05-08-2014

VOLUME 100, ISSUE 64

THURSDAY MAY 8, 2014

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

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The graduating seniors of The Daily Aztec pose for a senior shot. MONICA LINZMEIER, PHOTO EDITOR

MONICA LINZMEIER PHOTO EDITOR

Most of us want to say goodbye to our graduating seniors and jump straight to summer, but first, we have to go through a week of finals. We are at the end of our rope and gasping for breath.

As we all know, finals week means fewer classes, more studying and more last-minute project tweaking. Finals are staggered throughout the day, from 8 a.m. tests to 7 p.m. presentations on a Friday. For your downtime — or your procrastination time — we’ve shoved as many games and distractions into this issue as possible. Whether you’re a crossword expert or a Sudoku beginner, you should find something to help you put off studying.

In addition, our graduating seniors at The Daily Aztec have written their traditional last columns as staff members of the paper, sharing their wisdom and saying goodbye. Grab a tissue — it’s going to be moving.

Happy playing, Aztecs!

Crossword ..........................................P. 3 Sudoku ...............................................P. 4 Crossword .........................................P. 5 Word Search & Tic Tac Toe ................P. 6 Farewell Columns ...............................P. 8 Farewell Columns ..............................P. 9 News ..................................................P. 11 News ..................................................P. 12 Features..............................................P. 13 Sports .................................................P. 14 Entertaiment........................................P. 15

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23 Comeback: Abbr.

24 “The Situation Room” host 27 Dick Tracy has a square one 28 Daughter of Lyndon 29 Permanent UN Security Council member, familiarly 32 Some CNBC interviewees 34 K thru 12 38 1964 Shangri-Las hit ... or a hint to this puzzle’s theme found in 17-, 24-, 47- and 59-Across 41 Drink quickly 42 Sinusitis docs 43 Supermarket division 44 “Zounds!”

46 Ante- kin 47 Like reptiles and amphibians 52 “Not on a __” 55 Password creators 56 Palmist, e.g.

57 “__ Been Thinking About You”: 1991 Londonbeat chart-topper 58 Was charitable 59 Shine-minimizing makeup layer 62 Kept in a vat, say 63 Lab medium 64 House of Lords members 65 Angry, with “off ” 66 Yawner 67 Feel

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16 Salary 17 Barbra Streisand’s “Funny Girl” role 19 Flair 20 Nanny’s charge 21 Singer India.__ 22 Short fight

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67 Two-masted craft 68 Stores in a large building?

69 Till opener 70 Iroquois foes

1 National Museum of Afghanistan city 6 High point 10 Hit 14 Greek market 15 Really good, in ‘90s slang

1 Kazantzakis title hero 6 Singer James 10 Apple variety 14 “Water is life” brand 15 Bishop’s rte.

16 Jet Propulsion Lab org.

17 “The Goodbye Girl” Oscar winner 20 Classical theaters 21 Private __ 22 Has no obligation to 23 Org. with an interlocking rings logo 25 Journalist Tarbell et al.

26 CD precursors 29 Short-muzzled dog breed 35 Shoe box letters 36 Devoured 37 French 101 word 38 West Coast natl. monument since 2012 40 Disney doe 41 Times for action 42 Honorable 43 Rear 45 Disappoint, with “down” 46 Futuristic car unveiled at the 1933 New York Auto Show 49 “... good witch, __ bad witch?”

50 Part of Q.E.F. 51 Tourney pass 53 Hallowed 56 __ alai 58 City on the Rhône 62 Court wrap-up ... and what’s hidden in 17-, 29- and 46-Across?

65 Puma rival 66 Pull down

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1 “Metamorphosis” author 2 One more time 3 Connects emotionally 4 Buffet table server 5 Suffered from insomnia

6 Earth Day month 7 Top cop 8 Bub 9 Parisian summer 10 Honey 11 Ballroom dance 12 Quartz variety 13 Voice above baritone 18 It may be knitted 22 [Not my mistake] 25 Absorbs with a towel 26 Verdant 27 1995 Stallone film 29 Treatment from Dr. Mom 30 Sneaky laugh 31 __ de Cologne 32 Homebuyer’s option 33 Little newt 35 Vegas intro?

36 Stomach acid, chemically 37 Well-liked prez 39 Very 40 Dangling jewelry 45 “Pygmalion” playwright’s monogram 46 Hatchery sound 47 Bandleader Xavier 48 Missouri tributary 49 River barrier 50 Witty Wilde 51 “It’s __ Season”: agricultural supply slogan 52 Longtime Delaware senator 53 ‘50s-’60s civil rights leader 54 Hardly talkative 59 British Invasion adjective 60 In the past 61 Like a bairn

52 Film composer Bernstein 53 Phishing lure 54 Menlo Park middle name 55 Slinky, e.g.

56 Lawn game projectile 57 River under the Ponte Vecchio

59 Mountain legend 60 Grimm start 61 Unspecified degrees 63 Agcy. concerned with the federal fiscal outlook 64 Island strings

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1 Shutout score feature 2 “Ars amatoria” poet 3 It might be sticky or dirty 4 Religion founded in Persia 5 Actress Gasteyer 6 Current event 7 Current influence 8 Current observer 9 Things to do 10 Pest-ridden 11 Irish revolutionary __ Gonne MacBride 12 NCAA member?: Abbr.

