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TFM brings home four Emmy Awards SANDY CORONILLA A S S I S TA N T N E W S E D I T O R
San Diego State’s Television, Film and New Media Department swept the student long-form film production category at the regional National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Awards held June 18, bringing in four total awards, including one for the craft of editing. The awards will make their way to the Professional Studies and Fine Arts building, where they’ll be put on display soon. The three long-form films; “No Way Home,” “Hollywood Hell: Downfall,” and “The Last to Leave,” were the result of class projects involving both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Brian Garcia’s drama, “No Way Home,” almost never made it to production. After pitching his idea
for a story about the social issue of sexual abuse, it failed to accumulate the necessary peer votes that would excel it to production. “It’s a film about a girl who was molested by her uncle and threatened by him that he would kill her if she told anyone,” Garcia said. “I wanted to show that a lot of girls have been abused, and they don’t talk about it or people blame the girl and not the guy.” Garcia’s TFM professor and filmmaker Greg Durbin encouraged him to continue, despite it not being voted in. Garcia listened, dropped the class and proceeded to write, edit, direct and co-produce the film with Kristin Hansen.
Personifying pumpkins and Hollywood Hell Hansen and Casey Nakamura each won two Emmys at the event, and worked together on “Hollywood Hell.” “The story is about Vick who is a snub Hollywood producer, Ari
Gold from Entourage-type character who is on his fifth Oscar win but has a heart attack on the red carpet and dies,” Nakamura said. “He ends up going to hell where he meets Satan. Satan pitches him a script and says you have to make this movie in order to go to heaven.” “Hollywood Hell” is part of a sixepisode web series viewable on Nakamura’s website. San Diego native Nakamura also won an award as editor of “Pumpkin,” a four-minute long comedy / adventure created last fall that personifies squash. “It’s a simple story about a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch that wants nothing more than to be a jack-o’-lantern,” Nakamura said. To read more about the Emmy wins, scan this code with your smartphone:
Students divided on Weiner sex scandal ARTURO GARCIA S TA F F W R I T E R
According to “Love, Lust & the Social Network,” a TV series for the Sundance Channel, Twitter is the second largest social network webpage. The same investigative series reported Facebook as having enough members for it to be considered the third most populated nation. As the use of social networking has rapidly
increased, some people seem to be experiencing backfire from such quickly delivered information. On June 16, former New York Representative Anthony Weiner, resigned from office after a heavily covered ‘sexting scandal.’ Having unintentionally tweeted a picture of his genitals to his followers, Weiner’s behavior soon filled headlines. Last week The Daily Aztec conducted two unofficial polls on Facebook regarding the scandal. The
first poll asked, “Should a politician’s personal life affect their political career?” The results suggested an overwhelming vote of those who said it should not affect their political career. From the first sample, political science junior Ariana Perfecto disagreed with the majority. “Ideally it shouldn’t matter what he does in his personal life,” Perfecto said. “But unfortunately he is a public figure and it does matter. What he did tarnished his position and made a joke
of what it represents.” As the second poll collected results, opinions began to balance. “I don’t think it should matter what
you do with your personal life, as long as it does not interfere with your job,” psychology junior Monse Hernandez said.
