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Big ideas make for big event S U M M E R R A I N B O LT S TA F F W R I T E R
NEW SOUND WAVE Find out about the Wave House’s newest venue, called Sound Wave. page 4
SPORTS
OUT OF HOT WATER Former SDSU football player Lance Louis pleads guilty to an incident from 2008. page 6
ENTERTAINMENT
KICK ASS AWESOME The movie is more than just another super hero flick, and definitely lives up to its title. page 7
TODAY @ SDSU Entrepreneur Day There will be more than 50 booths on campus from SDSU alumnifounded companies and student-run companies, selling products directed to 18 to 24-year-olds.
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Whether it’s fashion, fish tacos or buying in bulk, San Diego State students and alumni know how to take an idea and create a profit-making empire. Today those entrepreneurs will get the chance to show off their accomplishments and help students seeking to follow in their footsteps. The SDSU Entrepreneurial Management Center is presenting its first Entrepreneur Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, featuring companies established by SDSU alumni and 26 SDSU students. Among the products being sold are apparel, accessories, artwork and food. A few of the major companies founded by former Aztecs include Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill, Volcom Clothing, Taylor Guitars and Costco. The EMC anticipates a total of 16,000 students will walk through the event. “We wanted to hold an event on campus to have students see how many people have attended this school and created companies, as well as (current) students who are running their own companies,” EMC Programs Director Bernhard Schroeder said. Trevor Koppel, a business administration senior with an emphasis in entrepreneurship, will sell his product, the iPoncho — a sand, water and dust resistant phone cover that allows cell phones to remain accessible for talking, texting and taking pictures. The “iPoncho” is priced at $9.99 and is compatible with iPhones and BlackBerrys. “Entrepreneur Day will be the first day that my product will hit the streets,” Koppel said. “In a way it is my first big marketing campaign to see how people like the iPoncho. It seems like everyone I talk to wants to see what it is. I thought this would be an outstanding opportunity to put my product on the market.” Business marketing junior Andre Cooper will promote his sports apparel company Deuce Brand by selling sports watches he designed. “We customize for sports teams such as the San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings,” Cooper said. “We also have created a breast cancer awareness watch that will be sold at the Kentucky Derby to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. We were
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Companies started by SDSU graduates include Jack in the Box, Nicholas-Applegate, AMN Healthcare, and Naked Juice.
present at the Oscars, Grammys, Kid’s Choice Awards and next week we will be attending the NFL draft.” According to Cooper, Deuce Brand has already sold roughly 13,000 watches and has an average revenue of $40,000 since its launch in January. Cooper’s goal is to sell customized SDSU watches in the bookstore. He plans to collect feedback from students during Entrepreneur Day and then present his data to the bookstore. “It’s good to hear the feedback from their companies to make sure that we are moving in the right direction. Even if there is some criticism, it will only help us.”
Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Company will also have a booth at Entrepreneur Day, where it will sell pizza to students. SDSU alumna Estella Ferrera began working at Oggi’s when she was 15 years old, and is now the vice president of the franchised company. “My dad and uncle started our first restaurant in 1991 in Del Mar. I was 15 at the time and worked in the kitchen,” Ferrera said. “My parents continually evolved the business into what it is today. After several years, we started franchising our restaurant and we now have 17 restaurants. We were great marketers and decided to co-brand our-
“This is something we really need so we can learn how we can be better leaders and learn from other organizations,” Mekonnen said. The summit will consist of guest speakers from the community, panel discussions and workshops. “We just want to make sure we’re interacting at all times because we feel like we share the same issues,” Mekonnen said. The event is sponsored by San Diego State’s Office of Intercultural Relations and CrossCultural Center.
Cup, a sorority beach soccer tournament, Saturday at Mariner’s Point in Mission Bay. The tournament is co-hosted by the Sigma Phi Epsilon chapters at the University of San Diego and UC San Diego. The goal is to raise $30,000. Money raised at the tournament will benefit the Doheny Eye Institute, an organization dedicated to furthering the conservation, improvement and restoration of human eyesight, according to the DEI’s Web site, www.doheny.org. One of the fraternity members, Jeremy Poincenot, lost his vision last year as a result of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, according to Doug Case, coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
selves with local sports teams such as the Chargers and the Padres and became their official pizza. That really extended our brand.” Schroeder said the booths have been strategically placed throughout the walkway in hopes that scattering major company booths and studentrun booths will drive traffic and sales.Both cash and credit will be accepted at each of the booths. “My hope is that students will walk through and say ‘Wow, I could do that,’” Schroeder said. “I hope that it will raise the awareness of students on campus that they could create something if they had the passion and desire.”
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NPHC and USFC Summit The National Pan-Hellenic Council and the United Sorority and Fraternity Council will host the first NPHC / USFC Greek Summit from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this Saturday in Aztec Center. The summit is organized with the aim to educate participants about the mutual struggles faced by all members of NPHC and USFC. The summit is open to all Southern California NPHC and USFC chapters, according to Tinebeta Mekonnen, NPHC president. Chapters from UC Los Angeles and UC Riverside have already confirmed attendance, she said.
Fraternity hosts soccer tournament Sigma Phi Epsilon will sponsor the second annual San Diego Sun
Sorority hosts Frisbee tournament Delta Zeta will host its Ultimate Frisbee Tournament for fraternities on Sunday at Crown Point in Mission Bay. The tournament will benefit The Painted Turtle Camp, which provides a year-round, life-changing environment and authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, free of charge, according to The Painted Turtle Camp Web site, www.thepainetedturtle.org. The sorority has had several pre-events this week, including a San Diego Coastkeeper beach cleanup on Saturday, Case said.
