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#SKATESTATE
An SDSU student’s quest to be the first to skateboard the entire 840-mile coast of California.
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be the same,” reads a particular lyric by Forever Came Calling that resonated with him. Salamack realizes that if he would have prepared better and began his journey earlier in the summer, he may have gotten further. Standing at the Golden Gate Bridge that August day, Salamack looked ahead and said “next time.” Upon graduation next summer, Salamack plans to skateboard from San Francisco to Oregon and then decide whether or not to skate the entire state in one journey.
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A San Diego State student recently skateboarded from the U.S.-Mexico border to San Francisco in three weeks in hopes of being the first to skateboard the entire coast of California. Originally planning to skateboard 840 miles from the San Ysidro border to the California-Oregon border in 34 days, graphic design senior Jin Salamack traveled 640 miles before cutting his trip short because of physical deterioration. It was as he skateboarded through Pacifica in San Mateo County that Salamack began to feel physical pain in his lower back, hip, knee and his right foot felt as if he had fractured it. He had been waking up by 7 a.m. and skateboarding approximately 30 to 40 miles a day, or about 10 to 14 hours. “It wasn’t until I got to the Golden Gate Bridge that I said ‘people are trying to support me, push me, but right now, this is where I feel like it’s a good place to stop,’” Salamack said. Salamack arrived at the iconic bridge on Aug. 18. He had recently met a man, Alistor, traveling from Anchorage, Alaska to South America, and his words of advice resonated with Salamack as he made the decision to cut his trip short. “This is your journey, no one else’s,” he told Salamack. Born in Maui, Salamack embarked on the journey on July 22 with a High Sierra 45L backpack containing clothes, a sleeping bag, headlamp, first-aid kit, 3 liter Camelbak and three bottles of water. Zack Luczynski, an SDSU alumnus and co-founder of the sunglasses company William Painter, met Jin at a coffee shop weeks before his trip and gave him advice on setting up a website and
getting sponsors. “It was so inspiring,” Luczynski said. “Our whole generation lives online and it’s a whole world of likes and uploads. People dream about doing this and see videos of people doing this stuff.” William Painter became Salamack’s first sponsor and other companies, such as skateboarding brand Sector 9 and clothing line Freeligious, joined. Salamack said it was difficult to be physically alone during the trip. He began feeling blue between Santa Barbara and Pismo Beach, a dessert-like region in which there is not much along the road. On the other hand, Salamack felt the moral support that was palpable through messages he received, such as the Forrest Gump-like saying “Push, Jin, push.” These words of encouragement are the reason he didn’t give up three times before, Salamack said. Along the road, he met many people who made a lasting impact on Slamack. Perhaps one of the most influential was Wentzle Ruml IV, an original member of the Dog Lords who Salamack met in Big Sur after Ruml pulled over on the highway. Ruml became a mentor and called Salamack frequently during the trip to check in on him. The encounter happened at a prime time because Big Sur was the hardest section of the expedition. The highway has no shoulder space, Salamack said, and there are many steep downhills. “But I think my favorite part was going by cyclists and seeing their jaws drop,” he said. During the trip, music from bands such as Forever Came Calling was a key inspiration to continue on. Even after, it helped him come to terms with the fact that he hadn’t completed the more than 1,000 miles he had planned for. “Just make mistakes ‘cause you’ll never
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The trip also opened doors professionally. When he made a stop in Santa Cruz, he visited the. Santa Cruz Boardroom and was offered an internship. The company looks for people who pursue big ideas, Salamack, who aspires to design clothes and logos, was told. “I’m excited for the future. I’m excited for what’s to come,” Salamack said. “Honestly, I feel like just pursuing the idea opened minds for other people. —to inspire That’s all I wanted to do people.”
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
#ADOBEFALLS
Trespassers resort to Adobe Falls SDSUPD has faced an increase in illegal activity at the site. DAVID HERNANDEZ NEWS EDITOR ____________________________________ The Adobe Falls waterfall, located across the Interstate 8 and owned by San Diego State, has become an increasingly popular destination for individuals taking part in prohibited activities. According to SDSU Police Department Captain Josh Mays, there have been three medical airlifts from the site in recent weeks and there has been an increasing number of citations issued to individuals trespassing the private property. Often, the incidents are alcohol or drug related, he said. There have been 44 citations issued to date for trespassing the property, Mays said. No alcohol citations have been issued. The biggest bust so far was an incident involving a group of 40 individuals who were cited and/or removed from the property, Mays said. Officers have been patrolling the area and responding to calls from neighbors. “We respond to calls for service, so if we receive a call, we go, resource permitting,” Mays said. Jay Williams, president of Del Cerro
Action Council, the area’s community council, said neighbors have expressed frustration with the hike in noise, trash and traffic in the area. Since June, SDSUPD has started what Mays called an “educational campaign.” Mays said SDSUPD has been making verbal announcements by helicopters and alerting individuals of the dangers and trespassing laws by posting signs near the entrances and placing fliers on vehicles parked nearby. During this process, officers give a first warning and collect the individual’s information for SDSUPD’s database to track who they have contacted before. Citations are not regularly issued during the first warning, but the issuance of the citation is up to the officer, Mays said. “During our educational campaign we try our best to educate before taking enforcement action, but that is not always a guarantee,” Mays said. The waterfall, which creates a natural pool and hike, is accessed from both sides of the I-8: north of the 1-8 and west of College Avenue near Adobe Falls Road and Mill Peaks Road, and from south of the 1-8 through an old aqueduct pipe that goes under the interstate from SDSU. SDSUPD has requested that the pipe be removed, and Mays said a work order has been initiated. Mays said most of the students seem to be high school students and are not SDSU students. He believes individuals
Adobe Falls rocks are mostly covered in graffiti by individuals that frequent the site. COURTESY OF PHIL KONSTANTIN
have learned by word of mouth about the location of Adobe Falls, including how to access the area. SDSUPD attends Del Cerro Action Council’s monthly meetings. The organizations collaborated to clean up trash at Adobe Falls on Aug. 23.
