08-25-2014 by The Daily Aztec

MONDAY, Aug. 25 - wednesDAY, AUG. 27, 2014 • VOLume 101 • ISSUE 5

then & > A visual comparison of the changes SDSU has undergone in the past centurY PRINT EDITION

EDITOR’S LETTER P2 • HIRSHMAN’S LETTER P3 • AZTEC STARS P7 • TIMELINE P8-9 • GALLERY P10 • THROWBACK ARTICLE P11 • GREEK P12-13 • SPORTS P14-15 cover design concept by mark anthony santos, production designer

AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MONICA LINZMEIER • EDITOR@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

Editor in Chief Monica Linzmeier shows her own “Then and Now” picture with her family in 1995 and an updated version from 2013. She is the third person from the left in the Linzmeier family photo.

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sk any editor of The Daily Aztec for the past 100 years and they will tell you that his or her year was the greatest, the most exciting, the most daring or even the most memorable year that San Diego State has ever experienced. Well, while we were putting together this issue of The Daily Aztec we have found that they may not all have been wrong. We went through every year we have archived looking for the stories that were ground breaking at the time and what we came up with is pretty phenomenal. When President John F. Kennedy came to SDSU in 1963, The Daily Aztec was there. When the Internet was something foreign that needed explaining, The Daily Aztec was there. The school has come a long way and we intend to keep up. Every year SDSU brings something new to the students, whether it’s good or bad, and we have been there covering it with our cameras and notepads. Now we think it’s time to cover it from another angle. In this day and age, The Daily Aztec is heading toward a new direction. While we would never give up our physical presence on campus, we have redirected much of our attention to the web. This summer we went through a total online redesign. Visit the website to see the

difference. Our look is different and our content is different. In addition, we have added a video section to produce original content online Monday through Friday. Our videos will range from spotlights on SDSU musicians to sports broadcasts with our very own sports commentators and guests. When something happens on campus we want you to have access to it in your preferred method. Whether that means following our updates on Twitter, reading our stories on Facebook or watching our brand new videos online, we want to be your go-to source for SDSU news. We also want to be where you are, so if you have a story pitch or if you want us at your events, just drop us a line at tips@thedailyaztec.com so we can make sure we are covering the events that matter to you. The same goes for anyone with issues regarding something we published. Each of our stories has a comment section online where you too can have your voice heard. The past few years have been all about the hype of having our centennial. Although the past hundred years have certainly been exciting, I look forward to the next hundred years with a new outlook and I’m working to bring The Daily Aztec up to where it needs to be. With a new team in Associated Students and a new team at The Daily Aztec, 2014-2015 could very well be the best year yet.

AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MADISON HOPKINS • ME@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

THEN AND NOW

#PRESIDENTHIRSHMAN

Pres. Hirshman greets students ELLIOT HIRSHMAN SAN DIEGO STATE PRESIDENT _____________________________________

n behalf of San Diego State University, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to a new academic year. SDSU was recently named one of the nation’s top “up-and-coming” universities, and our community’s accomplishments last year furthered our establishment as one of the nation’s leading public universities. We were nationally recognized for improving graduation rates and expanded student support by creating our Honors College, Commuter Resource Center, Pride Center and Writing Center. SDSU ranks high for global perspective, and a record 2,000 students studied abroad while another six received Fulbright awards. The university is known for entrepreneurship–Forbes rated us No. 18–and “Shark Tank” casting directors came here to audition student entrepreneurs. Our researchers made an extraordinary number of significant breakthroughs. Among them: using Twitter to track flu outbreaks, identifying brain anomalies in autism and finding a virus that could affect digestion.

We opened the new Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, a national model for sustainability, and the renovated Storm-Nasatir-Hostler hall. Attendance at campus arts events nearly doubled through our Arts Alive SDSU initiative. In athletics, our teams won seven conference titles, went to a fourth consecutive football bowl game and advanced to the Sweet 16 in men’s basketball. Shanieka Thomas is the national triple jump champion–our fourth national championship in track and field in three years. Working together, our community raised 227,000 pounds of food for San Diegans in need and improved the quality of life in National City. This year we welcome the highestachieving and most diverse freshman class in our history and more than 100 new faculty and staff. We will launch innovative programs in music entrepreneurship and LGBT studies, expand our learning communities for commuter students and create a women’s resource center. We also are building our basketball performance center and beginning construction on South Campus Plaza to provide housing for 600 students. I want to thank all of our students, faculty and staff for everything you do for the university. I look forward to working with each and every one of you this year.

