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Questions surround student’s death

by Jasmine Bermudez ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Friends and family are questioning the circumstances that led to the death of Jasmine Madarang, the San Diego State student who was struck and killed by a car the evening of SDSU’s football game against

Stanford.

Madarang, 20, was reported missing by her friends after she attended the Kappa Alpha fraternity’s tailgate party for the Sept. 16 game at SDCCU Stadium.

She was said to have last been seen and texting with her friends between 5:30 and 6 p.m.,

according to a Facebook post from her aunt.

She was killed two hours later, about two miles away from where she had last been seen.

Just before 8 p.m. the same evening, a woman entered westbound Interstate 8 on foot near Waring Road in an attempt to cross the freeway, according

to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver of a vehicle traveling on I-8 was unable to stop in time and struck the woman.

Paramedics were called, and the woman, later identified as Madarang, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Medical Examiner’s office said.

Junior kinesiology major Janie

Giannone said she is confused how Madarang could have ended up walking on I-8, three freeway exits away from the football game.

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Jasmine Madarang, 20, was struck and killed nearly two miles from SDCCU stadium, where she was last seen about two hours before her death.

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Yiannopoulos to visit SDSU, College Republicans say

DeVos rescinds Obama-era sexual assault guidelines

by Will Fritz NEWS EDITOR

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced Sept. 22 her department will scrap sexual assault guidelines for universities previously established under former president Barack Obama in 2011.

The Department of Education rescinded the Obama-era “Dear Colleague” letter on sexual assaults, and will replace the it with new instructions raising the standard of evidence for universities handling complaints.

Under new interim guidelines, schools are no longer required to “use the lowest standard of proof” in sexual assault cases while the Department of Education works to create rules universities and colleges

The San Diego State College Republicans announced on Twitter Sept. 22 that they have finalized a deal to bring controversial right-wing activist Milo Yiannopoulos to campus in late October.

Yiannopoulos, a former senior editor of Breitbart, is expected to speak in Montezuma Hall Oct. 29, the College Republicans said, as part of a national tour of college campuses.

The announcement comes on the heels of news that Yiannopoulos’ “Free Speech Week” event at UC Berkeley has been called off.

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Brandon Jones, SDSU College Republicans president, said club members have been working with Dean of Students Randy Timm, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Director Stephanie Dathe and SDSU Chief of Police Josh Mays to make the event happen.

However, Student Life and Leadership said no official event had been scheduled and noted that, as of Sept. 22, the College Republicans are not a recognized student organization.

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Sept. 27- Oct. 3, 2017 EDITOR: Will Fritz, news@thedailyaztec.com

Students share reactions to I-8 death

by Damir Cato STAFF WRITER

San Diego State students are reacting to the death of fellow classmate Jasmine Madarang, who was identified by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office as the woman killed on Interstate 8 the evening of Sept. 16.

Madarang, 20, was apparently attempting to cross the freeway when she was hit by a car traveling westbound, according to California Highway Patrol. She had last been seen at a football game tailgate party at SDCCU Stadium hours earlier.

News of Madarang’s death just three weeks into the fall semester spread on Twitter and Facebook, followed by a stream of condolences from friends and fellow students.

SDSU undeclared freshman Lizbeth Hernandez said she found out about the death on social media. Hernandez said she had seen on Twitter that a student had gone missing, but had no idea anyone was hurt until she did a Google search Monday afternoon and saw an article about the death.

Hernandez didn’t know the victim, but was interested in rushing her sorority, Delta Zeta.

Sunday morning after Madarang had died, she toured the sorority house as a part of rush week. She said at that time she didn’t know anything was wrong, but that looking back on it now felt surreal.

“It was weird being in the house she was in, and to walk where she did,” Hernandez said.

After seeing Madarang's Instagram account, Hernandez said she was stunned

to see how young she was. She said it made her appreciate her own life more.

“She’ll never get married, never get to walk (at graduation), all the things we take for granted,” Hernandez said.

Other students echoed Hernandez’s surprise. Business management freshman Allie Hall said she learned of the student’s death from a sorority announcement.

“I was shocked because it hits close to home,” Hall said. “It’s a reality check.”

Finance freshman Edward Angara didn’t know anything had happened until days after the news broke.

“I’m shocked right now,” he said.

Over the course of the week, friends and family posted their thoughts on Madarang’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Delta Zeta described Madarang as “vibrant” and an inspiration to others.

“Her voice, smile and laugh always lit up the room,” the sorority said in a statement on Facebook. “She was the sun to everyone around her, and she is deeply missed. We love you Jasmine.”

Other students expressed grief as well as confusion after learning about the accident.

Jessica Mixer, a public health sophomore, said the event was tragic.

Mixer said a mutual friend had just shown her texts she and Madarang had exchanged not long before Madarang’s death.

“Everyone said she was a sweet girl,” Mixer said. “I wish her family and friends all the best.”

Madarang’s family started a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral expenses. On the page, she’s described as a loyal friend with an outgoing personality and a good student. Madarang’s funeral took place Sept. 23 in her hometown of Lake Forest, California.

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continued from page 1 she would be able to walk there,” Giannone said. “There is no way. I just don’t believe she could have been able to walk there herself.”

Giannone said she wondered if Madarang had been in an Uber.

Madarang’s aunt, Rizza Madarang, said she is not happy with the progress of the investigation.

“We are just frustrated that authorities are not doing their job and trying to close their case without doing a proper investigation,” Rizza Madarang said.

“They need more manpower on the cast to follow leads.”

CHP officers said the investigation into Jasmine Madarang’s death is ongoing, and further details could not be divulged.

“It is a mystery and I don’t like it,” Giannone said. “Knowing is not going

“It’s still confusing for a lot of us,” Eidt said. “Even people who were there with her don’t really know the details and that is the scary thing. It has been hard to get closure from this whole situation because we don’t know what happened.”

Eidt said that while she has heard rumors that Madarang was walking down the freeway, she does not believe this is true.

“I know her, she is a very sensible person,” Malenchimi said. “Without a doubt in my mind there is no reason why she would do that without something else being involved and it is just scary. So we haven’t been able to fill in the gaps.”

Madarang was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority during her freshman and part of her sophomore year. Eidt said although Madarang is no longer affiliated with Delta Zeta, they still consider her a sister and love her.

Delta Zeta’s national leadership released a statement on Madarang in the days following her death. ”Our thoughts and prayers are with our Gamma Omicron sisters and Jasmine’s

“It’s still confusing for a lot of us. Even people who were there with her don’t really know the details and that is the scary thing. It has been hard to get closure from this whole situation because we don’t know what happened.”

– Christine Eidt, undeclared sophomore and a friend of Jasmine Madarang’s to bring her back, but (it could bring) at least some peace of mind that if someone is responsible, they will get in trouble or something.”

Child development junior Megan Campbell said information on Madarang’s death was unclear, and also wondered if Madarang had been in an Uber.

“I know that a lot of information has been kept private because her family wants it to be,” Campbell said.

She said between 9-10 p.m. Saturday, she began hearing rumors about Madarang’s passing, and later received a call from Madarang’s best friend.

“She just called me sobbing and told me it was true,” Campbell said. “It didn’t feel real. I didn’t believe it.”

