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I N S I D E T O D AY FOOD & DRINK
Protests may not be enough
RED BULL & VODKA Alcoholic energy drinks may be taken off the shelves for potential health risks. page 2
SPORTS
RIVALRY GAME The Aztecs take on their crosstown rival tonight at the University of San Diego. page 4
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‘REAL WORLD’ CALL Find out when and where MTV will be holding an open casting call for its new season. page 6
TODAY @ SDSU CASE Coffeehouse Series 4:30 p.m., Starbucks, Aztec Center Folk rock and soul artist Alyssa Jacey will perform at the Cultural Arts and Special Events’ last Coffeehouse event of the semester.
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While students have actively protested the changes at SDSU caused by budget cuts, administrators say the root of the problem begins with California voters and legislators.
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Whether it’s lobbying for legislators or participating in rallies, many students are taking a stand on California’s budget crisis. With the state deficit at large and higher education caught in limbo, many San Diego State students and their organizations are calling for more student involvement. But opinions on how exactly students should get involved can differ. Members of Associated Students have defended the university and maintain that students should not aim their discontent at SDSU, but instead at the state of California. “The university is trying as best they can to be proactive,” Alyssa Bruni, A.S. vice president of External
Affairs, said. “But the university is being forced to be reactive.” A.S. recently organized multiple budget rallies on campus that saw direct support from several hundred students, but the effectiveness of these demonstrations is yet to be seen. Speakers at the various rallies have called for support in different ways — urging students to support assembly bills, vote in the next gubernatorial election or call their local congressmen or senator to voice discontent. SDSU President Stephen L. Weber said he believes California legislators have taken notice, but said much of the problem lies with the voters at large and a flawed state structure. Weber maintained that he is working with local lawmakers to try to gain their support. Both Weber and Assistant Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Enrollment Services Sandra Cook agreed that the near future looks bleak, saying it will take years for California’s budget crisis to subside. While they acknowledged they cannot control California’s rapid boom and bust cycle, Cook said SDSU has exercised all options to offset the budget cuts. Bruni said students can continue to raise their voices, but she believes only tuition fees or changes through the California State University’s chancellor’s office can bring back faculty members, as opposed to A.S. and student referendums. “People don’t know that yelling at the president (of the school) isn’t going to do anything,” Bruni said. “You have to yell at the state.”
For every $2.50 raised by the sorority, a book will be donated by First Book, according to Michol Hatwan, Pi Beta Phi vice president of philanthropies. Because Pi Beta Phi’s national philanthropy is focused on literacy, the sorority is also hosting a children’s book drive throughout the week.
Fraternity Men Against Negative Environments and Rape Situations and Survivor Outreach & Support are participating in The White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women this week. Members of both organizations will be handing out white ribbons tomorrow in Aztec Center. According to The White Ribbon Campaign Web site, wearing a white ribbon is a “pledge to never commit, condone or remain
Bruni has been vocal in encouraging students to vote in upcoming elections, whereas other students are seeking more direct action. Cody Stephens, president of the International Students for Social Equality at SDSU, believes students should have direct involvement in the decision-making process. “Students need to form independent committees that would take the process of these decisions into their own hands,” Stephens said. “We reject out and outright not having to make these decisions.” More significant cuts to SDSU and the CSU system are possible, and many believe likely, but hard figures can’t be determined until California presents its budget for the next fiscal year.
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Sorority hosts Arrow Jam Pi Beta Phi will be holding its third-annual “Arrow Jam” event, a lip-syncing and dance competition for fraternities, from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the Open Air Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be sold for $7. Money raised at the event will go to Pi Beta Phi’s partner, First Book, which is a nonprofit organization that provides disadvantaged children with new books.
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silent about violence against women.” SOS will be tabling in Aztec Center and will accept $3 donations for “I Promise” rubber bracelets, according to Breanna Piper, president of SOS. For more information about The White Ribbon Campaign, visit www.whiteribbon.ca.
