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news editor Last Sunday between the hours of 2 and 6:30 a.m., all 25 posters promoting a group of candidates running for the San Diego State Associated Students executive board were torn down, thrown away and, in many cases, irreversibly destroyed. The vandalism, which is estimated to have caused more than $2000 in damage, occurred only two days after the posters and signs were erected.

The 25 posters belonged to five candidates campaigning together as a group, or “slate” as it is informally referred to within A.S. Each member of the slate had four posters advertising themselves as individuals. The candidates also shared one poster featuring the five of them together. Most were recovered, but some were unable to be located or were damaged beyond repair. These posters were displayed throughout the campus from Campanile Walkway to the residence halls to Storm Hall. The vandals did not miss a single one.

A.S. presidential candidate Rob O’Keefe, current vice president of finance and one of the victims of the attack, said while it seems obvious the crime was directed toward him and his slate, he does not believe the individuals responsible came from within A.S. “I don’t think it’s anyone associated with A.S. elections. It’s probably someone who’s anti-establishment or maybe someone out late who’s been drinking,” O’Keefe said.

SDSU Police Department said it received a report of 10 signs being thrown away or destroyed.

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A.S. presidential candidate Rob O’Keefe fixes a campaign sign at the north end of Campanile Walkway. | ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR

It is unknown whether any other candidate or slate’s posters and signs were targeted last weekend; police are investigating the incident.

“This happens every year.

Someone always tears down A.S. candidate posters,” SDSUPD Capt.

Lamine Secka said.

O’Keefe and the other victimized candidates will voice concern to the A.S. elections committee to inquire whether any future precautions can be taken to prevent similar incidents.

“I don’t think it’s anyone associated with A.S. elections.

It’s probably someone who’s anti-establishment or ... who’s been drinking.”

The Daily Aztec is hosting the Associated Students debates today and tomorrow from noon to 1 p.m. at North Campanile Walkway.

Make sure to follow @TheDailyAztec for live coverage and join the conversation using #ASdebates.

Rob O’Keefe, A.S. presidential candidate

Expo explores aid options Event provides tuition information for students in need

OPINION Check out Brody Burns’ predictions on who will come out ahead on Super Tuesday.

Edward Henderson senior staff writer San Diego State hosted the 10th annual San Diego County College Expo Saturday. This year’s theme was titled “College is still the best investment!” The event provides underrepresented students with information that will aid them in the application process for college and financial aid opportunities. San Diego County universities and community colleges were in attendance for this collaborative event that rotates campuses every two years.

More than 1,000 students and family members attended making this year’s expo the largest effort to date.

The event kicked off with a welcome from Sandra Cook, SDSU assistant vice president of Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services.

“Even with the budget problems there is a way to get to college if you really want it,” Cook said. “This event opens students’ eyes to the opportunity of having their lives transformed through higher education.”

The event featured 10 workshops with English and Spanish options.

Radio Latina XLTN 104.5 FM provided music, raffle prizes and facilitated the Spanish-speaking workshops for students and families. The station has

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been involved with the College Expo for seven years. Ellen Ascher, a representative for the station, described XLTN’s dedication to the event.

“We do whatever we can to improve the quality for our community, and education is the best investment you can make in your future,” Ascher said.

One of the workshop topics was “College Boot Camp.” The session highlighted the benefits of a college degree and provided steps and strate-

gies to make students as competitive as possible for their top college choices. Augie Hernandez and his daughter Hope, a sophomore at Point Loma High School, said this year’s expo was a great experience.

“The presenters were really good this year. They made everything seem quick and easy,” Hernandez said.

“I’m excited because I got to learn important things about the college process that my school doesn’t provide,” his daughter added.

