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Vol. 95, Issue 97

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I N S I D E T O D AY SPOTLIGHT

Statistics show fewer assaults K R I ST I N A B L A K E A S S I S TA N T C I T Y E D I T O R

JEREMY POINCENOT A student struggles with a degenerative disease, which causes him to start to go blind. page 4

SPORTS

SWEET TO ELITE? The San Diego State women’s basketball team has a chance to advance to the Elite Eight. page 9

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DRAGON TRAINING The most recent DreamWorks animated movie pits dragons against Vikings. page 13

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Fewer sexual assaults were reported on and around campus last year, according to data compiled by the San Diego State Police Department. SDSU Police Crime Prevention Specialist Marc Fox said that five sexual assaults were reported last year. “From a police standpoint, we’d always like to think that it was something that we did that specifically dropped that, but I can’t take credit for that and I don’t think the department can take credit for that,” Fox said. The reason for the decrease is unknown. It may be attributed to either fewer incidents reported or fewer sexual assaults, Fox said. Since the start of this year, four sexual assaults, including two that were committed in earlier years, have already been reported, according to Fox. Both the 2009 and 2010 numbers, however, do not include crimes that occurred on public property, because the statistics are not yet available. Because of the decline in the number of reported sexual assaults last year, Fox said that SDSU is statistically ahead of the curve for 2010, but still consistent and within the range of previous years. According to crime statistics gathered by the SDSU Police Department, there were nine forcible sex offenses in 2008, which include crimes that occurred on campus and crimes that occurred in buildings and property that is considered off-campus, but affiliated with the university. A total of 14 cases were reported in 2008 after including crimes that occurred on public property. Fox said that on average, nine to 12 sexual assaults are reported on and around campus each year. For the purpose of statistical reporting, the definition of “sexual assault” includes not just rape, but also sexual battery — sometimes considered forcible fondling — forcible oral copulation, forcible sodomy and any other type of forcible sexual offense. There are several safety standards students should practice to prevent sexual assaults, Fox said. These include using a buddy system, consuming alcohol responsibly, knowing personal limits and setting boundaries. Fox said it is important to note that most sexual assaults occurring

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Most sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim, according to SDSU Police Crime Prevention Specialist Marc Fox.

within the SDSU Police Department’s jurisdiction have similar surrounding circumstances; 95 percent of sexual assaults were perpetrated by someone known to the victim, based on analysis of the statistics throughout a 20-year period, according to Fox. He added that most assaults occur at parties or other events where alcohol is being served, and the victim and suspect are usually intoxicated. Lori Bednarchik, a health educator at Student Health Services, said people cannot give consent for sex when they are under the influence of alcohol. “If clear verbal consent is absent, then this is by definition sexual assault,” Bednarchik said. “It is important that college students are communicating during sexual encounters, and are clear about their sexual limits.” There are several resources on campus for sexual assault victims, including the Health Promotion Department, Counseling & Psychological Services and Survivor Outreach & Support. Some of the on-campus resources available are peer health education programs such as Fraternity Men Against Negative Environments and Rape Situations. FratMANers is a program that aims to “increase awareness about rape,

potential rape situations and sexually coercive behavior while decreasing the acceptance of rape myths,” according to the Student Health Services Web site. Sigma Phi Epsilon member Scott Mitchell joined the program in the fall of 2008. Mitchell said educating others is especially important to him because one of his friends was raped when he was a senior in high school. “Seeing what it did to my friend and everything she went through … it didn’t get better for such a long time; it was emotionally traumatizing to her,” Mitchell, who is a biology and kinesiology senior, said. “I wanted to do something to make sure that as little people (as possible) had to go through that again.” Information systems senior Nick Kwok, who is also a Sigma Phi Epsilon and FratMANers member, has people close to him who have been victims of sexual assault, too. “In my mind, I really think that it’s one of the worst things that can possibly happen to another person,” he said. “I just really wanted to be a part of anything I could do to prevent that from happening.” Kwok, who has participated in the program for three semesters, believes it’s vital to educate Greek members because they are a highrisk demographic and many put

themselves in high-risk situations. “Granted, everyone parties, but obviously at San Diego State, it’s a huge part of the Greek system lifestyle,” he said. “So it’s extremely important to educate those in the Greek system about what rape is and what proper consent is.” No matter what precautions are taken, however, Fox said that anyone can become a victim of sexual assault. If a forcible sex offense occurs, both Fox and Bednarchik agree it is important to report a sexual assault, even if it is reported anonymously. “It is important to report sexual assaults because the person may have done this to someone else, or may do it to someone else in the future,” Bednarchik said. “It is important, even if the case does not go to trial, to report. The decision to report, however, is always the victim’s choice and this decision should never be forced upon an individual that has been assaulted.” Whether or not sexual assault victims decide to report, Bednarchik said all victims should seek help. “We encourage any student who has been assaulted to seek help,” Bednarchik said. “You are not alone.”

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Two IFC positions elected Interfraternity and Panhellenic council elections for the next academic year continued this week. Two IFC executive positions were elected last Thursday. Cody Barbo, current president of Phi Kappa Theta and IFC assistant activities director, was elected as the new IFC president. Martin Reiman, Sigma Chi president, has been elected as IFC judicial director. Elections for other positions will be held during the IFC meeting today.

