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ENDORSEMENTS Rarely have so many well-qualified candidates emerged for the position of Associated Students president and it is a difficult challenge to choose the one we believe is best suited to meet the challenges facing A.S. and San Diego State.

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DNA chromosome length predicts life expectancy SDSU head coach Beth Burns cuts down the net after Saturday’s game.

women’s basketball Adriana Bush Assistant Sports Editor

It may have been the last regularseason home game for the San Diego State women’s basketball seniors, but last Saturday’s 86-

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45 victory against Boise State University was far from sad. The five Aztec seniors went out with a bang, winning the Mountain West Conference regular-season title to go with a 15-game winning streak they are sure to re-

member for the rest of their lives. tent throughout the game.”

“Senior Day is bittersweet,” The SDSU scoring started as head coach Beth Burns said. “It soon as the clock started running. brings a lot of emotion, but I felt Sophomore forward Erimma we did a terrific job. We put it to Amarikwa them early and I thought we did a pretty good job staying consis- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL continued on page 11

Aztecs celebrate women’s achievements campus Stephanie Saccente Senior Staff Writer

In celebration of International Women’s Day, San Diego State welcomed transnational feminist, professor and documentary filmmaker Kum-Kum Bhavnani to discuss her research on feminism and cultural studies.

The event was hosted by the Department of Women’s Studies and was a part of the Feminist Research Colloquium, a monthly series created to provide a platform for discussion about research in women’s studies.

A sociology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Bhavnani is a global activist and has devoted a large part of her life spreading awareness about the struggles women face in the world.

Bhavnani’s documentary, “The Shape of Water,” confronts “destructive development” for women in developing nations and their passion for change. Bhavnani addresses women all around the world who want to create change

and make life better, not just for themselves, but for the planet.

“That’s what got me interested in transnational feminism; how women thought about making change,” Bhavnani added.

Bhavnani said today’s world culture has not paid adequate attention to women. She added both men and women work hard, but women are not recognized for all they do in the same way men are.

Bhavnani said gender diminishes personhood and society deliberately uses the word “women,” despite the problems associated with the term.

“As you look at women’s lives all over the world, anywhere, you start to see the complications, the entanglements that all human beings have,” Bhavnani said. “Not only personal and social but all of the entanglements of our lives.

Men have that same thing but we don’t see it because we have defined men as the sphere of the public.”

This issue is because of the problem with development around the world, Bhavnani said.

“We argue that development has

Transnational feminist, professor and documentaty film-maker KumKum Bhavnani. She spoke celebrating International Women’s Day.

failed because it hasn’t been paying attention to women. And why we want to pay attention to women is because when you look at women’s lives, you see how production and reproduction are totally integrated,” Bhavnani said.

Bhavnani released her second documentary, “Nothing Like Chocolate,” to show the harsh

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conditions faced by adult and child cocoa harvesters in West Africa and around the world.

She said the film is a way to understand and connect the world and hopes through the use of her films, she can spread awareness and inspire new generations to create a passion for change.

science Will Houston Staff Writer

A study by the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City has discovered that DNA chromosomes can now be used to predict the life expectancy of people suffering from heart disease.

The researchers found that the length of telomeres, the protective ends in the chromosome strands, can indicate the life expectancy of a patient. As a person gets older, telomeres degrade and become shorter, which leads to the development of diseases such as heart disease and cancer. The study was conducted by a team led

by John Carlquist, director of the Intermountain Heart Institute Genetics Lab, using DNA samples from more than 3,500 heart attack and stroke patients.

“Our research shows that if we statistically adjust the age, patients with longer telomeres live longer, suggesting that telomere length is more than just a measure of age, but may also indicate the probability for survival. Longer telomere length directly correlate with the likelihood for a longer life—even for patients with heart disease,” Carlquist said in a press release.

Carlquist said the finding can help measure the effectiveness of heart disease treatments.

