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‘Confessions’ page sparks controversy campus

Hannah Beausang Senior Staff Writer

The “SDSU Confessions” Facebook page has received much attention in recent weeks, generating discussions on privacy and freedom of speech.

As a public forum, “SDSU Confessions” compiles anonymous submissions about college qualms, San Diego State culture and young adult insecurities intermingled with posts about drug use, alcohol consumption and sex.

There is no way for the posts to be removed without going through the administrator. Facebook does, however, let users report individual comments for harassment, providing another method/option for the eventual removal of comments.

SDSU’s Student Life and Leadership spoke out about the page, advocating its removal by arguing the “confessions” can potentially reflect negatively on both SDSU’s student body and the university’s overall reputation.

Assistant Student Life Adviser, Richard Eberheart said his organization received calls urging the removal of the page.

“There’s privacy and confidentially issues … Posts are potentially exposed to the whole world,” Eberheart said. “It creates a negative stereotype and a negative stigma around our students. We definitely have a sense of school spirit on campus and we don’t want to tarnish it with things like this.”

One of Facebook’s founding principles is to “respect privacy,” an ideal “SDSU Confessions” can potentially violate.

In an online interview, the anonymous administrator of “SDSU Confessions” said the page is meant to create a place for students to voice unique viewpoints and ideas.

This type of unidentified posting allows for a sense of anonymity among users, empowering them to post things they may not be willing to admit otherwise. With this policy, there is potential for statements or confessions to emerge that could be detrimental to a person’s reputation.

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paige nelson , photo editor A Facebook page allows anonymous users to post “confessions.”

SDSU community members have requested the page be deactivated.

The administrator said after receiving complaints from individuals affected negatively by posts, posting policies were adapted in an attempt to better protect privacy.

“We had a very hands-off, laissez-faire style of management where anything and everything was posted,” the administrator said. “People, quickly seeing that one person was being called out and called a slut, began to jump in and do the same thing to others … But we now censor the names to the point where it would be difficult for someone to find this person, unless they were highly nosy.”

The administrator said taking the page down would be a direct violation of freedom of speech.

“The very idea is anti-American,” the administrator said. “Any institution that doesn’t give me the right to speak my mind, especially when I pay for it, is immoral.”

Jon Moffat of Cyber Education Consulting said the idea of the page is protected by free speech laws, but there are other aspects of the page that could pose a problem. Moffat said the confessions and comments may reflect negatively on students in future endeavors.

“The way the site’s set up now is public,” Moffat said. “Do you realize that employers can search your name and public comments? Just because the world doesn’t seem to know about your SDSU confession right now doesn’t necessarily mean that will last forever.”

Professor-in-residence at the University of San Diego School of Law Junichi Semitsu addressed the Facebook privacy.

Semitsu said that because “SDSU

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Confessions” is on Facebook and does not claim to be directly affiliated with the university, SDSU administrators will most likely face difficulty in trying to remove the page. Although the speech is related to SDSU, it could be taking place off campus, where the university has no jurisdiction.

The First Amendment does protect speech that is considered harsh, even if someone is voicing speech that may be unpopular.

An individual post must meet specific criteria in order to be considered an actual defamatory claim.

If a public post directly identifies or depicts an individual and falsely describes them, legality issues can arise. To have a legal case, an Internet Protocol address that could directly trace the original poster—not the administrator—would have to be obtained. This would not likely result in an overall removal of the site, but a direct suit against the poster, if their identity was revealed.

“There is a counter-balancing First Amendment interest at stake,” Semitsu said. “The Supreme Court has said that anonymous speech is protected speech.”

Semitsu said that in past cases, the Supreme Court has ruled that the best solution to fighting bad speech is to counter with good speech rather than resorting to censorship.

“I’m hoping that if there are specific posts that have really angered the campus, the campus ultimately could respond in a way that creates a culture not contributing to this website and hopefully it will go away on its own,” Semitsu said.

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Earlier this week, North Korea’s nuclear strike threat on the U.S. proved to be futile. However, South Korea and Japan are still at risk of missile attack.

According to Reuters, North Korea’s military is larger in both troops and equipment than South Korea’s. North Korea has approximately 1.2 million soldiers, while South Korea only has 640,000.

Although North Korea’s military may be substantially larger, it is incapable of fighting sustained battles because of scarce resources, according to Reuters.

North Korea has concentrated on nuclear weapons and ballistic missile technology rather than running a conventional military.

“A conventional military is very costly, and overwhelmingly so for North Korea. It quickly becomes a money fight and North Korea cannot win that,” head of the Korea Defence Network Shin

In-kyun told Reuters.

In December, a defense policy statement from South Korea stated North Korea’s frontline artillery is capable of launching shells on Seoul, South Korea’s capital.

North Korea’s vast amount of weaponry includes an arsenal of intermediate range missiles, some of which can launch more than 4,100 miles, according to The Huffington Post. This puts South Korea, Japan and Guam within range.

