The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 57

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Vol. 95, Issue 57

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I N S I D E T O D AY FOOD & DRINK

Rental cars come to campus

HOLIDAY RECIPES Look inside for festive, easy recipes to kick off the season without the holiday hassle. page 3

SPORTS

IT’S A RAP Find out how music has helped create team chemistry for the SDSU men’s basketball team. page 4

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STYLE TO DIE FOR Find out what inspires Jonny Smith, the mastermind behind Kill Brand apparel. page 5

TODAY @ SDSU

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, Green Love spearheaded an initiative to put Zipcars on campus, giving students 24-hour access to hybrid rental cars.

A Soireé of Music and Dance 7:30 p.m., Don Powell Theatre Tickets for the second annual School of Music and Dance fundraiser cost $12 to $50. Proceeds are used for student scholarships.

Students can rent cars using their cell phone or computer

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A new car rental service available on campus next semester will put students behind the wheel.

“It’s good for the environment and good for students’ pocketbooks,” Grant Mack, Associated Students green commissioner and chair of the Green Love Board, said.

Annual membership for the new Zipcar program costs $35.

Students 18 years and older can reserve the car online for $8 per hour on weekdays and $9 on weekends, and use the vehicle for anything from running errands to driving up to San Francisco.

Using radio frequency identifica-

tion, the cars recognize when someone has reserved a ride. After hovering a Zipcar membership card, or “zipcard,” above the windshield, the car will unlock and the keys will be waiting in “a super-secret spot” inside the vehicle, according to the Zipcar Web site.

BlackBerry Zipcar applications are available, and those with an iPhone can unlock their car, and even honk it, from their phone.

Three hybrid Honda Insights are parked in the O-Lot across from Jack in the Box, and two Honda Civics are parked in the Zura parking lot next to Tenochca Residence Hall, which will be accessible in February, according to Mack.

Gas and insurance are included with the costs, and members can drive up to 180 miles each day; however, members cannot make one-way trips.

Zipcars are located in more than 50 cities across the United States, including Boston, Portland and

Chicago, and on more than 100 college campuses in North America, according to the Zipcar Web site.

“Zipcars will run independent of A.S. and SDSU, and neither the university nor A.S. will profit from the company.”

The membership card provides access to all locations once the member is 21 years old.

The cars have proved to be successful at UC San Diego, as it increased its pool of cars from five to 12, according to Mack.

Mack said his predecessor

pitched the idea to A.S. last year, but everyone thought “she was crazy.”

But the idea will become a reality next semester, and Mack said faculty and staff have been a big help.

“Instead of asking, ‘why are we doing this?’ administrators are asking ‘how?’” Mack said.

Zipcars will run independent of A.S. and SDSU, and neither the university nor A.S. will profit from the company, according to Mack.

Mack said the program will help reduce the amount of cars on campus and reduce pollution and typical costs for car owners.

Car rules apply, such as no pets and no smoking, unless the pet is a service animal. Zipcars cater to disabled members as well, who can request cars with hand controls when making the reservation.

Founders of Zipcar implemented the European car sharing idea in North America, and is now the largest car sharing service in the world, according to the Web site.

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Vandalism

Grand theft

Dec. 1 — Police arrested a suspect for felony vandalism. The spraypainting incident occurred in the courtyard of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Police located three suspects. One of the suspects, Anthony Irving, an 18-year-old who is not a student at San Diego State, was arrested and transported to the county jail. The damage is estimated at more than $400.

Dec. 1 — Electronic equipment has been reported stolen from the Don Powell Theatre. The equipment included a projector worth more than $21,000 and a mixing board worth more than $3,000.

The items were taken sometime during Thanksgiving Break.

Nov. 27 — A non-student reported the theft of a BlackBerry cell phone after he tried to sell it

to a Craigslist buyer. While evaluating the phone, the suspect plugged the phone into cigarette charger in his car and drove away.

The cell phone was worth $500.

The incident occurred in Parking Structure 5. The suspect has not yet been located.

Robbery Nov. 26 — A juvenile was allegedly robbed at the SDSU Transit

Center. The alleged victim, who is not affiliated with SDSU, was followed by another juvenile who carried a gun. When the two got onto the same bus, the suspect reportedly took a cell phone valued at $120 and $11 in cash. He was described as an AfricanAmerican juvenile wearing a gray hoodie and dark-colored jeans.

