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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Vol. 95, Issue 6

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PREJEAN TO SUE Former Miss California, Carrie Ann Prejean, sues after losing her job.

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DATING & ROMANCE

Aztecs bullied by the Bruins

THE ULTIMATE ‘I DO’ College may be difficult, but find out what it’s like to be married while still in school.

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SPORTS

NOT SO SPECIAL Special teams’ mistakes dash the Aztecs’ hopes in the season opener.

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TODAY @ SDSU Celebrate Darwin Exhibit Donor Hall, Love Library Exhibit exploring Charles Darwin’s life and the theory of evolution, and features items gathered during his historic voyage to Galapagos Islands.

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Former fraternity house will host SDSU student veterans W H I T N E Y L AW R E N C E A S S I S TA N T C I T Y E D I T O R

San Diego State President Stephen L. Weber cut the ribbon Thursday for Fraternity Row’s newest occupant, Veterans House, during its grand opening celebration.

“We have an opportunity for national leadership with regard to this next generation of veterans,” Weber said. “And in fact, we’re exercising a lot of that leadership around the country, so of course I would want to be here and be a part of that.”

Paul Denyer, chairman of USO San Diego, presented a $5,000

check to the Veterans House during his speech at the grand opening.

The SDSU Student Veterans Organization has also received in-kind gifts such as a clock, T.V. and board games for the house.

SDSU alumnus and U.S. Navy veteran Arthur R. Barron donated $20,000 to partially cover the cost of the house’s three-year lease, according to Nathaniel Donnelly, assistant veterans coordinator and founder of SDSU’s SVO. The gift is contingent upon the SDSU Research Foundation raising the rest of the money.

“Our big push right now is to secure the funds to keep the house so that the gifts-in-kind can be situated here and be relevant,” Gwen Notestine, director of development for SDSU’s Arts and Culture Initiatives, said.

The Veterans House is believed to be the first on-campus housing

for veterans in the nation, but it may not be long until other universities follow suit.

David Curry, vice president of the Student Veterans Union and outreach liaison for the Veterans Service Program at the University of California, Irvine, said he attended the grand opening to get information and ideas for veterans housing at UC Irvine.

Donnelly said some oppose the on-campus housing because they feel it’s a form of segregation. He said the opposite is true, however; the Veterans House promotes student interaction as opposed to student veterans commuting to school and leaving campus immediately after class.

“We’re all here for the same reason. I’ve talked to a couple of (fraternity members) and they’re pretty

nice, so it shouldn’t be a problem,” business management junior and student veteran Juan Cortez said.

Like Cortez, many student veterans utilize the Montgomery G.I. Bill to cover the costs of obtaining a college degree. According to Donnelly, SDSU has almost 1,000 enrolled veterans, a number which he said he expects to surge in the coming year because of the new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, which grants qualifying students $2,000 for living expenses, plus paid tuition and a $1,000 per year book stipend. The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill went into effect Aug. 1.

“For the veterans, it’s great timing,” Cortez said. “With tuition hikes and all that, it’s not going to be that much of an issue to us as to other students because we have these benefits. All these things couldn’t have come at a better time.”

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tional marriage ... she would most certainly still be Miss California.”

Prejean neglected requirements of her contract by failing to make appearances she promised to attend. The directors had every right to dismiss her for violating an agreement that she signed.

Prejean violated her contract in more ways than one. She appeared in an advertisement for the National Organization for Marriage when her contract explicitly stated she couldn’t do that without permission. She refused to appear on the “Larry King Live” show even though she previously agreed to it. Prejean abandoned her responsibilities in favor of self-promotion.

Her own blind ambition trumped her duties as Miss California.

Prejean is desperately attempting to stay in the limelight even though her 15 minutes of fame are through. Because she is now suing the organization that helped her get where she is today reveals that she is inconsiderate and only looking out for her future career.

Prejean brought these circumstances upon herself. It was Prejean who talked with multiple reporters and appeared on numerous television networks discussing her controversial opinion.

