The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 54

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Vol. 95, Issue 54

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Professors will take part in discussion on budget crisis and potential solutions K R I ST I N A B L A K E S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

The economic crisis and its impact on California’s higher education is a topic many students have questions about.

This evening, students will have an opportunity to get some answers.

Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society, is hosting a debate for professors to discuss the situation, its causes and potential solutions.

Pi Sigma Alpha President Alejandro Renteria said the group decided on this discussion topic because it affects everyone on campus.

“As a political science organization, we want to make sure to address the concern of students and faculty, so we thought it would be a great idea,” Renteria, who is a political science and international business senior, said.

“There has to be some talk about solutions, so we can take action toward those solutions.”

Political science senior Ricardo Ruiz, the director of publicity of Pi Sigma Alpha, said it is important for students to have an opportunity to ask questions. Therefore, audience members will be able to participate in a Qand-A session.

“It’s really foreign to a lot of students,” Ruiz said. “There’s budget cuts and they

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have no idea why and where they’re coming from – the ones who aren’t very politically active – and so, I think this event will provide them with an opportunity to ask any and all questions that they have and provide an outlet for discussion.”

While the topic may seem like a matter of economics, political science professor Emanuele Saccarelli, who will be participating in the debate, said politics and economics are very much connected.

“The economy is not insulated from the choices that are made at the political level,” Saccarelli said. “When the Obama administration, for example, gives trillions of dollars to the banks and Wall Street and gives little or nothing to the states to redress their fiscal crisis, that’s simultaneously a question of economic relations as well as politics. So there’s no great separation between the field of politics and the field of economics.”

Political science professor James Ingram will also be participating in the debate. He said it is the government’s role to promote economic development and the education system is a great investment.

“By investing money into a public school system of higher education, Californians are investing in their future,” Ingram said. “If you don’t invest in the future you won’t have one, and it’s usually government that’s responsible for investing in the future.

Businesses don’t have any incentives to develop the economy because they benefit from the economy.”

The honor society made it a point to include professors with different views in the debate.

“We thought it would be good to have a nice, kind of rainbow of political ideology,” Ruiz said.

Because of this, a variety of solutions and ways students can get involved will be suggested.

“I think this event will provide them (students) with an opportunity to ask any and all questions that they have and provide an outlet for discussion.”

—Ricardo Ruiz director of publicity for Pi Sigma Alpha Ingram questions if some methods such as the walkouts have actually hurt the cause.

Instead, Ingram suggests students support legislation that will help such as Assembly Bill 656, which raises money for the California State University system through taxes to state oil companies.

Ingram also encourages students to educate their families, friends and themselves.

“It is good for students to become educated about what’s going on and how they can

improve the state and get involved,” he said.

“If students don’t know much about what’s going on in the educational system, how can they expect the members of the general public to care about what’s going on?”

Saccarelli also said the protests and rallies do not have much effect if their purpose is to put pressure on the government.

“The students could protest until they’re blue in the face,” he said. “The political establishment, whether it’s Sacramento or Washington, will not change its course in the least.”

Instead, he suggests that students start a much bigger movement.

“In my opinion, the crisis of education is part of a broader social crisis of capitalism and the crisis of education is not going to be solved in the universities and on campuses,” Saccarelli said. “If students were to take up a broad movement, not just in the schools, but also in the neighborhoods and in the factories that would set about to create a new type of social arrangement that is predicated not on profit, but on social needs, then I think (change) is entirely realistic and possible.”

No matter what their views, professors believe students should be concerned about the current crisis.

“I would hope that students care deeply about politics, not in the sense of a discipline or a literature, but in the sense of their futures at stake here,” Saccarelli said.

The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening in Hepner Hall 130.

New apartments to utilize solar energy S U M M E R R A I N B O LT S TA F F W R I T E R

A new complex being built near San Diego State aims to provide student housing that makes less of an impact on the environment.

Sterling University Collwood apartments, a 260-unit complex, will finish construction in August.

Twenty-five percent of the new apartments’ energy consumption needs will be provided by solar energy. The complex will hopefully to be the first in the U.S. to receive a Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

In order for the complex to meet LEED certification, it must be a minimum of 14 percent more energy efficient than other buildings of its kind, have at least 20 percent water efficiency, recycle all trash and waste and have reduced carbon emissions, according to Don Brooks, the sustainable design manager for Sterling Collwood.

“I believe we are setting a good example of how we can do our part with the environment,” Community Manager Sarah Tatum said.

To help promote sustainability, Tatum said the complex will provide its residents with a free daily shuttle to campus and home football games, a “bum-a-bike” program where students can borrow a bike to ride to campus and free resident parking for hybrid vehicles.

The new apartments are being constructed where Collwood Pines Apartments, a multi-building complex whose residents were mostly students, used to stand. A former

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Located on Collwood Boulevard, Sterling University Collwood apartments began construction last fall. The new 260-unit complex will be open to residents next year.

Collwood Pines resident said he and fellow residents had to find new housing because of the planned demolition. Collwood Pines was demolished in the fall of last year and construction on Sterling University Collwood apartments began shortly after.

Although rent for the new apartments is

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Psychology sophomore Berklee Jansen said her current living arrangement is “a little bit expensive, but it’s nice living so close to school.”

Sterling University Collwood apartments is currently preleasing for fall of next year.

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Big companies lose money on new ventures New opportunities don’t always spell success for major tech companies S USA N H E A LY CONTRIBUTOR

From the Apple iPod to high-definition television and smart phones, there is no argument that the past decade has pioneered several high-tech success stories.

What most people don’t know is that the same market-leading companies that instituted these prosperous products have also ended up with costly technological failures.