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Christmas recipes made easy and delicious www.whattodrink.com) 2 ounces cranberry juice 4 ounces chilled apple cider Directions: Fill a wine goblet with ice. Add 2 ounces of cranberry juice and 4 ounces of chilled apple cider. Stir to mix. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. (courtesy of www.whattodrink.com) Har r y Potter’s Butterbeer 3 / 4 cup of root beer 1 ounce gold or dark rum (optional) 2 tablespoons of butter Directions: Take a mug and fill it full with root beer and rum. Scoop 2 tablespoons of butter into the mug and microwave on high for about one minute.

Sarah Koepke / Staff Photographer

ASHLIE R ODRIGUEZ S TA F F W R I T E R

With the arrival of Christmas, so come the chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon-sprinkled pies, butter-frosted cakes and fruit cake surprises. Warm homes, filled with an aromatic melody of chestnuts and cranberries, will

Christmas blended beverages The

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Sweets for Santa Pepper mint Brittle 2 pounds white chocolate 30 small peppermint candy canes

Pine Cone Cheese Ball 1 (8-ounce) container garden vegetable cream cheese 1 (8-ounce) container roasted garlic cream cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3 green onions, chopped 2 cups toasted pecan halves

Directions: Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil.

Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for five to six minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Place candy canes in a plastic bag or between two pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. Stir peppermint into melted white chocolate. Spread evenly in pan and chill until set for about one hour. Break into pieces by slamming pan on counter. (courtesy of www.allrecipes.com)

Directions: Stir together first four ingredients. Shape into an oval. Chill for two hours.

Arrange pecan halves on top of the cheese oval in overlapping rows beginning at bottom and working upward. Serve with crackers. (courtesy of www.recipegoldmine.com)

C i n n a m o n S p i c e C a ke 6 eggs 1 / 2 cup cinnamon liquor 1 package instant vanilla pudding 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon cinnamon white cake mix 1 cup milk or coffee creamer

Variety Christmas Salad 1 pound unpeeled cucumber 4 ounces (125 grams) cheddar cheese 1 (15.5-ounce) can whole chestnuts, drained.

3 tablespoons well-seasoned French dressing

Directions: Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 25 minutes. Mix well and serve with vanilla frosting or cream cheese frosting. Wait 15 to 20 minutes before frosting. (courtesy of www.xmasfun.com)

Mrs. Santa’s scrumptious sides

bake a truckload of treats everybody will be dying to eat. But making all these candies, puddings and pastries takes skill, and it is no small feat. Here are a few recipes — some common, some not — that are sure to bring ease to all the holiday cooking sprees.

Directions: Wash and dry cucumber. Cut into 3 inches fairly narrow sticks. Put into bowl.

Shave cheese into small, paper-thin slices.

Break up chestnuts into fairly large pieces.

Add cheese and chestnuts to bowl with dressing.

Toss well to mix, cover and chill one hour in the refrigerator before serving. (courtesy of www.santas.net)

San Diego steps it up in the brewing world J O H N P. GA M B OA S TA F F W R I T E R

San Diego is known for a lot perks: sparkling beaches, good weather and a world-famous zoo. World-class craft beer, however, is a new addition to the list. Men’s Journal recently named San Diego as America’s best beer city, edging out the long-time champion Portland, Ore. This November introduced the inaugural San Diego Beer Week, which showcased local craft brews from the county’s 33 breweries, with big names such as Stone Brewing Company, Pizza Port Brewing, Green Flash Brewing Company and Ballast Point Brewing Company taking part. No matter a person’s preference, San Diego has a beer for everyone from lagers to Imperial India Pale Ale.

Worldwide appeal “San Diego has the best reputation in the world, IPAs especially,” Yuseff Cherney, head brewer and distiller at Ballast Point Brewing Company said.

Ballast Point, which has two locations and is known for its Yellowtail Pale Ale, Big Eye IPA, Calico Amber Ale and Black Marlin Porter, is not only moving to expand its production, but also its distillery of gin, whiskey and rum.

According to Cherney, San Diego’s beer culture wasn’t started to win medals, but began with a group of home brewers who wanted to make beer they wanted to drink.

Ballast Point started out as Home Brew Mart before adding its brewing facilities. Now, these local beers are opening in places no one would expect.

According to Cherney, Ballast, Ballast Point has its products shipped as far as Japan and the Philippines.