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CITY
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Debate team defies odds in competition The team made its debut in the national debate championship last month D A N N Y PA N E R A S TA F F W R I T E R
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After a semester’s worth of competition, San Diego State’s speech and debate team has ranked 17 in the nation for overall achievements in parliamentary debate and individual speech events. Members of the team participated in the National Parliamentary Debate Championship on March 20. SDSU has never had a representative compete in this competition before this year. There were four teams of two students representing SDSU in parliamentary debate at the event. The speech and debate team has also ranked fifth nationally in individual speech events. Lacey Lowery was brought in to help coach the team in individual speeches. Last year, SDSU did not have a team for individual speech events. SDSU speech and debate team president Walter Weis said he is proud of the growth that the team has experienced. “We’ve had trouble in the past with getting and keeping good competitors, but now we seem to have this persona, this swagger about us of an actual competitive team,” Weis said. Weis said that the team has been struggling to receive funding in recent years, and the lack of resources has made it difficult for the club to succeed. However, he said he thinks the club has been fortunate, as of late, because of donations from Qualcomm and an SDSU scholarship granted to a speech competitor.
Weis said he hopes the team will become a powerhouse in the debate circuit like crosstown rival Point Loma Nazarene University. “We’re looking to push into the top 10 in the country next year and keep winning and hopefully be knocking Point Loma out a few times,” Weis said. SDSU’s speech and debate team was started 15 years ago, but was discontinued when the previous coach left. The team was revived nearly four years ago.
“We’re looking to push into the top 10 in the country next year and keep winning and hopefully be knocking Point Loma out a few times.” —Eric Robertson, SDSU forensics team director The current forensics director at SDSU, Eric Robertson, is in his fourth year of supervising the team. As director of forensics, Robertson helps the team prepare for events by teaching a class twice a week and organizing events. According to Robertson, the team will have in-house tournaments where members of the team will compete against each other for practice. Recruitment is also important for the development of the team. “We’re trying to find people with strong interests in speech and debate or people that have some sort of background in it,” Robertson said.
Associated Students Beat Writer Needed The City section is looking for politicallyminded writers to cover SDSU’s student government meetings and issues. To apply, e-mail City Editor Whitney Lawrence at cityeditor@thedailyaztec.com
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FOOD & DRINK
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Local mom and pop joints break the chain S HANNON C L A R K S TA F F W R I T E R
In San Diego, people don’t have to look too hard for delicious family-owned Mexican food, an easy choice instead of Taco Bell any day. This rule applies to other types of food as well many delectable mom and pop restaurants are scattered throughout the city. So next time, try out one of these lesser-known eateries, get some awesome food and support locals in the process.
Nellie’s Deli, Point Loma Owned by Nellie and his wife, this is a true mom and pop shop complete with a tiny rabbit-eared television and photos of grandkids on the walls. All sandwiches can be served hot or cold, complete with vegetarian options. If the sandwiches alone aren’t enticing enough, the menu also includes soups, pitas, a huge selection of drinks, and gourmet chips and sides such as deviled eggs. When the shop isn’t too busy, don’t be afraid to start a conversation with the owners of Nellie’s as well. They tell some pretty fantastic stories.
Mom & Dom’s Pizza, Kearny Mesa As the name implies, this place is a familyowned business with a straightforward menu. While there’s not much variety, Mom and Dom’s does pizza for a reason: it’s good at it. Hungry visitors can rest assured they are getting a great meal for a good price. A huge slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza, a salad and a drink complete a meal for less than $6 plus tax. Certainly one of the best slices of pizza in San Diego, it’s a breath of fresh air from fast food.
Mad Dogs Café, Pacific Beach If the mood for an incredible breakfast or lunch strikes, an off-beat little place just blocks from the beach, Mad Dogs Café, is the place to be. This café offers a full coffeehouse menu along with much more. The two main dishes are a “Mad Dog” sandwich — which comes in a wide variety of incarnations, including a breakfast option — and an item called a “Crumpet,” which is so much more than the name implies. Crumpets’ flavors can vary, from egg and cheese to peanut butter and chocolate chip. The menu also includes homemade potato chips, fresh baguettes and a wide range of obscure yet delicious gelato flavors.
Classics Malt Shop, Midway A small place with a huge atmosphere, this diner has a ‘50s feel and great food to go along. The menu features a wide variety of burgers, from vegetarian and turkey to ostrich and buffalo, and the old-fashioned ice cream shakes are fantastic. The owner knows many of his customers by name and is always ready to help.
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Mystic Mocha, University Heights For a tiny coffee shop, this place has a huge menu. Highlights include its peanut butter mocha, made with steamed milk, real peanut butter and Ghirardelli chocolate. Aside from the impressive drink menu, Mystic Mocha offers a great breakfast and lunch menu, including an array of wraps, quesadillas, chilaquiles and muffins. There may be a wait to be served, because it’s so small. But make no mistake — the trip is definitely worth the few extra minutes.
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Musical Sound Wave grill replaces Canes
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If Del Mar is where the turf meets the surf, then Sound Wave restaurant is where the surf meets the Astroturf. As the newest restaurant in south Mission Beach, Sound Wave begins where Canes Bar & Grill ends. Sound Wave is located where Canes used to be, adjacent to Belmont Park in Mission Beach. When Canes’ lease expired, the Wave House, which is next door to Sound Wave, took control. It plans to keep the same format, a bar and grill that doubles as a live music venue. Sound Wave made some changes to Canes when it moved in earlier this year. “We’ve lowered the sellable capacity, improved the flow in the music hall, upgraded the sound and lighting, completely remodeled the kitchen from the ground up and we now allow reentry,” Director of Entertainment Shane Berry said. Sound Wave has three different sections. Inside is the Sound Wave Music Hall, a double-decker setup where concertgoers can look down at a show from the second floor. Currently, the 700-person capacity venue is somewhat lacking in booked shows, but according to Berry, it plans to have three to five shows per week by June 7. Most of the shows booked are ska and reggae bands. Along with the music hall, the inside of Sound Wave features two separate dining experiences. The north side has a traditional setup with booths and a full service bar. From there, customers can eat and watch inexperienced surfers crashing on the FlowRider, an outdoor wave machine.