Google, which began as a basic Internet search engine, has exploded to become not only the Internet’s premier search engine, but an innovative technological giant. The company employs thousands of people around the world and has grown from a single search engine to dozens of multilingual services, according to Google’s corporate information Web site.

Companies as large and powerful as Google usually have a venture capital arm that seeks to purchase smaller start-up companies. Google purchased YouTube in October 2006 with hopes of seeking profitability in the future. Three years later, Google has yet to receive a return on its $1.65 billion investment.

In January of last year 78.5 million viewers watched 3.25 billion videos on YouTube, according to the marketing research company comScore, Inc. Despite the startling popularity of the site, YouTube does not have a money-making model. It does not receive revenue from selling advertisements because most marketers do not want to commit to advertising on the type of low-quality videos YouTube hosts.

Similarly, all content on YouTube is free for users, so no profit is being generated by charging fees for premium content.

Although YouTube has sales worth approximately $200 million, according to Forbes, the problem of required storage costs arises. The Web site’s enormity and popularity will cost Google $470 million this year in storage and bandwidth expenses, according to Credit Suisse. If YouTube were to triple its sales revenue, it would barely break even.

In 2007, Microsoft launched its latest operating system, Windows Vista. Similar to Google’s acquisition of YouTube, the

product did not meet anticipated expectations. The system failed for several reasons, mostly by missing the mark on compatibility and providing no added value when compared to the previous Windows XP. Experts criticize Windows Vista for “software bloat,” which occurs when too many changes and features have been added to the system. Software bloat creates excessively complex coding, which leads to slower processing.

Microsoft released Windows Vista without addressing its compatibility issues. Existing hardware and software such as Microsoft Office were not compatible with Windows Vista when it was released. Many programs and older PCs were not usable on the system, so Windows Vista was difficult to adopt.

Microsoft promoted increased security with Windows Vista, but the company failed to integrate measures into the added security that are easy to use. The revised security interfered with customers’ satisfaction because security features were not much better than what Windows XP provided, they slowed down processing and created annoyances.

Windows Vista sales division decreased by 16 percent in the quarter after its launch, and most information technology departments preferred the older Windows XP system, according to CNNMoney.

Segway is another well-known company that failed in its business endeavors.

Before the two-wheel transportation vehicle was released in 2002, the famous venture capitalist John Doerr projected that Segway sales would reach $1 billion faster than any other company has reached.

The company did not provide consumers with feasible prices, which ranged from $3,000 to $7,000. In some countries, the Segway was considered illegal on the road. For these reasons, sales of its two-wheeled vehicle totaled only 30,000 units between 2001 and 2007, according to analyst 24 / 7 Wall St. While companies such as Microsoft and Google have revolutionized the technological world, these failure stories are a testament to the ever-uncertain business world. Success requires more than having a brand name, large funding and a dominant market share. It relies more on design, innovation and research.

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Invest in the future with useful online tools Numerous Web sites offer a practical chance to learn about smart investments J O H N P. GA M B OA S TA F F W R I T E R

The game Monopoly may be one of the first experiences where children learn about finances. The brightly colored money may not be worth anything, but once it’s gone, children understand its importance: They’re out of the game.

With that in mind, in these dire economic times, it’s not always the best idea for novice investors to test unstable markets with real money. Instead, there are other avenues for people to learn how the stock market works and what to do when investing money. Several Web sites offer free news, information and articles to help understand the best ways to handle investments. Others, however, offer free simulators giving its users fake “Monopoly money” to practice trading stocks while using live data and statistics.

Investopedia.com Founded in 1999, Investopedia is the digital powerhouse helping future investors gain knowledge about investment practices. The site, which was bought by Forbes in 2007, includes an investment dictionary and tutorials to help users learn as much information as possible about the investment world.

The site’s most useful feature is the Investopedia Stock Simulator, which gives its users $100,000 in fake money to start an investment portfolio in a never-ending beginner game. The site also includes an option to compete with other members in a race to see whose portfolio can grow the fastest, once investors learn the rules of the investing game.

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Understanding the stock market isn’t easy, but there’s a plethora of online sites that offer useful tips and advice to learn about smart investing. Many of the Web sites include tutorials that clearly explain everything — from financial terms to the best ways to ensure a profit after investing hard-earned money.

Even for users who don’t know much about investment and are afraid to start the Stock Simulator, Investopedia offers extensive tutorials to aid users’ understanding of what needs to be known to participate.

While users won’t be able to trade in markets such as the Tokyo or London Stock Exchanges, American indices such as the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will be available to users. To ensure investment authenticity, Investopedia’s simulator even charges broker and commission fees.

MarketWatch’s Virtual Stock Exchange Similar to Investopedia, MarketWatch offers Virtual Stock Exchange for its users. The site started in 1997 and is now owned by

Dow Jones & Co. It is free to use and allows users to start personal portfolios to see how the real world works.

The Virtual Stock Exchange’s home page differs from Investopedia. Right off the bat, users have to find a game to join. The page ‘Newest Public Games’ helps users find a place to start. It’s unlike finding the random fantasy football team at the beginning of the season. If users are able to gather a group of friends, the inaugural game will be easier to navigate.

Each new game has the option of setting varying cash amounts and time periods. So whoever has the biggest portfolio at the end of the game, wins. Games can be as small as two players or as large as several thousand people.

SmartStocks.com Although this site is one of the smaller

stock simulators, it is not a part of a financial mega firm or a media company. Rather, SmartStocks.com is used as an educational tool that encourages students and professors alike to start practicing investing. The site has less flashy graphics and is more text-based compared to its corporate cousins; SmartStocks.com claims it is home to more than 325,000 virtual investors.