Additional Panhellenic positions elected Elections for several positions on the Panhellenic Executive Board were held Monday, according to Caitlyn Zang, assistant coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Lauren Caris, current president of Alpha Chi Omega, was elected council president. Carmen Rendoni of Kappa Delta was elected judicial director and Alyssa Meissner of Delta Gamma was elected scholarship director. Laura Richardson of Kappa Delta was elected risk

management director and Lindsay Beroza of Alpha Chi Omega was elected sports director. Heidi Stafford of Gamma Phi Beta was elected activities director, Becky King of Alpha Phi was elected public relations director and Kyra Baerst of Delta Zeta was elected A.S. Liaison.

USFC elections The United Sorority and Fraternity Council is also conducting elections this week to fill executive positions for the next academic year. Results have yet to be announced.

Sorority hosts multicultural event Upsilon Kappa Delta will hold its fourth annual Multicultural Night from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight in Montezuma Hall. Organizations on campus and from the community will perform dances and other shows, according to Nicole Lamp, Upsilon Kappa Delta president. “We want to bring cultural awareness to San Diego State,” Lamp said.

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Groups promote Event judges crown Mr. GQ 2010 Spring Break safety K E N DA L L C O N N E R S CONTRIBUTOR

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Mix in some smooth saxophone notes, singing, two stand-up comedy acts, a bizarre dance and ribbon routine to INXS’ “Need You Tonight,” a lesson in how to properly tie a bowtie, and 11 men, and one gets a memorable Mr. GQ 2010 competition. Hosted by Cultural Arts and Special Events, last week’s second annual show entertained guests with 11 San Diego State GQ hopefuls competing in three rounds, including a truth or dare session, a talent show and a question and answer section, where the men described their ideal date night and personal style. The talent portion of the competition gave the men the opportunity to show off their unique and rare abilities, including joketelling, hip-hop dancing and public speaking. Nursing major Allan Hernandez’s interpretation of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” inspired cheers and a standing ovation from the crowd, while audience members put their lighters in the air during business and finance major Robert Braun’s soulful version of Rascal Flatts’ “I’m Movin’ On.” After round three, the judges deliberated and chose Hernandez, media studies major Tony Lavdiotis, social science junior Prince

Sefa-Boakye, management senior Ignacio Prado and mechanical engineering major Ricky Le-Nguyen as the top five contestants of the night. Other participants included economics major Vince Angeles, film major Nico Castillo, film production major Xavier CruzGarcia, economics major Ryan Lebowitz and English major Ammar Moheize. The final round asked the top five contestants to describe “how they show their passion for SDSU.” After a second judge’s deliberation, the top three winners of the Mr. GQ of SDSU competition were announced. Fellow GQ participants voted Hernandez for the Gentleman’s Award, winning him a four-month gym membership at the Aztec Recreation Center. Judges named Prado as Runner-up Mr. GQ and awarded him a $75 Padres’ gift card. The title of Mr. GQ of SDSU 2010 was aawarded to SefaBoakye. He received a $400 gift card to Aztec Shops to buy books and other school essentials. “I didn’t really think I was going to win,” Sefa-Boakye said. “My reaction was, ‘Wow.’ In my head I fainted. I was totally surprised and thankful. It was a humbling experience.” Women get their turn in the fall to participate in a similar competition — Ms. Cosmo.

The final countdown to Spring Break has begun, when the stress of midterms and papers will be over. Most students view the upcoming week as the perfect time to blow off some steam and let loose. Spring Break can be a prime opportunity to have some fun, but lax attitudes could pose some risks, which is why it’s important to be safe and responsible, according to Susan Henry, health educator at Student Health Services. Various organizations set up tents and tables from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday on Campanile Walkway to encourage students to have a safe Spring Break by promoting topics such as safe sex, responsible drinking and travel safety. The organizations that participated, including Counseling & Psychological Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives and Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol, gave away free food and prizes and had activities that students could partake in. “I want students to have fun,” Henry, who

organized the event, said. “I just want them to come back happy and safe, with no regrets, from their well-earned break.” GAMMA was there promoting responsible drinking. The group’s table featured beer goggles, which showed what a person’s vision would be like at a certain level of intoxication. The group had students put the goggles on and attempt to drive a pedal car through a course. “As college students, we know that Spring Break has the stereotype of going out and getting trashed, but we’re just here to say, ‘Have fun during Spring Break but be responsible,’” Aracely Olmeda, director of GAMMA, said. RADD California Coalition also made an appearance. Its members donated goods to give students incentive to attend the event. Members include Pacific Beach Shore Club, which gave away 1,000 free tacos at the event, Typhoon Saloon, PB Bar and Grill and Bar West. The bars and restaurants gave away free VIP passes, gift certificates and tank tops. Overall, Henry said she was pleased with the student turnout.

