation and furlough time to deliver an estimated 25,000 pounds of supplies and transport doctors, missionaries and U.S. soldiers back and forth from Florida to Haiti.

“I saw how difficult it was to get supplies up to Haiti and the people,” Pickett said. “So I thought a great way to use an airplane was

to help the Haitians.”

He said although he and friend Brandon Campbell, an accounting senior, made deliveries to Haiti’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, they mostly focused on delivering supplies to Jacmel and Les Cayes, two smaller cities in Haiti.

“We would go into Port-Au-Prince and deliver some supplies but it became evident that a lot of the people in these other smaller cities really, really needed help,” Pickett said.

“A lot of the smaller cities have really been neglected by large (nonprofit) organizations and neglected by the Haitian government.”

He said the reason why these smaller cities are neglected is because the majority of the Haitian population and the government control is in Port-Au-Prince. He also said Port-Au-Prince is where the most dam-

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Campbell, who is also a professional pilot, teamed up with Pickett to fly the same Pilatus PC-12 airplane in making deliveries and pickups. Campbell said, coincidentally, he and Pickett both saw a YouTube video by a Rhode Island businessman asking other pilots to fly their airplanes to Haiti. So he and Pickett contacted each other and agreed to set up a relief mission to Haiti.

Dr. Eric Frost, professor and director of the SDSU Visualization Center helped Pickett with support operations, putting Pickett in touch with relief workers in Haiti.

Pickett and Campbell then provided support to those people.

“This is an extraordinary story what Rich did,” Frost said. “It was very much a privilege to work with him.”

Pickett is going back to Haiti this Friday to continue his relief mission. He is going to deliver more supplies to the country and pick up doctors in Oklahoma City who want to volunteer. He said he would like to continue his relief efforts for as long as he can afford it.

Pickett said SDSU was well represented during the relief mission.

“I would go around and I’d have my SDSU hat on and ran into a lot of people who were either an Aztec, former Aztecs or had family members who went to San Diego State.

So it was great.”

Pickett also talked about the most recent earthquake in Chile, which, he said, brought back memories of being in Haiti. He said he empathizes with the Chilean people, but neither he nor Campbell will not do any relief work in Chile because it is a longer flight.

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Men also need HPV vaccine for protection AN D R E A M O RA S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

It can be an uncomfortable and painful situation — having genital warts and admitting having the infection to a sexual partner.

A few months ago, there were only a few ways to prevent the human papillomavirus in men other than abstinence. But in October of last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11 for males 9 to 26 years old.

There are more than 40 types of HPV that can be transmitted during sex. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and most genital warts are caused by a HPV infection. Every year, two of every 1,000 men are newly diagnosed with genital warts in the U.S., according to the FDA. Making the HPV vaccine available to men may be an important preventive step because HPV infections are common. And although some infections clear on their own, at least 50 percent of sexually active women and men will contract HPV in their lifetimes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some HPV infections do not carry symptoms, making it possible to spread the disease to others without knowing. Even long-term partners in a monogamous relationship can have HPV and pass it to their partner unknowingly. HPV in men usually clears without any health complications. In women, it may take

two years for the virus to clear on its own.

HPV types 6 and 11 cause genital warts in women and men, while other types of HPV can lead to anal and penile cancer in men.

Genital warts can be treated with medicine, removed with surgery or frozen off. HPV types that cause genital warts are not the same types that cause penile or anal cancer in men.

Cancer-causing HPV types are rare but are still a threat to men with a weak immune system. Gay and bisexual men are 17 times more likely to develop anal cancer than heterosexual men, according to the CDC. Because HPV is passed during vaginal and / or anal sex, abstinence is the only way to prevent HPV transmission. HPV is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, therefore, condoms provide some protection but they are not 100 percent effective in preventing the spread of HPV. Gardasil was originally licensed in 2006 for the prevention of cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11 in females 9 to 26 years old. Last year, the vaccine was licensed for the prevention of genital warts in males 9 to 26 years old, according to the FDA. Men who get the vaccine will decrease their risk of contracting HPV and genital warts and may not have to worry about transmitting the infection to their partner(s), San Diego State sexual health educator Angela Basham said.

“Many men won’t think they need the vaccine because they think of HPV being related

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About 1 percent of sexually active males in the U.S. have had genital warts at one point in their lives, according to the CDC’s Web site. Males rarely develop symptoms with the infection, but it can develop into other diseases.

to cervical cancer,” Basham said. “Although that is true, HPV can also lead to genital or anal warts, therefore, it is beneficial to men for a number of reasons.”

Gardasil, which is the same vaccine for

men and women, is given in a series of three shots during a six month period. The vaccine is available in Student Health Services and students can schedule an appointment by calling 619-594-4737.

Out of the ARC, into the workout video mix M A L L O RY S H A R P S TA F F W R I T E R

It is common knowledge to students that going to the Aztec Recreation Center during the day is sure to cause a headache. The lines for equipment are almost as long as Salad Sensations during the lunch rush. Students who have fitness on the mind with no time to wait around for a stint on the elliptical machine should consider the less expensive and more convenient alternative — fitness videos.

Workout videos have been around for years.

They target every age group with videos such as “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” with Richard Simmons to Carmen Electra’s “Aerobic Striptease.” One of the benefits for purchasers is being able to do full cardio in the comfort of one’s home with no social stigmas or pressures attached.

The ARC has a monthly average of 15,000 active members, according to its Web site. With the fitness video, none of those 15,000 will see whether or not the person working out next to them has trendy workout clothes or if they are the champion of repetitions. Another pro of home fitness videos is the reduced likelihood of spreading germs and illnesses. In general, people who have weights at home will be the only ones using them, which can have the added health benefits of avoiding sickness.

Fitness videos advertised on television promise spectacular results, but they also pack a punch to the wallet. The following videos can all be found in stores or online for less than the cost of a monthly gym membership or ARC’s monthly fee of $18 for SDSU students.

“One-On-One Training with Jackie” This fitness video provides easy instructions.

Each move is focused on for about a minute, which allows time for muscles to warm up.

Then the video goes on to the next exercise.

There are three core segments: upper body, lower body and core / abs. Each segment runs for 20 minutes, and can all be combined for a gut-busting, fat-burning, hour-long routine.

Participants may want to have weights on hand because they are needed for some of the moves and are also used to heighten the intensity of other weightless moves.

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With an average of 15,000 ARC members flocking to the machines, exercising can be less than enjoyable.

But with these workout videos, exercisers can sweat in the comfort of their homes in a fraction of the time.

“Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom” This video is designed with the idea that work-

ing out can be fun. Those who choose this routine are involved in easy-to-follow steps that use the elements of dance to help viewers shimmy their way to skinny. The video is userfriendly for everyone from beginner to pro.

Julianne Hough guides in a charming way, all while boosting the confidence of those with two left feet.

“10 Minutes Solution: Blast Off Belly Fat” This quick workout was designed for those who have a full load on their plate. Ten minutes long, watchers are moving within seconds of the video starting. Even those with the busiest schedules are able to find the time to squeeze in a 10-minute, quick workout.

This video is designed to specifically target the area most people in America have problems with: their gut.

“Men’s Health: 15 Minute Workout” This video diverges away from all the fitness videos with girls in bikinis to focus on men’s fitness. The workout is 15 minutes long, leaving men with little excuse not to fit it in a few times a week. Broken down into four parts, this video uses equipment that is user friendly as well as easy to store. This is the perfect quick workout for those looking to slim their love handles or others intending to maintain their hard-earned six-pack in a short time bracket.

“Tom Holland’s Total Body Workout (2004)” This workout video is unique because it consists of 19 chapters, each focusing on a different area of the body. While the video is only 43 minutes, it is able to effectively utilize 19 different exercise routines in the form of a circuit training workout — meaning no breaks. It has high intensity and is designed to have viewers working hard for the entire video in order to get the best cardio workout the DVD can offer. For those who don’t wish to do all the workouts, they can select the ones they are most interested in on the main menu.

