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Although not all books are available for rent, most students will find at least some of their books available through this service at the SDSU bookstore. | ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR
Diana Crofts-Pelayo staff writer Thousands of San Diego State students face many options when shopping for textbooks, and an important one is whether to buy or rent. A study conducted throughout last year showed 63 percent of students who rented their books felt more prepared for class. SDSU’s Social Science Research Laboratory survey found that renting textbooks cuts costs for students while also enhancing their course preparedness. Of the approximately 5,700 students who completed the survey, 75 percent said they had used the rental program. Of those students who rented, 33 percent felt the ability to rent allowed them to be better prepared for class. For Educational Opportunities Program students, this number was 77 percent. Thirty-three percent of students who rented felt the ability to rent had a positive impact on their grades.
Forty-eight percent of EOP students felt the same way. Lastly, 33 percent felt renting allowed them to have all their needed course materials. “It’s subjective evidence, but it’s what students say and its quite possibly the most important thing we have done here,” Summer said. According to Todd Summer, campus stores director for Aztec Shops Ltd., the finding that stood out to him was lower prices on textbooks allowed for students to get more materials, which prepared them for class and enhanced their ability to perform. Fifty-nine percent said they did not obtain all of their course material for a given semester. Of students who did not obtain all of their materials, 36 percent felt not obtaining all materials negatively impacted their grades. There is a large difference between buying and renting textbooks at the bookstore. For example, buying a new math textbook could cost $123.49, but renting the same book could cost as low as $37.70. “If lower prices help students get more materials for their classes, that’s the most important thing,”
Summer said. Students sometimes rent books because they know they are not going to use the books in the future, which is often the case with general education classes. Allison Gower, a junior marketing and English major, said renting books has cut her costs in half because she rents books she will not use after she has graduated. “Since I am also an English major, there are some anthologies that I am just not going to use again, so I rent them instead,” Gower said. Kori Reese, a sophomore speech pathology and audiology major, said she she spent $450 buying books her first semester at SDSU. The next next semester she rented books for $283 and said she has rented textbooks ever since. SSRL emailed students in April asking them to voluntarily complete the survey and provide information about satisfaction with the SDSU Bookstore rental program. The survey was conducted to study SDSU students’ familiarity and use with current textbook rental services.
Although there was an option for students to be one of five randomly selected recipients of a $500 SDSU Bookstore gift card, Summer said there was a good sample of students. SDSU was one of 12 universities that received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to add titles to its rental program. The Pilot Program for Course Material Rental grants totaled more than $9 million. Another part of the grant was to study its benefits to student learning. With the grant, the bookstore added 826 book titles, helping students save $1 million on textbooks. Summer said this totals the amount students saved in one semester from renting books instead of buying them. Reese said with the money she spent on buying books, she could have that money towards something else. “I probably bought and never used about $300 worth of books,” Reese said. “That’s $300 I could be using for gas since I commute.”
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PS1 makes solar panel addition The sixth floor of Parking Structure 1 is open for business news editor
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The top floor of Parking Structure 1 was reopened last week after being closed down for the summer in order to install a Photo Voltaic array system, which will generate power to be used by Associated Students facilities, including the new Aztec Student Union when construction is complete. A PV array system is more commonly known as solar panels, and the panels shading cars that are parked on the roof of PS 1 should produce 342 kilowatts of power after Labor Day. This project was funded by student fees and will help the Aztec Student Union achieve a LEED–Platinum certification, scheduled to open fall 2013.
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Parker talks past, present and Disneyland Sandy Coronilla assistant news editor
Major: Political Science Minor: Leadership Development Contact: as.vp.ext@sdsu.edu Greek: Phi Alpha Delta Hometown: Temecula, CA When stepping into the office of the new Associated Students Vice President of External Affairs Krista Parker in the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, the first thing visitors are likely to notice is the black and white piggy bank sitting atop a table with tiny Post-It notes attached. Written on the Post-It notes are the names of the five A.S. executive officers and a tally of how much money they need to feed the belly of the beast.
“The piggy bank controls our conversational ‘likes,’ ‘ums’ and ‘you knows,’” Parker said. “It’s one penny for those and a quarter for cursing.” In addition to making the group better public speakers, Parker said they will donate all the money to Rady Children’s Hospital at the end of the year. The game has also been a great bonding experience for the group of new executive officers who have spent this summer trying to forget they ran on different tickets in the spring. “Every day we grow closer. I consider (Cody Barbo and Darin Ruiz) my brothers now,” Parker said.
engulfed life that we have here.” Plus it’s a great place to people watch, she said. One of her best memories of college thus far: San Diego City Council named July 26 “SDSU A.S. Good Neighbor Program Day.” Parker was chair of the program for a year and a half, but recently the position was passed to Rachael Bailey. The GNP works to improve the quality of life on campus and in the surrounding College Area. Councilmember Marti Emerald presented Parker with a proclamation of the program, signed by Mayor Jerry Sanders and the council.
