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THURSDAY September 1, 2011 Volume 97, Issue 5

FOOTBALL PREVIEW FALL 2011

Find out what’s in store for the San Diego State football team in 2011 as SDSU is coming off its first winning season since 1998 and first bowl victory in more than 40 years.

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NEWS

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Welcome Week brings students together

ANTONIO ZARAZOGA, PHOTO EDITOR

Student Life and Leadership pushes campus involvement Diana Crofts-Pelayo staff writer The seventh annual Student Organization Expo showcased 78 student organizations on Tuesday. The tabling event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., was designed for students to mingle with members of various San Diego State student organizations.

In addition to tabling, the Expo included the Aztec Bash at State, a free barbecue hosted by Vice President for Student Affairs James Kitchen. The barbecue served hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, chips and

drinks to approximately 1,600 students who showed their RedID cards.

Kitchen said events in the beginning of the school year are a great way for incoming students to socialize.

Last year there were 280 student organizations on campus, including fraternities and sororities.

“It’s good to try to meet somebody new and different than who you are,” Kitchen said. “That is one of the good things about Welcome Week and tabling.”

He also said he appreciated students supporting their organizations at SDSU. “It is beyond words, it’s indescribable, because this is why we do what we do,” he said.

Sara Pianavilla, a senior classics major, said the Expo is a great opportunity for incoming students to get involved on campus. As the current vice president of Umanisti, a club for

“I became involved early because I knew I would become friends with people who had similar interests.”

Sara Pianavilla, vice president of Umanisti classics and humanities majors, she said as a freshman she enjoyed seeing the variety of clubs on campus.

“I became involved early because I knew I would become friends with people who had similar interests,” Pianavilla said.

Joe Peacock, junior political science major and public relations officer for the Pre-Law Society, said

tabling events such as these are a great way to increase participation and membership.

He also said student interest in the Pre-Law Society was impressive, with more than 70 students signing up for more information.

“We are expecting a huge increase in numbers for next week’s meeting just because of this event,” Peacock said.

Kitchen said he encourages students to become involved with SDSU by participating in positive, healthy activities, such as those offered during Welcome Week and Aztec Nights.

The Student Organization Expo is one of the many events to participate in during Welcome Week. Although Welcome Week ends this Saturday, Aztec Nights will continue to entertain students various evenings through Sept. 23.

Tonight there will be a campus carnival on Campanile Walkway from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tomorrow the Aquaplex will host a pool party from noon to 4 p.m, where students can enjoy pizza and music — all free to students with a RedID. The Expo was sponsored by Student Life and Leadership, and Welcome Week is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and co-sponsored by other on-campus organizations.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Private interests define future space travel Stephanie Schauer contributor The great Space Race of the 20th century resulted in the launch of the first satellites into Earth’s orbit, sending astronauts to the moon, launching shuttle flights and creating the International Space Station. Now the race continues, but without NASA’s central figure in the operation of manned voyages into space.

Marc Kaufman of The Washington Post reported NASA’s budget took a $1.8 billion cut in its space operations sector, resulting in the termination of the space shuttle program and curtailing the future of NASA’s manned space program.

Despite this monetary setback, NASA still remains viable with a strategic budget plan and goals for next year.

According to its website, NASA looks to “reach for new heights” and will focus on other projects that will “benefit all humankind.” It has chosen to focus its attention toward further steps in unmanned space exploration, which included the Aug. 5 launch of the Juno Spacecraft, leaving the development of manned spaceflight to private companies.

This shift begs the question: Which company will not only develop a promising method for leisurely space travel, but will also be successful completing the challenge? Several aerospace companies are jumping at this opportunity, but only a select few have made headlines with their advancements in space tourism throughout the past seven years.

In 2004, Mojave Aerospace Ventures funded and launched the first private successful singleperson spacecraft, SpaceShipOne, motivating other companies to partake in this venture. MAV has since partnered with Virgin Galactic, which launched its own spacecraft on Oct. 22 of last year. Astrium, a leading European space company

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Several aerospace companies are jumping at this opportunity, but only a select few have made headlines with their advancements in space tourism throughout the past seven years. and subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, revealed a fullscale model of a space jet in 2007 inspired by MAV’s prototype. However, the company has not made any recent advances because of the $1.34 billion price tag attached to the making of such a prototype.