Working out and getting fit no longer means waiting in long lines or suffering embarrassment when one’s tummy rolls move more than they do at the gym. Now, with the array of fitness DVDs available, the right workout could just be one remote click away.

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Nerves affected San Diego State pitcher Bryan Crabb once.

“I got nervous before my first start,” the freshman said. “But to be honest, I haven’t really since my first game. I feel comfortable now, a lot more comfortable than I thought I was going to feel as a freshman.”

Crabb, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound righthander, has been one of the surprise break out stars this season. Born and raised in Coronado, Crabb has already made an impact in his three appearances for SDSU. He leads the Aztecs’ bullpen with a 1.72 earned-run average in his 15.2 inning career with SDSU. Crabb has served a strong ratio of strikeouts to hits, with 16 strikeouts and only 12 base hits in his 56 pitches. Three runners have scored on Crabb, but all of them were brought in on sacrifice plays.

With three starts under his belt as a Division I college pitcher, Crabb has already impressed his coaches and teammates.

Head coach Tony Gwynn went as far as to call Crabb’s performance last Friday against Monmouth, “outstanding.”

“For a freshman, he’s been very good for us,” Gwynn said. “But like I always say, even when you have positives for people, you still got a long way to go. Hopefully he’ll continue to progress.”

The positive support from his team

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“This team helps me; in the beginning of the fall it wasn’t as much of the family or unity type thing that we wanted,” Crabb said. “But we’ve all come together.”

“You have to work together when you play with a schedule like ours,” Gwynn added. “It takes all 35 guys — starting pitcher, bullpen guys, bench guys, it doesn’t matter. For a lot of these guys, it’s the first time they’ve been in an environment like this.”

Crabb isn’t new to being in a baseball “family.” Gregg Crabb, his father, also stood on the mound for the Aztecs in 1981 and 1982. Also a right-hander, his father gave him some guidance before Crabb was handed the ball at SDSU. “He told me, ‘It’s the same thing as you’ve been doing your whole life,’” Crabb said. “He told me to have confidence and that I am able to pitch to anybody. I just try to remember that when I get up there.”

Crabb’s healthy collegiate start with the Aztecs has also caught the attention of the Mountain West Conference, which named him Pitcher of the Week. He is the second SDSU player to receive the award this season after fellow Aztec pitcher, junior Addison Reed, took the same title last week.

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Facing off with lacrosse star Evan Youngstrom M AT T M C C L A N A H A N S TA F F W R I T E R

Evan Youngstrom can recall the exact day he fell in love with lacrosse.

He was young. It was that age when children become sadly aware of their growing neglect for action figures or Barbie dolls, but still in that stage when they can’t get enough of sleepovers, trampolines and Power Ranger episodes, (Youngstrom’s favorite Power Ranger was the blue one.)

In fact, it was after one of these episodes in fourth grade when his neighborhood best friend, Justin, came to Youngstrom’s door holding two lacrosse sticks and a ball.

“Wanna play?” Justin asked in a way that only kids do. It was the first time Youngstrom had laid eyes on a lacrosse stick, so he shrugged his shoulders.

“Sure.”

In Youngstrom’s first attempt to catapult the ball from his stick to Justin’s, the ball zipped out like a rock from a slingshot and sailed over his friend’s head into the crisp Colorado sky.

Had that ball sprouted eyes in midair to look back and below at Youngstrom, it would have seen the look of a boy who would remember that moment for the rest of his life. And this look followed that ball until several roofs blocked Youngstrom’s vision.

“It was awesome,” Youngstrom recalled smiling. “After that I was just hooked.”

Since that day, Youngstrom seldom went to Justin’s house to jump on the trampoline or to look at his friend’s hot older sister. Instead, Youngstrom went to play lacrosse. And if Justin preferred to jump on the trampoline, that was fine. All Youngstrom needed was a ball, a stick and a garage door that could last as long as he could. The way Youngstrom played against garage doors would have given Forrest Gump’s competitions against the other side of pingpong tables a run for their money.

Also similar to Gump, Youngstrom loved to run.

But that has caused a serious problem for him. Because Youngstrom ran so much as a child, he developed Osgood-Schlatter disease, which produces severe knee pain.

“When I sprint, it kills me,” Youngstrom said.

This disease has left him able to play only

one position on the lacrosse field besides goalie: face-off specialist.

If you haven’t seen a face-off in lacrosse, it’s like watching two pit bulls in RoboCop gear on a tight leash, nose-to-nose and staring at a rubber ball grounded just inches away. At the sound of a referee’s whistle, the two are released to fight for possession. The quickest usually wins.

In San Diego State’s first game this year against Loyola Marymount, Youngstrom made the opposition look like a tipped-over bucket of slow-moving Silly Putty in 85 percent of the face-offs.

After routinely humbling his opponent, the All-Conference lacrosse player would then pass the ball to a teammate before quickly getting substituted off the field, customary for Youngstrom because of his knee condition.

But after the Lions scored a couple of late goals to send the match into sudden death, Youngstrom decided the game would rest in his hands. And because of that, the ball would later rest in the back of Loyola Marymount’s net.

“I told one of our attackers (before facing off for sudden death) that if I win this clean, I’m running down and I’m shooting it,” Youngstrom said.

Crouching down to face-off for the 19th and final time, Youngstrom dug into the rainsoaked turf to do exactly that.

After the face-off whistle blew, the quicker Youngstrom flicked the ball past his counterpart and dodged around the man he had ruined for the 16th time that night.

Accelerating to full speed, Youngstrom scooped the ball clean and charged for the away team’s net. When he got 12 yards out, Youngstrom cranked a violent shot.

But instead of launching the ball into the vast blue firmament the way he did his first ever throw, Youngstrom bounced it. And with the sort of accuracy that is learned from someone who has played the game since fourth grade, he stuck the ball in the top right corner of the net.

Had that ball sprouted eyes to look back and up at Youngstrom, it would have seen a man through which the sport shines, and the look of a boy who would remember this moment for life.

It would have also seen his teammates, mother and dog running onto the field to embrace him.

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The Aztecs played against LMU early in the season, and with Youngstrom’s help won 8-7 in overtime.

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The SDSU men’s club lacrosse team victoriously embraces each other after Youngstrom scores a goal.

SOFTBALL

Pitcher-catcher bond is all in the family for SDSU D AN P E R E Z S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

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Kristin and Kamerin May have played softball since they were 5 years old, and continue to play together today.

A pitcher-catcher combination is one of the most important relationships in softball. The two have to be comfortable and absolutely trusting: the pitcher trusts the catcher to block balls, the catcher knows how the pitches may move and what the pitcher likes to be successful.

The San Diego State softball team has a new pairing that came with all of the above. SDSU (12-8) has two freshmen recruits, a pitcher and a catcher who are also twin sisters.

“My sister and I have played all of our lives; there has never been a softball game where she hasn’t been on my team,” catcher Kristin May said. “We’ve been together forever and we know the ins and outs of each others’ games.”

Kristin May, along with her sister, pitcher Kamerin May, have already made their impact on the Aztecs. Kristin May has collected two clutch hits, one a walk-off and another a go ahead hit in the season so far.

“Kristin (May) has been the biggest surprise of the season so far,” head coach Kathy Van Wyk said. “She has really responded on the offensive end, stepped up, made some key hits for us, and she has really earned her spot and respect of what she is doing.”

The May sisters have played softball since they were 5 years old, and since then Kamerin May has always been the pitcher while Kristin May is catcher for her sister. By playing together for so long, the two have developed and adapted to what a normal pitching-catching combo represents.

“She can really just read my mind,” Kamerin May said. “She has never really led me astray, she gives me the right pitches, so she knows how the

ball may move, and I know wherever I throw it she’ll have my back.”

Before Kamerin May signed her letter of intent to attend SDSU, she was pursued by many recruiters.

“Lots and lots of schools and recruiters flock to Southern California because this is really the hub for any softball talent,” Van Wyk said. “But I’m glad we got her and her sister. I know it may have had something to do with them wanting to stay close to home or coming back for each other, and I feel that all of their potential will really transcend.”

