10-17-2011 by The Daily Aztec

SDSU soars past Falcons in win

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The musical “HAIR” is set to stop in San Diego on its national tour. SDSU sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman ran for 172 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries in the Aztecs’ 41-27 victory against Air Force on Thursday.

Antonio Morales sports editor Ahead 20-17 in the third quarter with the ball in San Diego State territory, it appeared Air Force was on its way to putting SDSU in a 10-point hole last Thursday. Then sophomore defensive back Rene Siluano made the play that changed the complexion of the game. Siluano jumped in front of Falcon quarterback Tim Jefferson’s pass and gave the Aztecs the ball back at their own 39-yard line. SDSU outscored Air Force 24-7 from that point on and won the game going away 41-27. It was the end of a challenging three-game stretch for the Aztecs who now head into the bye week at 4-2 for the season with a 1-1 record in conference. Ryan and Ronnie return to form After subpar performances from SDSU’s two best offensive players the last two

games, senior quarterback Ryan Lindley and sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman made amends in the game against Air Force. Lindley played his most efficient game of the season, as he completed 15 of his 21 pass attempts for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Lindley’s 71 percent completion percentage was his highest of the season. It was an encouraging performance considering the senior’s play against TCU. Another encouraging sign was Hillman’s running. Hillman returned to his early season form with 172 rushing yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns. Hillman’s two touchdown runs came in the fourth quarter, his 57-yard score put the game out of reach. No fumbles for the sophomore was also a positive. Both of these playmakers’ performances were helped by the offensive line, which gave Lindley ample time to throw and created holes for Hillman to run through. Head coach Rocky Long pointed out the unit’s performance after the game.

“I don’t know if Air Force’s defense was quite up to its standard,” Long said. “But I think our offensive line was able to hold them and capitalize on the mistakes made.” Timely turnovers It’s officially a trend now: The Aztec defense looks like it’s about to give up a backbreaking score, but then it comes up with a turnover at the most opportune time. Siluano’s pick was the perfect example of that. Long was quick to notice the importance and magnitude of the interception. “The interception we made really turned the tide and turned the momentum,” Long said. On the next defensive play senior defensive lineman Jerome Long forced a fumble, which was recovered by SDSU. Lindley tossed a touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Colin Lockett on the very next play to give the Aztecs the lead for good. The sequence of plays jumpstarted

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the SDSU train that wouldn’t be stopped for the rest of the night. “Their kid made a heck of a catch on the interception and they went down, they answered with points,” Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun said. “We held them in the red zone, and then turn around and have the fumble … That stretch of only about seven plays, I thought was a pretty significant part of the game.” Extra points According to The San Diego UnionTribune sophomore tight end Gavin Escobar broke his hand in the first half and may miss three to four weeks. Senior defensive back Larry Parker came up with another interception, giving him five this season. It was his fourth straight game with a pick. It was the 19th turnover forced by the team this season. Brandon Davis’ 98-yard kickoff return in the second quarter was the second kickoff return for the Aztecs this season and is tied for the fourth-longest kickoff return in school history.

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Aztecs bounce back for victory Agustin Gonzalez staff writer Three weeks after the San Diego State defense was beaten up by Denard Robinson and Michigan, and only five days after senior quarterback Ryan Lindley and sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman played their worst games of the against SDSU 41 season TCU, things AF 27 could have gotten ugly for SDSU against Air Force in Colorado Springs last Thursday, where the Aztecs hadn’t won in seven years. Instead, Hillman rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns while Lindley, who entered the game com-

pleting less than 50 percent of his passes, went 15 for 21 for 209 yards and two scores. The SDSU defense held a triple option Air Force offense that was ranked second nationally in rushing to only 195 yards on the ground in a 41-27 victory. With the win, the Aztecs improve to 4-2, matching the team’s best record after six games since 1977. But most importantly, SDSU evened up its conference record at 1-1 and kept its goal for a Mountain West Championship alive. “I believe it was a great win tonight and I believe it was a total team effort,” head coach Rocky Long said. “I thought the defense played extremely well, especially considering how explosive Air Force is on offense … I don’t know if Air Force’s defense was quite up to its standard but I think our offensive line was able to hold them