Low attendance at first restructure meeting ARTURO GARCIA S TA F F W R I T E R
Last Friday Associated Students conducted the first of several planned meetings to discuss how to reorganize San Diego State’s student government. The purpose of the meeting was to provide students with information about the newly designed structure of A.S., which is scheduled to materialize in two years. The presentation was given by Arts and Letters council representative Tom Rivera and Afrikan Student Union representative Channelle McNutt to an underwhelming number of attendees. According to the presenters, the main issues with the current structure are a lack of checks and
balances on representatives, an overly centralized system and job overlapping, which they said has led to inefficiency and exclusion. The new structure will decentralize the power, shifting and dividing it among four different spheres or councils. The councils include the A.S. Board of Directors, consisting of yet another four subcommittees, three of which will be chaired by three elected executive officers, bringing a total of 14 members. Another is the A.S. University Council, which will consist of approximately 20 representatives from the seven college councils, but having a total of 34 members, this council’s purpose, according to Rivera, is for more political matters. Thirdly, the A.S. Judicial Affairs Council will consist of a total of eight to 10 members, and they will
oversee the rest of the councils. The A.S. Campus Life Council, with a total of about 18 members, eight of which will be commissioners, will mainly supervise events and other programs. One position in the Campus Life Council resulted in controversy during the meeting. The commissioners in this council, consisting of positions in CASE, Recreation & Wellness and Green Love, also includes one seat reserved for multicultural / diversity organizations. This seat has caused distress for some members since the structure was first presented in April. Paloma Anguiano, member of the Association of Chicana Activists, said this is unfavorable for her organization because the one seat will not give all cultural organizations their own voice because the beliefs and cul-
tural upbringings of each are surely distinct. “My greatest hope right now is that cultural organizations will put aside their differences and work together to make this new A.S. a fair and effective governing body,” Anguiano said. Presenters suggested that with the introduction of many new seats within each of the councils, members of each organization should have the opportunity to fill seats in different spheres, making their voices heard in each of the councils. In other words, the multicultural / diversity seat will serve its purpose on its own but the ideas of these students will be voiced throughout the councils. According to Rivera, having the differentiated spheres will give specific duties to people who are
knowledgeable in each area. As the A.S. University Council will deal with political matters, the A.S. Campus Life Council will organize events and programs, while the A.S. Judicial Affairs Council will be ensuring each council’s efficiency and clarity. Another issue with the structure was the meeting itself. The disappointing attendance of students left both the presenters and the four attendees pining for more student body participation. As A.S. presented the restructure plans with the purpose of obtaining input from representatives, organization members and the student body in general, only three members of A.Ch.A and a member of the Student African American Sisterhood attended the meeting.
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Pres. ‘debates’ lack insight into politicians BRODY BURNS S TA F F C O L U M N I S T
It’s official — the bizarre, vain and superfluous presidential election season has officially kicked off. The most recent offering was delivered by CNN and its June 13 New Hampshire Republican Debate. With the actual election about 500 days away, CNN felt the responsibility to start vetting possible candidates seeking the Republican Party’s nomination. Thus the debate began; CNN found itself the fortunate recipient of six months’ worth of manufactured “newsworthy” programming, and the candidates had a venue to distribute dry and dreary dialogue. The “debate” was held in the booming metropolis of Goffstown, N.H., which at roughly 18,000 residents, comes in at half the size of the population of the San Diego State student body. CNN’s intention to stage a public discourse involving potential candidates detailing their own personal solutions and plans for the country is noble. The execution, however, was a complete failure.
Though CNN claimed the debate was “unlike any other,” what CNN offered, and is all too common for any news outlet, was an orchestrated event. Each candidate fielded rehearsed questions and delivered standard answers, all while attempting to paint themselves as the combined offspring of George Washington and Ronald Reagan, born from the womb of a bald eagle atop Mount Rushmore. Fortunately, an extreme level of patriotism alone is not the only requirement for the job of U.S President. But strangely, the “debate” actually involved little debate. Instead, a cycle of legitimate questions went unanswered, definitive solutions to real problems were not delivered and a general confusion remains about the true intentions of each candidate. This debate system is broken and needs a drastic overhaul. The most frustrating aspect of the current execution of the standard debate format is that no valid answers are ever delivered to the topics in question. Once a question is posed to the candidate, one of 30 rehearsed answers is given, briefly making contact with the
periphery of the topic in question. The problem is, there aren’t any methods of keeping candidates in line. Moderators should be empowered to take away speaking privileges from those who refrain from answering the questions. Buzzers should go off when these candidates stray off topic, forcing them to return to the topic at hand. If we are to gain any insight into each candidate and elect the most capable one, then real answers are needed. Otherwise the entire ordeal is merely a two-hour campaign infomercial, filled with redundant clichés and cheesy slogans. Another common problem with the debates is the overuse of attacking the incumbent. There is no doubt this is a political strategy. But it is a political strategy that, in all honesty, accomplishes nothing. If a candidate truly wants to present themselves as a dedicated and hardworking person, then supplying their own platform, and demonstrating the desire to impact the world are required. A candidate’s entire platform cannot be based upon an ongoing negative editorial on the incumbent; at some point a plan must be present-
