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Last Thursday, San Diego State became the figurative classroom for future soldiers. SDSU had the honor of hosting a drill and ceremony training operation for the SDSU Army ROTC. ENS field became a landscape filled with future servicemen and women. The approximately 170 cadets involved in the program are divided into four companies: Alpha and Bravo from SDSU, Delta from University of San Diego and Echo from Point Loma Nazarene University. The segmentation allows for a more hands-on learning experience between the leading cadre, officers assigned to the program and the ROTC pupils. The training cadets range from freshmen to graduate students, and are an increasingly diverse group. The basic military techniques practiced serve as a useful tool to graduating seniors whose skills will soon be tested at the Leader Development and Assessment Course. The holler of chants such as “They put me on a silver jet, that I know I won’t forget; they put me in a barber chair, I turned around and had no hair,” sung out by husky voices kept the atmosphere light and fun instead of strenuous. This mood carried into the drill competition, when at the end of the session the different companies were pinned against each other. SDSU’s Alpha Company took the title along with a respectable streamer for its company flag. Because of SDSU’s military friendly environment, this will not be the last these fields see of these dedicated students.
FOOD & DRINK
Top Chef finalist serves urban cowboy bites at La Mesa eatery.
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ELISSE MILLER, STAFF WRITER
Suicide bombing motives explored Ana Ceballos staff writer “How many people in this room think that under no circumstance they would become a suicide bomber?” Dr. Dipak Gupta, former director of the International Security and Conflict Resolution program and political science professor, said. This greeting engaged San Diego State students and faculty members attending the discussion titled “Dying for a Cause: The Rationality of Suicide Bombers” at
the International Student Center Speaker Forum series. “Marines’ urination on Talibans — an abnormal action, yet when under a certain amount of stress and hopeless situations their rationality may be altered into making reckless decisions,” Gupta said. “These responses can also be caused by the extreme pressure in group manners.” Throughout the lecture, Gupta drew a parallel between the United States military and suicide bombers, arguing that the military wanted to do something for its country, just as a suicide bomber would want to
protect his or her community by annihilating who they believe is a suspected threat. According to Gupta, altruism makes us true human beings, always looking to better our communities; it is the reason why functioning cities and communities exist, yet altruism can take a perverse form if it hurts innocent civilians. “I think American soldiers enter war assuming there is a risk to be killed, yet our rationality is not to kill but to save lives,” a military science junior who preferred not to be named said. “That’s our main goal,
to fight until we die and not to die to hopefully end the fight.” “Soldiers do mean things to defend their country, forgetting that they are fighting for a cause and not against the civilians personally,” Direncan Ugurlu, a Turkish exchange student, said.” Also, when fighting against terrorism, blaming the entire community should not be done.” “If your community or close family was in great danger and you had to make a decision, you would do anything to protect them, including possibly becoming a suicide bomber yourself,” Gupta said.
Planned Parenthood refinanced Senior VP at Susan G. Komen steps down after backlash Elisse Miller staff writer For the past five years, breast cancer awareness charity group Susan G. Komen for the Cure has given a financial grant to Planned Parenthood. Such funds go toward mammograms, breast exams and education and treatment of breast cancer for women who
cannot afford treatment in a doctor’s office. Thus far, 170,000 breast exams and 6,400 mammograms have been performed thanks to the contributions. On Tuesday, the charity announced it would not renew its grant with Planned Parenthood, citing the recent investigation about how the program utilizes its federal funding is not something the charity wants to be associated with. However, many see a potential ulterior motive to its giving freeze. Last April, Karen Handel was selected as the new Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This came shortly after a failed attempt to run as the
Republican Party nomination for Georgia’s governor. During her short campaign, she made such statements as, “First, let me be clear, since I am pro-life, I do not support the mission of Planned Parenthood.” Observers to this situation hypothesized Handel halted the donations because she opposes Planned Parenthood. Hundreds of people wrote to the charity group via Twitter and Facebook, openly criticizing its decision. The organization’s website was even hacked late Tuesday night, when a banner’s words were changed from “Help us get 26.2 or 13.1 miles closer to a world without
breast cancer,” to “Help us run over poor women on our way to the bank.” On Wednesday, Feb. 2, Planned Parenthood received approximately $400,000 in random donations instead of the typical daily intake of $100 to $200. The united voice of displeasure was not ignored. Last Thursday, Susan G. Komen for the Cure stated it would return to monetarily contributing to Planned Parenthood. Handel resigned from her position on the morning of Feb. 7 with a letter alluding to the fact she left solely because she did not wish to support Planned Parenthood in any form.