Her image as a wounded beauty queen is counteracted by her benefiting from the entire situation. Former Miss California mainstreamed herself, and as a result of the attention, experienced a backlash.

Prejean chose to speak out against a controversial issue many Californians closely follow, but failed to do so in an eloquent and thoughtful manner. While I disagree with Prejean’s views on gay marriage, she has every right to voice her opinion, as everyone does.

But this is no longer about her personal views. It is about the belief that she is entitled to money after this entire ordeal.

Prejean is selfish and willing to exploit others for her own gain.

Prejean has already written an autobiography and will likely make a large profit from it. This lawsuit seems very timely with her upcoming book release and is likely yet another shameless publicity stunt.

All this boils down to is a simple labor dispute. She was contracted to fulfill a job and she failed. She needs to dismiss this case, as it has no legitimate claim, and move on.

Miss California is not representative of California or a political title. She made a big mistake when she put her ideology to the forefront of the camera and forgot about her job duties. In an economy where jobs are hard to come by, it was not smart to neglect her contractual obligations. Last I heard, Prejean, McDonald’s is always hiring.

—Sarah Grieco is a public relations junior.

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

AGAINST ALL ODDS

Boycott the United Kingdom

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egardless of your views on controversial issues such as the War on Terror or the Guantanamo Bay controversy, we can all agree on something: We do not condone the acts of terrorism.

This seemingly universal sentiment is why the release of the Libyan mass murderer, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, from his Scotland prison has stirred up such negative sentiment across the country.

Yet oddly, Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill doesn’t see it that way.

In a move that has stunned millions, al-Megrahi, one of the conspirators behind the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland was released by MacAskill on humanitarian grounds. MacAskill’s reasoning: alMegrahi is suffering from prostate cancer.

With inflamed tensions and hostile disbelief, many Americans are calling for a boycott of the United Kingdom – and we should support them 100 percent.

The terrorist’s early release means he is exempt from serving his entire sentence. This puts him back on the streets, free to commit more atrocities, and clearly demonstrates to the world the United Kingdom’s weakness in the face of pressure.

What the British government is framing as a compassionate release for a cancer-stricken man had more to do with British commercial interests, according to www.nydailynews.com. In an attempt to acquire friendly relations and a possible oil contract with Libya, Britain stood idly by as al-Megrahi was released. He served slightly more than 11 days for each of the 270 men, women and children he killed.

Most of the passengers were American citizens – 189 to be exact – and Britain’s silent support of the release has infuriated many Americans.

President Barack Obama’s chief spokesman, Robert Gibbs, described the

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Prejean’s lawsuit shameful eauty queens and drama queens seem to go hand in hand. Especially when describing this past year’s Miss USA pageant, which featured La Jolla resident Carrie Prejean. Prejean made headlines with her response to a question about gay marriage, which she does not support — “no offense to anyone.” Prejean finished in second place and claims her controversial answer cost her the crown.

Shortly following the pageant, Prejean appeared across the media circuit, claiming the results were unfair. She projected herself as a victim and speculated that, “On April 19 on that stage, I exercised my freedom of speech and I was punished for doing so.” Nevermind her inarticulate and clumsy response. Despite the controversy, Donald Trump, the owner of the Miss USA pageant, expressed his support for Prejean and stated she would remain Miss California.

Not long after, Prejean was dismissed as Miss California for failing to uphold her contractual agreements. Co-director of Miss California USA Keith Lewis said the main reason for firing her was “Prejean’s unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organization.” These were mandatory appearances that were part of her contract.

Claiming libel and religious discrimination, Prejean filed a lawsuit on Aug. 31 against the Miss California USA organization.

Prejean’s lawyer claimed she did not break any commitments and told www.foxnews.com, “If Carrie had not answered the question in support of tradi-

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homecoming celebration in Lybia as “outrageous and disgusting.”

Britain has clearly allowed political and economic interests to transcend justice and it is abominable.

Although British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has tried to separate himself from such corruption, his decisions have severely wounded U.S.British relations.

