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#studentsuccessfee

Administrators plan fee implementation Hannah beausang news editor

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assistant news editor San Diego State administrators and faculty are tasked with sorting out the implementation of the new Student Success Fee, which is slated to take effect in the Fall 2014 semester with a $50 mandatory fee increase. Ninety percent of the fee will be used to expand class sections and hire new faculty members. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathy LaMaster, who leads the fee planning efforts, estimates the first group of 35 permanent faculty probably won’t be hired until the end of the first year. Despite the delay, 90 new course sections are guaranteed, with lecturers filling in for professors until the hiring process is complete, LaMaster said. Adding more permanent faculty will give students an opportunity for more one-on-one interactions with professors, ensuring higher rates of academic success, LaMaster said. “We chose to target the fee at hiring tenured track professors because the students were overwhelmingly in support of more permanent faculty,” LaMaster said. “More specifically, they said that tenured track professors are an important part of a university culture because they have more time to establish meaningful relationships with students.” The $200 fee will culminate during a four-year period, with a $50 increase each semester, reaching the full amount in 2018. There will also be a $25 fee per summer term, which will start in Summer 2015. The fee will increase an additional $25 per summer term until 2018, where it will reach a total amount of $100. After the fee reaches $200 per semester it’s planned to increase with inflation in order to maintain the salaries of the newly hired faculty. LaMaster said this increase will be relatively minimal. In the first year after full implementation, the fee is expected to increase $6 based on the Higher Education Price Index. LaMaster said the fee is being implemented in four years because Prop 30 will no longer guarantee a set

The Student Success Fee will be in place as of Fall 2014. Planning for course sections and faculty hires is in progress. Monica linzmeier, Photo Editor

The fee is being implemented in four years because Prop 30 will no longer guarantee a set amount of funding in the CSU system in 2018. amount of funding in the California State University system in 2018. “The fee works as insurance that we will always have those 80 faculty despite what the CSU system might throw at us budget-wise,” she said. Director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Rose Pasenelli said this is the first fee process the Campus Fee Advisory Committee has included her in. “I worked with CFAC from the beginning to make sure that financial aid would cover any increase they passed,” Pasenelli said. “I attended every forum and heard what students had to say.” The additional cost of the fee will be covered by Pell Grants and CSU grants for low-income students. For the rest of the student body, Pasenelli said scholarships, loans and work-study programs could serve as alternative ways to cover the cost

of the fee. “I think many of the students were upset, were angry because they didn’t know that there (were) other options available to them,” Pasenelli said. The Office of Financial Aid is working in conjunction with Student Affairs to create a hardship exemption that would exempt certain students from the fee if they can prove that the fee would overburden them to the point that they had to leave SDSU. “The last thing we want is for students to leave because of a fee that is supposed to better their education,” Pasenelli said. Though the details of this exemption haven’t been fleshed out, Pasenelli said she and Vice President for Student Affairs Eric Rivera want the exemption to include an appeals process that allows students to demonstrate their need. She said one of her main goals for the design of this

process is to make it simple and accessible to students. “If the student is already experiencing hardship from the fee increase, we don’t want to overburden them further with complex websites and paperwork,” Pasenelli said. “That would defeat the whole purpose of the hardship exemption.” The criteria for the exemption application hasn’t been developed yet, but the details will be worked out by July, in time for students’ fee payments for the fall semester. She said it wouldn’t be implemented until they get an approved budget for this upcoming year. Pasenelli also referred to a statewide Middle Class Scholarship, which starts in the 2014-15 academic year. The scholarship will give CSU or University of California undergraduates with family incomes up to $150,000 aid to combat the cost of education, according to the California Student Aid Commission website. LaMaster said since the fee has been passed, any additional changes will have to be subjected to student feedback, either through referendum or an alternative consultation process.

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Oggi’s to decide on alcohol regulations Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company officials are analyzing ways to regulate alcohol sales at the new on-campus location. The resturant and bar is scheduled to open in May. monica linzmeier, Photo Editor

camille lozano staff WRITER

Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company is scheduled to open in May. But while construction continues, the company is brainstorming ways to ensure that only people aged 21 and older will be served alcohol, Oggi’s Director of Operations Shawn Hadjis said. “Nothing is set in stone yet, but we have talked about wristbands, stamps, sign-in sheets and flashlights,” Hadjis said. “We are trying to figure out what is the best policy to ensure who we are serving is 21 and over.” The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control advised Oggi’s to examine regulations for customers purchasing alcohol, as the restaurant is situated on the San Diego State campus. According to the department’s website, selling to people under 21 or permitting

them to drink alcohol results in a 15day suspension for the initial violation. The second violation will result in a 25day suspension, and the third violation results in revocation of the liquor license. “But that isn’t even the main concern,” Hadjis said regarding the violation consequences. “We really just don’t want anyone to be in harm’s way, especially since we will be serving alcohol that is nine, 10 or 11 percent, like seasonal brews.” Hadjis said that the company is leaning toward requiring California ID cards or a California driver’s license to purchase alcohol from the establishment. The company has also bought a portable ID scanner that is being tested for effectiveness before releasing scanners to the company stores. They would be used to read the information stored on the magnetic strip of driver’s licenses and IDs.

