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Drones flying over SD raise concern
local Michele Pluss
SDSU’s 13-game winning streak comes to an end
Staff Writer
Predator drones are now patrolling international borders in the San Diego area. The use of drones has been a longtime source of controversy and protest by the public. A group called the Electronic Privacy Information Center reportedly obtained information via the Freedom of Information Act confirming U.S. Customs and Border Protection has purchased 10 Predator drones since 2005 to protect land and sea borders. According to Channel 10 News, the documents confirm the drones are capable of “identifying a standing human being” and “recognizing a backpack.” While the drones are reportedly incapable of identifying a specific individual, U.S. Border Patrol agents say they have been effective. Since their implementation, the drones have been able to identify and locate almost 4,000 undocumented immigrants and aided officials in apprehending drug smugglers carrying nine tons of marijuana across the border. The drones’ presence have not been met with silence by some San Diegans. Protestors gathered on Friday in front of the La Jolla home of
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President of the Aircraft Systems Group, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Thomas Cassidy stands with a drone that the company creates in Poway, California.
General Atomics’ CEO Neal Blue. Some wore costumes, carried props and sang songs protesting the use of drones. Others read the names of Middle Eastern children killed in drone strikes. Police were present to ensure the protest didn’t get out of hand, although no arrests were made. Police confiscated a remote control led helicopter decorated to resemble a
drone because the owner didn’t have the permit necessary to fly it, but it was later returned to the owner with a warning not to fly it again. In response to the protest, General Atomics told Channel 10 News it “is involved in developing transformational technologies, such as electromagnetic systems, airborne sensors, and energy research. It also manufactures remotely piloted aircraft
systems, which protect our troops and support national security. GA is honored that it can contribute in this way while at the same time recognizing the right to demonstrate.” The protests were scheduled during the National Anti-Drone Days of Action from April 4-7, kicking off a month of nationwide demonstraDRONES continued on page 2
Senate approves campus smoking ban
campus J. Hutton Marshall Managing Editor
Yesterday afternoon, the San Diego State’s University Senate passed a resolution outlining a plan to create a tobacco-free campus. The potential comprehensive smoking ban will now move to SDSU President Elliot Hirshman’s office. If approved, the ban could go into effect as early as the next academic year. The plan for a tobacco-free campus, created by the Environ-
ment and Safety Committee, extends further than the current
The ESC’s proposal sought to ban all smokeless tobacco, such as e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco... “smoking-zones” policy, which only addresses cigarette and cigar use. The ESC’s proposal sought
to ban all smokeless tobacco, such as electronic-cigarettes and chewing tobacco, as well, but ambiguous language in the resolution technically did not prohibit their use. A resolution seeking to correct this unclear language to encompass all tobacco products failed to pass. Another issue presented by the University Senate regarded ashtrays on campus. There was debate whether to move them to the edge of campus, where people would ideally discard their ciga-
rettes before stepping onto the tobacco-free campus, or to remove the ashtrays entirely to send a clear message that smoking would not be tolerated. Others argued removing the trays could increase the amount of cigarette butt waste on campus. The initial plan included a “phase-in” year, during which the number of smoking zones would be reduced to two, but the University Senate passed an amendment to remove the current one.
Game 1: San Diego State 6, Nevada 3 The Aztecs arrived in Reno, Nev. looking to continue their 11-game winning streak, and they did. Junior outfielder Patrice Jackson hit a solo home run in the third inning to put the Aztecs on top early. The offensive attack continued as senior first baseman Kamerin May hit a two-run homer in the fourth, while freshman third baseman Kayla Bufardeci added an RBI single. Starting senior pitcher Rebecca Arbino dominated, pitching a full seven innings, striking out eight batters, while allowing just one earned run. As a result, Arbino improved her record to 14-7. Game 2: San Diego State 8, Nevada 1 Winning in a dominant fashion, the Aztecs powered their way to continue their winning streak in game two against the Wolf Pack. Junior utility player Lorena Bauer put the Aztecs on the board first hitting a solo shot in the second inning, her ninth home run of the season. Jumping out to an early SOFTBALL continued on page 3
CA bill proposes facultyfree college degrees
Community colleges hit 20-year low
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California community college enrollment has reached a 20-year low, according to a report by the Public Policy Institute of California. $1.5 billion has been cut from community colleges since 2007-08 which have resulted in classes being cut, staff reductions and larger class sizes. San Diego has been feeling the effects of budget cuts as well. “San Diego community colleges cut more than 2,600 class sections, Grossmont-Cuyamaca colleges lost 1,600 classes and Palomar College halved its summer offerings,” KPBS
After staying perfect in conference play and winning 13 consecutive games, the San Diego State softball team fell short of completing a three-game sweep at the University of Nevada, Reno, taking its first loss in Mountain West Conference play. The Aztecs took two of three games from the Wolf Pack and are now 5-1 in the MWC.