“This sets a dangerous precedent that we must correct. Just because he was already released does not mean he cannot go back. Get involved in the boycott today.” “(The release) is going to damage U.S. relations with Britain for years to come,” former U.S. Justice Department official David Rivkin said.

And the damage has already begun.

Through the global reach of the Web and social media, opponents of this political move have been popping up all over the Internet.

Groups urge Americans not to travel to Scotland or anywhere in the United Kingdom, and to avoid doing business there.

This may sound like a mere temper tantrum in comparison to the injury already done by al-Megrahi’s release, but something needs to be done.

Americans made 340,000 trips to Scotland last year and spent $371 mil-

lion, or 21 percent of money spent by all non-British visitors, reports USA Today. The U.S. is Scotland’s single biggest export market, with whiskey alone accounting for about $529 million.

If Americans stand together and vote with our pocketbooks, we can have a great impact.

The Scottish government can be pressured to send al-Megrahi back to prison. MacAskill should be forced to resign. Brown should face the world community and make a public apology for the corruption he allowed to possess his leadership.

A boycott on the U.K. is much easier than you think. You could choose to steer away from the BBC for news. Do not travel to Scotland.

If a Scottish vacation wasn’t in your plans in the first place, be sure to visit the Web site, sign the petition and follow the boycott at www.boycottscotland.com.

We cannot allow a convicted terrorist to get away without serving his sentence. By doing so, we send a message to the globe that justice is not chief in our society, crimes against humanity go without punishment and corruption reigns free.

A mass-murdering terrorist should not go free, regardless of medical complications.

This sets a dangerous precedent that we must correct. Just because he was already released does not mean he cannot go back. Get involved in the boycott today.

—Ashlie Rodriguez is a political science and journalism senior.

—This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec. Send email to opinion@thedailyaztec.com.

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Station fires in Los Angeles use full year’s supply of water and fire retardant Number of gallons of water dropped on the Station fire:

1.7 million Number of homes destroyed by the Station fire:

76

Number of acres consumed by the Station fire: more than

150,000

Amount of the wildfire contained:

51%

Number of firefighters killed in the Station fire:

2

Taxpayers make profit from major U.S. banks that repaid government bailout money Profit Americans have made from the largest eight U.S. banks have fully repaid bailout obligation funds:

$4 billion Amount U.S. Treasury Department spent to bail out banks during the financial crises:

$700 billion Amount of interest U.S. banks still owe the federal government:

$6.2 billion Increasing reports of voter fraud likely to delay election results in Afghanistan Number of serious election fraud reports according to Afghan officials:

550 According to results leading opposition candidate Hamid Kanzai has:

46%

of the vote

According to results, Abdullah Abdullah has:

31%

of the vote

—Compiled by State of Mind Contributor Tom Hammel

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The report from the U.S. Department of Education recently revealed two-thirds of students take out loans for college and have an average debt of $23,186 as of graduation. The report also revealed that the economic recession has pushed students to borrow 25 percent more money in loans during the academic year of 2008-09 than the previous year, marking the largest increase in the past 15 years. The additional loans totaled at $75.1 billion nationwide.

After analyzing tree rings, lake sediments and ice cores from 23 sites in the Arctic, researchers have discovered that temperatures in the Arctic have reached their highest levels in the past 2,000 years. This supports scientists’ claims that the region is especially sensitive to the warming effects of greenhouse gases and solar heat. After global temperatures slowly declined during the past two millennia, the past 100 years have seen an increase in temperature. Since the century-long rise in temperature began, the past decade has been the warmest.

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The State Supreme Court of Montana is set to begin hearings on the appeal case of a lower court decision that ruled in favor of recognizing physician-assisted suicide as a state constitutional right. Robert Baxter, a 76-year-old retired truck driver diagnosed with lymphocytic leukemia, argued that his doctor’s refusal to give him a medically assisted suicide was a violation of his constitutional rights. After the court ruled in favor of Baxter on the day he died, the appeal case became a statewide issue, with both sides agreeing that the Montana Supreme Court will rule in favor of the right to a physician-assisted suicide.