“I’ve been very impressed with their response and the commitment.” President of the Del Cerro Action Council Jay Wilson said of the SDSUPD. Wilson said about 25 people attended the cleanup, in which a 50 gallon trash bag full of spray paint cans was collected.
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
#STUDYABROAD
Aztecs embark on Semester at Sea JAMIE BALLARD STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ Five San Diego State students recently embarked on a voyage at sea as part of the Semester at Sea program. This study abroad option allows students to study abroad a ship visiting several different countries. The five Aztecs are part of approximately 627 students that will embark on a the MV Explorer, which will visit England, Russia, Poland, Germany, Belgium, France, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Brazil, Barbados and Cuba over the course of 108 days. Vanessa Johnston, an SDSU nursing student is one of the MV Explorer travelers. “No study abroad program can rival the sheer amount of countries Semester at Sea visits,” Johnston said. “This voyage goes to
16 and I’m also adding The Netherlands and Scotland so in one semester I will see 18 countries on 3 continents.” Johnston is looking forward to the experience, and hopes to gain a wellrounded worldview. “I’ve never been abroad before, so I haven’t experienced anything vastly different from American culture,” she said. “I want to be culture shocked and I want to finally see the world just as I’ve always wanted to.” Hotel operations student Hannah Grossman, another SDSU student onboard the ship, had a slightly different experience before signing up for Semester at Sea. “I’ve actually completed two other independent study abroad programs in the summers of 2012 and 2013,” she said. “As much as I did love staying in one city for an extended period of time, I decided that with my major I already plan on living
in another country after I graduate, but I will never have the opportunity to visit so many places in one trip ever again.
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...IN ONE SEMESTER I WILL SEE 18 COUNTRIES ON 3 CONTINENTS.”
- Vanessa Johnston, SDSU nursing student
The sense of community Grossman is finding is also inspiring, she said. “Everyone here is so nice,” she said. “I’ve never felt so comfortable with such a huge group of strangers in my life. Just watching the unique culture evolve on the ship is so cool.”
Amanda Le, a SDSU graphic design student aboard the MV Explorer, said embarking on this experience has provided her with new friends and experiences outside of her comfort zone. “Before starting I was really nervous about making new friends,” Le said. “It’s a little hard for me to open up to new people. Once I got on the boat everyone was so welcoming.” As great as the experience seems so far, it hasn’t been without a few bumps in the road, as all three students said that seasickness struck more than a few people as they embarked. Additionally, the rapid shift in time zones means that many are experiencing some level of sleep deprivation, said Johnston. Regardless, all three students are excited to be gaining knowledge of different cultures, experience traveling abroad and a host of new friends from around the world.
#RESEARCH
SDSU discovers gut virus affecting obesity MICHELLE MONROY STAFF WRITER ___________________________________
The virus is 97,000 base pairs long, which is about 10 times the amount of DNA base pairs in HIV.
There is a new gut virus that lives in half of the world population and was discovered by researchers at San Diego State. The virus, which has gone undetected for decades, infects common gut bacteria that could be connected to obesity, diabetes and other related diseases. Robert Edwards, associate professor of computer science, was the principal investigator of the study that found crAssphage, the name the virus was given. He was working with Bas E. Dutilh, who is the primary researcher of the study. The research paper has been published in Nature Communications. CrAssphage was named after the special software program called crAss, or comparative metagenomics by cross-assembly, that helped identify this virus. “It’s a virus that specifically attacks and kills a certain type of bacterium that is very common in human intestines,” dean of the College of Sciences Stanley Maloy said.
THE RESEARCH The virus was found when researchers using the software program noticed some fragments that were common in many different samples. “We were analyzing sequence data and we noticed that there were some fragments that were common in lots of different samples,” Edwards said. He said that of the 499 samples they tested, the virus was present in about 75 percent. After the virus was found through the computer software program, researchers asked biologists to confirm if what they had found using computers was present biologically. John Mokili, a virologist at SDSU, developed a test that proved the newly discovered virus was present in the original fecal samples. The virus that Mokili found was nearly 100 percent identical to the virus Edwards’ lab had found. “Generally it was close to 100 percent similarity to the DNA data that was found using the bioinformatic method,
it was quite impressive,” Mokili said. UNUSUAL METHOD OF DISCOVERY Mokili said this study is different because when discovering a virus, researchers usually begin by gathering samples from patients with a disease, then find a virus biologically and later pass on that information to bioinformatics researchers for further analysis. “It’s unusual—normally it’s the other way around,” Edwards said. “Normally what happens is that the biologists generate some data and the computer science people analyze the data.” Researchers are still not completely sure what the virus does but they do know the virus is associated with very common bacteria found in the gut called bacteroides. PERSONALIZED PHAGE MEDICINE “Bacteroides are very important in our health, it seems to be implicated in diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease,” Edwards said. Bacteroides are also suspected to play a role between gut bacteria and
obesity. “This virus may play a role in all of us whether we will become obese or not,” Maloy said. In the future they hope to develop “personalized phage medicine,” which is a term coined on SDSU’s campus. “The idea is that we would isolate phages from you, manipulate them and then feed them back to you,” Edwards said. “We can manipulate them in ways that can allow us to alter your bacterial community, so we can maybe prevent diabetes or reduce the likelihood that you would have diabetes.” According to Edwards the next step in the research process is to find out more about the virus, isolate it and examine how it interacts with other bacteria. “It’s most innovative, relying on real expertise of the faculty and students, here at SDSU and has potential impact on humankind,” Maloy said. Edwards said the finding exemplifies SDSU’s continued efforts as a leading research school. “It really demonstrates that SDSU is a world-class research institution that is at the forefront of very cutting edge research, that’s something we’re really proud of,” said Edwards.
4 OPINION
AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: ELPIN KESHISHZADEH • OPINION@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
Who’sWho?
