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Provost Enwemeka addresses student body and faculty

B.A. degrees shouldn’t be offered at community colleges

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defense that put eight first-time starters on the field.

NAU’s top two running backs, junior Casey Jahn and freshman Corbin Jountti, combined for 112 yards and a touchdown, with 73 yards coming in the second half.

Sophomore wide receiver Lloyd Mills and sophomore linebacker Calvin Munson made SDSU’s plays of the game.

Mills weaved his way through NAU’s special teams unit to return a punt 67 yards for SDSU’s final touchdown.

Munson evoked the Q’s loudest cheers when he intercepted NAU junior quarterback Kyren Poe’s pass in the third quarter. Munson returned his interception 64 yards down the sideline to NAU’s 1-yard line, dragging the Lumberjacks with him for the last 10 yards.

After the game Munson described how hard he tried to reach the pylons in those last 10 yards.

“I really just wanted to punch it in,” he said with a laugh. “I miss the offensive days back in peewee football. I was just trying to get it in and I reached for it, but it was a great experience.”

Junior running back Chase Price also asserted his No. 2 running back role, gaining 45 yards and scoring a touchdown on 11 carries.

SDSU’s top two wide receivers—senior Ezell Ruffin and redshirt-sophomore Eric Judge—also played well. Ruffin caught four passes for 53 yards and Judge snagged five for 51 yards.

SDSU is on the road next Saturday as they travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina next week to play Associated Press No. 23 University of North Carolina.

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The San Diego State Aztecs (1-0, 0-0 Mountain West) opened their 2014 campaign with a comfortable 38-7 win against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0-1, 0-0 MEN’S Big Sky) on FOOTBALL Saturday at SDSU NAU Qualcomm Stadium.

Head coach Rocky Long and company were happy after the game about their win, but Long pointed out that his team can improve a lot—especially on defense.

“We missed a ton of tackles,” Long said.

“We were reaching instead of running through people. I mean, I thought it was okay. It was okay for the first time, but we’ve got to get a whole lot better quick.”

Sophomore running back Donnel Pumphrey led the Aztec offense in his first game as SDSU’s featured back. He logged 111 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, and also made an athletic 31yard catch-and-run. His most impressive carry came in the second quarter when he beat his man to the edge and ran 33 yards down the sideline.

After the game, Pumphrey credited his teammates for his performance.

“I think I played alright,” he said. “The offensive line, they blocked pretty well, and the fullbacks, they also opened up holes.”

Four plays after Pumphrey’s big gain, the 30,761 fans in attendance saw what

they hadn’t since Sept. 28, 2013; an SDSU field goal. In his first career NCAA start, junior transfer Donny Hageman knocked a 48-yard field goal attempt straight through the uprights, putting the Aztecs ahead 17-0 at the beginning of the second quarter.

Hageman told reporters that he knew of the team’s previous kicking woes, but that they had no impact on his performance.

“I was definitely aware of [SDSU’s kicking struggles],” he said. “Going out to kick, I wasn’t nervous at all. I went out and took my approach like always.”

Following Hageman’s kick, SDSU and NAU traded unsuccessful possessions ­(including Hageman’s unsuccessful 46yard field goal attempt), and the Aztecs began their final possession of the half with 1:42 remaining in the second quarter. _Kaehler then pursued to complete five consecutive passes for 75 yards, ending with a 2-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end Robert Craighead. The Aztecs led 24-0 at the half.

Kaehler finished the game 18-29 for 205 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He showed flashes of his senior-year potential, but also showed a healthy share of offseason rust— especially with accuracy.

“I thought [my performance] was subpar,” Kaehler said at the post-game press conference. “You know, the guys around me did a lot of great things, so it may not have seemed that way, but I didn’t play well enough that I needed to.” _SDSU only outscored NAU 14-7 in the second half as the Lumberjack running backs began finding holes in an SDSU

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SEPT. 2 - 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#PROVOST

Event welcomes new provost Enwemeka adovates mentorship during his speech at an all-campus welcoming event.

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Provost Chukuka Enwemeka and President Elliot Hirshman smile after giving brief remarks at the event.

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Provost and Senior Vice President Chukuka S. Enwemeka was welcomed at an all-campus reception Friday and gave a brief speech in which he advocated student mentorship.

Standing in front of faculty, staff and students at the Lee Frank Goldberg Courtyard in the Conrad Prebys Student Union, Enwemeka spoke of San Diego State’s recent accomplishments, such as the top 18 entrepreneurial university rank and the discovery at SDSU of a gut virus affecting more than half the world population.

“Obviously there’s so many things we are doing right,” Enwemeka said of the university’s feats.

He also mentioned that more than 2,000 students engage in study abroad and exchange programs yearly, and he said SDSU’s goal is to increase the number to 3,000.

Enwemeka ended his speech by urging faculty and staff to become mentors to a few students and spend 30 minutes with them two or three times throughout the semester.

He said student mentorship could potentially raise SDSU’s student success rate.

“Think about that: two or three students per employee,” he said. “That would be about 2,000 students we’re going to be able to reach out to and adopt and ship out to the finish line. And I can tell you, it’s one of the most satisfying things you can actually get from being a member of this great institution.”

Afterward, Enwemeka told The Daily Aztec he hoped this idea of mentorship was the biggest takeaway from his speech. “[Students] will feel so welcome here and they’ll know that somebody is there for them,” Enwemeka said. “That idea is something that I hope people take away from here and that they embrace it and pursue it.”

Vice President for Student Affairs Eric Rivera said Enwemeka seems to be thoughtful and bright, and that the last

statements he made in his speech show he is caring.

“That suggestion he just gave about every employee mentoring two students—it’s a very practical way to reach out to a student,” Rivera said.

“That’s coming from a good place.”

Dean of SDSU’s College of Engineering Monte Mehrabadi said he is excited that the provost shares the same vision as other administrators.

“I’m also new just like him,” Mehrabadi said. “It was very important for me that the provost also embraces all of the priorities that the president has—and of course, the deans have—and fortunately that seems to be the case.”

Enwemeka said he has spent most of his time so far getting acclimated to

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I’VE BEEN GOING AROUND, GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMPUS, VISITING DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS.” - Chukuka Enwemeka

SDSU. “I’ve been going around, getting to know the campus, visiting different departments, colleges and schools, and introducing myself—learning what they do and how I can be a part,” he said.

Aside from Friday’s welcoming event, Enwemeka has felt welcomed overall.

“Even the student leaders took time to welcome me by taking me out to lunch,” he said, referring to the Associated Students representatives.

Enwemeka transitions to SDSU from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he served as a distinguished professor and dean of the College of Health and Sciences. He has been at SDSU since July 1.

