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VOLUME 99, ISSUE 100

Aztecs commemorate Cesar Chavez

campus Antonio Zaragoza Editor in Chief

An emotionally charged 11th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Luncheon was held on Friday at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center. Students and faculty filled the entire banquet hall to commemorate the former civil rights leader. Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers of America and altered the course of history for farmers across the U.S. by advocating for equal treatment, better working conditions and fair pay. His nonviolent methods resonated with activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and gained support from prominent politicians, for example Sen. Robert Kennedy who pledged support upon meeting Chávez and witnessed the deplorable working conditions of migrant workers.

The event, hosted by Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Education Patricia Lozada-Santone, not only pays tribute to Chávez’s legacy but also raises funds which help support the César Chávez Commemorative Scholarship fund. After going through a vigorous selection process, nursing student Maria De Los Angeles Estrada, social work student Jesus Montoya and political science student Dylan Morales received scholarships of $1,000 each. Lozada-Santone discussed the importance of the scholarships and how they affect the community.

“Based on the core values of César E. Chávez, I can truly see that we do have a great future ahead of us. Our students, our faculty and staff have great heart, great skills and great ability to make the world a much better place,” Lozada-Santone said.

San Diego State President Elliot Hirshman spoke to the audience and paid tribute to Chávez’s legacy.

“Thanks to the efforts of César Chávez and those who followed his footsteps, many who are here today, our nation is more just and our university is more diverse and supportive of all of our students,” Hirshman said.

“Today, 30 percent of our students are Latino … and currently we rank

Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Luncheon keynote speaker Alex Montoya , manager of the Latino Affairs for the San Diego Padres, spoke abut the importance of determination. He also received the 2010 Visionary Award.

11th in the nation for Latino students earning baccalaureate degrees.”

Rev. Darin Johnson of the Agape House Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry gave a powerful invocation, which left many audience members in tears.

Manager of Latino Affairs for the San Diego Padres Alex Montoya was the keynote speaker. Montoya, a triple amputee, received the 2010 Visionary Award by the César Chávez Commemorative Committee. In his speech, Montoya discussed the importance of having determination to overcome adversity and building community to improve the world.

“We need to stay connected to our ideals and our values, to our mission of making this campus and this world a better place,” Montoya said. “We are connected all day long on cell phones and Facebook, but are you connected to your mission? Are you connected to your purpose of improving this world?”

Soon-to-be retirees SDSU Vice President for Student Affairs James Kitchen and chief financial officer Sally Roush received César Chávez Life-

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A ban on plastic bags and a fee for paper bags encourages consumers to shop responsibily.

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In this March 11, 1968 AP file photo, Cesar Chavez meets with Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.

time Achievement Awards for their many years of service to the SDSU campus community.

The SDSU Mariachi Ensemble gave two short performances at the luncheon to a jubilant audience. To end the festivities, the band played “De Colores” as the entire audience sang along.

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Following the event Hirshman reflected on the luncheon and its significance to SDSU. “It was an inspiring event to hear the love that people have for the legacy of César Chávez and to see the campus’ commonality and dedication to moving his ideals forward is inspiring,” Hirshman said.

Students march to support rape survivors

campus Arturo Garcia Staff Writer

The Andrea O’Donnell Womyn’s Outreach Association marched in Take Back the Night last Thursday with San Diego State students down Campanile Walkway to support rape survivors and to acknowledge those who play active roles in preventing sexual assault and violence against women.

“We were really loud and had a fairly good-size group of people,” WOA Vice President Kaia Los Huertos said. “We had all these fun chants that we came up with and found. The most popular one is ‘two, four, six, eight, no more date rape.’”

Take Back the Night is an annual on-campus rally intended to empower women

and support their right to feel safe walking alone at night.

“Some people would cheer with us,” Los Huertos said. “There are bunch of high school kids on campus right now, and a group of them tagged on to the end of us.”

After the rally, there was a meeting at Scripps Cottage. A clothesline hung across the patio outside the cottage, displaying colorful shirts with messages from survivors and their friends and family.

A pink T-shirt read: “Dear Sis, I wish I could change the past, make it all go away somehow, but I’m here now helping you get through this.

You’re strong and he will pay!!!”

Los Huertos said the clothesline is a way to tell people’s stories and using T-shirts serves as a symbol to represent the shape of a person.

A number of resource groups also

Students gathered to support rape survivors at Scripps Cottage on Thursday.

tabled outside the cottage. One booth featured information about the upcoming violence awareness and prevention fair, These Hands Don’t Hurt, which will

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take place at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday on Campanile Walkway.

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Students advised to choose roommates wisely housing Sheena Jafari Contributor

Now that spring break has ended, it’s time to get into the groove of things, and I’m not just talking about school. With only four weeks left, it’s that time of the year when students are scrambling to find that perfect roommate and apartment or home for next semester. With the constant advertisements on bulletin boards and poles around campus it’s time students think about their living situations. While some college students probably have it figured out, others may not know how to go about looking for a roommate or dealing with the major transition from the residence halls to an actual apartment.