At this site, users are not required to join a game or group. A leisurely learning curve is encouraged for its users. Instead of starting off with $100,000, users are allotted $1 million to practice their investments. The site’s programmers make their portfolios widely available to users to better understand how the site works to ensure complete, slow-paced knowledge of investing.

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Aztecs looking to bounce back D AV I D P O P E A S S I S TA N T S P O R T S E D I T O R

Since its loss to Stanford in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last March, it seemed that all news surrounding the San Diego State women’s basketball team was positive.

SDSU returned its three top scorers, added its best class of newcomers this decade and seemed destined to have the greatest season in program history.

Then, to start this year’s season, the Aztecs went 4-0, blowing out each opponent they played, earning a No. 23 national ranking.

It seemed they could do no wrong.

During Thanksgiving weekend, the program got a dose of reality.

Facing a gauntlet of a schedule at the 2009 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, SDSU was swept by No. 5 Notre Dame (84-79), No. 20 Oklahoma (87-48) and South Carolina (58-55) to bring its record down to 4-3.

“I was more disappointed with how we performed, period, whether we were in the Top 25 or whatever we were in,” head coach Beth Burns said in a press conference on Tuesday. “I would have thought that (because) we’ve played enough big games that we would have handled the environment better than we did. At one point against Notre Dame, I think it was 30-9 and it didn’t feel that close. We had good backcourt play, but our front line struggled mightily in all three games.”

The Aztecs will have a chance to get back on track when they hit the road to take on UC Riverside tomorrow.

Despite the disappointing performance on the national stage, Burns isn’t worried about the effect on her team’s psyche.

“Confidence isn’t our issue; it’s not confidence,” Burns said.

“It’s hard to be good. You have to work really hard at it and (for) some people, things are coming a little bit easy so they got their head handed to them a little, but they’re capable of a lot more.”

SDSU will have the challenge of stopping three UCR players averaging double-digit scoring when the two teams face off in Riverside.

The Aztecs’ frontcourt will have to deal with 6-foot-1-inch forward Marissa Rivera, who has scored 78 points in six games (averaging 13 points per game) and has a team-leading .537 shooting percentage.

Likely matching up with her will be SDSU’s junior center Paris Johnson, who is shooting just .386 on the year but is averaging 5.2 rebounds per game and has 11 blocks in seven games.

Also key for the Aztecs will be junior forward Jessika Bradley. In her first year playing at SDSU after transferring from Baylor, Bradley is averaging a team-high 7.8 rebounds per game and has 11 assists as the only non-guard on the Aztecs’ roster to have more than three.

Now that the frustration of Thanksgiving weekend is behind it, SDSU has a good chance of building a winning streak before starting Mountain West Conference play next month.

Aztecs try to get back on track against the Highlanders after a disappointing performance last weekend.

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Aztecs drop crosstown rivals in overtime E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR

It took two full halves and 4:56 of overtime, but the San Diego State men’s basketball fans could finally let the University of San Diego have it. With the lead firmly in hand, SDSU’s crowd at the Jenny Craig Pavilion roared, “This is our house!” serenading an Aztec squad that had just defeated USD, 69-62 in overtime.

“We circled this game three times on our schedule,” junior forward Billy White said. “We SDSU 69 knew it was to be a USD 62 going h a rd - fo u g h t g a m e .

Tonight, it was just exciting to get another win. It’s my third year playing against them and I haven’t lost to them yet, and I don’t plan to. They fought hard, went into overtime and we did pretty good, and we just fought it through and got a victory.”

Led by junior guard D.J. Gay’s career-high 22 points, SDSU survived a hostile USD crowd, a 21point night from Torero guard Brandon Johnson and 13 turnovers to beat its crosstown rival by seven.

For most of the night, Johnson, USD’s most explosive player, had just two points. But in a 15-minute span in the second half, Johnson racked up 16 points and brought his team from down by 10, to up by two with less than four minutes remain-

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Junior guard D.J. Gay hits a floater in the second half for two of his career-high 22 points in last night’s 69-62 SDSU victory against crosstown rival USD last night.

ing in the game. But Johnson couldn’t keep it up.

“He went off for a second,” Gay said of Johnson. “I said ‘Uh-oh, here we go, uh-oh here we go.’ But I think he got a little tired.”

Gay later said Johnson was “by far the best guard” he’s ever played against. But once the Aztecs cor-

ralled him, the Toreros didn’t have an answer on the offensive end.

Only two USD (4-3) players other than Johnson scored in double figures, and for the game, the Toreros shot just 34.4 percent from the field.

“These are two pretty good teams that played really hard, far-from-perfect basketball, but this was a nice

step for us to beat a team as good as they are in their building and I think we’ve taken some growth,” head coach Steve Fisher said. “Now we can’t get full of ourselves as we move into tomorrow, but tonight was a nice San Diego State victory.”

SDSU improved its record to 5-2 and will take on UC Santa Barbara

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at 7 p.m. on Saturday in Santa Barbara. For now, though, the Aztecs will celebrate a hard-fought victory against their rivals.

“It’s a big win for us,” White said.

“We played hard and that could be a tournament team. They’re really good, so we’ll just get back in the gym and start working again.”

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Season-ending ranks put TCU at head of the pack E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR

Head coach Brady Hoke called the end of the San Diego State football team’s season disappointing and “unacceptable.” But even though SDSU recorded its sixth straight losing season, this year will likely go down as the best year in the history of the

Mountain West Conference.

TCU is ranked No. 4 in the country and has a legitimate shot at the National Championship game. BYU and Utah finished with 10 and nine wins, respectively, and five MWC teams ended the season bowl-eligible.

