Aztecs outlast Lobos in ‘The Pit’ Antonio Morales sports editor After the most impressive performance of its season on Saturday, the San Diego State men’s basketball team got off to its ugliest start of the season. Playing in front of arguably the toughest road crowd it will encounter this season, SDSU fell behind the New Mexico Lobos 10-0. Thanks to some key shots from sophomore point guard Xavier Thames, however, the Aztecs trimmed the New Mexico lead to only one at halftime. In the second half SDSU pulled away from the Lobos, led by as many as 14 points and claimed its 16th win of the season by defeating New Mexico 75-70.
It was just one more win in what’s becoming another impressive season for the Aztecs, who just defeated the two teams, UNLV and New Mexico, who were picked to finish atop the Mountain West Conference in the preseason.
Against New Mexico it was a different story. Thames scored a careerhigh 22 points and hit three crucial three pointers in the first half. He only turned the ball over one time during the course of the game, too. Thames looked like he did before he suffered his knee injury, which is good news for SDSU. “He was (Xavier) at his best,” Fisher said.
The bench slows things down The game didn’t start well, especially after New Mexico’s Drew Gordon threw down an alley-oop to open the scoring. That two-point lead ballooned to 10 after a pair of threes and it looked like SDSU was in for a letdown after an emotional win against UNLV. “I had the white towel, ready to throw it in,” head coach Steve Fisher said to KOGO 600’s Ted Leitner after the game. “It looked like we were going to get skunked.”
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Fisher subbed in three players, Garrett Green, LaBradford Franklin and Deshawn Stephens, who helped settle things down for the Aztecs and brought the team back in the game. “And then we brought in (LaBradford), who’s played the best he’s played, Garrett and Deshawn and we just slowed down a little bit, stabilized and got our legs about us and
The Lobos and Aztecs entered the game with identical 15-2 records. New Mexico was favored before the game started and was playing at home. But it didn’t matter to SDSU, who added another impressive win to its résumé. The team has now defeated USC, Long Beach State, Arizona on the road, Cal, UNLV and now New Mexico. The Aztecs’ only losses are to No. 3 Baylor and No. 18 Creighton. There are good wins and no bad losses on SDSU’s profile. Nos. 11, 13 and 15 all lost last night. If the Aztecs can defeat Air Force on Saturday, it will be knocking on the door of a Top-10 ranking. That is pretty impressive for a team who lost four of the five starters from a season ago and is in a so-called “rebuilding year.”
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“We just slowed down a little bit, stabalized and got our legs about us and got back in the game. We were tough minded...” Steve Fisher, SDSU head coach got back in the game,” Fisher said. “We were tough minded and it was necessary in this venue against that team.” After falling behind ten the team tied it three separate times in the first half and took the lead for good after a Franklin three in the second half. The sophomore point guard had his best game of the season. He scored nine points and made all three of his shots. “He came in and was sensational for us,” Fisher said. “At both ends of the floor, was more than solid for us.”
Thames bounces back
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After suffering a knee injury, it was evident Thames was still feeling things out in his first two games back in the lineup. Against Chicago State, the sophomore scored four points and didn’t make a single shot. Against UNLV, Thames went 2-of-11 from the field, scored six points and turned the ball over six times.
News and notes Junior guard James Rahon didn’t take a single shot in the second half, but he came back strong in the second half. Rahon went 3-of-4 in the second half and scored eight points. After starting slow, Jamaal Franklin settled down and scored 13 points, he also dished out five assists and two rebounds. Junior guard Chase Tapley scored 12 points and had seven rebounds. SDSU received contributions from all nine of its players tonight. The bench combined for 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists. The win puts the Aztecs in a tie for first place in the MW with Colorado State. SDSU will pick things up again at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Viejas Arena when it plays against Air Force, whom the Aztecs have defeated the last six times the Falcons have traveled to Viejas.
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SDSU weathers storm, notches 16th win Ryan Schuler staff writer The game couldn’t have started off any worse for San Diego State. Just 2:36 into the contest, the No. 16 Aztecs trailed the University of New Mexico Lobos 10-0. To make matters worse, it wasn’t until the 15:24 mark that SDSU was finally able to get on the scoreboard. Yet the early deficit in “The Pit,” one of the nation’s toughest college basketball venues, was not enough to stop the red-hot Aztecs (16-2, 2-0 MW) from pulling out the hardfought victory, 75-70. “I could never ever have been more proud of a team,” SDSU head coach Steve Fisher said. “I had the white towel ready to throw it in when we were behind 10 to nothing.”