and capitalize on mistakes made.” With the score tied at 17-17 at halftime, the Aztecs scored on four straight possessions and capitalized on turnovers to break the game open in the second half. With the Falcons up 20-17, defensive back Rene Siluano picked off Air Force’s Tim Jefferson at the SDSU 20yard line, which set up a 25-yard field goal by Abelardo Perez, which tied the score. “We gained confidence as the game went along,” Long said. “The interception we made really turned the tide and turned the momentum.” Then, just eight seconds later, senior defensive lineman Jerome Long nailed the Falcons’ Mike DeWitt and forced a fumble. Senior linebacker Logan Ketchum scooped up the loose ball, and Lindley needed only one play to connect with receiver Colin Lockett for

a 28-yard go-ahead touchdown. “That stretch of only about seven plays, I thought was a pretty significant part of the game,” Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun said. Hillman broke loose for scoring runs of 22 and 57 yards in the fourth quarter to put SDSU ahead by 21 points, and the Falcons scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Jefferson in garbage time to make the final score 41-27. “We played a pretty good football team tonight,” Calhoun said after the game. “I thought we’d have to play exceptionally well. There were stretches where we did play well, but not nearly the way that you have to for a full 60 minutes.” The Aztecs now have 12 days off to enjoy the win before getting back into action against Wyoming at Qualcomm Stadium on Oct. 29.

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Laura Barrick contributor The weekend consisted of nothing but victories for the San Diego State women’s volleyball team, as it moved its way into second place in Mountain West Conference standings. On Thursday, SDSU hosted the Air Force Falcons at Peterson Gym and beat them in easy SDSU 25 three sets. Air Force BSU 23 trailed the Aztecs close in the first set, but with a combination of powerful aces, kills and blocks, the first set belonged to SDSU, taking the set win 25-17. The next two sets, the girls were on fire; the Aztecs exhibited great teamwork by constantly communi-

cating with one another and chasing the ball down no matter where it went. The connection between the team members worked to their advantage, defeating the Falcons 25-17 in the second set, and 25-15 in the third set for the game win. Saturday, however, was the game that had been heavily anticipated. SDSU faced the Boise State Broncos, new conference rivals after the Broncos joined the MW this season. Evidently, the Aztecs still had the same energy as they did Thursday, defeating Boise State in three consecutive sets. The introductory set included three kills per person from senior outside hitters Paije Pearson and Kyley Sexton, along with sophomore outside hitter Raegan Shelton and sophomore middle blocker Emily Harris.

It was difficult for the Broncos to respond to SDSU’s defense, and consequently, the Aztecs took the first set 25-15. Junior middle blocker Andrea Hannasch came in during the second set and was a huge contributor to the team maintaining its momentum. Hannasch in the second set alone had seven kills, leading the team to sweep the second set 25-12. Boise State almost made a comeback in the final set; the Broncos tied at 23-23. Nonetheless, freshman Chaiymin Steel’s six kills helped SDSU take the third set and the game, 25-23. SDSU now has an impressive overall record of 12-5, and a record of 5-2 in the MWC. The next match for the Aztecs will be at 7 p.m. tomorrow against local rival University of San Diego at USD’s Jenny Craig Pavilion.