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Last Wednesday, gunmen killed 18 and wounded two in the El Aliviane drug rehabilitation cen-

ter in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, marking the city’s fourth drug rehab clinic shooting driven by drug cartel conflict in the past two years. Because Mexican President Felipe Calderón began a nationwide assault against drug cartels in December 2006, more than 11,000 people have died from gun violence and some 10,000 federal troops have been sent to Ciudad Juarez to replace corrupted local government forces and stunt drug trafficking into the U.S. With a record-breaking 326 deaths from gun violence, last month was the most violent month on record for Ciudad Juarez.

Last Monday, The World Trade Organization approved $295 million worth of sanctions on American goods that are to be paid throughout several years to punish the U.S. for failing to prohibit the payment of illegal subsidies on domestic cotton growers. This is the fifth ruling in an ongoing case initiated by Brazil that began in 2002, which aimed to penalize the U.S. for maintaining its place as the world’s second-largest cotton producer by paying some $3 billion to its own farmers on an annual basis.

Washington officials argued that the U.S. should pay no more than $30 million in damages.

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A taxpayer-funded film depicting pornography was released in Stockholm, Sweden last Thursday. Feminist documentarymaker Mia Engberg received 500,000 Swedish kronor, the equivalence of $69,000, in government funds to create the X-rated film titled “Dirty Diaries.”

After receiving criticism by conservative politicians in the Swedish government, Engberg replied, “We are producing 70 minutes of high-quality film it’s just 500,000 kronor. They couldn’t spend the money any better.”

–Compiled by State of Mind Contributor Tom Hammel

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First comes love, then comes marriage A M I N AT A D I A F E AT U R E S E D I T O R

Making a serious relationship commitment while in college can mean anything from promising to remain monogamous to saying “I love you.” For some, it means much more than that: getting married.

Maintaining a long-term relationship in college can be difficult to say the least. With the abundance of parties, opportunities to meet new people and chances to grow as a person, it’s not easy to preserve a long-term commitment. However, some couples put aside all outside influences and choose to take the ultimate vow.

For couples who are certain they’ve found “the one,” the decision to get married becomes the obvious next step in declaring their love for one another.

Recent Point Loma Nazarene University alumna Katelyn Jones married her boyfriend the summer before her senior year of college.

“The day we started dating we knew we were going to get married,” Jones said. “I never planned on getting married while in college but we both felt ready and didn’t see the need to wait until after college.”

Jones and her husband Josiah were together for about a year and a half before they were married in May of last year. After returning from their honeymoon, they moved in together and finished their last year of college. Although things did change, such as living off-campus for the first time and together, Jones felt because they were married there was less pressure to try to balance all of her time between work, school and seeing Josiah.

“I don’t feel like I missed out on anything, I made a conscious effort to meet up with my friends as much as possible and have them over,” she said.

While her husband’s parents were extremely supportive, Jones admits that it took a bit of time for her parents to warm up to the idea, but they were eventually thrilled and supportive of her decision.

Planning a wedding is a huge task that can be more than overwhelming at times, but Jones claims she enjoyed the planning process and tried to stay organized while balancing school and work.

Many schools offer benefits and support for students who have decided to make that ultimate commitment with housing options for married couples. UCSD has multiple housing alternatives for married students and those who are in committed relationships. Referred to as the Associated Residential Community Housing, three separate housing options are available for graduate and professional students as well as undergraduates in committed relationships.

The unfurnished apartments vary in size and room number, but allow students to start their married lives together while living in close proximity to campus and finishing their degrees.

However, saying “I do” isn’t for everyone, and many college students believe marriage and engagements are better left for after graduation.

“I wouldn’t consider getting married in college,” finance and economics junior Derek Pires said. “Maybe engaged if it was long-term, but you should get your life together before you try and be dependent with someone else.”