Her happiest place on earth: She and her boyfriend hold annual passes to Disneyland. Her Mickey Mouse ears, etched with Tinker Bell, adorn a wall in her office. Parker said the two of them enjoy remembering their youth. “We can just be whoever we want and have the opportunity to remove ourselves from the
What the future holds for Parker: She plans to take a year off after she graduates this spring. During that time she’ll study for the LSAT and apply for internships in Sacramento or Washington, D.C. Parker is a member of law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta and is interested in constitutional law.
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Bleeding red and black with VP Ruiz a house of 150 college guys I think A.S. should be a cakewalk for you.’” There’s no word on whether or not it’s been a cakewalk, but Ruiz believes his experience has helped. “The lessons you learn when mentoring younger students, or being caught up with a tough decision on what to spend money on — it actually did translate pretty well,” he said. Most surprising about his job so far: “It’s fascinating to see how many people are actually die-hard Aztecs,” Ruiz said. “I rub elbows with a lot of really prominent alumni; it’s my job to be the student voice to them. These people are crazy about the red and
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assistant news editor Major: Finance Minor: Political Science Contact: as.exec.vp@sdsu.edu Greek: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Hometown: Lake Forest, CA. Situated in an understated office, Associated Students Executive Vice President Darin Ruiz joked that he still needs to get his interior designer in there. Though he’s been too busy this summer to decorate, there is a telltale sign the occupant is a rabid sports fan. A “Rock the Q” poster is tacked to a wall; Q referring to Qualcomm Stadium, where the Aztec Football team plays home games. Ruiz turns to it and explains it’s the kickoff tailgate mantra encouraging Aztecs to pack the stadium this fall. “We have a tough schedule but I like it because if we win a lot of games that’s going to generate the hype,” Ruiz said. Passion for Sports: Sports is a fitting passion for Ruiz because one of his roles is to be liaison between A.S. and the SDSU Athletics Department. A self-described ESPN junkie, Ruiz follows the NFL, NCAA, EPL, MLS and a myriad of other leagues. He’s a Chargers fan and he
San Diego State sports: “I didn’t miss a basketball game last year,” Ruiz said. He added he tried not to miss any home football games either. When the executive officer election results were announced at Scripps Cottage last spring, he was at a basketball game, not on campus. A.S. President Cody Barbo, his running mate, called him to relay the good news. Being Greek always helps: Much has been made of Ruiz’s lack of experience in A.S., but he has a long history of leadership dating back to his sixth grade student body presidency. “My senior year (of high school) I actually lost my election. I ran for vice president of the school and I lost so this is redemption,” he said. Last year he served on SDSU’s facilities and external affairs board. He was the president of his fraternity and before that he served as its social chair. After his SAE presidency ended, Barbo pulled him aside and suggested he run for A.S. executive vice president. “He said, ‘I really want you to run as my right-hand man.’ I wasn’t sure because I didn’t have any experience but he said ‘Your experience will translate. If you can handle
black. People really do care about this university and will go to extraordinary lengths to make sure it moves forward. It’s been really cool to see.” Future plans: He doesn’t plan to think about it until spring, but he’s been kicking around the idea of going to law school or getting his MBA. “As a kid I was always really into business,” Ruiz recalled. “In fifth grade I got suspended for selling Pokémon cards on campus. Kids were losing their lunch money to buy cards so the principal told me to stop, but I didn’t because I was making pretty good money for a fifth grader! I was taking lunch tickets too, and re-selling those. It was quite a hustle.”
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CSU board changes presidential policies Sandy Coronilla assistant news editor The fallout from this summer’s media nightmare for the California State University Board of Trustees continues to have academia, legislators and students in an uproar as another campus president has announced plans for his impending retirement. Last week, San Francisco State University President Robert Corrigan announced he will retire. CSU Northridge President Jolene Koester is also scheduled to retire in December, making the CSU presidential selection process revamp all the more crucial. The hoopla On July 12, the CSU Board voted to approve the $400,000 annual salary of San Diego State’s new university president Elliot Hirshman, $100,000 more than predecessor Stephen L. Weber. The same day, the board also voted to raise tuition by 12 percent, on top of the 10 percent that it was already raised during the 2010 school year. At that meeting Gov. Jerry Brown sent a letter to the CSU Board asking it to rethink its criteria for setting presidential compensation. He challenged the CSU’s Mercer compensation study which was used as the basis for deciding what Hirshman’s salary should be. “The assumption is that you cannot find a qualified man or woman to lead the university unless paid twice that of the Chief Justice of the United States. I reject this notion,” Brown wrote. Brown’s letter to CSU Board Chair Herbert Carter led to the establishment of the Special Committee on Presidential Selection and Compensation which met in Long Beach on Aug. 8 and 24.
