The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 31

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Vol. 95, Issue 31

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FOOD & DRINK

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WHAT’S COOKIN’?

CIRCLE OF LIFE

Sam the Cooking Guy will help you find your inner chef.

“The Lion King” is becoming box office king in San Diego.

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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1913

Viejas Arena gets new scoreboard

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

The home of San Diego State men’s and women’s basketball replaced its octagonal scoreboard with this four-LED video display goliath. Read about the new scoreboard and the men’s basketball team’s reaction to it on page 3.

GREEK BEAT Trophies given to Greeks at Homecoming Standards of Excellence trophies were given out to the highestrated chapters of each of the four councils in the Greek system last Saturday at San Diego State’s Homecoming. The winners were rated by a point system based on chapter management, external relations including community service and involvement, membership development and compliance with policy.

The Interfraternity Council’s first place Dean’s Trophy was given to Sigma Phi Epsilon, which achieved 86 percent of the points, according to Doug Case, coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Within the IFC, Phi Kappa Theta won second place with 82 percent of the points, and Alpha Epsilon Pi won third place with 79 percent.

The Panhellenic Association’s first place Dean’s Trophy was given to Delta Zeta, which achieved 83 percent of the points. Pi Beta Phi won second place with 81 percent of the points and Gamma Phi Beta

won third place with 79 percent.

United Sorority and Fraternity Council’s first place Carlson Cup was given to Alpha Pi Sigma, which achieved 98 percent of the points. Sigma Theta Psi won second place with 91 percent of the points, and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. won third place with 86 percent.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council’s first place Helios Cup was given to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., which achieved 93 percent of the points. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. won second place with 84 percent, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. won third place with 73 percent.

Second New Member Series The second New Member Series, titled “What You Don’t Know About Hazing Can Kill You,” will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Montezuma Hall. The program will be followed by a second educational program, “Drunk Sex or Date Rape: Can you tell the difference?” at 8 p.m. in Montezuma Hall. The

second program will be open to all Greek members and chapters can gain points toward the Standards of Excellence program by attending. These two workshops will be presented by Brett Sokolow, president of The National Center for Higher Education Risk Management, in a mock-trial format based on actual occurrences, according to Case. Sokolow will facilitate an interactive jury exercise with the audience, where the audience will hear a trial based on a real sexual assault case. For more information or details regarding the programs, visit www.ncherm.org.

Fraternity promoting its philanthropies this week Zeta Beta Tau is promoting its first philanthropy “Get on the Ball.”

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the next two days, Zeta Beta Tau members will be walking around campus with a huge ball trying to get signatures for their beneficiary, Sports Gift — a global organization focused on providing sports coaching and

equipment to underprivileged children around the world. For every signature, the fraternity gains a donation from its sponsors.

Michael Zamudio, philanthropy chair of Zeta Beta Tau, said the fraternity is hoping to double the $1,500 in donations it received last year.

Zeta Beta Tau’s volleyball tournament Zeta Beta Tau’s second philanthropy will be a volleyball tournament, “All Sorority Volleyball Classic,” for the Panhellenic sororities at 11 a.m.

Saturday in South Mission Beach.

Additional activities at the event will include a relay race, a sharpshooter contest and a sand art competition. The fraternity has not hosted this event since 1991, Zamudio said, so a ‘90s theme will be incorporated throughout the week’s activities.

After the tournament, the sporting equipment used will be donated to Sports Gift, Zamudio said.

Sorority holding campaign against alcohol abuse Delta Zeta will hold its “I Have a Choice” campaign from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow by the Free Speech Steps in Aztec Center, according to Rachel Wolfe, public relations chair for Delta Zeta. The goal of the campaign is to educate students and spread awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Sorority hosting Culture Night Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority Inc., will host its tenth annual Culture Night at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Casa Real.

The event will include free food, music and entertainment, and is open to all students and community members. The goal of Culture Night is to promote cultural awareness and interest within the San Diego student and local community, Denise Leyva, vice president of Alpha Pi Sigma said.