“When he came in, he was sensational for us on both ends of the floor,” Fisher said. The Lobos (15-3, 1-1 MW), having won 13 straight coming into the game, started the scoring binge early in the game with a monster dunk from senior forward Drew Gordon off the alley-oop pass from sophomore guard Kendall Williams. After New Mexico quickly built a 10-point lead, the Aztecs clawed their way back with a 12-2 run to tie the game at 12. SDSU took its first lead of the game, 28-27, on a Tapley three-pointer with 2:41 left in the first half. The Aztecs headed into the locker room at halftime trailing 31-30. In the second half, SDSU took control of the game with a 15-0 run that gave them a lead they would never relinquish. The win is the ninth consecutive for the Aztecs, and puts the team in a firstplace tie with Colorado State in the
“I could never ever have been more proud of a team. I had the white towel ready to throw it in when we were behind ...” Steve Fisher, SDSU head coach Sophomore point guard Xavier Thames scored a career-high 22 points, while sophomore guard Jamaal Franklin and junior guard Chase Tapley each contributed 12 points. Sophomore guard LaBradford Franklin turned in his best performance of the season off the bench for the Aztecs, scoring nine points and grabbing three rebounds in just 13 minutes of action.
Mountain West Conference. Next up for SDSU is Air Force on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Viejas Arena. “We’re going to need our fans to come out and right from the get-go be the same as they were against Vegas,” Fisher said. “Our kids are going to have to savor this one, but we will get back, and we will prepare, and we will be ready for a very good, hard-to-play, possession-conscious Air Force team.”
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Lady Aztecs ride defense to defeat Lobos Ruben Meza contributor
SDSU 74 | UNM 48 The two best defenses in the Mountain West Conference battled it out last night, but only the San Diego State women’s basketball team lived up to its name. Before the conference-matchup, the New Mexico Lobos led the con-
ference in least amount of points allowed per game with 54.6. Right behind them was SDSU, allowing just 54.8. The anticipated showdown quickly became lopsided as the Aztecs showed they never just rely on their defense, but their overall balance on both sides of the ball. SDSU (13-4, MW 3-0) defeated the Lobos 74-48 in Viejas Arena, the most points a team has scored against UNM all season. Junior guard Courtney Clements, who leads the conference in points per game, scored 19 points, grabbed four rebounds and con-
tributed three of the Aztecs 15 total steals in the victory. “I knew I had to play well in order for us to win,” Clements said. “I go as hard as I can and just hope that everyone else will follow.” The team did exactly that. SDSU had one of its best scoring performances this season making 31 of its 60 field goal attempts, landing four Aztecs in double-figures. On offense, junior guard Chelsea Hopkins, recipient of last week’s MW Co-Player of the Week, pushed the pace distributing the ball all around
the Lobos’ zone defense. This opened up the arc on many occasions, helping SDSU shoot 9-18 from the threepoint range. Junior center Malia Nahinu got many touches early on with a clear height advantage, finishing the game with an efficient 14 points on 7-10 shooting. With the entire team having solid offensive showings right off the bat, the Aztecs opened the game by sparking a 22-9 run in the first half, stretching the score to 40-23 at halftime.
The Lobos’ (6-11, MW 0-3) slow tempo offense, however, walked right into head coach Beth Burns’ hands with her stifling full-court press defense. “Defense is hard work, we give it a lot of glory on this team,” Burns said. With the victory, SDSU extended its winning streak to nine games (its longest in 15 years), improved its record in Viejas Arena to 8-1 and became the only Mountain West team undefeated in conference play (3-0). The Aztecs are set to go on the road to take on Air Force (5-13, MW 0-3) this Saturday at 11 am in Arena Auditorium.