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New drug promises longer life span Will Houston Staff Writer

The fear of aging and its decaying effects on the body is a concern shared by people across the world. A new drug developed by the University of New South Wales in Australia may help prevent the development of agerelated diseases and increase life span.

The drug works by targeting and switching on the SIRT1 enzyme, which in turn slows the rate of aging.

The activators in the drug enhance the effects of the enzyme to levels it would not reach through natural processes.

These activators can be found in trace

amounts in things such as wine, but technological advancements have allowed for the development of synthetic activators that can be produced in larger quantities.

Professor at UNSW Medicine David Sinclair, who led the age-defying research, sold this technology to the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, which has created more than 4,000 types of synthetic activators.

“In the history of pharmaceuticals, there has never been a drug that tweaks an enzyme to make it run faster,” Sinclair said in a press release.

The primary use of the drug will

be for patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and various cancers, though it may also be used to prevent these diseases from developing.

“Now we are looking at whether there are benefits for those who are already healthy. Things there are also looking promising,” Sinclair said.

“We’re finding that aging isn’t the irreversible affliction that we thought it was. Some of us could live to 150, but we won’t get there without more research” This new class of anti-aging drugs is expected to hit the markets within five years.

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“Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye” -H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

love & relationships advice

Love Guru Staff Columist

Ambiguous Ambition: My ex and I still have feelings for each other, but neither of us want to be in a committed relationship right now. We’re both ambitious and want to focus on our own goals, but we still sometimes act like a couple. I’m happy with this situation, but my friends aren’t as supportive. Is this situation normal? Am I doing something wrong?

Love Guru: This is completely normal. Sometimes, taking away the “title” of a relationship can ease the pressure of, well, a relationship. But communicating with each other is important. As long as you are both on the same page in regards to your feelings, your reasons for keeping it casual and your expectations for each other, there is nothing wrong with being an unofficial couple. It’s important to know you’re both in this post-relationship stage for the right reasons: Have you not moved on from each other or do you truly want to continue this companionship? It’s OK to be flexible with your relationship status, but don’t get caught up in things unsaid.

Enjoying the bond the two of you share is important, too. It’s 2013, being Facebook official is so overrated. You don’t need to adhere to society’s standards of relationship definitions if you don’t want to. As long as you’re happy, you’re totally allowed to be your independent self and still involved with your ex.

Your friends may just be worried about you getting hurt. You should explain to them that you are completely aware of what you’re doing. Ultimately, you only have to answer to yourself. If you and your ex are happy, that’s all that matters. Rock on.

Compassion’s Cross Fire: My friend and housemate has been dating her boyfriend for a little more than seven months now. She seems happy, but unfortunately for the rest of the girls occupying the house, the guy lives with his parents and six other family members. So naturally he’s always visiting (not to mention he’s quite a bit younger than her). If he were a fun or engaging boyfriend we could all befriend and watch movies with, this wouldn’t be an issue. But he’s awkward, unmotivated, shy and recently started staying in the house while she was away at school. They are nearly inseparable, so we never see her without him anymore. How do we politely tell our roommate her boyfriend makes us uncomfortable without sounding judgmental?

Love Guru: If the relationship were fresher, I’d remind you that young love is exciting, so forgive your roommate for forgetting her place as a friend and housemate. But this couple’s had time to establish and unless it’s what you signed up for, coexisting with her could negatively affect your friendship and create an unpleasant atmosphere and tension within the house. In order

to pry the couple apart, schedule a strictly ladies homemade dinner night with your roommates.

Mention how nice it is to have just her wonderful self around, or make a joke about the unusually high estrogen levels and a need for chocolate. Approach her gingerly and with understanding, for your roommate could perceive this confrontation as an intervention and become defensive.

One approach many college students can relate to is a monetary, utilitarian one: You’ve got bills to pay. If he’s showering at the house, using electricity normally conserved while the roommates attend class and harnessing your bandwidth to the extent that you can’t enjoy a nightly Netflix comatose unbuffered, it’s reasonable of you to ask your roommate to limit her boyfriend’s visitation. Agree on times of minimal interference. If you spend most of your weekends out and about, but prefer a quiet house to study in during the week, settle on weekend visits with around one school night a week. She might respond to the confrontation proactively.

