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LabZone engages community schools Denise Chang Contributor

San Diego State’s Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education and Lemon Grove Academy of Sciences and Humanities have partnered for the third consecutive year through LabZone, a service-learning outreach initiative designed for future educators who interact with underserved youth from local schools.

SDSU students enrolled in Science 250, the three-unit LabZone course, will design activities and games each week before bringing them to middle school students. Activities including indoor and outdoor games give the students a more hands-on experience as opposed to formal classroom methods. Students use everyday activities to demonstrate the importance of mathematics and science.

Professor of educational psychology and faculty member of CRMSE Alexander Chizhik, who currently instructs and evaluates the SDSU students in the course, said LabZone is beneficial for all participants.

“LabZone enriches the experience

for underserved middle schoolers while providing SDSU students the opportunity to use their own ideas of engaging math and science activities, without the limitations of a day-to-day curriculum,” Chizhik said. “The result is that LabZone is a place where intercity kids and college students not only learn mathematics and science, but do math and science through engaging hands-on activity. LabZone is the place where kids want to be.”

SDSU students are evaluated through field notes based on course readings and their observations of Lemon Grove students during the activity. They take note of the differences between formal and informal learning. The students also analyze the outcomes of the activities they designed and work on improving the material for the Lemon Grove students.

Chizhik said students have consistently responded positively to their assignments.

Lemon Grove Academy of Science and Humanities Principal Rick Oser said the relationship between SDSU and Lemon Grove students goes beyond the academics.

“The futures of the students here at Lemon Grove are not clearly defined,” Oser said. “In addition to the authentic learning

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Lemon Grove students complete a LabZone project. Photo courtesy of THE SDSU crmse

opportunities, our students have developed relationships with the SDSU students who often serve as mentors, guides and champions for academic success during middle school and beyond.”

He added that LabZone is a win-win situation in which SDSU students gain valuable experience and exposure while the Lemon Grove Academy students are mentored by SDSU students.

This fall, LabZone takes place on Wednesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2-4:30 p.m. at Lemon Grove Academy with the first field session starting in September. SDSU students also meet in classes on Mondays from 2-3:50 p.m.

This Wednesday, SDSU students will be able to test the programs they have created for the first time.

Science 250 is offered to all majors for the first time this semester, fulfilling the social and behavioral science general education requirement. The class also meets the Early Field Experience requirement for the SDSU teacher credential program. It will also be available for spring semesters.

LabZone is a collaborative effort between CRMSE, the SDSU Colleges of Science and Education, the Lemon Grove School District, the Subaru of America Foundation, Inc. and the Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

#sdsutheft

Cell phone theft is an ongoing issue at the SDSU campus. Jenna Mackey, Staff Photographer

April Testerman Staff writer

Recently, San Diego State students have received a crime alert email about twice a week regarding the theft of cell phones on or around campus.

According to SDSU Police Department daily crime bulletins, there have been at least five incidents within the last three weeks involving cell phone theft. Though the SDSUPD is constantly reminding students to keep their electronics stowed away in their backpacks or purses, some perpetrators’ tactics have now evolved into having victims willingly to give up their electronic devices.

SDSUPD Patrol Sgt. Steven Harshaw

said suspects have asked to borrow peoples’ phones, taking it and running from the scene. If the suspect doesn’t take the device by force, the crime becomes a theft and misdemeanor, as opposed to a robbery and felony, Harshaw said.

This is an issue of pedestrian awareness, Harshaw said. He stresses that students as well as community members should be as aware as possible of their surroundings, otherwise he or she may be seen as vulnerable to potential thieves.

SDSU appears to be the only campus among University of San Diego, University of California San Diego and Grossmont College to see an influx in this type of crime, according to respective officials.

However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t

#aztecsrockhunger

The annual Aztecs Rock Hunger food drive will be ongoing for the next month. Staff Photo

Aztecs campaign to rock the fight on hunger Stephanie saccente Staff writer

This year’s Aztecs Rock Hunger food drive will begin on Oct. 3 and will run through Oct. 27.

