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Just as classes start to pick up and we start losing hair studying for midterms, spring break offers us students some much needed rest and relaxation. For most of the country, spring break means getting out of the snow and the cold and getting somewhere warmer, somewhere with palm trees. Most college students are looking for that authentic spring break experience. Luckily for us, we don’t have to go very far.

Many students are staying right in San Diego this spring, whether it’s because they can’t afford a flight home, they come from San Diego already, or they just don’t want to leave. No matter why you’re spending break here, San Diego isn’t a bad place to be.

We’ve compiled a guide to help make your “staycation” as exciting or as laid back as you want it to be. Take a day trip up to Los Angeles or down to Tijuana and get there safely.

So throw your feet up, take a load off and spray on that tanner, because you’re already in the country’s finest city. You stay classy, San Diego.

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Five ways to stay safe over break Emily Alvarenga STAFF WRITEr

San Diego isn’t necessarily the safest city, and we are well aware of that as students here at San Diego State. Now it’s time to go on spring break—we’ll be traveling to various vacation spots and having fun with our friends. But even though it should be all fun and games, we need to remember that we are in areas we aren’t familiar with and that in itself can be extremely dangerous. So here are the top five ways to stay safe during spring break.

Although we may want to be having fun on our vacation, these easy steps can help you minimize the amount of danger you are putting yourself in. By being careful and taking the extra precautions, you are less likely to be in harm’s way.

I know it’s hard to get someone to walk you everywhere you need to go, but do your best to always have at least one other person with you. There is safety in numbers and criminals are less likely to approach you if you are in a group.

To be safe you need to be aware of your surroundings. By talking on the phone you are making it so that not only you aren’t paying attention to anything but the conversation, but it also makes you an easy target.

If worst comes to worst and you need to walk alone, make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you plan to be back. Keep them updated—make sure they know you are going to be alone and that if you don’t text them when you told them you would, they should be worried.

When possible, know when you are going to have to walk at night and call up a friend and ask if they would mind accompanying you. Most don’t want to let their friends put themselves in harm’s way, but if you wait until the last minute to try and find someone, you’ll find that they’re already busy.

It’s also very important to have a plan of where you are going.

Being prepared is key.

Obviously, everyone is looking to have a good time during spring break, but there is no faster way to kill your fun than by stumbling home in a drunken stupor and getting stopped by the cops, or someone not quite as well-intentioned. Remember to drink responsibly and spring for a cab if walking home is out of the question. There’s no need to let an awesome night take a dangerous turn when there are so many other options available.

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Your break, your budget KELLY HILLOCK

SENIOR STAFF WRITER

MELISSA ARTOBELLO STAFF WRITER

Since nearly every day is like spring break in San Diego, this week-long vacation is the perfect time to indulge your classy side, or at least, pretend to be fancy and leave your messy apartment behind for a few hours. Here are some ways you can class it up, or slow it down this break.

CLASSY

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Wine tasting in Temecula Instead of Friday night’s usual ritual of $5 beer pitchers, try experiencing a variety of wines where the grapes are grown on-site. An hour’s drive on the I-15 north takes you to the Temecula Valley Wine Country, home of Southern California’s finest wineries. For a day’s getaway, you can experience nationally-recognized wines, from South Coast’s sauvignon blanc to Wilson Creek’s almond champagne. A tasting at many wineries costs $15 per person, but an alternative could be choosing a bottle of local wine and enjoying a picnic at any of the wineries’ beautiful properties. The rural landscape of Temecula offers a chance to relax with friends or a significant other for a perfect mini-getaway.

Craft Beer Are you more comfortable around trendy bearded gentlemen in plaid than a group of fancy winos? Or do you just enjoy good beer? Bottlecraft Beer Shop in North Park is a unique little shop where you can pick up just about any type of beer bottled in San Diego, and you can enjoy it right there in the shop or take in home. If you do choose to stay in the shop, try one of the ever-changing menu items, and enjoy the self-serve beer from the fridge.

Rooftop Lounge Trying to class it up? If you’re looking to impress a date and are willing to spend a little more, Andaz’s RoofTop 600 might be the place to try this spring break. Located in Downtown San Diego at 600 F St., this open lounge is a hotel pool deck by day, rooftop bar by night.

You can look out over a beautiful view of downtown San Diego, snuggle up by the COURTESY OF THINKSTOCK glass fire pits. But at $15 for a “Between the Sheets” strawberry cocktail, you might have to save up. If you want to complete the experience, check in to one of the Andaz’s many downstairs rooms.

Pub Quiz For some, a mindless night out drinking doesn’t quite fit the bill. Some people are looking for a m o r e intellectual way to spend their evening.

Every Tuesday night at Rosie O’ Grady’s, located at 3402 Adams Ave. The World’s Finest Trivia hosts a pub-quiz. You can show off your trivia skills during the four rounds of 10 mind-boggling questions or sit back and watch your best friend’s inner-nerd come out. For an added bonus, happy hour lasts all night and the hole-in-the-wall kitchen they have back by the bathrooms is pretty damn good.

