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THE FUN AND GAMES ISSUE

MAY 7 - 13, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MATTHEW BAIN • ASSISTANTSPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

THE FUN AND GAMES ISSUE

A BREAK FROM THE SEMESTER STRESS MATTHEW BAIN ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

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t least that’s what I hope this fun and games issue provides.

Yes, it’s finals.

Yes, it’s the most stressful crunch time of the year.

And yes, you seniors are about to enter the big, scary real world with all the monsters and gremlins you have heard of.

But even if you’re locked somewhere in the library or in your room, remember you’re also in sunny San Diego at the greatest college in the country (no bias whatsoever in that statement).

So give yourself a break! Take 15 minutes to go relax by the koi pond.

Take another 20 minutes to go find somehwere on campus you’ve never been.

Or hey, take 10 minutes to sift your way through these fun little games.

On p. 6 you’ll find an Aztec-themed crossword puzzle.

Flip to p. 13 and you’ll find a koi pond coloring book.

Turn to p. 14 and you’ll find a very scary word search for any SDSU student.

And on p. 16, you have The Dating Game: SDSU Edition.

Have fun, fellow Aztecs.

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#SEXUALHARASSMENT

Professor Martin breaks his silence QUINN OWEN ASST. DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR JAMIE BALLARD STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ San Diego State professor Vincent Martin will appeal a decision from the university that says he sexually harassed a female student. Martin refuted the results of SDSU’s investigation made public by NBC 7 San Diego.

He said he believes there are major inconsistencies with NBC’s story.

“On the one hand, the headline is basically asking for my head on a platter assuming guilt,” Martin said. “But hidden within the story is the fact that my attorney and I are challenging all allegations. Their entire story is just yellow journalism.”

SDSU found Martin violated California State University Executive Order 1074, which pertains to sexual harassment.

In a letter to SDSU, Martin’s attorney said there are no grounds for accusing Martin of sexual harassment.

“There seems to be a mission to indict Martin because he is engaging in conduct with a much younger student that the University thinks is ‘unbecoming’ or ‘unprofessional,’” his attorney wrote.

“Even if that is true, that does not aid in your quest to prove sexual harassment.”

Martin’s attorney challenged the investigator’s findings, claiming Martin did not commit sexual harassment

Students gathered by Professor Martin’s office and Manchester Hall for a silent protest on Tuesday, May 5.

KRISTIAN CARREON, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

according to the definition in EO 1074.

“There were no ‘sexual advances,’” the letter reads. “There were no ‘requests for sexual favors.’ There was no verbal or physical conduct that anyone could even remotely say related to conduct of a sexual nature.”

In a separate letter, Martin’s attorney cited three instances in which he claims SDSU violated EO 1074 during the investigation.

He accused the SDSU investigator

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of exceeding the time limits of the investigation established by EO 1074.

This is not the first time SDSU has been accused of mishandling an investigation.

Former SDSU student Francisco Sousa is currently taking legal action against the university for withholding information from his legal counsel about SDSU’s investigation. Sousa’s attorney also said SDSU exceeded the time allowed to conduct the investigation, a claim similar to the one Martin’s attorney made.

The Daily Aztec reached out to a woman involved in filing the complaint against Martin but she didn’t return our request for comment by the time of publication.

Students organized a silent protest on Tuesday, May 5 at Martin’s office. Their goal was to urge SDSU to take further disciplinary measures against him.

Nassim Moallem, president of the Andrea O’Donnell Womyn’s Association, organized the demonstration.

“We want him to be suspended pending investigations and terminated,” Moallem said. “It is not enough to give simple reprimands or a 'slap-on-thewrist' in situations like this.”

SDSU responded to our request for information with a statement that said the university does not comment on specific sexual harassment complaints.

“While we appreciate that the campus community has significant interest when allegations of sexual harassment are made, it is also important that the process for adjudicating claims be a fair one and that all facts be heard,” said Beth Chee, SDSU’s media relations manager.

“Any person accused also has rights, which include privacy in connection with personnel matters. They also have rights, under either collective bargaining agreements or by law, to respond to any allegations, which could include appealing any disciplinary action.”

Chee said SDSU will protect the rights of all parties involved.

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Who’sWho?

#AZTECGOLF

Aztecs prep for regionals RAFAEL AVITABILE STAFF WRITER

___________________________________ The San Diego State women’s golf team is set to tee off in the NCAA St. George Regional at the Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club in St. George, Utah on May 7.

SDSU is slated as the No. 7 seed in the west region after its Mountain West Tournament win earned the Aztecs one of 29 automatic bids to the tournament.

The win was the their first MW title in program history.

SDSU, ranked No. 25 by Golftstat, is one of 13 programs in the 24-team field recognized inside of the nation’s top 50.

This includes first-ranked University of Southern California, No. 8 University of Arkansas, No. 9 University of Virginia and No. 22 University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

At the end of 54 holes, the top six teams and top three individuals not already advancing with a team will qualify for the NCAA Championship Tournament, May 22-27, at Concessions Golf Course in Bradenton, Florida.

