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It’s prime time for women in TV A recent study showed that the number of women in prime-time is increasing. andrea ciardiello staff writer
The Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State recently released a report indicating that women are reaching new heights in the entertainment industry, both on and off screen. The “Boxed In: Employment of Behindthe-Scenes and On-Screen Women in 2013-13 Prime-Time Television” report findings were categorized into two sections. The first section shows that during 201213, the number of women in behindthe-scenes roles for broadcast networks continued to grow, with women making up 28 percent of those working in roles such as executive producer, creators, directors, producers, writers, editors, and directors of photography. The study indicated this was a two percentage point increase from 2011-12, with an overall increase of seven percentage points since 1997-98, marking what the report called “a recent historical high.”
For the second section of findings, Executive Director for the Center Martha Lauzen and her research team included original programming on basic cable channels such as A&E and TNT, pay cable channels such as HBO and Showtime, as well as Netflix programs. The report concluded that female characters were more likely to be featured in reality programs than in any other television genre. Women made up 48 percent of characters on reality programs, 43 percent of characters in situation comedies and 40 percent of characters on dramas. The report also found the only network featuring female characters in accurate numerical proportion to the number of women in the U.S. population was the CW. It’s particularly noteworthy that the percentage of women creators fell from 26 percent in 2011-12 to 24 percent this year, a decline of 2 percentage points, Lauzen said “This decline is important because when a television series has at least one woman creator, the percentage of female characters
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increases substantially,” Lauzen said. “On programs with no women creators, females account for 41 percent of all characters. On programs with at least one woman creator, females comprise 47 percent of characters.” These results prove a long-term trend of incremental growth for women in primetime TV. Theater, Television and New Film minor Brooke Schwartz has experienced firsthand the advantages of this trend. “I interned in the media industry over the summer and most of the people I worked with were women … Women definitely have more
opportunity in television right now,” Schwartz said. Television Film and New Media senior Katlyn Jordan also noted the trend.
“It’s encouraging to see that women are being taken more seriously in the television industry, I’m happy to see that times are changing,” Jordan said. For the last 16 years, the “Boxed In” report has periodically monitored women’s behind-the-scenes employment on primetime television programs airing on the broadcast networks as well as the presence of female characters on screen.
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Aug. 31 - vs. Eastern Illinois at Qualcomm Stadium, Lost 40-19
Oct. 26 - vs. Fresno State at Qualcomm Stadium, TBA
Sep. 7 - at Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, Lost 42-7
Nov. 2 - vs. New Mexico at Qualcomm Stadium, 5 p.m. PST
Sep. 21 - vs. Oregon State at Qualcomm Stadium, 4:30 p.m. PST
Nov. 9 - at San Jose State in San Jose, 7:30 p.m. PST
Sep. 28 - at New Mexico State in Las Cruces, N.M., 6 p.m. MST
Nov. 16 - at Hawai’i in Honolulu, 5:30 p.m. HST
Oct. 4 - vs. Nevada at Qualcomm Stadium, 6 pm. PST
Nov. 23 - vs. Boise State at Qualcomm Stadium, 7:30 p.m. PST
Oct. 10 - at Air Force in USAF Academy, Colo. 7 p.m. MST
Nov. 30 - at UNLV in Las Vegas, TBA
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#hope4aztecs
There’s still hope for Aztec football Matthew Bain staff writer
What a difference three weeks can make. Expectations were high for the Aztec football team at Aztec Fan Fest on Aug. 17. Coming off last year’s Mountain West Conference Championship, they were poised to build off their success and thrive in their tough 2013 schedule. Unfortunately, expectations don’t always come to fruition. Don’t get me wrong: It’s still early in the season and by no means is the season lost. It’s just hard to believe how many things have gone wrong. To illustrate my point, here are some of my expectations versus the cold reality of the beginning of the 2013 football season. SDSU vs. Eastern Illinois University Expectation: The Aztecs beat the EIU Panthers 41-21. Junior running back Adam Muema leads the offense with 33 carries for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Junior quarterback Adam Dingwell goes 21-32 for 236 yards with two deep touchdown passes and one prance into the end zone. SDSU has some difficulty in the second half, especially
with the young secondary and offensive line, but fortunately the Aztecs hold on for the win. Reality: The EIU Panthers shocked the Aztecs, beating them 40-19. Muema ran the ball 10 times for 17 yards. Dingwell was forced out of the pocket frequently and made some questionable passes, completing only 27 of his 63 for 318 yards and four interceptions. This game was a big wake-up call for the Aztecs.