The twins will be needed as the Aztecs are set to play five games during the weekend in Columbia, Mo. starting Friday.

“We have so much to offer this and we feel like we can add even more,” Kristin May said.

“We have the sister bond and the twin bond and we have that over anyone else we play.”

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ARTISTS

Artsy avenues at Bluefoot Amy Ebersole

assistant features editor

Bluefoot Bar & Lounge may seem like a local dive bar, but this quirky spot offers more than just drinks — it offers art.

Initially, Bluefoot seems slightly small because the entrance opens into a rectangular room with two pool tables located directly next to a long bar. But all one has to do is walk into a little, open space between the left side of the bar to find another room that is larger than the first. This is where art is exhibited.

Every month, a local artist throws a gallery opening. Sometimes groups exhibit experimental work that use various forms of media, such as sculptures that protrude from the attic space to photography of various types.

“We’ve been doing art since the day we opened,” Bluefoot manager Robert Kent said. “It was the dream of our owners to use our back room as a venue for local artists to show their work for a month at a time, and we’d take zero commission if they sell any pieces.”

But the art isn’t the only reason Bluefoot is highly mentioned. The mellow atmosphere, reasonabl y priced drinks and overall lack of pompous crowds make it a place worth stopping by.

“You can find all walks of life in there,” Kent said. “Old cats playing pool, young hipsters drinking PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon), gay, straight, sports goers, artsy fartsies, whatever, it’s a central place to meet friends.”

Both owners and bartender Dana Chavarria are avid soccer fans and will open the bar as early as 5 a.m. for games on the other side of the world, according to Kent. Chavarria is also famous for his Gunslinger Bloody Mary, which won him the San Diego bartender of the month in October 2007.

Plus, Kent advises to check out Adam Cook’s homemade super hot sauce that is known to be very popular on Sunday mornings.

With 19 beers on tap, happy hour is from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., offering $1 off all liquor drinks and $3.50 drafts. The Grape Drink and the Moscow Mule are well-known and recommended.

As for the music, the staff itself is full of musicians. Local bands such as Roxy Jones, The Death Eaters, The Old In Out, Apes of Wrath and Sus Hijos are all represented as well as resident acts

Jeff Lewis / Staff Photographer

Bluefoot Bar may not always have a total artsy crowd, but it does provide a place to showcase local art.

DJ Ratty and DJ Myson King. Bluefoot also provides interpretive dance shows once or twice a month as well as skate video premiers.

“We tend to have DJs who spin hiphop, soul, ‘80s, ‘90s, dance music,” Kent said. “But on Wednesday nights, it’s all rock — garage, punk, metal or indie rock in all its forms.” This is the recommended night for first timers, but for those who like to dance, Friday nights are packed with good beats and people dressed to impress.

Although this bar may not have art covering every spot on the walls or the typical artsy crowd every night of the week, it provides a place for San Diego’s artists to showcase and sell their best work.

Blue Foot Bar & Lounge 3404 30th St. San Diego, 92104 619-756-7891 www.bluefootsd.com

HIPSTERS

Hipster’s hood at El Dorado Melissa Weller copy chief

Mariano Robles / Staff Photographer

Located just a few blocks from the Gaslamp District, this central hipster bar offers a plethora of live performers.

Calling all hipsters, scenesters and skinny jean enthusiasts. There is now a niche for all those indie, knives-out musical tastes and inexpensive drink standards at El Dorado Cocktail Lounge. Located only a few blocks from the Gaslamp, this increasingly popular joint offers an entirely different and much-welcomed take toward downtown nightlife.

“It is the perfect place to grab a great cocktail and check out some really good entertainment from around the world,” San Diego State alumnus Justin Fortier, the operations manager at El Dorado, said.

From disc jockeys and live bands to the tunes of the jukebox (a jukebox featuring fresh bands such as The xx, no less), El Dorado is sure to satisfy any and all groovy dance-town cravings. For anyone needing a bit more convincing, a recent noteworthy performance to grace El Dorado was Holy Ghost!, a Brooklyn-based electronic duo. Holy Ghost! is signed to DFA Records, a label boasting the sounds of LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip (for accurate music scene placement).

With the commendable music buffet covered, another equally important factor is the drinking options.

The quality to price range ratio, taking into consideration taste, alcohol content and location, is debatably the best downtown has to offer. The bartenders take pride in their “mixology” skills and special care in crafting each cocktail. “(We) specialize in classic cocktails using their original recipes, which were always double shots in each drink,” Fortier said.

For anyone at all familiar with typical downtown drinking dynamics, this hip hot spot will make for a pleasing change of pace in terms of alcohol generosity (read: Not stingy).

With a happy hour featuring $5 menu cocktails every day until 9 p.m., there are no excuses for not paying a visit to El Dorado.

El Dorado Cocktail Lounge 1030 Broadway Ave. San Diego, 92101 619-237-0550 www.eldoradobar.com

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Whistle Stop’s games galore

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Video games, board games and pool tables entice eaters at this urban, South Park bar’s game nights.

Francis R. Dela Cruz staff writer

Thankfully, Super Mario Bros., WWE Wrestling, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda and the old school Super Nintendo still exist. At Whistle Stop Bar, these classic games live on every Tuesday night in South Park.

Whistle Stop Bar has a weekly event that starts at 9 p.m. called Friends Chill. With no cover charge those 21 years and older can grab a controller and play classic Nintendo games projected on a big screen while listening to live artists or mellow tunes.

Because video games might not be for everyone, Whistle Stop Bar has board games for classic entertainment. It has all-time favorite games such as Battleship, Scrabble, Uno, Chutes and Ladders, a giant custom-made Connect Four and more. There are also pool tables for those looking to rack up a good game and dartboards for people wanting to throw a dart or two.

As for those wishing to test their

pop culture knowledge, form a team and join Whistle Stop Bar’s bimonthly pop culture trivia night to win some prizes. Just arrive at 9 p.m. with a team of as many as five people, pay $2 per person and start playing. The winning team takes all the money in the pot.

Located at 2236 Fern St. at the corner of 30th and Juniper Street, Whistle Stop Bar is open Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Be prepared to have cash handy because the bar doesn’t accept credit cards. For more information about the schedule of events, check out www.whistlestopbar.com.

Courtesy of Kava Lounge

Often unnoticed and passed by airport rushees, Kava Lounge electrifies the true electronic music scene.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC LOVERS

Kava Lounge kicks cliches Kari Luu

Whistle Stop Bar 2236 Fern St. San Diego, 92104 619-284-6784 www.whistlestopbar.com

Jeff Lewis / Staff Photographer

The Whistle Stop Bar provides a one-stop-shop for dedicated drinkers and all-time game lovers alike.

staff writer

Forget the glowsticks, pacifiers, obscene clothing or the typical material objects associated with the raver culture. For those with a passion for electronic sounds, Kava Lounge is all about the music.

Looking like a tiny warehouse located on a one-way street near the airport; one blink and it is easily missed. So don’t get discouraged if it can’t be found on the first try.

But once there, music lovers will step into a retro and dimly lit room about the size of a small classroom. A dance floor with a spinning disco ball is sandwiched between a bar and a disc jockey stage. For those who enjoy moving their bodies to heavy bass tones without the crowds found at a massive rave, Kava Lounge is an intimate venue with live music for any electronic lover.

In addition to the great music, the bar is chock-full of organic alcohol, local microbrews, exotic cocktails and raw and restorative elixirs. The lounge is known for various beverages composed of kava, which is “a root that is known to relax the body while heightening the mind,” according to its Web site. The kava beverage takes a substantial amount of juice flavors to mask the kava’s rooty and grainy taste, but after

one or two drinks, kava’s relaxing effects begin to kick in.

The lounge also has drinks made from agave, a sweet, unprocessed syrup from cactus. If the herbal flavors are too unique for one’s taste buds, bartenders can also suggest other delicious drinks such as the Chai-tini or the Apple Pie, which tastes just like the beloved dessert with a kick of spiced rum.