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only found in Greek structures. Mechikoff’s discovery confirmed the venue was unquestionably Greek, which was a new and intriguing thought that rocked the historical and archaeological worlds. Mechikoff and his peers were the first people to excavate the site at Alexandria Troas, but with an extensive background in sports antiquity and Olympic history, it’s hardly the first of his impressive accomplishments. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mechikoff attended Long Beach State for his undergraduate and master’s degrees, before heading to Ohio State to obtain a Ph.D. in history and philosophy. Always drawn to sports, he competed in football and swimming while at LBSU. After taking a course in anthropology and archaeology he decided to participate in a study abroad program in Athens, Greece. During the summer he attended school there, the country experienced the after-effects of a military coup, which he encountered firsthand. “It was very illuminating to a 19-year-old because people were disappearing off the streets,” Mechikoff said. “Our professors said I cannot talk to you

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He stood there, unnerved by the thickets and nasty spiders surrounding him. The temperature was more than 100 degrees, but he didn’t care; he had finally found the sphendone. Last summer San Diego State exercise and nutritional sciences professor Robert Mechikoff made this remarkable find. “It was one of those ‘A-ha!’ moments, and I started yelling and screaming,” he said. “I thought, ‘this is amazing.’” On the second to last day of fieldwork in Alexandria Troas, Turkey, Mechikoff discovered a sphendone on the stadium he and his colleagues were excavating. The stadium was previously considered to be of Roman origin; however, the finding of the sphendone proved otherwise. A sphendone is a large, curved wall used to separate areas in ancient athletic venues. It is regarded as a unique attribute,

because you might be an informant.” But, with the freedom to travel Europe and an introduction to historically rich countries, Mechikoff considered it an eye-opening experience, which sparked his interest Olympic history. After earning his Ph.D., he found himself coaching football and swimming for the University of Minnesota at Duluth, San Francisco State and Texas Tech. Mechikoff also taught at the Olympic Academy in Greece and has been back multiple times to teach. His increasing involvement with the International Olympic Committee led him to catch the “five ring fever.” He’s helped at numerous Olympic games including Lake Placid, New York in 1980 where he attended the historical “Miracle on Ice” hockey game when the U.S. unexpectedly beat the Soviet team in one of the greatest games in history. “It was probably the most surreal experience I’ve ever had,” Mechikoff said. “It was just amazing because they were not supposed to have a chance at all.” The win was especially personal for Mechikoff as two of his former students from Minnesota played for Team USA. In 2002 he was also invited to attend the games in Salt Lake City as a guest of the IOC. So, how did this Olympic expert wind up at SDSU? “I decided my love really lies in antiquity,” he said. “So that’s when I had to make the decision to leave coaching and start becoming a scholar more than a coach.” Mechikoff began teaching at SDSU in 1981. During his first few years with the Aztecs, he also served as president for the U.S. Olympic men’s volleyball team when it moved from Dayton, Ohio to San Diego. Although he enjoyed the experience, he said the politics involved in the position were not for him. Ask Mechikoff a question, any question, about International Olympic history and he will likely answer in a split-second. When discussing the ancient Greeks and Romans, his fervor becomes almost tangible. His personable yet sarcastic demeanor falls by the wayside to his passion and excitement for sports history. This July Mechikoff will return to Alexandria Troas to conduct more research, but he admits that teaching is what he lives to do and he can’t imagine being anywhere else. “Sometimes even before I step foot on the plane in the terminal waiting to go, I can’t wait to get back,” he said. “Just because it’s home and there’s no better place than here.”

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Despite losing vision, student finds purpose F A R YA R B O R H A N I , Editor in Chief It wasn’t fast, but rather gradual. It wasn’t expected, but rather surprising. It wasn’t the worst thing that happened, but rather life changing. During a typical day one can find Jeremy Poincenot enjoying the company of his friends or training for his next physical feat. Poincenot is like any other San Diego State student, attending classes and enjoying a busy social life; only there is one key difference: He can’t see what he is doing. The last few years of the 20-yearold’s life have been nothing short of rough — filled with multiple misdiagnoses, physically grueling medical treatments and, ultimately, a profound acceptance for a new lifestyle. The international business junior suffers from a rare, incurable, mitochondrial disease known as Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy — and it has left him legally blind. “After my vision went blurry after my 19th birthday in October, we went to see an optometrist,” Poincenot said. “I spent Christmas break of 2008 in and out of hospitals.” The optometrist he visited had thought Poincenot was suffering from a brain tumor, which an MRI confirmed negative. He was then misdiagnosed with Neuromyelitis optica — a disease that would have left him completely blind and in a wheelchair. “I spent Christmas (break) in a hospital bed for 10 days,” Poincenot said. “I would sit there for four to six hours a day while there were tubes connected to my neck — I could see the blood in my system come in and out.” The plasma treatment that intended to bring back his eyesight didn’t help. And through his three-month stretch from October to January, his vision drifted slowly from a perfect 20 / 20 to a legally blind 20 / 3,000. In January of last year, after many misdiagnoses and several unneeded treatments,

Poincenot visited a specialist at the UC Los Angeles’ Jules Stein Eye Institute, where he was confirmed to have LHON. The disease is so rare that the specialist had only seen five confirmed cases in his life. “The specialist gave me a pep talk and made me understand that this was something that I can live with,” Poincenot said. “And it made me feel a lot better.” But perhaps what was one of the biggest blessings in this traumatic time was the intro-

“... there were tubes connected to my neck — I could see the blood in my system come in and out.” duction to Dr. Alfredo Sadun at the University of Southern California’s Doheny Eye Institute. Sadun’s specialty is in LHON, and it was this aspect that comforted Poincenot the most. “He wanted to check with me once every four months to see if my condition was improving or not,” Poincenot said. Unfortunately his vision did not improve, but it did stabilize. His eyesight today can be compared to the shape of a large donut; there is a large black hole in his central vision while his surrounding vision is still fairly intact. And while his vision has reached a level of legal blindness, his outlook on life has reached a level he had never imagined. “Before I lost my vision I was a pretty lazy kid and all I wanted to do was enjoy life,” Poincenot said. “But now I have become so much more proactive and do so many other things, I feel like I am leading more of a purpose-driven life than

see GOING BLIND on page 5

Thursday, March 25, 2010

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE

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Seaside adventures on the San Diego coast A N T H O N Y A R TA L E CONTRIBUTOR

With some of the best coastal areas in the world, San Diego offers unique experiences and adventures even locals may not have considered.