Kaehler played well, going 22 for 36 for 216 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Muema’s injury from Week 1 kept him from having much of an impact. Both Dingwell and Kaehler had very little pocket security for the entirety of the game. The Aztecs lost 42-7. SDSU’s defense was better than the score indicates, however.
just hasn’t been able to put it together yet, causing a very disappointing start for players and fans. There have been some pleasant surprises during these first two weeks of Aztec football and those should definitely be addressed.
Adam Muema
SDSU at Ohio State University
Expectation: Muema has a fantastic first two games. He breaks more ankles than any other running back in the MWC combined. Reality: An ankle injury has prevented Muema from showcasing his talents. Fortunately, it’s still very early in the season.
With Muema hampered by an ankle injury, backup running backs freshman Donnel Pumphrey and sophomore Chase Price have shown they are quite capable of taking some of the load off of Muema’s back this year. The two players combined for 40 yards on eight carries against the tough OSU defense. They also combined for 50 yards on 13 carries in Week 1. Given more of an opportunity, these guys could really shine. Week 2 against Ohio State was rough in every aspect. However, Kaehler made a strong bid for the starting job. Kaehler reminds me of NFL Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Alex Smith. He’s not super flashy, but he gets the job done—and he does it very well. Do I think Kaehler will take the starting job from Dingwell?
Expectation: The Aztecs prove they’re for real and put up a great effort against one of the top teams in the nation. The final score of the game is 38-24. Muema dazzles the national TV audience with his breakaway speed and lightning-fast feet. Dingwell tosses a couple interceptions, but also leads the team on an impressive fourth quarter drive to pull the Aztecs within two touchdowns. Overall, the Aztecs have a lot of positives to take away from the game. Reality: It was clear the Buckeyes would win the game from early on in the first quarter. Dingwell couldn’t get into his groove and was eventually replaced by junior college transfer quarterback Quinn Kaehler.
Adam Dingwell Expectations: Dingwell builds on his 2012 success to lead the SDSU offense to success. Reality: He has yet to throw a touchdown pass and was pulled from the game against OSU in the first quarter. Now, as I said earlier, it is very early in the season. It’s possible I will be witnessing a complete turn of events in Aztec football soon, very possible. SDSU has the talent, it
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encouraged me,” Berhe said. As a senior at Colton High School, sports editor Berhe had 47 tackles, 14 of which were assisted, and one interception. He was He was born to play in a stadium; a team captain who was nominated to he was bred to win under the lights. the All-CIF defensive team and was a San Diego State senior defensive back two-time first-team Press-Enterprise Nat Berhe has spent his entire life selection, as well as a two-time allpreparing and pursuing his dream: To county selection. become a professional athlete. That same year, Rivals.com Being raised in a family rated Berhe the No. 47 cornerback dedicated to sports has given nationally and Scout.com rated him Berhe a mental and physical the No. 83 cornerback prospect in advantage on the field that can America. only be attained by growing up as Throughout the entire season, part of a “football family.” Berhe was also getting extra coaching “I think about it a lot,” Berhe said. at home after games. “I think I was born to play (football) “My dad was a little hard on me,” just for the simple fact that I bring Berhe said. “We kind of would walk certain skills to the game that not through some of the things I did bad a lot of people have.” and kind of go over that and talk Berhe entered the 2013 about it when I would go home.” football season as the top Berhe also had an older brother, returning tackler in the Tam Berhe, who challenged him in league. He was awarded five everything and to this day has deeply preseason honors, some of influenced his competitive nature. which included the 2013 Berhe said he and his brother Lott IMPACT Trophy competed in everything, from sports Watch List and the 2013 to grades to racing to the car after a Preseason Watch List for trip to the supermarket. the Jim Thorpe Award. “It taught me never to shy away But long before Berhe from competition and to always was a key player of the Aztec believe in myself that I am good and defense, he was just a kid trying that I can play with the best,” Berhe to find a sport to play that he said. could succeed in. For Berhe, losing a game was always “I actually wanted to be a the worst part. basketball player to be honest,” But since his parents could relate to Berhe said. “I was all over the place, him from their experiences in sports, I kind of didn’t know what I wanted they knew how to ease the pain. to do, but I knew I wanted to be a “My mom was always like ‘Do the