Perhaps she’s unaware of how his presence alters the hominess of the environment and will make more conscientious efforts to either better acquaint the boyfriend or make girl time. Or she could lash out, accuse you of being her mother and stop coming around. If the latter is her reaction, it seems your roommate is more interested in using your dwelling as a hotel than a home. Just remember that living with others is a matter of accommodation. If she’s unwilling, she doesn’t value your friendship–embrace the opportunity to find someone that does.

Distance Dilemma: My boyfriend’s leaving next semester to study abroad. I tried a long- distance relationship in the past when an ex went to a different school and it didn’t work. It’s not like I have the money to visit him, either.

I’m afraid a gap will form between us if we spend all that time apart.

What should I do?

Love Guru: The difference between now and then is the time and the assurance that he’ll return. The first relationship didn’t work because the change was permanent.

People need to see the horizon in order to have hope. Surviving through a few months without being in physical contact can be eased. First, understand that with modern technology, staying connected is easier than ever. Grab a webcam if you don’t already own one and make a promise to talk with each other face-to-face at a certain time every few days. Talk about everything, not just special moments in your day.

Next, realize that you should let him have time to himself so he can fully enjoy the experience. Remember that trust should be given completely once it’s earned. Jealousy and suspicion have no place in a healthy relationship. There may be times when you can’t talk with one another—accept that. You too should take this time to grow. Now’s the time to get closer with friends or to concentrate on a hobby, to help you take your mind off of him and the distance.

Don’t be dependent on one another for your own happiness and realize it’s a finite amount of time. The two of you will be back in each other’s arms in no time.

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4 | OPINION

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Getting personal with the A.S. candidates

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osh Morse hasn’t had anything handed to him in life. When he was young, he dealt with extraordinary challenges, including homelessness.

However, even during that time he kept his priorities straight.

“One thing I held really important to me was my education,” Morse said. “I knew that no matter what I did, no matter who I was with, I had to get to school.”

His dedication paid off. Morse

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uring her time at San Diego State, Jessika Seekatz has worked to give a voice to students, who often go ignored.

She worked at the External Affairs Board, Lobby Corps and Green Love Sustainability Advisory Board. One of her greatest accomplishments came as the undeclared student representative of the Associated Students Council. During her time there she was able to

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anae Washington has made an art of understanding and promoting diversity at San Diego State. She works as an ambassador, a role that carries more responsibility than most students realize.

“Ambassadors are not only tour guides,” Washington said.

“They’re the official representatives of San Diego State, so of course we advocate for all of the

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on Davidi is a candidate with the students’ voice in mind. The executive vice president candidate is a political science junior, with an interest in pre-med and hopes of one day becoming a doctor. Throughout the past three years, Davidi was heavily involved on campus with positions as a residence hall adviser, improv team member and the Jewish Student Union Associated Student representative.

Recently, he took on the role of A.S.’ Restructuring Committee chair as well as being a member of the Executive Committee.

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xecutive Vice President candidate Kyle Anderberg leads a double life. During the day he’s an engineering junior and the College of Engineering representative to the Associated Students Council. During the night, he is San Diego State’s Aztec Warrior.

This position has prepared him to represent SDSU. “I’m the ambassador for the

eventually became part of the Guardian Scholars Program, within the Educational Opportunity Program, for foster youth.

Today, Morse is the spokesperson for the program, which includes about 70 students, and helped raise more than $2.2 million in donations. He also mentors incoming students to help them navigate their treacherous freshman years.

“I feel like (because of) my representation of all these

student organizations from Greek Life to EOP to Associated Students, I have a very broad perspective,” Morse said.

He hopes to bring that perspective to deal with the large changes coming to A.S., including the restructure. Morse said he understands cultural organizations’ fear losing their voices and as a leader in EOP, he hears their concerns.