Museums in Balboa Park Balboa Park offers a beautiful expanse of gardens, trails and architecture, most apt for strolling and picturetaking. However, spring break is a perfect opportunity to experience some of the many museums located in Balboa Park. For instance, the Museum of Man offers an Instruments of Torture and a beerology exhibit.

Or, to indulge your inner science geek, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center offers interactive science exhibits. For the artistically inclined, the San Diego Museum of Art has priceless works of art on display. Most museums offer student discounts and if you plan for a Tuesday visit, select museums are free for residents with a valid I.D. Dinner and a movie This tried-and-true night out remains a classic for a reason: It’s the perfect way to enjoy the company of friends and relax with America’s favorite kind of entertainment. The Cheesecake Factory, located in Fashion Valley, has the perfect ambiance for when you’re feeling fancy and in the mood for decadent dessert.

Conveniently, it’s located within walking distance to the AMC Theaters for your choice of current films. If the wait time at Cheesecake Factory is too long for your taste, Fashion Valley has a variety of different restaurants to choose from, from Stacked to P.F. Chang’s.

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Hiking Destinations Enjoy the great outdoors and beautiful scenery and get some exercise this spring break by taking a hike at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Choose from four different hiking trails. The Guy Fleming Trail is a 0.7 mile loop that takes you through diverse scenery of sandstone formations, ocean vistas, and forest. Razor Point Trail follows the Canyon of the Swifts towards the bluffs. Broken Hill Trail is the longest trail and gives you a scenic overlook of the “broken” hill. And the Beach Trail is the least scenic trail, but is the most p o p u l a r because it takes you straight to the beach and Flat Rock.

Date Night In Hell, don’t even leave the house for a day. Just have a lazy day indoors and enjoy a nice dinner and a movie with friends or a significant other. Here are some dinner/ movie combinations to help you out: “Forrest Gump” and Shrimp Scampi: This movie is a classic and obviously you have to watch it while eating some form of shrimp.

“Ratatouille” and French Onion Soup: Kick back with this cute Disney movie, and don’t even bother cooking ratatouille. Instead, try a quick French onion soup recipe.

“Listen to Your Heart” and Chicken Parmigiana: Get your heart ripped out by this romance movie and cry into a delicious chicken dish.

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Dorms close over spring break BRIANA STANLEY

Bryant said she believes the mandatory closing of the residence halls is a huge inconvenience for her.

“There should be more options for As spring break approaches, many students people who have to stay for things like at San Diego State excitedly make their that,” Bryant said. plans to vacation with their friends or go The Office of Housing Administration home to their families. Many other students does not operate temporary housing, but stay in San Diego because of obligations does offer students the option to request that require their time during break. “housing over the break” as part of their However, as people start their plans, yearly application. This means students can students living in the dorms run into one live year-round in one of the six residence inconvenient problem. halls that remain open during breaks.

Most of SDSU’s dorms close for nine days Office of Housing Administration of spring break and freshmen are on their Director Eric Hansen said that there were own to find a place to stay. All residence 690 first-time freshmen who requested halls except for Cuicacalli, University housing accommodations that remain Towers, Piedra Del Sol, and Villa Alvarado open over the break will close. Between for this school 4p.m. on Friday, year. He said all March 28 and 4p.m. students were easily on Sunday, April “All of my family is accommodated 6, students are not back home, I don’t because the capacity allowed access to of the four open their dorm rooms. have any family out buildings is more Hospitality here.” than 1,800 beds. and tourism -Rose Bryant Bryant said she management found this option to freshman Rose be inaccessible.

Bryant is from “I planned on Kennebunkport, (requesting housing Maine and currently over the break) because I had to come back resides in Chapultepec Hall. She is on the for winter break, but the process is too long Women’s Lacrosse Team at SDSU and has and difficult because they needed so many to stay local to attend games and practices. things,” Bryant said. “So I ended up staying Unfortunately, staying in her dorm is not with one of the girls on the team for winter an option. break.”

Being from Maine, Bryant has found it Hansen said the cost of living on campus difficult to make arrangements for a place is not influenced by whether or not your to stay during break. dorm stays open during breaks.

“All of my family is back home,” she said.

“There is not currently a price differential “I don’t have any family out here.” for the halls that remain open over the break On Fridays, she has class and lacrosse as all learning and thematic communities practice. Because Chapultepec closes at 4 are charged the same, based on room type p.m., she will have to pack all of her clothes and not based on the different amenities or and lacrosse items she will need during opportunities,” Hansen said. break, and find a place to store her luggage Bryant believes there should be while at practice. After practice, she must temporary housing options offered by the find somewhere else to wait until her university. parents arrive in San Diego.

“Students who live far away and can’t Bryant’s parents will be coming to San afford to fly home for that one week of Diego for the first half of the weeklong spring break but want to live in Chapultepec break, where she will be staying with them or Zura—there are no options for them,” in a hotel. Once her parents leave, Bryant Bryant said. will stay in a house with some of her lacrosse friends.

