10-17-2013

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SDSU brings it home to boost Aztec pride Stephanie Saccente Staff Writer

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Oct. 22: Ultimate Aztec Competition- Compete with friends and fellow students in an inflatable obstacle course and field day challenges. The competition will begin at 5 p.m. on the ENS 700 field.

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Oct. 23: Aztecs Rock Hunger “Can-struction”Support the Aztecs Rock Hunger food drive and donate food to the red bins placed on campus. All donations will go towards the Jacob & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. “Can-structions” will be made by Aztecs at the flagpole on North Campanile Walkway from 2-5 p.m.

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Oct. 23: Aztec Pride Chalking- Let your creativity shine and show off your artwork and at the Aztec Pride Chalking event at the Open Air Theatre Walkway sidewalk from 2-5 p.m.

Oct. 25: Alumi & Student Mixer- Come network with alumni, current students and the community at 6:15 p.m. at the Aztec Recreation Center at the first-ever Homecoming mixer.

Oct. 25: Marshall Faulk Foundation’s Aztec for Life Homecoming Celebration- Commemorate Homecoming weekend with pro football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and other legends at 7p.m. at the 6th annual Aztec for Life Homecoming Celebration at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center. Food, live entertainment and a complimentary bar will be featured. Funds raised will go to SDSU Athletics and the Marshall Faulk Foundation. Visit www. marshallfaulk.com to purchase tickets.

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Oct. 23: San Diego Blood Bank- Save a life and donate blood from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on South Campanile Walkway.

Oct 25: Men’s soccer vs. Washington: Support the men’s soccer team as it takes on the University of Washington. The game will start at 7 p.m. on the SDSU Sport’s Deck.

Oct. 24: Spirit Scavenger Hunt- Competing Homecoming student teams will take part in a unique scavenger hunt across campus. The scavenger hunt will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Oct. 26: Homecoming Pregame Carnival- Head to the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot before the football game and enjoy carnival rides, entertainment and food.

The pregame carnival is open to all ages and the public.

Oct. 26: Football game vs. Fresno State- The Aztecs football team will take on the Fresno State Bulldogs to decide the “Battle for the Oil Can.”

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Oct. 21: Rise of the Aztecs Talent Show- Watch fellow Aztecs as they perform their talents on Aztec Green at 7 p.m. Free refreshments will be served.

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Oct. 25: Team Send Off Pep Rally- Aztecs are encouraged to come together on the Viejas Arena Lawn at 5:15 p.m. in support of the Aztec football team as it prepares for Saturday’s Homecoming game. A.S. hopes to have as many people as possible attend the event to pump up the team and give an Aztec blessing.

Ralph Rubio, former Aztec and founder of Rubio’s, will be speaking at the event as well. Attendees will be eligible to receive free giveaways.

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Oct. 20: Women’s soccer vs. Nevada- Come watch the Aztecs women’s soccer team at 12 p.m. on the SDSU sports deck as they take on Nevada on home turf.

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Oct. 25: War Memorial Ceremony- Aztecs that lost their lives during military conflicts will be recognized and remembered at the 17th Annual War Memorial Wreath-Laying Ceremony on the Aztec Green. A coffee social will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the memorial will begin at 10 a.m.

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Oct. 20: Fun Run and Homecoming Kick-Off– Wear red and black and participate in a Fun Run with the Aztec community. A brunch will be held after the run, featuring poster decorating and a photo booth. This free event will begin at 10 a.m. on the Alumni Center Sunset Lawn. The public is also welcome to attend.

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Homecoming 2013 will kick off on Sunday, Oct. 20 and will last until Saturday, Oct. 26. As in previous years, the San Diego State Homecoming celebration will feature weeklong events and activities highlighting Aztec pride in preparation for the football game against SDSU’s rival, Fresno State. While all the events will still be focused on students, this year’s Homecoming will place a special emphasis on encouraging alumni to re-engage with their Aztec roots and will also reach out to community members.

“This year we’re doing something special and targeting all Aztecs of the Aztec community and Aztec families,” Associated Students Executive Vice President Becca Cohen said. “It means bringing together the local actual community, students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni.”

Throughout Homecoming, teams will participate and compete in a variety of activities promoting Aztec pride.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

#kpbsdebate

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Top mayoral candidates face off in debate luke henning staff writer

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One of the first major debates leading up to the Nov. 19 special mayoral election took place between the four frontrunners at KPBS studio on Monday. The debate was organized as a partnership between San Diego State’s School of Public Affairs, KPBS and 10News.

City councilmen Kevin Faulconer and David Alvarez, former state assemblyman and Qualcomm Inc. Senior Director Nathan Fletcher and former San Diego city attorney Mike Aguirre fielded variety of questions from the moderators, the crowd and one another about topics ranging from medical marijuana usage to street repair.

Alvarez, Fletcher and Aguirre are all Democrats, which Aguirre said was one of the challenges of the debate.