“I’m worried about not having that school support, It’ll be strange to truly be on my own for the first time in my life,” journalism and media studies junior Morgan Rudin said.

In addition to studying for upcoming finals, finding a roommate can be tough, but here are a few useful tips you can use while conducting your search.

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Thirty organizations will attend, including local resource centers.

“We want to spread awareness to student, faculty and staff; also, if they are in a violent situation, a lot of these organizations will be providing free resources and information,” SDSU alumna and creator of the fair Julie-Anne Brou said.

SDSU Counseling and Psychological Services tabled last year at the fair and plans to return.

“They have therapists there—people who you can go to when you feel like you have no one,” Brou said.

“A lot of victims, when they are in an abusive relationship, are really ashamed of it, and they don’t want to tell anybody; there is also that fear that if they do tell somebody, their partner will find out. They are able to help you with that.”

Other supporters spoke about self-defense and preventive methods.

“Put your car keys in between your fingers; they are a fantastic weapon,” Director of SDSU’s women’s studies master’s degree program Susan Cayleff said.

“Crime in this campus is up

there. Always have somebody to walk with—keep friends close.”

In 2011, five forcible rapes, three robberies and five aggravated assaults were reported in the SDSU area, according to a publication by Business Insider.

After Cayleff’s speech, a speaker from Fraternity Men Against Negative Environments and Rape Situations and criminal justice junior Sean Guardian, said his organization is trying to change campus culture and the stigma that fraternities perpetuate sexual harassment.

“Anybody who goes here and considers this his or her home should feel comfortable being able to walk from place to place on campus,” Guardian said. “You should feel as comfortable here as you do walking inside your house, and this is a fantastic way to bring that back.”

The evening concluded with an open-mic session where guests had the opportunity to stand in front of other attendees and share their insights.

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A.S. and SDSU: A financial breakdown of the Alumni Center editorial J. Hutton Marhsall Managing Editor

Last month, The Daily Aztec hosted a debate between the two candidates running for the Associated Students Vice President of Financial Affairs for the A.S. elections. During the debate, The Daily Aztec asked a question tweeted by a member of the A.S. Finance Board regarding the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center. We asked for each candidate’s stance on the A.S. funding of the Alumni Center for the past three years. The question raised a lot of eyebrows, and with A.S. voting whether to approve its budget on Wednesday, I thought this would be an appropriate time to explain the arrangement made between San Diego State and A.S. First of all, SDSU and A.S. are two separate business entities, which isn’t the norm at most public universities, according to Vice President of the Division of Business and Financial Affairs Sally Roush.

Roush said most student governments are under the umbrella of the university financially—and don’t have the autonomy A.S. enjoys. For this reason, A.S. and SDSU work together a great deal, despite their independence from one another.

Three years ago, the Alumni Center was built and paid for purely through alumni donations—and who could have a problem with that?

However, the operation and upkeep of the building wasn’t funded by donations; SDSU planned on footing that bill. Unfortunately, the recession hit just as the Alumni Center neared completion in 2009, and SDSU realized the cost of operating such a facility would be a financial burden, placing a lot of strain on the university at a time when it was struggling to maintain student enrollment and class sizes.

It was this time of financial constraint, which caused SDSU to approach A.S. about assuming the cost of the Alumni Center’s operating expenses, which costs approximately $150,000 a year. According to Vice

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Associated Students has assumed the operating costs of the San Diego State’s Alumni Center.

President of External Affairs Tom Rivera and A.S. Executive Director Christina Brown, A.S. accepted this because they wanted to help SDSU avoid cutting student enrollment and courses. A.S. has fared relatively well during this recession, still maintaining a constant level of reserves. It even helped The Daily Aztec this year by forgiving $74,000 debt, which included human resource services, payroll and tech support.

Also, A.S. took advantage of the facility since the former Aztec Centerclosed as the Alumni Center opened.

A.S. has also moved its offices there during the construction of the Aztec Student Union. Additionally, A.S. has staff from Viejas Arena, one of its facilities, working in the Alumni Center as well, so it isn’t as much of a drain on resources, Brown said.

Basically, the issue some have with this arrangement—budgeted to cost A.S. $157,000 next year—is that this money going toward a facility doesn’t provide a direct service to students, other than housing A.S. Student organizations that rent out the Alumni Center must still pay full price.

Not only that, but A.S. doesn’t see any of the money brought into the Alumni Center through events, even though A.S. funds some of these events by distributing Cultural Arts Special Events funds to student organizations. However, according to

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Roush, the Alumni Center has been able to lower the fees charged by the Alumni Center for events because of A.S.’s funding, giving an indirect benefit to students in that regard.

Another factor is the length of time this arrangement may last. While $157,000 may only be a small fraction of its $20 million budget, this has been the plan for four years now, and even with the economy and the California State University budget showing signs of stabilizing, there’s no planned end date for SDSU to retake the operating expenses of the Alumni Center. Roush said SDSU plans to reassume the operating expenses down the road when the school is in a more solid financial state, but this is likely to be several years from now, after A.S. moves from the Alumni Center to the Aztec Student Union.