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Your spring break check list Mission Bay ° Rent a sailboat, a kayak or a

stand _up paddle board from the _ Mission Bay Aquatic Center °_Have a bonfire on Ski Beach ° Take up jogging ° Play a volleyball game in Crown Point °_Ride the Mission Beach rollercoaster the “Giant Dipper”

Downtown ° Take some friends to Little Italy ° Park on the 300 block of W Ivy _St. and watch the airplanes fly in over your head _° Check out SeaPort Village and get your face painted ° Stop by the San Diego Opera and contemplate seeing Don Quixote

Along the coast °Watch the sea lions at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla °_Learn about early exploration at Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma °Hike along Sunset Cliffs

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Julian °_ Go apple picking at Calico Ranch or Gastil Orchards ° Try the famous apple pie ° Take in the scenery ° Stop by Downtown Julian ° Go for a hike or horseback ride

Balboa Park ° Go to at least one museum °_Watch street performers ° Check out the botanical gardens ° Wander around the Japanese Friendship Garden ° S _ pend a day at the San Diego Zoo

North Park/ South Park ° Take a date to Trolley Barn and see the view of Mission Valley ° Go to Lips and watch a drag

queen show ° _Get a cupcake from Heaven Sent Desserts ° Take an intro yoga class at

Ginseng Yoga

Sometimes, when we're so wrapped up in school we forget to make plans. While it’s good to sit back and tan by the pool, sometimes a more active break is what students are craving. But after a tiring midterm season sometimes our creative juices run dry. We’ve put together a spring break bucket list for you to see how many San Diego based adventures you can have in one week.

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Spring break schedule Some say there’s no such thing as being bored, only boring people. If you can’t find anything to do this break, take a look at this day-by-day guide.

You’re sure to find something to whet your appetite and fit your budget.

Monday March 31

• 7 p.m. House of Blues: Monday’s No Longer Suck! Josh Damigo plays FREE

• 8 p.m. William Tyler at the Soda _ Bar $10

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Tuesday April 1 • All Day Residents Free Tuesday

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Saturday

Thursday April 3

in Balboa Park Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego Model Railroad Museum FREE 3 p.m. Petco Stadium Padres vs. Dodgers opening day $10 to $120

• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. North Park

April 5

• 1 p.m. SDSU Softball plays

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Nevada State at softball field

Farmer’s market

• 8 p.m. Cheetah Chrome plays at

FREE

Soda Bar $15

• 6 p.m. Tony Gwynn Stadium

True North Tavern

• 8 p.m. Welks Resort presents “A

• 9 p.m. DJ Demon performs at

Baseball plays Air Force FREE

• 7 p.m. Rosie O’Grady’s Pub

Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” $31

hosts Trivia Night

• 9 p.m. No cover Karaoke Night

Friday

at Bourbon Street on Park Avenue

April 4

Wednesday April 2 • All night double points night at Lesson $2.75 wells

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Sunday April 6

Baseball plays Air Force FREE

• 6 p.m. SDSU Softball plays FREE

• 7 p.m. Petco Stadium Padres vs. _ Dodgers $10 to $120

• 6 p.m. Tony Gwynn Stadium Nevada State at softball field

Fiji Yogurt in Hillcrest

• 6 p.m. Free In-Cahoots Dance

• 9 p.m. Black Lips $20

• 8 p.m. Cheetah Chrome plays at Soda Bar $15

• 9 p.m. DJ Demon performs at True North Tavern

• All day SDSU Crew Classic in Mission Bay $15

• 1 p.m. Tony Gwynn Stadium

Baseball plays Air Force FREE

• 7 p.m. House of Blues Radio

Latina Presents El Tri Advance tickets $40

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How to spend a day in TJ and LA

Tijuana has many nightclubs where people can dance the night away. DAVID MCNEW, GETTY IMAGES

ANA CEBALLOS MANAGING EDITOR

When the buck is tight and some serious fun needs to be had, drive down to Mexico.

Bring along a couple of friends; ideally, someone who speaks Spanish, or some form of it, and a few who know the culture. Because if you’re a smart traveler in Mexico, you’re guaranteed to have the time of your life.

Here is a guide to the “must do’s” in Mexico: La Sexta There’s a corridor along Avenida Revolucion where all the young adults go to forget their pains and celebrate their lives. It’s called La Sexta because it’s along Sixth Avenue in downtown Tijuana. Here you will find dozens of dive bars featuring original drinks you will only find in Mexico and at a more than reasonable price.

Some of my favorites are La Mezcalera, Moustache Bar and La Chupiteria. For the best pizza in town head over to Pizza Al Volo.

Nightclubs For those intending to rage in Mexico (please rage responsibly) there are numerous nightclubs to choose from and it all depends on the crowd you want to hang around with. First, there’s Alebrije, the place where all Americans go because they’re to afraid to go any further. Then there’s Onixeus, one of the newest additions to the city and probably the largest one. But then there are smaller more casual ones such as Barezzito, Shots and Cheers.

Cecut Fear not, culture geeks—there’s a place for you too. Cecut (or the giant ball near the border), has art exhibitions from local artists, concerts featuring Julieta Venegas, a comedy film featuring Diego Luna and an international dance performance, coming up in the next month.

Beyond Tijuana I would recommend a road trip to Ensenada, and for the lobster fans a pit stop in Puerto Nuevo. This is where you will find the tastiest tortillas in Baja and will enter a food-lobster coma.