North Korea has also shown limited capabilities in cyber and submarine warfare along with attacks on communication and utility networks in the South, according to Reuters.

Last Thursday’s threat of a nuclear strike against the U.S. provoked questions about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

Reuters states that though North Korea claims to have developed a miniaturized nuclear weapon, experts say the country is years away from being able to harm the U.S.

Construction Beat

The Steel frame of Nasatir and Storm Hall has been placed. The project aims to be finished by August 2014.

Members of the San Diego State community celebrated the halfway point of the renovation for Nasatir and Storm halls with a topping out ceremony for the project on Friday.

Topping out generally represents a milestone in construction projects. This particular ceremony signified completed construction of the project’s steel frame by placing the final beam.

As in a similar ceremony for the Aztec Student Union, a group of people signed the final beam before it was hoisted atop the renovation site.

Among those who signed were Charles and Chinyeh Hostler, whose most recent contribution to SDSU was a $3 million donation to the College of Arts and Letters in December.

As a token of appreciation for the couple’s support of SDSU, the west building of Storm Hall will be named after Charles Hostler. The original buildings’ names come from SDSU professor emeriti Abraham

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Nasatir and Alvena Storm, both of whom joined the SDSU faculty in the 1920s.

With the final beam placed, efforts for the next few months will include placing drywall, installing windows and doors and constructing the roofing. According to SDSU NewsCenter, now that the majority of framing and electrical work is finished, the next major step for the project will be pouring concrete floors in the lecture halls.

Energy-saving windows and a special coating on the exterior of the buildings mean the new Nasatir and Storm halls will be more sustainable than their predecessors. Additionally, the completed buildings will be wheelchair accessible, with elevators, ramps and door operators.

Renovation plans also include two additional lecture halls, one with 275 seats and the other with 475.

The $73 million project, which is mostly state-funded, began in June and is scheduled for completion in August 2014.

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hollywood happenings Tori Haynes Staff Writer

Brooke Schlyer Staff Writer

Celebrity of the Week This weekend, Justin Timberlake hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the fifth time, an honor few other celebrities have attained since the show began 38 years ago. “Saturday Night Live” fans were in for quite a show as a few “SNL” alumni popped up throughout the night. Timberlake opened up the show with a monologue about joining the most “exclusive” club in New York City—the “Five-Timers Club,”—a group of celebrities who have hosted the show at least five times. As Timberlake left the stage, he entered the club and the skit began.

First, Timberlake was greeted by Paul Simon, who introduces him to the other members of the club, including Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks and Candice Bergen. Throughout the skit, each member revealed benefits of being in the club, such as free food, drinks and entertainment provided by current and past “SNL” cast members.

Timberlake, was also the musical guest for the show, performed “Mirrors” and was joined by Jay-Z for their song “Suit & Tie.” Fans of the show seemed to love his performance and even commented that he should join the cast.

Romance Kate Middleton’s sister, Pippa, was

caught locking lips and taking pictures with boyfriend and London stockbroker Nico Jackson on a ski lift while vacationing in St. Moritz. According to British tabloids, the duo met a year ago while skiing in Switzerland. Perhaps the couple was celebrating a oneyear anniversary. During their trip, they hit the slopes and even competed in a cross-country ski race.

Model Elle Macpherson and billionaire real estate developer Jeff Soffer are engaged again. Let us explain: The two were engaged last year but Macpherson called it all off because she still had feelings for her ex Arpad Busson. The on-and-off-again couple reportedly got back together after Soffer survived a helicopter crash and Macpherson decided to give the romance another try. Access Hollywood was the first to break the buzz worthy news that’s now flooding the Internet.

Pi Beta Phi sorority. She met her current husband on the set of “Pearl Harbor” in 2001 and the two co-starred together in 2003 for “Dare Devil.”

She has three children and was commended for her striking beauty at the 2013 Oscars.

A. Scarlett Johansson B. Jennifer Aniston C. Jennifer Garner D. Halle Berry 2. As a child star on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” this actor lived with his co-star’s family for a short period of time. His nickname in school was “Trouble,” also an appropriate name to describe his heartthrob role in “Crazy Stupid Love.”

A. Ryan Gosling B. Tony Lucca C. Justin Timberlake D. Steve Carell

Sightings Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth, had courtside seats at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the L.A. Lakers game last weekend.

The couple joined the thousands of screaming fans when the Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 118-116.

“Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively accompanied her husband, Ryan Reynolds, at the premiere of his animated film, “The Croods,” in New York City on Sunday. The two were all smiles as they posed on the red carpet.

3. This country singer married his high school sweetheart when he was 24 years old. He got into singing when he was just 14 after being inspired while watching the Academy of Country Music Awards. He’s known as one of today’s biggest country singers—with hits such as “Dirt Road Anthem,”—and performed at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista last September.

A. Luke Bryan B. Tim McGraw C. Eric Church D. Jason Aldean

Trivia 1. This actress is a national member of

4. This American actress and singer has made appearances on shows such

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HEY! LISTEN! The undead were spotted on campus Monday promoting the release of “Evil Dead,” a remake of Sam Raimi’s campy cult classic horror flick.