B E AT B OX Basketball tickets Single-game tickets for San Diego State men’s basketball will go on sale to the general public next Wednesday. Tickets will be $30 for chairback seats and $20 for general admission. The last day to purchase season tickets is Friday. There will be 21 home games for SDSU this season, including two exhibition games. The 21 home contests will be the most in school history. The general public can buy single-game tickets by calling 619283-SDSU, visiting goaztecs.com or visiting Window E at Qualcomm Stadium. Football midseason honors Thirteen Aztecs earned midseason recognition from Phil Steele’s College Football Magazine. Sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman, wide receiver

Colin Lockett and tight end Gavin Escobar all earned first-team Mountain West honors for their play on offense through the first six games. Senior defensive lineman Jerome Long, linebacker Miles Burris, defensive back Larry Parker, junior defensive back Leon McFadden and sophomore defensive back Nat Berhe gained firstteam all-MWC honors. Junior offensive lineman Nik Embernate made all-MW second team, while Alec Johnson and Kurtis Gunther were named to the third team. Freshman linebacker Jake Fely earned third-team honors on defense. Senior punter Brian Stahovich was named to the third team for special teams.

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NEWS

Faculty union says time to fight is now Stacy D. Garcia contributor The California Faculty Association has announced it has had “enough” with the California State University administration, after multiple bargaining negotiations failed. On Nov. 17, CFA members will gather at Cal State Dominguez Hills and East Bay. Actions may include rallying, protesting and striking. In a conference call organized by CFA on Oct. 5, CFA President Lillian Taiz compared the CSU financial situation to the Occupy Wall Street movement. Upset about high executive pay packages, Taiz questioned Chancellor Charles B. Reed’s decisions about how the CSU uses its funds. “The people who are running the university actually have access to a substantial amount of money,” Taiz said. “The big part of this story is how the top executives of the CSU, particularity (Reed), how he and his executives choose to use the money that they actually do have.” She said the CFA understands the current state budget crisis and that is why they are willing to negotiate with what the university can afford, but the chancellor said there just is not any money. According to CSU administration, campus presidents and the chancellor have not received an increase in pay since 2007 and, in fact, CFA’s last general salary increase was in 2008.

CFA communications specialist Brian Ferguson said all it is asking for are “working conditions that are stable and an environment where we can provide quality education.” “Concerted activity of any type by the faculty union is premature, disruptive and puts students in jeopardy just as they are beginning the fall semester,” CSU media relations specialist Erik Fallis said.

chapter of CFA. “The faculty here is not striking. We are supporting the action,” president of SDSU’s CFA Charles Toombs said. “We don’t know exactly what the faculty at Dominguez Hills are going to do on that day. It may be a rally, it may be information picketing, it may be an actual strike on their campus but we are just going to support.” According to Toombs, SDSU’s CFA

staff writer In unity with millions of people statewide, San Diego State will participate in the Great California ShakeOut this Thursday at 10:20 a.m. University safety coordinators said no single event will trigger the drill and there will be no building evacuations. It is up to individual colleges and faculty members to participate at the appropriate time. Those on campus will practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” protocol. The protocol advises participants to drop to the ground. Cover by getting underneath a table or chair if either is in sight. Lastly, hold on tightly until the shaking stops.

Chancellor’s restructure opposed Other differences between the two groups include the chancellor’s reconstructing ideas of implement-

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Local reaction At San Diego State, classes will operate normally, but there will be socalled “information picketing” the week before by the San Diego State

chapter is trying to get as many faculty members as possible on buses to Dominguez Hills as a way to show support, but the only way that faculty members can attend is if each uses a personal holiday. Toombs said fac-

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ulty is only entitled to one personal day off per year. Taiz said the concerted actions are a direct response to Reed’s “unwillingness to find even some modest solution to our differences.”

The Great California ShakeOut reminds residents running outside or standing underneath a doorway are not good ideas. When earthquakes occur, individuals have only seconds to protect themselves from injury or death. Prior to the earthquake drill, SDSU Police will test the Mass Notification System. Loudspeakers will serve as reminders to the entire campus of communication tools available in the case of a real emergency. At approximately 10:15 a.m. an SDSU text message alert will be sent out. Students, faculty or staff can sign up for this and other emergency alerts on WebPortal. There are other communication methods people can use during actual emergencies. The SDSU Facebook page and Twitter feed will

be updated frequently for up-todate safety information. For example, if a student is inside a lecture hall during the drill, the best protocol is to stay in his or her seat. Students are advised to protect their heads and necks for two minutes. Following this, group discussion may take place in the lecture hall. To learn about more about “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” as well as alternate safety methods students, faculty and staff can visit shakeout.org/resources. The university said it is important to be prepared for potential disasters because California has a higher incidence of earthquakes than the rest of the country. The event on campus is meant to help prepare students to react quickly in the event of a real emergency.