If the company decides to enforce the California ID system of identification, out-of-state students would need to obtain one of these IDs in order to purchase alcohol at Oggi’s. According to SDSU’s Analytic Studies and Institutional Research, there are 1,205 out-of-state undergraduate students and 190 out-of-state graduate students at SDSU for the Spring 2014 semester. That’s 4 percent of the total population of both undergraduate and graduate students this semester. Finance sophomore Naif Alsidrah said although he has a California ID, if he didn’t it would be “difficult, especially if you are with your friends.” Linguistics freshman Salman Alnukhaysh, said although he doesn’t have a California ID, and may not be allowed to drink, he would understand. “It’s disappointing, but it would be okay,” Alnukhaysh said. “I understand

that that is what they need to do.” SDSU Chief Communications Officer Greg Block said there was a pub on campus for decades, until it was closed for reconstruction of the student union. “I don’t think having Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company, a firmly established San Diego restaurant on campus, changes the dynamic of the university,” Block said. “There are lots of people who are over 21 who want to have a drink once in a while, or who want to get a drink before a concert or campus event.” Hadjis said that the decision for the policy would be made soon to match the timing of the completion of the restaurant. “We are here for the community and we don’t want to turn anyone away but we want to make sure we are only serving 21 and up,” Hadjis said. “Drinking is a privilege, not a right.”

Aztecs test new safety features for helmets J.D. hodges staff WRITER

The San Diego State football team fielded a limited number of new Riddell SpeedFlex helmets for spring practice, which add several new safety features to football helmets. SDSU will be one of 10 schools testing the new technology, SDSU Equipment Attendant Sonny Sanfilippo said. The football team currently uses Riddell helmets, but the SpeedFlex model is different in three main ways. “The main difference is the front occipital area,” Sanfilippo said. “Players say that it absorbs the hits better.” The front occipital area is the front of the helmet and takes the brunt of most impacts. The helmet’s facemask is a highbrow ridge, which Sanfilippo said would help deflect hits from the face. The chinstrap also uses a locking system instead of buttons, which help secure the helmet. “We’ve been happy with them in spring ball, so we may add more,” Sanfilippo said. The team has a total of six new helmets, which are assigned to three players.

Each player is assigned two helmets – one for practice and one for games. The equipment managers had a simple way of deciding who wore the new helmets, Sanfilippo said. “We wanted to give them to people who we knew would get their nose in there and hit somebody,” Sanfilippo said. Sanfilippo said he’s received positive feedback from the players. After spring practice, which began on Feb. 26 and ended with the spring game on March 26, the helmets were sent back to Riddell where they are being evaluated, analyzed and reconditioned. “We’re going to send them back to Riddell and they’re going to analyze them and they’re also looking for feedback from us,” Sanfilippo said. “It’s the first version of them so I imagine they’ll tweak them a little.” Riddell Key Account Manager Taylor Hanohano said the design and development for the helmet has been in progress for nearly three years. “It’s our goal with each release that the new helmet’s performance improves upon the previous generation and we believe this to be the case with the SpeedFlex,” Hanohano said.

The football team tested Riddel SpeedFlex helmets during spring practice. j.d. hodges, staff writer

The helmets will be evaluated by an independent third party to measure the effectiveness, Hanohano said. Hanohano explained how SDSU came to get the helmets and why they were one of the first programs in the country to get them. “Riddell has maintained a strong relationship with San Diego State

University for many years,” he said. Hanohano said Riddell visited SDSU during a private meeting at the American Football Coaches Association annual convention, where the new helmet technology was displayed. Hanohano said Riddell expects more teams to outfit their players in their gear this year.

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the aztec • April 7 - 9, 2014

who’swho Editor In Chief Leonardo Castañeda Managing Editor Ana Ceballos News Editor Hannah Beausang assistant News Editor Luke Henning Sports Editor Adriana Bush Opinion Editor Madison Hopkins Entertainment Editor David Dixon Features Editor Elisse Miller Copy Chief Caitlin Johnson Assistant Copy Chief Erik Dobko Copy Editors Terence Chin Kelly Hillock Maria Del Carmen Huerta Elpin Keshishzadeh

A religious protester confronts a crowd of students in front of East Common. This event took place last year. staff photo

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Fight hate with positive protest Sara Tiano staff writer

One day not so long ago, an evangelist named Brother Jed graced our campus spreading a hateful hell-and-damnation message under the guise of Christianity. The volatile demonstration drew a large crowd of Aztecs, though most were expressing indignation rather than support. I’m neither embarrassed nor proud to admit I was among this crowd, and was definitely “that girl,” yelling back and aggravating the scene. To be clear, I wasn’t alone. The crowd loudly heckled the demonstrators, to no avail. In the end, however, when campus police came to get things under control, it was the students they silenced, not the protesters. As angry as that made me, it turns out they were right and we were wrong. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, police are bound “to protect the protester’s right to free speech and their physical safety, and to arrest or otherwise control those who seek to disrupt or attack the protester. Likewise, the police cannot arrest the protester, though their words are provoking a hostile audience reaction.” A financial services sophomore Tom Bachar who quietly watched the scene unfold, astutely noted these seasoned activists know how to conduct a hate group and we as students don’t know how to respond. Bachar is right. The audiences at these rallies often choose to verbally express their indignation toward the message because they feel the need to stand up for themselves. Unfortunately, by yelling back at the evangelists, we are bolstering their protection and hindering our own cause. “If we want to change it, we have to do it within reason,” Bachar said. It’s impossible to form an argument for change without understanding the legal rights and restrictions of public