The Entrada features 6,255 yards of ryegrass nestled underneath the sunburnt mountains of Southwestern Utah. Accuracy off the tee and on approach will be key, especially to begin the round as six front-nine holes present water hazards. The par-71 track was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Miller.

Aztecs head coach Leslie Spalding, the 2015 MW Coach of the Year, has led SDSU to the regional tournament for the third time in four years. Last spring, Spalding’s squad finished in a tie for 22nd place in a field of 30 teams. SDSU has never placed better than 15th in eight regional bids.

Junior Emma Henrikson, ranked 60th individually by Golfstat, will tee off with the first group, as usual. Henrikson’s

scoring average has fallen 1.08 strokes since it was capped at 74.5 at the end of 2014. With a win at the Ptarmigan Ram Classic, and two more top-five finishes under her belt this season, Henrikson will be the Aztecs’ tone-setter. The first team all-conference Aztec from Malmö, Sweden fired rounds of 75, 72 and 70 on her way to finishing tied for fourth place at the MW Championship.

Freshman Mila Chaves from Asunción, Paraguay has come on strong as the season has winded down.

The exclamation point of Chaves’ season thus far came at the conference championship where she rallied to force a sudden-death playoff with sophomore Manon Molle’ of the University of New Mexico. Molle’ claimed the individual victory with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Chaves carded a split of 66,74,and 70 at the conference championship to bring her stroke average down to a stellar 73.83. She was named to the second team All-MW and is now ranked 90th in the nation by Golfstat.

Chaves’ second-team teammate, sophomore Sirene Blair, will be pacing the fairways in her home state of Utah for the first time in her collegiate career.

Blair has finished among the top three golfers three times this year, most recently at the Bruin Wave Invitational in early March.

Senior team captain Paige Spiranac’s best showing this season came at the conference championship, where she tied for 14th place. Before then, Spiranac had never finished an event better than 27th place. In 2014, she had a 10th-place finish and two more top-15 finishes. A postseason resurgence from the Aztecs’ team leader could be the piece of the puzzle that gets SDSU past the regionals and into the round of 12.

Freshman Georgia Lacey rounds out the SDSU starting five and joins Chaves as the only players in the quintet lacking regional tournament experience. Lacey

fared well in her first taste of postseason action, carding rounds of 75, 78 and 78, which placed her in a four-way tie for 24th place.

MEN’S GOLF SLATED The SDSU men’s golf team also clinched the MW championship on Sunday, using a stirring final-round comeback to edge out UNLV. SDSU is currently prepping for its berth in the regional tournament in Connecticut on May 17.

#SPORTSHIGHLIGHTS

Snapshots from another year on the Mesa In case you were under a rock for the last nine months, here’s a look at some SDSU sports highlights you might have missed.

AUGUST 28—SDSU men’s basketball participates in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Remember how popular that was?

SEPTEMBER 5 & 7—Aztec men’s soccer knocks off two ranked opponents in a row as part of a 5-1 start to the season. But a shaky defense condemned the Aztecs to a 7-12 overall record that included 10 one-goal losses.

NOVEMBER 10— SDSU women’s soccer senior midfielder Katie Perry scored the game-winning goal in overtime over University of Wyoming in the MW title game at the SDSU Sports Deck.

The Aztecs lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against University of California, Berkley 3-2 in overtime.

NOVEMBER 19— Men’s basketball head coach Steve Fisher signs a threeyear contract extension worth nearly $1 million per season. This came one day after SDSU defeated No. 25 University of Utah 53-49 at home.

NOVEMBER 21— Aztec football takes down the Air Force Academy 3014. It was arguably the best win for SDSU in a lackluster season, ending with a disappointing 17-16 loss against the Naval Academy in the Poinsettia Bowl.

JANUARY 14— SDSU men’s basketball goes on the road and upsets No. 25 Wyoming, but the Cowboys got their revenge in the MW Tournament in March with an ugly 45-43 victory. The Aztecs lost in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 against eventual national champions, Duke University.

FEBRUARY 21— SDSU water polo defeats No. 18 University of California, Santa Barbara for the third straight time this season. The Aztecs finished 17-15, with 13 of those losses coming against teams in the top 25.

APRIL 30— Aztec lacrosse’s first winning season in school history (9-8) ended with a 15-6 loss against University of Colorado in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament.