Last Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un announced North Korea will halt its nuclear missile tests and allow United Nations nuclear inspectors to return to power plants in exchange for more than 200,000 tons of food aid from the United States. Because of heavy antiAmerican propaganda, many North Korean citizens have responded negatively, showing a distrust of the American people and government. Many critics have also voiced concern about rewarding North Korea for nuclear testing.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Daniel Ayalon said, “North Korea is a small and weak state. If it had a nuclear bomb or two in its cellar it was only for economic blackmail. Iran has global ambitions, with ideological motivations. And it is a direct threat on its environment.”

—Compiled by Staff Writer Elisse Miller

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OPINION

Predicting the Super Tuesday results Super Tuesday is a prep test for the general election, when candidates cannot solely rely on appearances at Tommy’s Country Ham House in South Carolina ... to do well.

Gingrich and Santorum. Santorum should take Oklahoma relatively easily, by 7 to 10 percentage points against Gingrich.

Winner: Rick Santorum

Tennessee — Like Ohio and Oklahoma, this race is going to be very influential in determining the overall nomination. In 2008, Mike Huckabee carried the state based on his social conservative values — something Santorum could do this year. Currently, 38 percent of voters identify themselves as being “very conservative” in Tennessee and the polling gives Santorum a doubledigit lead going into the race.

Romney did garner 24 percent of the primary vote in 2008, but Santorum should handily win this contest.

Winner: Rick Santorum With 10 states offering delegates, Super Tuesday will be make or break for candidates participating in the Republican primaries. | MCT CAMPUS

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he proverbial belle of the primary season ball is back. The quadrennial contest known as Super Tuesday has again descended upon the primary election season. This particular Super Tuesday will consist of primaries and caucuses in 10 different states, all pushing the country closer to a dismal inevitability: One of these guys will actually win the Republican nomination and run in the general election this fall. Today stands as a national barometer in which millions of Americans will have the opportunity to influence the primary process simultaneously. This is a far cry from the 5,541 Republicans who caucused last month in Maine. That’s the significance of today: it will feature the most prominent contests of the unending primary season. With 437 total delegates at stake, Super Tuesday is roughly as valuable to the nominees as the entire primary season has been thus far. Until this point 450 total delegates have been awarded.

Super Tuesday is a prep test for the general election, when candidates cannot solely rely on appearances at Tommy’s Country Ham House in South Carolina or one of the Family Table Restaurants in Iowa in order to do well. To win on Super Tuesday, a candidate must do one of two things: They must either run a strong and cohesive campaign on a national scale, which includes spending boatloads of money in courting the “general” vote. Or, they simply divide the states and focus their resources on those limited contests they have a legitimate shot at, with larger hopes of propelling the primary season deep into June.

In a race that has had as many frontrunners as candidates the second strategy of prolonging the inevitable will prevail on Tuesday. The requisite value of this strategy to the general public is truly incalculable, as we should all prepare for another three excruciating months of Republican primaries. What follows is a primer on what to expect today.

Alaska — Ron Paul will fight it out with Mitt Romney for Alaska, with Paul eventually striking gold. In 2008, nearly 14,000 participated in the Republican caucuses in the state, and the smaller caucuses have generally been a source of strength for Paul. His passionate base should tip this one in his favor.

Winner: Ron Paul

Brody Burns staff columnist Georgia — This will be Newt Gingrich’s last hope for the general election. Six weeks ago he surprised everyone with a win in South Carolina, but unless Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson wants to fund his campaign into perpetuity, Georgia stands as a make or break for Gingrich. Georgia is his home state and the 76 delegates at stake should be his last stand. Today, Gingrich and Rick Santorum will slug it out, with Gingrich taking it in a closer race than he hoped.

Winner: Newt Gingrich

Idaho — In 2008 Paul finished second to eventual nominee John McCain in Idaho, but the race for the nomination had all but wrapped up at that point. Idaho will be another state of interest for Paul who would win if not for Mitt Romney and Idaho’s 23 percent Mormon population.

Winner: Mitt Romney

Massachusetts — Romney was governor here from 2003 to 2007, and he won the Republican primary in 2008. He will easily repeat.

