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Frats end ban on parties, impose hard alcohol ban by Sofia Bert SENIOR STAFF WRITER
The San Diego State Interfraternity Council voted unanimously to end the selfimposed social moratorium and to impose a hard alcohol ban during a meeting on Oct. 4. The hard alcohol ban forbids any beverage with over 15 percent alcohol content from being served at an IFC event,
unless distributed by a third party vendor that checks identification, according to article XIV of the IFC’s bylaws. The hard alcohol ban was set in place to prevent people from getting intoxicated too much or too quickly, IFC President Jacob Mahony said. According to article XIV of the IFC’s bylaws, there are three tiers of violation in the hard alcohol ban. The first offense is a fine of $300, the second offense is a fine
of $600 and the third offense in a semester requires the IFC to have a meeting to discuss the need for the involvement of National Chapter officials or University officials. Mahoney said he was surprised both the lift of the social moratorium ban and the hard alcohol ban was voted
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Psychology senior Kayla Johnson studied abroad in Italy to study gender and religion. PAGE 6
SDSU GEORGIA If concerned about graduating on time, SDSU Georgia offers practical study abroad options. PAGE 6
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IFC members applaud the unanimous votes to end the social moratorium and impose a ban on hard alcohol.
TRAVEL TO THAILAND The communications and dance departments have an immersive abroad program in Thailand. PAGE 7
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Greek social moratorium events bring prospect of culture change by Bella Ross NEWS EDITOR
During the seven months the Interfraternity Council social moratorium, or party ban, was imposed on campus social fraternities, chapter members were kept busy by a number of educational events that sought to solve the exact issues that made the moratorium necessary. These events touched on topics such as toxic masculinity, alcohol and drugs, hazing prevention and being a good neighbor. As a result of the social moratorium, Interfraternity Council President Jacob Mahony said a total of 700 fraternity members were educated on a number of topics relating to
issues fraternities deal with on campus. While events like “Good Greek, Better Neighbor” touched on issues like how long one is allowed to leave their trash cans on the curb by their house, others were more heavy-hitting. The Sept. 26 lecture on toxic masculinity, with an attendance of at least 400 fraternity members, had a level of popular resistance from audience members. “How many of you have ever been told to ‘man up’?” asked Chris Lara, one of the residence hall coordinators who led the event. Almost every fraternity member in the room raised their hand. However, two videos centered
around toxic masculinity that were shown later at the event were not as well received. Some audience members were resistant to the content because they believed the videos were generalizing and that showing the videos wouldn’t create any real change. “We came into this presentation thinking there might be some hesitation or some resistance but we kind of realized, ‘Hey, you’re proving our point that this is an issue that needs to be addressed,’” Lara said. Lara said he agreed a single lecture would not be adequate in addressing the larger societal issue CULTURE CHANGE, PAGE 2
Meningitis clinics get students vaccinated by Ronald Penh STAFF WRITER
In light of the recent meningitis outbreak at San Diego State, the university partnered with San Diego Public County Health Services to hold the two meningitis B clinics at Viejas Arena on Oct. 5 and 8. Walgreens and Kaiser Permanente were present at the clinics to provide coverage for students that are insured. Walgreens accepted most insurance plans and assessed costs according to the student’s insurance plan, with costs ranging from free to $195. Students who were insured by Kaiser Permanente were not charged a fee. The students who didn’t receive a vaccination from Walgreens or Kaiser Permanente received one from the County of San Diego. These vaccinations were free of charge for qualifying students, and, despite limited quantities, covered all students who needed them at both clinics. “We want to have something for all students 23 and younger,” said Student Health Services Medical Director Dr. Cynthia Cornelius. Students also have the option to get vaccinated through their healthcare provider, pay out of pocket for a vaccination from Student Health Services or seek services from San Diego County. Student Health Services, which does not accept insurance, charges between $120 and $154 per dose, depending on the type of vaccine, and normally requires two or three doses. Through county services, those who qualify may be vaccinated for free at one of San Diego County’s walk-in clinic sites. While many students may believe they have already been vaccinated, Cornelius said this is normally not the case. She said a lot of the confusion surrounds the fact that the university does not require the meningitis vaccine for attendance at SDSU. “Most students that received a meningitis vaccine did not receive the meningitis B vaccine,” Cornelius said. “Meningitis B is not as commonly administered as the conjugate vaccine which MENINGITIS, PAGE 2
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continued from page 1 protects against different groups of meningococcus.” She said students aged 24 and higher are not considered to be a high-risk group. However, students who are ages 23 or under should seriously consider getting vaccinated. “If you look at meningitis outbreaks on college campuses, no cases (are) above the age of 23,” Cornelius said. Typically, students who live in on-campus residence halls are at the highest risk when it comes to meningitis outbreaks. However, considering the first reported case came from a student who lived off campus, efforts to vaccinate students have extended to those who live off campus as well. Marketing sophomore Sophie Scheiner said the party culture at SDSU is what
concerns her the most when considering the spread of meningitis on campus. “ … It just freaks me out, especially with parties and stuff,” Scheiner said. “I feel like people don’t even know (how easily it spreads), and people are sharing drinks all the time.” After receiving her vaccination, she said she felt much more at ease. Kinesiology junior Erika Pulliam said the outbreak did not concern her as somebody who had been vaccinated in the past. “I know it’s common like across college campuses just because of close contact and (that) it’s very contagious but I don’t feel too worried about it because I got my vaccination,” Pulliam said. Due to high demand, the university added additional clinics on Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the Tula Community Center from 2 to 7 p.m. and in the Aztec Recreation Center, rooms AMC-A and AMC-B, from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Fraternity members gather for “Good Greek, Better Neighbor” on Sept. 28.
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Students wait in line to get meningitis vaccines outside Viehas Arena on Oct. 8.
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of toxic masculinity. However, speaker and Residence Hall Coordinator Devin Marine said the videos, which were paired with small group discussions, were more effective than other teaching methods in the way they challenged the audience members’ ideas. “A lot of times, when they come to these (presentations), they get a presentation or a powerpoint and there is not interaction, there is not challenge, there is not discomfort because they’re just being lectured at,” Marine said. Jim Lange, coordinator for alcohol and drug initiatives at San Diego State, took a similar approach during the lecture on alcohol and drug use. He began by asking whether the audience had been given an alcohol or drug presentation before, a question that led to a sea of raised hands. “Well, I am going to try my best to not do one of those,” Lange said. “I am just going to try and answer questions.” With the kinds of issues that led to the creation of the social moratorium, this lecture could be considered especially important. Mahony said the decision to impose a moratorium came once the IFC realized seven out of 15 fraternities were on an “elevated status,” meaning they were undergoing an investigation or were on a suspension or probation. He said most of these were the result
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continued from page 1 unanimously in favor of. “It was really great to see that it was a unanimous vote to ban hard alcohol because that shows that the community has our back,” Mahoney said. During the meeting, the IFC also voted to donate $2,500 to FratMANners, a program dedicated to educating fraternity men on negative environments and rape situations. Business management senior, A.S. Executive Vice President and FratMANners President Nickolas Wohlman said he hopes to use the money to organize an event for the IFC with a guest speaker regarding toxic masculinity. “(Toxic masculinity) dissolves our community, it makes it a little more competitive than normal, and it puts
of incidents relating to drinking that led people to be taken to hospitals. Lange said, while one-time lectures are not ideal, they have proven to get people at least thinking about the content at hand, making them more open to making change in the future. “This particular approach has been demonstrated to be effective, not necessarily exactly the way I do it, but with many of the same features,” Lange said. The other two events, focused on hazing prevention and being a good neighbor, drew smaller crowds. Mahony said the hazing prevention event featured the screening of a film followed by a discussion, which he said was received positively. “Good Greek, Better Neighbor,” took time to inform fraternity members of common complaints from community members, such as excessive partying noise and improper street parking. As a result of these events reaching their required attendances, the IFC unanimously voted to retire the social moratorium on Oct. 4. Mahony said the IFC now plans to focus their attention on the new ban on hard alcohol, which was also unanimously approved on Oct. 4. “ … We are still very much in this process as an IFC where we are attempting this culture change here,” Mahony said. “Right now, a big focus for us is enforcing this hard alcohol ban.” Mahony said the ban on hard alcohol is intended to make the community safer and hopefully help alleviate a number of the issues that plague fraternities on campus.
people’s egos on a pedestal,” Wohlman said. “No matter what our letters are, or what our values are, we are all working towards the same thing which is the common good and I think the social moratorium showed that.” Wohlman said the IFC is working hard to ensure an event like the social moratorium, or party ban, never has to happen again. The social moratorium was set in place by the IFC on March 9 after members of the IFC noticed the statistics of fraternities who were either suspended or on probation were similar to those of colleges like Ohio State and Florida State who had to pull their Greek system entirely, Wohlman said. “We went on this moratorium because we believe that our council was not practicing the core values that sit under the IFC press,” IFC Executive Vice President Noah Siegal said.