President Elliot Hirshman came to San Diego State in 2011 after a long-time successful career in academics. MONICA LIMZMEIER, EDITOR IN CHIEF

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AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

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ARP 568 fosters careers Course aids students with disabilities

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THIS COURSE WAS DESIGNED TO TRY AND PUT ALL THOSE PIECES TOGETHER...”

DAVID HERNANDEZ NEWS EDITOR ____________________________________ Beginning in the fall semester, San Diego State will offer a new course to better prepare students with disabilities for employment after college. Adult and Vocational Education in Contemporary Society is based on a course developed at University of California, Berkeley, where it was first taught in the fall of 2011. The 3-unit credit/no credit course, known as ARP 568, which will be available to undergraduate and graduate students, will teach students how to be successful when seeking employment. Participants will learn about disability and employment issues and be mentored to become self-advocates. Chair of the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education Caren Sax believes one of the biggest challenges students with disabilities face is a lack of experience. She said research shows many students with disabilities often enter college with a lower level of work experience than other peers. “When it comes time to look for a job, they don’t have the experience to build on,” Sax said. Although Career Services and Student Disabilities Services exist on campus, the new course will build on these resources. “This course was designed to try and put all those pieces together, and to really guide students through it,” Sax said. “But more than that, to get the connected with the business world.” The Business Leadership Network

Who’sWho?

- Caren Sax, Chair of the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education

SPORTS EDITOR Kristian Ibarra ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Terence Chin OPINION EDITOR Elpin Keshishzadeh ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Nick Knott ASST. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Ryo Miyauchi FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Hillock ASST. FEATURES EDITOR Chelsea Baer

ARP 568 students will learn about disability and employment issues to prepare for jobs after college. MONICA LINZMEIER, EDITOR IN CHIEF

will help provide career mentoring, build connections with businesses and develop internship opportunities. Qualcomm is the lead company of the San Diego chapter of BLN. In addition, Policy Works will collaborate by allowing students to work with a placement specialist and peer mentors. Shawn Fiala, an SDSU public administration alumnus Class of 2011 and rehabilitation counseling doctorate student, has worked with Policy Works for three years and will be student a mentor. He will provide information about the effects of earnings on Social Security benefits and work incentives. “Transitioning off of Social Security benefits and the fears associated with how employment may affect those benefits is also an important consideration this course and program will hope to allay,” Fiala said. Fiala will enroll in ARP 568 as well.

“By doing so, not only will I be learning valuable information, which would be applicable to my future career as a rehabilitation counselor, but will help me become familiar with the course so I can best be of help to students taking the course in future semesters,” Fiala said. Sax said keeping expectations high for the students enrolled in the course will be important. “If you’ve been turned down a lot, you’re expectations are going to lower,” Sax said. “So I think we need to keep the expectations high.” Sax said students will take a precourse and post-course survey to track progress. Funding for the course comes from the Kessler Foundation’s two-year, $4,000 Signature Employment Grant.

PHOTO EDITOR Jenna Mackey VIDEO EDITOR Wesley Beights DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR Kelly Gardner PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Kate Leonard Mark Anthony Santos VOLUNTEER WRITERS Patrick Carr Maria del Carmen Huerta Ryan Posner Christine Whitman __________________________________

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tony Disarufino SALES MANAGER Adam Zabel ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Alfonso Barajas Shannon Lubar Radbeh Rabaz Kamila Sikorski ACCOUNTING & CONTRACTS Michael Bratt Kim Le __________________________________

#COLLEGEOFBUSINESS

GENERAL MANAGER Jay Harn

College of Business appoints new chair MARIA DEL CARMEN HUERTA CONTRIBUTOR _____________________________________ San Diego State’s College of Business Administration appointed a new chair for its Management Information Systems department last Monday. Annette Easton, previously an MIS associate professor, has replaced Robert Plice, who will return to teaching courses this spring semester. “I am honored to have been chosen to serve as the next chair of SDSU’s MIS department,” Easton said in a recent press release. “I look forward to working with our faculty and administration as we continue our ongoing commitment to enhance the learning experiences of our students.” Easton had aspirations of entering the medical profession as a nursing major at California State University, Fresno. However, she found a new passion through an introductory computer course and switched majors. After graduating from Fresno State in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in information systems, she decided to pursue a teaching credential.