13 Play group 18 Saw again 19 Words said in passing?

24 O.T. book after Amos 25 Damage 26 Some jabs 27 Lab dish inventor 28 Capital city on the Han River 30 Ogle 31 Like some eclipses 32 Author Calvino 33 Fritter maker 34 Pisa party 39 About-face 41 Like early morning links 44 Pulitzer-winning Ferber novel 47 “... harken __ die”: Tennyson 48 Portrayer of Wawa and Litella

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Editor In Chief Leonardo Castañeda Managing Editor Ana Ceballos News Editor Hannah Beausang assistant News Editor Luke Henning Sports Editor Adriana Bush Opinion Editor Madison Hopkins Entertainment Editor David Dixon Features Editor Elisse Miller Copy Chief Caitlin Johnson Assistant Copy Chief Erik Dobko

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Copy Editors Terence Chin Kelly Hillock Maria Del Carmen Huerta Elpin Keshishzadeh

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Photo Editor Monica Linzmeier Art Director Carlos Jimenez Production Designers Mark Anthony Santos Gabriela Flores Web Editor Victor Escoto _____________________________________ Advertising Director Jesse Castañeda A.s. Sales Manager Jordan Kato Account Executives Tony Disarufino Chase Gillmore Matt Kilefner Radbeh Rabaz Marissa Walsh Adam Zabel Accounting & Contracts Michael Bratt Kim Le

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1 Omega's opposite 6 Hundred Acre Wood bear 10 "And another thing ..."

14 Fable conclusion 15 With 16-Across, money to buy a car 16 See 15-Across 17 Oust 18 Glasgow native 19 Checkers or chess, e.g.

20 Local area 23 Rapper Dr. __ 24 B'way full-house sign 25 One of the back forty 26 Hangover cure, so they say 31 Mail dely. compartment 34 Vegetable oil-based spread 35 Fed. property overseer 36 Vogue shelfmate 37 Madagascar tree dweller 39 Fourth of __ 40 Greek "T" 41 Junky car 42 Tippy boat 43 Way things are legally viewed 47 Shoulder muscle, for short 48 Small songbird 49 Sheep sound 52 Valedictorian 56 Poli-sci subj.

57 Eight, on a sundial 58 Hard thing to break 59 Tony Award relative 60 Util. supply

61 Throw off one's trail 62 Type option for emphasis 63 Cincinnati team 64 Less likely to be a bargain on eBay

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1 Change, as a constitution 2 Romantic partner 3 Five dollars a pound, e.g.

4 Access illegally, as a database 5 Jazz combo instrument 6 Church leader 7 "That hurt!"

8 Native Nebraskan 9 Serious trouble 10 '90s veep 11 Weapon with ammo 12 __ Club: Costco rival 13 Number of gods in a monotheistic faith 21 "Thank God" day: Abbr.

22 Cuatro times dos 26 Clod chopper 27 Get-up-and-go 28 Ailment with a "season" 29 Norwegian capital 30 "What's Going On" singer Marvin 31 Sampras of tennis 32 Moisturizer brand 33 Duke University athlete 37 Like doggy bag contents 38 Have a bite 39 Knockout punch target 41 Place for cargo 42 Buster Posey's position

44 On a chair 45 Moral standards 46 Stretch the truth 49 Kiddie lit elephant 50 Comment meant only for the audience

candy 20 “Twinkle, twinkle, little star” 22 LAPD rank 23 Polite country assent 25 Language suffix 26 “Divine Secrets of the __ Sisterhood” 28 “How I wonder what you are” 31 First of 12 popes 33 Mark or markka replacements 36 “Up above the ...”

37 Rock bottom 41 “... world so high” 43 Carrier with a hub at DEN 44 “Like a diamond in the sky” 46 Brewed drink 47 Very little, in recipes 49 Put the kibosh on 50 Agenda listings 52 “Divine Comedy” poet 53 Cagey 54 “Gay” capital of song 55 Forest foragers 57 Finger of smoke 58 Ditty sharing a melody with “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” 65 New Year’s Eve popper 66 Gumption 67 Fencing sword 68 Untidy situation 69 Throw money around 70 Atty.-to-be’s exam

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1 Gallery exhibitors 8 NFL great “Boomer” 15 Dada pioneer 16 Heavenly

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17 “Hamlet” woman at whose grave Gertrude says “Sweets to the sweet” 18 Flowing locks 19 Rain-__ Pops: gum-filled

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1 “This looks like __ for Superman!”