Boats Seaforth Boat Rentals have several locations in San Diego including Mission Bay, Coronado and downtown. Seaforth rents out boats, WaveRunners and kayaks by the hour to go cruising through the bays. Renters must be at least 18 years old and have a valid ID along with a deposit. Sign up online at www.seaforthboatrentals.com to get coupons and save money on rentals.

Booze cruise Every Friday and Saturday night from January through April, the Bahia Belle travels around Mission Bay. For those who want to drink on a boat but can’t afford to go on an actual cruise, this is the spot to be. After 9:30 p.m. the boat is for guests who are 21 and older only. A ticket costs $10 domestic beers start at $4.75 and well drinks at $5.75. Go online to www.bahiahotel.com/dining3.html for the cruise schedule and more information.

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Floatopia isn’t the only water activity in San Diego making students rush to beach. Fishing, booze cruises, kayaking and surf lessons tempt students, who are only days away from Spring Break, to ditch class early and enjoy San Diego’s warm weather.

For people who love to fish, check out H&M Landing in Point Loma. Peak season isn’t until summer, but some of the fish are still biting. Halfday trips start at $43 for adults, and discounted tickets are offered for military personnel. Fishing permits and rod rentals can also be obtained through H&M Landing. It also offers whale watching trips, giving people the chance to

see gray whales and dolphin pods. Three-hour trips are $25 for adults. Check out www.hmlanding.com for rates and booking information.

La Jolla Coves kayaking The La Jolla Coves might be one of the most beautiful spots in San Diego, so it only makes sense to hop in a kayak and go paddle around. La Jolla Kayak rents out kayaks and snorkeling gear. Prices start at $28 for two hours in a single person kayak. Visit www.lajollakayak.com for more information.

With some of the best coastal areas in the world, the San Diego bays and beaches offer unique experiences and adventures that even locals may not have considered. Surf lessons Sure the ocean is ice cold right now, but that just means fewer people will be in the way while learning to surf. Surfing may be harder than it looks, so check out Surf Diva in Pacific Beach to get in some lessons. Prices vary depending on group rates or private lessons. Book lessons and shop online at www.surfdiva.com. Take the time to find something new in San Diego because this city has a lot to supply students looking for local, cheap activities.

GOING BLIND:

Diagnosed with a rare incurable disease, this student goes blind CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 I was even close to before.” And it’s true. Just within the last year he has completed his first halfmarathon, rode in a bike race benefitting research for blindness and has taken up painting with his new girlfriend — who he met at the Rose Bowl last year during the SDSU football game against UCLA. And although it takes strong character to raise spirits in times like these, Poincenot is quick to acknowledge the help he has had along the way. “When I realized my vision was going to be lost forever I really wanted to drop out of school because I thought when people found out I was legally blind they would treat me differently,” he said. “Sigma Phi Epsilon was the reason I came back without a doubt.” Poincenot credits his fraternity brothers with their undying support during his first few months of adjusting, especially his best friend Josh Brown. “The semester I came back to SDSU, I only took two classes: TFM160 and Music151,” Poincenot said. “Josh (Brown) walked with me to and from class, he took the same two classes with me, took notes for me, helped me study and even interact with professors.” This semester Poincenot is taking his first international business classes and emphasizing in French, but it hasn’t been easy. He takes his tests in the Testing Accommodations office, using a large 22-inch monitor that enlarges the words letter-by-letter until he can read the questions. Answering his cell phone

and leaving Facebook comments is just as difficult, as he uses an electronic magnifier to increase letter size in the same fashion. Many aspects of Poincenot’s life have changed, including basic tasks such as driving, reading or even seeing who is calling his name on campus, but he has still found an ability to continue doing something he has always loved. “Every Sunday in middle and high school I would golf with my dad,” he said. “When I was in the hospital during that Christmas break he (his dad) bought me a new set of clubs which was a little weird to me because I didn’t think I would play again.” But he was wrong. Poincenot and his father placed second in the Blind Golf Association’s state tournament and third in the national tournament. “It’s a really emotional thing because it’s a great bonding experience for the two of us and he gets just as nervous as me if I hit a bad shot,” Poincenot said. As the young man known to his friends as “J-Pot” learns to accept his new lifestyle, he has now set his goals toward finding a cure for LHON. This semester the annual SDSU Greek Week and Sigma Phi Epsilon philanthropy will help raise money to reach Poincenot’s goal of $50,000 — all of which will directly fund LHON research. While many believe that seeing is believing, Poincenot is a true testament that seeing isn’t needed to believe in oneself for a richer and fuller life — and if things really get bad, “it can always be worse,” Poincenot said.

