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Dancers embrace culture during powwow
campus J. Hutton Marshall Managing Editor
On the final weekend of spring break, a sizable crowd overtook San Diego State’s Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 700, the field south of the music building, transforming it into something far from the ordinary: a Native American powwow. Put on by SDSU’s Native American Student Alliance, the 42nd annual Iipay Tipay Mateyum Powwow and Bird Singing Gathering displayed rich tradition and a cultural diversity within the Native American tribes that came from far and wide to attend the event. The traditional powwow usually consists of music and dancing, each steeped in tradition and characterized by elaborate regalia—outfits so detailed, they tell stories on their own. Music comes from a pounding, singing drum circle that plays for hours on end. Because of the intricacy of both the dancing and the outfits worn by the dancers, only a handful of crowd members actually participate. “It’s always a renewal of the tribes—when they all get together you have people from all over the United States, tribal people and dances,” American Indian studies professor Richard Carrico said. “So for me, as a professor, it’s one thing to teach it, it’s another thing to live it.” The two-day event featured a conventional powwow on Saturday, complete with traditional dances; stands selling homemade jewelry, crafts and artwork; and fry bread—a Native American dish created to efficiently stretch the rations given to reservations by the U.S. government. Powwows are open to anyone interested in learning Native Ameri-
Chances are, stupid drunken decisions will never be a thing of the past, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t do all it can to make them few and far between. The performers move to a Kumeyaay dance Saturday afternoon. The powwow showcased many different dance styles from the Great Plains region as well as hosted a Bird Gathering on Sunday.
can culture. While the atmosphere was relaxed and social, the benefit of having this year’s powwow in a place as visible and accessible as SDSU’s ENS 700 allowed NASA to attract a crowd that may have been previously unaware of traditional Native American culture and customs. Carrico said raising cultural awareness is a key part of powwows, especially in a place such as SDSU. Carrico said that compared to 30 years ago, while the average San Diegan is more aware of the city’s Native American population of approximately 40,000, people still tend to relate Native Americans with casinos. These powwows allow for exposure for some of the more personal and traditional aspects of Native American life. “It’s one thing for Native Ameri-
cans to show that they’re still here—that they’re not just here as casinos,” Carrico said. SDSU social work senior Alicia Magallanes and her husband, an SDSU alumnus, Zeek, attend several powwows each year to experience the rich traditions found in the dancing and regalia. Magallanes volunteered this weekend to assist with the event’s setup, an opportunity she received through an American Indian studies course at SDSU. “I really enjoy seeing all the different cultural groups come out,” Zeek said. “I studied anthropology here at SDSU, so it’s really important to me to see diversity, and to see that they want to expose the larger population to that. So I think there’s just a lack of awareness of the Native American cultural situation and history—at least see some-
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thing of it.” As for those who enjoy the social aspect of powwows, Shiigo Yellowhorse, who traveled from Los Angeles for the gathering, has been dancing at powwows since he could walk. At 18 years old, Yellowhorse is this year’s head man—an esteemed position at the powwow. He practices the symbolic men’s chicken dance at powwows. “There’s a lot of versions behind it, but the story I’m told is that it’s a mating dance,” Yellowhorse said. “When you’re dancing, you’re supposed to attract the hen. So, you’re out in the prairie field, showing off your moves and stuff, trying to attract the hen.”
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U.S. closely analyzes North Korean threats
international Tara Millspaugh News Editor
“Volumes and volumes of artillery fire and surface to surface missiles” would be directed straight at South Koreans if North Korea decided to attack, retired Maj. Gen. James Marks illustrated to CNN as the most likely plan of attack.
Despite its recent threats, North Korea does not yet have much of a nuclear arsenal... siegfried hecker
Nuclear Scientist
The Washington Post recently posted a music video released by North Korea this past week. The music video displays a slide show of pictures and video clips pertaining to the strength of the militia, historic war memori-
als, Soviet-style propaganda and scenes which render a feeling of victory. The title of the video is “Let’s Defend General Kim Jong Un at the Cost of Our Lives” or, because there is no direct Koreanto-English translation, “We Will Safeguard General Kim Jong Un With Our Very lives.” North Korea has the means to create nuclear weapons, but according to nuclear scientist Siegfried Hecker, North Korean scientists would need more bomb fuel and lack the resources. “Despite its recent threats, North Korea does not yet have much of a nuclear arsenal bekcna / xinhua / zuma press /mct cause it lacks fissile materials and This photo released by the Korean Central News Agency shows Kim Jong Un signing an order to put rockets on standby. has limited nuclear testing experience,” Hecker said. “Speculation about a launch a visit by the U.S. Secretary of South Korean military sources centers on mid-April, last April State,” according to NBC News. say North Korea has moved two 11 Kim Jong-un came to power, Secretary of State John Kerry missiles to its east coast, but it re- and April 15 is the 101th birthday is going to visit South Korea in mains unclear whether or not it’s of the late Kim Il-sung, North Ko- hopes of diffusing the conflict. actually armed. rea’s founder and Kim Jong-un’s As of now, the visit is still schedNBC News chief foreign cor- grandfather. Last April, Pyong- uled, but foreign diplomats visitrespondent Richard Engel said yang tried to launch a satellite, ing North Korea’s capital, PyongApril may be the month when but it crashed into the sea… the yang, should have evacuation North Korea decides to attack. timing would also coincide with plans ready.
