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Susan Roch, mother of SDSU professor Marie Roch, views Monday’s solar eclipse through special glasses.
by Amal Younis and Will Fritz
People from all over the country stopped what they were doing Monday morning and stepped outside to bask in the shadow of the moon during the first solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States since 1979. The last time a total eclipse
could be seen from the U.S., Jimmy Carter was in the White House. And the last time one could be seen across such a large swath of the country, World War I was still raging in Europe. Along a thin strip of land stretching from Oregon to South Carolina, the sun was completely blocked by the moon for about two minutes, San Diego State astronomy professor Eric
Sandquist said. At least a partial eclipse was able to seen across much of the country, including Southern California. While only about 57 percent of the sun was covered in San Diego, locals were just as mesmerized by the solar phenomenon. There were dozens of planned viewing parties throughout the county, and many more unplanned ones as well,
including at SDSU. Many people working on campus took a break from whatever they were doing as the moon eclipsed the sun between around 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday. Computer science professor Marie Roch brought a spotting scope – used for terrestrial object observation and distinct from a telescope – to campus to allow her family to view the eclipse.
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continued from page 1 scope. “It’s not something that everybody gets to see and it’s a really nice opportunity for people to kind of learn how things work and get interested in science,” she said. “Everybody gathered around and that’s fine.” Eclipse viewers donned special viewing glasses and goggles to safely watch the eclipse without causing eye damage. “I think it’s a really cool event,” said Brooke Cipolla, who is not a university employee, but was working on campus as an auditor at the time of the eclipse. “It’s just nice to see everyone in the world come together for this event given what’s happening in the world right now, and that they can be at peace with one another.” Stephanie Kearny, assistant administrative coordinator for the SDSU College of Education, and psychology senior Dalia Loera were working together at the College of Education when another staff member invited them outside to watch the spectacle. “We only expected it to be a handful of people, but it’s really cool,” Loera said. Laura Cervini, a staff facilities coordinator, said she enjoys viewing eclipses, but she’s often the only one interested. This time, that wasn’t the case. “Last year when I came out
for an eclipse, there was no one around,” Cervini said. “But I think this one got a lot of press because it was such a major eclipse across the country. Monday was the last opportunity to view a total eclipse in the U.S. for the next seven years – the next one will be on April 8, 2024.
Faculty and the few students present on SDSU’s campus Monday, Aug. 21, took a break from their work to witness the spectacle of the the first total eclipse – though it was only partial in San Diego – since 1979. Photos by Kelly Smiley
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Students facing registration woes by Will Fritz NEWS EDITOR
Some San Diego State students are complaining of difficulties in getting to register for the classes they need to graduate. “It’s been a free-for-all,” interdisciplinary senior Nicolas Jacobo said. “I feel as if what should happen, doesn’t happen for me. Currently, I’m on the wait-list for two classes I need to graduate.” Jacobo is not alone. Every year, students take to the many SDSU Facebook groups complaining of the same problem. There are also at least two recent Reddit posts on the subject. Some students have an easier time than others. English sophomore Cynthia Esparza said while she expected to have a tough time – sophomores usually have the latest registration dates – she hasn’t had any problems. “I actually got all the classes I wanted,” she said. “But I was only taking one pre-major class, so it was easy for me.” But business senior Marina Lopez-Alfonso said she was waitlisted for a class she has to take before she can move on to a prerequisite for graduation. “It’s mandatory for me in order to take the class in order for me
to graduate,” Lopez-Alfonso said. “They put me on a wait-list. I’m towards the end of that list, so I can’t get in the class yet. So I just wish they could work around that. Kinesiology junior Kai Simmons said while he’s had a relatively easy time getting into required classes this semester, sophomore year registration was “absolutely atrocious,” especially because he changed his major. “I had to make up some (general education classes), and freshmen get the priority on both,” he said. “I was able, luckily, to fill in some kinesiology classes that I needed. Basically, that first semester, I took maybe 12-14 units, and then the second semester, I ended up having to take 18 units to make up for the classes I missed.” To be clear, SDSU Registrar Rayanne Williams said there isn’t really such a thing as “priority registration,” though many students use the term. In reality, she says, the school simply sorts students by class level and units earned, then assigns registration dates. While it is true that freshmen and seniors get earlier registration dates, few groups are truly “safe” from the consequences of an impacted campus, though students with disabilities, veterans, athletes, ambassadors, A.S. officers and committee members get the
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earliest registration dates in the university and generally don’t have this problem. “You could have 2,000-3,000 (students) that have 105 units,” Williams said. “So in that level, it’s all random.” Williams also said while some students have misconceptions about the responsibilities of the Office of the Registrar, the office is only responsible for executing registration – not for what classes will be offered, which classes teachers will be assigned to, nor how many seats will be offered in each class. Those are all things set by each department. “Now, having said that,” Williams said, “we do try our best to continually look at numbers of demand and work with colleges and departments when we see a class that has a large wait-list.” And she says if colleges have the resources to open up more sections or offer more seats for classes with long wait-lists, administrators are usually quite willing to try to meet student demand. Williams also said that often, many people on a wait-list are already enrolled in a section, but simply prefer a different time. In fact, many student complaints about registration problems boil down to preferences, she said. “We’ll hear: ‘Ugh, I really don’t want that teacher. I really don’t
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Civil engineering junior Janis Omalin and kinesiology junior Brandon Hirata study in the library.
want to go to class at 8 a.m,’” she said. “I’m not saying that it happens all the time, but the majority of the time, when students call us and they’re struggling and we get an advisor to help them, we get them 12 or 15 units.” Jacobo said while there are sections of some of his required courses open to take, it’s not as cut-and-dry as it sounds – he has other responsibilities. “I work five days a week and it would be difficult to work that into my schedule,” Jacobo said. Simmons said sometimes it is a preference issue, but he understands why he and other students are not always able to get
their desired schedules. “Obviously, you’re registering for classes, you want to be able to get into the classes that you want to get into, that you need to get into,” Simmons said. “And it’s frustrating when you’re not able to, but of course it makes sense. Everything’s impacted, it’s just the way it works.” Soon, though, change will be coming that may alleviate some of the stress students face. Beginning next year, registration dates will be moved up for all continuing students. Registration for summer 2018 SEE REGISTRATION, PAGE 6
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Aug. 23-29, 2017 EDITOR: Dana Tsuri-Etzioni, opinion@thedailyaztec.com
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A ferris wheel was one of the many attractions at the Campus Carnival during welcome week’s Aztec Nights.
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No second chance for a first (year) impression Advice for incoming freshmen about the life of an Aztec based on first-hand experiences by Dana Tsuri-Etzioni OPINION EDITOR
The first year of college is an anxiety-inducing yet exciting time, filled with decisions and new experiences. Everything is new and the first few weeks are crucial. Everyone wants to find the place they feel they belong, their on campus family and their home away from home. It’s stressful, but everyone goes through it and the experience stays for a lifetime. No one has a handbook with a way to ensure the perfect first year of college. Mistakes are guaranteed to happen and it’s hit -or- miss with classes, friendships, clubs and everything in between. Personally, there are a few things I wish I knew — some things I wish someone would have told me — before the start of freshmen year of college. Starting with the very first week of school — I wish I went to every single event Associated Students had for freshmen, and the school as a whole. I was too shy, too tired, too — any excuse possible — to go to Aztec Night events like the movie night, or to stay longer at the back to school dance. In retrospect, if I went to the movie night or stayed longer at the dance, I might have met a lot more new people the first week of school. People say it’s important to join as many clubs as possible the first year of college — just like they probably said for freshman year of high school. Whether or not it was true in high school, it’s true in college.
Joining as many clubs as possible can cater to a variety of interests. San Diego State has anything from the karate club to a lettuce club. Exploring interests in college is important — it helps gain perspective on who you are as a person as well as who is similar to you. Joining Best Buddies — a club that allows members to interact and do activities with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a weekly basis — my first year of college was a decision I’m so happy with. I heard about the club in high school but never really had time to join. When I got to San Diego State, I figured it would be one of the first organizations I would join. It was so refreshing to go to this club and disconnect
“No one has a handbook with a way to ensure the perfect first year of college.” from other responsibilities and hang out with people that came from all around the San Diego community that are such genuine and kind human beings. Join any club that seems interesting — it was something I’m so glad I did. On the subject of finding people of similar interests, dorm life is a key aspect for that search. Each SEE MEETING NEW PEOPLE, PAGE 5
by Kemi Giwa STAFF COLUMNIST
Dear Freshmen, Freshmen year was one of the most difficult transitions ever. Not because I was leaving my family or childhood friends, but because it was the official transition into adulthood. Regardless, it has been the most fulfilling year of my life thus far. I lost a couple of friends, cried a lot, got discouraged and wanted to give up one too many times — but above all, I learned more about myself. For one, it confirmed what I already suspected — sharing a living area with more than a few girls is destined to lead to drama. And also that learning to cook is a must — freshmen 15 is silent, yet deadly with the way it creeps up on you. Lastly, but most importantly, trying new things isn’t something to fear, but rather something to invite with optimism. Doubting yourself is all a part of the process. Being unsure of what you want to do or where you want to go is normal. Don’t be afraid to tell your parents that you don’t want to go to medical school or that two more years of schooling after your undergrad just isn’t in your plans. Don’t be afraid to switch your major a million different times until you find the one that fits you. Join the club that looks interesting, even if it doesn’t relate to your major – who knows, you might end up finding a new career or a different interest.