#ALSBUCKETCHALLENGE
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ALS challenge’s numbing truth MARISSA OCHOA STAFF COLUMNIST ____________________________________
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myotrophic lateral sclerosis, more popularly known as ALS, is a neurodegenerative disease affecting not only the spineand the brain as well. It is approximated 5,600 Americans are diagnosed each year. If I were to poll the streets a year ago, not many people would be able to recall this deadly disease. However, ALS has taken social media by storm in form of the infamous ice bucket challenge. The rules of the game state whoever is nominated must dump ice water over their head within 24 hours unless they donate to the cause. Although it could be argued ALS is finally getting recognition and the funding it needs, I have to ask at what cost? Let’s not forget California is in one of its worst droughts in history and it’s only getting worse. It’s bad enough that we have a scarce amount of fresh water Californians can use, but it’s idiotic at best to waste gallons of water on a trendy challenge. As of now, hundreds of residents are finding themselves living without water for months at a time. It’s even reached a point where water bottle donations are in dire need; and yet there are people dumping gallons of water toward a cause that can gain its donations without this ice bucket nonsense. Dumping water on oneself while
standing over grass hardly justifies the wasteful action of fresh water. With California’s third year into the drought, grass is the last thing anyone should be watering, for it has no significant value except for vainity. I can see why the ice bucket challenge is so tempting. It’s a fun way to get the word out about a serious illness, but does anyone actually know what the ice bucket challenge is doing? Because it’s not doing much in the long run. ALS is being treated like a trend that will die out sooner or later. The influx of donations to ALS is fortunately overwhelming, but likely
EVENTUALLY, THE ALS CHALLENGE WILL BE REPLACED BY YET ANOTHER VIRAL CHALLENGE AND WILL SLOWLY FADE INTO OBSCURITY. not long lasting. Let’s recall Kony 2012. I remember what a splash it made on social media and I also remember how passionate people my age were to fight for the cause. I have a question for those people: Do you still keep up with Kony today? Do you even know what happened to him? The reason why most people won’t have an answer to this is because it was a trend. Unfortunately, the ALS ice bucket
challenge is going down that same route. I can confidently predict that in a year, the ice bucket challenge will be followed with a unanimous “oh yeah, I remember that.” Trends come as quickly as they go. Eventually, the ALS challenge will be replaced by yet another viral challenge and will slowly fade into obscurity. I’m sure donating to ALS has made several people sleep better at night knowing they have contributed. The problem with this is that ALS, although very serious, is a rare disease. This means it doesn’t affect as many people as heart disease, for example. People are still glad to give what money they have for the cause all because it piggybacks on a narcissistic challenge. Who cares how ALS gained donations? As long as it gained money that’s all that matters, right? Wrong. Living in a self-centered society, people tend to help charities that call for amusement and/or vain gimmicks. The second that fades, the same charity begins to lose its appeal. What’s happening now is not support for ALS, but support for the ice bucket challenge. I hardly believe any of my peers would donate toward ALS had it not been for this viral activity. So for all of you planning on doing the challenge, I have a proposal for you: Skip the water, go on the Internet and donate to the cause because you understand and support the research. Don’t donate just because your ice bucket challenge needed brownie points. ALS will still be here when the trend dies out. Donate while it’s still cool. Based off what I’ve seen, that’s the only reason why anybody is donating anyways.
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: ELPIN KESHISHZADEH • OPINION@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
OPINION 5
#SEXUALHARASSMENT
Gay is no longer a free pass to harass ANTHONY BERTEAUX SENIOR STAFF COLUMNIST _____________________________________
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s San Diego State comes under scrutiny this year following the recent sexual assault audit, students have to re-think how to define sexual assault. For me, a selfidentified gay male, the results of sexual assault audit seemed relative only to the heterosexual community. However, the more I think about it, the very idea of sexual assault could be found, surprisingly, in my relationships with my straight girlfriends. “But I’m gay,” used to be an excuse I used on a daily basis when interacting with my female friends. When I would inappropriately touch my friends’ breasts, or call them “bitches” or “sluts,” I would immediately retort, “But I’m gay!” As if my sexuality was an excuse for openly sexually harassing my friends and disrespecting them. In retrospect, I’ve not only been noticing this in my own relationships with other females, but also with other gay-male-straight-female relationships. Generally, I can see it in how gay males treat their peers. As much as straight females like to tokenize and accessorize us as their sassy, gay best friends, gay
males do the same to objectify and disrespect to their straight counterparts. Somewhere along the line, some gay men have fallen into this misogynistic routine of disrespecting, devaluing and objectifying females, while riding their sexualities to get away with it. The matter of the fact is, gay males enjoy a privilege in regard to disrespecting females. I’ve become so accustomed to sneering about female anatomy, inappropriately touching my female friends and calling them “bitches” and “sluts,” I didn’t realize I’d been riding my sexuality to excuse this kind of misogynistic behavior. What if I was straight? If a heterosexual male did these things, then a restraining order would be expected. It would be considered sexual assault. Why has this become acceptable? Well, first off, our mainstream media culture has cultivated a superficial gay identity by writing off this misogyny against women as cute and sassy. Famed sitcom “Will & Grace,” one of the first major television sitcoms featuring gay characters as the main characters, had the gay characters consistently sneering at female anatomy and making fun of their bodies. However, this behavior was written off as hilarious because it’s supposedly part of a gay identity. Infamous blogger Perez Hilton, who is openly gay, is constantly referring to pop stars and celebrities as divas, hoes, sluts
and other disrespectful terms on his blog. This gay misogyny was epitomized by the behavior of the Project Runway judge, Isaac Mizrahi, at the 2006 Golden Globes. Mizrahi was hired as an E! Red Carpet correspondent that night to interview celebrities. However, on live television, Mizrahi acted completely inappropriately as he groped Scarlett Johansson’s breasts, asked Eva Longoria about her pubic hair and looked down Teri Hatcher’s dress. He further proceeded to ask Charlize Theron about her Oscar-winning role and asked what it was like to be a “scary dyke with bad teeth.” While Teri Hatcher and most of the general public wrote off his behavior as hilarious because of his sexual identity, Johansson took a criticizing stance on his behavior. “It was definitely in poor taste,” Johansson said in an interview with LATV. “I’ve been prepping for two hours and … someone who I’ve never met before fondles me for his own satisfaction.” Media coverage of this incident also made sure, with no exceptions, to mention that Mizrahi was gay. For those who have just come out as gay, how does one assimilate into a culture of Mizrahi’s and Hilton’s without becoming one? It makes sense that gay males would want to emulate this behavior. Because if it’s considered hilarious and allows for assimilation,
then why not? What we often forget to consider are the consequences. What it took for me was a friend who actually felt I crossed a boundary and confronted me about it. However, upon confronting me, people started to criticize her for not having a sense of humor and being too sensitive. It’s horrific to witness the type of victim blaming associated with the rape culture in the context of a straight-girl-gay-guy relationship. For my gay friends, it’s time to draw a line. “But I’m gay!” is no longer an appropriate excuse for lewd and inappropriate behavior. It’s juvenile and immature to reduce ourselves to our sexualities to avoid responsibility. It’s destructive to our relationships, culture and community to reduce our identities only to our sexualities. It perpetrates this stereotype that all gay men are unruly characters who don’t abide by what’s socially acceptable. It’s not about acting a certain way to fulfill a social norm. It’s about treating our female friends the way they should be treated: With respect. For a community that wants that respect from society, we need to treat others with the same respect starting with our female friends. The eradication of our misogyny starts with the acceptance that it exists even with us. Only then can we rise above the occasion and march toward equality and acceptance.