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SEPT. 2 - 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#CONCUSSIONS

SDSU device identifies concussions STEPHANIE SACCENTE STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ According to the Center for Disease Control approximately 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions occur in sports and recreational activities annually. With the goal to make concussion testing more accurate than subjective tests and more affordable for school and athletic teams, a group of biomechanics researchers at San Diego State has developed BTrackS, a device that measures an athlete’s balance to help determine whether he or she has suffered a concussion.

Manufactured by Balance Tracking Systems, BTrackS is a portable medical device that measures postural sway.

Injured athletes stand on the board with their eyes closed while the device provides objective data related to the athlete’s balance. Athletic trainers can then compare the data with previously recorded data that was gathered when the athlete was healthy.

While similar balance testing devices used by leading hospitals and medical centers cost thousands of dollars, BTrackS costs about $800.

“We think we have the best way of doing concussion testing and now it’s affordable for people,” assistant professor of exercise and nutritional science and founder of Balance Tracking Systems Daniel Goble said.

With the help of SDSU’s Zahn Innovation Center, an incubator that supports SDSU innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs as they transform their ideas into products and companies, Goble worked with business and engineering expertise to develop BTrackS and turn his

idea into the national business it is today.

Currently BTrackS is used at 10 colleges and high schools in San Diego as well as in other states including Wisconsin, Virginia and Arkansas. By the end of the semester, Goble hopes to triple the number of schools and teams that use BTrackS. Cathy Pucher, executive director of the Zahn Innovation Center, said BTrackS was one of the first businesses to come out of the center. All students, faculty and staff must apply to work with the incubator and Pucher said Goble’s idea of affordability stood out in reviewing his application.

“We all know concussions are becoming a major problem and people are limited by the cost of the equipment today,” Pucher said. “[Goble] is removing that cost barrier and making the equipment more accessible to more people.”

Although BTrackS is currently on the market, the Balance Tracking Systems team is constantly making improvements.

Brian Gehriny, the engineer for BTrackS and a graduate of the electrical engineering master’s program at SDSU, is responsible for building the device and designed the original series of prototypes and the unit that is in production today.

“We’re always doing updates,” Gehriny said. “We find what is going to fail, make it stronger and replace it with something else.”

Although, the present focus of BTrackS is to use it to test athlete concussions, Goble believes it can also be used for other reasons, such as tracking early symptoms of Huntington’s disease and working with patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

“Testing balance is great because anything that goes wrong with the brain will typically manifest itself as increased body sway,” Goble said.

Developed at the Zahn Innovation Center, BTrackS allows athletic trainers to detect concusions.

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#JAMESFOLEY

SDSU professors remember James Foley MICHELLE MONROY SENIOR STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ The tragic end to James Foley’s life left not only an impression on the nation but the San Diego State community as well.

Foley, a freelance journalist, was beheaded by the Islamic State extremist group last month, two years after speaking at SDSU. In spring of 2011, Foley was reporting in Libya for the GlobalPost when he was kidnapped by the Gadhafi regime. After six weeks of captivity, he was released.

Foley talked at SDSU in February of

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WHILE HIS DEATH WAS TRAGIC, WE NEED TO REMEMBER WHAT HE STOOD FOR.”

- Mounah Abdel Samad

2012 about the role of media in the war and his experience in Libya as a captive and journalist.

He also discussed the role social media played in the Libyan revolt and the dangers of being an international journalist.

“It was captivating and extremely intriguing and almost suspenseful because it was a personal experience of a person going through an ordeal,” Director of Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies Hisham Foad said.

Jonathan Graubart, director of the International Security and Conflict Resolution Program at SDSU, was also at the talk Foley gave in 2012 and had mixed feelings about Foley’s lecture.

“I remember being struck when Foley was here.” Graubart said. “Lots of students admired him and I did see those admirable parts to him, but the professor in me was concerned that there has to be something more than wanting an adventure.”

Graubart said there is a place for the independent journalism that Foley represented but it should be taken with caution and extensive knowledge.

“James Foley’s death both gives us some sense that we want to seriously protect investigative journalists whatever their views, and it discourages a certain type of attitude of journalists who just want to learn more and go there,” Graubart said.

Mounah Abdel Samad, assistant professor of public administration and director of the Institute of Public and Urban Affairs, brought Foley to SDSU with the help of the CIAS as part of their lecture series called “Understanding the Arab Spring.”

“A combination of his expertise in the field, the experience he went through with Gaddafi and his kidnapping all made it very interesting for him to tell us

Assistant professor Mounah Abdel Samad led a series that brought James Foley to SDSU. MICHELLE MONROY, STAFF WRITER

what he had faced,” Samad said.

Samad and Foley worked together in Iraq for a couple of months for a U.S. government program that provided assistance to essential Iraqi ministries and offices helping the Iraqi people.

“He was a very honorable, respectable and friendly person who basically believed in the idea that his journalism covered important events that would move democracy forward,” Samad said.

Samad first saw the news of Foley’s

death via Twitter and was in denial, but after watching the news coverage of the event he determined the authenticity of the video.

“It’s a big loss that James had to leave us in this way,” Samad said. “While his death was tragic we need to remember what he stood for. It’s important for us to not get stuck by one savage act and generalize it to a whole region; rather it’s just one act. While it’s savage, a lot of people are against it.”

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SEPT. 2 - 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: ELPIN KESHISHZADEH • OPINION@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#MAKEUPCONTROVERSY

It’s your makeup, your choice EMMILLY NGUYEN CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________________

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hile some people wear makeup to create an illusion of perfection and others to impress suitors, some wear it as a form of enjoyment or expression. Whatever the purpose—if it makes you happy, why the hell not?

Women get a lot of criticism for wearing makeup. If they wear too much, they are called cake-face, but if they don’t wear any all, they either look tired or sick.

Society expects women to be flawless; women are expected to be well-dressed and well-mannered, all while having the perfect au naturale beauty. We live in an oxymoronic society where many women try to achieve the no-makeup-makeup look.

Some critics would say women wear makeup solely to impress men. I must have missed the memo about our entire existence being dedicated to impressing men. But that criticism also holds some truth. Women and men can wear makeup to impress suitor, but so what?

It’s one thing for men to criticize women for what they do or wear. But women who criticize other women are even worse. Women who choose not to wear makeup have the right not to and shouldn’t receive any shame or ridicule.

However, many women who don’t wear makeup hold such hostility towards women who do.

It’s great if an individual feels beautiful in his or her own skin. But if he or she prefers a little enhancement through makeup, who cares?

Reversely, women who enjoy wearing makeup do not care if someone does or doesn’t. These same women generally support and teach their talents, rather than criticize.

