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Mars rover alumni land at SDSU
campus J. Hutton Marshall Managing Editor
The eight San Diego State alumni on the NASA team that designed the most recent—and most ambitious— Mars rover, Curiosity, visited SDSU on Friday to illuminate the challenging, innovative work they performed during the last decade. Each alumnus worked separate aspects of the Curiosity mission, which began in 2000. The eight former Aztecs attracted a large crowd that filled College of Arts and Letters 201. During the event, titled “Aztecs Take Mars,” each person ran through his or her background at SDSU and specific involvement in the mission to an engaged crowd full of students and professors. The alumni work in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is under the umbrella of NASA. The JPL traces its roots back to the days when the U.S. and Russia competed in the space race, but still retains more autonomy than other departments within NASA. Prior to the lecture, the eight alumni sat down with The Daily Aztec to talk about their experiences working on their mission—from the effects of the media attention they received to the nail-biting last seconds before Curiosity touched down on the surface of Mars. “Once the rover enters the outer atmosphere of Mars, there’s a transmission delay,” “surge” navigator for the Curiosity mission Mark Ryne said.
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San Diego State hosted the Day of Silence to raise awareness about antilesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender harassment. The Day of Silence, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is a student-run event held in middle schools, high schools and colleges across the nation. Last Friday, SDSU students took part in the event to bring attention to discrimination against LGBT individuals. The LGBTQ Advisory Board,worked with Gamma Rho Lambda, a queer-based on-campus sorority, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union to organize the event. Last Thursday and Friday, volunteers tabled, passed out cards and encouraged students to sign a pledge promoting tolerance. Some students covered their mouths with duct tape to make visible statements in honor of the day, while others signed the pledge. One student who chose to wear duct tape, international security and conflict resolution junior Justin Campbell, has participated in the Day of Silence since his sophomore year of high school. Campbell said he takes part in the event because he feels he has been silenced throughout his life and wants to empower others to overcome similar challenges. “It’s not one time in particular, but
Preview of firstround matchups featured on page 3 Third annual EX 4 VETS on page 2
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Eight San Diego State alumni, part of the NASA team that designed the Mars rover, visitied the campus. Two members of the team explain the technicalities of the rover.
“So at that point, we already knew it had either crashed or landed successfully—there was nothing we could do about it.” Videos from the NASA control room immediately after Curiosity’s touchdown revealed what an enormously emotional moment it was for the scientists and engineers, who put more than a decade of work into the moment’s success. “My husband told me that you either watch the rover land successfully and everybody goes and gets a beer,”
Ryne’s wife Cathy Ryne said after the interview, “or it crashes, and everyone goes and gets a beer.” For Brandon Florow and Joey Brown, founder of the SDSU Rocket Project who graduated in 2005, being part of such a large, public endeavor so early in their careers was a surreal experience. “I had known about and watched a lot of the people working on the mission for a long time, so to actually get to work with them on a project like this was incredible,” Brown said.
Curiosity touched down on the surface of Mars on August 5, 2012, a date that the alumni have inscribed on their matching blue polo shirts. The date signifies not only the end of their grueling mission to put a carsized rover on a distant planet, but the beginning of their quest to encounter what mysteries lay undiscovered on the red planet. Curiosity has already exceeded expectations by providing groundbreaking scientific research, and it’s expected to stay in operation for years to come.
Silence speaks volumes against LGBT bullying campus Hannah Beausang
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it was kind of my whole high school career,” Campbell said. “I didn’t really have friends. There were times when people would roll down their windows when they were driving by and they would throw things at me or call me names. Now that I’m in college and I’ve moved past that, I really want to help stop that because I know some people aren’t as fortunate as me and don’t make it through times like that.” Gamma Rho Lambada Vice President and business marketing senior Jill Miranda said the Day of Silence is important because it encourages students to think about the consequences of their actions. “This is a day to remember all those who have been affected by other people,” Miranda said. “It’s about starting to be aware of your surroundings and who you talk to and making sure that bullying subsides.” LGBTSU president and business administration senior Michael Manacop said student participation helps create a sense of unity through nonviolent measures. “The more participation we get, the more you can see the different voices that are being silenced from discrimination, name-calling or bullying,” Manacop said. “It’s kind of like using a peaceful protest to spread awareness about the issues that are going on.” However, some students think that there are other, more effective ways of promoting equality for LGBT students. Women’s studies senior
SDSU graduate student shows how toys reinfoce gender sterotypes Vine adds to digital journalism on page 4
LGBT studies senior Thomas Negron stays quiet in support of Day of Silence.
and SafeZones@SDSU member El Glasheen said he thinks the message should be conveyed in a bolder fashion. “For me, I think it’s important to not be silent,” Glasheen said. “I want people to be loud and active and make their voices heard … I want people to be visible.” A recent Human Rights Campaign Foundation study surveyed more than 10,000 LGBT students between the ages of 13 and 17 about discrimination in the community. According to the study, LGBT youth are more than twice as likely as non-LGBT youth to have been verbally harassed at school. A 2009 GLSEN study of 13 to 21 year-old LGBT students revealed 84.6 percent of students reported being verbally harassed in schools because
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of their sexual orientation and 63.7 percent because of their forms of gender expression. The study also showed that youth hear derogatory anti-gay remarks about 25 times in a typical day at school, which equates to once every 14 minutes. The Day of Silence was founded in 1996 by students at the University of Virginia as part of an assignment about peaceful methods of protesting. More than 150 students partook in the first Day of Silence and, in 1997, the event spread to a national level and about 100 colleges participated. Miranda said more than 35 SDSU students signed the pledge and about 75 flyers were distributed to students during the two days.