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: JENNA MACKEY • PHOTO@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
#ROADTRIP
ROADTRIP! Staff writer J.D. HODGES captured these photos during his eight-day motorycle road trip this summer. Traveling through seven states he witnessed some incredible sights, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Zion National Parks. According to Hodges, it was the “perfect way to end the summer.” THE LONELIEST ROAD IN AMERICA: U.S. ROUTE 50 IN NEVADA
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS
MOBIUS ARCH, LONE PINE
BEARTOOTH PASS
MAMMOTH SPRINGS, YELLOWSTONE
RIDE UP TO THE OBSERVATORY
PALOMAR OBSERVATORY
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KRISTIAN IBARRA • SPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
#AZTECMBB
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SDSU MEN’S BASKETBALL 2014-15 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Men’s basketball coach Steve Fisher watches his players courtside. JENNA MACKEY, PHOTO EDITOR
Aztecs unveil season’s foes MATTHEW BAIN SENIOR STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ Yesterday, the San Diego State men’s basketball team released its 2014-15 non-conference schedule. The schedule features 14 games, including 12 games at Viejas Arena. SDSU’s first marquee game comes against the Utes of the University of Utah. This is a biggie for several reasons. One: ESPN will be airing it as part of its seventh annual College Hoops TipOff Marathon, so “The Show” will get a chance to flash its stuff on the world’s biggest sports network. Two: SDSU players get to face Utah guard Delon Wright. Wright is already heralded as one of the country’s best college guards. In fact, Fox Sports invited political campaign professional John Pudner to run a statistical predictive formula on the value of the 2014-15 class of college basketball players, and Wright received the highest score—by a significant margin. Three: any opportunity for a win against the Pac-12 is a great opportunity. About a week later, SDSU will revive its greatest sports rivalry with Brigham Young University in the opening round of the 2014 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. The Aztecs and Cougars haven’t clashed since the Kawhi-Jimmer days, so fans of both schools should be excited to see the two teams sharing the court again. The Maui Invitational could also lead to a potential matchup that would be the highlight of SDSU’s non-conference slate: a championship matchup against the University of Arizona. The Aztecs and Wildcats have developed quite the rivalry throughout the last few years, playing most recently in the 2014 Sweet 16, and another high-stakes game would only fuel the “Best in the West” rivalry. San Diego sports fans are always excited for the City Championship
between SDSU and the University of San Diego. This year’s cross-town clash will come Dec. 4 at Viejas Arena. The Toreros haven’t beaten the Aztecs since 2005, but SDSU was lucky to scrape out a 65-64 win last year at USD. “The Show” should have a fun time with this one. The Aztecs face their first significant road challenge on Dec. 7 when they travel to Seattle to play the University of Washington Huskies. UW lost its best player in C.J. Wilcox, but it returns a young star in point guard Nigel WilliamsGoss. Plus, the Huskies belong to the Pac-12. Again, any win against a Pac-12 would look very good come tournament time—especially one on the road. Ten days later, SDSU will travel to the University of Cincinnati for its most difficult test on the non-conference slate. The Bearcats finished last year ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press poll. They lose their best player in Sean Kilpatrick, but head coach Mike Cronin always puts together a great team and Cincinnati’s 13,176-seat Fifth Third Arena is not an easy place to win at. This won’t be the same type of challenge as SDSU’s trip to Kansas last year, but a win in Cincinnati would do wonders for SDSU’s nonconference credibility. SDSU’s 2014-15 non-conference schedule isn’t as flashy as its predecessor, which had huge matchups against perennially ranked programs Arizona and Kansas University, and a total of four ranked opponents. But this schedule contains a good amount of weighty opponents in Utah, BYU, Washington and Cincinnati. And with potential matchups against the University of Pittsburgh and Arizona in the Maui Invitational, SDSU could play multiple ranked opponents this year, as well. Plus, the Aztecs won’t play three winnable games in a row like they did last year against Southern Utah University, McNeese State University and St. Katherine College.
