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Struggling youth tours SDSU campus addie pratico staff writer

On Friday, Oct. 4, a group of high school students attracted the attention of some Aztecs. One student even stopped to take a picture of the group. The group of students from Escondido Community Day School were taking a tour of the campus led by a San Diego State Ambassador. Their teacher assistant Sarah Licona noticed the student taking a picture of them.

“Stereotype, there we go, that’s one of the things we always see,” Licona said. “There’s a Jack In The Box right next to our school and when we walk down the street, people

will look at us and ask us why we aren’t in school. People like that (boy taking a picture) put them down.”

Licona said most students are currently enrolled in the Escondido Community Day School. All of the students in the program have been kicked out of other schools because of gang violence and possession of drugs. The majority of the students in the program are male; Licona said most girls don’t last in the program because they either get pregnant or run away with their boyfriends.

Licona decided to surprise her students by getting them tickets to the San Diego State football game and a tour of the

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campus on Friday. She wanted her students to see what a university has to offer and hopefully, inspire them to attend college after high school. The students took a small tour of the school passing by the statue of SDSU’s first president, walking down Campanile Drive and touring near the library. She led them on the tour to show them what life can be like in college and to help them feel like they can belong in a college community and succeed further in their lives.

The students later that day attended the football game at Qualcolmm Stadium where the football team played against the University of Nevada, Reno. Licona said the students were excited to attend SDSU’s football game even though they don’t watch a lot of college football.

“I grew up in the neighborhood, so I know how tough it is to not have anyone home,” Licona said. “I know how it is that you have to be watching out if you see your enemy. Knowing you can’t go to school because you have to watch out. Once you find that teacher that gives you everything you need, that’s your home and that’s where you belong. That’s something I try to incorporate in them.”

Licona said the school isn’t a “normal” school because it’s a year long school with only one week of break for the holidays and one day for Thanksgiving. The students get credit for five classes, five hours a day. There are three graduation times throughout the year in January, August and December. So far, its largest graduating class has been 32 students while its smallest has been only five.

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A.S. council urges academic freedom luke henning staff writer

Last Wednesday the Associated Students’ Campus Life Council had its first reading of a resolution that, if passed, would reaffirm student support for San Diego State’s policy on academic freedom. The proposed resolution comes following the backlash to an Arabic studies professor’s use of a map of Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East that did not include Israel.

The first draft of resolution

UCB-F13-01 focuses on reaffirming the university’s standing policy on academic freedom, which protects the opinions of students and faculty. The draft of the resolution, which can be found on the A.S. website, also suggests that A.S. actively inform students about SDSU’s academic freedom policy to help prevent future issues.

More specifically, the resolution recommends placing SDSU’s academic freedom policy within class syllabi along with information on the various outlets students can use to address issues they

college to get my A.A. and from there transfer to a university,” senior Daniel Govea, who will be graduating in January, said. “I’ve been in this school for almost five years. Visiting this campus showed me it has everything I thought a college would have and just walking around made me realize how big it actually is.”

In their homes, they don’t have the reliability of interacting with their parents, Licona said. Their parents care about them, but for many parents working late hours, it’s hard for them to spend the extra time.

For the students, coming into Licona’s classroom, it’s like a second home. They spend about five hours a day at school and it’s a comfortable and safe environment.

“I’m not sure what I want to do after graduation,” senior Alexis Gonzales said.

“My favorite subject in school is biology; I like a lot of things about it.”

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have with course content within the university.

“The focus isn’t as much on preventing students from criticizing their professors, but on letting them know they don’t have to go to outside groups to do so,” A.S. Vice President of External Relations Javier Gomez said.

The AS/CLC was one of the last councils to make suggestions to the first draft, which had already been considered by the University Council a week earlier. Like its colleagues on the other boards, the AS/CLC mainly focused on narrowing down how the resolution would actually be implemented.

A resolution passed by the U.C. represents the official stance of A.S. on a specific issue or policy, A.S. Executive Vice President Rebecca Cohen said.

“Resolutions don’t just represent A.S.’s stance; they are meant to represent the stance of the entire student body we were elected to represent,” Cohen said.

Though the AS/CLC cannot actually pass resolutions, it, like many of the smaller councils within A.S., can make suggestions for the draft of the resolution.

The suggestions are then passed on to the U.C., which can vote to formally pass resolutions. A resolution generally goes through two cycles of readings by the various councils before the U.C. takes a final vote on it, though sometimes there are additional cycles, A.S. Vice President of University Affairs Morgan Chan said.

The second round of readings will begin this Wednesday with the U.C. meeting and will continue in the following week’s AS/CLC meeting.

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SDSU approves Pride Resource Center DENISE CHANG STAFF WRITER

Come January, San Diego State will open the doors of its new Pride Center, a resource service center to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community and its allies at SDSU. Much of the programming that will take place at the center is still in planning by the LGBTQ Advisory Board, a group of SDSU faculty, staff members and students that serve as an advising arm to the university regarding LGBTQ campus development. As part of the Strategic Planning Initiatives, the center’s proposed continual budget is $200,000.

Former residence hall coordinator Anthony Keen was appointed to be the full-time coordinator for the Pride Center.