“What’s good about my diversity of perspectives is that right

now, the current structure is not set in stone,” Morse said. “There are still opportunities to change things if need be.”

He plans to allow at-large student positions and communication with cultural organizations on campus so A.S. will continue reacting to the needs of the student body.

“As an EOP student, believe me, I get it,” Morse said.

create the Undeclared Student Council. When she’s not working with A.S., Seekatz is honing her argumentative skills as president of the SDSU Debate Team.

“I think the biggest responsibility of the president is to be able to provide that insight into student voice when they sit down to meet with people like President (Elliot) Hirshman,” Seekatz said. “I would bring a fresh perspective to that.”

Her goal as president would be to expand the student voice.

One of her ideas is to hold a forum at the end of the spring semester when representatives from each club and student organization on campus, plus students at large, could meet with A.S. executives. This forum would be a chance for students to contribute to the A.S. agenda for the upcoming year.

“Give us constructive criti-

cism, give us angry comments, give us positive comments; whatever they want so we can actually understand what people would expect from us,” Seekatz said.

It is this specificity and focus that enables Seekatz to be receptive to the needs and concerns of a diverse student body and convey them clearly to administrators and the SDSU community.

35,000 students that come here.”

With two retired U.S. Navy parents, she also works with the Student Veteran Organization as its Student Diversity Commission representative.

She also works with current Associated Students Vice President of External Affairs Tom Rivera as the vice chair of the External Affairs Board. “We got over 4,000 students registered

to vote here,” Washington said, adding that it was the highest number from any school in the California State University system.

“Students can take safety and assurance in knowing that their voice matters to me,” Washington said. “I’m not your typical A.S. presidential candidate and that is because I’m diverse, I’m unique.”

As a candidate, she says she is driven, focused and passionate and her goal as president would be to expand what SDSU means to students.

“I’m running for president so that I can make SDSU like a third home for students,” Washington said. “I want people to make sure that they can get involved just like I can.”

Through his on-campus experience, Davidi hopes to involve more students in the decisionmaking process. His leadership philosophy is based on genuine representation and doing what is best for the students.

“Let’s ask the students what kind of policies they want. It’s not about my goals—I don’t care about my goals,” Davidi said.

“It’s about what you want me to do.”

This push toward student interaction couldn’t come at a better time. The A.S. restructuring plan for the 2013-14

academic year removes some cultural organization’s council seats, forcing them to rely on the representation of two Student Diversity Commission members.

As restructuring committee chair, Davidi is confident in his ability to handle any difficulties that arise during his term as executive vice president.

“We know that there are going to be bumps in the road next year with restructuring,” Davidi said. “I can guarantee no one knows more about the structure than I do.”

His plan to get more students

involved is simple—just ask.

During his typical 35-40 hour workweek, he plans on dedicating 10 of those hours to reach out to students by making class announcements, visiting smaller organizations and using social media. This method may be a bit unrealistic for reaching the entire student body, but the ideology is commendable.

“I am a representative of you, so tell me what kind of policies you want and we will work it out,” Davidi said.

school,” Anderberg said. “It’s a really fun position.”

One of the biggest challenges the new A.S. vice president will face this upcoming year will be enacting the restructure. Anderberg is on the Restructuring Committee and supports it fully.

“I’m very proud to be one of the members that has passed it and will be implementing it next year,” Anderberg said.

To him, the key to a successful transition lies in communication and “letting the students know the reason for (the restructure).”

The new A.S. structure will consist of two main groups, the Campus Life Council and University Council.

“The executive vice president, hopefully me, will be chairing the Campus Life Council next year,” Anderberg said. “What

we did was effectively represent everyone on that council.”

Anderberg added that “advocating for equal representation” is the “best way to do it.”

His understanding of the benefits, and challenges, facing A.S. as it completes the restructure has put Anderberg in a position to help spearhead that transition as the executive vice president.

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Letter to the Editor: Associated Student elections

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hat would you say if your vote could be the tiebreaker in an election? Could it really happen?