“You have to stick to the things that make you different from your colleagues,” Aguirre said before the debate. “Walking the party line won’t cut it here.”

Aguirre’s main talking point for the debate was his proposed plan for citywide pension reform. Fletcher, who was

The special election frontrunners discussed San Diego’s issues.

championing an ambitious plan to add 130,000 jobs in San Diego by 2020, poked fun at Aguirre’s strict adherence to the time constraints imposed during the debate.

Alvarez and Faulconer, who are the officially endorsed candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively, took on a less drastic approach to the debate, by walking closer to their parties’ platforms.

Alvarez focused on a neighborhoodbased strategy of evaluating San Diego’s needs, while Faulconer emphasized the need to undo Filner’s actions during his short stint in office.

Fletcher, who has been a favorite in recent polls, was one of the main targets during the debate as each of the other candidates attacked his political history

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and relative lack of experience.

Despite the friendly competition between the candidates, they generally agreed on most of the issues discussed, with the main differences being in how they proposed to deal with or fund problematic areas.

Every candidate discussed the need for extensive repairs to the city’s streets and an increase in law enforcement. They even agreed on medical marijuana legality.

The candidates seemed to be in relatively high spirits as they left the studio after the debate. The lack of a clear winner left them optimistic about the final stretch of the short special election campaign, Aguirre said.

“I think now that people have a chance to get to know us candidates, I think that helps some of us more than others,” said

Aguirre as Fletcher walked by.

Director of the School of Public Affairs Stuart Henry said the debate was something to look forward to, since the candidates want to make a real impact on the city in the wake former mayor Bob Filner’s scandal.

“We’re quite excited that this time, we got real candidates who genuinely want to make a difference to the city of San Diego,” Henry said. “So here we are with the four candidates running, each with interesting credentials, and what we hope to get out of it is that we hope to elevate the level of governance because what’s been happening lately is that it’s been trivialized by this unethical and really misdirected form of non-government.”

Henry said the debate was organized in an attempt to re-emphasize the substance of government without having to worry about the ethics of those in charge.

“One of things we emphasize as a school is that it’s not enough to have ethical values, you have to have ethical practices,” Henry said. “You have to implement ethics on a daily basis. We want to see elected officials in a serious political debate that raises the level and the quality of the political process such that we are no longer side-tracked, but we are dealing ethically

4 SPORTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

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Aztec men in Bay Classic

friday, 10/18 • Swimming and diving at Pacific Invitational all day in Stockton • Women’s soccer vs. University of Nevada, Las Vegas at 7 p.m. on the SDSU Sports Deck • Men’s soccer vs. University of Washington at 1 p.m. in Seattle • Women’s tennis at ITA West Regional in San Diego all day at the Barnes Tennis Center

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Thorsten Bertsch and Hunter Nicholas made it to the championship round of the doubles bracket before falling to USF on Sunday. photos courtesy of stan liu

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After a strong appearance by the San Diego State men’s tennis team at the Aztec Invitational approximately two weeks ago, senior Hunter Nicholas and junior Thorsten Bertsch looked to build on the Aztecs strong performance and represented SDSU at the Battle in the Bay Classic in San Francisco.

As a doubles team already this season, Bertsch and Nicholas have been successful coming up with big wins at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s All-American Tournament. They were able to carry that success at the beginning of the Battle in the Bay Classic defeating California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo duo freshman Ben Donovan and senior Matt Thomson, 8-4 in the first round of play.

Bertsch and Nicholas then defeated the doubles team from Pepperdine University, 8-3, and Boise State, 8-5, to reach the finals for the doubles tournament.

In the finals for the doubles bracket Bertsch and Nicholas looked to square off against host school, University of San Francisco, and its doubles team of junior Bernardo Saraiva and sophomore Nils Skajaa. However, Nicholas and Bertsch were unsuccessful and were defeated handedly by USF (8-2).

While Nicholas and Bertsch performed well, making it to the final round of the doubles bracket, they both also competed in the singles tournament.

Nicholas was knocked out of singles play in the third round after being defeated in a tight match against Boise State University’s sophomore Thomas Tenreiro, 7-5, 5-7, 7-6, (5). Yet it was his counterpart Bertsch who

was able to make some real noise during singles play.

Ranked No. 114 in the country, Bertsch has established himself as a quality collegiate tennis player and showed why he deserved that credibility at the Battle in the Bay Classic.

After beating him and his partner in doubles play in the first round of the tournament, Bertsch was able to also defeat Cal Poly’s Thomson in singles play by two straight sets 6-3, 6-2. He then went on to win two matches the next day to place him in the semifinals of the tournament.

There, Bertsch defeated freshman Andre Goransson from the University of California, Berkeley in three sets, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.

On Oct. 19, SDSU will travel to Malibu to participate in its next tournament of the season, the ITA Regionals.