—Compiled by Staff Writer Reem Nour

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FOOD & DRINK

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Sam ‘the Cooking Guy’ keeps recipes easy sive,” he said. “Even that three or four dollar burger that you’re going to get today, add that up a couple times a day and you’re spending a lot of money. And you eat better, healthier and I’m not advocating eating only healthy food, but if you buy a burger or make a burger, the one that you make is going to be a hundred times healthier.”

Zien’s next cookbook will be released in April of next year, which is dedicated to people who accomplished something when everyone else said they couldn’t. His current book is available in most retail bookstores.

“Don’t let people tell you can’t do something,” Zien said. “Nobody likes people who want to put themselves out there and try do something different, everyone always says ‘you can’t do that.’”

Zien-recommended recipe to college students from “Just a Bunch of Recipes”:

K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R

Sam “the Cooking Guy” Zien is an average Joe when it comes to cooking. He doesn’t use fancy ingredients or chef terminology.

He has no ridiculously over-the-top recipes, and he even prefers burritos from a taco stand to dining at an expensive restaurant.

Overall, Zien just cooks good food — with a sense of humor.

As a rising celebrity in San Diego, Zien has a cooking show on Channel 4 San Diego and Discovery Health. He also has 11 Emmys underneath his belt.

Zien stands out from the other cooks and TV food hosts because he has no formal training and highly encourages eaters to improvise and experiment when creating meals. His recipes bring out the chef in every person with dishes that are simple to make and, of course, outrageously delicious. He serves basic dishes, each with a unique flare, such as Gooey Blue Cheese & Red Onion Quesadillas, Five-Minute Stir-Fry Noodles and Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Zien released a cookbook, “Just a Bunch of Recipes,” which came out last year and garnered immediate success from fans and cooks alike. The book is littered with humorous blurbs about his opinions on food and cooking, which include not feeding human food to dogs and having a mandatory rule when cooking with one’s grandparents.

Unsurprisingly, the book even contains fun recipes for a Grilled PB and Jelly Sandwich and (Fake) Crème Brûlée.

When starting out as a cook, Zien struggled to get recognized and was criticized for his approach to cooking, inexperience and inadequate kitchen. However, after sending his tape to two local TV stations, his cooking segments were well received, which allowed Zien to do two-minute segments twice a week for a year, for free.

Additionally, Zien’s transition to a full-time TV personality required him to quit his job

BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA It’s like eating buffalo wings, but on a pizza.

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

at a biotech company to pursue his career.

“They paid me well,” Zien said. “But I was miserable and I don’t want to sound corny, but on your last day on the planet, what are you going to remember? You’re not going to remember the money part, and anybody who says that, it’s a bunch a BS. You got to be happy. They say if you like it, you’ll be good at it, and it’s true.”

Despite his success, when asked if the Food Network would have his show on its channel, Zien was not met with open arms because of his untraditional approach to cooking.

“I think it’s my style, I’m not trained,” Zien said. “I mean, I drop stuff on the ground; I pick it up and use it, but what the reality is what people take away from my message is, that they can cook. And whatever you end up doing is fine and that’s what it should be. People shouldn’t be wrapped up.

I’d rather people cook and make anything than make it my way.”

Additionally, Zien discourages college students from dining out as it often becomes a bad habit in the future.

“Quit going out; it’s just too damn expen-

4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) butter 4 tablespoon hot sauces — not like Tabasco but more a Louisiana-style, i.e. Frank’s 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken (From a precooked deli chicken) 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing One 12-inch ready-made pizza crust, such as Boboli 1 cup shredded mozzarella 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small pot, melt the butter with the hot sauce, stir well and remove from the heat.Add the chicken and mix well. Spread the blue cheese dressing on the pizza crust, then top with the chicken mixture. (Don’t worry if it’s messy because it will be.)

Top with mozzarella. Bake until bubbly, brown and awesome-looking, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, cut into wedges and serve.