There are also safety and legal issues that need to be addressed and resolved. Spacebased research and advancements do not come without the potential for dangerous situations. Because space is an unclaimed open market, developers must proceed with caution.

The Secure World Foundation, “promotes cooperative solutions for space sustainability.” SWO stresses the importance of having all space-related inquiries and explorations “rest on sound policies and clearly formulated international agreements” such as the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which not only provides for a peaceful exchange but also provides national security.

Other issues that may arise include customer service conflicts, mechanical problems and potential for aviation failure. According to Michael Mendelson, a space law expert in Washington D.C., this endeavor is risky. He expects a “catastrophic accident” to occur before all flaws are completely worked out.

“When something happens – and unfortunately, tragically something will happen – that’s when the system is going to shake out,” Mendelson said.

Space travel will not be available to the general public for at least a few decades. However, those who find the concept of spaceflight to be exhilarating and are willing to sign a liability waiver better start saving now. The opportunity will cost passengers anywhere from $215,000 to $290,000. In this economy, that may just take a lifetime.

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SPORTS F O R E C A S T I N G T H E M O U N TA I N UNLV at Wisconsin

TCU at Baylor

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M O U N TA I N W E S T S TA N D I N G S Antonio Morales sports editor

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THU Air Force vs. South Dakota Colorado State at New Mexico Boise State at Georgia

Wyoming vs. Weber State San Diego State vs. Cal Poly

S AT Name: Agustin Gonzalez Title: Staff Writer Prediction: Wisconsin, TCU, Air Force, Colorado State, Georgia, Wyoming, SDSU Quotable: “Football’s here? About damn time.”

Name: Ryan Schuler Title: Contributor Prediction: Wisconsin, TCU, Air Force, Colorado State, Boise State, Wyoming, SDSU Quotable: “Ronnie Hillman and Ryan Lindley. Why play the game? Just give us the W.” Name: Antonio Morales Title: Sports Editor Prediction: Wisconsin, TCU, Air Force, Colorado State, Boise State, Wyoming, SDSU Quotable: “Beat Cal Poly, sincerely Fowler Athletics Center.”

With BYU and Utah out of the Mountain West Conference, the league will take on a new look this season. Here’s a peek of the new teams in conference in predicted order of finish (Standings according to the 2011 Mountain West Preseason Media Poll.)

Boise State

Colorado State

TCU

Wyoming

Air Force

UNLV

San Diego State

New Mexico

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WHO: SDSU vs. Cal Poly WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Qualcomm Stadium WHY TO WATCH: The Aztecs will try to open the 2011 season by avenging two losses suffered to the Mustangs in the past five years.

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FO OT B A L L P R E V I E W SDSU is looking to build off of last season’s success

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Ringing in a new Aztec era

Agustin Gonzalez

staff writer Ryan Lindley walks into the press conference in his black Nike undershirt, rockin’ a scruffy beard and a sense of euphoria that only a monumental win can evoke. The quarterback sits down at the middle of the table and looks into the bright lights, video cameras and the expectant faces of the multitude of sports writers facing him. He was feeling high, both figuratively (after his victorious performance on the field) and literally (sitting on the raised platform), until a reporter’s question brought him back down to earth. “Ryan, is there any possibility you’ll enter the NFL Draft?” Lindley rolls his eyes, smiles and destroys all speculation with a shake of his head. “No. There’s no possibility at all. I’m an Aztec. I’m going to finish out and I’m going to graduate next year.” He would SDSU wants to prove last season was not a fluke and later admit that he did think that the program is more than a one-year wonder. about it, but that’s all it was: a File Photo fleeting thought. Lindley would come back for his senLook up that clip on YouTube.

“Ryan is one of the best leadior season and he was looking forSeriously, do it, and witness ers of a football team that I have ward to a big year. ever been around,” the new head Ronnie “Heisman’s” best touchFollowing last season, Lindley coach said. “He is our guy. He down run of the year. Not that any (the bearded one) had a big sets the stage. He is the one who of his total 17 TD runs were any makes them all work when the less impressive, though. On decision to make.

