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Vol. 95, Issue 32

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I N S I D E T O D AY HEALTH & FITNESS

College Area theft increases

KNOW YOUR GIRLS Find out why women everywhere are getting to “know their girls.” page 3

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RAM HUNTING SDSU heads to Fort Collins, Colo., to take on Colorado State in a Mountain West matchup. page 7

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Reports of burglaries and thefts near Montezuma Road have increased since August. Police say this trend has been apparent for years, as students return to campus during the fall.

San Diego Police say thefts of electronics have been increasing S A R A H K O VA S H S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

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It’s that time of year again — the leaves are falling, the temperature is decreasing and college-area burglaries are on the rise. The increase in burglaries with the new academic year is not unexpected, as a similar trend has been continuing for several years now, according to San Diego Police Lt. Chuck Kaye. “The college corridor area … I would call it very safe, as far as violent crime,” Kaye said. “But when it comes to property crimes, it’s one of the areas that cause a headache.” Residents near Montezuma Road and the surrounding areas, mainly SDSU students, have reported more burglaries since August than is typical for the area. The burglaries gener-

ally take place in the daytime and items stolen are almost entirely small electronics such as laptops, cell phones and cameras. These objects are desirable to intruders, as they can easily be carried out and traded for cash or drugs, Kaye said. According to Kaye and SDPD Community Relations Officer Dean Thomas, these burglaries are almost 100 percent preventable and are crimes of opportunity. All but a few of the recent burglaries happened as a result of unlocked doors and open windows, some while residents were home. “For whatever reason, the people that live there don’t lock their doors and I assume that’s because of the lifestyle that includes people coming over all the time,” Kaye said. “So they don’t bother locking the doors.” So far, the estimated value of property stolen in that area is more than $10,000. Generally, people living in the area around Montezuma Road report a few crimes per month, but from Aug. 1 to Oct. 5, there have been 22 burglaries.

Because the items generally stolen are electronics, Kaye and Thomas recommend writing down serial numbers for any electronics that could potentially be stolen. The recovery rate of a person’s electronics that don’t have recorded serial numbers is much lower than someone who does have them. The burglaries that have taken place recently are because of a few repeat offenders, rather than several different people, according to Kaye. The Mid City police have some evidence, but have so far been unsuccessful in finding the burglars. “Historically, we’ve done a pretty good job of identifying and apprehending the majority, or what we think are the people who have the majority of responsibility for these burglaries,” Kaye said. “At this point we have finger print evidence, we’ve got some DNA that’s been going through the lab, but we have not had a hit yet that tells us anything. So at this point in time, we’re a little frustrated.”

The map of burglarized areas shows that areas such as Talmadge, which has an active neighborhood watch program, have fewer burglaries than those without one. Thomas recommends looking out for suspicious behavior. The tendency is for burglaries to increase even more during Thanksgiving and Winter breaks. “Maybe as you’re walking to school kind of take a little more interest in the neighborhood and if you see something suspicious, you know, everybody’s got cell phones, so just give us a call,” Thomas said. The problem for police now is to figure out a way to stop the trend of increased burglaries at the beginning of each academic year. The high turnover rate of residents makes it hard to prevent the same area from being burglarized. “We’re good at catching people, we’re good at doing all that stuff,” Kaye said. “What we would like help with is figuring out some way to have an impact on this every year where we don’t have this issue.”

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E L I S E F OX S TA F F W R I T E R

San Diego State’s Enviro-Business Society will be raging at the West Coast’s largest eco-party this Saturday at Qualcomm Stadium. Produced by SDSU alumni, the MTS Kick Gas Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with help from the Enviro-Business Society known as e3. The event is organized to educate the public about renewable energy and to promote a sustainable lifestyle in a fun and interactive way, Leslie Doyé, e3 vice president of media relations, said.