SPORTS SDSU begins the season with hopes of making another NCAA tournament appearance.
2012 GRAMMY’S
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Gingham fixes fine fare with country twist Malarkey heats local food scene with third SD restaurant Kambra Potter staff writer Any self-respecting San Diegan foodie knows the name Brian Malarkey. The Top Chef Season 3 finalist made his debut in the San Diego dining industry in 2010 with the opening of his first restaurant, Searsucker. The tremendous success of Malarkey’s Gaslamp Quarter eatery was followed by the opening of its sister restaurant, Burlap, in Del Mar. His newest addition to the county’s fine dining scene is fittingly located in none other than La Mesa. The recently opened Gingham is Malarkey’s “urban cowboy diner,” a theme brilliantly executed in every aspect of the restaurant. Located in downtown La Mesa, street parking gives Gingham a true urban vibe, as does the street-facing exterior wall, which is made almost entirely of glass garage doors. This unexpected and fascinating feature of the cowboy-themed restaurant not only adds a cool urban vibe and makes the dining area feel much
The restaurant’s log cabin structure, complete with multiple wildlife mounts, including a massive 13-point buck, provides an authentically rustic atmosphere, while the sleek leatherupholstered couches with cowskin throw pillows and rugs give the waiting area a luxurious yet homey feel. Industrial-modern design of the steel bar stools, an upper-level seating area, patio seating availability, two full-service bars and country-inspired music also enhance the rural-meetsrefined ambiance of Gingham. Gingham’s bars feature a wide selection of red and white wines, snake oil cocktails and local craft beers, as well as Tennessee, Scotch and Irish whiskeys. All beer served at Gingham is from San Diego breweries, which helps stimulate the local economy and further enhances the restaurant’s sense of cowboy hospitality. One thing that sets Gingham apart from Malarkey’s other restaurants, other than its affordable prices, is the style used to braise its meat. According to head chef Ryan Studebaker, also known as “Big Smoke,” Searsucker meats are braised in wine, Burlap uses sake and Gingham braises with beer and whiskey combinations for perfecttasting meat entrées. The beers used
plete with chives and sour cream, which add a nice contrast to the semi-spicy chili taste. The presentation of Gingham’s entrées rivals that of high-end establishments. Served in perfect portions and creatively displayed on pristine white dishes, the main course is full of taste and visual appeal. The short rib is bourbon-braised with pickled onion and herb crumbs. Its juicy tenderness is served with a touch of garlic salt that provides the perfect contrast to the caramelized onions. Those looking for an alternative to red meat may want to try the “Airline
Chicken Breast,” which is perfectly seared, complete with butter mashed potatoes and smoked corn gravy for a satisfying yet not overly filling meal. Perhaps the most delectable of dishes served at Gingham are its todie-for desserts. The lemon meringue cake is a tart and delicious poppy seed cake with lemon mousse, berry jam and toasted meringue. Its sweet and fruity combination is a great light-tasting dessert. The “Candy Bar Cake,” on the other hand, is pure indulgence. With rich devil’s food cake, thick creamy peanut butter mousse and salted caramel
frosting, it is any sweet lover’s dream. The peanut butter and salted caramel perfectly contrast the moist chocolate for the ideal mix of sweet and savory. The dessert is fittingly named, as each layer can be individually tasted and the overall effect is truly reminiscent of a candy bar. Gingham is the prime destination for moderately priced, delicious dining and an urban cowboy experience. For a complete listing of Gingham’s mouthwatering selections, visit ginghameats.com and experience Malarkey’s latest wonder firsthand.