Yes! How, you may ask? Vote in this year’s Associated Students elections. Thousands of students

walk through our campus each day, yet only 10 percent of them vote for our leaders in Associated Students. We as a student body need to participate and raise our voter turnout. These leaders we elect address issues

that directly affect the student body, as well as orchestrate events on campus such as Aztec Nights and GreenFest. Some of the issues that we as students face together are budget cuts and limited class offerings. A.S. is

our voice to express these issues.

All it takes is a few minutes to cast your vote through WebPortal this week until 7 p.m. on Thursday. Every single vote counts in deciding who our leaders will be for the 2013-14 year.

Together we achieve higher voter turnout and have our voices heard.

Omar Espinoza 2012-13 Elections Coordinator Associated Students – San Diego State

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Rarely have so many well-qualified candidates emerged for the position of Associated Students president and it is a difficult and welcome challenge to choose the one we believe is best suited to meet the challenges facing A.S. and San Diego State.

Sean Guardian has an impressive resume. During his time at SDSU, he has had important positions such as a voting member of the A.S. Council, the Student Diversity Commission and the Rules, Executive and Campus Fee Advisory committees, and the Interfraternity Council president. Josh Morse has proved with his experience as a foster youth, through his work as vice president, director and academic mentor for the Education Opportunity Program, and his efforts fundraising for the Guardian Scholar program for foster youth, that he understands the challenges SDSU students face inside and outside of the classroom. Canae Washington’s biggest strength comes from her work in A.S. as vice chair of external relations and as an SDSU ambassador, preparing her for the task of promoting and representing the university. Jessika Seekatz’s role as the undeclared student representative in the A.S. Council gives her firsthand understanding of the inner workings of the student government. Her current position as SDSU Debate Team president gives her the skills to eloquently explain and argue her goals for A.S. and SDSU. All candidates discussed increasing communication between A.S. and the student body. During the debate, Seekatz showed fresh, and more importantly specific, ideas on how to foster greater dialogue. Rather than simply paying lip service to communication, it’s clear Seekatz is committed to hearing the voices of all students. Her idea for an A.S. social issue-based event builds on the success of popular programs such as Aztecs Rock Hunger food drive. Her goal for an open forum where A.S. executives can meet with social organizations, clubs and individual students might help offset fears about organizations losing their voices during the ongoing restructuring.

There are several solid candidates for this position and the editorial vote wasn’t unanimous. However, we believe Seekatz has the balance of experience and practicality needed to lead A.S. as it finalizes the ongoing restructuring program and opens the new Aztec Student Union.

Canae Washington

Jessika Seekatz

Josh Morse

Sean Guardian

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

VP of UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS

With the implementation of the new governmental structure going into effect next year, it’s imperative that the Associated Students’ chief operations officer is knowledgeable on what’s likely to be a lengthy and complicated transition. As the A.S. Restructuring Committee chair, Jon Davidi is positioned to be the board of director’s most informed voice on the subject.

The executive vice president will also be in charge of operations at the Aztec Student Union, which will be an enormous responsibility in itself. Aside from Davidi’s involvement in the restructuring process, he placed fiscal responsibility high on his list of priorities—which will be an important quality when overseeing the Aztec Student Union.

For these reasons, coupled with his intelligence and genuine interest in reform, Davidi is our near-unanimous choice for the position.

As the Associated Students sustainability commissioner, Morgan Chan has unique insight on one of the most important challenges San Diego State faces. The new vice president of university affairs will play a key role in SDSU’s continued move toward sustainability, led by its opening of the new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum-certified Aztec Student Union.

During the debate, Chan answered the questions in a way that showed she understood the responsibilities and goals of the position. This is why we believe Chan is best qualified to help motivate SDSU toward a more ecologically responsible future.

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Morgan Chan

VP of FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

VP of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

During the debate, we asked a question tweeted to us regarding the Associated Students’ funding of the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center’s operating expenses. This potentially troublesome question was handled gracefully by business administration junior Mariah Kelly, who explained and justified the expense to the audience in a simple, sincere manner. To us, this displayed both her intelligence and knowledge of A.S.’ financial inner workings.