“I have been working for a while in student affairs and grew up in the world of understanding what social justice meant,” Keen said. “My previous role with Residential Education provided a lot of opportunity to be an educator on

social justice, but this role is focused on a community that I am passionate about.

Being in this role is definitely exciting.”

Among Keen’s new responsibilities is representing SDSU in the San Diego LGBT Community Leadership Council, which includes representatives from the University of California, San Diego LGBT Resource Center, San Diego LGBT Pride, various health organizations and those who serve as leaders in the LGBTQ community in San Diego.

“The Pride Center is a place to find a home that is inclusive and welcoming with programs and services specifically dedicated to the LGBTQ community,” Keen said. “It is also a space where people who are questioning themselves or want to support a friend can to talk to somebody.

There are places in our community where people don’t feel normal or accepted for who they are, but the Pride Center doesn’t exist in a vacuum with regard to other identities. It is designed to serve everyone.”

Proposals for the center began during

Anthony Keen is the Pride Center’s coodinator. arturo garcia sierra, assistant news editor

the leadership of former SDSU President Stephen Weber when the SDSU Faculty/ Staff Pride Network—an LGBT faculty organization, previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Issues Committee— suggested the idea. The idea was welcomed, but the funding would have to come from a private donation, Department of Student Testing, Assessment and Research testing coordinator Doug Case said. Case has been actively involved in SDSU’s LGBTQ community for more than 30 years.

The process was halted because of a lack of funding. A second attempt was made in 2008 when the Pride Action Committee presented the proposal to then-Vice President for Student Affairs James Kitchen. Although the plan was specific in

terms of facility, staffing and programs for the center, the lack of necessary funding was still an obstacle.

The proposal was again made during the new leadership of President Elliot Hirshman whose administration approved the stand-alone center with funding from the institution.

“We’ve been spinning the wheels for 20 years; it’s time for the institution to provide the funding to create the center,” Case said. “It’s really exciting for me as I’ve been around since the early proposals.

People always said it was a good idea, but we didn’t have the proper funding.”

The Pride Center will be on the corner of Lindo Paseo Avenue and Campanile Drive, where the Student Organization Annex currently stands.

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Calif. economy needs higher education kelly gardner staff columnist

“Pot, grass, tree, nug, weed, herb, ganja, Mary Jane, bud”—people may hear these terms outside of class, but for some students this vocabulary isn’t just for fun, it’s for their next midterms.

Throughout our nation’s history, there’s been significant turmoil surrounding the acceptance and understanding of marijuana use, but change may be on the horizon. The federal government criminalized the possession, use, growth and distribution of marijuana for medical or recreational use in 1937, but the marijuana industry has continued to expand despite the threat of criminal prosecution. A new branch of education is sweeping the nation, likely an indication of an even further expansion for the business of cannabis.

Specialized courses on marijuana are popping up at universities around the country, educating students about the cannabis industry.

Oaksterdam University in Oakland is one of the first educational institutions in the U.S. to focus on cannabis education, and it aims to teach people about all aspects of the cannabis industry.

Oaksterdam students can now enroll in diverse curriculums consisting of classes covering politics, history, horticulture, law, dispensary operations and patient relations, just to name a few.

Confusion surrounds the marijuana industry because of the conflicts between state and federal laws. The inconsistencies among policies have led to the closure of several dispensaries, as well as criminal charges for some. Oaksterdam is aiming to eliminate some confusion by providing people with education on how the industry works so they can defend themselves and their businesses.

Students attending marijuana-specific schools are looking to enter the industry as professionals who have chosen to work

professionally with cannabis.

The thought of a college being entirely dedicated to the industry of marijuana may sound strange or even ridiculous to some, but there is reason behind the cause. The cannabis industry did not just continue to grow because of a bunch of dedicated stoners. The industry has proven itself to be a valuable contributor to society. Marijuana has been successful in helping patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Because of this, research and regulation are in demand.

The cannabis industry has expanded into various disciplines. Consumers can now find specialized lawyers, legislators, researchers, doctors, growers and even, chefs. This vast expansion of the field should not take us by surprise, but instead give us a clear glimpse of where this innovative industry is heading.

Currently in the U.S., 18 states— including Washington D.C.—have legalized marijuana for medical purposes and two states have legalized it for recreational use. This is certainly just the beginning of the expansion. Several of the states that have already legalized marijuana for medical purposes are actively pursuing further steps toward legalization for recreational use. Polling data from those states has shown that a majority of citizens approved legalization.

As widespread acceptance of marijuana grows we should continue seeing further implementation throughout society.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuama Laws is a nonprofit public-advocacy group aimed at swaying public opinion toward the responsible use of marijuana. NORML has established numerous chapters around the country, including multiple on college campuses and a local here in San Diego. These chapters are giving student activists a platform to push for the changes they believe in for their universities and communities.

Humboldt State University has taken

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the presence of marijuana on campus one step further with the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research. The program is striving to correct misinformation about marijuana and to further provide a general understanding of marijuanarelevant issues. According to its website, HIIMR considers itself “An information clearinghouse … the Institute’s purpose is analysis, not advocacy. It takes no position, for example, on legalization or decriminalization.”

HSU has incorporated marijuanarelated courses into its curriculum because it is an emerging field, and San Diego State should follow its example.

