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INDEX: SDSU 57 | AFA 44 After thrilling finishes in its previous two games against UNLV and the University of New Mexico, the No. 16 San Diego State men’s basketball team looked to put on another good show for fans at Viejas Arena Saturday night. The Aztecs did not deliver, but are not entirely at fault. Looking sluggish at times, SDSU could never quite put away Air Force as the Falcons consistently milked the shot clock to the final seconds, slowed down the tempo of the game on both ends of the court and consistently used pesky backdoor cuts for easy layups. Yet SDSU (17-2) was able to knock off Air Force, 57-44, to move to a perfect 3-0 Mountain West Conference record. “When you’re a running, up-tempo team like us, it’s kind of frustrating guarding a team like them,” junior guard Chase Tapley said. “They’re very persistent with their offense, back dooring, cutting, curling and flaring. It’s tough to guard. You have to maintain for maybe the whole 35 seconds of the shot clock … You just really focus on the concept of playing Air Force defense. I think we did a great job of that.” Tapley led SDSU in scoring with 16 points, while sophomore guard

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Jamaal Franklin chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Junior center Taylor Broekhuis led Air Force with 16 points. Junior guard / forward Mike Fitzgerald also contributed 14 points for the Falcons (11-6, 1-2). The Aztecs led by as many as 13 points late in the second half, but were never able to put away the Falcons for good despite Air Force making a season-low one-of-18 shot

attempts from three-point range. “You can’t go on the road in this league and shoot 1-for-18 from the three-point line and turn the ball over as much as we did and expect to win games,” Broekhuis said. “They came out and executed their game plan and got us rushing around and turning the ball over and we weren’t able to flow into our offense.” Despite the sometimes sluggish play, SDSU head coach Steve Fisher

was happy with the win. “Nothing comes easy and rarely does it look pretty when you play Air Force,” Fisher said. “This is a good team we played tonight. We came in and got a victory. We’re 3-0 and 17-2 and that’s pretty good.” Next, the Aztecs will travel to Laramie, Wyo. to take on the Wyoming Cowboys, who will go into the matchup with a 16-3 record. The game is set for 5:30 p.m. tomorrow.

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Aztecs come back to extend streak Ruben Meza contributor

SDSU 75 | AFA 62 Missed free throws almost cost the San Diego State women’s basketball team its winning streak one week earlier, but on Saturday it helped it extend its run to 10 games. SDSU (14-4, MW 4-0) defeated Air Force 75-62 at Clune Arena in comeback fashion. Courtney Clements received her first career double-double as she led the Aztecs with 21 points and 10 rebounds against the Falcons (5-14, MW 0-4).

SDSU, playing at an altitude of 7,163 feet and containing three asthmatic players, struggled early on the road. Air Force, which is the worst shooting team in the conference (34 percent), shot 59 percent in the first half (13-22). Coming from a team that lost 9836 to Wyoming, a loss where Air Force made just 13 shots the entire game, this matchup could have easily been overlooked. “Our team didn’t think that. The way teams respond after a big loss is they either roll over and die or they play like crazy,” SDSU head coach Beth Burns said. “This is the Air Force Academy. We knew we would have our hands full.” The Aztecs were down heading into the half 32-30, a two-point deficit that

could have been much worse had the Falcons not committed 16 turnovers. SDSU knew Air Force gave up a 28-0 run in the second half in its loss to Wyoming and believed it could turn things around by attacking fast. Junior guard Chelsea Hopkins found sophomore guard Kiyana Stamps for a three-point shot to take a 33-32 advantage to begin the second half. Later on, with the score tied at 47, Clements struck a three, sparking a 21-10 SDSU run. Successfully executing their halftime thoughts regarding Air Force’s previous loss to Wyoming, the Aztecs may have recalled their poor free throw struggles during their close game against UNLV. SDSU missed crucial free throw

attempts in the final minutes of regulation, allowing the Lady Rebels to force overtime, which the Aztecs eventually won. Against AFA, SDSU shot 80 percent from the line, making 18-20 in the second half when it mattered most. “It’s all really just a mental thing,” Hopkins said. “We’ve been taking a lot of free throws during practice and we all came through when we needed to today.” Ten of Hopkins’ 19 points came from free throws. The captain also contributed seven assists, six rebounds and five steals to the victory. The Aztecs will return to Viejas Arena at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, where they will play the Wyoming Cowgirls.