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sunday, 10/20 • Men’s soccer vs. Oregon State University at 1 p.m. in Corvallis, Ore. • Women’s soccer vs. the University of Nevada, Reno at at noon on the SDSU Sports Deck • Men’s tennis at ITA Regionals all day in Malibu • Women’s tennis at ITA West Regional in San Diego all day at the Barnes Tennis Center

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6 FEATURES

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Maria Estrada is an undocumented student studying nursing at San Diego State. She is currently benefiting from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals after a long battle. Jenna mackey, staff photographer

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Nursing senior Amanda Goforth met fellow nursing and classical languages senior Maria Estrada during the first days of nursing school. Soon after, Goforth realized Estrada’s undocumented status created a stressor that added to the already arduous and demanding major nursing is.

“Some of us have lighter baggage than others, and Maria’s was heavy,” Goforth said.

Estrada, who came to the U.S. from Mexico with her family at 3 years old, has carried a heavy load for a while. But a weight was taken off her shoulders when she was approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals on June 4.

DACA, which began on Aug. 15, 2012, allows immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, and who currently meet several guidelines, to be exempt from deportation for two years, subject to renewal, and grants them work permits and a Social Security number.

Growing up, Estrada was unaware of what her undocumented status meant until she was 8 years old, when a border patrol bust took place in the East County apartment complex her family lived in.

Estrada recalls hearing helicopters and border patrol agents requesting through a megaphone that undocumented residents come out. This prompted her family to lock the doors and turn off the lights.

Her family was safe, but Estrada began to see herself as different from everyone else, and that her identity was a crime.

“Already you start thinking, ‘I’m a criminal, I need to hide, I need to live under the shadows, I can’t tell people my identity,’” Estrada said.

Estrada has come a long way since she adopted that mentality.

“I thought I had committed a crime.

It’s now that I’m older that I realize I haven’t committed a crime. Not only am I not committing a crime, but I’m an American and I contribute to this

society,” Estrada said. throughout the process—the fact that she DACA. Estrada opened up about being had converted to Islam in 2010.

“So I took off my scarf,” Estrada said. undocumented last semester after the Estrada was exposed to Islam after “I wasn’t public about being Muslim DREAM Act failed to pass Congress in working with Students for Justice because I was afraid, again.”

2010. in Palestine at SDSU. The sense of Although it took two weeks for U.S. In the past, Estrada, who had been community and peace had attracted her.

Citizenship and Immigration Services admitted into the San Diego State School Estrada said she could relate to review her case the first time she of Nursing after applying a second because Muslims, like undocumented applied, the second time took five months time, was asked to give up her spot immigrants, often get labeled as “not because of the increase in the number of because she was wanted.” She was individuals applying. undocumented. reminded of this when Since she was approved for DACA, She turned she met with her Estrada’s possibilities have expanded. to professors attorney to discuss Most notably, she is now protected and advocates her case for DACA. from deportation, and can apply for “Already you start for help and Estrada recalls employment and a driver’s license. If not was allowed to being told, “You need for DACA, Estrada wouldn’t be able to thinking, ‘I’m a continue in the to take that off your take the licensing test in nursing after criminal, I need to program. In head. You need to graduating or practice as a nurse.

March, Estrada take off that scarf. Not The biggest challenge for Estrada since hide, I need to live was denied her approval has been changing the financial aid mindset that had told her certain under the shadows, because her things weren’t possible because I can’t tell pople my mother didn’t of her status, such as traveling or file for taxes. owning a home. identity’ ... It’s now that I’m older that Family and “It’s been a mental challenge,” friends offered Estrada said. “To mentally aspire I realize I haven’t committed a crime.

Estrada money, for more than I have. That’s the Not only am I not but she instead biggest challenge—to dream.” decided to Estrada’s own experiences make committing a crime, host a fundraiser her understanding of the refugees and attract the attention of local and immigrants she works with. but I’m an American media organizations. She saw it as an “When I have a patient, I’m and I contribute to opportunity to bring awareness to the not checking (whether) they’re issue and named the fundraiser “Support from the U.S., documented (or) this society.”

Me, Don’t Deport Me.” undocumented,” Estrada said.

Estrada was granted financial aid Estrada added that she asks - Maria Estrada after her mother filed taxes with the tax herself, “who needs the help the identification number she was granted, most?” and Estrada then paid for her mother’s “When you sit down with taxes with the money she had raised someone and they’re telling you through the fundraiser. only of their struggles and how far they’ve Similar to previous programs, DACA’s are you undocumented, you’re also gotten and all the help that they do, approval process wasn’t easy.

Muslim. Already you’re going to be a it doesn’t become of numbers or legal The first time Estrada applied for target.” statuses,” Estrada said. the DACA program, her application Her work with refugees and immigrant Goforth said having Estrada as a friend was returned because she had filed communities would also be a barrier, and has been “a good life lesson.” incorrectly. She applied a second time Estrada feared they would deny her case.