Her position as the Afrikan Student Union president and her role on the finance restructuring committee show that she has the leadership skills and knowledge of A.S. needed to do the job effectively.

Another position where the endorsement vote was divided was the race for vice president of external affairs between Celeste Rodriguez and Javier Gomez. As the Associated Students representative from the College of Arts and Letters, Gomez has experience bolstered by a good performance during the debate. However, Rodriguez’s experience on the External Affairs Board as the chair of Lobby Corps gives her a unique understanding of the position she is running for.

During the debates, Rodriguez showed she knows which specific actions taken by A.S., such as the Good Neighbor Program, have been successful in raising San Diego State’s profile in the community. This experience makes her the best candidate for the job of representing A.S. and the school to the local and state governments as the vice president of external affairs.

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Javier Gomez

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Aztecs earn top seed for MW Tournament women’s basketball

Senior forward Gabrielle Clark attemps a shot against the Boise State Broncos at Viejas Arena.

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Senior center Malia Nahinu fights between two defenders to score during Saturday’s game.

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Senior guard Chelsea Hopkins dribbles between two defenders in the open court.

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(from left to right) Seniors Niki Novak, Malia Nahinu, Chelsea Hopkins, Courtney Clements and Gabrielle Clark are honored on Senior Day.

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made a layup, which was followed by a jump shot by senior guard Courtney Clements to give the Aztecs a 4-0 advantage in the first minute of the game. Meanwhile, on the other side of the court, the Broncos struggled to put points on the scoreboard.

Clements made two free throws to give SDSU a 17-point lead heading into the locker room.

During the first half, the Aztecs

connected on 13 of 39 of their field goal attempts and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.

Boise wasn’t going down that easy and the Broncos were determined to close the point gap in the second half.

But as a result of poor Boise shooting and a powerful Aztec defense, the Broncos couldn’t catch up.

“It’s good to be kind of done with the regular season,” Clements said. “I think I’m ready to

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move on with the end of the playoffs and what not, but it’s going to be hard not playing here. But we still got practice so it won’t be my last time on this hardwood.”

The Aztecs shot 47.9 percent from the field and 100 percent from the free-throw line. SDSU had a 5030 rebounding advantage against Boise and a 20-13 advantage in points from turnovers. The Aztecs earned 50 of their 86 points in the paint.

Clements led the team with 26

points, followed by senior guard Chelsea Hopkins with 13 points and senior center Malia Nahinu with 12.

Hopkins hit her fourth triple double of the season and led the team with 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

Hopkins is also leading the MW in assists and defensive rebounds.

Nahinu, on the other hand, leads the MW in blocked shots.

This Thursday, the Aztecs arrive at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas to compete

in the Reese’s Mountain West Championship as the No.1 seed.

SDSU will compete against Air Force or Nevada at noon in the quarterfinals.

“The biggest thing we need to do is to stay focused and not take anybody lightly,” Clements said.

“Nobody is going to give us a game and we just have to go in there and do what we did in the regular season.”

SDSU comes up short against BSU

men’s basketball Matt Kenyon Staff Writer

The San Diego State men’s basketball team fell to Boise State University in its last regular season game of the year on Saturday. This is the first time in school history the Aztecs lost to the Broncos, with a final score of 69-65.

Sophomore guard Derrick Marks led the Broncos with 27 points, 22 of which came in the second half, and six assists. Sophomore guard Anthony Drmic added 23 points, including 12 points from downtown. They were the only Boise State players to score more than six points.

Junior guard Xavier Thames led

the Aztecs with 18 points after scoring only two points in the first half.

Senior guard Chase Tapley added 17 points while junior guard Jamaal Franklin came through with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Tapley only needs seven more points to tie for the fourth highest scorer in Aztec history.

The Aztecs struggled in the first half, shooting only 25.9 percent from the field, and made no threes on seven attempts.