Letting the good times roll this Oktoberfest ASHLIE R ODRIGUEZ S TA F F W R I T E R

All year long, international beer aficionados wait for the world’s biggest outdoor festival and their chance to party with millions of others at Munich, Germany’s annual Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest has become one of the world’s biggest gatherings, attracting 6.2 million attendees in 2007 full of fun activities and depleting almost 7 million liters of beer.

Partying with more than 6 million people might be a bit more than laid-back San Diegans can handle, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a party of their own.

Throughout the month of October, San Diego is booming with a sundry of local Oktoberfests in cities such as El Cajon, La Mesa, Julian, Carlsbad, Ramona, Encinitas and Ocean Beach. Each city hosts a Saturday or Sunday where blocked-off streets burst alive with stages of live music, Bavarian beer gardens, games and of course, succulent sausages, bratwursts, and the traditional, yummy favorites of an authentic German Oktoberfest.

This boisterous, fun-loving festival began in Munich in 1810 to honor one of the country’s royal marriages, but it quickly caught on as an annual affair.

According to beeradvocate.com, starting in mid-September and ending with a great agricultural show in early October, the 16-day celebration was Germany’s yearly chance to enjoy the balmy, cool temperatures of the fresh fall weather. Thousands of German citizens with women in dirndl dresses and men in lederhosen congregated to enjoy the delicious, crisp tastes of numerous German-made beers. While basking in the sunshine, festivalgoers were able to leave their work behind and take pleasure in games, music, food and friends, which caused them to work up quite a thirst.

Almost 200 years later, Oktoberfest has become the world’s largest beer festival, popping up all over the international scene and

bringing together enormous amounts of beer connoisseurs each year.

Here in San Diego, cold brews can be sipped with the warm sun and cool ocean breezes. The glistening waters of Ocean Beach and Carlsbad, and the mountainous ambiance of Julian and Ramona transform San Diego’s Oktoberfest into a one-day-getaway that appeals to a wide variety of people.

For many, the pleasure of Oktoberfest lies in the immense amount of German beer varieties that come together just once a year. Germany is known for more than 1,000 breweries each with its own distinct taste and signature.

Light beers, such as Berliner Weisse, a refreshing wheat beer brewed in Berlin and often drank with a side of fruit to bring out hidden accents, neighbor thick, dark frothy favorites such as Weizenbock, Dunkel Weizen and Rauchbier.

Nothing pairs better with a cold, tasty brew like authentic German Wies’n Hendl, tender and flavorsome chicken, Wurst sausages that pop with every bite and

Brez’n, large, soft pretzels steaming with salty goodness.

While Oktoberfest may not be ideal for vegetarians, San Diego’s festivities make it a point to provide an alternative menu for the health conscious and include loads of fresh fruit, vegetables and sauerkraut — melt-inyour-mouth cabbage.

Complimenting a sunny day of drinking and eating are the wild games and activities varying city to city. In Ocean Beach, a Sausage Toss, sausage-eating competition and 5k Brat Trot a 5k run gave visitors their chance at more than $10,000 in cash and prizes.

Only once a year can San Diegans let down their hair and come together to a share a weekend full of laughter, cheer and unity.

Oktoberfest attendees reminisce over the friendships made, the perfect Kodak moments captured and the memories collected that the annual event brings.

Dust off those dirndl dresses and lederhosen and let the good times roll at an Oktoberfest.

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SPORTS

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Aztecs’ home gets Evans recovers from scoreboard facelift injury to make impact

Kallie Larsen / Staff Photographer

San Diego State junior outside hitter broke her ankle the summer before she was supposed to join the Aztecs.

B E AU B E A R D E N S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

When the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians’ 10-year, $6.9 million naming rights agreement with SDSU went into effect on July 1, Viejas Arena received a new four-LED video display scoreboard.

State-of-the-art 26-foot by 15-foot LED scoreboard added to Viejas Arena E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR

San Diego State men’s basketball sophomore forward Tim Shelton has never been a wristband- or headband-wearing guy.

He’s always preferred a more humble basketball game attire.

But now that SDSU’s Viejas Arena has a new, state-of-the-art scoreboard — which will make Aztec players more visible than ever – Shelton has had to rethink some parts of his on-court style.