“They are taking the full gamut of beer in Japan,” he said.

According to the Web site for Japanese

beverage distributor Nagano Trading Co. Ltd., Japan not only imports from Ballast Point, but also from the Stone, Green Flash and Coronado breweries.

“Japan has a love for beer,” Andrew Balmuth, president of Nagano Trading Co. said. “So, San Diego, West Coast styles of beers that have a lot of body and flavor are a big hit. Japanese beer drinkers love beers with aroma and flavor. It’s like a new world.”

Even though Japanese beer drinkers have grown an affinity for San Diego beers, for Ballast Point, bottled exports aren’t its only focus, as they only account for 30 percent of its total production. Focusing on a locally consumed product is the highlight of its work.

“For us to penetrate the other markets is a lot newer to us,” Cherney said.

The beer Currently, San Diego is known for its robust, hoppy beers such as the Imperial India Pale Ale, which some people believe should be called the San Diego Pale Ale. But, not all San Diego beers will appeal to the average drinker.

“Beer will come full circle,” Cherney said.

“People still want a lighter, drinkable craft beer when they are at the beach,” he said. “We can’t forget that we are sunny San Diego.”

Because of this home-brew mentality, the relationships among local breweries aren’t stilted such as the high-profile rivalry between Budweiser and MillerCoors.

“We’re pretty good friends, we have a pretty good working relationship,” Cherney said. “It isn’t an overly competitive working relationship.”

That relationship is why San Diego Beer Week’s string of events paid off in creating awareness for all of the breweries, according to Cherney. He said at places such as the Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights, fresh faces made their way to the various events to check out the burgeoning local beer culture.

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Awarded the title of America’s best beer city by Men’s Journal, San Diego makes its mark in the brewing industry.

Organizations such as the San Diego Brewers Guild helped unify San Diego’s breweries to bring about public awareness.

“It’s nice to have the regionality,” Cherney said.

The next step “We keep coming up with new styles. We still have the home-brew spirit,” Cherney said.

“We are not confined by a hardcore brewing tradition like in Belgium and Germany.”

But after mastering craft beer, what is next?

For Ballast Point Brewing Company, that step is moving into distilling spirits.

In a corner of the Scripps Ranch location,

a collection of aged oak barrels sit next to a custom-made distiller where San Diego’s first craft spirits are being produced.

“I think the spirits will follow a similar path as microbrews,” Cherney said. “Up until a few years ago people could only find spirits made en masse by giant factory like manufacturers, just like beer used to be.”

According to Cherney, Portland, which has been the mecca for craft beer for the past 15 years, now has a boom for distilling and San Diego will soon follow that next step.

With San Diego rising as the new hotbed for brewing, the possibilities for growth as a beer city are just beginning.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Yo! SDSU’s raps help build chemistry

Waves take down Aztecs in overtime

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

Senior guard Jené Morris scored 13 points last night, but it wasn’t enough as SDSU fell 62-61 in overtime.

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

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

Brian Carlwell, considered the best dancer on the team, makes music with sophomore forward Tim Shelton.

E D WA R D L E W I S SPORTS EDITOR

There’s a secret to the San Diego State men’s basketball team and it just might be located on page 77 of the 2009-10 SDSU Media Guide.

On sophomore forward Tim Shelton’s player bio page, there’s a line just beneath his name that reads, “Makes music with junior Brian Carlwell.”

While this season’s Aztec squad has admittedly struggled to find its chemistry, music could be the catalyst that brings the team together — one Rock Band microphone at a time. “(Shelton and I) just ended up recording a song with his older brother one time,” Carlwell said. “It was crazy. It was on a computer and a Rock Band microphone.

And we just made a song and we let some of the guys hear it and they were like, ‘This is hot! We like that!’ And we were like, ‘OK, let’s do some more.’”

Shelton and Carlwell have combined to make a few tracks that have made their way around SDSU’s campus. “Throw it Back,” “Fantasy Girl” and “Cybernetic Love” have all been written, produced and rapped by the Aztec duo and have created another avenue for SDSU’s players to bond.

“The team likes the music and everybody hears it and every time they hear something they say, ‘I want to do one, I want to do one,’” Carlwell said. “The invita-

tion is out there. They’re welcome to come in and join and get on the track. So we’ll see if they actually decide to get on one or not.”