ing the Early Start Program and CSU Online, both opposed by the CFA. The Early Start Program requires freshmen who do not meet collegelevel English or math skills to take

classes during the summer. CSU Online will offer a variety of online courses, degrees and certificates. According to Fallis, students who start school early in the summer will build their English and math skills and will overall be more successful. Fallis said if a student does not earn a passing grade during the summer, he or she would still be admitted in the fall. “All that Early Start does is give students an extra boost,” Fallis said. “This is a new and additional burden; we think it has a lot of potentially alarming aspects to it,” CFA Vice President Dr. Kim Geron said. “A high percent of our students need remedial math or English and on some campuses it is as high as 90 percent. So nearly 90 percent of the freshmen are going to have to come in the summer and go through some remedial classes.” The other program mentioned by the chancellor, CSU Online, is still in the process of being developed, according to the CSU office. According to Geron, it will create a so-called “virtual university.” Geron gave the example of a University of Phoenix-type of model. “The 23 campuses have put in a small investment of about $50,000 just to get some of the planning done,” Fallis said. “This is the vision of the chancellor,” Geron said. “Education that is done away from the classroom.” “We feel it’s time for us to stand up for ourselves and for our students and now the time has come to fight back,” Taiz said.

Mortar Board gives to troops Tara Millspaugh staff writer The holidays are all about being with family: However, thousands of military service members deployed around the world, including those in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not be coming home for the holidays. This holiday season the San Diego State Chapter of Mortar Board, an honor society, is conducting a service project called “Stocking Stuffers for Troops” and is collecting donations from the SDSU community. SDSU Mortar Board recognizes college students are on a tight budget; so the less expensive the item, the better. Some items recommended are handwritten letters, campus photos, batteries and boot socks. The SDSU Mortar Board co-chair of philanthropy and ISCOR senior, Robert O’Berg, encouraged letters from students containing information about SDSU. “The effort is just to reach out and make a connection with someone,” O’Berg said. He said many deployed men and women seek a college education after service, and providing them with a pamphlet about SDSU’s admission process may be a goal they can strive to achieve. Other requested items include travel-sized hygiene products, iTunes gift cards, calling cards, crossword puzzles, cards, dice and hard candy. Once all items are collected, SDSU Mortar Board will take the bundle to the USS Midway. O’Berg said the USS Midway started the collection drive for deployed troops in early 2003. Last year, the goal was to get enough donations to fill 50 stockings. This year, the goal is 100. According to O’Berg, it will