“Maybe I’ll make sure I shave a little bit more,” Shelton joked.

When the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians’ 10-year, $6.9 million naming rights agreement with SDSU went into effect on July 1, Viejas Arena received a scoreboard makeover. The home of Aztec basketball replaced its $1.2 million octagonal scoreboard with a 26-feet-high-by-15feet-wide, four-LED video display goliath.

The new center-hung scoreboard features the latest Daktronics LED video technology, which provides SDSU fans the ability to see live and recorded video images from any seat in the arena.

“That new scoreboard is phenomenal,”

head coach Steve Fisher said. “Our players were standing out there looking at it, mouths open, and I said, ‘Won’t it look a whole lot better when my picture’s on all four sides?’ And they all said, ‘Yes, it will.’”

While the Aztecs may have agreed with Fisher then, Shelton had his own ideas for using the new scoreboard last Friday at SDSU’s first practice of the season.

“I’m trying to play video games in here,” he said with a laugh. “It’s really cool, though. It’ll be great for the fans to look at. It makes the gym so much better.

With the kind of program we have, it exemplifies it pretty well.”

For the past 12 seasons, Cox Communications paid the university more than $5 million for the naming rights to the arena. But on June 30, that deal expired, giving way to Viejas’ new 10-year agreement. Viejas Arena Director John Kolek told the SDSU Alumni Association that more than 200 signs will need to be changed from Cox to Viejas. Though the most notable change to the arena this season will undoubtedly be the scoreboard.

“The new center-hung will generate an electric atmosphere in our arena for our fans,” Kolek said in a press release. “This updated technology will be a win-win for fans and sponsors.”

Aztec fans can get their first glimpse of in-game scoreboard action at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, when SDSU takes on California Baptist in an exhibition match.

It was all planned out.

Hannah Evans would be joining the San Diego State volleyball team after graduating from Kingwood High School in Texas. But in an instant, that plan changed.

On the first day of summer after her senior year, Evans fell in her club volleyball team’s practice and broke her ankle. The injury required surgery and she would have to redshirt in her freshman campaign at SDSU. “It was hard,” the junior outside hitter said.

“It was definitely one of the hardest things I’ve ever done because you have to start completely over after working so hard.”

It may have been difficult for Evans, but all her work paid off the following season in 2007. She started in 28 of the Aztecs’ 29 matches and made an impact right away. In the opening week of the season, Evans notched consecutive double-doubles against UCSB and Long Island with 12 kills and 17 digs against the Gauchos and 15 kills and 16 digs against the Blackbirds.

“I trained all summer to be in there,” Evans said. “And it was good; I got that feeling back, the incentive and the drive. So it was a lot of fun.”

Evans may have played a big role for SDSU in her sophomore year, but her role was slightly reduced last year. She played in only 14 of the Aztecs’ 26 matches and started just once.

Evans kept at it though, and found her way back into the starting lineup this season.

But another obstacle came her way. She

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

lost the starter role for a couple of games.

Evans admitted it was frustrating, but her determination allowed her to get back in the lineup.

“I was in the gym focused, working really hard, trying to regain my starting spot,” Evans said.

“We have a really stacked team, especially in the outside hitting position. We can have anyone come in at anytime. It’s good and it’s also really competitive, so it always keeps you on your toes.”

SDSU will hit the road this week to start the second half of Mountain West Conference play when it takes on UNLV at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Cox Pavilion. The Rebels are coming off a 3-0 win against New Mexico. Still, UNLV (511, 3-5 in MWC play) has struggled this season and had lost its last four MWC matches before picking up the victory against the Lobos. The Aztecs (8-10, 3-5 in MWC play), on the other hand, have won their last two conference matches and will look to make it three in a row against UNLV.

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‘ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE’

The king lives on in award-winning musical

Courtesy of San Diego Civic Theatre

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Perhaps the most misunderstood lyrics are “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm ingonyama. Siyo Nqoba, ingonyama. Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala.” These words are not gibberish but actually the African language Zulu for “Here comes a lion, Father. Oh yes, it’s a lion. We’re going to conquer, a lion and a leopard come to this open place.”