Contextually, makeup has been around

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for thousands of years holding many cosmetic, symbolic or traditional values.

Long before 4,000 B.C., Egyptians used substances found in nature as makeup.

It was widely popular among both men and women. Their makeup was worn to distinguish social status, part of rituals and even used to protect the skin from harsh conditions of the desert.

The Greeks and Chinese used chalk and rice, respectively, to whiten their complexion. Roman men died their hair blond while Roman women used sheep’s fat and blood as nail polish.

Fast-forward a couple hundred years, Elizabeth of England, Queen Elizabeth I, the aristocracy and both sexes of the colonial era all used white lead paint to lighten their complexion. It wasn’t until present day when makeup was feminized and unjustly judged.

Makeup is whatever you make of it.

Makeup is an art form. Many people do not see it as such, but it does take a long time to master and everyone has

their own style. Makeup artists and the everyday consumer might agree makeup is not only fun but it also takes time, patience and even training to master.

Many people would be surprised at how great makeup is. All of the so called manly or cool movies that involve aliens, mystical creatures, etc. all use specialeffects makeup. If not for the men and women in the special-effects makeup industry, movies and television shows wouldn’t be as great as they are today.

If you hate on makeup and people who wear it, you’re hating on all those movies too.

So if makeup is something you are passionate about, go for it. Most importantly, makeup shouldn’t pigeonhole your gender identity or sexual preference.

I’ve always said lipstick is just like war paint. If I want to cake my face with makeup, I will do so. Makeup is not defining, but liberating. Society needs to liberate makeup in return.

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#SOPHOMOREPROBS

Sophomores leave safety net SABRINA SHAHAWI STAFF WRITER ___________________________________

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s I dreamed about going back to San Diego State this summer for my sophomore year, all I could think about was how much freedom I would have compared to freshman year.

Sophomores are no longer looked at as the babies on campus and finally begin to blend in with all the other students.

SDSU becomes a whole new world packed with new experiences and a lot more responsibility.

Being a sophomore comes with a great deal of advantages, but some disadvantages as well. Registration is definitely one of them. Sophomores have the latest registration period, which gives all other students earlier priority. A lot of my sophomore friends have said having late registration has impacted their schedule negatively by giving them either really early, or really late, classes with multiple gaps in between. Many sophomores also have to crash a ton of classes due to their late registration, which makes

the first week of school super hectic.

Personally, having one of the latest registration dates, Aug. 14, has been incredibly difficult because last year I never had to crash a single class and had a great schedule mainly because of my assigned registration period.

Another really different thing is no longer living in the dorms, which means no more meal plan and free Aztec Recreation Center pass. Living in the dorms meant a safe environment, a lot of rules, the spread of germs and residential advisers who are

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out to write you up for alcohol and anything else they can accuse you of doing wrong. The meal plan meant no cooking, unlimited Starbucks and snacks for days. A free ARC pass meant each freshman being $19 richer and a couple pounds leaner each month.

Sophomores definitely gain a great deal of new responsibilities

and experience by actually living on their own. In the dorms, freshmen are watched over by residential and academic advisers. They are constantly told what to do and how to act in their living space. All of these reasons are why leaving the dorms is so awesome.

Sophomores not only get to choose their own living situations and who they live with, but are also responsible for how they carry themselves and the consequences that come from either the police or their landlord if something goes wrong, not residential hall advisors. In addition, sophomores are responsible for buying and cooking their own meals, which for most students means they have to create a meal budget, find transportation to a grocery store and learn how to cook.

“College feels more real now,” microbiology sophomore Kimberly Pelletier said. “I feel like I’m actually living on my own. For the first time, I feel like a real adult, paying bills, buying groceries and living with my friends.”

Sophomore year is the next step in a college student’s career for more independence, more life experience and a great time in college. It is also the time for students to learn a great deal of responsibility and see what it’s like to finally live freely.

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#SB850

All degrees are not created equal Senate Bill 850 passes allowing select few bachelor’s programs for community colleges KC STANFIELD ASST. OPINION EDITOR ___________________________________

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generally associate the word “Senate” with a broken watch. They’re both annoying and a waste of your time and money. With that said, they’re occasionally right— if only twice a day—but this is not the case with the recently passed Senate Bill 850.

It’s a noble effort at increasing the amount of bachelor’s degrees earned, but is severely flawed in accomplishing this goal.

The state Senate just passed SB 850, originally authored by San Diego Senator Marty Block, in an attempt to produce more college graduates.

According to the bill itself, if Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill, it will allow 15 community colleges to offer 4-year degrees for only one baccalaureate program not currently provided in the California State University and University of California systems.

Classes would begin in fall 2017 and end after spring 2023, unless extended.

This legislation was proposed because apparently California needs to produce one million bachelor’s degrees to remain economically competitive.

It doesn’t take a math major to realize that 15 community colleges won’t be nearly enough to hand out a million degrees. It would require each school to have approximately 11,000 graduates, on average, each year. Therefore, during the middle of this experiment, there would have to be at least 22,000 students enrolled at each college. To put that in perspective, San Diego State has reported an undergraduate population of approximately 25,000.

It’s delusional to think 15 schools can pull this off. This bill won’t even help a majority of students because

This is unlikely to happen because it would challenge the dominance of the traditional CSUs and UCs by becoming a significantly more affordable option.

The bill also states the upper division units would cost $84 each— which means 60 units would cost a little more than $5,000. Before you drop out of SDSU, it’s imperative to remember that according to the UT San Deigo, only programs like dental hygiene, radiologic technology, health information science/informatics and automotive technology receive this special limited time offer, because at this point, it’s on sale.

WITH AN OVERSUPPLY OF WORKERS, (EMPLOYERS) CAN AFFORD TO BE PICKY, WHICH IN TURN MAKES A 4-YEAR DEGREE CRUCIAL TO ALL INDIVIDUALS. it doesn’t allow these community colleges to offer degrees for impacted majors. It would just save everyone time if community colleges transitioned into full-fledged colleges that offer numerous programs.

California isn’t the first state to allow community colleges to offer 4-year degrees. The New York Times reported states, such as Florida, have community colleges that became state colleges or just dropped the “community” from their names.

If you’re honestly interested in aforementioned careers, then dropping out and waiting is your best bet financially because I don’t think anyone can argue against such a good price. As for the rest of us, we’ll be saddled with debt and green with envy.

SB 850 is right about one thing: Employment standards are increasing.

A recent survey from CareerBuilder showed 44 percent of companies demand a 4-year degree. Additionally,

18 percent of employers said they increased their educational standards for hiring. It’s not like those jobs require more education than they did five years ago.