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Volume 99, issue 104 | MONday
Aztecs exercise for veteran support organization local Stephanie Saccente Senior Staff Writer
Embrace hosted the third annual Ex 4 Vets event on Saturday to raise money for homeless and disabled veteran programs in San Diego. Participants came together in a one-hour exercising event on the deck of the USS Midway. Sean Sheppard founded the nonprofit organization Embrace in 2000. He said his primary goal in creating Ex 4 Vets was to raise awareness of homeless and disabled veterans’ needs. San Diego State Associated Students president Rob O’Keefe met Sheppard last fall and after learning more about Embrace, decided to partner with Sheppard to get SDSU students more involved. “At the end of the day, being able to be part of something that is bigger than oneself and being able to create positive change for disabled and homeless military veterans is so valuable in that we, as students, get to show a veteran community—that we may not have
Participants of the third annual Ex 4 Vets event on Saturday gather for a group picture onboard the USS Midway. The event raises money for homeless and disabled veteran programs in San Diego.
had contact with in the past—that we care about them,” O’Keefe said. This year’s event raised more than $32,000. The top individual-student fundraiser was freshman An-
drew Frazier who raised $2,550. Embrace will give back 50 percent of net revenue to the student organizations, ministries, active military and veteran groups that par-
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ticipated and raised money for the event. Foods and nutrition junior Marissa Thiry was excited to participate in the event because many of her family members are veter-
ans, and the cause really hit home for her. “The support we show veterans does not even compare to everything they have done for us,” Thiry said. “This is the least we can do as college students as a thank you for the safe place we call home.” Business administration freshman Jaydee Marek also feels strongly for the cause. Marek also participated in “Aerob-A-Thon,” a promotional event for this year’s Ex 4 Vets that was featured on KUSI News. “I love to work out and with this event, I could work out while raising money for a great cause,” Marek said. “I can only imagine some of the challenges these veterans are facing and I really wanted to raise as much money as I could for them.” Sheppard expressed his appreciation for all who participated. He said next year, he would like to see even more SDSU student organizations participate. “It’s great that students are becoming more aware of veteran needs, and the event just keeps getting bigger each year,” Sheppard said.
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Harden faces former team in first round Ryan Posner Staff Writer
prediction: thunder in 5
Reunited and it feels so good for Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Once a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Harden was traded to the Rockets in the offseason. Now he is the face of the Rockets organization and carries his new team to the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. Unfortunately for Harden, a pairing against his former team, the No. 1-seeded Thunder may not have been the most favorable matchup. Kevin Durant was his usual self this year, second in the league in scoring at 28.1 per game and leading his squad to another high seed in the Western Conference. Harden really came into his own this year, scoring 25.9 points per game. Even with Harden’s incredible play, the Thunder still has a clear advantage in the backcourt with superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and Durant. Houston’s Jeremy Lin and Chandler Parsons are going to have to do a lot to slow down the dynamic duo of Westbrook and Durant. Parsons, a small forward, is averaging more than 15 points per game. Lin came onto the scene last season with the Knicks. In his first year with the Rockets, he has been a steady contributor and is averaging 6.1 assists and 13.4 points per game. These teams played three times in the regular season and the Thunder got the better of them at 2-1.
Logan Burns Staff Writer
prediction: nuggets in 6
If not for the Miami Heat 27-game winning streak, the Denver Nuggets would have been the story of the season with their 15-game winning streak. Even more impressive, the Nuggets have lost only four home games this season, which tops the NBA. The Nuggets are led by point guard Ty Lawson, who averages 16.7 points and 6.9 assists per game. Denver is a perennial force in the Western Conference, particularly because it’s first in the NBA in points per game (106.1), second in rebounds (45.1) and third in assists per game with 24.3. The series should be fast-paced and up-tempo because both teams like to run the ball. The Golden State Warriors have a legitimate offensive threat in guard Stephen Curry, who recently broke the single-season record for most 3-pointers made in a season. He also shoots 66.7 percent from beyond the arc, which is top in the league. The Warriors are making their first playoff appearance since 2007 and have a tough task of opening at Denver where they haven’t won all year. Home-court advantage will help the Nuggets make a deep run, not only in this opening series, but in the playoffs as well.