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SDSU receives record number of applicants Nearly 10,000 more applied this fall than the previous year Diana Crofts-Pelayo staff writer San Diego State received a record number of applications for the fall semester. As of Jan. 6, 69,335 potential undergraduate students applied to the university, almost 10,000 more applicants than last year during the same time period. The number reflects first-time freshman and transfer students; local, non-local, out-of-state and international. Among the applicants, 50,806 are first-time freshmen and more than 18,384 are upper-division. Sandra Cook, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services, said one reason for the increase in applicants could be students and families are realizing the uncertainties in the economy, so they are evaluating the cost of going to more expensive colleges. Cook said she understands going to a California State University school is not “pocket change,” but it is still affordable in comparison to University of California campuses and private schools. The CSU system received a record number of undergraduate applications. First-time freshman and transfer students submitted 665,860 applications. There were 258,834 distinct applicants because potential students typically apply to multiple CSU campuses. “Going to SDSU is a good investment, even if you have to take out loans,” Cook said. “For less than the price of a car, you have an education.” In the past, SDSU has had the stereotype of being a back-up school; however, in recent years Cook has seen the views about the school change to that of a premier university. Rob O’Keefe, Associated Students’ Vice President of Finance, said the increase in applications reflects well on SDSU’s academics. Because the school can only admit a fraction of students who apply, it is highly selective.
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“For the past five to six years, SDSU has had new classes come in with standards higher than before,” O’Keefe said. “It’s a great opportunity to come to San Diego State.” SDSU President Elliot Hirshman said in an email the efforts of the SDSU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners have allowed for the university’s reputation to grow. “The progress we have made in academic programs, student life, research
said higher education changes lives. It is an investment that will benefit everyone because society needs an educated workforce. Cook said every segment of the education system is hurting because of the budget crisis, and students are being affected. Although O’Keefe said he does not specifically endorse raising the tuition at SDSU; because of the economic downturn, he said it has to happen in order to provide the same level of education. According to Hirshman, the school is committed to maintaining access and excellence for students. “Despite the state’s challenges, our goal will be to enroll the same number of students in the fall of 2012 as in the fall of 2011,” he said. “In this context, we will also be maintaining our target enrollment proportion for students from our local service area.” O’Keefe said when universities have nationwide media exposure, there is always a likelihood of high application rates. With the recent attention the football and basketball teams have garnered at SDSU, families are giving the university a second look. SDSU’s move
“Despite the state’s challenges, our goal will be to enroll the same number of students in the fall of 2012 as in the fall of 2011.” Elliot Hirshman, SDSU President and creative endeavors and athletics, among other areas, has established San Diego State University as a top choice for students in California and across the country,” he said. According to Cook, local students often take SDSU for granted, while non-local students find it more difficult to be accepted because students within the school’s service area have lower requirements. The service area for San Diego State is south of California State Route 56. Anything above that boundary is considered out of the service area or non-local. Despite the increase in tuition during the last few semesters, she
in 2013 to the Big East Conference as a football-only member is a new spotlight for the school. “By doing this, we have joined media markets on the East Coast, which will give us more exposure,” O’Keefe said. He said the morale at SDSU has increased, with the campus appreciating and supporting team sports. Cook said high-achieving students were notified of their acceptance to SDSU in December, while the rest of the applicants will be notified by March. In the end, Cook said that it is not about how many students apply or are admitted, it is most important for those students to graduate.
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US Border Patrol begins punish- than doubled since 2004. Details of makers took action to outlaw child has received heavy criticism for abandoning ship during the crisis, has the Border Patrol’s new policy are labor in the cocoa industry. ing illegal crossers According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Border Patrol is in the process of revising its revolving-door policy with those attempting to illegally cross the border. Rather than just sending migrants back to Mexico, the Border Patrol will begin imposing the “Consequence Delivery System” to deter the same migrants from attempting to cross in the future. This policy overhaul is said to come at a time when U.S. border security is tighter than it has ever been. The number of agents guarding the 1,954-mile border has more
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According to the World Cocoa expected to be released in upcomFoundation and the International ing weeks. Cocoa Initiative, 70 to 75 percent of Children enslaved for the pro- the world’s supply of cocoa beans duction of chocolate come from small farms in West Africa, CNN reporter David McKenzie trav- which include the Ivory Coast. elled to the Ivory Coast’s cocoa fields to investigate a massive industry Captain involved in disastrous powered by child labor. cruise liner crash claims to have The U.S. State Department said tripped overboard there are approximately 100,000 chil- The New York Times reported a new dren working in the cocoa fields, development surrounding the Costa many of whom were doing so against Concordia, a $450 million cruise liner their will. This startling fact has been that currently lies shipwrecked off an unveiled 10 years after two U.S. law- Italian coast. The ship’s captain, who