professional athlete.” best you can, give your best and that’s Growing up, Berhe was surrounded all you can really do,’ and my dad was by athleticism. His mother was a kind of the same way,” Berhe said. “So former high jumper and his father they both were very supportive.” was a former soccer player. Today, Berhe is on his way to Berhe says having parents who accomplishing his dreams. were former athletes has given him a For the 2013 season, he was voted particular set of skills. by his teammates as one of three “The captains of the instincts Aztec football and some team. of the stuff Each “I think about it a I do when season Berhe I watch improves his lot,” Berhe said. “I myself tackle total, think I was born to on film, which went play (football) just for you just from 39 in the simple fact that I can’t teach 2010 to 67 in bring certain skills to that,” Berhe 2011 and then the game that not a said. “I do 94 in 2012— well and an average lot of people have.” sometimes increase of I look at it 27.5 tackles a -Nat Berhe and I am season. like ‘oh Berhe’s wow’ it must game play be meant to may continue be.” to change each year, but his goals have Despite playing completely remained the same since he was a kid. different sports, both of his parents “That’s goal No.1, playing in the were devoted football fans. National Football League,” Berhe said. Berhe played soccer at Colton “Goal No.2 is to hopefully take over High School, but he was influenced my family’s (children’s) group homes.” by his school and his parents’ love of Berhe advises everyone, either part football. Soon enough, he was playing of a “football family” or not, to always and succeeding in football—he had dream big. found his sport. In order to succeed in life Berhe “My parents were very open to said, “You always have to have goals to anything I did and they always go to the next level.”
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winning drives that he loves most about the game of football, but the bond created with staff writer teammates. “There’s nothing like it,” Dingwell said. He also added that watching the upperclassmen his It’s fourth down with 2 yards to go and the freshman year instilled a yearning to be a role game is on the line. A thousand thoughts race model when he became an upperclassman. through your mind as you watch the play clock “It’s something I cherish,” Dingwell said. “I tick, the seconds falling like hammers. You call think it’s a pretty special thing.” out a code word to a wide receiver, signaling Dingwell’s him to reroute to the hometown is corner of the endzone. Rockwall, You hike the ball, “It’s something I Texas, a and immediately hear cherish,” Dingwell small suburb the crack of helmets near Dallas. and pads as offensive said. “I think it’s a Dingwell said and defensive linemen pretty special thing.” he lived in a collide. You look to couple of towns throw left, but your around Dallas teammate is covered. growing up and didn’t make his Your eyes move to the middle of the field where first trip to San Diego until the a receiver is open, but if you make that throw he first time he visited the SDSU won’t score and time will expire. football program. His Texas Finally, you look right and notice one-on-one roots showed on the day of coverage near the corner of the endzone. As this interview, in which a monstrous defensive end comes lumbering he wore a pair of cowboy toward you, you throw a jump ball and the boots with his SDSU receiver comes down with it for a touchdown athletic shirt and shorts. to take the lead with only five seconds left—the Off the field, Dingwell audible you called before snapping the ball enjoys being outdoors and proves to be the turning point in the game. with his friends. San Diego State social science senior and “I like playing Frisbee golf and starting quarterback Adam Dingwell will likely Xbox, shooting horseshoes or going to the face many situations such as this throughout beach,” Dingwell said. “Anything as long as this 2013 football season. For Dingwell, playing I’m with a group of my buddies. Most of the quarterback is an opportunity he has looked time I like being outside and going fishing, forward to for a long time. that kind of stuff.” “I started playing football in fourth grade,” Going to the beach, Dingwell said, is Dingwell said. “And ever since then it was my his favorite activity to do in San Diego. dream to go to college and play football, and I’m “The beach is awesome,” Dingwell thankful I got into SDSU.” said. “Being from Texas, the Dingwell said he would watch his older closest beach was Galveston, brother and father—both of whom played which was about six hours football in their high school days—throw a away, and it wasn’t the nicest football in the backyard. Dingwell attributes beach. So to come out this as the main reason he wanted to become here and have the water involved in football. 