“I always had an interest in teaching, so I decided to attend graduate school instead of starting a career in the business world,” Easton said. She graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in 1988 and then came to SDSU because the teacherscholar model the university offered attracted her. “Professor Easton brings an outstanding combination of leadership and research credentials to the chair position,” Dean of College of Business Administration Dennis Cradit said in the press release. “We can rely on her to spearhead curriculum advancements and research innovation and we applaud her exceptional record of service to the department, the college and the university.” As the new chair of the MIS department, Easton is looking forward to ensuring the strength in communication between the business community and alumni. She also expressed her desire to increase the number of faculty in the department to enhance both undergraduate and master’s programs. The most challenging task Easton foresees is keeping up with the pace of technological change in the business world.

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Annette Easton will lead the MIS department. COURTESY OF ANNETTE EASTON

Some of the curriculum advancements and research innovations she wants to see from the department are more handson education practices with Systems Applications and Products, an enterprise software system, and working with big data. She wants to make sure that students are equipped with the high demanding skills of the business world. “Businesses need to learn how to quickly and effectively analyze that data to gain business insight, and we want to develop curriculum to deliver those skills,” she said. Easton believes in having an open-door policy and will continue to embrace it as chair. “Being an Aztec for Life means finding ways to stay connected to those students and helping them as they move forward in their careers,” Easton said.

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AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KRISTIAN IBARRA • SPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#AZTECFOOTBALL

Kaehler shines at annual fan fest RYAN POSNER STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ The San Diego State football team held its 2014 Fan Fest Scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 16,at Qualcomm Stadium. Fans lined up hours before gates opened to catch a glimpse of their Aztec warriors who played for the first time in 2014 at Qualcomm, in what was a scorching day at the “Q.” The fan fest means a lot to players like fifth-year senior cornerback J.J. Whittaker. “I got to see a lot of friends in the stands today, it was nice having them here,” said Whittaker who graduated from Oceanside High School in San Diego. “After fan fest you know the first game is right around the corner, it’s one of those things that really pumps you up.” At this point last year, SDSU confidently had then-junior quarterback Adam Dingwell slotted as the starter, while Quinn Kaehler was locked in as the backup. Fast forward to this year, and the senior transfer product, Kaehler, holds the keys to the starting job, and Dingwell is no longer on the team. “It’s kind of a different situation, but it’s good, and the team is putting in the right work, and we’re really excited,” Kaehler said. In his first fan fest scrimmage as the starting quarterback, Kaehler did not disappoint, throwing for 159 yards and

Senior defensive lineman Sam Meredith high-fives a young fan at Saturday’s fan fest. JENNA MACKEY, PHOTO EDITOR

two touchdowns, while completing more than 50 percent of his passes. Head coach Rocky Long was happy to see his quarterback looking sharp, but pointed to a couple of defensive miscues that have been a common theme for the defense. These opened the door for one of Kaehler’s touchdowns. “We’ve been giving up three or four long touchdowns passes in practice

every day,” Long said. “I’ve seen that every day in practice out of our safeties, that’s probably the biggest concern we’ve got.” Finding a reliable place kicker was arguably the biggest area that needed to be addressed during the offseason for the Aztecs. Junior transfer Donald Hageman caught the attention of fans and coaches when he drilled a 51-yard field goal in