ed. No employer hires someone based upon how eloquently a job seeker can smear a current employee. Presidential elections should not solely be referendums on the failures of the previous administration. In these debates, candidates should not be allowed to cite the current president, or solicit applause from the audience for using statements such as “oneterm president.” In not allowing these references, the responses would have to center around the topic in question. Finally in the debate, let the candidates actually debate one another — a strange concept perhaps, but one central to real discussion. An interesting aspect of the primary season is the fact that all candidates believe themselves to be running against the incumbent in question. But there’s a stark reality all of the candidates seem to be ignoring — only one will actually run against the other party. This is a critical point in the road leading to the election. Differentiation needs to occur, beyond physical appearance and paid-for campaign advertisements. In a debate, let them debate. The election season brings
together a truly tragic menagerie of candidates. First there are the career politicians, who have accomplished next to nothing through decades of service in Washington, D.C. and will only satisfy their own ego when they finally ascend the Mount Everest of American politics. Then there are the budding political stars, whose ambition is only eclipsed by their own sense of entitlement and hatred for the establishment. Finally, there are the oddball candidates who actually do present coherent ideas, but are labeled as lunatics because they seek to end the status quo. Impactful and effective debates could serve the purpose of exposing who the candidates really are, what they intend to do and what they stand for. Without any change the free campaign infomercials will remain, and the general public, especially anyone unfortunate enough to be caught watching these “debates,” will suffer.
— Brody Burns is seeking his MBA in business. — The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.
NEWS TO KNOW I n t e r n a t i o n a l : The U.S. House of Representatives sent a mixed message to the White House, refusing to authorize further military operations in Libya, but rejecting a motion to cut military funding for the conflict.
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N a t i o n a l : Gay marriage is now legal in the thirdmost populous state in the U.S., after months of fierce debate in New York’s State Senate. The bill passed Friday after several Republicans made compromises involving protections for religious institutions, which would not legally have to marry homosexual couples if it goes against the institution’s beliefs.
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L o c a l : The iconic “Surfing Madonna” mural in Encinitas has finally been removed, after the San Diego City Council deemed the piece graffiti. Artist Mark Patterson, who came forward earlier in the month as the originator of the piece, was fined $2,625 for the artwork’s removal.
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SlutWalk reinvents sexist perceptions of rape LEONARDO CASTANEDA S TA F F C O L U M N I S T
If you happened to be downtown on June 11, you would have come across a peculiar sight — an army of self-proclaimed sluts proudly parading along the Gaslamp. The SlutWalk San Diego was a protest unlike any seen in the last decade, demanding that women have the right to act and dress any way they choose without having to fear sexual assault and rape. This innovative walk wasn’t an isolated event, but rather the latest manifestation of a rapidly growing international movement. It traces its origins to Toronto, where Police
Constable Michael Sanguinetti told students at York University that, to prevent being raped, women should “avoid dressing like sluts.” Enraged, a few friends organized the first SlutWalk to take back the word “slut” and end the blaming of victims for sexual assault. Since then the event has spread like wildfire, with SlutWalks being held throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, Europe and Latin America. For obvious reasons, these protests seem to have tapped into a deep vein of resentment across generational, gender and social divides. In a society that most often teaches women to avoid getting raped instead of teaching the
public to avoid sexual violence altogether, Sanguinetti’s insensitive comments voiced a popular belief that victims are somehow guilty for their own attacks. A common belief seems to be that rapists don’t really want to be rapists, but when a “slutty” woman passes by, her attire encourages and entices the rapist to take advantage of her. Therefore, women are somehow guilty of instigating the worst imaginable violation on their own person by the way they choose to dress or act. This idea is not just incredibly naïve, it scapegoats some of the worst violent acts imaginable. Curiously enough, this same logic doesn’t seem to hold for other victims: We don’t tell chil-
dren it’s their fault when they’re bullied because they look like nerds. And we wouldn’t blame a robbery victim for instigating his own robbery by having nice things. SlutWalk is a modern twist on the feminist movement from years past, though it defends an age-old idea: Individuals should have the freedom to act and dress any way they want without having to live in fear. By reclaiming the word “slut,” women hope to negate the derogatory language that is used to dehumanize and victimize them. The international SlutWalk movement hopes to change the sexist attitudes toward so-called “sluts.” But it’s not enough. It’s not enough to empower victims and show that victims cannot and
should not be blamed for their attacks. We need widespread campaigns to teach that rape and sexual assault are never justified, regardless of who the victim is, how they act, how they dress or who they are with. Movements such as SlutWalk have shown how our society reacts to rape, how it blames the victim and scapegoats the perpetrator. Now it’s time for us to stand up and change those attitudes.