With all that being said, here are this year’s awards, as announced by the MWC on Tuesday.

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Trader Joe’s boasts the beloved “Two Buck Chuck” deal, featuring Charles Shaw wines priced as low as $2 per bottle.

This grocery store has taken advantage of the winery’s surplus of grapes in order to provide very cheap, yet high-quality wine for shoppers.

Costco is another great option where students can buy large quantities of alcohol at a low price. Thanks to California law, Costco allows customers to purchase alcohol even if they do not have a

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According to the reviews, most customers are more than pleased with the work performed on their cars, especially given the reasonable prices. Great customer service and affordable costs makes Advantec worth cruising to.

Advantec Auto Repair is located at 2828 Adams Ave. and can be contacted at 619-248-9519.

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For many San Diego State students, finding an affordable and trustworthy mechanic in the College Area is a big challenge and oftentimes a hassle.

Unfortunately, getting ripped off or paying for unnecessary work is not uncommon. However, finding a reliable car repair shop has become easier by word of mouth and Internet review sites.

Want an express oil change with a free car wash?

Aqua Clean Car Wash is located less than four miles away from SDSU and offers a quick oil change starting at $36.99. A free car wash is included with every oil change, which is a $12.99 value. Transmission fluid changes and radiator services are also included. Aqua Clean uses recycled water in every car wash.

Aqua Clean Car Wash is located at 7959 Parkway Dr. in La Mesa and can be contacted at 619-698-6775.

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to save money. Farmers markets cut out the middleman and offer foods that are often fresher than many grocery stores. These fruits and veggies are not only healthier, but also have fewer chemicals and preservatives.

When shopping at a generic grocery store, if the store is offering a great deal on an item but it’s out of stock, get a rain check. This will ensure receiving the same deals in the future without a price increase. Additionally, when shopping for particular items, don’t be lazy and grab the first brand seen. Look at the top and bottom shelves, as the cheaper items are usually placed there. According to Gary Foreman, publisher of The Dollar Stretcher, marketers tend to place the most expensive items between the knee and chest area.

If sharing food with roommates, Costco is the best way to go. Although it might only seem good for its free samples, the store has so much more to offer as far as deals and quality. Costco sells bulk items at cheaper prices than its competitors. The only drawback is the $50 annual

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Stylish clothes without the hefty runway prices

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For women, finding the perfect outfit can take hours, while for guys it can simply mean deciding which T-shirt smells the least.

Regardless of style, great fashion can be affordable, even on a penny-pinching college budget. By hitting stores that offer the best prices and deals on everything from business attire to casual denim, a person can stay stylish throughout their four (or five) years in college without breaking the bank.

For the ladies

The obvious shopping destinations for college women on a budget are the endless array of shops on Pacific Beach’s Garnet Avenue. Home to popular and inexpensive stores such as Pink Zone, Closet and The Fabulous Rag, shoppers strolling down Garnet Avenue can find cheap basics, funky accessories, “going out” dresses and much more. However, be cautious; for

For men with no fashion sense, the guys who follow the latest in trends and those in between, shop at H&M. It’s one of the only clothing stores a guy needs to step foot in while in college. This international company has found its San Diego home in Fashion Valley Mall with complete sections for men and women. H&M sells durable, staple pieces that will last far beyond the college years. Reasonable pricing on everything from belts, slacks, denim, coats and button-downs make this retail store a one-stop shop. The versatility of the clothing is an added bonus, which allows guys to wear pieces for more than one occasion.

Managing finances might be difficult when dealing with college bills, but with these affordable shops anyone can shop smart and look chic.

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those looking to get a lot of use out of their clothes these shops tend to lack in quality.

And for the more boutique-conscious individual, venture out to North Park’s Mimi & Red Boutique. This tiny shop is full of affordable finds, with a few pricier items mixed in. With accessories, tops and bottoms, Mimi & Red offers trendy and reasonably priced items.

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Buy nonperishable dry goods in bulk such as rice, pasta and beans. They have a long shelf life and can be easily prepared. Whole wheat or whole grain versions of rice and pasta are readily available in many stores and are often healthier. Pick up a variety of beans such as pinto, kidney and navy beans.

Buying meat can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Purchase cheap lunch meats or deals in the deli as they can be frozen and eaten over time. Also, make use of leftovers. A full rotisserie chicken certainly won’t be finished in one night. Save the remaining chicken and add it to a salad, pasta or sandwich.

Shopping smart and being conscious of every food purchase will help save the most money when grocery shopping.

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membership fee; however, buying bulk goods such as ham and bread can be beneficial as they can be frozen and saved for a long time.

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Top Ramen and macaroni and cheese don’t have to be the staple food for college students.

Grocery shopping and cooking is often the best way to save money on food while staying healthy. Here are some suggestions of where to shop and what to buy.

Where to shop Anyone shopping on a tight budget and trying to save money shouldn’t shop at fancy-pants organic stores. They may seem hip, cool and helpful to the environment, but alternatives such as local farmers markets are a great way

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Traveling the globe while on a college budget as 70 percent on trips, whether it be to Las Vegas or Italy. And if the discount prices are still too much to fork up, STA Travel also offers travel loans to help fund a trip. For more information on discount trips and packages visit its on-campus office in Aztec Center or its Web site www.statravel.com.

Contiki Having trips already planned and organized, Contiki offers studentfriendly deals for those who want to travel in packs. Contiki is offering a two-for-one European airfare special that ends Jan. 8 of next year and another deal of $200 off all Summer European Travel when booked by Jan. 4 of next year. For the complete list of travel promotions and deals visit http://contiki.com/deals.

