REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11 A D E C A D E L AT E R
THURSDAY September 8, 2011 Volume 97, Issue 8 W W W.T H E D A I LYA Z T E C . C O M
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Antonio Zaragoza photo editor A decade at war The last decade has seen tumultuous times in the United States and around the world. The events of Sept. 11, 2001 have left an undeniable impression on the fabric of world society. In the months following the attacks, the nation’s defenses were mustered and mobilized, and troops were sent throughout the United States to safeguard precious, historical landmarks, bridges, dams and other strategic sites from further attacks.
responsibility for the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Despite the massive effort to safeguard the security of the homeland, there were few in America and abroad who could begin to imagine what the next decade would bring regarding the scope of national defense, foreign policy and domestic issues that would stretch and tear at the fabric of this nation.
San Diego State’s military community In the last ten years, America’s military has grown to almost 3 million men and women. Roughly 1 percent of the U.S. population is serving in the armed
“It’s clear that veterans issues are a priority here on this campus and it will continue to be so. We need to further this program’s growth.” Elliot Hirshman, San Diego State president Military units were preparing for deployment and special forces were already on the ground in Afghanistan assisting the Northern Alliance in the battle against Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network, which claimed
forces today. Almost 5,000 American soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines have lost their lives in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Estimates of wounded personnel are reported to be at least 33,000 and many of these
troops will require medical attention, rehabilitation and recovery for years to come, if not for the rest of their lives. Many who manage to navigate enlistments and multiple deployments in hostile combat zones relatively unscathed will seek educational opportunities afforded to them by the veterans’ GI Bill. The educational benefits of the GI Bill allow for veterans to go to school while having partial or full tuition paid, in addition to receiving a monthly stipend to offset living costs. Recently, SDSU President Elliot Hirshman visited the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center on campus to make an initial contact and gather current program information regarding student-veterans at SDSU. “It’s clear that veterans’ issues are a priority here on this campus and it will continue to be so,” Hirshman said to a group of students and staff members in the Veterans Center. “We need to see what’s working and what we need to further this program’s growth.” It is widely understood that former SDSU President Stephen L. Weber embraced veterans’ issues at SDSU, helping to create one of the largest military communities on any campus in the United States. SDSU has seen the growth of the veterans department go from a walk-up window in the registrar’s office to a fully funded veterans center complete with staff, conference room and lounge. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ “VetSuccess” counselor
is also on staff to help students with benefit issues and questions. At SDSU, veterans, dependents and ROTC students make up almost 10 percent of the student population. Almost 1,200 student-veterans, active duty and reservists account for the core “military” population. Nathaniel Donnelly, SDSU Veterans Coordinator and current president of the Student Veterans Organization, along with Veterans Center Director Joan Putnam, process and help the many veterans, dependents and active duty students as they navigate their way through the university that can sometimes seem like a hostile and foreign battlefield to some veterans. “It’s hard for people to understand the scope of what it means to be a veteran,” Donnelly said. “Many who have seen combat are emotionally and physically scarred, and many have husbands, wives and kids. “The age range is incredible and their individual needs vary from person to person, and we constantly need to be aware of all the factors that make up our veteran community.” The task of coordinating between the bureaucracy of the Veterans Administration and the university, while simultaneously providing the information necessary to help veterans draw benefits from college, is an immense task.