While there’s no Bruce Campbell—though he gave the project his stamp of approval—the film looks gross, terrifying and certainly awesome. This serious remake has us hoping for a less-than-serious reimagining of “Evil Dead II.” Groovy.

Many feel Justin Timberlake’s music since his departure from N’Sync has markedly improved. It has been desribed as both true and real, or, trill.

as “Drake & Josh,” “The O.C.,” and “How I Met Your Mother.”

Although she doesn’t sing country music, she loves it. She previously dated David Henrie of “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

A. Lucy Hale B. Selena Gomez C. Ashley Tisdale D. Jamie Spears 5. This celebrity started her career

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doing stand-up comedy, but is now a best-selling author and a well-known TV talk show host. She’s best known for her self-criticizing humor and sarcastic commentary. She previously dated rapper 50 Cent.

A. Kelly Ripa B. Ellen DeGeneres C. Chelsea Handler D. Giuliana Rancic

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MWC Tournament preview men’s basketball

Terence Chin Staff Writer

University of New Mexico Lobos 26-5 (13-3), No. 1 in the Mountain West The Lobos are the 2013 Mountain West Conference regular-season champions. They had an outstanding season, losing just three conference games in addition to going undefeated at home in conference play. All eyes will be on junior point guard Kendall Williams, who finished the season averaging 14 points and five assists per game, in addition to being named the MWC Player of the Year. The Lobos will face the winner of Nevada/ Wyoming in their opening round on Wednesday.

Colorado State Rams 24-7 (11-5), No. 2 in the Mountain West Colorado State may have been one of the league’s most surprising teams. Senior center Colton Iverson made the first team All-Mountain West and was also named the MWC Newcomer of the Year. After leading the conference in scoring, Colorado State will not be an easy out for any team in this tournament.

The Rams will face No. 7 Fresno State—whom they beat twice this season—in their opening round game.

UNLV Rebels 23-8 (10-6), No. 3 in the Mountain West The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is loaded with talent in both its front and backcourt.

Senior point guard Anthony Marshall led the Rebels and the MWC with 5.9 assists per game, while freshman forward Anthony Bennett had a breakout year, averaging 15.9 points and 8.1

rebounds per game en route to being named the MWC Freshman of the Year. The Rebels will face No. 6 Air Force Academy in its first round game.

San Diego State Aztecs 21-9 (97), No. 4 in the Mountain West Despite finishing fourth in the MWC, it wouldn’t be such a dangerous pick to select SDSU to make it back to the tournament finals again. The Aztecs have plenty of previous success in this tournament, winning two MWC tournament championships during the last four seasons.

Although junior guard Jamaal Franklin didn’t repeat as the MWC Player of the Year, he’s still a very dangerous player teams will look out for after being named to the first team All-Mountain West for a seond consecutive year. As the fourth seed, SDSU will face Boise State in its opening round game.

Boise State Broncos 21-9 (9-7), tied for No. 4 in the Mountain West The Broncos certainly improved this season and the college basketball world has taken notice.

As of now, Boise State is one of college basketball’s few teams on the bubble to make it to the Big Dance. The team has one of the league’s most dynamic backcourts, with sophomores Anthony Drmic and Derrick Marks, who combine for 33.6 points per game and have both been named second-team All-Mountain West.

Air Force Falcons 17-12 (8-8), No. 6 in the Mountain West The Falcons are out of NCAA Tournament contention unless they somehow win the MWC Tournament. They had an average season of 8-8 in MWC play, but defeated New Mexico, UNLV and SDSU. Senior guard Michael Lyons has been carrying the

Falcons after leading the MWC in scoring this season. After splitting the season series with UNLV, Air Force will need to get by UNLV one more time in the first round to stay alive.

Fresno State Bulldogs 11-18 (511), No. 7 in the Mountain West This was the Bulldogs’ first regular season in the MWC and it’s been rough. The Bulldogs were led by junior guard Tyler Johnson, who was named to the honorable mention All-Mountain West team. Fresno State has the tough task of facing No. 2 seed Colorado State in its opening round game.

Franklin, Tapley gain All-MW honors

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Ryan Schuler Sports Editor

San Diego State men’s basketball junior guard Jamaal Franklin and senior Chase Tapley were named to the All-Mountain West team, the league announced Monday.

Franklin was selected to the first team for the second consecutive season, joining Brandon Heath and Kawhi Leonard as the only Aztecs to be named to the first team twice.

Franklin scored in double digits in

each of the 16 conference games and recorded a double-double in six of the 16 conference games. Franklin finished first in the conference in defensive rebounds (7.31), second in total rebounding (9), tied for second in steals (1.56) and third in scoring (16.8).

Tapley was named to the third team. This is the second time Tapley has been named to the All-MW team.

Tapley finished the conference season ranked fifth in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.13) and seventh in assists (3.06).