Undeclared sophomore Christine Eidt found out about her friend’s passing from a phone call from Campbell.

She said she has reached out to but has not been able to speak to the people who were with Madarang before she disappeared.

“They have been mourning on a very intense level,” Eidt said. “We just have to give them the time and respect. I talked to one of them and they don’t know how this happened. I don’t really know the details surrounding it but it wasn’t like they just left her. It is hard to say.”

family and friends during this difficult time,” said Diane Stecher, Delta Zeta National President. “It’s never easy losing a loved one, but it is especially difficult when a life is taken from us at a far too young age. We extend our deepest sympathy during this time.”

Kappa Alpha, the fraternity that hosted the tailgate party where Madarang is believed to have spent her last hours, was placed on probation by national headquarters after she was killed. Jesse Lyons, a representative of Kappa Alpha Order’s national leadership, said the chapter’s current status is temporary to allow time to get facts and assist in any way possible.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jasmine Madarang’s family and friends, some of whom are members of our chapter,” Lyons said in an email. “Members are working with local authorities, the university, and our national office to get the facts and assist in any way to determine just what happened.”

Eidt said Madarang’s death should be mourned, and her memory should be appreciated.

“Be aware, it is really scary in the world,” Eidt said. “Life is held on by a tiny thread, and things can just happen in an instant and change your whole world.”

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continued from page 1 responsibilities to take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence,” according to the Department of Education.

Jessica Nare, SDSU women’s resource coordinator, said that the letter expressed “that sexual violence was essentially a part of gender and sex discrimination” because it prevents student survivors from succeeding effectively in the classroom.

“It said that colleges and universities have a duty to address sexual violence through education and prevention, and to support survivors – and that was a really important change in a really big shift in the way that we think about Title IX,” Nare said. “It was very important in providing more direction, more oversight and more support to colleges and universities in their sexual violence prevention work and the support that they were providing to survivors.”

Today, Title IX “protects students, educators and school employees against all forms of sex or gender discrimination, including: sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, other forms of sexual misconduct, stalking and retaliation,” according to the San Diego State University webpage for Title IX. Prior to the ‘Dear Colleague’ letter, sexual violence was not considered to be covered by Title IX, said Jessica Rentto, SDSU’s Title IX Coordinator, via email.

“Universities, including SDSU, handled sexual violence under sexual misconduct policies, rather than (Title IX) policies,” Rentto said. “The ‘Dear Colleague’ letter provided for a more robust process for investigating and handling sexual violence

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continued from page 1 also denied Timm had been in meetings with Jones.

Both SDSU spokesperson Christine Hutchins and Associated Students President Chimezie Ebiriekwe said the event is contingent on the College Republicans being approved as a recognized student organization by SLL. “At this time, there is no confirmation of Milo Yiannopoulos speaking at San Diego State University,” Hutchins said in an email. “Currently, the group known as the College Republicans at SDSU have not yet completed (the recognized student organization) process, and Student Life and Leadership staff are working with them in their recognition process. There is a conditional hold on a facility subject to the College Republicans’ completion of all university requirements, including, but not limited, to the organization’s completion of the recognition process, a security assessment conducted by SDSU University Police, and the event review process.”

Hutchins also said the university “strongly recommends that student organizations do not publicize events until these processes are complete.”

“Until they receive recognition and complete the event approval process, there is not a confirmed event,” Ebiriekwe said in an email.

Jones said he is confident this will not be a problem. The deadline for organization recognition is Sept. 30.

“It’s happening, because we’re going to get recognized,” Jones said.

Jones said he has been in talks with Yiannopoulos’ team since the summer, but did not confirm he was coming to speak on campus until Tuesday, Sept. 19.

“I think it’s going to be great to have a conservative speaker like him come to campus,” he said. “I think he’s going to talk about the political environment on college campuses and the fight for free speech.”

Jones previously said he had been

SDSU’s Title IX office is located in the administration building.

complaints with the Title IX Coordinator overseeing the process to ensure fairness, legal compliance and due process.”

In a speech at George Mason University Sept. 7, DeVos gave a speech excoriating Title IX stipulations and stating that the current system will continued to be enforced but that the Department of Education will “vigorously address all instances where people fall short.”

During her speech, DeVos said that “acts of sexual misconduct are reprehensible, disgusting and unacceptable,” adding that “they are acts of cowardice and personal weakness.”

In addition to discussing how she believes that the current Title IX fails victims of rape, she said that it does not allow for fair investigation and prosecution for the accused. DeVos said

required to meet with university police to have a threat assessment done before Yiannopoulos’ visit could be arranged.

An appearance from Yiannopoulos at UC Berkeley was cancelled in February due to security concerns, and rally at UC Berkeley where Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak this weekend was also cancelled, organizers said Friday.

“Obviously, (Yiannopoulos) has been to Berkeley and some other college campuses where we’re seeing what we saw in the 1960s, where we’re having to fight for free speech again, (so) I think that’s going to be the main focus of the conversation,” Jones said.

After the College Republicans’ announcement on Friday, the SDSU Young Democratic Socialists of America responded with a tweet saying, “Get ready to face heavy resistance.”

Representatives from YDSA at SDSU later said their tweet was “obviously not a threat of violence.”

“Violence is not implied in the statement at all,” the YDSA said.

On Friday, Jones said he was impressed with SDSUPD’s cooperation.

“I think that in response to (the YDSA statement), the police department is going to be very well-organized in having a space for there to be a counter-protest,” Jones said. “I have full faith in the police department that this is going to be a pretty safe event.”

SDSUPD did not immediately return requests for comment.

This is not the first time the College Republicans have invited a controversial speaker to campus. In May 2016, the club brought David Horowitz to speak at SDSU. Horowitz’s organization had posted flyers around campus in the weeks prior naming specific students as terrorists for their support of Palestine, and his visit sparked protests.

“We’re not looking to do this as a controversy,” Jones said last week when discussing the plans to have Yiannopoulos speak. “We’re doing this in an effort to bring conservative speakers to campus.”

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that “one person denied due process is one too many,” referring to students who may have been expelled as a result of being wrongfully accused of misconduct.

Critics of Title IX investigations on college campuses have stated that they believe there are flaws in the current system. According to some of these critics, campus investigators may not be skilled enough to determine guilt of the accused, there may be biases against men of color and it allows for double jeopardy as accused students can be disciplined by Title IX coordinators then go on to face trial in court off campus.

Proponents of the Title IX stipulations regarding sexual abuse and rape say that it is vital to fostering safe communities on campus. Nare said that it is more likely than not that a person filing a complaint

of sexual assault was actually assaulted.

“I get concerned about (Nare’s) comments, because I think that sometimes I think they can be construed as victimblaming or saying that people aren’t telling the truth about sexual violence, and that just isn’t the experience that I have working with survivors,” Nare said.

“I really, truly think that lots of people are impacted by this issue and that Title IX is a really important resource that can support them.”

Colleges and universities that receive federal funding are required to have a formal process used to address sexual assault cases. A Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that twothirds of students who filed sexual assault complaints were satisfied by the way their university — rating it as an A or B — with 8 percent of students feeling dissatisfied with the way their complaint was handled — a rating of D or F. The Washington Post article states that their poll echoes other studies that say that sexual assault and rape are often underreported, with only 11 percent reporting their encounter to “police or campus authorities,” and only threefourths of the victims polled told their story to anyone. Rentto said that she feels that the current investigation process for Title IX cases in the California State University system are equitable for those involved.