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Saturday night, San Diego State baseball junior pitcher Addison Reed was sure his throwing hand was fine after he attempted to barehand a comebacker in the seventh inning against Santa Clara. “It got a little stiff,” he said after the game. “It’s not broken, so it’s nothing to worry about.” Reed had no idea of the severity of his injury. After further examination, he found out his right pinky was indeed broken at the base and that his 4-1 record this season would come to a temporary halt. “It kept hurting worse and worse the last few days, so I knew something was going on,” Reed said early Tuesday afternoon. “I didn’t know; I’ve never broken a bone before.” Tuesday morning Reed said he underwent surgery on his throwing hand, receiving two pins in the base of his broken pinky. He is expected to miss at least three weeks, including the first games of Mountain West Conference play. “It stirs it up for the weekends, especially when conference hits,” pitching coach Eric Valenzuela said. “I mean, he’s going to do everything he can to get it back, and we’ll be fine.” Reed’s Friday night spot with SDSU has earned him a lot of attention this season. He was named an All-American pitcher before the season started, and won MWC Pitcher of the Week this year.

Last year, as a closer, he stunned Aztec fans with 20 saves and a 0.65 ERA. This year, his first season as a starting pitcher, Reed has thrown a team-high 33.1 innings and has left his opponents with a .197 batting average. While Reed will have to wait almost a month to take the mound again, Valenzuela isn’t concerned about the future of the SDSU rotation.

“It kept hurting worse and worse the last few days, so I knew something was going on. I didn’t know; I’ve never broken a bone before.” —Addison Reed, junior pitcher “It is obviously a loss because of who he is and what he’s done,” Valenzuela said. “But I told everyone else, ‘It’s just an opportunity for you to step up and do some good things.’ I think we have enough guys that have thrown some good innings and gotten the experience. I’m really confident in all of these guys, and we’ll be fine in the end.” Sophomore John Pecoraro is going to leave his usual gig as closer for the Aztecs and will take Reed’s place as the Friday night guy. Two-time MWC Pitcher of the Week, freshman Bryan Crabb, is expected to keep his spot on Saturdays.

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Junior pitcher Addison Reed had a 4-1 record with a 2.70 earned run average this season before his injury.

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A Z T E C S R E A D Y F O R S W E E T 16 DUEL SDSU will take on the Blue Devils with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR

Just minutes after the San Diego State women’s basketball team upset West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, SDSU head coach Beth Burns and superstar guards Jené Morris and Quenese Davis stepped up to the post-game press conference podium.

to be elatedly forgetful. SDSU is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. “It’s exciting for us,” Davis said later in the press conference. “That makes a statement. We’re putting San Diego State on the map. No one on the East Coast or Midwest knows who San Diego State is. We’re definitely representing for our school.” The Aztecs will take on Duke with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line at 11:04 p.m. on Saturday in Memphis, Tenn. The Blue Devils won 29 games this season, and beat Hampton and LSU to earn their spot in the Sweet 16.

“ We’re putting San Diego State on the map. No one on the East Coast or Midwest knows who San Diego State is. We’re definitely representing for our school.” —Quenese Davis, senior guard “Duke is big and strong,” Burns said. “Their wings are 6-foot, but they have great speed. I think it's going to be more what their scheme is to try to stop us versus what our scheme is to try to stop them. They have five scorers at every position; they're a great team.” M

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“To the players,” a reporter questioned, “can you remember any time this season where the defense tired out, especially in the first half, and what got you through that?” Morris, a senior who always wears her emotions on her sleeve, actually responded, “I’m so excited, I can’t remember anything.” Morris and the Aztecs have every reason

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Beasley draws comparisons to SDSU pitching legend

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hat if I told you Stephen Strasburg has a rival? That another pitcher at San Diego State recorded numbers that could match his? That another SDSU pitcher is just as feared as he is? That pitcher is junior Samantha Beasley. The first time I met Beasley, I had no idea a cold, heartless assassin hid behind her shy, humble personality. She didn’t care to discuss her ability or the expectations people had for her. Getting her to talk was like pulling teeth and once the interview was done, she had the biggest look of relief. But when I saw her pitch for the first time in February, the personality didn’t match the player. She completely dominated UC Santa Barbara, holding the Gauchos to one hit in a 13-strikeout complete game performance. Her expression during the game was emotionless and every one of her 94 pitches was simply business. “When I’m on the mound, I just focus,” Beasley said. “I just focus on my job and my job is getting outs any way possible.” The way she controlled the entire game gave me flashbacks of Strasburg. Flashbacks of how he could take a team out of the game by himself. Flashbacks of how he could demoralize batters with his fastball. Flashbacks of his greatness. Beasley is on the verge of becoming that force. She unmercifully twists batters out of their swings and almost robotically sits them down by the way of a strikeout. The closest parallel of the two pitchers came in Beasley’s performance on Sunday. Beasley struck out 21 batters in a nineinning loss to No. 22 / 20 Texas A&M. It compared eerily to Strasburg’s 23-strikeout game against Utah in 2008.

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It seems the only aspect Beasley falls short in comparison to Strasburg is the media attention and fan base. “The simple fact is she’ll never have nearly as much attention as Stephen (Strasburg),” head coach Kathy Van Wyk said. “He was playing towards a contract worth millions and Sam (Beasley) will never have that. But that doesn’t change what she has been able to do on the mound.” In her third year as an Aztec, Beasley has an astounding 0.92 ERA, a .164 opposing batting average and 184 strikeouts in 114 innings pitched. In Strasburg’s third year he had a 1.32 ERA, .172 opposing batting average and 195 strikeouts in 109 innings pitched. “Her stats may be better than some of his were,” Van Wyk said. “But where her supremacy is felt is in the knowing that if she is pitching, she will keep us in any game no matter if it’s against Washington, Oklahoma or BYU. Sam (Beasley) will give us the best chance to win.” Strasburg will continue to grab national attention as the MLB season approaches, while Beasley continues to build her legacy unnoticed. It forces you to wonder when a pitcher just as successful on her mound as the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s MLB draft will get the attention and respect she deserves.