While colleges may not be ready to implement horticulture programs that teach students how to grow their own marijuana plantations, SDSU could at least offer courses in specialized careerrelated fields, such as cannabis law or medical research.

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Just as HSU has objectively implemented its research program, other colleges should begin to offer these types of courses without claiming a positive or negative position on marijuana use.

Students seeking a more complete education than what is being offered by traditional universities could alternatively look to these specialized cannabis colleges for career-related training in an emerging field.

Institutions of higher education have an obligation to educate and prepare students for the future. While this requires teaching previously established subjects, it also means that these institutions need to adapt to an ever-changing world. Colleges should be offering an unbiased platform for students to draw knowledge from.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013

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Choosing majors isn’t about money Morgan Rubin staff columnist

It seems as though every other week, Yahoo, Huffington Post, Forbes or some other news site claims to know what the top 10 majors for college students are, or the “best” majors leading to lucrative careers. I, being an open-minded intellectual, click on the suggested links and am always baffled by what I see.

The search results that come up when I look for “best college majors” on Google are usually synonymous with “best paying college majors” and “highest-paying college majors.” It’s crazy that whoever makes these types of lists, which supposedly determine what majors are the best, think the primary factor in determining the quality of a field of study is how much money a major could potentially bring in. I hate to break it to the so-called experts on the Internet, but earning potential is not the most important factor when comparing majors.

I’m a public relations student. Well, technically I’m a journalism student with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in history. I’m going to be the White House press secretary, obviously. I have never seen journalism mentioned on one of these top

10 lists. The reason for this, presumably, is are amazing.” To my utter and complete that the average journalist’s salary won’t dismay, I found that the no. 1 major on the even begin to reach six digits until one list was biomedical engineering. Um, what? has worked in the field for more than a The second and third picks were biometrics decade. Entry-level and forensic science. pay for journalists For someone such falls somewhere as me, who has between $22,000 hated math since I It’s crazy that with a bachelor’s was seven years old, whoever makes degree and $48,000 any of these three these types of lists, with a master’s majors would be a which supposedly degree according to terrible nightmare. determine which payscale.com. Those I quickly scanned figures aren’t stellar the rest of the list majors are the best, by any means. to see if it would think the primary Regardless, I love redeem itself, with factor in determining my major. I love no such luck. 10 the quality of a field how it challenges out of the 11 majors of study is how much me. I love the people mentioned have money a major could I meet and I love something to do my professors. My with math, science potentially bring in. major is the best or engineering. It fit for me, which may even be 11 out makes it the best. of 11, depending Last week I stumbled on how one defines upon an article from U.S. News & World “sustainability,” which I didn’t know was a Report that was aptly titled “11 Hot College major at all.

Majors.” I’m an optimist, so I opened the

I’m a firm believer in doing what article hoping to see journalism and public makes you happy. No list on Forbes, relations represented in all their glory.

Newsweek or The New York Times can “Of course they’ll be on there,” I said as ever define what the “best” majors are, I eagerly prepared myself. “Those majors because anyone’s subjective ideas about

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how students should spend their time in college is just an opinion. I mentioned earlier that I can’t stand math, but I have friends who would rather do anything than write as much as I do. Rankings, such as the ones floating around online, only reflect an estimated monetary value for the career path a student will take by declaring any given major. Now would be a great time for a “money can’t buy happiness” cliche quote.

I’m not going to lie, when I have money to buy new shoes, I’m pretty happy. However, it’s important for me to remember my happiness also comes from the therapeutic process of going shopping with my friends.

Be proud of your major if it makes you happy. Don’t feel compelled to think about your future in terms of dollar signs. It’s not just the money that causes your happiness.

It’s the journey you take that truly defines the worth of how you spend your college years.

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3-0 SDSU beat Colorado State University last Friday 3-0 for its third straight win of the season. kevin serrano, staff photographer

terrence chin staff writer

Looking to continue its longest winning streak of the season, the San Diego State women’s soccer team defeated the Colorado State University Rams 3-0 last Friday in a simply dominating fashion.

The Lady Aztecs didn’t waste any time getting on the scoreboard. Redshirt senior midfielder Sophie Metz scored her first goal of the season with a shot from the right side in front of the net just 2 minutes into the game. Both junior forwards Hannah Keane and Haley Locker were credited with the assist.

With an early 1-0 lead, SDSU continued to force the issue against the Rams in this contest. Setting the tone

early in this game only fueled the Aztecs to keep pressuring the Rams.

In the 31st minute of the first half, Keane put the Aztecs in the lead 2-0 with a shot from the right side off a bounce back in front of the net, assisted by senior forward Jensen Skinner.

Keane’s goal marked the fifth straight game in which she scored and was her eight, goal in SDSU’s last five games.

She won the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week award and the College Sports Madness MWC Player of the Week award prior to this game.

Still in the first half at the 31st minute mark, the Aztecs scored once again when Skinner knocked in a shot off an assist from freshman forward and defender Morgan Darling. The Aztecs didn’t need

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Aztecs beat Wolf Pack ethan bailey staff writer

The San Diego State Aztecs defeated the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack 51-44 in a thrilling overtime finish last Friday.