For the non-commitment type, being married while in college couldn’t be farther down on their list of priorities.

“I think you should wait until you’re out of college because you haven’t experienced real life outside of school yet,” pre-nursing sophomore Alan Yanaga said. “There’s so many things you should be focusing on besides wedding and marriages.”

Students who don’t see the rush in getting married have a difficult time understanding why couples choose to get married before they’ve finished their degrees.

The pressures of college combined with married life may be overwhelming for college newlyweds, but there is support available. The San Diego State Counseling and

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For college students who are deeply in love and mature, getting married can feel like the right thing to do.

Psychological Services Office, located in Calpulli Center, offers couples counseling that can help students navigate through the stresses and responsibilities of serious, long-term relationships.

The U.S. Department of Education also offers financial assistance with grants and loans for independent married couples, which they can receive by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

For students who are considering making that lifelong commitment, it is vital to make sure to thoroughly consider the decision.

“It’s not for everyone,” Jones said. “You have to make a lot of sacrifices and work harder than other students. Really think about it and make sure that you can make it financially and that you are responsible enough. I had such a positive experience though that I can’t imagine doing it any differently.”

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What’s the harm in “harmless cheating?”

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ome people just get along better with the opposite sex.

You’ve heard the type: “Women are too catty for me,” or “I feel like she gets me.” In all honesty, there are always a few bad apples in any basket. Heck, there’s variety like you wouldn’t believe: sour to sweet and raw to bruised.

But, when your significant other starts playing the gender card, excusing his or her “friend time” with the opposite sex, it’s going to get heated.

Perhaps he’s just being friendly and enjoying some new conversation. Maybe she’s the outgoing type and has the ability to make new friends in any setting. Sometimes it’s the “seemingly harmless cheating” that can really peel your skin. And sometimes, your instincts may be right on — your partner is searching for another pairing.

In deciding whether your sweetheart is looking for a different flavor in his or her opposite gender excursions, there are a few things you should consider. I like to call them the four I’s of infidelity.

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tle bit about anything, you need to keep your friends, foes and facts straight. If you heard it through the grapevine, do your own research. It’s as simple as asking questions and being open about your thoughts.

Educate yourself on possibilities before making accusations. It isn’t fair to make an uneducated assumption about a loved one. With so much information available at your fingertips, you should research before you resent.

Ignorance Don’t assume every time your sweetheart goes out with a friend of the opposite gender he or she is making a strategic move to harm you emotionally. Some people really

do mesh better with the other sex. But if weekends turn into split time between her time out with the guys or his pre-planned lunch engagements, it’s reasonable to be open about your discomfort. Maybe your honey is making choices by acting on ignorance, so take it upon yourself to clarify.

Infidelity There are several ways to spot a cheater: unexplained nights out, long weekend trips with mixed-gender crowds and lengthy conversations about personal issues. Not all apples are bad; however, don’t disregard signs of infidelity. If your instinct is telling you something isn’t right, don’t deny yourself the gift of a gut feeling. Speak up and get the answers you deserve.

Emotional cheating is by definition, indefinable. It’s different for everyone because

everyone has different ways of accepting and reacting to circumstances. The most important thing in a relationship is communication. If you are able to speak respectfully and honestly to your loved one about your feelings, you will both have a clear understanding about what it means to respect one another and what lines you both agree not to cross. Every relationship has surprises; but no one wants to bite into the apple with the worm inside.

—Natalia Van Stralen is a journalism and political science senior.

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

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Aztecs let early lead slip away at Rose Bowl D AV I D P O P E A S S I S TA N T S P O R T S E D I T O R

PASADENA --- All it took was 16 seconds.

When the game clock showed three minutes remaining in the first quarter, the San Diego State football team and its fans were on top of the world.

Sophomore quarterback Ryan Lindley just scored his second touchdown of the game on a 78yard bomb to junior wide receiver Vincent Brown to put SDSU up 14-3 against UCLA in the Rose Bowl.