senior staff writer This weekend, many Americans will remember what took place 10 years ago early one morning in New York City. San Diego’s World Trade Center will join in remembering by hosting “Peace, Prosperity and Diversity Through Trade: A 9/11 Commemoration,” today from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. The event will not only pay tribute to the lives lost on 9/11, but also focus on building a better future toward fostering global business and cooperation. The event required months of preparation and was made possible
with the help of interns such as San Diego State students Hope Beilma, Jennifer Hanke and Christina Harrison, who took on the challenging work underway at the WTC. The primary function of the San Diego World Trade Center is to assist local companies and organizations in doing business internationally. It also helps bring international businesses to San Diego, serving as an intermediary. Within the WTC are seven individual offices. From coordinating to showcasing new ideas to handling the event’s VIP accounts, each of the offices has been working independently on unique aspects of the event. The interns involved at the San Diego World Trade Center fought hard to get into one of these seven
“They allow me to utilize what I’m learning in school in a professional setting ... ” Hope Beilma, SDSU intern at San Diego WTC
OPINION
Chris Pocock reflects on the roads we’ve taken since the 9/11 attacks
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Interns work on tribute to heroes Hutton Marshall
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offices. The WTC accepts applications periodically, and during its last hiring period in July it received more than 150 applications. It interviewed 40 of those applicants and hired 14. They were quickly enveloped into the fast pace of the WTC, joining 31 others who are midway through their six-month internships in the building. Some stay on for a month, or longer if they’re invited to, because every person invited into this unpaid internship knows how valuable the experience gained is. “They allow me to utilize what I’m learning in school in a professional setting. You aren’t doing clerical work, they give you creative freedom,” said Hope Beilma, a San Diego
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“Women scoffed at me, covering the eyes of their innocent children as my mustache waved through the wind to say hello while passing by on the street.” B A C K PA G E
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SDSU set to play Army on 9/11 weekend The Aztecs are ready to embrace the trip to New York. Agustin Gonzalez staff writer If the San Diego State football team played at Army any other weekend, this game wouldn’t be nearly as special. But this isn’t just any other weekend. Not only does it mark the first time SDSU will face Army, but the Aztecs travel to West Point, N.Y., to play the Black Knights on Sept. 10, 2011 — a day before the 10-year anniversary of the unforgettable terrorist attacks of 9/11. “I think it’s an honor and a privilege that we’re going to be there on that weekend,” head coach Rocky Long said. “I want (our team) to enjoy it, to embrace it, to experience the whole atmosphere at West Point and especially on this weekend. “But I also want them to concentrate once the game starts and play well,” Long continued. “So it’s going to be a good test for our team to see if we’re mature enough to embrace the situation and enjoy the situation as is, because it’s a great honor to be there on this weekend, but then see how mature we are that we can buckle down at game time and still play well.” At Tuesday’s press conference, senior middle linebacker Miles Burris and senior quarterback Ryan Lindley reminisced about where they were that fateful morning. “I was in seventh grade,” Burris said. “I remember seeing it all over TV, and I was so young that I didn’t really understand the severity of it. I think I flipped the station to car-
toons. I figured that I see explosions all the time, I’m watching those kind of movies. But then I got to school and we had a moment of silence and our principal came into our classroom … I realized this is a really serious thing. I’ll never forget that day, never forget where I was and how I felt about it.” “You went to school and everyone knew somebody or knew somebody that had a family member involved,” Lindley said. “So it was definitely something that you’ll never forget.” When the Aztecs visit West Point this weekend, they’ll face the triple option for the second week in a row. Black Knights’ coach Rich Ellerson, who beat SDSU twice as head man at Cal Poly, has several weapons at his disposal. Junior scatback Malcolm Brown rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries in Army’s season-opening loss to Northern Illinois. Junior quarterback Trent Steelman returns for his third year as the starter and already ranks among the Black Knights’ career leaders in total offense. And the Aztecs are expecting four quarters of gritty, grind-it-out running football. But, after facing (and destroying) another triple option team in Cal Poly last week, SDSU has a good idea of what the team will see at West Point. “It’s nice to be able to play two weeks in a row of the triple option and have a base under our feet right now of what we’re going to be going against this week,” Burris said. And even though trying to stop a triple option offense is tough enough as is, the Aztecs will be facing a pumped up Army team motivated to notch a win on the weekend of the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. “I’m sure they’ll be emotionally charged up and play well,” Long said.
FOOTBALL San Diego vs. Army N. Colorado State @ Colorado TCU @ Air Force
UNLV @ Washington State Texas State vs. Wyoming New Mexico @ Arkansas
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FORECASTING THE MOUNTAIN Name: Beau Bearden Title: Contributor Prediction: SDSU, Colorado State, Air Force, Washington State, Wyoming, Arkansas Quotable: “Props to Antonio for letting me join this pick ‘em. Now I need to use it to my advantage. Any ladies want to make a pick? Email me at beau.bearden@yahoo.com.” Name: Ryan Schuler (6-1) Title: Contributor Prediction: SDSU, Colorado State, TCU, Washington State, Wyoming, Arkansas Quotable: “San Diego Super Chargers!” Name: Antonio Morales (6-1) Title: Sports Editor Prediction: SDSU, Colorado State, TCU, Washington State, Wyoming, Arkansas Quotable: “Don’t fear, Ronnie Hillman’s here.”