“CSU/SDSU policies and procedures relating to Title IX investigations provide for an impartial and balanced investigation,” Rentto said via email.

“Providing due process for both parties is a paramount consideration and our policy provides for equal treatment for both complainant and respondent/accused to ensure fairness.”

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Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2017 EDITOR: Dana Tsuri-Etzioni, opinion@thedailyaztec.com

Never forget, you are what you tweet People need to keep in mind everything they post on social media can be seen by others who will then form preconceived notions based on what they see on profiles.

by Cassidy McCombs STAFF WRITER

As more news topics blow up on social media newsfeeds, so do everyone’s opinions. This weekend the NFL captured America’s attention with its unifying response to Trump’s attack on players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.

While this topic appears to be straight forward — who can argue the opinion the NFL holds when it showed such graceful solidarity — it seems that this is another hot topic worthy of disputes.

As we all scroll through Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat, it is important to keep in mind what posting an opinion implies on social media.

One perk of social media is

Any opinion, picture, comment and share is permanent. That permanency may not seem so daunting, but it may be in the future. Some active filtering is necessary moving forward.

I stopped checking social media accounts after the NFL protests broke the news. It’s ironic, the people I want to see less posts from tend to post most often, and the types of posts I completely disagree with tend to be the posts most shared.

When checking my social media this weekend, I felt relieved that none of my friends or family were saying the NFL protests were being disrespectful towards the flag. In fact, a handful of people were sharing “The Other 98%” Facebook post, “Thinking NFL players are ‘protesting the flag’ is like thinking Rosa Parks was protesting public transportation.”

the digital identities being formed with every bit of shared news.

My friend recently said she was hiding our mutual friend’s posts from her social media feeds because of their frequency and content. Online behavior projects an identity that can impact people’s opinion. Everything one posts is reflective of who they are in real life because social media is intertwined with day-to-day

reality. Who someone is in person can only be observed from one primary source, people physically around them. But one’s social media can be judged by anyone, regardless of privacy settings.

You are what you tweet.

Cassidy McCombs is a junior studying journalism and media studies. Connect with her on Twitter @Cassidy_McCombs.

America was built on capitalistic ideals. Industries are driven by profit and aren’t concerned with social issues — until they can be monetized.

One industry in particular has not been addressing issues consumers have brought to light.

The beauty industry has a long standing reputation of not being diverse, but celebrity makeup lines are forcing a change in the market and pressuring larger companies to adapt as well.

According to the Global Cosmetic Industry, the American beauty sector will be worth $90 billion by 2020.

This market is in demand.

It consists of skincare, haircare and makeup products. Because these products end up in the majority of American homes, many beauty companies have been very successful in their endeavors.

But not all consumers are included in the conversation.

Beauty consumers have been

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Even though opinions this weekend reflected my own, posting and oversharing were rampant. Posting multiple times within a matter of hours on the same topic is draining and obsessive.

Dramatically stating allegiance does not make one an active player. In a world where socially conscious behavior is checked and ignorance is called out, being overactive on social media has a validating effect. But what’s more concerning in the long-term are

calling for more diverse shades offered for the vast numbers of people that can’t purchase products from their favorite brands.

When different shades of skin tones are not represented, many individuals are left out of a market they could benefit from and enjoy.

The issue of diversity in beauty is finally being addressed by celebrity product lines.

Specifically, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, which launched on Sept. 8.

The line consists of 40 different foundation shades with a variety of undertones. These new shades go far beyond what many larger companies carry.

Maybelline’s Fit Me liquid foundation only comes in 18 shades. Despite the lack of diversity offered, Maybelline is still considered an inclusive brand. That in itself highlights the issue found within the beauty market.

The creation of more diverse brands from celebrities like Rihanna is leading to an overall

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“Online behavior projects an identity that can impact people’s opinion.” the ability to get immediate updates. Social media is like a blank canvas of internet space for one’s personal projection of personality.

One can tweet every hour, post on Instagram every day or share “Tasty” videos on Facebook. But alongside the limitless space a social networking account brings, comes a permanent digital footprint. It is weird to think that an ugly, deleted picture from 2011 is still traceable today. But that is the reality of social media.

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change in the market. Brands are being forced to market diversity because consumers are tired of being let down by large companies that are not hearing their concerns.

Journalism junior Joelle Naoum, who is also a manager at a local makeup store explained how she can see the change in the market firsthand.

“I have seen this transition that many makeup brands are making to providing more colors, especially for people with deeper tones,” Naoum said. She also explained that there has been much progress made in liquid foundation but other products like bronzers and highlighters still have a ways to go.

Some brands are much more inclusive than others.

“Some brands are still lacking on getting the right color. The companies that need to make an adjustment are L’Oréal and IT cosmetics since they only have a small amount of choices,” Naoum said.

This statement was made specifically about L’Oréal and

IT cosmetics because they have very limited shades. L’Oréal only has 12 shades in their newest dream cushion foundation.

The makeup industry still has a long way to go to be able to call themselves truly inclusive.

Larger companies do not have the desire to evolve until there is a market force that affects profits.

Celebrity lines like Fenty Beauty are changing the amount of diversity found in the makeup industry by allowing everyone the chance to feel represented and seen.

It is time for beauty companies to change business practices. To not only care about social issues when they affect income, but because companies should want every beauty consumer to feel beautiful in their own skin.

Chloe O’Rourke is a sophomore studying journalism and public relations. Connect with her on Instagram @chloe.orourke and Twitter @chloeeorourke.

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Criticism of professor Elliott’s assignment unjust

by Talia Raoufpur SENIOR STAFF WRITER

San Diego State sociology professor Dae Elliott offered an extra credit assignment that has attracted unnecessary controversy. For the last 23 years, Elliott has assigned an optional checklist titled, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” It is intended to open students’ minds to certain privileges they have been given which they may have been previously unaware of.

Despite implications made by the media that Elliott wrote the quiz, it was written in 1988 by social activist and researcher Peggy McIntosh, and was created during the second wave feminist movement. It was used in lesson with a Frontline documentary, chapter from the course’s textbook and Pamela Rothenburg’s article, “Invisible

two decades, it has been one of the most popular assignments and has received zero criticism from students in her classes.

Students can receive three extra credit points upon its completion.

McIntosh’s checklist lists some of the ways in which “we all have privilege,” said Elliott.

The condemnation that Elliott has received from right-wing media including Fox News, Bill O’Reilly and the Daily Wire is unjust due to the purpose of the assignment.

Political science senior Brandon Jones, president of the SDSU College Republicans, said he did not feel the need to speak with Elliott about the assignment and that she is engaging in “leftwing indoctrination.”

He said a member of his organization is a student in Elliott’s class and approached Jones with the assignment.

Jones says he alerted the media out of concern that

“Students can address their privileges by communicating with one another. The checklist is a fun way to do so.”

Privilege”.

Elliott said the point of the optional assignment is to create dialogue among her students.