However, they may be more familiar than one might think: They are the opening lines to the Disney film “The Lion King.”

Coincidentally, they are also the beginning lyrics of the Broadway play based on the movie. This month, the musical “The Lion King” has stopped in San Diego during its second sold-out decade on the stage, and it still gives audiences something to roar about.

The spectacle has won more than 40 major awards worldwide including the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1998 and caused director Julie Taymor to become the first woman in Broadway’s history to win a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical.

The score features the original music from the movie written by Elton John and Tim Rice, as well as three new songs also written by the same team. Additionally, there are more than 200 different puppets in the show, 53 cast members and an 18foot-long set piece of Pride Rock.

With all the splendor of the production, it’s no wonder “The Lion King” has been critically acclaimed around the globe. The spine-tin-

gling opening song “Circle of Life” features a cornucopia of jungle animals gathering from every direction, including a group that parade down the center aisle of the theater. The event only becomes more jaw-dropping in the recreated stampede of 52 wildebeests and an army of 39 hyenas.

One marvelous factor in “The Lion King” is its use of people in place of sets. Many actors dressed as the grasslands or plants will be on stage, giving the musical a unique and charming feel.

“The Lion King” pays homage to its roots by celebrating its African heritage. The cast uses the African tradition of masks to tell the story and become the animal characters.

Some cast members are even originally from South Africa, including Phindile Mkhize who plays Rafiki.

Also, during some scenes the dancers are dressed in traditional African clothing and there is a percussionist on both sides of the stage. Each is surrounded by a medley of African drums in order to better represent the musical culture of the continent.

“The Lion King” has proven to be the king of the Broadway world, delighting theatergoers everywhere.

The show will be in San Diego until Nov. 8 at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Performances are at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available at the theater box office located downtown at Third and B Street, all Ticketmaster locations or online at www.broadwaysd.com.

Courtesy of San Diego Civic Theatre

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY ALEESHA H A R R I S MANAGING EDITOR

Courtesy of Sumerian Records

It’s not often a band that plays in the U.S. has its roots in the United Arab Emirates; let alone one that hails from the metalcore genre.

For the currently U.K.-based band, Asking Alexandria, this piece of heritage is just one aspect

contributing to a future that looks enticingly bright.

On its debut album titled “Stand Up And Scream,” the relatively young band has nurtured and molded its sound into a unique blend of metal, screamo and electro.

The CD, recently released by Sumerian Records, debuted on the Billboard’s Heatseeker chart at No.

5 after selling 3,000 copies.

Pooling influence from fellow U.K. bands such as Bring Me The Horizon and Enter Shikari, Asking Alexandria has created a likeable and listenable album that is sure to garner the band some serious interest from American music fans.

Though “Stand Up And Scream” may not be breaking down any barriers with ingenious nor

mind-blowing, never-before-heard sound, it nonetheless is an advisable addition to the ranks of metalcore.

Asking Alexandria is currently touring throughout the U.S. with For The Fallen Dreams and Unholy in support of the headlining band Evergreen Terrace. For more information on the band visit its Web site, www.myspace.com/askingalexandria.

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Mayday Parade crowned king of Fall Ball ALEESHA H A R R I S MANAGING EDITOR

Electric pop energy was in full swing last Friday night at The Fall Ball ‘09 presented by AP Tour at the House of Blues in San Diego.

The venue was comfortably crowded as the first band, The Secret Handshake, took to the stage. With noticeable distortion on the vocals, the Texas-based band played light-hearted songs centered on having fun and growing up — a perfect fit for the largely adolescent crowd.

With an introductory sound bite from the TV classic “Saved By The Bell,” and an accompanying twirl around the stage with a prom dressclad blowup doll by vocalist Matt Wilson; Set Your Goals began its set.

The San Francisco Bay-Area natives brought an energy and sound to the stage that was decidedly absent from the previous band. Holding true to its more pop-punk roots, Set Your Goals blasted the crowd with infectious choruses and gang vocals.