Students at a California community college fill up every single seat in the class. There was also a wait list.
reported. According to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, roughly half of CSU graduates were California community college transfers. Students who attend community colleges can save money on under-
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graduate classes. However, the price of a community college is increasing. In the past five years, the cost per unit increased by 130 percent, according to the Chancellor’s Office website. COLLEGES continued on page 2
Assembly Bill 1306 was introduced to California State Assembly in February, proposing a new state university system. Aptly titled the “New University of California,” it would be a public education system with a twist. The New University would offer degrees by examination only and would act as the fourth arm of the state’s higher-education system, which currently consists of California community colleges, University of California and California State Universities. Bucking the traditional academic structure of classes, faculty and cam-
pus life, New University would allow students to obtain associate’s and bachelor’s degrees by testing out of its institution. Students would pass the exams through self-study, paid courses or massive online open courses also known as MOOCs. The California State University System is no stranger to the pros and cons of online education. Gov. Jerry Brown, a long-time advocate of online education, has yet to take a position on the bill. Earlier this year, Brown met with University of California and CSU officials to urge them to streamline their teaching strategies by cutting back on high-profile research projects and inFACULTY-FREE continued on page 2
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tions and rallies against the use of drones. “The U.S. government has lost its moral compass,” Carol Jahnkow,
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English senior Sarah Villegas transferred from San Diego City College to San Diego State. “First of all, they’re difficult to get into. Second of all, financial aid at community colleges is not that great. It’s dependent on academics and you pretty much have to work if you’re in community college,” Villegas said. “You can’t take as many classes as you want and also there’s colleges, like Southwestern, that had so much
Emeritus Director of the Peace Resource Center of San Diego stated in a press release. “Over 4,000 lives have been lost to American drones made right here in San Diego, yet only 2 percent of those hit were con-
sidered high-level targets. The deaths of these innocent people is reprehensible. And, the deaths of the other 2 percent without due process of law makes a sham of international law.”
trouble that they had to cut half of their classes, like literally half of their English courses were cut.” The number of courses offered during the academic year dropped by 21 percent, while summer course offerings dropped nearly 60 percent, according to the PPIC. But the future for community colleges may not be completely bleak. With the passage of Proposition 30 in November, California voters demonstrated their concern for higher education. Proposition 30 will direct
$210 million in additional funding to community colleges this year and is expected to help increase enrollment and student success. Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2013-14 state budget proposal will allocate $315.7 million to transfer adult education programs from K-12 schools to California community colleges, according to the Chancellor’s Office website. In addition, the website reports approximately 3,300 classes was added to the system this spring semester.
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creasing the number of online courses to optimize their budget. In a January interview with the LA Times, Brown said the universities had to “reconfigure themselves so that they are more effective and they’re able to do excellent work, but do it in a way that will not keep the costs escalating.” However, the UC system attempted to launch its own courses through MOOCs last year and was not successful. The UC system was originally expecting to enroll non-UC students in 7,000 online courses at $1,400 to $2,400 per person. Only one student enrolled. Business junior Cecila Galiano is studying abroad in Italy and considers getting a faculty-free degree to pursue higher education. “I think it will be great (to have) the possibility to get a degree and here it’s really expensive – especially the books, I didn’t expect it (to be so expensive),” Galiano said. “It’s a
A California bill would create faculty-free degrees that allow students to take a series of exams and get a degree.