“She’s had to go through hurdles that after saving money to hire a legal She faced a dilemma. On one side the people who have their citizenship don’t attorney to assist her and for the $465 attorneys were asking her to compromise even know exist,” Goforth said. “Her application fee. However, Estrada had her religious beliefs. On the other, her energy, her drive; it makes you feel more a more worrisome hurdle to overcome family depended on her approval for empowered to press forward.”

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thursDAY, octoBER 17, 2013

#amydevers

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Furniture designer is no lazy girl christine whitman contributor

Saying that Amy Devers is a woman of many talents would be an understatement. As an artist, designer, furniture maker, carpenter, TV personality and lifestyle expert, Devers boasts quite an impressive resume.

Devers has been in TV shows such as A&E’s “Fix This Yard,” Ovation’s “Designer People” and The DIY Network’s “Freeform Furniture,” making quite a splash in the world of homeimprovement TV. In addition, Devers also runs Amy Devers Art/Design, a design and building studio in Los Angeles.

Devers was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Mich., but hasn’t stayed in any one place for long. Devers has uprooted herself three different times to earn her degrees. Starting in New York, Devers received an associate of applied science degree in fashion

buying and merchandising from State University of New York-Fashion Institute of Technology. After discovering a newfound passion for 3-D design and solidified furniture design, she then moved to San Diego State where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in furniture design. Finally, Devers returned to the East Coast where she attained her master’s degree in furniture design at the Rhode Island School of Design. Devers suffered from a self-diagnosed case of wanderlust before she was ready to get started professionally.

Devers was encouraged to attend to her first open audition for a TV show by a client who was also a casting director.

“When I went I thought I would just be auditioning as a sleuth, and I wasn’t sure if I got the job,” Devers said. “It turns out I responded well to the subject matter and got it.”

After that audition, Dever’s career took off. She works with metal and plastics, wood and upholstery, but she

carpentry talents. “Home Made Simple” also experiments with found objects and premieres at 9 a.m Oct. 19 on the Oprah unexpected materials. With so many Winfrey Network. This is the show’s interests, it can be tricky to keep up with third season, and it will have a new host, everything.

Soleil Moon Frye from the ‘80s TV show “I don’t find time—I’m a mess,” Devers “Punky Brewster.” said. “It’s really Devers is excited about finding a about the show. balance.”

“The show Devers has is community highlighted her “You never know nominated and design talents on where your education truly rewarding several TV shows, will take you.” and worthwhile,” all of which she Devers said. has thoroughly - Amy Devers With such an enjoyed. expansive career, “I don’t think it is clear that this I can choose a alumna has utilized favorite, but I can her degrees to their tell you the show that I full potential. am most proud of—the DIY Network’s “You never know where your education ‘Freeform Furniture’ show,” Devers said. “That show was my baby. I really will take you,” Devers said. “It’s great to contributed my most creative input, and receive a different perspective because all of the furniture was my own design.” you never know which way your future Dever’s next project showcases her can play out.”

#starkeysbbq

Beach meets BBQ

Ryan Paton Owner, Starkey’s BBQ

Aztec grad grills up recipe for success at beachside barbecue restaurant ashley pickei

living paycheck to paycheck,” Paton said.

Paton wanted a job after graduation that would allow him to surf and travel When Ryan Paton graduated from San when he wanted, and he knew the office Diego State, he didn’t know what he was environment was not right for him. When going to do with his life, but knew he he graduated in 2008 with a degree in wanted to own a business. Little did he philosophy, Paton worked in the human know that he would go on to one day coresources department at TAO and own a restaurant.

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Paton was focused on his studies when Although Paton didn’t use his he started his academic career at SDSU, philosophy degree he said, “studying but he needed a job where he could work philosophy was a lot of reading and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. writing and really changed my work ethic Working at nightclubs seemed to be the for the better.” perfect fit for Paton to make enough One day, Paton overheard a man on money and have time for school during the phone talking about a disgruntled the week. Although Paton had to sacrifice investment. Paton engaged with the man social events with friends, he discovered a and learned that he owned a restaurant. silver lining.

He saw the opportunity for investment “While working at the nightclubs I and offered to buy the restaurant rather was inspired when I saw a lot of young than the man filing for bankruptcy. entrepreneurs with Within two weeks, money,” Paton said. the restaurant After seeing was signed over the same wealthy to Paton and he men walk into the became owner nightclubs night of Starkey’s BQQ after night, Paton located in Mission became motivated Beach. to be self-sufficient “I had a month and his own boss. and a half to close He said while down the restaurant working at the and reopen it the Starkey’s BBQ serves classic barbecue dishes. nightclubs every way I wanted,” Kevin Serrano, staff photgrapher weekend he got to Paton said. “We know the regulars didn’t know what and heard their stories on how they we were doing, but we were here 12 hours became so successful. a day and we just figured it out.”

“Having financial freedom is worth a With the help of friends, experienced lot to me and not having to worry about business owners and regular customers, staff WRITER

Aztec graduate Ryan Paton co-owns a barbecue joint. Kevin serrano, staff photographer

Paton got ideas about how he wanted the restaurant to look and the food he wanted to serve.