easily exceed this goal. The reason Mortar Board and USS Midway have started the collections early is that the process of gathering, checking and dispersing the items to the troops who deploy from Miramar can take as long as two months. Therefore, collecting early allows troops to receive their stockings by the winter holidays. “Deployment is already stressful enough, compound that with the separation of being away from loved ones especially during the holiday season,” O’Berg said. “Regardless of what your religious affiliations are, everybody gets homesick.” In 2005, O’Berg deployed to Iraq with the Marine Corps and received a care package containing a used Nintendo Game Boy. The children’s toy kept him busy during times of boredom. Years later, that care package has left a lasting impact on O’Berg. The San Diego community has expressed interest in getting involved but participation on campus has been lacking. The honor society tried to reach out to Aztec Shops for support but was turned away. Aztec Shops director of campus relations and commercial development, R.D. Williams, wrote in an email that the “long-standing policy is not to get involved in any solicitation unless it directly benefits the students, faculty and staff of San Diego State.” Because the donations will not directly impact the SDSU community, Aztec Shops cannot promote the service project. Currently, there are three collection points on campus: Administration building 201, Student Services West 1575 and the Student Veterans House on 55th Street and Hardy Avenue. All donations are accepted and welcome until Friday.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Supporting the skate ban s Chair of San Diego State’s University Senate, I’ve been asked to share my perspective on the skateboard issue. I have had to put a filter to immediately delete all the “Lift the Ban on Skateboards” emails that have been spamming my email account, so I understand the desire of many students (although I do not appreciate your tactics). The ban (SDSU Police Code 100.02E) has existed for many (15?) years. It is inaccurate to say the Senate banned skateboards this year. Last year, AS requested a trial period for the bike lane during which the police agreed not to give tickets for bikes and skateboards in the designated lane. Police reportedly gave 95 citations campus-wide, but none in the lane. Senate’s environment / safety committee reviewed the experiment last spring, observed that skateboarders rarely got off at the end of the bike lane, and proposed a resolution supporting the bike lane, but without skateboards. This exclusion of skateboards did not pass the Senate. The bike lane was made “permanent” by the university starting this fall. SDSU Police went back to enforcing the existing Code that bans skateboards. Clearly, skateboards are a part of many students’ culture and they enjoy the ability to move quickly across campus on their boards. For many, it is an issue of fun and freedom. I personally have no problems with skateboards in general, although I have heard two problems: Safety. When bikes and skateboards

Dr. William B. Snavely chair, university senate are off the bike lane, they can be dangerous. I’m convinced most skateboarders are well-skilled and rarely, if ever, run into pedestrians, but the fact is it happens more often than most boarders would like to admit. Example: last winter I had to traverse campus while disabled from a broken ankle. Despite being illegal off the path, skateboarders were all across campus, not just on the bike lane. In one case, the individual swerved around a group of people in front of Hepner Hall and just did not notice my crutches — they ran into one of them — thankfully I was able to keep my balance. In another, I was literally knocked down by a skateboarder while I was going up the curving handicap ramp near East Commons. Damage. Skateboards are fun and part of it is tricks, even if those tricks damage walls, rails, benches, etc. The campus has installed hardware to prevent damage, but some still occurs. I recently observed an example in front of the Administration Building. This happened while the ban was in effect and being enforced — how much more damage would be done without the ban? If opponents of the ban are to be believed, there will be hundreds or even thousands more skateboards all across campus as soon as the ban is lifted. Proponents say we can make rules about wheels on the ground and staying off handicap ramps — how is

that going to be any better enforced than it has under the ban? So what do I think? I like skateboards. As chair of Senate, I remain open to the arguments and will likely not take a position except to facilitate discussion and the reaching of consensus on our recommendation to the President, should the issue come to us. What might work? Limiting skateboards to the bike lane clearly did not work. I’ve heard complaints about the fine this year and have noticed fewer students riding on campus since it has been enforced, albeit sporadically. So, maybe the best idea is to lift the ban on skateboards but increase the fines for skateboarders who (1) run into pedestrians, (2) skateboard on a handicap ramp, or (3) perform any “wheels up” riding. Can boarders live with this? If skateboards did not run into people, did not use the ramps and did not cause damage, I am at a loss to know what objections there would be. Clearly, pedestrians should always have the right of way, it cannot be argued skateboarders should use handicap ramps and it is clearly in the university’s interest to protect its property from damage. As for the online petition that sends me emails each time someone “signs” it, no worries — I never see them — they go straight to the trash bin. Constructive and civil discourse always wins with me, and I suspect with most faculty and staff on campus. I look forward to the debate!