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University pushing students to study in non-traditional countries, not just Europe by Lauren J. STAFF WRITER
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While Western European countries remain popular study abroad destinations for San Diego State students, the SDSU Study Abroad Office remind students that travelling to other regions of the world can teach about different cultures and traditions. Study abroad students are encouraged to look at options that are considered non-traditional because of alternative programming and class options, as well as for a more cost effective experience, Study Abroad ​Assistant Director ​Inemesit Williams said. “ ‌ There’s still a traditional interest in some of the places that are maybe more well represented in the media as travel destinations, like Western Europe,â€? Williams said. “But there has been an interest and a lot of support for nontraditional destinations.â€? Choosing to study outside of Western Europe might also increase the chances of a student receiving a scholarship for studying abroad, with scholarships specifically targeted towards getting students to study in non-traditional countries, Williams said. “A scholarship selection committee is looking for people who are stepping outside the box a bit, going outside the grain, if you will,â€? Williams said. “It’s really a matter of how a student represents themselves and what they need help with. They are considering things like where
they’re going, how much it costs or what they’re trying to do to try to help the student with cost.� Williams said programs in nontraditional countries may also provide different opportunities for those who would not generally study abroad, such as those in STEM-related fields. “SDSU as a campus has a campus in Georgia, which is in the European area, but it’s not a traditional destination at all and many students don’t know where it is,� Williams said. “It’s also focused on a lot of courses that are really geared toward STEM majors. So, that’s a nontraditional destination and also a more non-traditional set of opportunities for students that don’t traditionally go abroad.� Depending on their language skilllevel, students sometimes have the option to take courses in English or in the host country’s language, Williams said. Students decide to travel outside of Europe for many reasons, including to reconnect to their culture, like Brittany Jones, interdisciplinary study alumna, who studied abroad in Ghana. After taking classes in Africana studies, Jones said she wanted to learn more about her African American roots by studying abroad. “When I realized that I wanted to study abroad, I wanted to go somewhere that I could identify with more and a place that was not a European country,� Jones said. “I went with Ghana because my African ancestry is something that I’m really interested in and passionate about. I love the culture, so it was my time to shine, I
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The university study abroad office is advocating for students to choose programs outside of Western Europe.
guess — it was my time to go.� Kathy Dai, international security and conflict resolution senior, chose to study in Beijing in part because of her cultural background. “My family is from Beijing and I kind of grew up (there) for a bit, so it’s close to my heart,� Dai said. “With the current economy, too, I think it’s advantageous to come to such a place. China’s really growing right now and I know a lot of students who I go to school with who also see the advantage of studying here.�
Currently studying in Perth in Australia, kinesiology senior Katrina Hidalgo said she chose her program because it allowed her to take courses that are specific to her major. “I decided to go to Australia mainly because of the class availability,� Hidalgo said. “Because I’m later into my undergrad program, I’m now deeper into my major classes, so I’m taking more of the exercise and nutritional sciences courses.�
Students explore affordable study abroad options by Aretha Matsushima CONTRIBUTOR
For those looking to explore the world through study abroad programs while avoiding the expense, the Study Abroad Office at San Diego State wants students to know there are options. Every international opportunity available is accessible through the Aztecs Abroad online database. The site features options to browse different programs, submit and application or save the program as a future option, said Study Abroad Assistant Director Inemesit Williams. Williams said students who are unsure of how to select a program can visit the website for an overview of the basics to getting started. Filling out an advising application also allows students to access general information about studying abroad. Students can ask advisors questions, learn more about different options and set up
advising appointments. “The advising office is there to assist you through possible paths that fit best for you academically and financially,� Williams said. Visiting another country through a university program can take many different forms, including taking classes, researching or volunteering, Williams said. Some programs may even provide special support as a financial incentive to increase enrollment. Planning ahead can help students prepare financially by being able to create options. “If you plan early, you can come through this process with less stress knowing what scholarships are available, what money you can save or knowing your best case scenario,� Williams said. The timeline for all study abroad experiences can range from one week up to a full year. Typically, programs in the winter and summer, faculty-led and
exchange programs tend to be the most popular due to affordability. “We try to make sure we have a good mix of all types of options for students,� Williams said. Study abroad experiences have inexpensive alternatives for students. Programs can be funded by applying for many scholarship options within the school or from other organizations. Students can also use financial aid awards to pay for study abroad costs as long as they have filled out a FAFSA form online. Some students find that they pay the same SDSU tuition and fees amount in resident credit programs when studying abroad, depending on the program. Williams said choosing a location that is less expensive than living in San Diego can be an easy way to save money.
“A lot of students build their own scholarships in a way, simply by choosing a destination that will be more affordable,� said Williams. International Security and Conflict Resolution junior Melissa Cagney said she studied abroad in Tbilisi, Georgia, for a faculty-led program and described the experience as a “culture shock.� “It was interesting to study International Relations from the perspective of a postSoviet Union country,� said Cagney. Communications senior Nikolas Lopez studied abroad in Denmark for an international student exchange program and described the experience as a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. “It was really important for me as a person to experience because I had never left the country before,� Lopez said.
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Female masturbation is not only liberating, but normal by Catherine CONTRIBUTOR
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According to many people, female masturbation is a dirty and shameful act — something women are not to do. And yet a 2018 report conducted by TENGA, a sexual wellness company, shows that over three-fourths of women in the United States have masturbated at least once in their lifetime. Female masturbation remains a taboo topic in America, even within friend groups women are hesitant to share their masturbation habits with one another. Girls are conditioned to believe their vaginas are something dirty and that they certainly shouldn’t touch them for sexual pleasure. Perhaps this derives from the male desire to control female sexuality and the perception that female sexuality is only to be used in service to others. The idea that a woman does not need a man to feel sexual pleasure feels threatening, as if female sexual independence will dismantle the backbone of masculinity. This is all quite ironic when
we consider the fact that men are encouraged and praised for bragging about their own habits. Jokes and references related to male masturbation are so widespread in the media and society. Meanwhile, female masturbation is left virtually undiscussed. Unfortunately, masturbation is not included in sex-education curriculum. Young girls and boys should both be taught from a sex-positive approach that masturbation is a safe and healthy activity. Girls may begin exploring their bodies from a very early age, even as young as four years of age. Masturbation is a normal part of sexual development. Usually, girls at this age comprehend that touching their genitals feels good but do not yet associate it as a sexual behavior. By educating children about the truths of masturbation, it will help to refute the myths surrounding it. Some people may feel guilty or ashamed for masturbating because of myths that suggest that masturbating leads to blindness, infertility or desensitizes sex with another person.
Contrary to these false persisting myths, masturbation has many positive effects. By exploring the body, women are able to familiarize themselves with their anatomy. Through masturbation, women can discover what feels good and pleasurable for themselves, which will greatly improve sex life with their partner. Aside from sexual gratification, masturbation has several other benefits. Masturbation can help relieve stress, boost mood and improve sleep. Although not scientifically proven, many women claim masturbation also helps to ease menstrual cramps. The end goal of masturbation does not have to be reaching an orgasm, but rather a focus on exploring the body and what feels good. The more one masturbates and finds what techniques and practices are best, the better the experience will be. Women can create the mood for the atmosphere with scented candles and playing music. Reading or viewing erotic writings and visuals may help women get sexually stimulated.