Perhaps the most delectable of dishes served at Gingham are its to-die-for desserts ... The “Candy Bar Cake” ... is fittingly named, as each layer can be individually tasted ... more spacious, but also has significance in the building’s history. According to Gingham’s “head cheese,” general manager Mike Mitchell, in the late 1920s a man named Elmer Drew owned a popular La Mesa mechanic garage and dealership. After the Great Depression hit, the once-flourishing Ford dealership nearby was forced to close. When the dealership’s lead mechanic offered the Ford business to Drew, it was turned down because he wanted to remain a local dealer. Drew eventually moved his business nearby when he established Drew Ford in 1969. The former garage now houses Gingham, while the former showroom floor is now occupied by the restaurant’s lively main dining area. A painting of the building’s original garage doors proudly displays the historical roots of Gingham’s rich architecture.
in the braising process are the same beers offered at Gingham’s bars, which ensures a perfect food and drink combination for beer connoisseurs. The dinner menu boasts a variety of selections and can be appreciated by those with sophisticated palates. The taste is not just typical cowboy cuisine, because it is prepared with exquisite combinations of fine herbs and spices, which means big flavor. The “B.L.T.” fries are a delicious appetizer of bacon-fat-fried fries with a garlic punch, served with smoked ketchup for dipping. Other scrumptious appetizers include baked Brie, fried oysters and Studebaker’s recommendation: shrimp ‘n’ grits. Seven fresh salads and two hearty soups are also available for those looking for a complete four-course meal. Gingham’s meatless hot chili is topped with melting cheddar cheese, making it a warm and rich dish com-
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Spring grads figure job market realities Uncertainty reigns as students prepare for professional life Sofie Casillas staff writer Every year, the time comes for many students to say farewell to San Diego State and hello to the job market. Unfortunately, ever since the economy began to decline, many graduates do not know what to expect from employers upon entering the workforce. There has been a growing trend in the length of time it takes for college students to graduate. In the past, the norm has been four years; however, according to data from SDSU Analytic Studies & Institutional Research, in 2005 62.8 percent of students graduated in six years or less. In 1999, 50.2 percent of students took six years to graduate. This data shows students are taking longer to graduate. Yet, the question still remains: What does the current job market have in store for prospective graduates when they can no longer extend their educational careers? According to a study released by John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, the median starting salary for college graduates from four-year universities in 2009 and 2010 was $27,000, compared to $30,000 from those who joined the work force in 2006 to 2008. According to Andrew M. Sum, a labor analyst at Northeastern University who conducted a study for the Labor Department in 2009, certain majors have more luck finding jobs
that require a college degree. In his report, 55.6 percent of average college graduates found jobs that demanded a college degree; while 22 percent were working jobs that didn’t require a college degree and 22.4 percent were not employed. He found that 68.5 percent of students with computer science and math degrees found jobs that required a degree, while only 45.4 percent of students with a degree in humanities were able to find a job that required a college degree. While the future may seem uncertain, 62 percent of students agreed that continuing their education was essential to surviving in the job market. However, others believed holding an internship during college gave them an advantage during job hunting. According to the Heldrich Center, the salary rate for those who held an internship during college was an average of $34,680, compared to $28,000 for those who didn’t. In the same report, some students expressed the feeling they should have done more during their time in college. Of those surveyed, 48 percent said they wished they had been more careful about choosing their majors, while others mentioned they should have applied for internships and worked part time. While graduation may seem far away for many, it is never too early to start preparing for the future. As the job market becomes more competitive, applying for internships and seeking work in relevant fields can open the doors students need to step into more fulfilling careers.