The music project all started in the summer. Shelton and his brother Titus used to rap as a hobby, but when Shelton found out Carlwell could rap too, they all jumped on the laptop and microphone and started recording. As Carlwell put it, “The beat sounds good and the words are quality, but the sound is …”

Either way, neither player is trying to catch on with a record label anytime soon — there’s a season to play. Up next for the Aztecs (6-2) is Cal State Fullerton at 7 p.m. tonight at Viejas Arena. The Titans have lost their last two games, but have a 68-65 victory against UCLA on their résumé.

“We’re preparing for a tough game,” head coach Steve Fisher said. “We’re approaching this like it’s the most important game we’re going to play because it’s the next one.”

The star rapper of the team, Shelton, is expected to miss tonight’s game because of his knee injury but is “hopeful” for Saturday’s game against Arizona. If he had it his way, he would definitely play Saturday, but the team is being cautious with his injury.

Then again, if he had everything his way, there would be some different music at Viejas Arena.

“Keep looking out for a team track coming out,” Shelton said. “We’ll be warming up to our own music in a little bit.”

AT A GLANCE

The crowd in Viejas Arena was going crazy.

Senior guard Jené WAVES 62 Morris had just connecton a 3-pointer to give AZTECS 61 ed the San Diego State women’s basketball team the 61-60 lead with less than a minute remaining in overtime.

But that excitement quickly turned into disappointment when sophomore guard Jazmine Jackson scored with .02 seconds left to give Pepperdine the 62-61 victory against SDSU on Tuesday night.

“We didn’t perform consistently all night long,” head coach Beth Burns said. “They played very hard and they were hurting us on the offensive glass. In basketball, it’s never over until it’s over, credit to (Pepperdine).”

The Aztecs struggled in the first half, shooting 36.4 percent from the field and 1for-9 from 3-point range. Pepperdine took advantage of this and went on a number of runs to take the upper hand. With the score at 15-11 in favor of SDSU, the Waves went on an 8-0 run to take the lead. Then, after a jumper by junior forward Allison Duffy, Pepperdine

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

used a 6-0 run to extend its lead to 25-17. The Aztecs cut the margin to six with less than two minutes remaining, but a jumper and a foul shot by sophomore guard Skye Barnett gave the Waves a 34-25 halftime lead.

“Our inability to score the ball contributed to our lack of defensive intensity,” Burns said.

“And that hurts us. You have to be able to dig down when things aren’t going well.”

Each team traded baskets to open the second half until SDSU went on an 8-0 run of its own to cut the deficit to 40-39. Pepperdine responded back, though, with a 7-0 run before Burns called a timeout. Following the timeout, the Aztecs scored eight straight points to take the lead. The Waves quickly came back, though, but SDSU did as well.

Morris hit a big jumper with less than a minute remaining in regulation to give the Aztecs a two point lead. Sophomore guard Katie Menton responded right back for Pepperdine as well, sending the game into overtime, where the Waves would be victorious.

The Aztecs will now prepare for Long Beach State at 7 p.m. on Friday in Viejas Arena.

“First mistakes rarely beat you, second ones always do,” Burns said. “So we have to make sure that we don’t let the hangover from this get into Long Beach State.”

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WHERE: Viejas Arena Why to watch: With or without rap music, the Aztecs will take on CSU Fullerton and try to improve their record to 7-2.

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Kill Brand electrifies with neon threads Former Tokyo Rose band member, Jonny Smith, chats about business A L L I E D AU G H E R T Y A S S I S TA N T

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An age-old question has always been, “Is it the man who makes the clothes, or the clothes that make the man?”

For Kill Brand apparel founder and designer Jonny Smith, the answer is both. Smith, from the band Tokyo Rose, started Kill Brand apparel in 2001. Now, the line has grown into a respected business with some serious street credit. Recently, The Daily Aztec was able to interview Smith about his company.

The Daily Aztec: What does Kill Brand say about the person wearing it?

Jonny Smit h : I’d say the person that wears Kill Brand, since we are a smaller brand,

would be wearing something to set them apart from their friends.

DA : What made you want to start Kill Brand?

JS: It all started as a joke. I was wearing a lot of hot pink when I started the brand; everyone was making fun of me, so I spray painted “KILL” across the front to give it some edge. I ended up getting multiple requests for this (T-shirt) and from that a brand was started.

“ Some of my design ideas were submitted to our designers on napkins. I use the Notepad section of my iPhone a lot.”