2 Email option 3 California/Nevada resort lake 4 Suffix with elephant or serpent

51 Daisylike flower 52 Vagrant 53 Use an emery board on 54 Even, as a score 55 Etna output 56 Lump

5 Deli display 6 Chicago paper, familiarly 7 See 12-Down 8 Hold in high regard 9 Poke around the Web 10 Pleading remark 11 Racing Unsers 12 With 7-Down, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” star 13 Horseshoe-shaped letter 14 Place for a jay 21 ISP option 24 Moo __ pork 27 Busy mo. for a CPA 29 Hex 30 Many a Pi Day celebrant 31 Big name in high fashion 32 1980s four-peat Stanley Cup champs 34 Frozen fruit-juice treats 35 “I was wrong. So what?”

36 Campus hangout 38 Yeses at sea 39 Pioneer Boone, folksily 40 200-lap race, briefly 42 Place for posies 44 Ferris __ 45 “Shh!” 48 Chophouse fare 51 Loafer adornment 56 Tach measures: Abbr.

57 Invasive plant 58 Channel for old films 59 57-Down killer 60 Short flight 61 Lumberjack’s tool 62 Composting receptacle 63 PBS supporter 64 Understand

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Our graduating seniors say goodbye LEONARDO CASTANEDA EDITOR IN CHIEF

When I started writing for The Daily Aztec’s opinion section in Fall 2010, I thought I was an incredible writer, a freshman who was going to take the newspaper readers of San Diego State by storm.

I was wrong. So very, very wrong.

My writing was terrible. I’d rather take Comm 103 every day for the rest of my life than have to reread those awkward, bumbling first articles again. For reasons I cannot fathom, my editor at the time, Tom Hammel, decided to take a chance on me. He spent countless hours helping me rewrite awful columns again and again. Slowly, my writing improved and by my sophomore year I was named senior staff columnist.

Once again my editor, this time Chris Pocock, took a chance on me, letting me experiment with style and topics I wouldn’t have been able to take on in any other college newspaper opinion section. Somehow, I was hired as opinion editor and I got to work with some of the most talented writers I’ve ever met. I learned more about writing while editing Madison Hopkins, Kenneth Leonard, Caitlin Johnson and Mike Heral than I ever could have just writing, and I hoped I was able to pass on some of the learning I had picked up from the editors who came before me.

Looking back on my four years, I can proudly say that The Daily Aztec accomplished much while I had the honor of working as editor in chief. For that I’m grateful to the advertising executives, editors, designers and managers that have become life-long friends.

With Ana Ceballos we refocused the editorial content of the newspaper while adapting to a twice-weekly, digital-first model. With Jesse Castaneda we put the newspaper well on its path to financial stability and sustainability it hadn’t seen in years. With Victor Escoto we engaged the campus community online and in social media in an unprecedented way. And with Kelly Hillock and Christina Koral we put together a year of centennial celebrations worthy of the newspaper’s incredible history.

Most of all, however, I am grateful for the friends I made along the way, and those who took the time and energy to teach me so much about being a journalist. I hope I have added to and passed on that knowledge to the writers and editors that came after me. I can’t wait to see what Monica Linzmeier accomplishes as the new editor in chief.

For my part, I only have one thing left to say. To the people that came before me, that gave me the opportunity to find a campus family at The Daily Aztec and to grow as a person, as a student and as a journalist: thank you.

ANA CEBALLOS

Managing editor This is the first column I’ve ever dreaded writing.

It’s my last column for The Daily Aztec, four years after my first one.

My tenure as a student, who had a speakerphone in print, is most certainly done, but I hope to pick another one up in the real world soon.

But before I start to make this column all about me and my resistance to grow up, I want to go into the reason why The Daily Aztec newsroom turns regular students into eager journalists.

The words of my first editor, Sarah Kovash, turned out to be true. She said school didn’t teach her half as much as The Daily Aztec. Then, I continued to learn alongside talented editors, Tara Millspaugh and Leo Castaneda, who took a chance on me and hired me as both assistant news editor, last year and managing editor, this year.

My journey started with a lot of practice, making one too many mistakes in the job and being praised less than I would have liked. On the other hand, I made amazing friends that can be easily bribed with a $1 cup of coffee, and I had my very first job with my own office … and couch.

Needless to say, this experience changed my life and made my college career worth it. I will always remember the cubicle talks, harsh comments and AP style mistakes, and the countless naps on that office couch.

It was fun, exhausting and rewarding. Above all else, I will miss working in the basement of a building with no windows every day.

For the future Daily Aztecs, I can tell you now, this job is one decision you won’t regret during college. And it will be a decision that will

make you grow immensely.

Victor escoto WEB EDITOR

I never really liked this school.

There was never anything wrong with the school itself; I just didn’t like the people. I can fairly say that SDSU was my only choice coming out of high school because Long Beach sucks. I mean, yeah, Sublime and Snoop Dogg are from the LBC, but who knew that driving through the town would actually be so scary? Not this guy.

Anyway, the point I’m trying to make is that when I started school here I hated it because it seemed the only way to make friends was to rush a fraternity. This may have been my experience, but bros didn’t dig me.

I walked down Campanile several times a day and never once got one of the little flyers with the cool Greek letters on them. I know what you’re thinking; “Vic, you could have just picked one up off the floor.” To that I say, “F--- you.” The prestige was obviously in being approached by your future tank top-wearing self, duh.