“It’s really important for students to embrace this now,” Holly Hellerstedt, vice president of e3, said. “We are the future leaders.” Whether it’s buying organic foods, purchasing a low-flow showerhead or starting a compost pile, getting involved and spreading the word can make a difference, Hellerstedt said. The festival includes live performances from more than 20 bands and 10 disc jockeys, such as Matisyahu and special guests Matt and Kim. While some will learn how to live green, others can sit in the “adult beverage” garden drinking local brews, shop at the farmer’s market, race electric cars, check out the

skate ramp and street course, admire the Earth-List eco-fashion show or even learn how to eat healthy with a celebrity chef, according to the festival’s Web site ww.kickgasfestival.com. More than 7,500 people are expected to attend, an event producer and SDSU alumnae, Rae Gurne said. Tickets purchased online are $10 and $15 if purchased at the gate. Those attending are encouraged to take advantage of the free return trolley tickets or ride their bike. Saturday also signifies the International Day of Climate Action, according to Hellerstedt. E3 is also pairing up with 350.org, which promotes global warming awareness.

Gurne anticipates students to walk away knowing how to be energy efficient and how to find other sustainable technologies and businesses for use in their everyday lives. “I would hope through all of this, that people are making conscious choices when they purchase products,” Gurne said. E3 is a student-run organization on campus advocating ecology, ethics and economics, and encouraging students to make a positive, environmental change in the world. It is responsible for helping to organize the SDSU Farmer’s Market, five years in the making, which Doyé said she sees as its biggest accomplishment of the semester.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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Keep an eye (and a hand) on those breasts N AT A L I A V A N S T R A L E N S TA F F W R I T E R

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Research shows within the next year, thousands of young women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The worst part is that most young women don’t know their “girls” well enough to look for warning signs of the disease, which can help prevent it. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a great time to get to know the risks of breast cancer and ways to reduce them. Below is a guideline with information from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This information will help to know your “girls” and could possibly help save a life. As with all types of cancer, early detection is the best way to recovery

History can repeat itself Cancer should be looked for in the family tree. In order for one to know his or her risk of getting the disease, it’s important to know one’s family health history. Talk to family, both immediate and relative members about their health and any history of cancer they may have. Keep in mind that both male and females can have the disease. Also, be sure to contact a doctor and report any family history so he or she can help to manage any personal risk of breast cancer.

Screen out your chances Regular cancer screening is a simple procedure that works as a way of keeping both the patient and the doctor aware of any abnormalities. There are several types of screening tests that can be performed by a doctor. It’s important as a patient to discuss with a doctor which screening tests are best. Begin getting a clinical breast exam starting at the age of 20 at least once every three years. Starting at the age of 40, clinical exams should be performed every year and patients should also begin to undergo yearly mammograms.

Know your normal Every person has different breasts. What may be a normal curve for someone may be abnormal for someone else. Be aware how they look and feel so that if there are any changes they can be reported to a health care provider immediately.

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Do a breast self-exam (BSE) regularly and document changes. Web sites such as www.breastcancer.org/risk show how to do this.

Health and risk go hand-in-hand There are several choices that can be made to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer. As with any cancer, it’s key to maintain a healthy diet and weight. A balanced lifestyle with nutritious food options, exercise and time for relaxation will reduce the chances of getting cancer. It’s OK to have a glass of wine or a cocktail on occasion, but be mindful of drinking habits and be sure to limit

alcohol consumption to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Women are much more likely than men to develop breast cancer. There are two reasons for this; first is because of the large amounts of estrogen and progesterone women have in their bodies. According to www.breastcancer.org, these hormones stimulate breast cell growths that are both normal and abnormal. Another risk factor is age; older people are more at risk for developing breast cancer. Although the steps above can be taken toward preventing cancer, gender and age cannot be controlled.

Take control of what can be prevented Be aware of health history and know those “girls.” Nothing guarantees zero risk, but being knowledgeable will increase the likelihood of early diagnosis. Go to Yoplait’s “Pledge to Know Your Girls” Facebook page at www.facebook.com/YoplaitPledge?ref=ts&v=a pp_128741901073 to learn more about breast cancer and what can be done to help the cause. A pledge can be made on the Web sit, with Yoplait donating 10 cents, up to $100,000, to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every pledge received by Oct. 31.

Saying ‘What’s up, Doc?’ to the right physician AN D R E A M O RA CONTRIBUTOR

Many students use the popular Web site www.ratemyprofessors.com to find the best professors to take. It is a site where students can leave comments about previous professors

they have had to help other students make adequate course decisions. The same rating system is also used with doctors. By visiting www.ratemds.com, patients can leave and read comments from others explaining whether or not their last doctor’s visit was up to par. While the comments on such Web sites

should be taken lightly, it is one of many resources available to those looking for a new doctor. Here are some more practical tips.