A.S. should directly represent and benefit the students’ interests. Funding the Alumni Center and still making student organizations pay to rent it out for events may seem counterintuitive, but A.S. funding of it has allowed, in theory, SDSU to reduce the amount of cuts it had to make affecting students. It’s a gray area of interdependence between two tightly meshed entities on our campus, but it all appears to be done in the best interest of SDSU students.

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MONday, APRIL 15, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 100

Solana Beach plastic ban and paper tax is in the bag environment

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ast month, the Solana Beach City Council held a meeting to revisit the plastic bag ban initiated in August last year. The council agreed to leave the ordinance as is, including the 10-cent charge per paper bag used in grocery stores and other retailers in the region. Supporters suggest the fee encourages customers to bring their own reusable bags, which was the original goal of the law.

Many shoppers are put off by the fee. Some feel the right to choose paper or plastic shouldn’t be mandated by the government.

Others are lamenting the loss of the convenience plastic bags offer. Regardless of the controversy created by the ban, it has brought attention to the use of the bags and their cost to both society and the environment.

An editorial in the U-T San Diego criticized the ban for being what it called “one more example of government trying to dictate our behavior by taking money out of our pockets if we don’t fall in line.” Stop laughing—they’re serious. It’s a shame too, because this sort of rhetoric spawns unnecessary backlash and acts as an instigator for other ridiculous accusations.

If society was fully capable of managing itself we wouldn’t need the government to step in, but clearly there’s a bigger issue at hand. The legislation was passed last summer in an attempt to encourage shoppers to forgo single-use products in favor of reusable ones in an effort to lessen waste and cut back on production costs. The money collected from the fee for paper bags is kept and used by retailers at their discretion.

The only problem remaining is the charge for something consumers have had free access to all along. While the distaste for the fee is understandable, keep

in mind most stores offer a small monetary incentive for each reusable bag used by customers—up to 10 cents depending on the store’s program. This can definitely add up and should not be overlooked when considering the benefits of bringing one’s own bags when shopping.

Some argue plastic bags aren’t a real concern because they can be recycled. While the idea of recycling the bags is feasible, the reality of it is not. In a perfect world, everyone would be considerate and use the provided recycle bins each and every time they visit the grocery store. The problem lays in the fact that very few people actually make a conscious and consistent effort to do so. According to an article

by The Sacramento Bee, despite efforts by individuals and businesses, less than 5 percent of plastic bags are actually recycled. The rest eventually end up in our landfills and oceans.

This raises obvious ecological concerns, and has been a hotly debated topic for quite some time. There isn’t enough space in this column to discuss the pros and cons of each side, but the bottom line is: Customers have become so accustomed to pursuing convenience they tend to forget what impact it has on the world around them. The “less is more” philosophy can be beneficial when applied to just about anything, and protecting the environment shouldn’t be an exception.

Plastic bags are not biodegradable. They may decompose during a painfully long period of time, but in reality, the material simply breaks into miniscule particles. The oil and petroleum used to produce the bags then leach into the surrounding areas, poisoning the ground and water supply. Recycling often isn’t the best answer, either. It can be expensive, and as previously mentioned only a fraction of plastic bags produced actually

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make it through the recycling process.

Perhaps an alternative legislation should be considered in favor of punishment for the distribution of disposable grocery bags. Investments in better recycling programs or education initiatives designed to raise awareness about the use of bags might prove to be more effective. However, the truth is

most of us will still be inclined to take the easy way out. Laws will most likely continue to be passed unless we take the initiative to change our habits.

Small steps can make a big difference. Plastic bags weren’t always around and if society has done without them before, it can do so again. Controversial as it may be, this legislation is a step in the right direction. Consum-

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ing less is a principle we all can—and should—apply to just about anything. There’s no negative consequence aside from a slight inconvenience factor, but it’s negligible when compared to the long-term negative effects bags have on the environment.

— Staff columnist Caitlin Johnson is a journalism senior

Letter to the Editor: Bottles and San Diego’s water

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took exception to a recent article in The Daily Aztec about San Diego’s drinking water, particularly its conclusion. The author concluded her article by saying she would “prefer to guzzle (her) water out of a bottle.”

Most of us know the plastic in bottled water has carcinogens (and endocrine receptor disrupters too) and we also know these bottles end up polluting the en-

vironment. However, most of us don’t know, or at least I certainly didn’t, that there is virtually no regulation in the quality of the water itself. Only one person in the federal government works half-time to regulate bottled water. A recent study found 38 dangerous chemicals including pain killers, fertilizer and arsenic in 10 brands of bottled water. Municipal water companies, on the other hand, have

to test and retest water quality constantly.

Another problem is that big bottling companies come into cash-strapped communities, buy up their water rights, and then sell the same water back to the people at a far higher rate in the form of bottled water. The whole push to drink bottled water began as a marketing campaign, much like that of the “Got milk?” ad campaign.