“I was very humble and knew no one can get to the top by themselves,” Paton said.

The first year and a half of starting his business was rough and demanding. Paton said the biggest challenge of opening the restaurant was crafting a menu to please the customers in the summer and winter. He said summer is his busiest time because of tourists coming into town, and the winter months are much slower.

“Good service, food and location are the three key components to running a successful business,” Paton said.

Paton said what makes his restaurant unique is he focuses his business on catering to the locals, knowing that if they like it then tourists will be more likely to appreciate the food.

Paton’s restaurant is decorated to resemble the beach with surfboards

mounted on the ceiling, and waves and sea creatures painted on the walls. It captures the essence of San Diego so tourists get the full experience of dining by the beach.

The menu is part of the customers’ creation. When deciding on the menu, Paton went with simple and took customers’ suggestions, crafting the menu to meet their desires. Starkey’s BBQ serves up exactly what customers want in a barbecue restaurant—ribs, pulled pork, beef and chicken sandwiches, hamburgers and salads. The menu has dishes with fun names such as Pigs Fly! and Cheezy Beefy to keep the theme going of a fun and laidback environment.

Paton suggests to students wanting to become business owners to make sure they save up and always look for opportunities.

Paton adds it is important to always keep in mind what you want so it can happen.

“Figure out what your passion is or what your good at and think of a way you can create a business out of it,” Paton said.

8 ENTERTAINMENT

thursday, october 17, 2013

#universityartgallery Standout art pieces created by SDSU graduate students are displayed in the University Art Galley. “Headless” is a new art exhibit showcasing pieces of all mediums and sizes. monica linzmeier, Photo Editor

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senior staff WRITER The University Art Gallery on campus currently has a new exhibition going on called “Headless,” featuring works submitted by new graduate art students.

Graduate students were free to submit any type of work for the exhibition. “There wasn’t any specific theme,” graduate student Peter Schiedt said. “The only requirement was that students had to work on it here.”

Schiedt, who studies furniture, submitted a creatively clever chair called “Pair of Timeout Chairs for Small Children.” If a child seated on the chair gets up before the punishment time is over, it opens a door above the child’s head and drops a bucket of water placed on top. The mechanism on the seat didn’t work while it was on display so viewers couldn’t get a full demonstration.

However, the imagination is just enough to see how exactly the chair works.

On the entrance of the gallery, a binder is provided for viewers to read statements from each artist about inspirations for their

submissions. The artists’ words are helpful in understanding the theme behind the works on view. One colorful piece on the wall resonated more with me once I went back and read that it was a presentation regarding concerns about pollution. The dirty colors and rough textures of the piece meant much more than an eye-catching detail and as an important artistic message.

Each work at the exhibition has a unique approach in medium as well. The gallery etiquette is to not touch the artwork, but the attractive textures on some of the works made it tempting to break the rules. One of the tempting series of works, “In Contact” and “With Contact,” explored the human desire to touch for comfort and intimacy.

It was a small, flesh-colored work hanging from the wall asking to be touched.

There are many more works to be seen at the “Headless” graduate exhibition.

The University Art Gallery is showing “Headless” until Oct. 23. It is located in the Art Building and open Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, so come check out the creative works by the art students here on campus.

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#weekendpicks

Weekend Picks: Dave and Destructo Alek Sanchez

coming Thursday, Oct. 17th performing at the premiere nightclub, Fluxx, located right

Alek’s Picks:

would be able to catch the comedy legendto-be perform live ever again. But a few bad apples aren’t enough to stop this King of Comedy from performing. These San Diego shows cannot be missed by fans of his stand up, or for his beloved series, “Chapelle’s Show.”

Dave Chappelle at Spreckels Theatre

Destructo at Fluxx

Coming off his comeback tour, comedy heavyweight Dave Chappelle is coming to town for the weekend. Performing at the Spreckels Theatre, Chappelle is booked to perform Friday Oct. 18, Saturday Oct. 19 and Sunday Oct. 20.

Fresh off the Funny or Die’s “Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Tour,” Chappelle made headlines when a boisterous crowd in Hartford, CT prompted him to walk off stage. For awhile after his sketch show ended, it was unclear whether or not we

Gary Richards, also known as Destructo, is ready to tear up the decks this weekend.

Richards has been a part of the electronic dance music business for over two decades.

Donning the mantle of “Destructo,” Richards brings one of the heaviest sounds in techno with him to every single performance. When Richards isn’t performing, he is the CEO and promoter for HARD events, one of the largest companies in the music festival business in the state of California. Check him out this

Reckless pop duo Sleigh Bells is coming to San Diego this Saturday with the equally noisy Doldrums to bar Moonshine Flats.

Sleigh Bells mixes the cheerleader pop of singer Alexis Krauss with the amplified power riffs of guitarist Derek Miller. The duo is currently promoting its new album “Bitter Rivals.”