Saturday’s scrimmage. Long would not declare that Hageman would start to begin the season, but did note that he helped his chances by hitting that long field goal. Another positive that came from the scrimmage was the play of freshman backup quarterback Nick Bawden. Bawden earned the backup role earlier in the week, and showed why he earned that role on Saturday, throwing for 155 yards and a touchdown. “Bawden, as a true freshman, did a really nice job,” said offensive coordinator Bob Toledo. “Having him come for spring practice really helped him.” Overall, it’s tough to take a lot away from the inter-squad scrimmage, especially when standouts such as sophomore running back Donnel Pumphrey, senior wide receiver Ezell Ruffin and junior linebacker Jake Fely were barely seen on the field. However SDSU’s key returning offensive players, along with possibly finding a solution to their kicking game in Hageman, should have fans excited. Yet the loss of safety Nat Berhe, who is now with the New York Giants, has clearly hurt this secondary–and they won’t have a lot of time to figure it out. The Aztecs play their two hardest non-conference games against University of North Carolina and Oregon State University in weeks two and three. The Aztecs kick off their season at 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 30 against Northern Arizona University at Qualcomm Stadium.

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#MENSGOLF

Gunn-ing for victory Sophomore golfer Gunn Yang wins U.S. Amateur PATRICK CARR STAFF WRITER ____________________________________

Aztec redshirt sophomore golfer Gunn Yang kisses the Havemeyer Cup after his U.S Amateur victory. COURTESY OF USGA/JOHN MUMMERT

Redshirt sophomore men’s golfer Gunn Yang had his golf scholarship taken away last year after a rough season for San Diego State. Now he’s the U.S. Amateur Champion. In an unprecedented turn of events, Yang joined elite golfers such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson as winners of the U.S. Amateur Championship. Yang earned his name on the historic Havemeyer Cup on Sunday after defeating Canada’s Corey Connors in the final match-play round. “It was just amazing, that’s as simple as I can describe it,” Yang said. “I was just trying to do my best in the final round. I was just happy with it because it was my first win since five or six years ago.” Yang never went behind in the 36-hole final at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. He clinched the title with a two-putt par on the 35th hole to win 2-up with one to play. The victory was made all the more impressive seeing as he and Connors

had to wait through a 97-minute weather delay. But this was the best of the many dramatic wins Yang had over the course of the tournament, including three victories on the final hole. With the win, Yang will play in next year’s U.S. Open and British Open, and will likely be invited to the Masters. All from the 776th-ranked amateur in the world, the lowest ranked player to ever win the championship. He’s also the second Aztec to win the U.S. Amateur; Gene Littler won the title in 1953. Ranked 776th or not, Yang remained confident throughout the tournament. “Well there’s 312 people participating in the tournament,” he said. “I told myself, ‘I’m one of them, I still have a chance of winning.’ My goal was to just get to the match-play portion, so from there I could build on whatever I could do. I ended up winning, so I’m happy with it.” It took a streak of six-straight match wins for Yang, with Connors being the final obstacle. Of those six, five were top100 players including Connors. Earlier in the tournament, Yang upset the No. 1-ranked amateur Ollie Schniederjans, who was quoted after the match saying “Who is this guy?” Yang’s next challenge is the start of the new school year at SDSU, before the Aztecs travel to Westlake Village, California on Sept. 8-9 for the Southwestern Intercollegiate, their first tournament of the season.

AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MONICA LINZMEIER • EDITOR@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

THEN AND NOW

#SDSUALUMNI

Kevin Faulconer as Associated Students president in 1990 and again last year during his mayoral campaign. DAILY AZTEC ARCHIVED PHOTOS

Leadership starts here, literally SDSU has more than 260,000 alumni, here’s two who have proven our motto to be true. QUINN OWEN STAFF WRITER & MARIA DEL CARMEN HUERTA STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ KEVIN FAULCONER San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer graduated from San Diego State in 1990. During his time at SDSU, he served as president of Associated Students and was a member of Kappa Sigma, a men’s social fraternity. Faulconer first ran for San Diego City Council in 2002 but lost to Michael Zucchet. He then ran again and won the seat in a 2006 special election. Faulconer’s success with special elections continued when he won the 2014 mayoral election in the wake of Bob Filner’s sexual harassment scandal. On March 3, Faulconer was sworn in as the mayor of San Diego. In an interview with The Daily Aztec last November, Faulconer said he valued his time at SDSU and is proud of the work he did, especially as A.S. president. “I’m so proud of this university and what it meant to me and my life and the friendships and the connections that I’ve made here on campus I keep with me to this day,” he said. “I received a first class education here.” RALPH RUBIO One San Diego State alumnus whom many Aztec’s taste buds are familiar with is Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill CoFounder Ralph Rubio. After graduating from SDSU in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, Rubio decided to open the first Rubio’s in 1983, introducing the fish taco to San Diegans in the Mission Bay community. This Fresh Mex eatery came from humble beginnings and grew into a