Varying up the position to lie down in, the applying different amount of pressure and incorporating sex toys such as vibrators are all factors women can play around with while masturbating. Luckily, female masturbation is gradually being implemented into mainstream media. There is a plethora of scenes in movies and television depicting female masturbation in shows like “Orange Is the New Black.” “Girls” and “Broad City.” Despite the emergence of female masturbation in the media, it remains stigmatized. It still is correlated with being indecent and nasty. Masturbation is something that should be valued and embraced. The act of self-pleasuring fuels women with a sense of empowerment. The more society feels comfortable with the idea and discussing female masturbation, negative associations will erode away resulting in a positive outlook toward giving oneself sexual pleasure. Women should feel liberated to express their sexuality with themselves. Catherine Van Weele is a freshman studying political science.
Let’s change the way we think about homelessness by Shayne jones STAFF WRITER
It’s a reaction as visceral as it is unfounded. Walking down El Cajon Boulevard, your periphery registers a hunched figure meekly presenting a cardboard box flap that advertises two arbitrary yet incisive choice words: Anything Helps. Your head lowers to your feet, your steps quicken. Your mom told you never to talk to strangers — especially strangers with matted hair and soiled fingernails. It’s time to save yourself the righteous self-denial and admit it: we’ve all acted this way at one point or another (or maybe even at multiple points) when we’ve encountered a homeless person. And I so ignorantly accepted that shameful reality until literally last week, when I finally realized how much of an elitist ass I’ve been for the past 20 years. The homeless of San Diego ubiquitously populate city street corners, seeming to melt without protest into their concrete mattresses. And we treat them as if it is such. For so long we’ve conditioned ourselves not to look, so much to the point that we no longer see. The 2018 WeAllCount census indicates that as of the end of January, 4,990 “unsheltered” individuals resided on the streets of San Diego County (they were categorized as unsheltered if they resided, at the point of
census, in a place not meant for human habitation, such as a car, park, sidewalk,etc.). This population has been on the decline since the previous 2017 census, but San Diego County still remains the county with the fourth-largest homeless population in the nation. And so, while it’s no mystery why coming across a homeless person on a daily basis is so
San Diego at age 15 to follow a husband in the military and floated from shelter to shelter for seven years. She lost her housing when her youngest daughter got pregnant and Morgan allowed the boyfriend to move in, which violates a condition of Section 8 housing. Morgan said the hardest aspect of homeless life was the lack
fingernail polish on them so they wouldn’t look dirty, because when you’re on the streets your whole body feels dirty.” Homelessness is an institutionalized issue, I get that But that doesn’t mean the rest of us are off the hook. Homeless people are people. Like Laura Morgan, they all have a backstory, a life and personality.
“And so, while it’s no mystery why coming across a homeless person on a daily basis is so common, it is ridiculous that we haven’t yet figured out how to act around one. For most people, homelessness inflicts their lives at surrepititiously harmful junctures. ” common, it is ridiculous that we haven’t yet figured out how to act around one. For most people, homelessness inflicts their lives at surreptitiously harmful junctures. A missed parole meeting or an unwanted house guest could land a low-income citizen on the streets, while most other people arrive 30 minutes late to a business meeting or cavalierly board friends in their times of crisis without batting an eye. Laura Morgan was a guest speaker on a podcast titled “Homeless in San Diego: Real People, Real Stories” and a previous homeless person. The host, Greg Angel of Interfaith Community Services, asked her about her life on and off the streets and the challenges she's faced along the way. The single mother moved to
of respect she encountered so often. A recovering addict, Morgan adamantly pursues her sobriety and said at times, the police would raid the supply of Motrin she kept for her arthritis and accuse her of relapsing on crystal meth. “They weren’t going to take away the last part of the dignity that I had,” Morgan said. “There was a little bit of dignity that I still had.” In the absence of a place to bathe, Morgan would take the smallest hygienic matters into her own hands, literally, to recover even an ounce of that last dignity. “I used to get my fingernails polished all the time when I was on the streets,” Morgan said “And people would go ‘oh your fingernails are so pretty’ and I would just keep putting
They have feelings just like the rest of us. They’re no less humsn than we are. It’s hard enough already being homesless, but imagine having to deal with people treating them like they’re less than. Us treating them like mutts not only worsens the situation, but inflicts irreparable mental trauma on the homeless and negates their humanity. There’s only one thing that separates them for us, and it’s important that we acknowledge this. We need to go out of our way to unlearn the stereotypes we’ve been conditioned to place on homeless people. It’s not right, and you know it. We all do; so let’s change something. Shayne Jones is a senior studying journalism.
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NFL players are not protesting the flag, they are kneeling for equality by Jasmine Mouzon STAFF WRITER
Colin Kaepernick has now been blackballed from the NFL for more than a year now. This isn’t because he isn’t a talented quarterback, or because he’s getting old. This is only because he decided to take a knee in an effort to bring attention to police shootings of unarmed black men. According to NFL surveys, black men, like Kaepernick, make up about 68 percent of the league’s population. Though statistics prove black men practically dominate the NFL, they’re being forced to suppress their opinions on basically anything other than football. Over the past year or so, NFL players, most of whom are black, have been protesting against police brutality, by kneeling during the anthem. This form of bringing attention to these issues by taking a knee officially began in 2016 when former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers took a knee during the anthem to protest unjust police murders of black men all across our country. Many saw it as disrespectful toward the U.S. military, but
ironically, it was a U.S. veteran who told Kaepernick to kneel rather than sit during his protest. Now, of course that did not sit well with all of the fake “patriots” who want to make it seem as if they’re angry over the flag as opposed to admitting they’re angry because the NFL players decided to take a stand. Many people who have already expressed their anger with the NFL players kneeling, have falsely claimed that the players are protesting the flag. Time and time again, the NFL players have made it clear that, that is not what they are doing. Still people continue to ignore this fact, because though they don’t want to admit it, they are unhappy with black men asking to be treated like human beings. These protests have drawn a lot of attention from the media. As a result, NFL owners decided to step in. I don’t believe that NFL players should be required to stand for the national anthem as a condition of their employment. At the beginning of the season, Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson and Miami Dolphins defensive ends Kenny Stills and Robert Quinn all participated in some form
of protest during the national anthem. There were also other players who raised their fists in silence to contribute to the protest. Of course, NFL owners have made it clear they will not tolerate players exercising their first amendment rights, and so they decided to take extreme measures. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry
“Though statistics prove black men, like Kaepernick make up 68 percent of the league’s population, they’re being forced to suppress their opinions on anything other than football.” Jones said any of his players who don’t stand during the national anthem will be benched. Clearly standing during the anthem is serious enough to risk the outcome of a game, so let’s look into the anthem. The Star Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key in
1814 after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry. He was inspired by brave soldiers and wrote the poem, and our nation went on to adopt a portion of it as our national anthem. However, the third stanza has been left out due to the language involving black slaves. Key said, “No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” His verse was basically a diss track to black people, yet our nation sings it so proudly. Ironically, before 2009, NFL players didn’t need to stand for the national anthem. It wasn’t until after the U.S. Department of Defense offered the league money that players started standing. The rule that forces NFL players to stand for the national anthem is definitely a violation and infringement on their first amendment freedoms. Under the constitution, we all have the right to express ourselves, so long as it does not harm anyone.
By forcing players to stand and threatening to jeopardize their careers if they refuse, owners and coaches are essentially blackmailing their employees. Rather than proposing a solution for injustice, owners have instead chosen to ignore the issues players are trying to fight for. One would think with the league being about 70 percent black, NFL owners would show empathy rather than cognitive dissonance toward their players. NFL players use black men to make money, to win them games and to grow their fan base, but when these very same players feel like their lives are in danger, when they feel compelled to speak out against systems that hurt them, NFL owners no longer care. As black bodies continue to be brutalized, the NFL continues to force players to be “patriotic” to a country that barely respects them. Owners should show human decency and support their players, like NFL owners and coaches have been doing for years. As Malcolm X once said, “you’re not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong no matter who says it.” Jasmine Mouzon is a senior studying Africana studies.