There is also a place for the classy tourist who wants to go wine tasting at Valle de Guadalupe. Not only will you shed tears at the sight of the beautiful vineyard, but you will get a taste of the best wines in Baja.

Cecut is a center for art, music and film. COURTESY OF JORGE ARMANDO

Downtown Los Angeles is a prime location for tourists during spring break. COURTESY OF THINKSTOCK

MADISON HOPKINS OPINION EDITOR

This spring break, it’s time to get away. Everyone needs a break now and then, so why not take that break at a new locale with new people? Problem is, we’re all broke and unfortunately can’t afford to do anything fun with our lives. But have no fear, LA is near!

Being born and raised just outside of LA, I have the inside scoop on what to do, and how to do it on a budget. LA isn’t always cheap, but the sights alone are an event in themselves and hey, it’s a lot cheaper than Cabo would have been.

First things first: transportation. Paying for gas is rough but driving through LA traffic is worse. As an alternative to transporting yourself and your loved ones through the chaotic hell-hole of pandemonium that is LA traffic, I suggest purchasing a round-trip ticket on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner. The scenic train route takes you right along the coast for most of your journey. There is even Internet access for the overachievers who actually try to get homework done during spring break and Pinterest/Netflix access for the rest of us. However, the best part of taking the train is the refreshments. No, not the overpriced sodas and disgusting cheeseburgers (microwaveable, really?), it’s the blatant blind eye that conductors and train personnel turn when it comes to passengers and their bring-your-own refreshments. It’s perfectly acceptable to bring wine, beer or your choice of liquor on the train and get a little toasty while you’re heading to your destination.

Once there, it’s time to get down to business. The first stop is an obvious destination: the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yes, you will look like a tourist. No, no one will judge you.

Everyone does it; it’s awesome the first time around and you can match up your hand with all your favorite celebrities. Later you will resent you’re LA-virgin friends when they drag you to it every time they visit.

But it’s a classic, it’s historical. You just have to do it.

Next, you have a range of options. You could check out the Santa Monica Pier and watch some surfers, ride the Ferris wheel and possibly learn to be a trapeze artist. You could enviously window shop at the glorious yet ridiculous clothes on Rodeo Drive.

You could even get astronomical and check out the views from the Griffith Observatory (which is free to the public).

For lunch, may I suggest Pink’s Hot Dogs on Melrose and LaBrea avenues? Please see earlier “historic” argument for further convincing.

Overall, your time in LA is as limitless as your newly-found extra cash you saved by minimizing your fun but maximizing your experience. This spring break, there is no reason to spend big bucks when we have so many options just a few hours away.

The Pacifc Surfliner takes riders North along the coast. COURTESY OF DOUG LETTERMAN

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Aztecs seek revenge in Sweet 16 Terence Chin

senior staff writer After all the madness, drama and upsets thus far in this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament, the fourth seeded San Diego State Aztecs will do something that’s only been done once before in school history: playing in the round of 16.

A tough task awaits them in the west region as the No. 1 seeded University of Arizona Wildcats have dominated all year, and have started strong in the first two games of this tournament. The two teams are no strangers to each other as they meet for the second time this season. Dating back to their first meeting on Nov. 14, 2013, SDSU fell to the Wildcats at home, 69-60.

Thursday’s game will be played at 7:17 p.m. on neutral ground at the Honda Center in Anaheim, and will be aired live on TBS. Many Aztec fans are expected to show as the Honda Center is roughly a one-and-a-half hour drive north from their home court at Viejas Arena.

Junior forward J.J. O’Brien is hoping this will be more of a home game for SDSU. He explained at the pregame press conference how playing in Anaheim has treated the Aztecs well.

“Anaheim has been good to us this year.

We won that tournament there (the DirecTV

Wooden Legacy); we beat UCLA there last year,” O’Brien said. “We know our fans are going to be there in full force, so, yeah, we’re hoping it’s like a home game in there.”

Here’s a breakdown and prediction of how both teams match up: OFFENSE: There may not be a better duo in the west of college basketball than UA junior guard Nick Johnson and freshman forward Aaron Gordon. They’ve led the Wildcats all year, winning the Pac-12 regular season conference and currently hold an astounding 32-4 record. Johnson is a Naismith National Player of the Year candidate averaging 16.3 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Gordon won the Pac-12 freshman of the year honor, averaging 12.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in addition to shooting 49 percent from the field this season. Despite losing sophomore forward Brandon Ashley after 22 games, Arizona still has depth offensively.

Junior guard T.J. McConnell seems to always do the right thing with the ball, leading the Wildcats with 5.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

From watching the first two games of the tournament, you can see how heavily the Aztecs rely on senior guard Xavier Thames to do most of the scoring. He played outrageously in SDSU’s previous

game against North Dakota State University where he scored 30 points, bumping his season average up to 16.8 points per game.

Sophomore guard Winston Shepard is the only player other than Thames who averages double figures in scoring. If the X-Factor struggles to have a great scoring night, other players will need to step up to avoid being challenged offensively to hang with the Wildcats’ talented offense.