good idea if you have the possibility to study but you don’t have the possibility to come (to school) because you don’t have enough money.” Legislation was introduced last month to circumvent limited class availability by allowing college students to enroll in online courses offered by private vendors or other institutions to avoid further graduation delays. New University was introduced as a bill by Assemblyman Scott Wilk
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SDSU students robbed at gunpoint The San Diego State Police Department is currently searching for two suspects in an armed robbery involving two SDSU students. Two male suspects approached the students on Cuicacalli Walkway at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday morning, pointed guns at them and demanded their belongings, according to the police department. The suspects reportedly took the students’ cell phones, wallets, ATM cards and a backpack. No injuries were reported. Police reported the suspects were last seen running toward College Avenue and described them as African-American in their late ‘20s. One suspect was described as being approximately 6”2’ inches tall with an athletic build and was wearing a black SDSU hoodie. The other was of similar height with a thin frame and thick eyebrows and was wearing a black beanie. Suspicious SUV driving around SDSUPD responded to reports of suspicious activity late Monday night on Hardy Avenue. At approximately midnight, a white-topped blue SUV was seen driving on the field by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. When police arrived, the vehicle was parked on the sidewalk. A report was filed regarding the incident. Driving on Suspended License A non-SDSU student was stopped by SDSUPD near Hardy Elementary School on Montezuma Road at approximately 9 a.m. Monday
morning for a routine traffic stop. The officer cited the driver for driving with a suspended license and released him. Quick theft leaves student phoneless A 10-minute window was all that was needed to steal a Samsung Galaxy S3 Monday afternoon. The subject called SDSUPD to report the theft between 12:50 p.m. and 1 p.m. from Adams Humanities near Campanile Drive. A report was filed with authorities. –– Compiled by Staff Writer Michele Pluss
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WEDNESday, April 10, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 98 1-0 lead, SDSU never looked back. Senior catcher Kristen May hit her first home run of the season in the fourth inning, while Jackson also homered in the seventh. This allowed freshman pitcher Danielle O’Toole to pitch a complete game, going seven innings, recording four strikeouts and allowing just one earned run. O’Toole improved her record to 10-5 on the season. It was the Aztecs’ 13th consecutive win, which tied a school record. Game 3: Nevada 4, San Diego State 2 Looking to complete a threegame sweep in Reno, the Aztecs fell just short in this one as the Wolf Pack managed to rally late. Although Jackson hit her tenth home run of the season in the first inning, it wasn’t enough for the Aztecs to hold onto the lead. With SDSU leading 2-1 in the sixth inning, the Wolf Pack rallied for three runs with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Junior second baseman Karley Hopkins hit a two-run double to give the Wolf Pack the lead, while freshman utility player Megan Sweet tacked on another run with an RBI single to give Nevada a 4-2 advantage heading into the sev-
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Junior outfielder Patrice Jackson homered in each game against Nevada.
enth. The Aztecs couldn’t manage to get anything going in their last at-bats, as the sweep slipped out of their hands, snapping their 13-game winning streak. Arbino took the loss and now stands at 14-8 in the circle. SDSU will look to start a new winning streak as the team faces Cal State Fullerton next in a non-conference game at 6 p.m. this Wednesday in Fullerton.
SDSU set to take on Air Force Academy
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San Diego State looks to continue momentum against the Air Force Falcons in Colorado Springs, Colo. from Friday to Sunday
which is third in the Mountain West. Look out for the one-two punch combo of Garrett Custons and Peter Johnson, who are both hitting around .360. Custons, a second-team All-MW pick last season, cannot be ignored because of his .424 on-base percentage. Edge: Even Defense Aztecs: SDSU leads the Mountain West with a .974 fielding percentage. Romanski is a force behind the plate, throwing out 25 base runners attempting to steal bases this season. The Aztecs also have the fewest errors and passed balls in the MW.
Pitching Aztecs: Last weekend, San Diego State’s pitchers put on a show, sweeping the University of Nevada. Sophomore Michael Cederoth struck out a career-high 14 batters in the first game of the series. Cederoth also leads the Mountain West Conference with 58 strikeouts. Along with Cederoth, senior Ryan Doran and junior Philip Walby have a combined earned run average of 3.12 on the season.