15 minutes away is “My dad was a great high school player, pretty awesome. I and my brother was a good player,” Dingwell don’t go as much said. “So just always being around those as I should, but guys instilled football in me and it became when I get the something I looked forward to doing. It was chance I something I wanted to be really good at.” take it.” Dingwell has played the quarterback position since he was a junior in high school. He played safety his freshman year, as well as tight end and wide receiver through his sophomore year. He finally got the opportunity to be a signalcaller after the senior quarterback ahead of him graduated. Dingwell’s athletic roots didn’t begin with football, however. He played baseball as a young child, hence why he didn’t begin playing football until he was in fourth grade. “I’m not too sure why,” Dingwell said. “It may have had something to do with my mom not wanting me to get hit that young.” Dingwell said it isn’t the thrill of throwing touchdowns or leading game-
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encouraged me,” Berhe said. As a senior at Colton High School, sports editor Berhe had 47 tackles, 14 of which were assisted, and one interception. He was He was born to play in a stadium; a team captain who was nominated to he was bred to win under the lights. the All-CIF defensive team and was a San Diego State senior defensive back two-time first-team Press-Enterprise Nat Berhe has spent his entire life selection, as well as a two-time allpreparing and pursuing his dream: To county selection. become a professional athlete. That same year, Rivals.com Being raised in a family rated Berhe the No. 47 cornerback dedicated to sports has given nationally and Scout.com rated him Berhe a mental and physical the No. 83 cornerback prospect in advantage on the field that can America. only be attained by growing up as Throughout the entire season, part of a “football family.” Berhe was also getting extra coaching “I think about it a lot,” Berhe said. at home after games. “I think I was born to play (football) “My dad was a little hard on me,” just for the simple fact that I bring Berhe said. “We kind of would walk certain skills to the game that not through some of the things I did bad a lot of people have.” and kind of go over that and talk Berhe entered the 2013 about it when I would go home.” football season as the top Berhe also had an older brother, returning tackler in the Tam Berhe, who challenged him in league. He was awarded five everything and to this day has deeply preseason honors, some of influenced his competitive nature. which included the 2013 Berhe said he and his brother Lott IMPACT Trophy competed in everything, from sports Watch List and the 2013 to grades to racing to the car after a Preseason Watch List for trip to the supermarket. the Jim Thorpe Award. “It taught me never to shy away But long before Berhe from competition and to always was a key player of the Aztec believe in myself that I am good and defense, he was just a kid trying that I can play with the best,” Berhe to find a sport to play that he said. could succeed in. For Berhe, losing a game was always “I actually wanted to be a the worst part. basketball player to be honest,” But since his parents could relate to Berhe said. “I was all over the place, him from their experiences in sports, I kind of didn’t know what I wanted they knew how to ease the pain. to do, but I knew I wanted to be a “My mom was always like ‘Do the professional athlete.” best you can, give your best and that’s Growing up, Berhe was surrounded all you can really do,’ and my dad was by athleticism. His mother was a kind of the same way,” Berhe said. “So former high jumper and his father they both were very supportive.” was a former soccer player. Today, Berhe is on his way to Berhe says having parents who accomplishing his dreams. were former athletes has given him a For the 2013 season, he was voted particular set of skills. by his teammates as one of three “The captains of the instincts Aztec football and some team. of the stuff Each “I think about it a I do when season Berhe I watch improves his lot,” Berhe said. “I myself tackle total, think I was born to on film, which went play (football) just for you just from 39 in the simple fact that I can’t teach 2010 to 67 in bring certain skills to that,” Berhe 2011 and then the game that not a said. “I do 94 in 2012— well and an average lot of people have.” sometimes increase of I look at it 27.5 tackles a -Nat Berhe and I am season. like ‘oh Berhe’s wow’ it must game play be meant to may continue be.” to change each year, but his goals have Despite playing completely remained the same since he was a kid. different sports, both of his parents “That’s goal No.1, playing in the were devoted football fans. National Football League,” Berhe said. Berhe played soccer at Colton “Goal No.2 is to hopefully take over High School, but he was influenced my family’s (children’s) group homes.” by his school and his parents’ love of Berhe advises everyone, either part football. Soon enough, he was playing of a “football family” or not, to always and succeeding in football—he had dream big. found his sport. In order to succeed in life Berhe “My parents were very open to said, “You always have to have goals to anything I did and they always go to the next level.”