demonstration. I decided to research these respond. rights to find out exactly what Aztecs can What will work: and can’t do to stand up for themselves in Besides ignoring the demonstrations the face of hateful demonstrations in the altogether, the only legally protected future. option we have is the right to counterWhat won’t work: protest. According to the ACLU police The most common argument for “must ensure that the two opposing removal of offensive activists is to label groups do not silence or harm each other,” their rhetoric as “fighting words,” a narrow but that both groups must be allowed to category of speech that is not protected by be in the same general area. the First Amendment. Fighting words are My suggestion is that we take this legally defined as “those which by their constitutionally protected right and run very utterance inflict injury or tend to with it. Instead of arguing with narrowincite an immediate breach of the peace.” minded demonstrators, we should mount Any rhetoric short of inciting violence a positive demonstration to combat their remains protected by law. And while a negative words. violent reaction may result in the removal Let your voice be heard! of offensive activists, anyone involved I propose a massive sing-along. would be vulnerable to arrest. Unless you Songs can unify many voices into want an assault charge on your record, one message, and that’s what we need you can rule out the option of a mounting to do here. So much popular music a violent response just to prove a point. promotes the ideals of love, acceptance Separation of church and state is also and diversity central to a positive college brought up as a reason that such activists environment. Just to name a few, John should be banned Lennon’s “Imagine,” from campus, Lady Gaga’s “Born because San Diego This Way” and These seasoned activists State is a stateMacklemore’s know how to conduct a funded university. “Same Love,” hate group and we as However, as long lend themselves as activists are perfectly to such a students don’t know how not funded by or cause. to respond. affiliated with the The bottom line school, they don’t is fighting hate fall within this with hate just won’t restriction. work. Any anger we express only serves What may be the most compelling to fuel the vitriol of the hatemongers. argument is school administrations have By cutting off their supply of negative the right to remove from campus any energy and replacing it with messages person, group or activity that disrupts the of peace and progress, we take attention educational process. Unfortunately, this is away from them and maintain the positive subjective and largely up to the university. atmosphere we so cherish about life at Based on the lack of action, I’d say the SDSU. administration doesn’t consider this sort The next time we’re plagued with such of demonstration to be overly disruptive. bigotry and mean-spiritedness on our Because SDSU is a government-funded turf, let’s give this musical counter-protest entity, any action to terminate such a a try. It may work, it may not, but at the demonstration on campus could be end of the day singing some awesome seen as government censorship, and is tunes with your fellow Aztecs is a lot more therefore not the answer. The solution lies fun than letting futile anger ruin your day. with students, and the way we choose to I’d say it’s a win either way.

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April 7 - 9, 2014 • the aztec

#stopshaming

In defense of Duke’s porn star Morgan Rubin

senior staff writer

Being a college student isn’t easy. It’s common for us to be full-time students, get good/passable grades, be involved in student organizations and do internships, all while working part-time jobs to be able to afford our many expenses. Some of us even have to pay for tuition without the help of parents or financial aid. Considering college tuition prices have increased by 1,120 percent in the past 30 years and show no signs of stopping, it’s safe to say that when it comes to being a college student at this time, the struggle has never been more real. This is why when a Duke University freshman was revealed to be a porn star a couple of months ago, I wasn’t shocked or disgusted in the least. From a financial standpoint, I understand her. She is at Duke, which is one of the top-ranking schools in the country. Unfortunately, that means $60,000 a year in tuition and fees. I couldn’t imagine

being accepted to Duke University, and not being able to afford to go. Lauren, the name the freshman is referred to in her skin flicks, chose to do something that would help pay for her school, while doing something she enjoyed. I refuse to shame her for that. This is a girl that has goals and dreams. It’s not as if she’s not doing anything with her life but porn. I also appreciate the conversation she’s started in this country about female sexuality. Think about this question for a moment: Do you think the Duke porn star would have been harassed, judged and threatened as much if she was male? I’m going to guess no. Most likely he’d be welcomed with open arms by all his buddies. There’s a problem in the United States is that people are so quick to judge women about things they “shouldn’t do,” but it seems like the sky is the limit for our male counterparts. It’s interesting that under all the unflattering attention she’s been getting, the frat student who outted her, Thomas Bagley, is not being condemned nearly as much for watching the porn in the first place. By watching porn, you are actually approving and supporting the porn industry. So what gives those people the right to judge her? Say what you want about “Lauren,”

but Bagley’s name has been spread across the Internet as well, without anyone shaming nearly the same amount of shame. This story has inspired me to think about my own life. Too many times to count, I’ve worried about how I was going to pay my rent or pay off my student loans. At one point, I did wonder if I could do what “Lauren” did — not only do porn, but be proud of it, own it. And while I know that isn’t something I’m confident enough to do, I know that she’s one of the bravest women out there. Had she been just a girl who was outted by a classmate and ran away, this would not have been much of a story. The fact that she embraced so completely what she does is inspirational. As women, too often we think of the opinions of other people in society, and not enough about what makes us happy. Let’s work on changing that. It’s astonishing how much backlash “Lauren” is getting over something that she’s proud of. At the end of the day, her decisions are none of our business. Even if you don’t like her choices or lifestyle, even if it’s not something you would personally do, respect it anyway. She isn’t hurting herself or other people, so let her be.