The class engages in a 20 minute discussion about privilege once students have submitted their work. She claims that in the last

conservative students struggle to find a voice. It appears that his reason for bringing national attention to the assignment is to further expose the liberal agenda present in college campuses. “[I really don’t] care what her lecture was based on. It’s extremely inappropriate for her

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to assign something like that,” he said.

Jones should have spoken to Elliott to see whether the assignment had any political and/or racial implications and the reason she offers it to students.

If the student that spoke to Jones was concerned with the assignment, she should have approached her professor. Jones claims that a “university is a marketplace of ideas where ideas can be shared.” The student should have done just that –– shared her views privately with her professor to create positive dialogue in which views that may be different from her classmates can be heard.

Jones is correct that the country is plagued by political and racial separations — but not in this case. Elliott’s assignment unifies students in bringing them together to share their stories. In choosing to discuss his disapproval with the media rather than the source, Jones is

not working towards restoring the division in the U.S..

Since her assignment went viral, Elliott has received numerous insensitive emails, one in which the subject reads, “You F…ing [N-word] Lover.”

Comments such as this downgrade the discussion to a level unworthy of attention.

Political science senior Michael Cline, President of the SDSU College Democrats said that he has taken a similar quiz and describes it as too simplified.

“You can’t summarize somebody’s life in 20 questions––we can’t assign a number and root people based off of that,” said Cline.

Conservative students may feel discouraged because their voices aren’t being heard.

However, this is not the case in Elliott’s classes. The curriculum the assignment is part of encourages students to recognize the benefits they enjoy in everyday life.

Photo by Talia Raoufpur

Students can address these privileges by communicating with one another. The checklist is a fun way to do so and has allowed Elliott to ignite discussion for the last two decades.

“We all see the world from a different place and we can’t see the objective world because we’re all seeing it from one perspective,” Elliott said. “We can approximate objectivity by communicating and seeing it intersubjectively. We’ll never step out of our subjectivity if we don’t listen to each other.”

SDSU is experiencing political upheaval and such frivolous controversies do not create a unified and welcoming environment for the student body.

Talia Raoufpur is a senior studying psychology and communication. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter @TaliaRaoufpur.

Why we should make Sean Spicer irrelevant again Society’s seemingly warm embrace and forgiveness towards the previous spokesman is a disappointment.

by Chance Page CONTRIBUTOR

When faced with such big threats to minority rights, women’s rights and democracy in the U.S. it’s tempting to take whatever allies possible in the effort to stop these threats. This applies even to those who once sought out to inflict injustices and to advance racism.

History is filled with examples of those who once fought for evil purposes, but later redeemed themselves. Such as Oskar Schindler, the Nazi spy who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, or Robert Byrd, a former Klansman who later renounced his racist ways and championed civil rights and liberties while serving in the US Senate.

These days, many in the left

are hoping a former Trump administration official will renounce his old ways. And in doing so, begins to turn the majority of Republicans against Trump — averting the crisis in today’s democracy and beginning the process of healing this divided nation.

However, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is not that guy.

Spicer’s surprise appearance at the Emmys was met with the attendees’ shocking embrace of him.

Spicer may not have been a policymaker, but what he did do was defend abhorrent, racist policies, and undermined public trust in the media. All while limiting the public’s access to the White House.

Spicer was the public face of one of the Trump administration’s

most horrendous actions, the two separate bans on immigrants from several predominantly Muslim countries. These bans

certain news organizations from attending press briefings if Trump considered them to be too hostile.

“Spicer may not have been a policymaker, but what he did do was defend abhorrent, racist policies.” not only impacted diplomatic relations with the affected nations, but also kept families apart and contributed to making American Muslims feel like second-class citizens in their own country.

Spicer also served as the point man for the Trump administration’s assault on the media and the decision to block

Forgiveness is important — allies are necessary in an effort to limit the damage that the Trump administration will do for the next few years. If Spicer had taken time after his departure before returning to the public eye, and if he had repented for his actions under the Trump administration, then forgiveness could have been an option.

But neither of those things occurred. Spicer was angling for a new job a month before he had left office, and started appearing on late-night shows almost immediately after vacating his post as White House press secretary.

He has yet to truly apologize or redact statements he made.

New allies — particularly those who once worked for the president, will be valuable as the attempt is made to preserve the rights of women, ethnic and racial minorities, the LGBTQIA+ community, Muslims and any other groups that the current administration might target.

But Spicer is not an ally. For his defense of oppression and his propaganda campaign from the White House podium — he must be condemned and ostracized.

Chance Page is a junior studying journalism and political science.

Connect with him on Twitter @chance_619.

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Sept. 27- Oct. 3, 2017 EDITOR: Jocelyn Moran, mundoazteca@thedailyaztec.com

Opinión: Es difícil comer bueno y barato

by Rebeca ESCRITORA

Reyes

Un gran aspecto de ser estudiante de universidad en los Estados Unidos es el vivir fuera de casa, ya sea en el campus o en sus alrededores.

En mi caso, vivo en una casa

con tres compañeras a cinco minutos en trolley del campus.

Todas somos estudiantes y trabajamos. Cada una se encarga de sus efectos personales como de la comida.

Moyra, quien estudia matemáticas, compra mucha agua con sabores artificiales, como snacks bajas en calorías.

Ella cocina ocasionalmente comida congelada o pasta.

Danielle, quien estudia arte, igualmente, compra muchas pastas y bebidas azucaradas, como soda y unos cuantos vegetales.

Kirsten, quien estudia ciencias políticas, compra frijoles en lata, atún y cereal.

Foto por Jocelyn Moran

Estudiantes de SDSU caminan hacia West Commons.

Yo trato de balancearlo, igual que mis compañeras.

Compro vegetales baratos o frutas como manzanas y plátanos.

Pero, en el intento de mantener un presupuesto moderado para comer por una semana, las opciones repetitivas aburren.

De vez en cuando, me permito comprar comida en el campus, ya que es rápido y me permite variar lo que como.

Aun así, intentar mantener una dieta saludable a un precio moderado no es fácil.

Solo en Trader Joe’s, lo cual está a muy corta distancia del campus, gasté $25 en alimentos básicos.

Mi testimonio no es una crítica a la tienda, ya que fue mi decisión comprar ahí, pero aun así, las opciones cercanas y convenientes que tenemos no son muy amigables con nuestros presupuestos apretados.

En un artículo por Todd Christensen de Debt Reduction Services, Christensen propone que en promedio se debe gastar de $75 a $125 por persona en comida por un mes. Sin embargo, Christensen habla de una situación con una familia donde ambos padres trabajan, y no menciona una situación donde un estudiante vive solo y lejos de casa.

Aun con la oportunidad

de hacer un presupuesto y planear con anticipación, me encuentro repitiendo comidas, aburriendome de ellas, y al final, gastando más en comida o cena.

Adicionalmente, el tomar cuatro o más clases por semestre reduce mi tiempo a pensar cuidadosamente que comer y me lleva a elegir algo relativamente sano y a mi alcance que ir a casa y preparar algo.

En otro artículo por el Huffington Post, una nutriologa hace referencia a la cantidad de estrés que tenemos como estudiantes al tener que hacernos responsables de clases, gastos y actividades diarias.

Pero de verdad todo es culpa de nuestra situación y solo somos victimas de el ambiente universitario?

La respuesta es no.