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Love Guru’s advice for blooming spring love
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS continued on pg. 3
Spring Fever featured on page 3
2 | NEWS
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Associated Students & Case event calendar Charles Holster Institute on World Affairs Lecture Series: Ayca Cubukcu
Cooking with SDSU Chefs
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San Diego working in the private sector, he returned to teach American Indian studies at SDSU for a decade. Now retired, Cook plays an active role as the historian for the American Indian Warriors Association, a group of Native Americans veterans who, in Cook’s words, have “demonstrated a commitment to defending this land.” On Saturday, he was one of the few veterans who had the honor of carrying one of the flags during the Grand Entrance, the ceremony in which key participants of the powwow present themselves to
the crowd. Because he is one of the most familiar with the Iipay Tipay Monteyum Powwow, he’s seen it evolve and change throughout the past four decades. “They’re like an accordion— sometimes they’re bigger, sometimes they’re smaller,” Cook said. Powwows are generally open to anyone who’s interested in experiencing or furthering their knowledge about Native American culture. Upcoming powwows and other events can be found on the websites of NASA and the SDSU Department of American Indian Studies.
Performers sing tribal songs and members of the American Indian Warriors Association carry flags during the Grand Entrance.
Former American Indian studies professor Roy Cook saw this powwow develop from humble beginnings. As an undergraduate at SDSU in 1970, he saw an advertisement in The Daily Aztec asking students interested in Native American culture to meet at Montezuma Hall. He began playing a role in organizing the powwows around the time of his graduation in 1971 and after witnessing the powwow take place at several different locations around campus, including Montezuma Hall, Aztec Center and the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center. After spending time away from
Skull & Dagger Dramatic Society Presents: Hay Fever
A is for Art Sneak Preview
April 12-April 14 3 p.m. at Experimental Theatre
April 13 3 - 6:30 p.m. at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
11th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Luncheon
April 12 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center
Science Beat New strain of avian flu begins to spread through China Last week in China, a strain of the bird flu labeled H7N9 virus killed six of the 21 Chinese citizens reported to have contracted the disease. Though the spread of the disease may seem minimal, many flu researchers say the number of cases is relatively large for the early stage of the outbreak. The first case of a H7N9 was reported in midFebruary and has since been confirmed in several locations nationwide. The Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported no evidence suggesting the disease can spread among human beings. Current cases have occurred from contact with infected birds. However, Shanghai officials are taking every necessary precaution to prevent further spread of the disease. Last Thursday, more than 20,000 birds at a market in Songjiang were slaughtered after a report of an infected pigeon. Though these precautions seem drastic, local authorities say it was necessary because of hidden symptoms of the H7N9 strain in birds. Unlike previous strains such as H5N1, birds infected with the H7N9 strain display no signs of illness, making detection and tracking of the disease much more arduous. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with China to further quell the spread of the disease and has told U.S. citizens to be on the lookout for any symptoms. The CDC created diagnostic kits for Chinese and U.S. citizens, and hopes to create a vaccine should the disease begin to spread among humans. The emergence of this new, and possibly deadly, strain alludes to the H5N1 bird flu out-
break of 2003, which killed about 60 percent of the 622 people infected. Researchers are unsure how the H7N9 virus will compare to H5N1, but many are worried that the new strain is adapting to infect mammals. The outbreak of the H7N9 virus in China will be an important story to follow for the SDSU students attending the study abroad course this summer in Xiamen, China. The two-week course will focus on the spread of infectious diseases and global change in China. Three-year study provides evidence on the origins of life For millennia, human beings have asked the unsolvable question, “Why are we here?” One approach to answering this perplexing inquiry is with another question: “How did we get here?” A three-year study by Florida State University College of Medi-
Recent evidence of the presence of amino acids in comet fragments has suggested that the building blocks of life were brought from the cosmos. cine structural biologist Michael Blaber and his research team sought to peel back the mystery to discover just how life came to be more than 3.5 billion years ago. Blaber’s study suggests 10 amino acids that may have existed before Earth’s environment was able to sustain life, were able to form proteins that could fold in high-salt environments. The proteins formed by these prebiotic amino acids would then be capable of carrying out basic meta-
bolic activities for the first organisms on the Earth. The results of Blaber’s study are among many other theories concerning the origin of life. Many of these theories suggest ribonucleic acid molecules were the original building blocks of life. Other theories suggest life only adapted to high-salt environments and were created in high-temperature environments such as hydrothermal vents in the ocean. Blaber said life took a much different path than was previously thought. “There are numerous niches that life can evolve into,” Blaber said in a press release. “For example, extremophiles are organisms that exist in high temperatures, high acidity, extreme cold…and so on. For life to exist in such environments it is essential that proteins are able to adapt in those conditions. In other words, they have to be able to fold.” Recent evidence of the presence of amino acids in comet fragments suggest the building blocks of life were brought from the cosmos. Of the 20 common amino acids, 10 are created through biotic pathways and the other 10 were created through chemical processes predating the origin of life. Blaber used this piece of information to experiment on the different ways these amino acids formed peptide bonds. From this, he was able to create a protein from 12 of the amino acids that are capable of folding. Should Blaber’s theory hold true, scientists across the globe will have to rethink the process that led to life’s arrival.