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winning drives that he loves most about the game of football, but the bond created with staff writer teammates. “There’s nothing like it,” Dingwell said. He also added that watching the upperclassmen his It’s fourth down with 2 yards to go and the freshman year instilled a yearning to be a role game is on the line. A thousand thoughts race model when he became an upperclassman. through your mind as you watch the play clock “It’s something I cherish,” Dingwell said. “I tick, the seconds falling like hammers. You call think it’s a pretty special thing.” out a code word to a wide receiver, signaling Dingwell’s him to reroute to the hometown is corner of the endzone. Rockwall, You hike the ball, “It’s something I Texas, a and immediately hear cherish,” Dingwell small suburb the crack of helmets near Dallas. and pads as offensive said. “I think it’s a Dingwell said and defensive linemen pretty special thing.” he lived in a collide. You look to couple of towns throw left, but your around Dallas teammate is covered. growing up and didn’t make his Your eyes move to the middle of the field where first trip to San Diego until the a receiver is open, but if you make that throw he first time he visited the SDSU won’t score and time will expire. football program. His Texas Finally, you look right and notice one-on-one roots showed on the day of coverage near the corner of the endzone. As this interview, in which a monstrous defensive end comes lumbering he wore a pair of cowboy toward you, you throw a jump ball and the boots with his SDSU receiver comes down with it for a touchdown athletic shirt and shorts. to take the lead with only five seconds left—the Off the field, Dingwell audible you called before snapping the ball enjoys being outdoors and proves to be the turning point in the game. with his friends. San Diego State social science senior and “I like playing Frisbee golf and starting quarterback Adam Dingwell will likely Xbox, shooting horseshoes or going to the face many situations such as this throughout beach,” Dingwell said. “Anything as long as this 2013 football season. For Dingwell, playing I’m with a group of my buddies. Most of the quarterback is an opportunity he has looked time I like being outside and going fishing, forward to for a long time. that kind of stuff.” “I started playing football in fourth grade,” Going to the beach, Dingwell said, is Dingwell said. “And ever since then it was my his favorite activity to do in San Diego. dream to go to college and play football, and I’m “The beach is awesome,” Dingwell thankful I got into SDSU.” said. “Being from Texas, the Dingwell said he would watch his older closest beach was Galveston, brother and father—both of whom played which was about six hours football in their high school days—throw a away, and it wasn’t the nicest football in the backyard. Dingwell attributes beach. So to come out this as the main reason he wanted to become here and have the water involved in football. 15 minutes away is “My dad was a great high school player, pretty awesome. I and my brother was a good player,” Dingwell don’t go as much said. “So just always being around those as I should, but guys instilled football in me and it became when I get the something I looked forward to doing. It was chance I something I wanted to be really good at.” take it.” Dingwell has played the quarterback position since he was a junior in high school. He played safety his freshman year, as well as tight end and wide receiver through his sophomore year. He finally got the opportunity to be a signalcaller after the senior quarterback ahead of him graduated. Dingwell’s athletic roots didn’t begin with football, however. He played baseball as a young child, hence why he didn’t begin playing football until he was in fourth grade. “I’m not too sure why,” Dingwell said. “It may have had something to do with my mom not wanting me to get hit that young.” Dingwell said it isn’t the thrill of throwing touchdowns or leading game-
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Early season W-L scorecard terence chin
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To kick off the 2012 football season, San Diego State played the University of Washington and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for its first two games of the year. For the 2013 season, the Aztecs played Eastern Illinois University and No. 3 Ohio State University. Take a look at the statistics comparing the first two games from last year and this year.