Al vivir sola, soy totalmente responsable de cada acción que tomo y eso influye en que gasto mi dinero y cuando gasto.

No ayuda que los precios de comer en el campus no sean muy baratos pero nadie me obliga a comprar ahí.

Al final del día, está en mí el tomar decisiones informadas, aunque pueda ser difícil. Sí tengo antojo de algo en ShakeSmart o de Farmers Market, pero que necesito proteger mi cartera y me siento bien sabiendo que no gaste en algo innecesario.

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El antes y después del terremoto en México por Marcela Camargo CONTRIBUIDORA

Un 19 de septiembre de 1985, la Ciudad de México sufrió uno de los acontecimientos más trágicos en su historia. Un terremoto de 8.1 estremeció a la capital y a sus alrededores, dejando una cifra de más de 12 mil fallecidos. A partir de este suceso, los mexicanos recuerdan año con año lo sucedido, haciendo un mega simulacro en todo el país.

Exactamente 32 años después, la historia se repitió con un terremoto de 7.1 grados de

intensidad. Sin embargo, la cifra de personas fallecidas es aún incierta, puesto que las labores de rescate siguen en curso.

A las 1:41 a.m. del 21 de septiembre, se reportaron 230 personas fallecidas.

Monserrat Torres, estudiante de cuarto año de periodismo en San Diego State y originaria de Tijuana, compartió su reacción ante el fuerte terremoto.

“Lo primero que hice fue asegurarme de que mi familia que vive en la Ciudad de México se encontrara bien”, dijo Torres.

Debido al fuerte estremecimiento, se registraron

Cortesía de Valentina Casellas

Una casa en México demuestrá los efectos del terremoto que ocurrió el 19 de septiembre.

diversos daños materiales desde caídas de árboles y postes de luz, hasta edificios y casas enteras.

Por esta razón, 4.84 millones de personas sufrieron afectaciones en su servicio de energía eléctrica, según la Comisión Federal de Electricidad.

Valentina Casellas, estudiante de psicología en la Universidad Anáhuac de México y residente de la Ciudad de México, compartió su experiencia durante y después del terremoto.

“Tenía miedo de llegar a mi casa y darme cuenta de que no había edificio”, dijo Casellas, quien estaba en su carro en ese momento. “Doy gracias que no fue así”.

La respuesta de ayuda de la gente tanto de México como de otros países, no ha parado.

Muchos civiles se unieron a las tareas de rescate y de distribución de víveres para los damnificados.

Se abrieron grupos diversos para ayudar en muchos estados del país en donde están recolectando comida, agua, artículos de higiene personal y sobretodo, medicinas e instrumentos médicos.

“Me impresionaron mucho las muestras de generosidad y apoyo de la gente”, dijo Torres.

Sin embargo, Casellas recalcó que hay todavía muchas zonas rurales que necesitan de apoyo puesto que la atención mayor ha sido para las ciudades grandes como la Ciudad de México. Por

Unos niños en México sonríen para la foto.

ejemplo, en el pueblo de Jojutla en el estado de Morelos, más de la mitad de la ciudad sufrió daños mayores. Además, muchas personas se quedaron sin familia y por lo tanto, también necesitan de ayuda psicológica tras haber vivido el trágico evento.

Casellas también compartió una de sus experiencias mientras otorgaba ayuda psicológica a una de las afectadas quien perdió a su bebé tras la tragedia. En el momento del sismo, la señora se encontraba en una habitación diferente a la de su bebé dentro de su casa. Minutos antes del terremoto, la madre lo había cambiado de habitación, sin saber lo que estaba por venir.

Desgraciadamente, a causa del

Cortesía de Valentina Casellas

terremoto, muchos objetos pesados cayeron sobre el bebé, lo cual ocasionó su muerte.

“La señora estaba llore y llore porque decía que era su culpa que su bebé haya fallecido”, dijo Casellas.

Franco Ahumada, estudiante de negocios de SDSU y estudiante de intercambio de Chile, dijo que sentía empatía porque le hizo recordar la destrucción que el terremoto de Chile ocasionó hace unos años.

“Nada más puedo esperar que la solidaridad y hermandad del pueblo mexicano tan característica de los países latinoamericanos logre levantar el país de los escombros”, dijo Ahumada.

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Sept. 27- Oct. 3, 2017 EDITOR: Zach Engberg, sports@thedailyaztec.com

Aztecs kick off Pac-12 play vs. Stanford

Redshirt sophomore forward Pablo Peleaz readies a shot during SDSU’s 0-1 loss to Utah Valley on Sept. 10.

by Tony Zarate STAFF WRITER

With Pac-12 Conference play right around the corner, San Diego State men’s soccer is looking to build on a strong 2016 season, which ended in a bid to the NCAA tournament.

A first round loss to University of Nevada Las Vegas ended the

Aztecs’ season, but they will begin the mission to return to the turnament.

The Aztecs have little-tono room for error in a tough conference that includes Oregon State University, UCLA, University of Washington and the defending NCAA champions, Stanford University.

The Scarlet and Black will open Pac-12 play against No.

Photo by Weicheng Han

11 Cardinal. Stanford is 6-2 this season, and will be coming off of a 0-2 loss to University of Saint Louis.

The Aztecs finished third in last season’s campaign with a conference record of 4-3-3, while Stanford took the top spot in the Pac-12 with a record of 8-1-1.

Last season, SDSU didn’t have much luck against Stanford as the team dropped one game, 1-3.

They met once again two weeks later and that contest ended in a 1-1, double-overtime tie.

The Scarlet and Black are accustomed to contentious matches.

“If we continue with our resilient defending and quick combinations, in the final third we will be a very difficult team to beat,” said redshirt sophomore forward Pablo Pelaez.

Pelaez is coming off of an outstanding 2016 season where he earned second-team All-Pac-12, Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention, along with National Soccer Coaches Association of America First-Team All-Far West Region.

SDSU’s strong defense will also play a big role in its success this season. In 2016, the team allowed 13 goals on 231 shot attempts, an average of less than one goal per game.

Redshirt senior Adam Allmaras played a major role in last season’s defensive success. Starting each game last season, the goalkeeper made 77 saves.

“I think that defense is more important,” Allmaras said. If you don’t get scored on then you can’t lose. We gotta stick to the process and grind out victories in the Pac12.”

Grinding out victories is something that the Aztecs have

done so far this season.

Coming off of two shutout victories, SDSU is 4-4, and there is great upside in its scoring efforts leading up to Stanford, said senior midfielder Thom Van den Berg.

“We are going to be very successful in conference,” Van den Berg said, “because we always create chances with the creativity and connections we have with our midfield and attack. With the support of our home fans we have proven to deregulate the back-toback national champions.”

The Netherlands native has scored one goal and dished two assists in 2017 after going scoreless in only one start last season.

Attacking alongside Van den Berg is senior forward Jeroen Meefout.

He is proving thus far to be the Aztecs’ main offensive focus.

Already tying last season’s goal total with four goals, Meefout looks to to be a force to be reckoned with as the Aztecs look to claim another trip to the NCAA tournament.

Expect the Aztecs to resort to their defensive tactics as well, as they were able to put together an astounding stretch of 11 shutout victories last season.

The Aztecs start conference play this Thursday, Sept. 28 at the SDSU Sports Deck against Stanford.