In an effort to combat hunger in San Diego, Aztecs will compete against University of California, San Diego and California State University San Marcos to see who can contribute the largest amount of food to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

San Diego State’s goal this year is to collect 150,000 pounds of food. This equates to about 30,000 meals for the elderly, working class, poor and veteran families of San Diego, Associated Students Vice President of Financial Affairs Mariah Kelly said.

Kelly said one of the biggest differences in this year’s food drive will be the push to increase involvement for all Aztecs.

A.S. will be reaching out to large groups

of students, including athletics teams, sports clubs, and residence halls, and others whom either have never participated or haven’t participated in recent years. Kelly will oversee the university’s involvement in this year’s drive.

“By getting all Aztecs involved, we can build connections through a common goal and add one more amazing deed to our list of accomplishments,” Kelly said.

Last year, SDSU raised 107,000 pounds during Aztecs Rock Hunger, which was nearly twice the amount of food raised in 2011.

According to Kelly, the university’s contribution last year summed up to be roughly one-third of the food bank’s annual goal. For every dollar donated this year, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will be able to purchase six pounds of food for San Diego residents in need.

Speech, language and hearing sciences sophomore Anya Tugucheva said she is proud to attend a school that takes

“I am so scared that every time I put my phone down someone is going to steal it,” Morrissey said. “I’m just waiting for it to happen,” In addition to stowing devices out of sight while walking, SDSUPD lead dispatcher Sara Chandroo recommends all students store the serial number of all electronic devices in a safe place. This can help locate the device if someone tries to sell it. The police department has special technology that can store and search information regarding these serial numbers.

The SDSUPD strongly urges victims and witnesses to report the incident as soon as possible so police have a better chance of catching the thief and returning the property. The SDSUPD currently employs student community service officers to patrol campus on foot as well as by bike.

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happening elsewhere.

“We have to figure out that most of the victims are college students, most are going to their residences off campus,” San Diego police officer J. Alvarado said.

Unlike other campuses in San Diego, SDSU has a much higher population living within walking distance. Much of the time, these pedestrians are walking alone and not paying attention, Alvarado said.

Colleges such as Mesa and Grossmont have students who commute by car and therefore spend less time walking alone on the street. The same goes for USD and UCSD where students are either commuting by car or living on campus.

Harshaw said these criminals targeting pedestrians are “shopping.” He related these occurrences to the mall, a place where customers browse many options to find the best deals.

“These people go where they can blend in,” Harshaw said.

Officials highly recommend that students who are threatened with assault or robbery comply with the thief’s demands and give up the property.

“Don’t resist. Give them the phone and report it to the police right away, because property can be replaced, [people] cannot,” Harshaw said.

Biology senior Christopher Morrissey said he has had to confront people in the library late at night while studying. Last year, he witnessed an assault related to a cell phone theft off campus and had to call the police.

such commendable actions to help the community.

“It feels great to give back to the community and to know you are making someone’s day or life so much better than it was just by giving back or donating,” Tugucheva said.

Students will be able to actively participate in a variety of different ways, including donating and volunteering.

All students will have the opportunity to donate nonperishable food items at any red food bin on campus, as well as in all Aztec Markets. Students will also be able to make a financial contribution online via the “virtual food pantry.” A $7 donation will provide 35 meals. For those with meal plans, leftover balance can be used to donate to the cause.

According to Kelly, students interested in getting more involved can contact the A.S. Government Affairs Office to sign up to volunteer for the campaign. Volunteers participate in collecting donations at home football games, tabling, making announcements and other activities.

A.S. Vice President of External Relations Javier Gomez said Aztecs Rock Hunger is one of his favorite events of the year. He plans on being actively involved in the drive by helping collect donations at football games as well as assisting with other efforts on campus. He is excited to see how much this year’s students will come together to make a difference.