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WHO: SDSU at Army WHEN: Saturday, 9 a.m. WHERE: West Point, N.Y. WHY TO WATCH: The Aztecs are attempting to beat a team with a triple-option offense for the third-straight game. Follow me on Twitter @AntonioCMorales
Name: Agustin Gonzalez (5-2) Title: Staff Writer Prediction: SDSU, Colorado State, TCU, Washington State, Wyoming, Arkansas Quotable: “On to the next one.”
SOCCER
Aztecs want redemption against Jaspers Ryan Schuler contributor It has been said that a tough loss tests a team’s character. In that case, the San Diego State men’s soccer team’s character is being tested. After suffering a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to cross-town rival University of San Diego, SDSU (1-1-1) looks to refocus and move forward as it plays host to The Courtyard Marriott San Diego Central Soccer Tournament this weekend. “The loss to USD was extremely disappointing, but we will bounce back,” redshirt sophomore goal-
keeper Blake Hylen said. “We are very resilient and mentally strong. It’s going to take more than a loss like that to get us down.” The Aztecs will have the chance to show their resiliency when they take the field against Manhattan College (0-2) tomorrow. The Jaspers, hailing from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, are currently winless on the season. Even worse, they have yet to score a goal. Led by 12 new players, including 10 freshmen, Manhattan College hopes to improve on the struggles of last season by relying on veteran leadership. Team captain and senior defender Christopher Holihan anchors the
defense, while assistant team captain and sophomore midfielder Daniel Festa paces the offense. Backing up Holihan and Festa will be returning MAAC All-Rookie Team goalkeeper Chris Lands. “We hope that by adding depth to the squad and ensuring players are more prepared physically and emotionally for the year ahead, we will step forward and Jaspers soccer will regain the success it once had,” head coach Ashley Hammond said in an interview with gojaspers.com. Yet, despite its optimism, Manhattan College faces an Aztec team with far more experience and explosiveness on both sides of the field.
Senior defender and co-captain Daniel Steres and Hylen lead a lockdown defense that has only allowed 5 goals on 25 shots. The offense is led by freshman midfielder Tyler Smith, sophomore forward Miles Byass and redshirt sophomore forward Jordan Ongaro. Smith leads the team in goals with two, while Byass leads in shots with 14 and assists with two. If the Aztecs are able to keep their pace up throughout the match and capitalize on the mistakes of an inexperienced opponent, they have a very good chance of keeping the Jaspers scoreless and walking away with a victory.