Bulls-Nets series offers defense, familiarity Matthew Bain
prediction: bulls in 7
Staff Writer
If you’re a fan of physical, close, low-scoring games, don’t miss this series. The matchup between the No. 4-seeded Brooklyn Nets and the No. 5-seeded Chicago Bulls appears equal on paper. Both teams have defenses ranking among the top 10 in points and have formidable frontcourts. The Nets have Brook Lopez at center and Reggie Evans at power forward, while the Bulls have Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. The Nets outmatch the Bulls in talent at the guard position— namely because of point guard Deron Williams. Williams played his best games of the season in the last 10 games of the year, averaging almost 9 assists and 24.2 points per game. The Bulls guards have done an admirable job despite the absence of Derrick Rose, but they are outmatched by Brooklyn. During the regular season, the Bulls beat the Nets three out of four times, including a win in Brooklyn. The Bulls might be at a disadvantage with Noah’s absence during the first games of this series because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. However, the Bulls have shown they know how to win close games against the Nets.
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grizzlies in 7
The Memphis Grizzlies look for revenge against the Los Angeles Clippers in the rematch of last year’s Western Conference Quarterfinals. On Jan. 30, the Memphis Grizzlies traded their franchise player and leading scorer, Rudy Gay, to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal that sent Toronto’s Ed Davis and Detroit Pistons’ Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye to Memphis. Since the trade, the Grizzlies have gone 27-11, which is the third best in the league. The Clippers won their firstever Pacific Division title and swept the Lakers for the first time in history. The key matchup in this series comes down to the two point guards: Grizzlies’ Mike Conley versus the Clippers’ Chris Paul. Conley has taken a huge step for the Grizzlies since Gay’s trade, averaging 16.4 points per game. Memphis led the league, allowing 89.3 points per game thanks to anchor and perennial Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol.
This is a typical classic Western Conference playoff matchup between two great franchises. The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs will meet for the 12th time in NBA playoff history. Since 1999, these teams combined to win nine NBA championship titles, with the Lakers at a 5-4 advantage. Everyone questions how the Lakers will fare in these playoffs without Kobe Bryant, a 15-time NBA All-Star and five-time NBA champion. Bryant suffered a season-ending Achilles’ tendon tear just two games before the end of the season. For the Lakers, point guard Steve Nash returns after missing the final eight games of the season with a hamstring and hip injury. For the Spurs, it begins with their veteran presence and franchise player Tim Duncan. Duncan will need Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili to stay healthy throughout the playoffs if the Spurs hope to make a run for the title. The question coming into this series for the Spurs is how healthy the team is. Duncan, Parker and Ginobili each missed more than 13 games this season. I expect the Lakers to put up a fight, but without Bryant, their title hopes are slim.
Hawks, Pacers present very even matchup Ryan Posner
prediction: pacers in 7
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While a Hawks-Pacers matchup may not look exciting on paper, these two teams have a lot to play for. The teams split the four games during the regular season, which makes for a competitive and even matchup. These teams have some of the most underrated players in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers’ Paul George and the Atlanta Hawks’ Jeff Teague. George had a stellar season with 17.4 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Teague set a career-high in points with more than 14.6 per game and assists with 7.2 per game. The Pacers have the size advantage with Roy Hibbert, who commands the post with 2.6 blocks and 8.3 rebounds per game. The Hawks counter with veteran Al Horford, who averaged 10.2 rebounds and 17.4 points per game, establishing himself as one of the best centers in the league. Hold on tight this series will go down to the wire.
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It’s a battle of the Northeast. Usually these cities’ rivalry is associated with the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, but for this week, it is the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics battling on the hardwood. The Knicks have a lot to prove this postseason, as they look to advance past the first round of the NBA playoffs since 2000. They last faced the Celtics in the playoffs in 2011, but were swept away in four games. NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony, who averaged 28.7 points per game this season, leads the Knicks. The Celtics, on the other hand, will be playing for the city of Boston and will rely on their postseason experience, with veterans Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. They won an NBA championship together in 2008. It will be more difficult now this time around without point guard Rajon Rondo, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in late January, ending his season.
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Volume 99, issue 104 | MONday, APRIL 22, 2013
There is no remedy for love but to love more love & relationships advice
Love Guru Staff Columnist
Flustered Fashionista: My boyfriend is starting to nag me about how I dress. He gets annoyed or jealous when I wear short shorts or crop tops, but it’s summer for crying out loud. I want to dress up and go out with friends but I don’t want him to be upset with me. I care about his feelings, but I also want to enjoy myself in college. Love Guru, what should I do? Love Guru: It sounds as if your boyfriend is either protective or has some trust issues. If he is being reasonable, take what he is saying into consideration. However, sometimes guys don’t understand female fashion trends. Assure him you just enjoy dressing up with your girlfriends and aren’t out to flirt with other guys. Unless you are frequenting lingerie parties, he should be understanding if he wants to make things work. Try not to flaunt your skimpier outfits on Facebook or Instagram because it makes you seem like
you’re looking for attention. Finally, have a serious talk with your beau to try and resolve any insecurities he may have. Good luck! Freshman Blues: My boyfriend and I live in the same residence hall and share a few classes. We spend all of our time together. My friends are always annoyed with me, and my grades are suffering. How do I find a balance with everything? Love Guru: Dedicating the majority of your time to a
relationship will only cause you harm. Spending time with your friends and making time to study are important aspects of your life, too. To start, make plans with your friends. Put the phone down and don’t text your boyfriend for an entire night. The cliche “absence makes the heart grow fonder” has some truth to it. Do not become the couple that cannot exist without each other’s presence. It’s important to have your own life, too. If having class with your boyfriend is distracting, try sitting somewhere other than next to him, so you can focus on taking notes instead of passing notes to each other during a lecture. A relationship should complement every part of your life, not be detrimental to it. Spending too much time with your beau might cause you two to argue or grow tired of each other. In order to maintain a healthy relationship, all other aspects of your life must be healthy, too. Give yourself some “me” time—treat yourself to a coffee break or hit the gym alone. Don’t let a relationship control your life; you should always come first. Twenty-Fun: I’ll be turning 21 soon, which is obviously very exciting. The only thing is, my boyfriend is 19. I’m worried this age difference will make things
difficult for us. What should I do?