Although they were able to rally and shoot 53.6 percent in the second half, the Aztecs had too many mistakes to overcome. On 10 turnovers in the game, they only amounted to eight total assists.

Despite never leading the game, the

Aztecs cut the deficit to three points on four occasions in the second half, three of which followed clutch baskets from Tapley. Throughout the game, the only time the Aztecs were down by three and had possession of the ball was after a Thames steal with 23 seconds left on the clock in the second half, but their following offensive set was thwarted by a blocked shot by none other than Marks, who also snagged nine boards.

The Aztecs and Broncos are split 1-1 against each other this year and are also tied for fourth place in the Mountain West. The teams will meet again in the first round of the MW Tournament play on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

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Volume 99, issue 84 | MONday, MARCH 11, 2013

Making a deal with the devil fiction

Max Saucedo Staff Writer

The guards approached cell B-48 and surrounded the door. Its occupant, a sleeping mass under a blanket, did not stir. The lead guard rapped his club on the door and peered into the window.

As he did, the man inside swung his hand up in a one-fingered salute.

“That’s it,” the guard snarled.

Swinging the door open, he swung his club at the folds beneath the blanket.

As the man cried out, the guard kicked him out of the bed before tossing him a pair of handcuffs.

“Let’s go McCoy. Warden wants to see you. Put em’ on and, this time, no funny business.”

The man smirked and handcuffed himself before being led away by the guards.

Warden Prentiss Sharp dabbed his forehead as the thick Florida air threatened to soak his suit with sweat.

But it wasn’t just that making him perspire. He was nervous. His guest, tall with charcoal skin, was seemingly untouched by the heat, even in his suit. He merely sat in the corner unfazed. There was a knock on the door, followed by a gruff voice: “Prisoner McCoy to see you sir.”

The door was pushed open and the unkempt, handcuffed Anderson McCoy stumbled in. Warden Sharp dismissed the guard.

“Please make yourself comfortable Mr. McCoy,” Sharp said.

McCoy remained standing, staring intently at the warden. He inclined his head when he noticed the man in the corner.

Sharp shook it off. As the doors closed, he opened the file before him.

“Anderson McCoy, born May 3, 1972 in Dade County, Fla. Good grades, went to West Point, served with distinction in the Fifth Infantry Division. Saw combat in the Gulf, as well as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Cross-trained in jungle environment. Eventually rose to the rank of staff sergeant before your incident. After which, you were

court-martialed and busted down to private again. Such a fall from grace in such short time. And you’ve been with us ever since.” He looked up with a smile, dripping with oily charm.

“Did I miss anything?”

“I’m a Libra,” McCoy muttered stoically.

Sharp glared at McCoy and closed the file.

“Regardless, it’s not your past I’m concerned with. It’s your current predicament. A search conducted of your cell uncovered illegal substances, a finding the parole board will most likely find disturbing, to say the least.”

McCoy shrugged.

“You planted that stuff, Sharp. No one’s going to believe it.”

“Oh, I think they will, especially when they read all the sworn statements from the guards,” Sharp uttered with a menace as he leaned forward.

“I could add on at the very least five years to your sentence. At the least.

At the most, you’ll be here until you’re a rotting old man with no teeth left you son of a—” Sharp was interrupted when his guest rose suddenly from his seat, surprising McCoy, who responded with a cry. The guest clamped down on McCoy’s shoulders hard, pressing him back into his seat. In a deathly whisper like scraping gravel on concrete, he said: “What Prentiss is trying to say, Mr. McCoy, is that because of this recent development, it is in your best interest to cooperate with us.”

McCoy eyed the man warily. “Who are you?”

The man leaned back and folded his arms. His voice was filled with venom and power. “My name is Victor Pressly.

But, as far as you’re concerned, I could be the devil himself.”

McCoy sat back.

“I’ve heard that name before. You ran that company out of business a while back.”