Now, I’m not trying to bash the Greek system here.

It’s obviously an important part of the SDSU ecosystem and my brother just got jumped in a few days ago, so I’m practically family. What I’m trying to say is that despite my apparent lack of Greek worth, I found a cool group of people I like to spend my time with. What’s more, they share all of the same interests I do: snarky journalism and good beer.

These days I love this school. The Daily Aztec has become my fraternity, and to my journalistic bros I want to say thanks. For the opportunities, the laughs and the stress. Y’all are dank, bro.

To you, short, young, grumpy freshmen: Have patience. One day soon you’ll find your group. They may be journalists, they may be designers, they may be engineers. Whatever they are, they’ll always be your bros.

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Elisse Miller

features editor It’s Sunday morning. I’m at a Denny’s in City Heights, enjoying the two things I’ve come to appreciate most during college—greasy food and coffee. I’m not going to lie, I’m at the peak of the most stressful time in my life.

I wish that bit of information was included in the college acceptance letters: “We’re excited to welcome you into the San Diego State class of 2014.

You’re entering an exciting time in your life where you’ll determine how little sleep you can actually function with, baffle at each professor’s inability to use BlackBoard and yell at the frat-tank bros behind you for talking during lecture, all while completely working your ass off for a B-.”

But it’s important to learn some of these things on your own. One of the more important concepts I’ve learned in college is escape. There are times when there are 50 emails to answer, two essays to write and you haven’t called your mom in a whole week, but you still end up binge-watching “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and that’s OK. Unfortunately, very few people, and certainly not any college courses, have told me that mental and emotional health is more important than landing an internship and a 4.0 GPA. As I hit save on this word document, I see 48 other documents in my “Daily Aztec” folder. To say that this newspaper has been a significant aspect of my college career is an understatement. I still remember clipping out every article I wrote my freshman year and taping them onto my dorm door.

For some reason it’s just not as cute three years later when you live with four strangers and are trying to snag your first “real” job. Through this newspaper, not only have I met the future of journalism, but also mentors, genuine friends and my partner.

Warning: Cheesy sentiments ahead. I’d like to thank any one who has ever read an article penned by me, even if you only read the headline and looked at the pictures. I’d like to thank my writers for making me feel like I actually had wisdom to pass on, and being loyal beyond expectation. Most importantly, I’d like to thank the entire editorial staff for putting up with my sass and loud gangster rap music.

Caitlin Johnson COPY CHIEF

Initially I was going to write something profound and life-changing for those of you continuing on into the next semester, but come on—no one really wants to read that. Then I thought of writing something clever, but that would require cognitive effort. Instead, I’ll just take this small space to gush about myself, this paper, and how much it has meant to me these past two years.

I won’t bore you with the whole story, but I joined The Daily Aztec as an opinion writer when I transferred to San Diego State in 2012. My articles sucked. I knew they sucked. But our now editor-inchief took a chance on me anyway, and I’m grateful he did. The more I wrote, the less my articles sucked.

After a while they even got pretty good. Today, I like to think I’m a damn great writer. Though my writing may have never garnered national attention or crashed The Daily Aztec’s website as some have— looking at you, Leo—I’m still proud to see my name in print.

As a finally-graduating super senior, my advice to you is to take every chance you get, no matter what that is. Everything you do from here on will leave a mark on your life somehow, so it’s up to you to make it a positive one. I’m grateful to have been able to share some pretty awesome experiences, and my coworkers and classmates have become my family.

These two years are only a drop in the bucket of my life, but I wouldn’t trade them for the world.

And because I still have 50 or so words remaining in this article, I’ll leave you with a random piece of advice given by Yogi Berra: “You should always go to other people’s funerals; otherwise, they won’t come to yours.”

Hannah Beausang NEWS editor In light of the fact I’m about to be cast out into the fabled “real world” in a matter of weeks, I thought it would be fitting to publish one last article in the paper that got me started in journalism.

Although spending the past two years working at The Daily Aztec has morphed me into a raging coffee addict and a chronic news junkie, I’m going to miss the experiences that made me the insomniac I am today.

Working for a college paper can be challenging, and at times, absolutely infuriating, but the benefits vastly outweigh the downsides. This staff has become my second family, and my cubicle located in the basement of the Education and Business Administration building has become my second home.

Most of all, I have to say thank you to my team of writers, who have successfully tackled everything this semester, from protests to endless Associated Students meetings. Hopefully, the long nights of maneuvering through deadlines and assignments will pay off for all of you. And, an extra special thanks to my Assistant News Editor, Luke Henning, who kept me sane by bringing me endless cookies and showing me YouTube videos.

I’m going to skip all the pretentious thoughts on graduating and curb my rants about my absolute terror about life outside of the San Diego State campus. For those of you not yet graduating, make the most out of your upcoming semesters: stay up late, skip some classes to go to the beach, and have the time of your life while you can still blame regrettable decisions on being in college.

Last but not least, thank you to our readers for supporting student journalism and for sticking by us through the past 100 years.