- Henry David Thoreau
Love Guru: While this situation seems daunting at first glance, it’s actually simpler to overcome than you might think. You’re going to be enthralled by what the clubbing and bar scenes have to offer—fruity drinks, loud music, dancing and social interaction. I recommend staying with your beau until you’ve gone out a few times. If you feel as though you need him with you to have a good time, you can do one of two things. Your first option is to stop going out to 21-and-up establishments. Your second? Break it off with your boyfriend. This may seem brash, but the fact is, if there’s any tension between you two because you’re going out and he isn’t, the relationship probably won’t last. There’s a high chance that jealousy and trust issues will arise because of your bargoing adventures. The most important thing to remember is to not take it personally, these situations happen every day. At the end of the day, you know what’s best for you, so no matter what choice you make, decide it with confidence and everything will work itself out.
Vine brings breaking news GIFs to social media science & technology
Arturo Garcia Staff Writer
The microblog world added a visual member to its pack of social media apps last January. The same people who commercialized the 140-character tool, Twitter, recently introduced a six-second GIF-like video tool called Vine. Four months into its genesis, Vine gained considerable popularity and, much like Twitter, became an important role in breaking news. Witnesses and journalists used the app to post videos of the bombings at the Boston Marathon last Monday. A Vine recording from a Boston television affiliate was tweeted 40,400 times by Tuesday morning, reaching an exponentially larger audience than its local following. The Vine app is seamlessly integrated into Twitter, and recently allowed its videos to be embedded into various websites. “Sometimes it takes more work to be brief than to go long, so just a brief snapshot of a scene could say a lot,” journalism and media studies assistant professor Rebecca Coates-Nee said. The impact of the Vine video prompted headlines such as the Huffington Post’s “6 seconds of horror, on repeat.” The brevity and expansiveness in which the video traveled caused some people to blog about the fear propelled by these instant uploads. “Fast-filed news reports and Twitter provided the first wave of terror,” The Wrap TV editor Tim Molloy wrote in an article featured on Yahoo News. “But on Monday,
there were instant images showing us what violence really looks like: sudden and absurd, completely out of place.” However, social media’s role in the bombings was not limited to spreading fear. The Boston Police Department tweeted its search for video from the finish line. Mashable reported microblogs could play a key role in the ongoing investigation to find the individual or group behind the bombing—that is, if these sources could provide verified facts, rather than adding to the confusion with misinformation. According to an article posted on Mediabistro, several stories ran on Monday that were either unverified or false, including an alleged Saudi suspect captured by Boston police, cut-off cellphone service and seven undetonated bombs found in the neighboring buildings. The article pointed out one of Twitter’s main faults. The race to break news can sometimes impede the verification process, which leads to credible sources sharing incorrect news with their followers. In addition to Twitter’s use as a news outlet, it is also holds its power to connect people. Nee said hashtags serve to build the community by being able to search for people who are talking about a certain topic. Mashable reported Twitter donated a promoted trend to the organization The One Fund, which seeks to help those affected by the bombings. The One Fund’s hashtag #OneBoston appeared as the top world trend on Tuesday. Brands are said to pay about $200,000 per day for a promoted trend.
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Nee said in addition to building community, hashtags also make search easier. “It is a way of filtering all this information that is coming at us through Google,” Nee said. “We get a lot of information through search, but by following certain people whom we trust, organizations or credible journalists, they’re filtering that information for us.” Nee said Vine is the visual addition to the social media toolbox, which connects viewers with crime scene content. “We’ve become very imageoriented, and we see the popularity
of Instagram for photos,” Nee said. An Instagram snapshot of unclaimed bags at the Boston Marathon was retweeted by The New York Times Monday night. The image was originally posted by New York Times sports reporter Mary Pilon. Nee said microblogs serve as headlines that can link to detailed coverage, just as Pilon’s picture could have a wider story behind it—the runners who did not return to collect their items. “A quote by Mark Twain says, ‘I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one
instead,’ and to me that says it. It is a lot harder to be succinct and get the message across well than it is taking a big long time saying something,” Nee said. The power of social media was evident after the Boston Marathon bombings. Frightening visuals and information spread rapidly across the globe. Viewers were exposed to tragic instantaneous clips on their mobile devices. Some opted to react, fighting the unfortunate events covered by a six-second loop with the charities reaching people through 140-character tweets and hashtags.
