THE NEWSPAPER OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1913 VOLUME 99, ISSUE 24
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012
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Senior quarterback Ryan Katz scores a touchdown against the University of Hawai’i on Saturday. Katz rushed for three touchdowns and passed for two more as the Aztecs defeated the Warriors 52-14 to earn their first conference win of the season.
Hilal Haider Staff Writer
On Saturday, the San Diego State football team returned home to Aztec Warrior Stadium to take on the University of Hawai’i Warriors. Coming off two consecutive losses in the last two weeks, SDSU entered the contest in search of a much-
needed victory against a struggling 1-4 Hawai’i team. Behind the play of senior quarterback Ryan Katz, the Aztecs jumped to an early lead and never looked back as they paraded to a 52-14 victory to even their conference record at 1-1. The Aztecs opened the scoring early as Katz scurried into the end zone from 27 yards out on a quarterback
draw play. Katz’s mobility played an essential role throughout Saturday’s matchup. Hawai’i fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the Aztecs recovered. As a result, SDSU delivered another score, this time from sophomore running back Adam Muema, who powered his way in from one yard out to extend the Aztecs’ lead to 14-0. The early scoring continued in the
second quarter, as Katz found the end zone yet again, this time from 34 yards out to give the Aztecs an early 21-point lead. “Both of those (touchdowns) are designed,” Katz said. “(It was) just different things we saw throughout the weeks and what their defense did. FOOTBALL continued on page 3
New CSU Chancellor has promising future state
Tara Millspaugh News Editor
The California State University Board of Trustees has officially appointed a new chancellor. Timothy P. White will begin his new position as the seventh chancellor to lead the 23 CSU campuses at the end of December. “As Chancellor, I look forward to engaging with faculty, students, staff, campus presidents and CSU trustees, along with the communities we serve, as we advance this vital system of higher education for California’s future,” White said in a press release. White immigrated from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Northern California and began his education at Diablo Valley Community College. The first-generation college student then earned a bachelor’s degree from Fresno State, a master’s degree from Cal State East Bay, and a Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley. “He has a real insider perspective,” CSU Media Specialist Erik Fallis said. “White is a strong leader, not just for our system but all of statewide higher
education.” White has been the chancellor of UC Riverside for the past four years. After his arrival at UC Riverside, he formed a committee of students, staff, faculty and community members to develop a 10-year strategic plan to further develop the university. He also served as a dean, provost, executive vice president and interim president at Oregon State University. He held previous positions as professor and chair of the Department of Human Biodynamics at UC, Berkeley. White’s work in muscle plasticity, injury and aging is internationally recognized. The search for the new chancellor was mostly closed to the public. California Faculty Association President Lillian Taiz said she wishes the CSU Trustees selection would have been more transparent, but the faculty is eager to work with the new chancellor to rebuild the CSU system. Executive Director of the California State Student Association Miles Nevin said he felt like opinions from faculty and students were heard. According to Fallis, CSSA President and Cal State San Bernardino student David Allison attended and participated in the interview process.
Veterans discuss issues campus
Emily Ayers Contributor
Dr. Jonathan Shay hosted an informal discussion called “From War Front to Home Front” with veterans and active duty soldiers following the workshop “PTSD and Moral Injury: What’s the Difference and Does it Matter?” on Oct. 4 in the Fowler Family Ballroom at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center. As a scholar in the humanities and a medical doctor who used his studies to contribute
It tears you apart until you are barely recognizable... Justin Valley E5 Marine Sergeant
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Timothy P. White is the new CSU Chancellor. CSU Board of Trustees have appointed White to be the seventh CSU Chancellor.
“It’s a very difficult process to balance confidentiality and transparency,” Nevin said. “I think the Board of Trustees did a good job.” Current CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed announced his retirement in
May after serving the CSU system for 14 years. White will earn an annual salary of $421,500, which is the same pay Reed received.
to issues facing the lives of Vietnam War veterans who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, Shay created an atmosphere where veterans could address major issues. Shay tried to make the discussion as comfortable as possible. “I am here for the sole purpose of responding to what VETERANS continued on page 2