The talented Lindley had coaches aren’t around. He is the every single one of his 1,532 thrown for almost 4,000 yards and one who makes them act right rushing yards (most in the 28 touchdowns and showed off and if he has the kind of year I Mountain West), he evoked memhis rocket arm, big play ability expect him to have, we are going ories of another 5-foot-10-inch Aztec running back who was just and leadership while leading the to have a good football team.” elected into the NFL Hall of Aztecs to the Poinsettia Bowl. He Fame. In fact, the only reason had impressed NFL scouts and It was the start of the fourth “Heisman” wasn’t a consensus his head coach bolted for quarter at Faurot Field in NCAA Freshman All-American is Michigan. He was also losing his Columbia. No. 25 Mizzou was because South Carolina’s Marcus two elite receivers,Vincent Brown leading 20-14, and had the Aztecs and DeMarco Sampson, who left backed up at their own 7-yard Lattimore plies his trade in the for the league. Combine that with line, second-and-9. Hillman lines SEC and is pretty damn good too.

And to think, the university a weak QB draft class (Christian up behind his fullback, one foot almost completely ran him off the Ponder at No. 12 and Blaine inside his own end zone. The Gabbert at 10), and the smart freshman running back had team in 2009 with an entrance decision for Lindley would have already scored on a 75-yard run in exam controversy before he been to cash in his chips and the first half, but this time he was even suited up for his first game. declare for the draft. simply hoping to gain a few yards Boy, they’d be kicking themBut times have changed on and deny the Tigers a safety. selves if they did. How important Montezuma Mesa.

With the success of a 9-4 season and a bowl victory, expectations for the football team this season are the highest they’ve been in recent memory.

And although Lindley is losing his top two targets from last year and the current WR corps are young and unproven, he still has young gun sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman and one of the country’s best set of tight ends returning.

Last year the question was posed: Does Lindley make Brown and Sampson that good, or do Brown and Sampson make Lindley that good? If the answer is closer to the former rather than the latter, then Lindley has a great shot at leading SDSU to another bowl game and being a first-rounder in next year’s NFL Draft. But he’s not looking that far yet — he still has some business to take care of. And if Rocky Long’s vote of confidence is anything to consider, then the expectations for another bowl trip aren’t far-fetched.

forced opponents to respect the running game, opening the field for Lindley.

The best part? “Heisman” will be bigger and badder this season. He added 16 pounds of muscle to better handle the rigors of being a workhorse tailback and is expected to be a threat in the passing game as well. The worst part about Hillman? SDSU fans will get spoiled watching an AllAmerican running back for two or three more years.

It was all too much. The 48,049 screaming fans; the Poinsettia Bowl trophy; the knowledge that this would be the last time he would play under the lights at Qualcomm Stadium, his last game as an Aztec. And that feeling! Like an indescribable weight being lifted off his heart, a warrior’s heart that had battled through a 210 season, three different head coaches in a five-season span and been a part of a 41year bowl victory drought.

Brandon Sullivan took off his helmet and began to cry, his tears splashing down onto the same field where minutes before he and his team had become champi— Ryan Lindley, ons. Lindley, who had quarterback been his quarterback for three years, had thrown for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Hillman, the was Hillman to SDSU last year?

Well, he took a rushing game that rookie he had taken under his was dead last in the MWC and wing and blocked for all season, fourth worst in the entire country rushed for 228 yards and three and added some punch to it. scores. His defense had comVastly underrated by recruiters pletely shut down Navy’s triple coming out of high school, option. He was damn proud of “Heisman” now finds himself on them, damn proud to be an the preseason watch lists for the Aztec.

“It’s a family right here,” the Walter Camp Award (college player of the year), Doak Walker senior fullback said. “It’s a bunch Award (top running back) and of brothers out here, and I’m real Maxwell Award (college player proud to be a part of this team.” of the year).

But his value stretches beyond The last time we saw SDSU in the running game. Hillman took a action, the team won its first bowl one-dimensional SDSU offense, game since 1969. It had finished which had one of the most prolif- with its best record in years, and ic air attacks in the country, and it was a great time to be an Aztec.

“... we gained a lot of experience last year. We learned some things about ourselves, about this team, and I think individually too, that is going to help us.”

Lindley hikes the ball, turns to his left and hands it off to a streaking Hillman, who darts to a hole in the middle of the line of scrimmage.