The proposed changes Among the biggest changes to the current policy on selection of presidents being considered by the board is the elimination of campus visits by the final slate of presidential candidates. CSU General Counsel Chris Helwick discussed the changes at last week’s meeting. As was the case with the selection of SDSU’s eighth president last spring, presidential candidates visited the campus. The purpose of the campus visits is to keep candidates interested in pursuing the position by meeting with campus constituent groups. Even though the visits aren’t meant for formal evaluation of the candidates, they give the faculty, students and community the chance to compare and debate which person might make the best president for the campus. Helwick said many presidential candidates have been lost at the point when they’re required to make campus visits, citing concerns about confidentiality. Also being eliminated under the proposed new policy is a second review panel, Helwick said. Current policy gives the CSU chancellor the option of appointing a second panel made up of mostly faculty members from the campus to submit nominations to the Trustees Committee for the Selection of the President. The panel is meant to give additional reaction and advice on presidential semi-finalists. The TCSP recommends a minimum of three presidential candidates to the board. Under the proposed policy change, an additional trustee will be added to the TCSP. Currently the CSU Board chair, three trustees and the chancellor make up TCSP. As it stands, the CSU Board is set to vote on the new policy at the next board meeting being held on Sept. 20.
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Rent to save: As the program continues, renting books at the SDSU bookstore has become increasingly easier for students. Continued from page 1 The SDSU bookstore began renting books in 2006 with one or two available titles. Nowadays the bookstore has 2,800 titles available to rent, 80 percent of all available titles. Summer said students just need to tell the cashier at the bookstore if they would prefer to rent the book or buy it. Students must
return their textbooks by the last day of finals. There is also an option to purchase the book at the end of the semester by paying the difference. “I made the mistake, as a freshman, buying my books,” Reese said. “Everyone makes it seem like you’ll need everything you buy.” Reese said incoming freshman
sometimes spend money on textbooks they do not need. “I see freshman coming in spending hundreds of dollars buying books and if they allow me to talk to them, I just ask them their majors, and if they’re buying a really expensive book that can be rented that I know they’ll never use, I tell them,” she said.
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Abolish tax loopholes to rebuild economy
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he corporate tax rate in the United States is approximately 35 percent, and stands as one of the highest rates in the world. As a result, a staggering number of tax havens are utilized to pay a lower rate, which sends American jobs and money abroad to more appealing tax rate destinations. Corporations shift headquarters abroad, and employ tax loopholes to avoid paying more expensive American rates. Given the current economic climate, the tax haven effect has been significantly damaging to the U.S. Treasury, as losses of more than $100 billion in tax revenue are experienced annually. If corporations are allowed to blatantly exploit loopholes and utilize havens, then the American economy will continue to suffer. An overhaul of the corporate tax system and drastic regulations on tax dodgers are desperately needed. Simply reducing the tax rates does not solve the larger problems. In 2004, corporations convinced Congress to temporarily institute a corporate tax holiday rate. The promised economic benefit was substantial enough to solve numerous economic problems and a onetime corporate tax rate of 5.25 percent was adopted. According to the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities, the economic problems persisted, and the 2004 holiday rate failed to deliver on any promises. No job or economic growth occurred: Corporations simply reinvested the additional earnings in stock, distributing larger dividends to shareholders. Despite claims of having concerns for the state of the economy, a corporation is ultimately responsible to its shareholders. Profitability is all that matters. A corporation may advocate for another holiday rate, but it did not work in 2004 and would not work now. The current climate operates as follows. Take General Electric, one of the largest corporations in the country and a serious tax dodger. According to its own financial reports, GE earned $14.2 billion in profits last year, $5.1 billion of which came from domestic operations. According to The New York Times, GE did not pay one cent in U.S. taxes in 2010. In fact, the company was extended a $3.2 billion tax benefit from the Internal Revenue Service. The New York Times further credited “innovative accounting” and fierce lobbying as the mechanisms employed by GE to avoid paying any taxes. The innovative accounting tactics involve shifting the ownership, intellectual property rights or physically moving headquarters abroad. In some cases the moves are into simple P.O. Boxes, despite the fact that the corporation may still employ thousands and, in some cases, tens and hundreds of thousands of employees in America. Transocean Ltd., the oil drilling company responsible for polluting the Gulf of Mexico with more than 200 million gallons of oil in 2010, is officially a Swiss corporation. Transocean boasts more