Adjoined to the main room, another small room lit by warm red lights is stuffed with booths, stools and a zebra-printed couches for patrons to mingle or take a break from the floor.

Although this electronic music bar is for those 21 and older, its emphasis is on experiencing the music, making Kava Lounge a great low-key alternative to a typical rave.

Kava Lounge 2812 Kettner Blvd.

San Diego, 92101 619-543-0933 www.kavalounge.com

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LESBIANS

Girls gone wild at Gossip Grill Amy Ebersole

assistant features editor

All the gossip confirms that San Diego’s lesbian restaurant is more than just finger lickin’ good. The Gossip Grill provides food that is as pleasurable as the clever, sexual titles on the menu.

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, The Gossip Grill takes on an identity of its own that rivals even the best gay bars in the area. Decked in lesbian post-Dada art, this restaurant’s décor creates an upbeat, sensual atmosphere geared toward ripening the taboo subject of sexuality.

Paintings of women stroking cats, the “Mona Lisa” with a mustache and other amorous art pieces cover the walls, putting the pun back into pussy.

The attractive ambiance is completed by lively girl-power songs such as “All The Things She Said” by t.A.T.u. and “Hazard to Myself” by P!nk keeping conversation in a frenzy of fun.

When browsing for an appetizer, the menu’s Foreplay section leaves

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customers craving more than just food. If strictly vegetarian, check out the Toss My Salad section, right next to Between the Buns.

From the Foreplay section, the

Mariano Robles / Staff Photographer

Mariano Robles / Staff Photographer

roasted garlic and Brie offers a flavorpacked hint at the delicacy and thoughtfulness that goes into each food item. And the grilled portobello sandwich from the Sexy Steamy Panini section brings decades of delight when combined with delectable spicy fries and garlic yogurt sauce.

But the fun doesn’t end with the food, because outside on the opposite end of the restaurant, The Gossip Grill has a drinking area with a bar to loosen up at. The Hump Day Gossip Hour every Wednesday is designed to give drinkers happy hour prices from open to close. From 7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. all other days, women — and courageously experimental men — are able to eat, drink and be merry enough to ensure that they don’t go home alone.

But the rest of the week provides just as many chances to get the best bang for one’s buck with a $2 shot special on Tuesdays, a six-pack of 7-ounce Bud Light for $6 on Sundays and a buy one, get one half-off on appetizers

every day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Bloody Bitch, Pussy Punch, Muff Diver and Titty Twister are just a tease of what types of drinks are available to curious customers with a passion to please.

The Gossip Grill’s erotic cocktail menu is worth the trip in itself, but it’s the food that lavishly leaves behind lasting licks of pleasure.

Modestly priced, this hot lesbian spot is bound to bring as much gossip about its food as it does its sexuality.

The Gossip Grill 1440 University Ave. San Diego, 92103 619-260-8023 www.thegossipgrill.com

GAYS

Flaming nights at Urban Mo’s Allan Acevedo opinion editor

Hillcrest is much more than San Diego’s number one homosexual hub.

University Avenue provides entertainment and dining opportunities for everyone. The streets are alive every

night of the week and if looking for entertainment and music, there’s no better place to go than Urban Mo’s.

Mo’s offers a great, high-energy dining area that has the look and feel of an outdoor patio with a roof. This indoor space features a long bar and plenty of table seating for dinner and drinks.

Loud music greets customers at the door to the no-cover area. This is a great place to come with a group of

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friends, but maybe not the best place to bring a first date if looking for an intimate conversation. The walls are painted with original artwork by the restaurant manager, John Brooks.

These include fun caricatures of people lounging at the bar and frames shaped like large lips.

Wednesday night specials include $6 Three Olive Vodka drinks with a full bar. The menu includes delicious burgers, pastas, sandwiches and salads, most of which are reasonably priced..

Lunch costs about $11 and dinner costs vary from between $12 and $16.

Once finished with dinner, the other side of Mo’s boasts a second bar area and a dance floor. On Wednesday nights, the dance floor is turned into a stage area where drag queens perform live impersonations and dance to favorite songs, new and old. The cover charge is only $5 Wednesday nights.

The drag queen show is called the Dream Girls Revue and has the look and feel of close-ups with real celebrities. The upbeat show runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and fills up quickly.

Audiences are left standing in awe, hoping to catch the eye of one of the performers. When planning to attend,

it’s best to call ahead and reserve a table. Also bring plenty of $1 bills because these ladies work for tips, so make sure to be generous.

If weekdays aren’t convenient, Mo’s is open every day of the week and is ready to make customers’ nights fun whenever they can come. And if interested in variety, Mo’s features the Betty Mobile — an electric-powered golf cart that makes regular trips from all of its sister restaurants, Ba ja Betty’s and Gossip Grill. The Betty Mobile runs Friday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is Mo’s attempt to allow patrons to have fun and be responsible, while also being environmentally friendly.

So whether gay or straight, Mo’s provides a place to feel comfortable, regardless of one’s sexuality.

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THEATER ENTHUSIASTS

Playing roles at Mystery Cafe Mallory Sharp staff writer

Courtesy of Mystery Café

Courtesy of Mystery Café

The Mystery Café is a unique dinner experience held every weekend, and includes a theatrical presentation performed in part by diners.

Werewolves, zombies and .... killer potatoes? The Mystery Café is truly a treat for anyone looking for good food and a few hours of entertainment at San Diego’s very own dinner theater.

The actors are friendly and always in character, even when serving the food, which comes out in four courses, including a dessert. The menu even has vegetarian options for those who don’t eat meat.

Once seated, guests are asked to fill out a résumé broadcasting their talents.

Questions on the résumé include stage name, talents, impersonations and more. The characters will then come by to socialize and collect the papers to see who would be best suited for what kind of participation. That’s right; the audience is part of the show.

Audience members don’t have to participate, but the more they do, the funnier the show gets. Come ready to laugh as the cast is sure to entertain.

The show is staged as a murder mystery, so at the end

of the night, guests pick who they think the murderer is, and the winner gets a prize.

With all the one-liners and ridiculous characters, people are sure to laugh and have a good night out. It’s like the game “Clue” for adults, minus the fancy clothes, although guests are welcome to dress up if they would like. Another perk is the staff is more than willing to take pictures, even in the middle of a scene.

Each ticket costs $59.50 and group rates are available.

And don’t forget, the dessert is “to die for.”

For those who are harder to impress, the theater is connected to a bar. So feel free to knock back a few drinks, let loose and have a good time because “the world is your stage” — or at least the restaurant is.

Mystery Café Dinner Theatre Imperial House Restaurant 505 Kalmia St. San Diego, 92101 619-234-3525 www.mysterycafe.net

LITERATURE LOVERS

A place for poets at Rebecca’s Aurelia Acquati staff writer

Sitting on the street corner of the quaint neighborhood of South Park, Rebecca’s Coffee House may not catch the eye of someone browsing right off the bat. But this coffee shop dishes out delectable treats and always invites those who pass by to experience its poetic world.

Rebecca’s Coffee House provides a calming atmosphere for reading, enjoying a coffee and a pastry, or having an intimate conversation. The warm, yellow walls are accented by locals’ artwork and the character is displayed in unique wall hangings, such as “Welcome, leave your worries at the door.” A stage with lights draws the eye to the front of the store, where Open Mic Night is held. A bookshelf full of books and games accompanies a seating area of couches and tables.

The ambience of Rebecca’s allows people to quietly read a book, have a conversation with friends or diligently work on a laptop. With a menu offering everything from coffee and Italian soda to sandwiches, soups and cherry danishes, customers will inevitably find what they are

looking for. Patrons can also choose from a variety of teas and fruit smoothies, which are all reasonably priced. Even those who live a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle have options, such as warm soup or a vegan pumpkin walnut pastry.