But on the Aztecs’ ensuing kickoff, Bryan Shields’ kick went only 47 yards before the Bruins’ Terrence A u s t i n the UCLA 33 returned ball 65 yards SDSU 14 to the SDSU 12-yard line.

On the next play, freshman running back Johnathan Franklin punched the ball in for a UCLA touchdown.

Just 16 seconds of game time had elapsed since Brown’s touchdown, and that was all it took to permanently switch the momentum in favor of the home team as the Bruins (1-0) won, 33-14.

Of course, that play in the first quarter didn’t end the game, but from then on, the Aztecs’ (0-1) offense was unable to get in gear.

Including the touchdown to Brown, Lindley was seven of 10 for 142 yards with two touchdowns to start the game for SDSU. But after those first two drives, he went 11 of 35 for 94 yards and three interceptions to finish out the night.

“There were little adjustments (UCLA’s defense) made,” Lindley said. “But at the same time, it was

really all about execution.”

The Bruins’ defensive adjustments held the Aztecs to fewer than 280 total yards while UCLA’s offense put up 359 yards on SDSU. “I think you know they mixed some things up pretty well,” head coach Brady Hoke said. “Coveragewise and also with pressure, and I think they dialed up some good things in there that gave us some problems and at the same time we had some opportunities we did not capitalize on.”

For the rest of the game, those missed chances doomed the Aztecs.

After Lindley’s first pick during the second quarter, SDSU recovered a fumble by Bruins quarterback Kevin Prince. Despite the regained possession, the Aztecs went three-and-out, punted and gave up the go-ahead touchdown two plays later.

After another three-and-out by the SDSU offense, UCLA once again took advantage and marched down the field in six plays and went up by another touchdown, leading 23-14 going into the half.

While the offense never found its stride, the Aztecs defense found new life in the second half.

The Bruins were held to two punts and a field goal on their first three possessions of the half. On their fourth drive, sophomore linebacker Luke Laologi picked off Prince and returned the ball to the UCLA 23-yard line.

Three plays later SDSU set up for a field goal but had it blocked and returned for a 70-yard touchdown to seal the Aztecs’ fate at the end of the third quarter.

SDSU will get its opportunity to get to .500 when the Aztecs play host to Southern Utah on Saturday in their home opener at Qualcomm Stadium.

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

Junior wide receiver Vincent Brown caught this 78-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Ryan Lindley in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against UCLA. The Aztecs led 14-3 early on, but UCLA came back strong, winning 33-14.

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Blunders on special teams cripple SDSU Kickoff return and blocked kick seal the Aztecs’ fate at UCLA E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR

PASADENA — San Diego State sophomore quarterback Ryan Lindley throws a 78-yard bomb to receiver Vincent Brown and the text messages start flowing in.

“Got to like this game so far,” one reads.

“We are playing amazing,” says another.

The ensuing kickoff comes seconds later. Junior kicker Bryan Shields boots a fluttering ball to the 23-yard line, and UCLA’s Terrence Austin rips off a 65-yard return.

One play later, the Bruins score.

Just like that, what was once a cozy 14-3 lead, is now a scary 14-10 nail-biter.

Everyone knows about the offensive and defensive components of a game, but most forget about the value of special teams. With one play, an entire game can switch.

After Austin answered Brown’s 78-yard score with a huge runback, UCLA rattled off 30 unanswered points — a product of a severe change in momentum.

“That is obviously a big momentum swing,” SDSU head coach Brady Hoke said. “You have the 80-yard touchdown and have some momentum and that’s part of the game, no question about it.

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

While sophomore quarterback Ryan Lindley struggled late in the game, it was the Aztecs’ special teams that doomed SDSU. Poor return coverage and a blocked kick returned for a touchdown, proved to be the two defining moments of the season-opening game.

It is enthusiasm for the game and the emotion of the game; and then you let a kickoff return squirt out

of there and that is a problem.”

But the Aztecs’ special teams’ woes didn’t stop there. No, even

after averaging only 49.5 yards per kickoff in the first half, SDSU committed another severe special

teams’ blunder in the second half.