University of Wyoming Cowboys 1812 (4-12), No. 8 in the Mountain West The Cowboys opened their season strong before conference play. Teams initially thought the Cowboys were for real until they collapsed, going 4-12 in MWC play. They were led by senior guard Luke Martinez before his indefinite suspension at the start of conference play. Teams will look out for senior forward Leonard Washington after being named to the MWC All-Defensive Team and making third-team AllMountain West. The Cowboys defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 85-81 in the opening round of the tournament. Wyoming will face New Mexico today.

Nevada Wolf Pack 12-18 (3-13), No. 9 in the Mountain West The Wolf Pack had the hardest time adjusting to the MWC this season. After a winning season playing in the Western Athletic Conference, they struggled going 3-13 in conference play. The Wolf Pack fell to Wyoming last night.

As a result, their tournament is now over.

Junior guard Jamaal Franklin was named first team AllMountain West for the second consecutive season.

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SDSU to face Boise State in opening round men’s basketball

Terence Chin Staff Writer

Aztecs: The San Diego State backcourt played an exceptional regular-season finale, despite falling 69-65 to Boise State on Saturday.

Senior guard Chase Tapley, junior guard Jamaal Franklin and junior guard Xavier Thames combined for 50 of the Aztecs’ 65 points, while grabbing 20 of the team’s 32 rebounds. Thames led the team in scoring with 18 points, while Franklin recorded his 12th double-double of the season, finishing with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Broncos: Sophomore guards Derrick Marks and Anthony Drmic went on a tear as they defeated the Aztecs in the final regular-season game. The two combined for 50 of the Broncos’ 69 points, with Marks recording 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Drmic shot 4 of 9 from 3-point range against the Aztecs. He is currently No. 5 in the conference in 3-point shooting percentage.

Edge: Aztecs Frontcourt Aztecs: The Aztecs frontcourt play has been questionable for most of this

season. Against Boise State, senior forward DeShawn Stephens finished with five points and three rebounds, while sophomore forward JJ O’Brien finished with just four points and one rebound. If the Aztecs hope to pull off a win against Boise in their third meeting this season, the frontcourt must step up and have a better performance this time around than they did on Saturday.

Broncos: Last meeting, it seemed as if senior center Kenny Buckner was only on the court for one reason: rebounds. He finished with no points, but recorded 11 rebounds against the Aztecs, matching a season high. While the Broncos made it obvious they were running the offense through their backcourt, the Aztecs frontcourt must not sleep on Buckner or the Broncos’ frontcourt. Four of Buckner’s 11 rebounds were offensive.

past accomplishments, it’s safe to predict the Aztecs will make deep run in the conference tournament.

Broncos: In his third season as the head coach of Boise State, Leon Rice has improved his team since last year.

The Broncos were just 3-11 in MW play last season. This season, Rice’s team has as many wins as the Aztecs with identical overall and conference records.

Edge: Aztecs Intangibles Aztecs: Last season, the Aztecs defeated the Broncos during the first round of the MW tournament on a Franklin 3-point shot at the buzzer. The Aztecs have reached the MW tournament finals the last four seasons. After learning from previous successes, this team understands what it takes to make a deep run in the conference tournament

Edge: Even Coaching Aztecs: Head coach Steve Fisher finished 21-9 overall this season and 9-7 in conference play. It’s rare to see his team lose back-to-back games, but it has happened twice already this season. As of now, Fisher has the Aztecs tied at No. 4 with the Broncos in the Mountain West Conference. Because of Fisher’s coaching experience and

Broncos: Despite having the same record as SDSU, Boise State lacks experience playing in this tournament while being on neutral ground. It’s hard to see the Broncos beating the Aztecs in two consecutive games.

Edge: Aztecs Prediction SDSU 60, Boise State 57

Senior guard James Rahon will be playing in his final Mountain West Conference Tournament this week.

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SDSU grabs two wins at Fresno State Classic softball

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Facing three ranked teams in the most competitive tournament of the season, the Aztecs finished 2-3 in the Fresno State Classic. The Aztecs now stand at 12-12 of the season.

Game 1: SDSU 7, Iowa State 4 (9 inn.)

The Aztecs won their most dramatic game of the season against Iowa State (10-10), thanks to the hot bat of sophomore outfielder Kayla Jordan, who blasted a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to kick the tournament off with an Aztec victory. Senior pitcher Rebecca Arbino dominated the mound, throwing a no-hitter through 6 1/3 innings, until Cyclones senior pitcher Tori Torrescano hit

a solo home run to tie the game at 1-1. The game continued through the eighth inning using the international tiebreaker rule as both teams scored runs. Things became tense for the Aztecs in the ninth inning, when Torrescano hit another home run, scoring two runs to give the Cyclones the 4-2 lead. Jordan answered the challenge in the bottom of the ninth with her grand slam. Arbino struck out a career high 15 batters, which tied her for second most in school history.