As the hole collapses around him, the freshman bounces off one tackle and spins off another.

Seemingly wrapped up, lineman Trask Iosefa grabs the freshman and twists him out of it. Seeing only green ahead of him, Hillman rumbles 93 yards for the score and a one-point lead over shellshocked Mizzou. Hillman would rush for 228 yards in his breakout party against a power-conference team. Ladies and gentleman, I present to you SDSU’s next superstar running back: Ronnie “Heisman.”

All of a sudden, the head coach responsible for the football program’s transformation left for his so-called dream job at Michigan.

Playmaking receivers Brown and Sampson took their talents to the NFL, and the two guys slated to replace them — Dominique Sandifer and Jay Waddell — suffered season-ending injuries in training camp. The team’s most experienced wideout is currently a walk-on sophomore with four career catches. SDSU’s receivers, its biggest exclamation point last season, are now a glaring question mark. The Aztecs also have a new head coach (Long) and offensive coordinator (Ludwig).

Throw in a treacherous out-ofconference schedule, with Cal Poly (remember that heartbreaking loss in San Diego two years ago?); Army (a bowl team); Washington State (from the Pac12) and Michigan (need I say more?), and it will be that much harder for the Aztecs to replicate the success of last year.

But as SDSU develops from an up-and-comer to the national contender it is aiming to be, the team will have to take those challenges head-on to show that it can win against tougher competition.With success comes higher expectations, and a new era of football has dawned on Montezuma Mesa, led by a fourth-year starter at quarterback hoping to cement his Aztec legacy, and a sophomore running back who is just getting started.

Expectations to make it to another bowl game? No sweat. Pressure to perform against stronger opponents? Not a problem.

“We had expectations last year too, but at the same time, at the end of the season, we played some tough teams and we already made our mark,” Lindley said. “I think we gained a lot of great experience last year. We learned some things about ourselves, about this team, and I think individually too, that is going to help us.”

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SDSU: position-by-position Antonio Morales

This position has the most inexperienced group on the team and the biggest question mark as the season is about to begin. The Aztecs lost both Vincent Brown and DeMarco Sampson to the NFL, and now have a bunch of new faces at the receiver spot. After being a defensive back as recently as the spring, sophomore Colin Lockett will be one of the starters at wideout. Joining Lockett at the other receiver spot will be sophomore Dylan Denso. Denso is the only SDSU receiver who has caught a ball in his career as he had four grabs last year. Redshirt freshman Ezell Ruffin will also see some playing time this season. The pressure will be on the receivers to make defenses respect the passing game and keep teams from putting eight men in the box.

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LINEBACKERS

SDSU has a strong linebacking core this year and it’s led by senior standout Miles Burris. Burris is next in the line of great Aztec linebackers, as he led the MWC in sacks (9.5) and tackles for loss (20) last year. Playing middle linebacker will be redshirt freshman Jake Fely.

Junior Rob Andrews should also get some playing time with Fely. The other outside linebacker will be senior Logan Ketchum, who was fourth on the team in tackles last year. The linebackers have more veteran players than any other portion of the defense.

TIGHT END The Aztecs have four quality tight ends on the depth chart, making it the deepest and most talented position on the team this season. Sophomore Gavin Escobar led all tight ends last season with 29 catches for 323 yards. Those numbers should be higher in his second year. Alston Umolo, a senior who was a preseason All-Mountain West pick last season before an injury cut his year short, is back in action.

Junior D.J. Shields and sophomore Bryce Quigley round out the best tight end group in the MWC. The tight ends will be a major part of the offense as the receivers will be breaking in early this the season.

The SDSU rushing attack made a gigantic leap last year. After the running game finished 2009 ranked 116th in the nation, the Aztecs doubled their rushing output and finished last year ranked 46th in rushing averaging 161.3 yards per game. Coming back is sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman, who was a First-Team AllMountain West selection last season.

Hillman ran for 1,532 yards and scored 17 touchdowns last season. Look for junior Walter Kazee and freshman Adam Muema to contribute to the running game as well.

Sophomore Chad Young will be leading the way for the running backs, as he replaces Brandon Sullivan as fullback.