Brody Burns staff columnist than 4,500 employees in the U.S. and only 40 employees in Switzerland; yet it is a Swiss company. This is just one of the many innovative accounting measures which allow corporations to pay lower tax rates, all while directly draining money and jobs from the American economy. While innovative accounting involves a lot of manipulation behind the scenes, fierce lobbying is much more obvious in its corruption. President Barack Obama holds a close relationship with Jeffrey Immelt, the chairman of the board and CEO of GE. In 2009, Obama appointed Immelt to the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. The board was created to offer counsel and ideas to the president on impending economic issues. Immelt must have supplied some useful ideas because in January Obama appointed Immelt as a chairman in his outside panel of economic advisers. Their cozy relationship eventually landed Immelt as chairman of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. In February, Obama discussed his intentions concerning corporate tax rates, saying he would “simplify, eliminate loopholes, treat everybody fairly.” Judging from his actions, fair treatment is only extended to those working within his administration. Lobbying has allowed GE to gain numerous tax breaks and green energy credits, and lease and lend billions of dollars overseas while paying no American taxes, as long as the money remains abroad. Last year, GE spent more than $39 million on lobbying and another $2 million in political contributions, and paid nothing in U.S. taxes. This preferential treatment is disgusting. An interesting dichotomy exists, one in which a company will contribute vast sums of money to American elections all while retaining the status of being headquartered abroad. Foreign corporations are avoiding payment of billions of dollars in taxes, but are contributing millions of dollars to American political campaigns and lobbyists to control the domestic economic climate. Any claims of so-called patriotism by these corporations are lies, since greed is the main motivator. A foreign entity should not be allowed to funnel millions into American elections, and exporting money and jobs are not the moves of a company with America’s best interests at heart. Consumers should hold these mega corporations responsible. Realistically the current rates in America, which are the second highest in the world behind Japan, must be reduced. Corporations will continue to flee until this is done. A figure ranging from 20 to 30 percent should work for all parties involved. But that is only part of the
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solution: If a lower rate is extended, then the numerous loopholes also must be closed. Otherwise the economic woes related to the loss of corporate tax income will only get worse. On July 26, Representatives Lloyd Doggett, Sander Levin and Rosa DeLauro introduced legislation into the House of Representatives aimed at reducing the outflow of corporate tax money. The Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act would grant the Treasury Secretary power to “take special measures against foreign jurisdictions or financial institutions that impede U.S. tax enforcement,
close offshore tax loopholes, and increase penalties on tax shelter promoters.” This legislation is only a start in the complete overhaul and regulation needed for the entire system. Blatant corruption is occurring and it is sending crippling shockwaves through the economy. In the 1950s, corporate taxes constituted 29.8 percent of federal revenues. Last year they only contributed 6.6 percent. Business is booming, money is fleeing and the federal government is allowing it all to happen. — Brody Burns is seeking his MBA in business.
Pitchforks are too expensive these days, burning torches too hard to find. Students, if you find yourself frustrated with the status quo, look no further: Send us two copies of your written work to opinion@thedailyaztec.com. This is your voice. Make a difference.
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Libya’s legacy inspires international coalition h, springtime: The season of blossoming flowers, sweetly singing birds and blood-soaked civil wars engulfing many of the countries in the Middle East. But while birds have ceased tweeting and flowers are less bountiful, the Arab spring has become an Arab summer and soon will be an Arab fall, prolonging into future months with no end in sight. Central to this spring has been the Libyan conflict, a constant presence in international news. In the last few days, we’ve seen the struggle all but resolved: Even as I write this, Libyan rebels have captured Tripoli; essentially capturing Libya itself. Muammar Gaddafi is missing and believed to be on the run. Efforts to restore water, fuel and medicine to people living in the Libyan capital are already underway. Those results are the makings of a true success story. Given six months, the country’s liberators have gone from a ragtag group of rebel fighters to those responsible for overcoming a 40-year-long tyrannical regime; from the unconventional underdogs to the ones now responsible for Libya’s economy and the welfare of its people. Not bad, Libyan rebels. Not bad. So what made Libya successful? With the presence of two long-protracted military occupations already engrained deep in the psyche of Americans’ minds, a possible militaryon-ground intervention took on the crassness of many a four-letter word. It simply wasn’t possible. The revolution was born of the Libyan people; so too did it fall on them to seek that freedom, fight for it and capture it.