“Change can go so far,” Gomez said.

“Change makes change and any donation really does help.”

For the first time, the winners of this year’s competition will be invited to the annual announcement event held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown San Diego. At the event, they will be publically recognized for their efforts in front of a crowd of city officials and media outlets, Kelly said.

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The Aztec Warrior fights through time kristi vettese staff writer

The University of Southern California has the Trojan, the University of California San Diego has King Triton and here at San Diego State, students have the Aztec Warrior. Aside from fans, mascots are a vital component of support for any sports team.

The Aztec Warrior has been SDSU’s symbol of athletic greatness for the last decade.

“The Aztec Warrior made his first public appearance Monday, Feb. 23, 2004 at the SDSU men’s basketball game against Colorado State at Cox Arena,” according to the GoAztecs website, he was a man of considerable strength who dressed in the ancient Aztec garb of a headpiece and spear.

In February, the warrior will mark its 10th year as SDSU athletics’ aficionado.

Few people actually know how the warrior became the SDSU mascot. Previous SDSU President Stephen Weber said it was the

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right choice to represent the school.

“This also marks the conclusion of a long, thoughtful, democratic process that has produced a historically accurate and appropriate mascot that enjoys strong support by students, alumni and athletic boosters,” Weber said following the decision.

The process in finding and creating a school mascot isn’t as quick and easy as it may seem. To develop an image and a brand that represents exactly what the school is looking for takes time. What is unique about SDSU’s mascot is that a majority approved it during a voting process.

“Nearly 10,000 students voted, setting a new SDSU record for a student referendum and endorsing the proposed mascot by more than a 3-to-1 ratio. More than 4,700 Alumni Association and Aztec Athletic Foundation members voted in their referendum, with more than 88 percent of voters backing the mascot,” according to the GoAztecs web page.

With such immense support, students continue to view the Aztec Warrior in a positive light.

SDSU journalism senior Shelby Dorrance believes the warrior is a great choice to represent the student body and everything SDSU stands for.

“The mascot here at SDSU is very fitting to the region’s history. I personally like him and what he stands for,” Dorrance said.

Another interesting fact the SDSU community may not be aware of is that the school also had a mascot sidekick for almost two years: a cuddly jaguar cat named Zuma.

According to U-T San Diego, SDSU did away with the second mascot figure last

March because of the constant confusion of having two mascots.

“It split the fans apart and wasted a lot of money, time and energy,” SDSU alumnus Bruce Johnson said. “It was divisive, confusing and bad for branding of San Diego State.”

Choosing an actual student to fulfill the duties and carry out the mascot pride is yet another trying task, which must be done. Since the warrior was decided upon as the chosen mascot to represent SDSU, it has been a male-dominated character.

Last year, junior Diamonte Harper tried out for the mascot position, claiming it was something she felt women could do just as well as men.

“I thought that it would be really cool for young girls growing up in San Diego who look forward to the basketball games to see a woman leading the crowd because women can do that too. I just felt it would have been nice to see a coed leadership,” Harper said.

Traditionally, each year SDSU holds auditions to choose a student to continue the warrior legacy. But according to SDSU Director of Corporate and Community Relations Christian Deleon, this year’s auditions are still not quite set in stone.

“We do not have any audition details at this point in time. If we do have auditions this year, we will open them to all SDSU students, and those who audition are judged on their spirit and physique,” Deleon said.

No matter what direction the Aztec Warrior takes, one thing is certain: he or she will remain a constant symbol of strength here at SDSU for many years to come.

#sdsuvolleyball

SDSU shuts down Wolf Pack livvi sefton

score of 25-18 in a contest much like the first. With a five-point lead, SDSU scored staff writer five straight points to take the lead to The University of Nevada, Reno was no 16-6. The final set saw the Aztecs take match for the San Diego State volleyball control again, finishing the set 12 points team in the conference home-opener clear of Nevada in a score of 25-13.