MAY 5— SDSU sophomore right hander Cody Thompson throws a complete-game shutout against University of San Diego in a 3-0 win. The Aztecs swept the Toreros 2-0 in the season series

EDITOR IN CHIEF Monica Linzmeier MANAGING EDITOR Madison Hopkins NEWS EDITOR David Hernandez ASST. NEWS EDITOR Camille Lozano SPORTS EDITOR Kristian Ibarra ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Matthew Bain OPINION EDITOR Elpin Keshishzadeh ASST. OPINION EDITOR Anthony Berteaux ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Nick Knott ASST. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Ryo Miyauchi FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Hillock ASST. FEATURES EDITOR Olivia Litsey PHOTO EDITOR Jenna Mackey DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR Kelly Gardner ART DIRECTOR Kate Leonard PRODUCTION DESIGNER Cameron Salce VOLUNTEER WRITERS Rafael Avitabile Thane Hale Liliana Cervantes Jamie Ballard VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS Kristian Carreon _______________________________ ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tony Disarufino SALES MANAGER Adam Zabel SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Radbeh Rabaz ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Alfonso Barajas Jordan Dennison Peyton Fedorka Conor Nordberg Sarah Richardson AJ Swamy ACCOUNTING & CONTRACTS Michael Bratt Kalie Christensen _______________________________ STREET TEAM Emily Alvarenga Shelby Snyder Paige Plassmeyer _______________________________ GENERAL MANAGER Jay Harn GRAPHICS SPECIALIST Chris Blakemore _______________________________

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#ENGINEERING

Aztec engineers put skills to work THANE HALE STAFF WRITER ____________________________________

The U.S. State Department issued the warnings, and the California State University system had to ban all students from traveling to the two countries. As a result, students lost San Diego State’s chapter of the noninterest. At the same time, many of profit organization Engineers Without the chapter’s most active members Borders works to improve quality of life graduated. in developing communities. They have When Bustillos came in, EWB started designed and implemented projects like bringing in new members. helping to engineer a water treatment “We went from having nobody to facility in Tijuana. having a ton Recently, of members,” however, the Bustillos said. chapter faced a “We have 16 challenge when officers, coming many members from having two. left. The new It’s been a crazy members process.” like electrical The officers engineering also want to make junior and the chapter more Chapter active. Electrical President Sam engineering Bustillos, are freshman and working to fix it - Ethan Palm, Chapter Vice that problem.

President of “It went Chapter V.P. of External from one of Affairs External Affairs Ethan Palm has the premier worked on new Engineers proposed projects.

Without Borders chapters in the area, to “This year, our two main focuses in having two members,” Bustillos said. terms of long-term projects are Mesa Members left due to a combination Grande Indian Reservation and our of issues. The last two projects, one international project in Nicaragua,” in Panama and the one in Honduras, Palm said. were shut down because of travel risk Palm said the members have to secure warnings.

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IT WAS REALLY NEAT BECAUSE YOU GET TO GO TO HOUSES AND SEE THE POWER METERS SHUT OFF TO ZERO.”

the projects with applications to the national EWB organization. They have already submitted the application for the Nicaragua project.

The chapter works with GRID Alternatives, a non-profit organization that installs solar panels for people in low-income housing. Chapter members volunteer to install solar panels. Palm was involved in installing panels on four different houses last year.

“It was really neat because you get to go to houses and see the power meters shut off to zero,” Palm said. “You’re actually selling energy back to the grid and making money for these people who are struggling. You get to eat lunch with these families. It was a great experience working with the community.”

Palm joined because he believes in the mission of EWB. “I really liked the idea of using our knowledge and resources to help other communities and the world community as a whole,” Palm said. “Also, it’s a

great way to build relationships with your peers, your professors and other organizations on campus, other majors on campus. We were really involved with homecoming last semester.”

It’s one of the best engineering clubs on campus because there are so many different aspects to it, Palm said. There’s the volunteer side, the really intensive project side and the social events every month.

Though Bustillos joined for the opportunities to travel and help people, he has gotten much more out of being involved in EWB. “Every time you open a door, three more doors open,” Bustillos said. “It’s just been about seeing this organization blossom from nothing to be doing all the stuff that we’re doing, having all the people we have and just seeing how excited everyone is. There’s the social aspect, but it’s mostly about doing these projects and seeing that you can make a real change.”

#FURNITUREDESIGN

Students make art with machinery LILIANA CERVANTES STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ The furniture design and woodworking workshop at San Diego State is usually hectic with the sound of machines, crunching wood and buzzing saws.

This is the sound of some of SDSU’s dedicated and artistic furniture design students hard at work.

The SDSU art department offers students numerous areas of study, including woodworking and applied design with a specialization in furniture design. The Furniture Design Association is a student organization on campus that promotes the craft of woodworking among students.

Furniture design and woodworking graduate student and FDA President Phil Rowland said he is proud of the students that are learning these valuable skills.

“Anytime you see someone making something with their hands now instead of buying it and deciding to make it fit within their lives, it’s interesting and fantastic,” he said.

Furniture design and woodworking graduate student and FDA member Joshua Torbick agrees.

“I think there is a certain segment of society that really appreciates actually making something with their hands,” he said. “Not everyone wants to sit at a computer or a desk all day. A lot of people really enjoy working with machinery, maybe actually sweating a little bit. You might get a cut on your finger, I cut myself at least once a week.

It’s just part of working hard.”

Torbick presented his Masters of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, titled “Changing Positions,” in the University Art Gallery this April. Torbick lost his right leg in an unfortunate motorcycle accident, and the exhibition was inspired by his new reality of life after the accident. The exhibition featured furniture design art pieces that utilize anthropomorphic qualities to symbolize the destruction people sustain to their bodies.