—Leonardo Castaneda is an economics and journalism sophomore. — The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.
SPORTS
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Leonard lands on the San Antonio Spurs Leonard, who averaged 14.1 points and 10.2 rebounds while racking up 40 double-doubles in 70 career games as an Aztec, is now joining a team with proven stars such as Tim Duncan, Tony Parker ANTONIO MORALES and Manu Ginobili. SPORTS EDITOR The Spurs have been a model NBA franchise for the last decade, His selection may have occurred and are known to be one of the later than most draft experts expect- smarter teams in the NBA when it ed, but the situation couldn’t be any comes to evaluating talent. more ideal for former San Diego “He’s going to a phenomenal State forward Kawhi Leonard. franchise that, like Kawhi, is a winWhile many draft pundits pre- ner,” head coach Steve Fisher said dicted Leonard would be taken in in an interview with The San Diego the Top 10, the sophomore fell to Union-Tribune. “I think he will fit 15 and was in beautifulselected by the ly there.” Indiana Pacers. Leonard, Shortly after a Riverside picking Leonard, native, won a the Pacers traded C I F the former SDSU Southern star’s rights to S e c t i o n the San Antonio Division I-AA Spurs — the same title his senSpurs who won ior year in 61 games last seahigh school son and have and guided won four NBA the Aztecs to championships back-to-back since 1999. N C A A Being selected Tournament by an NBA team — Kawhi Leonard, appearances is a goal not many former SDSU forward for the first basketball players time in the get to achieve, so university’s history. Leonard is gratePlaying on a winning team will ful for the opportunity. “I feel great right now,” Leonard be nothing new to the former said to the media last Thursday at SDSU star. While the draft day slide and the NBA Draft. “I got picked to be on an NBA team. I worked hard. I eventual trade may have been hecfinally accomplished my dream tic, Leonard is now ready to do anynow, but it’s not over yet. I’ve got a thing to help his team. “I feel good,” Leonard said. “I lot of work to do to make an impact in the league, and I’m ready to do had a meeting with them, and I got a great vibe from them. Just any any type of work I’ve got to do.”
Leonard is the highest Aztec player selected since 1984
“I’ve got a lot of work to do to make an impact in the league, and I’m ready to do any type of work I’ve got to do.”
Antonio Zaragoza / Photo Editor
team I’m on, I’m happy with right now. I’m just going in, trying to do whatever the coach wants me to do to make the team successful.” The second-team All-American is expected to give an aging San
Antonio team an injection of youth and help bring the team’s defense back to its championship standards. Leonard was the highest drafted SDSU player since Michael Cage, who was the 14th overall pick by
the Los Angeles Clippers in 1984. Leonard is the 18th NBA draft pick in school history, and the first player taken since 2002 when ironically, the Spurs selected Randy Holcomb.
BEATBOX Women’s golf transfer Tessa The will be joining the San Diego State women’s golf team for the 2011-12 season. The, who is transferring from the University of Colorado, said being closer to her family was the main reason for the move. “I wanted to move back to California and be closer to my family, so that they could have more opportunities to watch me compete,” The said to goaztecs.com. The, who will be a sophomore,
is joining an SDSU team that is coming off its second straight NCAA regional appearance.
Men’s soccer schedule set The SDSU men’s soccer team has finalized its schedule for the 2011 season. The regular season campaign begins on Aug. 28 against Cansius College. Pac-10 play begins for the Aztecs on Sept. 30 with a home date against Stanford and defending Pac-10 champion Cal is scheduled for Oct. 2. The team will close its regular
season with Senior Day on Nov. 12 against UCLA.