Join the fraternity or sorority that looks like loads of fun, you might end up meeting your lifelong best friends. Sit in the front on the first day of class. Introduce yourself to your professor. Raise your hand. Be the brown-noser that your friends may tease you for. Get to know the students in your class. Trust me, allnighters are a lot more bearable when you have your classmates by your side. Set goals for yourself and if you happen to fall short, try again. Take advantage of dorm life and the luxury of leaving for class five minutes before it starts. Above all the chaos that is freshmen year, the most important piece of advice is: pursue your happiness. Do what makes sleeping at night that much easier for you. And know that it is okay to be vulnerable, to be unsure and to feel lost. But don’t be afraid to ask for help. Freshmen year is the year of exploration. Just be happy, have fun, protect yourselves and please, be kind to yourselves. It’ll all work out in the end — even if you have to jump through a few hoops and burn a couple of bridges in the process.
Kemi is a third year Public Relations major with a minor in Political Science. Follow her on Twitter @_KemiG
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Transfer students are San Diego State’s hidden gems by Cassidy McCombs STAFF COLUMNIST
Generally speaking, most college freshmen experience a mixture of anxiety, excitement and anticipation prefacing their first semester. The possibilities are endless — new friends, crazy roommates, romantic interests and a newfound spirit of independence. There is a permanent feeling that a fouryear degree program gives someone when they first begin their journey. Once those four years are over, it’ll seem like only a blink of time. New passions, a deeper understanding of self and long-lasting friendships will form in this short time-frame, and then the rest of one’s postundergraduate life will begin. As San Diego State’s newest freshman class find themselves reaching for their first couple copies of The Daily Aztec (a soon-to-be staple read for any campus-goers), so do another breed of first-time campus arrivals — transfers. In a statistics report released by College Portraits, San Diego State University had 22,944 transfer applications in 2015, with 4,919 admissions and 3,501 enrollments. The total student enrollment in Fall 2015 for undergraduate juniors was 7,703 according to the Analytics Studies and Institutional Research at SDSU. This would make transfer students a little under half of the entire undergraduate junior level standing in 2015 — which is viable considering a little under
half of first-time freshmen do not enroll through their sophomore year. SDSU boasts their growing population of transfer students, and so should everyone else on campus. Transfer students create a larger body of students and make up for the many students who do not proceed past their first few years at SDSU. Transfer students are not as recognizable to other campusgoers as first-time freshmen. Some are older, rarely on campus
“Transfer students bring a unique perspective to campus because of their diverse backgrounds.”
or initially inactive to student life. As freshmen and other fouryear track students may not empathize or know, transferring to a university is its own unique experience that has an undocumented learning-curve. Transfer students find their own paths and identities on campus that are not a stereotypical freshmen year. While freshmen grow into their place on campus, transfer students must make waves as other sophomore and junior-standing students have long-since familiarized themselves with SDSU’s campus
prior to a transfer student’s arrival. Being a transfer student has its own ups and downs, and is an individualized experience. Many transfer students have built a life beyond a strict four-year track plan in their time leading up to their university transfer. Some are transferring from other universities, but a majority of transfers hail from community colleges. Some choose to live on campus while others live either close by or choose to commute. Most freshmen do not have an initial option to opt out of the dorms or skip the meal plans — both of which help ground new students to their campus as they adjust to life away from home. Transfer students bring a unique perspective to campus because of their diverse backgrounds. Many transfer students are San Diego natives, and know their way around the area beyond the campus limits. Other transfer students suddenly familiarize themselves with San Diego with only a couple years left until they graduate. In order to ease the minds of transfer students, there are a few transfer myths to debunk. In a brief released by Analytic Studies and Institutional Research at SDSU titled “New Transfer Myths”, statistics show that transfer students have a higher standing GPA than firsttime freshmen, new transfer students account for half of the Bachelor Degrees given each year and currently make up about 38 percent of SDSU’s incoming
class. Transfer students are not as rare as one might think and they also thrive in academic success at SDSU. Transfer students should not hesitate to pursue their interests on campus and should feel confident in their addition to the student body. While each freshman student brings a new voice and positive addition to SDSU’s campus, it is important to not forget the other first-time campus arrivals. Transfers are just as nervous about knowing their way around campus, making friends and finding their place as a new student. As a transfer student myself, I can assure other transfer students that after the initial adjustment period I found my own place as a student on this campus, learned my favorite places to kill time and made some friends be it a smaller group than what one typically imagines to have in college. The other transfer students I’ve had the pleasure in meeting are all driven and have enriched my own experience at SDSU. Hopefully we can all reach out to all walks of life on this campus and create a more accepting and diverse campus this academic year. Cassidy McCombs is a fourthyear Journalism with Media Studies major. Follow her on Twitter @ Cassidy_McCombs and Instagram @cassidyemily.
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Meeting new people similar to you: continued from page 4 dorm is divided into sections or floors of people that have similar learning objectives or interests as one another. So chances are whichever dorm floor or section people are in, they’re likely to find others with similar interests or life goals in the room next door. Another tip for the first week of school is to keep the dorm room door open. People tend to walk around and it’s the best way to meet neighbors and potential new friends. I kept my door open and walked around the hall the first week of school, and I met someone that later became one of my best friends who is now my roommate. So when the RAs say it’s a good idea to keep the doors open on the floor the first week or so, they know what they’re talking about. The first year of college is one I would relive over and over again if I could. It’s a time to explore and a time when responsibilities just don’t feel as large. So enjoy this time, and take this hindsight into consideration. And remember — there is no second chance for a first (year) impression. Dana Tsuri-Etzioni is a second-year Communication and Journalism major with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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Letter from College Republicans to Muslim Student Association generates backlash by Will Fritz NEWS EDITOR
The San Diego State College Republicans sent out a statement requesting the SDSU Muslim Student Association denounce “radical Islamic terrorism” Thursday, Aug. 17. The College Republicans’ statement was issued the same day as the terror attacks in Barcelona, Spain, which were attributed to individuals believed to be associated with the Islamic State. “We ask the president of your organization to publicly condemn this morning’s acts of radical Islamic terrorism in Spain and those acts similar in nature,” the College Republicans’ statement read. “If this request is not made, we ask that the president of the Muslim Student Association and any remaining executive officers not in compliance resign immediately.” The MSA did not immediately respond to the College Republicans’ letter, but thanked their supporters days later on Sunday, Aug. 20, for “numerous amounts of positive messages and comments regarding the distasteful letter that was sent to us.” “Your kind words and willingness to stand up against injustice has showed our members and Muslim students from other universities around the country that we are not alone,” the MSA post – which never addressed the College Republicans – read.
“Despite hundreds of attempts to stifle our voice and activism, the MSA continues to be a uniting force on campus.” – Muslim Student Association, addressing supporters in a Facebook post
“Despite hundreds of attempts to stifle our voice and activism, the MSA continues to be a uniting force on campus.” The MSA’s post also said the organization would like to express support for “victims of white supremacy, nationalism and terrorism.”
Representatives from the Muslim Student Association declined to formally be interviewed, but said in a Facebook message that the College Republicans’ letter is insensitive to the “current political climate of white supremacy and nationalism,” and an attempt to “distract and bait” the MSA at the beginning of a new semester. “Muslims, people of color and other marginalized groups are already threatened on a national level, and acts such as this
“They thanked those in the community who support them and then went right back to playing the victim.”
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San Diegans at a vigil for Heyer, the woman killed protesting the “Unite the Right” demonstrations in Virginia
– Brandon Jones, SDSU College Republicans president letter do nothing more than bring that threat to our college campuses,” the message read. “The MSA is committed, as always, to standing against hate, racism and oppression.” SDSU College Republicans President Brandon Jones said the MSA’s post wasn’t what his organization was looking for. “They thanked those in the community who support them and then went right back to playing the victim,” he said. The College Republicans also received condemnation from SDSU Young Democratic Socialists of America, who called the letter to the MSA a “cruel and bigoted act.” “By insinuating that MSA members will be considered terrorist sympathizers unless they condemn an attack they had nothing to do with, your organization is making Muslim students feel even more unsafe on their own campus,” the YDSA said in a statement posted to Twitter Aug. 18. “Where was the College Republicans’ condemnation when Identity Evropa, a white nationalist hate group, plastered their propaganda posters and stickers all over campus?” the YDSA statement continued. Though the College Republicans did not condemn Identity Evropa when their flyers began appearing around campus in fall 2016 – a time when Jones was not yet SDSUCR president – the College Republicans did issue a statement Aug.
12 denouncing the “Unite the Right” demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a counter-protester was killed Friday, Aug. 18. In the days since the College Republicans statement was issued, Jones said he received at least 10 threats via phone calls, Facebook messages or text messages. One individual sent a text message to Jones referring to him as a “vile piece of excuse as a human being (sic)” and told him to “watch your back every step you take.” The individual refused to go on the record with The Daily Aztec. Jones defended his organization against accusations of racism, saying the College Republicans only intended to “level the playing field” in a university environment that he sees as antagonistic to conservative values. “We’re just trying to create the same standard for everybody,” Jones said. “Obviously, College Republicans – Republicans in general – are held to a different standard than other organizations,” he said. “I think that the
political climate and the cultural climate in America, obviously on college campuses, leans to the left. I think that’s apparent to everybody.” Jones said the College Republicans were not implying the MSA is responsible for the Barcelona attacks “We are simply looking for them to condemn what happened there, much like we condemned the events that took place in Charlottesville,” he said. Jones also said, in light of the reaction to his organization’s statement, he intends to organize a round table discussion between various student organizations on campus to focus on how the community can “combat racism, hate (and) violence of all types, whether it be white supremacy or radical Islamic terrorism.” “I think the best thing to do is to all get together, because we’re one big community, and we need to work on this together,” Jones said. “We’ll get the details together, and if they choose to show up, they’ll be more than welcome. If not, that’s also their choice.”