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SDSU wants a strong start Poland sets the pace for Aztecs Laura Barrick staff writer
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The Aztecs begin the 2012 season against Texas Tech Danielle Gaut staff writer The stride toward what the San Diego State women’s softball team hopes will be a winning season begins today, when the Aztecs compete against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their first of six games at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. SDSU, looking to build on last season’s 34-21 record, will be making its 2012 debut on the road for the fifth-consecutive year. “I’m expecting that we come away with a learning experience. The results I’m not necessarily concerned about,” SDSU head coach Kathy Van Wyk said. The Aztecs’ last matchup against Texas Tech was at the 2010 Kajijawa Classic, when they were defeated 61 on the final day of tournament
play. Defensive errors and passed balls factored into the Raiders’ win. This was a particularly tough loss for SDSU, as it ended its five-game winning streak. In anticipation for their season opener, the Aztecs will need to put on a better defensive performance to avoid the same mistakes committed during their last contest against Texas Tech. With seven seniors departing from last year’s squad, Van Wyk insists this won’t be a rebuilding season. In fact, a recent preseason poll voted on by the league’s five head coaches projected SDSU to win the 2012 Mountain West regular-season title. “I think our current seniors are looking to go out strong,” Van Wyk said. “We have a great combination of returners and I think the team is in great shape.” SDSU’s top returners this season include two-time All-Mountain West senior pitcher Bailey Micetich, twotime Louisville Slugger / NFCA AllWest Region selection senior first baseman Justeen Maeva and last
year’s MW Freshman of the Year sophomore center fielder Hayley Miles. As the Aztecs prepare for Thursday’s season debut, it will surely be an intense game, but the team will prepare like it does for every other game. “We’re going into every game the same way. We don’t care who they are. We need to go into each game just playing our game,” Van Wyk said.
San Diego State’s water polo team is off to a fantastic start this season, currently undefeated with a record of 4-0. This early-season winning streak has no doubt been the result of long, challenging workouts in the pool and contributions from each player. Along with these important factors, senior utility Meaghan Poland has been dominant so far this season. Poland’s years of experience in the water have been evident during the team’s first four games. The senior has scored 19 goals and also performed well on defense. SDSU’s winning streak started in Maryland, where the girls went 3-0 in the Terrapin Invitational. Poland caught the eyes of many by scoring the majority of the team’s goals each game. Performing exceptionally well early in the season was particularly important for the team. “Doing so well after our three wins in Maryland was the confidencebooster we needed as a young team,”
Poland said. “It’s always a nice and happy flight home when you have the feeling of going undefeated.” The expectations she has for herself and the team don’t stop there. Poland expects the Aztecs to make it to the NCAA tournament. “(The tournament) is going to be at our pool this year, and as a senior there is no way I would want to be watching other teams compete without us participating,” she said. Aside from goals for her team, Poland also has individual goals for herself. “I just want to continue growing this season and continue to get stronger in my position,” Poland said. “I want this season to be the best I personally have had at State as well.” The way the season is going thus far for SDSU, nothing seems impossible at this point. Poland is especially appreciative of her teammates. “I am so proud to be playing with this talented group of girls,” she said. “This team is all-around strong. I am really excited to see what this season has in store for us.”