#getinvolved

Become a leader at SDSU before it’s too late kalah Siegel staff writer

Leadership Starts Here. That’s San Diego State’s prized motto. In theory, it’s true. SDSU is a leader in academics and it offers many resources for students to get involved so they can make the most out of their college experience. Groups for campus involvement and leadership include Greek Life, clubs, Associated Students, student ambassadors and religious organizations. However with 27,823 undergraduates at SDSU, it seems like a very small percentage of those students are taking advantage of their college experience by getting involved. In the recent A.S. elections, 9.9 percent of the student body turned out to cast their votes. A staggering 10 candidates ran unopposed, including all of the students running for the executive vice president

positions. This begs the question: leadership starts where? I commend all the candidates in the election and all the people who came out to vote, but a 9.9 percent turnout is disappointing—especially because it is significantly less than last year. Why don’t students care enough to let their voices be heard? Or have enough passion to run for a position themselves? The Student Life and Leadership records show 1,500 registered student leaders from various organizations on campus. So how are the other 26,323 undergraduates holding up our school’s motto of leadership? I’ve heard all the classic excuses from my friends who choose to keep their campus involvement to a minimum. They don’t have time. They’re too stressed with school. They don’t think there’s a group on campus for them—the list goes on and on. Most of the time I just hear excuses, not valid reasons. “Research suggests that students who are involved on campus tend to have better

grades, retention and graduation rates and have a more enjoyable college experience overall,” according to the University of Michigan website. It’s good to have more than just school going on in your life. Being busy doesn’t have to be stressful—it can be the perfect opportunity to improve time management skills. Being focused on your major and your future is great, and there are so many skills that employers are looking for that being part of an organization can teach you. Personally, I’m one of those students determined to make the most out of my time on this campus. I’m involved with several different organizations both related to my major and not, and I currently hold a leadership position. It’s therefore difficult for me to understand the people who come to class and then go straight home. There’s so much more to SDSU than lectures and labs and I wish more Aztecs could see that. There are more than 300 student

organizations to get involved with. With that many different outlets to become involved with, it’s more than likely that at least one group will interest the various individuals searching for their niche on campus. If you are looking to make a change and want to make the most of your college experience, the best place to start is online. The SLL website provides a list of every single recognized student organization, a description of the group and contact information. Another alternative is to go into the SLL office and meet with someone who can undoubtedly help you find an organization that fits your needs. College is about more than just learning in the classroom, it’s about growing as a person. Organizations are the perfect support systems to help students grow into the people they wish to become. I highly encourage all students to take steps toward making the most out of their time on campus, and being involved is the perfect way to accomplish that.

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No.11 SDSU starts and ends on top Livvi Sefton

jump of 3.90 meters in the pole vault tied with fellow Aztec, junior Kortney Ross. But fewer misses at a lesser height gave Brown The Aztecs proved to be the best track and the top spot. Out on the track, Brown edged field team in California and Nevada for the out her teammate, senior Allison Reaser, in fourth straight year on Saturday. No. 11 the 100-meter hurdles in 13.62. San Diego State finished the Cal/Nevada Reaser was back on the track Saturday Championships with 178 points, 55 points afternoon for the 400-meter hurdles. Her more than second place California State time of 58.78 was enough for first place. University, Long Beach, which finished with Other first place finishes for the Aztecs 123. came from junior “Winning this Dynasty Gammage meet gives us a feel in the 800-meter, for what we should sophomore Chelsea “Winning this meet expect for ourselves Kruthers in the gives us a feel for what when we go out and 1500-meter and we should expect for perform and that’s senior Shanieka ourselves ...” winning,” redshirt Thomas in the long - Jasmine Burrell junior Jasmine jump. Burrell said. “It’s extremely The Aztecs claimed important for the top spot in 11 out everyone to score, but of 20 events during the two-day meet that also perform like the champions they are,” had 25 scoring teams. Burrell led the team, Burrell said. “The goal is for everyone to winning each of her three events. She started execute and compete with confidence and off with a mark of 53.27 meters in the discus pride. That’s how we win championships.” throw. On Saturday, Burrell threw 15.30 The Aztecs also swept the meet awards. meters in the shot put and 54.95 meters in Burrell, who was named the Mountain West the hammer throw. Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of Junior Kristen Brown also had a successful the Week last Tuesday, took the outstanding weekend, winning both of her events. Her field athlete of the meet honors after winning Staff writer

Redshirt junior Jasmine Burrell competes in the discus throw at the 36th Annual Aztec Invite. Jordan Owen, Senior staff photographer

all of the throwing events. Reaser won the outstanding track athlete of the meet for the second straight year. Head coach Shelia Burrell was named

coach of the meet for the second straight year for her team’s efforts. Next up for the Aztecs is the Mt. Sac Relays from April 16-19.