The Aztecs received the ball first in overtime and were able to quickly score a touchdown. Junior quarterback Quinn Kaehler avoided pressure from Nevada and threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to freshman wide receiver Eric Judge, who was open in the middle of the end zone.

“Obviously we wanted to get a touchdown and that’s what our main goal was,” Kaehler said. “We knew their offense had been moving the ball and a field goal really wouldn’t have been that secure.”

Kaehler finished the night with an impressive stat line, completing 23 of 32 pass attempts for 286 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions.

Entering the fourth quarter, the Aztecs seemed to be in command of the game, leading the Wolf Pack by 21 points. But

Nevada fought hard to get itself back in the game. Less than three minutes into the fourth, Nevada junior running back Kendall Brock scored on a 3-yard touchdown run.

On the Aztecs’ ensuing drive, junior running back Adam Muema busted a 50-yard run up the middle to the Nevada 26 yard line, but SDSU was unable to capitalize as senior kicker Wes Feer missed a 39-yard field goal.

“In the fourth quarter, we moved the ball pretty well, but we didn’t score any points,” head coach Rocky Long said after the game. “So us not making a couple plays, not making a field goal, not catching the interception, allowed them to storm back, and you’ve got to give them credit.”

The Wolf Pack then drove down the field in 6:26 to score another short rushing touchdown, this time by sophomore running back Don Jackson.

With momentum building behind Nevada, the Aztecs needed to sustain a drive and run out the clock. SDSU was able to cover 33 yards in a little more

any more scoring after that, as they held the Rams to just two shots throughout the entire game.

After the game, head coach Mike Friesen took notice of Keane’s play and what her presence has meant to the team.

“It’s been a phenomenal last five games that she’s been on fire, so that’s been fun to see,” Friesen said. “One of the things that people probably don’t know about her is how hard she works, but everyone knows who she is now. The fact that she continues to score goals with that much focus on her is impressive.”

When asked about her awards and scoring for her fifth straight game, Keane reauthorized that her scoring wouldn’t have happened without the aid of her teammates.

“It’s all my teammates. I wouldn’t be in this position if it weren’t for everyone else playing me the perfect balls, they put me in that position,” Keane said.

As the Aztecs improve to 3-0 in conference play, they will look for their first road win of the season against Air Force on Oct. 11. Friesen understands the challenges that lay ahead for the Aztecs as his team has yet to win a game on the road this season.

“I’m not concerned about the earlier results; I’m concerned about what’s happening right now. We will reiterate; this is our process and we’re going on the road, this is our mentality, we’re road warriors.”

than three minutes behind six runs and a 12-yard Kaehler pass, but the drive stalled when the Aztecs couldn’t convert on 4th and 5 at the Nevada 40-yard line.

Nevada junior quarterback Cody Fajardo then completed five of his next six passes, including a 30-yard pass to junior wide receiver Richy Turner. Turner also caught the 5-yard touchdown pass that tied the game at 44.

“I thought we had him sacked four or five times,” Long said. “And he outran the contained guy and got yardage with his feet or found a guy that was open and threw it. Their quarterback did a great job of getting out of trouble and making plays, especially in the fourth quarter.”

The Aztecs started the second half by scoring 21 points in the third quarter thanks to a great defensive effort. Junior linebacker Derek Largent sacked Fajardo, causing him to fumble. The ball was recovered by junior linebacker Josh Gavert, who returned it to the Nevada 9-yard line. Muema scored a 9-yard touchdown run on the next play.

Fajardo fumbled again on Nevada’s ensuing possession and SDSU junior defensive lineman Sam Meredith recovered the ball at the Nevada 33-yard line. Five straight Aztec runs resulted in a touchdown by senior wide receiver Tim Vizzi. It was Vizzi’s first rushing

touchdown of his career.

But perhaps the most impressive series by the Aztecs came at the end of the second quarter. The Wolf Pack was pinned deep in its own territory after receiving both personal foul and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on the same play.

On fourth down, the ball was snapped well over the punter’s head and the play resulted in a safety. With 46 seconds remaining in the first half the Aztecs drove 64 yards in six plays, ending the drive with a 25-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Dylan Denso. Junior wide receiver Ezell Ruffin made an athletic one-handed catch to put the Aztecs at the Nevada 25-yard line.

“We just went back to our two-minute drill,” Denso said. “Ezell had a big catch; I know Chad (Young) had one of those big runs. It’s not all one big play; it’s everyone making those smaller plays and then getting us back into the red zone and then finishing it off.”

Another notable Aztec performance came from Judge, who filled in for injured senior wide receiver Colin Lockett. Judge finished the game with six catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns.

“After winning this game, it feels like it’s the start,” Denso said. “With our goals and the way we started the season, this is the way we want to finish it.”

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Aztecs protect home and beat LMU 5-2 Rafael avitabile staff writer

There was plenty of action Friday night as San Diego State Hockey Club took on Loyola Marymount University for its first home game in nearly three weeks.

The Aztecs maintained control throughout the whole game, but early miscues in transition halted their rhythm in a game that could have ended up in a blowout.

Sophomore goalie Connor O’Brien proved why he was recently named the No. 1 goalie, picking up his team after

several turnovers in its own zone.