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Mixed signals on substance abuse at SDSU

Six years after Operation Sudden Fall, drug and alcohol crime stats have decreased dramatically. However, the number of students hospitalized for substance abuse is at a record high.

Leonardo Castaneda editor in chief

Madison Hopkins Opinion Editor

On May 6, 2008, the San Diego State Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested almost 100 people involved in drug and alcohol trafficking following an extensive five-month undercover operation. It was reported that 33 San Diego State students were arrested, and 50 pounds of marijuana, four pounds of cocaine, 350 Ecstasy pills, multiple other drugs and paraphernalia, a shotgun, three semi-automatic guns and $60,000 in cash were found, according to the LA Times.

Called Operation Sudden Fall, the arrests came at the heels of the drug overdose deaths of two students at SDSU. Following the operation, police began taking alcohol and drug related issues more seriously, SDSUPD Captain Joshua Mays said.

“Since 2008 and Sudden Fall there was kind of a different attitude in the culture,” Mays said. “I think it kind of reverberated a very strong message that if you are engaged in any type of drug activity, you will be arrested and prosecuted, including alcohol.”

Six years later Six years after Operation Sudden Fall spotlighted SDSU’s troubles with drug and alcohol abuse, the number of drug and alcohol related crimes near campus has decreased dramatically. The number per 1,000 students of drug abuse violations, DUIs, liquor law and drunkenness have dropped by an average of almost 50 percent, as reported by the SDSUPD in its annual Chancellor Report. Disorderly conduct is almost eradicated, with an adjusted decrease of 95 percent, to just three incidents last year.

The reports show a pattern consistent with increased drug and alcohol enforcement after 2008, with offenses enforced peaking mostly in 2010. That year, there were 303 liquor law offenses; by last year that number was down to 41. One measurement, however, has bucked that trend.

Except for a dip from 2011 to 2012, the number of individuals being taken to the hospital by ambulance because of drugor alcohol-related reasons has increased steadily. Adjusted for decreases in student population since 2008, the number of medical assists in 2013 was 222 percent higher.

These two trends seem to contradict, as

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they correspondingly show a decrease and an increase in drug and alcohol abuse at SDSU. Those contradicting trends could be caused in part by a change in practice at SDSUPD. Because the department’s goal

is to encourage students in danger to seek medical assistance, they do not prosecute offenses in those situations, Mays said.

See medical assists, P12

CRIMEON

+222.0%

The percentage increase & decrease in crime at SDSU in 2013, compared to 2008.

(Below the dotted line is a decrease since 2008, above is an increase.)

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATION

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DRUNKENNESS

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

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-59.8% -65.7% -94.6%

Source: SDSU Police Department’s Chancellor’s Report. Chris Blakemore, Graphic Specialist

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Medical assists: enforcement Continued from P11

That means that in 2006, if a student called 911 for a medical assist, he or she might also be charged with other offenses such as liquor law violations. Those would appear in the Chancellor’s Reports as separate incidents. Today, that same call would only result in a medical assist.

Offenses are therefore only recorded if they are enforced, Mays said.

This could help encourage students to call 911 when they or someone they are with is at risk of an overdose, but it makes it more difficult to accurately track changes in drug-and-alcohol-related offenses. In practice, the only measurement that has not changed since 2008 is the number of medical assists.

While protection from criminal charges might be a means to encourage students to protect their health, a lack of enforcement also doesn’t mean that students are not punished if they have to call an ambulance.

University Enforcement

“The biggest message is that if you call 911 to get help to somebody who has had alcohol or drugs and it appears it has been too much, we are not going to take enforcement action against you because you’re there engaging in underage drinking,” Mays said.

But criminal prosecution isn’t the only punishment students worry about.

Kristen probably didn’t expect to end her Saturday night in a hospital, waiting to find out if she had alcohol poisoning.

She had gone out partying that night, which meant some drinking. Kristen (whose real name was changed to protect her identity) came back home to her residence hall and relaxed in the floor lounge, a typical ending for an SDSU student’s night. That’s where her roommate and resident advisor found her.

They believed she was in danger, Kristen disagreed. They called the cops and Kristen ended up on a stretcher and in an ambulance headed to a hospital. Within an hour, a doctor decided she was not dangerously drunk and she was allowed to go home.

Kristen was one of the 89 alcohol-and drug-related medical assists reported by SDSUPD in 2013, tied with 2011 for most reported incidents since 2007.

A few weeks after the incident, the university placed Kristen on probation for one and a half years. During that time she can’t run in Associated Students elections, or even be treasurer of her sorority. But this punishment is mild compared to what it could have been if she had prior offenses.

SDSU varies the severity of its punishments for this issue — it gets more severe with each subsequent incident.

On the second offense, students can be

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suspended from the school. On the third, they can be expelled. All students who violate the code are required to complete counseling with the university’s ASPIRE program to search for the root causes of their alcohol or drug abuse, according to Associate Vice President for Campus LIfe Timothy Quinnan.