Nov. 7: vs. Point Loma Nazarene University (Exhibition) Nov. 14: vs. California State University, Northridge Nov. 18: vs. University of Utah Nov. 20: vs. California State University, Bakersfield Nov. 24: vs. Brigham Young University (EA SPORTS Maui Invitational) Nov. 25: vs. University of Pittsburgh/at Chaminade University (Maui) Nov. 26: vs. TBD (Maui) Dec. 4: vs. University of San Diego Dec. 7: at University of Washington Dec. 10: vs. California State University, Long Beach State University Dec. 17: at University of Cincinnati Dec. 20: vs. Ball State University Dec. 22: vs. University of California, Riverside Dec. 27: vs. San Diego Christian College
#AZTECWSOCCER
Women’s soccer earns first victory ANTHONY RECLUSADO STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ On a sweltering Sunday, the No. 24 San Diego State women’s soccer team did not break a sweat on top of the SDSU Sports Deck, as they thoroughly outplayed the University of California, WOMEN’S Davis to a SOCCER score of 2-0. SDSU UC DAVIS Freshman Angela Mitchell netted both goals for the Aztecs, who earned their first victory of the season and evened their record at 1-1. Coming off the bench, Mitchell first entered the game in the 20th minute and quickly made her presence felt. As head coach Mike Friesen said, “her speed is ridiculous” and she had numerous attempts to prove just that as the ball consistently found its way to her side. It was not until the 31st minute that senior Katie Perry passed the ball to the freshman forward who then delivered a shot to the bottom left side of the net to give the Aztecs their first lead in this newly blossoming season. The Aztecs kept their momentum going into the second half and continued to push the ball into their attacking third as the Aggies did everything possible to prevent a blowout. However, UC Davis’ defense once again faltered as Mitchell returned to the pitch just 50 seconds prior to scoring her second goal of the game. Senior Hannah Keane set up her freshman counterpart, drawing two
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defenders in the middle of the box and leaving Mitchell all alone on the right side with a clear shot at the net. This match between these Californiabased universities was a mismatch on the field, but was even more so on paper as the Aztecs dominated total shots 216, and finished with a 9-3 advantage in shots on goal. SDSU also had the edge in corner kicks, 9-2, and did not allow UC Davis one in the second half. Sunday’s match also saw the first start of sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Trujillo’s career while donning the black and red (technically orange for the goalkeepers). In her first shutout, she also posted three saves in her full 90 minutes of play. Even though SDSU was clearly the more talented team on the field last Sunday, Friesen pointed out an area of concern about the defense, as he felt they lost focus in the waning minutes of the game. “In the beginning we were a little bit more high-pressed and then as we felt that we gained control of the game, we backed off a little and would like to see that improve,” Friesen said. Of course that is to be expected from a coach who is looking forward to making his fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament, and knows what it takes to guide a team there. “We are focused on making sure we are our best every single day and let the results take care of themselves and its fun to see that hard work produces wins,” he said. The Aztecs play host to University of California, Riverside at 4 p.m. PT this Friday, Aug. 29, as they continue their four-game home stand.
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KRISTIAN IBARRA • SPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
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Aztecs ready to axe Lumberjacks RYAN POSNER STAFF WRITER _____________________________________
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f the San Diego State football team’s home opener this Saturday against Northern Arizona University is giving you déjà vu, don’t worry, it should. Last season, the Aztecs opened up at home against a similar opponent, Eastern Illinois, led by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who became the New England Patriots 2014 second-round draft pick. The Aztecs were blown out 40-19. It’s clear, without diving into the numbers, that you might assume that the Aztecs would be the favorites in this game. Let’s take a look at how these teams actually stack up. OFFENSE SDSU Yes indeed, the Aztecs are running out their fourth different starting quarterback in four years, to begin a season, but this year there seems to be more familiarity with the man under center. Senior quarterback Quinn Kaehler was given the position early last season, after Adam Dingwell (who is no longer with the program) underperformed. After Kaehler took over the job, the team went 8-3, including a bowl win. He had great control of the offense. Back to help Kaehler will be his favorite target, senior wide receiver Ezell Ruffin,
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who decided to not go to the NFL and is, without a doubt, leader of the receiving corps. One facet of the Aztecs offense that will look different this year will be their running game, which will not have Adam Muema or Chad Young. The team is left in good hands though, with explosive sophomore running back Donnel Pumphrey. The offensive line has a lot of new faces as well, but they are anchored by senior captain and left tackle, Terry Poole. NAU Junior quarterback Kyren Poe will get
the nod as starter for the Lumberjacks, but will have senior quarterback Chase Cartwright on his heels all season. Cartwright won NAU Football’s Comeback Player of the Year Award last season, and threw eight touchdowns in just four starts. While Poe on the other hand did a majority of the quarterbacking last season, starting eight games, but had a touchdown to interception ratio of 6:10. Poe is the better athlete, but Cartwright is undoubtedly the better pocket passer, leaving much uncertainty at a premier position. Their running game will also look to create a new identity after losing four year starter Zach Bauman. EDGE: AZTECS DEFENSE / SPECIAL TEAMS SDSU One of the most frustrating things to watch about the Aztecs last season was their inconsistency in the kicking game. Junior transfer place kicker Donny Hageman has been a revelation to the special teams, showing off his accuracy off all summer and winning the place kicking job. Former Aztecs Defensive Player of the Year and junior linebacker Jake Fely will begin the season on the injured list because of a foot injury that plagued him last season. Instead, it will be on senior cornerback J.J. Whittaker, and senior defensive lineman Sam Meredith
to lead this young defense. Because of Fely’s injury, SDSU was left with little depth in its middle linebackers, forcing head coach Rocky Long to change his defensive scheme to a 3-3-5. That scheme puts a lot of pressure on a young secondary group that has been exploited by the deep ball constantly in practice. NAU The Lumberjacks led the Football Subdivision Championship in defensive touchdowns last year, so they are not unfamiliar with creating turnovers. Returning is the team’s leading tackler, senior linebacker Austin Hasquet, who is the leader of this defense. Also coming back will be junior cornerback Marcus Alford, who started 11 games last season. A big hole was left by former cornerback Anders Battle, who graduated last year. As for special teams, the Lumberjacks will feature a kicker-by-committee this season that will include junior Ryan Hawkins, and sophomore Brian Drulias. EDGE: EVEN PREDICTION SDSU is again favored to win its opener, against a lesser opponent, but seeing what happened last year we know anything is possible. SDSU 35, NAU 20 Tickets are free for students with a Red-ID
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he FIFA World Cup may be a distant memory, but the first weekend of the school year always means the same thing: soccer season. San Diego State’s men’s soccer team returns at 7 p.m. this Friday to the SDSU Sports Deck where they will play host the California State University, Bakersfield Roadrunners. Here’s a peek at the storylines heading into Friday’s match.