The opposite side has a more romantic feel for a meal. A raised dining area offers expansive views to the Pacific Ocean, setting the perfect backdrop to a dreamy sunset dinner. The roof level of Sound Wave is a separate bar and dining area called Cloud Break. It has a relaxed feel with Astroturf on the ground and tiki-type umbrellas. The area could definitely benefit from some more shade, as the sun tends to beat onto it during the day. The menu is quite expansive and features everything from breakfast burritos to pork chops. It has a good mix of seafood, along with everyday American dishes such as hamburgers and turkey sandwiches. However, the dishes come with a costly price tag; a peanut butter and jelly sandwich costs $5.95. For having just recently opened, it seems Sound Wave is on the right track to being a success. Good food and live music are always a potent combination if done correctly.
Rough nights are all but guaranteed for most college students. With that in mind, The Daily Aztec has compiled a handy list of places that specialize in serving America’s most important meal and a hangover’s most worthy combatant — breakfast.
Hash House A Go Go 3628 Fifth Ave. No breakfast list is complete without this Hillcrest staple. Rarely spotted without a cloud of hungry customers loitering outside, Hash House is notorious for its humongous portions. Fortunately, quantity has not stifled its commitment to quality, as each hash, scramble, and Benedict is as delicious as the last. Be ready to sacrifice the diet for a day; the farm-fresh comfort food is absolutely worth the jumbo amount of calories that come with it. Tr y: Hash House Original Farm Benedicts
The Mission 2801 University Ave.
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This North Park eatery gets the award for overall menu originality. From Latinoinspired dishes to whipped cream-topped waffles to vegetarian-friendly tofu scrambles, The Mission provides something for everyone. Patrons should be prepared for a wait on the weekends and the standing tables can be cramped, so be sure to ask for a booth for larger parties. If the wait is too much to bear, try one of its other locations in Mission Beach or downtown on J Street. Tr y: the Zen Breakfast
Broken Yolk Café 851 Garnet Ave. This Pacific Beach joint might as well be placed in Aztec Center. Students swarm the Broken Yolk Café on weekend mornings, and for good reason. With creative omelets including the “Pay You On Tuesday” and the “Pizza Omelet,” Broken Yolk has topped many “Best Breakfast” lists. If P.B. is too far to travel, check out its other branches in Chula Vista and downtown. Tr y: the Duncan Renaldo Omelet
Parkhouse Eatery 4574 Park Blvd. Located in the underrated food haven of University Heights, the Parkhouse Eatery offers lunch and dinner as well, but according to diners, it is the place to be for breakfast. With many choices for those craving light fare or health-conscious options, Parkhouse presents options such as a bagel and lox, homemade granola and yogurt in addition to the usual egg-based dishes. Parkhouse also serves fresh bread from nearby bakery Bread & Cie, which is an excellent excuse to indulge. Don’t be fooled by the upscale environment, prices are reasonable. Tr y: the Raisin Bread French Toast
The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave. For those daring enough to venture north of Pacific Beach, The Cottage, located in the heart of La Jolla, dishes out some of the best muffins, scones and buttermilk coffee cake in Southern California. As for heartier plates, patrons can choose from omelets loaded with fresh ingredients and fruit-stuffed oatmeal pancakes. And yes, they have a breakfast burrito. Tr y: the Baja Chicken Hash
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Kickers on Montezuma Mesa share a bond
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hey are always the first to touch the football in a game — many times they are the last. For a kicker, whether he can divide two yellow posts with a football in those nailbiting moments will determine whether a whole city loves or hates him. And I do mean hate. After the San Diego Chargers’ Nate Kaeding missed his third field goal in a playoff game last season, fans all but turned green and ripped off their shirts, Incredible-Hulk-style. Telling unnatural jokes about Kaeding became popular fodder by the water cooler. I mean jokes that, if you laughed, made you wonder if your ticket to heaven got replaced with an all-inclusive trip to hell. So kickers can be the butt of vulgar witticism, and responsible for thousands of fans leaving the game with shorter fingernails than when they entered. Even in “laid-back, it’s chill, bro,” San Diego. That’s why kickers have to be mentally tough. They have to carry a disposition that tinkers with that fine line between confidence and narcissism, in order to handle the spotlight. And the spotlight is one reason San Diego State walk-on Daniel Ortega gets a kick out of kicking footballs. “I did football (in high school) because I enjoyed the atmosphere. I enjoyed the lights,” Ortega said. And as far as that thing called “pressure” is concerned? “I’ve never felt that, because I was just confident … and I went into football doing it as a hobby, something to do on the side,” Ortega said. You see, Ortega likes football, but he loves soccer. The only reason he even began kicking oblong balls was because his friends convinced him to try out for the team in high school. After Ortega made sure it didn’t conflict with soccer, he tried out, made the team, and is now considered by his coaches to be one of the best kickers the school has ever enrolled. He was even recruited by some big-time universities, mainly Stanford. But when the time came to decide which sport he would play in college,
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Ortega chose the one he loved, and he served as a standout player for SDSU’s soccer team for four years. After his final season with Aztec soccer, Ortega took advantage of an NCAA rule that allows athletes five years to play two sports, and he joined the football team. He has one shot at becoming the starter. But to get that shot, he will need to outclass junior college transfer Abel Perez, and last year’s primary backup, senior Bryan Shields. See, Shields is a guy that likes soccer, but loves football. He was once the proud owner of the starting role before he injured his hip flexor. He wants more than anything to be atop the depth chart again. “It’s my last opportunity to make something of this,” Shields said. “I want it bad. You want to be number one, you don’t want to be sitting behind someone.” This isn’t the first time Ortega and Shields will compete against each other. They’ve been friends since childhood and played on opposing soccer teams growing up. When they were old enough for high school, Ortega went to Eastlake, and Shields went to Bonita Vista — Eastlake’s most ardent rival. Both would eventually ripen into starting kickers for their respective teams, and find themselves standing on opposite sidelines in a spectacular game for the Mesa League Championship. The Friday-night lights were in full bloom that evening, with a swirling fervor in the air that only accompanies a rivalry game with a championship on the line. It was a bruising effort, a true grinder of a game that left the scoreboard showing doubles with just a few seconds remaining. With enough time for one play, Shields trotted onto the field to attempt a game-winner well within his range. “I remember getting upset that we were about to lose to our rival high school,”
Ortega, who had made a field goal earlier in the game, said. When Shields finally kicked it, Ortega knew it was high enough, but wasn’t sure if it was good from his angle. It passed the uprights. Fans from Eastlake roared; they thought the field goal was no good. Fans from Bonita Vista roared; they thought Shields had nailed it. One referee raised his hands over his head; the other dipped his knees and swung his arms back and forth. A disagreement in calls. After a few moments of deliberation, one of the referees stepped out and waved his arms across his chest. The field goal was no good; the game ended in a 10-10 tie — the two schools were co-champs. “I try to give him a hard time about it, but we both laugh thinking back on it,” Ortega said.