—Jonny Smith, founder of Kill Brand

DA : From where do you draw your inspiration?

JS: I always have a notepad and pencil around me at all times. Some of my design ideas were submitted to our designers on napkins. I use the Notepad section of my iPhone a lot.

focused on my personal life and relaxing. It’s a 24-hour job. One time I went to the BVI’s (British Virgin Islands) (with) no cell phone, no Internet for 10 days. It was the most relaxed I have ever been. But all hell broke loose.

DA : What is your favorite Kill Brand design and why?

JS : Every season I say that I have a new favorite design, then it is usually replaced by another favorite. I go in and out of trends and what I really like. I guess that is why I have no tattoos.

DA : What sets Kill Brand apart from other clothing lines?

JS: Well I come from a music background. It was all about helping each other out, taking friends on tour and growing with each. I instill that lifestyle with what I do now. Our direct competition usually (is) our close friends. But what sets us aside is that I don’t look to them for inspiration. I try to go to the beat of my own drummer. I’m not saying I’m a fashion or art connoisseur, but I try to think of ideas on my own, not look to see the fashion trends. I hope that we have been around long enough that people trust what we are doing. I do the same for companies I have always liked.

Obey (clothing line) is one of them. To see more of Kill Brand, go to www.killbrand.com.

DA : What does it take to run and operate Kill Brand?

J S : It’s really nonstop, I’m very ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). It’s good and bad, my mind goes 1,000 mph, all my friends know it. It’s kind of my staple. So it’s good that I’m always thinking of what to do for design ideas, promo, next season, etc. But it also makes it hard to stop working and stay

REEL 2 REAL

Re-released film bears the ills of man OLIVIA J ONES S TA F F W R I T E R

Courtesy of Kill Brand

Check out Kill Brand’s “Guest DJ Top 5,” on it’s Web site to view music selected by friends of the clothing line. Jonny Smith, Kill Brand owner, and Dave Stauchman of the band Every Avenue are featured this week.

Akira Kurosawa’s influential black and white 1950 film “Rashomon” is being re-released.

This is a film thoughtfully poised between visual, rational and emotional provocation while exploring the immense strain of understanding man’s lies and brutal acts.

Set in feudal Japan, the opening scene emphasizes the sleek beauty and bewildering power of an unrelenting downpour of rain. Two men, a woodcutter and a priest take refuge in the abandoned gatehouse called Rashomon. They are wide-eyed and their constitution is faltering because of the atrocities of man. An impartial, callous passerby soon joins them and goads them into sharing the stories that are plaguing them. Their narratives reveal several contradictory eyewitness accounts of murder, rape and theft from the perspectives of a bandit, a samurai, the samurai’s wife and finally, the woodcutter himself.

“Kurosawa infused the rain with black ink to render it more visible on film. The downpour thus takes on the visual heaviness of the film’s subject matter ...”

Courtesy of Kill Brand

The various versions of the crime in the forest take the spectator into a visual dimension of dappled sunspots, soft beds of leaves and a hot afternoon in the woods where the truth of what actually happened loses its clarity. Each retelling of the event is chilling.

The tangled stories have some consistencies such as rape, murder and theft, but each retelling brings the characters into a sort of poetic dance with one another. This becomes the true subject of the film, while t he ‘tr ue’ stor y is never discovered.

“Rashomon” stands not as a story but as an anti-stor y with profound connections between its content (stories that weave and

reveal gaps and the character’s actual entanglement on the forest floor) and its psychological effects.

Kurosawa’s groundbreaking mashing of linear storytelling into a condensation of human grappling creates a historical new path that many directors have followed. He also incorporates multiple flashbacks and viewpoints as a method for unfolding the story line. However, today the film still holds up as having a refreshingly radical tempo and lack of plot. Meanwhile, the potency of the film lies within the viewer’s psychological reaction to the unraveling of scheme and the unscrambling of such a notion as a reliable narrative or narrator.

In making the opening scene, Kurosawa infused the rain with black ink to render it more visible on film. The downpour thus takes on the visual heaviness of the film’s subject matter, while its visual effect emphasizes the sense that the sky is crying because of the ills of man.

A film about lions in the Savannah was the inspiration for the ferocious yet noble portrayal of the nefarious bandit Tajomaru.