Falcons: On the other hand, the Falcons’ defense has not contributed as much success as the Aztecs’ this year. With a .955 fielding percentage and allowing 51 steal attempts, the Falcons aren’t the best defense SDSU will see this season. However, junior first baseman Seth Kline has been picking up the slack for Air Force, leading the conference in fielding double plays, chances and putouts. Edge: Aztecs
Falcons: After the Air Force Academy dropped eight straight games, freshman Steven Trojan finally ended the losing streak by striking out seven batters to defeat the second-place University of New Mexico in the final game of the series last weekend. The Falcons are also led by senior Ben Bertelson, who has 51 strikeouts on the season. Edge: Aztecs
Intangibles Aztecs: After Romanski’s walk-off hit and sweeping Nevada, SDSU has all of the momentum going into Colorado Springs. The first-place Aztecs cannot take this series lightly, as they travel to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas next weekend, which has the best overall record in the conference. Romanski won the Mountain West Player of the Week, while Cederoth won Pitcher of the Week.
Batting Aztecs: Mountain West Player of the Week Jake Romanski has been the heart and soul of the Aztecs this season. The senior catcher leads the Aztecs with 43 hits and a .384 batting average. In the second game of the Nevada series last weekend, Romanski hit a walk-off single to win the game. Junior outfielder Greg Allen is also a key contributor thanks to his teamhigh 11 stolen bases on the season. Falcons: Even though Air Force hasn’t had great start this season, the team still has a solid batting average of .279,
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Falcons: In the victory against New Mexico, center fielder David Baska hit two home runs, the first time a Falcon hit two balls out of the park since 2011. This home series has to come as a break for Air Force, as they are 1-15 on the road this year. Last season, Air Force only won five conference games and are on pace for the same result. Edge: Aztecs Prediction SDSU wins two of the three games.
The San Diego State baseball team went 4-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play last week when it swept a three-game series from the University of Nevada and split a two-game series with the University of California, Riverside. SDSU (17-15, 8-5 MW) dropped two out of three games against the University of New Mexico during the first weekend of spring break. But, while school was out, the Aztecs heated up and are now tied for first place in the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs opened spring break with a 10-2 victory on Monday at home against UC Riverside, then travelled to Riverside the next day and lost 6-3. SDSU returned home for a weekend series with Nevada, which the Aztecs swept with a 2-0 victory on Friday, 5-4 win on Saturday and 8-1 win on Sunday. Sophomore ace Michael Cederoth and freshman closer Bubba Derby combined to shut out Nevada on Friday evening. Cederoth struck out 14 Wolf Pack hitters throughout eight innings, while Derby finished them off in the ninth. On Saturday, freshman third baseman Ty France tied the game 4-4 in the eighth inning with a solo home run, his third of the year. Senior catcher Jake Romanski won the game with a walk-off single in the ninth, which scored junior second baseman Tim Zier from second base. On Sunday, the Aztecs’ bats came to life as they put eight runs on the board, while senior pitchers Ryan Doran and Ethan Miller combined to allow just six hits and one run. Game of the week Saturday’s walk-off win against Nevada featured a little bit of everything. SDSU junior starting pitcher Philip Walby struck out six batters within the first three innings. Nevada senior first baseman Brett Jones hit a mammoth home run to right field over the Aztec Wall of Fame. France’s home run in the eighth came after two atbats, which the coaches had asked him to bunt. Romanski’s walk-off hit sparked quite the celebration from the Aztec dugout.
Senior catcher Jake Romanski propelled the Aztecs to victory on Saturday with a walk-off single.
It was Romanski’s second walk-off RBI of his career; his first came earlier this season when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth inning against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “I was excited when I hit it,” Romanski said after being mobbed by his teammates after his game-winning hit. “It’s a great feeling. There’s 35 guys competing for a win and when that happens, it’s awesome.” Player of the week Romanski won the Mountain West Baseball Player of the Week. Along with his game-winning single on Saturday, Romanski was 4 for 5 with a run scored and an RBI. On Sunday, he hit his first career home run, a solo shot in the seventh inning. For the week, he finished 9 for 19 with three runs scored, five RBIs and one walk with a double, home run and the walk-off hit, all while catching every game. Pitcher of the week Cederoth was nearly unhittable Fri-
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Student finds solace in free running parkour
spotlight Rosaura Wardsworth Contributor
Imagine racing through a concrete jungle, heart pounding to the beat of every footstep. Sweat drips down the nape of your neck. The wind blows gracefully through your hair and you become one with the elements.