turned the ball over 3x
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I’m honestly not sure. I still believe Dingwell will hit his stride. However, Kaehler has enough skills to lead the Aztecs to victory. Special teams Senior kicker Wes Feer is 100 percent this year in field goal attempts. Also, junior punter Joel Alesi has punted the ball 12 times this year. His average punt distance is 40 yards and he has pinned the opposition behind its own 20-yard line three times. Second half defense against Ohio State Yes, the score against OSU was very lopsided—the Aztecs lost 42-7. However, one must take into consideration that the offense couldn’t stay on the field for long during the first half, giving the defense little time to relax. Also, the Buckeyes only scored 7 points on 116 yards of total offense in the second half. Holding a top-five team to numbers like that is very impressive. In addition, all of this is being done without starting junior linebacker Derek Largent, who is out for two to four weeks with a knee injury. In a press conference on Sept. 3, SDSU head coach Rocky Long addressed his team’s areas for improvement and his outlook for the 2013 season: “We’re back to basics. We’ve got to get better at lining up right, doing our
assignment, blocking, tackling and chasing the ball. The pass protection has got to get better, we’ve got to catch more passes, we’ve got to play the right coverage, we’ve got to cover punts. I can go on and on … our ultimate goal is winning the conference championship and we’ve got to get a whole lot better to defend our championship.” Long is right. The goal of the season is to defend the MWC Championship crown. It’s fortunate that the team is getting out its kinks now rather than during conference play. Don’t worry—this is not the best the Aztecs will be. They haven’t hit their stride yet. The hope is that they will hit it by Oct. 4: the MWC opener against University of Nevada, Reno. Here are some of the keys to the Aztecs’ success this year.
forced to respect the run, former Aztec quarterback Ryan Katz, or Dingwell, could throw a play-action pass and catch the defense off guard for a big gain. The Aztecs need to get back to that type of offensive scheme. Have a short memory These first two weeks have been brutal. There’s no sugarcoating it. However, the Aztecs need to realize the talent on their team is truly staggering this year and that they can change the course of the season. They’re already going to have a tough schedule this year; the last thing they need is their own minds getting in the way. This is especially important for Dingwell. His first two games have been nightmares, but he needs to realize he is a great college quarterback. Remember last year against Boise State University, Dingwell.
They have immense talent; now, they need to fit the puzzle pieces together.
Get back to ground-and-pound offense I know Muema is injured. I still don’t think that’s an excuse for the Aztecs’ offense to be approximately 63 percent passing and 37 percent running this year. The Aztecs had such an effective offense last year because they kept pounding the defensive line with their skilled and powerful runners. Then, with the defense
Run simpler schemes Long told reporters after the Week 1 loss to the Panthers he thought the coaches “might be asking some of our players to do things that they can’t do.” SDSU’s
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secondary is raw, so running simpler defensive schemes could help acclimate the young players to college football. Also, as Long suggested giving Dingwell a little less control of the offense could simplify things for him. That might help him build confidence to become the quarterback sports fans know he can be. The quarterbacks and the offensive line need to go out to dinner
There has been way too little pocket security for SDSU quarterbacks, whether it‘s been Dingwell or Kaehler, to succeed. Yes, Dingwell and Kaehler have made mistakes that were avoidable. However, pocket security is a big issue and something needs to happen to improve it. Maybe some bonding during an awesome meal and a Monday Night Football game could help. The Aztecs have two weeks until their next game against the Oregon State University Beavers at Qualcomm Stadium. They can use these two weeks to turn it around. They have immense talent; now, they need to fit the puzzle pieces together. SDSU will compete with Fresno State for first place in the MWC West Division. The Beavers are a good team, but they’re having an off year. Oregon was upset by Eastern Washington University in Week 1. It will be a hard-fought game on Sept. 21 at Qualcomm, but if the Aztecs can become the team they have the ability to be, they will beat the Beavers.