— Compiled by Staff Writer Will Houston
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The best thing to hold onto in life is each other love & relationships advice
Love Guru Staff Columnist
Trivial Pursuit: I really like this one girl. I have asked her out multiple times, but she always finds an excuse to say “no.” She says she doesn’t want a relationship because it would ruin our friendship. Should I give up? Love Guru: Don’t give up all hope, but put this pursuit on pause. She could be sincere or could be making excuses. She may come around and will always know where to find you: in her “friend zone.” In the meantime, make subtle comments to let her know you are still interested, but plan to pursue other girls who may return your feelings. There is nothing less attractive to a girl than a desperate guy. Maybe if you make yourself a little more unattainable, she will change her tune. But who knows? You may have already found someone new by then. That will be her loss. Lonely Lad: I broke up with my girlfriend of three-and-a-half years a
while ago. I haven’t been single since high school, and I’m not exactly sure how to be alone. Love Guru: Being alone takes some time to get used to, but it can be just as fulfilling as a long-term, monogamous relationship. The most obvious action anyone can take is to get in shape. Pick up a bodybuilding or weight-training routine to help reveal your inner manliness— if you haven’t already—and learn to cook for yourself if you have the available funds. Now’s the time to get to know yourself, as cliche as that sounds. Make a list of great novels you’ve always wanted to read (I’d suggest something by Henry David Thoreau
first, the great appreciator of solitude). Take up surfing or home brewing. Enroll in that improv class or go to an open mic night. Do whatever you want and don’t be afraid of failure. It affirms who you are. Now’s the time because when in a relationship, the other person’s interests have a tendency to modify your own. You don’t have to compromise with yourself. So first off, take as long as you need to figure out exactly what you’re passionate about, then pursue it unapologetically. Realize you’re free to do whatever you want and allow yourself that freedom. Want to go to a movie your significant other wouldn’t have wanted to see? Go alone; it’s no big deal. Why not take that trip to Europe? With just one person, coordinating and being spontaneous becomes twice as simple. Enjoy the journey. Parental Control: On our first date, I told the guy I’m dating I want him to meet my parents before we become official. It’s been about two months since then and every time I bring up meeting my parents, he always changes the subject. It’s important to me that he meets my family before we can officially be together. How do I get him to realize that it’s what I want so we can stop sneaking around and
I can finally call him my boyfriend without spelling it out for him? Love Guru: Meeting the parents is a milestone in any relationship and can be nerve-racking for anyone. You need to explain to your guy that you are close to your family and you want to include him in that part of your life. If you keep bringing it up in conversation, it is probably making him nervous. Don’t put so much pressure on him to meet your parents when it has only been two months. Meeting family should be casual and comfortable for both parties—not the benchmark of your relationship status. But the phrase “sneaking around” makes it seem like you are hiding something. Ask yourself if this is a relationship you want to commit to and then talk to your guy about meeting your parents, making it more than just “So when are you going to meet my parents, huh?” If you are so focused on getting your guy to have a meet and greet with your parents, it will detract from the relationship you are developing with him. However, if he truly wants to be your boyfriend, he will make the effort to meet your parents. Next time, tell him how important it is to you. If he says no or still dodges the question, he probably isn’t worth the commitment.
- Audrey Hepburn
Spring fever sparks love in SDSU students’ hearts love & relationships
Chelsie Punter Contributor
With St. Patricks Day behind us and summer just a leap away, flowers on campus are leaving college students with a hint of sweet desire in the air, telling them spring is here. Springtime at San Diego State is when people begin thinking about how they want to wrap up the year on a great note. Have you ever wondered why we see our friends and Facebook acquaintances fall in love this time of year? Well, there are three reasons why spring is a time for love: hormones are raging with spring fever, dopamine and the urge to show some skin. 1.Spring Fever Spring fever is caused by psychological emotions associated with the arrival of springtime. Wintertime is when people cling onto what they already have. People don’t want to start new relationships because they leave for winter break to attend family obligations. Just a couple of months ago, many students were wearing blankets and buying overpriced holiday gifts. People aren’t looking to spice up their lives and find new relationships until after the new year. Once the new year begins, men and women will plant their seeds and
watch their relationships bloom in the spring. Freshman Michael Gonzalez discussed his springtime beau of just one month. “In the first semester there is a huge social experience as a freshman, and then second semester you realize if you have that deep connection with someone, it is then when you decide, ‘Oh, I want to pursue something with this person,” Gonzales said. During winter many keep what they have, but by spring they open their hearts to fresh faces, new experiences and young love. 2.Dopamine Those who aren’t familiar with the term may think dopamine is a type of drug. However, dopamine is a natural chemical everyone releases. According to Livestrong, dopamine is a chemical released within the brain and adrenal glands that indicates feelsings of pleasure. In the context of spring, it makes people want a new relationship or fling. SDSU Director of the Office of Intercultural Relations Tanis Stark said it’s common for people to want love in the spring because of the effects of Dopamine. “When the weather gets warmer and we see more sunlight, the melatonin in our body decreases,”
Starck said. “This increases energy and vitality, which brings about mood changes that make it easier to find a relationship.” Starck also said there are “so many more colors and new smells... that trigger the brain to increase dopamine levels.” 3. Showing more skin. Achieving a summer body in San Diego can be a big deal for many college students, and both men and women obsess about having “summer ready bodies.” Because more people work out in the springtime, people start wearing less clothing, according to Starck. Women trade scarves for sunsceen and jeans for skirts. As for men, coats aren’t worn as much and T-shirts become the college norm. The hot weather makes us think about spring flings, summer crushes or commitments. “I am not necessarily attracted to lack of clothing, but the nice weather gives couples more dating ideas and ways to have fun,” marketing sophomore Jesse Cordona said. “There is just more to do outside this time of year.” Sometimes, people blame their allergies during springtime, but is love also a reaction to spring? Some may call it a coincidence—others
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blame it on pollen—but the fact of the matter is, some people really do fall in love more in the spring. Our bodies are excited for life changes, motivation and a fresh perspective.