Throughout the film, the bandit’s muscles show prominently, covered in beads of sweat. He gnashes his teeth self-righteously and naps languorously beside a tree while swatting at flies, marking his departure from societal norms. Then, he lazily opens an eye to catch a glimpse of the soft wind pulling mosquito netting across the face of a lady on horseback, a goddess-like figure who he suddenly wishes to have his way with. This is the impulse behind the subsequent crimes.

Kurosawa’s direction, inspired by minimalism, results in a film that uniquely breaks away from traditional narratives but saves the viewer from ultimate confusion through visual pause and familiarity.

“Rashomon” will be playing for one week beginning Dec. 18 at Ken Cinema. For showtimes, visit www.landmarktheatres.com. The f ilm’s off icial Web site is www.janusfilms.com/rashomon/.

Movie: Rashomon Distributed by: Janus Films and Landmark Theatres

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa, Japan 1950 Release Date: Dec. 18 Grade: A

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The Devil Wears Prada plays ‘Yay or Nay’

Courtesy of Gordie Ball

The Devil Wears Prada’s recent studio album released on Ferret Music and titled “With Roots Above and Branches Below,” reached No.1on U.S. indie charts. Catch its live performances on select Warped Tour compilation DVDs.

ALEESHA H A R R I S MANAGING EDITOR

With a population of less than 200,000, Dayton, Ohio may not be the most remarkable city. Despite its geographical downfalls and relative obscurity, the mid-Eastern town has produced one notable offspring: The Devil Wears Prada.

The six-piece hardcore / metal band has taken the burgeoning genre by surprise since its first release in 2005, a demo titled “Patterns of a Horizon.”

With a 2009 album release under its belt titled “With Roots Above and Branches Below,” out now and a freshly announced tour with fellow bands Haste the Day, Story of the Year and co-headliner All That Remains, The Devil Wears Prada is primed for a successful new year.

The band’s lead vocalist, Mike Hranica, took a moment out of his hectic tour schedule to answer some questions and entertain the The Daily Aztec with a little game of “Yay or Nay.” The Daily Aztec: So we are going to play a little game called “Yay or Nay.” I will say a band’s name and you tell me ‘Yay’ or ‘Nay.’ So, Bring Me The Horizon.

Mike Hranica: That’s a tough one actually, because we kind of met the guys briefly and they’re nice. I don’t like them musically and I don’t like the fact that they have so many fans and they don’t use that in a good way.

But just spread all that partying bullsh*t. I don’t know though, I don’t think they are the worst thing in the world by any means.

DA : OK, you’re not really playing by my rules of the game, but we’ll continue. So, Parkway Drive.

MH: Oh, yay. They’re freaking sick.

DA: Asking Alexandria.

MH: Nay, they’re freaking horrible. The worst thing I have ever heard.

DA: August Burns Red. MH: Uh, yay.

DA : We Came As Romans.

MH: They’re young, but I think I’ll go with yay. I haven’t seen them live before but they recorded live with the same dude that engineers and produces us. I like a lot of their parts so … I’ll go with yay.

DA : What’s a band you’re pretty stoked on right now?

MH: I’ve been listening to a bit of instrumental music. The new Pelican album just came out and I really like it.

DA : What about a band that’s on your iPod that would surprise your fans? Be as embarrassing as you want to be.

MH: See the thing is, I feel like no one should ever be embarrassed by the music they listen to. And I’m not embarrassed by any of the music that I listen to. So, it’s kind of hard to say what they would be surprised by. I buy funny songs off iTunes, but I don’t have any whole albums from bands that are embarrassing.

DA : How has The Devil Wears Prada changed since it first started?

MH: We’re more mature, by all means.

Although I still like to call us immature little kids because we all goof around a lot, we have stupid song titles … we’re generally not too serious people. But I think we’ve all grown older. When we started we were all really young and impressionable … we were just little scenesters and I think we’ve grown out of that … I’m not going to say that we are musicians because we aren’t ultra-talented or anything, but I’d like to say that we’ve done a good job keeping music before anything else as far as, like, a look or something like that … if that makes sense. I probably just ranted.

DA: Put together an ideal tour lineup for me.

MH: Converge, us, As I Lay Dying and Slipknot. That’d be a really fun tour.

DA : Finish this sentence for me. If I wasn’t in The Devil Wears Prada I would be …

MH: In college right now, more than likely.

DA : So, sum up your band for me in three words. Is that possible?