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“I can’t lie, there are some times where I’m like, ‘Dang, I wish I had that over again,’” Shields said. “But we ended up beating them twice the next year, which was cool.” When speaking with each of these players, one thing is evident. They both want the opportunity to have a game rest on their legs at SDSU. But when it comes to who will get starting place for the Aztecs this fall, there will be no ties. Only one kicker will have the chance to make or break a season ... and a whole city’s heart. Either way, SDSU should be in good hands … or, uh, feet.
— Matt McClanahan is a journalism senior — This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.
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Former SDSU football player facing legal issues Current Chicago Bear Lance Louis pleads guilty to misdemeanor battery E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR
Former San Diego State offensive lineman / tight end Lance Louis plead guilty to misdemeanor battery on March 26, his attorney John Masnica said last week. Louis, a current Chicago Bears offensive lineman, faced an assault with a deadly weapon charge for his role in a physical altercation with former SDSU safety and teammate Nick Sandford in November 2008. His plea deal with the San Diego City Attorney’s Office reduced the assault with a deadly weapon charge to misdemeanor battery. “We thought they overcharged him with the assault with a deadly weapon,” Masnica said. “We are very pleased with the outcome.” Masnica said Louis will now have to serve 40 hours of volunteer work, participate in 12 hours of anger management classes, pay a $565 fine and face three years of informal probation. The NFL and the Chicago Bears could also punish Louis for his role in the fight, although Masnica hopes they won’t. “Lance (Louis) has moved on,” Masnica said. “(The plea deal) was a way to get it behind him. Additionally, he was able to accept some wrongdoing.” While Louis’ criminal case has ended, he could still end up paying restitution to Sandford following Sandford’s civil complaint. Sandford, a senior at SDSU at the time, claimed Louis “snuck up” on him on Nov. 5, 2008, while he was watching a film in the Aztec Athletic Center and punched and kicked him, causing “a concussion, a ruptured eardrum and facial injuries.” Sandford
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Louis plead guilty to misdemeanor battery charges last week stemming from an altercation at SDSU in 2008.
missed the final three games of the season, while Louis remained in the Aztecs’ lineup. Sandford’s lawsuit accuses Chuck Long, who was head coach at the time, and the California State University system of negligent supervision. According to Sandford’s
lawsuit, Louis was a “ticking time bomb” who “sooner or later … would cause harm to someone.” The lawsuit claims Long “consciously chose to ignore defendant Louis’ violent propensities” and tried to “cover up the attack.” Long told the local media Sandford
had been injured in practice and allowed Louis to play in the final three games because SDSU “had a better chance to be successful if defendant Louis was allowed to play,” the lawsuit alleges. Louis was the 246th pick in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The Bears selected him as a guard and, according to national media reports, knew about the altercation before drafting him. Jeff Dickerson, the www.espnchicago.com Bears’ beat writer and weeknight host on ESPN 1000, said the Bears “protected Louis last year from the media,” but believes Louis could have a future in the NFL. “The Bears do view Louis as a player, and some feel he’ll be given a chance to compete for a job at left guard if the Bears fail to address the position via free agency or early —relatively speaking — in the draft,” Dickerson said. “It’s tough for me to give you a solid assessment, since regular season practices are closed, and he never played as a rookie. However, I did think he was decent from what I saw during training camp last summer.” Meanwhile, Dickerson said he doesn’t think the NFL or the Bears should punish Louis for his part in the November 2008 fight. “As far as the legal stuff, it’s unfortunate,” Dickerson said. “But it happened before he entered the NFL, so I really don’t know how the league can punish Louis for his poor decision.” As for Sandford, the former Aztec safety will continue to prepare for the 2010 NFL Draft. At SDSU’s Pro Day last month, he worked out for 12 NFL teams, according to www.nfl.com. He ran the 40-yard-dash with times of 4.62 and 4.56, prompting www.nfl.com’s Gil Brandt to write, “Sandford should be an outstanding special teams player in the NFL.”