Torbick said he likes to refer to his art

pieces as “furniture objects.”

“This is part of the healing process, to be able to share what’s in my heart, what’s in my mind so maybe other people can understand and be more sympathetic to other people with disabilities,” Torbick said.

FDA members are currently completing works for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, an upcoming world-renowned furniture show in New York City. It showcases the best new works in contemporary furniture.

Furniture design and woodworking graduate student and FDA member Sophie Glenn said it’s a unique and exciting opportunity to represent SDSU and the furniture design program among other leading schools in the field.

Torbick said the FDA has been a fantastic way for graduate students in particular to be as involved as possible in the inner workings of the furniture design and woodworking program.

Rowland said furniture design and woodworking students devote numerous hours to their projects and to developing and honing their skills.

“We really love what we do so; it’s sort of easy for us to spend that much time in the studio,” Glenn said.

Torbick said despite the sometimesstressful environment, everyone has a good time together.

“It’s unbelievable that sometimes you can spend 12 hours working next to somebody and still want to go out with them after the day is done,” he said. “It’s probably 10 percent hate but 90 percent love.”

The FDA and furniture design and woodworking program aims to continue to teach future Aztecs about woodworking skills and furniture art.

“None of us are doing this to make a million bucks, we’re all doing it because we love it and don’t want to do anything else,” Torbick said.

Glenn said she is thankful to SDSU for their continuous support.

“We just want people to get excited about making furniture,” she said.

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#BESTSTAFF

DAILY AZTEC CLASS OF ‘15 I CAMILLE LOZANO ASST. NEWS EDITOR

would not feel like an Aztec without The Daily Aztec.

This little but strong student newspaper has made my time here truly memorable and it has been an amazing experience pulling together week after week to produce a great paper for our fellow Aztecs.

I have made some great friends working in the DA basement and could not have hoped for a better

experience. Thank you to all the wonderful people who have surrounded me during these two years with The Daily Aztec and these past four years at SDSU. I am so thankful for the time I have spent here and am so excited to see what is in store for me down the road. I’ve always said, whatever I do, I want it to have an impact.

These four years have impacted me greatly. Thank

you to our amazing editor-inchief Monica Linzmeier, my recently-found-out second cousin and a true friend; to Madison Hopkins, our awesome managing editor and data wiz; my news section partner-in-crime David Hernandez, who understands and laughs with me always, and all of the DA dream team.

We did it, and I know there is so much more in store for

each of us. Go Aztecs! Last (but not least), endless thanks to my parents.

Mom and Dad, thank you so much. I will never be able to say it enough but thank you for my education. Thank you for reading all of my Daily Aztec stories and supporting me and encouraging me in EVERYTHING I do. I know you are proud of me but I could not be where I am without you. I love you guys!

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DAVID DIXON SENIOR STAFF WRITER _________________________________

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ell, this is it. I have been at San Diego State for five years, and I am officially going to graduate from college. You know what I did during all that time?

Rocked out every night and drank at least two beers a day. Just kidding.

I tried to stay on top of schoolwork and wrote as often as possible for publications such as The Daily Aztec.

There is no way I would have been an entertainment writer for SDSU’s school paper if it was not for Ruthie Kelly, a former editor in chief. After telling her about my passion for film and theatre criticism, she made sure to let the former Entertainment Editor, Maggie Pehanick, know that I was determined to be a part of her writing crew. I am grateful for her encouragement and compassion.

I need to acknowledge two former entertainment editors who always

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had my back. John Anderson was open to ideas I brought up for film and theatre articles, and Kevin Smead, who was also very supportive of my writing. Their endless assistance, advice and training were things that always stuck with me when I was the entertainment editor from summer 2013-14.

After a year I knew I had to pass the torch to a new editor.

Luckily, Nick Knott took over the section and he has done a great job focusing on talented SDSU students, staff and alumni who deserve recognition for their art.

I will be sad to leave The Daily Aztec, because I have had so many wonderful memories working for the newspaper. The experiences at the office forced me to become a more responsible and productive individual and my love of theatre, film, television and music was only enhanced by my work and conversations with other writers.

It is due to the depth of TDA that I have been writing for San Diego Story, San Diego Community News Network and recently had my first guest review published at the San Diego Reader.

Thank you to the many people from The Daily Aztec who have been a part of my life over the years.

I would like to say goodbye with some words from the wise Abraham Lincoln. “Be excellent to each other.

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MONICA LINZMEIER EDITOR IN CHIEF

t a school with 30,000 students it is surprisingly easy to find yourself without a group and without a niche.

The first place I felt truly at home was in the basement of EBA where The Daily Aztec is put together when Julie Aeilts told me they were looking for photographers. The Daily Aztec was, surprisingly, a daily paper when I started and there was always a need for more photos.