Edge: Wildcats DEFENSE: Both teams are outstanding defensively.

SDSU allows just 56.6 points per game and ranks second in the nation. Arizona ranks fifth overall, defensively allowing 58.3 points per game. Senior forward Josh Davis has been a monster on the glass for the Aztecs all year averaging 9.9 rebounds per game, while sophomore forward Skylar Spencer is averaging 2.5 blocks per game. SDSU ranks 32nd overall in blocks per game as a team, while the Wildcats rank 103rd overall.

The Aztecs have the advantage defensively as they still rank second in the nation in points allowed, and both Spencer and Davis’ defensive statistics show us why.

Edge: Aztecs INTANGIBLES: In addition to five straight NCAA

tournament appearances from the Aztecs, this will be their second appearance ever in the Sweet 16. After completing a remarkable season of winning the Mountain West regular season championship title, don’t forget how they defeated UCLA last year and won the DirecTV Wooden Legacy tournament this year, all at the same venue. It’s no secret how Anaheim has been good to SDSU as of late, and the Aztecs will look to continue their recent success of winning games at the Honda Center.

The last time the Aztecs lost at the Honda Center was during the 2011 season in their Sweet 16 appearance against the University of Connecticut. Eventually, Uconn ended up being the national champions that season.

SDSU will not face Ashley this time around because of his season-ending injury. Arizona has also not seen junior guard Aqeel Quinn and junior forward Dwayne Polee II, who both did not appear in their first meeting this season—Expect Anaheim to be filled with black and red as the surprising success of SDSU basketball has fans excited for this game and looking to seek revenge. As the two outstanding defensive teams prepare to battle, I expect a low-scoring game with the Aztecs coming out on top this time around.

Edge: Aztecs Prediction: SDSU 65 Arizona 61

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Gay takes next gen to the next level KRISTI VETTESE STAFF WRITER

After being part of San Diego State’s first men’s basketball team to make it to the Sweet 16, SDSU alumnus and former point guard D.J. Gay didn’t stay away from the court for very long.

Gay, alongside friend and former basketball player and University of San Diego alumnus Jordan Lawley, came together to start iTrain, a basketball-training academy that takes place throughout San Diego.

According to Gay, his major in women’s studies and minor in social sciences helped motivate him to start iTrain because it gave him a different outlook on life.

“It taught me to look at the world in a completely different way,” Gay said. “Because of that I feel I am able to better understand people and look at things from other people’s perspectives. It taught me to be a selfless thinker.”

That mentality is what helped shape Gay’s career path after his time at SDSU and in creating iTrain. Gay and Lawley put together iTrain to assist young basketball players interested in improving their game.

“We created iTrain to give kids an alternate

outlet to be taught the game of basketball because the mental aspect of the game is just as important as the physical,” Gay said. “I really enjoy teaching the game, and my goal as a coach and trainer is to not only make someone’s skills better, but to always make sure I explain why.” iTrain was created as soon as Gay and Lawley both finished playing basketball overseas. They got together because they wanted to create a successful basketball academy in San Diego.

Lawley, who has been an NBA skills trainer since 2011, is also the program’s lead skills trainer and says there are specific reasons why iTrain is so successful and unique.

“We truly believe in the level of personal touch involved with any form of tutelage, and our training is indicative of that. We believe in teaching our clients rather than teaching a uniform understanding of basketball,” Lawely said. “Each person is different in their understanding of the game, and we make sure to connect with each client to make their journey personal and efficient.”

Some of the different forms of training the program offers include personal sessions, which focus on skills training, plyometric sessions and an NBA pre-draft camp during

the NBA offseason.

“We use gyms all throughout San Diego, but our main headquarters is the Carmel Valley Boys and Girls Club,” Gay said.

“However, we have just started working with the YMCA, and will hold camps and clinics all throughout San Diego County.”

Matt Fugmann, whose son Zach Fugmann is a current participant in the program, said iTrain has remarkably transformed his son’s skills and understanding of the game.

“It is the finest training available in Southern California to assist young people in improving their game and really raise their game to entirely new level using numerous training methods,” Fugmann said. “My son has become one of the most efficient and excellent point guards in his game group because of it.” iTrain is a unique academy because there are no restrictions on who can join—it’s open to everyone and anyone who is willing to put in the hard work and have fun.

“We have kids from five years old all the way to a 45-year-old. Our program is for anyone no matter the age; if you want to take your game to the next level or just want a great workout, all we ask is for you to work hard,” Gay said.

Gay’s basketball and educational experience at SDSU has helped and motivated him to create a successful business and he invites everyone to get involved with the iTrain program.

Former SDSU point guard D.J. Gay. FILE PHOTO

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San Diego State baseball prepares for Fresno State RYAN POSNER STAFF WRITER

Pitching

Fresno State University has posted a phenomenal team ERA at 2.90. It’s also holding opponents to a .230 batting average and has used seven different starting pitchers. San Diego State has benefited from an early season move that put sophomore pitcher Bubba Derby in the rotation and slotted junior pitcher Michael Cederoth in the closer role. Both have settled in nicely in their new roles. Derby has gone 4-0 with a 2.60 ERA, asserting himself as the staff ace, and Cederoth has racked up eight saves. The Aztec pitchers have been dominant at home though, going 10-2, giving them the edge.