Crime update: petty theft and disturbing the peace by Will Fritz NEWS EDITOR
Petty Theft Two men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy and shoplifting around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, after they allegedly ran out of Trader Joe’s on College Avenue with hand baskets filled with alcohol. A bicycle was reported stolen to San Diego State police on Saturday, Aug. 19. The bicycle was believed to have been taken from the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union overnight. Disturbing the Peace Just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, a man near the MTS transit center was cited by university police for digging through trash cans and dumping trash in the street. A man was reported to university police around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, for “yelling profanities, making obscene gestures and asking for money” inside Trader Joe’s on College Ave. Vandalism After 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, University police were notified someone sprayed a fire extinguisher in the area of the 5th floor lobby of the South Art building.
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continued from page 2 will begin in March, rather than April or May. For fall 2018, registration dates will start in April. And for spring 2019, students will begin registering in November 2018, Williams said. The reason for this, Williams said, is to have more time to attempt to meet student demand. Newly-admitted freshmen and transfer students, however, will still begin registering after their orientation dates during the summer, Williams said. This means for the first time, the two student groups will register after students with sophomore standing. For spring, though, it will be the same cycle, Williams said. “But it will be done in November,” she said. “So if there’s high demand for classes by the sophomores in November, the departments and colleges have more time to meet that demand, because classes don’t start until the end of January.”
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Students react to Barcelona attacks by Emely Navarro SENIOR STAFF WRITER
For years, Spain seemed immune to terror attacks. The last time Spain was threatened by terrorism was in 2004, when ten explosions on commuter trains killed 191 and left hundreds injured. This changed on Thursday, Aug. 17, when a van was driven down Las Ramblas, a famous pedestrian pathway in Barcelona, killing 13 people and injuring over 100. Two more were also killed in separate but related incidents. Business entrepreneurship senior Erin McClafferty was in Barcelona the day of the terror attack. She was vacationing in the city of approximately 1.6 million for a week and was staying less than a mile from Las Ramblas. McCafferty said she was in the area where the attack occurred just an hour before. “When we heard about the attack, we locked the doors and stayed in the Airbnb,” McClafferty said. “I was afraid to leave to get food because they had not found the driver. I went outside to get a pizza from the place on the corner but everywhere was closed.” For the first time since beginning her visit, she said, the
streets were quiet. Melissa Vargas, an international business senior, studied abroad in Barcelona for six months in the spring. She said she was heartbroken when she heard about the incident. “It definitely put me to tears and hit me very personally because Barcelona was my home for sixand-a-half months,” Vargas said. “I was in contact with people I knew there, and they were sending me videos of the aftermath of it. I couldn’t even watch the whole video because it was gruesome. The amount of people screaming for help and covered in blood was the worst thing to watch.” Vargas said when she saw the news of the attacks, she couldn’t help but think it could have happened to her while she was studying there. After the terror attack in Las Ramblas, the police shot and killed a man – believed to have been behind the wheel of the van used in the attack – in a gas station 30 miles northwest of Barcelona. The man, identified as 22-yearold Younes Abouyaaqoub, became the most wanted man in the country in the hours after the killings. Abouyaaqoub was among 12 people suspected of carrying out the terrorist attacks. As of
Monday, seven others had been killed by police, and four were in custody. Noah Hansen, director of SDSU’s International Student Center, said SDSU offers a mandatory pre-departure orientation to all students who participate in the university-sponsored study abroad programs. “The orientation provides students with information that supports their health and safety during their time abroad, and prepares them for potential incidents, including natural disasters and terror attacks,” Hansen said. Vargas said she does not think the SDSU study abroad department left her with enough knowledge of what actions to take if a terror attack occurred. “We live in a world now where (we need to) learn precautions and safety tips to know what to do,” she said. “I would hope I would run as quickly as I can, but there were a lot of unfortunate people that didn’t even get the chance to run away from it.” If an incident occurs in a country where students are studying abroad, International Student Center staff will personally email all the students in the affected area, according to Hansen. Hansen said SDSU did not have
any university-sponsored studyabroad programs in Barcelona, Spain during the time of the
attack, but staff checked in with everyone studying in Spain as a precaution.
The Sagrada Familia, a cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Emely Navarro
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Estudiantes de SDSU reaccionan al ataque terrorista de Barcelona, España por Emely ESCRITORA
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Por varios años, España no ha sido afectado con ataques de terror, pero esto cambió el jueves, 17 de agosto, cuando una camioneta se desvío por Las Ramblas, Barcelona, una famosa calle peatonal.
El ataque de terror dejó a 15 muertos y más de 120 heridos, de acuerdo a la media española. Después del ataque terrorista en Las Ramblas, la policía disparó y mató a un hombre en una gasolinera de Subirats a 30 millas al noroeste de Barcelona, quien se creía que había estado
conduciendo la camioneta. El sospechoso se convirtió en el hombre más buscado en el país después del ataque. Las autoridades españolas dijeron que los policías siguieron al sospechoso cuando alguien lo reconoció. La organización española de medios El País
Desde Park Güell, la ciudad de Barcelona se puede ver.
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informó que el sospechoso llevaba un cinturón de suicidio explosivo de mentiras, y gritó que Dios es grande antes de ser asesinado. Estudiante de la empresa de cuarto año de SDSU, Erin McClafferty, estuvo en Barcelona el día del ataque terrorista. Ella dijo que había caminado por la calle donde ocurrió el ataque una hora antes. “Cuando escuchamos sobre el ataque, cerramos las puertas y nos quedamos en el Airbnb”, dijo McClafferty. “Tenía miedo salir a buscar comida porque no habían encontrado al conductor. Fui afuera para conseguir una pizza del lugar en la esquina, pero por todas partes estaba cerrado. Las calles se callaron por primera vez esa noche”. Melissa Vargas, estudiante de SDSU de negocios internacional de último año, estudió en el extranjero en Barcelona por seis meses en la primavera. “Me puse a llorar y me golpeó muy personalmente porque Barcelona fue mi hogar por seis meses y medio”, dijo Vargas. “Yo estaba en contacto con personas quienes conocía allí, y me estaban enviando videos de las escenas después del ataque. Ni siquiera podía ver el video entero porque
era horrible, la cantidad de gente que gritaba por ayuda y estaban cubierta de sangre fue la peor cosa que ver”. Dijo que cuando ocurrió el incidente, no podía evitar pensar que esto podía haberle sucedido a ella. Director del Centro Internacional de Estudiantes de SDSU, Noah Hansen, dijo que SDSU ofrece una orientación obligatoria antes de que estudiantes se vayan al extranjero. “La orientación le da a los estudiantes información que apoya su salud y seguridad durante su tiempo en el extranjero y los prepara para incidentes potenciales, incluyendo desastres naturales y ataques terroristas”, dijo Hansen. Vargas dijo que no cree que el departamento la preparó lo suficiente para saber qué hacer durante un ataque terrorista. “Vivimos en un mundo ahora donde ha llegado a ese punto en el que es hora de que aprendamos las precauciones y consejos de seguridad para saber qué hacer”, dijo ella. “Espero que habría corrido lo más rápido que podría, pero había mucha gente desafortunada que ni siquiera tuvo la oportunidad de huir”.
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Opinión: Qué hacer durante el tiempo libre en San Diego State por Elizabeth CONTRIBUIDORA
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Como estudiantes, somos testimonios vivos de que una de las cosas más difíciles es balancear la vida escolar y la vida social. Las primeras semanas de clases pueden ser tan abrumadoras como las últimas. Como estudiante de primer año, dividir el tiempo entre estudiar, trabajar, cumplir con fechas de tarea y hacer tiempo para salir con amigos parece una misión imposible. Toma tiempo ajustarse a la vida como estudiante universitario y aprender a manejar el tiempo sabiamente, pero no es imposible. Incluso, no es necesario buscar fuera del campus para divertirse. San Diego State ofrece una variedad de actividades, tanto recreativas como educativas en las que estudiantes podrán pasar su tiempo libre, involucrarse más con la comunidad estudiantil y conocer a más estudiantes. Aztec Recreation Center Localizado cerca de Viejas Arena, cada semestre, el ARC abre sus puertas a los estudiantes y a la comunidad, ofreciendo distintos programas como natación, clases de yoga y ejercicio, clubs de deporte, y entre otras actividades, una pared de treinta pies para
escalar. Aztec Lanes Si estudiantes buscan distraerse en algo menos riguroso pero igual de divertido, Aztec Lanes cuenta con televisores, mesas de billar y una área de boliche. Yo visité el lugar mi primer año como estudiante, y me sentí de vuelta en la bolera de Brunswick cerca de casa que visito con mis familiares. Clubs y organizaciones San Diego State cuenta con una variedad de organizaciones estudiantiles desde religiosas, culturales y políticas hasta relevantes a la carrera que estudiantes estudien. Cada grupo con distintos propósitos busca unir a los estudiantes de su grupo para enriquecer su experiencia colegial por medio de eventos en la comunidad y en el campus. El formar parte de una organización da la oportunidad de conocer a diferentes estudiantes y forjar amistades y sentirse parte de una familia cuando estudiantes estén lejos de casa. Durante mis tres años, he podido asistir por medio de las facultades y organizaciones, como Latin American Studies, a diferentes eventos en el campus, donde he podido disfrutar de conferencias, hablar con distintas personas y conocer a autores e intelectuales reconocidos.