Word-of-mouth People are often willing to try something new when they have heard from other people that it is worth their time. What better than finding a new doctor? A good starting point when looking for a doctor is to ask friends or colleagues about their experiences and recommendations. Whether it is a physician or a specialist such as a dermatologist or surgeon, satisfied patients from a particular doctor can steer prospective patients in the right direction. “Ensure that the physician has good and professional relationships with their patients,” Marvic David, president of the Physician Assistant Student Association said. “A doctor should be able to thoroughly and effectively explain to the patients about his or her conditions without having the patient (leave) confused.”

Do your research

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It’s important to do homework and be knowledgeable when looking for the right health care professional.

The Internet is one of the best ways to research and find information instantly. If used wisely, this can also be a good starting point when searching for a new doctor. The most important thing that often gets overlooked is whether or not a physician is certified. It may be easy to assume that someone is certified because a practitioner can have an office, but it doesn’t mean they have their

credentials. Take the time out of guessing and visit www.abms.org. The American Board of Medical Specialties Web site allows users to search if their doctor or prospective doctor is board certified. “(It) indicates a certain level of training and mastery of the information in their specialty,” Gregg Lichtenstein, medical director at Student Health Services said. “Although not all physicians are required to be re-certified, this has now become necessary for all recently board certified physicians.”

Ask a lot of questions A doctor’s time with their patients is often limited. Come prepared to ask the most important questions. Ask as many questions as necessary and do not be intimidated or afraid to ask the doctor to clarify or to further explain something. It’s not a very good visit if the patient leaves the doctor’s office more confused than before. If that doctor cannot answer all the questions, they will most likely suggest a specialist who can. “This is your chance to speak up and ask about the issues that are ailing you,” Angela Guzman, SHS health educator said. “Find someone you want to speak with openly.” Investing time in finding the right doctor will lead to the biggest payoff of all: having good health.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

Seniors to be honored in game against Lobos Tomorrow’s final home match of the season is Senior Day F E L I N A T A M BA KO S S TA F F W R I T E R

The last home game of the season is Senior Day, and emotions are apparent. But the San Diego State women’s soccer team is making sure it doesn’t lose focus on its goals. “In the end of spring last year, the seniors got together, and made a goal that we would win the MWC and be able to make it to an NCAA game,” senior forward Jessica Gordon said. “Being able to reach a goal that we set would be a huge accomplishment to me, especially it being my last year. This is it; once I’m done, I’m done.” Friday’s home game will be the last at the SDSU Sports Deck this season, and will stand as a day of recognition for the four SDSU seniors who will be playing their last game on campus. “I can’t believe that four years have gone by already,” Gordon said. “It’s bittersweet and a realization that it’s almost coming to an end.” Other seniors to be acknowledged Friday are defenders Millie Allen and Allie Crowson, and forward Heather Vandevanter. The Aztecs will take on New Mexico at 3 p.m. SDSU has been unbeatable for the last 10 games, with a record of 9-3-5 this season and 2-0-2 in Mountain West Conference play. “We’re comfortable at home,” head coach Mike Friesen said. “That being said, we can’t even afford to tie a game at this point if

we want to win the tournament.” In the four MWC games that have taken place this season, the Aztecs have pocketed six goals and only allowed three from opposing teams. Gordon has averaged nearly three shots per game so far in conference play, and is a serious contender to make noise in the tournament. “Personally I’m at a 10 (out of 10) in confidence about Friday,” Gordon said. “Just because we are on a 10-game unbeaten streak. Hopefully when we get a win on Friday, and the buzzer goes, we can bring that confidence to the game on Sunday.” The final two games of conference will be on the road, and although SDSU has an advantage on Friday, all three games weigh equally heavy in MWC play. “These last three games for us are huge,” Friesen said, “because we’re on the hunt for a Mountain West Conference championship.” The Aztecs came in sixth in the conference last year, but in comparison, had an overall record of 610-3. SDSU came in second place

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in 2007 and 2004, but has yet to win an MWC title since 1999. “Especially this year, this last game means a lot because it’s the best that we’ve done,” Gordon said. “It’d be great to go out with a bang.” Friesen agrees, explaining why turnouts for home games might be related to their records. “We’d love to build a fan base,” Friesen said. “There’s too much to do in San Diego; if you’re not winning, people aren’t going to come watch. I think a lot of people on campus don’t even know where our field is.” The Aztecs are looking to put women’s soccer back on the map by taking this home game Friday. “We know we can battle in the conference tournament to be able to win it,” Gordon said. “We’re in a situation right now where winning is what we have to do and what we want to do.”