said jumping ship was unintentional. “I was trying to get people to get into the boats in an orderly fashion. Suddenly, since the ship was at a 60 to 70 degree angle, I tripped and I ended up in one of the (life) boats. That’s how I found myself there,” Captain Francesco Schettino told the La Repubblica newspaper. MailOnline reports 11 deceased and 29 passengers and crew members still unaccounted for. – Compiled by News Editor Hutton Marshall
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Prevent Internet censorship and kill SOPA
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f you haven’t heard of the Stop Online Piracy Act by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock far removed from the multitude of cat videos and pornographic material the Internet has to offer. So here’s the deal: The House of Representatives and the Senate are attempting to pass two decisive bills, SOPA and the long-winded Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, to protect copyrighted material on the Internet. This would, in their words, “promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes.” Sounds noble, right? Well, not exactly. Both PIPA and SOPA would fundamentally change the dynamics of the Internet. The way it stands now, media groups must request copyrighted material be removed from host websites. After the bills’ passages, these responsibilities would be placed on the shoulders of host websites, such as YouTube, Facebook and others, to delete offending material. Websites that fail to delete copyrighted material in a timely manner would be blacked out; unable to be found by search engines or other means and cut off from receiving funds through ad revenue. This would happen, of course, without any shred of due process. But that’s not all that would be censored. According to San Diego State lecturer Robert Gillespie, “If a website is accused of copyright infringement,
Chris Pocock opinion editor not only can they go after the site in question, but they can make the search engines and any ad networks … cease connection with the website in question.” If you’re thinking this sounds the least bit Orwellian, you’re doubleplus right. SOPA and PIPA would have drastic consequences for social media and video websites. Policing of copyrighted material would fall on the backs of websites themselves, perhaps becoming a priority nearly as important as their original purpose. And because the wordage of the bill is so broad, it’s impossible to know how much copyrighted material it would take for a website to be blocked. It could be as little as a single offense, or more than 200. Website creators are not experts in copyright law. They would be forced to take broader interpretations of copyright infringement simply to exist. Your 6-year-old brother’s adorable rendition of “Here Comes the Sun” could face the chopping block. Sites such as Flickr, Etsy and Vimeo would likely be shut down if the bills became law, according to the Electronic Freedom Foundation. Startup social media and search engines would probably never take off, because of the massive amount of resources it would take to police their own sites. And any website hosting even so much as a video with a clip of music in the background would be in danger.
Yes, even your porn. Cruelly, the organizations fighting for the bills to be passed — the Motion Picture Association of America, Viacomm, Time Warner, etc. — already have the means to remove copyrighted material online. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act allows corporations to request offending videos, music and other violating media be taken off of host sites. These bills set a enormous precedent: Not only do SOPA and PIPA open the doors to further censorship in the future, but other coun-
tries could follow suit and model similar bills after ours. There’s no saying what future legislation could occur following these bills. But what I can tell you is it wouldn’t be good. Friends, this is a rallying cry. The Internet is one of the last true bastions of freedom, where everyone is free to express him or herself without fear of being censored. This freedom is crucial for connecting with others, remaining a marketplace of products and ideas and sparking greater democracy, both domestically and in the Arab Spring.
Sign the petition against online censorship below before it’s too late, and we lose the Internet altogether.
Sign the petition at: www.google.com/landing/ takeaction
CHRIS POCOCK IS A POLITICAL SCIENCE SENIOR.
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Dating services bring singles up to speed
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San Diego speed dating events offer shift from bar scene Kambra Potter staff writer Many people may think of college as the best four years of their lives. Some may even find their soul mates and future spouses during this time. However, the 21st century’s disconnected dating scene is far removed from the ease of previous generations. According to The New York Times, in 1950 the median age of first marriages was 23 for men and 20 for women. In 2009, this had increased to an average first-marriage age of 28 for men and 26 for women. Today, many college students choose to date casually rather than settle down. Some even decide to postpone marriage until after they’ve established their careers. Although these people may enjoy remaining single during their col-
lege years, others may find themselves resorting to the single life when facing a lack of eligible candidates to fulfill their relationship needs. In a collegiate party atmosphere synonymous with the social environment of San Diego State, the dating process often becomes a roller coaster of ups, downs, twists and turns. To some, dating opportunities for college students in San Diego may seem scarce. This may especially be the case for women, many of whom tend to seek older men. While popular nightlife spots such as the Gaslamp Quarter and Pacific Beach are often crawling with attractive singles, it is difficult to create lasting relationships in bar and club settings. So, where should San Diegans go to meet other singles? Although there is always the chance of meeting someone through a mutual acquaintance, sparking chemistry with a co-worker or finding virtual love on a plethora of Internet dating sites, appealing options await those who enter the world of speed dating.