“I’ve said this before; guys have confidence in Connor (O’ Brien) and he deserves it. He’s a very smart kid and he works hard in practice,” head coach Chris Migliore said. “Tonight was probably his best game. He really controlled the tempo with some good saves and getting rebounds to the corners and things like that.”

Solid shorthanded defense and an alert O’Brien helped the Aztecs carry a 2-0 lead into the third period. Even so, SDSU’s sloppy play ended up costing O’Brien the shutout as a turnover on its side of the ice

and led to an easy LMU score.

The Aztecs were much more fluid offensively in the third period and answered with less than 2 consecutive scores, extending their lead to 4-1.

Yet another mental lapse by SDSU sent two players to the penalty box with under two minutes in the third period, leaving just three defenders to thwart the Lions’ offensive attack.

LMU scored easily in only 40 seconds, leaving themselves a sliver of hope with just little more than a minute left. Down only 4-2, the Lions pulled their goalie in attempt to pull off a miraculous

comeback, but SDSU senior forward Alex Cambas sealed the deal as his wrist shot went in the empty net with just 23 seconds left.

Coming off of an impressive hat trick performance in his last game, Cambas kept his hot streak alive with two more goals during Friday’s game.

“You know, I eat my Wheaties in the morning, that’s how the magic happens,” Cambas said. “I’m just having fun out there, that’s probably what leads to it. I look good and I play good.”

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#crosscountry

SDSU improves times at Jamboree jose guzman contributor

Although the San Diego State cross country team did not place as high as it hoped to on Friday, seven runners accomplished their best personal records of their college careers.

The Aztecs placed No. 14 out of 19 teams in the 5-kilometer race at the NCAA Inter-Regional Jamboree meet in Sacramento with a score of 339 points.

The University of California, Los Angeles earned first place with 77 points.

SDSU’s highest-ranking runner was sophomore Chelsea Kruthers, who finished No. 42 overall with a time of 17 minutes and 44 seconds, beating her own personal record.

Sophomore Rachel Roesgen also broke her collegiate best by placing 65th overall with a time of 17:59.

Sophomore Laura Vazquez, who had missed the last race, returned to the action Friday and finished 69th out of 156 runners with a time of 18:06.

The Aztecs showed they are improving each race as the year progresses, and the good results are not a matter of luck, but rather hard work and new coaching philosophy.

“I am happy at where they are at and that the program will continue to get better and better,” assistant coach Chris Capeau said. “Being young, they don’t have a lot of older girls to be able to look up to as bigger universities do that they can just follow, so it’s just a step of building their confidence up and letting them see they can perform at that level.”

The Lady Aztecs made a vast improvement from last season. However, Kruthers said the team still needs to work harder to improve its overall scores, and that even though she beat her personal record she is still hungry for more—her goal for this season is to run a 17:30 or faster.

“I did beat my own personal record,” Kruthers said. “I was very happy when crossing the finish line and seeing a time of 17:44 on the clock.”

Kruthers credits her success to the

adequate training she had before the season began and to a more positive outlook on running in general.

“I decided before the season started that I was going to approach it with a more team-before-self attitude, so I just kind of went out there and just ran for my team,” Kruthers said.

Roesgen also achieved a personal goal when she lowered her time to less than 18 minutes.

“This season has been my breakout season, which is really nice,” Roesgen said. “My previous PR was around 18:45 and I ended up running 17:59, so I was very stoked about it.”

“I have more goals in mind and I know what exactly I’m going to do for all the next races. We are raising our bar, but our bar of excellence is higher,” Roesgen said.

The Aztecs next meet is on Oct. 19 when they compete in the Highlander Invitational in Riverside.

8 MUNDO AZTECA

Lunes, 7 de octubre, 2013

#queerinaztlan

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andrea ciardiello escritora

El ex alumno de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego (SDSU) Gibrán Güido en colaboración con la profesora Adelaida Del Castillo de estudios Chicanos juntaron relatos personales para crear una antología titulada, “Queer in Aztlán”.

Este es un trabajo que le da a los lectores la oportunidad de entender mejor las experiencias de Chicanos y Mexicanos gay hoy en día.

Del Castillo dijo que esta colección de historias originales escritas por Chicanos y Mexicanos fue creada para darle a los autores la oportunidad de expresar sus descubrimientos sobre su propia sexualidad.

“Tratamos de capturar experiencias complejas y variadas de hombres gay, que también son activistas, artistas, poetas, escritores y académicos”, dijo Del Castillo. “Nos pareció importante compartir con los lectores una conciencia creciente entre una generación joven de Chicanos y Mexicanos gay, ausentes de los planes y las agendas políticas de Aztlán”.

El libro también explora otros temas, como la masculinidad, la homofobia, el sexismo y la violencia presente en la cultura Mexicana y Estadounidense; también impugna las normas sexuales que dominan en estas sociedades.

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Del Castillo dijo que debido a la polémica sobre estos temas hubo retos difíciles durante la creación de la antología.

“Para algunos de nuestros autores no fue fácil de recordar y escribir acerca de su diferencia sexual”, dijo Del Castillo.

“Para algunos de nuestros colaboradores fue la primera vez que habían compartido sus experiencias en forma escrita”.