restaurant chain that now boasts more than 190 west coast locations and has sold more than 170 million fish tacos, according to Rubio’s website. “Failure was not an option,” Rubio told The Daily Aztec in 2012. “If I turned 30 and this thing flopped I would have been a failure.” Through his success, Rubio has been able to contribute to his alma mater and embody what it truly means to be an Aztec for Life. He finds time to aid students and the university through his contributions. From interviews for The Daily Aztec, to being one of the many successful SDSU alumni featured in the “I Believe” 30-second spot commercial filmed in September 2011 to serving as chairman for the 2013 SDSU Homecoming week, he is never too long from campus. In 2000, Rubio was awarded with the Monty, which is awarded to outstanding and successful alumni by the SDSU Alumni Association for his contributions to the university and the community. In 2010 Rubio’s became the first restaurant to introduce Bottle Box salad bowl containers made from 100 percent recycled bottles. “The company is a real eco-friendly place to work for as it tries to also please the university, guests and serve quality food,” Rubio’s SDSU Manager Omar Salgado said. The Rubio’s website homepage also includes a tab titled “Social Responsibility” where customers can see the environmentally conscious efforts the restaurant is trying to make such as recycling and maintaining a green corporate office. “It’s not as important to study a specific discipline,” Rubio told The Daily Aztec in 2012. “Just learn for the sake of learning and go where your interests take you and follow your heart and your brain that way.”

The Rubios located in East Commons is one of more than 190 locations Ralph Rubio has opened. DAILY AZTEC ARCHIVED PHOTOS

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AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

Aztecs throughout the ages November 1897 The San Diego Normal School has its first day of classes. The school was established to train women as elementary school teachers. In 1897, San Diego Normal School had 91 students.

AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

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March 2013 The Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union has its grand opening with a week-long celebration for students and alumni. The student union exemplifies the dedication and leadership Aztecs pride themselves on.

November 1997

November 1913

SDSU celebrates its centennial year and to commemorate its history and academic achievement, the 100 Years, 100 Stones monument was constructed. The structure features 100 stones from a 100-mile radius of the campus and now serves as a hangout on campus.

The first issue of the campus newspaper, The Normal News, is published. In 2013, The Daily Aztec celebrated its centennial year.

June 1963 May 1925 San Diego State adopts its official mascot, the Aztec. With the exception of Dink the Burro’s brief stint as SDSU’s mascot in the 1950s, the Aztec has always reigned as our champion.

October 1931 San Diego State, still known as the Normal School, moves from its location in University Heights to its current location on Montezuma Mesa. Students referred to this time as the “Great Migration.”

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President John F. Kennedy gave the commencement address to the class of 1963 and was given an honorary doctorate degree in law, making SDSU the first California State College to award an honorary degree.

April 1960 San Diego State becomes part of the newly formed California State University system. Today, SDSU is a flagship campus for all CSUs.

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November 1997

November 1913

The first issue of the campus newspaper, The Normal News, is published. In 2013, The Daily Aztec celebrated its centennial year.

Design by Mark Anthony Santos, Production Designer

April 1960 San Diego State becomes part of the newly formed California State University system. Today, SDSU is a flagship campus for all CSUs.

THEN AND NOW

#OLDSCHOOL

1. International Students from Hungary talk on campus in 1960. 2. A KCR radio jockey prepares for a show. 3. JFK walks to deliver the commencement address in 1963. 4. Students protest the Vietnam War in 1969. 5. Black Student Council members pose for a picture in 1968. 6. Students perform on rollerblades in 1980. 7. A student intern works at his computer in 1980. THE DAILY AZTEC ARCHIVES