Saturday night on the Aztec Court. The Junior outside hitter Michelle Waber Aztecs began the led both teams in night by unveiling kills with 12 and the 2012 Mountain was the only player “Fresno is playing West Conference to reach double really well and we will Championship figures in the just continue to hone banner and ended match. Waber also it by downing the contributed three this offensive system.

Wolf Pack in three blocks and a dig.

To be able to run a sets 25-15, 25-18, Senior libero balanced offense, I 25-13.

Courtney think that will make The early stages Vaccarello had a it tougher on our of the first set saw game-high 13 digs, opponents.” the two teams while senior middle rallying back and blocker Emily forth in an equal Harris recorded -Head coach Deitre contest. But six the highest number Collins-Parker unanswered points of blocks with from the Aztecs six. Senior setter was too much for Johnna Fouch the Wolf Pack, and and junior setter SDSU went on to win the set 25-15.

Chloe Mathis each saw time on the The Aztecs took the second set in a court contributing 25 and 12 assists

respectively.

As a team, the Aztecs had a .345 hitting percentage, while holding the Wolf Pack to a .033 hitting percentage. SDSU had a total of 41 kills and 11 errors compared to Nevada’s 25 kills and 22 errors.

Head coach Deitre Collins-Parker introduced a new offensive system for the match, having three hitters on the floor at all times.

“This is our first game running this system and it’s good to look good like this,” Collins-Parker said. “Looking at (the stats) we had a very balanced production and that was really important. Obviously it’s nice to have a convincing win like that, but it’s more important that we offensively got better.”

The Aztecs conference record now sits at 1-1 and they are 6-6 overall. SDSU will continue at home this weekend against Fresno State and San Jose State universities.

“It’s a tough weekend,” Collins-Parker said. “Fresno is playing really well and we will just continue to hone this offensive system. To be able to run a balanced offense, I think that will make it tougher on our opponents.”

Michelle Waber was the only player to finish in double figures with 12 kills.

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SPORTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

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Women’s tennis opens with Aztec Fall Classic I Patrick carr staff writer

The San Diego State women’s tennis team got their season going under perfect weather this past weekend as they hosted the SDSU Fall Classic I at the Aztec Tennis Center.

From Sept. 27 to Sept.

29, the Aztecs hosted University of San Diego, and Loyola Marymount, Duke, Pepperdine, New Mexico State and Grand Canyon universities with players from all schools being mixed and matched in five separate brackets.

Despite it being the first event of the season, SDSU looked sharp and head coach Peter Mattera said, they improved every day.

“I thought the Aztecs had a good weekend ... I think we’ve gotten off to a good start. I was really proud of the fact that we played

better every day in doubles and singles,” Marta Stojanovic of USD by storming back from a three-game deficit to win 8-7 Mattera said. in a tiebreak.

Playing in her first collegiate event, Nguyen lost her singles match freshman Olivia Larsson was the lone afterwards—a three-hour marathon— to Aztec player to reach a final match sophomore Michaela Caponnolo from that wasn’t a consolation. However, she Pepperdine 6-0, 6-7 (4), was defeated by 6-2. This came after sophomore Mia Nguyen had lost a Brandt of NMSU hard-fought three 7-6 (6), 6-3.

“She is a battler; and a half hour Earlier in never ever gives match the previous the morning, day to USD senior Larsson and her up. She’s going to Anna Depenau. doubles partner, stay out there ‘til the Coach Mattera sophomore Dora handshake, win or said Nguyen, “is Somoracz, were lose.” a battler; never defeated 8-1 by ever gives up. the Aggies’ team -Head coach Peter She’s going to stay of Brandt and out there ‘til the sophomore Mattera handshake, win or Chloe Jolliff. lose.”