While popular nightlife spots such as the Gaslamp Quarter and Pacific Beach are often crawling with attractive singles, it is difficult to create lasting relationships in bar and club settings. A variety of organizations allow San Diego singles to mingle in a fun and safe environment. FastLife International is one example, hosting speed dating events in 17 U.S. cities, as well as in five other countries. As the world’s largest speed dating service, it hosts more than 50 events each month throughout the U.S. FastLife focuses on classy and stylish events, and enables members to specify the types of events that interest them most. It also offers a recurring event called Speed Dating with Style, which claims a 90 percent match rate and allows singles
to date 10 to 12 professionals in the age range of their preference. Each date lasts seven to eight minutes and allows daters to determine if chemistry exists and if they would like to go on a future date. Membership in FastLife International is free. However, there is a charge for attending events, which includes a free drink. Date & Dash is another speed dating service that hosts events in San Diego and also claims a 90 percent match rate. If a match is not made, a free second event is offered. There are three levels of membership for
Date & Dash: free, mingler and premium. Although tickets must be purchased for each event regardless of membership level, premium members will enjoy less expensive ticket prices and other benefits. Date & Dash also enables singles to create their own event if they do not find an event that interests them. An overview of the various sites and organizations offering speed dating and singles events can be viewed at amazingsingles.com, if a simple online search does not suffice. Some advice for singles looking to find Mr. or Mrs. Right, or even just Mr. or Mrs. Right Now: Dress to impress. First impressions are often lasting ones. Be up front about relationship intentions and expectations. Have a basic idea of what is personally desirable when meeting potential matches, but try to keep an open mind about meeting new types of people. Ladies, don’t reveal too much skin on a first date. Gentlemen, be gentlemen. Speed dating can be a fun, fastpaced way to meet potential love. Don’t be left behind.
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See ‘Phenomenal’ exhibit before last day Exhibition featuring light and surfaces to close at MCASD John Anderson entertainment editor While some of the most memorable and exciting exhibitions to come through the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego have featured street art and graffiti, the latest works on display demonstrate art of a different sort. A quick glance at the title of the exhibition fails to inspire overwhelming enthusiasm. It sounds like the exhibit would be better suited in an IKEA than the MCASD, but “Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface” is far from boring. The artists, including
Robert Irwin and Craig Kauffman, use optical illusions, tricks of light, projections and nonstandard surfaces to amuse and delight. “Phenomenal” is the MCASD’s contribution to “Pacific Standard Time,” a celebration of artistic movements in Los Angeles from 1945 to 1980. The exhibition seeks to capture the use of light as a medium, which became popular in Los Angeles in the ‘60s. The pieces in the exhibition are all extremely accessible. Enjoying the surprises and illusions with families, couples and solo art enthusiasts is part of the fun. Exclaiming and sharing excitement makes this more of a community adventure than an art show. The exhibits have visitors leaning through walls, stumbling in the dark and putting their faces inches away from projected surfaces. Exhibits range from occupying small sections of wall
to filling entire halls. “The best part of it was the illusion, it wasn’t what it first appeared,” studio art senior Milada Belohlavek said. “The message on perception is what I really took away from it. What it had to say was really profound, which is cool because people throw a lot into their art that doesn’t get that response from me.” All three locations are featuring “Phenomenal.” MCASD is free to everyone ages 25 and younger. The La Jolla exhibition closes on Sunday, the Jacobs and Copley Buildings near the Sante Fe Depot close on Feb. 5 and the gallery across the street at 1001 Kettner closes on March 4. Time is running out, so visit before it’s gone. For more information about “Pacific Standard Time,” including performance schedules and affiliated exhibitions, visit pacificstandardtime.org.