Though the idea of a circle pit and hardcore-style dancing was largely lost on the passive crowd, the band nonetheless delivered.

The crowd went crazy as The Academy Is... arrived on the stage awash in blue light. Ripping directly into one of its more energetic numbers, the band elicited a level of crowd participation that had, up to that point, not been seen.

With the crowd singing and

bopping along, the band played popular songs both young and old such as “We’ve Got A Big Mess On Our Hands.”

Keeping consistent high energy, The Academy Is... left fans and foes entertained.

Though the crowd had thinned by the time the main act arrived on deck, those who remained were not disappointed.

Boasting a gladiator-themed intro song, Mayday Parade was attractively amiable. With raucous handclaps and sing-alongs filling the cavernous venue, the band set forth an impressive set.

Sounding much as it does on its CDs, Mayday Parade would undoubtedly have achieved the gold star achievement award of the night had one been awarded.

The band flawlessly delivered, providing audible support for Alternative Press’ decision to make the pop / alternative band its co-headlining band of this year’s Fall Ball.

For more information on the AP Fall Ball, visit www.altpress.com. For a list of upcoming shows at House of Blues, head to www.hob.com.

DA TV Visit the DA-TV YouTube channel to watch an exclusive interview with Mayday Parade guitarist Brooks Betts.

Maura Ochoa / Staff Photographer

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REEL 2 REAL

Spike Jonze brings the ‘Wild Things’ to life Adapted children’s book pleases its young audience members A L L I E D AU G H E R T Y A S S I S TA N T T E M P O E D I T O R

Courtesy of Warner Bros.

In Maurice Sendak’s beloved book “Where the Wild Things Are,” the ferocious beasts roar their terrible roars, gnash their terrible teeth, roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible claws. In Spike Jonze’s latest film adaptation, the wild things are misunderstood, moody creatures that are anything but terrible.

The movie follows the adventures of a young boy named Max, who runs away from home when he feels unloved. His travels eventually take him to the island where the wild things are. Here he encounters the emotional group of Carol (voiced by James Gandolfini), Alexander (voiced by Paul Dano), Judith (voiced by Catherine O’Hara), Ira (voiced by Forest Whitaker), Douglas (voiced

by Chris Cooper) and KW (voiced

by Lauren Ambrose). When the unstable bunch decides to eat Max, he saves himself by telling them he is a powerful king and has come to help them. “Will you keep out all the sadness?” a slightly skeptical wild thing asks. When Max promises to use his sadness shield to protect them, the six wild things and Max begin a crazy journey full of minor self-discovery.

Sendak’s book is only ten sen-

tences long, yet the movie runs about 94 minutes. The cinematic wild things are almost exact replicas of the book’s illustrations, right down to Max’s famous wolf suit. Other aspects are not paralleled between the two mediums, but most parts stay true to the movie’s roots.

“Where the Wild Things Are” is a whirlwind of feeling. Too many times the misery seems to be looking up only to come crashing back down. It seems as if every joke goes sour. Nonetheless, this is a children’s movie and it yields to its targeted audience. Plus, even adults can’t help finding the fuzzy critters adorable, and despite the bad plot, the movie has a pleasant mental aftertaste. The characters’ emotions are more human than wild, yet this makes them more relatable. It is only when Max and Carol have reached their self-realizations that the movie seems to have a purpose, but the road to these discoveries is merely aesthetically and adolescently pleasing.

“Where the Wild Things Are” is a good movie for kids, families and those who are a wild thing at heart.

For more information on “Where the Wild Things Are,” visit http://wherethewildthingsare.warner bros.com.

Movie: Where the Wild Things Are Distributed by: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Spike Jonze Grade: B-

LIVE AND DANGEROUS

Snow Patrol delivers tunes with Irish appeal K A I T L I N T R AT A R I S S TA F F W R I T E R

Last Saturday’s concert started off with a bang.