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Many travel companies offer discounts and programs specifically for college students. First, decide where to travel and then look for the best deal for that location.

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Some may feel stuck, bored and tied down by limited personal budgets as a student.

Dreams of global travel have come second to rent payments and groceries.

But students should remember this is the best time to travel the world before long-term careers and adult responsibilities settle in. And luckily, there is still hope for affordable travel.

With proper planning and research, students can take advantage of some of the cheaper travel deals offered by certain organizations

and Web sites that cater to travelhungry students.

STA Travel STA Travel has some of the cheapest airfare available both nationally and internationally and also has ongoing last-minute deals for fast weekend getaways. These expedited vacation packages can save students as much

Created and established by teachers, Adventure Student Travel has deals on student cruises and graduation trips. This organization offers some of the most competitive and cheap airline tickets available to students and affordable graduation celebrations. For more information on specific cruises and discount trips visit www.adventurestudenttravel.com.

By simply staying updated on lastminute travel deals and seeking all available travel options, students still have the opportunity to have an epic summer abroad and afford their groceries at the same time.

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Tired of wasting money on expensive textbooks? Looking for some cheap deals on electronic goods? A little saving always helps — and it’s important to know where to look.

The San Diego State Bookstore offers numerous deals on textbooks and electronics. With its Textbook Rental Program, students can rent books at a discounted price as long as they are returned at the end of the semester. The bookstore also has a large collection of eBooks, which are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased through CafeScribe eTextbooks or by chapter from iChapters. KB Books also has a large

collection of affordable textbooks.

Renting books there for four to five days based on availability is another option for students.

To avoid long lines when buying books try ordering them online. There are several Web sites that offer new books for both purchase and rental.

Ordering from www.chegg.com results in more than just a new textbook. For every book rented or purchased, the company plants a tree.

As far as purchasing electronics, students who use their Red ID card will become eligible for discounts on computer hardware and software sold at the bookstore, including specials on Macs and PCs. For large discounts on new and refurbished electronic goods, www.ebay.com is an obvious choice, but make sure to check on www.deals2buy.com for other excellent deals on electronic goods.

The Viejas Arena and Aztec Center Ticket Office at San Diego State sell a number of tickets with discounts and no service charges. These discounted tickets are available to everyone, not just students, and range from passes to the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, to Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios tickets. With the gold pass, AMC movie tickets are available for $8. At the Disneyland gate, a one-day Park Hopper pass is $97, but the ticket offices at SDSU offer it for $73.

One privilege students have is the monthly MTS Bus and Trolley Pass.

These are sold to students for $57.60 versus $72.00 for non-students. A Ticketmaster service is also available at these ticket centers, but no discount is provided.

The eBay Inc. company StubHub is another convenient option for students when buying and purchasing tickets online. As a partner of many sports teams such as the University of Southern California and the New York Yankees, StubHub offers access to many individual and season tickets and deals. According to The Wall Street Journal, StubHub sold more than 9,000 tickets to this season’s Bowl Championship Series. When buying tickets at www.stubhub.com students can pick their desired

event and look at discounted price listings. For example, Kings and Lakers tickets for Jan. 1 at the Staples Center start at $22.

For concert junkies, the site to visit for the best deals is www.livenation.com. Users can search concerts in their city or choose options such as “On Sale Now,” “On Sale Soon” or “Cheap Tickets.” Unwritten Law is playing at The House of Blues on Dec. 20. Tickets are on sale for $11.25. Tickets for House of Blues events can also be bought at the venue with a decreased service charge. San Diego music fans should look into House of Blues Member Ticketing, which is a free membership that provides Internet presale notifications and deals.

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MTV reveals its Woodie 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

MtvU, MTV’s college network, is back with another round of the mtvU Woodie Awards. The awards show used 6.1 million votes from college students to award a Woodie in categories such as the Breaking

Here is a list of this year’s winners, with descriptions provided by MTV:

field, and we are still not sure what section of the record store to find them.

The Good Woodie (greatest social impact)

The artists who made the biggest splash on mtvU and the college music scene this past year.

Winner: Tech N9ne (Strange Music Inc.)

The award for the artist whose commitment to a social cause has affected the greatest change this year.

Winner: Kings of Leon (RCA)

Best Video Woodie (best video of the year)

Winner: Jamie Tworkowski, To Write Love on Her Arms

The Breaking Woodie (best emerging artist)

The music video that is so incredible, people would watch it even without the music.

Winner: Never Shout Never (Warner Bros. / Loveway Records)

Left Field Woodie (most original artist) Duet Matt & Kim gave a stellar performance for the opening of mtvU’s Woodie Awards.

year’s Woodie Awards, including Leighton Meester, Pete Wentz, Zooey Deschanel, Amber Tamblyn, Asher Roth, Mary-Louise Parker, David Cross, Janelle Monáe and 3OH!3, which did the honors in drag inspired by Lady Gaga.

Woodie of the Year (artist of the year)

MtvU is where new and developing artists are test-driven for the first time by the toughest critics around: college students. One of this year’s newest artists will win the coveted Breaking Woodie.

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Woodie (best emerging artist) and The Good Woodie (greatest social impact).

The sixth annual show took place at Roseland Ballroom in New York City and will premiere at 10 p.m. EST this Friday on MTV, MTV2, mtvU and Palladia.

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Change is good. But when it comes to music, it’s sometimes better to not mess with a good thing.

Pop-punk outfit Forever The Sickest Kids’ 2008 release “Underdog Alma Mater” was an album of good-time, light-hearted

singalongs — a sure recipe for auditory enjoyment. This year sees a very different release from the sextet, however, with its latest release, “The Weekend: Friday.”