The adrenaline rushes through your body. You don’t know what’s around the next corner, but nothing can stop you from reaching your destination. You rush up a staircase, climbing faster until you come to a balcony. You look around and there doesn’t seem to be anywhere else to go. Without an ounce of fear or a second thought, you go to the edge of the balcony and jump. This is what life is like for San Diego State art freshman Gabriel Tabaldo. From the description above, one may imagine Tabaldo as a bit of a risk taker. However, he’s actually taking part in a sport called parkour, also known as free running. Parkour first began in the early 1900s when French naval officer George Herbert traveled to the Caribbean island Martinique. While on the island, Herbert was inspired by how easily the native islanders navigated through their environment. He returned to France, where his teachings became the standard of physical training for the French military. However, modern parkour is credited to David Belle, who combined the basic foundations of parkour with his martial arts and gymnastics. SDSU students can spot Tabaldo running through campus. When he isn’t tumbling down Campanile Walkway or jumping out of trees, Tabaldo studies multimedia art. He said, as a child, he loved to run and climb, and felt most at home when he was outdoors. “I think we all do parkour as kids…I just never stopped.” Tabaldo started training in parkour two years ago. He watched YouTube videos of parkour enthusiasts, wishing he could copy their movements. Once Tabaldo tried it, he couldn’t stop. Tabaldo said it allowed him to express himself and feel free— he felt unstoppable—as if his movements were infinite. Although Tabaldo may seem like a superhero effortlessly racing around campus, he said he gets scared, especially when trying new moves. “The first move I ever tried to conquer was called a speed vault, where you go over an object sideways, sort of parallel to the ground, and the only thing allowed to touch the object is the palm of one of your hands,” Tabaldo said. He explained that although conquering the move was easy, it was still nerve-wracking not knowing whether he would fall or land it at first. Tabaldo recently attended a
“jam,” an event where parkour athletes gather to practice and learn new moves. San Diego Parkour hosted the event, held at Balboa Park. The jam was the perfect place to try out new moves, challenge other parkour runners and gain more experience. Tabaldo said more than 150 people with varying skill levels attended the jam. There were only two rules to follow at the jam, Tabaldo said: Stay in your groups and don’t damage anything. Tabaldo said the event was an experience of a lifetime that made him want to pursue parkour further. He said he’s been attending gymnastics classes to enhance his skills. Tabaldo encourages everyone to try parkour. “Go out and try it, but be safe and try not to do anything too dangerous,” Tabaldo said. Tabaldo said parkour is a complicated sport that requies a lot of determination and selfcontrol, but can open a new world for aspiring athletes. In the future, Tabaldo hopes to make a career doing parkour. Until then, you can catch him free running around campus. all photos courtesy of paige nelson , photo editor
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Clunky PC port of ‘RE6’ makes game worse aztec gaming
Hollyanne Setola Aztec Gaming
“Resident Evil 6” released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October 2012, and more recently for PC in March. Capcom took five additional months to develop and release the PC version, only to leave it unsuitable for a keyboard and mouse. In “Resident Evil 6,” players have the ability to choose from three different storylines: series regulars Leon or Chris, or newcomer Jake, who is the son of series villain Albert Wesker. The game includes multiplayer capability, enabling gamers to play with a friend who is in the same room or on the Internet. This creates separate tasks for each player while working together toward the same goal. It was evident that Capcom spent a large amount of time focused on the multiplayer feature. When beginning Chris’ storyline, I was forced to play what was supposed to be a quick tutorial. Capcom included this to ensure that players would become comfortable with the keyboard controls movement, and various camera perspectives. The tutorial left me feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable
with the awkward controls and the constant camera angle changes. It was not informative enough to teach me the keys needed for gameplay. To set what seemed like endless amounts of controls was a grueling process, and it was nearly impossible to remember all of them. Throughout the lengthy missions, there are rarely any breaks of suspense. There are constantly zombies to kill, puzzles to complete and people to hunt. This keeps the game interesting. However, without a pause button, it makes it difficult to step away to grab a drink or let the dog out. Picking up the game days later makes it challenging to get back into the swing of things. I found myself having to constantly check what my controls were, and there really was no time for that. Players are immediately thrown into action and expected to be on top of things. Generally, all PC games use the same set of controls and one camera angle, which makes going from game to game seamless. But, “Resident Evil 6” is a mess. The camera views constantly change, even within the same five-second span. Not only did this leave me feeling disoriented, it also added to the game’s
Although players can still shoot zombies as Leon S. Kennedy (pictured), the PC controls are far worse than their console counterparts. The tutorials are also not helpful.