Kanye West is cancelled, and we should all stop supporting him by Sydney Karlos STAFF WRITER
Kanye West is arguably one of the most controversial artists in the world. From interrupting Taylor Swift on stage at the MTV awards to marrying Kim Kardashian, he has certainly had his share of controversy. And, lately it seems as though controversy surrounding his actions is only growing, and not for the better. I have always been a fan of Kanye. We are both Chicago natives. His old music always stuck with me. He always struck me as a talented and unapologetic artist. I’ve always admired this trait because in our society, men aren’t supposed to express their emotions or show any sign of emotion that doesn’t involve toughness. Especially black men. However, over the past few years, my admiration for this man has slowly, but surely fizzled out. The beginning of this downward spiral began in 2009 when he ran on stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech and stole the microphone from her. West interrupted Taylor Swift during her Best Female Video award acceptance speech. This was appalling to me. The fact that he stole Swift’s opportunity to thank fans for
winning her a well-deserved award to say that another woman deserved it is disgusting and beyond humiliating. The worst part of this is that his fans blamed her for this and continued to hang this over her for almost a decade, suggesting that she really isn’t all that talented. Now, this is ironic when you look at the numbers, because Taylor has outsold Kanye in a number of different categories. According to Business Insider, with top 50 certified music artists in the United States, Swift comes in 35th place while Kanye is not even on the top 50 certified list. Additionally, for top 50 certified music artists for digital singles, Taylor comes in third while Kanye comes in seventh. Taylor has also made 175 million record sales while Kanye only comes in at 132 million. Pretty funny right? The second time I realized Kanye was no longer the man I admired was when he tweeted, “BILL COSBY INNOCENT !!!!!!!!!!” Now for those of you who don’t remember, Bill Cosby was accused of allegedly drugging and raping almost 50 women. This is so disturbing, and not just because Kanye is using his platform to publicly tweet things that have yet to be proven, but also because by tweeting this he dismisses these women and their experiences and fuels the suggestion that women are lying about sexual assault for
attention. As a very prominent figure in the music industry, it is safe to assume that he has fans that are victims of sexual abuse. Now, imagine your favorit
“This is so disturbing not only because Kanye is using his platform to publicly tweet things that have yet to be proven, but also because by tweeting this he dismisses these women and their experiences...” artist publicly showing their support for an alleged rapist. Wouldn’t this make you feel so invalid? By doing that, Kanye proved himself to be ignorant, misogynistic and plain old disgusting. This misogyny carried over when he released his song “Famous,” which contain lyrics that read, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/Why? I made that b*tch famous.” This feud between Kanye and Taylor has been going on for years, but this was Kanye’s
lowest blow. To think that he made her famous, and not her years of hard work or indisputable talent is absolutely absurd. This is Kanye, yet again, perpetuating a myth that suggests that women can’t be successful without a man’s help. Kanye was also married to Kim Kardashian at this time. Not only is this disrespectful to Taylor, but also his own wife. But amidst all of this, by far, the worst thing Kanye has done is support Donald Trump. This support is pretty odd, especially when we consider the fact that Trump spews racism and hatred day in and out to and against people who look just like Kanye. For any artist, to speak out and admit they support Trump’s words, policies and actions is absolutely unforgivable. Trump is a racist who has shown his disdain for women time and time again. And for Kanye to openly support him, means his supports what comes with Trump as well. This is not okay and never will be okay and Kanye should seriously think about the consequences of supporting someone like this. While I thought it couldn’t get worse, Kanye then went on TMZ and said, “When you hear about slavery for 400 years… for 400 years? That sounds like a choice.” The total disregard of the millions of people who died
and suffered through slavery is totally disrespectful. This shows how uneducated Kanye is and illustrates the fact that he lives in a bubble. A man who lives in Calabasas with millions of dollars married to a woman with a family worth billions, saying that slavery was a choice. How easy it must be to suggest something that ridiculous. Perhaps next time Kanye should use all of the money he has to buy and read a history book before opening his mouth on matters in this country that he simply knows nothing about. Kanye West has proven himself to be very problematic and he has failed to acknowledge all of the people he has hurt and offended. In fact, he has doubled down on his offensive language, and hurt more people in the process. I find it difficult to support and buy music from a man who couldn’t care less about women and people of color. If you continue to support this man, you are saying that this type of behavior is acceptable and that you support hate. I know it is often times difficult to separate the art from the artist, but we need to show Kanye that his hurtful language and his harmful actions have consequences. I am done supporting Kanye West and you should be too. Sydney Karlos is a freshman studying journalism.
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Student abroad researches religion in Italy by Noe Sandoval CONTRIBUTOR
Students who study abroad have the chance to see new places and meet new people, but only a few go the extra mile. Psychology senior Kasey Johnson is one of few students who has conducted research abroad. During her junior year, Johnson studied at the University of Urbino in western Italy. Johnson developed a passion for culture at a young age. The first time she left the United States was at the age of 15, when she took a two-week trip to Italy. Ever since then, she knew she had to go back, and with the help of mentors from her high school and college years, she was able to achieve her goal. “I made it a mission for when I am in college to study abroad,” Johnson said. Initially, she had decided on studying abroad for a semester, however her mentor encouraged her to study abroad for the whole 2017-2018 academic year. Nevertheless, as a psychology major she knew she had to do more than just studying abroad. Many psychology majors are recommended to conduct undergraduate research for those interested in attending graduate school, and Johnson was one of them. “I had to figure out a plan and I decided to put the two plans together and mesh them,” Johnson said. Johnson decided to reach out to one of her professors, Shawna Saponjic, and told her about her research plans. Saponjic was interested and amazed at Johnson’s enthusiasm, and gladly helped Johnson in her research. “She was very enthusiastic,” Saponjic
said. “I knew she had the right mindset.” During a lecture with professor David Marx, Johnson recalls learning about how little research had been done on gender. She also knew Italy had a great influence of religion, especially Christianity. She wanted to contribute and decided to conduct research on gender stereotypes based on religion. With the help of Professor Saponjic, Johnson created a survey before embarking on her journey to Italy. While abroad, she stayed in contact with Saponjic and was also able to receive help from two professors at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Manuela Berlingeri and Raffaella Santi. These two professors helped her with data analysis. “Professor Berlingeri was my number one support system.” Johnson said. “I came in not knowing anyone in Urbino. I met her a couple weeks in.” Johnson met Berlingeri through Raffaella Santi, who is the director of the psychology department at the University of Urbino. In her research, Johnson surveyed students at her host university on what gender stereotypes they held as well as their religious beliefs. Johnson admits that this research project was not easy, as she had to be careful with every detail and had no room for error. During her experience, she learned that research requires creativity. “There is a lot of creativity in research. You have to think about every little detail — how it could screw your data, how it could be biased. There are so many variables (to research) that I think not many people don’t give credit to,” Johnson said. After a challenging experience and finally setting out her goals, Johnson
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Psychology senior Kasey Johnson traveled to Italy to study gender and religion at University of Urbino.
is in the process of having her research published. She has been on panels for Weber Honors Students, and talked to parents during the Family Weekend in September, speaking about her experience abroad. “(Studying abroad) really makes you grow,” she said. “It’s not just
seeing beautiful places or meeting new people. People don’t really talk about the challenging parts of travelling like communicating in a new language or trying to navigate yourself in a new city and that’s what makes you stronger at the end of the day.”