Sophomore offensive lineman Tommie Draheim blocked on the right side on the field goal unit.

Usually, when he’s finished blocking his man, he looks up, and generally sees the ball flying through the uprights. But against the Bruins on Saturday night in front of 55,761 fans at the Rose Bowl, Draheim saw something different.

“I looked up to see the ball, and it was nowhere,” he said. “I started hearing the crowd and I turned around and he was running down the sidelines.”

“He” was UCLA corner Alterraun Verner, who scooped up a blocked Lane Yoshida field goal and took it 70 yards to the house.

The Aztecs could have cut into a 26-14 UCLA lead in the third quarter, but instead, missed a field goal and gave up seven points.

“That was a huge, huge deflating moment for me,” Draheim said.

“Considering the opportunity we just had. We had an interception and then we go 3-and-out and then getting the field goal blocked; that was definitely a momentum change.”

Special teams coach Dan Ferrigno said, as expected, his unit just flat-out didn’t play well on Saturday night.

“It changes the game,” he said of big plays in the special teams game.

“They’re big, game-changing plays.

“We just had some crucial errors in special teams, so no, I’m not happy with my trip to the Rose Bowl.”

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aiter, retail assistant and store clerk are three different jobs I’ve held with one thing in common: dealing with the incoherent public.

These jobs emphasize customer service, which best I can tell means accommodating those with entitlement issues. Don’t get me wrong; I’m grateful to be working in a grocery store that pays relatively well.

Likewise, I know people are expected to be catatonic because nearly everyone shops while on autopilot.

However, I think dealing with a lot of the customer behavior is beyond my job training. First, there are the teenagers, with Starbucks in hand. Forgive me if I get a tad impatient when I’m approached by them wanting to make a bong out of common household items. What, do I look like I go to San Diego State? Get a job and stop putting those lattes on Dad’s credit card.

The elderly are hard to gauge; they are either running over me with their Rascal Scooters, or they are so slow their bananas ripen before they get to the checkout.

Either way, they represent a real liability as they could keel over at any second — we once lost one in the aisle. I was glad I wasn’t the one in the department who took the CPR and defibrillator courses.

Clean-up on aisle seven.

My favorites are the housewives. I won’t mention the area that I work to protect the identity of my store, but these women seldom have jobs. They dress in

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sparkly T-shirts and designer flipflops. A young daughter may be dressed as a carbon copy, complete with the painted nails and lip gloss. Although their lives seem pretty sweet, they exude anger when entering the store. Resentful of being ignored by their husband and kids, they use me as an outlet to vent their frustration. At the beginning of their tirades they are only blaming me for the bad produce, but by the end of the rant I’m responsible for their failed marriage as well.

My most astounding customer experience occurred during the fires in October 2007. Flames engulfed San Diego and panic permeated the air. My store was in the fire-zone, but remained open to provide our customers with family necessities. Against this backdrop, a customer strolled up to me, apparently unaware of the state of emergency and said with a cheery tone, “I’m decorating my house, do you know where I can get some flowers around here?” I was taken aback, was she having a fire party?

Sometimes, I turn to my veteran co-workers to see how they cope.

With a passion rivaling Robert Downey Jr., one guy likes to confuse customers by assuming various characters from famous movies. Last week he was Bruno.

He greeted every customer with a flamboyant, “Hi guys” and responded to questions with an enthusiastic, “Ach-ya.” Personally,

I’m hoping the Academy recognizes his performances come Oscar season.

Another immature way I pass the time is by asking my fellow workers questions in code. For instance, “What time are you off?” roughly translates to, “How hot is that girl who’s standing next to you?” Too bad my co-workers and I don’t speak the same second language. The ladies at the nail salon next door speak Vietnamese and talk smack about their customers all day long.

I’ve developed my own tricks to deal with hostile customers. For example, when a rude customer approaches me demanding an outof-stock item, I reassure them I’ll look in back. By look in back, I mean hang out in the backroom for five minutes without looking for the item.