difficulty, heightening my level of frustration. Although the gameplay was quite challenging, the artistic elements and overall game design were very well done. The appearance of zombies was stunningly grotesque and
Twitch.tv provides gamers an outlet to interact with others aztec gaming
Hollyanne Setola Aztec Gaming
Twitch is a video-game-broadcasting website and community that allows gamers and non-gamers to tune into live streams, as well as watch previously recorded streams. Beside broadcasting from around the world, Twitch also provides live feed of some of the biggest gaming events worldwide. Twitch was launched in June 2011 and has involved since its inception. It now has more than 16 million viewers monthly and serves as the “ESPN” of gaming. When exploring Twitch, you’ll definitely be entertained, as you can find just about anything, from gamers streaming “Counter-Strike” to “Farmville” or even “Wizard101.” It has also evolved to live streams involving real life live-action role-play. As a streamer myself, it’s been interesting to observe how being a professional female gamer translates to viewers across the world. Although I mainly get positive feedback, there are still a handful of people looking to cause trouble. This video game-based interactive experience between streamers and
viewers is something that hasn’t been done successfully before Twitch. It provides a different level of gaming both gamers and non-gamers can enjoy. Someone well-versed in streaming is Jason “YetiNation” Grocholski, a fellow streamer on Twitch. The Daily Aztec: What got you started with streaming? Jason Grocholski: I love entertaining and I love playing video games. You put two and two together and you get Twitch.tv. DA: What game do you stream most often? JG: “The War Z.” DA: How long did it take you to build up your fanbase to where you were getting paid from Twitch and how did you go about doing it? JG: A month and a half. I contribute my success to being respectful and talking to my community, while also being good and knowledgable about the games I was playing. DA: What do you think makes Twitch a unique form of entertainment? JG: I think it is unique because you can find any type of personality to fit what you want to watch. You can
the look of the humans was quite realistic. Unfortunately, the cinematic transitions between missions were subpar compared to the graphics of the game itself, which left the game feeling unfinished. Although Capcom may be great
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at creating games for consoles, it has not yet adapted to making its games PC-friendly. If you are thinking of purchasing “Resident Evil 6,” do yourself a favor and pick it up for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.
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be interested in a certain game, but with the variety of streamers, you can find anybody to suit your tastes. DA: Do you enjoy streaming or does it just feel like a job? JG: I do it because I love it! DA: Do you see Twitch as an opportunity for people to see what certain games are about? JG: Definitely. Twitch, in my opinion, is a great advertising tool for gaming companies. If people are interested in games and they are not interested in purchasing the game, they can watch streams and see what it is about. DA: Do you think non-gamers could find entertainment on Twitch.tv? JG: I think a non-gamer could easily find enjoyment; it’s like watching a TV show. It’s a form of entertainment like any other. You watch a certain show because you are intrigued by a character. You may not like someone on Twitch, but I guarantee you that anyone could find one stream they find entertaining. The way it is progressing, there is so much that is being streamed, including role-playing. What lies in the future of Twitch is yet to be discovered.
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Is there a Doctor Strange movie in the works? While there’s already at least 10 Marvel films we know about announced, there may be another currently in its early stages. Rumors circulated Monday that Fede Alvarez, fresh from his success with the “Evil Dead” reboot, is being tapped to direct a Doctor Strange movie. Many fans were excited about this announcement, seeing as how Doctor Strange is a major Marvel fan favorite, and so far the character has only been adapted in animated form. In the end, the question remains, though: Will we ever get burnt out on superhero movies?
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Cygnet’s ‘Assassins’ is a delightfully dark production
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The production features many musical numbers, which highlight Sondheim’s rapid-fire lyrical style.
David Dixon Assistant Entertainment Editor
It’s ironic how many recent musicals in San Diego have been about murder. The satirical “Chicago” was at the Birch North Park Theatre and the absurd comedy, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” will finish at The Old Globe shortly. Now, a production of the provocative show, “Assassins,” is playing at the Cygnet Theatre. Although some might be put off by the dark subject matter and the offbeat tone, openminded audience members will be blown away by the gutsy storytelling. “Assassins” follows the lives of individuals who have killed or have attempted to kill several U.S.