Desafiando los estudios Chicanos actuales para expandirse más allá de los límites tradicionales de la sexualidad masculina, el tema ayuda promover el desarrollo de la conceptualización Chicana y Mexicana sobre la sexualidad masculina, dijo Del Castillo.

Del Castillo alienta a los lectores a aprender lo más que puedan acerca de los temas presente en el libro.

“No existe otra antología comparable que trae a la luz las nociones de diversidad y de la experiencia vivida relacionada directamente con la etnia, la sexualidad y la identidad homosexual masculina en el contexto de la cultura Chicana y Mexicana y la familia”, dijo Del Castillo.

Del Castillo dijo que el libro también tiene poesía, ensayos y otras alternativas a la narración común.

Los creadores de esta obra presentaran su trabajo el próximo 18 de Octubre en The Center en Hillcrest y el 18 de Noviembre en SDSU.

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lunes, 7 de octubre, 2013

#lafamiliadesofia

Estudiante cineasta relata la vida de Sofia transfiere en los siguientes minutos deja a la audiencia en asombro.

No es difícil imaginar porque la audiencia quedo en asombro, ya que a lo largo de cinco minutos Parral captura el miedo que la pequeña niña en “La Familia de Sofia” siente al ser perseguida por su padre y un cinturón. El miedo es lo que espera Parral que la gente sienta al ver su corto y las escenas mezcladas con la música hacen las emociones resaltar, algo muy visto en varias películas de Hollywood.

Sofia comiendo con sus padres en “La Familia de Sofia”. cortesía de alexandra parral

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Proveniente de Tecate, Baja California, Alexandra Parral estudia producción de televisión y filme al igual que Español en La Universidad Estatal de San Diego (SDSU).

Este año, Parral estreno “La Familia de Sofia” en el Festival de Filme Estudiantil de SDSU, y dijo que le sorprendió que

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el filme corto resonó con la audiencia del festival ya que el tono era un poco violento.

El corto, “La Familia de Sofia” abre con la familia comiendo. El padre de Sofia lee un libro comunicando que hace falta orden en su casa. El tono del corto cambia cuando de repente el padre ordena que Sofia saque a su pequeño gato. Cuando Sofia tarda en hacer esto, el padre se para y usa su cinturón para dar orden. Lo que

“No me enfoco mucho en el filme latino, pero si me encanta el cinematografo Emmanuel Lubezqi ...”

- Alexandra Parral Parral dijo no haber filmado el corto con el festival en mente.

“El corto lo hice como un proyecto para mi clase de historia de filmes clásicos con el profesor Stuart Voytilla”, dijo Parral.

Parral también agradece que a la gente le agrade ya que dice que hace “algo por primera vez que [le] a gustado”.

Pero el éxito no es solo propio, ya que a su familia fueron hicieron el elenco de “La Familia de Sofia”.

Aunque la carrera de filme y televisión le encanta a Parral, la carrera de filme es muy gastosa ya que toma demasiado tiempo y dinero propio para cada proyecto. “Siempre estoy o estamos buscando a gente que quiera ayudarnos ya sea con comida para el elenco o cualquier tipo de donación”, dijo Parral.

Parral comento que ella no sigue mucho el cine latino.

“No me enfoco mucho en el filme latino, pero si me encanta el cinematógrafo Emmanuel Lubezqi, que es mexicano”, dijo Parral. “Me gustaría ver la población latina crecer en este medio, mucha de la gente son hombres y Americanos.”

Por ahora, Parral esta enfocada en dos proyectos que incluyen una “claymation”, basada en forma de plastilina, y “Disinfection”, una película que toma lugar en el futuro. Lo siguiente para Parral es la ronda de festivales, “estoy por decidirme ir a Nevada al “Laughlin Film Festival” donde “La Familia de Sofia” a sido seleccionada” Parral nos comunica.

#herencialatina

SDSU celebra la herencia Latina lourdes valdez escritora

El pasado Martes primero de Octubre, la Universidad Estatal de San Diego (SDSU) mostró uno de los episodios de la serie documental “Latinos Americanos.” Esta producción de PBS retrata las vidas de varias comunidades latinas en los Estados Unidos. Este evento fue parte de una secuencia de actividades organizadas en honor a la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Chicana y Latina que se conmemora cada Septiembre.

Este evento ha sido celebrado desde 1968 cuando el Presidente Lyndon B. Johnson decretó que una semana de dicho mes sería dedicada a la comunidad latina. Al poco tiempo, la semana se extendió a un mes empezando el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre cada año.

Al ser titulada una Institución de Servicio a Hispanos, SDSU se unió a este festejo nacional de forma oficial en el 2010. Este titulo solo se le otorga a una institución cuando el 25 por ciento de su cuerpo

estudiantil llega a ser hispano.

Freddie Sanchez, coordinador del departamento del Centro de Relaciones Interculturales de SDSU, dijo que la universidad decidió unirse oficialmente a esta causa gracias a que varias organizaciones Latinas lo pidieron.

También aclaro que sus estudiantes prefieren referirse a este periodo como el Mes de la Herencia Chicana-Latina y no el de la Herencia Hispana.

Una de las organizaciones culturales que participa en este festejo es la Asociación de Activitas Chicanas (A.Ch.A.) Erika Perez, su presidenta, dijo que los cuatro pilares de su sociedad fueron el motivo detrás de su colaboración con el Centro de

Relaciones Interculturales. Reiteró que este mes personifica estos pilares, los cuales son: el social, político, cultural y académico.