Rebecca’s Coffee House welcomes a colorful group of people who love to read and listen to poetry, sing their hearts out and enjoy scrumptious food with friends. Convenientl y open 24 hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and with free wireless Internet, Rebecca’s always welcomes new events and customers.

This picturesque coffee shop will make having a latte a whole new experience — and keep newcomers heading back for more.

Rebecca’s Coffee House 3015 Juniper St. San Diego, 92104 619-284-3663 www.rebeccascoffeehouse.com

Maura Ochoa / Staff Photographer

This quaint coffee house offers enticing choices of coffee, pastries and sandwiches to those who enjoy a calming, literary atmosphere.

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GOTHICS

Darkness lurks at Club Sabbat

Courtesy Alerbtine Feurer-Young

Every third, fourth and fifth Saturday, The Flame in Hillcrest transforms into a gothic, industrial scene.

Nicole Callas features editor Mariam Bier / Staff Photographer

Tucked away in San Diego’s asian food district in Kearny Mesa, Tajima is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant where Japanese Manga comic books can catch just as much attention as the restaurant’s noodle dishes.

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Tajima feeds Magna desire Sami Collins contributor

Ta jima Japanese Restaurant sits in an unassuming parking lot off of the traffic-laden Convoy Street in Central County. After meandering into the landing of a small strip mall, the restaurant’s distance from the road and unassuming white exterior suggest only locals or lost souls would dine there.

Situated in the neighborhood of Kearny Mesa, the hub for authentic Asian cuisine in San Diego, Ta jima is distinguished by its loyalty to Japanese comics and noodle dishes.

Entering the restaurant, it’s easy to miss the ceiling-high bookshelf stacked with Japanese comics — popularly referred to as “manga” — because it’s wedged inconspicuously at the restaurant’s entrance. Manga is distinguished from American comics by its drawing style and plot complexity. Popular interest in manga has been growing worldwide since the style’s peak in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Ta jima’s selection is from this era and remains mostly in its original Japanese, though English speakers are welcome to indulge before and during meals in the two or three translated series.

Once seated, the courses begin with a list of seven different ramens and three steps on how to order

them. Ta jima is foremost a noodle house, which means ramen is frequently the star of its menu.

Handwritten signs remind guests of its “Ramen Nights,” which last Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. This special saves patrons between $1 and $2 per noodle order.

If customers are not partial to ramen, there are rice bowls, chicken, and udon dishes available in various combinations for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner all week. Dinner selections are more extensive, featuring a plenitude of seafood, rice balls, and okonomiyaki, which is a Japanese style of savory pancake.

An unlikely destination featuring nontraditional culinary highlights and contemporary reads, Ta jima caters to those fortunate enough to find it.

In the dark, underground club, large chandeliers tower over the leather sitting booths and dancing crowd.

Candles illuminate the chained go-go dancers in leather and club patrons in fishnet. For some, this scene may be off-putting, but for the gothic community, it’s a haven.

Every second, fourth and fifth Saturday of the month, The Flame in Hillcrest transforms into Club Sabbat, the dark and lurid club that caters to a gothic and heavy industrial music community. Two bars line the side of the main room, where intense industrial music is mixed most often by the main disc jockey, Heden. In a smaller, more relaxed VIP room, club-goers can sink in the high, plush couches and relax to old-school gothic and new wave ‘80s electronic music. If it’s not Heden spinning that night, it’s famous industrial disc jockey END: the DJ, Robin Roth, a former DJ for 91X and Rock 105.3, or Drew Harlander from 94.9’s Big Sonic Chill.

The dress code for the club is stylish night club attire, and even though Club Sabbat allows jeans and T-shirts, attendees will be left to wait in line, and will stand out among the black clothing.

“The patrons are extraordinarily

beautiful,” Linda Estep the owner and founder of Club Sabbat said. “(They are) in fashion geared toward gothic and industrial scene, meaning anything from dark ball gowns to PVC (polyvinyl chloride, or latex) leather, costumes or just plain black clothing.”

While those not familiar with the gothic culture are welcome, Estep suggests not to stroll in wearing Pacific Beach casual attire. People who show up wearing flip-flops will be turned away. She has hosted numerous themed parties, one of which was at the San Diego Museum of Man, where there were more than 1,000 attendees helping to raise money and donate blood to Hurricane Katrina and a children’s museum, according to Estep. The next big event is Club Sabbat’s 12-year anniversary bash on April 10, which will be an “Alice in Wonderland” theme, as well as an event this Saturday. The cover charge is usually $5, but prices vary for special events. To get a taste of a different culture, visit the club on these special nights to experience the shocking, classy gothic world.

Club Sabbat at The Flame 3780 Park Blvd.

San Diego, 92103 619-743-1623 www.clubsabbat.net

Tajima Japanese Restaurant 4681 Convoy St., #1 San Diego, 92111 858-576-7244 www.tajimasandiego.com

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ANIMAL LOVERS

Terra makes pets a priority Andrea Mora

senior staff writer

Terra Restaurant and Bar is a pet lover’s dream. No need to leave pets alone at home, owners can wine and dine while their dogs enjoy a threecourse meal of their own.

Visitors to this sit-down restaurant in Hillcrest can enjoy the company of their friends and pets on the cozy outside patio. And Terra serves more than just Kibbles ‘n Bits. The special puppy menu offers yuppitizers, entrées and desserts.

All doggie meals range from $2 to $6, an affordable treat for pet owners wanting to bring their dogs along. Dogs can start with a yuppitizer, including the munchie logs, which are bacon and cheese-flavored pressed rawhides.

Waffles, hamburgers and a doggie pizza sampler are among the entrée

choices. For dessert, pups can chew on a doggie donut, a large pastry donut made with chicken, carob and yogurt.

For those sitting inside, tables and booths are surrounded by huge windows and mirrors, creating a spacious and tranquil atmosphere. Terra is a great place to enjoy long and peaceful conversations with friends and family members.

Sunday Champagne Brunch is a fun alternative to early bird specials. For those who enjoy their lazy Sundays and would rather sleep in before breakfast, Terra offers affordable choices, ranging from about $12 to $18. Each delectable breakfast plate is served with three glasses of champagne or mimosa.

One can raise a toast and enjoy allAmerican favorites such as the California omelet with avocado, roasted poblano chile and goat cheese. But the brunch menu offers something for every palate, including buttermilk pancakes, duck omelet, salmon bennies,

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Terra Restaurant and Bar gives doggie dishes and a cozy atmosphere to customers who have canine company.

steak and eggs, grilled chicken and fruit and the lobster BLT. Dinner plates are catered by size and range from $4 to $26. Those with big appetites can choose large-portion entrées, while others can enjoy a smaller plate.

Save room for dessert, because Terra offers delicious choices such as warm apple tart, caramelized apple bread pudding, vanilla bean ice cream and raspberry sorbet. The bar offers a special menu and a wide selection of alcohol and wine beverages.

Terra is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, followed by dinner starting at 5 p.m. Sunday Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Terra Restaurant 3900 Vermont St. San Diego, 92103 619-293-7088 www.terrasd.com

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94th Aero Squadron adds model airplanes and military memorabilia to create an aviated atmosphere.

Some food can make people feel like they are “flying high,” but at 94th Aero Squadron, this concept is taken to a whole new level. Located next to the Montgomery Field Airport, this restaurant has more than good food, a warm atmosphere and a friendly staff — it has airplanes.

With a view of the airport’s runway, customers can delight in the spectacular sight of landing planes.

Headphones are located next to select tables and interested eaters can take a break and tune in to the conversations of pilots in the Federal Aviation Administration’s control tower.

The restaurant provides a place for upscale dining in a warm, family-style atmosphere. A great spot to take parents or anyone interested in aviation or the military, this steak house has wooden, family-sized tables, shelves that hold books, war photos and random artifacts that carefully construct a comfortable setting for any type of table talk. The outside area provides a place for people to eat and listen to music while sitting by a fire pit to marvel at the model airplanes, an old army jeep and fake petroleum barrels.