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WHO: Aztecs vs. Manhattan College WHEN: Friday at 4 p.m. WHERE: SDSU Sports Deck WHY TO WATCH: The Aztecs are looking to start the weekend off right and take the first of its two games this weekend. Follow me on Twitter @Ryan_Schuler
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OPINION
A chance for remembrance and reflection
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here is not a single American older than 16 who doesn’t remember the day four airplanes plunged into the World Trade Center buildings, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania. What began as any other morning turned into a surreal nightmare. In a heartbeat, more than 2,000 lives were extinguished. Our nation’s unshakeable sense of security had been cracked, and grief and anger took firm control of our country’s national psyche. But from great calamity came identity. Despondency ruled the few hours following the attack, but it was soon replaced by far greater things: A true and clear sense of purpose, a need to rebuild, a resilient and unstoppable patriotism and a search for justice. In a sense, in going through this tragedy together as a country, we regained a national pride and relearned what it meant to be American. For a brief time, everything inconsequential was forgotten. There was only one focus, one side and one purpose — to rebuild what was lost. I was 11 years old when the towers fell. Like a lot of you reading this, I was thousands of miles from Ground Zero. Even so, the events that enfolded that morning hit me like a stone mallet. Images of smoking towers filled every television screen at my middle school. Donation boxes lined counters at every restaurant, café and urban hangout. Signs inscribed with phrases such as “Never Forget” hung on every store window. Police and firefighters were hailed as heroes. Unfortunately, that period of time free of incessant politicking was entirely too brief. As teams of firemen dug through rubble and put their lives at risk in the interest of saving one
Chris Pocock opinion editor more soul, politicians drafted 2,000page bills. And truly, a sick sense of irony followed: For the sake of achieving more freedom, we must give up our rights. For the sake of being patriotic, we must allow the government’s unbridled power to hold prisoners in detention for unrestricted amounts of time, and to torture them if necessary. It didn’t take long to understand the consequences of this legislative folly. Where there was great power, there was no responsibility. Retribution became the name of the game, and still is. The legacies of The USA Patriot Act live on 10 years later, despite the campaign promises of our current president to curb the act. Other bills were harder to pass into law. It’s taken 10 years for a bill providing health care to 9/11 first respondents to pass, covering many diseases except, of course, cases in which those responders develop cancer. God bless our legislators, trying to do anything to save a few bucks. Maybe they too wouldn’t mind shaving off a few dollars from their benefits. I’d like to see a return to the America we saw briefly after the 9/11 attacks: The unstoppable national pride and collaboration to do anything to make our country greater. That I will never forget. As for 2,000-page bills patriotically ridding Americans of their rights? It might be time to invest in a hardy paper shredder.
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Fall brings new style, revives old favorites Morgan Denno staff writer The back-to-school season always brings about the inevitable problem of what to wear. A quick peek into the closet confirms it: Everything is too small, torn or last season. Rather than pouring through fall catalogs the size of textbooks, here is a quick summary of the top fall fashion trends that are actually wearable and not completely stale. Men and women of all shapes and sizes can easily assimilate these trends into their daily wardrobes.
Brightly colored pants A perfect transition from the runway to reality, brightly colored pants have become extremely popular. Kanye West wears vivid red ones in his music video for “Otis,” and when”Gossip Girl” Blake Lively isn’t wearing Chanel couture she’s usually seen in bright bottoms. Versatile enough for day or nightwear, this trend proves accessible for any occasion. A simple tee or denim jacket dresses down the look while a leather jacket or colorful top brightens the entire outfit.
Polka Dots This iconic pattern has been made popular once again by Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney, whose winter collections featured fabulous polkadotted dresses. The polka dot look feels modern and classy when worn by anyone from Beyonce to Kate Winslet. The look feels appropriate in any setting, whether you’re at school, work or on a date. Men shouldn’t shy away from the pattern, but rather infuse polka dots into a smaller accessory, such as a tie. While black and white is always classy, brighter colors freshen
up the look. Rather than risk looking too retro with an entire dress, the polka dot pattern works best for day wear on a bow-tie blouse or button-up.
Color Blocking For those afraid of color, beware. Rather than predictable all-black looks, fall fashion brings a resurgence of color blocking, reinforcing the simple idea of wearing two or more colors together. Stemming from the spring Gucci and Prada lines, Hollywood stars such as Emma Stone and Jessica Alba prove this flashy trend can work on anyone. Quickly adopted by megastores like H&M, Express and J. Crew, the color block trend is affordable and easily available to all.
Structured Bags No longer are slouchy bohemian bags weighing down our tired shoulders. Switching to a lighter, more structured silhouette is becoming a popular option. The trend is represented by the designs of tomboyish Alexa Chung for Madewell and the classic Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton. Handheld or cross-body options feel more ladylike and polished, and they leave no room for shoving extraneous items.