4 | SPORTS
Volume 99, issue 96 | MONday , APRIL 8, 2013
Bauer breaks alltime RBI mark
softball
Junior pitcher and utility player Lorena Bauer was selected as The Daily Aztec’s Female Athlete of the Month for March.
Logan Burns Staff Writer
San Diego State junior pitcher and utility player Lorena Bauer has been selected as The Daily Aztec’s Female Athlete of the Month for March. Bauer is the driving force for the Aztecs, helping the team to 13 consecutive wins, while also tying for the team lead in home runs (9) and leading in batting average (.414), RBIs (36), doubles (13), hits (48), on-base percentage (.456) and slugging percentage (.793). She is the all-time school leader in home runs with 37. She packs tremendous power and has been known to change the game with one swing. On April 3, Bauer broke SDSU’s all-time RBI record when she knocked in her 118th and 119th RBI, surpassing former Aztec Justeen Maeva, who recorded 117 RBIs in her career. Bauer’s best game of the season was on Feb. 28 against former conference rival Brigham Young University, when she went four for four from the plate, including
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three doubles, two RBIs and two runs. Her three doubles tied an NCAA record according to the 2013 NCAA record book, as the Aztecs went on to defeat the Cougars 9-1 in five innings. On March 13 against Ohio’s Miami University, Bauer went three for three from the plate with five RBIs in a 13-0 SDSU win. Bauer has also seen time in the pitching circle this season. She started three games—including one complete game—and has a 10 record with a 6.30 earned run average. She continues to improve on last season’s numbers, when she hit .301 with 13 home runs, 36 RBIs, 37 hits and 19 runs, despite missing 14 games because of a knee injury and illness. Bauer is a local product from nearby Steele Canyon High School in Spring Valley. The Aztecs are 25-13 overall and 5-1 in conference play, and are currently receiving votes in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball poll.
Track and Field The No. 20 San Diego State track and field team had a successful Saturday competing in the Cal State San Marcos Mangrum Invitational. Junior Allison Reaser finished in first place in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.05, while graduate student Deyna Roberson ran a 1:01.20 to take second in the event. Reaser also won the 100meter hurdles with a time of 13:86 seconds and senior Alex Evans came in third with a time of 14:03 seconds. The Aztecs day kept getting better. Junior Rebecca Turnbow cleared 11 feet, 10.75 inches to take first in pole vault and freshman Karen Snapper came in second clearing a height of 11 feet, 5 inches. Junior Brittany Bozeman got first in the javelin throw with a heave of 131 feet, 9 inches. Junior Antonique Campbell placed third in the 100-meters with a time of 12:35 seconds and junior Maderia Toatley placed second in the 200-meters. Next, the SDSU squad will be split up. Some will compete at the Mt. SAC Heptathlon on April 17 and 18, some will be at the Mt. SAC Relays on April 18 and 19 and some will compete at the Beach Invitational on April 20. Men’s Tennis Last Wednesday, the SDSU men’s tennis team lost 7-0 to the No. 42 University of San Diego at the Aztec Tennis Center. Two days later, SDSU sprung back just in time to beat No. 56 Santa Clara University 7-0 for its third sweep of the season. USD won two of the three doubles matches to runaway with the doubles point. At this point, SDSU knew it desperately needed to win a majority of its singles matches in order to come out with a win. However, the Toreros got the best of the Aztecs and they ending up losing all of their singles matches. On Friday, SDSU started strong by winning the doubles point. Then, as soon as the Aztecs won three of their singles matches the Broncos knew it was time for them
to start packing. SDSU is 14-7 overall and 3-0 in the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs will next play the University of California, Irvine and the U.S. Air Force Academy in a doubleheader at 1 p.m. this Friday at the Aztec Tennis Center. Women’s Lacrosse The Aztecs sent the Fresno State Bulldogs back to the doghouse after beating them 18-8 in Fresno on Saturday. The SDSU lacrosse team is now 8-4 overall and 3-1 in conference play. The Aztecs began the game by startling Fresno with 13 goals in the first half alone. Freshman midfielder Felice Artuso scored the first goal of the game for SDSU and added another later in the half. Junior midfielder Christina Ricciardulli, sophomore attacker Bailey Ewing and junior attacker Meris Walsh each added two goals of their own in the first to help give the Aztecs a 13-4 lead. Artuso opened the second half with another goal. No matter how hard they tried, the Bulldogs just couldn’t close the gap on the Aztecs’ 10-point lead. Bailey and Artuso led the team with three goals each, while sophomore attacker Michaela Jarvis led the team with three assists. This Sunday, the Aztecs play the University of California, Berkley at noon at the Aztec Lacrosse Field. Women’s Tennis The SDSU women’s tennis team celebrated its second MWC win of the season against the University of New Mexico on Saturday. The Aztecs defeated the Lobos 7-0. SDSU began the day by sweeping the doubles matches and from then on it never looked back. In singles play, senior Julia Wais beat junior Michaela Bezdickova 6-3, 6-4 to seal the win for the Aztecs. SDSU went on to dominate all of its singles matches. SDSU has improved to 14-4 overall and 3-0 in the MWC. The Aztecs will play against Fresno State at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Las Vegas. -- Compiled by Assistant Sports Editor Adriana Bush
Read. Recycle. Repeat. Bauer is the school’s all-time leader in home runs and runs batted in.