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Aztecs sprint into matchup with NIU After two comeback victories, No. 19 SDSU will return to San Diego and try to start 5-0 for the first time since 1975.

by Abraham jewett ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

San Diego State football will wrap up its nonconference schedule on Saturday, Sept.

30, when it faces off against Northern Illinois University for the second year in a row.

The Aztecs (4-0) head into the game ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, jumping three spots from No. 22 over the weekend, after a hard-fought 28-24 road win against the Air Force Academy.

SDSU Head coach Rocky Long said he knows what it feels like to face a ranked opponent on the road, and how it can be used as a way to encourage your team.

“It serves as great motivation for the visiting team,” Long said.

“Coaches use that, I’ve used that many times in the past.”

Aztecs junior safety Parker Baldwin, who is coming off a 14-tackle performance against Air Force, said that being ranked will give NIU even more motivation for redemption this year.

“The top 25 is recognition,” Baldwin said, “but at the same time it’s a target. It’s like a warrant for your arrest.”

Last year, SDSU defeated the Huskies on the road 42-28, in the first game between the two programs since 1971, when head coach Don Coryell was still at the helm for the Aztecs.

The win remains fresh in the mind of SDSU offensive coordinator Jeff Horton.

“Last year we kind of jumped out early on them, got a big lead, and they came roaring back,” Horton said. “(I’m) sure it’ll be another four-quarter battle.”

SDSU looks to be an even tougher test for the Huskies this year. SDS comes into its fifth game of the season undefeated for the first time since 1981. A victory this week would extend the Aztecs winning streak to seven games, dating back to last

Senior running back Rashaad Penny fights off two Stanford tacklers during SDSU’s 20-17 win over the Pac-12 power on Sept. 16.

on two weeks rest, giving it additional time to prepare for the Aztecs and senior running back Rashaad Penny, the second leading rusher in the FBS with 716 yards on a 7.87 yards-percarry average.

Penny, who was only a footnote in the game last season, rushed for 65 yards on only 14

“The top 25 is recognition, but at the same time it’s a target. It’s like a warrant for your arrest.”

–Parker Baldwin, SDSU junior safety

season.

NIU, of the Mid-American Conference, carries a record of 2-1 into the game, fresh off defeating the University of Nebraska 21-17 on the road September 16.

An out-of-conference road victory against a Big Ten Conference team is not an easy task for any program, and its significance is not lost on SDSU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales.

“You’ve got to be really good to go into Nebraska and beat them,” Gonzales said. “It’ll be a really, really, exciting challenge.”

NIU is coming into the game

carries while playing second fiddle to FBS career rushing leader and current Philadelphia Eagle Donnel Pumphrey, who ran for 220 yards and three touchdowns against the Huskies.

This year Penny has yet to rush for less than 100 yards and one touchdown in a game, and will try to continue his success against a Northern Illinois defense that will be looking to slow down the Aztecs’ star senior.

“They’ll be wired in to stop the run,” Horton said. “We’ll have to be able to pick and hit some spots where we can hit

some big plays on them if they want to play down there tight.”

Players to watch on defense for the Huskies are senior linebacker Bobby Jones IV, who co-leads the team in tackles with 33 and recorded 15 tackles against SDSU last season, and sophomore defensive end Sutton Smith, who ranks second in the nation in tackles for loss with 9.5, despite NIU having played only three games this season.

SDSU redshirt junior quarterback Christian Chapman is the returning starter from last years team, and threw for three touchdowns against NIU in 2016. Chapman, who is 17-3 in his career as the Aztecs starter, did have one interception in the game, which matches his current total for this season.

Along with limiting turnovers, Chapman has helped lead the Aztecs to come-from-behind fourth-quarter victories in backto-back weeks against Stanford and Air Force.

Horton said that the comeback wins have helped strengthen his team when it comes to overcoming late game adversity.

“It gives everybody confidence as to if a situation comes up again that we’ve been there, we’ve been able to execute, been able to go down and score,” Horton said. “Being able to do those things over the past couple weeks hopefully will

help us down the road when we get in that situation again.”

NIU’s starting quarterback entering the season was junior quarterback Ryan Graham, who passed for 221 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in last year’s game against SDSU. Graham suffered a right elbow sprain in the Huskies’ first game of the season against Eastern Illinois, and his status for this weekend’s game has not yet been determined.

Starting in his place at quarterback for the past two games has been sophomore Daniel Santacaterina, who has thrown for 380 yards passing with three touchdowns and one interception.

At running back for the Huskies is senior Jordan Huff, who has 202 rushing yards on the season, and who rushed for 107 yards on just 16 attempts against Nebraska.

In last year’s game, the Aztecs limited Huff to only 46 yards on the ground.

“Jordan Huff is a great running back,” Gonzales said. “He’s hard to tackle, he doesn’t go down usually from the first hit.”

To help slow down Huff and the rest of the Huskies offense, SDSU will look for another big game from Baldwin, who leads the team in tackles with 28.

“Northern Illinois is definitely going to want to knock us off,”

Photo by Kelly Smiley

Baldwin said. “They’re going to have a lot of motivation coming in here, there’s no doubt about that, and they’re a really good athletic physical team and we can’t overlook them.”

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Arts & Culture

Sept. 27- Oct. 3, 2017 EDITOR: Cami Buckman, arts@thedailyaztec.com

Entrepreneur drops into skate industry

Courtesy of Riptide

Riptide electric skateboards can be used anywhere from Pacific Beach to the SDSU campus.

by Paula Niederland CONTRIBUTOR

Electric skateboards available in today’s market are created by businessmen who have probably never laid foot on one.

This was a problem for television, film and media senior Eric Berkemeier.

Berkemeier, an avid skater since the age of five, has participated in many sporting clubs on campus like the lacrosse, ski and snowboard teams.

“Riptide electric skateboards are one

of only three other electric skateboard companies designed by someone who actually skates,” Berkemeier said.

He had the idea to create his own line of electric skateboards eight months ago.

Through his participation in the SDSU ZIP Launchpad, he joined Shredlights, a skateboard headlight company. He ultimately stepped up as a cofounder.

Berkemeier also used the resources and skills he gained from completing the Lavin Entrepreneurship program to create a startup company and strategically push his product into the market with minimal

background in business.

He said he was able to utilize the skills and connections he gained while running Shredlights to make his own company, Riptide, come to life.

Most of the affordable electric skateboards made by other companies lacked many characteristics important to skaters.

Berkemeier envisioned a board where quality did not have to be compromised by a lower price.

He used his judgment as a passionate skateboarder to design the perfect, affordable electric skateboard.

Three main components Berkemeier prioritized in his design for Riptide were price, portability and power.

By creating an electric skateboard with prices starting at $499, the market for quality electric skateboards becomes much more accessible to college students.

Berkemeier made his skateboard portable with its handles and airplanefriendly, sleek design.

The board is powerful and caters to skateboarders with experience because the company prides itself in being made by skaters for skaters.

The name of the company is inspired by how surfers view riptides in the ocean. “(Riptides are) dangerous to the unfamiliar, but not to the surfers.”

Berkemeier said.

Berkemeier said it can be scary to join the world of startups for the first time.

He said failure is inevitable, but it is necessary to ensure a perfect final product for consumers.