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presidents. The plot is a series of vignettes in which each psychopath, including John Wilkes Booth (Braxton Molinaro), John Hinckley, Jr. (Kurt Norby) and Lee Harvey Oswald (Jacob Caltrider), get at least a moment in the spotlight. Cygnet co-founder Sean Murray directs with a clear vision. His staging is sometimes stylized, such as in the opening scene, which takes place in a fairground shooting gallery. However, he never detracts from the engaging characters. What might catch spectators off guard is just how funny Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics and John Weidman’s book are. The humor can sting, as evident in the musical number, “The Ballad of Guiteau,” in which the oddly optimistic
Charles Guiteau (Geno Carr) sings an upbeat tune before being executed for shooting James Garfield. Many of the broader laughs are saved for Melinda Gilb’s depiction of Sara Jane Moore, a woman who tried to kill former President Gerald Ford. Her poor gun skills are played for slapstick hilarity and Gilb is quite the comedian whenever she’s on stage. Though there are plenty of quirky jokes for most of the running time, “Assassins” is also a very grim play. The tension slowly builds to a climax revolving around Lee. While I don’t want to give away too many specifics about what happens, it is a very ambitious sequence that deals with killers through the test of time. It’s such an unsettling ending that even cynics can admire the chutzpah that occurs on stage. Every performer feels authentic to his or her part, but I think Caltrider has one of the most difficult roles. He gets to play Balladeer, a singing narrator whose wonderful voice makes songs such as “The Ballad of Booth” and “The Ballad of Czolgosz” all the more memorable. Caltrider’s take on Lee is the equivalent of watching a human being turn into a monster. In just a few minutes, Caltrider showcases a variety of emotions—from fear to cold disconnect—and experiencing Lee lose his grip on reality is disturbing. San Diego State alumna Melissa Fernandes is also outstanding as Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a disciple of Charles Manson who,
Andy Collins (Proprieter/Bystander) and K ürt Norby (John Hinckley) are just two in this cast of many wacky, dark characters.
along with Sara, tries to shoot Gerald Ford. In a duet with John Hinkley, Jr., “Unworthy of Your Love,” she memorably expresses Lynette’s abnormal dependence on the infamous criminal. Surreal and full of black comedy,
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“Assassins” is a satisfyingly invigorating play. Murray has once again taken risky material and created a beautifully realized revival. Tickets and information about “Assassins” can be found at cygnettheatre.com.
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boss. Step Three: Eat more bacon. Do I really need to explain why? Step Four: Get over your last girlfriend/boyfriend. They weren’t that great. There are better options on this campus. Nobody likes hearing about your last relationship. He/she doesn’t want to get back together with you. Move on and enjoy your life already. Step Five: Eat Greek yogurt. Only peasants eat regular yogurt anymore. Go get some Chobani and step up your yogurt game. Eating regular yogurt is like driving a 1991 Ford Escort, while nomming on Greek yogurt with some honey and fresh fruit is the yogurt equivalent of rolling up on your taste buds in a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Don’t settle for non-baller yogurt. Step Six: Try to avoid procrastination. I know I just told you to kick back and watch some Netflix while enjoying some premium yogurt, but I didn’t mean to start right this second. If you’ve got important stuff to do, quit putting it off until later. Nobody’s going to carpe this diem for you. You’ve got to take advantage of the time you have, people. Step Seven: Quit using Internet Explorer, you idiot. Step Eight: Do your homework. Don’t wait until Sunday night. Actually apply some time to do your dang homework. You’ll show up to class and magically understand everything. People will think you’re a wizard. Professors will literally go home, sit down in the shower, hug their knees to their chests and cry under streaming hot water because someone actually did what they were supposed to do. This is all theoretical, of course. It’s not
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Listen up, Aztecs. Class is in session and the professor is here to drop some knowledge on your inexperienced asses. There are only a few weeks left in the semester, and I know you can use all the help you can get figuring out your lives. We’ve all been thinking about spring break for the past month and we’re unprepared for the final stretch before summer, right? Wrong. I haven’t been thinking about spring break. I’ve been thinking about ways to make your life better. Follow these 10 tips and you will be a generally better, less-lame version of yourself. Step One: Cut a hole in a box. Wait a minute. Wrong list. My bad. Step One: Sign up for Netflix. I know most of you are reading this and saying, “There are people who don’t have Netflix? In America?” Yeah, those people exist. Shockingly, there are people on this very campus who don’t have access to this most basic, essential first-world service. Get with it already. Step Two: Quit saying “um” all the time. Watch your confidence swell and grow when you eliminate unnecessary fillers from your speech. Don’t talk like just another moron. Imagine all the job interviews you’re going to have after you graduate. Interviewers sit through hours of dialogue with the lowest common denominator of our society: people who say “um” when they don’t know what else to say. They’re waiting for the verbal Adonis who struts into the boardroom to speak. Speak with conviction and authority—like a