Women’s lacrosse welcomes first-ever recruiting class The SDSU women’s lacrosse team announced its 18-player recruiting class on June 14. The 18 players are set to join eight recruits who were announced on Dec. 7 of last year, giving the Aztecs 26 players for the inaugural season. Head coach Kylee White is optimistic about the players she
has brought in. “I am extremely excited about this talented group rounding out San Diego State’s first recruiting class,” White said in a release on goaztecs.com. “These 18 student athletes are the epitome of what I am looking for as the foundation of the Aztec lacrosse program.”
Reaser wins big Earning the chance to represent your country at any level is no small feat. SDSU freshman Allison Reaser has now received her opportunity
to represent the U.S. after she won the heptathlon at the USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships last Friday. With the win, Reaser will move forward to the 2011 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships from July 23 to 24 in Miramar, Fla. The freshman won the event with 5,359 points. She was propelled to victory by winning the long jump on Friday, finishing seventh in the javelin and third in the 800-meter run.
NBA DRAFT RESULTS 1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke 2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Williams, PF, Arizona 3. Utah Jazz: Enes Kanter, C,Turkey 4. Cleveland Cavaliers:Tristan Thompson, PF,Texas 5.Toronto Raptors: Jonas Valanciunas, C, Lithuania 6.Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely, SF, Czech Republic 7. Sacramento Kings: Bismack Biyombo, PF, Congo (Rights traded to Cha.)
8. Detroit Pistons: Brandon Knight, PG, Kentucky 9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kemba Walker, PG, UCONN 10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jimmer Fredette, SG, BYU, (Rights traded to Sac.) 11. Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson, SG,Washingon St. 12. Utah Jazz: Alec Burks, SG, Colorado 13. Phoenix Suns: Markieff Morris, PF, Kansas 14. Houston Rockets: Marcus
Morris, SF, Kansas 15. Indiana Pacers: Kawhi Leonard, SF, SDSU, (Rights traded to San Antonio) 16. Philadelphia 76ers: Nikola Vucevic, C, USC 17. New York Knicks: Iman Shumpert. PG, Georgia Tech 18.Washington Wizards: Chris Singleton, SF, Florida State 19. Charlotte Bobcats:Tobias Harris, PF,Tennessee, (Rights traded to Milwaukee) 20. Minnesota Timberwolves:
Donatas Motiejunas, PF, Lituania, (Rights traded to Hou.) 21. Portland Trail Blazers: Nolan Smith, PG, Duke 22. Denver Nuggets: Kenneth Faried, PF, Morehead St. 23. Houston Rockets: Nikola Mirotic, SF, Montenegro, (Rights traded to Chi.) 24. Oklahoma City Thunder: Reggie Jackson, PG, Boston College 25. Boston Celtics: Marshon Brooks, SG, Providence, (Rights
traded to N.J.) 26. Dallas Mavericks: Jordan Hamilton, SF,Texas, (Rights traded to Den.) 27. New Jersey Nets: JaJuan Johnson, PF, Purdue, (Rights traded to Bos.) 28. Chicago Bulls: Norris Cole, PG, Cleveland State, (Rights traded to Min. then Mia.) 29. San Antonio Spurs: Cory Joseph, PG,Texas 30. Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler, SF, Marquette
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hat this is, essentially, is a music column. I understand that this is not a revolutionary concept. There have been lots of music columns written before this one and there will be many after. With that being said, I’m not sure how many music columnists truly understand the freedom, as well as the responsibility, that people will be reading this. But I do. Because this is the first of possibly many music columns I will write, I will start off by talking about myself, because I am after all doing this mainly to stroke my already wildly inflamed ego and my intellectual prowess. I have a Twitter account now, I’m kind of a big deal. My name is Andrew Scoggins, but I go by Drew. This is because Drew is shorter, it’s direct and it’s a word, a verb more specifically. Drew of course means “drawn” and that sort of finished artistic statement makes sense that I’m using my own name as an artistic statement. Which brings me to my actual name Andrew. I personally like Andrew better than Drew, but it sounds weird hearing people call me that. A or an, in the English language means not (i.e. asexual) so by calling myself Andrew, I am saying that I am unfinished, and as I grow older, I like that idea more and more. I’m originally from Sacramento, or “Sack” as it is not so affectionately known, and I hate and love it at the same time. I grew up in the suburbs with my two parents and my sister Jenna. My sister is 17 years old and a beautiful girl in the middle of choosing her own path in life. I will likely be sending this column to her, so I would like to say I truly wish her luck. I was in a band for four years in high school, and I have been playing music with very talented musicians since I have found them at San Diego State. There are more talented musicians at SDSU but then again I don’t like to