Game 2: No. 9/8 Oregon 3, SDSU 2 The Aztecs continually fought against a nationally ranked team, but couldn’t quite seal the win.

University of Oregon junior infielder Courntey Ceo scored the game-winning run off a drag bunt single to give the Ducks (21-4) the win. After trailing 2-

0 in the third inning, senior pitcher Kamerin May hit a single that brought in freshman utility Leia Ruiz. Sophomore outfielder Kayla Jordan also scored on a heads-up running play to tie the game, but the Ducks escaped the inning without further harm.

Freshman left-hander Danielle O’Toole gave up 10 hits and three runs (two earned) in 6.2 innings.

Game 3: No. 6/6 University of California 1, SDSU 0 In arguably the quietest game for the Aztecs, the team fell to another ranked team in another close match-up. The Aztecs had a chance early in the game, with the help of a leadoff triple by junior utility Lorena Bauer in the bottom of the second, but could not get her across. The Golden Bears answered in the top of the seventh when freshman outfielder

Khala Taylor singled home Cal senior pitcher Jolene Henderson to secure the win.

Game 4: SDSU 7, Saint Mary’s 0 The Aztecs got back on the winning track, shutting out Saint Mary’s. O’Toole (5-5) pitched one of her best games of the season, only allowing four hits in the complete game shutout. SDSU silenced the Gaels in the third inning, scoring five runs. In one of her hottest games at the plate, Jordan was 2 for 4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and two runs scored to lead the Aztecs.

Game 5: No. 23/rv Oregon State 9, SDSU 5 The first inning looked promising for the Aztecs, with all signs pointing toward SDSU’s first win against a ranked team. Bauer started the charge for the Aztecs,

singling up the middle to score Jordan and junior utility Katie Mathis to give the Aztecs the early lead at 2-0. In the fourth, Mathis doubled to score redshirt freshman outfielder Victoria Kobold, who reached base on a walk. The Aztecs were closer and closer, until the Beavers (20-4) broke the game open, scoring eight runs in the fourth inning. Ar-

Up next: The Aztecs play seven games in the next five days, including the San Diego Classic II, which begins on Thursday.

Aztecs struggle on the road against Arkansas baseball Alex Riggins Staff Writer

The San Diego State baseball team travelled to Fayetteville, Ark. last weekend to challenge No. 16 University of Arkansas for the first four games of an eight-game road trip. Head coach Tony Gwynn didn’t make the trip with the team because of health concerns.

SDSU’s feast-or-famine season continued on the trip, as the Razorbacks defeated the Aztecs in all four games. It’s the fourth series out of five this season that have ended in a sweep.

SDSU won all three games against both University of San Diego and Seton Hall University. It lost all four against Oregon State and Arkansas, and split a two-game series with University of Santa Clara.

Thursday night, the Aztecs lost, despite a complete game pitching performance by Michael Cederoth.

Arkansas scored just twice against Cederoth, but a trio of Razorback pitchers held the Aztecs scoreless to record the 2-0 win.

Friday night, the Aztecs lost 43 when Arkansas’ Joe Serrano hit a walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The Aztecs and Razorbacks played a double-header on Saturday, with Arkansas beating SDSU 8-2 in the first game and 4-1 in the second game.

But the star of the game was Arkansas left fielder Joe Serrano, who came to bat with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning against Aztec reliever Justin Hepner.

Hepner put down Arkansas 1-2-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning, and got the first two outs of the ninth inning on a strikeout and a groundout.

But Serrano tagged him for a home run to left field with two outs that gave Arkansas the walk-off victory.

Game of the series Friday night’s walk-off home run trumps the pitcher’s duel on Thursday for two reasons: walk-off home runs are rare in college baseball, and it was SDSU’s best offensive output of the series.

Sophomore left fielder Matt Muñoz’s first career home run, a two-run shot in the second inning, gave the Aztecs the lead early in the game. Second baseman Tim Zier scored from first on a double by Jake Romanski in the fifth inning.

Player of the series No player from either team had particularly eye-popping numbers.

Both Serrano and Arkansas right fielder Tyler Spoon hit home runs in the series. Spoon’s home run in the first game of Saturday’s double-header was his third of the year. Spoon went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBIs in the 8-2 win.

For the Aztecs, Muñoz provided the only real offensive highlight with his two-run home run.

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Sophomore outfielder Greg Allen had one of SDSU’s two runs in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader.

Pitcher of the series Cederoth fell to 1-2 on the season, but pitched about as well as he could without getting a win on Thursday evening. He pitched a complete game (eight innings) while giving up just three hits, three walks and two runs,

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while striking out seven.

After giving up both runs in the third inning, Cederoth was perfect for the rest of the game, not allowing a single base runner during the last five innings.