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#GREEKLIFE

The evolution of ‘Going Greek’ ELPIN KESHISHZADEH OPINION EDITOR & EMILY ALVARENGA STAFF COLUMNIST _____________________________________ It’s no secret that Greek life is one of the most prominent organizations on campus. Having been around since 1899, Fraternal organizations are one of the oldest student organizations at San Diego State, according to Student Life and Leadership. Although Greek life has evolved through time, it’s recognized nationwide for its commonly shared traditions and philosophies. With 44 recognized chapters on campus today—some relatively new—these organizations practice some traditions that date back 100 years. Other traditions, such as floats for the homecoming parade, have long disappeared. There is much more to Greek chapters than parties and recruitment, so The Daily Aztec journeyed back in time to show the evolution of Greek life at SDSU. 1950s Greek life at SDSU during the ‘50s is similar to the all-too-popular movie, “Grease.” According to a decades-old issue of The Daily Aztec, it was a big deal for fraternity members to give a sorority women their pins. This gesture of “going steady” seems equivalent to receiving

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Sorority and fraternity members meet for a “TGIF” fraternity party in 1980. THE DAILY AZTEC ARCHIVES

a football player’s varsity jacket—it can make any girl swoon. Unfortunately, this tradition died out somewhere along the way, but maybe a revival is soon to come. 1960s The crackdown of the SDSU whip during the ‘60s must have been harsh. In 1969, there were curfews, mandatory directors and, worst of all, alcohol was prohibited. No wonder membership reached an alltime low.

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But it didn’t take long for SDSU to earn the party-school label. During the ‘70s and ‘80s, members began rebelling and wild parties earned their infamous reputation on campus.

predicted the alcohol-free state of campus would end Greek life as we knew it. Look whose laughing now! Greek life is bigger than ever and alcohol is more abundant than water in this drought—right?

1990s With new leadership and the Interfraternity Council insight, whispers rose about the fate of Greek chapters with the turn of the century around the corner. In an article for The Daily Aztec, it was

Greek life today: SDSU sorority and fraternity members explain the benefits of “Going Greek.” “Our house has evolved in the sense of growing sisterhood,” Kappa Delta alumna Please see GREEK LIFE, P13

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Kelsey Tredwell said. “Every sorority/ fraternity can increase the number of people they have, but at the end of the day it’s about the bonds and friends you make that will last a lifetime. I experience Kappa Delta’s growing sisterhood in the alumni chapter I’m a part of, and that is exactly why I’m so proud to be a KD for life.” “Expect to meet a quality group of friends that are like family away from home,” Phi Kappa Psi junior Adam Francavilla said. “They will have your back no matter what.” “I have a whole house of girls that I can call at any time to either go out with,

talk to, watch a movie with, go to frozen yogurt with —anything,” Delta Gamma sophomore Erika VonNovak said. “I know they’ll always be there for me, and to have that support system is pretty amazing.” “My favorite part of being in a sorority is really the sisterhood,” Delta Zeta sophomore Ally Meyerowitz said. “I couldn’t have asked for better sisters in my life. We may be small, but we’re all really close and we all have great relationships with each other, which is really important to me.” Times have changed. Traditions have come and gone, but one thing still in tact is the bond clearly developed through these organizations.

ABOVE: San Diego State women pose before an on-campus event in 1966. THE DAILY AZTEC ARCHIVES RIGHT: A cartoon satirizes the Kappa Sigma fraternity decades ago in The Daily Aztec. THE DAILY AZTEC ARCHIVES

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#FOOTBALLTHROWBACK

...ABOUT AZTEC SPORTS

BY KRISTIAN IBARRA SPORTS EDITOR FOOTBALL • Eighteen men have taken the helm as the head coach for Aztec football • Former and current NFL head coaches Sean Payton, Brian Billick, Joe Gibbs, Don Coryell and John Madden coached at SDSU before moving on to the pros. • Former NFL head coach Herman Edwards, current NFL head coach John Fox took to the gridiron while donning the Aztec colors • Aztecs are 5-6 all-time in bowl games • Before referring to Qualcomm Stadium as home, the Aztecs played their home games at Balboa Stadium and the oncampus Aztec Bowl. SOCCER • Both soccer teams, as well as the women’s track and field team, host visitors at the Sports Deck, which sits on the top floor of Parking Structure 5.