– Dr. William B. Snavely, Chair University Senate

Not enough ‘movement’ in Occupy protest anted: one leader of revolutionary quality. Must be strong, motivated, a forward thinker (and speaker) who can transform a mob of thousands into a worthwhile, activist organization. Prior experience not necessary. Such is the need of Occupy San Diego, the group currently occupying the Civic Center. Within a week, the bite of this assembly has evaporated. The thousand protesters occupying last week have dwindled down to a few hundred. One shabby, three-person tent is the last vestige of the large shantytown drawn up by San Diego’s unhappy 99 percent. Even the signs protesters are holding are becoming increasingly apathetic — “This is not a sign,” one says. “Fight them with love,” another says. What began as a movement to conquer Wall Street has become a glorified drum circle, a cliché of the protests occurring internationally. The onset of apathy has sunk in deep. But there is hope for this organization yet. Occupy has the potential to be a significant movement with unstoppable political force. There is no lack of media attention to the cause: Occupy has grabbed front-page headlines nationwide. Nor is there any lack of real-world problems Occupy hopes to solve. Anger at Wall Street and the political process is as deep and widespread as it’s been in recent memory. The No. 1 problem is the movement — or specifically, the lack thereof. When it comes down to it, occupying, remaining stationary, does nothing to make a statement. An unmoving group has no political power, and doubly so when the area being occupied has no political significance. Let

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Chris Pocock opinion editor me tell you what would have significance: Occupy City Hall. Ten, 20, even 50 people at every city council meeting nationwide demanding accountability for Wall Street is likely to do a lot more than a motivated (yet immobile) population. Local politicians have everything to gain by representing a constituency of hundreds, if not thousands, of people trying to tackle the country’s hugest economic disparities. Perhaps equally as important as the movement’s (ahem) movement is its leadership and structure. As it stands now, there is none. Any man or woman can conceivably pick up

the microphone and have his or her say. When I attended the protest last Saturday, an angry 20-something rambled for several minutes about his workplace’s discrimination against his long hair. While a lack of centralized leadership can have the benefit of empowering a large body of people, it fails to provide a face for the organization, a single symbol of resistance representative of the entire movement. And finally, the last problem of Occupy: professionalism. The movement has been successful in garnering plenty of attention, but extremely unsuccessful in the way of gaining legitimacy and respect. Why? Occupy is first and foremost a labor protest — a stand against the outra-

geous gambling machine that is Wall Street, a movement against CEOs making hundreds of times the salaries of their employees. This is the working class’ struggle. For Occupy to be taken seriously, it must be perceived as such. This may mean stashing away the tie-dye shirt, the beaten-up guitar and the peace sign. It may even mean buying a dress shirt and a nice pair of pants. But I can tell you now the effect would be powerful. There is power in numbers, yes. But never underestimate the power of a good pair of slacks.

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‘HAIR’ tour stopping at SD Civic Theatre Allie Daugherty editor in chief The 2009 Tony Award-winning musical “HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” will play the San Diego Civic Theatre for a limited engagement beginning tomorrow. The story follows the lives of a group of freespirited pacifists discovering themselves during the Vietnam War and the cultural movement of the ‘60s and ‘70s. A Broadway favorite for more than 40 years, “HAIR” includes songs such as “Let the Sun Shine In,” “Aquarius,” “Hair” and “Good Morning Starshine.” Audiences are warned that, according to the press release: “The show contains adult content throughout including mature language,

sexual content and simulated drug use. There is a dimly lit 20-second scene with nudity that is non-sexual in nature.” Tickets and information can be found at broadwaysd.com/hair.php.

Musical: HAIR When: OCT. 18-23 Where: SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE, THIRD AND B STREET

Performance: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT 7 P.M. THURSDAY AT 7:30 P.M. AND FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS

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Cults and Foster the People Location: SOMA Time: 7:30 p.m

Opeth with Katatonia Location: House of Blues San Diego Time: 7:30 p.m

91X Next Big Thing: AWOLNATION Location: Belly Up Tavern Time: 8 p.m.

Billy Idol Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Time: 7:30 p.m.

Judas Priest Epitaph Tour with Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy Location: Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre Time: 6 p.m.