College in Texas. Freshman Donald Benamna is another fresh face. The speedy forward scored SDSU’s lone goal in the season opener against the University of San Diego. Head coach Lev Kirshner gave the starting nod to four freshmen including keeper Adam Allmaras, midfielder Jeff Rhodes, forward David Olsen and defender Matt Callahan.
HEAD-TO-HEAD Between these two sides, it’s been all Aztecs and there’s nothing to argue about it. SDSU has won all six contests against the Roadrunners by a combined score of 29-1. That’s right, 29 goals scored to just one conceded in the last six contests against CSU Bakersfield, including a 13-0 drubbing in 1984—tied for the greatest win in school history. The Aztecs have recorded 42 wins all time against schools from the Western Athletic Conference.
A LOOK AT CSU BAKERSFIELD The Roadrunners finished with a 9-9-2 record last year, good for second place in the WAC. This season, CSU Bakersfield is in prime position to compete for the WAC title, as they return players who scored more than half of the team’s 29 goals a year ago. They also have leadership on their squad with five seniors and four juniors, and they return several starters from last year. The biggest weakness for the Roadrunners is their defense, which gave up 36 goals last season, including 25 in the second half, indicating the defense gets tired. What doesn’t help them is the fact that two of the four defenders on the roster are true freshmen.
AZTECS LOOK TO START FRESH WITH NEW FACES Perhaps the biggest talking point of the offseason is the amount of new players on the squad this season. The Aztecs return with just two starters from last year’s team. Who’s going to replace them? Well, how about the 37thbest recruiting class in the country? There’s 19 new players and 16 of them are freshmen. Of the new players, there is sophomore Pablo Vazquez, who racked up 19 goals and 22 assists in his time at San Jacinto
PREDICTION Although the Aztecs scored only one goal last Thursday, their attack is potentially devastating with the calm, smart midfield play of Vazquez and sophomore midfielder Travis Nicklaw and the work rate of Benamna and Olsen can also play a factor. It’s also the first home match of the year and it’s on a Friday night under the lights at the Sports Deck. SDSU couldn’t ask for a better atmosphere. Remember last year’s opener? A 5-0 demolition of USD. AZTECS 3, ROADRUNNERS 0
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
Aztec authors historical novel
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LAINIE FRASER STAFF WRITER ____________________________________
COURTESY OF DAVID CARACCIO
David Caraccio is a San Diego State alumnus who recently published his first novel “Tiburcio! Love, crime and rebellion in early California.” Caraccio has been a journalist for 25 years. He is currently an online news editor for The Sacramento Bee and lives in the Sacramento area. “I can't remember a time when I haven't wanted to be a novelist,” Caraccio said. “Story lines are constantly filling my mind and I like to observe people and places. I finished my first novel at age 24, but it wasn't published. I enjoy the solitude of sitting down and writing. Working at the Bee keeps my writing skills honed and provides me with potential material for a book.” Residing in the same area of California as the main character provided inspiration for Caraccio and the ability to further embellish the story of Tiburcio Vasquez. Tiburcio Vasquez was an outlaw determined to return California to Mexican control. In 1875 at the age of 39, following a violent and far-reaching career, Vasquez was convicted and sentenced to hang for murder. “I could not have written this book
without being native to California. That Wild West history is kind of in all of us and being able to travel to and live in the same places where the novel unfolds was significant to getting the setting and the mood right,” Caraccio said.. With the hope of stirring up interest in the cultural issues of Tiburcio Vasquez’s time, Caraccio displays how these issues still plague us today. “I find the connections between the novel's setting and today's current events fascinating,” Caraccio said. “I would love to have seen Tiburcio's reaction to the resurgence of Hispanic culture in California today. I think he would be happy for the most part.” While this is his first published novel, Caraccio has been writing for many years. He began his work with The Daily Aztec and has plans for the future. “I realized I had better make a living before I starved trying to write a novel,” Caraccio said. “SDSU's journalism department and The Daily Aztec gave me the skills: news judgment, interviewing techniques, telling a balanced story and meeting deadlines, to do that. I have a novel idea based on those days at SDSU that I hope to write soon.” “Tiburcio! Love, crime and rebellion in early California” is now available for purchase on Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble.
10 ENTERTAINMENT
AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: NICK KNOTT • ENTERTAINMENT@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
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Rock duo beats down heartbreak together in 2003, originating as a full SARAH TANORI band with multiple members. Nicky CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________________ Veltman, on the other hand, was playing and touring previously with The Gore Gore Girls of Detroit. In 2012 Nicky Veltman on drums and backNicky joined forces with Vincent to up vocals with Vincent Frederick on guitar and lead vocals are The Singles. restart the band as a pair. Since then, The Singles has evolved The two recently released their debut into an explosive rock and roll duo. record “Look How Fast A Heart Its chemistry is raw and vibrant with Can Break” on April 1. They will be Vincent’s rockabilly-esque voice and participating in the San Diego Music Nicky’s smooth drumming and sweet thing, playing a set at U-31 in North backing vocals. With the assistance of Park. Producer Rick Parker, the band was After relocating from Detroit to able to release its debut single “(She’s Los Angeles, the Singles captured Got) A Heart of Stone,” giving it the sunny LA energy while staying true killer vibe it needed to start recording to Detroit’s raw rock n’ roll scene. a full length album. Composing The spectrum of lovesick and sweet and catchy break up songs usually comes at heartbreak tunes, two opposite ends; moping about the band’s songs it or moving on. The Singles bring a branch from an refreshing take in its latest record by amalgamation “beating the s--t out of heartbreak” of musical styles Vincent said. including garage “Look How Fast a Heart can rock, glam rock, Break” is energetic and surprisingly punk, power pop optimistic. So much so as that the and blues. It’s no audience almost forgets that its music wonder why the is talking about a feeling most dread. duo describes it’s That’s what makes The Singles so music as “balls out heartache.” special. When asked why a broken When asked if the band name The heart was the emphasis of the duo, Singles had any correlation with the the duo answered that it was a way duo’s focus on heartbreak, the band of taking something bad, such as laughed, stating the band name was heartbreak, and turning it into positive influenced by oldies groups from the energy. ‘50s who most always chose the route Listen to The Singles. The lyrics of simple, short and sweet names for their bands, such as The Ventures,The don’t lie to you about the truths in lost love and the melodies and riffs are an Supremes and The Temptations. honest reminder that life’s going to be Vincent Frederick is the founding okay. member of The Singles. They came
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UPCOMING EVENTS THE YOUNG WILD THURS, SEPT. 4 $12 THE ATARIS FRI, SEPT. 5 $20 HOT SNAKES!! WED, SEPT. 10 $20
Located in the University of California, San Diego campus, the Che Cafe has supported punk-spirited music for decades. Notable rookie acts who recently played at this small yet cozy spot include Potty Mouth, Perfect Pussy, and Pity Sex. Plenty of local bands throw shows there as well, and it’s a friendly place to connect with the San Diego music community.