Located in an industrial area on Balboa Avenue, this restaurant seems to be in the middle of nowhere. But on a Friday night, the parking lot is packed to the point where cars have to find alternative parking across the street.

According to a restaurant employee, 94th Aero Squadron has been open for more than 35 years. This

restaurant continues to excite even those uninterested in the Army or aviation with food that feels like it came out of grandma’s kitchen. Steaks, creamy corn, potatoes and some warm French onion soup hits the spot any night.

According to its Web site, 94th Aero Squadron is recognized as serving San Diego’s No. 1 brunch in the 2005, 2006 and 2008 AOL CityGuide Polls. Served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Sunday Champagne Buffet Brunch is well worth the $23.95. There are multiple options available such as an omelet, waffle and fajita bars; pasta, bread and dessert stations; and all types of meat, eggs, seafood and salad options, making it almost impossible to leave unsatisfied.

With Mondays and Thursdays designated as Martini Night, Fridays complete with disc jockeys and dancing and Saturdays and Sundays as Weekend Wine Nights, there are a variety of deals for all different interests.

The charm from the restaurant’s design itself is worth checking out, as it is a replica of a World War I French farmhouse filled with stone fireplaces, hanging plants and military memorabilia. For those who love good food, good company and an overall good aviated atmosphere, go check out what 94th Aero Squadron has to offer.

94th Aero Squadron 8885 Balboa Ave. San Diego, 92123 858-560-677 www.94thaerosquadron .signonsandiego.com

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Not a typical organic foods market, Whole Foods in Hillcrest gets hands-on with self-serve organic dining.

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Living an organic lifestyle in Southern California isn’t difficult.

Because of the temperate climate, there is easy access to fresh produce most of the year. Organic foodies flock to San Diego because there are many places to eat delicious, healthy food. One of these places is Whole Foods Market.

Whole Foods in Hillcrest is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and offers those who are health conscious and globally minded a place to not only grocery shop, but dine.

The earthy vibe and friendl y atmosphere provide a peaceful place to eat, whatever time of day it may be. At many Whole Foods branches, there is an abundance of options for every meal.

Breakfast Before heading to work or class, Whole Foods has breakfast selections to suit every need. Its coffee bar carries some of the best coffee beans from around the world and nearly all of its products are fair trade. Customers can enjoy anything from a cup of the house blend to a latte — made with organic milk, of course. Start the day right and pick up a freshly made pastry to complement any choice of beverage.

The juice bar also offers smoothies and acai bowls that are healthier than most chain restaurants. The best menu items to indulge in are the plethora of fresh-squeezed juices.

They tend to be a bit pricey but are delightful nonetheless.

Lunch Because the Hillcrest location is close to many businesses, Whole Foods is busiest during the lunch

rush, typically between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The reason it’s so popular is because there are a variety of lunch choices for everyone, whether craving vegetarian options or dining carnivorously. Salad lovers can chow down at the delicious salad bar.

Those who want some carbohydrates can choose from the many tasty paninis at the sandwich bar or even create a custom sandwich.

The pizza, fired in a brick oven, is sure to make a lasting impression. A standard piece of pizza tastes fuller and richer than expected, because all the ingredients are fresh-made daily.

If there isn’t time to stick around, grab a meal to go. Whole Foods has an entire wall filled with homemade favorites, including wraps and soups. The soup only needs a few seconds in the microwave and it’s ready to eat.

Dinner When the day is winding down, Whole Foods has the perfect relaxing atmosphere for dinner. Try the Asian Express counter for some delicious lemongrass chicken and rice, or sample a handmade sushi roll.

The burrito and taco bar is also a fun way to spice up the night. The friendly staff will make any kind of burrito, and they also offer suggestions of their favorite combinations.

For students dining on a budget, Whole Foods offers a Wednesday deal — a pound of food from any of the food bars for $6. Fill up a box and split it with a friend for some healthy, cheap eats.

Whole Foods Market 711 University Ave. San Diego, 92103 619-294-2800 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

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Serving 100 percent vegan dishes, Loving Hut is on a mission to adopt others to the veggie lifestyle.

Nicole Callas features editor

Veganism is not just about cutting dairy and meat products from a diet. To many vegans, eating a plant-based diet means embracing a vision, a way of life and a solution to a sustainable earth. Serving 100 percent vegan food, Loving Hut has a mission similar to that of many die-hard vegan eaters: save the planet.

With its modern, clean atmosphere, cozy seating arrangement and predominantly white interior, customers feel as though they have walked into a welcoming and pure spa, and are ready to be served a healthy bite to eat.

But don’t be thrown off by the word “vegan.” Many of the plantbased dishes are filling, with options such as the hearty “Loving Hut Burger” made from soy “beef,” “Lemon Grass Chicken” made from soy “chicken” and a variety of other dishes that taste meaty and are a good source of protein as well. Also available is a variety of Asian-inspired vegetable, tofu and pasta dishes that can be followed by a tasty vegan dessert or a sweet, refreshing fruit drink. While many may think such specialty dishes would be expensive, a ma jority of the meals are in the $6 to $7 range.

But it’s not because the quality of

the food is any lower; it’s all about the philosophy.

“Loving Hut families reall y believe that the vegan diet is the best for the environment, health, and a noble way of living,” its Web site states. “Therefore, we want to make our delicious vegan food available to as many people as possible.”

With locations all around the world, Loving Hut has different owners and decorative styles in each restaurant, but they all have one, communal concept of peace and harmony between all beings.

To spread veganism, Loving Hut broadcasts Supreme Master TV in the restaurant, a station that aims to help the world move toward a more ethical way of living by promoting the vegan lifestyle.

Making healthy eating easier, Loving Hut shows that veganism can be so much more than a food preference — it’s a way of life.

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‘League’ promises predictable plot

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Plus, read a review of the Academy Award nominated foreign film “Ajami.”

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Paramount Pictures’ new movie “She’s Out of My League,” starring Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve, shows what happens when one member of a group of “fives” begins dating a “10.” It is now playing everywhere.

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With the hot girl dating a witty-but-otherwise-average guy trend (thank you, Judd Apatow) continuing into the new decade, “She’s Out of My League” proves to be funny but unmemorable date-movie material.

Kirk (Jay Baruchel) is a “moodle,” which ,as his friends comment, is a “man poodle.” Girls like to take him out and pet him, but poor Kirk never gets any action.

Still in love with a demonic ex-girlfriend, he spends his days working as a security patrolman at the airport and goofing around with his unlikely mix of friends.

However, thanks to a forgotten cell phone, Kirk is introduced to Molly (Alice Eve), a blond with an uncanny knack for turning heads and crossing eyes.

According to Kirk’s friends, Molly is a “hard 10” while Kirk is merely a “hard 5” on the universal scale of hotness. Yet for some reason, Molly takes a liking to Kirk and they begin dating, much to the chagrin of his suddenly interested ex.

Thus begins an hour and a half of misunderstandings and high jinks as Kirk tries to set aside his own insecurities and understand why the holy grail of hotties would even entertain the thought of going out with him.

Thanks to some greatly appreciated supporting performances from Kirk’s trashy family and friends, “She’s Out of My League” is spotted with quite a few laughs.

Chubby-cheeked Nate Torrence is delightful as Kirk’s Disney-referencing married friend and T.J. Miller is hilarious doing his best potty-mouthed, ill-tempered Napoleon Dynamite impression.

Newcomer Eve is a pretty face, but aside from a toothy grin and some perky assets, doesn’t add much pep to the film.

The formula is familiar and the story is predictable, but gangly limbed Baruchel does his best to carry the film. Still, it never ventures into new territory. The dialogue is clever but sometimes relies too heavily on cursing and dirty humor.

While foul language can often serve a purpose, such as “Superbad” it seems it was put here as an afterthought. Sans the cursing, the story and characters are more fitting for a PG-13 rating.

“She’s Out of My League” seems like the type of comedy that will most likely enjoy a long shelf life at Blockbuster.

There are several cringe-worthy scenes and the movie is not short on horrible awkwardness, but overall carries a good message: We’re all 10s as long as we believe in ourselves. In the end, it is satisfying to see this dog finally get his day.