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AT A GLANCE WHEN: SDSU Sports Deck

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The Aztecs look to pick up another Mountain West Conference win on Senior Day.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

MEN’S SOCCER

Senior tri-captains are heart of Aztec squad Cardenas, Wallace and McManus lead SDSU to Palo Alto to face Stanford D AN P E R E Z S TA F F W R I T E R

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SDSU men’s soccer senior defender Nick Cardenas, senior forward Matt McManus and senior midfielder Jamel Wallace have been the anchors of the Aztecs squad this season, and will try to get the team a win tomorrow.

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One forward, one midfielder and one defender: Three separate responsibilities, talents and styles all add up to one heart. The heart of the San Diego State men’s soccer team has had three faces this season, senior tri-captains Matt McManus, Jamel Wallace and Nick Cardenas. “I’ve been with these two guys all four years,” Cardenas said. “The first thing has just been our chemistry, it’s indescribable. The combination of what the three of us bring to a game can totally influence every aspect of the game.” The three captains have had their share of issues this season that have kept them from playing on the field at the same time for the majority of the season. McManus missed time with a facial injury, Wallace missed time with a shoulder injury and Cardenas missed out on the first chance to play with the other two on Oct. 16 because of a red card received in a prior game. Last Sunday, however, the captains were able to take the field together when SDSU (44-4) took on No. 6 California. “It feels so good to have them out there with me,” Wallace said. “Having all three of us out there really gives us a push and allows for us to help our team as much as possible.” The Aztecs came away with a victory against the Bears, winning 2-1, and are relying on their captains to give them momentum as they take on No. 17 Stanford at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Palo Alto.

“It’s so crucial to have a captain in each line of our field,” McManus said. “We’re all separate leaders and we all contribute into making sure our team performs the way it should. We make sure that we work as a team and we succeed as a team.” It’s rare to see a team with more than one captain, let alone three. “We’re all different and have way different styles to leading,” Cardenas said. “Matt (McManus) is the ‘rah-rah’ guy, he is vocal and the team runs off of him. I’m not like that; I like to lead and set the tone through example. And Jamel (Wallace) gives 100 percent every day, he lets his voice be heard and dies for this team, and everyone can build off of that.” The record for SDSU when all three captains are on the field this season is 1-0. Now, they’re looking to lead the team again against Stanford. “They have awesome leadership,” head coach Lev Kirshner said. “They bring so much to this team, the reason why they are our captains. They have the mentality that the whole team strives for and they have the intangibles. Those intangibles are what make the difference between losses and wins.”

AT A GLANCE WHEN: 7 p.m., tomorrow WHERE: Palo Alto

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WHY TO WATCH: SDSU will take on another ranked opponent in search of its second Mountain West Conference win.

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THE BIG ISSUE AT

WHO: SDSU vs. Colorado State

WHEN: 1 p.m., Saturday

WHAT: The Aztecs will hit the road for the first time in a month when they play the Rams.

TV: The Mtn.

For head coach Brady Hoke, there is no such thing as a moral victory. So when the San Diego State football team came close to knocking off then-No. 18 BYU at Qualcomm Stadium this past Saturday, Hoke made sure the media knew he wasn’t happy losing by 10 points. “This was embarrassing tonight,” Hoke said after the game. “Oh yeah. It’s embarrassing. 500-and-something total yards of offense given up. (They) rush the football for (166) yards.That’s embarrassing.That’s not good enough.”

At Tuesday’s press conference, he reiterated those comments saying,“There’s a lot of disappointment from Saturday.” Hoke and his team have a few days to recover from the 38-28 loss before heading to Fort Collins, Colo., to take on Colorado State.The Rams haven’t won a game since Sept. 19, going 0-4 in that time period, but Hoke thinks he knows the reason why. “They’ve had a tough stretch,” Hoke said. “Of the four games they’ve played, they’ve played four pretty daggone good football teams.They will be a challenge for us.”