And it has worked very well, so much so that the author of the article doesn’t know that she’s drinking inferior water at a much higher price than the tap water she spurns (or may actually be drinking in her plastic water bottles.)

For more information about these and other water issues, visit foodandwaterwatch.org.

The two documentaries I can recommend about water issues,

having seen them myself, are “Tapped” and “GasLand.” And no, I don’t work for any municipal water company, but I also don’t drink bottled water anymore.

-Melody Padget San Diego State Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Alumna 1976 — American studies

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MONday, APRIL 15, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 100

Love is like war: “Easy to begin but very hard to stop.”

- H.L. Menckin

love & relationships

Love Guru Staff Columnist

Jitterbug: I’m taking this girl out on our first date, but I don’t have anything planned. I don’t know whether to stick with the cliche dinner-and-a-movie, or do something more creative. Do I even need to be the one to plan the date or should we decide on something together? Love Guru, what do you think?

Love Guru: You got her number, worked up the courage to ask her out, and she agreed to go out with you.

Now you’re wondering, “What next?”

First dates, both nerve-wracking and exciting, are the initial step toward a potential relationship. It’s the first opportunity you have to spend time with someone you are interested in, and the chance to discover whether the two of you click. That being said, the location of your date plays a crucial role in helping set your rendezvous up for success or failure. Here are my general rules for where to go on a first date:

deciding whether or not you should put your arm around her.

1. Don’t take her to a movie. While it may be a safe choice, with two hours to escape potential awkward conversations, it doesn’t leave any opportunity to get to know each other. Not only that, but it also opens the door to other obstacles, such as reaching into the popcorn bowl at the same time or

3. Don’t ever, under any circumstances, use the words “Let’s go to my place.”

Don’t even use it as an option at the end of the date, no matter how much you are into this girl. Refrain from using this phrase as the basis for your date, either. Once these words are uttered, they immediately reveal you

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Firstly, make sure you and your potential roommates are compatible. Having similar personalities is imperative when considering a roommate. It leads to fewer arguments and better communication skills when dealing with different house chores. A big issue is making sure a potential roommate is clean and organized. Having those qualities are important because nobody wants to be the mother figure and clean up after everyone.

Financial stability is also a big quality to look for in a roommate. You need him or her to be able to pay the bills on time.

Going out for lunch, biking or hiking are great ways to bond with a potential roommate. Getting to know each other on a more personal level and building that friendship is helpful when dealing with daily routines in the household.

Some may want to live with a large group of people while others may just want to share with one other person. If you’re a quiet homebody, having one other roommate who isn’t loud or eccentric is recommended.

“I think that it would be more fun to live with a large group of people as well as more affordable, but I think that it’s easier to encounter problems like arguments between roommates and issues with paying rent on time,” journalism and media studies junior Kika Gutierrez said.

Looking for a roommate doesn’t come as easily as some people would hope. Most people lean

2. Go somewhere that stimulates conversation. Figure out what your mutual interests are and decide what would be enjoyable for the both of you. Love sports? Take her to a game of your choice or engage in one of your own.

Have a shared passion for the arts?

Take a trip to a museum or art gallery.

Listen to the same bands? Rock out at a concert. Whatever the case, make sure you do something together that you would both appreciate.

toward friends or Facebook to search for a roommate. Another recommended source for finding roommates is via Craigslist. When you get a response, the first thing I suggest is meeting for coffee. Be prepared with a list of questions, such as “How do you feel about sharing kitchen supplies and even foods?” or “Are you quiet or are you social?”

Also, make sure your potential roommate has the same views as you when it comes to significant others. Coming home at 1 a.m. with your beau can be a definite red flag. No one wants to hear lipsmacking, especially when they’re trying to sleep. Try to find someone who’s willing to create a set of house rules both of you can agree on. Address uncomfortable situations before they occur, which will lead to less stress and a better living situation for all.

Financial stability is also a big quality to look for in a roommate.

You need him or her to be able to pay the bills on time. Another important trait to look for in a roommate is trustworthiness. Having the confidence he or she will not go looking through your personal belongings is a must.

When it comes to finding a roommate, budgeting is an essential responsibility. Agreeing on money can be a problem, especially because college students usually are on a tight budget, it makes it that much more difficult. Letting a potential roommate know about your financial situation upfront is vital because you can discuss how much you are both willing to spend.

Roommates can be hard to deal with. But if you put time and effort into searching for the perfect one, it can lead to an easier semester, a new friend and some great memories.

are after one thing. Not only that, but she’ll think that you are either too cheap to take her out on a proper date, or embarrassed to be seen with her in public.

As for who should plan the date, ideally, it should be you. Talk to her first about what she might want to do, but ultimately it’s up to you to have something planned. Be thoughtful, creative, but most of all, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to make the date perfect. Just be prepared—and the rest will come easily.

Great Expectations: I like this guy a lot and he’s interested in me too. Things have been going well, and I think we might be heading toward starting a relationship. Problem is, this is the point when I always mess myself up. I’ll say too much or have high expectations that fall short, and the guy will end up running for the hills. How do I avoid self-sabotaging something that could potentially be really great?