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Durante tiempo libre, estudiantes visitan Aztec Lanes para jugar boliche.
Aztec Nights: Templo del Sol Uno de los eventos más esperados de cada año toma lugar el fin de semana antes del regreso a clases el semestre de otoño para darle la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. Con atracciones inflables, luces y música, los estudiantes participan
en una ceremonia única al pasar por el arco de Hepner Hall siendo recibidos por alumnos, profesores y la facultad. En mi primer año no pude asistir a Aztec Nights, pero de mis compañeros, escuche que aquella fue una noche memorable. Juegos deportivos Desde fútbol americano hasta
tenis, estudiantes apoyan a los equipos de la universidad durante sus competencias deportivas en casa. Yo trato de asistir por lo menos a un juego de fútbol americano cada temporada. Estudiantes están entre una multitud de gente y un ambiente lleno de energía y orgullo estudiantil.
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DAY&NIGHT FREE* EVENTS FOR SDSU STUDENTS *with valid Red ID
START YOUR AZTEC EXPERIENCE WITH WELCOME WEEK! SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Band Run
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Templo del Sol
Treat Yourself
ASK ME Tents
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Associated Students Expo
10 pm - 2 am, Hepner Hall
LGBTQ + Reception
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Welcome BBQ
9 pm - 12 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
8:30 am, Residence Halls, Commuter students will meet in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard at 8:30am
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
New Student & Family Convocation
10 am - 2 pm, Centennial Walkway
10 am, Viejas Arena
Aztec Football Swarm
4:45 pm- 7 pm, Aztec Football Practice Field (Behind Parking 7)
12 pm - 2 pm, The Pride Center 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Melvin Garb Hillel Center
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Aztec for Life 5k
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
A.L.I.C.E Training
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
7:15 am - 10:30 am, Qualcomm Stadium
ASK ME Tents
12 pm - 3 pm, Park Boulevard Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard
Out of State Welcome Mixer
Live Well Aztecs Festival
Commuter Welcome Reception
12 pm- 3 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
ARC 'til Dark
5 pm - 8 pm, Aztec Recreation Center
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
ASK ME Tents
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
Union Block Party
11 am - 1 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
One SDSU Kick off
1 pm - 4 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
ASK ME Tents
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
10 am - 11:30 am, Scripps Cottage
11 am - 12 pm, Commuter Resource Center
Go Greek! Expo
11 am - 2 pm, Campanile Walkway
Women's Resource Center Woke Mixer 12 pm - 1 pm, Women's Resource Center
Career Services: #careerready 2 pm - 4 pm, Career Services
Afrikan Student Union Welcome
3 pm - 5 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Aztec Bash @ State
Red & Black Welcome Back Dance
Screen on the Green: “Beauty and the Beast”
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Unionfest: Splash
9 pm - 12 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Campus Carnival
10 pm - 2 am , Campanile Walkway SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
DRAGSTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY 10 pm - 2 am, Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Screen on the Green: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” 9 pm - 12 am, Aztec Green
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Center for Intercultural Relations (CIR) Open House 12 pm - 1 pm, Center for Intercultural Relations
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Student Involvement Expo - Student Organizations SDSU vs. UC Davis 10 am - 2 pm, North Library Walkway
9 pm - 12 am, Hepner Hall *new students only*
5:30 pm, Qualcomm Stadium
12 pm - 2 pm, North Library Walkway
Cultural Community Receptions
one.sdsu.edu for a list of dates, times and locations All dates, times and locations are subject to change.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
10 pm - 2 am, Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Comedy Night
10 pm - 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Barnyard Bash
10 pm - 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Master Illusionist & Hypnotist 9:30 pm - 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Game On
10 pm- 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Nightmare on Montezuma: Zombieland 10 pm - 2 am, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Midnight Study Break
10 pm - 1 am, Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Aztec Dance Marathon: FTK in Wonderland 10 pm - 2 am, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
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DAY&NIGHT FREE* EVENTS FOR SDSU STUDENTS *with valid Red ID
START YOUR AZTEC EXPERIENCE WITH WELCOME WEEK! SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Band Run
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Templo del Sol
Treat Yourself
ASK ME Tents
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Associated Students Expo
10 pm - 2 am, Hepner Hall
LGBTQ + Reception
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Welcome BBQ
9 pm - 12 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
8:30 am, Residence Halls, Commuter students will meet in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard at 8:30am
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
New Student & Family Convocation
10 am - 2 pm, Centennial Walkway
10 am, Viejas Arena
Aztec Football Swarm
4:45 pm- 7 pm, Aztec Football Practice Field (Behind Parking 7)
12 pm - 2 pm, The Pride Center 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Melvin Garb Hillel Center
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Aztec for Life 5k
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
A.L.I.C.E Training
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
7:15 am - 10:30 am, Qualcomm Stadium
ASK ME Tents
12 pm - 3 pm, Park Boulevard Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard
Out of State Welcome Mixer
Live Well Aztecs Festival
Commuter Welcome Reception
12 pm- 3 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
ARC 'til Dark
5 pm - 8 pm, Aztec Recreation Center
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
ASK ME Tents
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
Union Block Party
11 am - 1 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
One SDSU Kick off
1 pm - 4 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
ASK ME Tents
7:30 am - 6 pm, Centennial Walkway & Hepner Hall
10 am - 11:30 am, Scripps Cottage
11 am - 12 pm, Commuter Resource Center
Go Greek! Expo
11 am - 2 pm, Campanile Walkway
Women's Resource Center Woke Mixer 12 pm - 1 pm, Women's Resource Center
Career Services: #careerready 2 pm - 4 pm, Career Services
Afrikan Student Union Welcome
3 pm - 5 pm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Aztec Bash @ State
Red & Black Welcome Back Dance
Screen on the Green: “Beauty and the Beast”
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Unionfest: Splash
9 pm - 12 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Campus Carnival
10 pm - 2 am , Campanile Walkway SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
DRAGSTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY 10 pm - 2 am, Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Screen on the Green: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” 9 pm - 12 am, Aztec Green
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Center for Intercultural Relations (CIR) Open House 12 pm - 1 pm, Center for Intercultural Relations
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Student Involvement Expo - Student Organizations SDSU vs. UC Davis 10 am - 2 pm, North Library Walkway
9 pm - 12 am, Hepner Hall *new students only*
5:30 pm, Qualcomm Stadium
12 pm - 2 pm, North Library Walkway
Cultural Community Receptions
one.sdsu.edu for a list of dates, times and locations All dates, times and locations are subject to change.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
10 pm - 2 am, Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Comedy Night
10 pm - 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Barnyard Bash
10 pm - 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Master Illusionist & Hypnotist 9:30 pm - 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Game On
10 pm- 2 am Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Nightmare on Montezuma: Zombieland 10 pm - 2 am, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Midnight Study Break
10 pm - 1 am, Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Aztec Dance Marathon: FTK in Wonderland 10 pm - 2 am, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
All dates, times and locations are subject to change.
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Lugares para comer en campus como estudiante de primer año en SDSU por Itzel Esparza contribuidora
Con el comienzo del nuevo año escolar, muchos restaurantes nuevos y mercados se irán a inaugurar en South Campus Plaza, integrándose a San Diego State University. Locales como Trader Joe’s, Eureka!, Broken Yolk Cafe y Dickey’s Barbecue Pit son los nuevos establecimientos donde estudiantes podrán reunirse durante la escuela.