This historic North Park church was renovated in 2011 to host local arts and entertainment. It’s been only a few years since opening, and this venue already welcomed many indie rock heroes such as The Sonics and Fucked Up. Smaller profile acts such as Torrance punks Joyce Manor and fuzzed-out rockers Beach Fossils are scheduled to play soon. For indie music fans who cannot yet get into The Casbah, The Irenic is the spot to check out.
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UPCOMING EVENTS EYES SET TO KILL SAT, SEPT. 6 $10 PORTER ROBINSON THURS, SEPT. 11 $30 IWRESTLEDABEARONCE FRI, SEPT. 12 $12
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UPCOMING EVENTS LYKKE LI , MON SEPT. 22 $36 WASHED OUT THURS, OCT. 16 $26 YELLOWCARD, EMAROSA FRI, OCT. 17 $25
SOMA’s mostly known for punk shows, though local promoters recently started booking more hip-hop and dance acts at the indoor venue. Warped Tour mainstays such as Bring Me the Horizon and Eyes Set to Kill are the typical banner names to stop here. Though last year saw rapper Mac Miller make an appearance with Chance the Rapper and Action Bronson. In the upcoming months, EDM big-shot Boys Noize is scheduled to hit the stage with Baauer.
Despite the name, this UCSD venue welcomes all ages. This spot’s reliable for great selections of rappers and experimental beat-makers, but punk bands also play here time to time. Detroit’s current best rap talent Danny Brown rocked the stage not long ago. Twitchy dance duo Mount Kimbie was scheduled to come through last year. Coming up soon, rappers Brother Ali and Grieves will each perform at Porter’s Pub in October.
Now under new management, the North Park Theater has already hosted few marquee acts in the past months such as The Naked and Famous. The Casbah lined up a nice selection for the next couple months including pop starlet Lykke Li and vibrant electronic band Tycho. The price range for the shows sit the highest out of the five, but it’s worth shelling out some cash for that level of top tier names.
Being an underage music fan can be tough. Countless bands stop in San Diego, but they often play shows at venues where attendees have to be legal drinking age to enter. Fortunately, San Diego also has a number of all-ages venues hosting exciting acts. Here are five great all-ages venues to check out live music.
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: NICK KNOTT • ENTERTAINMENT@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
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Go back to school with Netflix NICK KNOTT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The school year is upon us, yet again. Cue the mass amounts of coffee, late nights in the library and study sessions in your dorm room or apartment. However, there is a grace period at the beginning of the semester where we young students can have some leisure time. Cable is an expensive commodity for students, so many turn to the ever-growing library of media-giant Netflix for their fix of movies and television shows. Mixed in with the massive catalog of content are some great films and shows based around school. Here are the best back to school movies and shows Netflix has to offer, and you can stream them right on your laptop.
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A classic high school tale about a popular high school girl who befriends a new student and attempts to help her climb the social ladder. The film stars Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd and Donald Faison. Released in 1995, students our age can take a trip down memory lane to the era we were in grade school. Even though most people our age have seen this movie, it’s definitely worth another watch before the semester gets in the swing of things.
The setting for this late ‘90s flick is a post-graduation house party where student Preston Myers, played by Ethan Embry, prepares to claim his love for the gorgeous Amanda Beckett, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt. The night turns into chaos after Preston gets shut down. As the first day free from high school looms, Preston and the other students must find their way and figure themselves out, making “Can’t Hardly Wait” a great coming of age comedy.
“Undeclared” is the tale of four polar opposite dorm mates as they journey through their years at college. However, one of the roommate’s dad tags along for the ride after he gets divorced, making for some hilarious and awkward situations. “Undeclared” stars a young Seth Rogen, Charlie Hunnam of Sons of Anarchy and Jay Baruchel. This show is perfect for any level student, freshman to senior. And it is also another good show to kill a few slow weeks during the semester.
“Blue Mountain State” peers into the lives of student athletes at a school with a strong program. The show follows three players on the football team while they try to figure out how to balance classes, practice, partying, and girls. The plot contains situations relatable to any college student even if you don’t play a sport. “Blue Mountain State” is perfect for killing a week or two in between midterms.
STARRING MATTHEW BRODERICK, ALAN RUCK, MIA SARA
STARRING ALICIA SILVERSTONE, STACEY DASH, BRITTANY MURPHY, PAUL RUDD
YEAR 1986
A staple classic from our younger years, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” follows smart-aleck high school student Ferris Bueller and his two sidekick friends during their ditch day from school. The trio get into a plethora of shenanigans during the day all while their principal tries to nab the elusive Bueller. Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck and Mia Sara play the threesome of ditching delinquents.