Menswear Shoes Rather than focusing on sky-high stilettos this season, Christian Louboutin’s are being traded for Oxfords and desert booties. Seen on just about everyone, from New York socialite Olivia Palermo to singer Florence Welch, these shoes are versatile for all styles and genders. Rather than opting for ballet flats or sandals, the Oxford is a classic and comfortable option to flat footwear. The desert boot is lighter and more casual than the combat boot, but dressier and more put together than Converse or Toms. MCT CAMPUS
Loni Love brings laughs to laudable Aztec Nights David Dixon staff writer Why did Peterson gym feel so different from classic comedy venues? Mainly because the pre-show entertainment was in the spirit of a backto-school college party. There was a skillful disc jockey playing loud popular music and interacting with the lively audience. At times it felt as though the main entertainment was going to be canceled and the night would ultimately turn into a stereotypical San Diego State bash. Once everyone was quieted down and seated, host Aida Rodriguez opened what would become a truly entertaining evening. She did have a bit of amusing material, but her job was to keep things moving and to briefly introduce the performing comedians at Comedy Explosion. Samuel Comroe was the first on stage and stood out as a really brave guy. He has Tourette’s syndrome and his act is largely based on poking fun at his disorder. From the moment he walked onstage, Comroe won the crowd with his confident timing. After Comroe ended his shtick, Vanessa Graddick delivered a routine that also dealt with her personal life. She spent a good amount of time talking about how being blind in one eye has affected her existence, a serious topic she managed to keep humorous. While the first two acts were part comedy acts combined with personal anecdotes, the remaining comedians focused solely on laughter.
Wisecracker Rajiv Satyal went right for the shock gags. An American Indian, Satyal appeared to be a tolerant, sensitive and accepting individual. Open-mindedness did not stop him from riffing on homosexuality, gender, race and even American Indians themselves. It was all in very bad taste, though often hilarious. Although the equal opportunity offender Satyal was amusing, he did have a few brief dull moments. Random observations about the post office and searching for parking were more awkward than funny, and made the audience feel a bit uncomfortable. Though he did recover from both of these occasions, he should drop the aforementioned quips from his upcoming performances and leave the non-sequiturs to Zack Galifianakis. The final comedian was Loni Love, who most television viewers know from “Chelsea Lately.” Her stand-up performance was terrific, poking fun at everything from the Bible to American culture. What really made Love’s routine special was an interactive component in which she asked students to participate in a game. Love first requested three boys to give their best pickup lines to a girl and let the audience vote for the best one. The male Aztec who won stayed on stage with Love while she asked a few girls to approach. She told the coeds to utter their favorite flirtatious pickup lines to the previous winner. The highlight was when a young woman let fly an outlandish R-rated comment about something she could do with her finger.
Watching stand-up in a college environment provided a unique opportunity for students and is something the Aztec Nights organizers should continue to include in the future. Comedy fans who missed out can look forward to next fall’s Aztec Nights, but in the meantime youtube.com is a great resource to watch clips of the comedians who performed during Comedy Explosion. More information about Aztec Nights can be found at aztecnights.sdsu.edu.
C O N C E R T C A L E N DA R
9/9 The Aggrolites Location: Belly Up Tavern Time: 9 p.m. The Southern California Ska band is touring in support of their new album “Rugged Road.”
9/10 Bassnectar Location:RIMAC Arena UCSD Time: 7:30 p.m. The dubstep artist from Santa Cruz stops at UCSD.
9/11 FM 94/9 Presents: The Kills at House of Blues Location:House of Blues Time: 8 p.m. Playing with Eleanor Friedberger & Mini Mansions COURTESY OF YASMINE ELSHERBINI
Congratulations to Yasmine Elsherbini and Michelle Lassigne-Vargas for winning tickets to Thievery Corporation last night. Check the entertainment section and The Daily Aztec Facebook page to keep an eye out for more awesome contests to come.
9/12 Hanson Location: House of Blues Time: 7 :30 p.m. Tears for Fears Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Time: 7:30 p.m
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SDSU Veterans: Military and campus officials met to discuss veteran futures at CSUs. Continued from page 1 “We have to do it, we have to find a way to inform each student so that they can maximize their money and time here at school,” Donnelly said. “It’s hard but we owe it to them.” Promises made Last week, veterans from SDSU, Sacramento State University and the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion were asked to sit on a panel and speak in front of California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed; General Peter Gravett, the Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs; General Anthony L. Jackson, commander of Marine Corps Installations West; commanding officers of all military installations in California and
each university president of all the CSU campuses. The meeting took place at Camp Pendleton. The discussions centered around the role of the CSU system and military leadership of California to develop a comprehensive program to get more veterans coming home from the war into CSU schools. One of the people who helped put the event together was retired Marine Col. Bucky Petersen, who serves as a special assistant to the Chancellor for California’s “Troops to College” initiative. “We owe it to these men and women who are the cream of the crop of our nation and we made them a promise,” Peterson said. “We cannot let this generation of veterans go untreated and uncared for like after Vietnam.”