He emphasized the importance of doing, testing and failing.

“Failing is a part of the process,” Berkemeier said.

When the time came to design the Riptide board, Berkemeier spoke with various manufacturers of Shredlights and personally rode their samples to determine who created the best model.

He also utilized Shredlights’ clientele to obtain insight on early designs of his skateboards.

“With Eric’s entrepreneurial drive, it was inevitable that he would expand beyond just doing headlights for skateboards and now Riptide is his new project,” Alex DeNoble, executive director of the Lavin Entrepreneurship program, said. “Clearly it is an outgrowth of his earlier efforts with Shredlights, especially since the two product lines are so complimentary.”

To students in pursuit of being an entrepreneur, Berkemeier would advise not to wait around for a new milliondollar idea to come to mind.

Instead, refine one idea that has already been thought of. It can be as simple as joining someone’s team and learning from them to build the skills necessary to implement an original idea that comes in the future.

The company recently reached its goal of raising $50,000 through an Indiegogo fundraising campaign.

Riptide is currently accepting preorders on its website, and the skateboards are estimated to be released in January 2018.

Artists create pieces to shed light on homelessness

by Alex Noble STAFF WRITER

Desensitized to the scores of outstretched palms and helpless pleas more privileged people encounter everyday, it’s difficult to conceptualize the fact that San Diego is home to the fourth largest homeless population in the country.

However, it is through the arts that the grim truths of today can spur hope for tomorrow.

Utilizing the profound work of skilled artists and filmmakers at the Digital Gym Cinema in North Park, “The Art of Ending Homelessness” highlighted the humanity in an inhumane lifestyle.

The event was created through a

partnership between Media Arts Center San Diego and Father Joe’s Villages, San Diego’s largest homeless services provider.

Father Joe’s Villages president and CEO Deacon Jim Vargas was on hand at the event to emphasize the connection between his organization and the showcase.

“On occasions such as these we take the opportunity to heighten awareness of homelessness for the public,” Vargas said, “Hopefully calling people to action and helping them realize how they can be part of the solution.”

Two of the artists issuing this call to action were painter and San Diego State professor Neil Shigley, along with PulitzerPrize winning San Diego Union-Tribune cartoonist Steve Breen. Their portraits depicted the vibrant characters living on the downtown San Diego streets.

Allan Ostermann, the third artist of the hour, claimed to feel a little out of the loop in regards to the dynamics of the event.

“My art isn’t about homeless people,” Ostermann said, “I am the homeless person.”

Ostermann is college-educated and worked as a graphic designer for a prolific New York City book publisher. However family tragedy and struggles with Bipolar disorder forced him to give up the life he knew, eventually landing him on the street.

Today, Ostermann lives at the St. Vincent de Paul Village, a Father Joe’s homeless shelter.

He creates stunning expressionist portraits by flipping through magazines and depicting faces he finds interesting.

“My process is all intuitive, I just jump right in,” Ostermann said. “I don’t do any kind of preparation, everything you see there is what I put down. I can’t erase anything, which is kind of scary but also exciting. It’s actually a surprise for me to see how it turns out, I never really know.”

Ostermann cites his art as a means of both happiness and healing.

Photo by Alex Noble

Allan Ostermann displays his expressionist creations at “The Art of Ending Homelessness” event held at the Digital Gym on Sept. 20.

Although his pieces don’t portray those like him, he believes they fit into the broader theme of art inducing activism through their ability to evoke empathy in the viewer.

“I feel that since my art is so expressive in the way that it depicts people, that it helps to highlight the human condition,” Ostermann said.

To supplement the showcase, the three artists shared their distinct points of view in a panel discussion on the arts’ ability to facilitate activism.

The evening then shifted gears to explore this theme through the lens of another medium— film.

The first film screened was “Shine,” an animated short film created by Father Joe’s Villages, local integrated marketing agency i.d.e.a. and Golden Globe-nominated animation studio Reel FX. The film had the intention of shifting public perceptions of homelessness.

The event concluded with a sold out screening of the feature film “Time Out of

Mind,” the story of a homeless man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

A large portion of the ticket proceeds were donated to Father Joe’s.

“We’re all attracted to art, and when you’re attracted to something, you pay attention to it,” Vargas said. “You’re able to stop and think about the story behind the images and ultimately the individuals. It’s about realizing that these people are just like us except that their circumstances have caused them to become homeless. Art helps us to make this realization.”

Whether trekking the sidewalks of downtown or SDSU, few individuals can say they’ve never refused eye contact or denied spare change to the most vulnerable of neighbors. However the work of Ostermann, Shigley, Breen and Father Joe’s Villages are helping to give figurative and literal faces to homelessness.

While the homeless crisis will ultimately be solved with dollars and volunteers, paper and celluloid aren’t bad ways to start.

Sept. 27- Oct. 3, 2017 EDITOR: Cami Buckman, arts@thedailyaztec.com

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Dan Croll finishes tour in San Diego

by Danny Dyer STAFF WRITER

Everyone eventually braves the shift from adolescence to adulthood, but not everyone can sleekly sum up such a rocky leap like Dan Croll.

Hailing from Liverpool, England, the indie-pop multiinstrumentalist has generated sweet sounds with his second studio album “Emerging Adulthood,” a 10-track exploration into the trials of growing up.

On Sept. 24, Croll brought his sophomore album to the stage at The Irenic to wrap up his North American tour.

“It’s like everyone’s panicking,” Croll said about the album’s concept. “Everyone has this fear of time and spending too much of it on things like social media, which is a real big part of that.

People, you know, are everyday constantly watching people live ‘better lives’, and I say that with quotes. I just want to tell people to take it slow and unplug themselves from the matrix, really.”

The night began with New York’s alternative rock foursome The Dig, where a loose and limber David Baldwin fronted vocals, swapping between bass and lead guitar with back-up vocalist Emile Mosseri throughout their introductory set.

Around 9:30 p.m., the stage lights dimmed to a murky blue, accompanied by an eruptive

applause welcoming Croll as he walked to the center mic.

Kicking off the set was “Compliment Your Soul,” a jangly pop symphony that balances traditional acoustic elements with Croll’s trademark digital flair.

Croll said he doesn’t think it is difficult to balance the differing elements of electronics and conventional pop traits.

“It’s only kind of a texture thing, the acoustic side of it,” Croll said.

“I think moving forward I’m excited to phase in the acoustic a bit more, maybe do something traditionally acoustic on the side which would push me a bit more electronically.”

Following suit was “Away from Today and One of Us,” the trickiest song for the singersongwriter to arrange for the new album.

“That’s by far the biggest comfort zone pusher for me because that was a totally different way of doing things. It was sample-based. It wasn’t just sampling beats (though) it was sampling horns, trumpets and vinyl records and time-stretching them and key-changing them,” Croll said. “That song wasn’t even really a song, it was actually a part of a weekend where I decided I needed to test some new styles out and then I kind of accidently came out of it with a song, so it’s kind of like a bonus for me.”

As Croll sifted through other sing-alongs like “January,” “Sometimes When I’m Lonely”

Photo by Danny Dyer

English indie-pop singer Dan Croll concluded his North American tour at the Irenic in San Diego on Sept. 24.

and “Bad Boy,” he couldn’t resist expressing his gratitude to all in attendance for their continuous support.