While the spotlight dropped down on lead singer Tom Higgenson, audience members welcomed the rest of Plain White T’s as it opened with the song “Let Me Take You There.” The band had a full set including guitarists Dave Tirio, Tim G. Lopez and Higgenson, bassist Mike Retondo and drummer De’Mar Hamilton. Regardless of its size, however, the band lacked stage presence and the members rarely interacted with one another, making its performance feel disjointed and impersonal. The crowd was most excited when Plain White T’s performed “1.2.3.4,” “Hey There Delilah” and “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You).” The band also debuted a new song titled “Boomerang,” set to be released on its upcoming 2010 album. By the end of the set Plain White T’s’ performance left a lot to be desired from its overly simple instrumentals and corny lyrics, but it left the stage with its fans cheering and everyone else ready for Snow Patrol.

Before Snow Patrol entered the stage, a screen displayed a list of cities the band wanted to “take back,” including San Diego. Snow Patrol began its performance with ambient purple lighting and an

extremely strong stage presence.

Music pounded throughout the stadium and all instruments played harmoniously. The intensity of Snow Patrol’s smooth sound and poetic qualities of singer Gary Lightbody’s voice and lyrics was enthralling, capturing and transporting audience members.

Lightbody engaged audiences in small bits of humorous conversation and included them in private jokes between him and other band members; explaining a reference made to an Irish soccer game score in which his team beat out a fellow band member’s team.

The band performed favorites such as “Chasing Cars” and “Run” while playing newer songs from last year’s album “A Hundred Million Suns.” Progression from song to song was fluid and the visuals worked as narratives to the music. Snow Patrol finished strong and returned to the stage at the call of the audience and performed four more songs, accompanied by a video incorporating its origami symbol transforming into a whole universe and world made of origami. The concert tied together themes and lyrics from previous songs until the very end.

Snow Patrol put on an amazing concert that was moving, entertaining and a great way to spend a Saturday night.

For more information on Snow Patrol, visit www.snowpatrol.com.

Log onto www . t h e d a i l y a z t e c . c o m t o r e a d a n intervie w with “Pa ra n o r m a l A c t i v i t y ” d i rector Oren Peli, who dishes all the spooky details on the mos t frightening f lic k of the y e a r.

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Wednesday October 21, 2009

HELP WANTED

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HUMOR: MEET IN THE MIDDLE

Girls, take off your Ugg boots

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an Diego has finally cooled down, which can only mean one thing: The Ugg boots have emerged.

Yes, the monstrosities known as Uggs can be seen all across campus now that it’s a frigid 64 degrees outside.

What puzzles me more than why girls are wearing these eyesores in a city with the nicest weather in America is why they wear them at all. These may be the most ridiculous shoes I have ever seen, yet millions of people buy them every year.

Let’s get the obvious reasons why I hate these shoes out of the way: The name of the boot is Ugg. As in, the sound you make when you see something ugly (which they are).

I’m sure many of the vegetarian, animal-loving readers do not know this, but Uggs are made of sheepskin. Every pair you see has claimed the life of an innocent lamb from Australia. Now that’s just cruel.

My roommate has a pair of the typical, knee-high tan Uggs, which she wears because she says they keep her feet warm.

But, we live in Southern

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

SA RA H GR E I C O A S S I S TA N T S TAT E O F M I N D EDITOR

California where the weather is at the very worst, breezy. The coldest day I have ever experienced in this lovely city was somewhere around 57 degrees.

Maybe I’m biased because I am from the East Coast, where a typical January night is so cold that ice barricades people’s doors shut. Even when girls wear them on cold days, I still judge them from a distance because these boots have no actual function and aren’t practical.

They aren’t waterproof and will get destroyed the second a drop of muddy water splashes on them. I know this because I splash water on every pair I see.

So, next time you wear these shoes on a rainy day, watch out. I will be the girl wearing rain boots that actually repel water.

The typical price of these sheepskin shoes range from more than $70 to $300. To put that in college student perspective, that’s half of my monthly rent or enough money to eat at Chipotle for a year.

When I scoff at my friends

who parade around in their overpriced boots, they say, “Sarah, just try them on, they’re comfortable.” To that I say, “Don’t try to trick me into wearing Uggs.”