Somoracz’s SDSU’s lone intensity was too senior Laura much for Loyola Antonana Iriarte and her doubles Marymount’s freshman Anastasia partner, junior Kristin Buth, lost a Koveshnikova to cope with later back-and-forth doubles match against on in singles as Somoracz blasted freshman Alyssa Smith and senior her way to a 6-3, 6-0 victory.

Marianne Jodoin of Duke by a score Junior Hailey Johnson and of 8-7. sophomore Tami Nguyen won their Later in the day, Antonana consolation doubles final against Iriarte prevailed in a sophomores Mikayla Morkel-Brink and

mesmerizing battle with Pepperdine’s freshman Yuki Chiang 6-4, 6-4. Buth also prevailed in her consolation singles match, out-dueling NMSU’s freshman Brittany Collens 6-0, 7-5.

The Aztecs have a two-week layoff before the ITA West Regional, which starts on Oct. 17 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.

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#sdsusoccer

Bulldogs and Spartans get beaten by Aztecs terence chin staff writer

On Aug. 15 the San Diego State women’s soccer team was picked by the league’s 11 head coaches to win the Mountain West Conference. They were the 2012 regular-season and tournament-defending champions.

They definitely looked like that team this weekend as SDSU defeated both Fresno State University 2-1 and San Jose State University 2-0 at home to begin MWC play.

On Friday Sept. 27, the Lady Aztecs played host to the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Looking to set the tone early in this conference matchup, the Aztecs jumped ahead 1-0 in the 27th minute on a goal by junior forward Hannah Keane. Senior defender Haley Palmer kicked the ball ahead to junior forward Haley Locker, who then set up a header to Keane for the score. Both Palmer and Locker were credited with the assist.

However, with just over four minutes before the end of the first half, the Bulldogs were able to tie the game up with a goal by senior midfielder Morgan Castain, a five-yard shot in front of the net.

The Aztecs kept the contest tight in the second half, and with less than 14 minutes left to go in the game, Keane scored again on a seven-yard shot, assisted by Locker.

The Aztecs held on to win this contest 2-1 over the Bulldogs.

Two days later on Sunday Sept. 29, SDSU faced off against new MWC opponent SJSU. Wasting no time, Keane put the

Hannah Keane helped the Aztecs defeat Fresno and was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week. kelly smiley, contributing photographer

Aztecs on the board in the 11th minute of this contest scoring on a six-yard shot in front of the net. The shot marks her sixth goal in her last four games, and her seventh of the season. Junior midfielder Kelsey Booth was credited with the assist.

The Aztecs dominated the Spartans 19-3 in shots at halftime. This game didn’t

get any better for SJSU in the second half as the Aztecs continued to apply pressure, holding the Spartans without a shot attempt in the entire second half.

Sophomore midfielder Victoria Barba scored her first goal of the season on a penalty kick at the 58:03 mark in the game. SDSU went on to win this one 2-0,

bringing their conference record to a 2-0 start.

Next up, SDSU will look to improve to 3-0 in conference play as they get ready to square off against the Colorado State University Rams on Friday Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at the SDSU Sports Deck.

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‘Earnest’ isn’t a cookie-cutter play david dixon

entertainment editor Sean Murray’s, Cygnet Theatre’s cofounder, extreme versatility has been on display this year. He directed a production of two Stephen Sondheim musicals, the darkly twisted “Assassins” and the more purely comedic “Company.” Now, Murray is responsible for a new rendition of Oscar Wilde’s verbally witty comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

In the 1800s, Ernest Worthing (Brian Mackey) is hoping to propose to Gwendolen (Jacque Wilke), a smart woman who is deeply in love with him.

The problem is that Ernest’s real name is Jack, and he has been keeping secrets about his identity and complicated past.

Once Gwendolen’s mischievous brother, Algernon Moncrieff (Jordan Miller), finds out who Jack really is, many misadventures occur.

For those who have never seen Wilde’s classic play before, it helps to not know much before entering the theater. Watching Jack get into one shockingly absurd conflict after another is part of the fun of the journey.