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#sportscolumn

Get excited for College Football Playoff Cameron Salce staff writer

If the NCAA has one thing right, it’s the playoff format of the men and women’s college basketball tournament. The NCAA tournament is arguably the most exciting version of playoffs in any sport. There’s plenty of reasons why—upsets, Cinderella stories and powerhouse schools with legendary coaches that seem to always find their way into the later rounds of the tournament. The post season starts with 68 teams all looking for one thing: A trip to North Texas for the Final Four. Its seems as if the pinnacle of college basketball is indeed the Final Four, and that’s every college basketball team’s goal at the beginning of the season. The road to the Final Four consists of four single-elimination games against some of the best teams in the country. It’s a long road to the Final Four, and that’s why it’s such a major accomplishment. The playoff system of college basketball does its job finding the teams that deserve to play for the NCAA championship. Maybe this is why the NCAA has changed its college football system to sort of replicate the Final Four in college football. It’s about time the NCAA made a change in college football and implemented a new playoff

The 2013 Aztec football team finshed the season 8-5 overall. Monica Linzmeier, Photo Editor

format instead of the Bowl Championship Series (more like BS) where a computer decides which teams deserve to play for a championship. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person who has been looking forward to college football playoffs since it was announced in 2012. But guess what –the wait is over. The College Football Playoff (what a creative name) as

the NCAA is calling it will be implemented this year. The College Football Playoff will consist of the nation’s top four teams chosen by a selection committee, sort of like college football’s version of the Final Four. The bowl system will still be in place, giving other teams that are bowl eligible a right to play a bowl game. However, what’s different is

the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl, two of the oldest bowl games, will be the national semifinal games. These semifinal bowl games will be put in a rotation so that other bowl games like the Orange and Cotton Bowl will be the semifinals the year after. These two bowl games will pit the No.1 ranked team in the nation against the No. 4 team and the No. 2 team in the nation against the No. 3 team. Both of these national semifinal games will take place on Jan. 1, 2015. The next step to the College Football Playoff is the national championship game that will take place on Jan. 12, 2015. The location of the championship game will be in a new city every year. The first College Football Playoff championship game will take place in North Texas (just like the Final Four), in the Dallas Cowboys stadium. This is a great move by the NCAA and will make a major impact on the game. College football is already exciting and the College Football Playoff will just add to that excitement. Let’s flashback and pretend this system was put into place last year and see how that might have changed last season. It would’ve created one of the craziest rematches of all time between No. 2 Auburn University continued on football playOFF, P8

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and No. 3 University of Alabama. This would’ve given Alabama a chance to avenge its heartbreaking loss to Auburn earlier in the season when former player Chris Davis

returned a field goal more than 100 yards in the final seconds for the victory. This is just one example of how the College Football Playoff will better help decide a national

champion in college football. The San Diego State Aztecs were two wins away from reaching the Final Four in basketball this year, and it’s unlikely they will

be ranked in the top four in college football at the end of next season. But at least a computer won’t be making that decision this year.

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• Baseball vs. University of Reno, Nevada, in Reno at 6 p.m. PST

• Baseball vs. University of Reno, Nevada in Reno at 2 p.m. PST

• Baseball vs. University of Reno, Nevada in Reno at 1 p.m. PST

• Softball vs. Fresno State in Fresno at 6 p.m. PST • Water polo vs. Santa Clara at Santa Clara, 3 p.m. PST • Lacrosse vs. Denver in Denver, Colo., 4 p.m. MST

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How to survive school until summer elisse miller

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With the upsetting ending to spring break, it’s time to hit the books for an agonizing five weeks of classes before finals and, most importantly, summer vacation. The one-week sample of sun, friends and carelessness has made the wait for summer even more difficult, but the biggest projects and exams are still to come. Here are some tips to help you through some of the most difficult weeks of the semester before you can embrace the summer break sunbeams.

#1 EMBRACE THE LISTS

At this time of the year, the key to academic success is organization. With so many exams and essay due dates, it’s easy to lose track of deadlines. Scheduling all things academic, social and extracurricular into one calendar can be streamlined, but also intimidating and discouraging. Keep a separate academic planner full of deadlines and homework. Write in major social or extracurricular events such as friends’ birthdays, fundraisers, etc. in order to better dole out your study time. Schedule all parties, dinner dates and coffee breaks into your phone’s calendar; your phone is probably the hub of social life anyway. On top of tight schedules, keep a couple of to-do lists. Create one for academic or professional tasks such as applying to internships, and create another for personal needs such as doing laundry or sending your grandmother a birthday card. These lists are only as helpful as you make them— keep them handy and refer to them constantly.

Don’t be the student who shows up to an exam and forgets a ParScore form. Stress, studying and slammed schedules can lead to short-term memory loss and general unpreparedness. Buy extra ParScore forms now and load your backpack with lots of pens and pencils. Be sure to utilize your phone’s alarm system. Create an alarm for mundane tasks that are easy to forget, such as stopping by for office hours or turning in paperwork. Always spend extra time in the morning to pack multiple snacks for your day. You may think your trip to the library will only last a couple of hours, but when it’s hour five of cramming, your rumbling stomach will force you to give up your seat, cutting short on study time.