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RECORD: 2-4, 0-2 MWC

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PRIME NUMBERS PASS YARDS PER GAME: 252.7

RUSH YARDS PER GAME: 68.3

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: 321

PASS YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 192.5 RUSH YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 150.3 TOTAL YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 342,8

RECORD: 3-4, 0-3 MWC PASS YARDS PER GAME: 229.4

RUSH YARDS PER GAME: 119.3

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: 348.7

PASS YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 253.9 RUSH YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 134.6 TOTAL YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 388.4

MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS Conference

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3-4

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FORECASTING THE MOUNTAIN Editor’s note: Each week, The Daily Aztec will pick the winners of every Mountain West Conference game.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 San Diego State vs. Colorado State, Air Force at Utah, BYU vs.TCU, New Mexico vs. UNLV

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Courtesy of Colorado State Media Relations

Receiver Vincent Brown is third in the nation in receiving yards.

DB Elijah-Blu Smith has recorded three interceptions this year.

When the Aztecs have the ball: Everyone in the Mountain West Conference knows about SDSU junior receiver Vincent Brown. He’s third in the nation in receiving yards (778) and is tied for seventh in the country in receptions per game (7.5). Yet even with that standout season, the Aztec receiving corps has struggled at times this year. On Saturday against BYU, Hoke counted four critical drops from the wideouts. “I thought they were trying to make a play and you like the heck out of that, that they’re trying to make a play,” Hoke said. “But at the same time, there’s the fundamentals and techniques that go along with (catching the ball).” SDSU should find a little more success through the air this week if they hang onto the football, though.The Rams have the 104th-ranked passing defense in the country and gave up 224 passing yards last week to TCU in a 44-6 blowout loss. Still, their defensive backs can play the ball well, tallying nine interceptions this season.

When the Rams have the ball: Last season, running back Gartrell Johnson, quarterback Billy Farris and receiver Dion Morton combined to rack up more than 400 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-34 victory against the Aztecs at Qualcomm Stadium. While Johnson and Farris have graduated, Morton is still making plays for the Rams. Through seven games, Morton has 19 catches for 369 yards and four touchdowns. He and fellow receiver Rashaun Greer have combined for 820 receiving yards this season. “Right now they have probably the most solid group of receivers we’ve faced,” senior defensive back Davion Mauldin said. “They’re very active blocking, running downfield, catching passes across the middle. They have practically four guys that can do everything.” SDSU ranked 11th in the country before BYU quarterback Max Hall burned the Aztec defense for 346 passing yards last weekend. Now, SDSU ranks 34th in the country, allowing 192.5 passing yards per game.

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NAME: Edward Lewis (37-10) TITLE: Sports Editor PREDICTION: Colorado State, Utah, BYU, UNLV QUOTABLE:

“I beat the former assistant city editor last weekend making me 6-0 in the DA Fantasy Football League. Which means I’m three games ahead of Pope. Who’s dying on the inside now, David?”

NAME: Glenn Connelly (36-11) TITLE: Photo Editor PREDICTION: Colorado State, Utah,TCU, UNLV QUOTABLE: “I can’t wait to see Lee Corso in a Horned Frog head on ESPN’s College Gameday.” NAME: Beau Bearden (31-16) TITLE: Senior Staff Writer PREDICTION: SDSU, Utah,TCU, UNLV QUOTABLE: “I’ll just forget the first e-mail I received last week from a jerk and say the other two were from a fellow Show member and a girl I’ve never met named Mary Waterman.Take that, Edward.”

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

Davion Mauldin and the Aztecs will try to stop the Rams’ WRs.