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MONday, APRIL 8, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 96
Tapley selected as male athlete of the month
men’s basketball
Ryan Schuler Sports Editor
The game clock hit zero. The final score read “Florida Gulf Coast University 81, San Diego State 71.” As the Eagles rushed to midcourt to celebrate, SDSU senior guard Chase Tapley found FGCU senior guard Sherwood Brown to congratulate him on the win. “I just told him, ‘Don’t stop now, keep going. We were in that same position two years ago, so just keep it rolling.’ That’s all I said. I said ‘good luck,’” Tapley said following the loss. It’s not a common gesture by a senior who just played in his final college basketball, but that’s what made Tapley so inspirational on and off the court. As a result, Tapley is The Daily Aztec’s Male Athlete of the
Month for March. By all accounts, Tapley goes into SDSU basketball record books as one of the best players in program history. A four-year starter, including his sophomore season when the Aztecs finished with a 34-3 record and a berth in the Sweet 16, Tapley is the only player in school history to play in the NCAA Tournament in four different seasons. The Sacramento native finished the season averaging 13.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while shooting 80.3 percent from the free-throw line. His scoring, assists, steals and free-throw percentages ranked second on the team, according to goaztecs.com. For his efforts, Tapley was named to the All-Mountain West Conference third team and National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District
Tapley was named to the All-Mountain West Conference third team and NABC All-District 17 second team.
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Tapley finished the season averaging 13.5 points per game, which was the second most on the team.
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17 second team. It is the second consecutive year Tapley has been honored by both groups. But it was in March when Tapley really excelled. Against Boise State University in the MWC Tournament quarterfinals, Tapley scored 17 points and had a team-high four steals to help the Aztecs advance to the semifinals.
In the NCAA Tournament, Tapley helped the Aztecs to their third-ever tournament win with a 70-55 victory against the University of Oklahoma. “It feels good,” Tapley said. “I mean, it just feels like you put in all that hard work during the season, the preseason and the regular season, and you get that
win. It’s as if you made history. It’s just a great feeling.” In the third round of the NCAA Tournament against FGCU, Tapley scored 17 points, but it was not enough as the Aztecs fell to the Eagles 81-71 to finish the season 23-11 overall.
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Senior guard Chase Tapley was selected as The Daily Aztec’s Male Athlete of the Month for March.
Weekend ScOREBOARD Friday, April 5
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Baseball –
SDSU 2, Nevada 0
Saturday, April 6
Baseball –
SDSU 5, Nevada 4
Men’s tennis – SDSU 7, Santa Clara 0
Lacrosse – SDSU 18, Fresno State 8
Softball –
Softball –
SDSU 6, Nevada 3
Women’s tennis –
SDSU 4, UNLV 3
SDSU 8, Nevada 1
Women’s tennis –
SDSU 7, New Mexico 0
Water polo – UC Santa Barbara 8, SDSU 5
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Volume 99, issue 96 | monday, april 8, 2013
Romance in the workplace doesn’t pay off work
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he minimum financial cost for my indiscretion is $48,000. That’s money not going to my son, who is fighting leukemia, or to my family’s college fund. I lost those wages because I was an idiot. I agreed to a relationship forbidden by my former employer. And when it was discovered, it essentially ended my career. Punishments vary, but trust me, only fools think they won’t get caught. I was fortunate enough to be allowed to retire, but I lost a promotion when I chose the fool’s path. Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg’s book emphasizing workplace inequality, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead,” presents several arguments against workplace inequality. What she doesn’t discuss, though, are work-related sexual indiscretions. It’s too bad because I’ve witnessed a lot of careers die in the same way as mine. It’s important information for students to learn before they enter the workforce. The U.S. Equal Employ-
ment Opportunity Commission reported more than 11,000 sexual harassment cases in fiscal year 2011. It’s not just women being harassed. Claims filed by men were the second highest on record. I regularly facilitated an equal opportunity workshop during my naval career. During one workshop, I asked for a show of hands from anyone who had either been sexually harassed or witnessed sexual harassment during their career. I expected only a few would volunteer embarrassing information. However, I was shocked when most women raised their hands. This result was repeated every time I asked. Remembering that, I wasn’t surprised when 32 instructors were recently accused of sexual impropriety at the Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Women aren’t just unwitting victims. In the latter half of my career, I participated in a teleconference with a group of senior enlisted males involved in hosting a career conference elsewhere. One of our female leaders was on-site at the conference.