Edge: Aztecs

Batting

SDSU has come out of the gates hot this year with the bat, batting .311 as a team.

Sophomore third baseman Ty France is on fire batting .407 with four HRs and 26 RBIs. The Bulldogs also pose a little pop in their lineup in junior outfielder Jordan Luplow and sophomore catcher Taylor Ward, who have combined for eight HRs and 41 RBIs on the season. An X-factor to watch out for is junior outfielder Greg Allen, a great table setter for SDSU. Allen had an on-base percentage of .418, and stole nine bases.

With Allen’s speed and France’s power, SDSU should have no problem producing runs.

Edge: Aztecs

Defense

The one facet of the game that both of these teams have struggled with is defense.

SDSU senior infielders Tim Zier and Evan Potter have combined for 10 errors up the middle of the diamond. However, Fresno State has also had its struggles with 34 errors as a team, 11 more than SDSU. In a series against two fairly even teams, defense should be the main determinant to who wins the series. One player to watch is Bulldog junior pitcher Derick Velazquez who is effective out of the bullpen, but has also committed seven errors, a high amount for a pitcher. Look for Fresno State to make late-game errors that should propel the Aztecs to victory.

Edge: Aztecs

Prediction

SDSU is off to an amazing start this season, sitting at 17-6, but has been only average in conference going 5-4. Fresno State is also off to a good start with its record of 15-9 and 5-4 in conference. After dropping two of three games at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last weekend, the Aztecs have a great opportunity to come home and assert themselves in the Mountain West Conference. The key factor of this series will be pitching and defense, facets in which SDSU has an advantage against Fresno State. That being said, the Aztecs should be able to win the series and pull off the sweep.

Prediction: Aztecs sweep the Bulldogs

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Schauffele is good and he knows it Rafael Avitabile staff writer

In the game of golf, one’s own mind can get in the way of a low score more than any bunker, divot, or lateral hazard.

Confidence alone can be the difference between getting the “yips” on the 18th tee box and hoisting a tournament trophy in the clubhouse.

Junior Xander Schauffele of the San Diego State men’s golf team knows what it takes to win and carries himself accordingly. On the ninth hole of his Friday practice round, Schauffele ripped a four iron down the fairway of the short par 4 after watching three of his teammates blast their drivers.

“I just don’t like leaving myself with that kind of shot,” Schauffele said, walking down the fairway. “I’ll still birdie from here.”

His approach shot from 124 yards out missed the green short. On the walk to his next shot, the topic of conversation was whether or not he intended to turn professional after he graduates next season.

“Absolutely,” Schauffele said. “The purpose of all this is to try to set myself up in a better position for when I turn pro.

Right now I’m feeling pretty good with my

chances.”

He played his uphill chip shot perfectly and found the bottom of the cup.

“Easy game,” Schauffele said. “Told you I’d birdie.”

Through six events in the 2014 season, Golfstat’s No. 41 ranked player has earned three top 5 finishes, including a win at the Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic earlier this month. His 71.89 stroke average and seven rounds under par lead the Aztecs, and his average score versus par of -.24 is good for fifth-best in the Mountain West.

The elevation of his game has propelled his positioning in the national college rankings by more than 80 spots since the beginning of the season.

“So far this is the best I’ve ever played in my 20 years,” Schauffele said. “It’s a pretty good time to peak, I’d say.”

Schauffele also benefits from former Aztec teammates now on the professional circuit, such as Tom Berry of the PGA Latin Tour and Alex Kang of the Asian Tour. Both arew just a phone call or text message away for Schauffele when needed for advice.

Schauffele has also had the chance to pick the brain of Aaron Goldberg, a 2008 graduate who currently plays on the Web. com Tour. The success of players who have

Last week Xander Schauffele was named Mountain West Men’s Co-Golfer of the Week.

Sarah Smith, Staff Photographer

gone through the same program under the same coaches has given Schauffele an extra source of confidence in regards to his professional aspirations.

“It’s always good to see players who have gone through the exact same things that you’ve gone through make it,” Schauffele said. “It’s pretty cool to see all of them out

there and it’s definitely motivating to try and get out there myself. It’s definitely a bonus for me.”

What separates the great golfers from the run-of-the-mill is the voice inside their head. Some voices reaffirm certainty and some encourage doubt. Schauffele seems to be listening to the former.

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THE AZTEC • MARCH 27 - 30, 2014

#JUNGLEBOOK

Monkey see, David Butler do BRITTENY PICKEI

monkeys are constantly getting into trouble. When talking with Butler about his role as a monkey, he conveyed that “Jungle Book,” opening at San Diego the costume he has to wear is “ really State April 25, has a variety of different crazy” and resembles a capuchin. Butler characters that wear exotic costumes to wears a headdress that rests along the represent their animal persona. Among rim of his face and is covered in feathers, the many characters is theatre, television which acts as a gigantic mane. Since and film senior David Butler, who plays “Jungle Book” is Indian-themed, all the a monkey in the children’s literature characters wear Indian trouser pants. adaptation.