Dentro de la universidad, hay una variedad de lugares donde estudiantes, visitantes y la facultad pueden comer saludable y rápido. Opciones como Starbucks y B.C.B. están en la parte sur, este y noroeste de la escuela. Así, todos quienes se encuentren buscando un lugar donde estudiar podrán tener muchos lugares de escoger de y tener una taza de café a su alcance. Si alguien busca un lugar donde comer rápido por tiempo limitado, está The Habit,
Oggi’s, Jack in the Box y So Cal Chicken, nomas por mencionar unos restaurantes. Aquí, podrán encontrar comida como hamburguesas o pollo frito. Los que buscan este estilo de comida verán que hay suficientes opciones. Viviendo en los dormitorios el primer año en la universidad, fue de mucho provecho tener The Garden a solo unos pasos de los dormitorios. En caso de tener tiempo antes de ir a clase, o por si la primera clase del día fue cancelada, siempre fue una buena idea ir a este comedor. La barra de omelettes y
“Dentro de la universidad, hay una variedad de lugares donde estudiantes, visitantes y la facultad pueden comer saludable y rápido”. – Itzel Esparza
Foto por Kelly Smiley
Estudiante de SDSU camina hacia East Commons, lo cual tiene varias opciones para comer para los estudiantes.
ensaladas mostraban las especiales del día. Ya si este comedor está muy lejos, cerca de University Towers, está University Towers Kitchen que nunca decepciona a los estudiantes en Sushi Night, o cerca de los dormitorios de Chapultepec, está Chappy Grill, donde estudiantes pueden pedir una variedad de quesadillas, burritos o sandwiches. Cada jueves, viene un mercado sobre
ruedas a la escuela en frente de la biblioteca Love. Allí, estudiantes pueden encontrar delicias Brasileñas, Sudamericanas, Japonesas o Mexicanas. Aquí, lo único inconveniente es que nomas aceptan dinero en efectivo o tarjetas, ningún tipo de plan alimenticio de SDSU. Comida saludable y fritas están en cada uno de estos menús. Algo como burritos de sushi, pollo asado a las brasas y postres Argentinos serán algunas de los platos deliciosos que se puede encontrar. También, el público podrá comprar verduras y frutas de gente que crece su propio cultivo para vender. Vegano o vegetariano? En el comedor de East Commons, se encuentra Salad Bistro y Juice It Up para poder crear ensaladas y poder escoger dentro de una variedad de jugos frescos. En el Student Union, está Shakesmart, donde se puede pedir platos de acai o una malteada de proteína después de ir al gimnasio. Regresando a mi primer año, encontré que muchos les gustaba ordenar un plato ondo de pb&a, consintiendo crema de manía, bananas, acai, leche de almendra, granola y cacao. Ya si alguien busca comida más saludable y rica, está Olive Oil en West Commons, localizado por Storm Hall, donde hay un menú de sándwiches, ensaladas, pizzas vegetarianas o regulares y postres sin gluten. Desde comida rápida y postres deliciosos a comida saludable y fresca, hay algo para todos.
Opinión: Adiós a la voz de una generación Latina por David Santillan EDITOR DE SOCIAL MEDIA
Tristemente, le decimos adiós a una gran periodista, que por muchos años, fue “la portavoz” de la comunidad hispana. El 3 de agosto, al final de la transmisión del noticiero Univisión, la periodista María Elena Salinas anunció su partida de la estación y el final de su carrera como presentadora en el noticiero. Salinas, quien empezó su carrera como reportera hace 36 años, explicó a su audiencia que no estaba siendo despedida y que no se estaba retirando de la profesión. Simplemente, estaba siguiendo sus sueños como reportera. Aunque recientemente, solo veía las
noticias en español de vez en cuando, sentí un poco de nostalgia al escuchar que la gran periodista que por muchos años nos transmitió fielmente las noticias cada noche, se iba. Ahora, como periodistas, podemos aprender mucho de María Elena Salinas. Aquí, tenemos a una mujer quien tras los años de su carrera larga, se ha convertido en una modelo hispana para seguir como periodista y activista en nuestra comunidad. Sin falta, cada noche, Salinas nos informaba de las noticias que impactaban a nuestras comunidades. ¿Pero, por qué es importante reflexionar en la carrera de esta gran periodista? Vivimos en tiempos muy difíciles, y como comunidad y nación, tenemos que tener a periodistas en el centro de los
conflictos como vigilantes, reportando sobre las injusticias, preguntando las preguntas difíciles a los que están a cargo de este país y haciéndolos responsables. Salinas ha sido una periodista ejemplar para todos que están en esta carrera. Ha entrevistado a presidentes estadounidenses como Jimmy Carter Barack Obama, y les ha preguntado sobre los problemas enfrentando a la comunidad hispana. Tras el transcurso de su carrera, Salinas ha sido honrada con varios premios prestigiosos, incluyendo un Emmy y Peabody award. También fue una de las fundadoras de la organización Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos (NAHJ), cuya misión es “fomentar el reconocimiento y desarrollo profesional de los hispanos en los medios de difusión”. Estos
reconocimientos, junto con NAHJ, indican el esfuerzo y éxito de los periodistas hispanos, quienes hoy en día se esfuerzan a representar la comunidad Latina. Aunque nos estamos despidiendo de una gran reportera en el noticiero Univisión, como periodistas hispanos, podemos seguir en los pasos de ella. No podemos dejar que el temor o la incertidumbre de lo que nos pueda pasar nos impida a informar y reportar sobre todos los problemas que enfrentan a nuestro país y comunidad. María Elena Salinas servirá de modelo para periodistas latinos por todo el país que hoy en día reportan las injusticias diarias. Tenemos que hacer nuestro trabajo con dignidad y gracia tal como lo hizo ella para poder salir adelante como comunidad y nación.
Aug. 23-27, 2017 EDITOR: Zach Engberg, sports@thedailyaztec.com
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What you need to know about SDSU sports by Zach Engberg SPORTS EDITOR
Starting school at San Diego State is already a daunting experience. Finding classrooms, jobs and the motivation to go to class is hard enough, much less learning all the SDSU sports jargon that is coming your way. To make things easier, here are the major names and terms you need to know to start your SDSU career. QUALCOMM STADIUM The home of the Aztecs since 1967, the stadium formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium has also housed the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers and the MLB’s San Diego Padres. Just off of I-15 North, Qualcomm has hosted three Super Bowls and two World Series, and is the only stadium to host both events in the same year (1998). Qualcomm only owns the naming rights to the Stadium until the end of 2017, and the Aztecs may find a new home sometime soon after that. To get there on public transport, take the trolley’s green line towards 12th and Imperial for three stops. THE SHOW The name of the famed SDSU basketball student section, named the best NCAA student section by Bleacher Report in 2014. The trademarkers of the “I Believe that we will win” chant, as well as the creators of many other traditions, The Show had its heyday from 2010-11 to 2014-15, during which time the Aztecs had an 80-6 record in home games. VIEJAS ARENA Also known as the Mad House on the Mesa, the 12,414 - seat venue owned by Associated Students houses SDSU basketball home games, among other concerts and events. Viejas — originally named Cox Arena — opened in 1997 and sits right next to the Arc, SDSU’s state-ofthe-art gym. Viejas is also the home of the box office where students line up for free football and basketball tickets for home games. SPORTS DECK The home of SDSU men’s and women’s soccer, as well as the track and field team. Sitting atop Parking Structure 5 — across the street from Viejas and the ARC — this minimalist field holds near 1,000 fans in bleacher-style seating with standing room behind each goal. The Sports Deck’s greatest moment came on Sept. 2, 2016, when the men’s soccer team defeated the Akron Zips, then ranked No. 1 in the nation. The Deck has hosted five of the last six women’s soccer Mountain West Conference championship tournaments since the 2010-11 season. TONY GWYNN The most well-regarded man to ever run the bases in San Diego laid the groundwork for his career at SDSU in the late 1970s. Gwynn not only starred on the baseball team, but the basketball team as well, setting every major assists record in his four years at SDSU, once recording 18 in one game. Gwynn was drafted by both the San Diego Padres and San Diego Clippers on June 10, 1981 after being named a first-team All-American baseball player and setting SDSU’s record for assists in a season. After a hall-of-fame MLB career, Mr. Padre came back to coach SDSU’s baseball team in 2002. Gwynn led the Aztecs to two NCAA tournament appearances in 2009 and 2013 after 18 years without a one. SDSU named its baseball stadium,
A member of The Show, SDSU’s famed student section, cheering during a game in the 2016-17 season.
as well as an annual tournament, after Gwynn following his death in 2014. STEVE FISHER Fisher, affectionately referred to as “Fish,” coached SDSU’s men’s basketball team from 1999 until 2017, raising the program from a laughingstock to the Mountain West’s premier program. Fisher led the Aztecs to the NCAA tournament eight times, including two appearances in the Sweet 16 in 2011 and 2014. In the 2010-11 season the Aztecs reached as high as No. 2 in the AP Poll and won 34 games. SDSU honored Fisher by naming the Viejas court “Steve Fisher Court,” and Viejas is often referred to as “The House that Fisher Built.” Fisher truly rose SDSU basketball from the deadl. His longtime assistant, Brian Dutcher, is now at the program’s helm. KAWHI LEONARD Leonard, now a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the NBA and the 2014 Finals MVP, starred at SDSU from 2009 till 2011, helping lead the team to its first Sweet 16 berth. Over two years wearing the scarlet and black, Leonard averaged 14.4 points per game and 10.2 rebounds per game. He also holds the SDSU record for double-digit points and rebounds in a season, with 33 and 23 respectively, in 2010-11. His no. 15 jersey is the most worn at basketball games, and his defensive dominance has helped stake SDSU’s claim as a defensive powerhouse. MARSHALL FAULK Faulk ran rampant on opposing defenses in the red and black in the early 1990s, setting the school records for rushing yards in a season and in a career, and the NCAA record for yards in a game. That record fell in his second game as an Aztec, in which Faulk ran for 378 yards and seven touchdowns, both of which are still NCAA freshman records. Faulk left SDSU after three seasons and one of the worst Heisman Trophy snubs in NCAA history in 1992. Faulk’s SDSU records were intact until 2016, when Donnel Pumphrey etched his name in the FBS record books.
DONNEL PUMPHREY Pumphrey, the most recent Aztec prodigy, broke all said records during his legendary career, amassing an FBS record 6405 rushing yards over his four years wearing
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the red and black. In 2016, Pumphrey led the FBS with 2133 rushing yards. He helped SDSU to two consecutive 11-win, MW Conference championship seasons, the team closing out the 2016 season as the No. 25 team in the AP Poll.