Love Guru: Girl, keep it cool. You’ve realized you are doing things wrong that put a potential relationship in jeopardy—so remedy those mistakes and vow not to repeat them. It’s understandable to want to be close with someone and share intimate details about yourself, but there is definitely something to be said about maintaining a little mystery. In the beginning, a guy doesn’t need to know your entire dating history or every piece of your personal baggage. Opening up is great and shows you are vulnerable, but do it in moderation. If you reveal everything about yourself too

quickly, what is left for the guy to discover? That’s half the fun in getting to know someone. As for having high expectations, it doesn’t hurt to lower them a bit. That’s not to say that you are going to settle for whatever comes along, but it’s healthy to keep an open mind about who might come your way instead of having a picture of the perfect man built up in your mind. In fact, keep an open mind about dating in general—if it works out with someone, great! If not, someone else will come along. Keep this in mind and you are bound to be successful.

Chatty Cathy: I think my boyfriend gets embarrassed of me in front of his family. He and his family are all really shy, but I’m super outgoing. Sometimes I feel as if I’m talking and talking, but they just give me one-word answers so I feel like I’m being annoying. My boyfriend says it’s fine, but I feel like they don’t like me.

Love Guru: I don’t think you should be embarrassed. Sometimes people just take longer to come out of their comfort zones. Just avoid talking about yourself too much. You should just tone down the chatter and try asking a few open-ended questions to get to know your beau’s family. Also, sometimes silence is OK. Don’t feel obligated to fill space with words. You can offer to help prepare dinner or decorate the house for a family gathering and create activities where conversation will come more naturally while you bond. Overall, be respectful and patient and they’ll come around.

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Volume 99, issue 100 | MONday, APRIL 15, 2013

Padres to take on Dodgers padres Terence Chin Staff Writer

Just two weeks into the 2013 Major League Baseball season, the National League West Division has already displayed its competitive nature. The San Diego Padres prepare to take on the fiery Los Angeles Dodgers on the road beginning at 7:10 p.m tonight. The series comes on the heels of Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin injuring the Dodgers’ $147 million-dollar pitcher Zack Greinke in a brawl last Thursday in San Diego. This may be the start of a new baseball rivalry in Southern California.

Batting: Padres: The Padres don’t have anything to lose. Most baseball writers and experts expect the Padres to finish the season in fourth place in a five-team NL West Division.

Third baseman Chase Headley is still nursing an injured thumb he suffered during spring training, but may return as early as Tuesday.

Power hitting Quentin will serve an eight-game suspension for his actions in last week’s brawl, which leaves the Padres shorthanded for power in their batting lineup.

Dodgers: With a lineup full of sluggers, the Dodgers have the highest expectations in the division heading into this season. They’ve accepted about $260 million worth of salary from the Boston Red Sox last season, which sent former Padre first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and outfielder Carl Crawford to Hollywood. Power hitting outfielder Matt Kemp is healthy after hitting 39 home runs and stealing 40 bases two seasons ago, but missed more than 50 games last season because of various injuries.

Edge: Dodgers Pitching: Padres: The starting rotation of

the pitching staff is led by veterans Edinson Volquez and Jason Marquis, who both have postseason experience. After going 11-11 last season, Volquez is off to a rocky start so far, going 0-3 to start the season. The bullpen is the strength of the Padres pitching starting with veteran closer Huston Street, who only blew one save last season, and relief pitcher Luke Gregerson, who’s nearly a shutdown relief pitcher, having 107 holds throughout the last four years.

Dodgers: Despite Greinke’s injury, the Dodgers still have one of the most solid pitching staffs in the NL West. Clayton Kershaw was elected as an all-star last season for a second consecutive year and won the NL Cy Young Award two seasons ago. Veterans Chad Billingsley and Josh Beckett also add to the depth of the rotation, having both won more than 80 games in their major league careers.

Edge: Dodgers Defense: Padres: The Padres will look to improve their defense as the season continues, after nearly leading the league with 121 errors last season, just behind the Colorado Rockies’ 122. The team has a .978 fielding percentage and has committed nine errors in 11 games so far this season.

Dodgers: The Dodgers are a mediocre defensive team. They are third in the NL West Division so far in fielding percentage at .985, while committing six errors in 11 games. Last season, the Dodgers ranked No. 11 in best fielding statistics out of 30 major league teams.

Edge: Dodgers Intangibles: Padres: The Padres have nothing to lose, which may be the reason they steal a game or two this series

on the road in LA. As the underdogs in the division this season, expectations for the team aren’t high. Without Headley and Quentin in the lineup this series, the Padres need to be aggressive on the base paths to create offense. The Padres finished second in the NL West with 155 steals last season.

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Dodgers: Kemp was furious after being ejected in a brawl between the two teams when they last met in San Diego, so don’t be surprised to see him take his frustration out with a bat this series. So far, Crawford has compiled a .410 batting average, leading the team with 11 runs and playing like he’s on pace for a bounce-back year after two disappointing seasons in Boston.