SDSU Georgia offers practical study abroad opportunities by Brenden STAFF WRITER
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Many students return from studying abroad and claim it is a life-changing experience, and research shows that more and more students are choosing to study abroad. However, studying abroad is often perceived as inaccessible. Students with rigorous degree programs, especially those hoping to graduate in four years, believe studying abroad will put them behind, and studying abroad is seen as a large expense. For students in the College of Sciences and College of Engineering who want to
study abroad but are concerned about the cost or getting behind, a semester at SDSU Georgia promises a fantastic cultural and educational experience, while remaining affordable and practical. SDSU Georgia is located in Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia and a cultural hub. As a satellite campus of San Diego State, SDSU Georgia offers the same major and GE courses taught at SDSU California. The courses offered range from COMM-103 to CHEM-432. “When I heard about the SDSU Georgia program, I was thrilled because I would be able to study abroad and still graduate in four years,” biochemistry senior Samantha Crawford, who studied
at SDSU Georgia for a year, said. All courses are taught in English by SDSU professors from the U.S. and the Republic of Georgia. The average class size is 20 people, making it easier to build close relationships with fellow students and professors. What makes SDSU Georgia different from other study abroad programs is that it ensures that classes carry over, students can still graduate on time, and financial aid can be applied. Plus, books are free in Georgia, and each student that participates in the exchange will receive a $500 scholarship. “For students, it is a challenge to find courses (from other programs) that will
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Students Enes Basburg, Luke Draney, Taylor Inouye, Alexia Chavira, Damian Ariza, Claudia Eguia and Samantha Crawford took part in an SDSU Georgia program in 2016.
all transfer,” Dr. Nancy Marlin, former SDSU Provost who oversees the SDSU Georgia/California exchange, said. “These are SDSU courses, so there is no problem of delaying graduation or trying to get the courses to count.” Besides being the most practical in regards to academics, SDSU Georgia offers an amazing cultural experience. “Students come back from Georgia raving about the fruits and vegetables, not to mention the bread, “ Maureen Crawford, the International Coordinator for the College of Sciences said. SDSU Georgia’s location in Tbilisi makes it very easy for students to explore the capital city, on foot or with the help of public transportation. Everything is so conveniently close in the city,” Crawford said, “Some of my favorite things to do was going to cafes, exploring Georgia, clubbing, hiking, wine tasting and hanging out with my local Georgian friends.” In the past 6 to 12 students from SDSU California have participated in the exchange, allowing for participants to build close relationships and a tight-knit community. “I still talk and hang out with most of the people that I went with and am very close friends with some of them,” Crawford said. The College of Sciences and College of Engineering are hoping to increase participation this year while maintaining the close, family dynamic the programs provides to students. Applications for the Spring 2019 semester at SDSU Georgia are now open and the deadline to apply is Nov. 1. For more information about the program, there will be an informational meeting Oct. 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dean’s conference room in GMCS-603. At the event, there will be Georgian food, Georgian students as well as SDSU students who have studied in Georgia. Also, there will be study abroad advising staff on hand to answer questions.
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Communications and dance departments provide immersive experiences in Thailand by Stephan STAFF WRITER
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Many study abroad programs offer the promise of exotic locales and spectacular sights, but the school of communication at San Diego State is offering a trip to Thailand that just might change more than one’s surroundings. The chief undergraduate advisor for SDSU’s communications program, Michael McHan, said students can gain a memorable experience from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and that students who participate in this program find that being in completely different surroundings makes them question the environment they grew up in. This summer students can accompany McHan and Associate Professor Joseph Alter as they travel to Thailand on behalf of the communications and dance departments at SDSU. Upper division classes in these departments are offered for this program, but are open to students of any major. “(This program was made for) all majors, because our goal is to attract as many students as we could,” said McHan. “We didn’t want to make it just dance or comm students.” This will be McHan’s seventh trip to Thailand. “I always learn something new,” he said. “Whether it’s the first time or the fifth time, each trip has opened me up to a new experience.” Students will be observing communication theories, such as Stella Ting-Toomey’s face negotiation theory and Edward T. Hall’s cultural variability theory. Exploring differences in polychronic versus monochronic time orientations, masculinity versus femininity, and collectivism versus individualism will also be on the agenda. “I identify as Mexican-American, which is a fairly collectivistic culture much like Thai culture.” communications senior Briana Marquez, who previously took part in this study abroad program, said.“I actually felt a connection with the Thai people.” McHan and Alter have a shared interest
in what McHan calls “contemplative practices,” which is the idea of using meditation techniques and mental exercises to understand one’s own mental programing. The goal of this practice is to be able to mindfully anticipate what triggers different emotional responses. To gain a better understanding of these techniques, students will travel to a Buddhist university and hear a lecture from a monk on the proper way to engage in these practices. “Athletes call this ‘getting into the zone,’” McHan said. “They say that nothing else matters and everything slows down in front of them.” This clarity is a focal point for students
on the trip to try to achieve. While McHan said that each student’s experiences are unique, he also said often sees visible changes in demeanor and temperament from most of the students. While some students find the adjustment very easy, others may have a hard time taking in everything their new surroundings have to offer. “Some students resist in a hardcore way,” McHan said. “They’re not ready to accept that they’ve lived lies or they’ve been lied to, and, in some instances, are privileged.” He maintains that in some cases, the trip is so much to process up front that some students don’t have real awakenings
until they have had time to unpack their thoughts and emotions. Sometimes this happens months after they have already returned. “What I want is to create a campaign of kindness and compassion,” McHan said. “Imagine if just those 25 people come back to campus as messengers of happiness and compassion.” Marquez experienced this, and spread what she learned from the program to her family. “Since I have been back my mom has really researched Buddhism and has connected with it.” Marquez said, adding, “I am happy that my experience inspired her to find her own path.”
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Briana Marquez, Joseph Ross Kelly, Erin Moody, Elia Gonzales, Gregory Feild and Sofia Bert were among those who traveled to Thailand alongside undergraduate advisor Michael McHan last summer.
Prague study abroad program is a low-cost option for music students interested in traveling to Europe by Lauren J. STAFF WRITER
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Students who are both interested in learning about music and traveling during their summer break can merge those two goals by studying abroad through the Music and Culture in Prague program next summer. Led by San Diego State artist-in-residence Yale Strom, the 2019 program will be the second time that it has been available, faculty-led study abroad adviser Amanda Chamberlain from the Department of Extended Studies said. During this study abroad trip, students can take music and culture either as an anthropology course to fulfill their cultural diversity or humanities requirement or as a general studies course to fulfill just their humanities requirement, according to the online brochure. Since the classes fulfill general education requirements, any student on campus is potentially eligible to participate in this program, Chamberlain said. “It does focus on the history of music in Prague,” Chamberlain said. “(Strom) is very passionate about that topic, particularly Jewish music and things like that, which you might not always learn about.” Compared to other destinations in
Europe, Prague tends to be a more affordable city for students, SDSU study abroad assistant director Inemesit Williams said. “It’s known to be a very low-cost place to go, so people like that,” Williams said. “It’s also in a region that allows them to explore parts of Europe that are lesser explored
faculty-led programs are comprised of SDSU classes taught by college faculty. Because of this, students who choose this study abroad option do not have to worry about whether or not their classes will count toward graduation. “You get to take an actual SDSU course with an actual SDSU professor, you’re just
“(This program is) in a region that allows (students) to explore parts of Europe that are lesser explored by most U.S. travelers or study abroad participants, and most of those parts are also lower cost. ” – Inemesit Williams, SDSU study abroad assistant director by most U.S. travelers or study abroad participants, and most of those parts are also lower cost.” After being accepted to this program, students will receive the Marie Hornik Scholarship for Study Abroad in the Czech Republic, according to the online brochure. Programs through the College of Extended Studies differ slightly from other study abroad programs at SDSU. In addition to being short-term programs during winter, spring and summer break,
taking that course in another country,” Chamberlain said. “You’re able to complete a course in a much shorter amount of time.” Through programs such as Music and Culture in Prague, students can interact and engage with their professors more than they typically due while in San Diego, Chamberlain said. “I think the other nice thing about faculty-led programs is you really get to build a closer relationship to the faculty on
campus,” Chamberlain said. “Particularly with a lot of undergrad classes, you’re in really large courses with hundreds of students. This is a good opportunity to be in a smaller program, take it on a smaller scale and potentially build a great relationship with faculty.” Those who might be nervous about studying abroad may benefit from having the chance to travel with other SDSU students in a well-organized, structured trip, Chamberlain said. “A lot of times how the actual course works is in the morning, you might have lectures with your professors,” Chamberlain said. “Then in the afternoon, you’re going on a company visit or a cultural excursion that’s related to you program. It’s a much more hands-on way of learning than doing something in a classroom. Permissible participants in this trip include SDSU students, those who are not currently enrolled at a university and college students from other universities. The minimum GPA required for this program is 2.0, and students must be above the age of18 to attend, according to the brochure. The deadline to apply for this and other study abroad summer programs through the College of Extended Studies is March 15, Chamberlain said.