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Aug. 23-27, 2017 EDITOR: Zach Engberg, sports@thedailyaztec.com
SDSU needs a new stadium by Joe Faria STAFF COLUMNIST
San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, also known as “The Q,” opened in 1967 and served as the home for the then San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres and San Diego State football throughout its existence. Called San Diego Stadium when it first opened, it was later renamed Jack Murphy Stadium before it became Qualcomm in 1997. It remains the only stadium in American history to host a Super Bowl and World Series in the same year, which happened in 1998. It is also one of three sports stadiums to host the Super Bowl, World Series and MLB All-Star Game. As the Padres moved to Petco Park in 2004 and the Chargers recently moved to Los Angeles earlier this year, the Aztecs are now the sole tenants of the historic stadium, and there are questions as to what should be done about San Diego’s 70,000seat venue. The likely decision moving forward, proposed by former SDSU President Elliott Hirshman in 2016, is for SDSU to buy the
stadium and surrounding land to build an extension of the school called “West Campus” that would include a smaller football stadium for the team. The new campus would be 166 acres in size and would include student and faculty housing, an elevated nature walk on the south side, a park conservancy connected to the trolley station to reach the main campus and a 40,000-seat stadium for football games. The cost of the project for this campus has not been calculated and it is undetermined whether there would be a tuition increase in order to complete the site. However, West Campus in place of Qualcomm Stadium presents a great opportunity for the school and the football team. Just as the men and women’s basketball teams called Viejas Arena their home when it opened in 1997, Aztec football would be able to claim a home to themselves with a new 40,000seat venue. The stadium would also be better fit for the college football atmosphere, making it a better experience for viewers and fans. It’s difficult for Qualcomm to
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SDSU football scrimmages in an empty Qualcomm Stadium.
sell out its 70,000 seats, even when the Chargers and Padres were in their heyday. With a new stadium, Aztec football would be a focal point for San Diego, especially with it being the only football team the city has. It would attract many San Diegans to attend home games as well as students that live in West Campus – a perfect combination. If this project passes and football finds a new home, the student and fan experience at SDSU would feel more like
college and less like it is in the shadows of the Chargers and Qualcomm. Another idea that has been proposed is to bring an MLS team to San Diego that would share a stadium with Aztec football. As exciting as that may sound, it would actually take away that “college feel” from SDSU. Football would once again be in the shadows of another major sports team, which isn’t the goal nor what the team deserves. It’s time SDSU football received a stadium of its own,
especially after conquering back-to-back Mountain West Conference championships and victories in the Hawaii Bowl and Las Vegas Bowl games all while being ranked in the AP top 25 three times last season. The last thing SDSU -- and the city of San Diego -- needs is a distraction from that. And it is unclear whether the support for soccer in this area will follow. After all, we don’t want to bring more professional sports team drama similar to what the Chargers brought this past yearplus.
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SDSU benefits from shared stadium by Mayer Pohlod STAFF COLUMNIST
After the newly-dubbed Los Angeles Chargers bolted Qualcomm Stadium for Carson, California, San Diego State quickly turned around with the slogan “One City, One Team,” in support of its football program. The saying is a great way to get the San Diego community fired up about the Aztecs, who ended the college football season in the previous AP top 25 for the first time since 1977. However, why limit the city to one football team? Well, not the kind of football that already ditched the finest city in America. Rather, another kind of football - soccer. A joint venture between SDSU and a Major League Soccer team would be a unique and beneficial solution. The biggest problem facing Aztec football is the issue of Qualcomm itself. What used to be the fifth oldest stadium in the NFL is now solely the home of the Scarlet and Black. There’s many reasons why the Chargers decided to leave, and the quality of the stadium was one of them. In an article in the San Diego Union Tribune, Former City Manager Jack McGrory said that maintaining Qualcomm would cost around $12 million a year
SDSU football scrimmages in front of a largely empty Qualcomm crowd at 2017 Fan Fest.
for the school. This is dwarfed by the estimated $150 million for a new stadium that could be shared with an MLS team, but if that hypothetical stadium is established it would be worth it in the long term. The Aztecs’ contract to play at Qualcomm is up after the 2018 season. Because of the aforementioned $12 million that
the school doesn’t even know if it could pay, SDSU football might be without a home after the lease is up. What a shame that would be for a program whose stock has skyrocketed in the last few years. This isn’t saying a stadium that is purely for SDSU’s use isn’t a bad thing; it’s what most big football schools across the
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country do and have been doing for sometime. Unfortunately, it’s not realistic based on the money. If the school and city are willing to fund and pay for a stadium solely for the Aztecs, why not invest in bringing an MLS team in? Not only would the stadium be utilized more than it already is, it gives the people of the city
another event to go to during the summer, as the MLS season starts in March and goes through October. The size of this new stadium would be perfect for a college team and soccer team alike. Qualcomm doesn’t feel like a college environment because the third deck is consistently vacant. A shared stadium would solve that problem for SDSU while simultaneously allowing San Diegans to embrace professional soccer north of the border. It’s unfortunate that the stadium is three trolley stops away from the actual campus. Soccer City helps solve this problem as well, as the design includes housing spaces designated for SDSU students, making the commute to games easier. It’s more convenient, more realistic and possesses the opportunity to expand a new sport in a city that one could argue drastically needs one. One thing is for certain: if SDSU isn’t sharing a stadium with a soccer team, there won’t be a soccer team. When one football team leaves, there’s the opportunity for another one to take its place. The city of San Diego should absolutely embrace the new football team, keeping SDSU on the rise at the same time. It just might not be exactly the kind of football San Diego thought they wanted.
SoccerCity readying to face San Diego voters in 2018 by Mary York DIGITAL SPORTS EDITOR
Three trolley stops away from campus, nestled in Mission Valley, is the sports icon of San Diego: Qualcomm Stadium. For more than half a century, the Q., as it is affectionately known, has housed San Diego’s various athletic franchises, not the least of which is San Diego State University’s very own football team. Following the departure of the formerly known San Diego Chargers in January, the future of Qualcomm Stadium has been thrown into uncertainty. Even with the hopes of higher attendance now that they are the sole football team in San Diego, SDSU does not have the financial bandwidth to keep up the stadium, leaving the city in dispute over what to do with
SoccerCity Timeline So Far.
the stadium and the complex on Qualcomm land. In January, shortly after the Chargers’ official decision to leave San Diego, La-Jolla based group FS Investors introduced their plan for SoccerCity, a project to build a Major League Soccer stadium, a park, housing
be voted on next year. In May, SDSU officially withdrew from talks regarding the project. “For well over a year, San Diego State University has engaged in discussions with FS Investors on a possible partnership opportunity at the Mission Valley site,”
SoccerCity proponents pressed for a special election to be held in November ... a special election does not ensure San Diego an MLS Franchise. and additional developments on the Qualcomm site. SoccerCity was initially touted as a joint project with SDSU, who FS Investors were in talks with, that would allow the Aztecs to use the new facility as well. SDSU, however, has not endorsed the final version of the measure which is going to
said a statement released by the university in May. “Unfortunately, a fair, equitable deal that would provide opportunity for the long-term success of SDSU and Aztec football, as well as a transparent deal for the citizens of San Diego, could not be reached.” SoccerCity proponents
January Chargers leave San Diego, FS Investors announce SoccerCity plans
April FS Investors turns in signatures to put SoccerCity on the ballot
pressed for a special election to be held in November so a decision could be made about the new stadium in time to qualify San Diego for the MLS bid. Applications for the new MLS franchise were submitted in January 2017, with interviews with prospective teams taking place throughout the course of this year. The push for a special election for the SoccerCity measure was largely driven by the hopes of getting a green light on the new stadium while the window was still open with MLS. San Diego has played host to a number of international soccer events, opening up Qualcomm Stadium to the myriad of local soccer fans. Most recently, it housed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July with hundreds of thousands of tickets sold. A special election does not ensure San Diego an MLS
May SDSU ends talks with FS Investors, San Diego city attorney raises concerns about proposal
franchise. The city council voted against holding a special election in June, insisting that San Diegans wait until November 2018 to decide what to do with the old stadium lands. The extra year will give other governmental organizations time to come up with countermeasures for the 2018 election, giving voters a wider choice of options. Matt Awbrey, Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s deputy chief of staff and chief of communications, has said that the city cannot afford to keep Qualcomm open past 2018, after which point, SDSU would have to find a new stadium. The Padres have offered to let the Aztecs play at Petco Park, but only for one year after the closing of the Q. This would leave the Aztecs effectively homeless by 2020 unless alternate plans are arranged.