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Spring break requires planning, not procrastination

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travel & adventure Bridget Chapman Staff Writer

Procrastinating on a research paper is understandable. Waiting the night before to plan a spring break trip is not. It’s essential to start spring break preparations early to ensure an enjoyable and affordable trip. Students can choose from many locations, but I recommend Las Vegas, Palm Springs or Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Las Vegas provides the party atmosphere, unforgettable memories and maybe a new tattoo. Palm Springs offers relaxation and sun-kissed skin. AnzaBorrego is ideal for students seeking adventure and fitness in the wilderness.

No matter what the destination, a successful spring break comes from productive planning.

The budget can have wiggle room, but should remain set in stone for the most part. The trip should work with the budget and not the other way around. A great way to stay on track is to use finite cash to avoid overspending with credit cards.

First step: budget Avoid post-spring break empty pockets and ramen noodle diets by setting a budget. Prioritize which expenses are necessary and which are luxuries. Don’t forget to factor in all parts of the trip that will cost money, such as gas, food and tips.

San Diego State kinesiology freshman Lauren Zubick said students should put aside money to do a unique activity while on spring break.

“If somewhere tropical, I’d want to go scuba diving,” Zubick said.

Second step: accommodations

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While in Las Vegas and Palm Springs, a hotel is the best option. Anza-Borrego is ideal for camping. Waiting until the last minute to book a room can result in squishing into a car overnight or shuddering in the corner of a cheesy motel, fearing an encounter with a cockroach.

To maintain frugality, it’s important to overlook the popular appeal of most resorts. For example, people often boast about the amenities the Bellagio offers.

Instead of staying somewhere with excessive features you likely won’t use, stay at a lesser-known hotel in close proximity. This way, everyone can sleep soundly at an affordable price.

When searching for a hotel, look at a map of all of the options.

Examine all the rooms each hotel offers, as well as the pricing. Be sure to check for deals and call the hotel clerks to see if they can help. If traveling in a group of 10 or more, it’s worth the call to the front desk to inquire about group rates. Most of the time, newer hotels have deals so they can attract customers. Check hotel reviews on websites such as tripadvisor.com.

SDSU business sophomore Shelby Manning said the hotel is the most important part of a trip.

“You need to know if the area you’re staying in is safe or not,” Manning said.

She also recommended travelers to research hotel amenities so they know what to pack.

Third step: traveling methods Anza-Borrego and Palm Springs are each about two hours away from San Diego, so driving is the easiest transportation. Maximize the passenger-to-car ratio so gas money can be divided. Also account for traffic and rest stops.

As for Las Vegas, flying and driving are both viable options.

CheapOair.com offers competitive flight rates.

According to FareCompare.com Wednesday is the cheapest day for domestic flights and Tuesday is the best day to purchase tickets.

SDSU nursing junior Tim Boehr said students should purchase plane tickets during the fall semester so they can get better deals and save spending money during the spring. He said it’s important to be prepared for all potential situations if driving.

The drive to Las Vegas from

San Diego is about five hours, so it’s definitely accomplishable. If the vehicle driven gets about 30 miles to the gallon, the round trip will cost about $100. Base the decision to drive or fly off of the number of people in the car, the trip budget and personal value of time.

Fourth step: activities Las Vegas offers more than getting drunk and roaming the strip. Palm Springs doesn’t end with its pool lounging. AnzaBorrego doesn’t revolve solely around hiking sprees. Set an agenda for each day. Of course you can improvise a little, but having plans will prevent you from impulse spending.

Visitors should take advantage of both tourist and local attractions.

Groups should discuss desired activities and financial priorities.

Las Vegas has Fremont Street, a plethora of shows, a night tour of the strip, a shark dive, a cluster of night clubs and much more.

Palm Springs offers museums, Palm Canyon, breathtaking golf resorts, various scenic canyons to hike, Moorten Botanical Garden, Smoke Tree Stables and excellent shopping.

Anza-Borrego has miles of hiking trails and plenty of space for all-terrain vehicles and biking.

The area is also close to Julian, which offers wine tours and the famous Julian apple pie.

Fifth step: enjoy A plan helps guide the activities and the budget, but don’t feel too restricted. Spring break is a reward for working hard. Let loose, relax and have fun.

“I think it’s important to enjoy yourself so it gives you energy for the rest of the semester,” Boehr said.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 86

Professor highlights global issues in documentaries spotlight Rosaura Wardsworth Contributor

I’ve walked into Arts and Letters 201 more than 100 times to listen to professors drone on about a subject that has no meaning to me. However, last Friday, AL-201 was transformed into a private concert hall filled with people eager to celebrate International Women’s Day at San Diego State.

The event began with the musical stylings of Chicana and Chicano studies professor Coral MacFarlandThuet, who also makes beautiful music in her spare time. Her voice left the audience in awe and, although her songs were in Spanish, it seemed music was a language we could all understand. MacFarland-Thuet sang a plethora of songs, including “Las manos de mi madre,” “La bruja” and “Alfosina y el mar.” Each song was very different, but they all had the same underlying message: Women are powerful and strong. The final and most uplifting song was “Gracias a la vida,” which means “thanks to life,” Coral brought some audience members to their feet cheering for more.