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Flick sure to ‘Kick-Ass’ at the box office “Kick-Ass” is an unlikely contender for this year’s best superhero movie M AG G I E P E H A N I C K S TA F F W R I T E R
Finally, a superhero movie that fancies itself as more than just that. Incredibly violent, character-driven and whip-smart, “Kick-Ass” easily karate chops its way into the title of one of the best movies of the new decade. Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) is tired of being invisible. He and his friends are typical dweebs that glorify comic books, stuck at the bottom of the high school food chain. One day, it occurs to Dave that being a superhero might not be such a terrible idea. After all, it only takes a cape and a strong will to help citizens in need, right? Wrong. After purchasing an amateur-looking costume and declaring his alter-ego to be “KickAss,” Dave pursues a career in fighting crime, sans any super powers or skills. While his first attempt is foiled, Dave soon achieves local fame via a viral video in which he happens to win a fight. Thus, a star is born, and the highly publicized career of Kick-Ass begins. Unfortunately for Dave and his new alter ego, there is real evil lurking beneath the shadows of his hometown, New York City. Soon enough, he inadvertently plants himself in the middle of a drug ring headed by the gangster father of shielded classmate, Chris D’Aico (Christopher Mintz-Plasse.) Despite his geeky and uncoordinated exteri-
or, Chris is striving to continue the family business and will stop at nothing to earn the respect of his father, even if that means personally destroying Kick-Ass. Enter Nicolas Cage and Chloe Moretz as Big Daddy and Hit-Girl, respectively. Donning professional-looking crime-fighting uniforms, Big Daddy and daughter HitGirl really do kick ass. They personify stealth, skill and savvy — everything that Kick-Ass lacks. When Dave realizes he’s in way over his head, the three form an alliance and set out to rid the city of big crime. Audience members anticipating yet another by-the-numbers hero flick ought to rethink their expectations. Based on a comic book of the same name, “Kick-Ass” is unconventional and astonishingly refreshing. The action sequences are jaw-dropping and the characters are developed and original. Director Matthew Vaughn doesn’t forget his major characters are high school students and adapts the clever dialogue accordingly, creating somewhat of a “Superbad” meets “Spider-Man” hybrid. Though Johnson holds his own and a leather-clad Mintz-Plasse plays to his geeky McLovin’-style strengths, this film belongs to newcomer Moretz as the foul-mouthed dagger-toting Hit-Girl. Inflicting Tarantinoesque carnage and emotional ferocity, this is a child actor who can actually act. From the opening scene to the final credits, “Kick-Ass” is a film that will please comic book aficionados and casual filmgoers alike. While some movies poorly attempt to pack in comedy, romance, tragedy and everything in between, “Kick-Ass” actually achieves all of the above with tongue-in-cheek dexterity. “Kick-Ass” is not without its share of
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Aaron Johnson stars as the make-do superhero “Kick-Ass” in the movie of the same name. His violet and violent sidekick, Hit-Girl, played by newcomer Chloe Moretz, also enjoys taking part in all the action.
implausible sequences, but there is a wealth of originality and “Oh no he didn’t!” moments to keep audiences glued to the screen until the final frame. A scene that, incidentally, keeps the door open for a very welcome and inevitable sequel.
Movie: Kick-Ass Distributed by: Lionsgate Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Release Date: April 16 Grade: A
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TURN IT UP
Rock star clichés resurface
AGAINST ME! ABANDONS PUNK IN NEW EP
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There’s something overplayed about the life of rock stars. It seems they never learn from their reckless mistakes. Between the sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, it’s easy to forsee what will happen to them. In the film “The Runaways,” the situation is no different from most cautionary films about a rising singer who loses control of her life. It’s difficult for this film to be considered a biopic of The Runaways, as the whole story behind the original all-girl rock band concentrates solely on jailbait-age singer Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning) and her relationship with badgirl guitarist, Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart). Currie is barely 15 years old when producer Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon) invites her to the band mainly for her sex appeal. The audience doesn’t even see the entire rise and fall of The Runaways, just what appears to be a one-year snippet of how the band made it big, then began to deteriorate. Director Floria Sigismondi doesn’t really do much to make this film any different from other cliché rock and pop icons who lived their lives in the fast lane. Nonetheless, she does excel at capturing the look of the decadent late ‘70s with neutral colors throughout the film, except for the radiating dark pinks and purples that appear when the girls go onstage to sing. The saving grace for this film is that Fanning’s acting is superb as the naïve and unusual girl who transformed into a self-assured, sexy diva who trots around in silk stockings and a corset. “The Run-
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Tom Gabel and the rest of Against Me! dissapoint followers Drew Scoggins, Contributor Courtesy of Apparition Films
Alia Shawkat, Scout Taylor Compton, Stela Maeve, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning (from left to right) star as the rockers in the new movie “The Runaways.”
aways” is based on Currie’s memoirs of the band, and playing the role of Currie looks incredibly demanding even from the audience’s point of view. It is somewhat uncomfortable knowing that child star Fanning is actually 15 years old. Watching her snort cocaine and flirt with her sexuality is nothing short of awkward. However, Fanning does make an impressive showing as she attempts to transition into more adult roles. She is convincing, and her angry singing was spot on to the actual band. Stewart plays a convincing Jett, but the role of the jaded teenager is a familiar one for her. However sleazy, producer Fowley is by far one of the more interesting characters in the film, as he inspires the most laughs and gives the girls a real taste of how female rock stars were not socially accepted as real artists. He makes the girls practice in a cramped trailer and, in one sce-
nario, he even has children openly throw trash at them as practice before dealing with a real crowd of hecklers. Fowley openly mocks and antagonizes the girls to the point that even the audience wants to throttle him. Nonetheless, this is one of those types of movies where everything that happens is expected. The development of The Runaways was t he most interesting and t he s i n g i n g f ro m t h e a c to r s w a s superb, but the storyline peaks and goes down once the band hits it big. “The Runaways” is worth viewing if individuals want a peek into what the band went through or forgot the side effects of living life on the wild side.