PRIORITIZE

Despite what some professors may tell you, your grade point average isn’t everything. Some nights, you need sleep more than you need an A. Other nights, you may need to put in extra time at the gym instead of meeting with your friend for a study date. When juggling multiple commitments, it’s important to make judgment calls based on what’s healthiest for you physically, mentally and emotionally. College isn’t just about maintaining good grades. It’s also about maintaining relationships, being healthy, getting involved and, above all else, being happy. If a long phone call with your mother will make you feel better than working on that essay, go for it.

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TREAT YO’ SELF

It’s important to boost your own morale when immersing yourself in stressful situations. The better you feel, the easier it’ll be to study effectively. For most students, both time and money is tight, so consider little treats. Buy yourself a venti frappuccino. Study at the beach. Sleep in on the weekend. Allow yourself to catch up on your favorite TV show. Buy a chocolate bar next time you’re waiting in line at the market. Ignore your phone for an hour. Go to a Zumba class. These small rewards for your hard work will encourage you to keep going.

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LOOK AT THE FINISH LINE

Whether you’re graduating or simply surviving another semester, it’s important to remind yourself what lies at the other side of these final weeks of school—pure, unadulterated vacation. Start thinking about your summer now, and it’ll encourage you to finish strong. Plan a road trip with your friends the day after your last final. Update your Netflix queue with TV series you want to binge watch. Buy a new cookbook and plan on trying a new recipe every day. Whatever you wish to do during your summer, remind yourself of the fun times ahead, and it’ll pump you up to study harder and work quicker.

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the aztec • April 7 - 9, 2014

#aztecpride

Intern ranks high in national competition olivia litsey

senior staff writer There are few accomplishments San Diego State economics senior Bill Dabbert hasn’t already achieved during his time in college. After only starting an internship late last August, Dabbert finished No. 35 in the Northwestern Mutual’s four-monthlong nationwide competition for its Top 100 College Interns last semester. There are roughly 2,500 Northwestern Mutual interns all around the country. As a result of this achievement, Dabbert was given the opportunity to attend the company’s winter camp held last month for the winning interns. He was trained by some of the best representatives, all of whom were former interns, in the country during a weekend in Milwaukee. “It was the first business trip of my life, so it was cool,” Dabbert said. Dabbert spent his first three years at SDSU as an electrical engineering major, and then switched to economics after discovering his aversion to computer programming. He was enjoying his position as a facility supervisor at the Aztec Recreation Center when an opportunity came along via his

roommate at the time. Northwestern showing them the different vehicles that you can put your money in, either longMutual, a mutual company based in Milwaukee, Wis. that helps clients obtain term or short-term,” Dabbert said. Dabbert’s college unit director at financial security, reached out to Dabbert Northwestern Mutual, Financial Advisor and eventually offered him an internship Robert Caraveo, is proud of Dabbert at their downtown San Diego location. for receiving the recognition, but not After getting through three interviews surprised. and completing a 52-hour course that “I’ve only known him since August, resulted in a California State Life but Bill is surprising me less and less just Accident and Health certification, because I’m starting Dabbert is a to realize that if new financial he sets his mind to representative that Dabbert is a something, he can works with clients new financial make it happen,” on a regular basis. Caraveo said. He essentially representative that builds plans that Dabbert’s former works with clients on rhetoric instructor, help clients get a regular basis. Professor Paul from their current Minifee, has financial situation similar sentiments to a better one. He in regards to said his favorite clients Dabbert’s accomplishment. are families. “He’s a people person, so he’s “When you introduce yourself to them approachable, he’s warm and and show them the type of work that you hardworking. I’m not surprised,” Minifee do, you can really provide some longsaid. term solutions and build a full-scale Dabbert feels grateful for the financial plan for them with the riskinternship opportunity at Northwestern management side, which is insurance Mutual because he feels it’s prepared and wealth accumulation—which is him well for a future job as a financial helping them with their investments and

analyst. “It’s really allowed me to learn about the financial industry and be able to communicate with other people very well, which I think are two huge factors in a financial position,” Dabbert said. Dabbert is a young man with his whole life ahead of him. His fast-approaching post-graduate includes plans for traveling away from his hometown of San Diego and taking his outdoor hobbies such as rock-climbing and backpacking to the next level during a trip to Yosemite. He’ll subsequently go to South America on his own for an entire year to improve his Spanish-speaking skills and hopefully experience life as a teacher in a thirdworld area. “Because school is a long haul … so it’ll be nice to be done and travel,” Dabbert said. “And I haven’t been able to study abroad yet.” Though his time at SDSU is coming to an end soon, he looks back on his time at school with nothing but fond memories and he looks toward his future with visible excitement. “I’m looking forward to finishing up, doing some traveling, getting back, getting a job, and then go from there,” Dabbert said.

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Estudiante Latino creció con SDSU angel bonilla

estoy orgulloso del empeño de cada uno de los participantes.