That being said, Wilde’s dialogue

aggravation is brilliantly handled.

As Gwendolen’s mother, Miss Prism, Maggie Carney is a pleasure to watch as the most domineering actor in the show. Carney is not on stage for long periods of time, but she makes every moment count and her punch lines come at a rapid pace.

According to the program, there are some modern critics who have claimed that “The Importance of Being Earnest” contains no social messages. While this is a very light farce, I felt there were a couple of good moral messages and themes regarding being truthful and the meaning of being a human being. I have to give Murray credit for examining the deeper implications of the story, by treating semi-serious moments with intelligence and grace.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a wickedly hilarious feel-good tale that will hopefully become a big crowd Brian Mackey and Jordan Miller are a stellar comedy team in this classic farce. courtesy of ken jacques pleaser in San Diego. Bravo, Murray, for successfully adapting the funny Importance of Being Earnest.” Though continues to be priceless. His style of and legendary masterpiece for a new Mackey portrays Jack as a straight man, humor smartly combines sophisticated generation. he has lively chemistry with his co-stars, observations with broad jokes that catch Tickets and information about “The including Wilke and Miller. Some of the audience off guard.

Importance of Being Earnest” can be found Mackey’s best moments are his reactions Murray has assembled a perfect cast at cygnettheatre.com. to out-of-control situations. His deadpan to play all the colorful roles in “The

#withoutwalls

Inventive art festival comes back to San Diego ryo miyauchi staff writer

University of California, San Diego will become part of Festival Village this weekend as the Without Walls Festival kicks off at its campus this weekend.

The four-day art festival is presented by La Jolla Playhouse in association with the Museum of Contemporary Arts San Diego, UCSD and The New Children’s Museum. From Thursday to Sunday, the festival will hold many theater, music and dance performances.

For Thursday, MCASD will celebrate the festival’s first day with its Thursday Night Thing event on campus.

Magpie Collective will perform the live construction performance “After Flight” for the evening. MCASD will feature other artists throughout the weekend such as Kate Gilmore’s “Off the Old Block” performance and Jacolby Satterwhite’s live-video installation.

UCSD faculty and students are among the artists in some of the festival’s performances. UCSD masters of fine arts candidate David Jacobi and student Sarah Wansley invite the audience to join their conversation as engineers in their short play “Cornerstone.” Wallpaper Performance Company brings the audience together with sound artists, light designers and live dancers in “Pause

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(for world creation)” to perform live on stage.

There is plenty more to do every day at the Without Walls Festival, including a great music lineup and “Counterweight: An Elevator Love Play,” presented by Moxie Theatre. The Festival Village offers

entrance and selected performances for free. Tickets are needed for events, ranging from $5 to $25. Every event varies in price so be sure to check the website beforehand. From noon to late at night, creative fun will not stop during the four days of the Without Walls Festival.

#janetcardiff

Get lost in La Jolla’s trippy and uniquely creative new art exhibit ryo miyauchi staff writer

On Saturday, Sept. 21, a new exhibit titled “Lost in the Memory Palace” opened at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla. The exhibit showcases selected collaborative works by Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. Featured work spans from the artists’ early work, such as “Dark Pool” from 1995, to this year’s “Experiment in F# Minor.”

The exhibit begins with “The Muriel Lake Incident,” a die-cast of a theater featuring a short film on its miniature screen, in which spectators are encouraged to put on headphones to watch. The streaming audio not only features what is playing on the screen, but also background noise that moviegoers may hear attending a theater, such as the crunching of popcorn from a neighbor or a whisper from a friend. “Incident” transports the viewer into a movie theater by simple effects of everyday noises.