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Oct. 10-16, 2018 EDITOR: Abraham Jewett • sports@thedailyaztec.com
Aztecs victorious on Boise State’s blue turf by Abraham Jewett SPORTS EDITOR
Backup quarterback? Backup running back? No problem. San Diego State football, missing both senior quarterback Christian Chapman and junior running back Juwan Washington, invaded Boise State’s blue-carpeted house on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 19-13 victory at Albertsons Stadium. SDSU (4-1, 1-0 MW) led by 13 points in the fourth quarter and held off a late Boise comeback attempt for their first victory in Mountain West Conference play. The Aztecs lead was six heading into the final frame, and the team added some breathing room following a 72-yard touchdown run by true freshman Jordan Byrd. With just over 10 minutes remaining, Byrd took a pitch from junior quarterback Ryan Agnew and streaked down the sideline for the first touchdown of his career and the second of the game for the Aztecs. Agnew, starting for the third straight game in place of Chapman, had a turnover free outing while throwing for 113 yards to five different receivers. Boise (3-2, 1-1 MW) cut the Aztecs lead to six with 3:05 to play, following a 72-yard touchdown
drive which ended with a oneyard touchdown run from junior running back Alexander Mattison, but the Broncos were unable to score again after getting the ball back with 1:59 to play. SDSU was able to contain a normally-explosive Boise offense, which came into the game averaging over 500 yards, but were limited to 229 on Saturday. The Aztecs tagged Broncos’ quarterback Brett Rypien for his first two interceptions of the season while sacking the senior three times. Sophomore running back Chase Jasmin, starting for the first time in his career, finished with 78 carries on 26 yards as the workhorse out of the SDSU backfield. The Aztecs went into the break leading 13-7, after a mistakefilled first half which included five combined turnovers. Two came courtesy of Rypien, who came in averaging over 340 yards a game and three touchdowns. Rypien finished this one with 171 yards and no touchdowns, and the first pick of his season came after redshirt freshman cornerback Darren Hall stepped in front of a pass less than five minutes into the game, giving SDSU starting field position at the Broncos 24-yard line.
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Senior linebacker Ronley Lakalaka comes up with an interception in the second quarter of the Aztecs’ 19-13 victory over Boise State on Oct. 6 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.
The Aztecs ended up settling for a 37-yard field goal from senior kicker John Baron II, who earned another three points later in the half after a Boise muffed punt gave SDSU starting field position at the Broncos 31-yard line. SDSU looked like they were set to score a touchdown on that drive, but a four-yard touchdown run by Jasmin was negated by a holding penalty by junior tight end Parker Houston, and following a false start and sack, were forced to
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settle for a 42-yard field goal. The Aztecs finally found the end zone after senior linebacker Ronley Lakalaka intercepted a pass from freshman quarterback Chase Cord, which gave SDSU the ball at the Broncos 17-yard line. Cord was hit on the play by junior linebacker Kyhava Tezino, forcing a poor throw which landed in Lakalaka’s hands right at the defensive line. A Boise pass interference penalty then set up Jasmin for a
short two-yard touchdown run with 4:36 to play before the break. Boise’s only score in the half came after freshman wide receiver Ethan Dedeaux muffed a punt near the shadow of his own end zone, giving Boise starting possession at the SDSU 4-yard line. The Aztecs held steady on first and second down, but Mattison plunged in for a one-yard touchdown on third-down for the Broncos first touchdown with 6:48 to play in the first quarter.
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Darren Hall making most of his opportunity by Aaron Tolentino ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
San Diego State football redshirt freshman cornerback Darren Hall was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 8, the second time in three weeks he has received the honor. Not bad for a guy who has yet to start a game for the Aztecs. Hall did not see a single defensive snap in the first two games this season and only saw one snap against Arizona State in week three. However, things are different now for the 6-foot, 170-pound cornerback from Pasadena who is finally getting the opportunity to show off his talents on the field. Hall had an interception in back-toback games against Eastern Michigan and Boise State, also led the Aztecs with nine tackles and added a strip sack against the Broncos. He has come off the bench as a key rotational piece in the secondary during the Aztecs’ last two victories.Against Eastern Michigan, Hall notched an interception in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal. Hall said his interception helped confirm that he can be a major contributor in the SDSU secondary. “It boosted my confidence to go out there and just know that I can play at this level, because I didn’t play much last year or this year,” Hall said.
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SDSU redshirt freshman Darren Hall goes up and grabs the game-winning interception during the Aztecs’ 23-20 victory over Eastern Michigan on Sept. 22 at SDCCU Stadium.
Against Boise State, Hall intercepted senior quarterback Brett Rypien on the first play he was inserted in. Rypien came into the game without having thrown a pick all season. Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett said the team has always known Hall had talent.
“Everyone knows (Hall’s) talented,” Arnett said. “He’s got good feet in coverage. He’s really athletic and so we’ve always known he’s going to be a good player for us, good corner out there. He’s got his opportunity, now he’s made the most of it.” The coaching staff took notice of Hall’s
progression in practice, which led to him getting increased playing time. Head coach Rocky Long said Hall plays well in coverage and the more he sees the field, the more confident he becomes. “I think he’s a real good cover guy and he’s gaining confidence as he goes,” Long said. Practice is a time when players who might not usually play get a chance to prove to coaches why they should be in the game. Hall said his success in practice is what got him the chance to see the field on game days. “Just going out there in practice and continue to make plays at practice,” Hall said. “That’s how you get notice and play in the game. Go out there in special teams, making plays, playing hard in practice.” Many cornerbacks don’t prefer being in one-on-one coverage, but Hall embraces the challenge of having to battle directly against another receiver. “I pride myself in coverage,” Hall said. “I’m a cover corner. I like being out there in the island, being one on one with the receiver, so I bring that to the table.” Hall said he aspires to be like Damontae Kazee one day, the former Aztec and current Atlanta Falcons safety who also wore the number 23 at SDSU. Kazee finished his Aztec career in 2016 as the team’s all-time leader in interceptions with 17. “I’m trying to catch (Kazee) for his record, so that interception (at Boise) gets me on the way there,” Hall said.
Miller time for hockey by Tayza Than CONTRIBUTOR
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SDSU club hockey captain Patrick Miller laughs during an open practice on Sept. 29 at the Joan Kroc Center.
San Diego State Hockey captain Patrick Miller is in his last year of SDSU hockey, and he knows this year will be something special. “This is Phil, our head coach’s third year,” Miller said, “The whole dynamic of the team has been improving a lot, and we expect that to continue.” There has been an influx of freshman talent introduced to the team, and Miller knows that this season can be the perfect way to show the young guys how it’s done. “Hopefully we can pass them along with some good momentum,” Miller said. “I look forward to getting them going, getting a good season in.” For a player and leader like Miller, SDSU club Hockey was never a sure fire commitment for him. “I didn’t try out for hockey freshman year, I didn’t think I was gonna play. I was gonna stop,” Miller said. This was after years of playing hockey as a kid and for San Diego South, his high school hockey team. It took a text from one of his buddies for Miller to attend a few practices. Miller tried it out, and he loved it. Since then, he has never looked back. Miller said joining the club hockey team was “one of the best decisions of my life.” Miller said his favorite part about playing hockey is how it clears his mind, and provides him with a sense of brotherhood. “Once you get onto the ice, you don’t think about anything except playing the game,” he said. “You can get an hour to just be yourself, hang out with buddies...you become family with these guys.” The season started with back to back losses, but don’t count Miller and the Aztecs out yet.
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SDSU forward Isaac Miller looks to control the puck during an open practice on Sept. 29 at the Joan Kroc Center.