The band’s shows have been dominating the festival circuit since its debut in 2010.

On stage, Miller’s guitar comes to life with a kick of adrenaline, while Krauss commands the crowd with her charismatic presence. Prepare to be blown away.

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Ryo Miyauchi

Senior staff writer

Ryo’s Picks: Sleigh Bells at Moonshine Flats

“Women, War and Industry” exhibit Take a trip to the past with the new art exhibit “Women, War and Industry” opening at The San Diego Museum Art in Balboa Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. Through diverse media, the exhibit explores the changing lives of women in the 20th century from the rise of war and industrialization.

According to the museum website, “Women, War and Industry” specifically focuses on works and media from both world wars from a variety of female artists. Portrayals of women created by male artists are also explored throughout the exhibit, and more contemporary works will be on display to complement the past works. Through a look into the past to present, the exhibit should be an interesting trip.

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Talisa Friedman and Jay Armstrong Johnson star in the timeless tragedy of star-crossed lovers. Photo Courtesy of matthew murphy

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Say a big hello to ‘The Last Goodbye’ david dixon

entertainment EDITOR “The Last Goodbye” is not the first musical to be based on “Romeo and Juliet.” Shows including “West Side Story” and even the Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” have been inspired by the classic drama.

What makes this new version at The Old Globe feel fresh is the use of rock songs from the late musician, Jeff Buckley.

The tragic love story is familiar to practically everyone. Still set in Verona many years ago, Romeo (Jay Armstrong Johnson) is in a funk because a girl he has a crush on, Rosaline, does not like him back. During a masquerade ball, he falls instantly in love with a beautiful and passionate girl, Juliet (Talisa Friedman).

Romeo and Juliet want to be together, but their parents and cousins are in a family feud. Inevitably, a tragedy of epic proportions ensues.

Conceiver and adapter, Michael Kimmel, features most of William Shakespeare’s original text as spoken dialogue. Watching the unforgettable scenes recreated from the masterpiece is enjoyable and exciting.

Alex Timbers direction is full of energy and panache. This includes the fighting segments, directed by Kate Waters. The combat featured throughout is impressive and some of the best that has ever been staged at The Globe.

Timber incorporates Sonya Tayeh’s choreography brilliantly, especially during the party where Romeo and Juliet meet. The fun that the dancers have onstage is irresistibly contagious.

Johnson and Friedman make a winning pair as the star-crossed lovers. They both have strong voices and great chemistry which adds to the bittersweetness of their romance.

A first-rate ensemble was assembled for this production. From San Diego State alumna, Nancy Snow Carr’s surprisingly sympathetic performance as Romeo’s mother, Lady Montague, to hilarious work from “Weeds’” Tonye Patano as Juliet’s nurse, all involved play their parts perfectly.

Before heading to Broadway, a couple

of moments may need to be altered.

A scene where Romeo and Juliet get married and become passionately intimate is campy and takes audience members out of the story. Also, the opening of Act 2, which revolves around

a funeral, comes across as awkwardly melodramatic. However, taken as a whole, these are relatively minor problems and the dramatic impact should be easily corrected with minimum tweaking.

Featuring a jaw-dropping set from Christopher Barreca and killer music direction from Kris Kukal, “The Last Goodbye” is a fitfully touching tribute to the legacy of two great artists, Shakespeare and Buckley. If the duo were alive today, they would likely be moved by this visceral experience and unique interpretation of a timeless tale.

10 ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

#monsterbash

Monster bash promises scary fun brittney pickei staff writer

The San Diego Monster Bash should be wild. photo courtesy of san diego monster bash

Downtown San Diego is hosting the spookiest and most thrill-seeking 21 and older event of the year: the San Diego Monster Bash. On Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to midnight throw on your scariest costume and participate in a night full of pure mayhem.

The brave souls who attend can participate in a world famous costume contest and party to the exhilarating music of 17 DJs who will rock the haunted streets of downtown San Diego.

Regular tickets will include drink specials at more than 30 East Village and Gaslamp hotspots. Those who indulge in VIP tickets for $65 can have the luxury of VIP lounge area access and front-of-theline access to designated driver shuttles, as well as two complimentary drink tickets.

Eight blocks will be occupied by the Gaslamp Asylum, Birds of Prey and Dos Equis Masquerade stages.

The event will have a gruesome costume contest, in which the lucky winner will have the opportunity to win $5,000 cash. At each stage, partygoers can dance to a different

mix of music from a variety of artists, including DJs Dynamix and Ruckus.

In addition to Monster Bash, attendees can purchase an $80 general admission package, or a $99 VIP package, which includes a Zombie Crawl.

The Zombie Crawl is a Halloween club crawl that grants access to all costume parties along Fifth Avenue. Many perks come with the Zombie Crawl package, including $3 off parking, no cover charge at 23 parties, clubs and bars, extended “bloody hour” until 2 a.m., and much more.

This event combines scary with glamour with the variety of costumes and decorations that illuminate the streets of downtown.