Ideas and challenges were discussed at this unprecedented meeting. The highlight was the student panel, where CSU students gave important, honest and crucial information to the leadership members in the room regarding challenges veterans face and the difficulties of transitioning into a large university. It is evident that the task of bringing home America’s veterans and welcoming them back into the folds of society will bring incredible challenges to the country. In California, the leadership is poised to create viable solutions to ensure all veterans receive benefits that are owed to them while adding new students to the CSU roles. As the wars wind down and troops come home, it will be interesting to see how Americans treat their veterans in the midst of incredible political turmoil and economic instability.
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Tribute: Students were able to apply class fundamentals in hard-won internship. Continued from page 1
President Hirshman met with students and organization leaders in an effort to improve SVO services | ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR
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Last month, the Delta Upsilon fraternity hosted its annual Tim McGee Wiffle Ball Classic in Mission Beach with local San Diego State alumni. Competing teams went head-to-head in games followed by a catered barbecue, giving both current fraternity members and alumni a chance to meet each other. From its yearly leadership institute, the chapter brought home two awards. One honor was for Outstanding Alumni / Chapter Relations and the other for runner-
up to Most Improved Chapter. Delta Upsilon, also known as The Duck House, recently received the top GPA of all fraternities at SDSU, building on its recent scholarship program success. “We hope to use this, as well as a new $1,000 scholarship for freshmen as recruitment tools for what is sure to be an exciting Fall 2011 class,” Recruitment Chair Tyler House said. — Compiled by News Editor Bill Crotty
World Trade Center intern and SDSU international business major. Beilma and the rest of the office have been working diligently to cater to the needs of VIP clients who will be present at the event. Some of these VIPs include CEOs and presidents of other World Trade Centers. The CEO of Edmenton, Canada’s WTC will be present. He also happens to be the touring drummer for Jefferson Starship. Working in the same office as Beilma is Nancy Nicholson, director of the intern program at the San Diego World Trade Center and also the director of the International Relations Office. Although she is the primary administrator in charge of all the interns, her period of most involvement with the interns is during orientation. After they become part of the process, she prefers to take a more hands-off approach. “What we do varies day-to-day … (Nicholson) encourages us to apply what we learned in school. Rather than doing grunt work, we’re given a
task that requires critical thinking,” Jennifer Hanke, an international business senior who works in the business development office, said. More than 60 businesses, organizations and civic agencies will be present at the commemoration event, and attendees will be treated to a free performance by Jefferson Starship from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The seven offices of the WTC aren’t limiting their involvement to behind the scenes. All will have tables set up to promote services the San Diego World Trade Center has to offer, and it will even showcase some of the new programs being created there. Christina Harrison, a communications and Spanish senior, has been working on a new project in the office called WEMI. It is a Water Technology Exports program that works toward improving water infrastructure and equipment. For more information about the WEMI program, the commemoration event or any of the other organizations present at the Port Pavilion this afternoon, visit the San Diego World Trade Center’s website; sdwtc.org.