drink with those musicians nearly as much (responsibly of course, sorry Mom). I am an English major because English was the only “subject” in school I was ever truly interested in. In high school I was competent in math but I only reached AP Statistics after Algebra II so I wouldn’t have to take math in college, which I haven’t had to do (which is awesome). Essentially I’m an egotistical, handsome, ridiculous, atheist, silly, offensive, stupid smart a** who is just trying to figure things out in life how to get through college without letting my parents down. Because they have saved money my entire life for me to gain a higher education I feel inclined to do so. I will be writing these music columns from time to time when I need to fill up space in my pages because musicians bail (Tech N9ne), my writers forget to email me about their requests for movie reviews, or I really just need to vent about things. And because this is my section, it is my right to do so. If anyone complains I will likely just point to this first column and say I gave you warning; if you don’t like it you don’t have to read it, but honestly don’t give a f***. Sincerely, Andrew Scoggins
Monday, June 27, 2011
‘Lantern’ doesn’t shine
ANDREW SCOGGINS E N T E R TA I N M E N T E D I T O R
P.S I feel that because this is in fact a “music” column I should mention something about music, so here it is: if you go to a Cage the Elephant / Manchester Orchestra concert with your girlfriend only to get there and try to pick a fight with an incredibly peaceful entertainment editor who works at The Daily Aztec, you should expect him to turn around and say the following: “You are a pathetic piece of slime, and everything that is wrong with this world. The fact that you can go to a music concert and see someone obviously losing themselves in the music, and then feel inclined to pick a fight with them for no reason, says more about the fact that you obviously have extreme psychological issues to deal with more than anything else. I hope you read this and rethink your life. If I wasn’t such a pacifist and didn’t want to get kicked out of seeing a concert of one of my favorite bands I would have wiped the floor with your face, and that’s a fact. P.P.S. I actually put a P.S. at the bottom of my WPA where I apologized for ranting, and then a P.P.S. to apologize for my poor handwriting. I’m pretty curious about what grade I am going to receive on that. But anyway, I look forward to writing another one of these. I hope you’ll read it.
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However, the movie is not ‘Lantern’ entertains without its faults. The villain in but can’t compete the story, Hector Hammond (Peter Sarsgaard), is underwith better heroes whelming in comparison to villains such as those from “Batman” or “Spiderman.” And ALLIE DAUGHERTY the addition of a second monster, EDITOR IN CHIEF known as Parallax, only causes the plot to become disjointed Superheroes have been no and places less importance on strangers to the silver screen, each individual and it seems each new antagonist. installment of a comic The romance In brightest day, in blackest book-turned-movie has between Hal and higher standards to Carol also seems night, no evil shall escape my live up to. While this forced and irrelesummer’s “Green sight. Let those who worship vant, but provides Lantern” has had to some good damselcompete with both “Xevil’s might, beware my power, in-distress moments Men: First Class” and necessary to any Green Lantern’s light! “Thor” at the box hero’s rise to power. office, it still lives up to Overall, the most expectations of mask attempting to hide his movie is worth watching just for comic book geeks and summer identity. Hal’s love interest Carol the visually striking scenes that movie fans alike. Ferris (Blake Lively) even cries take place on the planet Oa, The movie follows the story out incredulously that she can’t where the Green Lantern Corps. of cocky test pilot Hal Jordan believe he thought no one meets and trains. The space set(Ryan Reynolds), who is chosen would recognize him just ting of “Green Lantern,” and by a powerful ring when its prebecause they couldn’t see his Hal’s more intellectual powers, vious owner is killed. The ring, cheekbones. also make this movie lighter charged by its accompanying Just like any other superhero than most others of its kind. It is lantern, gives Hal the power to movie, the beginning is slow in an entertaining movie that stays create anything with his mind. order to establish background. true to its comic book roots. As one of Hal’s trainers explains, However, the plot never ceases “The ring turns thought into Movie: Green Lantern to captivate and provides only reality. The only limits are what what fans need to know to fully Directed by: Martin Campbell you can imagine.” understand the story. The visuRelease Date: June 17 But owning the ring also als are always stunning and the Grade: Bmeans being a member of the special effects are spectacular. Green Lantern Corps., a group of intergalactic beings tasked with keeping peace within the universe. This becomes Hal’s newest responsibility. The greatest aspect of the movie is its ability to make fun of itself. One of the characters acknowledges that “The superhero always gets the girl,” and no one is fooled by Hal’s skimpy