The Halloween Monster Bash continues until the strike of midnight and ends with a spectacular yet bizarre parade filled with outlandish costumes and fun.

With the presence of a wristband, ticket holders can enjoy many of the specials the restaurants and bars will offer including drinks at discounted prices and no cover charges.

Be sure to check online for details on specials that many of the bars and restaurants have for this special event.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

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‘Hitchcocktober’ brings suspense to San Diego ryo miyauchi

senior staff writer

Alfred Hitchcock marathon will have no shortage of spooky chills or scares. photo courtesy of the museum of modern art

October is the season for horror film marathons, be it ghost movies or slasher flicks. Perhaps those choices are too cliche. But fear not, the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock has the thriller classics perfect for Halloween. What is even better is that a selection of Hitchcock’s popular titles are showing on the big screen at Reading Cinema’s Gaslamp 15 and Town Square 14 for a monthlong event called Hitchcocktober.

Hitchcock is most famously known for his 1960 classic “Psycho.” Even those who have not seen it are most

likely familiar with its infamous shower scene and its accompanying ringing musical theme. The classic is rightfully saved for last in Reading Cinema’s Hitchcocktober event.

Of course, the director has made dozens of other flicks during his long career.

Reading Cinema’s Hitchcocktober is presenting nine classics at two theaters throughout October.

Gaslamp theater is scheduled to show four this month: “Rear Window,” “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” “Shadow of a Doubt” and “The Birds.”

The Town Square theater on Clairemont Drive is scheduled for five: “To Catch a Thief,” “Frenzy,” “North by Northwest,” “Vertigo” and

“Psycho.”

Hitchcock tales may not have iconic villains such as Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger, but the director certainly knew how to keep his fans at the edge of suspense. His stories were different and unique types of spooky entertainment that play with the mind instead of blood.

The admission for Hitchcocktober is only $7. Make sure to doublecheck the dates, times and locations since each theater is showing different selections at different times.

Hitchcock has a cameo in a few of the listed movies so watch out for him as well. This October, expect the unexpected.

#captainphillips

‘Captain Phillips’ quite a catch jamie ballard contributor

Based on a true story, “Captain Phillips” is a riveting thriller of a film that leaves the audience anxious, awed and relieved by the time the final credits scroll by.

The movie re-tells the 2009 real-life hijacking of the Maersk Alabama and subsequent kidnapping of Capt. Richard Phillips. The ship is attacked by a small group of Somali pirates, portrayed in the film by Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed and Mahat Ali. One of the notable aspects of the tale is the commentary on globalization and increasing disparity between the first and third worlds. While he’s being held hostage aboard a tiny lifeboat, Phillips (Tom Hanks) tries to reason with Somalian crew captain, Muse (Abdi).

Phillips attempts to convince him there are ways to succeed without criminal activity, only to have Muse stare back at him coldly and reply, “Maybe in America.”

The comparison between the two captains—Phillips and Muse—is fascinating. The power shifts back and forth between them, as both men grow

increasingly desperate. Abdi does a fantastic job as Muse, a power-starved and oppressed man willing to take the biggest risk of his life just to become rich. Although he manages to remain confident for the first act, he becomes more and more frantic-looking as the U.S. Navy closes in on the tiny vessel.

Hanks does a great job playing the “everyman” role that he’s accustomed to. He blends into the role as seamlessly as possible, which is common among actors of his magnitude; however, viewers never completely forget they’re watching Hanks playing a role. Still, it’s a sturdy performance, not to mention one that’s already generating an Oscar buzz.

The cinematography is creative without being a diversion and it plays off the score exceedingly well. The fine balance between the two allows the audience to be completely engaged without being overwhelmed or otherwise distracted.

“Captain Phillips” is a movie that keeps viewers anxious in the best possible way, building in intensity until the end. Even those who know the conclusion already (it’s based on a true story, after all) still feel worried about Phillips’ fate. Overall, it’s a fantastic achievement and well worth the time and money.

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nterference heroes: A group of people who feel the need to toss me their opinions about how they feel I should live my life.

These people exist. I’m not just referring to my mother who refused to adhere to my teenage self-expression desire for a blue mohawk. She never understood how essential it was for me to coordinate my wardrobe with Trash, my drummer boyfriend, when I was 15 years old. Shaving half my head would have been the ultimate symbol of love. Plus, the tambourine requires blue hair to master the correct rhythm. She and I are still slightly at odds about the subject.

Recently, while sitting at a coffee shop wearing headphones and surrounded by books, I wore a San Diego State sweater that I was planning to later return to the bookstore. For the record, I bought that expensive sweater for my short niece. However, because I do have hope for my short niece’s growth, I decided a bigger size seemed like a more financially appropriate investment.

OK, I wore the sweater. I was cold.

I had no other choice. I looked like an 11-year-old girl—specifically, one that was wearing all her tags on her bright pink sweater, but comfort is something I will never deny myself.