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Wilco makes Dashboard to play HOB tour stop in SD Courtney Rogin
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Simplified to one guy, his guitar and a single spotlight, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional has gone on a one-man heartbreaker tour this winter. Many college-age students can identify his music, and the memories associated with it, from their high school years. Dashboard Confessional is best described as acoustic wizardry. Each passing album captures intense emotions with stripped-down melodies and methodically crafted metaphoric lyrics to accompany. COURTESY OF DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL
Call it punk rock, emo-rock, even acoustic rock — it’s something that has defined a generation, a decade of hopeless romantics led by their bard, Dashboard Confessional.
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John Anderson entertainment editor The tremendously influential Wilco is making a stop in San Diego this Sunday. The band is touring in support of its latest album “The Whole Love,” which peaked at No. 5 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band plans to release an eight-track “iTunes Session” next Tuesday, consisting of twists on songs from “The Whole Love,” as well as some classics.
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The good news for this weekend is Copley Symphony Hall will be full of adoring fans. The bad news is tickets for the show are sold out. In fact, every planned Wilco tour stop in California is sold out. Tickets are still available on Craigslist and other ticket resale websites, but be prepared to pay anything from slightly to ridiculously more than face value. For more information about Wilco’s 2012 U.S. tour, go online to wilcoworld.net.
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In 11 years, Dashboard Confessional has released no less than six albums with hits including “Hands Down,” “Vindicated” and “Screaming Infidelities.” The 2002 film “Spider-man” featured “Vindicated” on the soundtrack. Dashboard’s most recent release, “Alter The Ending,” was released in
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2009 and incorporated complex elements from all previous albums. Last year, Carrabba toured solo playing acoustic sets to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his critically acclaimed album, “The Swiss Army Romance.” Each song draws memories of special times listeners can identify with individually. The standout fea-
ture in Carrabba’s music is the existential lyrics present in each song. He has mastered the ability to weave emotion into his music in a way many are unable to describe. The songs are also great for singing along. For example, one of the more memorable songs, “Screaming Infidelities,” is a passionate ballad that explains the feeling of deep loneliness after a breakup, while remaining infectiously singable. Call it punk rock, emo-rock, even acoustic rock — it’s something that has defined a generation, a decade of hopeless romantics led by their bard, Dashboard Confessional. The band returns to San Diego to serenade the masses tomorrow at House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m. with Barcelona supporting. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 the day of show.
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New Aztec Gaming blog levels up for 2012
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hen I arrived at SDSU last semester, I was a bit surprised to see not a drop of video game coverage in The Daily Aztec. After all, we’re college students! Gaming is probably one of the most popular past-times for us! So, I set out to change that. However, after a semester of gaming news online with my blog “Digitized,” I realized this was not a one-man job. I needed to assemble a team. A team of gentlemen. A team of rabid gaming addicts foaming at the mouth to get home and plug in. What I needed was The A-G Team. Thus, I present “Aztec Gaming,” the newest blog section here at The Daily Aztec. We’ll be providing you with the latest news, previews, and reviews of video games as fast as we can type them out.
Cody Franklin head of aztec gaming Unlike other gaming media, this will be coming from people just like you: San Diego State students.
PC games Heading up the team will be me, Cody Franklin. I’ll be providing the same high-quality PC gaming coverage you’ve come to expect from me since last semester. I’ll also be bringing a few more big surprises like my interview with Taina Rodriguez, so stay tuned for more exciting developments.
Playstation 3 Shane Carpenter will be reporting in the PS3 section along with a few commentaries on PC gaming as well. He’ll be aiming to bring honest reviews with a slight wicked sense of humor in some situations. Shane is also a new writer, and an English major in his junior year. Playing games for him is a great hobby, and he will try shedding light on some lesser-known games along with the major ones, and offer criticism on both.
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Sergio is an English major and has been an avid gamer for many years. With his love for gaming, Sergio not only enjoys mainstream titles, but also many indie titles such as “Braid,” “And Yet It Moves” and “Super Meat Boy.” Aside form gaming, he is also an improv comedian, and writer/director for comedy groups Flying Friendship Five and Roar Theatre.
Wii Jordan Pollock will primarily be handling our Wii section, but he will also be offering a second opinion on games for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. Jordan will be submitting his take on video games from an unbiased opinion. An English major and a gamer to the core, Jordan will be doing his best to provide news, reviews, opinions, and rants (both relevant and
irrelevant) on the latest games and gossip on Nintendo’s Wii and Wii U.