This demonstrates the simultaneously increasing and decreasing value of a bachelor’s degree. It’s basic supply and demand.

With more individuals who own one, the less valuable it becomes. Keep in mind this scenario would make the employers the consumers, which means they’re the ones reaping the benefits.

With an oversupply of workers, they can afford to be picky, which in turn makes a 4-year degree crucial to all individuals. It seems bachelor’s degrees are on their way to becoming the new high school diploma as they transition into a necessity for an adequately paying job rather than an advantage.

This is what makes SB 850 so conflicting. On one hand, the legislative structure is a joke and probably just something for state Senators to slap on their resumes, which addresses the educational system. On the other, I take solace in the fact that it won’t accomplish what it’s set out to do because that would be much worse for every college graduate.

I don’t know about you, but I’d still like my degree to make a statement that sets me apart from everyone else.

6 SPORTS #AZTECFB

Aztecs tackle poorly, get win The football team got the win, but left much to be desired.

ETHAN BAILEY SENIOR STAFF COLUMNIST _____________________________________

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t’s that time of year again, Aztecs. Our student-athletes take the field every Saturday from now until December, and the good news is they’re off to a good start.

The San Diego State football team convincingly defeated the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 38-7 on Saturday, which is exactly what they were supposed to do.

No, they weren’t told to win the game by exactly 31 points. The Aztecs were, however, expected to beat the Lumberjacks by a decent amount—seeing as NAU is a Football Championship Subdivision program. Before getting to the details of the game, let’s break down what the difference is between FCS and Football Bowl Subdivision programs.

These two types of teams fall under different subdivisions of the NCAA. The FCS has its own set of postseason rules as does the FBS. But that isn’t what’s important here.

What is important to know is that FBS programs are considered Division-1A and FCS programs are in Division1-AA. Think of FCS as a sub-division of the NCAA. Now that your mind is destroyed after that boring but necessary explanation, let’s get down to details.

The Aztecs’ running game looked solid throughout the contest. Sophomore running back Donnel Pumphrey seemed to pick up from where he left off last season, compiling 111 yards on 19 carries and scoring two rushing touchdowns.

Junior running back Chase Price also had a nice game, showing power and speed on multiple runs. He finished with 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. The idea of having Price’s power complement Pumphrey’s shiftiness should give Aztec fans hope that the running game can be depended on this season.

Senior quarterback Quinn Kaehler had an up-and-down night, completing 18

passes for 205 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Kaehler isn’t known for outstanding arm strength but rather his good decision-making and accuracy. His interception came on a high throw while he was under pressure, and he missed open receivers on a few pass attempts. This shouldn’t be cause for concern though. Kaehler admitted after the game his performance was sub-par which means he knows what he needs to do to correct. We’ll forgive him for having some first-game jitters.

Although the scoreboard doesn’t suggest it, the Aztecs’ defense also had its ups and downs, as well. On one hand, the defense got good pressure on the NAU quarterback and held the Lumberjacks to less than 200 passing yards. Sophomore linebacker Calvin Munson had an electrifying 64-yard interception return that set up a Pumphrey touchdown run one play later.

“They got some good blocks for me and told me to get down,” Munson said.

“I just really wanted to punch it in.”

No kidding. Munson was first contacted

by NAU players near the 10-yard line but didn’t go down until the 2-yard line. The officials actually had to review the play to double check it wasn’t a touchdown. That kind of intensity, even against what many will call a lesser team, is exactly what the Aztecs need going forward.

The bad part of the Aztecs’ defensive performance can be summarized by none other than Head Coach Rocky Long himself.

“We tackled horribly,” Long said after the game.

Too true, Rocky. Too true.

The Lumberjacks rushed for 124 yards, many of which came after missed tackles

by Aztec defenders.

But, at the end of the day, the Aztecs were victorious, which is always good no matter who you’re playing. SDSU didn’t underestimate its opponent like it did at the beginning of last season.

There’s no doubt the team has lots of work to do before it travels to face the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and Oregon State University Beavers in its next two games. But if the attitude of the team stays right, the Aztecs are talented enough to make some noise this season—especially within the Mountain West Conference.

SEPT. 2 - 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KRISTIAN IBARRA • SPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#AZTECMBB

Four-star hoops recruit injured RAFAEL AVITABILE STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ Incoming freshman Zylan Cheatham, rated a five-star talent on Rivals.com, was recently diagnosed with a fracture in his left foot and will be out three to four months, according to head coach Steve Fisher.

Fisher told U-T San Diego that Cheatham suffered the fracture in late June, but wasn’t aware of the severity of the injury until after consulting with a physical therapist. When he arrived on campus with a slight hitch in his gate, he was sent to get X-rays and the extent of his injury was uncovered. Cheatham will undergo surgery to repair the break.

If the entire four months of recovery time is necessary, Cheatham would return to action in late December or early January—right around the time the Aztecs begin conference play.

The 6-foot 7-inch forward out of South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona, is a very explosive leaper, which leaves his foot at substantial risk of re-injury if he returns too quickly.

Cheatham joins freshmen Malik Pope, Trey Kell and Kevin Zabo as one of San Diego State’s most celebrated recruiting classes in history, but with Cheatham and Pope both sidelined Aztec fans will have to wait a while to see the quartet in

action.

At this point it seems as if Pope, who is rehabilitating his broken left leg and has no timetable for return, may opt to take a medical redshirt this season. As for Cheatham, coach Fisher said it is much too early to make that decision.

Cheatham has faced a fair share of adversity in the past year, and has handled it well. After the NCAA rejected his completed coursework from his junior year at Westwind Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, Cheatham transferred to South Mountain High School where he worked double-time to complete his senior coursework along with repeating his junior-year curriculum.

The discipline and determination Cheatham showed through his journey to remain eligible are the same personality traits that will help him get through a long and inactive recovery and rehabilitation period.

Don’t be alarmed Aztec fans, all is well on Montezuma Mesa. With senior J.J. O’Brien, and juniors Winston Shepard, Skylar Spencer and Angelo Chol available, coach Fisher has plenty of options at the power forward position.

The Aztecs kick off the regular season on Nov. 14 at the Maui Invitational where they will open up against California State University, Northridge at Viejas Arena.

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#AZTECMSOCCER

Roadrunners inch past the Aztecs PATRICK CARR STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ Friday night featured the first of many at San Diego State Sports Deck as the SDSU men’s soccer team hosted the California State University, Bakersfield Roadrunners in the season opener. But a MEN’S win was not in SOCCER the books as SDSU CSUB the Aztecs were condemned to a 1-0 defeat against the Roadrunners.