Ripe with synth-pop intros and syrupy sweet vocals from lead vocalist Jonathan Cook, the EP delivers enough saccharin to satisfy any naughty craving and then some.

Boasting a heavyweight label backing from Universal Motown and a preliminary charts placing of No. 107 on the Billboard 200, FTSK’s latest release is greedily being consumed by its sweet-toothed fans.

Yet a more serious audience (those say, older than middle-school age) may not fall for the vapid lyric topics for songs such as “Hip Hop Chick” and “She Likes (Bittersweet Love).”

However, record sales and big-money backing often speak louder than artistic integrity, and unfortunately, FTSK may be a casualty of famished, tween-fueled consumption.

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After releasing an independent EP, the sixpiece band We Came As Romans dropped its first full album on Equal Vision Records early last month.

And though the album comes wrapped only in a paper sleeve, its quaint, outward presentation betrays the pristine music encased within.

Lusciously endowed with some clear and crisp tracking similar to that found in the beginning chords of the lead-in title track “To Plant A Seed,” the album adequately delivers in every aspect of the increasingly segmented post-hardcore / metalcore genre.

While We Came As Romans may not have plowed through any as-yet uncharted waters with its first full-length album, the Michigan natives deliver an exemplary 37-minute block of songs.

The piano intro to the song “Broken Statues,” followed by its subsequent change of pace three-quarters of the way through the same song, offers a nice variety. Despite the occasional pause from the torrent of guitars and screaming vocals, the overall rushed and rapid pace of the entire album never fully abates.

Climbing to No. 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and No. 25 on the Independent Albums chart, “To Plant A Seed” is delivering for the band as much as it is for its listeners.

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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE

Depression-era play offers life perspective

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Jeff Calhoun’s “Bonnie & Clyde” provides a historical take on a classic story. It will be playing today through Dec. 20, Tuesday through Sunday at the La Jolla Playhouse. Tickets range from $47 to $78.

With all the holiday shows dominating San Diego’s stages this season — “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and “The Nutcracker” come to mind — it might be refreshing to experience a production that doesn’t aim for the holly jolly.

La Jolla Playhouse’s new premiere musical is the perfect escape from all the saccharin plays that are the tradition for this time of year.

With the author Ivan Menchell (“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”), music and lyrics by Frank Wildhorn (“Jeckyll & Hyde”) and Don Black joining director Jeff Calhoun, the tale of infamous lovebirds Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow is told. The legendary outlaw duo has been immortalized in musical form in “Bonnie & Clyde.”

Playing the title characters are Laura Osnes and Stark Sands, respectively. Osnes, winner of the TV competition “Grease: You’re the One that I Want;” for the role of Sandy, plays the gun-slinging gal with honesty and earnestness.

Because what else would make a good girl in her 20s fall in love with an escaped convict?

Perhaps it was because he offered her a big part in his dreams of grandeur. Sands commented on his character’s motivation, “(Barrow) made a choice based on the way he was treated.” It can be easily deduced that he was not treated very well.

Trapped in a time of economic hardship when unemployment was reaching 20 percent, these two kids had nothing but their dreams. And dream they did. Barrow’s choice was to emulate Billy the Kid and make his own fortune; this was too much for young Parker to resist.

These motivations, along with the couple’s dedication to their families, were greatly emphasized by Menchell when he contemplated how young they were. “Bonnie & Clyde” is unique in this aspect, as well as its focus on historical accuracy. It is definitely not a musical interpretation of the 1967 film of the same name.

And the interpretation was aided by a talented cast. Mare Winningham brings a heartwrenching soul to the role of Parker’s mother, Emma, which crescendos in her solo number “The Devil.” Rounding out the outlaw gang are Claybourne Elder and Melissa van der Schyff as the comedic yet passionate Buck and Blanche Barrow. Menchell highlights a possible love triangle with policeman Ted Hinton, played by Chris Peluso, whose singing voice is as unforgettable as Wayne Duvall’s (Sheriff) deadpan.

Musical director John McDaniel supervises a unique sound that ranges from bluegrass to country to gospel with “You’re Goin’ Back to Jail,” “God’s Arms Are Always Open” and “Bonnie” being especially memorable.

In true La Jolla Playhouse form, the set becomes an integral part of the production and takes on a character of its own, thanks to scenic and costume designer Tobin Ost and projection designer Aaron Rhyne. The stage is practically barren, comprised of wooden boards with fading whitewash; settings were established by projections on the wooden backdrop: pictures of women’s magazines for the beauty salon, food advertisements for the general store, etc. Versatility reigns supreme in this space but it is more complex than a traditional black box. Everything onstage is slanted — it keeps the set interesting to look at and enhances an uneasiness about these characters as they sink deeper and deeper into their lives of crime.

The end result is a gripping love story that doesn’t shy away from presenting and contemplating what results from a life of hardship; the characters pursue any form of happiness they can find because they know a violent death is inevitable. After all, Parker wrote in her own poem, “They don’t think they’re too smart or desperate / they know that the law always wins. / They’ve been shot at before; / but they do not ignore, / that death is the wages of sin.”

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POP ROCKS

A brief, annotated timeline of recent sitcoms

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he 1990s was a good time for television comedy addicts.

Or, more specifically, for “sitcom” addicts, which stands for situational comedy. If you didn’t already know that, it’s not too late to enroll in TFM 430 “The History of Prime Time Television.”