Photo Editor Paige Nelson gave me the chance to be assistant photo editor in the spring of 2013 and with her I found my first photography teacher. It wasn’t until Leonardo Castaneda and Ana Ceballos hired me as their photo editor, however, that I

I KRISTIAN IBARRA SPORTS EDITOR

’m a journalist. People put money in my wallet (not much, of course), so that I can put words onto paper.

And yet here I sit, reflecting on the two years that were, struggling to find the words to describe what this publication and many of the people associated with it have meant to me. I find confidence in a thought before paralysis takes control of my fingers upon approaching the keyboard.

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found my stride under their leadership.

I am sure Castaneda was nervous handing his baby over to a photographer but with the staff my managing editor and I put together, I was able to rely on their strengths.

Every staff meeting was the highlight of my Mondays; every sassy staff gathering was a party. Production days were long and tiring and I wouldn’t trade a single one. Being in the backshop with the queen of snark and the king of puns made every day more than tolerable.

This year The Daily Aztec faced financial problems in line with what is facing the newspaper industry across the globe. We had to see our staff

cut down, we had to cut the paper to weekly and we had to get support from the university and alumni, but we made it and we are still here.

While the weight of whether or not the paper would be able to pay for its next production sat heavily on us, however, there was one person trudging ahead through every crisis that arose.

Managing Editor Madison Hopkins has been a force to be reckoned with, managing an energetic staff while finding time to investigate controversial topics and mentor younger journalists.

In truth she has made us all better journalists. You have been my informant, my confidant, my best friend and

my sanity. You may not always get the credit you deserve but I have never underestimated or undervalued you. If any of us will see a Pulitzer, my money is on you.

To the ready and eager staff coming in, Kelly Hillock and your team, you have set yourself up for success with your hard work and motivation and I can not wait to see what you accomplish this coming year. It goes by fast so hold on tight.

It’s terrifying and exciting leaving this group of 30,000 to enter one of 7 billion. But thanks to my time at The Daily Aztec and the people who have helped me along the way I am ready to start all over. Here we go again.

Piecing this together isn’t easy. It wasn’t supposed to be.

Because waking up too early on a Sunday morning to prepare for a Monday newspaper should have given me reason to complain, but it didn’t.

Because spending a portion of certain mornings out in the middle of campus, passing out papers and interacting with people who wanted nothing more than to keep their hands

empty and minds unbothered, should have ruined the rest of my day. Nope.

Because sifting through hundreds of thousands of words — fact-checking and editing each and every one — should have tested my sanity.

All right, that actually did happen, but I’m better for it.

Truth is, this place opened the doors I believed were permanently locked, before casting a light on opportunities

I didn’t even know existed.

But it wasn’t just the roads that had been created, as much as it was the people who were there along the way. I’ll miss coming into the basement of EBA and seeing several familiar, busy faces who were struggling to keep it together as much as I was (yeah, Nick — even yours).

Especially the two faces who forced me to refer to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as such.

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MADISON HOPKINS MANAGING EDITOR

hen I first came to The Daily Aztec offices, I didn’t exactly know what to expect.

It was the beginning of my sophomore year and I had only just decided to try out journalism as a major.

At that point, I wasn’t San Diego State’s biggest fan and hadn’t really found my place yet. So when I walked in to be interviewed for an opinion writing position and was greeted by a guy with a Mohawk and a death-metal T-shirt, I figured I could write off The DA as another lost

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NICK KNOTT ENT. EDITOR

hen I transferred to San Diego State I could literally count my on-campus friends with one hand. I knew I needed to find my place at this school, but I didn’t know how I was going to do it.

I had been reading The Daily Aztec since I arrived here. I wasn’t sure if it was something I wanted to pursue, but after a random post on social media one of my friends recruited me to join. And the rest is history.

I only spent two short years

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cause.

But I stuck around. Mainly because I went to my first opinion staff meeting and had way more fun arguing with strangers about random topics than I thought possible.

And I learned to write. It was a slow process and I’m sure painful for the editors who miraculously found the patience to deal with me, but I eventually improved. Looking back on that time now, I know I owe the entire basis of my journalistic education to the editors who came before me like Leo Castaneda, Sofie

Casillas and Ana Ceballos, as well as the ones who I’ll graduate with in just a couple weeks.

Besides growing as a reporter and editor, I kept coming back to The DA because it became something more to me. In that basement office with dusty old couches and zero windows, I found my on-campus home. At the risk of sounding incredibly cheesy and inevitably being made fun of by my fellow editors, I can say that when I look back on my time in college, I’ll remember my DA family

and be grateful. I’m still just as shocked by the incredible loyalty of my writers when I first became opinion editor as I am that I got to spend the past year leading the paper with people like Monica Linzmeier, who has always supported me professionally as had grown to be one of my closest friends.

To those who have been a part of my time at The DA: thank you for everything you have done for me. And to any young Aztecs out there still looking for their place: take a chance, it just might work out better than you ever imagined.

working at The Daily Aztec, but during that time I’ve created so many memories.