Winner: Mitt Romney

North Dakota — Another small state, and another caucus state, meaning Paul should do well here.

Romney did win the primary here in 2008, but there were fewer than 10,000 votes cast. This clearly means it should come down to whoever has the most passionate base of supporters. Paul should win here.

Winner: Ron Paul

Ohio — The grand prize of Super Tuesday. Santorum and Romney both have a viable chance on Tuesday for various reasons. Current polling shows Santorum with a single-digit lead ahead of Romney, but the same polling indicates voters see Romney as the strongest candidate in the general election. Ohio could play out like the rest of the country; do you vote for the candidate you prefer or the one who is most electable? Ohio is too pragmatic, so I’m picking Romney in a small upset.

Winner: Mitt Romney Oklahoma — The Sooner State will be one of the three key races on

Tuesday. Santorum is polling nearly 2-to-1 against Gingrich, and he should resonate with the evangelical base. Romney and Paul are nowhere to be found in polling and won’t vie for the victory tonight either. This contest is between

Vermont — The New England neighbor to Romney’s Massachusetts should also opt for Romney. Santorum has been polling well lately, with Paul and Gingrich in a lower tier but the state is Romney’s to lose, and he won’t.

Winner: Mitt Romney

Virginia — Should easily fall to Romney. Because of a technicality only two candidates will be listed on the ballot, Romney and Paul. This means Romney should prevail relatively easily in Virginia, by virtue of his electability in the general election.

Winner: Mitt Romney That’s five forecasted wins for Romney, two for Santorum, two for Paul and one for Gingrich, meaning each candidate will find some way to celebrate a pseudo-victory tonight while deciding to continue their campaigns in the wide open race. Super Tuesday will provide no more clarity, no more answers, and no more of a “candidate” than the last six months have. Like Punxsutawney Phil looking for his shadow, Super Tuesday will guarantee another three months of the unbearable primary season.

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Organist Peck breaks the silence in ‘Zorro’ David Dixon staff writer Russ Peck is the organist who will be performing this Saturday at the San Diego Symphony’s showing of the Douglas Fairbanks silent film “The Mark of Zorro.” Peck passionately answered in-depth questions about the movie and his expansive and unique career.

The Daily Aztec : What inspired you to be an organist?

Russ Peck: When I first heard about what an organist was as a kid, I was playing piano. About five years after that, I heard an organ and my aunt had one. I messed around on her organ, and it just took over. I fell in love with the sound immediately. I bugged my parents to no end and they eventually bought a small Hammond organ for me in 1970. From that point on, I have been playing.

DA : You were obviously passionate about it from a young age.

RP : I was ever since I first heard one.

You’ve got to remember that when I was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, the organ market was a really

big deal. You could go to a shopping mall and there would always be someone playing in front of an organ store. I have been obsessed with it ever since then and I still am.

DA: Is this the first time you have performed during “The Mark of Zorro”?

RP : Yes. I have created a fresh score for it. My scores are compilations, which means I pull from a lot of music from the era, which is how the scores were done in those days.

This movie was produced in 1920.

Most of the music I will be playing is from right around that era. Some of it a little later, some of it a little earlier.

Since Zorro is a Spanish character, I get to use a lot of classical and popular Spanish themes. It is one of the funnest movies I have worked on.

Douglas Fairbanks is just an amazing actor and it’s an amazing movie.

DA: Any advice for students who want to make it as professional musicians?

RP : Be passionate about it first. It’s a lot of hard work. The payoff is the actual show for me. When I’m on stage with an audience, I’m having a ball. When I’m getting ready for it, it’s not always fun. It’s just hard work, but it’s fun too. It’s hard to put

the two together. I don’t call it a love-hate relationship with the actual preparation, because it’s a lovely process and sometimes it goes well, sometimes you got a scene that you might try to get the timing right and so on. The payoff and rewards are definitely worth it.