Against Me!, a young punk band from Gainesville, Fla., quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the local scene. Headed by the incendiary lyrics of Tom Gabel and plenty of throat-shredding anthems to make a soundtrack for rebellion, Against Me! meshed folk, punk and country in a way that was still commercially relevant. But as time wore on, the band strayed further and further from its roots. It recently finished its EP “I Was A Teenage Anarchist,” which was
recorded by Butch Vig, the same producer of Green Day’s “21st Century Breakdown,” and is sadly of the same caliber. Gone are the impassioned lyrics of a man looking to change the world. Instead, the listener is subjected to four songs of empty rhetoric and grossly overproduced garbage. Each song feels contrived and forced, with Gabel singing catchy, meaningless pop hooks. Instead of clever jabs at the government and visions of change and hope, Gabel feels content to whine about a punk scene that no longer accepts him. “I Was A Teenage Anarchist” is a shell of Against Me! and is the very thing the band fought so hard against. The members used to write songs that meant something and inspired thought. In these bitterly divisive and politically heated times, Against Me! needed to offer hope instead of half-hearted pop punk designed to sell. Maybe its upcoming record “White Crosses” will deliver the passion it once had, but given this EP, the outlook is quite bleak.
Band: Against Me! Album: I Was a Teenage Anarchist Label: Sire Grade: D+
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Movie: The Runaways Distributed by: Apparation Directed by: Floria Sigismondi Release Date: April 9 Grade: C
BETWEEN THE COVERS
Book gives hope to lost students Author helps students who are unsure about their future careers E R I K A C U E VA S TA F F W R I T E R
It’s a common scenario among college students that after stating their major, they are confronted with the question, “What are you going to do with that?” Students may feel more comfortable replying with a cliché, “I’m thinking of going to law school,” or “ I want to
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go to med school” or any other socially acceptable response that inspires an impressed and approving nod from the questioner. But these responses are usually not sincere or heartfelt; on the contrary, they’re simply just a call for approval or an attempt to sound secure about plans for the future. Students are left wondering to themselves what they actually plan on doing. For some majors, the paths may be clear-cut. An engineering major may be able to find a career directly related to that field of study. But what is an English major supposed to do? Become an English teacher? Not necessarily. “Linear thinking can keep you from thinking broadly about your options and being open to new opportunities,” author Katharine Brooks writes. The author reminds students that their futures aren’t necessarily on a linear path directly related to their majors. In her book “You Majored In What?: Mapping Your Path From Chaos to Career,” Brooks provides tips, encouragement and suggests helpful activities for students who are unsure of their career plans upon graduation. In a time when the job market isn’t so bright, Brook’s book provides very practical advice. The book is interactive, which requires the reader to take the
time to answer questions about him or herself. The reader’s
The author reminds students that their futures aren’t necessarily on a linear path directly related to their majors.
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Hui Ling Tham, Staff Writer responses will help them identify key characteristics that may open them up to different ways of looking for a career. The book is also filled with selfexploration activities based on Brook’s Wise Wanderings method, encouraging statistics and practical resources. These elements will help students figure out what they want to do and how they plan txo do it, regardless of their majors. “You Majored In What?” is a truly valuable tool for any student unsure of their future career plans
Book: You Majored in What?: Mapping Your Path From Chaos to Career
Author: Katharine Brooks, Ed. D Genre: Self help Publisher: Penguin Group Grade: A
Led by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry, the band Daughtry returns with a new album titled “Leave This Town.” After achieving tremendous success with a self-titled debut album in 2006, Daughtry and band members Joey Barnes (drums), Josh Paul (bass), Josh Steely (guitar) and Brian Craddock (guitar) are back and ready to share with rock fans a sound similar to its first CD. Produced by RCA Records, “Leave This Town” is the band’s sophomore album and features a mix of modern rock songs and powerful ballads. The first two singles, “No Surprise” and “Life After You,” were co-written with Nickelback’s front man Chad Kroeger. Chris Daughtry’s unique,
deep voice adds aggression and toughness to songs such as “You Don’t Belong” and “What I Meant To Say.” However, he also manages to transfer his softer emotions to more acoustic sounding songs such as “September” and “Call Your Name.” Released last July, the album held the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200, Rock Albums and Digital Albums chart during the first week of August. After more than 30 weeks on the Billboard 200, “Leave This Town” is still listed on the chart at No. 66. In February, the album managed to hit platinum, following in the footsteps of the first album.
Band: Daughtry Album: Leave This Town Label: Sony Music Entertainment Grade: A
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UNDER THE SCOPE
‘The Losers’ actors give insight on the latest action film and it’s hard to shoot a movie for me in a place where you want to be on vacation at. It really is — so you know, that was a tough time for me.
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Warner Bros.’ “The Losers” features a forsaken Special Forces team pursuing the man that betrayed them, with the help of a mysterious outside operative. The Daily Aztec was granted the opportunity to discuss this unique film with actors Chris Evans and Columbus Short.
The Daily Aztec: Chris, you’ve been in a lot of movies based on comic books and graphic novels. Why do you keep taking roles in all these movies? Chris Evans: Yes. I get asked that question a lot. You know, I think it just seems to be what Hollywood is making right now. Comic books translate to film incredibly well. You know, there’s obviously the built-in audience and I’m sure the studios are fans. I just said this weekend they make for a great blueprint, you know, with all these people involved: the actors, the director, the visual effects provider. Everyone involved is trying to make a movie come to life. It’s nice having this kind of foundation to reference so I think it’s an easy transition from page to screen when it comes to comic book movies.