RUNNING BACK

QUARTERBACK

DEFENSIVE LINE The defensive line lacks experience this year, and a number of young players will have to step up. Senior defensive tackle Jerome Long, who piled up 30 tackles and 6 tackles for loss last season, will take on the leadership role for the defensive line as he is the unit’s lone returning starter. Sophomore Jordan Thomas is starting at defensive end in place of senior Larry Gibbs who is still recovering from a foot injury. Slated to start at the other defensive end spot is senior J.J. Autele.

Expect both freshmen Sam Meredith and Jon Sanchez to see a lot of time in the rotation as well.

The San Diego State football team is welcoming back four-year starter Ryan Lindley, who is looking to make his last year on Montezuma Mesa a memorable one. As the leader of the offense, Lindley enjoyed his best season last year when he threw for 3,830 yards and 28 touchdowns. He will be working with his third offensive coordinator in four years, as Andy Ludwig, former Cal offensive coordinator, is now the new play-caller for the Aztec offense.

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Four of the five starters are back from a group that paved holes for Hillman and kept Lindley clean last year. The lone new starter on the line this year will be senior left guard Emilio Rivera. Protecting Lindley’s blind side at left tackle will be his high school teammate senior Tommie Draheim. Senior Kurtis Gunther will resume his role at right tackle. The right guard spot will be filled by junior Nick Embernate, while junior Alec Johnson will move to center this year after occupying the left guard spot last season.

There will be plenty of new faces in the secondary this year. One of the players SDSU fans will be familiar with is Leon McFadden, who is the star of the secondary. McFadden was First-Team AllMountain West Conference last season as a sophomore and his junior year should be even better. At the other corner will be senior Larry Parker, who should also be handling punt return duties this year as well.

The two safeties will be sophomores Nat Berhe and Gave Lemon but senior Brandon Davis will be in the rotation. The “Aztec” position will be filled by junior Khalid Stevens. Parker, Andrews, Berhe and Stevens are all first-year starters but are all talented enough to fit well in their new roles.

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Ronnie Hillman: running with expectations Antonio Morales

sports editor One year ago, the San Diego State football team was looking for somebody — anybody to inject some life into a putrid running game, which ranked 116th in the nation in 2009.

Fast-forward to now and SDSU has its man; sophomore Ronnie Hillman burst onto the scene while displaying an arsenal of cuts and jukes that put the Aztec nation on notice.

As a freshman, Hillman grabbed everyone’s attention by running for 1,532 yards and 17 touchdowns.

This was a performance that led Hillman to be named the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year and helped him earn first-team All-MWC honors along with a first-team freshmen All-American selection.

A four-touchdown, 228 yardoutburst in last years Poinsettia Bowl left Aztec fans salivating for what’s to come from Hillman this fall.

One question many people are asking is, how can Hillman improve on one of the greatest rushing seasons in SDSU history?

The sophomore knows he has room to improve and grow as a better all-around player.

“I really need to work on my pass blocking and be able to protect Ryan (Lindley) a little better so he’ll feel more comfortable with me in the backfield on third down,” Hillman said.“I want to be able to hit the holes faster and harder.”

Despite dominating defenses on the ground last season,

he’s a team player and he’s got a lot of talent.”

After toting the rock 262 times last season, Hillman should bear the same workload — if not more — this year because of the inexperience of the receivers.

To prepare for the heavy amount of carries and hits expected to be coming his way this season, Hillman has bulked up this offseason.

After playing at 175 pounds last season, Hillman now weighs 190 pounds. Putting on weight should help the running back endure the wear and tear he will receive from week to week.

“The biggest difference (from freshman to sophomore year) is the size and explosiveness,” Hillman said. “The coaches wanted me to put on the weight to be able to take more hits and be more durable.”

After an impressive freshman season as an Aztec, His teammates Ronnie Hillman is searching for ways to be better. have also noticed File Photo Hillman has added to his body frame this season.

Lindley is excited to see how “His offense helps me alone; Hillman’s added weight will help tional ways to get Hillman the ball he’s a smart guy,” Hillman said. in space. affect his performance.

“Ronnie has a lot of skills,” “He knows what he’s doing. He “It’s going to be exciting,” Ludwig said. “We have to find a has two running backs in the NFL Lindley said. “He’s put on some way to use them all and get him right now, not counting the ones good weight. He’s going to be he had before. If you follow him the ball any way we can.” bigger and a little stronger. That Ludwig is no stranger to tal- I’m pretty sure he’ll lead you to should help him a ton.” ented running backs. As the the promise land.”