Making it professionally is very hard. My day job is working in electronics. I’m not a full-time musician.

It takes a combination of talent, hard work and luck. I was very fortunate to perform in Symphony Hall, because I have known some people over the years who have played movies for many years, and those people have found me because they know my work. I’m very lucky and fortunate to have that kind of opportunity.

DA : Which musicians have been the most influential to you?

RP : Good question. Gaylord Carter for one. Carter was a theater organist that I have worked with for many years. He was the organist at the Million Dollar Theater in L.A and was Harold Lloyd’s favorite organist.

Lloyd was a very famous silent film comedian. Whenever Harold premiered a movie, he would always

Actors do battle in a still from the film “The Mask of Zorro.” | COURTESY OF MOMA FILM ARCHIVE

have Gaylord play it. I worked with him all throughout the 1980s. He was an amazing film organist and I would work as his projectionist for local shows here in San Diego.

What’s neat is that one of the “Zorro” DVDs that helped me prepare for the show has got his score on it.

Col. Henry Jenkins was a Bostonarea silent film organist who lived out here. These people are all gone now, because they were old guys back in the 1980s when I first met them. He was a very inspirational guy to work with. He was local, so I had a lot of time with him.

As far as theatre organ goes in general, there was George Wright who was a very seminal person in the 1950s and ‘60s, who recorded a lot of High Fidelity albums on theater organs. He was probably one of the most important figures in resurgence of interest in the instrument. I took a master class from him and also worked with him on a couple of shows. He was definitely a big influence.

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cid-washed jeans, overalls, combat boots with girly floral dresses and oversized men’s dress shirts tied to expose bare midriffs. Did I just describe Clarissa Darling’s wardrobe? Yep. But aside from that, there could really be only one thing I’m talking about. I’ll give you one guess. Got it? It’s the ‘90s, my friend.

What is there to say about a decade defined by horrendous fashion choices, irony before anyone even knew what irony was and a never-ending supply of brilliant television lineups across all networks? In retrospect, the ‘90s were a magical fairyland where it was OK to tie your flannel shirt around your waist, when Topanga Lawrence was everybody’s dream woman and your one and only goal in life was to one day stand on screen with that glow stick and draw the Disney Channel logo like Kirsten Storms (or any other favorite Disney Channel original movie star) did circa “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.”

I’m not sure where the magic of the ‘90s stemmed from, but I do know I can partly attribute the feeling I get whenever I hear the “Sister, Sister” theme song to my older brother and his supreme love for the ‘90s. No one loves anything on this planet as much as my brother loves the decade. It’s an obsession. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a constant state of mind that he will be forever stuck in, along with “The Mighty Ducks” and Emilio Estevez’s acting career.

It’s just this: Life was simpler, easier and less dramatic back then. No decade will ever compare to the glory of the 1990s. And here are a few reasons why:

Boy Meets World Has a better show ever existed than “Boy Meets World”? Has there ever been a fictional television family you ever wanted to be a part of more than the Matthews family? Has any girl, ever, lusted after luscious locks as beautiful as Topanga’s? The

Hayley Rafner staff columnist answer to all of those questions is a resounding “no.” America watched Ben Savage grow up. We watched Cory Matthews navigate through childhood, adolescence and early adulthood with an adorable disposition and an even more adorable brillo head. We learned life lessons, love lessons and lessons about maintaining a perfect friendship with your best friend, Shawn Hunter. We laughed, we cried and we felt real feelings watching this show. Now when “Boy Meets World” airs from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on ABC Family every morning, rewatching episodes brings us back to that blissful time.

But sooner or later, we have to come back to reality and realize no show will ever compare and Mr. Feeny will never be available to solve our problems.