Club hockey underway by Brett Pickler CONTRIBUTOR
The 2018-19 San Diego State hockey season is underway, and after missing out on a championship last year, the Aztecs are striving for gold in their new division, the PAC-12. The team is currently 0-2 after back-toback losses to open the season against San Jose State. Head Coach Phil Bateman said on Sept. 29 that he was optimistic about the season. “It is the most talented top to bottom group that we have had,” Bateman said. There is an influx of freshman talent on the team, and Bateman has brought on 11 freshman due to players graduating, studying abroad, or not returning. Bateman described the incoming group as “real hockey players,” meaning they have a strong passion for the sport and want to succeed no matter the cost. One of the freshmen Bateman said he was excited about was new goalie Nick Ilvento. Bateman described him as “high-skill goalie,” and said the team will need him to help them out in certain games.
Ilvento said that he expects the team to perform at a high level this season. “We all have pretty high expectations,” he said. “ Coming into a new division, the PAC-12, this year it’s going to be a lot harder, but we are trying to make it to Tahoe and eventually win the PAC-12 Championship.” Ilvento added that the team is very competitive on and off the ice, which helps them bond faster. Even with all of the fresh faces, the old guard is still around. The Aztecs have a 26year-old, second year graduate student Tyler Smith, who said he expects to see the young group develop this season. “Ideally this can be the stepping stone for something really big in this program,” Smith said. “If this team sticks together with what we have, there is no reason this couldn’t be a national caliber team in the very short future.” Smith added that the youth of the team should actually help in practice and in game, due to their high energy and speed. If they can keep their energy up for the whole year, the Aztecs should be able to avoid a second half slump which plagued them last season.
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Aztecs fail to tame Huskies in home loss by Tristi Rodriguez STAFF WRITER
San Diego State men’s soccer fell short during a 2-1 loss against the University of Washington on Sunday afternoon at the SDSU Sports Deck. The loss ended the Aztecs’ five-game home winning streak. Senior forward Damian German said the result was just a matter of bad luck. “I just think this game we were a little unlucky,” he said. “I don’t think we were the bad team. I think we fought well and are the better team, things just didn’t go our way.” The game was scoreless in the first half, but things picked up in the second after Washington’s Blake Bodily scored an off-the-post goal. The Aztecs (5-5-1, 1-3) responded quickly, and were able to get on the scoreboard less than 10
minutes later. German worked his way to the goal and found junior midfielder Pablo Pelaez, who capitalized and tied up the game. German said it felt nice to contribute to the goal. “It’s exciting,” he said. “You put in the hard work, you do things in practice and for it to come out in the field is the biggest accomplishment.” Pelaez said it is important to be at the right spot at the right time. “Positioning is a big component to getting goals,” he said. “When you have players like Damian that create chances for me to just be at the right spot and finish the goal, it’s very important.” The Huskies (6-5, 1-2) wasted no time, and re-took the lead after Washington’s Dylan Teves scored on a breakaway after beating SDSU’s goalkeeper Max Watkin 1-on-1.
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Senior forward Damian German is mobbed by teammates after assisting on a goal during the Aztecs 2-1 loss to Washington on Oct. 7 at the SDSU Sports Deck.
Tensions started to rise and a yellow card was called on head coach Lev Kirshner. “When you look at stats and there’s nine cards in a game and there’s almost 40 fouls, then it was not easy to officiate
“I think we fought well and are the better team, things just didn’t go our way.” – Damian German, senior forward this game,” Kirshner said. “Especially when there’s a lot of disagreements going on from both sides.” German is walking away from this loss with a positive attitude. “We all got a set goal in mind,” he said. “Yeah, defeats are going to happen, that’s just the way soccer is. You win some, you lose some, but as long as you bounce back, next thing you know you could be winning three, four games in a row.” Kirshner said this loss is not going to bring his team down. “If they go and turn their heads in sulk, then you’ve already given up,” he said. “And that’s not what this team is about.” Kirshner said he and his team learned from this loss. “We (can take away) just how good we are,” he said. “We’re capable of playing with anybody in this conference.” SDSU will host UCLA (7-4, 3-1) on Oct. 13 at the SDSU Sports Deck.
SDSU scoreless in conference loss by Abraham Jewett SPORTS EDITOR
San Diego State women’s soccer has had Boise State’s number in recent years, winning the last four meetings between the two Mountain West Conference opponents. History, however, would not repeat itself on Sunday afternoon, as the firstplace Broncos came onto the SDSU Sports Deck and left with a 1-0 victory over the Aztecs. The lone goal came just over seven minutes into the second half, when Boise freshman defender Macie Nelson sent a corner kick from senior defender Eva Herrera into the back of the net. Aztecs head coach Mike Friesen said it was not the outcome he hoped for, but remains positive towards the future. “Disappointed in the result and to give up a set piece, but at the same time I’m confident if we play again that we’ll be able to handle our business,” he said. The goal put the finishing touch on a blistering three-minute stretch from the Broncos (11-2-1, 5-0-1 MW), during which the visitors sent five shots towards the SDSU (4-8-2, 2-2-2 MW) net. Friesen said the Aztecs were not able to match their opponents’ intensity coming out of half time. “Credit to (Boise) to come out and not only push us back in that first 10 minutes, but also get a goal out of it,” Friesen said. “That’s things good teams do, and I think that’s something we’ve got to learn from.” SDSU’s best chance to equalize came in the 80th minute, after a header attempt from inside the box by freshman forward Florence Laroche.
Redshirt junior midfielder Adam Vargas looks to kick the ball during the Aztecs’ 2-1 loss to Washington on Oct. 7 at the SDSU Sports Deck.
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Sophomore forward Chloe Frisch leaps around a Boise State defender during the Aztecs’ 1-0 loss to the Broncos on Oct. 7 at the SDSU Sports Deck.
Laroche’s header deflected back to her after bouncing off Boise senior goalkeeper Tara Fisher, but her subsequent followup shot sailed over the crossbar. “I had a really good chance to score out of a rebound… I hit it, I just missed it, but it was so close,” Laroche said. Laroche led the team with four total shots, despite only playing 44 minutes, and said her plan was to come out firing after being subbed back into the game in the 70th minute. “I feel I needed to be aggressive, because we needed to have a goal,” she said. Laroche had another long shot attempt less than one minute later, which nearly
snuck in the corner of the net but ended up going wide right. The Aztecs outshot the Broncos 15-13, a total which included three shots from sophomore forward Chloe Frisch. Frisch led the team with two shots on goal, and said the team tries to shoot as much as possible, but just can’t seem to find the back of the net. “We really want to get goals, because that seems to be whats lacking, so were trying to get as many shots on goal as possible,” she said. “We just couldn’t come up with the finishes today.” SDSU will return to action on Oct. 12 with a conference road matchup against University of Nevada.
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Obra sobre mujeres prominentes en Latinoamérica ‘Tres Vidas’ llega a SDSU por Alejandra ESCRITORA
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La obra de teatro musical “Tres Vidas” fue presentada en la Universidad Estatal de San Diego el 4 de octubre. Esta obra se basa en la vida de tres mujeres empoderadas de Latinoamérica: la pintora mexicana, Frida Kahlo, la activista y campesina salvadoreña, Rufina Amaya, y la poeta argentina, Alfonsina Storni. Este musical no solo presenta la vida de estas tres famosas, sino también algunas de las canciones más populares de México, El Salvador y Argentina, utilizando solo tres instrumentos en escena - el violonchelo, el piano y las percusiones. “Estas tres poderosas mujeres tienen un hermoso mensaje directo y diverso con cautivadoras historias de vida y lo quisimos traer combinando la música”, dijo Michael Parola, percusionista y productor ejecutivo de “Tres Vidas”. Asimismo, Parola dijo que Core Ensemble realiza presentaciones hispanas, afroamericanos y de la comunidad LGBT. “Nosotros celebramos la diversidad con teatro de música,” dijo Parola. La presentación fue dividida en tres actos y fue protagonizada por la misma actriz, Rosa Rodríguez. “Hay mujeres tremendas,
fuertes y que han tenido y han vivido cosas indescriptibles y han sobrevivido y representan a su país, a la mujer, y representan a latinoamérica”, dijo Rodríguez. El primer acto fue un relato de la vida de Frida Kahlo en Coyoacán, México. Explicó cómo fue su vida antes del accidente y su matrimonio con el histórico pintor mexicano Diego Rivera. Kahlo descubrió su pasión por la pintura después de su terrible accidente, se sometió a 32 cirugías pero ninguna de ellas le ayudó a caminar. Las pinturas más representativas de Frida son las de su autorretrato. Durante la presentación, la actriz interpretó tres canciones que representaban cada momento de vida de Kahlo. “Bésame Morenita,” “La llorona” y “La Malagueña” fueron las canciones interpretadas en la escena. La segunda escena se enfocó en la salvadoreña Rufina Amaya. Amaya es considerada una de las mujeres más importantes de Centroamérica por ser la única sobreviviente de la masacre que ocurrió en El Mozote durante la década de los ochentas. Amaya es una de las más reconocidas por contar su historia años después, escapando de la matanza que realizó el ejército de El Salvador para intimidar a una población. En la escena del crimen Rufina perdió a su esposo y sus cuatro hijos a quienes no pudo rescatar. El tercer y último acto trató sobre la vida de Alfonsina Stornif,
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Rosa Rodríguez, la actriz estrella de la obra interpretando a Frida Kahlo, toma un trago.