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‘How I Met Your Mother’ remains a mystery Samantha Hirsch staff writer “How I Met Your Mother” is now entering its 7th season, making it a senior citizen in the sitcom world. The show has yet to disappoint; millions of individuals tune in each week to witness the antics of Ted, Robin, Barney, Marshall and Lily. And it’s no surprise the show continues to draw large audiences. Its sharp writing and great chemistry has held up consistently for the past seven years. For those unfamiliar with the CBS hit sitcom, the show has a straightforward premise: Boy meets girl, boy and girl have kids and when the kids are old enough, dad sits them down and tells them the story of how he met their mother. Simple, right? As it turns out, not so much. As the story unfolds it becomes clear just how many steps it took for Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) to meet the woman of his dreams. Along the way Ted encounters many, often hilarious, obstacles he must overcome. With the help of his married buddies from college, Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel) and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), his former romantic interest-turned-friend Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders) and his “bro” and playboy extraordinaire, Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris), the audience is able to get an in-depth look at the life of Ted while slowly learning the individual quirks of each member of the group. In the current season, viewers watch as a love triangle not only forms between Ted, Robin and Barney, but as another one unravels

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between Barney, Robin and Barney’s current flavor of the week, Nora (although she’s lasted a bit longer than Barney’s other, ahem, conquests). Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are pregnant with their first child and are preparing for the arrival of the Eriksen bundle of joy. But true to “How I Met Your Mother” fashion, things are not going as smoothly as planned. The great thing about the show is that the creators, Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, really do care about their fans, especially the ones

who have stuck around all these years, waiting to find out who the mother is (the audience still doesn’t know). They consistently insert inside jokes, bring back minor characters and refer to incidents that occurred in seasons past. All of this demonstrates a commitment to respecting the show’s loyal fan base. “How I Met Your Mother” is one of the few sitcoms on television today containing humor that transcends all different ages and audiences, from the college-aged to their parents.

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Courtney Rogin staff writer For ladies who have always been told they have quirky and unique personalities, there is finally a TV show that makes those qualities something to put on display. “New Girl” is a new half-hour comedy on FOX that had the network’s highest rating for a fall debut in 10 years, drawing in more than 10 million viewers, edging out “The Bernie Mac Show” from 2001. Screenwriter Elizabeth Meriwether developed the idea for “New Girl,” and also wrote the screenplay for the film “No Strings Attached,” released earlier this year. The show stars Zooey Deschanel, who plays the eccentric main character, Jess. The premise begins with Jess needing to move out of the apartment she shares with her boyfriend after she catches him cheating. She finds solace in an apartment with three male roommates, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Winston (Lamorne Morris). All 20-somethings out there will definitely find something to love, whether it be Jess’ tendency

to give herself theme songs or someone like Schmidt who collects items left behind from flings in a “lost and found box.” Jess is adorably quotable. She seems to burst with lines such as, “Suck it, Mr. Crabs,” which is used as the ultimate comeback to her ex-boyfriend. The show itself is the perfect combination of witty comedic shenanigans and heart. Three episodes have aired to date, with a full season already ordered by FOX. Every episode is witty and funny, each with a new crisis to be conquered. The most recently aired episode involves Jess and the guys attending a wedding where ex-girlfriends and flings run rampant. The all-male atmosphere Jess enters into is a creative twist to typical comedic roommate situations, and it works very well. The show is a hip, witty comedy for young professionals and college students in need of a laugh after long days at work or school.

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he third time our warehouse lost a worker because of over-stacked pallets, I left that job for good. The new girl had just finished cutting away the shrinkwrap when a box of paper fell on her and left her stumbling toward the open loading door. She nearly fell out. Although it was an autumn without rain, a cold draft was coming in. A square of sunlight clutched the concrete floor and the heavy, cold air clung to us. The rest of us put down what we were holding and knelt next to her. She couldn’t catch her breath. She panted out, “I can’t move my toes.” The hospital was right up the street. I picked her up. I walked to the door, stepped down to the loading bay, into the evening. Someone said, “Let’s burn it down.” I could hear the boxes of paper being unloaded from the pallets and thrown to the ground like rotted brick. In the waiting room, before they took her beyond the double doors to where the beds and wounded men in vulnerable hospital gowns collected, she said, “Do you think they actually burned it?” “Burned what? The paper? No. I think they just wanted to watch things break apart.” “I hope they burn it,” she said. She rubbed her palms down her shins. “I