Part of our call included checking on her welfare. In hindsight, we wanted gossip. Because we were all peers, the senior males divulged she was trying to sleep with anyone she suspected would influence her advancement. Rather than doing the right thing and recalling her, we allowed our wayward woman to continue humiliating herself. Her alleged actions were in vain. Like me, she never advanced above the pay grade she held on that day. Conference attendees confided there was no reason to reward her for what she was voluntarily giving away. In my experience men, often suspect a woman’s promotion isn’t based on merit. It’s unfortunate because those few misguided women perpetuate negative stereotypes. With former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta estimating 19,000 annual sexual assaults, it’s easy to think only the military has a problem with sex. However, the military comprises only a portion of EEOC complaints. What happens in the military happens in the civilian
world too. The question is: How can workers reduce unprofessional sexual behavior? The easy answer is to treat others the same way we want to be treated ourselves. That answer is impractical because it should be commonplace by now. We are apparently bent on inequality. With that in mind, I offer two solutions based from experience. First, everyone needs to be aware of what is and isn’t sexual harassment. The EEOC’s reports an interesting number: 6,658. That’s the number of sexual harassment claims the EEOC found had “no reasonable cause” in 2011. In other words, the case was dismissed without merit. I once faced a charge of sexual harassment because I didn’t talk to female coworkers. The case was dismissed when I proved that I didn’t talk to male coworkers either. False allegations foster acrimony, stain reputations and waste productivity. Fortunately, reduction of baseless claims is possible through training. Second, everyone must report impropriety, even when
it involves friends. Mine knew what I was doing and looked the other way. My romantic partner parlayed my influence into a successful career for herself. Boiled down to its essence, I traded performance evaluations for sex. To do so, I was complicit in damaging interpersonal relationships among my peers. My command’s once vibrant mission was shredded because I was selfish. My friends should’ve turned me in to save themselves from months of infighting. It’s important to remember adults are responsible for their own actions. Unprofessional sexual conduct in the workplace damages participants and coworkers alike, and impairs the organization’s ability to function. It’s every bit as concerning as more regularly reported topics, such as unequal pay and work-life balance. Every worker should incorporate a personal zero-tolerance policy and not deviate. Otherwise, the next $48,000 in forfeited wages could be theirs.
—Staff columnist Mike Heral is a journalism junior
U.S. tuition must match degrees’ true worth education
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college education is by far the most valuable gift you can receive from your parents or the best investment you might make if you are borrowing student loans. A degree provides you with an edge, although a bachelor’s degree might not be enough because of how competitive the labor market is. Growing up in France, I always heard that the U.S.’ higher education is expensive, but I never expected the cost to be this high. I almost fell off my chair when I found out how much private and even state universities cost. My home university, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, is private but costs almost the same as San Diego State. If you knew how much Europeans pay for college, you’d fall down from shock. In Europe, tuition for a public university is approximately $1,300 per year. For a private university, students pay around $8,000. Some countries, such as Greece and Argentina, don’t charge for college tuition at all. College should be affordable because it gives graduates a lifelong tool to succeed in their professional careers. I was flabbergasted when I found out one of my American roommates needs to repay $20,000 in student loans when she gets her first job. With an increase in academic inflation, degrees tend to lose their value as more students graduate, leading some to seek master’s degrees to distinguish themselves. And the longer students stay in school, the longer it takes for them to buy a house or build a good credit history. It’s difficult to do that when you owe more than $20,000 in student loans. The sooner they can repay student loans, the faster they can start saving for a house and maybe even for retirement. College degrees shouldn’t
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be as expensive as they are in the U.S., especially from state universities. By making tuition too expensive, students accumulate long-term debts and can’t behave as regular consumers because their No.1 priority is to repay their debt, not to spend money on consumer goods. A consequence of expensive tuition is “brain drain” as the U.S. looses some intelligent citizens to more affordable universities in other countries. Some people think education should be free of charge and everybody should be entitled to a college degree. I agree with the second statement, but not with the first. If there is too much supply—in this case too many students with degrees—it lowers the value of actually having a bachelor’s degree and students must seek new ways to increase their worth in the job market.