“I keep saying thank you but that’s because I mean it,” he said.

Exchanging his electric guitar for the tambourine, “From Nowhere,” the stand-out single from his first album Sweet Disarray, drowned the speakers with its distinguishable pianosynth loop.

A tender moment ensued upon the song’s close as The Dig hopped on stage with hamburgers for Croll and his band, a gesture of thanks for

Scene at State: Meet Dallas started exploring pop culture and experimenting with my style.”

How would you describe your personal style?

“In my own words, I would say it’s colorful, clashing, unpredictable and fun.”

What are staple pieces in your wardrobe?

“I have a lot of denim jackets in different colors that I can throw over anything. But, my main staple would be my high-waisted denim jeans. I have them in so many different colors. Also, my hair because I dye it a lot.”

What is your favorite accessory?

Photo by Tashfina Rahman

Dallas Perry creates many of his looks by mixing both modern and vintage pieces as seen with this Urban Outfitters denim jacket paired with a completley thrifted look.

by Tashfina STAFF WRITER

Rahman

Where is your style inspiration from?

“I would say musical artists, such as Kimbra, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga. I get David Bowie a lot.”

What stores do you shop at?

“I used to shop and work at

American Apparel. I do a lot of shopping on a budget, so thrift stores or places that are more affordable. I do get a lot of denim at Urban Outfitters, too.”

What first got you interested in fashion?

“In middle school, I first started paying attention to what I was wearing. I noticed that I didn’t want to dress like the people I saw at my school and that’s when I

“Backpacks and bolo ties. I wear a lot of bolo ties and I carry around a backpack everywhere, even when I don’t need anything in it.”

Any advice for someone wanting to expand their style and is worried what others may think?

“I would say start small. You should start introducing things that are different to your wardrobe.

There’s always going to be someone who likes what you’re wearing.

If my friends don’t like it, someone will and as long as I like it, that’s all I really care about.”

taking them on tour.

Croll, being a vegetarian, didn’t take a bite and instead offered the burger to a hungry fan in the front row.

“Tokyo” came after, featuring a mellowed guitar solo that only helped sharpen the song’s intoxicating chorus.

“I don’t want to go home,” Croll said.

Appropriately enough, Home tidied up the finale of the performance, as the song’s acoustic cadence rifted back and forth from soothing to hardhitting.

While Croll’s tour came to an

end in San Diego, he already has an ambitious campaign planned for his future music undertakings.

“I want to do some traditional, country Americana since that’s always been a big influence for me,” he said. “Hip-Hop wise I would absolutely love that.

More of the 90s stuff like A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Pharcyde, those kinds of jazz sampling beats.”

From what it sounds like, the next time Croll crosses the pond to San Diego he’ll have a whole new arsenal of sounds to bring to the stage and delight his fans.

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by Ahmad Dixon STAFF WRITER

Premiering in November of 1963, “Doctor Who” is one of the longest running television shows in the history of the medium.

First conceived as an educational program for young children, the show would go through several transformations, changing its lead 13 different times and replacing its supporting cast even more frequently.

With Jodie Whittaker becoming the first woman to take on the role of the Doctor, I think it’s time to take a look back on the shows history and examine the first three Doctors.

The First Doctor.

The First Doctor was played

by William Hartnell who had the role from 1963 to 1966.

Markedly different than his successors, Hartnell was the oldest actor to portray the Doctor until Peter Capaldi was cast in 2014.

This Doctor lacks many of the shows future hallmarks.

Possessing no sonic screwdriver and lacking the title of Time Lord, this Doctor acts like a crotchety old grandpa whose heart softens over time.

Writers at the time saw it fit to have the character be as mysterious as possible and have the main focus be on the situations the Doctor and his companions found themselves in rather than the Doctor himself.

This Doctor travels with science teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright, and also Susan Foreman, the Doctor’s granddaughter who acts as the audience surrogate.

The show would often have Ian explain scientific concepts that the crew would encounter and Barbara would give historical context when traveling to the past.

The show would famously break format in its second story when the Doctor faced his alien arch-enemy the Daleks.

This would start the slow shift from “Doctor Who” being

educational to being a sciencefiction show about fighting monsters.

If you’re only familiar with the modern Doctors and have never watched the older episodes, this era is probably not a great place to start.

The pacing is extremely slow and the special effects aren’t great.

I do recommend the episode an “Unearthly Child.”

It’s the first episode of the series and allows you to see how far the show has come in 54 years.

It also has a great atmosphere accentuated by the black and white photography.

The Second Doctor.

When William Hartnell’s health was starting to become an issue during production, he was replaced by Patrick Troughton in a serial titled “The Tenth Planet.”

This era is where the show found its voice.

All remaining attempts to be educational were eschewed with the focus being on fighting monsters.

Most of the stories followed the “base under siege” format with an alien villain—i.e. the Ice Warriors, the Yetis and the Cybermen—attacking a human outpost and the Doctor and companions opposing them.

Patrick Troughton’s Doctor had a goofy exterior with a scheming interior.

He commonly deceived his enemies into thinking he was clueless while orchestrating their demise.

This Doctor would be the inspiration for Matt Smith’s portrayal of the character and was instrumental in the creative socialization of a young Neil Gaiman, writer of “Sandman” and occasional contributor to “Doctor Who.” Unfortunately many of the second Doctor’s best stories, including his debut story, were wiped by the BBC. Of the ones that survived, I recommend “The Mind Robber.”

In this episode, the Doctor is lost in the Land of Fiction, and

Sep. 27- Oct. 3, 2017 Editor: Cami Buckman, arts@thedailyaztec.com

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the recently rediscovered “Web of Fear,” where the Doctor encounters Yetis in the London Underground.

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The Third Doctor.

The transition from the Second Doctor to the Third Doctor is probably the most drastic in the show’s history.

The show is finally in color and to save money on production costs, more of the stories take place on Earth in the modern day.

The Third Doctor was portrayed by Jon Pertwee, who brought much more physicality to the role than his predecessors.

Sharing more in common with Adam West’s Batman and James Bond than any of the other Doctors, the Third Doctor wasn’t afraid to use his signature fighting style of Venusian Akido against his enemies and would often save the day using a plethora of gadgets and gizmos.

Although some of the mystique and atmosphere was lost when the show made the jump to color, it was replaced with early 1970s style.

Wearing frilly shirts and velvet jackets, this Doctor is nothing if not fun to watch.

Pertwee’s interpretation of the character isn’t as comedic as Troughton’s but it’s just as memorable.

For introductions to the Third Doctor I recommend “Spearhead from Space” and Pertwee’s first serial, “Inferno,” where the Doctor accidentally transports himself to an alternate dimension where England is ruled by a fascist regime.

I also recommend “The Three Doctor’s,” the shows 10th anniversary special which features the first three Doctors working together to stop an evil Time Lord.

As we look toward the future of “Doctor Who,” it’s also important to take the TARDIS for a quick trip into the past.

Each actor and era builds on earlier ideas and I’m excited to see what the thirteenth Doctor has in store for us.

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SING IT David Baldwin, lead singer of the New York based alternative rock band The Dig, opened for Dan Croll at the Irenic Sept. 24.

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