—Dan Perez is a journalism junior. —This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.

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MEN’S TENNIS

Change in doubles pairings gives Aztecs a boost AG U ST I N G O N Z A L E Z S TA F F W R I T E R

In week three of the young San Diego State men’s tennis season, SDSU head coach Gene Carswell made an adjustment that would end up leveling the playing field between the Aztecs and the elite teams in the country for the rest of the year. SDSU was 0-3 and had failed to win the doubles point in any match thus far. The demoralized Aztecs were seemingly overmatched in doubles play, so Carswell decided it was time for change. He swapped sophomore Luis Rattenhuber and senior Achim Ceban, pairing Rattenhuber with No. 98 senior Juan Gomez at the No. 1 doubles spot and Ceban with junior Giovanni Vaglietti at the No. 2 spot. The result? The Aztecs would improve to 6-3 in doubles points — no small feat considering SDSU faces arguably one of the toughest schedules in the country. “We needed to find some different pairings that were going to produce that doubles point, because that point is very important,” Carswell said. “So we opted to make a change … It’s really come together. We’re really competitive in every doubles point that we play. It’s been a good move.” Good is an understatement. The Aztecs won the doubles point against then-No. 6 UCLA, and then swept both No. 28 Fresno State and No. 34 Arizona in doubles matches. The top doubles tandem of Gomez and Rattenhuber has beaten several ranked doubles teams; Ceban and Vaglietti have gone 5-4 at No. 2 doubles. Meanwhile, juniors Andre Feliz and Tim Schulz van Endert have been almost perfect at 8-2 from the third spot.

“I like where we are with doubles,” Carswell said. “It gives us a shot in every match … On a lot of (other) teams, Tim (Schulz) and Andre (Feliz) would play at a higher spot … We’re at a luxury of having three strong teams that can find a way to get it done.” When picking a doubles tandem, strategy is crucial. A coach can’t simply put his two best players together, as their styles and personalities may not mesh on the court. It is vital to have one player be able to volley and attack around the net and the other to return serves well and have powerful ground strokes. Carswell had this in mind when picking the teams, and the players believe this strategy is the cause of their success. “(Feliz and I) complement each other really well,” Schulz van Endert said. “(Feliz) returns unbelievably; he sets me up every single time at the net and makes it easy for me to volley and win the point.” Gomez and Rattenhuber also share the same characteristics. According to Carswell, Gomez has “a big forehand” and “a huge serve” and Rattenhuber is “a big, tall player that has good reach and plays well around the net.” Although doubles play is the team’s biggest strength, the Aztecs know they must perform better in singles. “If the doubles point counted for more, then we’d probably be one of the top teams in the nation,” Schulz van Endert said. “But that’s not how it is. We need to step it up in singles too.” SDSU (3-10) has the chance for its first winning streak of the season when it takes on Tulane (3-9) at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, a venue the Aztecs play at once a year.

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Forget the blondes, playboys know how to have all the fun. In The Old Globe’s latest production “Boeing-Boeing,’’ Bernard (played by Rob Breckenridge) seems to have it all: success as an architect, a beautiful apartment in Paris and engagements to three beautiful flight attendants. Each woman doesn’t know about the other and each one is just as vivacious and strong-willed as the others. With the productions’ polygamous undertones, Bernard is deeply in love with the trio and keeps the balance using his “times table,” which is the flight pattern of every airline. When Bernard’s friend Robert, played by Joseph Urla, makes a surprise visit to Paris and takes a backseat in Bernard’s lifestyle, he soon has to partake in maintaining the secret as Bernard’s attempts to juggle the women go awry when each one decides to change their schedule to be closer to their fiancée. His first fiancée is American firecracker Gloria, who is loud, liberal and neurotic. Bride-to-be number two is petite Gabriella, who is stubborn and rooted in her Italian and family-centered customs. Finally there is sexy German Gretchen, who speaks with a passionate Arnold Schwarzenegger accent and is the funniest and craziest of the bunch. Bernard doesn’t really want to marry all of the women, he just enjoys the possibilities and his range of options. This hilarious comedy is chock-full of witty banter, snappy one-liners and an outstanding cast. The play takes place only in Bernard’s apartment, which provides plenty of action with the women coming and going. Because of this, much time is spent on the shy and timid Robert, as he never leaves

Bernard’s apartment and is forced to interact with each fiancée, all of whom mesmerize him with their ravishing beauty. Robert starts off as a pushover, but one can see his transition in personality throughout the play as he becomes a stronger individual. He definitely has the most comedic scenes because of his awkward demeanor and his approach to handling the sticky situation. Bernard’s sassy French maid Berthe (played by Nancy Robinette) also reluctantly plays a flight traffic controller for Bernard as she is forced to rearrange the apartment and tailor meals to each woman’s liking. Berthe is easily a viewer’s favorite as she is exasperated by the way Bernard lives and openly complains with hilarious results. She does nothing to make Robert’s stay easier and enjoys taking advantage of his passive personality. The play does take a twist near the end and has surprising results, which leaves the audience very satisfied with what Bernard is forced to do with his life. The Old Globe production is set in a 1960s time frame, like the 1965 “Boeing Boeing’’ film starring Tony Curtis. This makes the setting and costumes very chic, serving as retro eye candy. The main colors consist of the bright primary colors red, blue and yellow. The women are treated like party favors, but this is to be expected in a play set in this time period. However, each woman has a defining characteristic that makes her unique. Overall, “Boeing-Boeing’’ would not be quite the same if viewed as a film. A movie would take away much of the play’s simplicity, delightful awkward moments and comedy that makes it so valuable. It is a worthy production, with its mixture of fun and slapstick humor that any viewer can enjoy. The play will run until April 18. More information on “Boeing-Boeing’’ can be found at www.theoldglobe.org.