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Con la población Latina rápidamente creciendo en la Universidad Estatal de San Diego (SDSU), al igual que el aumento en los porcentajes de graduación en la comunidad, Mundo Azteca quiso platicar con un estudiante Latino triunfante. Christian Malfabon, graduado en el 2013 con un diploma en seguridad internacional y resolución de conflictos (ISCOR), escogió estudiar en SDSU gracias a su maestro de AVID en la preparatoria. Como primerizo en su familia en atender y graduarse de una universidad, el no recuerda algún tiempo en el que no pensara ser un Azteca. Mundo Azteca: ¿Como Latino, cual es una de las ventajas de estudiar en SDSU? Christian Malfabon: Unas de las ventajas de ser Latino en SDSU es que uno puede encontrar muchas amistades con las mismas experiencias o sentimientos. Otra de las ventajas es de que hay muchas organizaciones con intereses Latinos como fraternidades y hermandades, M.E.CH.A., o Youth Empowerment Program (cual ayude a fundar). Mundo Azteca: ¿Que fue tu experiencia al estudiar en SDSU? Malfabon: Como el primero en mi familia en ir y graduarse de una universidad, para mi fue una experiencia nueva pero con mucho gusto. Durante mis años en SDSU aprendí mucho en temas de educación pero aprendí mucho mas sobre mi mismo. Mundo Azteca: ¿Te uniste a clubes o grupos en tu estancia en SUDAS? Malfabon: Durante mi primer año 2008 me uni a la fraternidad Nu Alpha Kappa, cuyo propósito es rodearse de estudiantes con las mismas intenciones y cuenta con un apoyo de varias amistades, parte de la hermandad. Mi ultimo año fui parte de la fundación de una organización llamada “The Youth Empowerment Programa,” con otros compañeros de escuela, y cual propósito es interactuar con jóvenes menores de edad que fueron detenidos por inmigración. Esto fue una de mi experiencia mas memorable en SUDAS y

Mundo Azteca: En el 2013 te graduado, ¿como es la vida después de la escuela? Malfabon: Después de graduarme trabaje temporalmente con “Absurda Abundo” quienes ayudan a estudiantes a enfocarse y aplicar [a universidades]. Ahorre mis ganancias para irme a vivir al estado de Oaxaca por 5 meses y vivir la cultura de ese bello estado. Mundo Azteca: ¿Y como escogiste ir a Oaxaca? Malfabon: Estudie ISCOR y estudios fronterizos de los Estados Unidos y Mexico, entonces me intereso ir a un estado en el cual tiene mucha población que emigra a los E.E.U.U. La curiosidad sobre el por qué eso pasaba me dijo que fuera a verlo por mi mismo. Durante mi tiempo allí vi las diferentes razones porque hay mucha inmigración [a E.E.U.U], esta experiencia abrió mi interés sobre el tema de inmigración a un nivel microscópico. Mundo Azteca: ¿Piensas que SDSU hace un buen trabajo en colocar a estudiantes con compañías de trabajo? Malfabon: Yo creo que SDSU hace un buen trabajo ofreciendo una gran variedad de clubs. No se de los demás departamentos pero ISCOR hizo un buen trabajo en ofrecer muchas pasantías, cual pueden ofrecer trabajos después (de acabar los servicios). Mundo Azteca: ¿Tienes algún consejo para futuros estudiantes, especialmente a estudiantes Latinos? Malfabon: Involucrase a una o varias organizaciones o clubes en la escuela de las que les interesen y que los puedan ayudar en el futuro. Ponte a pensar en que puedes poner en tu currículum, además puedes hacer amistades con gente con mismos intereses que te pueden ayudar con sus varios contactos. Mundo Azteca:¿Puedes nombrar un punto positivo de ser Latino en SDSU? Malfabon: (Creo que SDSU es) una escuela con gran prestigio y que es muy selectiva, así que el ser latino [en la

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universidad] es algo privilegiado. El mismo hecho de ser latino en esta escuela es un pro. Otra ventaja es la ayuda financiera que ofrece la escuela. Mundo Azteca: ¿Un punto negativo de ser Latino en SDSU? Malfabon: En colectivo, veces el

estudiante latino es el primero en la familia en ir a una universidad, así es que es una desventaja comparado a un estudiante que viene de una familia donde una educación universitaria es algo normal y apto para todos sus familiares. Pero esto también puede ser ventaja ya que el individuo latino tomo un paso para un futuro mejor.

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the aztec • april 7 - 9, 2014

#humor

A love letter to campus coffee

ear Campus Coffee, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. First, we have the elitist and corporate but oh-so-wonderful Starbucks. Starbucks, you provide me with something special. You’re who I turn to when I need a treat after a long day, and I’m willing to forgo the gym and forget that a frappuccino is basically a milkshake. You’re also the right coffee chain when I need to buy a thank-you coffee for a friend because you’re consistent and delicious. Everyone loves you, Starbucks, even people who don’t really drink coffee. Although Peet’s Coffee will always have a special place in my heart, you’re not half bad. What’s more, you provide what no other coffee on campus can provide—the lovely cafe atmosphere and a place to study. I harp on you a little bit because I still think you over-roast your beans, making the coffee taste burnt, but let’s be honest—I’m not there for a plain cup of coffee anyway. I’m there for something with chocolate, caramel, whipped cream and sugar, and no one can do that like you, Starbucks. Big City Bagels, or Peabody’s (what should I even call you?), I can’t explain how much I love you. You’re the coffee chain that makes me excited to get out of bed in the morning. You inspire me to leave 10 minutes early so I can stop for a medium Americano on my way to class. Oh, that is medium Americano with half-and-half. I don’t know what you do, or how you do it, but I know that when I’m sitting in my 8 a.m. class, that Americano is heavenly.