The works of Cardiff and Miller on display invite full immersion through the use of multimedia for the senses. The magic of sound is used powerfully in “Opera for a Small Room.” “Opera” is a room construction decorated with huge stacks of records and multiple turntables operated to automatically play records in a choreographed fashion. While viewers look from a window into the room, sound effects play to place viewers in a specific imaginary location. Lightning strikes are heard while light bulbs inside the room dim to signify a stormy night. After a couple minutes of the sound and light adding a brilliant context, viewers become inhabitants of the room.

Another room-based work, “Dark Pool,” places visitors in a first-hand experience in creating their own context. For “Dark Pool,” guests enter a room trashed with mysterious objects, such as random books and journals. Interviews play periodically as people walk around the room and journals sit open ready to be read. The more time is spent inside the room digesting the clues, the more intimate it becomes with the provided background story.

Visual props in “Dark Pool” add meaning to the room while blurring lines between fiction and reality.

The exhibition “Lost in the Memory Palace” is a full, rewarding experience with the works of Cardiff and Miller encouraging interaction with their audience. If you are younger than 25, the visit to the museum is free. Get out there and get lost.

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#presposterone

A capella men mix machismo and music Alicia chavez Staff writer

What’s more attractive than a guy who can sing? The answer: a group of guys singing in harmony, using only their voices to capture the hearts and laughs of their audience. Yes, I am talking about San Diego State’s own all-male a capella group, Preposterone.

The group is one of four a capella groups here on campus. The others are unique in their own ways, but Preposterone stands alone in being the only all-male a capella group. And let’s face it, the men use it to their advantage.

Preposterone was founded in Spring 2011 by current president and communication senior Matt Acevedo and SDSU alumnus Zachary Hoffman.

Having only been around for a short amount of time, the group presently has seven members and is looking forward to growing both in size and talent.

One aspect that adds to the group’s uniqueness is the different levels of singing experience. Preposterone has a mix of members with a broad range of talents. Some members have had little

singing experience in the past, such as only singing in their high school’s choirs, while others have been singing for many years. For example, Acevedo has been practicing for the last 13 years. However, Preposterone does not discriminate against a potential members’ level of skill.

Despite differing experiences, Preposterone manages to come together and combine each of their unique voices to form one genre that fits the group’s overall character.

“We like to entertain the audience,” Acevedo said. “We have more comedic songs and pop songs like Bruno Mars and Neon Trees. It’s kind of like a mix of humor and pop with today’s hit songs.”

Preposterone tries to stay away from singing One Direction songs at all costs, but has been influenced by other boy bands such as the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync, as well as lesser-known acts.

Another distinct characteristic of the group is its use of improv to capture the audience’s attention. Acevedo is also the president of the Iota Eta Pi improv team.

“We are a very crowd-engaging group; we are interactive with the crowd,” Acevedo said. “If you get the audience to

have fun, you’re going have fun too on stage.”

Preposterone is a family on-and-off stage. The men try to take rehearsals as serious as possible, but when you have that much Preposterone in one room, it’s expected to get crazy.

“It’s a really fun group to be in; it’s not super strict,” group member and musicology graduate student Aaron Bullard said. “It’s a group of friends hanging out; we’re all actually friends outside of rehearsals. It’s an enjoyable thing to come to rehearsal.”

The group’s main goal is to get their name and talent out there. Just a few weeks ago it held a spontaneous a capella mixer outside of Hepner Hall to raise awareness of the a capella community established on campus.

“We just have to go out and sing and let people know ‘Hey, we’re here,’” said Acevedo.

Acevedo promised the mixer wouldn’t be its last. The event was more successful than the group had imagined, and it sparked the idea to continue getting its exposure around campus. In the past, Preposterone has held many of its own

Preposterone puts on an enthusiastic performance with talent and showmanship. These harmonizing gentlemen make up one of four a capella singing groups on campus. Monica Linzmeier, photo editor

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concerts, inviting the other a capella groups on campus and in the community to join it, as well as other a capella groups in the community. The group has also opened up for the improv team.

Competition is in the near future, but for now Preposterone is focusing on finding its voice as a group.