But, you don’t need that class to remember NBC’s dominance in the ‘90s with “Must See TV” Thursday nights, detailing the colorful lives of the various characters of “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “Frasier” and “Mad About You.” And for most of us reading this (i.e. those born after 1981), “Must See TV” was simply what our parents were watching while we waited for “TGIF” on ABC Fridays, giving us Topanga of “Boy Meets World,” memorable spin-the-bottle games of “Step by Step,” Urkel and all of his oh-so-crazy hijinks on “Family Matters” and, of course, the Tanner clan from “Full House.”

But what has happened since?

Sitcoms as a whole have become more rare since “Friends” threw in the towel in 2004. And ironically enough, as “Friends” ended an era of uber-successful funny television, its spin-off “Joey” led the way for television to reach unprecedented heights of mediocrity.

Sure, there have been some brilliant exceptions such as “Arrested Development” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” but both series only pulled a fraction of the viewers their ‘90s predecessors did.

And even the “Everybody Loves Raymond”-style hits were a rare breed that owed their success to having been aired in the midst of the industry-wide sitcom lovefest that was the “Friends” era. More often than not, sitcoms after “Friends” were of the “Joey” and “Yes, Dear” variety.

But because of (extremely subjective) whimpering of sitcoms

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post-“Friends,” there has been a steady stream of highlights leading to another night of what I’m officially proclaiming to be “Must See TV” being back on NBC Thursdays and the next great ABC Family that, while on Wednesdays, is certainly a second cousin of the “TGIF” block.

Now officially a veteran, “The Office” has been anchoring the rejuvenated NBC Thursdays since 2005. If it’s not always the quantity of people watching, it’s certainly the quality that makes it worthwhile.

A year later, “30 Rock” joined Steve Carell and company on Thursday nights and also owes its success to the quality of Tina Fey’s often-brilliant show.

But too often in the past three years, those shows were officially classified (by me) in the “Arrested Development” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” brand of ‘rare exceptions.’

Luckily, these exceptions are becoming more the norm as the past year has given these shows much more company.

CBS has “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory” bringing weekly laughs on Monday nights.

Fox has stayed consistent with its “Animation Domination” megaduo of “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.” But it’s been our old friends at NBC and ABC bringing this columnist the most laughs week after week.

Joining “The Office” and “30 Rock” this year has been Amy Poehler’s small-town government employee character in “Parks and Recreation” and Joel McHale (host of E!’s “The Soup”) showing how fun (and funny) community college

can be in, yes, you guessed the title right, “Community.”

As for another sometimes-loving, always-funny ABC Family show in the vein of the Tanners and the Winslows, the new Wednesday night show “Modern Family” brings us the Pritchetts, with a familiar patriarch (Ed O’Neill, remembered best as Al Bundy from “Married with Children”).

Although you may not even have time for television and are only reading this before you can get some humor straight from The Daily Aztec’s Back Page, I’ll wrap this up with one paragraph on why “Modern Family” deserves your attention in the midst of this sitcom resurgence.

First, don’t let the crudeness of the former Al Bundy mislead you; this show has a lot of genuine, leave-the-cynicism-at-the-door heart. Each week’s plot balances a thin line between situations seen previously on countless shows while still staying true to its unique spin on those situations.

One episode features the son, Mitchell, defending his partner as not being flamboyant with his family (while also trying to reveal that the two of them have adopted a baby from Vietnam) … right before the light dims and his boyfriend Cam comes out to “The Lion King” music playing, dressed in African garb to display their new baby. It could be silly, but instead it’s just fun.

And isn’t that what we want out of sitcoms? To have a little fun? So, why has that been so hard for so many shows? Well, at least it seems to be fixed now.

And yes, I probably left out one of your favorite shows from the past 20 years — deal with it.

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Although there are exceptions, primetime sitcoms on today’s networks such as ABC Family lack the comedic magic that existed in television shows from a decade ago.

—Josh Elwell is a journalism senior.

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

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Fanfarlo not far from fans’ hearts at The Casbah

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Fanfarlo consists of Amos Memon, Cathy Lucas, Justin Finch, Leon Beckenham and Simon Balthazar.

Its latest album “Reservoir” was digitally offered for $1 with the intent to spread its music to new fans.

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Thanksgiving was filled with delicious food, warm family get-togethers and pretty rewarding football. To properly prepare for such nice traditions, good music is also in order. This would explain why many fans flocked to The Casbah last Tuesday, for a night of crooning harmonies by the London-based group Fanfarlo.

With its debut album “Reservoir” available for the masses, Fanfarlo has increased its fan base with each performance on its tour and every album sold on its Web site.

San Diego was fortunate to have the preThanksgiving celebratory show by this indie-folk quintet.

Commencing the set with “Drowning Men,” a rather upbeat and carefree number, lead vocalist Simon Balthazar’s soothing voice superseded his boyish looks. The group’s variety of instrumentation displayed its charming sound, which further spirited the giddy audience in addition to the obligatory adult beverage.

The second song performed, “I’m A Pilot,” is the first track on “Reservoir,” and also captures the whimsical essence

Fanfarlo carries in its sound and lyrics.

Cathy Lucas’ violin accession and vocals add femininity to many of the tracks, giving a softness that is often a pleasant surprise to Fanfarlo’s fairy tale of a record.

The rest of the set included other favorites such as “Comets” and “The Walls Are Coming Down” and unfortunately waned to an end late in the evening with a crowd eager for more. With the yuletide approaching, maybe fans will wish for a sophomore album by Fanfarlo or at least more tour dates.

The holiday season is the perfect time to add “Reservoir” to any music collection and especially appropriate to give as a gift.

Fanfarlo’s Web site, www.fanfarlo.com, even commemorates the traditions of winter festivities with an advent calendar, which will highlight videotaped performances of note (yesterday’s video was Fanfarlo’s cover of “The Neighborhood” by Tom Waits).