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The Aztec weekend guide Where to eat? The Tavern at the Beach: Perfect for watching sports, drinking beer and having great food. The Tavern offers brunch all weekend long and has added Brewer’s Hash to menu. The dish consists of roasted potatoes, house-pickled peppers and tasty sausages thrown in. It’s all smothered in a serrano beer-cheese sauce and served with two fried eggs.
Where to drink? Noble Experiment: Come to this small bar with an intimate setting in downtown San Diego. The music is low enough to have a conversation with friends and enjoy some drinks. Service is excellent and the bartenders are willing to make specialty cocktails. Make sure to make reservations through text about one week in advance.
What to do? La Jolla Kayak Tours: Have fun with friends or a significant other and explore the coastline while kayaking. The tour will take you through caves, where you can see marine life and get close to sea lions.
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Summer ‘13 revisited h, summer. I already long for you and miss you so. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Well, you already are one, so that was pretty easy. School may have already started, but who am I kidding? This is San Diego for crying out loud—every day feels like summer. Officially, summer has ended, for Labor Day has come and gone and wearing white is no longer an option for the next eight months. Several monumental events occurred this past summer. On June 5, the recently discovered fossil species, Archicebus achilles, was described as the oldest known primate. On July 1, Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union. And on Aug. 25 I wept openly like a little school girl as ‘N Sync reunited for a heavenly 110 seconds at the MTV Video Music Awards. I’ll admit it: I’m a pop-culture junkie and I need my daily fix of celebrity gossip. Kind of like how Lorelai Gilmore always needs her coffee or how Elvis desperately needed a laxative. With my addiction confessed, it’s only fitting that I take you down memory lane and look back at all of the best pop-culture moments throughout these past three months. So chill out, max and relax all cool, here are the hottest happenings and infamous incidents of Summer 2013.
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Oh Miley, Miley, Miley. Just hearing your name alone evokes so many
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emotions. There’s an old episode of “America’s Next Top Model” where during an elimination round Tyra Banks goes certifiably nuts and screeches at a wannabe model when she begins to talk over Tyra. Tyra exclaims, “Be quiet! What’s wrong with you? Stop it! I have never in my life yelled at a girl like this. When my mother yells like this it’s because she loves me. I was rooting for you, we were all rooting for you! How dare you! Learn something from this!” This exact dialogue is what I want to have with Miley Cyrus, as I’m simultaneously force-feeding her a cheeseburger and dressing her in one of those head-totoe bathing suits from 1922. Her VMA performance was, to put it lightly, a noholds-barred, circus freak show, complete with oversized dancing bears, Cyrus motorboating a large black woman’s butt cheeks and ultimately, ending with the pop star performing lewd acts with a foam finger that I’m pretty sure are banned in at least 27 countries. OK Miley, we get it— you’re no longer Hannah Montana. You’re a woman now. You’re growing up. But please, for America’s sake, could you just leave your tongue in your mouth while you do it?