Obviously the knowledge of how a paper operates is something I’ll take with me, but what’s most important are the memories and friendships that will be moving on with me after graduation.

I could not have asked for a better group of fellow editors and employees for my last year here at SDSU. As the year progressed we all got more comfortable with each other and built something more

than just a staff — a family.

The friendships I’ve made here at The Daily Aztec will never die. It’s weird how you can throw 10 journalism students, all with different personalities, into an office and somehow they all gel and become friends.

Despite the chaotic productions, deadlines and office hijinks, we were able to make an impact here on campus. A lot of crazy stuff went down this year, and I’m glad to say that I was on the staff that helped cover it.

It is going to be difficult not walking into the basement of the Education and Business Administration building every day and seeing these people every day. It’s going to be hard going without all the inside jokes, office pranks and coffee binges. But this year was definitely my favorite at SDSU and unfortunately, it eventually has to come to an end.

But, it’s safe to say that I did end up finding my place at SDSU, and it’s in the office of The Daily Aztec.

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DAVID HERNANDEZ NEWS EDITOR

’ve yearned for this moment for a while now; I’ve been eager to move on and begin a professional career. But what’s bittersweet about leaving San Diego State is saying goodbye to the newspaper that ignited a fire within me.

My affinity for writing was sufficient to choose journalism as a career, but I wasn’t entirely sure of what it entailed when I came to SDSU. Since then, I’ve come to live and breathe journalism because of The Daily Aztec.

I still remember seeing my first byline. I still remember Tara Millspaugh and Ana Ceballos, my first two editors, calling out my name at the end-

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remember my first interview with The Daily Aztec like it was yesterday — might as well have been, that’s how quickly the last two years have past. As clueless as I was sitting in that conference room, I would have never guessed I’d survive beyond my first article, yet again to see the publication of my farewell letter.

Having had the opportunity to lead the opinion section has been an honor on its own, but having had the ability to

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of-the-semester banquet as the best new writer for the news section more than two years ago. I still remember running through the metro station in Barcelona last spring, running into my apartment, changing into a button-up shirt and tie I had picked out, and signing in on Skype to interview for the news editor position.

And the learning experiences: I still remember the shame I felt when I wrote an article using the percentage symbol (for the first and last time) instead of the word percent, as the (AP style) journalism gods require.

I’ll remember that and much more. I can’t fit in this piece what The Daily Aztec has done

for me. This year alone, I’ve grown more than ever as a person and as a journalist. I’m ending my time with The Daily Aztec at the helm of the section that was tasked with covering sexual assault, student deaths and many other pressing issues.

Covering these topics with immediacy and accuracy was stressful at times, but it was exactly what I wanted to be doing.

I want to thank Monica Linzmeier, our editor in chief, and Madison Hopkins, our managing editor, for putting their trust in me and hiring me on as news editor, and thereafter, for pushing me to a better leader, because I learned

from how they led our brilliant staff.

At the end of the day, I couldn’t have done it without Camille Lozano, the assistant news editor, who I hadn’t met before this year because I was studying abroad. I now trust her more than she imagines. She kept me sane by making me laugh, and she was there to vent to when I needed to. Above all, she’s become an indispensable friend. I’ll miss everything about my time with The Daily Aztec — except working at 9 a.m. on Sundays to produce Monday’s newspaper.

I wouldn’t have found my niche without you, The Daily Aztec. Thank you.

voice my own values through it all definitely takes the cake.

From endless sexual assault articles to a countless number of angered fraternity members, this paper has been a strong foundation along the way.

I see the newbies transitioning into what’s been our cubicles for the past year and it seems surreal. We’re passing on the torch but I can’t imagine a life without budgets, deadlines and headlines — shoutout to Entertainment

Editor Nick Knott for mixing up “elicit” and “illicit” in my opinion headline. We’ve had our laughs and we’ve hit roadblocks, but we made it!

There’s no doubt in my mind next year’s editorial board will lead this paper to great places, but what I hope for more than anything, is they get the opportunity to build the same bonds I have.

This paper made me a stronger writer, leader and APstyle Nazi; but best of all, this

paper has left me with life-long friends. I can’t say for certain what the future holds, but I do know there are some brilliant minds walking out these doors and I am privileged to walk beside them.

So, thank you to The Daily Aztec for being a home away from home for the past two years. The memories created will never be forgotten and I will live my editorship vicariously through letters to the editor.

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CAN YOU GUESS WHO THESE NOTORIOUS Th e E AZTECS ARE? M A G G BACHELOR #1: DATIN I’m literally the biggest fan at SDSU basketball and football games.

I’m pretty darn buff, if I do say so myself.

I like blowing conch shells.

BACHELORETTE #3: I’m a double-major in journalism and French.

I’m a SoCal girl, born and raised.

I kind of sort of have a lot to do with this paper.

1. President Hirshman 2. The Aztec Warrior 3. Editor in Chief Monica Linzmeier

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I graduated from Yale with degrees in mathematics and economics.