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Party beverages’ potential risks Popular caffeinated alcoholic drinks may be taken off shelves PAT R I C I A B . DW Y E R S TA F F W R I T E R
The Food and Drug Administration has recently raised a very suspicious brow at caffeinated alcoholic drinks such as Sparks and Joose. An order has been issued that the manufactures of these drinks prove the safety of their products or else they will be banned from the American marketplace. Twenty-four-ounce cans designed to look like non-alcoholic energy drinks can be purchased for $2.50. It was this marketing of such products that initially concerned multiple state attorney generals. This skewed marketing aesthetic mirrors the major concern for the FDA: Consumers who use these products confuse the effects of alcohol and caffeine. The FDA’s principal Deputy Commissioner Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein recently told The New York Times that the consumption of these drinks has been linked to “increased risk of serious injury, drunken driving, sexual assault and other dangerous behavior.” The fear is that the energy pro-
duced by the caffeine creates a false sense of confidence in its consumers. This false sense combined with the 10 percent alcohol content that some of the drinks contain, compared to the 5 percent of a typical beer, arose concerns with the 18 attorney generals, which they reported to the FDA. According to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the FDA must approve any time “a substance (is) added intentionally to food.” Caffeine being added to premixed alcoholic products falls within this act. It is therefore being considered unlawful for these companies to continue production without proving the safety of such products. According to a recent news release, the FDA is requiring that “within 30 days, the companies produce evidence of their rationale, with supporting data and information, for concluding that the use of caffeine in their product is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) or prior sanctioned.” The FDA is taking these protocol actions based on the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as well as the concerns of the attorney generals. As of right now, the only beverages that are legally allowed to contain caffeine are soft drinks. Some companies such as Anheuser-Busch and Miller, having thrown in the proverbial towel,
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The combination of energy drinks and alcohol may seem like a good idea, however, the highly caffeinated elixir can be dangerous.
agreeing to discontinue the production of their caffeinated alcoholic beverages without even attempting to prove the safety of their products. Sparks, a popular MillerCoors product, will cease production in January of next year because of this action. The FDA has done studies that
show 26 percent of the college population combines alcohol and caffeine, making such research especially prevalent. There are multiple agencies such as The Center for Science in the Public Interest and particularly motivated attorney generals that are strongly advocating the ban-
ning of all alcoholic energy drinks, which provides a certain pressure and urgency to the issue. The FDA has yet to officially prohibit the manufacturing and selling of alcoholic energy drinks. However such actions might take place next month after the 30-day courtesy period has expired.
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Helping hand offered to San Diego’s hungry S HANNON C L A R K S TA F F W R I T E R
For many residents in beautiful San Diego County the closest they come to experiencing real hunger is by seeing the occasional homeless person on the trolley or downtown. However for others, the threat of hunger can be a constant issue in their lives. More than 480,000 people in San Diego live close to the poverty level according to Chris Carter, director of communications at The San Diego Food Bank. Of this number 181,000 are younger than 12 years old, according to Carter. He believes this is precisely why The San Diego Food Bank is necessary. The organization also provides food and other services for various charities across the county.
“The need is just incredible ... People in middle-income neighborhoods who have never needed these services before need them now.” —J. Scofield Hage, executive director of the Food Bank “Over 400 San Diego County nonprofits rely on the Food Bank to provide food to their communities,” Carter said. “Rather than having to get the food from supermarkets, nonprofits can receive food from the Food Bank.” The recent economic downturn has made The Food Bank more vital for some residents of San Diego and it has also made providing services more of a challenge. J. Scofield Hage, executive director of The Food Bank, has noticed the growing demand for food in the last year alone. “The need is just incredible,” he said. “People in middle-income neighborhoods who have never needed these services before need them now.” “The Food Bank’s most important accomplishment is feeding so many people during a time of economic turmoil,” Carter said. “Despite a drop in donations and a huge spike in demand we are feeding 52 percent more people than we fed last year.” Additionally, Carter in particular understands the need for an organization such as the Food Bank, as he has been touched by hunger in his own life. “I was drawn to the San Diego Food Bank because I experienced hunger firsthand as a child,” Carter said. “I was raised by a single mother who was trying to support two children while working two jobs and who constantly struggled to make ends meet.” However, without the help of volunteers, the work of the San Diego Food Bank would be severely limited. According to Hage, the Food Bank receives more than 50,000 hours of community service annually. “By volunteering students can see the
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The San Diego Food Bank provides food supplies for more than 480,000 people, a number that has steadily increased in conjunction with the city’s lackluster economy.