“Regardless of what you’ve heard of me before, I can guarantee you it is irrelevant to your current plot. I’m a

businessman first and foremost. But I find myself in the situation of looking for a man of your … talents. I can offer you a life outside these walls,” Pressly said.

McCoy scoffed. “Living in here means I’m still living. With you, who knows what my odds are.”

“Such a narrow attitude, McCoy. Of course you’re free to decline my offer, in which case you’ll be returned safely to your cell.” Sharp interjected.

“I choose that option.” McCoy quietly intoned.

Sharp shuffled some papers.

Pressly rose and walked around the seated McCoy. “Of course, prison populations being what they are these days, who knows how you will fare after today?

A drop in the water, inmate’s violent tendencies, a lazy guard. All the difference between life and death in here.”

McCoy shook his head in disbelief.

“You’re joking. Who do you think you are, huh? This is America, but you people in charge think you can trample on those without any power, or worse—any hope.”

“America is what I say it is, Mr. McCoy. Because, right now, the America you live in is a 6-by-8 foot slab of concrete—and I control all 30,000 of them in this prison. Mr. Pressly is offering you a way out, for a very reasonable favor.”

McCoy leaned forward. His voice was deathly quiet.

“Then do me a favor.”

“I’m listening,” Sharp sniffed.

“Prisoner #3211964. Get him out of here. I don’t care how you do it, but if you give your word, then I’m all yours.”

Sharp glanced up at Pressly, who gave an ever-so-slight nod.

“I’ll do what I can, McCoy.” “What do you need Pressly?”

McCoy queried.

“I need you to take a god damn shower first.”

A wry smile spread across McCoy’s face.

“You had me at ‘rotting old man,’ gentlemen.”

SEE YOU IN VEGAS!

HOROSCOPE

by Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services

Today’s Birthday (3/11/13) - With the New Moon in Pisces today, consider where you’d like to be in a year. Home life has your focus until June, when adventure calls. Roll with financial changes; travel and education now lead to career results later. Grow your skills, and follow a dream.

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 - Not everything is perfect, but you can ride out the bumps with grace. There’s room for romance, when you think about it. Follow a person who cares about you. Consider new options.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - New opportunities to complete upsets emerge this coming week, especially in terms of romance. Use your emotional powers. And put a sweet spin on your sales pitch.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 - Your treasure is at home. Share feelings with your partner and be rewarded. You bring out the best in each other. There’s a completion and a new beginning of a spiritual nature.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - Your fears are not necessarily real. Have someone listen to them, then step beyond your comfort zone to discover something surprising. It’s a good time to fix things.

Everything gets worked out.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - A change of procedures may be in order, but that’s no problem. You’re brilliant. The money’s there, but don’t get pushy. Do the math, and stick to the rules. There’s a lucky development.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - You can do it, with their help. Even work seems like fun now. Study with passion,

renewed excitement and enthusiasm.

Working at home increases your benefits.

Repeat strategies that worked before. Accept encouragement.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 New data support your intentions, and there’s more work coming in. Love is the bottom line; communicate this. Assign a designated driver before, and take it to the top. Don’t overextend. Re-evaluate what you have.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 Choose your battles well. Accept a challenge, or an excellent opportunity. Keep track of what you’re learning. Fix things up the way you’ve always wanted. Gather as much as you can. Count your blessings.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - Push past old barriers and gain career stature with a surge of energy. Don’t give up.

You’ve got the right stuff. Discover another way to save. Revise your routine with new options. A social event sparks romance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - You have the power to succeed. Review your budget. Send out feelers. The New Moon in Pisces could inspire new income. Play an ace you’ve kept hidden. Go for the gold!

Don’t touch savings, though.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - The more, the merrier. Intimidate the competition with your great attitude.

Compromise to make sure. Go the extra mile for your friends. Run reality checks. Buy love. Take time to be certain and make the commitment.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - Arguing doesn’t work so well in the heat of the game. Debate could actually be fun, if you keep it light. Let a common vision inspire.

Pursue personal goals. Keep the faith. You’re gaining wisdom. Proceed with caution. ©2013, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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