Though the U.S. contributed military planning and millions of dollars in aid, the role we took in this conflict as a nation was minimal. While it may be too soon to start unraveling the ageold “Mission Accomplished” banner, it still represents something seldom attained in this modern day and age
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“Given six months, the country s liberators went from a ragtag group of rebels fighters to those responsible for overcoming a 40-year-long... regime... Not bad, Libyan rebels. Not bad.”
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Chris Pocock opinion editor And truly, that is how the feat was accomplished — all without Western boots ever touching Libyan soil. Even though the rebels proved successful, it must be recognized that such a result would not have occurred with-
out the help of NATO, whose surveillance and air strikes were essential to rebels, and critical in breaking the last Gaddafi loyalist holdouts in Tripoli. All without a single European or American casualty, I might add. Military training and weaponry turned family providers and young men into a legitimate fighting force. From there, and only with thorough patience, planning and organization,
did this group of fighters shock the rest of the world. For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, critics of the operation have been silenced. It takes courage to go all in and invade with the entirety of your military behind you; it takes even more to understand when not to. I’ve got to applaud President Barack Obama:
— a real international victory. Obviously, this isn’t a cut-andpaste solution to all conflicts, especially those in the Middle East. Even so, it’s refreshing to see a ragtag group with limited international correspondence bring an end to political oppression, all in the name of freedom. Almost sounds like the beginnings of another country we all know and love, doesn’t it?
CHRIS POCOCK IS A JOURNALISM SENIOR.
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The Daily Aztec, redesigned and redefined ou may have noticed a few changes to your paper. As a student-run organization, The Daily Aztec is staffed by everchanging layers of undergraduates. As generations move upward and onward to (hopefully) more permanent careers in their fields, newer students take their place. This constant motion has molded our newspaper into a (hopefully) more efficient, fluid framework that is continually evolving to suit the needs of its writers and readers.
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Daniela Anderson art director The Daily Aztec will be 100 years old in 2013, and I’ll be long gone (hopefully). This paper will probably go through 100 more changes, but I’m sure each and every one of them will be a direct reflection of the changes the student body has gone through. Because that’s who we are. Plenty of design changes have been made throughout my years
here. Mostly minor tweaks to specific features, but nothing major, just some streamlining. Still, our designers have been consistently pushing the boundaries of what newspaper design can do and mean. With several special issues published per month, creativity has always been a requirement for our team. When Allie Daugherty was promoted to Editor-in-Chief, she encouraged me to make over the look of our paper with a complete redesign. My creativity has never been more challenged. But with the help of my Assistant Art
Director, Richard McPheters, we’ve created something new. In Frank O’Hara’s poem “Mayakovsky,” the speaker laments: “Now I am quietly waiting for the catastrophe of my personality to seem beautiful again, and interesting, and modern.” Granted, this verse is taken out of context. The entirety of the poem is full of anguish, and I would hardly consider our previous newspaper designs to be anywhere near catastrophic. But O’Hara was certainly on to something about what we all yearn for. As a designer, I am
Tools of the trade This summer’s redesign was fueled by: 1. Approximately eightgallons of iced coffee 2. Vertical rules 3. Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” album 4. White space
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perpetually obsessed with what is beautiful, interesting and modern. This is what I kept in mind while redesigning The Daily Aztec. Our overall concept was motivated by a desire to highlight the content. We wanted the paper’s identity to interact with and complement whatever the day’s article or photographs were about. Well-integrated design always makes the content shine. In the case of The Daily Aztec, that means you shine. Because that’s what this paper is about. Your campus. Your community. You. Good editorial design is almost invisible in that sense. It should be so obvious, so simple, and so entirely customized for the content you shouldn’t be thinking about how nicely we’ve used vertical rules. Even though they really do look quite nice. But it’s not about that, it’s about the quotes they highlight. It’s about cuts to your department’s budgets. It’s about the best breakfast burrito within five miles of campus. It’s about your spiritual experience at Coachella. So we’re just updating the way you look at content. With a little edge. Our nameplate looks a little like a speech bubble, because we’re a voice representing many. It’s also a little bit directional, guiding your eye immediately to our lead story. It’s a little bit dimensional, like a banner, proudly announcing our identity. We’re Aztecs, just like you, and I hope that connection is as honest and strong as this redesign. - Daniela Anderson is a graphic design senior and a Little Monster.
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FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
Lindley reminisces; offense still improving Antonio Morales sports editor The dog days of training camp have come and gone. Now the San Diego State football team can look forward to finally hitting players other than its own, as the team has now begun preparation for its game against Cal Poly at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Qualcomm Stadium. SDSU is looking for revenge against the Mustangs after a pair of two-point losses at their last two meetings.
ning back Ronnie Hillman sitting out of scrimmages, the first-team offense didn’t have much success against the first-team defense during camp. During SDSU’s Family Day scrimmage, the first-team offense failed to score a touchdown. The defense being further along than the offense
is typical for this time of year. The offense will eventually catch up to the defense, but as of now it’s still finding its groove. New offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig thinks the offense will develop. “We have room to grow in every aspect of the game,” Ludwig said.