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MONday, APRIL 22, 2013 | Volume 99, issue 104
SDSU student showcases gendered-toy exhibit
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Caitlin Johnson Staff Writer
Off the coast of imagination in a sea of creativity lie the Toy Isles, a collection of islands home to some of the world’s most beloved toys. For years, they remained isolated from the mainland, a nation segregated by the stereotypical gender values of society. Recent discovery of the islands led to the questioning of the impact of such values on children today. This is the fictional premise of “Discover the Toy (A)Isles,” a thesis exhibition created by San Diego State art master’s student Courtney Harmon. Located in SDSU’s Everett Gee Jackson Gallery, the exhibit explores the polarization of children’s toys through interactive works of art. Entering the gallery is like stepping into another world. Crisp and colorful vector art adorns the walls, bringing Harmon’s well-versed thesis to life in an animated presentation of artistic ability. The bright colors recall happy feelings of childhood, as viewers are drawn into the land of the toys that creates a facade of carefree discovery that masks the underlying suppression of the fictional world. Guests are invited to enjoy the multitude of features and encouraged to engage with the different displays. The exhibit, which took place last Saturday, follows the imaginary uncovering of the Toy Isles. Visitors are greeted with colorful maps and visualizations of the islands. A timeline draws viewers into the islands’ history, and graphic displays unveil the daily lives and processes of the islands’ inhabitants. The entire exhibit comes together cleverly and reflects the real-world sociological implications of such polarization and its effects on children. “It was very interesting,” nursing senior Alyson Merz said. “I think everyone thinks a lot about (this topic) but they don’t have the guts to say it.” The project began four years ago, when Harmon first focused on the topic of the gender division of children through various marketing strategies.
jordan owen , staff photographer
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The idea for the exhibition took root early last fall. She emphasizes the overabundance of hyper-masculine and hyperfeminine toys commonly found in stores, and the “opposing play narratives” the toys suggest. “Today, you don’t really find a broad spectrum of interest represented in the toy stores,” Harmon said. “It’s an interesting social issue that not a whole lot of people are talking about.”
Harmon hopes to use her developed skills as a graphic artist to bring this issue to the public’s attention. She said advancements society has made in gender equality are continually stifled by the association of “boy-only” and “girl-only” toys, and she wants to shed light on the issue through this exhibition and her future work. “What I’m really hoping for is an awareness of the issue and
jordan owen , staff photographer
maybe even create a demand for different choices in the market,” Harmon said. One part of the exhibit features a sort of call to action, encouraging guests to think about the issue beyond the gallery. A kiosk with the heading, “Voice Your Concerns” prompts Twitter users to share the hashtag “#toyprotest” and follow the gallery’s official Twitter account.
Harmon is already off to a tremendous start. Her ability to collectively organize her thoughts and bring them to life in such a positive manner are what makes the exhibit so engaging. Explore the Toy Isles for yourself and see just how much of an impact the idea of a toy can have. The gallery is open for the rest of the week, so don’t hesitate to experience it for yourself.
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Volume 99, issue 104 | MONday , APRIL 22, 2013
Job market “likes” social media networking social media
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ed cups mounted on top of a table, girls crouching to pose in the background and Johnny College right in front chugging beers. Unfortunately, what looks like a fun night worth sharing on Facebook shows a lack of professionalism and poise for the employer who just happens to be checking your profile. Can you believe Johnny College is still unemployed? Neither can I. What many individuals don’t understand is social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become second resumes to employers. This change is not to be taken lightly because those who continue to treat their online accounts as leisurely play tools are jeopardizing their chances of obtaining those dream jobs. Students need to stop wasting time and start building their professional online presences, seeking help to polish what they have. Opportunities don’t appear for those who sit and wait. Employers have every right to check potential employees’ social media accounts to see if they are taking a risk by hiring certain individuals. Why would an employer hire someone
who is posting videos of him or herself “twerking” or constantly displaying wild antics? If an individual doesn’t want to be portrayed as an immature party animal to employers, then the responsibility falls on him or her to do something about it. Prospective employees should utilize Facebook’s privacy settings. However, for those individuals who absolutely must post pictures of themselves and their crazy nights, it might be wise to invest some time creating separate personal accounts. It’s important to keep professional profiles separate from personal profiles. Employers seek well-rounded, engaging online profiles that show professionalism and character. They look for a well-versed “about me” section, a professional profile picture and anything showing that the potential employee is active on campus or in the community. Professionals use these strategies to screen potential employees, as well as obtain a sense of their personalities and interests. Employers do this by checking different online pages and social media outlets because each site is unique and serves different purposes. Showing versatility on websites attracts employers to hire
certain individuals. College students need to be aware of the benefits social media can bring to the job market. A well-constructed online account can make or break an individual’s virtual presence and resume recognition. According to analysis site CQ Researcher, 172 million people used the Internet last year in the U.S. Clearly, many students spend a huge portion of their days online, so why not use that time more efficiently rather than wasting time creating or viewing sloth memes? Building a professional online presence is not easy. Students must put forth the effort and treat their social media accounts as representations of themselves and their work. Students should not be intimidated to build connections with future employers; networking is crucial in order to get recognized. “Building a network through social media, or in general, is like a snowball effect,” San Diego State Entrepreneur Society president Brian Kidwell said. “You start off with only a few contacts and then you search out and meet others. Your network begins to grow even more rapidly.” Maintaining a professional online presence and building a