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WHEN: Today WHERE: Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz., 1:00p.m. PT WHY TO WATCH: It is SDSU’s 2012 season debut Follow me @ antoniocmorales PETER KLUCH, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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A look at Sunday’s 54th Grammy Awards Album of the Year Nominees: “21” by Adele / “Wasting Light” by Foo Fighters / “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga / “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” by Bruno Mars / “Loud” by Rihanna Connor’s prediction: “21” by Adele Connor’s thoughts: Of the artists nominated for Album of the Year, Adele is the most deserving. From a technical perspective, her album is organic, whereas Bruno Mars’ and Rihanna’s albums are formulaic and overproduced. Foo Fighters is past its prime, which leaves Lady Gaga as Adele’s main competitor. Although Gaga has a larger and more “hard-core” following, Adele reaches more demographics and has sold more albums, which will help her win the category. Courtney’s prediction: “21” by Adele. Courtney’s thoughts: “Born This Way” could win and is my second choice. That’s not saying a whole lot, considering the other nominees. Mirroring the traditional sophomore slump, Adele had a perfect year with this album. “21” surpassed all expectations, and from the nominees easily produced the bestselling album. If that doesn’t secure its win, the fact that it’s full of crossover songs such as “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You” will propel it to victory.
Record of the Year Nominees: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele / “Holocene” by Bon Iver / “Grenade” by Bruno Mars / “The Cave” by Mumford & Sons / “Firework” by Katy Perry Connor’s prediction: “Holocene” by Bon Iver Connor’s thoughts: As far as artistic ability goes, Bon Iver deserves to win the category, but Adele will inevitably win. Composing a masterpiece among a nine-member group of musicians is a much more difficult task than writing songs alone, which is all the more reason why Bon Iver should win Record of the Year. Courtney’s prediction: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele. Courtney’s thoughts: If you didn’t sing “Rolling in the Deep” karaoke-style at least once in the car this past year, we need to have a serious discussion. Adele’s cross-genre masterpiece is easily the song of the year. The contemporary pop queen is almost a guarantee for this category. I’d also like to see Mumford & Sons win, as rock songs in the past have come out to be surprise winners, but even at its peak “The Cave” lacked the runaway sensation of “Rolling in the Deep.”
Best Rock Album Nominees: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul” by Jeff Beck / “Wasting Light” by Foo Fighters / “Come Around Sundown” by Kings of Leon / “I’m With You” by Red Hot Chili Peppers / “The Whole Love” by Wilco Connor’s prediction: “The Whole Love” by Wilco Connor’s thoughts: Considering Radiohead’s underwhelming eight-song effort this year, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ long-awaited but weak record and Kings of Leon’s rushed follow-up album, Wilco is the only band nominated that has maintained genuine artistic momentum. This is not to disclaim the aforementioned acts and past achievements, but these bands are merely nominated for name recognition. Although Wilco will most likely lose to Radiohead, perhaps Wilco will be this year’s equivalent to last year’s Arcade Fire shock. Courtney’s prediction: “The Whole Love” by Wilco Courtney’s thoughts: Wilco came to play in the big leagues with this album. Whereas Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kings of Leon have produced classic albums in the past, their nominated albums are lacking the quality necessary for a Grammy this year. Wilco shines with “The Whole Love,” filling it with precious tracks that are near-perfect.
Best Rap Album Nominees: “Watch the Throne” by Jay-Z and Kanye West / “Tha Carter IV” by Lil Wayne / “Lasers” by Lupe Fiasco / “Pink Friday” by Nicki Minaj / “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” by Kanye West Connor’s prediction: “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” by Kanye West Connor’s thoughts: Love him or hate him, Kanye West is a musical genius when it comes to producing records. The critical-darling record “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” is far more creative and influential than the other records nominated in this category. Courtney’s prediction. “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” by Kanye West Courtney’s thoughts: It’s Kanye West or Kanye West in this category. One of the two albums he’s nominated for will win. “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” triumphs by being stylistically diverse and incorporating several genres without simply sampling songs. This is especially true when it comes to making African chants work in a track.
Best Country Album Song of the Year
Nominees: “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean / “Chief” by Eric Church / “Own the Night” by Lady Antebellum / “Red River Blue” by Blake Shelton / “Here for a Good Time” by George Strait / “Speak Now” by Taylor Swift
Nominees: “All of the Lights” by Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West / “The Cave” by Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston / “Grenade” by Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars and Andrew Wyatt / “Holocene” by Justin Vernon / “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth
Connor’s prediction: “Speak Now” by Taylor Swift Connor’s thoughts: From the nominees, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum are the most consistent for winning awards. Taylor Swift is still in her prime. She deserves to enjoy her early success.