Although he has shaped himWhen asked to compare offensive coordinator at Cal the self up to be more durable this last two seasons, Ludwig has Hillman to the past running season, defenses are still going to overseen an offense with a cou- backs of his coaching career, key in on Hillman. ple of running backs who have Ludwig wasn’t shy about throwIt will be up to the passing been selected in the last two ing heavy praise on the sophogame led by Lindley to take presmore’s shoulders.

NFL Drafts.

“He’s right up there with the sure off Hillman, as they are likely One of those selections is Jahvid Best, who was chosen in best of them,” Ludwig said. “He’s to see a lot of schemes that feathe first round of the 2010 Draft a hardworking guy, he’s dedicat- ture eight men in the box. by the Detroit Lions, and the ed to getting better every day, “There are going to be teams Hillman only tallied nine receptions.

Expect that to change this season as the Aztecs are breaking in a new crop of wide receivers.

New offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig is also figuring out addi-

other is Shane Vereen, who was taken in the second round of the draft this past April by the New England Patriots.

Hillman believes he is in good hands with Ludwig as the new caretaker of the offense.

that want to load up the box,” Lindley said.“We’re going to be able to spread the field on them, and get them off his back a little bit.”

Attention isn’t new to Hillman; he’s grabbed it from both fans and opposing defenses. Despite all the success and accolades, he has managed to stay humble.

He has the game and numbers worthy of a Heisman Trophy but if you ask him about the Hillman for Heisman buzz, he’ll quickly push that aside to talk of team aspirations.

“If we’re 9-4, I’m not getting it,” Hillman said. “If we’re undefeated it comes with it. The more you win the more accolades you get. I just want to win.”

Hillman often enlists the help of past SDSU running backs who share the same experiences he has had.

His relationship with former Aztec great Marshall Faulk has been publicized in the media, but there is another former SDSU back that is a mentor to Hillman.

“Lynell Hamilton,” Hillman said.“He’s been here at practice a couple of times. He’ll text me every now and then; Lynell is a good guy. He made it (to the NFL), so you have to listen to those guys that made it.”

Make no mistake, even though Hillman and the Aztecs have tasted success, their expectations haven’t changed.

“I want to help the team win and help the offense be the best that it can,” Hillman said.

“We’re not coming here to race for second or third place. We want to compete for first place every time.”

2011 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 9/3/11 vs. Cal Poly 7 p.m.

10/8/11 vs. TCU 7:30 p.m.

11/12/11 at Colorado State 3 p.m.

9/10/11 at Army 9 a.m.

10/13/11 at Air Force 5 p.m.

11/19/11 vs. Boise State 5 p.m.

9/17/11 vs. Washington State 3:30 p.m.

10/29/11 vs. Wyoming 7 p.m.

11/26/11 at UNLV 7 p.m.

9/24/11 at Michigan TBA

11/5/11 vs. New Mexico 5 p.m.

12/3/11 vs. Fresno State 5 p.m.

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Chili Peppers’ sound evolves through roots Member shuffle forces the band to diversify and grow Connor Cox contributor It has been more than five years since the Red Hot Chili Peppers released its last album, so expectations are high for its forthcoming 10th studio album, “I’m With You.” Written and recorded throughout the last two years, the album is the Chili

Peppers’ first in 15 years without long-time guitarist John Frusciante.

Replacing Frusciante is ex-Warpaint drummer and long-time friend of the band, Josh Klinghoffer.

In an interview with Guitar World, bassist Flea described Klinghoffer as a “subtle, sublime and poetic musician,” rather than a guitar-hero virtuoso like Frusciante, his predecessor.

With or without Frusciante, fans still have a lot to look forward to in the new record. Klinghoffer’s guitar playing manages to preserve the classic Chili Peppers sound through vibrant funk riffs and melodic falsettos, while simultaneously exploring new ground.