But I doubt anyone was prepared for the speaker to come. Kum-Kum Bhavnani walked into the room with such authority and composure that it was hard to take your eyes off of her for even a second. Bhavnani made her presentation interactive and allowed the audience to engage in her research of transnational feminism.

Through her research, Bhavnani

discussed feminism from a social and global perspective which allows women across the world to perceive the struggles of their peers.

Bhavnani grew up in England, where she attended the University of Bristol and obtained her bachelor’s degree in social psychology. She then went on to Nottingham, England where she obtained her master’s degree and finished her doctorate in social and political sciences at Cambridge University. After many years in the U.K., Bhavnani was ready for a change of scenery and moved to Santa Barbara in 1991.

Soon after, Bhavnani began teaching at University of California, Santa Barbara. However, before she could start teaching her own classes, she had to study beneath another professor. Bhavnani was invited to sit in on a class about the progression of developing nations. The experience of learning about global issues in other countries sparked Bhavnani’s interest, and by the time she was allowed to teach her own classes, several of them were based around this very subject.

Bhavnani’s classes at UCSB range from Introduction to Women, Culture and Development to Critical Ethnography. But for our brief lecture at SDSU, Bhavnani focused on transnational feminism. She posed one question: “How do we communicate?” For Bhavnani, the answer was film. While at UCSB, Bhavnani lectured about global feminism and how it affected the first world; but the examples were outdated and her students pushed her to find current examples they

could all relate to and understand.

That’s when Bhavnani decided to make “The Shape of Water,” her first documentary.

“The Shape of Water” is a film that “tells the stories of powerful, imaginative and visionary women confronting the destructive development of the Third World with new cultures and a passion for change,” Bhavnani said.

The film takes place in several countries including India, Israel, Senegal, Brazil and northern India.

The film touches on issues such as female genital cutting in Senegal, the deforestation of the rain forest in Brazil and opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Not only does this documentary shed light on some of the battles women are facing worldwide, it empowers all women to start their own revolutions.

Bhavnani said she wanted to make a film instead of writing a book because “it allows you to see the look on peoples faces, to determine for yourself if they are being honest. It allows you to see what they see.”

She said that too often “we foolishly see our struggles as discrete and separate” when really, they are all connected.

Bhavnani’s 2012 film, “Nothing Like Chocolate,” covers the issues of the global chocolate industry. In the 2-minute trailer, the film states 40 percent of the world’s chocolate comes from the Ivory Coast, and nearly 100 percent of the chocolate being cultivated there is from enslaved child labor. Bhavnani’s documentary follows one man, Mott Green, who

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seeks to distribute chocolate ethically through paid labor and hard work.

She documents the hardships Green faces trying to sell his company in the U.S. and U.K. while also following some of the unethical practices of cultivating chocolate Bhavnani hopes to shift the global perspective so that people will see “first world” and “third world” problems simply as global problems

after seeing her films. Bhavnani is a powerful woman with a strong heart and a compassionate soul who aims to inspire the people around her to be more empathetic and perceptive. We were fortunate to have her speak at SDSU. To view either one of her awardnominated documentaries, visit theshapeofwatermovie.com and nothinglikechocolate.com.

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Modern transportation is awful

satire Eric Dobko

abalone, bonobo … abalone, bonobo, craisins…” We also try to distract truck drivers—the methamphetaminerailing insomniacs on the verge of unconsciousness who can flatten any surrounding cars with their 50-foot behemoths—so that they’ll take their secure grip off the wheel to playfully honk their horns. What fun! If that wasn’t enough, we even play the license plate game, where the driver attempts to prevent the car from careening off of a cliff as the passengers—upon sight of an out-of-state plate—punch his or her right arm into paralysis.

Perhaps cars have airbags installed so that players have something to hit when the game comes to an end.

With today’s technological innovation, surely we could switch to a different mode of transportation with at least a few drops of security and amusement. Sure, there are other forms of transportation, but unfortunately, they are also severely inadequate for the world of today. For nothing could be more hazardous than the current public transit system with its dreadful selection of buses, trolleys, trams and trains. Just trying to find a seat on any one of them requires playing “the floor is lava” game where you attempt to avoid a deadly sea of syringes and broken glass by hopping from one blacked-out bum to the next. Meanwhile, boredom strikes again as everyone aboard seems to be afflicted with autism. (Has it gone airborne?) Helpless to wipe the blank expressions off of their vacuous faces just to exchange a half-neighborly “hello,” it seems all passengers are celebrating another one of those days of silence. Except of course for the guy in the adjacent row, unknowingly broadcasting the latest Nickelback album from his headphones for all passengers to endure.

For these reasons and countless others, I propose the following solution to this much-dreaded journey from point A to point B. Roller coasters.

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It’s time for our primitive days of driving cars to come to an end.

Throughout this past century, our poor planet has become littered with more than a billion of these obnoxious, antiquated machines— arguably a billion too many. This overabundance of steel debris has turned our world into an immense network of superhighways, an endless concrete web that can transport you anywhere—but with seemingly no way to avert. Our switch to a better form of transportation is long overdue.