SDSU might look back on this match and be disappointed as they had numerous opportunities to score, including a wideopen tap-in for sophomore midfielder Pablo Vasquez who sent his shot into the sky.

“We weren’t clinical enough around the box, we weren’t courageous enough to attack into the box,” Aztecs’ head coach Lev Kirshner said.

Bakersfield freshman defender Jamie Carey-Morrell scored a goal connecting into the top corner from 20 yards away in the eighth minute for the only goal of the match.

For the next 30 minutes the Roadrunners’ midfielders controlled the game, resulting in sloppy passing with just two decent chances in the first half for the Aztecs.

“Their [ball] circulation was very fast and efficient,” Kirshner said. “They did a very good job in getting numerical superiority for their players. It’s something we have to start to do.”

SDSU sophomore midfielder Pablo Vasquez’s free kick from 25-yards went just high and wide of the goal. Freshman forward Donald Benamna had an

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Freshman midfielder Brady Blackwell attempts to defend against the Roadrunners at SDSU Sports Deck.

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opportunity from short distance just a few minutes later, but he blasted it over the stands.

“We started out conservative, definitely let them take over the first half,” Kirshner said, “[We] weren’t sharp on the dead ball; the one goal came from a dead ball.”

The tide shifted in the Aztecs’ favor late in the first half with the introduction of junior defender Luis Alvarado.

“We started getting the ball, better possession,” Kirshner said.

The second half started with two great chances for SDSU. Sophomore defender Julio Alarcon’s long throw-in was not completely punched away by CSUB’s goalkeeper Nicolas Clever. Alvarado

nearly took advantage of the confusion, but his shot from just outside the penalty area flew just over the crossbar.

Minutes later Vasquez had another opportunity to score when freshman forward David Olsen ran free on the left and drew Clever out of his goal, leaving Vasquez unmarked from 12 yards away with a wide-open goal. Instead, the sophomore shanked Olsen’s pass and the Roadrunners breathed a sigh of relief.

Freshman midfielder Ozzie Ramos almost scored on a spectacular 25-yard strike, but it was well-saved by Clever.

Ramos then had another opportunity after the Roadrunners couldn’t clear it out of their penalty area. The ball eventually

fell to him and his half-volley from 30 yards out flew inches over the bar.

Alarcon also had a great chance from a cross into the box, but his header was saved by Clever.

Despite outshooting the Roadrunners 13-6, the Aztecs couldn’t find an equalizer.

“We’ve got a lot to work on with a new team, there’s a lot of promise,” Kirshner said.

He also mentioned that the team hasn’t played alongside each other much, this being their second game of the season, including the friendly at University of San Diego nearly two weeks ago.

Kirshner concluded, “It’s going to take some time.”

#AZTECWSOCCER

Aztecs, Highlanders knot to 2-2 tie ANTHONY RECLUSADO STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ San Diego State and the University of California, Riverside, played to a 2-2 double-overtime draw In what was a physical matchup. The Aztecs’ record now slips to 1-1-1, while the Highlanders left the SDSU Sports Deck with their first blemish on their record at 2-0-1.

UCR opened the game firing on all cylinders and caught SDSU on their heels as they dominated possession and had multiple looks at the net. Unfortunately for the Aztecs, the Highlanders sophomore forward Blanca Bario found her streaking counterpart in junior forward Tyler Cunningham just outside the box who rocketed a strike from 15 yards out to net the first goal of the game.

It did not take long for the red and black to realize the situation, settle down and play their patented suffocating defense along with surgical passing within the midfield. With the speed on the wings, SDSU was able to pepper UCR’s junior goalkeeper Elizabeth Silas, continually forcing her to make save after save.

The Aztecs finally broke through in the 35th minute from a corner kick from the right flag, with a familiar connection.

Senior Katie Perry delivered a beautiful ball that fellow senior Hannah Keane was able to head to the near post, where senior Kelsey Booth was able to twinkle the twine with her shot.

The game remained squared up going into the half.

When both teams came back from the break, head coach Mike Friesen made a decision to swap sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Trujillo for junior Melanie Vaughn. The Aztecs were able to hold the momentum going into the second half, keeping up the pressure on the Highlanders’ backline.

In the 63rd minute freshman Angela Mitchell, who is proving to have a knack to be in the right place at the right time, was taken down in the box and drew a penalty kick for the second time in three games.

Not to be outdone by her fellow seniors, Mariah Helmer notched a point herself as she easily netted her first goal of the season to put the Aztecs in the lead.

The Highlanders were not finished and finally broke through the staunch SDSU defense in the 71st minute where freshman Amanda Apelian found senior Celina Valencia who sent an arching shot into the top left corner. The game remained knotted at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes, sending the game into a golden goal overtime match.

The Aztecs clearly were in control for both 10-minute overtime sessions, outshooting the Highlanders 7-0 in the extra time. However, SDSU was not able to place one past Silas for the victory.

For the third straight game, the Aztecs were able to outshoot its opponents by double digits, 25-12, and earn more corners, 8-2.

Senior forward Hannah Keane runs toward the Nevada nets last October.

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ENTERTAINMENT 9

SEPT. 2 - 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: NICK KNOTT • ENTERTAINMENT@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#GODHELPTHEGIRL

Indie album adapted to big screen RYO MIYAUCHI ASST. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR ____________________________________

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pposite from tradition, the new musical film “God Help the Girl” started out as an album before it became a full-length feature. Writer and director Stuart Murdoch, who also fronts iconic indie band Belle and Sebastian, began recording songs for a side project he named God Help the Girl. Once he completed an album for the project in 2009, he worked on a film adaptation inspired by the songs. Now the longawaited film is finally finished, and it will screen at San Diego’s Digital Gym Cinemas on Sept. 12 and 13.

“God Helps the Girl” follows a summer with Scottish girl Eve (Emily Browning), who starts writing songs as a way to cope through her stay at a hospital. Her newfound love for songwriting eventually draws in two musicians James (Olly Alexander) and Cassie (Hannah Murray). The three soon form a pop group and take a shot at music as a band of friends.

...THE MUSICAL VISUALLY EVOKES A CLASSIC ‘60S ATMOSPHERE WHEN BOLD CHIC AND ROCK N’ ROLL FASHION STILL FELT YOUNG...

The accompanying tunes pull from a charming pop style attached to a past era. Murdoch had a girl-group such as The Ronettes or The Crystals in mind for his project. So the music is filled with ornate string arrangements and sparkling female vocals. The lyrics

The main protaginist Eve is played by Emily Browning.

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outline a story following characters Eve, James and Cassie, that now get played by real actors and actresses.