scale of the operation and they are physically handling food that will be distributed to families in need,” Carter said. “For a lot of people the problem of hunger is hidden, but when students visit the Food Bank they can see that it is real and their contribution will help a senior citizen, child or family member from going to bed hungry.” For more information on volunteering at The San Diego Food Bank, visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Aztecs battle for the city E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR
It’s hard to miss San Diego State men’s basketball junior Billy White on SDSU’s campus. The 6-foot-8inch, 235-pound power forward tends to stand out. So on University of San Diego game week, he hears a lot of chatter from his fellow Aztec students about the big rivalry game. “A lot of people will recognize who we play, so they’ll be like, ‘Oh, you’ve got to get this win’ or ‘I’ve got a lot of friends over there’ or ‘Some of my high school buddies are over there,’” White said. “It’s a really good rivalry. It’s a real good, fun game. It’s going to be exciting. It’s going to be packed.” The crosstown rivalry between SDSU and USD is set to tip off at 7 p.m. tonight at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. It will mark the 41st time the schools have faced each other and the 12th consecutive season the Aztecs have played the Toreros. The past three seasons, SDSU has dominated, winning all three games by a combined margin of 205-186. Both teams head into tonight’s battle for the city at 4-2, and both head coach Steve Fisher and White expect a close game. “It’s city bragging rights,” Fisher said. “This is a big game for us, and I know it’s a big game for them also. We’re playing a really good team. A team that, even though our records
are the same, you watch tape on them, they’re more impressive with whom they’ve beaten and how they’ve beaten them.” USD owns victories against Stanford and Oklahoma this season, and similar to the Aztecs, lost to the University of the Pacific in Stockton earlier this year. Point guard Brandon Johnson carries the load for the team, averaging 15.6 points per game. In last season’s game against SDSU, Johnson scored 10 points in the first 18 minutes of the game, but tore his Achilles tendon late in the first half, forcing him to miss the rest of the season. “He’s the heart and soul of that team,” Fisher said. “He’s very good. He’s a guy that when he gets on a roll, he’s hard to keep from hitting his shot … He’s a guy that when he’s playing well, everybody else seems to be playing a little better.”
When the Aztecs missed out on the NCAA Tournament last season, Fisher pointed out that the lack of a signature victory really hurt SDSU’s chances on Selection Sunday. A win against the Toreros would be the Aztecs’ first marquee victory of this season, and White knows how important this game could be come March. “It would be a real big win just to start trying to build our résumé,” White said. “If we get this win, it’ll be on our résumé for the tournament time.” Both schools expect the Jenny Craig Pavilion to be sold out (5,100), which makes for a lot of students for White to impress. “It’s going to be a good game,” White said. “We just got to go out there and play our game and try to get a victory and make our school proud.”
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SDSU junior forward Billy White, who heads into tonight’s game averaging 16.2 points per game, expects to face a competitive Torero squad at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
VOLLEYBALL
SDSU sees improvement despite down season Aztecs eyeing 2010 after finishing in sixth place this year 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
At the start of this year’s season, head coach Deitre Collins-Parker had two main goals. She wanted the San Diego State volleyball team to improve from last year and get better as the season progressed. SDSU finished with a 14-15 overall record and a 7-9 mark in Mountain West Conference play, an improvement from last year’s
record (9-17, 6-10 in MWC play). The Aztecs also made strides as the year progressed, accomplishing her second objective. “I think we learned a lot,” junior middle blocker Lauren Salisbury said of MWC play. “And I think next year is going to be really good for us in the conference. But mostly, we’ve learned so much and grown so much with each other. So, we’ve gotten a lot better.”