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Freshmen impress at Fan Fest scrimmage by Kyle Saunders STAFF COLUMNIST
It was a beautiful day for preseason football at Qualcomm Stadium as the San Diego State football team held its annual Fan Fest, where fans came out to watch a scrimmage between the offense and defense as well as join them on the field for autographs. Because it was a practice scrimmage, the starters didn’t get too much action. Redshirt junior quarterback Christian Chapman was under center for minimal snaps, which consisted mostly of hand offs and safe passes for short gains. Senior running back Rashaad Penny, the Aztecs’ best offensive weapon, didn’t see a single snap and his only action of the day was signing autographs at the end of the event. Head coach Rocky Long gave his rookies and backups the opportunity to show what they can do, and a few rookies stepped up. Redshirt freshman receiver Isiah Macklin and redshirt freshman running back Chase Jasmin each found the endzone for a combined three total touchdowns. Macklin looked ready to play from the first snap, and took advantage of the opportunities to prove that the Aztecs can maybe steer away from such a run heavy offense. “San Diego State is known for its running backs and we’re trying to create more opportunities for our receivers with throwing the ball more,” Macklin said. “I feel honored that the coaching staff chose me to be here.” The major criticism of the SDSU offense
is that they haven’t had the talent on the outside in recent years to throw the ball with consistency. The Aztecs only averaged 144.5 passing yards per game in 2016, compared to the 263 rushing yards per game, good for 7th in the FBS. With Donnel Pumphrey -- the all-time rushing leader in FBS history -- and standout Rashaad Penny in the backfield last season, Long didn’t have a problem relying on the run game. Now that Pumphrey as been drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, that dual threat is gone, and we will see if Chapman can step up to the plate and successfully throw the ball in crucial moments of the game. Bringing in 6-foot-5 freshman receivers like Macklin and redshirt freshman Tim Wilson Jr. is a step in the right direction to expand SDSU’s offensive capabilities. The other freshman who turned heads was Jasmin, who scored once by stretching the ball over a pile of defenders, just breaking the goal line. Jasmin finished with 60 yards on 16 carries, splitting carries with fellow freshman Kaegan Williams and Chance Bell. Jasmin sits fifth on the depth chart as of now, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him get some action during the regular season after a solid outing against several defensive schemes. Going into the opening game of the season against UC Davis on Saturday, Sept. 2, Long emphasized after the scrimmage that the team still has a lot of work to do. “Obviously, we’re not in midseason form,” Long said. “Early in the scrimmage we
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dropped four or five passes that should have been caught. Late in the scrimmage I don’t think we tackled very well.” The comments by Long should light
a fire under the Aztecs, and hopefully sharpen their game so they are ready to go out and defend their 2016 Mountain West Conference championship.
Photo by Samantha Bonpensiero SDSU freshman wide receiver Isiah Macklin catches a touchdown pass during the Aztecs Fan Fest.
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Photo courtesy of Derrick Tuscan, SDSU Athletics Women’s soccer head coach Mike Friesen talks to one of his players during the 2016 season. by Abraham Jewett ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
SDSU women’s soccer Head Coach Mike Friesen etched his name in the school record books on Sunday, Aug. 20, becoming the winningest coach in SDSU women’s soccer history with 123 victories following a 1-0 shutout win over UC Davis. Friesen ended last season tied with legendary Aztecs soccer coach Chuck Clegg in career wins, but with his most recent victory he has reached the top of the Mesa. The win also moved him into second place all-time in Mountain West Conference history.
During his 10-plus seasons at SDSU, Friesen has led women’s soccer to four NCAA tournament appearences and eight MWC championships. In 2012, the Aztecs advanced to the Sweet 16 and finished the season with the best record in the nation (21-2-1) and at no. 7 in the national rankings. This year, SDSU was voted the preseason favorite to win the MW for the 9th time during Friesen’s tenure. The preseason prediction is made each year by a committe of the conference’s 12 head coaches. Friesen and his Aztecs will look to add on to his win total in their next match against Arizona State on Friday, Aug. 25 at the SDSU Sports Deck.
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College as told by our favorite movies by Alex Noble STAFF WRITER
It’s no surprise that young people today have spent a sizable chunk of their lives planted in front of screens, meaning that whatever preconceived notions they may have about the “best four years of their life” are largely based on information from the movies. Cinema presents the American college experience as an epic beer-soaked free-for-all interrupted by the occasional class or two, that movie watchers can’t help but want for themselves, no matter how unrealistic it may seem. While some of these films aren’t necessarily the subject material a film professor will be recommending anytime soon, they impact how these films stack up to the San Diego State experience, hopefully adjusting expectations and imparting some wisdom as well. “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978) Recounting the exploits of an especially rowdy fraternity, “Animal House” is the definitive college movie. In addition to immortalizing John Belushi’s “COLLEGE” sweatshirt (a poster you can still find on dorm room walls) and the toga party, this comedy captures the camaraderie that students share. In reality, however, even the most dedicated pledge brother wouldn’t dare waste his meal plan money on a food fight. In college, food is a precious commodity.
“Legally Blonde” (2001) Speaking of Greek life, Elle Woods has become the patron saint of sorority women. Elle goes to Harvard Law School to prove that she’s smart enough for her ex-boyfriend, discovering her own talent and independence in the process. Despite the flashy outfits, the film is a fairly accurate representation of what it takes to succeed in college. After the first day of classes, virtually every girl on the SDSU campus will be in yoga pants. Like Elle, college students have to learn to multitask, think the scene where she’s studying on the elliptical. College involves sacrificing aspects of your social life in order to be more than a “C’s get degrees” student.
2000s. Chances are most soon-to-be college students have half-jokingly referenced this movie and brought up the prospect that their college roommate will try to steal their identity and then murder them. Rest easy because even the worst roommate horror stories pale in comparison to this nightmare. Most of the time, the worst thing a person can do is to get their roommate to start saying “hella.” Even if roommates aren’t on the best of terms, taking fair turns filling up the Brita shouldn’t result in murder. “Pitch Perfect” (2012) On behalf of the student body, please don’t
sing in public. Besides that fault, this beloved movie can serve as an example of how to “do college” the right way. As cliché as it sounds, get involved. Whether it’s an acapella group or not, extracurricular activities help in finding smaller communities within a giant university. They add purpose to a mundane routine and provide an opportunity to meet people. A friend group should resemble the Bellas, a group composed of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities and interests. Although the cinematic version of college isn’t completely real or completely fake, the college experience will be far more personal and leave students with “movie moments” of their own.
“The Social Network”(2010) The story of Mark Zuckerberg, a man that founded a multibillion-dollar social networking site from his Harvard dorm room, is proof that anyone can change the world. However, it makes college out to be a tougher place than it is. SDSU simply lacks the cutthroat, backstabbing environment that Facebook was famously born from. Take solace knowing that SDSU students in even the most difficult majors are here to collaborate, not compete. College is hard, so why not help each other? You jealous, Harvard? “The Roommate” (2011) Despite being panned by critics and mostly forgotten by the general public, the premise of this movie has managed to engrain itself in the collective psyche of kids that grew up in the
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Upperclassmen offer their tips for transitioning to college life at State by Nicole Badgley STAFF BADGLEY
As a new student at San Diego State, there are plenty of adjustments that each freshman must face and conquer during their first semester. However, there are many tips from older students that can help ease the stress of starting a completely new college experience. High school classes were comprised of mainly 30-student classrooms. At SDSU, students will have plenty of large lectures, with 100 or 200 other students in lecture halls. These are great classes because many students can utilize the class size and have more study buddies. However, because professors have so many other students, it is the job of each student to ask for the help of their professor or teacher’s assistant. In a class of hundreds of students, professors will usually not have the time to learn every student’s name or face. Introducing oneself to professors on the first day of school is a great way for them to learn names and help understand how each student best learns. Being a college student includes the freedom to customize class schedules. This leaves students the flexibility to study in between classes, participate in clubs or extra extracurricular activities and have jobs while simultaneously juggling classes at SDSU. “I went into my freshman year thinking that I would never take a 8 a.m. like I did in high school,” political science senior Angela Martinez said. “After some trial and error, I realized early classes work best for me. Plus, campus is always nice and peaceful in the morning.”
Although college gives students the ability to choose when they have class, many students find that they join too many activities in the first semester of their freshmen year. “(During) my freshman year at SDSU, I joined so many different clubs at school because I thought it was the only way to meet people,” public administration senior Jessica Davis said. Davis said that a great way to meet people without joining a club or activity is to socialize with people in your dorm, at the gym or library at school. “Don’t try to overwhelm yourself with so many things, especially in the first semester or year here,” Davis said. “Instead, try to join one or two things so you can get the hang of juggling multiple activities and responsibilities at once.” She said that sports games are another great way to meet new people from SDSU and bond over the Aztec pride all SDSU students are a part of. Whichever dorm students live in, it is important to know how long it takes to walk to their classes. It is a smart idea for students to practice walking to their classes before the first day of school so that they know ahead of time when to leave their dorms. As one of the top colleges in the state, SDSU welcomes all new students eager to bleed red and black. Most importantly, new students should remember that while they are here to further their education and do well in classes, they are also here to meet new people and have new experiences that allow them to grow into productive individuals of society in the future.