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Most people wouldn’t expect a 45-year-old professor from UC Los Angeles to be a punk rock superstar. But if Bad Religion is good at one thing, it is defying social norms. The Bad Religion concert last Sunday served as a tribute to the past 30 years of punk rock domination by the band. Although the lineup has altered through the years, lead singer Greg Graffin has been the solid rock and continual member since 1980. Starting the night off, Bad Religion played songs from the early in its career. Graffin kept poking fun at how old he and his fellow members are by joking that no one would recognize these songs, and told stories about how the band used to play in San Diego at small venues that probably don’t exist anymore. But he was certain to assure the audience that one fact remains: San Diego loves Bad Religion and Bad Religion loves San Diego. The crowd responded by tossing beer cans and cheering voraciously in the huddled masses of mosh pits. Shirtless crowd surfers went wild for some of the band’s classics such as “No Control” and “New Dark Ages.” Although Bad Religion spans three decades of music, its sound and message have remained consistent. Graffin, a UCLA graduate with a master’s degree in geology and a Ph.D. from Cornell in zoology, considers himself a naturalist and has constantly instilled his audiences’ minds with thoughts doubting reli-

gion and society. The band’s logo, a cross with a red slash, is an obvious indicator of its antireligious nature. Each of its 14 album covers was displayed on a projector behind the band, each one unique and meaningful. Needless to say, the concert was superb. Thirty years in entertainment have given Bad Religion the skills, showmanship and talent of professional punks, although the band still calls every show a rehearsal, claiming it doesn’t really know anything about show business. Seemingly, the band just doesn’t care, which makes it all the more awesome. The lyrics from its song “10 in 2010” from the 1996 album “The Gray Race” poke fun at the American economic state. Coincidentally, although there are not 10 billion people in the world as the song exaggerates, the “10 in 2010” could refer to the unemployment rate, currently at 10 percent.

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‘Peter Pan’ shines despite Tegan and Sara give a little little dancing, no dialogue piece of heaven in ‘Sainthood’ Based on the classic tale this ballet version is fun for families of all ages K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R

Take a spin around Neverland in the City Ballet of San Diego’s latest production, ‘’Peter Pan,’’ as it follows the Darling children’s adventure into the mysterious and dreamlike world. The story line is from J. M. Barrie’s classic novel, and City Ballet’s version is visually appealing and a unique interpretation made friendly for families and children. The audience was packed with little girls in dresses, which showed whom the production’s demographic was really geared toward. Peter Pan (played by Gerardo Gil), Wendy (played by Ariana Samuelsson) and many other actors on nearly invisible wires and flew across the stage while managing beautiful spins and graceful

movements. Several times during the show, as many as four performers soared across the sky. The visual display was amazing as it made one wonder how the dancers did not all tangle together. The show did emphasized the story line and flying acrobatics much more than the dancing and individual ballet sequences. The dancing the performers managed was beautiful and fluid, yet there wasn’t an “ooh’’ and “ah’’ factor as most of the moves were generic. Gil’s performance was polished and his skill on the harness was impressive, earning him cheers when he soared through the window into the Darlings’ room. His performance was very reflective of a boy who refuses to grow up and just wants to have fun. Tinker Bell (played by Janica Smith) was easily the audience’s favorite as she was entertaining and hilarious to watch. She adeptly displayed her range of emotion from jealousy of Wendy to her childish side. Her delicate costume and use of pixie dust truly made her look like the earthy fairy everyone loves to hate. Her ballet sequence was sensuous and depicted Tinker Bell beautifully. Another downside was Captain Hook’s insignificant part in the ballet. Still, his time onstage was very humorous and family-friendly. As the typical ballet format goes, the performers mime their acting and show most of their emotion through dancing. Nonetheless, much of the music accompanying the dances detracted from the performance and was sometimes very overbearing. The constant set changes to different scenery were impressive as they managed to convey Neverland in various ways, such as the Lost Boys’ hideout, Hook’s ship and the sea full of mermaids and dancing fish. Overall, “Peter Pan’’ was a fun production for a family viewing, even if it focused too heavily on the story line and not enough on the dance sequences that could have easily made the performance even better. The final “Peter Pan’’ performance played last Sunday at the Spreckels Theatre. For more information on City Ballet’s future shows and performances, visit its Web site at www.cityballet.org.

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Tegan and Sara released a sixth album titled “Sainthood” and is currently on tour promoting the album with Steel Train and Holly Miranda. Tegan and Sara is a duo composed of identical twin sisters, originally from and still residing in Canada. Their first album, “Under Feet Like Ours,” was released in 1999. Since then, the sisters have created an individual and unique style of music. Its originally acoustic-rock songwriting has evolved into an indie-rock style with soliloquy lyrics, each girl performing the songs she wrote in a seemingly autobiographical tone. Tegan and Sara’s new sound has differed mainly in musical style, but the lyrical content and

style has held true to its original form. The group is far from slowing down, and its new album exemplifies the slowly changing but truly evolving band the duo has become. Tegan and Sara will be performing on Sept. 18 at Viejas Arena with Paramore as part of the Honda Civic Tour. The sisters have promised to throw in some old favorites along with some new releases for both old and new fans. Those interested in indie-rock style music with true-to-heart lyrics shouldn’t miss watching Tegan and Sara support its new album “Sainthood.”