Murdoch also received help from producer Barry Mendel for this ambitious project. Mendel worked on past classics, such as “Rushmore” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.” Based on scenes from the trailer, the musical visually evokes a classic ‘60s atmosphere when bold chic and rock n’ roll fashion still felt young as a culture. With Mendel experienced with nostalgia-rich works, the film seems to be in good hands.

Even if you’re not familiar with Murdoch’s music gig, casual interests in oldies pop and youths in revolt should be enough to enjoy the film. Mendel describes the movie as a tale about finding excitement in a newfound love and untapped possibilities. For this musical, the thrill comes from new friendship between the main three characters and their ambition to follow their creative endeavors. “God Help the Girl” is a big, passionate story set in a small world, just like the music that inspired it.

Hannah Murray plays Cassie, one of the main characters.

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#SDHIPHOP

Local hip-hop scene small but still strong NICK KNOTT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR ____________________________________

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hen music listeners think of the many hubs of hip-hop, San Diego isn’t normally a city that comes to mind. Sharing the state with places such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, which have given birth to hip-hop legends, makes it difficult for San Diego to put it’s name on the map.

However, there is still a lot of great talent in America’s Finest City. Multiple areas south of the I-8 freeway play home to the rising hip-hop talent in town, ranging multiple styles. If hip-hop is your jam, you should take a listen to these local rap talents.

MITCHY SLICK Most people who are invested in San Diego hip-hop will more than likely know Mitchy Slick. Slick embodies the old school gangster style rap. The most tenured member of this list, Slick rhymes about the everyday life of living in the San Diego hood. If you’re constantly playing Los Angeles hip-hop, such as Nate Dogg, Snoop, Dr. Dre and etc., then Mitchy Slick is the local artist for you.

...AIN’T NUTHIN’ BUT AN SDTHANG OLD ENGLISH Old English is comprised of members Saviorself and Nothin’less. The duo formed in 2001 and claim National City as home. Recently they released their latest album called “Under the Hood 2.” These guys are lyrical, there’s no doubt about it. They have the incredible ability to illustrate pictures with their words. The twosome’s long career working together shows as they flow so well together, passing verses back and forth seamlessly. Their lyrical content features their love for their

hometown, the grind of up-and-comers, the everyday life struggle and California living.

BAM CIRCA86 If you’re looking for Bam Circa86, you’ll more than likely find him hanging out at the stores on Eighth and G Streets.

Having met the rapper at the store Blends, I can tell you he’s passionate and happy to be making music. He’s released a plethora of mixtapes and EPs during his career. Bam’s rhymes are airy and fun, in a somewhat happy-go-lucky

sense. However, the lyrical content isn’t always as joyful. This makes an interesting dichotomy in his music.

ODESSA KANE Hailing from southeast San Diego, Odessa Kane is another gangster-esque rapper. His rhymes are raw and gritty.

You can hear the angst in his voice when he spits. Last year he released “Cuetes & Balisongs,” which essentially pays homage to his southeast San Diego roots. Odessa is nominated for the San Diego Music Awards Best Hip-hop category as well, further establishing his presence in the local hip-hop scene.

VOKAB COMPANY Also nominated for Best Hip-Hop by the San Diego Music Awards, Vokab Company is led by a duo of Emcees and followed up by a four-piece band.

What sets this group apart from the rest of this list, is its unique sound. The instrumentals feature synthesizers, heavy bass and the rarely utilized violin.

Lyrically, Vokab Company also differs from the rest of the list. They do have a more mainstream sound and lyrical content, but not to the point where it gets old fast. Their style is a nice change of pace compared to the rest of San Diego hip-hop.

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SEPT. 2 - 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#CAMPUSDINING

The best places to eat on campus EMILY ALVARENGA STAFF WRITER _____________________________________

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Here at San Diego State, freshmen have quite a few restaurant options on the meal plan, which can be quite overwhelming when you’re new to campus. There are so many choices it’s hard to figure out what your best options are. That’s where I come in. As a sophomore, I’ve already had a year to explore all the dining options on campus and can now share the knowledge I have acquired with the incoming freshmen.

These are some of the best places to get food without having to spend any money out of pocket.

Last year, University Towers Kitchen opened. It was the first of many additions to the meal plan and it was a great one.

Not only did it finally give the residents of UT a close place to eat, but it also gave the other freshmen an option other than fast food or Cuicacalli. Its gourmet food got everyone’s mouths watering and made them wish they lived in UT more than they already had before. UT Kitchen, while farther from campus than some would like, gave freshmen an option to eat healthier. It offers dinner entrees such as salmon and Angus burgers, as well as a variety of salads. I would definitely recommend you stop by for dinner sometime soon.

Unlike UT Kitchen, Olive Oil Cafe has been around for a few years now. Located in West Commons, this sandwich shop is like a higher-class Subway. Its sandwiches are incredible and really healthy too. There are many different options to choose from, and you get to customize any of the classics or make your own creation. The cafe even has some gluten-free options and delicious

pastries. I would definitely recommend the Atomic Grilled Cheese sandwich the next time you’re in the area and hungry.

New to campus and to meal plans this year are Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. and Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches. Both new restaurants are on the nicer end of the spectrum and I honestly wouldn’t consider either one as fast food. Oggi’s offers much more than just its traditional pizza, which is already a step up from a lot of the food places on campus, and Bruxie is known for its fabulous waffles.

I’ve gotten the opportunity to try both and loved them. At Oggi’s you have the option to create your own pizza, right down to the type of dough they use. It makes for a delicious meal that may even leave you some leftovers. Bruxie has many entree options, as well as some shakes and floats you can indulge on.

From plain waffles to its famous waffle sandwiches, there is no way you can go wrong. Either of these new meal plan additions would be wonderful choices.

Most SDSU students wouldn’t think to put the Cuic dining hall as one of their top choices of campus food places, but it truly is a great place to eat if you know the right time to go. The Dining Room, the official name that almost no one knows, is basically a buffet with not that many options. Even though it may not be your best option, there are times that you’ll go and actually get a lot out of your visit.

Pizza Bar, for example, is a must on your list of things to try. The schedule changes every so often, but as of right now, Pizza Bar is offered on Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays for dinner. Pizza Bar is my personal favorite, but there’s also the Omelet Bar every morning for breakfast, which makes for a great start to your day. So don’t pass up Cuic, just figure out the best time to go.

#MASTERCHEF

Audition to be the next Master Chef JASMINE MERCADO CONTRIBUTOR _____________________________________ If you know the difference between a puree and a cream sauce, can whip up something scrumptious and creative out of leftovers and are the whiz kid of pairing wines, then this is an amazing opportunity for you. On Saturday, Sept.