network is necessary in today’s job market as more and more college graduates enter the workforce and competition increases. It’s important for students to note valuable skills don’t always come from the classroom. Students must seek out the resources for themselves if they wish to expand their networks and enhance their profiles. However, the School of Journalism and Media Studies offers
network and meet people with similar interests. It helps build relationships that can be useful in one’s professional life. For example, the Entrepreneur Society has weekly guest speakers and a mentor program where undergrads can learn from graduate students. Building a network early can save students time and give them resources that could broaden their career goals. Think twice before uploading
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an open course in digital media comprehension to get a head start. This course was created to help students engage in the digital world and enhance their social media education. There’s no excuse for students to say they don’t know where to begin if the resources are available to them on campus. Joining a school club or society is another great way to
a picture or posting personal information employers could be observing online. To get a head start on networking, visit http://entrepreneur.sdsu.edu/ or got to the SDSU Entrepreneur Society’s Facebook page. — Contributor Carmen Huerta is a public relations sophomore
Age discrimination harms local music scene music
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usic is the heartbeat of culture. It shows people how to bind together in harmony and to move as one to a common rhythm. It’s as old as the first Homo sapiens, and no one I know hates every kind of music without reason. Every person appreciates music in some way.
some music venues are slow to catch the beat and still refuse to allow those too young to drink alcohol to partake in this music appreciation phenomenon. Forbidding people younger than 21 to attend a concert is similar to telling a child his or her ears are worthless lumps of flesh attached to their heads and are good for nothing. Music is a gift to culture by talented artists
Forbidding people younger than 21 to attend a concert is similar to telling a child his or her ears are worthless lumps of flesh attached to their heads and are good for nothing. Most San Diego concert venues have learned to cater to this love of music that invariably runs through every human being, allowing people of all ages to attend concerts and appreciate the tunes. However,
and isn’t something to be hidden away behind cigar smoke in a basement bar. Age-appropriate material is the name of the song these days. Just because it can be sung, doesn’t mean it should be read-
ily available to impressionable youngsters who still have a thing or two to learn about life—myself included. That’s why many venues allow younger music lovers to attend concerts with someone who is older then 18, 21 or 25. This allows younger audiences to enjoy the music and still have someone to turn to if it promotes negative emotions or confusion about the world they live in. One reason why concert venues might set age limits on live performances is that music isn’t rated on a set scale the way movies and TV programs are. A small sticker on the jacket of a CD emblazoned with “Parental Advisory: Explicit Content” is currently the only way to determine if music released by an artist is unfit for the younger crowd. The sticker isn’t even mandatory for the music deemed worthy of its presence; the sticker placement is a voluntary note by record companies to better inform their customers of
their music purchase. If a concert venue decides to host an artist, it’s at that venue’s discretion whether or not to allow minors in. Bars are an exception, though, because even if a bar wanted to include minors on the guest list, it wouldn’t be an option because of the drinking age limit. It also can’t be said that bars shouldn’t have concerts, because music is helpful for bringing in those patrons who aren’t interested in an old-fashioned pool game. At other venues featuring both live music and alcohol, customized wristbands, which show the age of the wearer, are always an option. These can heighten security, reduce line wait time and even boost sales for alcohol and concert merchandise. Bars don’t have this option, so the music there is off limits to those under the age of 21. However, age limits at concerts that don’t differentiate between adults with a mind of their own, and the 6-year-olds
who still need parental permission to enjoy certain tunes, are restricting people’s ability to appreciate music, specifically people who can make their own decisions. Last week, I tried to buy tickets for a jazz concert and was denied because the writing on my California driver’s license still reads vertically. As if what was considered scandalous in the Roaring ‘20s could make my 20-year-old ears bleed. I can drive, smoke, enlist for military service, vote and gamble. Yet I, as someone younger than 21, cannot enjoy a live performance of music. I’m offended that a part of American cultural history is denied to me because I can’t see it being performed live. I demand freedom of music and freedom to listen to the live performance of what may eventually be called a part of history. —Staff columnist Kiersten Ridgel is a journalism junior
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Political pressure from profs helps students faculty
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ollege students are young minds waiting to be molded by the masters of education into productive members of society. They enter an institution of higher learning as unbiased blank slates, full of potential, eager to be taught in the ways of our professors. But sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes those experts, whom students trust to construct their life values, take advantage of these impressionable minds for personal gain. These teachers are the enemy. These people are brainwashers set on abusing their power for the purpose of indoctrinating America’s next generation. At least according to some people, this may be true. The debate regarding an instructor’s right to share his or her personal political beliefs has surfaced periodically. Most recently, the National Association of Scholars conducted a case study at a small liberal arts university in Maine. From its research, NAS released a report alleging the lack of political diversity in the faculty, along
with the professors’ vocal opinions, lead to the liberal indoctrination of students and a hostile environment for those who don’t comply. However, they don’t think it was done on purpose. NAS claims the university’s officials try in no way to regulate their students’ beliefs. According to the story, overexposure to liberal ideologies makes it impossible for students to stray away mentally. Although the report most likely has accurate findings, the notion that the inside of our heads are just play dough waiting to be messed around with by the nearest adult is questionable. Yes, I’m sure the university in the case study is predominantly liberal. But isn’t it more likely these students chose to go to a university where they will fit in politically? It seems a bit farfetched and even overindulgent to give professors so much credit for students’ deepest beliefs. To even report such an observation does nothing but legitimize the whining of students who aren’t comfortable enough with their own views to hear the other side of the argument.