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Dalai Lama to visit SD universities in April Ana Ceballos staff writer Executives from San Diego State, University of California San Diego and University of San Diego joined to announce the inaugural public visit of the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, to San Diego on April 18 and 19. His April visit will consist of a twoday event and will be the second stop on his 12-day North American tour. The seminar, “Compassion Without Borders,” includes three major public events addressing themes of climate change, peace and justice and universal ethics. A private conference prior to the UCSD event will reflect on his passion for neuroscience and its relationship with consciousness and compassion. “This event will bring together people of different faiths, secularists and non-secularists, scientists, scholars and artists to celebrate our shared values. This event will bring the community together and focus our attention on internal values of the humanity so desperately needed in today’s challenging world,” said Lama Tenzin Dhonden, the Dalai Lama’s official personal peace emissary, who helped to organize the “Compassion Without Borders” symposium in conjunction with the three local universities. The supreme religious leader of Tibet and 1989 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Tenzin Gyatso, is the 14th Dalai Lama. Now 76, he continues to spend most of his time on the road, visiting universities and giving compelling speeches to crowds worldwide. This will be the Dalai Lama’s first visit to San Diego. The Dalai Lama selected San Diego as a result of the vast interest the universities showed in having him as a guest. “We consider students to be a seed that needs to be watered and taken care of, so in the end it can

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maintain a balance in this challenging world,” said Venerable Lama Tenzin Dhonden. His largest and final event will be held at 9:30 in the morning on April

IFC chapters get ready for Spring Recruitment After a successful fall recruitment, the Interfraternity Council is once again gearing up for “rush.” The recruitment period begins Jan. 23 on the Cuicacalli Walkway, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and continues throughout the

19 at SDSU Viejas Arena, where he will be lecturing about “Upholding Universal Ethics and Compassion in Challenging Times.” Tickets for “Compassion Without

Borders” will go on sale Feb. 22 via the symposium’s official website. The fee will be $10 for students with a valid Red ID and $25 for general admission. “We are delighted our students will

week at Centennial Walkway and outside Love Library. Ben Rubin, the new recruitment director for IFC, plans to continue using the changes made to IFC’s recruitment process by former recruitment director Barzeen “BB” Barzanjii. “I think with the improve-

ments BB made to the process, and with the fact that Greeks and potential new members now understand the new rush process, we as a council will have a strong spring recruitment.” IFC expects 250-300 new members to participate in rush. Like last year, registration prior to

be present to learn about different cultures and traditions, but most importantly, to hear it directly from a world leader and Nobel Prize winner,” said Nancy Marlin, SDSU provost.

rush week is mandatory in order to participate. The link to Greek registration is greeklife.sdsu.edu/ greekregistration/index.html

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SDSU welcomes Sustainability Center Building gives chance for students to make campus greener Amy Williams contributor

Last Thursday marked San Diego State’s next step toward becoming an environmentally conscious campus. The Center for Regional Sustainability Studies opened the Student Sustainability Center, where students can confer with faculty about steps that can be taken to ensure the school reduces its carbon footprint. Its goal is to enable students to take

action and make “green” changes in their community. Two Green Student Interns will be hired to work in the center. Together, they will research the success of other schools’ energy efficiency programs and see what SDSU can imitate and improve. They will work closely with faculty members to plan projects throughout the campus. Other students are also encouraged to

participate in the center’s efforts. According to Mariah Hudson, Division of Undergraduate Studies assistant director, the center created a new class at SDSU in which the students assess the electronic efficiency of buildings throughout campus. This is just one example of the type of projects that will encourage students to be

more active and environmentally minded in their community. Approximately 12 faculty members and professors attended last week’s official opening, including the University of Western Sydney’s vice chancellor, Geoff Scott. There will be a larger opening for students in mid-February.