I’m hopeful that by getting a degree I’ll be able to steer clear of the public. Then again, I may be kidding myself; the number of NASCAR dads and popularity of Oprah ensures that the public is unavoidable. At least I won’t be on the front lines of customer service.

In the meantime, I’ll continue to be your worthy servant by greeting you, assisting you and providing samples. By all means, let me know if you are not fully satisfied.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/08/09) Travel looks good this year, with minor complications.

The hardest part is having to leave somebody you love. Instead of being sad, make it a celebration. Re-establish family roots. If you can't get the whole gang together at any of your homes, pick a campground or hotel somewhere in the middle.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 6 You're onto new ways to make money and gain security. Use your natural enthusiasm and follow through on an old dream.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - You're very decisive now. Make decisions and choices you can live with for a while.

Declarations made now will last.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 Something's coming due; better check your in-box.You can use the extra money this will generate. Don't spend it yet.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - Your friends have something to tell you.

This could get you agitated. Remember: it's what they do now that counts.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - The boss wants to give you a raise, but only if you obey the rules. Don't bother asking if you've been habitually tardy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -

If you're unsure, talk to your spiritual advisor. Sometimes it's good to get an outside perspective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 5 You're slow today, but steady. Set up your accounts so you won't have to look at them for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Be careful about what you pass along.

Some of the information is from a slanted point of view.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - The work slows down, letting you think about other things ... like the money you'll earn from this endeavor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - If you start a new business now, there will be confusion, but you'll get past it. Go ahead and make your move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Keep pushing against an invisible barrier, and you'll get past.There's solid ground up ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Stock up on provisions for a rainy day.

You may feel like it'll never rain, but it will.

Be prepared. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—Jared Whitlock is a journalism senior.

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

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ACROSS 1 Unshiny photo finish 6 Tree with quaking leaves 11 Usually nonmelodic music genre 14 Not moving 15 Work on a loom 16 Under the weather 17 *Hilarious joke 19 Narc’s org.

20 Ages and ages 21 Depression era migrant 22 Bat one’s eyelashes, perhaps 24 Method: Abbr.

25 Lincoln wore one 27 Pay for a hand 28 Bank encumbrance 30 Sound heard twice in “gargantuan” 32 Command to an attack dog 35 Dressing for romaine and such 38 Palm Pilot or BlackBerry, briefly 39 *Worry, slangily 42 Mex. neighbor 43 Hardly geniuses 45 Contest submission 47 Arrived 48 Poet Pound 50 Old hands 52 Coerce 54 Infield protector 58 Retreats in the desert 60 Bring up 61 Field of expertise 62 Jr. high, e.g.

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 67 One way to read 68 White-sheet wearer, on Halloween 69 Sixth sense, for short 70 Sources of blue eyes, say 71 Shipping weight deductions DOWN 1 Studio sound equipment 2 Be a thorn in the side of 3 Prom goers 4 Railroad bridge support 5 UFO crew, presumably 6 Greet the morning 7 Brownish photo tint

8 Party headgear 9 Genesis outcast 10 Spongy ball brand 11 *Enduring, as a storm 12 Tip off 13 One in a buffet stack 18 Ear part 23 “Shane” star Alan 26 Surrealist Salvador 29 “That’ll do, thanks” 31 Movie critic, at times 32 Restful resort 33 Deposed despot Amin 34 *Freight-bearing vessel 35 Stockholm-bound carrier 36 Jerusalem is its cap.

37 Set (down) 40 Street urchin 41 Ralph Kramden’s

pal 44 Sprinkler attachment 46 Boris’s partner in toon espionage 48 Online birthday greetings, e.g.

49 Round number?

50 Outlaw-chasing group 51 Poolroom triangles 53 Prompt again 55 Vine-covered recess 56 Get extra value from 57 Garment that can follow the starts of the answers to starred clues 59 Thick carpet 64 Bullfight shout 65 Rank above cpl.