“Monarchy of Roses” opens the album with feedback-filled guitars, distorted vocals and a militant beat, eventually evolving into a fun-loving and melodic sound that defines the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

While major guitar leads seem to dominate most of their discography, that isn’t the case for “I’m With You.” It’s a very diverse album that revisits the band’s older sounds with retro and funk influences. Songs such as “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” “Factory of Faith,” and “Annie Wants a Baby” derive from the bass line and are greeted by a shy

and melodic guitar riff. Other songs such as “Police Station” and “Did I Let You Know” sound like something listeners would enjoy during a sunny day at the beach. “Look Around” and “Goodbye Hooray” have an upbeat and charismatic sound, which singer Anthony Kiedis presents with his unusual and cleverly humorous lyrics.

“I’m With You” will be a pleasant surprise for every fan. It isn’t as melodic as “By the Way” or as sophisticated as “Stadium Arcadium,” but it is definitely worth a listen. The album went on sale in CD, vinyl and digital download on Monday.

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Affordable high fashion prices still steep Designers attempt to cater to budgeting consumers this fall Morgan Denno staff writer The United States’ shaky economy has left college students in a tough position. The precarious economic condition has reduced paychecks and made jobs a scarcity, leaving scholars as the butt of a not-sofunny joke.

With a miniscule amount of spending money, it’s difficult to find fashionable, quality-made clothing that is inexpensive. Designers, however, have made a dramatic change to adjust to the current economy by creating more affordable product lines.

Rather than focusing on runway and red carpet-ready couture, the fashion industry has begun to create clothing for average-income shoppers. Beginning with Target’s collaboration with Isaac Mizrahi in 2002, the superstore chain has become a figurative mecca of “luxury to low cost” lines. The Olsen twins designed a clothing line for J.C. Penney Co., with items priced in stark contrast to the sisters’ other high-end fashion line, Elizabeth and James. Singer Miley Cyrus has teamed with designer Max Azria to create an affordable preteen fashion line for Walmart. Kohl’s works with famous designer Vera Wang to create affordable clothing and acces-

sories that are easily available to women across the country. Even the international store H&M has produced a few collaborations with high-end fashion designers , such as Lanvin and Jimmy Choo.

Fall seems to have spurred an influx of even more affordable fashion lines. Last month, Sears welcomed the sassy Kardashian sisters with a line full of sequined blazers and jumpsuits. Jennifer Lopez graduated from velour sweatsuits and Timberland booties to create a more classic and urban line of clothing,

accessories and decor with Kohl’s, out next Wednesday. The beloved Italian brand Missoni is bringing its famous zigzag pattern to Target on Sept. 13 for an anticipated launch of more than 400 products, from baby clothes to bikes. Brian Atwood, praised by celebrities for his expensive sky-high heels, launched his more affordable “B

by Brian Atwood” shoe line last month.

Even Karl Lagerfeld, the head of Chanel, is launching a line of affordable women’s fashion at Macy’s this month.

Considering shrinking paychecks, the question arises: Are these truly

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“affordable” clothing lines? The Kardashians have created clothes that run almost exclusively for $99, a steep price for polyester and pleather. Lopez seems to have followed suit by pricing some of her items at more than $100. Though the Missoni line incorporates many facets of everyday life, some items are pricier, such as the $400 bikes and $50 thin cardigan sweaters.

Brian Atwood’s “affordable” shoes are priced from around $200 to $600.

Finally, though the Lagerfeld line is made from high-quality fabrics, the

prices can reach into the hundreds.

Should consumers be forced to spend so much money on quality clothes, and are these prices really considered affordable? Rather than accept ill-fitting and poorly manufactured clothing as the norm, shoppers should expect a higher standard without having to shell out hundreds of dollars.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (9/1/11) Allow your creativity to flavor even mundane tasks ... you might as well have fun. Work may include writing and travel. It could interfere with a date, though, so tear yourself away when the time comes, even if it's good money. Get your body moving tonight and celebrate!

his column is for anyone who has ever had their heart ripped out of their body, not just by tribal leader Mola Ram in an elaborate ritual, but by the person they love. If you don’t fall into this category, you are A. a pedophile; B. a priest; C. A and B; D. a vacuous beach bunny whose only real relationship is with a tanning-lotion bottle.

We have all suffered in life. I have known some awful feelings in my day.

I’ve had mono. I’ve had a heatstroke.