Perez afirmo que el Mes de la Herencia Chicana-Latina es la oportunidad perfecta para que la comunidad celebre y eduque a los alumnos de culturas distintas sobre lo que significa ser hispano.

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10 ENTERTAINMENT

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#nakedandfamous

A rocky start for The Naked and Famous connor cox staff writer

The Naked and Famous kicked off its world tour last Wednesday at San Diego’s House of Blues. It was a night full of excitement as well as frustration for the band­—the heavy set of new material was interrupted twice by major technical difficulties.

The band entered the dimly lit stage, opening the set with “A Stillness” and transitioning into the new single “Hearts like Ours.” The show seemed to be progressing well until frontman Thom Powers attempted to play his solo part of the song and realized his guitar wasn’t working. The band continued as Powers frantically tried to figure out what was going on with the technicians.

Once the song finished, frontwoman Alisa Xayalith apologized for the technical problems and made friendly interactions with the crowd as Powers sorted out his situation. Returning to the microphone, Powers was ready to give it another try with “Girls Like You,” but encountered the same errors during his solo part. In good spirits, he gave up, threw his guitar behind him and poured his entire effort into singing. The crowd responded with cheers of approval.

Three songs into the set Xayalith

said, “This the first night of our tour and we want to be sure that everything is 100 percent for you guys. We’ll be right back.” Fans waited around for ten minutes, unsure of what to expect for the remainder of the evening.

Returning to the stage, the band played a consecutive series of four new songs, which failed to excite the audience. Given that the new material isn’t as immediate as the debut album, the audience seemed to be more engaged in individual conversations instead of the show. After enduring technical issues once more, the band took another timeout to resolve the errors. Fans began to boo, more so at the situation rather than the group.

When The Naked and Famous returned to the stage for the third time, Powers and Xayalith both apologized for the whimsical evening and finished the show with fan favorites like “All of This,” “Punching in a Dream” and “Young Blood.” Since there was a curfew, the band had to shorten the set by one tune because of the unexpected interruptions.

Aside from the technological conflicts, The Naked and Famous performed a great concert overall. They kept good attitudes and had fun despite the issues.

And since it was the first show of the tour, hopefully they will be able to work

out all of the kinks for future events.

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Vampire Weekend Review:

Vampire Weekend played great music all night ryo miyauchi

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he “modern vampires of the city” returned to San Diego last Monday, and what a night it was.

Indie rock band Vampire Weekend stopped by with pop singer Sky Ferreira to perform at San Diego State’s Open Air Theatre. The band’s previous stop in San Diego was at SOMA in 2010 while touring it’s then-new record, “Contra.” Now with the release of its latest album “Modern Vampires of the City,” Vampire Weekend is hitting it bigger than before.

Starting the show off with the single “Cousins” from “Contra,” Vampire Weekend rolled through a great mix

of songs chosen from its three records.

The band’s setlist was a crowd pleaser.

Longtime fans, or “the OGs” as singer Ezra Koenig called them, got a special treat when the band played “Boston (Ladies of Cambridge),” a song that predates the band’s self-titled debut. Fans were bound to hear their favorite single, no matter which record brought them to Vampire Weekend fandom.

The stage setup had a simple touch with four classical pillars hanging from the top and a big mirror-like screen placed in the center. The screen would show different images in sync with the songs, including

the chandeliers featured on the cover of the band’s debut album. The backdrop would change from a clean white to the floral pattern graphic as seen on the band’s current merchandise. Save for the strobe lights, nothing on the stage was too distracting.

Out of the band’s four members, bassist Chris Baio was the one to watch. His moves to the beat were an unforgettable part of the performance. That’s not to say the others didn’t hold their own. Koenig displayed cool charisma. Drummer Chris Tomson laid down some tight drum beats and guided the fantastic tune to tune transitions

with his kit. Multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij was seen going back and forth from guitar to keyboard, laying down different key sounds from its signature harpsichord to the distorted back vocals featured on the band’s latest record.

While Vampire Weekend played a long show with nothing but the hits, it went by far too quickly.

“This is a song about a goodbye,” Koenig said before he began the last song of the night, “Walcott.” The crowd gave its last dance to the band’s energetic jangle.

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An Endless Ocean... ...Under the Sky

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An Endless Ocean

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Years from now everything will be different.

Today’s routine peaks and valleys will become yesterday’s trivial struggles.

The current norms will be the things that we recall in a moment of reflection, and those revered today may be ostracized tomorrow.

The future is a limitless ocean of possibilities, and we must all wade through and find our individual course.

There will be times when we must swim against the ever-changing tides, and the looming storm overhead may seem unending and the darkness will swallow up the horizon.

When we have exhausted our energy and the ocean of possibilities has evaporated from under us, we will find ourselves in a blank space surrounded by nothing but light.

We shall find our life presented before us, and then the decision is ours to make— to bask in the glow of an encompassing nothingness, or venture out to more countless oceans and weather more seemingly unbearable storms.

All in an effort to find our own deserted island where serenity is reached.