“... I think it’s some of the closest translaion I’ve seen from graphic novel to film, and that alone is going to set it apart.” —Columbus Short, Actor DA: Columbus, your character in the film, Pooch, is a devoted family man. In “Armored,” you also played a character that had strong family devotion. Have you found that the casting of these two roles has reflected an aspect of your personality that you can empathize with? Columbus Short: Absolutely, I empathize. I have a son and I have a wife (and) it’s easy for me to tap into what a man would do for his family. In “Armored,” I had a little brother and (I applied) the thought of “This is my son, what would I do, how would I approach it?” (It’s) the same with this movie. So it’s not a departure at all, it’s actually a great help that I don’t know if I’d be able to necessarily tap in the right way if I didn’t actually have a family. DA : What was the most difficult part of doing this movie? CE: I’d say the heat, for me at least. I’m Irish from Boston and I’m not built for warm weather and we were shooting in Puerto Rico and as far as I’m concerned, getting up every day in 100 degree weather — it was 100 (degrees) and humid … It wasn’t my cup of tea, so that was my challenge. But I think I was the only one that was struggling as much as I was. CS: You know, I’m going to be honest. It’s one of the most exotic locations that I’ve shot in
DA: Chris, how do you feel about your character development? Was it something collaborative or was it something that you understood right away reading the script? CE: Absolutely. You know, I will say the foundation of the character was pretty much there when I first read the script; that’s why I signed on. But when we arrived at the location, when you show up in Puerto Rico, you never know: Every director is different, every cast is different, some people like rehearsals and some people don’t. I’m a huge fan of rehearsal and luckily, so is Sylvain White and so we got to have a couple of weeks of doing read-throughs and just kind of getting along the same page. And I guess that was the first part of the collaborative effort. The second was once you arrive on set, a lot of times, no matter how much preparation you put into it, things change … Sometimes the director’s aren’t able or willing to evolve and go with the flow and Sylvain is great when it comes to that … Sylvain is very accommodating, I thought he was great. DA: Why did you decide to do this project? CS: People aren’t pounding down my door offering movies but I will say this: I’ve worked with Warner Bros. and when ... I found out Sylvain was doing it ... I talked to Sylvain and just the chance to work with Sylvain again, I was like, let me check it out for real and once I read it, I thought it was amazing. It was a movie that was refreshing. We needed this but we hadn’t had the fun, action movie since like, you know, “Lethal Weapon” and “Bad Boys.” So I just thought it had that tone but was new and fresh. And then I went and read the graphic novel and thought it was really cool. I thought I could bring something to it, and so the next step was just hoping that they actually gave me the movie. So it was kind of a no-brainer, and then hearing Chris Evans was attached and they were going after Zoë (Saldaña), and the cast is going to be really amazing so, you know, I would be an idiot not to have done it. DA: I heard the cast went through a lot of rigorous military training for the movie. What were both of your experiences with that like? Have you ever had to do anything like that for another film? CE: It was pretty intense. We had a guy named (Haley Humphrey) down there who is the real deal. This guy had seen battles. This guy had bullets in his leg and he’s trained actually before so he definitely knew how to communicate with the people who had absolutely zero experience in this world, and it was a lot of fun. The best part of movies like that, you get to get an education in a world that you would otherwise never touch. It was a lot of fun. We had about two weeks of gun training and just working as a tactical unit and clearing rooms and all this really fun military stuff. It was like summer camp for the military. DA: How does director Sylvain White make the movie stand out from anything that’s been seen before? CS: You know why this movie is going to stand out is the source material. You always got to go
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back to the source. “The Losers” the graphic novel is fantastic — period. They did a great job and created the graphic novel, and it starts there. So from there, Sylvain did an excellent job of translating what was on the page of the graphic novel to screen, and I think it’s some of the closest translation I’ve seen from graphic novel to film, and that alone is going to set it apart … With this taking something from a graphic novel and translating it to screen, they’ve never seen these characters really speak and talk, only in their heads, so it’s going to be refreshing for people, I think, in audiences to see. And people who don’t know “The Losers,” they’re just going to be like, wow, this is just freaking cool.
DA: As with all movies based on graphic novels, fans of the series are always some of the biggest critics. Do you find it easier or more challenging to play characters that already had a following from a comic book series, and how do you hope fans of the series will react to this film adaptation? CE: It’s easier and more difficult. It’s easier in a sense from an acting standpoint, but again you have a blueprint. It’s like doing a film based on a novel. You have some kind of reference to give you a world to create a character in. More difficult in a sense that you have fans who have specific ideas and you don’t want to disappoint. So
it’s a double-edged sword, but again, when you go into movies like this you take that into consideration. That’s one of the top priorities for not just the actors but the director and the producers, and I think we’ve done a great job on this movie. And I was not a big fan of comic books in my youth, and I certainly had never heard of “The Losers.” But obviously, I went with the cast and did our homework and we all read the comic books. And I can say that what I’ve seen on screen, I think we did a pretty good job, so hopefully the fans will be happy.
DA: Was there are a lot of improvisation on the set or was it all scripted? And do either of you have a preference? CS: There was a lot of improvisation actually. I think even at some point too much … You want to rehearse and see what works. And sometimes what’s written on the page might read well but it just doesn’t quite translate as organic or as believable. H aving such an actor as director, we were able to collaborate ... And Chris was really great with coming up with stuff on the fly, I mean, one of the best improvisers I’ve worked with I think, in my career. Go to www.thedailyaztec.com to read the full interview.