Connor’s prediction:“All of the Lights” by Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West Connor’s thoughts: The nominated songs are disappointments for this category. There are obviously better songs on Bon Iver’s self-titled album than “Holocene” (e.g.: “Towers” and “Perth”). Though the same goes for Kanye West’s “All of the Lights,” he will dominate this category.
Courtney’s prediction: “Speak Now” by Taylor Swift Courtney’s thoughts: Taylor Swift won two years ago for “Fearless” and is poised to do it again this year. Taking the songwriting credit from her songs, Swift is the country princess (just don’t break her heart). Include selling out Madison Square Garden in an hour on her last tour and you have a runaway for the Best Country Album this year.
Courtney’s prediction: “The Cave” by Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston Courtney’s thoughts: Adele can theoretically pull off the Grammy’s Triple Crown with a win in this category; however, I think Mumford & Sons can sneak a win from Adele’s fiery perfect pop storm. This is because based on songwriting — as this category is — “The Cave,” at its core, is solid alt-hipster folk writing.
Best New Artist Nominees: The Band Perry / Bon Iver / J. Cole / Nicki Minaj / Skrillex Connor’s prediction: Bon Iver Connor’s thoughts: If Bon Iver doesn’t win this category for artistic merit alone it will win by default. The other nominated acts are mediocre artists from mediocre genres. In other words, contesting for Best New Artist should be like shooting fish in a barrel for Justin Vernon and his crew.
Snubs of the Year Connor’s biggest snub: The Weeknd for best new artist Why: Bon Iver is a great band, but technically it isn’t “new.” Hip-hop innovator and recluse Abel Tesfaye (better known as The Weeknd) released three outstanding records last year, all of which deserve artistic acknowledgement. Maybe if hip-hop artists composed songs like The Weeknd’s, the genre would be less of a joke. Courtney’s biggest snub: Album of the Year for Taylor Swift and Kanye West Why: First, there is no way Rihanna’s “Loud” is a better effort than Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” or Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” Leaving these two albums out of the nominations is especially unbelievable when it comes to the fact that Bruno Mars’ album is also nominated. I would have liked to see Swift or West get the nod instead of either of those. Also, a part of me wants to see if West would steal the microphone from her again.
Courtney’s prediction: Bon Iver Courtney’s thoughts: Yes, seizure bass is super, I just don’t think Nicki Minaj or Skrillex can pull off this category against Bon Iver. The band is battling it out in big categories this year and is the logical choice for this award — ignoring the fact the band is not new.
Courtney Rogin Best Pop Duo / Group Performance
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Nominees: “Body and Soul” by Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse / “Dearest” by The Black Keys /“Paradise” by Coldplay / “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People / “Moves Like Jagger”by Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera
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Connor’s prediction: “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People Connor’s thoughts: If late singer Amy Winehouse isn’t honored for her duet with Tony Bennett, then Foster the People will most likely win the category. The MGMT wannabes jumped from starving-artist status to major festival sub-headliners in only a few months. Everyone knows the Grammys usually go to the highest-grossing artists, which is why Foster the People is the perfect nominee. Courtney’s prediction: “Body & Soul” by Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse Courtney’s thoughts: First off, it’s the legendary Tony Bennett. Secondly, it’s the late Amy Winehouse. The duo’s song didn’t top the charts like Foster the People or Maroon 5 did this summer, however, as it has the “in memory of” sentimentality going for it, voters will want to recognize the late Amy Winehouse’s vocal talents.