SOCCER (CONT’D.) • Both the women’s and men’s soccer teams were victorious in their first official contests at the Sports Deck on Aug. 25, 2010 and Sept. 1, 2000, respectively. • Men’s soccer is 95-109-43 alltime at the Sports Deck. BASKETBALL • Men’s basketball has seen 21 players drafted into the NBA. • The men’s basketball team has made it to the NCAA Tournament nine times, six of which came after Steve Fisher became the head coach during the 1999-2000 season • Women’s basketball has had nine NCAA Tournament berths. Facts compiled by Kristian Ibarra.

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of 1898’s football team.

2. Don Coryell coached the Aztecs Football team for 12 seasons. Photo taken in 1974. 3. In 1950 the football team played in the Aztec Bowl.

THEN AND NOW

AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MONICA LINZMEIER • EDITOR@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#THROWBACK

Through the Years... The basketball shorts have gotten longer and the football helmets have gotten stronger but our athletes have always been tough.

1951

2013 AZTEC LINEBACKER JAKE FELY

FERMAN MCPHATTER

1950

2014

1959

AZTEC BASEBALL PLAYER

JUNIOR SEBY ZAVALA

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ACROSS 1 “Around the World in 80 Days” navigator Phileas 5 Lou of soul music 10 Immediately, in memos 14 Folk singer Guthrie 15 “Such a tease!” 16 Lecture location 17 Schoolroom cutup 19 Concerning 20 Often sculpted anatomy parts 21 Campus email suffix 23 Logician’s abbr. 24 First AfricanAmerican majorleague coach Buck 25 Condé Nast fashion monthly 27 Pachyderm in stereotypical

hallucinations 31 Yale student 34 Membership fees 35 Ravi Shankar’s instrument 36 French peak 38 Volga region native 41 Two times tetra42 Nickname for Wrigley Field hero Ernie Banks 44 Condo division 46 The Beatles’ “__ Jude” 47 PDF file creation program 51 System for blind readers 52 Peeled 56 Leb. neighbor 57 Actress Peeples 58 “Marry me!” 59 Dunked cookie 61 Performances in a big tent,

AZTEC FORWARD GENE PHILLIPS

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where you’d see the ends of 17-, 27- and 47-Across 64 One often lost in the laundry 65 “That’s it for me” 66 Vichyssoise veggie 67 Pantry pests 68 So far 69 Misses the mark DOWN 1 Ex post __: retroactively 2 Lightweight synthetic 3 Blinding light 4 Talk around the water cooler 5 Giant birds of myth 6 Minor league rink org. 7 St. in which most of Yellowstone is located

8 Poet Amy 9 Cherry-topped treat 10 ‘‘Now I get it!’’ 11 Bigfoot’s other name 12 Take turns 13 Walk heavily 18 State of matter 22 Calls the game 25 Fist pump or high-five, e.g. 26 Cleveland’s state 28 Cashew or pecan 29 Mauna __ 30 Waiter’s carrier 31 Actress Stone of “The Help” 32 “She Walks in Beauty” poet 33 Wrong 37 Brass band bass 39 2014, por ejemplo 40 “Spare” cut of meat 43 ‘60s hippie gathering 45 VCR inserts 48 “The Good Wife” attorney Florrick 49 Says assuredly 50 Mexican food in a corn-husk wrap 53 Potato press 54 “Come on in!” 55 Many talk show hosts sit at them 56 Slugger Sammy 58 Cigar remains 60 Brief approvals 62 Cowboy Rogers 63 Signal to an actor

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AUG. 25 - 27, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#FRESHSTART

Stroll down memory lane CHRISTINE WHITMAN STAFF WRITER ____________________________________

elcome back fellow Aztecs! The time has come once again to start school, whether some of you like it or not. You remember the drill, but you don’t want to around frightening freshmen as they run around campus trying to get to class. But try not to be annoyed. Instead try to reminisce what it was like starting your first years of school, and I’ll tell you mine. KINDERGARTEN Back in the year 2000, I remember my mother holding my hand and walking me to room K-2 at noon—I wish every day could still start at noon! I would constantly look up at her and see her smiling back at me. I remember being so nervous, because when you’re little all you know is your parents, and you trust them without any shred of doubt, knowing that everything is going to be alright. I remember having to sit criss-cross-applesauce on this multicolored carpet with a square for each child. I remember at three when my mother came back to pick me up, I was to excited about the new friends I had made, I didn’t want to go home. I realized that leaving my parents for

three hours a day wasn’t a bad thing, and that kindergarten couldn’t possibly that bad. HIGH SCHOOL Flashing forward to the year 2009, I remember walking onto campus and thinking two things: wow I’m such a cool kid because I’m in high school now; and two, why is this campus so