The question is: How can a U.S. student put a reasonable price on education during a time when a graduate is supposed to have the same amount of knowledge no matter where in the world they got their degree? It’s as if high U.S. tuition fees created an intentional barrier, a filtration system to only attract the students who are truly motivated to study and are willing to show this by accepting high interests on student loans. Student debt because of loans shouldn’t be the sword of Damocles on a student’s head because it’s a long-term financial burden and is bad for the economy of a country. The U.S. should follow Europe’s example
—Staff columnist Marina Kracht is a business administration and aerospace engineering senior the sacramento bee /claudia buck /mct
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Monday, april 8, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 96
Safe ride programs cut off drunk drivers campus
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riving isn’t my strong suit. Receiving my license took a few tries and I have always been forced to rely on my brave passengers to make my driving a team experience, including checking around the car and telling me when it’s safe to change lanes. Needless to say, the last thing I need to do is throw in another distraction and risk another mark on a long record of accidents. Because of this, I have never drank and drove. But it doesn’t mean I’m immune to the effects of those who do. In 2010, a national survey reported approximately 25 percent of college students admitted to driving under the influence within the prior month. This means one-fourth of our peers potentially put themselves and others on the road at risk with their impaired driving abilities. These people chose to combine having a good time and the convenience of driving, while overlooking the potentially fatal morning-after consequences. Looking at what the real issue is, it comes down to two obvious components: drinking and driving. The allure of alcohol-induced shenanigans has been around long enough that little can be done to stop college students from excessive drinking. The driving situation, on the other hand, has alternatives, including options for our school to help out. Rather than ending a long night of misplaced memories with the decision to get behind the wheel, why not let somebody else do it for you? Obviously designating a member of the party crew to remain
sober is the best option, but that doesn’t always happen. To address these issues, several universities have implemented programs to keep their students safe, regardless of their state of mind. A program at University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a shuttle for its students on weekend nights. The bus picks students up from a designated location in the center of town and has several drop-off spots around the residence halls and offcampus housing. Similarly, a student started a program at Appalachian State University that has spread to seven other campuses because of its popularity. Those in need of a ride can go onto the organization’s website and sign up to be a part of the service. Volunteers respond to their inebriated peers and drive them home safely. The program is not funded by the school in any way and is based solely on the goodness of students, who hopefully receive some welldeserved tips. Although neither of these models will completely eradicate drunk driving around their campuses, they are at least a step in the right direction; a step San Diego State should look into as well. After reading about these other universities, I couldn’t help but wonder why a school with so many students living on or within a couple miles of campus wouldn’t have some kind of system in place to keep their drunken pupils safe. Even those who choose to walk the late-night trek back to their homes put themselves at risk for assault and other alcoholinduced crimes. Not all students live near campus, but it seems easy to
help out those who do in some way. Jim Lange, coordinator of the SDSU Alcohol and Other Drugs Initiatives, explained the issues with programs such as these. In the past, SDSU had a shuttle service similar to the one at UMass Amherst, but was apparently canceled because it was unpopular. Since then, there has been some talk of starting a new program, but no action has been taken. Limited financial resources and no ideas on how to fill the needs of students living far from campus have staunched any innovative thinking on the topic. Lange emphasized the importance of a designated driver as a first option, but understands it doesn’t always work out. “We’re still trying to work on an infrastructure for providing when things go wrong,” Lange said. “That’s where a safe ride program would be helpful.” The problem isn’t a lack of interest. Students and faculty understand the benefits of such a program and the downside of its absence. Still, no one has created anything. It’s time for SDSU to get creative about keeping students safe. Chances are, stupid drunken decisions will never be a thing of the past, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t do all it can to make them few and far between. Why not at least start up a volunteer-based program? We could offer community service hours to those who need it or even for students dealing with disciplinary issues in the dorms. We could call on our fellow Aztecs to give up one night of partying each semester to provide sober rides for others in exchange. There’s no magic solution to
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creating a drunken utopia of only happy buzzed feelings with no negative side effects. To guarantee these times remain blissful college memories, it’s necessary for Aztecs
to come together and support one another’s safety in any way we can.