Gonzalez is also off to a solid start hitting .375, with two home runs and 10 RBIs after 11 games this season.

Look for Kemp to wake up his bat this series after a slow start hitting just .205 so far after 11 games in the season. Kemp has the chance to really make a difference in this series. I’m sure memory of the brawl will add to his motivation.

Edge: Dodgers Impact player Prediction: With a heated rivalry between these two teams, the Padres will find a way to compete and claim at least one win, avoiding a three-game sweep from the Dodgers.

Notes: -The Dodgers come into this game with a 7-4 record this season, sitting two games out of first place from the San Francisco Giants in the NL West.

-Quentin is serving an eightgame suspension for the Padres and will not be available for the series.

-Greinke suffered a broken left collarbone from Quentin after a brawl Thursday.

Junior guard Jamaal Franklin decided to forgo his senior season for the NBA Draft.

Adriana Bush Assistant Sports Editor

There’s no denying junior guard Jamaal Franklin has had an outstanding career at San Diego State. But now it’s time to say goodbye to Franklin, who announced last week that he will forgo his senior year to enter the 2013 NBA Draft.

Franklin led the Aztecs in scoring and rebounding during the last two seasons. He helped the Aztecs make three consecutive NCAA appearances and three wins in the tournament for the first time in school history.

The league was really introduced to Franklin during his sophomore year when he had an explosive sea-

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son. He finished averaging 17.4 points and 7.9 rebounds a game. In 2012, Franklin became the first Aztec to win the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year since 2006 and was also named CBS Sports’ Most Improved Player.

The two-time Associated Press All-American is hoping to become the second NBA draft pick from SDSU in the last three years. The first was Kawhi Leonard in 2011, who is currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs.

Franklin has been a key Aztec player throughout the past two seasons and will be greatly missed by his team and SDSU fans.

Rutgers and Auburn scandals rock the NCAA

ncaa Ryan Posner Staff Writer

The Rutgers University Scarlet Knights basketball program is currently under investigation. Former head coach Mike Rice Jr., who was suspended from the team for three games and fined $50,000 last December for abusive treatment of his players, was fired on April 3. His

termination comes on the heels of a video that was leaked by former assistant coach Eric Murdock and shown on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” on April 2.

The video shows Rice cursing, shouting homophobic slurs and even throwing basketballs at his players. Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti was made aware of these videos last December and had plans to review Rice’s conduct at

the end of the season, but he was forced to pull the trigger after the videos were made public. Pernetti has since resigned from his position as athletic director.

Auburn Just when everyone thought the saga was through, the story of Auburn University’s football program giving benefits to its players reared its ugly

head after an article by Selena Roberts of roopstigo.com reported that former head coach Gene Chizik knowingly violated several NCAA rules, one which involved him changing grades for as many as nine athletes going into the 2011 Tostitos Bowl Championship Series National Championship. Former Tigers’ safety Mike McNeil told Roberts that running back Mike Dyer, who

recorded 143 yards in the 2011 national championship game, was academically ineligible for the title game. McNeil also told Roberts that Auburn offered cash payment to star players to keep them from entering the NFL Draft, including wide receiver Darvin Adams. If Auburn is found guilty of these violations, the team could face severe sanctions.

Apparently, 2013 didn’t get the memo.

One of the “maddest” things about this year’s tournament was the captivating change of the “big” storyline.

One day after the upset-heavy second round, the buzz centered around the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles.

With their explosive fast break offense and highlight-reel dunks, the Eagles won the hearts of fans nationwide in their dismantling of Georgetown University. The Eagles proved they were for real when they defeated San Diego State in the 32nd round and became the first 15-seed to advance to the Sweet 16. At this point, it seemed like the Florida Gulf Coast story was the only team to watch. This story faded, however, when the Eagles lost to a defensive juggernaut, the University of Florida Gators. What

story could ever replace Florida Gulf Coast as the nation’s sweetheart?

In the first half of the University of Louisville’s Elite Eight matchup against Duke University, sophomore guard Kevin Ware landed awkwardly after attempting to contest a 3-point shot and broke his right leg in a horrific freak accident. With his coach, teammates, Duke players and Lucas Oil Stadium attendees in tears, Ware held his composure, called his teammates together and told them to finish the job. Instead of allowing the tragedy to defeat them, the Cardinals rallied around each other and Ware, and tore apart a phenomenal Duke team in the second half.

Pitino stressed to his team that it was important to bring Ware back home to Atlanta, and Louisville did just that

by advancing to the Final Four. For this reason, the Louisville Cardinals became a rare blend of a tournament favorite and a sweetheart: the Sweetheart Goliath.

In the Final Four, Louisville went head-to-head with Wichita State, another mid-major school that made it to the Final Four after defeating Gonzaga University and Ohio State University.

The Cardinals won a very close game with Ware as their number one cheerleader. Emotion surrounded the Louisville-Wichita State game because of Ware’s injury, and because of this, the University of Michigan-Syracuse game took a backseat. Michigan won this game to reach its first championship game since the Fab Five in 1993.