Shuffle in the secondary When the starting secondary rolls onto the field on Saturday, it will be without an expected starter. Josh Wade, who was the starter throughout fall camp, suffered an Achilles injury during the Family Day scrimmage that ended his season. Senior
Lindley comes full circle When the Aztecs took on Cal Poly three years ago, it was the first career start for now senior quarterback Ryan Lindley. A redshirt freshman at the time, Lindley had a solid debut outing as he completed 27 of 45 pass attempts with 352 yards and three touchdowns in a 29-27 loss. Lindley has developed a lot since that outing and is ready to make amends for the 2008 defeat. “It’s kind of ironic,” Lindley said. “It’s exciting, it’s something for us to play for. The seniors know what happened, and we need to make that right.” It’s difficult for Lindley to wrap his head around how much he has grown as a player since that day. “It’s been a ton,” he said. “I think everybody changes over their college career. It’s been a lot. I don’t even know how to put it into words.” Offense still looking to gel With wide receivers greener than Kermit the Frog and sophomore run-
Ryan Lindley is looking for another shot at Cal Poly after a close loss to the Mustangs in 2008. | ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR
Larry Parker will fill Wade’s role at corner. Parker was grateful for the opportunity to start but remorseful it came at the expense of a teammate. “It’s always good to start,” Parker said. “But it’s always bad to hear when another player goes down.” Now that Wade is injured, the return of senior Brandon Davis from a suspension will help provide the secondary with some more depth. “It helps a lot,” Parker said. “He’s a senior and he has playing experience so it’ll be better for us.” Stahovich leads an exceptional special teams unit Those who haven’t had the fortune of watching SDSU’s football practices, have been missing an outstanding display of kicking power from senior punter Brian Stahovich and senior place-kicker Abelardo Perez. Stahovich was booming punts all throughout camp and topped it off by blasting a 61-yard punt on Family Day. Perez showed off his leg during camp as well by routinely hitting 45yard field goals during practice — don’t be surprised if he has a number of field goal attempts of 50 yards or more. Stahovich is confident in the ability of Perez and his other special team comrades. “I think this year our special teams is going to be one of the best in the nation,” Stahovich said. “That’s what me, Abel Perez and Aaron Brewer are all working on. We feel we’re the top of the nation and we’re going to prove it. We’re going to help win the game of inches with our field position.”
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SDSU goes undefeated in opening weekend Aztecs claim tournament title by beating Nevada Laura Barrick contributor Last Friday kicked off the start of the 2011 season for Aztec Volleyball in the annual Aztec Invitational. Held in San Diego State’s very own Peterson Gym, UC Irvine was the Aztecs’ first opponent. Although Irvine seemed to trail close behind SDSU during the first set, it was difficult for them to keep the game close throughout the match. The Aztecs started with great momentum, easily winning the first set 25-19. Powerful spikes by junior middle blocker Andrea Hannasch were made throughout the game, making it difficult for Irvine to respond. This resulted in SDSU winning three of four sets and starting the season undefeated. Head coach Deitre Collins-Parker happy SDSU 25 was with her team’s NEV. 18 first win of the season. “It’s great that we won today considering we’ve lost to Irvine a few times in the past,” Collins-Parker said. “I really feel there has been a lot of improvements in our team’s format.” The following day, the Aztecs took on Portland, which was a nail-biter.
During the fourth set SDSU was down two sets to one, trailing behind 17-13. It was clear how badly the Aztecs wanted this game, scoring the next five out of six points. Sophomore outside hitter Summer Nash proceeded to put the fourth match away with back-to-back kills for the set win. SDSU was unstoppable at this point, taking the fifth set to win the game. Hours later, the Aztecs were up against Nevada. The girls made this look easy, considering they won the game in three sets. The teamwork among the girls during each set was exceptional, without a doubt demonstrating what can be expect ed to be seen throughout the entire season. Hannasch was outstanding against Nevada, with 12 kills in the third match to consistently keep the Aztecs in the lead. Other standouts in this game include Nash, sophomore outside hitter Raegan Shelton, senior outside hitter Kyley Sexton, and junior libero Kristi Jackels, each individually contributing to the Nevada defeat with kills, digs and blocks. Sexton and Hannasch were named to the All-Tournament team, with Hannasch being chosen as the tournament’s MVP. Starting the season undefeated and winning an entire tournament is impressive to say the least, even though this isn’t SDSU’s first time doing so. This is the second consecutive year the Aztecs have gone 3-0 at the Aztec Invitational.