I started out my academic career as a professor at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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Task force aids struggling students EMILY BRENNAN STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ San Diego State will launch an initiative to better assist students who are struggling financially.

Faculty, staff, students and administrators came together in October to create the Economic Crisis Response Team and discuss an immediate response plan, which will be available online fall 2015.

Christy Samarkos, associate vice president for Campus Life, said the team came together because the university noticed an increase in the number of students seeking help.

Students may find themselves in a financial crisis for a number of reasons, SDSU’s Communications Director Kimberly Lamke Calderon said.

“Maybe there has been a change in their economic status and their parents both lost their jobs, so the amount of money the parents can supplement has changed,” Calderon said. “We would do something like a change in financial aid status assessment with them to see if they qualify for more state or federal aid.”

The team consists of financial aid staff, counseling and psychological services staff and assistant deans.

“We looked at who it is that students are already reaching out to, and those ended up being the people we had join the team,” Calderon said.

The team’s goal is to help students access resources already available

Students held a rally in March asking for financial help. A new task force will connect students to resources.

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to them, both at the school and in the community by centralizing the information in one place. A website will explain a step-by-step plan to students, and offer them an immediate response, Calderon said.

The response plan’s first step will connect students with resources they

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22 Pianist Dame Myra __ 25 Site of South America’s westernmost mainland point 26 Fairy tale patriarch

30 Latin dances 34 Saccharide suffix 35 Legal write-up 37 Elizabethan strings 38 Escher’s “Relativity” is an example of it 42 Provided with an email dupe 43 Poke around 44 Many corp. logos 45 Apollo home 48 “The Wolf of Wall Street” director 50 Prominent theater sign 52 Suture securer 53 Impeded 57 Bandleader Shaw 61 9-Across treatments

need immediately, such as food or shelter. The second step will create a long-term plan to help students find employment options and budget their money. Counseling will also be offered.

Faculty and staff will learn how to direct students to the resources.

The team is also considering

partnerships with off-campus resources that will promote the team’s efforts through already existing events. Calderon hopes this will encourage students to come forward and ask for the help they need.

“There is some level of reluctance to come forward because of how they may be perceived, and we want to try and minimize that as much as possible and let them know that they are not being judged,” Calderon said.

Psychology sophomore Taylor Clark said students who are struggling financially will benefit from the team’s efforts.

She was diagnosed with Lupus during her freshman year at SDSU. Clark said the average amount of money spent each year on medical bills by someone living with Lupus is $20,000.

“I wouldn’t say that it necessarily caused a financial crisis, but it did put a strain on my finances,” Clark said. “I think it would be helpful to have a team like this in place to give the student body a sense of security.”

Currently, several students on the Economic Crisis Response Team are brainstorming ideas for a more marketable and memorable name, Calderon said.

“It is sort of like the flu, people don’t pay attention to what they should do if they have the flu until they have the flu, so we want students to remember that there is something to help them when they find themselves in need,” Calderon said.

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10 China setting 11 Comic __: typeface 12 Whopping 15 Places to see FDR 18 “Doctor Who” broadcaster 19 Constellation named for an instrument 23 Shot contents 24 Some voyages 26 Shelter resident 27 Shelter org.

28 Hero in a Prokofiev work 29 Rider’s handful 31 Hotel choice 32 Elemental bits 33 “Common” asset 36 Congregation 39 New York airport name until 1963 40 “On Golden Pond” bird 41 Big fuss 46 Suit 47 Mythical gold maker 49 Barbershop sharpeners 51 Bridal shop netting 53 Put in the overhead bin 54 “All you need,” in a Beatles song 55 Australian export 56 Hurdle for a jr.

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Chocoholics anonymous CAMI BUCKMAN STAFF WRITER ____________________________________

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ome people are addicted to coffee, some people are addicted to Trivia Crack and some people are addicted to, well, actual drugs.

While these may be appealing to a majority of the population, my drug of choice is the sweetest drug of all.

Whether it’s when I wake, when I go to sleep or when I’m bored in an afternoon class, I must satisfy my craving no matter what the time of day may be. My name is Cami Buckman, and I am a chocoholic.

They say the first step to ending addiction is by admitting that you have a problem. Yes, I may have problem, but I am perfectly fine thriving in my chocolatey denial. I’ve done the research and, unfortunately, it appears as though there are no “chocoholics anonymous” meetings anywhere in San Diego for me to attend. What a shame.

(Of course I haven’t actually done the research, why would I do that to myself?) With chocolate chip pancakes offered for breakfast, chocolate protein shakes for lunch and even chocolatecovered fruit for snacks, how could I possibly escape from the wonderful world of chocolate around me?

I believe it was the very wise and philosophical rapper O.T. Genasis who once said, “I’m in love with the cocoa.”

Mr. Genasis, I could not agree with you more. This past March, Chance the Rapper stopped by San Diego State, and it was obvious that he was a suffering chocoholic as well. It’s clear that Chance the Rapper’s most popular song is none other than the hit “Cocoa Butter

Kisses.” Now Chance, I personally may forget to add the butter, but I give cocoa kisses all the time.