Wideout Dion Morton scored two TDs against SDSU last year. —Preview compiled by Edward Lewis, spor ts editor

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I scream, you scream, we all ‘Scream’

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S A N DY C H A S E S TA F F W R I T E R

Ghouls, vampires and superheroes alike came out en masse to honor the best of the past year’s film and television offerings in the categories of fantasy, science fiction, comics and horror at Spike TV’s 2009 Scream Awards. Now in its fourth year, the good people at Scream continue to make even the most bloodthirsty fans scream with delight. Gore and sci-fi lovers everywhere went online throughout the last several weeks to cast their votes on their favorite scenes, actors and comic books. This production was so fan-oriented that the bulk of the audience consisted of regular fans dressed to the nines in their horrifying Halloween best. No one at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre was disappointed as the famous and fashionable came out to support the great work accomplished in these genres. Celebrity sightings included Tobey Maguire, Eliza Dushku, Stan Lee, Dave Navarro and Anna Paquin, to name a

few. Vampires seemed to be the hotticket item this year, as HBO favorite “True Blood” was nominated for nine awards. Teen cult-smash “Twilight” also garnered similar attention with 10 nominations. As any good Scream fan knows, this show comes fully stocked with world premiers and never-beforeseen footage from some killer upcoming movies. This year, 17year-old “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner unveiled footage from his next film “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” Other films previewed include Tim Burton’s latest eye-candy spectacular “Alice in Wonderland,” which will be released next March. Perhaps because of dwindling budgets or time constraints, this year’s show was void of any musical guests, but this was the only small disappointment of the night. Despite that, Spike TV chose to recognize The Rolling Stones’ rocker Keith Richards with its “Rock Immortal Award,” in honor of his unearthly longevity in the music business. The creators of this year’s production deserve an award of their own, as the set design sparkled with cre-

ativity and innovation. The stage was ablaze with colorful pyrotechnics, a massive gothic clock with hands that ticked backward and even an evil bunny with bloodshot eyes. If the set wasn’t enough, the surprise celebrity appearances helped to put this show over the top. The audience burst into a cheering frenzy when Richards’ friend and costar Johnny Depp walked on stage to present Richards with his award. Although that would have been enough for everyone to return home thinking the show was unbelievable, the crew behind Scream took it a step further when William Shatner surprised everyone with his appearance at the show’s conclusion. Apparently, Shatner’s Priceline commercials and musical “career” have done little to people’s memories of his epic portrayal as Capt. James Kirk on “Star Trek.” Wondering who won the spikeshaped award for Best Science Fiction Actor or The Ultimate Scream? Then check it out when Scream 2009 hits the airwaves in more than 100 countries at 10 p.m. next Tuesday on Spike TV.

WHAT’S ONLINE Check out www.thedailyaztec.com to listen to Tech N9ne and Regina Spektor songs, courtesy of iTunes. Also log on for a sneak peek of video clips from the Spike TV Scream awards acceptance speeches by Megan Fox, Taylor Lautner and Jessica

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Midwest rap icon Tech N9ne returns to San Diego this Saturday where he will be performing at House of Blues. This will be the last of four California stops on his “K.O.D. Tour 2009,” which has consecutive U.S. dates scheduled through November. Known for his high-energy performances and elaborate set designs, the show should generate a large response. With 24 years of stage experience and nine independently released albums under his belt, one of which hit shelves Tuesday, Kansas City, Mo.-born rapper Tech N9ne (Aaron Dontez Yates) has proven himself a talented veteran in the rap industry. Following the success of his summer double-album “Killer,” released July of last year, he has returned to the spotlight for another highly anticipated U.S. tour that kicked off on Oct. 1 in Omaha, Neb. The tour coincides with the release of his latest album “K.O.D.” Tech N9ne has stated that this will be his darkest and most personal album yet, explaining that he has used this music to express an angry and painful period in his life. A couple of tracks have already been released on Tech N9ne’s official Web site. On the Halloween-appropriate “Strange Music Box” featuring Krizz Kaliko and Brotha Lynch Hung, Tech N9ne reveals his dark side with lyrics such as “I’ve been hibernating in the deepest darkest part of Necropolis.” On his latest single “Show Me a God,” Tech N9ne uses his signature rap style to explore his inner struggle with religious faith. Accompanying Tech N9ne on the stage will be an entourage of fellow hip-hop artists from his Strange Music record label,

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including Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob, Glasses Malone, Stevie Stone and Slaughterhouse, a rap quartet comprised of underground rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9” and Joel Ortiz. Following this respected lineup of opening acts and collaborators, expect Tech N9ne to blow the audience away with hit tracks such as “Caribou Lou,” “I’m a Playa,” “Riot Maker” and “Everybody Move,” as well as debut songs from his upcoming album. Ticket information can be found at www.houseofblues.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information on Tech N9ne and to see the music video for his new single “Show Me a God,” visit www.therealtechn9ne.ning.com.