Although they are safe from criminal prosecution, many students fear university punishments just as much because it could affect their academic futures. Freshmen in particular worry about returning to their residence halls when RAs may be on the lookout for students under the influence — even if they are under control, Kristen said.

“They say when you come into the dorms that the only way they will call the cops on you is if you are to the point to where they can see that you need assistance,” Kristen said. “I believed that for the most part until this happened to me.”

“I feel like it was very unfair to me, I was completely fine and they jumped the gun on calling the cops without checking me out first and I feel like that’s what they do with everyone,” Kristen said.

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According to Kristen, most freshmen make plans to sleep elsewhere when they’ve been drinking rather than face the possibility of running into the police or an RA while walking back to the residence halls. Mays acknowledged that enforcement could make some students worried about walking outside at night after drinking.

“I think our enforcement posture probably has people concerned that if they are walking home, stumbling on the sidewalk, that they could be potentially picked up by the police,” Mays said. “The reason that we do that, and this isn’t part of our message to them, is that we just want to make sure they’re okay.”

In addition to education about SDSUPD enforcement practices, incoming and current students are provided with safe alternatives to drinking, such as Aztec Nights. These, along with residence hall alcohol policies, are intended to deter drinking, Quinnan said. He believes these policies have been important in reducing the number of drug and alcohol related offenses at SDSU the last few years.

“I think it’s effective and I think that we would much rather be in a position where were proactive and doing what we can to prevent people from putting themselves and others in harms way,” Quinnan said.

“Are they perfect? No. Is it a program and a process that should always be under review and improved to make sure it’s relevant and cutting edge? Absolutely. So do I think it has had an impact? Definitely.”

For her part, Kristen has moved out of the residence halls since her medical assist and she continues serving the terms of her probation. She says her friends are afraid of ending up in a similar situation.

“You should be able to go home to where you feel safe,” Kristen said. “But if you don’t feel safe in your own home what are you supposed to do?”

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#graduation

Avoid stress after graduation victoria valenzuela staff writer

Seniors, graduation day is finally upon us. Difficult classes, exams, troublesome professors and hours of studying are a thing of the past. The anticipation of graduation has been bubbling up inside since last semester, and it’s about to burst. Students may be experiencing a mix of emotions that range anywhere from relief, joy and excitement to sadness and sheer panic. But most graduating seniors are asking, “What do I do now?”

The expectancy of any major life change can stir up different feelings and fears, and stress levels may reach an all-time high. This kind of reaction is pretty typical, but did you know that when it becomes out of control it spells out a medical diagnosis? It’s called Post Commencement Stress Disorder, and it’s a condition that arises from finishing school and obtaining a degree, a fear of the unknown after graduation and taking on the task of choosing and pursuing a career.

According to Dr. Bernard Luskin of Psychology Today, some of the symptoms of PCSD include: • Feeling you are not in control of your life • Feeling a lack of support after commencement • Feelings of failure if the new graduate is unable to find work in his or her area of specialty in a reasonable length of time As with any other kind of stress disorder, these kinds of seemingly normal reactions to graduation become a problem once they become debilitating for the person experiencing them. In addition to heaping on the pressure of having to become an instant success straight out of college and figuring out how to adjust to life outside of the classroom, graduation can be a pretty overwhelming experience. Luckily, there are many practical ways that recent graduates can reasonably manage the new obstacles that will be thrown their way in the coming weeks and months.

1. GET PREPARED For those of you who want to start job seeking immediately after graduation but don’t know where or how to start, it’s important to have a few tricks up your sleeve. First, it’s imperative to develop a resume. Websites such as LiveCareer or MyPerfectResume give students a boost,

providing step-by-step tutorials using pre-made templates. Once the resume is prepared, it’s time to begin the search. One of the greatest resources for beginning this process is LinkedIn, an online networking platform. Think of it as Facebook for the career professional. Other websites for the job hunt include Monster, Indeed, GlassDoor, and SimplyHired.

2. HAVE A PLAN When faced with any sort of daunting task, it’s crucial to have a plan in place that will provide focus and structure. Utilize the abundance of resources available when deciding how to tackle some of the biggest postgraduate issues. Not sure how to survive on your own after you’re no longer a college student? It’s time to take on actual adult responsibilities, in case you haven’t done so yet. This starts with things such as budgeting your income and looking for a new place to live. Need a little direction? Bills.com provides free guides and worksheets to create a personal budget to help manage expenses.

Searching for a new crash pad? The Realtor. com, PadMapper, and Trulia apps help filter through available houses and apartments to help students find their next place to call home.

3. SET YOUR GOALS For many graduates, obtaining their dream job is the next step after receiving their degree. Just like planning out a strategic order of classes to take during the course of four years, it takes just as much planning and goal setting once graduation has passed, if not more. Mapping out small but achievable benchmarks to reach that illustrious career will help maintain a sense of encouragement and motivation along the way. After being specific about what you want and vowing to sticking to the tasks ahead, put it in a place where it can be seen every day as a reminder of past accomplishments and the ones that are soon to come.