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A ‘sextual’ state of mind here’s been significant news coming out of New York lately dealing with sex and sexuality. Last Friday, the New York Senate approved the marriage equality bill granting samesex couples the right to marry and be tied to the ol’ ball and chain, just like the rest of us poor heterosexually privileged souls. Despite this progress, the rest of this month has been devoted to Weinergate. The state of New York, and indeed the entire country, salivated at the chance to hang another politician for being, well, just like the rest of us. How dare he? Weinergate, made possible by another fateful union of former-New York Rep. Anthony Weiner and social media, captured our rapidly nose-diving attention spans. The married man admitted to engaging in “inappropriate conversations” and exchanging “messages and photos of an explicit nature” via Twitter, Facebook, email and on the phone with women he had met online. Weiner subsequently felt pressure from the outside. Deflated, Weiner announced his resignation. He’s not unlike the rest of us, though, is he? Yes, Weiner is married and he’s foolish. He should seriously consider placing a limit on the sharing of his “package” with only his pregnant wife, rather than complete strangers in Texas.
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But by and large, haven’t we all displayed just a little bit of tool-dom with the advent of internet technology? How many chats, email exchanges, instant messages and Facebook self-portraitures have we been involved in or observed as being oh-so-wrong? On the flip side, how many legitimate relationships exist today because
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of something someone posted somewhere on that wonderful World Wide Web? My best friend and her husband of about 10 years met through Yahoo! personals. Their adorable son just celebrated his first birthday. In the news recently, a 90-year-old Florida woman married a man she met on Match.com. They’re looking forward to spending the rest of their (short) lives together. Thankfully, no word yet on whether sexting was involved in that courtship.
Here’s a recent true story that is fast becoming a favorite at dinner parties and coffee dates. I think it says a lot about: (a) the current sad state of my dating life, and (b) the digital age we’re living in right now. A while ago and nowhere near campus, I slunk down into bed pleasantly fatigued, ready to enjoy an IRL (in real life) postcoital snuggle with a new lover. Seemingly a bit concerned for my welfare, he asked if I was ok. Hmm. “Um, yes,” I replied, confused but blissfully so. “Of course, I’m fine. Why?” He wrapped his arms around me and went on to explain how he had “been told” by previous sexual partners that he was so large that intercourse was sometimes painful. OK, a little overconfident there, but I listened. Then, he proceeded to tell me that (drumroll please) – ‘It’ has a Facebook page. “Excuse me?” “It has a Facebook page,” he repeated. “In high school I sent a picture of it to some girl over the phone and she shared it with everyone.” I couldn’t quite tell if it was exasperation or pride that I
noted in his tone of voice. He went on to explain that the girl who had been in that no doubt envious position of being sent a crotch shot of Mr. Anaconda himself (much like Weiner’s “sextee” from Texas, I’m sure) managed to get it into the hands of his jokester friends who were all too happy to create a Facebook page dedicated to it. Oh yes, it has a name, too, he told me. You have got to be kidding me, I thought, as I stared blankly at the ceiling. But no, he wasn’t. I’ve checked it out on Facebook; it exists. Although I’m not able to share it with you here dear readers, I assure you it’s legendary. My point is merely this: It is all too easy to judge someone harshly; especially a male politician with the last name of Weiner, for engaging in what many these days might consider romance, or at least foreplay. Our definition of courtship and romance is changing along with techie advances. Sexting is a part of that.
Just as the great state of New York is advancing its civil rights policies by allowing same-sex marriage, it also needs to acknowledge when a crotch shot is just a crotch shot and (for sure!) not a measure of a man’s ability to represent his constituents. Besides, at least Weiner didn’t have a Facebook page devoted to it.
- Sandy Coronilla is a journalism senior and would like to clarify that she is not interested in seeing anyone’s crotch. Please don’t sext her. - The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec..
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