Artist: Tegan and Sara Album: Sainthood Label: Vapor Records and Sire Warner Music Grade: A

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The Madness continues, even though Kansas lost

o how many of you had Kansas winning it all? All of you? Yeah, that’s what I thought. It’s one thing when your dreams of winning your bracket pool are crushed in the second round; it’s another thing entirely when those dreams are crushed by something called an Ali Farokhmanesh. Fortunately, gambling isn’t legal in this state. Otherwise I may have lost a lot of money after the Jayhawks lost; like, more money than I really have. If gambling was legal, I would have large men wearing blue tracksuits and carrying baseball bats hanging around outside my house, sitting in a red Cadillac for the past 11 hours. Fortunately, that’s totally not the case at all and there’s no need for you to immediately call the police or just help me escape to Mexico for a few weeks. But it’s not like that Kansas / Northern Iowa game was the only upset; that first Thursday was just insane. No one could have seen Old Dominion taking down Notre Dame … oh wait, I totally did in my South bracket preview. Of course, I also had Louisville beating Duke in the second round. At first I was happy for St. Mary’s; it’s a small California school that San Diego State plays pretty much every year. But if I have to hear Verne Lundquist make one more joke about Omar Samhan being “The Sandman,” I’m going to start punching kittens. Seriously, what teams are even left? If I could redo my Sweet 16, it would look something like this:

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Ohio State, Baylor, the Harlem Globetrotters, Kansas (still), the team Air Bud played on, Digger Phelps, The Daily Aztec intramural dodgeball team, Kansas State, the Little Giants (Icebox as tourney MVP), Charizard, Stephen Strasburg, the 2004 Chino Hills high school drumline, the dudes from Beerfest, Ruben Studdard, that onion ring from Facebook that has more fans than Justin Bieber and Northern Iowa. Take that to the bank. Unless you just hate America, odds are you were watching when the Aztec men played against Tennessee. Yes, it was hard to see SDSU go down after keeping it so close, and yes, it was even more depressing to watch the Vols dismantle Ohio and coast into the Sweet 16. But it’s not all over for Aztec basketball. That’s right I’m talking about the women’s basketball team, which just reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. I don’t care what you think about women’s basketball and I don’t care what your Spring Break plans are — on Saturday, you need to either be in Memphis or in front of your TV, watching ESPN2. Still not swayed? Did you know the SDSU women just won in back-to-back upsets against Texas and West Virginia? Did you know the 11-seeded Aztecs are the only team in the Sweet 16 with a seeding below seven? Still don’t care? OK, well they’re playing Duke. Yes,

THAT Duke! Regardless of the sport — whether it be men’s basketball, women’s basketball, lacrosse or Ultimate Frisbee — it’s your duty as an American to root against Duke. Plus, if SDSU gets past the No. 2seeded Blue Devils, the Aztecs will likely get No. 1-seeded Tennessee — you know, that team Pat Summitt coaches — for a spot in the Final Four. You may get to see the women avenge the men’s loss to Wayne Chism and his hilarioussounding last name. But bitching at all of you to watch sports has been a largely futile attempt for my whole career on the Back Page. So if nothing else, this Spring Break, promise me some of you will go home and hook up with the token guy or girl who was hot in high school but has really dropped off since then. There is nothing more satisfying. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go curse my Farokhmanesh voodoo doll once more and hope I still have my thumbs when I wake up tomorrow.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (3/25/10) Work closely with one or more partners this year to achieve creative goals. It could be a household remodeling or the launch of a new enterprise. Imagination is an essential ingredient that fuels your purpose and brightens even the most difficult hour. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 6 Although your efforts seem to move slowly, forward progress is steady.You'll have time for recreation later in the day, when you receive an interesting invitation. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - Use your imagination to solve a household dilemma. Different genders have different agendas.That's OK. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 You need to talk. Keeping your feelings secret doesn't work. Friends provide inspirational answers once you've asked the questions. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 The left hand doesn't know what the right hand's doing.This actually works out, because logic tells you to wait for more information. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 - Half of your attention is focused on the weekend. But there's still work to do, so come on back to the immediate environment. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 You wake up early with a fabulous idea.

Explaining it to associates is easier than you expected.They like your logic. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Take an extended timeout. Associates need time to digest your ideas. Later, they come back with alterations and improvements. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - If you put your heart into your career now, you'll see possibilities that pique your interest. No idea is too extreme. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 5 - Today can turn out really well if you follow a few basic suggestions. First, do what you want. Second, take a friend along for the ride. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Now you're in the swing of things, making steady progress.There's no need to push.This train is already moving down the track. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Everything you do today goes smoothly because you appreciate the unique perspectives of others.Vistas open up when you listen before taking action. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - You get a lot more done today than you thought possible.You're right on target with practical advice to help solve a peculiar problem. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—David Pope is an English senior. —This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Daily Aztec. —Did you love this column? Did you hate it? Got 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 not-at-all-monthly mailbag column.

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