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A British playboy in his 30s seducing a 16year-old girl is hardly Hollywood's definition of a love story. But "An Education" hands off the relationship to a pair of actors that not only take the borderlinepedophilia outside of creepy Roman Polanski territory, but into a sweet, romantic tale of a bright schoolgirl's coming-ofage in 1961 England. Newcomer Carey Mulligan disappears into the lead role of Jenny and reminds audiences of the Golden Era of Hollywood, when the Audrey Hepburns and Shirley Temples replaced the Megan Foxes of cinema. Completely focused on the top grades she's receiving at school and her father's aspirations of her future at Oxford University, Jenny's paint-by-numbers style of living gets upset when David, played by Peter Sarsgaard, rescues her and her cello from walking in the rain by giving her a ride home. The story goes on to document David replacing Jenny's normal education with a new one consisting of concerts, trips to Paris and art auctions. But as she becomes increasingly unfocused on school, the story begins to ask the question of whether or not her new life will propel her forward or unravel her once-promising plans. By taking the character of Will Freeman from his novel "About a Boy" (more popularly remembered as Hugh Grant in the film adaptation), "An Education" writer Nick Hornby takes the playboy persona and throws it into the pre-sexual revolution era of 1961 Britain. Freeman's seemingly endless quest for coolness by living a lavish British lifestyle is aided by royalties from his father's popular Christmas song. But in "An Education," Sarsgaard takes on the character of David and uses the same flamboyant attitude, paired with a different way of financing himself, and lets audiences in on what may or may not be a very real love for Jenny and her innocence.

"An Education" delves into a variety of themes. But, at the heart of the story is whether or not Jenny can discern what really lies in her relationship with David. Her teacher offers the situation a blunt warning, "You can do anything, Jenny, you're clever and pretty. Is your boyfriend interested in the clever Jenny?" Hornby has found success in the past with the emotionally-distant Freeman from "About a Boy" and the emotionally challenged Rob from John Cusack in "High Fidelity," but here he uses that type of emotional male character to tell the story of a young girl still discovering what her emotions even are. By turning his attention to the female side of the love story and focusing on what Jenny is going through, Hornby creates a richly satisfying journey of a young girl's education, displayed wonderfully through Sarsgaard and the seductive performance of Mulligan.

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avid Pope recently traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate his 21st birthday. The first part of his adventure can be found in the Oct. 15 issue of The Daily Aztec or online at www.thedailyaztec.com.

Saturday When we last left off, I was going to bed in my Las Vegas hotel room before playing a single hand of blackjack, betting on any sporting event or even bringing back any cougars from the Midwest. I had a lot left to do, so I was up early and motivated on Saturday. Despite everything that happened Friday night, I managed to be up at 8:30 a.m. and down at the breakfast buffet by 9 a.m. It was only my second meal of my 24hour buffet pass and everything already started to taste the same. I think I had an omelet with bacon and mushrooms, but for all I know it could have been fried chicken covered in cocktail sauce. We went back up to the room and straight back to sleep, because Vegas wasn’t meant to be experienced between 9 a.m. and noon. But soon we were up and refreshed and headed down to the Tropicana pool. I loved the Tropicana, I really did, and I plan to go back there many times, but hanging out around the pool is kind of depressing. The pool itself was taken up by two dozen shirtless fat guys, while the perimeter and prime sunbathing areas were dominated by little old ladies who didn’t speak English. When I’m one of the 10 most attractive people in the whole courtyard, you know there’s an issue; but the backpack full of beers we brought down from the room made everything more enjoyable. On the way back from the pool we passed by the buffet. We weren’t really hungry, but there were still six hours left on our 24hour pass, so we went in. Two bites into my plate that consisted solely of prime rib and shrimp (again), I thought I couldn’t have another bite. My body was rejecting whatever Tropicana prime rib is made of (most likely not beef). But then we found out they give you unlimited champagne as part of “brunch” until 4 p.m. At that point, we decided we needed to make up for the three hours of free alcohol we had been missing out on.