Dedication Everyone here at “Aztec Gaming” is excited to start working on this new section, and we promise not to disappoint. Keep an eye on “Aztec Gaming” so you can be in the know!
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New Year’s irresolution o here we are, back to the grind. Our sleep schedules are screwed up beyond any minute level of salvation and we’re still getting used to remembering Wednesdays don’t qualify as part of the weekend anymore. The 8 a.m. sun is, literally, the brightest thing to ever happen to your eyeballs. And I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember anything worse than having to actually get up and be ready for an entire day of lectures and note-taking. This is what happens when you have a monthlong winter break. Sure, it’s fun for the first two, twoand-a-half weeks, but then it becomes normal. Going to bed before 3 a.m. is considered far too early and there’s no point in getting out of your pajamas before 5 p.m. However, the cool thing about having such a long break is having enough time to kick-start all of those New Year’s resolutions you promised to commit to this year, for once. Now, if you’re like most people, you probably made those resolutions Jan. 1 as you nursed a New Year’s Day hangover. You promised to drink less, work out more and be an all-around better human being. But if you’re like me, you probably didn’t make a single resolution. Here’s the thing, and I’m gonna keep it real: Why would I announce all these optimistic promises of how I plan to change my life for the better if I have absolutely no intention of keeping them? Why, because I made it my Facebook status and tweeted it out to all 53 of my followers, should they be able to remind me in a month and a half when I stop going to the gym and keep slugging back vodka tonics that I have completely failed myself? I don’t think so. I’ve done the next best thing. I’ve compiled a list of resolutions for this year that I have absolutely no intention of following. That way, when I inevitably screw them up (possibly all at the same time), no one can talk down to me because I promised I was doomed from the start. So, here you go:
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1. Broaden my vocabulary and quit cussing like a g—damn sailor. Now, my mom used to tell me that using expletives wasn’t “ladylike” and that I was never going to get a
Hayley Rafner staff columnist boyfriend with a “mouth like that.” While she may have been entirely right, I must counter with a question: What if I don’t want to bag a man with such a proper tongue? I do a lot of reading, and even more writing, and I still haven’t found a word to properly express myself better in any situation than my favorite four-letter word that rhymes with “tuck.”
3. Obtain a unique, awe-inspiring and almost nonsensical nickname. This is something I’ve been striving toward for quite some time. All my life it’s been something stupidly adorable like “Halo,” or when I started dying my hair dark, “Brownie.” I need something tough, something that strikes fear into the hearts of many when uttered under someone’s breath in a quiet room. I’ll even settle for something equally hilarious and / or weird. What’s the best way to get something like that
I’ve compiled a list of resolutions for this year that I have absolutely no intention of following. That way, when I inevitably screw them up ... no one can talk down to me because I promised I was doomed from the start.
2. Do assignments and readings early, thoroughly and precisely to maximize weekend fun and cut down stress. If I bought myself a shot every time I promised myself I would stop procrastinating, I’d have died of alcohol poisoning in the eighth grade. A smart, well-rounded and sensible individual would do assignments when assigned and complete 85page class readings in an organized and spread-out fashion to avoid the feeling of everything being due at the same time, thus inducing severe panic attacks. But let’s be real here, I watch a lot of crap TV and even though I can record four shows at once on my DVR, there’s no guarantee I won’t run out of memory now that I have high definition. So, if it ever comes down to reading 100 pages about research methods or the latest power hour of every desperate young spinster crying about the latest (and incredibly dopey) contestant of “The Bachelor,” I think it’s a pretty obvious choice.
going? Please don’t tell me I have to do something dumb. I mean, I totally will, but I’d like to put in as little effort as possible. Why can’t something cool just fall into my lap? I’ve got to get something better than just a shortened version of my own name. I hear there’s a “Wizard” running around campus somewhere and he dressed as a traffic cone for Halloween one year. Why can’t I have a nickname with such a disparity between appearance and choice of masquerade attire? Besides, that fluorescent orange does bad things for my complexion. So there it is. Happy 2012. Get all the stupid stuff out of your system while you can, because I’m pretty certain a large proportion of this school thinks the world is going to end in a short 11 months. As for me, I’ll be relaxing with my smarmy mouth, 40-inch Westinghouse high-definition TV, trying to make my new alias “HayZ” happen for myself. – Hayley Rafner is a journalism junior.