Senior Kyley Sexton was named to the All-Tournament team and led the Aztecs to a 3-0 record. |
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‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ disturbs Monsters abound in a thrill ride through a haunted mansion David Dixon staff writer It takes a lot of creativity to make fantasy creatures truly scary. For every Orc in “The Lord of the Rings” there is a subpar, dull menace in another movie. Remember Mr. Hyde from “Van Helsing”? The good news is the computer-generated monsters in “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” a remake of an old television film, are terrifying. From the way they talk to their strange physical appearance, they are heartless beasts with vicious motives. The creatures live in secrecy in a mansion that by day is reminiscent of the lighter scenes in “Pan’s Labyrinth.” (Small wonder, “Pan’s Labyrinth” director Guillermo del Toro is the co-writer of “Don’t be Afraid of the Dark.”) Once all lights are out, the fantastic-feeling scenery is replaced with the spooky mood of an abandoned and haunted Halloween attraction. With all this freaky tension, there should be an original and unique story, right? There is — kind of. The mythology of the villains is well thought out, but anticipating the actions of the humans is very easy. One such moment occurs when Sally (Bailee Madison), the sad and lonely child living at the home, cannot convince her dweeby father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend (Katie
Director Troy Nixey directs a talented cast to bring Guillermo del Toro and Mathhew Robbin's script to life. |
Even though the flick is filled with cliches, the lead actors sell the material. Not only do Madison, Holmes and Pearce dig deep into their characters, they expertly handle the sequences of creepiness.
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Holmes) there are mysterious forces in the house. One can probably guess what happens shortly after this conversation. A shrink comes to try to help Sally overcome her delusions. Predictability like this is unquestionably the film’s biggest flaw and keeps it from being great. The dialogue is generally strong, so it is tough to say if the problem lies in the original teleplay or the imaginative screenwriting team of del Toro and Matthew Robbins. Even though the flick is filled with clichés, the lead actors sell the material.
Not only do Madison, Holmes and Pearce dig deep into their characters, they expertly handle the sequences of creepiness. Some say a horror movie can be enhanced by a memorable scream. Be prepared: Madison and Holmes have several opportunities to show off their vocal skills. Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders’ score provides added tension to the dire stakes at hand. It is similar to the music of Bernard Herrmann, who was responsible for the soundtrack of the bittersweet family classic “Psycho.” Like the tunes found there, the majority of euphony is the sound of danger. Will horror fans be satisfied with “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”? Hopefully, especially for those people who feared the boogeyman or the monster under their bed as a child. While there are some spine-chilling scare sequences, the most truly nerve-racking parts are the buildups. The jump-out-of-yourseat payoffs are there, but the scenes setting them up are psychologically disturbing for the audience. “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” is nerveracking, as every suspense-driven adventure should be. While it is far from a terrific cinematic achievement, it makes one hope for a future that will have more than a few effectively eerie productions in a single year. Information about “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” can be found at dontbeafraidofthedark.com.
Movie: DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK Directed by: TROY NIXEY Release Date: AUG. 26 Grade: B-
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Continuity of the Bro a’ve written admonitions in the past toward certain guys, rained fire and brimstone upon the tools and douches who litter our campus with muscle shirts and fauxhawks. I appealed to their sense of nostalgia, calling on them to hearken to a time when men were men. I dared them to order bourbon and stop pounding Red Bull vodkas. I berated their ridiculous fashion sense. I challenged them to be more masculine. But my pleas have gone unheeded, because our walkways, halls and locker rooms (never libraries) remain studded with what I can only assume is the alien race Bro, sent from the planet Bropiter to destroy our culture and replace it with video games, cheap, cheap beer and VD. Who is to blame for the proliferation of this alien race? As a RWS teacher, I can attest to their continued population growth, perennially populating my 100 and 200 classes. Although elements of the species remain mysterious, it has been discovered they do not reproduce asexually, meaning their survival is contingent on reproduction. Let us now consider why the population is so concentrated on our campus. Some will argue more Bros are created through a relentless media that preys on insecure young males. Some can claim the naivety of youth and peer pressure. “Well, I’m a freshman, and I
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Matt Doran contributor end, an end that cannot be achieved without permission (or Rohypnol). I contend the source of the propagation of Bros is none other than … Hoes. Not you, ladies, not you with your normal length jean shorts, normal amount of makeup and leopard-print-free wardrobe. You are above reproach. Your continual disdain for Bros is worthy of admiration and respect, and I have every intention of one day writing a column singing your praises. But you, Hoes, you are the source of the proliferation of the Bros. Were it not for you, this alien race would not be plaguing our fair campus. Just as Guidos would not flourish in my native New York without the approval and encouragement from Guidettes, the Bro race would go extinct if you Hoes did not condone their behavior. Do you honestly believe they like putting on gallons of hair gel every morning? Do you think they enjoy the terribly vexing decision of what pair of sandals match their knockoff Wayfarers? Do you think they want to be insecure about their physique and forced to spend an inordinate amount of time in the gym? No! They want to skip showering for at least a couple of days, loaf about in their underwear and steadily gain