—Assistant Opinion Editor Madison Hopkins is a journalism junior
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Volume 99, issue 96 | MONday, APRIL 8, 2013
The sixth circle of heresy
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Max Saucedo Staff Writer
Father Craig Orsini nervously drummed his fingers as he waited for his name to be called. He clutched a tiny bracelet that had been made for him by a young girl the day he’d announced he would be leaving his parish, pending reassignment. He’d taken the bracelet and, throughout rehabilitation, it had been his totem. A symbol of strength from the unlikeliest of sources. “Five months sober is better than four months sober,” he thought. “Craig Orsini? What the hell are you doing in my office again?” a thunderous voice demanded on the PA system. Craig took this as a sign to enter the office. At the desk sat Monseigneur Howie Polk, a man in his late 60s who was balding and slightly thin. He rose and offered his ring, which Craig kissed. As they sat down he smiled and spread his hands open. “Craig, how are you?” Craig smiled weakly. “Sobriety takes a toll on the body, Howie. Feels bad every day, but we all got our crosses.” Howie nodded, “I feel you buddy. So what can I do for you?” he asked spreading his arms. Craig sat up. “I’ve been pending reassignment for five months now. I put in for something out west. Anywhere but here. Then I get a call from Jerry’s aide talking about how he’s going to Seattle. I mean what the hell, Howie?” Howie shrugged his shoulders. “What am I going to tell you, Craig. It’s an archdiocese, with rules and regulations like anywhere else.” “I thought it was Miami.” “Look, Craig, I’m going to level with you. Your case had a lot of the
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higher-ups scrambling for cover. An alcoholic priest suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder? I mean Christ, Craig, we got problems of our own. To move you now would draw the wrong attention. And to be honest there have been some up top ready to drop you the moment it looks like you’re relapsing. I had a hard enough time convincing them to cough up for the rehab as it is,” Howie spoke bitingly. Craig was rocked. They had been ready to drop him? How could they? He slumped back in his chair, defeated. And after this little episode, why not? Howie sensed his distress. “Look, Craig, right now, things are hard everywhere. We don’t have a place for you right now in the States, but I know for a fact some goodwill would help move your case through faster. You did your missionary work in Haiti correct?” “Yeah, two years in Port-au-Prince. But that was almost 10 years ago, Howie. I’m not that young and spry anymore.” Howie shook his head. “Don’t worry, mission work is just what we’re putting on the name of this file. A generous donor has made a large contribution recently, asking around for those with experience in Haiti and who speak Creole.” “So I’m supposed to cart my relapse-happy ass through Haiti’s streets and villages around Haiti with a rich guy for what? A tour of the lack of good water, the crumbling infrastructure and the highest poverty in this hemispehere in a country of almost 10 million?” Craig asked incredulously. Howie raised his hands. “You gotta start somewhere, Craig. Think of this as a modern day Don Quixote—except in this version, you’re traveling with a sane Don Quixote, who is perfectly capable
of handling himself out there. You won’t run into any trouble anyway. The country loves tourists.” “I’m going to pretend you didn’t make that stupid analogy and focus on the topic at hand: Who is this guy I’m supposed to escort around and what does he want?” “I’m getting to that, jeez. Uh … says right here his name is Pressly, looking for a guide who speaks Creole, possibly someone in the diocese. Hang on, it actually asks for you by name in here. Huh, I didn’t notice that the first time. Oh well, there you go, Craig. You got to do it now.” Craig’s mind had begun turning the moment he heard the name Pressly. Last time he heard that name had been in Haiti. Why was that surfacing now, though? What did it have to do with Haiti? He shook it from his mind. “So, do I get to meet him first?” “Ah … no. In fact, I doubt you’ll ever meet him in person. He mentions something about getting two other people to help you along the way,” Howie grinned sheepishly. “Don’t you ever have any good news, Howie?” “Did I mention that I already booked your flight?” “Why would you do a thing like that, Howie?” “’Tis easier to ask forgiveness than to ask for permission, Father Orsini. I figured you would eventually come around anyway. Am I right?” “Do I really have a choice? I mean, it sounds like I’ve already been ‘voluntold.’” “Let me get you a drink, Craig.” “Yeah,” Craig muttered. “Better be a big ass drink.” “Christ, I know seniority sucks if you’re not senior, but I thought you owed me a favor.”
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Today’s Birthday (4/8/13) - Your network motivates you to participate. Until June, communications flow with electricity. Focus on joint income, insurance and investments to grow. Keep paying debt. Release limiting habits. Work changes could occur in March and September. After summer, domestic comforts draw you in. Serving others satisfies. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 - You’re not afraid to make mistakes right now. That’s how you find what’s missing. Changing your mind can be a sign of strength. Handle personal issues today, tomorrow and the next day. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - Finish up old projects for a brilliant insight. Get the numbers down. Contemplate potential outcomes. Complete what you’ve promised. Discover another source of revenue. Quick thinking pays. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Talk it over with family. Friends are helpful for the next two days, and a fantastic suggestion arises. Make sure what you build is solid. Sort and file. Get the word out. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - Write, blog, record, speak or sing; put your message out. Consider new opportunities. The rules of the game may have changed, and there’s a test. Apply yourself and succeed. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Travel compels but could be complex. Talk it over. There are excellent conditions for group discussion. Listen to those with wisdom, wit and experience. Don’t rely on an unstable source.
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Get involved with publications, either by reading, researching, writing or publishing. Talk about the things you feel passionate about. Count funds and pay bills over the next two days. Discuss new plans. Listen. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - There’s a change in plans. Rely on partners. You don’t have to do it all; delegate! Insist on the truth. Listen graciously. Study with a passion. Keep finances private. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Call a compulsive talker. Work out the details. Gather information, and persuade them to accept your strategy. Concentrate on working to generate more money. Think about the outcome, which benefits both. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - You’re attractive and attracted in the Aries moonlight. There’s more time for love. Ask interesting questions, as you begin a new study. Get creative. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Start a writing project. There’s a change at the top. The decisions you make now will last. It’s good time to make friends. You’re gaining respect. Home’s the best place for you tonight. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - Others admire you. A new assignment’s coming. Read something very interesting. Someone offers a breakthrough suggestion. Contact the necessary parties. Learn about money; know what you’re talking about. Use this opportunity. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Watch for income opportunities. Revise your words. Use your own good judgment. Discuss changes. Find another way to cut costs. Start your shopping list. Okay, you can go now. ©2013, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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