Most valuable player While Salisbury wouldn’t acknowledge that she was the MVP, her contributions this season were a big part of SDSU’s success. She started in all 29 matches and
led the Aztecs with 290 kills and an average of 2.52 per set. In conference play, her .351 hitting percentage ranked second in the MWC. On Nov. 24, this hard work paid off when Salisbury was named to the 2009 All-MWC Volleyball Team for the second consecutive season.
“Everything came together, all the things we had been working on really clicked,” Salisbury said of the match. “I think we showed Utah what San Diego State was all about, which has been one of our main goals all season, to show our conference what we are capable of.”
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Entering its match against Utah on Nov. 19, SDSU was on a roll. The Aztecs had defeated Air Force 3-1 and Cal State Bakersfield 3-0 and looked to extend their winning streak against the Utes. SDSU did just that, using double figure kills from four players to get the 3-1 victory.
Andrea Hannasch didn’t disappoint in her first season as an Aztec. The freshman middle blocker was a consistent contributor for SDSU, starting in all of the team’s matches and finishing right behind Salisbury with 278 kills. On Nov. 23, she was named the MWC Volleyball Player of the
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Week for the first time in her career. The honor came after Hannasch set a career-high 16 kills along with three blocks and three digs in the Aztecs’ 3-1 win against Utah on Nov. 19. Two days later, she tied this career-best and also notched two blocks, two digs and one assist in a 3-1 loss to BYU.
Quotable “We’re still growing,” Hannasch said. “Every year is kind of a growing year and hopefully we’re one step higher (next season) because we’ve had our coaching for a year and we have the core of our team. So hopefully, we’ll start at a higher point and keep growing.”
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Junior middle blocker Lauren Salisbury started all 29 matches and led SDSU with 290 kills this season.
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The Aggrolites get dirty with reggae rock
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The Aggrolites performed last Friday night at the Belly Up Tavern, bringing people to groove, move or relax through its particular spin of reggae rhythms. The band has dubbed itself “dirty reggae,” which is also the name of its debut album. The Aggrolites’ reggae is “dirty” because it is not pure reggae; it has more of a rock edge, is made by Los Angeles punks and throws back to soul and funk. It even makes apparent reggae’s roots in ska. During the set, some skanked their ways through the music while others fell on friends by slipping in previously made beer puddles on the floor — a part of the inescapably tavernesque setting. Many happy people
bounced to The Aggrolites’ beats with their arms enthusiastically in the air or their mouths echoing frontman and lead guitarist Jesse Wagner’s vocals. Wagner consistently gave his all. This included projecting a righteous amount of energy that encouraged the audience to feel the full force of his emotion, commanding people to clap their hands, jump and sing. Throughout the set, organist Roger Rivas breathed life into the music, energizing the atmosphere similar to how music at a baseball game brings fans to a roar. The trilling vibrato and lightness of the organ nudged tightly with the rhythm guitar, bass and drums, creating a strong and supple soundscape to lean into. The Aggrolites played such songs as “Pop the Trunk,” an unmistakably
Southern California funk tune about losing inhibitions and shaking one’s caboose and included a reggae-infused cover of The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down” in its encore. All the while, the audience members sang along passionately. Even though some of the audience did not stay for the encore, it was only because some felt so groovy they departed with their loved ones. Whether one chose to stay or go, the Aggro-night fruitfully squeezed some extra jubilee into the festive Thanksgiving weekend. For more information about the band, visit its Web site www.aggroreggae.com. To view one of its songs featured on the Nick Jr. t e l e v i s i o n s h o w “ Yo G a b b a Gabba!” (affiliated with one of the members of The Aquabats), search for its song “Banana.”