The Spice Girls In a world where stereotyping had become discouraged, five Brits came into our lives using one-word classifications to shape a movement and a generation. There was Baby Spice (who was just perfectly adorable), Sporty Spice (who actually had talent in real-life ventures aside from wearing platform tennis shoes and sports bras on the regular), Ginger Spice (who was a saucy little minx) and Posh Spice (who was the most fashionable of all and made the right decision to never set foot in a platform shoe. Pun fully intended). But what about Mel B? What did she ever do to earn the title “Scary”?

Irrelevant, though definitely worth pondering one night after we’ve all had a few cocktails. We need only remember what those five beautiful ladies taught us: the immense power of Brit pop, the ability to carry out a full singing career solely based on tight Union Jack mini dresses, low-budget feature films and, above all else, girl power.

Clueless Tell me, as a girl growing up in the ‘90s (or any decade for that matter), you didn’t just die about Cher Horowitz’s computer program that chose her outfits. Tell me you didn’t find Jeremy Sisto incredibly sexy as Elton. Tell me you’re not totally weirded out by the fact that Paul Rudd looks exactly the same now as he did almost 20 years ago. Tell me this movie isn’t one of the greatest of all time. What was the point of going to high school if you weren’t best friends with Cher and Dionne?

When I had to change schools when I was 8, I was absolutely stunned to find a makeover set to Superchick’s “Supermodel” wasn’t required.

“Clueless” gave me unrealistic expectations of high school, unrealistic expectations of what my wardrobe should be and unrealistic expectations of what happens when I try to argue my way to better grades. However, it also showed me being shallow and close-minded about my own love life could help me become the perfect matchmaker, money could buy me happiness and it was OK to make out with my stepbrother. And above all else, it showed me how incredibly perfect a movie could be.

Now that was just the tip of the iceberg. Honorable mentions for the best of the 1990s are: Justin Timberlake’s Top Ramen hair, Jack and Rose’s “I’m the king of the world!” scene, Saturday-morning cartoons, TGIF on ABC, “The Big Lebowski,” Disney Channel original movies, Game Boys and O.J. Simpson’s Bronco chase.

While I haven’t completely lost hope in future generations’ abilities to recreate a perfect decade, I am confident nothing will ever compare to the perfection of the 1990s. Better than the ‘90s? As if.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (3/6/12) As a symbolic blessing, treat yourself to time today with great friends. Recurring themes this year are family, friendship, career, finances and learning. The first six months highlight community and finances, while home and family dominate the second half. Make a wish!

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 an 8 There's plenty of action at work, and things are flowing. Creative sparks are firing, and you've got what you need. Stay focused. It may go home with you.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - Go ahead and get nostalgic. Reflecting on the past puts a little perspective on current situations. You can learn whatever you need to know. It's getting romantic.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 Clean up a mess at home. Add more than a touch of romance to the decor. Stick to the budget with upgrades, and limit yourself to what you love.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - It's getting creative now. Friends give you a boost. Add an inspired touch to the project. Finish a tough job so you can go play. Back up those hard drives.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - A female renegotiates an agreement. It's easier to reach a compromise now. Good manners help you gain altitude. Be careful: You could be tempted to spend. Make sure that your house wins.

BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 Get the family to help with the tasks at hand. A teammate injects imagination. A friend has the expertise you need. You're entering a power phase; take advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 Offer to help. You're moved to make a difference. Discipline gives you more time to enjoy life. Side effect benefit: a rise in resources and status. Get inspired.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - New opportunities for income show up, especially when you apply patience without compromising love. Use your natural magnetism to persuade.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Do your homework sooner rather than later so that you have time to play without worry. Your community plays an important role, especially now. Stand by them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - It's easy to get distracted by fun. Use your talents to bring in business, no matter how much fun you're having. Get your antiques appraised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - A motivating presence brings in new energy. Keep working on what's important to you, and be compassionate when you make mistakes. Learn and live.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 Discover new technology that improves your productivity, even if you have to ask for help. Reconsider a crazy idea that you dismissed before. It might work. ©2012, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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