Though graduation might seem intimidating and downright scary, it’s also important to remember how much of an accomplishment it is. Graduating college is an incredible achievement, so take time to celebrate it. Think of it as a joyous occasion instead of one filled with dread and worry. Be excited for the bright future that lies ahead and accept that diploma with pride — you earned it.

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#Aztecbaseball

Bubba Derby

Aztecs welcome Rebels for final homestand Kristian ibarra staff writer

For the last time in the 2014 regular season, the San Diego State Aztecs are coming home.

Holders of a 22-4 home record, the Aztecs look to cap off what’s been a successful season at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Hosting the 29-18 University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels for a three-game series, the Aztecs look to climb up the Mountain West Conference standings by winning the series against the second-place team this weekend.

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The Aztecs are returning from a disappointing series loss to the MWC firstplace University of New Mexico Lobos. Much of the team’s struggles can be attributed to the Aztec pitching, which averaged just more than eight earned runs per game during the three-game series.

Even sophomore starting pitcher Bubba Derby (2.38 ERA), who earned his sixth victory of the season on Friday’s game in Albuquerque, allowed four earned runs in his eight innings pitched.

Where the Aztecs have relied on Derby’s

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dominance as a starter in 2014, the Rebels also have a strong pitcher of their own— hometown-starter junior Erick Fedde (8-2, 1.76 ERA). Through 76.2 innings pitched, Fedde has struck out 82 batters while only walking 21.

There’s one thing the Aztecs do have hanging over the Rebels: relief pitching.

Currently the third-ranked NCAA saves leader, junior closing pitcher Michael Cederoth could help the Aztecs move up in the standings against UNLV. Edge: Tie

Offense

France in both categories.

The Rebels’ best batter, junior leftfielder Morgan Stotts, is hitting .340 with 49 hits and 30 RBIs through 144 at bats in 2014.

They like to make some noise at the plate, too.

Between Stotts, junior outfielder Joey Swanner, sophomore centerfielder Joey Armstrong, junior catcher Erik VanMeetren, junior third baseman T.J. White, and senior first baseman Patrick Armstrong, the Rebels currently have a total of six players batting Senior second better than .300. baseman Tim Zier is Edge: Rebels

now the all-time hits Though they lost two of three games Prediction leader at SDSU. in Albuquerque, The Aztecs need to the Aztecs were win all three games able to make some this weekend if noise with their metal bats last weekend. they want to have a chance at gaining any Nobody’s bat was louder than that of senior ground in the MWC standings. Seeing as second baseman Tim Zier, whose three-hit they’re facing a solid team in the Rebels, performance on Sunday made him the allwho own a 10-15 record on the road, they time hits leader at SDSU. probably will not move any closer to the top Zier, batting .346 with 65 hits on the year, of the MWC. only trails sophomore third baseman Ty Prediction: Aztecs lose two of three

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#TRIBALSEEDS

CD release party gets irie at SDSU JOSSELYN MOLINA STAFF WRITER

On Friday, May 2, the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre was invaded by the multitude of San Diego’s reggae music scene. Two San Diego-based bands, Tribal Seeds and Tribal Theory, played alongside Bermuda’s Collie Buddz and Tribal Seeds’ own Gonzo. A great variety of reggae was played by the four acts, from Roots reggae, reggae rock, ska and even a little bit of trance reggae mixed in to a night dedicated to love, serenity and music.

The night started off with a performance by Gonzo, Tribal Seeds’s guitarist and vocalist, and Tribal Theory embodied our beautiful Californian state. Both acts resonated with a sense of community as the bands and the crowd were united in one mellow state of mind.

The show continued as Collie Buddz took the stage to perform a revitalizing set while expressing a huge appreciation for his San Diego fans.

However, out of all of the bands performing that evening, Tribal Seeds pulled the concert by its roots with its official CD release party. The set featured some songs from their new album, “Representing,” which became available for pre-order on the same day. Their

Tribal Seeds album “Representing” drops May 13.

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performance included a variety of songs, some dating back to their start back in 2008 and others off their 2014 album.

The combination of bands who performed on Friday brought together some of the most enthusiastic reggae music-goers in the city.

It was a night full of true appreciation for music and the people who make it possible. Tribal Seeds, Collie Buddz, Tribal Theory and Gonzo represented the reggae community all across the world. Tribal Seed’s album “Representing” features multiple big names in the reggae industry and will be available May 13.

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#GRADUATION

Why I’m an Aztec for life

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very song ends, but that’s no reason to not enjoy the music.

OK, that might just be a “One Tree Hill” reference, but you get the idea. Even though you know there’s an inevitable end, you still have to take the time to enjoy every bit of an experience while it lasts.

I’ve been in this kind of state of mind for the last few months in anticipation of my upcoming graduation and departure from San Diego State. It seems as though every time I stroll down Campanile Walkway, have a coffee break in West Commons or pass through the arches of Hepner Hall, I get a little weepy thinking about how I don’t have much longer as a student at SDSU. Even so, I’ve been trying to delight in these moments that I know won’t feel the same once I’ve graduated.