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close to melted soft-serve ice cream on a blistering summer afternoon at the fair contributor grounds.

The dog crouched over, releasing that At that moment, two interference mound of awfulness on the sands of heroes fell from the sky, as if my silly look Fiesta Island. My initial reaction was to set off a Bat-Signal light far into the night run far from that awful scene the dog had sky telling them to interject into my life. just created. It was at the moment I chose In front of my clearly busy table they to run like Forrest Gump, when two more anxiously waved at me until I unmanned heroes sprinted after me, as if I neglected the headphones from my ears. The two to place my own personal human feces heroines informed me that they were into a bag at the dog park. just conversing about how they would no This time it was a married duo, wearing longer stand at the wayside when they see the appropriate cape and spandex. These others’ “wrongdoings.” I was their first two honeymoon victim of salvation. heroes were To my surprise, aggressive in their “saggy pants ...I did feel more tone, and for wearers” was what hard-core knowing some odd reason they included on saggy pants and my they remained their list of evil. upset at me even I must admit, refusal to detach the after I thoroughly I did feel more tags from clothes explained how hard-core knowing was considered evil the dog had no saggy pants and wrongdoing. thumbs to remove my refusal to its vulgar pile left in detach the tags the sand. To relieve from clothes was everyone’s anxiety, as well as the poor considered evil wrongdoing. Today, I dog’s embarrassment, I kicked sand over wear my saggy pants with pride and a what was left behind. malicious grin.

I am trying to be a good citizen. When This is not the only run-in I’ve had my clothes no longer meet my unique recently with the likes of interference standards of good looks, I promptly heroes. On an entirely separate occasion donate them to the less fortunate who are at Fiesta Island Dog Park, I walked a dog in need of style, too. that spent a solid two hours in the ocean, Every week I separate my trash, so the ingesting at least 37 gallons of salt water. homeless of San Diego don’t have to dig Before the heroes reading this column too hard to find my plastic bottles. interject, again, for the record, I picked No one jumps out the woodwork to up the first round of dog poop. The applaud me on those good deeds. All I’m second round after all the ingested salt asking is, how could I offend so many water wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t even able heroes? to be bagged. It resembled something

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Today’s Birthday (10/17/13) - It’s a highly educational year. Study, research, take classes, and participate in conferences.

Experience cultural differences first hand.

Nurture your financial garden, and with regular care savings grow. Next spring and summer profits bloom. Cultivate networks through social fun. Change arises in your inner circle. Adapt gracefully, and embrace new partnerships. Follow your heart.

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

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 - Being cautious doesn’t mean to stop trying new things. There’s no need to avoid the unknown now. Keep your eyes open.

You’re especially awesome today and tomorrow, so make the most of it. Maintain a secret surprise.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - You’re entering a planning phase.

Follow through on details today and tomorrow. Encourage creative thinking. Let the crew pay their own way. Don’t spend what you don’t have. Enjoy a moment of bliss. Notice the sunset.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Being polite’s a practical virtue. Use information, not emotions, to persuade others. New challenges equal new risks.

Move quickly. Spend time with friends. Love and kindness soothe like comforting balm.

Spread it around.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - You’re entering a two-day, profitable responsibility phase. Don’t let loved ones dip into the piggy bank. Delegate to a perfectionist. Venture outside your safe zone. Adapt, as necessary. Build clear structures for a new level of understanding.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Research thrives today and tomorrow.

Wait for a better time to shop. A possible financial surprise could arise. New opportunities present themselves. Accept new team members. Select harmonious surroundings. A little paint goes a long way.

Stay patient.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - There’s a choice to make. Be prepared. A penny saved is one earned. Play to win! Ask for help. Accept stern coaching. Opposites attract even more so now. Get something you’ve longed for. Do yourself proud.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 - A brilliant insight propels your studies.

You’re on a roll with a fascinating thread.

Relax and enjoy it. Your partner or mate may want to be more directive for the next few days. Clean up messes. Be receptive.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - It’s a high productivity day. Keep costs low. It’s not a good time to discuss finances. A surprise pops up, from a loved one or child, including a happy ending. If at first it comes out wrong, try again.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Time out for recreation!

You’ve been doing a good job, so celebrate.

Make life easier. Schedule time to relax. Be respectful of possibly unstable conditions.

There’s more money coming in. Keep a backup plan. A surprise could arise.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Today is a 7 - Play with long-range plans.

Don’t try out a new idea now. More practice is required. Do what it takes to finish a job on time. Postpone travel. Household issues demand attention now. Pursue an unusual interest.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Turn your attention to practical matters. Investigate a fascinating possibility.

Figure out what you need to learn, today and tomorrow. Steer clear of arguments.

Don’t waste your money. Your time’s valuable. Spend it expressing your love.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - The pace slows for a few days. Be sensitive in a potential conflict. Negotiate terms. Follow through on what you said earlier. Take notes on ideas, and draw what you’ve seen in your mind. Estimate how much money you’ll need.