jamie ballard staff writer

Unlike Starbucks, you sell me bagels and pastries without telling me the calorie count, and for that, I love you. Your lines are blissfully never too long and your baristas are always friendly and efficient. Peabody’s, you’re the light at the end of the tunnel, the warm and familiar hug, the reason I love coffee and life. I like how you do your own thing and the fact that not everyone has discovered your magic yet. Your coffee puns make my mornings and afternoons: “Is it ‘mugging’ if you steal someone’s coffee?” “Not drinking enough coffee can cause a ‘latte’ problems.” “Don’t be afraid to ‘espresso’ yourself.” I’ll stop. But please, could you stay open just a little later on Fridays? Fridays are my “treat yo’ self ” days and sometimes I really crave your dirty chai in the late afternoon. But alas, you’re closed, and I’m crying. That said, you’re still wonderful and I love you. Don’t ever change, Big City Bagels, or Peabody’s. Well, maybe change your name so I’m less confused. Aztec Market coffee, you and I have gone through a lot together. You’re who I turn to late at night, in the throes of desperation. Friends may come and go, other coffee places may close before 10 p.m., but you are always there for me. You’re unfussy, unpretentious and well within my budget. You are the coffee I’ll occasionally spend real money on without complaining. Come Saturday morning when my meal plan doesn’t apply and I still have to go be a functional human

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at work, you are what saves me. You’re the coffee I seek when I have five minutes to get to class and no time to wait in line. Your Irish cream vanilla fantasia flavors and array of miniature creamers are sometimes the only things that convince me to continue my day, rather than giving up and taking a nap. You’re weirdly inconsistent, but I think that’s probably me, not you. On days when I’m basically dying of exhaustion or stress you’re nirvana, but on days that are going pretty well, you’re just alright. Also, I’d like to point out you’ve scalded my tongue more often than is appropriate, but we’ll work on that. We both know you’re not as highbrow or fancy as the other coffee places, but you know what? I don’t care. I love you anyway. We all know that sadly, this love can’t last forever. Someday I’ll move on, probably with some pretentious hipster coffee shop that charges me $6 for organic roasted coffee, served in a handcrafted Nicaraguan bowl. But until I graduate, Campus Coffee, you have my undying devotion, love and perhaps most importantly, my money.

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your Birthday (4/7/14) - Mercury enters Aries to launch your next year with a flurry of brilliant ideas and actions. Collaborate with family, friends and community on homegrown projects. Streamline practices and structures before summer, when fun games entice you to play with the kids. Autumn brings an upwelling of profitable creativity, innovation and invention. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Mercury enters your sign today. Expect high energy and creativity for the next several weeks. Accept a challenge. Some projects won’t bring in any money, but satisfy with concrete impact. Disciplined efforts at home reap rewards. Simple fun fulfills you. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - Continue to increase savings with discipline. For nearly three weeks with Mercury in Aries, ponder a situation and possible strategies. Creative ideas come easier. Your education and experience pay off. You can get whatever you need. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 - Friends provide inspiration and understanding. For the next three weeks with Mercury in Aries, group activities go well. Your team’s hot. Deadlines could creep up on you... discipline with the schedule keeps it on track. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - Speculate on different career pathways over the next three weeks. Hold on to your self-discipline, and your tongue. If you receive unreasonable requests, play it conservative for now. Keep your options open, and make a list. Check it twice. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 You can’t be two places simultaneously. Schedule with discipline, and decrease your obligations. Take one step at a time. For nearly three weeks, travel and adventure beckons. Make plans that include intellectual stimulation and creative projects. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 - Plans could get disrupted. Go back to the drawing board. Increase organization and decrease clutter. Friends offer solutions. Communication and clever action lead to profits over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Aries. Count your winnings. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - A change in plans may be required, with differing priorities and new obligations. Figure out tactics and options. Consider details. Communication with partners opens doors over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Aries. Compromise comes easier. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - There’s more creative work coming over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Aries. Express the possibility of a project in writing. Revise plans and budgets for a stable foundation. Stay quiet, to avoid misunderstanding or a conflict of interest. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is a 6 - Conditions are improving. Articulate the goal, and get playful. For the next three weeks, it’s easier to express your heart with Mercury in Aries. Build up the fun level. Communicate your passion. Tell a romantic story. Write, record and create. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Disciplined efforts with a partner provides solid results. The competition’s fierce. Get into household projects with Mercury in Aries for the next three weeks. Have your home express your family’s special quirkiness. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Balance studies and work with time outdoors to decrease stress. Over the next three weeks with Mercury in Aries, words come easily, and you’re sharp as a tack. Capture your research in writing. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 - Patience, thrift and quiet efforts behind the scene move your project ahead. Over the next three weeks, use your budget to track spending and find ways to work smarter and more efficiently. Develop new sources of income.