CORRECTION On Tuesday, Aug. 30, in an article titled “Nursing program increases cost,” it was reported that students may be removed from the San Diego State nursing program for receiving a C- grade in a course. This was a mistake and it should be clarified that, according to the program’s student handbook available on its website, “Students who receive an unsatisfactory grade in a nursing course are required to discuss the failure with their instructor, meet with the School of Nursing Adviser and formulate a plan to maximize their chances for future success, and follow the Space Available Policy regarding continuing in the program.” More information about grading policies and the Space Availability Policy can be found at http://nursing.sdsu.edu/miscfiles/undergradhandbook.pdf. — Compiled by News Editor Bill Crotty
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Stair Climb honors firefighters lost on 9/11 Ani Araya contributor Although it’s been a decade, the memory remains fresh. For San Diegans, this was exemplified last Saturday as the city hosted a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the 343 New York firefighters who lost their lives after the Twin Towers collapsed. The San Diego Fireman’s Relief Association, an organization focused on the health and safety of firefighters and their families, arranged the event at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. This picturesque San Diego bay location was the perfect backdrop for a crowd of supporters who cheered on participants running the course in memory of those who sacrificed their lives. “Since this year marks the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, we wanted to introduce the event to San Diego,” director of marketing and development at the San Diego Fireman’s Relief Association, Jerry Burkey, said. “This is the first time that the Memorial Stair Climb is in Southern California and we were shocked by the turnout.” The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was created by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in 2005 and has since been hosted in cities throughout the United States. The mission of the event is for teams of firefighters and volunteers to climb 110 floors. The specific number symbolizes the amount of stories the firefighters climbed inside the Twin Towers. Each of the climbers carries a photograph and biographical sketch of a firefighter who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Burkey explained the climb begins with each climber announcing into a microphone the name of the firefighter they are climbing for and then touching a piece of steel that was originally part of the South Tower. “Each part of the climb is symbolic,” Burkey said. “We wanted to recreate the firefighters going up into the building and safely coming back down to their friends and families.”
Almost all of the firefighters who participated in the San Diego climb wore full turnout uniforms to simulate the sweat and weight each firefighter carried while climbing the floors of the Twin Towers. Some participants carried hoses and used air packs during the climb. This reenactment of the tragic climb on 9/11 is meant to commemorate the bravery of their sacrifices.
The phrase “never forget” is embedded into the logo of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and clearly states the intentions of what the San Diego Fireman’s Relief Association has set out to accomplish. “It is human tendency to forget what has happened,” Burkey said. “That is why we put this event on; to help people remember what happened to our country and our heroes.”
Ten years have passed since the last tower crumbled into one of the most devastating tragedies in United States history. However, the supportive energy present at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb last Saturday proved that not all memory is lost in time. The cheers of joy from the crowd as they watched the climbers finish the course was proof the victims of that day will never be forgotten.
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Mustache malady rising y father has a disease. A serious one. One that you can see on his face. Some seemingly incurable follicle attachment to his upper lip. And it won’t go away. That’s right, freshmen and sophomores – my father suffers from a mustache. Now, I know he’s not the only man out there who suffers from the disease, but ever since I can remember, it’s been there, on his face, like a raccoon tail strapped above his mouth, immovable and solitary. Slightly salty. He never wears a beard. And only once have I seen him free of the disease, when I was about 10 years old and my mother struck down the virus with a voodoo curse she learned while swimming in the swamplands of Louisiana.
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Ty Thompson staff columnist above my lip could hold their own, I took my razor and fashioned my own stache. The most difficult part was walking around in public. Women scoffed at me, covering the eyes of their innocent children as my mustache waved through the wind to say hello while passing by on the streets. Children, when they made eyeto-mustache contact, ran from the hairy vines of my upper lip. And like a tornado, sometimes my mustache carried off a few victims with its Velcro-like adhesive. Two children were stuck to my mustache for more than four days each. Only one survived.
We have many names for mustaches. Here are a few recognized by the institute: Dali, English, Fu Manchu, Pancho Villa, Handlebar, Horseshoe, Imperial, Moustachio ... However, he was only free of the mustache for a few weeks. Then it started coming back. There was nothing any of us could do to stop it or understand it. Until now. Before, I would have been too young to attempt such a dangerous tactic. I would have been as illequipped as Adam Morrison trying to take on Tom Selleck in a stacheoff. I would have been a thistle in a land of jungles. A needle in a haystack. But I’m a graduate student now. With hair under my arms, patches of manliness near my nipples and even a treasure chest of curls running down my belly button. So, at the risk of becoming a pedophile, I began to grow my own “Mo.” At first, I grew out a goatee, allowing my chin hair to disguise what would soon become the disease. Once I felt like the tresses
Men without mustaches looked down upon me. Grandmothers scolded me. Grandfathers told me they used to have one back in their day that would make mine curl up and whimper like a squirrel caught in a mouse trap. Still, I wore it proudly. Like a ‘70s porn star with no shame, out in the open and there for the taking. One thing I hadn’t counted on, however, was that there was support out there. Take, for example, my trip to the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco. In this land of hipsters, I found many who shared my sense of facial hair style. As we would pass in the thralls of Golden Gate Park, a simple nod to each other served like a sip of Robitussin, soothing my apprehension. I had joined a club, of sorts. Men who dared to be great. Rollie Fingers, Frank Zappa, Geraldo Rivera.