For more information on “She’s Out of My League,” go to www.getyourrating.com.

Movie: She’s Out of My League Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Directed by: Jim Field Smith Release Date: March 12 Grade: B-

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Funksters from Galactic are out of this world P AU L H E R N A N D E Z S TA F F W R I T E R

New Orleans music has always been a breeding ground of cultural influences creating a singular flavor unlike any other place in the world. The collaboration of styles and sounds can be heard seven days a week from every street corner to every venue that houses the New Orleans sound.

From those alleyways and corner blocks of “The Crescent City,” funk outfit road master Galactic (Stanton Moore on drums, Robert Mercurio on bass, Ben Ellman on saxophone and harp, Richard Vogel on keyboard and Jeffrey Raines on guitar) continued to blend jazz, funk, brass band and momentum-building “bounce” hip-hop at the Belly Up last Wednesday.

Playing a key part in the jam band evolution of the New Orleans synthesis of sound, Galactic gathered all the heart and soul from each side of the city. World-class musicians, including Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint, added soulful ingredients on its latest album “YA-KA-MAY.” Standout trombonist Corey Henry and legendary percussionist and vocalist Cyril Neville of The Neville Brothers joined the band on its West Coast run.

Entering through the doors was a good mix of people — no surprise at the Belly Up — and standard at any Galactic show. The feelings of a good time feed from stage to crowd and vice versa when Galactic funk graces any venue with its presence. Yet, the aroma of mojo that levitated in North County last week was more than textbook grooves — it was unique.

At first listen, Neville’s sound goes outside into another orbit while his thin figure exercised the grit and range of his legendary style.

His soulful cringe in his old band’s hit “No More Okey Doke” certified that Neville’s

sound is strong as ever.

Ellman concurred verbally by shouting, “Give it up for the legendary Cyril Neville y’all,” and musically by manhandling his signature baritone saxophone and harmonica.

Mercurio’s rolling bass was a segway into other influences, such as Vogel’s continual rhythm of keys or Raines’ funky plucking, which made the flavor of sound steady and wholesome.

The feelings of a good time feed from stage to crowd and vice versa when Galactic funk graces any venue ...

Galactic and guest Karl Denson provided distractions for the evening in the best of ways. Many audience members might have focused more on Moore levitating off his own beats — there may no other drummer out there that has as much fun or stamina behind a kit. Denson’s arrival on stage and Henry, whose trombone solo through the sea of attendees found his way on top of the bar, howling through his own instrument. Each member took a little nibble off the forefront when the time was right, feeding off the band’s own collaborative nature.

The spirit of musical genres that can only be boiled and brewed in “The Big Easy” was at the forefront of North County’s coastal gem.

For more information on the band, check out www.galacticfunk.com.

For upcoming shows at the Belly Up, go to www.bellyup.com.

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The band Galactic, originally called Galactic Prophylactic, formed in 1994 in New Orleans as an octet.

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‘Culture’ book fights injustice one beat at a time K AT Y M C C R E E RY S TA F F W R I T E R

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The book is an expository novel about the crime dominating Rio de Janeiro and how victims are fighting back.

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KCR’s Alvey chats about his love for the station KCR recently received an important grant that allowed them to relocate K A I T I N T R AT A R I S S TA F F W R I T E R

KCR is San Diego State’s very own studentrun private radio station, where students can be their own DJ by broadcasting music and expressing their personal views.

Promotions Director Shea Alvey and cur-

rent manager Andrew Lockard are upholding the 40-year tradition of KCR as an oncampus radio station and a great outlet of self-expression for students. The station does tabling on Tuesdays once or twice a month to promote concerts and movies, as well as passing out free tickets.

According to Alvey, KCR’s team “will be doing (our) best to portray (our) message and to get the word out” about the station and upcoming events that students can be involved in.

To read the rest of the interview, go to www.thedailyaztec.com.

As a vicious war rages on in the favelas (or shantytowns) of Rio de Janeiro, music is changing the lives of teens and young adults. The people who have become victims to the drug wars on the streets have been overshadowed by the expansion of Brazil’s culture in the higher profile West side. In the book “Culture is Our Weapon” by Patrick Neate and Damian Platt, attention is finally paid to the guerra (war) and the victims who don’t feel safe, especially because they are under protection of corrupt police.

The book’s central focus is on the culture that acts as the savior for so many Brazilians lost in the mix of chaos — culture in the form of Grupo Cultural AfroReggae.

The goal of this Rio-based group is to divert favela residents from the path of poverty and violence to music and an appreciation of black culture. AfroReggae has provided an outlet for those who feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of poverty and violence that has fallen upon the residents of Rio de Janeiro. Jose Junior, a coordinator for AfroReggae, explains his move from a suburb of Rio to the actual city itself in his

chapter of the book. He goes in depth about confronting prostitution, drug dealing and illegal gambling that is ever-present in favela the way of life.

“It was an environment in which the criminal was the hero,” he says in the book.

He describes how there were two paths in the favela: to either become a dealer or a fighter. Now Junior and an increasing majority of sympathizers are using AfroReggae as a means to fight back.

AfroReggae is not only an outlet for frustration by giving a voice to people like Junior. It also offers a path for teenagers that can keep them away from getting involved in drug trafficking. Although the book fails to remain impartial and heavily promotes the work of AfroReggae artists, it does so in a moving way. The poverty and scandal that is so prevalent in Brazil needs to be exposed and controlled. The AfroReggae movement is not only a step in the right direction, it’s also a beautiful means of cultural expression.

Book: Culture is Our Weapon Author: Patrick Neate and Damian Platt Publisher: Penguin Group Grade: A-

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Fresh from being announced as a showcasing band for this year’s South by Southwest, The Nervous Wreckords is slowly making waves.

Despite opening for The Killers on an arena tour and working on a full length LP due this summer, The Nervous Wreckords was still able to play an intimate show at local dive, Bar Pink.

Using the night as a warm-up for its showcase in Austin, the band has definitely come into its own sound since forming last year after the breakup of Louis XIV. The night consisted of soul-heavy beats laced with ‘70s-inspired rhythms and catchy tunes. Of his inspirations, band member Brian Karscig spilled in a recent interview with The Daily Aztec that he is “inspired by the good things in life” and that “it’s nice to recognize the things I am grateful for now and then.”

Debuting two new songs in its hometown, including “Everything Stops For Tea” and “8 Track (I’m Comin’ Back),” the band did not disappoint with its signature cheeky yet simple lyrics and nostalgic sound. Karscig sings “A broom is my

microphone / record player on in the back” in the latter as the rest of the band jams effortlessly.

Forcing toes to tap and shoulders to shake, Karscig and crew knocked out jams to the packed house of versed locals in the know.

Karscig uses his travels from San Diego to Cambridge as a creative tool. “Getting out of town, out of the house or out of any element that is routine is always a stimulant for creativity for me,” he said.

“I will always write and record when I am at home because it’s my job, my passion and it’s just what I do. However, when it comes to finalizing songs and calling them finished, I need to get away from my usual work place.

Otherwise, I can tweak out too much and start over-thinking things.”

Look out for the band’s full-length album this summer. Although Karscig would not release any details about it, he says he is “extremely happy with the end product” and “can’t wait for everyone to hear it,” adding he “believes it to be the best songs of his career.”

For more information on The Nervous Wreckords, check out www.myspace.com/thenervouswreckords.

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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Kooza’ masters some serious clowning around The latest show from the Canadian circus troupe is now at Del Mar A L L I E D AU G H E R T Y TEMPO EDITOR

The word “circus” usually invokes thoughts of elephants, lion tamers and ring leaders. The members of Cirque du Soleil, however, take a slightly different approach to life under the big top. This month, the world-renowned circus troupe has returned to San Diego for the heartstopping performance of “Kooza.”

Ultimately, “Kooza” exhibits the extremes of human ability in a colorful performance that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. It is and event full of shock and awe ...