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he day I turned 21 years old will be forever imprinted in my memory, which may come as a shock because most people can’t recall their big day at all. Yes, I did participate in the common task of drinking until you can’t stand, but this was also the first night I would begin to learn a very valuable lesson: Being 21 years old is not all it’s chalked up to be. I woke up the morning after my birthday with a massive hangover and it was like my spigot of free alcohol had run dry. In my mind, it was a cruel joke. All I wanted was a nice stiff drink to ward off the hangover woes, yet I could find no alcohol I had not paid for. This was a sad day indeed; it marked the day when alcohol would no longer come free. Once I stumbled upon this revelation, I immediately checked the balance in my bank account, which as it turned out, rivaled that of Nicolas Cage since his tax woes began. I now had a newfound determination to not let this privilege go to waste. The days being scrutinized by waitresses when I order a drink and bouncers blocking my entrance to clubs and bars were finally done. To help curtail my current disposition, I started skipping going to bars in favor of a good oldfashioned kickback. Here is where I learned another hard les-
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son: Being only one of the few people in your group of friends that is 21 years old sucks. It means there is now a prerequisite to partying with your friends, and it comes in the form of cash or vodka, preferably the latter. So before actually getting to kick back, I headed to Ralphs and bought the cheapest vodka there — a big mistake in the making. The vodka must have been replaced with rubbing alcohol at some point between when it was bottled and when it made it into my mouth. As I soon learned, cheap vodka tastes even worse when you know you are the one who overdrafted your bank account to pay for it. All I got in return was a night not to be remembered and the inevitability of sickness the morning after. I should have just shelled out a few more bucks for better alcohol. Oh well, another lesson learned. The following morning with a headache ensuing, I headed out for the day on a new quest. For the time being, alcohol would have to take a back seat as I ventured into the world in search of cash to support my habit that was bankrupting me faster than a person can tally the mistress’ of Tiger Woods. After a few months, I finally got a job, and there was finally a
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glimmer of hope that my dry spell would end. But alas, it quickly became a vicious and unfair cycle. The more I worked, the more my bank account began to overflow, but I also lost all ability to spend money the way I wanted because of work and school. This would not be a problem for most students in college, but I do intend to accomplish an incredible feat and graduate from San Diego State in four years rather than the standard six or seven. Slowly, I was learning that in the real world — aka once you reach the ripe age of 21 years old — drinking loses its fun as the novelty begins to wear off. Before, it was taboo and every night spent out drinking was an adventure. Danger came in the form of campus cops and drunk tanks that lurked around every corner. Now all it takes is the flash of an ID and I am welcomed into an emporium of alcohol. Yet, after paying for a few shots, I can hear the faint call of free jungle juice at fraternity parties and the good ol’ days before my habit also came with a stigma of a support group attached.
BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (4/14/10) Figure out what you want this year, and then go for it! Don't hold back just because others demand that you adapt to their plans.Take your destiny into your own hands. Dash out to conquer the world only after you have formulated a logical plan. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 5 You can't quite find your balance today. Think about expenditures carefully, and limit them to what you need right now. Future requirements may shift. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - Whoever suggested that you "get away from it all" didn't have the whole picture. You need to handle responsibilities first. This leads to much-appreciated results. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 No amount of pushing will bring everything into alignment.Take time to determine which part needs to be replaced. Don't break anything else. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 Opportunities presented today come with hidden problems. Analyze the situation from the get-go. Don't let anything slide without comment. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 When someone close to you reveals his or her innermost thoughts and desires, you're perfectly positioned to fulfill them. Call in a favor to speed up the process. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -
The world beats a path to your door today. Accept the mission to perform services as required. Love grows in the process, so don't resist. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Everyone recognizes that change needs to occur. Do you need to start a revolution? Maybe not. Instead, envision your completed goal and dive in. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 5 - Management sets goals that you feel are overly ambitious. What to do? Separate the wheat from the chaff in order to focus on what's most important. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - With today's list of demands, follow the principle of divide and conquer. Parcel out tasks fairly, then help others as needed. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 6 - Check which way the wind is blowing concerning personal responsibilities. If you work more creatively, you'll get by and spend less. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 5 - You wonder where others came up with their issues.You need to figure out a way to satisfy them while also caring for yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Don't let it be said that you put your head in the sand today.You're better off counting the grains instead. Or let it all go and just enjoy the sun. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
—Mallory Sharp is a journalism junior who is forgetting what the inside of a bar looks like. —This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.
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PRISTINE PFEIFFER Staff Photographer Jeff Lewis shot this image of Big Sur ocean waves rolling onto the sand of a secluded corner of Pfeiffer Beach.
ACROSS 1 Talk back to 5 Super Bowl XXXIV winners 9 Dance move 13 Super stars? 14 Singer Brickell 15 Land of the Incas 16 Ingredient in some glazed chicken wings 18 Bring in 19 Land a plane 20 Charlie of “Two and a Half Men” 22 Morales of “Jericho” 23 Classified letters 25 Ming things 28 Throat problem 30 Dashboard tuner 33 Hood’s “piece” 35 Drum effect 36 That, in Toledo 37 1982 McCartney/Won der hit 41 Carte lead-in 42 Sanctuary section 43 Elongated swimmer 44 It became Ghana in 1957 47 American revolutionary who recruited Lafayette 51 Conductor Previn 52 Rice or Curry 54 War deity 55 Chicago Eight defendant Bobby 58 Gold diggers? 60 “NFL Live” airer 62 One of two in a Christmas song 64 Political group 65 Bond’s first movie foe
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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 66 Fax predecessor 67 Bad thing to take in Vegas? 68 This puzzle’s theme 69 Ladies in Mex.
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46 Of the highest quality 48 Ring of color 49 Reason for shaking hands? 50 Devereux’s earldom 53 Prefix with content 56 1960s-’80s Fords 57 Continental money 59 Circus safety features 60 Go out 61 Gp. that kidnapped Patty Hearst 63 Genetic initials