SDSU luncheon pays tribute to MLK’s legacy Antonio Zaragoza photo editor The Department of Africana Studies held the San Diego State University Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon in the Fowler Family Ballroom at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on Thursday. The master of ceremonies was Dr. Shirley Weber, Chair of the Africana Studies Department. After an invocation, SDSU President Elliot Hirshman gave his opening remarks, in which he discussed the importance of remembering King’s legacy. The Black National Anthem was sung and a buffet lunch was served for the guests. Following the meal, a musical selection was performed by Jimira Long. The keynote speaker was Congressman Bob Filner, who as a young college student had the opportunity to attend some of the earliest Freedom Rides, which were attempts to create an interstate

issue of civil rights, therefore making it a federal issue. “I remember when I was a student at Cornell, I was studying for a final and I saw the images of the Greyhound Bus from the first Freedom Ride on television,” Filner

American history,” he said. “America isn’t perfect. We all know how much more work that needs to be done to end racism and discrimination, but America has the capacity to change and that’s what Dr. King believed.” An Unsung Hero award is tradi-

“When I think back on those times, I realize that we changed American history.” Bob Filner, U.S. Congressman said. “They had set the bus on fire and then beat everyone as they got out. When I saw that picture I knew I had to be there and be a part of it.” Filner also spoke of how divided the nation was during that time period. “When I think back on those times, I realize that we changed

tionally given to a recipient who personifies a deep connection with the department of Africana studies and the community. This year’s Unsung Hero award was given to LaShae Collins, administrative coordinator of the Department of

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Africana Studies for her contributions to the department and university. Following Filner’s address, Africana

Studies lecturer, Delores Fisher, read a poignant poem, which can be read on the Backpage.

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Icons Nada Surf A Lull rocks the Tin Can remain ‘Popular’ The Chicago natives look to break out on the West Coast Courtney Rogin staff writer Not that San Diego really needs any warmth this season, but A Lull is passing through on its winter tour to warm up the cold nights. The band is supporting its recently released album, “Confetti,” on a West Coast tour. The band hails from Chicago and consists of five musicians: Nigel

Dennis, Todd Miller, Mike Brown, Aaron Vincel and Ashwin Deepankar. “Confetti” is a mystically complicated assortment of songs. The band’s sound blends the distinction of instruments and effects into one singular sound. The opening track, “Weapons For War,” begins with an organic mix of sounds of a bustling city that later expands into a vocal percussion. “Some Love” is a perfect gem; it seems almost impossible for only five musicians to create A Lull’s allure throughout the album. The lyrics are just as intricate as the musical counterparts. They glide through the music on their own independent journey for the listener.

With the indistinguishable differences between individual sounds, A Lull’s music defies all genres. Supporting A Lull on tour is another complex band, Deleted Scenes. Its most recent album, “Young People’s Church of the Air,” is a mellow sonic album full of relaxing tracks such as “Bedbedbedbedbed.” Similar to the sound of Modest Mouse, Deleted Scenes paints an aggressive scene of songs all reaching out to be heard. A Lull play this Friday at Tin Can Alehouse. Also supporting is Ravenna Woods. It is a 21 and older event and tickets are $8. Check out alull.com for more information and to download some singles.

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Courtney Rogin staff writer Nada Surf is on tour this winter in support of its upcoming album, “The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy,” set to be released tomorrow. Fans have been waiting four long years for the band’s seventh album. The band formed in the mid-1990s, and is comprised of Matthew Caws, Daniel Lorca, and Ira Elliot. Nada Surf kicked off its career with the wellknown hit, “Popular,” which broke onto the scene in 1996. “Popular” enjoyed anthemic success levels with its grunge rock guitar and vocals. The band has also released albums “The Weight Is a Gift” and “Let Go.” Nada Surf’s music is full of infectious hooks that last long after the

final bridge, leaving an inexplicably soulful feeling, with a meaningful wisdom behind each song. The combination of great hooks and depth has led to hits such as “Always Love,” “See These Bones” and “Inside of Love.” The band’s music continues to tug at the heartstrings of fans almost 20 years later. Nada Surf returns to San Diego this Saturday as part of the “Bring On The Bright Lights” series at 4th & B. Local favorites The Soft Pack, Cuckoo Chaos and Republic of Letters are supporting. Tickets range from $20-$30 and this is a 21 and older show. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information on Nada Surf’s 4th & B show, as well as a link to download the band’s new single “When I Was Young,” visit 4thandbevents.com

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The Los Angeles-based power pop band will play an intimate show.