As a college student of the millennial generation, I enjoy when professors share their political views with the class. I see it as an opportunity to learn what the different stances are from someone who has been around for longer than me. I didn’t grow up particularly politically minded, but I did grow up opinionated. Because of that, I appreciate the chance to learn the way arguments for and against certain issues are constructed without fear of my own beliefs being compromised. This might be a little too nerdy for most of my peers, but as an opinion writer, it’s what I’m good at. I believe teachers, just like the rest of us, have the right to express their opinions. Those who complain about hearing the opposition clearly just lack the ability to defend their own stance. If one feels strongly enough to label his or her professor’s teaching methods as unfair indoctrination, I don’t understand why he or she wouldn’t have the confidence to simply start some dialogue on the topic. Aristotle said “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain
a thought without accepting it.” To learn from opposition is to understand the essential components of a debate while retaining the knowledge to make an educated decision for oneself. Obviously, certain lines shouldn’t be crossed within a classroom environment. Hateful language or a requirement for students to agree with the professor in exchange for a passing grade is unacceptable. But if nothing unethical is occurring, it should be viewed as an opportunity to learn from a professor, not block oneself off to information because one disagrees with it. Last year, San Diego State’s College Republicans released a “Preach or Teach” list calling out several professors for bias in their curriculum. Many of the professors on the “Preach” list were not pleased. SDSU rhetoric instructor and “preacher” Hedda Fish told U-T San Diego,“I made a few snide comments about Sarah Palin, but I teach an argumentation class. The students know my views and I am letting them express theirs. We
have very good discussions.” At the college level of education, facts, methods and dates are still useful in some sense, but they don’t complete a higher education. Students are there to learn to think critically and actively participate in the adult world around them. Gone are the days when teachers need to gently coax their youth through curriculum. We are responsible for our own education, and that includes learning to construct an argument about real issues, not run from a debate. We are adults now, and it’s time we acted like it. Whether the university is viewed as leaning to the right or left, the fact is it has the right to do so. Students are in charge of their own paths, including where they choose to go to school and how they deal with conflict. Rather than labeling a challenge as unfair bias, students need to accept political differences as an opportunity for growth. If not, it is time to walk out of the classroom and leave the debate to those who can handle it. — Assistant Opinion Editor Madison Hopkins is a journalism junior
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They found heaven in hell fiction Max Saucedo Staff Writer
They had been picked up by the Coast Guard a while ago. After background checks, Maggie and John, fresh from the earthquakeravaged Haiti, were free to go. “Only one more thing left to do,” John murmured absently. While Maggie called a cab, John called the children’s guardian, Jasper, a friend who had agreed to take them on while John attempted to find Alexis, their supposed last kin in Haiti. He still held her file he and Maggie had recovered at the hospital before they had been forced to flee. “Hey, Jasper, I think we might have a solution for the kids. Can you bring them to Miami?” he asked on the phone. “I’ll have a cab there to have you come to my location.” “Sure man,” Jasper replied with urgency. “I’ll get them there.” Maggie, having just finished her task, was still distraught about McCoy. She didn’t understand why he had sacrificed himself on that dock. Neither did John. The cab arrived, with a trainee and a veteran in the front seats. John and Maggie got in. “Where you going?” the older veteran asked. “Yeah and where you from?” the trainee queried before he was reproached by his superior. “Haiti,” John replied. Maggie provided directions. John was immersed in his own thoughts. “I’ve just been to my own personal hell. My punishment is watching the people I care for die. Port-au-Prince, St. Louis—both by my misjudgment. Dominique, Craig Orsini, Anderson McCoy,” John said as he closed his eyes. They had arrived. Taking a liking to Maggie, the young driver convinced his boss to wait. His employer, Pressly, waited at his desk, a stark contrast to
the powerful magnate he had met months ago. The man who had charged him with finding Alexis now used a cane. His wrinkles were more distinct on his charcoal dark skin and his pepper gray hair had all but turned white. “We’ve all aged from this,” Barnes thought. Pressly smiled as Maggie gasped. “Victor?” Spreading his arms, Maggie hugged Pressly before turning to John. “Sorry, but Victor here has always seemed to point me in the right direction. He helped me go to Haiti. He knew I was lost, but he sent you there as well,” she said turning her head quizzically. Pressly spoke gravelly in a low octave. “It’s a different world—Haiti. When you first see it from the plane or a boat, you see paradise on an island. Then, you arrive and see it all: poverty, starvation and people dying with no hope. You see the worst the world has to show. I did. And I had enough, until I found hope in love. I loved Alexis, so much that I married her. But my company needed me. I couldn’t secure her citizenship though, so she said she would wait and send a message soon.” “Orsini was the one who married you two when he was there on his mission, right?” John asked. “That’s why you picked him for this job.” Pressly nodded. “I always appreciated him for that. When I heard of his breakdown, I made a donation to pay for his rehab. Did he…?” “Yes. But he was happy, I think,” John muttered. “He was happy being home.” “And McCoy?” “Died buying us time.” Pressly rose from his desk. “Anderson McCoy once tried to steal a truck shipment that belonged to my company during the Iraq War. He took the rap for a dead civilian killed during the