I LEARNED QUICKLY THAT IT TOOK ABOUT TEN MINUTES FOR ME TO GET ABSOLUTELY ANYWHERE, AND THAT EVERYONE HATES SITTING IN LECTURE HALL SEATS. big, I’m going to be late for everything! I remember picking up my schedule and being nervous to find out who was in my classes, and what they would be

#DASNAPSHOTS

like. But the great thing is that when I walked into my Honors Geometry class my freshman year—which I hated for future reference; I saw one of my best friends I’d met only two years earlier and suddenly the day became better. As it conveniently turned out, I had loads of friends in every single one of my classes, as well as lunch with a handful of my best friends. Needless to say my first day of high school was once again, nothing to be worried about because of the people that stood by me every step of the way. COLLEGE Then finally, along came my first day of college. The week before involved stressing, packing, organizing, and realizing the amount of crap you own that needs to fit in tiny boxes in a small dorm room. The first day of classes involved way too much stress than necessary. I remember thinking I was going to be late to everything walking over this enormous campus. But I learned quickly that it took about ten minutes for me to get absolutely anywhere, and that everyone hates sitting in lecture hall seats. The first day of college may seem intimidating to the incoming freshman at first but don’t worry, everyone is going through the exact same thing you are! Welcome Aztecs, and have a great year!

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HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY (8/25/14) Communications are your secret talent this year. Listen more than you talk, and think before speaking. Tell the truth. A new phase in resource management, messaging, and intellectual discovery develops with October's eclipses (10/8, 23). Gain clarity. Keep budgets and pool resources. A new domestic phase begins after 12/23. Old friendships deepen like good wine. Love and be loved. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - Focus on work today and tomorrow with renewed fervor. Unexpected passion could disrupt things... flexibility supports the process. Don't get stopped by a friendly disagreement or lively conversation. Solve a puzzle together. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - You have the resources to try something you've always wanted. You may fall in love all over again. Romance is a growing possibility today and tomorrow. Rest and play with the ones you love. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 - The New Moon in Virgo illuminates a new direction in a home project. The intense workload could result in a beautiful renovation and vital, practical piece of infrastructure. Friends have good advice. Get family involved. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - With both Sun and New Moon in Virgo, begin a new phase in communications, study and research. Words come easily. Use them to clarify and express. Find your favorite writing nest. Unexpected beauty arises. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - Pour energy into communication. Creative beauty takes you by surprise. It could get profitable, too. Tap into new revenue, with the Sun and New Moon in Virgo. Pay an old debt. Keep love tokens. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Enter an innovative new phase in your creativity with both Sun and New Moon in your sign. Apply dedicated action to arts and expression for unexpected benefits. Focus on the practical applications of your discoveries. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - A new phase in personal growth arrives with the New Moon in Virgo. It's emotion versus reason. Consider repercussions and consequences before committing to action. Help reconcile differences between others. Forgiveness is divine. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Begin a new adventure, with the Sun and New Moon in Virgo. Adjust travel plans to suit. Check out an interesting suggestion. Visit friends. An unusual name pops up on your radar. It gets beautiful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Find power through discipline with communications. Get your story out. Use your artistry and flair, while still captivating your audience. Your performance could mark a new career phase or level. Take concrete, practical steps. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Travel and adventure call. The Sun and New Moon in Virgo illuminates a new phase in educational discovery. Plan for unexpected expenses. You can easily persuade someone special to come along. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Spend a little extra on better ingredients. An unexpected windfall could lead to a new phase in family finances. Keep it organized, and divert excess to savings. Coordinate invitations and logistics. Take family photos. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Sensitivities become obvious. A new phase in partnership arises with the Sun and New Moon in Virgo. Kindle up an interesting connection. Take action to build something together. The conversation reveals unexpected passions. Express yours.