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Gardens & Villa When: 9:30 p.m. Where: The Casbah Ages: 21 and older Cost: $10

This galaxy synth-pop band intends to take the crowd on a trip to the stars.

Get the TOMS out and be ready to dance for this pair of bands.

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Bombay Bicycle Club When: 8:30 p.m. Where: The Casbah Ages: 21 and older Cost: $15

For those coupled-up indie folk lovers out there, this is the perfect Valentine’s Day event.

Saint Motel with The Heavy Guilt When: 8:30 p.m. Where: The Casbah Ages: 21 and older Cost: $8 in advance $10 day of the show

Young the Giant with Walk the Moon When: 7 p.m. Where: Soma Ages: All ages Cost: $16 in advance

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Rock has a name, and that name is MuteMath. Prepare for ringing ears.

Nothing short of Beatlesesque, Dr. Dog seeks to transport audiences on a magical mystery tour.

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MuteMath When: 8 p.m. Where: 4th & B Ages: 21 and older Cost: $31-$44

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The “American Idol” castoff is in town for the release of his new album “Another Life.”

Dr. Dog with Purling Hiss When: 9 p.m. Where: Belly Up Tavern Ages: 21 and older Cost: $18 in advance $20 day of the show

Hear whimsical sounds from this duet and see them before they hit it big.

Josiah Leming with Savannah Philyaw When: 9 p.m. Where: Lestat’s West Ages: All Ages Cost: $10 in advance $12 the day of show

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. with guests When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Soda Bar Ages: 21 and older Cost: $16

These newcomers plan to shake the place up with good Southern soul.

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Alabama Shakes with Terraplane Sun When: 9 p.m. Where: Belly Up Tavern Ages: 21 and older Cost: $12 in advance $14 day of the show

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Ra Ra Riot with The Submarines, Papa When: 9 p.m. Where: Belly Up Tavern Ages: 21 and older Cost: $18

The band rescheduled the date from last November and is back to rock San Diego.

–Compiled by Staff Writer Courtney Rogin

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OPINION

UC smoking ban is step forward for health igarettes — chances are you either smoke them or despise them. Whatever your stance on “cancer sticks” may be, it’s safe to say it’s becoming increasingly difficult for people to light up in public. It began in 1995 when California became the first state to execute a smoking ban in most indoor work sites in an effort to prevent employees from being subjected to secondhand smoke. Roughly two decades later, similar legislation is being introduced by the University of California system and it’s guaranteed to garner both tremendous support and backlash. The proposed ordinance calls for a total ban on smoking and all tobacco-related products for students and faculty alike on all 10 UC campuses, which will be implemented within the next two years, according to UC President Mark Yudof. Administrators from each of the 10 universities will make their own decisions regarding certain policy specifications, but the general goal is for each UC campus to be a smokefree environment by 2014.

Stacey Oparnica staff columnist ture deaths in our country. Let those words simmer in your mind for a moment: preventable and premature. More than likely, you’ve heard this information before. But how much do you actually know about secondhand smoke? After all, if you’re a smoker yourself, shouldn’t you be actively aware of how the cigarette resting between your fingers is affecting the health of those around you? Well, I’ll tell you exactly how. Nearly 46,000 Americans die each year because of heart disease from secondhand smoke, according to the American Cancer Society. “Even brief exposure can be dangerous because nonsmokers inhale many of the same poisons in cigarette smoke as smokers,” the Center for Disease Control stated. I’ll be honest and tell you I’ve smoked a significant number of cigarettes in my life, much to the disgust and dismay of my older sister who never once let a cigarette

“Even brief exposure (to secondhand smoke) can be dangerous because nonsmokers inhale many of the same poisons in cigarette smoke as smokers.” The American Cancer Society