The championship game was legend-

ary. Michigan freshman guard Spike Albrecht, who averaged less than two points per game during the regular season, exploded for 17 in the first half. Louisville junior forward Luke Hancock, who averaged about nine points a game, responded and unloaded for 22 en route to winning the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player. Both Louisville and Michigan were playing without production from two of their biggest stars—Louisville junior guard Russ Smith shot 3 of 16, while Michigan sophomore guard Trey Burke sat out much of the first half with foul trouble. It was up to the lesser-known players. Louisville prevailed 82-76 and Ware cut down the championship net.

Great drama with an even better tournament.

NCAA Tourney proves one of the best in history

sports talk

Matthew Bain Staff Writer

ESPN.com’s Men’s Tournament Challenge received 8.15 million bracket submissions for the 2013 NCAA Tournament. According to ESPN, only 47 of the brackets submitted correctly picked the Final Four teams (University of Louisville, Wichita State University, University of Michigan and Syracuse University). That’s a 0.0000058 percent success rate. With no established team to beat during the regular season, it seemed only fitting that this year’s NCAA Tournament was the “maddest” in recent memory.

Usually, there are a couple of big storylines going into the tournament.

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MONday, APRIL 15, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 100

Aztecs take care of Tigers in Big West finale water polo

Courtney Muller Staff Writer

On a gloomy Saturday afternoon, the No. 8 San Diego State water polo team closed out its Big West Conference schedule with an 8-6 win against the University of the Pacific. The Tigers scored first when freshman twometer offence Gracie Smith fired a backhanded goal past Aztec freshman goalie Rachel Mitchell. Senior utility Amber Pezzolla responded when she converted a cross-cage shot to put the Aztecs on the board.

The first period of play was close as both teams went goalfor-goal until Pacific’s Smith scored her second backhand goal of the game, giving the Tigers a one-goal advantage going into the second period of play.

Sophomore utility Carina Carballo struck first for SDSU with a redirect goal to even the score at 3-3. Thirty-two seconds later, Pezzolla scored her second goal of the game, converting on a beautiful outside skip-shot.

Building on the Aztecs’ momentum, sophomore utility Taelor Moreno capitalized on a breakaway opportunity and beat her defender down the pool to score, putting the Aztecs at a two-goal lead. Pacific didn’t back down after SDSU scored three goals in 45 seconds.

The Tigers found success with their outside shooting by scoring the next three goals of the second period to close out the first half of play with a 6-5 advantage against the Aztecs.

The Aztecs showed their tenacious spirit during the last half of play. Pezzolla set the pace for SDSU by scoring in the opening play of the third period off of a quick inside position move to tie up the game. Less than a minute later, sophomore driver Anique Hermann, who was determined to get on the stat sheet, beat two defenders on the twometer line to score. On the next offensive possession for the red and black, Hermann threw a cross-pool pass to senior driver Emily Whalen for a goal, putting the Aztecs in the lead by two.

SDSU played exceptional defense in the last half of play, holding the Tigers scoreless in both periods. Three-time AllAmerican Pezzolla recorded a hat trick in the win against Pacific.

The Aztecs finish out their home game schedule when they take on crosstown rival University of California, San Diego in the Harper Cup. The Aztecs own an 11-year reign of the Harper Cup, having won every end-of-season meeting against UCSD. The fight for Harper Cup bragging rights begins at 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Aztec Aquaplex.

Redshirt freshman two-meter player Bailey Wickliffe (center) and senior utility Alex Ford (right) shake hands with Pacific players after SDSU’s 8-6 victory.

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Senior utility Amber Pezzolla takes a shot during Saturday’s game.

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Sophomore utility Carina Carballo controls the ball against the Tigers.

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Sophomore driver Anique Hermann passes the ball to a teammate.

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Olive Oil Cafe’s sinister secret satire

J. Hutton Marshall Managing Editor

Deep in the dark back room of Olive Oil Organic Cafe, three sinister men with crooked backs and twisted mustaches connived in secret during spring break.

Since their on-campus vegan and vegetarian restaurant was wellreceived on San Diego State’s campus, the owners were ready to phase in their true plan.

Hey man, we’re like, organic and vegetarian...So like, what are these pigs and birds doing here?

“Now that we’ve got those weak-hearted vegetarians eating out of the palms of our lettucefilled hands, we can begin our true plot,” one of the three owners said to the group. “With our new menu filled with meaty sandwiches, we can begin to wipe animals off the face of the Earth as cruelly and painfully as possible!”

“Cheers to the animal apartheid!” they all cried in unison.

Behind them, baby pigs and turkeys squealed and squawked in desperation, rattling their tiny, constraining cages. Although more expensive, the restaurant owners preferred to slaughter all the animals used in their sandwiches on-site.

“Squeal all you want, you living petulance of the Earth!” a man with a particularly twisted mustache screeched as he kicked one of the long uncleaned cages.

“We here at Olive Oil Cafe think you animals are the lowest of the low—absolute scum. That’s

why we’ve created the Atomic Grilled Cheese, filled with all the dead animal carcass one could possibly desire. Those softminded tofu chewers will never see it coming.”