Not you, ladies, not you with your normal length jean shorts, normal amount of makeup and leopard-print-free wardrobe. You areabove reproach. saw this junior at a party looking like that, so I figured I should, too.” And voilá — a backward trucker hat instantly alights on his cavernous head. It must be noted these influences are all received and then executed with the goal of sex. They want to get laid. And while these outside influences are strong and are not to be disregarded, they are a means to an
weight on a strict diet of Fluffernutters and burritos while playing “Madden” and watching “Old School.” But they don’t do these things because you provide the one thing they cannot provide themselves: You sleep with these jackasses. Your continued copulation guarantees their survival. If you did not grant them access south of the border, or anywhere on the map for that mat-
ter, they would vanish, cease to exist. Perhaps they would be replaced with, oh I don’t know, guys who can spell. But because you continue to tolerate their inane behavior by partying with them and inviting them into your cave of feminine wonder, you ensure their proliferation. You show up to their tawdry theme soirees wearing less clothes than Gandhi, consume one too many of their questionable cocktails and end up sharing a bed with them and their BFF, gonorrhea. And despite that lovely parting gift, you and your ilk arrive at their door the following weekend eager to partake in the absurd and likely vaginally hazardous revelry. What’s worse is the incoming cadre of freshman girls will witness this behavior and think it normal. They will mimic you, just as you mimicked your elders during those first impressionable weeks of school, and lo and behold, by the end of September, there is a freshly minted batch of Hoes appeasing the Bros. It is time to put an end to The Bros. I have implored them to act like real men, but my advice goes unheeded. So I appeal to you, Hoes. I beg of you: Stop being Hoes! And stop sleeping with Bros. If you no longer give away what they perceive to be an unlimited supply of tickets to your lovely lady parts, they will change their behavior. They will certainly not stop trying to see what’s behind the curtain, but if you cut off access, they will try a different approach, one that doesn’t involve neon wifebeaters. They will still throw parties, but if you arrive in something other than a short black skirt and skimpy top, maybe they might talk to you instead of grinding on your thigh and giving you a rash. -Matt Doran is a creative writing graduate student and ardent supporter of strong, independent women. Hoes who seek his counsel on how to become ladies may write him at matthewtdoran@gmail.com. -Listen to or download an audio transcript of this column read by the author at thedailyaztec.com
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HOROSCOPE TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (08/29/11) You get more than you give this year. New opportunities arise for career and for influencing opinion. Choose love, every time. If you lose, use that juice for fantastic art. If you win, savor it. Your work earns attention and respect. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 Make an emotional appeal for something you care about deeply. You gain more than expected. The end of one thing is the beginning of another. Love prevails. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 Advance to the next level. You make it look easy. Take your bearings, and then set an enticing goal. It's an excellent time for romance, and offers pour in. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 A beautiful moment unwraps itself for you today, presenting truth, love and fortune. Later, get moving with lively conversation and physical action. Home nurtures. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - When this job gets completed, the space will be left wide open for creativity. Consider what to paint on this blank canvas. It's easier than you expect. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - A lucky break could come your way today. It's a good time to get the word out. Take charge, and have fun with it. Reconnect with a long-distance friend. Love will find a way.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 It's harvest time: Bring in the crops and set up stores for winter. Take time to notice the landscape. Abundance can be yours. It grows when you act in community. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 Your recent education benefits many. Suggest an innovation, and cheer when it works! Contribute to your family. They need something that only you can give. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 It's time to get the band back together and put your creative juices in the blender of infinite wisdom. Drink it up and top it off with a home-baked cookie. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - You're being called to the bat. Remember that you're part of a team. Take the necessary risks, and add up the home runs. Who's on first base? Keep score. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 6 - You may be feeling especially sensitive to your spirituality today, to that which moves you and makes your clock tick. Indulge that craving. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Find a friend to help you solve a philosophical problem. It's a good time to complete projects, deliver communications and take new territory. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Take advantage of the wonderful conditions for friendship, partnership and even romance. Keep your chin high, but avoid arrogance. Let folks know what you appreciate about them. ©2011, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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