Under the veil of the milky peach sky, sat a sad little creature with nowhere to go, it was carrying a burden it could not deny that weighed down its spirits but it could not let go.

Under the outer edges of softening grey that marked where the night was ascending, it wondered what forces had brought it this, it wasted its thoughts in defending some notion of order, some ideal dream.

A faint sense of eternity that then ripped at the seams.

Under the twilight that slowly encroached when the light was finally receding, the question of why and what had been provoked was constantly repeating, perpetuating cyclical thoughts over and over again, one after another sweeping through its mind, it wondered where it would go and thought of where it’s been and pleaded with something that one day it would find.

Itself. Under the blanket of the blackest hue that in its fullness would capture, all that march of time would eventually undo t would encompass all and gather the wonderers, the outcasts, the persecuted and weak

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the leaders, the liars, the bold and the meek… the victims and the criminals, and those allotted no voice to speak.

Even take the hopeless.

Take every single one. Let each see the darkest night and feel the brightest sun.

Under the radiance that permeated the air, the little creature found itself still confused but yet… even if life was universally unfair, it had felt a sensation it would never forget.

Even if this feeling was not a tangible thing, it could never be proven or seen by the eyes.

Perhaps a lasting comfort it would never bring, but the sense of eternity reflected in a star-filled sky is something unexplainable.

Some “fact” that’s unobtainable.

Its validity forever debatable.

Under the vast and open endless expanse, the creature found itself in a different realm.

It stared in awe at all it had once only glanced, and felt a sense of peace to overwhelm.

And under this eternal sky in freedom it would forever roam, knowing well that all that’s lost will one day reach its home.

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39 In the future, or, when spoken with a long starting vowel, what the last word of the answers to starred clues can have 41 1492 vessel 43 Hoodlum 45 Run-down urban buildings 47 HST part, say: Abbr.

49 Ex-Yankee Martinez 50 “A mouse!”

51 Takes care of 54 Islands in the stream 56 Meringue needs 57 Alts.

59 Homemade pistol 63 Bygone space station 64 *Stop-action film technique 66 Rock gp. known for its symphonic sound

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28 Tin Woodman’s trouble 29 *Angler’s equipment 31 Fitted bedding item 34 “Gadzooks!”

35 Patty Hearst, in the SLA 37 Kitty builder 40 Inhabitants 42 Pose 44 Miracle Mets manager Hodges 46 Recurring theme 48 Mideast capital 51 Hunks 52 Like gymnasts 53 Shorthand expert 55 Fat-shunning fellow 58 Email button 60 Storm wind 61 Calls the game 62 Brooding place 64 Govt. Rx watchdog 65 Actress Caldwell

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Today’s Birthday (10/7/13) - Venus enters Sagittarius today, portending a passion for travel and adventure this year. Creativity and independence call, especially this month. Exploration is the theme. Career and finances grow stronger, especially as you nurture collaborative partnerships. Commit to a cause that gives purpose. Stick to simple basics, like love, family and good food. Pamper yourself.

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

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 5 - Venus enters Sagittarius today (until Nov. 5). Follow your heart, and stick to it.

For four weeks, traveling is easier. Check out an interesting suggestion, and rely on logic. Choose words carefully. Connect with a teacher. Keep practicing.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - Listening is the key to communication.

Your reward comes later. Ask for what you need in partnership. Accept a generous offer. Gather materials. Tidy up and prepare for a trip. You’re building something of lasting value.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 - Confer with your team. You’re extra persuasive, and word travels. More planning is a good idea. Put in corrections.

Toss unnecessary papers and junk.

Celebrate success privately. Compromise comes easier. Begin a fresh dialogue.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 - Your work becomes more fun. Consult a significant other. Get family to help.

Invest in your business. Your insistence on perfection makes the difference. Maintain decorum (at least with customers). Add adventure to the mundane.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 Love is easier to find these days. Show your appreciation. Be respectful. You’re irresistible. Take notes on what works.

Cleanliness is a good thing. Co-workers are successful. Shop carefully, and sign with a flourish.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 5 - Home and family take priority. Get a project under way. Do it for love, not money.

Seek solid data, and check all details twice. Stick to logic. It’s a good time to find household bargains.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - Trust your heart to lead you, and increase your profits. Keep track of earnings. There’s no need to do it the hard way. Accept assistance and a brilliant suggestion. You get farther than expected.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Prepare your best argument. You’re the star, and your words get farther than expected. Accept suggestions and great ideas from colleagues near and far. Share heartfelt thanks.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is a 6 - Give in to a brilliant idea.

You’re irresistible for a month. Ponder the situation. Others ask your advice. The career groove is just right. You can achieve great rewards. Education provides access to a whole new world.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - Allow yourself more quiet time to follow a passion. Some of your theories succeed. Finish an old job. Build security by having more than you show. Revel in the abundance. Be a budgetarian.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 5 - Group activities go well over the next month. Create a buzz. Push your own agenda. Offer encouragement.

Share adventure stories. Make a private presentation. You’ll find the numbers fascinating. You’re developing expertise.

Respectfully spread your wings.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 5 - Get social this month. Go out and play! Get your chores done first. Nurture your strongest connections. More income becomes available ... it’s a deciding factor.

Negotiate openly. You’re very quick now.

Push past old barriers.

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