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I won’t tell you exactly how many refills we got, but we did tip the waitress $15, and it still seems like we should have left more. Finally I got to do some gambling, as we hit the blackjack tables. Somehow the cocktail waitresses don’t make their rounds around the $5 tables as much as I would want them to, but that didn’t stop Shane, Heather and I from downing about a dozen White Russians between us. I normally try to stay away from White Russians. When I’m drinking them, all I can think is how it would be really bad to throw up, but hey, it’s Vegas.

“ We waited in so many lines I completely lost track of what was going on. I think at one point I waited 20 minutes for the women’s bathroom.” I was doing pretty well with my $5 bets, and after every time I went up $30, I put down a $25 bet. I busted on the first two times, but on the third, I hit blackjack. This fact alone made my trip a success. For the first time ever, I took my chips and cashed out ahead. Max lost a whole bunch of money. I like pointing that out. Soon enough it was time to get ourselves pretty again and head out to the Palms. I know I’m new at this, but apparently the Palms can get a little crowded on a Saturday night. We waited in so many lines I completely lost track of what was going on. I think at one point I waited 20 minutes for the women’s bathroom. Eventually we got through and made our way up to Moon and the Playboy Club. The Playboy Club was nice, but it’s just a place to gamble with half-naked dealers. Moon was pretty cool, and being at the top of the tower, the view was phenomenal, but it was too crowded to comprehend anything.

After about an hour there, we headed to the Palms’ other tower to hit up Ghostbar. I think I liked Ghostbar better the first time I was there, when it was called Moon. Really, it’s just another bar about 50 yards north of the other tower, with another great view, which is exactly the same as the view at Moon. Still, dancing on the Plexiglas on the 55th floor was pretty cool. Eventually, we piled into a couple of cabs and went back to the Tropicana, played some more blackjack and called it a night, but not before Shane and I dispersed bananas all over our floor. You see, Max stocked up on bananas at Costco before we left, and in a surprise to no one, none of them were eaten, so Shane and I made the best of things by having a banana fight outside our room. This prompted the theme song of our trip, a parody of Sean Kingston’s “Fire Burning,” which features the lyrics there’s a “shawty fire burning on the dance floor,” which Shane changed to “there’s a surplus of bananas on the 19th floor.” OK, well it was funny at the time. The next morning we managed to check out on time and get on the road ahead of the crowd. On the way home we listened to football and discussed how comical it would for a pterodactyl to engage in various activities, most notably: driving, talking on a walkie-talkie, drunk-texting, playing rock-paperscissors and operating a full-sized touch-screen interactive map such as the one they use on CNN (even fully functional humans can’t figure those out). That may be another “you had to be there” moment, but I dare you to imagine a pterodactyl doing any of those things and not laugh. So in the end, I can say without question it was one of the best weekends of my life. But if I could change anything, I would have brought more bananas and aggressively pursued complimentary drinks. I’ve also been craving prime rib ever since.

—David Pope is an English senior. —This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec. Did you love this column? Did you hate it? Have any suggestions for future topics? E-mail Pope at dpope@rohan.sdsu.edu

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/22/09) Intuition says you need to take extra time getting ready.There's nothing quite like showing up at a cocktail party in jeans and a T-shirt. If you're the best-dressed person there, that's fine. It's your party. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 You'll never handle all of today's opportunities. Choose well and take notes, as some opportunities will repeat. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Take a moment to evaluate each opportunity that arises. Assess each one against your own logic. Await developments. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 Something you read recently provides ammunition for persuasion. Who are you persuading? CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 You have lots of choices today.Talk them over with a friend.Test them against your intuition, then go for the gold. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 Since you face so many opportunities, you need to quickly choose among them. Follow your heart first, then your stomach. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -

Take a philosophical approach to a problem you've been working on. Normal strategies fall short of the desired goal. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 The success will taste sweeter because you predicted it.Your wisdom gains respect now. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 5 - Do what you must to get others to agree.This requires imagination and skill. You have both. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Whatever you do, act like you really mean it. Don't leave room for doubt. Others respect your decisiveness. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Go with the flow.The energy around you is filled with promise. Don't expect everything to fall into place quickly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - You fight any sort of restraint. Independent action seems to be the only thing you can manage now. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Use your imagination. It's one of the best tools in the box. Polish the rough edges later. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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