“Unlike the Disney version of “The Portraying the role of a mischievous Jungle Book,’ the show does bring monkey is no easy task, and is much in the darker themes that were more different than any of the characters apparent in the original book written Butler has played before.

by Rudyard Kipling. The show is really “Playing the part imaginative and has of a monkey is tons of acrobatic super physical, and chorography, In order to play a I’m not a physical almost like Cirque person. There’s monkey in “Jungle du Soleil,’” Butler a lot of rope said.

Book,” David Butler climbing, and the Some of the other has to wear a tricks on the ropes theater productions costume that looks are tough,” Butler Butler can be similar to a capuchin said. recognized in are monkey.

The monkeys in “Squawk,” directed the play are not

by Margaret the villains in the Larlham and “The show, rather they act House of Blue as “puppets” of Shere Khan the tiger.

Leaves,” directed by David Wieland.

Throughout the production, the In the future, Butler plans to pursue a STAFF WRITER

David Butler plays a monkey in new “Jungle Book.” MEGAN WOOD, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

career in improv comedy in New York City. Butler explains that his audition techniques class and his script analysis class at SDSU’s theatre department has really helped him prepare for his future career in comedy.

“Everything I have learned in my classes has given me a well-rounded education,” Butler said.

Aztecs can watch Butler’s acrobatic performance as a monkey at the Don Powell Theatre April 25 through May 4.

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New Chipotle opts out of meal plan MICHELLE MONROY

STAFF WRITER

JESSICA SANTOS STAFF WRITER

Residence hall communities at San Diego State are upset that the recently opened Chipotle in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union is not available on the school’s meal plan.

Some students have created their own speculations via social media as to why Chipotle is excluded from the meal plan. They have created the Twitter hashtag #chipotleonplan to show their discontent for the situation.

Students on Facebook mainly questioned why SDSU would agree to have Chipotle in the new student union if it was not accepting meal plans.

Aztec Shops Contracts Administrator, Debbie Burchianti said Chipotle notified Aztec Shops prior to opening of its final decision to not accept meal plans. Chipotle spokesperson Chris Arnold said Chipotle compensated some students with free meals because of the confusion of whether or not the restaurant would be included on the meal plan. Since then, Chipotle has put up signs to inform students that it isn’t part of student meal plans.

“I think it’s unfair that they moved Chipotle into the union because it’s not on the meal plan and they could’ve put something else there that was on meal plan,” journalism freshman and campus resident Victoria Ruiz said.

Aztec Shops gives restaurants the option to accept meal plans as part of the standard lease agreement. Burchianti said Chipotle is the first restaurant on campus to opt out of the meal plan option.

She said a restaurant is charged a fee of roughly 10 percent to accept the meal plan; the fee varies depending on how long the restaurant has been on campus, its location and other elements. The fee is used to support the meal plan program, Burchianti said.

“The primary reason that we are not accepting the meal plan at this time is that the rates are just too high to make it a feasible part of our partnership,” Arnold said.

Chipotle was selected as one of the restaurants for the student union after feedback from Dining Services surveys.

According to the surveys, the SDSU community ranked Chipotle high on desirability, and it fit the sustainability model of the student union.

“If they decided tomorrow that they wanted to be a part of it, we would put into action the plan and devices and everything that would be required to get them up and running, but it really is their decision,” Burchianti said.

Arnold explained that Chipotle would be willing to reconsider.

“We have programs with other universities and we’d like to work with SDSU if the managing entity lowers the fees,” Arnold said.

The next restaurant to open in the student union is Oggi’s Pizza Express, which is tentatively set to open in April and will be on the meal plan.

Burchianti said Oggi’s Pizza Express will serve beer and wine to students that are 21 and older but their alcohol menu will not be included on the meal plan.

There will be separate spaces and registers for alcohol and food purchases.

“The rates are just too high to make it a feasible part of our partnership.”

- Chris Arnold, Chipotle spokesperson

Despite Chipotle not being on the meal plan, students line up out the door every day around lunch time.

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Fateful circumstances kara fergason contributor

Our toes dissolved beneath the wet, encasing sand Two unfamiliar hearts cast shadows in the dark For reasons untold by a baffling universe My spine ached acutely, fervently for your hands To memorize its ridges, to leave an imprint A sign that I will never lose you completely.

How could you forget? The way we so completely Void of all restraint, buried ourselves in the sand Of dreams that once seemed fantastical. An imprint Engraves my skin, inconspicuous in the dark Its delicate lines tell the story of soft hands, Whispered words, boundless Love, a fated universe.

From atop its axis. I remember the dark Surreal inner sense that I would be completely Sincerely changed. I awoke to fine grains of sand Strewed on my scalp, in the calluses of my hands.

Time still cannot taint the image. Two pairs of hands Immersed in each other’s lines, each shape an imprint To match - tiny, inconsequential specks of sand Formed a layer to shield my heart. This universe Astounds me. I let go wholly, completely Breathless - melting, pulsating for you in the dark.

words

Across 1 Instrument played with mallets 8 Pitcher’s coup 15 Mine carriers 16 Orwell superstate 17 1980s Hollywood sex symbol 18 Hang 19 Meas. seen on a tee 20 Beguile 22 Warthog features 23 Screened conversation?