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If Miley was the music queen of Summer 2013, then the crown for all-mighty music king would have to be placed upon the head of Robin Thicke. His song of the summer, “Blurred Lines,” not only peaked to No. 1 in 14 countries, but it is the longest-running No. 1 single of 2013, staying 12 weeks at the top of the charts. I’m conflicted when it comes to this song. It’s like that boyfriend of yours
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that you’re not sure if you should stay with because you’ve been fighting a lot, and he’s really not that right for you, but oh my god, his tush—you really do love his tush, so you keep prolonging the breakup more and more. The song is sexy, sultry and extremely catchy, so it makes sense that people love it. But it does contain various misogynistic and downright uncomfortable to listen to lyrics. Furthermore, the music video features topless models dancing and strutting their stuff, while the three fullyclothed men (Thicke, along with T.I. and Pharrell) sing and barely move an inch. They ogle at the women as if they were the cheeseburgers I was feeding Miley Cyrus. Mr. Thicke, for your next single, do you think you could make the song a little less, oh I don’t know ... rapey?
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“On July 22, England’s Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a healthy 8 lbs., 6 oz. baby boy named George Alexander Louis. “Isn’t that fascinating?” no American said this summer. The real baby that made headlines belongs to America’s royal family, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Out popped a baby girl and they named her North West. She’s a human compass … Wouldn’t it be amazing if George and North grew up and became a couple? I hate when people misuse the word “literally,” but if that scenario were to happen, my body would literally implode from the amount of celebrity gossip transpiring.
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“Breaking Bad” is back. The final season returned to TV this summer and I have never been more excited for any one event in my entire life. If I was legally allowed to marry this TV show, I would be at city hall before you could say, “Science, bitch!” I am going to stop talking now though because I too was once a “Breaking Bad” beginner and I do not want to spoil anything for anyone who has not caught up with all of the seasons. You’re welcome. P.S. Walt dies.
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Today’s Birthday (9/12/13) - Your community of family and friends are your main focus and treasure this year. Collaboration and teamwork have special power; accept leadership. Fun heightens your business results, so play creatively. Squirrel away funds for a rainy day. Your circles have valuable connections and abundant resources, especially love. Share the goodness. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.
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a 7 - You have good ideas. Continue to develop partnering skills. Let your intuition guide you. Decrease your personal workload. What do others need? What’s their motivation? Play that ace you’ve been hiding. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - Associates cheer for you and handle a situation by themselves. Keep increasing your savings this week. Practice your arts and skills. Consult an expert to level up. Offer advice only if asked. Cut wasted effort. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Intuition guides career decisions. Plan an adventure with a partner. Keep learning this week, increasing skills and understanding. Patiently wait for the data. Don’t make the expensive choice. Ask for more and get it. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - Trust a hunch. Meditate on it, and then choose. Take on a challenge. The pieces come together. Point out a potential conflict. Financial topics can raise tempers ... avoid complaints. Kick back instead. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 You’re entering a two-day romantic phase. Luxuriate somewhere lovely, with delightful company. Enjoy family and friends. Things seem easy. There may be a conflict anyway. Keep your promises, and soak in the love. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 10 - Follow a creative leader. Compromise may not be possible, yet. Ask a person with technical skills to help. Delegate and free up some time. Go with people who are highly recommended. Keep increasing options. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - You get a surprise at work. This could lead to interesting things. Explore. Practice something you love. Don’t give up. All of a sudden, everything starts making sense. Invest in newer technology. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Great and fast results astonish you. Reduce your financial risk this week. Don’t even discuss money, if you can avoid it. Consider an unusual suggestion or a brilliant view. Tidy up and have a dinner party. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is an 8 - Your own place is a good hideout. Take your work seriously. Bring it home and get comfortable. Delegate pieces to a perfectionist. It’s okay if you don’t know how. Embrace a surprise. An innovation works. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Today is a 6 - Be nice, even if tempted to snarl; compromise gets you farther. Gather more data for a fascinating discovery. Your confidence grows. Keep your eyes, ears and mind open. This cloud has a silver lining. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Gather your tools and supplies. Keep practicing. You see the light at the end of the tunnel. Surround yourself with peace. Get together for inexpensive fun, like a beautiful walk or card game in the park. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 - There’s some evaluating going on; keep it objective. Lightning fast talk goes over people’s heads. Intuition provides an answer. Explain your ideas carefully. Change the itinerary. Continue to increase your authority this week.