13, FOX’s “Master Chef,” a culinary based competition show, will be holding auditions in downtown San Diego at The Westin Hotel and Resort. Coming into its sixth season, “Master Chef” is looking for the nation’s next best home cooks who know their way around the kitchen.

Hosted by none other than legendary chefs Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot, “Master Chef” gives its’ contestants not only the chance to cook for these eminent culinary figures as well as for their viewers , but also the opportunity to develop and hone their craft, with one individual eventually earning the title of Master Chef. In addition, the winner of the competition receives a grand prize. Though this season’s award remains unconfirmed, past winners have enjoyed a $250,000 grand prize along with the publication of their own cookbook, which probably could cover a few semester’s worth of tuition.

Now, if your interest is peaked but you’re still thinking “I can’t audition for a national culinary television show; I’m only a college student,” fear not. The auditions are open to almost everyone and college students are strongly encouraged to apply. In fact, the very first season of “Master Chef” was won by an undergraduate Whitney Miller. In season three Christine Ha, who was a graduate student at the time, took home the prize. For those of you who are still unsure, casting producer Gina Gonzalez encourages students to get out there and go for it.

“Just do it! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. People usually come into the casting call a little nervous, but feel great when they leave,” Gonzalez said. “Despite if you go further in the process or not, it’s a big accomplishment just coming out and putting you, and your cooking out there.”

If you do plan to audition for this season of “Master Chef,” there are a few requirements before hand. First and foremost, you must be 18 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2015. Second, you must be a citizen of the U.S. and/or a legal resident.

Also, you cannot currently nor previously have been employed as a professional chef. Lastly, your current source of income cannot come from cooking or preparing food in a professional

The judges on the hit TV show, “Master Chef.”

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environment (such as hotels, restaurants and catering).

Gonzalez sees a variety of ages at the auditions.

“Every time college students attend a casting call, they usually bring the passion, the energy, and are ready and waiting for anything, which is always great,” Gonzalez said.

Once you’ve got all those things out of way, you’re ready to audition! You’ll need to visit Master Chef’s casting website for all the yummy details and to complete the application. Here you’ll be able to read more specific information on

audition process and the major dos and don’ts. Even though everything is noted on the “Master Chef” website, there are unfortunately still some talented home cooks that show up unprepared.

“Sometime people forget they have to plate their dish. Plating is one of the most important parts of the dish! Please make sure you have 1 plate with you along with whatever you might need to plate your dish, i.e. knife, fork, spoon, spatula, tongs, etc.,” Gonzalez said.

Good luck to those who decide to audition! May the culinary gods rain their blessings down on you.

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#RESEARCH

Aztecs brings sea-quencer aboard CARMEN DEL HUERTA STAFF WRITER _____________________________________ A group of San Diego State researchers who succeeded in bringing a DNA sequencer onboard a ship to analyze DNA samples onsite recently published an account of their work in the journal PeerJ. The research group comprised of computer science associate professor Robert Edwards, biology professor Forest Rohwer, postdoctoral scholar Andreas Hass and graduate student Yan Wei Lim. Their research led them on a threeweek, five-island journey to the Southern Line Islands last year to understand how coral reefs work without human interaction; pristine reefs versus nonpristine reefs. The Land Island coral reef’s nonhuman interaction made it a suitable region.

Aboard the 158-foot merchant ship Hanse Explorer, and along with other San Diego scientists and researchers from around the world, SDSU scientists were able to sequence 26 bacterial genomes and two meta-genomes. The group was able to account for the entire DNA present in the Line Island region.

Life Technologies, a San Diego-based science equipment company provided the DNA sequencer for the scientists.

The research was funded through the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, private donors and the National Science Foundation.

Other researchers didn’t think that

the scientists would be able to do DNA sequencing aboard a boat and bring back concrete research because previously, researchers had not taken sequencing equipment out in the field, especially in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

The specific focus was to understand how diversity and energy flow in an ecosystem work.

“So my hope is like even in the next five to 10 years being able to just do biology like regular biology but on a microbial scale anywhere in the world,” Rohwer said.

Sequencing equipment takes up a lot of space so the team had to place different equipment throughout the whole ship.

Bringing the sequencer to sea eliminated the time delay between gathering data and sequencing. Normally scientists had to wait until they came back to shore to begin analyzing their research, according to the team’s recollections in PeerJ. Rohwer explained that the team had to build a variety of different tools to sample underwater and extract DNA from things like vacuum cleaners to bring back water samples and filters.

This team has been working together for more than a decade, which contributed to the teams rapport and partnership.

This journey was a collaborative project that consisted of different working groups. Each group, such as the fish group and micro group, had different tasks to work on.

The team has wanted to put a sequencer on a ship since about 2008.

The group of San Diego State researchers recently published an account of their experience at sea.

COURTESY OF PEERJ

Challenges of doing lab work on the ship were apparent with power problems and power requirements. Rohwer credits that it probably would not have been a success without the team they had because lots of things broke.

At the end of the expedition the scientists went on a dive to commemorate their hard work.

“Gigantic sharks, and giant fish, dolphins everywhere, it was a good half

an hour just diving with the dolphins,” Rohwer said. “Just everything and everyone was really excited, kind of almost laughing, because they were so excited.”

SDSU researchers throughout the years have ventured out to the Line Islands to collect data from the coral habitat in that specific region to study its vast ecosystem because of the lack of human activity in the region.

CROSSWORDS

ACROSS 1 Gather for oneself 6 __ accompli 10 Brontë or Boleyn 14 Video game hedgehog 15 Up to the task 16 Cambodia neighbor 17 1971 road film co-starring James Taylor 20 Cozy stopover 21 Golfer McIlroy 22 Shaggy 23 City SW of Bogotá 24 Prefix meaning “loving” 26 Treachery 30 Church organ features 31 Two-masted vessel

32 “Do You Know the __ to San Jose?”

34 Got older 35 Gets hot under the collar 37 Taste, as of a sandwich 38 Mangy mutt 39 Tight-knit family 40 “Funeral Blues” poet W.H. __ 41 Spectacles 45 Hearty meals 46 Ugh-producing 47 Assume the role of 49 Poet Pound 50 New Deal agcy.

53 Status of a multiple passport holder 57 Longfellow’s bell town 58 Indian princess

59 R&B singer Sam 60 Flat-topped hill 61 Fencing weapon 62 County in SE England DOWN 1 Piedmont wine region 2 Cut with a Snapper, say 3 Shortly, to Shakespeare 4 __ vous plaît 5 Sacred Egyptian beetles 6 Spenser’s “The __ Queene” 7 “Dear” advice giver 8 Feeling poorly 9 Celestial Seasonings offering 10 Acid neutralizer 11 Company that’s

“on your side” 12 Jordanian queen dowager 13 Catch sight of 18 Hall of Fame NFL coach Chuck 19 Kick back 23 Prompted 24 Ring loudly 25 Partner of hems 26 Unearth 27 Big names at the Met 28 Fading away 29 Garden swingers 30 Source of some D.C. funding 33 Strong desire 35 Low __: cheap shot 36 Clumsy sorts 37 On a tight schedule 39 Getting gradually louder, in mus.