Best Alternative Music Album Nominees: “Bon Iver” by Bon Iver / “Codes and Keys” by Death Cab For Cutie / “Torches” by Foster The People / “Circuiltal” by My Morning Jacket / “The King of Limbs” by Radiohead Connor’s prediction: “Bon Iver” by Bon Iver Connor’s thoughts: Not to sound like a broken record, but Bon Iver defeats the others on a technical artistic level. Courtney’s prediction: “Bon Iver” by Bon Iver Courtney’s thoughts: It’s about time Bon Iver brought in some awards. I don’t think Bon Iver holds the star power to pull off the Record and Song of The Year awards, but Alternative Album is its category. Justin Vernon takes an orchestra-sized group to create some of the most fragilesounding songs in years.
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V-Day ‘Monologues’ rallies against violence Isabella Place staff writer With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the harsh reality that it’s not always all about love is inescapable. Domestic violence is an unfortunate ongoing occurrence; in order to bring awareness to the subject and help prevent it, certain efforts have been bravely made. Those who are familiar with this crusade know it’s that time of year again, to bring awareness to the horrific topic of violence against women via a 16years-running play notoriously known as “The Vagina Monologues.” This production generates quite a bit of attention each year and, contrary to once-popular belief, is not only for female audiences. On any night the theater can be packed with an incredible 50:50 male to female crowd. The
The production generates quite a bit of attention each year and, contrary to once-popular belief, is not only for female audiences. play is not something to be embarrassed about watching simply because of the taboo title. Respectfully, anyone performing in or attending the performance can take home a concoction most other theater performances don’t provide: knowledge and courage. Every college student should see this play at least once. The award-winning play advocates an end to violence against women and girls worldwide. V-Day SDSU 2012 is poised to donate 90 percent of
its proceeds to Becky’s House Domestic Violence Program, which is geared toward supporting victimized individuals. The remaining 10 percent will be donated to V-Day’s Haiti program aimed at building safe houses and legal justice centers. Benefit performances of “The Vagina Monologues” are scheduled for 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Don Powell Theatre on campus. Tickets are $17 at the door.
Eve Ensler performs her award-winning play for a live audience.| COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS
“Safe House” This survival action movie has a CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) struggling to protect a fugitive (Denzel Washington) taking shelter in a safe house. The plan proceeds far from flawlessly.
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“Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace” 3-D The contentious and, in some circles, notorious prequel installment in the iconic Star Wars dynasty is out in 3-D. Here’s to hoping George Lucas removed Jar Jar Binks from the films.
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A heartthrob husband (Channing Tatum) must rekindle love and rebuild his marriage after his wife (Rachel McAdams) suffers tremendous memory loss following a car accident.
Teenager Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) teams up with his stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) to rescue Sean’s grandfather. The team journeys to a mysterious island in the South Pacific inhabited by all manner of foul beasts and plagued by interesting physics. COURTESY OF KERRY HAYES
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AZTEC Thursday, February 9, 2012
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isneyland is often called “The Happiest Place on Earth”. When you break it down, this claim has a lot of validity. Magic comes to life when your favorite childhood characters begin dancing in front of you. Suddenly Belle, Prince Charming and Mickey Mouse come alive in one location, forcing you to discover your pupils aren’t big enough to take in the entire scene all at once. You can fly around in a pirate ship over Neverland and sit (trying not to barf) in spinning teacups next to a giant snow-covered mountain. Let’s just call a spade a spade and agree Disneyland is an acid trip for toddlers. The best part is that it doesn’t lose its magic when you get older. Sure, you realize Minnie’s head is removable, lines for 30-second rides are about two hours long and when Disneyland feet eventually set in (you know what I’m talking about. There is nothing in this world quite like the hurt your feet feel after 13 hours of walking from land to land) you can no longer collapse into the $15 stroller your parents rented. I was lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time at Disneyland when I was a kid. And it didn’t stop when I hit adolescence. Having so much experience at the park, I have grown to learn there are good ways and bad ways to do Disneyland. I’ve gone with friends, both sides of my family (child of divorce, holler!) and everyone in between. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’ts for the perfect Disneyland trip.