“But Cami, I thought chocolate was only for dessert,” you might say. Well, you thought wrong. Saving chocolate for dessert is a major rookie mistake. As a chocoholic, I know how to navigate through all of my chocolate cravings during any time of the day. Craving chocolate for breakfast? Spread some Nutella on a waffle or enjoy a bowl of Cocoa Puffs? Is that afternoon sweet tooth aching again? Experienced

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I AM PERFECTLY FINE THRIVING IN MY CHOCOLATEY DENIAL.”

chocoholics are always prepared to fix that by keeping small chocolate bars handy, such as Andes or York Peppermint Patties. Nonetheless, the variety of goodness for dessert is selfexplanatory. From cakes to shakes and rice krispies to cookies, encountering chocolatey desserts is inevitable.

Now, as a chocoholic, I have many pet peeves that I can only assume other chocoholics share as well. We, as a chocoholic community, share the same state of agony when there are no more chocolate chips left to munch on as well as the state of wonder when staring into the mesmerizing beauty of a chocolate fountain. Here are just some of the annoyances that our community frequently encounters: Dessert options: No, I do not want

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your tutti frutti tart-cicle slushy pudding. Please be considerate and feed my chocoholic needs with some old-fashioned chocolate cake.

Death by white chocolate: Don’t even think about giving me the monstrosity known as white chocolate. I do not know what demented person created that white filth, but whoever they may be deserves to be locked up in a mental institution.

The most important meal of the day: There is no need to ask, of course I want dessert.

On a happier note, some consider chocolate to be healthy now. That’s right, it looks like dark chocolate is now a major food group next to the fruits and vegetables. Now, I might be paraphrasing something I heard on Dr. Oz just a tad bit, but doctors do say chocolate is good in moderation.

Dr. Travis of “The Doctors” even encourages his patients to indulge in a chocolatey dessert after dinner. Who’s to say what moderation should be exactly? Perhaps “moderation” could mean eating half of a brownie, a whole brownie or maybe the entire pan. I’ll take the latter option.

By the looks of it, it appears as though my chocolate addiction isn’t ending any time soon. This year, I learned that the “freshman 15” is an actual thing — my chocoholic tendencies definitely aided my discovery of that. I know now that maybe it’s not best to spend a day’s worth of meal plan money on ice cream and Dove dark chocolate bars. However, why should we deprive ourselves of guilty pleasures?

Sometimes being a little naughty is nice. Besides, life is sweet and so is chocolate.

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HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY (5/7/15) - Home is where your heart is this year. Smart investments grow in value. Clear clutter, organize and beautify. Chart your destination. Plan changes and take action after 6/14. Prioritize to protect what (and who) you love. New romance heats up the autumn after 10/13. Personal discovery, spirituality and growth appeals.

HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 6 - A deadline looms. Something that looks good in theory doesn't work in practice. Changes require adaptations.

Listen to an expert. Focus on the job at hand and let family know if plans change.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Invent the next phase together.

Pay off bills before getting a treat. Take advantage of an opportunity without risking great expense. Check out the competition. Invest in a shared dream.

Build solid infrastructure.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Balance new work with old responsibilities. Don't let someone cute talk you into being bad. Avoid controversy. Team up with a genius.

Form a creative partnership. Clarify mutual goals. Delegate tasks to team members, and track who's doing what.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - Embrace your creative inspiration.

Clean up before starting a new mess.

Expect travel or shipping delays.

Collaborate with someone who has what you need. Avoid risk and expense. Invest time and talent into your business.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 - Family needs take precedence.

Your services are in great demand, with a temporary setback. Reaffirm a commitment. Provide leadership.

Prepare your home for fun with beloved people. Stick to your budget. A happy ending is possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Shift your research. A turning point arises in your creative expression.

Give your word and follow through.

Resistance from above could slow progress. Continue to hold your standards high. Focus on all things new.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 - Creativity blossoms along with profitable new opportunities. Share your concerns with someone who always tells the truth. Don't worry if you don't know how. You can do it. Learn what you need.

Keep costs down. Keep the faith.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - A turning point arises with your personal priorities and obligations.

Clarify what you want. Write down some objectives. Make plans now for action later. Overcome an old worry by improving your skills. Plant seeds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 5 - Emotional release provides freedom. Reassure someone. Don't ask for favors or take risks now. Take time to plan. Meditate on the desired result.

Ritual and symbolism add beauty and meaning. Let your optimism rise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Get invited to participate in a new phase of a group project. Don't take on more than you can complete.

The competition is strong. Save funds to upgrade equipment. Get together and plan out who could do what.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Work could interfere with family time. Your professional status is on the rise. Take leadership. Cut the fluff.

Postpone travel. Get your team involved.

Contribute to a good cause together.

Gentle effort is enough.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - Plan an educational journey. Handle a financial consideration. Finish previous work, so you're free to begin. Guard against technical glitches. If annoyed, take a walk outside. Achieve a new level of understanding. Adapt.