Mason Schoen fiction writer keep thinking I can feel this, but I’m just not sure. Maybe I panicked. Maybe I actually can move.” “Then get up. Walk around.” She turned to me and said, “Think I should get a lawyer?” I shrugged. Through the long glass doors to the sick rooms, I watched an old lady take tiny steps. She used her IV as a crutch. I turned back to the new girl. “See, how it works is, as soon as you find a lawyer, whatever money you win will be much less than if you’d represented yourself. But then if you represent yourself, your destined to lose everything.” “So that’s how it works, huh?” “Sure. I think so.” The old lady looked out at us from behind the doors. I wondered which of us was the lab rat and which was the scientist. “I’ll bet they burned it,” she said. “I’ll bet you whatever my winnings are they burned that paper.” “I don’t want to take your money,” I said. “Have you ever seen a fire up close? Like a real big, uncontrollable fire?” “No.” She kept rubbing her legs. “A few years ago,” she said, “I watched a man’s house burn to the ground. All our neighbors came outside to see. It

was late, and the flames hadn’t reached his roof yet. We could see him through the windows. He was running from room to room gathering all those things he found important.” “No one tried to save him?” “Everyone tried to yell for him. But he couldn’t hear, or he didn’t want to. He just kept running from room to room, throwing his life into a couple suitcases.” “Well did he get out or not?” She looked at me. “That’s the ending. I don’t want to ruin the ending. I’ll let you decide for yourself. Once you tell me, I’ll be able to figure out the exact type of person you are, so think long and hard about what kind of ending you want it to be.” When they took her into the back, I walked home. The hospital parking lot was quiet, save for an old dog tied to the bed of someone’s truck. He barked at me when I passed. I was the only person on the streets. It was late, darker than most nights. I could feel it, a quiet snow began to fall. A good, hard glow softened the skyline ahead. I heard footfalls behind me but I didn’t turn around. I let the first snow cover me. I walked on, imagined the man from the burning house gathered all the footsteps from his life into blackened suitcases.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/17/11) Cooperation, acceptance of the facts at hand and a willingness to compromise sidestep challenges with grace. Use your intuition to sense what's wanted and needed. Patience and a sense of humor win out, especially in committed relationships. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 Heed the voice of experience now, and get expert advice if you need. Avoid misunderstandings by being extremely clear. Say it twice to get the message across. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 Communication challenges could throw you off course. Where there's a problem, there's a solution. Conscious listening creates understanding. Focus your energy there. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 There could be some tension, but you can overcome it by using your wits. First figure out what you want (this can be the tricky part), and then ask for it clearly. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Be patient (with yourself), and you'll be rewarded soon. Pay special attention and watch for hidden agendas to avoid miscommunication. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 - It's party time, but make sure that you take good care of your health. Moderation is a good rule. Physical exercise works wonders to clear the mind and refresh your vitality. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -

BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES Inventing something completely unprecedented may not occur without controversy. Conflict is not always a bad thing. Learn from mistakes, and expand boundaries. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 Give in to your urge to travel, yet watch carefully for obstacles along the road. Be prepared for deviations. They can reveal unexpected delights. Getting lost can be fun. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 Always look on the bright side, even when confronting troubled waters. Trust your intuition and ask for what you need. A distant contact comes through. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Surround yourself with special people now, mainly those who support your dreams. Don't mix money with friendship. Go for balance and harmony, and share music to find it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - Writing and recording profits. Poetic wordplay infuses your efforts. Allow yourself to become obsessed by details. Make a prepared decision. Do the paperwork. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - Powerful action moves a project forward. There's writing involved, and behind-thescenes strategizing. Disruptions could arise. Let your angels guide you. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 An older female provides partnership. Listen to the logic of other team members, and craft a solid plan. Impediments slip away. It may not seem fair, but say yes anyway. ©2011, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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