Someone could potentially snap a picture, which I would immediately have to de-tag on Facebook. I would be mortified for life from the embarrassment I would suffer from wearing these shoes. Maybe they are comfortable, but so are moccasins or flip-flops, both of which are much more stylish.

Also, I have noticed that they have no arch support, which means in the long run, wearing them could be just as dangerous as Chinese foot binding.

So there you have it, not only are Uggs ugly, they’re also overpriced, useless and hazardous to your health.

Ladies, and the occasional gentleman, do me a favor: throw out the Uggs. And please don’t get me started on Crocs.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/21/09) If you decide to rent a video for your party, make sure it's upbeat and romantic. No true crime or horror stories.You have more cake than you really need. Invite more people.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Take every chance to share your feelings, enjoy the scenery and sample the food.

Today is a day to relax.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Pay attention to attire, makeup and environmental arrangements.This could be the party to top all parties.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 If you stay at home, you'll discover that comfort begins in the kitchen. Actually, a shopping trip is in order.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 It's all an act, but you are so good at it. By the end of the day, you're no longer acting.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 Romance is the stuff of fairy tales.You can have your story today if you pay attention to the moral.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 Beautify your environment.This could

include food preparation, or something that you've wanted for a long time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Whatever you want you can have.

Opportunities pop out of the woodwork at the most unexpected moments. Pay attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Pay attention to what you eat today.You may find yourself presented with the exotic food you've been craving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Life may seem like an uphill battle, but you're almost at the summit. Once you get there, you can see forever.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Group activities provide opportunities for gathering information and fitting pieces into the puzzle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - This is a really good time to paint or decorate.Tackle a project you've had on hold.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Schmooze with the group. Plan a nice dinner and celebrate remarkable success. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—Sarah Greico is a public relations junior.

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

LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS SUDOKU

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Instructions: Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

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PACKAGED MEAT Staff Photographer Dave Olender captured this moment of a PETA demonstration where people posed as packaged meat downtown near Horton Plaza.

ACROSS 1 Droops 5 Benchwarmer 10 Dull 14 Spiritual guide 15 Pageant trophy 16 Tot’s first word, often 17 Electrical worker’s action 20 Stuff to capacity 21 Like the healthiest corned beef 22 White House advisory gp.

23 “Don’t tase me, __!”

24 Discount retailer’s action 32 Virginia, for one 33 Sits on the sill, as a pie 34 Absorb, with “up” 35 Exaggerated publicity 36 Type of servant or engineer 37 Ready for picking 38 “You __ here”: mall map words 39 Arrested 40 Parson’s home 41 Feuder’s action 44 In the past 45 Actress MacGraw 46 Traffic jam causes 50 Toronto skyline landmark 54 Accused speeder’s action 56 On a single occasion 57 Two-time U.S. Open winner Fraser 58 Opposite of aweather 59 “The __ the limit!”

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 12 Gremlin and Pacer 13 Capital of Thailand?

18 Out of fashion DOWN 19 Time irregularities, in sci-fi 1 Bilko and York: 24 Prefix with foam Abbr.

2 Subtle emanation 25 Boutonniere site 26 Cupcake topper 3 “True __”: John 27 Spanish sweetWayne film heart 4 Rotate face-up, as 28 Continuing to one’s palm operate 5 Pain in the side 29 “Of Thee __” 6 Movie 30 Thicket 7 Tabloid 8 Russia’s __ 31 Olympics sword 32 Peacock Throne Mountains occupant 9 America’s pastime 36 Challenging the 10 Key of rapids, maybe Beethoven’s Ninth 11 Distance divided 37 Police cruiser 39 On the money by time 60 Freezing cold 61 Bakery offerings

40 Poly- equivalent 42 Sprints 43 Went on a tirade 46 Corp. money bigwigs 47 Place where the starts of this puzzle’s four longest answers result in a penalty 48 Part of CIA: Abbr.

49 Dagger of yore 50 Colombian cartel city 51 How many employees are pd.

52 Hard-to-find shoe width 53 Numbered hwys.

55 Word before Friday or pal