It begins when a lone character, known as The Innocent, receives a special package in the mail. Once opened, The Innocent is taken into a world of extraordinary spectacles complete with an array of bizarre characters such as the Trickster, the King, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog. “Kooza” attempts to revisit Cirque du Soleil’s origins by combining two traditional circus aspects: acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The acts parade onto the stage in the same manner as a talent show. Of course, stripped down, that is exactly what “Kooza” is: a talent show for the weird and daring.

Cirque du Soleil is not about clichés. It has no jugglers, no f i r e

“Kooza” is “An adrenaline rush of acrobatics in a zany kingdom,” according to Cirque du Soleil’s W e b site.

breathers and no men flying out of cannons. Instead it has performers bicycling across a tightrope, doing multiple flips in the air on stilts, flying through the air on a trapeze and defying physics while jump roping on a 1,600 pound spinning wheel of death.

Each new act is more daring than the last, forcing the crowd to hold its breath in fear of a fatal misstep. Ultimately, “Kooza” exhibits the extremes of human ability in a colorful performance that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. It is an event full of shock and awe that tickles the heart of anyone’s inner child.

Cirque du Soleil’s Web site also claims, “Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, ‘Kooza’ explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement.”

Members of the audience also become part of the show,

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albeit involuntarily. Plus, characters walk around the arena before the show and interact with patrons who have arrived early.

“Cirque du Soleil” is French for Circus of the Sun. The group was founded in Canada in 1984 and is most famous for its many permanent shows in Las Vegas. “Kooza” will be performing under the Grand Chapiteau at the Del Mar Fairgrounds until March 28.

Tickets cost $40 to $250 with student discounts available. The show performs Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with additional showings Fridays and Saturdays at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. For more information or to watch a video trailer for the show, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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HUMOR: POPE’S DOCTRINE

The lucky one in 100,000 view

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s you are reading this, I am in Las Vegas. In fact, I’ve been here since Tuesday night.

There is a good chance that by now I’m in the middle of a shenanigans-filled quest to relocate Edward somewhere in the greater Clark County area after a night no one remembers.

I can only hope a silly, bearded Greek man and a baby are there with Glenn and me.

It’s hard to write a column when gambling, heavy drinking and free food, courtesy of the Mountain West Conference, are on the horizon. But I’m doing it anyway because the thought of not having my name show up next to your Sudoku this Thursday saddens me.

Anyway, this weekend I finally tried out Chat Roulette. For those who don’t know, www.chatroulette.com is a Web site where you converse with random people via webcam. And when I say random, I mean anyone on the planet signed on at that moment may show up on your computer.

Oh, and it’s completely anonymous and uncensored; you don’t need to create a profile or account or anything.

Needless to say, there are a lot of penises to be shown and therefore be seen. But it’s all a part of

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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

the experience. Chat Roulette is not for the faint of heart.

From my research, I’ve concluded that Chat Roulette is used thusly: 12 percent of users are weird dudes showing their genitals, 16 percent of users are groups of teenagers or college kids huddled around a computer with nothing better to do, .001 percent of users are topless, attractive girls and 71.999 percent are random guys sitting at their computer hoping to find a topless, attractive girl.

But as I was saying, I tried it this weekend for the first time, and who did I get for my first random contact? Two topless, attractive girls. No, really. It happened.

Of course I didn’t have a webcam hooked up, so when they saw a black screen, they immediately clicked away. I like to think they would have stuck around if they had actually seen me, but I also like to think that if I ever got a chance to meet Emma Watson, she would fall in love with me. I enjoy my delusions, thank you very much.

But seriously, what are the odds of that? My roommates and I were trying (with four computers at a time, mind you)

for the rest of the night to find someone interesting (and without a penis) but the best we got was a deaf girl who seemed slightly offended by my attempted signing of “What is your name?” I don’t know what I actually signed, but whatever it was, it doesn’t bode well for the ASL test I took on Tuesday.

So, I encourage you all to check it out. It seems creepy at first, but there are some fairly comical, creative people out there. Once you get past the excessive amount of dong, it’s really good fun.

Just pray to God your parents don’t find out about this. If you think your mom being on Facebook is embarrassing, just be happy there’s no way she’ll ever be able to figure out how to use a webcam.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (3/11/10) Every skill you have learned comes into play this year as you integrate willpower, logic, creative inspiration and love of what you do. Even menial tasks become more interesting as you bring all of your capacities to bear on each question or problem.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 5 Any activity involving your partner or friend is successful now. Imagine what each person needs. Cook up special treats to suit each palate.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Today is the day.You gain independence while attaining the respect of your peers.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 5 A female friend has her finger on the pulse of today's activities. Love will be a key component. Call home to make plans for a weekend day trip.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 Careful financial planning leaves you positioned to obtain your heart's desire.

Independence is just part of the package.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 - Let everything roll along at its own pace.

Applying pressure will only irritate folks and won't help get things done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 -

Guys are on one side and girls on the other. Either you get to do the Virginia Reel, or you have a problem. Ask everyone to meet in the middle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 Push creativity to the limits today. Use inspiration from romantic tales, but don't forget simple logic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - You've worked to bring everything into balance. A female leader appreciates your private efforts to keep things on track.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 5 - As you develop travel plans, maintain a balance between education and entertainment. Include time in the sun.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - Whatever you have going, keep it in motion with the least pressure possible.

That way, you keep the enthusiasm alive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 5 - Dip into your bag of magic business tricks.

You need more than logic to overcome the competition.The packaging matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 When you follow your intuition, you can perform magic at work and in private situations. Use visual images and choose your words carefully. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—Did you love this column? Did you hate it? Have a topic you want me to discuss? E-mail me at dpope@rohan.sdsu.edu with any comments, questions or derogatory insults and you may see your message in my monthly mailbag column.

—David Pope is an English senior.

—This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Daily Aztec.

LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS

SUDOKU

BY THE MEPHAM GROUP

Level:

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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.

Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

CROSSWORD

SATURATED SUNRAYS Staff Photographer Stephen Finlayson captured this image of the sun’s bright orange rays bleeding through the sky and casting a shadow over Lake Miramar.

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19 Paul in the center square 20 Cry to a faith healer, maybe 21 Pug’s stat 23 Proof initials 24 In a way 25 AFC North, e.g.

26 Place to dock 27 Demolition supplies 28 Notable achievement 30 Mean Amin 31 “What __!”: “This is fun!”

33 Clavell’s “__-Pan” 34 Site of the Beatles’ last commercial concert 40 Off one’s feed 41 “A Hard Road to Glory” author 42 Reading room 43 Likely to spread disease 47 Suffer from 48 Film in which Woody Allen voices Z 49 Polish off 50 Flap-door home 52 Victrola company 53 Surg. centers 54 Can opener 55 Hose problems 57 Metro access, and a hint to the

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com circled letters in 17-, 28-, 34- and 43-Across 59 1944 Italian beachhead 60 Niagara River feeder 61 What avengers get 62 Parasails, say 63 Canyon perimeters 64 Funny Foxx

6 In tiptop shape 7 “We __ not alone” 8 Flower organ 9 Caramel candy brand 10 ’70s-’80s first daughter 11 “Macbeth” ghost 12 Like vicuñas 13 Project done to a tee 18 Chinese menu general DOWN 22 Whine 1 Like a wedding 25 Far from cordial planner’s skills 26 Swab brand 2 Jungle crusher 28 Some advanced 3 Part-French, partdegs.

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29 Sushi bar order 4 Decathlon’s 10 31 “... for __ care!”

5 Top dog 32 See 58-Down

35 Scatterbrain 36 Ideal conclusion?

37 Capable of change 38 Uncovered 39 Calisthenics exercise 43 Winter outerwear 44 San Fernando Valley community 45 Song section 46 Hams are often seen on it 47 __-skelter 50 iPod files 51 High trains 53 Barcelona bears 54 Strait-laced 56 Wine-and-cassis apéritif 58 With 32-Down, self-proclaimed “mystifier”