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MTV’s most infamous show, “The Real World,” is back for its 24th season and is looking for a potential San Diegan to join the cast. “The Real World,” MTV’s longest running show, is a documentary series about a group of young people who spend five months living and working together, according to www.nwfdailynews.com. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, casting directors from Bunim-Murray Productions, creators of “The Real World,” will be holding an open casting call at Hooters in Pacific Beach, located at 4190 Mission Blvd. Special guest Shauvon Torres from “The Real World Sydney” will be in attendance. The casting directors ask applicants to bring a recent picture of themselves (which will not be returned) and a photo identification card. Only those between ages 18 and 24 years old will be accepted. “We look for characters from
real life; people with strong personalities who are unafraid to speak their minds,” Jonathan Murray, executive producer of “The Real World” said in a recent press release. The press release also stated that, “It’s important to us that ‘The Real World’ reflects the diversity of the general population. This season we’d love to include a person who is physically challenged, an individual struggling with weight issues, someone who has been affected by a natural disaster, a cast member who is a product of home or alternative schooling and an individual who wants to bring the spotlight of ‘The Real World’ to a cause, condition or social issue they care deeply about or are personally affected by.” Although these qualities may give applicants an advantage in the casting process, they are not a requirement. “The Real World” directors say they welcome anyone with a great personality and a willingness to share their life with the world. For those who can’t make it to the open call, applications are still being accepted via e-mail.
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‘What not to wear’ on campus
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he other day I was walking around campus between two of my classes when I happened to pass a faculty member in their office. “That’s not unusual,” one would say. But what caught my attention was not that the woman was in an office, but rather the hideous ensemble that cloaked her body. The first thought that came to mind was, “Does she not look into mirrors for fear of them breaking because of the outrageousness of her outfit?” Although that woman might seem like a one-in-a-million fashion victim, let’s face the facts: Most adults in the world today seem to have little-to-no fashion sense and the faculty of San Diego State is no exception. Throughout the last few years, I have had my fair share of encounters with professors who are dressed more ostentatiously than Lady Gaga at the VMAs. The following is a list I’ve compiled describing the teachers whom I feel are most eligible for the TV show “What Not To Wear.” I once had a grad student for a lab teacher whose sex I honestly couldn’t figure out until four weeks into class. As it turns out, this teacher sporting a unibrow, baggy shorts and skater shirts was actually a woman. Her hair resembled Hagrid’s from Harry Potter and looked as if it screamed at the thought of a
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good washing and a comb. Sorry honey, but anything bushy is just unattractive. On the other hand, I have had a professor who dresses too much like a woman, only more like she’s in her 20s rather than her late 40s. The hemline of her shirt was always two inches or more above the waist of her pants, revealing a little bit of her happy trail. As if the belly show wasn’t bad enough, her shirt also lacked material at the top. Her shirt was often so low cut, you could see her bra and all her glory that was probably something worthwhile in the 1970s. And to top it off, her heels often resembled ones you would find in a strip club, you know, the skinny ones that attempt to make women appear slim — well, she disproved that theory. Then there are the males. One of the men I had as a professor would have been better suited as a nature guide than a teacher. His daily garb consisted of cargo shorts with so many pockets you would have thought he had something to hide and a basic, bland T-shirt that was always earth toned. Plus, he had the long hair that would be enough to make my parents reminisce about their old hippie days. I swear he would fit in perfectly
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around a campfire, singing “Kumbaya,” passing around a “peace pipe.” Then, there was my history teacher. He was above all, one of the worst dressed. He wore five layers and yes I know it was five because he awkwardly stripped off four of them in front of the class one day. One of the downsides to him wearing these five layers was that in August an immense sweat-fest manifested under his arms, leaving giant wet rings even through the blockade of clothing. The cherry on the sundae was his Donald Trump comb-over that should have been retired when it went out of style ages ago. But don’t just take my word about this. Who am I to be judgmental? All of these fashion faux pas are clearly cries for help from a generation out of touch with not only fashion, but also themselves. So, next time you see one of your professors looking slightly out of place and out of touch with style, maybe you should do them a favor and submit his or her name to a TV show that will take them from drab to fab.
BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/02/09) As the year unfolds, you discover that mental effort applied skillfully to career issues involves more than logic.You need to develop hidden opportunities that only surface when you are willing to dive in. Everyone around you believes you can work miracles, and somehow you do. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Use your abundant energy to move group projects forward. Others agree to your terms, but not without some discussion. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - You find yourself moving into new mental territory.Your imagination goes wild, and you forge ahead with new projects. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 Someone communicates long-distance to give you an original idea. Work out a solution privately and then present it to your closest neighbor. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - Your vision is only limited by your imagination.You see the path to your dreams clearly. Go for it! LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Deal with what's right in front of you.You have plenty going on, but handle the problems of the moment first. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 Your best results come from activities behind the scenes. Plenty of time to go
public later. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 You have tons of energy and no clear sense of where to use it. Check out the environment first, and take an independent direction. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Another person presents an idea that matches up beautifully with your thinking. It involves action. Don't be shy. Publicity works wonders. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - The world beats a path to your door today. Will you be at home to answer? Take advantage of the opportunity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - You don't have to move at the speed of light. In fact, you're better off taking things step by step, noticing opportunities as you go. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - You're still on the right track, and you see your goal ahead. Bring an associate on board who has the energy and know-how you need. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 Whatever you set in motion in the morning carries you through the day. Work with the materials on hand. Clean up after yourself. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
—Mallory Sharp is a journalism junior. —This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.
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STEADFAST SIGNAGE Assistant photo editor lindsey martin snapped this shot using a fish-eye lens of a street sign in San Francisco on the 1600-block of Haight Street.
ACROSS 1 Square after Connecticut Avenue 5 “Take a hike!” 10 Wax remover 14 Jessica of “Sin City” 15 Israeli seaport 16 Choice in a booth 17 *Nightly news show segment 20 Match starter 21 Danger 22 Add color to 23 Veiled consent? 25 “__ Abner” 27 *Big Apple show 36 Houston Aeros’ org. 37 Brass or pewter 38 Overplay a part 39 Breakfast corner 41 Long Island __ 43 Poker Flat chronicler Harte 44 To the point, in law 46 Author Nin 48 Evian, par exemple 49 *1955 Disney animated film featuring Darling Dear 52 __-cone 53 Show about Capote 54 Candy in 12piece dispensers 57 Pisa place 61 Two-time opponent of Ike 65 Come down in buckets; also, when applied in sequence to the answers to starred clues, this puzzle’s theme 68 Witty Bombeck
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12 __-bitsy 13 Folk icon Seeger 18 Ibsen’s “__ Gabler” 19 Beethoven’s “Für __” DOWN 24 Mice catchers 1 __ of Life 26 Arm, e.g. 2 Not windward 27 Clichéd 3 Construction 28 Neighbor of beam Mary 4 Baltic country 29 Prayer starter 5 One who’ll be 30 Tons comin’ round the 31 Hall of Famer mountain, in song Robin of the 6 Bellyache Milwaukee 7 Teeming (with) Brewers 8 Get an __ effort 32 Mimicking bird 9 Henner of “Taxi” 33 Chick of jazz 10 Home shopping 34 First-stringers channel 35 Ease off 11 Small hopper 40 Piano’s 88
42 Reduction plan 45 Frenzied 47 Valuable violin, for short 50 Write, as music 51 Steering device 54 Co.VIP 55 Merit 56 Coors malt beverage 58 Razor brand 59 Exam for an aspiring D.A. 60 It’s a lock 62 Tennis score 63 Important periods 64 “This just __ my day” 66 Afternoon break 67 One of the Bobbsey twins