Another special offer is the collection of gifts Fanfarlo will accumulate throughout the month to add to its “Christmas Hamper,” which will be given away to one fan. To enter the contest, e-mail fanfarlocontest@gmail.com with “Christmas Hamper” as the subject line.

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Buying a TV on Black Friday

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o, how was everyone’s Thanksgiving?

Amazing? Yeah, that’s a given.

Thanksgiving is awesome. If you had a bad Thanksgiving it’s your own fault for being a Detroit Lions fan.

But you know what’s not awesome? The day after Thanksgiving.

That’s right, Black Friday.

I’d never done the whole 5 a.m. thing before, but I’m in the market for a new television, and Target had a deal that appeared to be worth the early wake-up.

It should be noted that the current TV in my bedroom is older than I am and has fauxwood paneling on three sides. If the centerpiece of technology in your room was outdated in 1992, it’s fair to say you should look into upgrading.

On Thanksgiving Day I announced that I would be braving the conditions and going, on my own, to get that 32-inch Westinghouse TV. My mom suggested that even though the store opened at 5 a.m., I should plan to get there an hour earlier. She then took the Target ad and made a list of digital cameras and DVD players she needed to get as gifts for other people and instructed me to pick them up as well. Moms can be sneaky like that.

In my younger, stupider days, I would have tried to stay up all night. But I was already scheduled to put up my parents’ Christmas lights the following day, so like a responsible young man, I went to bed at 8 p.m. … and proceeded to lie awake, staring at the ceiling for three hours until I finally fell asleep. Apparently staying up until 2 a.m. every night to watch Aqua Teen Hunger Force is a hard habit to break.

At 3:45 in the morning, my alarm went off and I popped out of bed, put on jeans and a T-shirt and 10 minutes later I was out the door — into 42-degree weather. I forgot

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that Chino Hills becomes Green Bay West this time of year.

Of course I didn’t bring a sweatshirt of any sort with me from San Diego, so I scoured the house for something to wear. All I could find was my high school letterman jacket.

Now, high school letterman jackets are cool when you’re in high school, but the day you graduate, they become mementos, not apparel. Faced with no other choice, I put it on, “Class of 2006” patch and all, and headed out the door.

“ I didn’t bring a sweatshirt of any sort with me ... so I scoured the house for something to wear. All I could find was my high school letterman jacket.”

I arrived at Target just after 4 a.m., expecting a dozen or so people in front of me. What I saw instead was a full parking lot and a good 400 people in line, most of whom seemed like they had been there since the second quarter of the Cowboys vs. Raiders game.

But staying optimistic, I got in line. After about 45 minutes, we were about to be let in when the middle-aged woman in front of me asked “What are you getting?” I said the TV. She said, “Oh, me too!

We can help each other when we get there.”

This lady clearly isn’t a regular reader of this column. I don’t work well in groups, nor do I like talking to strangers — or non-strangers for that matter. Basically, everyone sucks but me. I’m in the holiday spirit early this year.

So, I finally get in and use my 5foot-8-inch, 140-pound physique to my advantage to slip through the crowd as fast as possible. Some may be stronger or faster than me, but I can fit into smaller spaces.

As if you didn’t see this coming, when I finally got to the TVs, I arrived just in time to hear a Target employee telling someone, “Sorry we just ran out of the Westinghouse 32-inch TVs.” At that point, I muttered every swear word I knew and looked around for something to kick.

Finding no puppies or small children, I moved on.

Of course they had plenty of the crap my mom wanted. In a defeated stupor I grabbed the remainder of my list and headed for the checkout line.

My advice on Black Friday: You have to commit. Either camp out overnight or plan on getting there at least two hours before the store opens.

Also, I’ve decided to offer this column’s naming rights in exchange for a discounted highdefinition TV. So if you want this page titled “Pope’s Doctrine, presented by (your name here),” send me an email, let’s work out a deal.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/03/09) It will be difficult to talk your way out of responsibilities during the coming year, so don't even try. Expect household emergencies to demand your time and resources. At the same time, you find ways to enrich your home and environment through gardening, painting and other inexpensive means.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Share the essentials today and save details for later.You can institute change without saying exactly why.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 Today you face opposition from your banker or from other financial contacts.

Hint: don't plan major transactions for today.Tomorrow will work out a lot better.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 What seems clear at first turns out to have layers of complications. Use your judgment to determine the best choice.

Then, stick to it.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 Listen and learn.Today is not the day to push your own agenda. Others have plenty to offer.Take advantage.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 You've been hatching some ideas. Find a way to express yourself to at least one female.You'll feel as if you've accomplished a lot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 -

Remain open to other people's ideas, but don't just roll over.You have good ideas, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 Your mission today is to accomplish as much as possible with the least amount of friction. Read between the lines.Try not to break anything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - You struggle to make yourself understood.Your imagination is running wild, but you can't find the right words. Choose simple language.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Listen and learn.You wish you were giving out the orders.Today you're better off doing what the finance manager tells you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 6 - Associates pose big questions. Expect each person to support his ore her argument with facts.That way a simple solution can emerge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - You could go into emotional overdrive now. Instead, listen to what the group says, and follow an older person's example.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Your imagination is fully engaged now.

Anything others say fits right into your comprehensive plan. Don't stop now. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

SUDOKU

BY THE MEPHAM GROUP

—Did you love this column? Did you hate it? E-mail me at dpope@rohan.sdsu.edu with any comments, questions or derogatory insults and you may see your message in my monthly mailbag column.

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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.

—David Pope is an English senior.

Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com

—This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Daily Aztec.

© 2009 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

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