25 28-Across natives, e.g.

28 The Mekong flows along its border 29 Fighter acronym 32 Going downhill

60 Ship maintenance site

33 “The __ Affair”: Jasper Fforde novel 34 Lighten 35 Winter forecast 38 Servers at affairs 39 Ballpark figs.

40 Needles 41 Food-curing chemical 42 “__ Mia”: 1965 hit 43 Give away 44 Funk band instrument 46 When to see die Sterne 49 Pasta bit 50 Card quality 53 Odorless fuels 55 Tennessee neighbor 57 Zip up 58 Extreme 59 Surfing annoyance

Down 1 Colorado State’s __ Arena 2 MLB nickname in recent news 3 Cabs, e.g.

4 Winter coat 5 Two-time 1990s A.L. batting champ Edgar 6 Procreates 7 Help desk sign 8 Deltiologist’s collection 9 Post-op area 10 Basque baskets 11 Shot 12 People 13 Rat 14 They come and go 21 Storyteller?

23 Arrangements may be made in them 24 Weed killer 25 Horrific 26 Classic board game 27 Daughter of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands 29 Tribute maker 30 Key 31 Inane ones 33 Absorbed 34 Salon, for one 36 Big name in movies?

37 Nickname in 20th-century British leadership 42 Short time out?

43 Word on a Canadian loonie 44 San Diego attraction 45 Picked up 46 Tide table term 47 Words before time or point 48 Wood __ 50 City on the Brazos 51 Apple product 52 Converse 54 Touchdown info 56 Nod, at times

numbers

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We were two lone silhouettes molded by a dark, Beaming night sky. How could such unfamiliar hands Awaken me, mirror my truth so completely?

Inconceivable—in a different universe I carry with me an invisible imprint; We are indeed strangers, who miss paths completely Our hearts untangled, I would never feel your hands It alludes to an enigmatic universe, Deep, faint brushstrokes, or allow the surrounding sand Fateful circumstance, one essence cradled in sand.

To engulf my fears. Here, we surrender to dark Light only unveils from what seems completely dark; Blurry shades of gray, one night’s unceasing imprint.

Specks of sand drape a wearied heart held by warm hands.

Childlike, safe, I felt, as you held me; this imprint An angel’s ceaseless imprint on my universe.

Such a complex circumstance, heaved my universe

thefuture

your Birthday (3/27/14) - Your fortunes rise with education and communication skills this year. Your individual purpose grows clearer. Express passion and it grows with your income. Build partnership at home and work by playing games together.

Beautify your home with a new addition or renovation. After August, work fun ignites.

October shines your spotlight, so groom your image. Meditate on love.

HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 - There’s a change in plans. A career opportunity arises from an unexpected source. Friends are there for you. Be thankful for what you’ve got. Don’t gamble or make expensive promises. Replenish your reserves instead. Balance work with relaxation.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - You can do more than you thought.

Higher-ups speak well of you. Have your facts together. It’s empowering. Don’t forget to do an important job. Something doesn’t go as planned. It all works out.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Study the itinerary before dashing off.

Make sure the numbers balance. Include a beautiful destination and interesting conversation. Private effort pays off.

Someone’s standing for you. Your holdings increase in value. Give love, not money.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - Your team is hot. Ideas pop like corn.

Choose one you like, and use it to grow the group fund. Someone could criticize, so rely on your support group to explain. Use a gentle touch rather than force.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Love could seem intense. Don’t get intimidated. It’s worth any unexpected surprises. Flow around obstacles like water.

Work out misunderstandings by remaining committed to partnership, and flexible about what that looks like. Spend quiet time together.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Avoid distractions to savor an especially delicious moment. Fall in love all over again.

Brainstorm creative career ideas. Infuse passion into your work. Your planning and research pays off. Prepare for your big launch.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - You don’t need to spend a lot to have fun. Get your crew together, and go play in the park, near water, or downtown. Assign a designated driver. Don’t expect to get a lot done... enjoy the company.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Revamp or repair a water element in your home. Clean, organize and increase the beauty around you. Something you try doesn’t work. Get help from family and friends. They love you. Play music. Provide refreshments.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is a 7 - A social event could spark romance. You stumble onto a treasure.

Things don’t go as planned. One option may be expensive... it’s not the only one.

Seek advice. Talk it over with a variety of viewpoints.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - Let advancement occur naturally.

There’s money to be made. Complete tasks as they come. Meet and greet. Dance with chaos. Listen to a critic. Study how others resolved a practical problem. Add chocolate.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - It’s a perfect time for a new look.

Revamp your haircut or style. Make creative changes. You’re extra attractive. Handle a chore you’ve been avoiding, and free space for something new. Consider all possibilities.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 - Work interferes with playtime.

A compromise can be worked out. Talk about sad feelings. Support your team. Get the project rolling. Verify your guest list.

Negotiate a fair exchange. Postpone buying treats until money rolls in.