Coming in as a transfer three years ago, I had no idea what I was in for when I sat at orientation listening to information about classes, majors and what it was really like to be at a university. If there is one thing I remember from that day, one of the speakers — it might have been The Hirsch himself — said that while you’re at SDSU, your experience is what you make of it.

Since then I’ve tried to take that advice to

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heart, and I’ve tried to get involved with as many areas on campus as possible.

You can say I’ve been on quite the rollercoaster ride. Between a short-lived sorority life, the speech and debate team, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, working at The Daily Aztec and serving as a Features writer for the past two years, my college experience has been enriched by all the things I’ve been able to do and by the people I’ve met. Had I simply just gone to class and not branched out, I wouldn’t have made so many amazing memories and connections with people I am confident will be lifelong friends once I leave SDSU. I’ve learned a lot in my time here, and I want to share some wisdom to freshmen just starting out, or other students that still have the opportunity to make the most out of their years at SDSU. Above everything else, get involved somehow. Join a club, play a sport or even work on campus. Find out what’s happening around you and figure out a way to be a part of it.

Second, take advantage of the resources SDSU has. Spend time in the library, relax by the pool at the Aquaplex, work up a sweat at the gym, get your medical needs checked out at the Capulli Center or visit

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the advising office to plan your academic goals. Most of all, utilize your professors.

They are your greatest resource and they really do want to see you succeed. Plus, classes will be much easier with your professor on your side.

Lastly, make all the memories you can as an Aztec. Go to the sporting events donning red and black attire and show some school spirit, even if you have only the faintest idea what a touchdown, a two-pointer or a home run is. Even if you don’t particularly like sports, go. I only started going to our football and basketball games this past year and a half here, and I wish I had gone to more. You simply haven’t lived until you’ve been part of the crazy “The Show” crowd celebrating and shouting “I believe that we will win” at the top of your lungs.

I have a lot to be thankful for from my time at SDSU. Most importantly, I have grown tremendously as a person. I have learned lifelong lessons and surrounded myself with amazing people, and I now feel ready to leave this place, headed for great things. It sounds cliche, but the best years of my life thus far have truly been my college years, and I feel a mix of overwhelming sadness, relief and excitement to cross the stage next week as a graduate. I can honestly say I love my school, and will be forever proud to say this has been my home.

Stay classy, Aztecs.

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YOUR BIRTHDAY (5/8/14) - You’re on a talkative roll as your year begins. To grow your career, income and status, take good care of networks and partnerships. Take a stand on a matter of the heart after May 20. Clever communications propel you into July, when home and family capture your attention. Revelations and discoveries in Oct. lead to a new stage in a partnership.

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

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 There’s plenty of work today and tomorrow, with creative projects. Start by learning the rules. Check your schedules and the map.

Watch out for the unexpected, and navigate misunderstandings gracefully. Keep your nose to the grindstone.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - Romance is a growing possibility today and tomorrow. Notice hidden beauty. Your loved ones encourage you to take on a new creative challenge. Wait until a disagreement blows over. Fantasies prove flimsy. Resist the temptation to spend impulsively.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - The next two days are good for making changes at home, and household decisions.

Clean up a mess. Make a discovery that illuminates a hidden truth. Dispel a fantasy.

Stick with common sense choices. Settle into a homebody phase.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - Push yourself forward. Your load gets lighter soon, but for now keep plugging on.

Don’t speculate or splurge. Your ability to concentrate will be enhanced marvelously today and tomorrow. Don’t talk about money yet. Plan upcoming purchases.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 Enthusiasm wins over facts. Don’t touch your secret funds. A new assignment brings in more revenue. Enjoy the applause.

Temporary confusion could fog the path ahead. Focus on making money.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Your focus narrows to personal issues today and tomorrow. Your confidence and energy surges, but don’t chase nebulous dreams. Go for solid, practical results. A job gets more difficult than anticipated. Ask teammates for assistance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Your curiosity enhances your attractiveness.

Be respectful around elders and authority figures. Work interferes with travel, so revise the itinerary. Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. Consider divergent opinions. A critic speaks out. Take notes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Play with your friends today and tomorrow. Meditate a disagreement and score points with both sides. Social life benefits your career. Things seem to flow with greater ease. Increase the glamour at home without spending money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is a 7 - Consider new opportunities today and tomorrow. There may be a test; positive results increase your career status.

Keep your patience and frugality. Push past old barriers. Expect increased scrutiny.

Something you can’t find nearby is abundant farther away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Invest in tangibles, not fiction. You don’t have money to waste. Venture farther today and tomorrow. Plan a vacation or adventure. Study, research, and plot your path. Imagine the fun you’ll have. Make reservations and set meetings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - A lack of funds could wreck your plans, so get into financial planning today and tomorrow. Count your wins and losses.

Send invoices, and make collection calls.

Issue a call to action. Handle details with care.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 - Rely on a partner today and tomorrow. Get expert assistance with a tricky problem. Take care to navigate a change in plans. Reality and fantasy clash. What you get isn’t what you expected. Let go of assumptions.