theft. He was innocent to be sure, but he guilted himself into a hole. I pulled some strings and got him released to be a leader once more.” John tossed the file on the desk, pointing at it. “That’s what they died for, Victor. She’s dead. You knew I was looking for the same person you were.” “The St. Louis riots, yes. When I heard of Dominique’s death, I—” “You mean your daughter! For God’s sake, she was your daughter, Victor. You didn’t trust me or anyone else with the truth enough.” Pressly sank into his chair. John leaned forward. “And suddenly you were reminded of your past, after all those years. Alexis is dead, Victor. Died of tuberculosis. Never married again. Maggie here was her nurse at the end of her life.” Maggie stepped forward and handed the old man a photo of a young Pressly and Alexis together. “She kept this for you, Victor.” Victor softly wept to himself, moaning, “I tried.” John pulled Victor up from his seat. “Listen, Victor. Anderson, Orsini, Dominique, Alexis don’t have to die in vain. You can atone for what you’ve missed out on. You can be who you choose to be, Victor.” The doors opened, and Dominique’s children, accompanied by their guardian, Jasper, walked in. “Children,” John said, “meet your grandfather. He’s going to take care of you now.” Victor looked up in amazement as the two children embraced him— their last living relative. He hugged them both back, giving thanks to Maggie, Jasper and John. Maggie got in the taxi, smiled at the young cabbie and waved goodbye to John and Jasper. “What happened out there?” Jasper asked quietly. John thought about Craig, McCoy, Alexis, and Dominique. “We found heaven in hell.”
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Today’s Birthday (4/22/13) - Your holdings are gaining value. The first six months offer new abundance in resources and treasures. Store nuts for the winter. After June, friends, partners and your community want to play; networking opens new roads. Pamper yourself with exercise and good food. Get active for causes that inspire. 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 - Celebrate Earth Day your way. Set priorities, and then stick to them. Avoid distractions. Disconnecting from social media temporarily may not be a bad idea. Optimism increases, especially when you get out in the sun. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 - Find happiness in relationships, rather than possessions, even though work would like to interfere with romance. Find the sweet spot. What you’re learning clashes with your old routine. Listen to all the considerations. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Don’t count your chickens just yet ... there’s more work to be done. Changes at home are required, and they lead to more changes. Don’t spend money you don’t have. Share your love instead. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - Your mind wants to play, but work takes precedence. Make it fun and your productivity increases. Stick to your budget, and stash away the surplus. Reward yourself by getting outside somewhere beautiful. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Focus on service, cheerfully, and the money will follow. Don’t take it for granted; you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Once this conflict is resolved, you’ll be stronger. Enjoy a peaceful sunset. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - Stand firm, despite bothersome regulations
or criticism. Teasing could cause jealousies. Don’t throw away something you’ll need. Practice makes perfect, in work and in love. Set priorities, and don’t overbook. Leave time to play. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 - Let family take precedence over your career. Follow your heart, and be patient. Repair a neglected item. Read the instructions. Use resources you have. Separate yourself from an argument. Let the small stuff go. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Tried and true methods work best. Cash is delayed, so curtail spending. Barter could work. Consider consequences. Watch where you’re going. Reschedule an outing, and make apologies. Get restored by nature. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 9 - Accept coaching from a critic, and put in the correction respectfully. Save some of your earnings for mad money or seed funds for a new project. You feel more optimistic afterward. Love deeply. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - List the pros and cons of a project, and define your terms. Sidestep a challenge or disagreement. Together, you might beat City Hall, with a lucky break. Make positive changes without touching savings. Use imagination. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 There’s more work involved than you thought there’d be. Confront financial barriers. Set up a private conversation, and be respectful. Accept coaching. A mountain figures in your thoughts. Things look up. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 - Notice what stops your partner. There may be a conflict to resolve. Work interferes with playtime, as you double-check data and procedures. Don’t expect others to provide everything. Keep in communication. ©2013, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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