40 With suspicion 42 Bologna’s land 43 Tin __: Model T 44 Parcel of land 47 Sandler of “Grown Ups” films 48 Like kitten videos 49 Berlin article 50 Start of a “Knock, knock” response 51 Toll road 52 Mountain climber’s goal 54 Wrath 55 Sink feature 56 Sailor’s distress signal

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#HUMOR

The online dating game ANNIE BELTRAN STAFF WRITER ___________________________________

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or those who remember several months ago I publicly announced, by means of this back page, that I decided to partake in the game of dating apps.

So I’ve gone on some dates with women I refer to as “randoms,” because to me the initial in-person meeting feels like chance. It’s a random encounter, with a random person, where all I can do is hope that I interpreted those texts messages correctly.

I feel I must advise readers that in the realm of online dating I have learned that interpretation is everything. How one person interprets a picture is completely different from how someone else interprets a picture.

We should add how the person who posted the picture probably had a different interpretation of it also.

To justify my personal dating endeavors, let me add that the lesbian scene in my geolocation is getting slightly repetitive. And that includes online.

Note that Hillcrest is a concentrated population that I have been fishing in since I became legal to jump in the pond.

What have I learned from these dating experiences?

Let’s dive right into topic about the perfect selfie for a dating profile. As we know ‘swiping’ is one of the most prominent dating app trends. To play the online dating game, one must be ready to swipe left or right to other random people online.

A profile selfie has to sell it. Sell everything you got going on physically in a two-second glance over.

Some online will try to go with more personality in these pictures, but let’s remember interpretation is almost

always unique to each audience member.

My personal preference is a girl that doesn’t look too “thirsty.” I highly doubt the thirsty look is just an evening expression for lustful homosexuals on the prowl in Rich’s or Gossip Grille.

When playing the “swipe randoms game,” I obviously play with eyes for women I find physically attractive to me.

I really do think online dating is similar to “real-life” dating in that we are all aiming for people that we find both physically and mentally attractive.

If she has too many clothes-less selfies, I assume she takes off her clothes too fast and then my anxiety for STDs starts to flair. To prevent having to ingest a Klonopin while dating from my couch, I usually swipe no to the ones giving away too much for free.

IF SHE HAS TOO MANY CLOTHESLESS SELFIES, I ASSUME SHE TAKES OFF HER CLOTHES TOO FAST AND THEN MY ANXIETY FOR STD'S STARTS TO FLAIR. Emphasis on usually, because hey maybe I’m being judgmental. I have a tendency to be judgmental, and who said you can’t turn a harlot into a housewife? People can change their entire personalities for relationships, right?

#DASNAPSHOTS

To finish the swipes and selfies topic, I also prefer no outwardly obsessive Insane Clown Posse fans. I have nothing against a ‘juggalo’ but too much make-up is usually a turn off for me, and clown make up on your suitor seeking dating app profile picture is a quick ‘no’ swipe.

For me I feel like there is a bit of passive aggressive behavior in the lesbian dating app realm. I’m getting winked at and liked by the same people in our small pond, but receive few attempts for actual dialog.

When I decide to overcome fear of rejection from a random, I get the cold online shoulder or responses weeks later. Maybe I’m complaining.

I wonder if anyone can answer my question about the appropriate response time in a dating app.

There is a bright side to dating, both online and that old school off-line method. You meet a person that is worth having an actual first date with.

The first-time hang out should be more of a “get to know you” scenario, where I find out whether my random hopeful believes showering and dental hygiene is important.

I like to keep it super casual and simple, for me it’s more of a “find out whether or not you’re a lunatic,” or a “so you sell crack? We might not have much in common then.”

When meeting a random, I always go with an open mind and absolutely no expectations. Did I mention the part about well-lit, public spaces and driving my own car? Or was that common sense?

As a homosexual I’m often asked by my friends who have never been on a same sex date “Who pays for the date at the end, and what does that mean?”

I’ll close this column with a response to that question, go on a date with a person of the same sex and find out on your own how that works.

Good luck with your swiping!

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HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY (9/2/14) - Celebrate together. Mercury enters Libra today, for three weeks of profitable networking.

Build partnership this year by sharing dreams. Visualize desired results, partnerships and career. Include practices for mental, physical and spiritual health. Creative communications empower through autumn. Action shifts homeward this winter.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 - Don't be distracted by unproven methods. For about three weeks with Mercury in Libra, rely on experts. Your mate is full of good ideas. Network and grow connections. Fantasies aren't to be relied upon.

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Streamline your routine over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra.

You can find lots of ways to simplify.

Consider an outrageous request. Get practical with an idealist.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Schedule travel for later. Don't jump into the next adventure just yet. For about three weeks, you're especially charming, with Mercury in Libra. Get into some creative fun with writing, storytelling and communications.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - It's getting easier to communicate at home over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra. You can achieve family consensus on renovation projects.

Working at home profits. Upgrade your communications infrastructure.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Read the fine print. Learning comes easier with Mercury in Libra the next three weeks. Apply logic as well as emotion. Stay out of someone else's argument. Intuition bubbles up in meditation. Try the path less traveled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 - You're gaining confidence. Creative work pays well over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Libra). You're passionate about buying something nice. You can think of new ways to make money. Write down the best ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - Postpone romance and unnecessary expense. Creative work pays well over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Libra). Write down your best moneymaking ideas. Upgrade technology for excellent service. Invest in efficiency. Research before buying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 - Discuss home changes. Work could interfere with travel. Meet virtually instead. Get into planning in private over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra. Finish up old business. Listen to your inner voice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is a 9 - Pay bills before spending on frills. Your popularity is increasing.

You're excellent at speaking to groups over the next few weeks, with Mercury in Libra. Talk about what's needed, and crowdsource solutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Attain leadership through education. You'll have lots of profitable ideas over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra. New opportunities arise. Public speaking impacts your professional status... share your experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Wait for the best deal. Over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Libra), expand your territory. Ask probing questions to satisfy your growing curiosity. Use available research avenues to your advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - Plan a dream vacation. For the next three weeks with Mercury in Libra, keep close track of earnings and expenses.

Explore resources and develop logical plans for sharing and saving. Use this time to implement change.