Although this decision may seem rather drastic to some, at least one student is breathing a sigh of relief. “I’m a nonsmoker and I hate having to walk around campus and hold my breath as I go by (someone who’s smoking),” Haylee Clay, a communications junior at San Diego State, said. “If someone wants to kill their lungs, that’s their problem, not mine. But I don’t want it anywhere near me. I’m all for the ban.” It should come as no surprise that a significant number of people share Clay’s frustration with cigarettes. In fact, 59 percent of Americans supported a smoking ban in all public places in a Gallup Poll last year, increased from 39 percent in 2001. Still, those opposed to the ban are spewing fiery criticism concerning students and faculty being robbed of their right to smoke: It’s their choice, after all, and a legal choice at that. However, nonsmokers have rights, too, do they not? We are all well aware cigarettes contain carcinogens, or cancer-causing agents. But did you know tobacco-related use accounts for more deaths than those from HIV, illegal drug use, car accidents, suicides and murders combined? Every year in the United States, 443,000 people die from smoking, which is still the number one cause of preventable, prema-

touch her lips. The most shameful part, though? If you were to ask me whether or not I’ve smoked around someone with asthma or around a child, I wouldn’t even know what to say because, truthfully, I hardly paid attention to those around me before lighting up. That’s what happens when a terrible habit becomes a customary and acceptable part of our culture — we forget how terrible it actually is. We forget that habits such as smoking can irreversibly affect those around us, whether they are our friends, family members, children or complete strangers. How do we justify that? We can’t. It might infuriate you Yudof has decided you can no longer enjoy your mentholated Kools during breaks between classes. It might make your fingers tremble and your blood boil. However, if eliminating secondhand smoke on campus and perhaps even discouraging incoming freshmen from picking up the habit are possible outcomes of this decision, then opposing the ban for the sake of your mid-break cigarette is even more disgusting than the habit itself.

— Stacey Oparnica is a journalism junior.

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HOROSCOPE TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (1/23/12) Let today be about reflecting on what's next in your career, in your relationships, in family, in projects and commitments. What do you want to accomplish? Financially, opportunities abound this year. Direct them for maximum impact. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

The sickness has not been healed . . . . In 1964 Mississippi, occupied by Freedom workers, SCREAMED Justice in long overdue social de-breeding, Ripped ooze crusted scabs From Mississippi soil’s blood-stained clay. Rabbi Joseph Lelyveld, refused to fight the infected Collapsed onto a bench, a welt of blue-bruised body Mississippi summer heat, matting his blood, He prayed strength for all God’s children, Especially those uninfected Downhill over the railroad tracks In night-rider noose bearer clay-baked backwoods Sleepy hollow cotton fields. In 1964 Fannie Lou Hamer, jaggedly limping to witness stand Heavily sitting upright Told a Johnson pre-empted story of back cell jail beating Rebroadcast on late-night news Global television eyes pulled away, channel surfed, cried. In the land of lush green lawns, and lofty cushioned pews In the land of dirt roads and fear-filled half bombed out sanctuaries downhill over the railroad tracks Isolated church body politic sang Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought, Let the world in you the savior see: Then men will gladly follow Him Who once taught, I’ll draw all men unto me.” In 1964 Harlem and Rochester erupted. The Northern lie revealed: no immunity to the sickness Precursor chaos, closet skeletons danced through open doors The sickness lion-roared North, South, East West, Hell. Friends now enemies, racial relational dessication, Chimerical life-liberty-happiness pursuit, Dry bone valley, hollow people, this is our country?

Then, it happened . . . . America tore her garments Spectral shadows, not a hoax, A triumvirate of tears, flesh decaying, So many bodies unearthed, then James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, They were not first, nor last. Unspeakable darkness revealed, internecine sickness.

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In 2012 festering sickness slithers . . . Spewing venom from sea to shining sea Hate birthing legion. We whose center must hold When things fall apart, We who prostrate ourselves Humbly a charge to keep in righteousness’ service If we listen, listen . . . Griot Martin cries out, wails cautionary Hold on jus’ a little while longer Trampling drum majors jubilate As America’s politicians bankroll speeches with children’s lives As sickness engulfed ideologues employ tactical fiduciary auto-da-fe to “purify America’s educational system”

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