like I do my homework. I’m too busy watching “Arrested Development” on Netflix while demolishing Greek yogurt like it’s my job. Basically, my life is perfect. But, I digress. Step Nine: Give a you-knowwhat. There are aspects of our lives that require a certain level of care and other aspects that do not. Learn what truly matters and don’t waste your time with stuff that doesn’t improve the quality of your life, which leads to… Step 10: Don’t worry about what other people think of you. This is a two-part step. The first part is realizing how little other people really matter when it comes to determining who and what you are. Only you get to have the final say when it comes to your life, and that’s a good thing. The second part to this step is grasping the fact that you are not necessarily a beautiful and unique snowflake. You don’t have to worry about being some perfect or idealized version of anything. Just be you. You’re just another person who is trying to get by in this crazy, weird world. Take some pressure off yourself and relax knowing there are a million other people out there who are just like you, with literally identical attributes in every way imaginable. This, too, is a good thing. It lets you know you’re not ever really alone and that it’s totally normal to just be you, whatever that may be. Now, apply this 10-step program and watch your life get way better. Even if you only stop procrastinating or start eating more bacon, you’ll thank me later.
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Today’s Birthday (4/10/13) - It’s a year of personal transformation. Communications fly, motivating action and growth. Group efforts are super-charged. Career shifts could occur around early March and late September ... hold on for the ride. Summer finds your focus homeward, with family. Discover new wisdom. Inherit a lovely gift. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 - New opportunities open up for your relationships. Let go of old views, and create from zero. Get excited about a new possibility, and go ahead and tell everyone. Make the first move. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 - The home decisions you make now may very well last for generations. You’ll fare better if you consciously intend to enjoy the process. You discover something new and amazing. Consider well, and choose. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 The workload is intense. Shift into higher gear and rake in the bucks. Keep organized. You’re in your element. Push for what you want. Aim for long-range goals. Motivate and encourage. Relax in appreciation after. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - Go with your instincts. You’re energized by love, quite irresistible. There’s a completion and new beginning at work, or regarding your participation in public projects. Move quickly. Yes, it’s okay to do this. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - A rush job demands attention. There’s more work than you can possibly do. Eliminate surplus by delegating. Enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done. Flaunt it. A change of decor may be in order. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an
8 - Things are getting stirred up at home. You don’t want to go anywhere. Exceptional patience is required. Meditate before taking action. Respect, and be respected. There’s a happy ending. Soak in the love. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 - You’ve let go of an old habit. No more procrastination. Enter a new, more receptive period; go on intellectual alert. Team efforts work best now. Capitalize on the flow of ideas. Love finds a way. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Passions stir a shift in priorities. Declare your intentions, promising what, by when. It’s a powerful moment. A new phase begins at home. Keep track of the paperwork. Pay off bills. A partner supports. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - Make travel plans for a spiritual adventure. Your actions improve a situation considerably. Have confidence in yourself. Do a job yourself and save. How hard can it be? Learn something new. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - Try not to get impatient, impetuous or angry. Remember what you’re doing it for. You’re feeling more secure. A temptation’s strong now. A female works behind the scenes. There’s a beneficial development. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Simplify matters. Clean your closets. Mull them over. Start or end a trip. Increase your security. A new stage begins at home. Take advantage of renewed confidence to maintain harmony. Depend on others more. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 Focus your intention, and dig deeper. Passion surrounds you. Start a new art project. Keep track of the money. A female changes an alliance. Check things off your lists mentally. Love actually never ends. ©2013, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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