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AUG. 28 - SEPT. 1, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM
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A first time for everything KELLY HILLOCK FEATURES EDITOR ___________________________________
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he first few days at San Diego State can make or break you. While most of us are seasoned professionals at this place we call our scholastic home, the newbies around here are in the throes of experiencing these typical Aztec happenings for the first time. This is sure to bring on some nostalgia for returning students, but if you’re a freshman or a transfer student, here’s what you should expect during the first week of classes: 1. FIRST TIME GETTING LOST ON CAMPUS But, really, getting lost should be divided into sections, like first time getting lost in Adams Humanities or Student Services West. Getting lost on the Mesa is really a sort of baptism by fire, because if you are that guy carrying a map around campus, you will be laughed at by the rest of us. Either find your way to your classes on the Sunday before class starts or accept the fact you will probably be lost most of the day. 2. FIRST NIGHT IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS I remember my first night in University Towers. My bed was sandwiched between the wall and my desk—somehow, I kept hitting my head on either the wall or the desk throughout the night. Then there was that thing with the marching band parading the halls in the wee hours of the morning. Ah, the memories.
3. FIRST TIME PARKING For those of you commuting to school, you will experience your first time braving the parking structures. There should be a support group for surviving the 30 minutes it takes to secure a spot. 4. FIRST TIME IN EAST COMMONS DURING LUNCH RUSH Generally between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., lunch lines are abnormally long and every table is filled with students and trays. East Commons is generally the bane of our existence, because it houses the widest selection of food on campus. Of course, the same goes for lines at Chipotle or The Habit over at the Union. It’s a struggle for us all. 5. FIRST TIME GOING TO THE ARC Activating your gym membership in the first week of classes takes as long as those East Commons lunch lines. Getting the hang of the gym dynamics or even just locating the Aquaplex, is a different story. 6. FIRST TIME AT THE FARMER’S MARKET The Farmer’s Market here is a bit deceiving. It’s actually not a farmer’s market where you can purchase fresh fruit or vegetables. Oddly enough, it’s a collection of local restaurants on the Mesa every Thursday, serving a variety of food that’s finally something besides your weekly Panda Express. 7. FIRST TIME AT TRUJILLO’S Trujillo’s is a cornerstone to the SDSU experience. From drunchies to mid-afternoon burrito-cravings, Trujillo’s is a staple to our diet. Choose wisely, because your first order is likely to become your usual. This will also determine whether you are Team Trujillo’s or Team Panchos, but let me
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tell you now: Trujillo’s all the way. 8. FIRST STUDY SESSION AT 24/7 Whether you’re here for a group project or an all-nighter, the 24/7 will see you at your stressed-out, procrastinating worst. Luckily, there’s a Peabody’s coffee cart for fuel and comfortable chairs for napping. Once you decide if you prefer a cubby or chair to study in, you will become a pro at seeking out a spot in the perpetually crowded area.
THERE SHOULD BE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVING THE THIRTY MINUTES IT TAKES TO SECURE A (PARKING) SPOT. 9. FIRST TIME YOU NEED SOME LUCK It’s a tradition here on campus to rub the left foot of the President Black statue for luck on a midterm, or really, anything. If you wonder why you see students interrupting ambassadors giving tours to give it a quick pat, or if you feel a little stupid relying on superstition, know that President Black’s foot hasn’t let Aztecs down for generations. The first week of classes bring on all these first-time experiences, and it can be as overwhelming as choosing your schedule to begin with. But, worry not, dear newbies, soon you will be a pro and you’ll be sporting your SDSU gear with that Aztec swagger the rest of us have.
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HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY (8/28/14) (08/28/14). It's your year for inner growth and flowering communications. Write, record, or craft your expressions. Fix up your place after 12/23 (home changes come easier for seven months). October eclipses provoke a turning point in your creative expression, after resolution around shared finances. Support partners and friends by showing up for them. Share love, beauty and art. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 - Establish and hold your position without fanfare. Work faster and make more money, but guard against breakage. Handle short term projects with your partner. Keep a low profile, and keep it simple. Joy reigns. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 - Your luck is much better now. Find a way around a mess at work. Creative juices flow. A distant friend contributes ideas. Appreciate what you have. The outcome is different than expected... use whatever works. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - You won't be given more than you can handle. Spend a bonus on a household improvement. Practice makes perfect. Prepare for changes ahead. Your quick wit is appreciated, especially at home. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 - You can work out a puzzle. Handle priorities at home. Assume leadership and manage a project. Ask family to help out. Slow down to avoid accidents, taking care with sharp objects. Everything seems possible. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Get news of an unexpected benefit. Write, record or film today and tomorrow. Don't do it all by yourself. Talk to your creative team. Handle immediate concerns. This is where your thriftiness pays off. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Look at the road directly ahead. Reconsider ideals as you reassess the situation. Context is decisive... choose one that serves well. Clean up messes. Take it slow and easy. Discover something of great value. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 - Keep digging and find the clue you've been seeking. Work out your backup plan and avoid an awkward moment. Mistakes can happen. Benefit comes from prioritizing short-term projects, focusing on here and now. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Discover solutions to puzzling riddles while exercising or meditating. Quiet time can get quite productive. Let go of worry about the future, and take action on near-term goals. Ensure that basics get handled. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - You're extra popular today and tomorrow. Don't blow up over small potatoes. You can crowdsource a solution... ask friends for suggestions. Invite them over for food, drinks and conversation. Call it a "focus group". CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Your reputation and influence are growing. Consult a wise friend. Obligations could hamper expansion. Re-appraise options. Discretion is advised. Provide leadership, especially today and tomorrow. Show up and do what needs to be done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - You'd love to take a trip... near has advantages over far. Save money by packing a lunch. Keep promises, especially to young people. Practice some anonymous generosity. Make a choice you can live with. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - Allow extra time for travel connections. Confer with a sensible person, and negotiate terms. You can get what you need. Allocate funds for a collaborative project. All the pieces haven't been located yet.