For if there was anything Henry Ford was ingenious in mass-producing, it was irony, as the car is simultaneously both the most terrifyingly treacherous and the most mundanely monotonous aspect of our lives. If we don’t repossess the peace of mind we once had, these preposterous four-wheeled rocket boxes will eventually drive society toward its very breakdown.

As the sun comes up each morning, we rise from our slumbers, adorn ourselves with clothing, stuff our gullets and start our engines. Before we’ve even awake enough to get the crust out of our eyes, we’re on the road screaming across a sea of cement at death-defying speeds, hurriedly weaving in and out of a swarm of two-ton metal behemoths, constantly inches away from total obliteration.

Even now this colossal demolition derby is taking place, like a neverending tournament of gladiatorial pinball. Yet as we fly through the air in these vehicular missiles—next to a barrage of countless others streaking past us from the complete opposite direction—nothing else in life could possibly fill us with such overwhelming boredom and malaise.

As if balancing on the constant brink of death isn’t entertaining enough, we have to fill the void by playing the “ABC game.” “Abalone …

To get our society back on track, we must harvest everything from Audis to Zipcars to accumulate the raw materials needed for a roller coaster utopia. With the minimal friction of polyurethane-coated wheels on tubular steel, this overlooked evolution in transportation can reach speeds as fast as 149.1 mph— more than double our measly 65 mph highway speed limit. If this superior agility isn’t reason enough, the roller coaster also brings forth a heightened level of security. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calculated that between 1994-2004, 462,495 people died from automobile-related accidents within the U.S. The 19942004 statistics for roller coasterrelated deaths in the U.S. racks up to just 40—less than 0.01 percent than death by the automobile. By removing the dangers of driver errors, we can make the world a safer, more efficient place. As for the public transit issue of hobos and heroin needles, a few vertical loops should take care of that.

Another major perk of the roller coaster is that it is deafeningly loud. The monotonous silence of today will soon be swept away by the adrenaline-fueled screaming of tomorrow. No longer will our socially retarded society have to stare at cellphone screens in fear of possible face-to-face conversations.

No longer will it ever be quiet enough to play mundane word games. No longer will we be forced to hear the abominable music of our neighbors … good riddance, Nickelback.

We could exist in a world where the ride to work drops at a 90degree angle, skyrockets back up and gloriously twists into an interlocking corkscrew inversion.

So let loose and throw those newly liberated hands up in the air, for never again will our arms ever grow sore—there won’t be a license plate in sight.

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Today’s Birthday (3/13/13) - Learn and study to get ahead this year. Which dream shall you turn to reality? Home temptations hold you until summer, when friendly winds blow you outside. Close financial management makes all this travel and fun possible. Bring your closest ones along.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - The Moon and Mars are in your sign today.

Delight in the moment; you’ve earned it.

Relax rigid viewpoints to enjoy it even more.

Try to attain objectivity. Make a commitment you’ll enjoy keeping.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Take on managing old problems. Whenever you’re stuck, don’t be afraid to let your partner take the lead. Provide emotional support. Listen closely to your intuition.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Not everything is what it seems. Watch out for strange requests; there’s no shame in turning them down. A little investment makes a big difference at home. Renew something that’s no longer functional.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - Good news and fresh ideas come in from far away. Listen carefully, and keep your objective in mind. It’s not a good time for travel yet; wait four days for Mercury to go direct.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Take a walk on the wild side (or at least outdoors); it will do you good. Count your winnings.

Don’t let loved ones dip into your piggy bank.

It will serve them well to earn their own keep.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - Throw yourself into a potentially explosive moment. Controversy could arise, or a brilliant scheme. If it’s too wild, it won’t

work. Stand up for what’s right. Improve your living conditions by cleaning house. Study with passion.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - You have what you need. Clear confusion before proceeding. Intuition is especially strong now. Use your head and find another way. Relax at home. Ponder someone’s advice.

Upgrade your equipment, maybe. You could trip over your own feet.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - A serendipitous moment of connection occurs. Be receptive to love. Use what you know, and be open to learning. Apply your stamp of power. Intuition steers you in the right direction. Discover another treasure.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - You’re starting to realize how much you have. It could be in a chaotic moment, with confusion reigning. Keep gathering valuable information. Let go of expectations for how it should be for a brilliant revelation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Take a theory to heart. The possibility of error is high; consider the consequences before acting. More work means more savings. Discipline is required. Make the decision intuitively. Let your work inspire you. Stash away something of value.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Explore new work possibilities. Write it all down so you don’t forget. You’re immensely popular now. Always apply yourself to your goal. Find out how much it costs, before purchasing. Let your partner lead.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 - Go out on a limb. In a blinding insight, make an investment in your career. Associates contribute ideas. Having a meticulous partner helps. Be skeptical, although you’re right on the mark. Seek imaginative new revenue sources. ©2013, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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