Do Make sure you go with a manageably sized group of people. Don’t be the guy who brings his mom, dad, brother, sister and 19 of their closest friends because I promise you, trying to get five people to agree on whether to go to the Matterhorn or Space Mountain first is hard enough. Keep it below 10. And 10 is pushing it. Make it 10 if everyone is pretty gowith-the-flow. If you have to go with a group of one zillion people, make sure you’re OK with splitting up. If not, grab your least-annoying cousin, make a beeline for Big Thunder Mountain
Hayley Rafner staff columnist Railroad and meet up at City Hall with your parents at the end of the day. Trust me. You’ll save yourself a lot of arguments, a lot of awkward standing around and a lot more time beating the crap out of each other on the Astro Blasters.
Do Play the points game. Don’t worry about keeping track of exact points, because at the end of the day they’re totally useless. But make sure you get as many as you can. It’s a game of wit, a game of talent, a game of cunning strength and endurance. Actually, it’s none of these things. It’s just a game that can be played if you have eyeballs. Ten points if you see a family in matching shirts. I’m talking like, 15 people walking around in hot pink shirts that say “Klornsburger Family Reunion 2012” on the front and “We’re Wacky! We’re Zany! We’re the Klornsburgers!” on the back. Five points for bad hair, 12 points for obvious tourists, 20 points for comical hairstyles and 50 points for kids on leashes. Which brings me to my first “don’t.”
Don’t Put your kid on a leash. I know Disneyland is huge and there are too many people on even the leastcrowded days, but do not degrade your toddler to the likes of your Chihuahua. If you can’t keep tabs on your kid, don’t bring your kid to Disneyland (actually, if you can’t keep tabs on your kid, maybe you should have questioned bringing life into this world in the first place, period). And let me clarify; just because the kid-end of the leash is a cute monkey doesn’t make it OK. Watch your kid. Put him or her in a stroller. But don’t walk the kid around like some sort of precious accessory. Speaking of accessories …
Don’t Be the only person to bring a backpack. Make sure you only think about yourself when packing for the day. Throw out all notions of thinking
about others. You can try to be proactive like I was last week and bring a cute backpack to carry around your bulky SDSU sweatshirt. Maybe even throw in a couple of water bottles and snacks, because inflation at Disneyland is a sick joke. It’ll seem like a great idea as you’re walking in but then, as everyone is getting ready to go rent a locker, they’ll notice you have a backpack and say, “Oh Hayley, can I throw my phone in there?” What follows will be a reenactment of the book “If You Give A Mouse a Cookie” as the next person says, “Oh well, if you’re gonna hold her phone, would you hold my wallet?” followed by, “Oh well, if you’re holding his wallet, can I just give you my sweater too?” and, “Oh well, if you’re holding his sweater, would you mind holding on to my sunglasses?” Pretty soon, someone will be tugging at your back every 10 minutes to retrieve the junk they threw in at the beginning of the day. As for your water, drink it privately because pretty soon Disneyland will become a deserted island. If just one person sees you have a water bottle, pretty soon you’ll go from having two deliciously crisp, cold bottles of liquid sustenance to having two dry, warm bottles of plastic nothingness, out of which you took one sip, total. Then, while your park mates rummage through your bag, depleting every resource you had the forethought to bring on your own, they will see your sweatshirt and make sure to grab it when the sun goes down. Thus, by the end of the day, you are left cold, thirsty and with a heavy backpack full of the stuff everyone else was too lazy to carry themselves. If you can get past the monumental crowds, the overwhelming sensory overload and the sheer idiocy of the people around you as they forget they can’t just walk through a group of strangers to catch up with their friends, Disneyland can be a fun and enjoyable experience. But only when done right. So, next time you’re ready to pay $105 for admission to the Happiest Place on Earth, remember: Places like this are only as happy as the company you bring and the backpacks you don’t.
–Hayley Rafner is a media studies junior.
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