For the mustache has that effect on you. It makes you feel empowered, more attractive, more mature, refined and better in bed. While none of this proved to actually be true, I felt like it was. I had started to understand my father’s disease. Still, I needed to know more. So I read up a bit on the history of the mustache. As described by the American Mustache Institute, the English word “mustache” came from the Middle French word “moustache” which in turn is derived from the Old Italian word “mustacchio” which originates from the Middle Greek word “Moustaki,” a diminutive of Greek mystak, mystax upper lip, mustache. Whatever that means, the simple fact that an American Mustache Institute exists should provide ample credibility to the unifying power of the mustache. The institute, which is dedicated to “protecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination against, mustached Americans by promoting the growth, care and culture of the mustache” is evidence that people are crazy and have way too much time to create such organizations. We have many names for mustaches. Here are a few recognized by the institute: Dali, English, Fu Manchu, Pancho Villa, Handlebar, Horseshoe, Imperial, Moustachio, Taylor Mustache, Pencil Mustache, Office Model, Toothbrush or Dictator, The Zappa, Walrus and The GG. Ultimately, in looking back at “Summer of 2011 and the Evolution of Ty Thompson’s Mustache,” as my girlfriend titled the Facebook photo album, I saw my mustache had changed me as a person. I realized my dad didn’t suffer from a disease. He benefited from a mouth guard of sorts. Sadly, my mustache fell to a sharp Mach 3. But if you happen to pass by a mustache on campus – laugh, cry, love. Like I love my father’s stache. Just know the kiss is going to tickle.
-Ty Thompson is an MFA graduate student in fiction. -Reach him at cosythenews@yahoo.com.
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HOROSCOPE TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (9/8/11) There may be a roadblock between you and a dream. Stay engaged, and listen for innovation. Dare to risk, if the prize is big enough. Hold your critical words. You need your team to function in high gear. You can win this game together. 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 a 7 Water provides useful symbolism today. Flow like a river, gently but with power. Take the course of least resistance. Spend time splashing around with people you love. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 An opportunity to earn greater status opens up. Stay attentive, and show your portfolio. Be prepared to provide references. Listen to a dream. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 Adventure awaits, so get your chores done and go play! It doesn't need to be expensive. Don't make a big deal about it ... just go. Surprise people, even yourself. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - Search for buried treasure, whether hiding in the budget as an unnecessary expense that can be cut, or a resource that you didn't know you had. Seek and find. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 Delegate to increase your effectiveness. Let a partner drive, so you can sit back and relax with friends. Working with a great team shares the load. Listen to suggestions, and foster innovation.
BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 This train is about to take off, so hold on tightly. Work increases. Sudden stops could happen, so brace yourself and hold on for the ride. It could be fun. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Abrupt changes occur at work, and you may have to call for reinforcements. Schedule time for romance. In the end, love prevails. A quiet night at home is a treat. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - It's time to clean up house and pass on those items you don't really need. Your trash is someone else's treasure. Give something a new purpose to double its lifespan. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - You have the power to solve any misunderstandings today. Celebrate failures, as they show specifically what's missing for success to occur. Persistence pays. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Money is coming in (if you're willing to accept it), but also going, like the tide. Share the profits and invest wisely. Keep it moving. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Your glass is half-full now, and on its way to overflowing. Keep focusing on abundance, and don't forget to share so your cup doesn't run over. There's plenty. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 5 You're under a bit more pressure now. Look twice to see if it's real or invented. Saying "no" respectfully might have more integrity than a "yes" you can't keep. ©2011, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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