MH: Raise the roof — because we’re bringing that back.

DA : Like the motion, or the phrase?

MH: Just the motion. It was the worst thing ever in the ‘90s and we’re going to bring it back.

The band will be rolling through San Diego at 6:30 p.m. this Friday at Soma. For more information on The Devil Wears Prada, go to www.myspace.com/tdwp.

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lah, blah, blah, San Diego State, hormones, sex, blah, blah, blah.

Another column about the opposite sex, blah dee, blah dee, blah.

I think I’m onto something here, kids. I believe I’m about to make a valid point that has the potential to aid everyone on this campus. Because this isn’t just any campus. SDSU is a festering pit of rabid hormones, teeming with young bodies and the dirtiest of sexual conquests. Well, I have found a way to escape said dirt.

Everyone checks everyone out, this is the norm for us Aztecs. But a unique problem we have to deal with is the sheer amount of people to check out.

There are beautiful strangers walking around everywhere.

It is imperative to form top-ofthe-line “Spitting Game” tactics while being a young and hormone-filled Aztec. If everyone is good-looking, your preferences get confusing and it’s easy to forget what kind of person you are trying to meet. I have discovered the common denominator among all young people, the proper way to gauge the true weight of their personality just by looking at them.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Footwear, my friends, footwear.

A person’s shoes are more connected to their soul (no pun …

OK, pun intended) than their eyes. I don’t read or write for Cosmopolitan, so don’t completely disregard my theory yet.

Hair grows faster than your favorite shoe turnover, so using a haircut as a measure of attractiveness isn’t a reliable source of judgment. And a person’s wardrobe isn’t always consistent. One day she’s glistening in a sundress and another day she’s in skinny jeans and a fedora.

Shoes are a long-term commitment. You buy a pair of Chucks and those things are going to last a few years. Shirts come and go, but your favorite pair of shoes is there for the long haul. So when a person is making a choice of what shoes to buy, the decision isn’t flippant; it is well-thought and based on stable personality traits.

The goal with a good pair of shoes is to own them for a while, so most people buy a pair that mirrors their true character. It’s a very self-probing moment, the

purchasing of shoes.

Basically, a person’s shoes provide a lot of insight into their personalities. Everyone wears them, but are they wearing Converse, Vans or those crazy high top things? Dr. Martens or heels?

How tall are the heels? Why would anyone ever wear heels to school anyway?

So once you have decided someone is good looking, the next step is to take a gander at their kicks. It’s the only way to know if they’re worth talking to while you’re in line at Sub Connection.

It’s a really useful filtration system. This obviously isn’t foolproof, though. The girl next to you in lecture could have a really highpitched voice. Or that man’s eyes could be very close together behind those sunglasses. I won’t even get into the ratio of sexually transmitted diseases on a college campus.

But try the shoe thing. Adopt it into your lifestyle and use it to your advantage as a single individual.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/09/09) This year you could travel or move to a unique locale. Last year may not have been exactly boring, and next year promises to provide lots of unique chances to learn and love.Try out the new location for a week or two before you pull up stakes and move everything.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 6 Expect sudden changes to affect you at work. Since you can't control the flow, you may as well go with it.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - Don't be surprised when your partner suggests activities you normally reserve for the weekend. In fact, take the day off if you can.You'll both enjoy it.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 Peculiar concepts creep into your work.

Remember, the goal is a balanced presentation that sells the product.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 Expect circumstances to change. Don't pretend you know what's coming. Instead, cheerfully allow the transformation.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 Ideas come out of nowhere, and you paint the screen large in your imagination. How to get those ideas to others? Pictures work best.

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

Ideas gush like water from a fire hose.

Control could be an issue. Seek balance as you moderate the discussion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 You're on the same page with the people who matter.Think big.Think unusual.Think powerful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Suddenly you find yourself retracing your steps. Others appreciate this. Begin a new project only when sure about what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Somebody is bouncing off the walls. Is that you? Protect your antique furniture. Better yet, move it out of the way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 6 - A visitor delivers a giant surprise.You and your associates unwrap this treat and eat it right up. Save some for later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Wander around today and see what others are doing.Your plan and theirs seem different, yet all the elements come together.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 5 Associates want to pull out all the stops with a big party.This doesn't meet with your complete approval. Set a time limit and a budget. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

—Patricia B. Dwyer is a journalism junior.

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

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