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (1/19/12) You may find yourself getting lost in your studies. It could be that kind of birthday. There's so much interesting material to cover! Craft a careful plan before investing real money this year, and keep to the budget. Patience pays. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 - A leisurely day taken at a slow pace goes over nicely today. Handle the basics, and devote more time than usual to long walks, sitting in silence and doing "nothing." TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 Don't let a minor disagreement mess up your plans. If you break your word, clean it up. You'll feel better right away. Communication's key. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 Don't spend your stash on momentary pleasures. Postpone romance for a few days, and clean house (avoid an argument). Make popcorn at home. Indulge selfish pursuits. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Compromise may seem impossible. It could be a good time to ask an expert for help. Sometimes it's wise to not try to do it all yourself. Resting can be good, too. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 Don't issue orders; barter instead. Travel's not advised. Things aren't as you thought. A productive morning handles routine home and work tasks. A quiet night rejuvenates.
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BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 There could be romantic misunderstandings, or some kind of a barrier. Your money's not required. Don't get discouraged. Patience and a sense of humor get you farther. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Slow and steady does it. Practical considerations have your attention. You may need to get dirty. You may discover limitations. Imagine the finished product. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 Get the work done one step at a time. Take regular breaks to increase productivity. Avoid getting into a needless argument with a loved one. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 5 - On your climb to be king of the hill, be considerate. Your eagerness to succeed could create trouble. Avoid impulsiveness with money and love. Slow and steady does it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - Sometimes it's fine to hide away and be pensive. Today might be one of those days. Be mindful of what you say now so that you don't have to recant later. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Avoid being too demanding in your relationships. Pick yourself up by your bootstraps, or find a friend to help you get back on the horse. It's easier this next time around. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 Choose love and community over fortune: They're worth more, especially today. Write down your thoughts to avoid forgetting the good stuff. Take it easy. ©2012, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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M O .C C E T Z A Y IL A D E H .T W WW CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Fair color? 6 Skippy rival 9 Gillette razor 13 Moses’ mount 14 Like the Gobi Desert 16 “House” actor Robert __ Leonard 17 Nuts 19 Agcy. whose seal features a shock of corn 20 First area to fill in on a form 21 Harry Potter series ender? 23 Up to, briefly 24 Street Cry, to Street Sense 25 Switching device 29 “Here Come the __”: 1945 college comedy 31 Cover 32 “Leda and the Swan” poet 33 Swing voter: Abbr. 34 Store sign 36 “Yeah, right!” 37 Keeps at it 39 Jackie Chan genre 42 Four-legged king 43 Fruit often dried 46 Novel opening 47 Row of seats 48 __ queen 50 “We want you here” 53 Targets 54 Texas Rangers manager Washington 55 Pat-down org. 56 Golfer’s feat 58 Table scraps 60 Dally, and a literal hint to 17-, 25-, 37- and 50Across 64 Stringed instrument 65 Bygone Dodge
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Solutions available online at www.thedailyaztec.com 66 One may bring eternal bad luck 67 Selection word 68 William, to Charles 69 Cold metal? DOWN 1 Egyptian cobra 2 Umpteen, with “a” 3 Not made public 4 Came down 5 Mozart’s “__ kleine Nachtmusik” 6 6-Across container 7 Tax-sheltered savings, briefly 8 Effervesced 9 SW school whose mascot carries a pitchfork
10 Research site 11 Give off 12 Word with stock or market 15 Yarn colorer 18 Graduation flier 22 Terra firma 24 Phys., e.g. 26 Jackie’s designer 27 Actress with six Oscar nominations by age 33 28 Hard to grasp 30 Cadenza performer 35 One may not be intended 36 WWII battle site, for short 37 Fillable bread 38 Old Sony brand 39 Give the okay 40 Unit often burned off 41 Capital nearest to Philadelphia
43 What “you always pass ... on your way to success”: Mickey Rooney 44 Vast 45 Electric alternative 47 Book of sacred poems 49 Seasoned stew 51 Hockey Hall of Fame nickname 52 Thumbs-up vote 57 Curved pieces 59 Devilish 61 Roberto’s 2012, e.g. 62 One of two complementary Asian forces 63 __ Monte Foods