es una de las mujeres más emblemáticas de Argentina gracias a su poesía. Storni fue una de las poetas más famosas y conocidas en Latinoamérica por sus poemas feministas como también escritora de columnas en periódicos argentinos. Asimismo, fue una de las primeras poetas de su generación en ser aceptada en los círculos literarios de Buenos Aires. Las canciones que se utilizaron para representar a Storni y Argentina fueron “Alfonsina y el Mar” y “La Canción de Buenos Aires.” La audiencia quedó fascinada
y satisfecha con la actuación de Rosa Rodríguez y los instrumentos musicales, los cuales no solo divirtieron al público sino también dieron a conocer lo que es la cultura Latinoamericana entre los estudiantes. “Vine porque estaba muy interesada de conocer la historia de las tres vidas, los tres personajes que estuvieron aquí y me encantó”, dijo Maricruz Carrillo, estudiante de SDSU. Maricruz dijo que es importante que la universidad presente historias latinas porque mucho
estudiantes no conocen mucho de la cultura latina. “Siento que es muy importante que SDSU haga esto porque si es una universidad que le dicen sirviendo al hispano, siento que los estudiantes no conocen mucho de la cultura hispana o latina”, dijo Carrillo. La obra lleva alrededor de 20 años siendo realizada ; fue traída al campus para que los universitarios conocieran más sobre la cultura latinoamericana y como tres mujeres hicieron impacto social y cultural, dijo Rodríguez.
Anuncian estatua de la Virgen María que será colocada en iglesia de San Ysidro para apoyar a familias migrantes por Diane y Rodrigo
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El 5 de octubre, la comunidad fronteriza se unió afuera de la Iglesia Our Lady Mount Carmel ubicada en San Ysidro para demostrar su apoyo a las familias que están siendo separadas por la deportación. Durante la ceremonia, se anunció que se colocará una estatua de 40 pies con la imagen de la Virgen María en forma similar a la Estatua de la Libertad que está en Nueva York. La estatua de la Virgen María estará en frente de la Iglesia Our Lady Mount Carmel, donde tendrá una vista que sobrepasará la frontera entre EE.UU y México. La estatua tiene un propósito metafórico de servir como iluminación y bienvenida para las familias inmigrantes. “Es una forma que nosotros queremos enseñar a la comunidad y en general a todos para decir que aquí estamos y los inmigrantes son bienvenidos”, dijo Yolanda Cartillo, representante de La Asociación de San Vicente de Paúl. El proyecto se aprobó hace dos años pero la falta de fondos demoró el proceso. Después de hacer varios estu-
portados y separados de sus familias. “La frontera no representa una línea de separación, sino una línea que nos une a América Latina y cuando surgió la idea de la estatua, me encanto la idea por varias razones”, dijo Obispo McElroy. “En primer lugar, simboliza unidad. En segundo lugar, porque lleva a cabo la fe que tenemos, y en tercer lugar porque tenemos la imagen de nuestra señora de Guadalupe y en este caso la señora de los inmigrantes”.
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dios del lugar donde se pondra la estatua y haber recibido la cantidad monetaria que se necesitaba, está estimado estar completo a principios del año 2019. “El propósito de este evento es la dedicación del inicio de la estatua de María como Lady Liberty, la madre de Dios, y madre de todos”, dijo Robert McElroy, un obispo de San Diego. “Aquí en esta parte tan vital del mundo, la comunidad hispana se
está edificando tremendamente la sociedad que tenemos y estará en el futuro, y habrá niñosen el futuro”. La Dotación de California donó $1 millón para el proyecto y se espera otro millón de las contribuciones de todo el país. “Estamos recaudando fondos para el proyecto para terminar con los detalles finales y cualquiera puede ir al sitio web welcomethestranger.us y ayudar
con lo que puedan”, dijo David González, un pastor de Our Lady Mount Carmel. González dijo que el proyecto es una simbolización de esperanza para los inmigrantes y que todos deberían de tener una oportunidad a pesar de su raza o antecedentes. Los miembros de la comunidad cubrieron una cerca simbólicamente con cintas de varios colores en honor a los que han sido de-
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Lessons learned from traveling the world by Lauren J. STAFF WRITER
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At a 2013 conference in Cliza, Bolivia, I sat drinking chica (a fermented corn beverage), snacked on corn and had a conversation with someone in multiple languages. The man — a French farmer living in Chile — did not speak English, but was fluent in both French and Spanish, with limited knowledge of Italian. At the time I spoke Italian somewhat fluently, and had some knowledge of Spanish and French. We spoke for half an hour about farming, water rights, traveling, family and Bolivian traditions, and when I stood up to walk away I realized an incredible fact. Though we were not fluent in the same languages, and many of the sentences were a hodge podge of varying dialects, we had actually understood each other. This melding of languages and cultures is the beauty of traveling, and why I suggest doing it as often as possible. Throughout my adult life, I have been fortunate in that I’ve been able to travel to many places around the world, fulfilling my wanderlust and checking items off my bucket list one by one. While I might not be able to go on
adventures as often as I would like, I’m proud of the trips that I’ve been able to take. Climbing the steps of Machu Picchu brought me back in time through the history of Peru. Roaming through the streets of Paris with a cup of mulled wine in-hand continues to inspire my daydreams of perfectly autumnal days. The quality of meals served in Italy has ruined food for me back in the United States, and our water will never taste quite as fresh as the sip I took directly from a glacier in Iceland. In the past, people have asked me how I, as a college student, am able to travel as often as I have over the years. Prioritizing it over all other non-essential expenditures, I adhere to a careful budget so I may afford the luxury. Whether as part of a formal study abroad program or recreationally, there are many benefits to visiting foreign countries. Traveling has been one of the key factors behind the way I look at the world around me. As a writer, it has inspired my work on both my food, beverage and travel blog, as well as in the articles that I write for outside news publications. Going outside of my ever-expanding comfort zone and learning about other
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Boiling mud is one of several instances of geothermal activity at Námafjall in Iceland.
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Pont Alexandre III, an ornate deck bridge, crosses the Seine in Paris.
cultures has heightened my sense of critical thinking and my inquisitive nature. I constantly look for the story behind the story I am being told, something that is incredibly important as a journalist. I’ve made many friends through my journeys, and these connections have been maintained over the years. There are places around the world where I know I will have someone who I can meet at a cafe or go for a hike with when I return. Because of my experiences, I can also connect with people who have been to some of the same places, or chat at length about why they should visit somewhere. Scary as it might be to travel alone, the times when I have been on solo legs of trips are where I really grow. That is when you have to practice and
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speak the language instead of relying on a friend. Being alone also means that when you want to see a specific site, there is no debate over whether to do that or something different. In some instances I have even gained a greater appreciation for everything that San Diego has to offer. Our diverse restaurant scene, beautiful beaches, hiking trails and generally perfect weather mean that when I come home, I do not dwell on the fact that I am no longer on vacation. The one question I always ask myself when I get back from a trip is “Where next?” The list keeps getting longer as my passion for traveling continues to expand, so I know there will always be a subsequent adventure.
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Steam flows out of the ground through a pile of rocks at Námafjall, one of many geological hot spots in Iceland.