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How to stay fit and healthy in college by Kayleigh STAFF WRITER
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The first year as an student at SDSU is memorable. Learning how to exist with a random roommate, getting lost one too many times while searching for lecture halls and frolicking through frat parties are all important rites of passage during freshman year at San Diego State. However, there is one phenomena that many students fall victim to, and although it is common, it is not unavoidable. That’s right – the freshman 15. For some, it’s 15 pounds, for others, it might be pushing 30. This can be prevented by making conscious and healthy choices when it comes to eating on campus. It is no surprise that many students pack on the freshmen 15, but it’s not the end of the world, so don’t freak out. Freak out over more important things like textbook costs and sharing a bathroom with 13 strangers on a floor. As freshmen adjust to their new lives as, healthy eating drops lower and lower on the list of priorities as binging on Oggi’s pizza with new friends and checking out state’s party scene begin to take precedence. With more than 20 restaurants
on campus, freshmen have plenty of food options to explore when hunger strikes. Most of these are included on the meal plan which is one of the best perks of freshmen year - but also the worst enemy of a summer bod. Although the idea of eating Panda Express every day for lunch and Vinnie’s Pizza & Pasta Bar every day for dinner is tempting and sounds delicious, it is not the best option for the body. These types of fattening choices pack on the pounds fast. But with aww bit of balance and willpower, students can avoid adding on 20 pounds by the time family weekend rolls around in October. Making healthy choices could even lead to losing weight during freshman year. “In all honesty, I lost weight in my freshman year due to learning how to simplify my diet while having a semi-strict meal plan where I only had twenty dollars a day,” nutrition senior Patty Brady said. “I made it work by exercising at least once a day and making mindful choices on our campus.” Even though East Commons is full of mouth-watering options like Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill and So-Cal Chicken, it is important for students to not completely neglect the salad bar at Salad Bistro. Salad Bistro has an assortment of fresh vegetables, various
toppings and a ton of different dressing options that allow students to customize their salad however they choose. Don’t be afraid to eat a salad once in a while, the greens will do you good. When looking for a quick bite to eat between classes while avoiding the trek back to the dorm, freshmen can pop into one of many Aztec Markets and grab some fresh fruit, hummus and pita or vegetables. These healthy snacks, along with a bit of caffeine, will help to keep students’ minds alert and focused during those long and tedious afternoon lectures. However, pizza does not have to be the enemy if students make health conscious choices. “I found it easy to make Oggi’s healthy by using low fat mozzarella cheese and loading it up with all the veggies I could,” Brady said. In addition to the perks of meal plans, freshman receive an all inclusive membership to the Aztec Recreation Center as well. It’s called the ARC for short and it could become a freshman’s new best friend. This membership includes access to the ARC Express, the Aquaplex, Aztec Lanes Bowling, tennis courts, racquetball and a plethora of guided group fitness classes and intramural sports
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Aztec markets on campus have many choices of healthy and unhealthy snacks
leagues. It is not hard to stay active at state. Whether it be lifting, cycling, swimming or even meditating, with a bit of exploration freshmen will find their physical activity of choice. It takes time and dedication to get into the groove of working out, but once it’s a habit, students can experience great benefits. “Once you get into a good routine of going to the gym, it’s easier to keep up,” mechanical engineering senior Jessica Roesgen said. “When you work out every day you feel much better in general.” Grab a gym buddy and make
a plan to hit Shake Smart for a protein shake to refuel after the workout and it’ll be worthwhile. “I began using Shake Smart as a huge meal replacement and it fueled me for study sessions as well,” Brady said. “I definitely don’t regret making lifestyle changes as I felt my best and it’s what motivated me to become a nutrition major.” All in all, freshmen year is about life balance. Play hard, work hard, and don’t feel too guilty about that Trujillo’s burrito after “thirsty Thursday.” Take a new yoga class, eat some salad and make the first year as an Aztec the healthiest, best year yet.
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The SDSU guide to freshman dorming Everything you need to know about where you live, what to expect, and how to survive your first year in college. by Kelly Kerrigan STAFF WRITER Photos by Petey Dyer
Living in the dorms can be difficult at times, but perhaps the most memorable college experience anyone fresh out of high school can have is through dorm life. However, first there are some things new students should know before getting settled in. The freshman dorms consist of seven different residence halls: Maya, Olmeca, Zura, Chapultepec, Cuicacalli, University Towers, and South Campus Plaza. These dorms have differing set ups but are all equipped with communal kitchens, laundry facilities and memberships to the Aztec Recreation Center and its facilities like the Aztec Aquaplex. Knowing the surroundings of where you live and what to utilize while there can make the dorming experience the best possible. Here are all the utilities, amenities and bonuses of SDSU dorms.
The Cuicacalli accomodation houses many freshmen in suite-style rooms.
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The pedestrain bridge connects many dorms to campus.
These include the rooftop vicinity that has grills, firepits, and lounge chairs available for residents to use. Because Zura is newly renovated, it has many advanced features making it one of the nicer dorms on campus. Chapultepec
Maya and Olmeca are the oldest dorms on campus. The halls have communal bathrooms, lounges and study areas. They are located near The Garden and the rest of the residence halls. Maya and Olmeca have study lounges and are conveniently next to the rest of campus and across from Starbucks, Jack in the Box, and Dominos. Freshmen can only get out of their experience what they put into it will get out of it what you put into it.
Chapultepec, better known as “Chappy,” is the most social dorm on campus. Besides the mile walk to class and 2 a.m. fire alarm drills, Chappy is a great place to live. Do not let the walk be discouraging. The walk from Chappy to campus can get repetitive, so it is important that enough time is given to make it to class on time. Chappy is located across from the Aztec Aquaplex and is steps away from the Aztec Recreation Center. The dorm has its own market on the first floor and is home to the Chappy Grill. It also has the best view of any other dorm. Be sure to indulge in some Chappy fries from the grill take in the best view out of all the dorms.
Zura
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Zura is the second newest dorms on campus, re-opended August 2015. Residents of Zura live in a four person quad room which can be overwhelming at times. However there are perks.
Cuicacalli residents have the privelage of living below The Garden. There is also a market located right outside of the enterence. Cuic residents have a kitchen, living room and potentially a single room to
Maya and Olmeca
South Campus Plaza is SDSU’s newest dorm with many shops and restuarants located convieniently below.
oneself. There is also a pool located in the courtyard. Suite style living can be difficult with multuple roommates, but communicate effectively with suitemates and establish boundaries. Biology sophomore Kathleen Fong lived in a single a Cuic during her freshman year, but made sure her freshman experience was not a lonely one. “In the beginning of the year go around to other suites with your suitemates and introduce yourself and get to know each other,” Fong said. University Towers University Towers is known as the athlete dorm, although not everyone that lives here is an athlete. The kitchen eatery located on the first floor, better known as “UTK,” is the best part of UT. It has has fresh cooked food and one of the best markets on campus. The rooms are semi-suite accomodations with shared a bathroom connecting two rooms. The walk to UT from campus can be strenuous, but many residents buy scooters or bikes to make the trek a little faster. South Campus Plaza Ditch the shower shoes because South Campus Plaza is only one year old. Residents in this dorm are lucky enough to have their own bathrooms. South Campus Plaza is convieniently located across the street from Panchos and above the newly opened Trader Joes. “Make friends with the people on your floor because it’s a social dorm, business sophomore Rachel Kupfer said. “And be sure to keep your bathroom clean because they do not give you toilet paper.” Be sure to make an effort to hang out in the lounges and get to know everyone. South Campus Plaza is an incredibly nice dorm with a roof students should be sure to check out.
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Aug. 23-27, 2017 EDITOR: Cami Buckman, arts@thedailyaztec.com
Where in the world is my motivation? Sidenote: I didn’t have enough motivation to come up with a wittier headline by David Santillan SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
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here are days when I wake up in the morning and just lay in bed not wanting to face life. In my defense however, the world is pretty bleak at the moment. Bad economy, an orangutan as president, and I haven’t gone on a date since the seventh grade (just kidding, I took myself out last night to get ice cream). The point is, I lose perspective when everything around me is a mess, especially my room. But despite the hardships of newfound adulthood many millennials face, we have to maintain our perspective and find our motivation in life. In my opinion, motivation starts with passion. I’ve met so many people that go to college and graduate with a degree in a job field that they don’t end up working in. There’s nothing wrong with
that, but when you have a bachelors in biology and you’re making iced lattes at Starbucks while soccer moms complain about how slow you are, it’s time to reassess your life path. A lot of the people I’ve met in this situation have one thing in common - they don’t have a sense of direction in life. It makes sense why. All they’ve know in life has been the structure and stability of school. From the moment you’re in kindergarten until your senior year of college, people all around have told you what to do, where to be, how to act, how to dress and how to think. But when that all ends, society expects you to come up with your own life plan and stick with it. Another writer on twitter put it perfectly when he said that young people are expected to act like adults and know what they want in life when just a few months ago they still had to ask permission to use the bathroom. That struck me because until my senior year, my parents were my motivation. After that, it was up to me to choose what I wanted to do next with my life. Unlike many of my other
friends, my parents didn’t pressure me to go to college and get a high-paying job, but that path still felt like the natural way to go so I enrolled in community classes. For the first two years of community college, I didn’t have a sense in direction. I was taking classes at random and hoping they would be interesting. It wasn’t until I took my first journalism class that I was able to form an idea of what I wanted to do. The subject interested me, but it wasn’t until after I joined the school newspaper that I realized how much I loved journalism. After that, everything feel into place for me as to what I wanted to do in life. I was lucky that I had found my path. Journalism became my new passion and my new motivation, but some of my friends weren’t as lucky, even after they had graduated college. The structure they had known their whole life had ended and they hadn’t found passion in what they had studied. Their motivation was non existent. But then it dawned on me, not everyone finds motivation through school or their work.
Even though some of my friends didn’t know what they wanted to do for their careers, everyday they did things that motivated and inspired them to get out of bed and be contributing members of society. Whether it was traveling the
world or focusing on health and fitness, they were doing things that fueled their lives. In the end it’s not about following the same path everyone else did, but making your own path instead and finding your motivation wherever you can.
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