I’ve lived in Baltimore. I’ve been rejected by countless publications. I’ve lost two state rowing championships on technicalities. I’ve had to go to summer school my senior year of high school. My mother has been treated for cancer (and recently myself — gotta love melanoma). But nothing, positively nothing, feels worse than being told your significant other no longer loves you.

It is the most crushing blow a person can take. Tell me I’m a bad writer (OK, that’s a lie). Tell me I dance worse than a blind paraplegic. Tell me I smell like Bigfoot’s member. Tell me my mother was a hamster and my father smelled of elderberries. Just don’t tell me, out of the blue, that you no longer love me.

This is the person who, up until that very moment, said I was the most important thing in her life, that I made every day brighter, that I made the stars shine at night, who put up with my bad days and came back for seconds. I’m not talking about some halfassed relationship where we were sort of together, maybe had a comare, saw each other when it suited us. I’m talking about first thing you think about

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Matt Doran senior staff writer when you wake up, last thing you think about before falling asleep, headover-heels, fate, destiny, Simba and Nala, Edward and Bella love. That shiz was fo’ reals.

And then it’s done. Our friends comfort us, tell us it’s going to be OK, there are plenty of fish in the sea. This girl cut open my chest, took a dinosaur dump on my heart and sewed me back up, and you’re telling me to get back out there and enjoy being single again? This just in: Being single sucks!

Hard. I don’t want anyone else; I want her. But I have my pride, so there will be no desperate pleas.

So, how do we brokenhearted cope and attempt to move on? Party

immediately set to work on my Costco-sized bottle of Pearl Vodka. I sat hunched in a corner in my undies sobbing and taking long draws of that clear nectar. I woke up hours later on the floor with a mysterious sizeable cut on my nose. I spent the next few days not eating much other than airplane nuts I found in my suitcase while rummaging around for things of hers to burn.

This behavior is surely similar if not identical to what many of you fellow broken hearts have gone through. And while it may feel good at the time, we all know it’s a myopic catharsis. That audacious beast is still out there, carrying on as if the last months didn’t mean anything, probably dating somebody new and better looking and smarter and funnier. And we wish that person has herpes and gets audited.

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 Today is great for preparations in private, especially regarding financial plans.

Consider an investment in your education, and work out the details. This pays off.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 Investigate multiple sources of income, as you keep all balls in motion. You're a master juggler, and your audience is growing. Work with partners for greater benefit.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 Distant connections expand your boundaries, providing a fresh point of view.

It's time to prepare to harvest those seeds you planted earlier this year.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Do inventory and pay bills today ... it's good to take stock. Invent an inspiring goal, and speculate on ways to achieve it.

Reward yourself by relaxing into a romantic afternoon.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Have fun without spending money. There's plenty you can do close to home for the next three days, surrounded by family.

Send postcards to friends. Remember those?

BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 The channels are open and ready to flow the way you like them to, you just need to make the call. Define your terms and stand by what you believe in. You'll feel much better when it's done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 You have plenty of great ideas to make money. Share your dreams. Make sure you find the right partners, and you can easily accomplish mutual goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 Your vitality is contagious and attractive, and others are paying attention. You've got the connections and a strong focus on what you want. Bring home what you need.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Others appreciate who you are (even if you don't). Pay attention to a welldeserved acknowledgment. Record it if you can, and play it back in moments of doubt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Avoid distractions that keep you from reaching the finish line. Ignore pessimists. Surround yourself with the people who love and support you. Be considerate and persistent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Your career is on the rise. Get after your growth, but only after considering the risks. A future of satisfying work is worth more than a temporary cash flow constraint.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Expand your territory in the direction of least resistance. Do the work, with loving support. Follow a dream to success. Take notes for future reference. ©2011, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

The last time this happened I cranked gangster rap on my iPod ...

Me and Biggie grew quite close, and as he so wisely pointed out, “Things done changed.” like Caligula? Buy stock in Ben & Jerry’s? The last time this happened I cranked the gangster rap mix on my iPod and ran ‘til my toes bled — literally. Me and Biggie grew quite close, and as he so wisely pointed out, “Things done changed.” It worked out well for my VO2 Max, but my heart was still tormented.

This time I tried a different approach. I raced my Volvo home and

It’s not done yet!

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-Matt Doran is a creative writing graduate student and hopeless. Email him at matthewtdoran@gmail.com to commiserate.

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