Just then, a young, scraggily bearded Olive Oil Organic Cafe employee walked through the door to the back room. The patter of his TOMS shoes silenced the baby animals and sinister men as they turned to look at him.

Stunned and suddenly sober, the vegan, Grateful Dead-loving employee wore a stupefied, deadeyed stare as he surveyed the scene in front of him. His sinister supervisors couldn’t distinguish the look on his face from the one he normally wore.

“Hey man, we’re like, organic and vegetarian,” he said uneasily.

“So like, what are these pigs and birds doing here?” “Stupid boy!”

One dastardly, crooked man said as he arose, “We should cook you up with the rest of th—“ “Wait a minute, wait a minute,” the more clever of the evil conspirators said, interrupting his associate. “We stole these defenseless baby turkeys and piglets from the Taco Bell next door. We find the idea of eating poor animals just as abhorrent as you. We’re just keeping them here until we have a time to—to set them free! Back into the wild where they’ll frolick through beautiful green fields.”

A piglet squealed and rattled against its cage. One of the men kicked the cage and spat at the pig to be quiet, then turned and grinned innocently at the boy.

“Umm, alright man,” The boy said even slower than he usually spoke. “Could I just like, check them out and make sure they’re groovy here?”

“Go right ahead, my dear boy.

Go right ahead,” the mustached man said in his high, nasally voice.

“We all share your concerns.”

Just as the boy peered into one of the cages where an injured baby turkey lay whimpering, one of the men leapt up and smashed the boy on the back of the head with a juice blender. The boy fell to the ground unconscious. They stuffed him in a burlap sack and stuck him in the corner. “Now, when we run out of all these baby animals, we can just cook him up,” one man said as they laughed.

“And with him out of the way, we might be able to finally realize our dream restaurant.”

The three psychopathically evil restaurant owners all got the same dreamy idealistic look on their faces, and their eyes glistened.

“Yes, our dream restaurant,” another continued, happily daydreaming aloud. “Where customers can slaughter their own animals on-site. Where we can finally use all our experimental animal slaughtering techniques, such as the pigtail uncurler and the turkey de-clucker. Oh, what a marvelous day it shall be.”

“Oh, look,” one owner said looking at his watch, which was also rather evil-looking. “It’s time to open up. Better get the meat ready!”

“Yes, perhaps! Who knows the extent of our perverse evil?!” Yelled another owner excitedly. And with that, the owners of Olive Oil Organic Cafe gleefully grabbed their animalslaughtering devices and set to work on preparing their newest menu item.

The Olive Oil Organic Cafe now sells the Atomic Grilled Cheese, which contains turkey and bacon, and is fairly delicious if you’re a fellow meat-loving monster.

We have no reason to believe any of the other stuff contained in this column is true, but who can really be sure.

HOROSCOPE

by Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services

Today’s Birthday (4/15/13) - Discover and act on new opportunities through communications. It’s easier to advance, and words go farther. After June, home and family draw your attention. Flexibility with changes allows grace and ease. So does renewing your space and practices for health and happiness.

Include love.

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

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - Venus enters Taurus on Tax Day: This next month can be even more profitable. Use what you’ve learned to gain confidence. Carefully research your market with the latest analytics.

Get expert help.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 - You’re lucky in love these days, with Venus in your sign. It’s easier to make money, too.

Splurge on a haircut or spa visit. The trick is to feed your soul and stomach simultaneously.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 - Fantasies abound this next month, and your dreams will be sweeter. Grasp every opportunity that comes your way. You won’t be tempted to wear your heart on your sleeve; quiet time is productive.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - It may surprise you, but you’ll be quite popular for the next four and a half weeks. Go out more often, strengthen your social infrastructure and grow your career.

Communicate clearly. Smile.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - Today is an excellent day to make romantic commitments. Take on more responsibility.

Grab an opportunity. List problems to solve and benefits. Teamwork is extra effective.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a

9 - The coming days are good for setting goals and acting on them. Let a creative partner take the lead. Collect an old debt or a windfall profit, and count your assets.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 - It’s easier to save and increase your assets.

Consider personal decisions. Make plans together with someone fun, and make time to play. Find a sweet deal. Accept a good offer.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 - Partnership and compromise come with greater ease. Collect the benefits that you’ve earned. The solution becomes obvious. Put in extra energy. Research how to accomplish your specific goals.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 9 - There’s more fun work on the way.

Friends help you advance. Share the credit.

Caution brings greater success; take it slow in a hurry. You’re gaining wisdom, and romance flowers.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - You’re especially lucky for the next month, in love and negotiations. Expand your horizons. Let yourself be persuaded by passion and compassion. Keep your promises and work your plan. Let your imagination lead.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Focus on household improvements. Or learn to make something you used to buy.

You’re gaining skills. Your home can become your love nest, without great expense. Modify ideals.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Study opens entertaining new doors. Get creative with the details. Make necessary adaptations. Consider an interesting proposition. Use money to make money. Rely on those you trust. ©2013, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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