“We’re fairly new and we still want more members, but before we start thinking about competing we have to find out our overall sound as a group,” Acevedo said.

Acevedo said it wants to find a core group of members who will carry on its distinct sound for years to come before it starts competing. Being comfortable with its choices of songs is a key factor to the success of the group.

For now, the group is sticking to holding its own concerts, which are free of charge, but it does accept donations.

Its first concert of the semester will be at the end of this month on Halloween.

Although the name is still a work in progress (“Shock-apella Spooktacular”) the group is set on wearing costumes for the event. It has invited a capella groups from around the community, including Point Loma and the University of California, San Diego.

Preposterone is also actively working to grow the a capella community here in San Diego.

“It has always been a goal of mine to get the a capella groups to bond more and get to know each other,” Acevedo said. “Because if this is something you really want to do, these are going to be the people you work with in the future.

Not just here, but also expanding out to different schools. We want the a capella bubble to grow more and more.”

If you’re curious about the origin of the name, it came from a “Powerthirst” video former member Luke Ranieri stumbled upon one day and it stuck. Preposterone is short for “a preposterous amount of testosterone,” which certainly fits the guys’ unique characters.

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Today’s Birthday (10/3/13) - You’re the birthday star, with the moon auspiciously in your sign today. Celebrate! Career and finances captivate this year, and both grow, especially through December. Study a passion by going to the source. Pace activities to support your healthy (and frugal) lifestyle. Create and strengthen partnerships for the long-term. You are beloved.

HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 - The marketplace expands. Assumptions disintegrate in the face of new facts. The job may be tough, so put in the preparation. Get it done despite distractions. Friends provide a boost. Others admire your work.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - You can get through where a nervous friend can’t. Think the problem through logically. You see the way. Schedule carefully. Stash away a bounty for later, despite temptation to indulge in a luxury.

Give in to fun with a friend instead.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 - Test the limits, and assume authority. Get feedback from a person with great taste.

Exercise good judgment. Keep some cash on hand, just in case. Controversy rages on without you. Listen carefully and observe quietly. Insight dawns.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 - Figure out how to cut travel costs or home expenses. Stick to basics. Provide information. Entertain suggestions. A partner refreshes your memory. Insight illuminates your studies. Make a good impression by relying on your common sense.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 Find time to put together a new project. Don’t buy, sell or trade just yet. Learn about a passion. Careful planning puts more money in your pocket. Jump right in, and land in a lovely moment. Try something different.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - Start your planning, and take on more responsibility. Ask for what is due to you.

Accept encouragement. Listen carefully.

Discover other benefits. You have what you need. Romance hits you hard when you least expect. Go with it.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - You’re especially cute and popular now.

Recognize your own stubbornness. Laugh at it for extra points. Have the gang over to your house. All isn’t as it appears. Discuss your preferences, so you know what they are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Gather valuable information. Important people are saying nice things about you.

Meetings conflict with family time. Don’t get into a silly argument. Get comfortable and rest. It’s a good time to be with friends. The admiration is mutual.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Keep the important stuff hidden. Get organized and clean up.

Pamper yourself with small luxuries. Your optimism and sensitivity increases. Imagine yourself in the winner’s circle. Venture out with your partner to play with friends.

An unexpected development adds a new option.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - A conversation spurs you forward.

Get the ones who know to confide in you.

Others ask your advice. Show the team your appreciation. Re-check basic assumptions.

Travel plans revolve around comfort.

Double-check reservations.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Today is a 6 - Group activities go well.

Reinforcements are on the way. Unexpected costs could arise. Check bank records and re-assess your budget. Revolutionize your attitude and seek balance. Harmonize colors.

Get help to crank out profits. You look good.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - The competition is fierce, and you may encounter resistance. Let your partner take the lead. Together, you can push ahead. Your holdings are appreciating. Offer accommodation. Get something nice and practical for your home.